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Apple chipmaker TSMC reported a 35% profit surge and plans to raise spending to as much as $56 billion to support AI demand and next-generation chip production.

Spotify is raising its Premium Individual plan to $12.99/month in the U.S., with the new price taking effect starting in February billing dates.

A regulatory filing has revealed an unreleased Apple display with model number A3350. The listing suggests a new LCD monitor could launch alongside M5 Macs.

Opera One R3 brings context-aware AI, customizable Tab Islands, and a 4-way split screen mode to macOS. Download the major browser update here.

Apple has expanded Apple Pay cross-border support in China, enabling global contactless payments using local Visa credit and debit cards.

Apple partners with Google for Gemini AI in a multi-billion dollar deal, positioning itself as an industry kingmaker while avoiding massive infrastructure costs.

A new leak claims the iPhone 17e will launch this spring with an A19 chip and Dynamic Island, ditching the notch while keeping a 60Hz display.

Negotiations between Goldman and Chase stalled in December. A last-minute call between CEOs saved the deal, with Goldman taking a $1B loss to exit.

Samsung's 32-inch M9 OLED Smart Monitor is $300 off today. With a 165Hz refresh rate and 4K QD-OLED panel, it's a capable Studio Display alternative.

Apple is reportedly using improved titanium and a liquid metal hinge to make its first foldable iPhone lighter and more durable.

A new leak outlines iPhone 18 display specs, pointing to under-display design changes for Pro models and confirming the presence of iPhone Air 2.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII hits Apple Arcade on February 5. Play the AAA strategy game on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, plus new retro games for Vision Pro.

Apple is fighting AI giants to secure a scarce component needed for its 2026 roadmap, including the foldable iPhone, amid a critical shortage in Japan.

Google updates Veo AI with native vertical video support, 4K upscaling, and improved visual consistency for the 'Ingredients to Video' feature.

Apple has released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3. The new version is 8B34. Here is how to check your version and update your earbuds.

The FCC has waived Verizon's 60-day automatic unlocking rule, allowing the carrier to keep iPhones and other devices locked longer to combat fraud.

Apple's new 'Slide' ad demonstrates the durability of the iPhone 17's Ceramic Shield 2 display, which is 3x more scratch-resistant than previous models.

Apple has released the second public betas of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, and tvOS 26.3.

Global PC shipments jumped nearly 10% in Q4 2025 as vendors raced to secure inventory. Apple shipped 7.1 million Macs to hold fourth place.

Apple has released the first teaser for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season two, confirming a February 27 premiere and revealing a new Titan.

Apple's deal with Google was driven by urgent necessity to meet rising AI expectations, says Kuo. In-house AI server chips are now targeted for 2026.

Apple announces 'Apple Creator Studio', a new subscription bundling Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and AI-powered creative tools.

Google is ending Chrome support for macOS 12 Monterey. Chrome 151 will require macOS 13 or later to receive future updates and security patches.

Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.3 beta 2 to developers for testing.

Apple has seeded the second developer betas of watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 for testing.

Apple has seeded the second beta of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to developers for testing.

Apple announces a record 2025 for Services, featuring $1.3 trillion in App Store commerce, a 36% jump in Apple TV viewership, and new highs for Apple Music.

Apple has dethroned Samsung to become the world's #1 smartphone maker for 2025, driven by record iPhone 17 sales and 20% market share, according to a new report.

Apple has confirmed a multi-year partnership with Google to use Gemini AI models for a major Siri overhaul launching later this year.

Apple TV scores 7 Producers Guild Award nominations, including Outstanding Producer nods for 'F1', 'Severance', 'Pluribus', and 'The Studio'.

India is weighing security rules that would require Apple and other phone makers to hand over source code for government review.

Apple's lead Safari designer Marco Triverio has left to join The Browser Company, marking the latest high-profile exit from Cupertino's design team.

Apple has sent an urgent warning to users regarding the cutoff for the legacy Home architecture. Update by Feb 10, 2026, to avoid losing access.

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of Apple, rejecting AliveCor's antitrust claims that restricting access to Apple Watch heart rhythm data stifled competition.

Apple is reportedly delaying its next ultra-thin iPhone to 2027. New CoE OLED tech could enable a slimmer design in time for the device's 20th anniversary.

Watch the official trailer for 'Drops of God' season two. The International Emmy Award-winning drama returns to Apple TV on January 21.

Gmail gets a major AI boost. Google is rolling out Gemini features to summarize long threads, write emails for you, and answer questions about your inbox.

Apple is reportedly accelerating succession plans as Tim Cook looks to reduce his workload, with hardware chief John Ternus emerging as the favorite for CEO.

Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199.99 today! Save $49 on the latest earbuds featuring heart rate monitoring and Live Translation.

Intel has launched its Core Ultra Series 3 chips on the 18A process at CES 2026. Apple is reportedly eyeing this node for a future low-cost MacBook.

Apple confirms Chase will replace Goldman Sachs as the Apple Card issuer. The transition will take 24 months as Goldman reportedly faces a $1 billion loss.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a secure new experience that integrates with Apple Health and medical records to provide personalized wellness insights.

Save $150 on the new 13-inch M5 iPad Pro! Apple's latest flagship tablet has dropped to a record low price of $1,149 on Amazon today.

WhatsApp has announced new group chat features including custom member tags, text-based stickers, and improved event reminders.

Logitech Options+ and G HUB apps are crashing on macOS due to an expired certificate. Download the manual patch here to restore your mouse and keyboard settings.

Apple reportedly plans to skip the 200MP sensor for iPhone 18 Pro, focusing on variable aperture optics while exploring multispectral tech for the future.

Aqara's new Smart Lock U400 uses UWB technology for precise, hands-free Apple Home Key entry, eliminating Bluetooth lag. Supports Matter and Thread.

Dell unveils a massive 52-inch 6K Thunderbolt hub monitor with 140W charging and a new 32-inch 4K QD-OLED display designed for creative professionals.