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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From Deadline: The Studio team has withdrawn from Apple TV’s press day, to be held early next week, following the death of star Catherine O’Hara.. ° From...

Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of January 26-30. ° Apple may be less than a month away from unveiling the results of its Google Gemini partnership. ° Apple has revealed the new Apple Watch Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop,...

Despite losing at least four more Apple Intelligence researchers recently — including a high-ranking Siri exec — Apple plans to release two new versions of Siri, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. One will be a Gemini-powered model. On January 12  CNBC...

In a call with analysts and the press about Apple’s record-breaking quarter finances, CEO Tim Cook said the company will roll out “innovations that have never been seen before” this year.  In a call with analysts and the press about Apple’s record-breaking...

Apple News shares revenue with news publishers and — as a preinstalled app on Apple products — reaches an astounding number of users. Should publishers share their journalism on the app? Or focus on growing their own garden with first-party data and direct...

Smart Analytics Global (SAG) has released its “Q4 2025 and 2025 Global Smartphone Vendor Shipment and Market Share” report and ranking, showing that global smartphone shipments reached 1.26 billion units in 2025, growing 2.6% year over year. According to SAG, Apple...

In quarter four (Q4) of 2025, the global smartphone average selling price (ASP) crossed the US$400 mark for the first time in a quarter, while shipments increased by 5% year-over-year (YoY), according to new data from Counterpoint Research. At 23% YoY, Apple witnessed...

Sorry to be a bit late in posting this, but here at Apple World Today, we’re still recovering from “Snowmegeddon.” But following are some tidbits from yesterday’s conference call regarding Apple’s record-breaking quarter finances: ° “Wearables home and accessories...

° WITHit is ringing in 2026 with the release of their latest Black Titanium Band for Apple Watch. Featured in a sleek black colorway it’s described as the company’s most durable band yet. ° Baseus has launched its US$179 Nomos II series: a 6-in-1 245W model....

Here are some of the latest software announcements: ° Stellar has released upgraded versions of its US$59.99 flagship Data Recovery Software for Mac and Windows devices. Building on improvements from 2025, these upgrades bring features that the company says...

On its iPhone Upgrade Programme page in the UK, Apple says the program is coming to an end, “but we think you’ll love what’s next.” From the page: You don’t need to do anything right now, just keep making your remaining payments. When it’s time for your next iPhone,...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From Cult of Mac: Apple just gave new subscribers an extended opportunity to try its music streaming service, offering three months of Apple Music completely free. ° From...

Apple has announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter that ended December 27, 2025.  The company posted quarterly revenue of US$143.8 billion, up 16% year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share was $2.84, up 19 percent year over year. “Today,...

The non-profit Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has launched an “Encrypt It Already” campaign, push to get companies to offer stronger privacy protections to data and communications by implementing end-to-end encryption.  If that name sounds a little...

Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup working on artificial intelligence technology for audio, reports Reuters. Details of the deal haven’t been announced. Q.ai’s founding team will join Apple, including CEO Aviad Maizels, who previously founded...

Apple has announced in an “X” post that “F1” is the most-watched film in Apple TV history. In the post, star Brad Pitt announces the accomplishment to be “impressive.” The film is now streaming on Apple TV. “F1” is nominated for Best Picture at the 2026 Academy...

The latest research from Omdia reveals that global smartphone shipments grew by 2% in 2025 to 1.25 billion units, marking the highest annual level since 2021. However, it was good news for Apple. All regions grew compared to 2024, except for Greater China, which...

Apple’s iPhone 16 was the best-selling smartphone globally in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset Model Sales Tracker.  Apple and Samsung dominated the Top 10 list for the fourth consecutive year, with these 10 models contributing 19% of the...

Apple is offering Apple Play users in the U.S. a discount on flowers ahead of Valentine’s Day.  Customers can get US $20 off of a 1-800-Flowers purchase of $49.99 or more. The discount is available from through February 12. It’s available when ordering flowers...

Apple’s rumored variable aperture camera system for this year’s iPhone 18 Pro models has reached the sampling stage, according the Chinese leaker “Smart Pikachu.” MacRumors notes that a variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro could improve exposure control,...

Apple TV has unveiled a first look at the season two return of “Criminal Record,” the crime thriller starring Academy Award winner and BAFTA Award winner Peter Capaldi, and Laurence Olivier Award nominee and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush Jumbo.  The...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From 9to5Mac: A new trial suggests Apple Watch could make a meaningful difference in what happens after atrial fibrillation ablation, not by changing the procedure itself,...

Sebastiann de With, a Dutch designer living in Santa Cruz, California, has announced that he’s joined the Design Team at Apple. In the post he says he’s “so excited to work with the very best team in the world on my favorite products.” De With is the co-founder of...

Apple TV has closed what has been described as an unprecedented deal to land the rights to the Cosmere books, the fictional literary universe by fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The first titles being eyed for adaptation are the...

According to data released today by Proton — and as noted by techradar —  Apple, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon amassed US $7.8 billion in fines for privacy and competition violations in 2025. Yet, they could pay off this entire debt in just 28 days. While the $7.8...

Apple has updated its Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro apps for both the stand-alone apps and the versions in the new Apple Creator Studio bundle. Following are Apple’s release notes for the updates: Here’s what’s new in all versions of Final Cut Pro Powerful Intelligence...

Along with its inclusion in the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, Apple has released Pixelmator Pro for the iPad as a standalone app. It sports a touch-optimized workspace and Apple Pencil support. You can also transfer work between it and the Mac version of Pixelmator...

Apple has updated its Keynote, Numbers, and Pages apps for the Mac, iPad, and iPhone. However, the apps in the new Apple Creator Studio bundle have features that the stand-alone apps aren’t receiving. Here’s what’s new in the Keynote app for all users: • Experience a...

In July 2025 it was reported that the fourth season of “Ted Lasso” was underway. Now Deadline reports that the season will make its global debut this summer. Along with the announcement, the streamer released four first-look images from the new season of the...