News items you should check out: February 2
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 ° From Deadline: The Studio team has withdrawn from Apple TV’s press day, to be held early next week, following the death of star Catherine O’Hara..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...
Top Apple-related stories for the week of January 26-30
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 more AI researchers, Apple still plans two upcoming major revamps of Siri
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...
Tim Cook says Apple will introduce ‘innovations never seen before’ this year
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...
Report: the influence of Apple News will grow as AI usage increases
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...
iPhone ASP tapped US$1,000 mark for the first time in quarter four of 2025
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...
Apple witnessed the highest revenue growth among the top five brands in the fourth quarter of 2025
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...
Here are some tidbits from yesterday’s conference call regarding Apple’s latest financial results
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...
Hardware announcements for the week of January 26-30
° 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....
Software announcements for the week of January 26-30
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...
iPhone Upgrade Programme in the UK is coming to an end
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,...
Gartner: 35% of Countries Will Be Locked Into Region-Specific AI Platforms by 2027
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News items you should check out: January 30
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’s quarterly revenue for its fiscal first quarter of 2026 was up 16% year-over-year
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,...
Electronic Frontier Foundation wants tech companies like Apple to ‘Encrypt It Already’
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 scoops up Israel company working on AI for audio
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...
‘F1′ is the most-watched film in Apple TV’s history
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...
Global iPhone shipments grew 7% to 240.6 million units in 2025
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...
iPhone 16 was the World’s Best-selling Smartphone in 2025
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...
Latest Apple Pay promo is for ordering flowers for Valentine’s Day
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 variable aperture camera system for iPhone 18 models purportedly reaches the sampling stage
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 shares first look at second season of ‘Criminal Record’
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...
News items you should check out: January 29
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 has joined the Design team at Apple
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 closes ‘unprecedented deal’ for the rights to the ‘Cosmere’ books by Brandon Sanderson
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...
Apple, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon amassed US $7.8 billion in fines for privacy and competition violations in 2025
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 updates the standalone and Creator Studio versions of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro
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...
Pixelmator Pro available as a standalone app for the iPad
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 updates Keynote, Numbers, Pages apps for the Mac, iPad, and iPhone
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...
Catch some first look photos of ‘Ted Lasso’ season four (which is coming this summer)
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...