iPhone 18 Pro: Under-Screen Face ID, LTPO+ Display, Dynamic Island Debate Continues
While most sources in the Apple rumor scene agree that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature under-screen Face ID, there continues to be conflicting rumors about how that change might impact the Dynamic Island. In a post on social media platform X today, the account "ShrimpApplePro" claimed that the Dynamic Island will be "shorter" on the iPhone 18 Pro models, as a result of some Face ID components moving under the screen. Only the front camera and Face ID's infrared camera will remain visible on the devices, they said. "ShrimpApplePro" has accurately leaked some details about devices like the iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Series 9 in the past, but they are not always correct. Early rumors should always be treated with some skepticism. Last month, The Information said that the front camera would be moved to the top-left corner of the screen on the iPhone 18 Pro models. The report explicitly said this change would help to eliminate the pill-shaped cutout in the screen, but "ShrimpApplePro" evidently believes that the Dynamic Island will live on in a smaller way. YouTube channel Front Page Tech mocked up an iPhone 18 Pro with both the front camera and a smaller Dynamic Island in the top-left corner of the screen, but the video might simply be combining the two rumors mentioned above. While the exact implementation remains to be seen, the good news is that it really does sound like under-screen Face ID is finally happening this year. South Korean publication ETNews today reported (via "Jukan") that the iPhone 18 Pro models will use under-screen infrared technology from Samsung, which would pave the way for under-screen Face ID. The report also said the devices will use so-called LTPO+ display technology, which would likely be more power efficient than the current LTPO technology in the iPhone 17 series. This upgrade should contribute to longer battery life. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro models in September, and hopefully the Face ID and Dynamic Island rumors are more clear by then.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tags: ETNews, Face ID, ShrimpAppleProRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With Full-Page Website Tribute
Apple has updated its homepage to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. The page highlights some of King's most impactful quotes, and invites people to explore his legacy further through the Apple Books and Apple Podcasts apps. Apple shows photos of Dr. King visiting a church in Miami, Florida, holding a news conference in Birmingham, Alabama, and speaking to a crowd in Jackson, Mississippi. Apple has ran a full-page Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. homepage tribute for more than a decade. "We honor Dr. King and reflect upon his life and legacy," says Apple. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. Given it is a federal holiday, the Apple news cycle might be relatively quieter today.Tag: Martin Luther King JrThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Google Chrome Is Getting a Safari Data Import Option on iPhone
Chrome for iOS will soon feature an option for iPhone users to import their Safari data into Google's mobile browser, avoiding the need to perform the transfer on desktop. Starting in Chrome 145, currently in beta, the new feature will guide users through the process of importing bookmarks, browsing history, and passwords from Safari, since Chrome cannot transfer the data directly because of Apple's privacy rules. The process involves manually exporting Safari browsing data to a zip file downloaded to the user's iPhone, and then selecting the file in Chrome for import using the new option. Chrome's interface displays a breakdown of what will be imported, before doing so on the user's confirmation, then the browser offers to delete the zip file as a privacy measure. The feature is currently appearing in the latest version of Chrome 145 in TestFlight, so it should begin to roll out with the next stable release. (Via MacObserver.)Tag: Chrome for iOSThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Threads Usage Overtakes X on Mobile
Meta's Threads has now reportedly surpassed its rival X (formerly Twitter) in daily mobile usage globally. Market intelligence firm Similarweb (via TechCrunch) reports that Threads recorded 141.5 million daily active users across iOS and Android worldwide as of January 7, 2026, compared with 125 million daily active mobile users for X. The data indicates that Threads crossed ahead of X on mobile sometime between late October and early November 2025, following a prolonged period of steady growth rather than a sudden spike. While X continues to attract more mobile users than Threads in the United States, Similarweb estimates that X's U.S. daily active mobile user base has declined significantly, falling to roughly half of what it was a year earlier, as Threads continues to gain ground. Despite Threads' gains on mobile, Similarweb's data shows that X maintains a decisive lead when web usage is included. As of January 13, 2026, X was attracting an estimated 145.4 million daily web visitors, compared with approximately 8.5 million daily web visitors for Threads. When mobile and web audiences are combined, X is estimated to exceed 270 million daily users, while Threads totals roughly 150 million daily users across platforms.Tags: Meta, TwitterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Prosser: iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island Moving to Top-Left Corner
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models will have a front camera cutout in the top-left corner of the screen alongside a new under-display Face ID system, which will see the Dynamic Island software feature relocated to the same corner. That's according to the latest YouTube video from Front Page Tech's Jon Prosser. Introduced on the iPhone 14 Pro, the Dynamic Island is the pill-shaped interactive area centered at the top of the screen that expands and contracts to display ongoing activities, while effectively hiding the front camera and Face ID sensor cutouts. Prosser claims that Apple's new under-screen Face ID system will sit next to a top-left camera cutout, meaning the Dynamic Island no longer needs to be centered at the top. Instead, he claims it will likewise shift to the top left – where the time is shown on current iPhones – and periodically fly out from the corner to encompass the upper portion of the screen, allowing it to functionally remain the same. There are several rumors suggesting the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will include under-display Face ID, with the TrueDepth camera hardware located under the display. However, reports regarding where it will be located under the screen and what this means for the Dynamic Island have not completely lined up. The Information's Wayne Ma recently reported that Apple's adoption of under-screen Face ID for iPhone 18 Pro models will "eliminate the unsightly black oval that has appeared at the top of iPhone displays since 2022," with just a pinhole cutout for the selfie camera located at the upper left of the display. Elsewhere, former display analyst Ross Young believes under-display Face ID is possible for the iPhone 18 Pro, but says a smaller Dynamic Island will still be present. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has echoed this view, reporting that the new models could feature a slimmed-down Dynamic Island rather than removing it entirely. Meanwhile, Chinese leaker Instant Digital has claimed that there will be a smaller Dynamic Island, but no under-display Face ID or under-display camera this year. It's unclear whether Prosser's claim about the Dynamic Island is based on new information or a reasoned extrapolation from previous rumors. If it's the latter, one could argue another possibility is that reports of a camera cutout in the top-left corner of the display are based on leaked components that actually relate to an under-display Face ID system which has been relocated outside the Dynamic Island, allowing the latter to remain centered but reduced in size. There is reason to believe that Prosser is just speculating, since's his latest video also regurgitates several iPhone 18 Pro rumors we've heard before, including new burgundy, brown, and purple colors for the devices, a new variable aperture camera system, a simplified Camera Control button, an A20 Pro chip, Apple's C2 modem, and full 5G satellite internet. We should know for sure in September, when Apple is expected to unveil its new iPhone 18 Pro models alongside a rumored foldable iPhone, as part of a new split-launch cycle that will see the regular iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e launch in the spring next year. Note: Apple in July sued Prosser and associate Michael Ramacciotti, alleging they obtained and leaked trade-secret information about unreleased iOS software by accessing a former Apple engineer's development device. After Prosser missed the initial deadline to respond, Apple sought and was granted a default judgment, seeking damages and an injunction to stop further leaks. Prosser later stated he has been engaging with Apple about the case, suggesting the dispute is still active rather than abandoned, but it has not stopped him from making videos about Apple rumors.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Jon ProsserRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacBook Pro Buyers Now Facing Up to a Two-Month Wait Ahead of New Models
MacBook Pro availability is tightening on Apple's online store, with select configurations facing up to a two-month delivery timeframe in the United States. A few 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro configurations with an M4 Pro chip are not facing any shipping delay, but estimated delivery dates for many configurations with an M4 Max chip range from February 6 to February 24 or even later. At the extreme end, all built-to-order 14-inch MacBook Pro configurations with a 16-core M4 Max chip and 128GB of RAM are estimated to be delivered as late as March 17 on Apple's online store. The entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro was updated with an M5 chip in October, but the wait continues for MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. There were already some signs that might point towards Apple announcing those models as early as this week, and perhaps the extended delivery timeframes further hint at an imminent refresh. However, ongoing RAM supply constraints could also be contributing to the shipping delays. Apple unveiled MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips in January 2023, so there is precedent for a MacBook Pro refresh in January. Apple's Creator Studio bundle of creative apps launches on Wednesday, January 28, and the company will be holding its next quarterly earnings call on Thursday, January 29.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Caution)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 27 Will Add These 8 New Features to Your iPhone
iOS 27 is still many months away, but there are already plenty of rumors about new features that will be included in the software update. The first beta of iOS 27 will be released during WWDC 2026 in June, and the update should be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that iOS 27 will be similar to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is apparently focused on improving "quality and underlying performance." However, there will still be some new features, with many of them expected to fall under the Apple Intelligence umbrella. Below, we have recapped eight rumored iOS 27 features in bold text:A more personalized version of Siri is expected to launch with iOS 26.4, and more changes are slated for iOS 27. Siri will reportedly have a new design, provide proactive suggestions, and remember past conversations. Several new Apple Intelligence features have been rumored, including an AI-powered Calendar app. A new Apple Health+ subscription service will reportedly include an AI health coach that offers nutrition planning and medical suggestions. Google Gemini will help power some of the new Apple Intelligence features. iOS 27 will reportedly support 5G satellite internet connectivity, although this functionality might be limited to the iPhone 18 Pro models. Additional satellite features have been rumored, including Apple Maps via satellite and the ability to send and receive photos when using Messages via satellite.Over the coming weeks and months, additional iOS 27 rumors will likely surface.Tag: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Get Up to $200 Off M5 iPad Pro on Amazon, Starting at $899.99
Amazon this weekend is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The highlight this time around is a return of a low price on the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro, which is on sale for $899.99, down from $999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Many of the deals in this sale match — or beat — the record low prices we tracked during the holiday season. Amazon provides an estimated delivery date around January 23 for free delivery, but Prime members should see earlier delivery dates in many cases. $99 OFF11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) for $899.99 $100 OFF13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) for $1,199.00 For the larger models, you can save up to $200 on the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro on Amazon this weekend. If you're shopping for the 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi model, Amazon has this tablet for $1,799.00, down from $1,999.00, as well as a few other 13-inch models between $100 and $200 off. 11-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $899.99 ($99 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,099.00 ($100 off) 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,499.00 ($100 off) 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,599.00 ($100 off) 2TB Wi-Fi - $1,851.00 ($148 off) 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,999.00 ($100 off) 13-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $1,199.00 ($100 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,399.00 ($100 off) 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,759.00 ($140 off) 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,799.00 ($200 off) 2TB Wi-Fi - $2,099.00 ($200 off) 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $2,199.00 ($200 off) If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's M4 Mac Mini Hits $499 Low Price on Amazon
Amazon is discounting a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini this weekend, starting at $499.00 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD, down from $599.00. Discounts reach up to $129 off in these sales, and this time around there is also a discount on the M4 Pro model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. In terms of the 16GB/256GB SSD model, this is a solid second-best price. You can also get the M4 Mac mini with 16GB RAM/512GB SSD for $689.00, down from $799.00, and the model with 24GB RAM/512GB SSD for $889.99, down from $999.00. $100 OFFM4 Mac mini (256GB) for $499.00 $110 OFFM4 Mac mini (16GB/512GB) for $689.00 $109 OFFM4 Mac mini (24GB/512GB) for $889.99 $129 OFFM4 Pro Mac mini (24GB/512GB) for $1,269.99 Apple last updated the Mac mini in late 2024, introducing a redesigned computer that's smaller than the previous generation and featuring the M4 and M4 Pro chips. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Top Stories: Apple Creator Studio, Google Gemini-Powered Siri, and More
We have our first Apple product announcement of 2026, and it's a software subscription known as Apple Creator Studio featuring Apple's video, audio, and image editing apps, as well as some AI-powered features and premium content for iWork apps and Freeform. In other news this week, Apple made it official that next-generation Siri will leverage Google Gemini, while we got the second round of betas for iOS 26.3 and other updates, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more! Top Stories Apple Introduces New 'Creator Studio' Bundle of Apps for $129 Per Year Apple this week introduced a new Apple Creator Studio bundle that offers access to six creative apps, as well as exclusive AI features and content, as part of a single subscription. In the U.S., pricing is set at $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Apps in the bundle include Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro for both Mac and iPad, plus Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on Mac. It also includes some premium content and features for Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Freeform. As noted, Pixelmator Pro for iPad is included in Apple Creator Studio, and that's a new app making its way from the Mac to a tablet-optimized experience. The existing basic Pixelmator app for iPhone and iPad will, however, no longer be updated. Apple will continue to offer standalone versions of its pro apps alongside the Creator Studio subscription option, but some content and perhaps some new features may not come to the standalone versions, though they will continue to be updated and receive at least some new features. Apple Confirms Google Gemini Will Power Next-Generation Siri This Year Apple and Google this week confirmed that Google Gemini will power the next-generation version of Siri that is slated to launch later this year. "After careful evaluation, we determined that Google's technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and we're excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users," the statement said. It appears the partnership, which is reportedly worth billions of dollars, will extend beyond next-generation Siri, with the companies noting the models will "help power future Apple Intelligence features" including Siri. Apple Is Expected to Launch These Four MacBooks in 2026 2026 could be a bumper year for Apple's Mac lineup, with the company expected to announce as many as four separate MacBook launches. Rumors suggest Apple will court both ends of the consumer spectrum, with more affordable options for students and feature-rich premium lines for users that seek the highest specifications from a laptop. Check out our overview of everything we might see in the MacBook lineup this year, with some speculating we could see the first of the releases before the end of this month. Here's What's New in iOS 26.3 So Far Following a holiday break, Apple this week seeded a second round of betas for iOS 26.3 and related operating system updates. Among the most notable changes in the latest iOS 26.3 is new references to end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages. Support for E2EE on RCS would seemingly be part of a larger upgrade to RCS messaging on Apple platforms that would bring the texting experience closer to that of iMessage with several new features. Beyond potential RCS changes, be sure to check out our full list of everything new in iOS 26.3 so far. We're expecting a public release around the end of this month. Verizon Goes Down: iPhones Show 'SOS' Mode Due to Network Outage Verizon experienced a major outage across the U.S. on Wednesday, with hundreds of thousands of customers reporting issues with the network on the website Downdetector. There were also numerous complaints across Reddit and other social media platforms. The outage lasted for many hours, with Verizon issuing an apology as service started to come back online. Affected customers can redeem a $20 credit as part of the apology. New Leak Reveals iPhone 18 Pro Display Sizes, Under-Screen Face ID, and More While the iPhone 18 Pro models are still around eight months away, a leaker has shared some alleged details about the devices. In a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo this week, the account Digital Chat Station said the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will have the same 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes as the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Consistent with previous rumors, the leaker claimed that both of the models will have a breakthrough new feature: under-screen Face ID. As for the standard iPhone 18 and the iPhone Air 2, the leaker expects those devices to have a Dynamic Island, and the same 6.3-inch and 6.5-inch display sizes as the equivalent previous-generation models, respectively. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Environmental Chief Lisa Jackson Retiring After 13 Years
Apple recently announced that its environmental chief Lisa Jackson would be retiring this month, and today she was removed from the company's leadership page. Since 2013, Jackson served as Apple's Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, reporting to Apple CEO Tim Cook. In this role, she oversaw Apple's renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives. Apple aims to become carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle by 2030. Jackson also led Apple's Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, and she was responsible for the company's worldwide Government Affairs team. "I am deeply appreciative of Lisa's contributions," said Cook. "She has been instrumental in helping us reduce our global greenhouse emissions by more than 60 percent compared to 2015 levels. She has also been a critical strategic partner in engaging governments around the world, advocating for the best interests of our users on a myriad of topics, as well as advancing our values, from education and accessibility to privacy and security." Jackson often appeared on Apple Park's solar rooftop during Apple's event videos. Prior to Apple, Jackson served as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, during President Barack Obama's first term. Following Jackson's retirement, Apple said that its Environment and Social Initiatives teams would report to the company's operations chief Sabih Khan, while oversight of the Government Affairs team is transitioning to Apple's general counsel.Tags: Apple Environment, Lisa JacksonThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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These 5 Apple Products Will Reportedly Be Upgraded With OLED Displays
Apple plans to upgrade the iPad mini, MacBook Pro, iPad Air, iMac, and MacBook Air with OLED displays between 2026 and 2028, according to DigiTimes. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported that the iPad mini and MacBook Pro will receive an OLED display as early as this year, but he does not expect the MacBook Air to adopt the technology until 2028 at the earliest. A new iPad Air is expected to be released this year, but Gurman said it will have an LCD display. He expects a subsequent iPad Air model to have an OLED display, suggesting that the device will not adopt the technology until at least 2027. Last month, the South Korean publication The Elec reported that Apple is planning to release a 24-inch iMac with an OLED display in 2027 or 2028. All in all, here is when each device is expected to get an OLED display:iPad mini: 2026 MacBook Pro: Late 2026 or 2027 iPad Air: 2027 iMac: 2027 or 2028 MacBook Air: 2028OLED displays have better overall image quality compared to LCD displays, thanks to richer colors and higher contrast ratio with true blacks. Related Roundups: iMac, iPad Air , iPad mini, MacBook Air, MacBook ProTag: DigiTimesBuyer's Guide: iMac (Caution), iPad Air (Neutral), iPad Mini (Caution), 15" MacBook Air (Caution), MacBook Pro (Caution), 13" MacBook Air (Caution)Related Forums: iMac, iPad, MacBook Air, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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All-New Apple Store Now Open in Downtown Montréal
Apple's Sainte-Catherine store in Montréal, Canada has a new home at the northeast corner of Rue Saint-Catherine and Rue de la Montagne. The location officially opened to the public today, and the first customers who visited received a complimentary tote bag and toque (the Canadian term for what Americans call a beanie), the latter of which will come in handy given Montréal's temperature is currently hovering around -15ºC (5ºF). The store spans the first floor of a historic building that was extensively renovated for Apple. The second and third floors are reserved for Apple employees. The new space is much larger and more modern than Apple's original location on Rue Saint-Catherine, which is now permanently closed. There are side-by-side counters for the Genius Bar and Apple Pickup, where customers can receive technical support and collect items they ordered through Apple's online store, respectively. Photo Credit: Tomy The interior design of the store is familiar, but there are a few unique elements, including the entrance and a slightly curved wood ceiling. To celebrate the store, Apple shared a custom Mac and iPhone wallpaper on its website. At the store, customers who make a purchase can receive a complimentary Apple Store shopping bag with an illustration by Montréal-based artist Catherine Potvin this Saturday, January 17, between 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. local time.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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2026 Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show: Watch the Trailer Now
In September, Apple and the NFL announced that Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday, February 8. The performance will take place at Levi's Stadium, in Santa Clara, California. Super Bowl LX will air on NBC and stream on Peacock and NFL+, with live coverage set to start at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Bad Bunny's performance will likely begin around 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time, depending on how the game progresses. Apple Music today shared the official trailer for the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show: Bad Bunny is one of the biggest Latin music artists of all time, with many chart-topping hits. He was named Apple Music's Artist of the Year for 2022. Apple Music has sponsored the Super Bowl Halftime Show since 2022, with previous performers including Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, and others.Tags: Apple Music, Super BowlThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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ChatGPT Introduces Lower-Priced Subscription Tier With These Features
OpenAI today announced that its lower-priced ChatGPT Go subscription tier is now available worldwide, with U.S. pricing set at $8 per month. ChatGPT Go provides expanded access to ChatGPT's latest model, GPT‑5.2 Instant, with 10× more messages, file uploads, and image creation allowed compared to the free tier. ChatGPT Go also offers longer memory than the free tier, so that ChatGPT can remember more information about you for a longer period. ChatGPT now offers three subscription tiers worldwide: ChatGPT Go: $8/month ChatGPT Plus: $20/month ChatGPT Pro: $200/monthChatGPT's more advanced GPT‑5.2 Thinking model still requires ChatGPT Plus or ChatGPT Pro, for tasks that require deeper reasoning. ChatGPT Go was already available in India and select other countries. OpenAI also announced that it plans to begin testing ads in both the free and ChatGPT Go tiers in the U.S. soon. ChatGPT Plus and Pro will remain ad-free. "Ads support our commitment to making AI accessible to everyone by helping us keep ChatGPT available at free and affordable price points," it said.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAIThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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The MacRumors Show: Apple Creator Studio and Gemini-Powered Siri
On this year's first episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a look at CES 2026, Apple Creator Studio, and the confirmation that Google Gemini will power the next-generation version of Siri. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Following ‌CES 2026‌, we talk through this year's tech showcase, which saw major announcements related to robotics, AI, and display technology, as well as plenty of new Apple accessories. We discuss some of our favorite products highlighted at the event, such as Strada and the Clicks Power Keyboard. Apple this week announced a new bundle called "Apple Creator Studio" that offers access to six creative apps, as well as exclusive AI features and content, as part of a single subscription. In the U.S., pricing is set at $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Six apps are included with the subscription:Final Cut Pro on the Mac and iPad Logic Pro on the Mac and ‌iPad‌ Pixelmator Pro on the Mac and ‌iPad‌ Motion on the Mac Compressor on the Mac MainStage on the Mac For college students, Apple Creator Studio costs $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. If you set up Family Sharing, you can share an Apple Creator Studio subscription with up to five other family members with a linked Apple Account for free. Pixelmator Pro was previously only available on the Mac, but it is now coming to the iPad. Apple Creator Studio subscribers will receive access to exclusive AI features and premium content across not only the Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro apps, but also the iWork apps Numbers, Pages, and Keynote, and the Freeform app later this year. Apple Creator Studio will be available through the App Store starting on Wednesday, January 28. Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage will each remain available for one-time purchase, and free versions of the Numbers, Pages, Keynote, and Freeform apps will continue to exist, but only Apple Creator Studio subscribers will receive access to some of the premium new AI features and content. In other news, Apple this week released a statement confirming that Google Gemini will power the next-generation version of ‌Siri‌ that is slated to launch later this year, as was widely rumored. After a considerable delay, the new capabilities will deliver better understanding of a user's personal context, on-screen awareness, and deeper per-app controls. Apple's decision to lean on Google's artificial intelligence technology should result in the revamped ‌Siri‌ being more capable and advanced than it otherwise would have been, as Gemini's large language model is significantly larger than Apple's own model. Apple and Google added that Gemini will help power not only a more personalized version of Siri, but a range of future Apple Intelligence features. The next-generation version of ‌Siri‌ is expected to be introduced with iOS 26.4, which will likely be officially released to the public in March or April. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up to hear our discussion about all of Apple's major announcements and new products from 2025. Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Kayci Lacob, Kevin Nether, John Gruber, Mark Gurman, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. ‌The MacRumors Show‌ is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Tag: The MacRumors ShowThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Now Facing Unprecedented Competition for Chip Supply
Apple increasingly has to compete with other companies for chips made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), as surging demand for artificial intelligence reshapes capacity and customer priority. According to a detailed report published by semiconductor analyst Tim Culpan on his blog Culpium, Apple is no longer guaranteed preferential access to leading-edge manufacturing capacity at TSMC, marking a notable change after more than a decade in which Apple's chips were central to the foundry's expansion strategy. Apple is now competing directly with AI-focused customers such as Nvidia and AMD for supply, particularly at the most advanced process nodes. AI accelerators consume substantially more wafer area per unit than smartphone system-on-chips, meaning that even a smaller number of AI customers can absorb a disproportionate share of advanced manufacturing output. As a result, Apple's chip designs are no longer automatically prioritized across TSMC's two dozen fabrication plants. Nvidia likely surpassed Apple as TSMC's largest customer by revenue in at least one or two quarters in 2025, but exact customer rankings are unknown. Apple ceased to be the primary driver of TSMC's revenue growth about five years ago. The report suggests that Apple may face higher silicon costs for future chip generations as it competes with AI customers willing to pay premiums for priority access. While Apple is unlikely to be unable to ship products due to insufficient wafers, sustained pricing pressure with advanced nodes could influence product margins or pricing strategies over the next several years.Tag: TSMCThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 26.4 Will Add These 9 New Emoji to Your iPhone
Last year, the Unicode Consortium previewed some of the new emoji that are expected to be added to the iPhone with iOS 26.4 in March or April. Here are nine of the new emoji:Trombone Treasure Chest Distorted Face Hairy Creature (aka Bigfoot or Sasquatch) Fight Cloud Apple Core Orca Ballet Dancers LandslideNotably, Distorted Face is a popular emoji in Discord servers. It is essentially a distorted version of the embarassed face emoji. Apple most recently added new emoji to the iPhone with iOS 18.4, an update that came out in March last year. iOS 17.4, iOS 16.4, and iOS 15.4 also introduced new emoji over the years, so the timing has become predictable by this point. On the iPhone 15 Pro and newer, there is an Apple Intelligence feature called Genmoji that allows you to create your own emoji, or combine existing ones. The new emoji listed above would be added directly to the iPhone's emoji keyboard.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Tag: EmojiRelated Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Take Up to $130 Off M4 Mac Mini, Plus Deals on AirTag, AirPods Max, and More
This week's best Apple deals include big discounts on AirTag, AirPods Max, and Mac mini. We're also tracking great sitewide sales at Satechi, Samsung, and Best Buy, with discounts on everything from Mac-compatible monitors to TVs, headphones, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. AirTag What's the deal? Take $34 off AirTag 4-Pack Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $34 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $64.98 Apple's AirTag 4-Pack is within $2 of its all-time low price this week on Amazon, matching the best price we've seen so far in 2026. You can get the accessory for $64.98, down from $99.00, and right now we're not seeing any notable discounts on the 1-Pack. AirPods Max What's the deal? Take $99 off AirPods Max Where can I get it? Amazon and Best Buy $99 OFFAirPods Max for $449.99 You can get $99 off every USB-C AirPods Max color at Amazon and Best Buy right now. Although this is a second-best price, it's the best one we've tracked so far in 2026, and this is one of the few times we've seen every color on sale. Mac Mini What's the deal? Take up to $130 off M4 Mac mini Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFFM4 Mac mini (256GB) for $499.00 $110 OFFM4 Mac mini (16GB/512GB) for $689.00 $109 OFFM4 Mac mini (24GB/512GB) for $889.99 $130 OFFM4 Pro Mac mini (24GB/512GB) for $1,269.00 Amazon this week has a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini on sale at low prices, starting at $499.99 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD, down from $599.00. Discounts reach up to $130 off in these sales, and this time around there is also a discount on the M4 Pro model. Satechi What's the deal? Take 20% off Satechi's new products Where can I get it? Satechi Where can I find the original deal? Right here Note: Use code CES2026 to see this discount. UP TO 20% OFFSatechi's CES 2026 Sale Satechi announced a few products at CES last week, and to mark the launch it's providing a 20 percent discount on these devices for early adopters. You can use the code CES2026 at checkout to get 20 percent off all five of Satechi's newest products. Additionally, Satechi is hosting a "last chance" sale this week, with up to 30 percent off accessories with a limited supply remaining. In this sale you'll find discounts on MagSafe-compatible wireless charging pads, Thunderbolt docks, and more. Slim EX Wireless Mouse - $24.00, down from $29.99 Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable - $32.00, down from $39.99 Slim EX1 Wireless Keyboard - $40.00, down from $49.99 Slim EX3 Wireless Keyboard - $56.00, down from $69.99 Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock - $320.00 (pre-order), down from $399.99 Samsung What's the deal? Save on Samsung monitors and TVs Where can I get it? Samsung Where can I find the original deal? Right here $300 OFF32-inch Smart Monitor M9 for $1,299.99 $600 OFF65-inch The Frame for $1,199.99 Samsung this week introduced a new batch of discounts across its most popular monitors and TVs, with notable markdowns on products like The Frame and the Smart Monitor series. Best Buy What's the deal? Save sitewide during Best Buy's winter sale Where can I get it? Best Buy Where can I find the original deal? Right here SITEWIDE SALEBest Buy Winter Sale Best Buy kicked off a new Winter Sale this week, with notable markdowns on Apple devices, TVs, headphones and speakers, monitors, appliances, and much more. This sale is set to last through January 19, and you don't need to be a My Best Buy Plus or Total member to see the deals. In terms of Apple devices, you can find solid deals on MacBook Air, AirPods Max, iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, Beats accessories, and more. In most cases Best Buy is offering same day pick-up on these products, and there are several free shipping options as well. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's OLED MacBook Pro Moves Closer With Panel Production
Development of Apple's rumored OLED MacBook Pro took another forward step this month when the next-generation production line responsible for manufacturing its displays commenced operation. Samsung Display is expected to make the panels for Apple's MacBook Pro, and has invested heavily in an 8.6-generation OLED production line located at its Asan campus in South Korea. An 8.6G fab uses much larger glass substrates than the OLED lines used for smartphones, which allows multiple laptop-sized panels to be cut from a single sheet. This improves yields and lowers costs, which is just what Apple needs if OLED is to replace mini-LED in the MacBook Pro. The line is designed around rigid OLED panels with oxide TFT backplanes and advanced tandem OLED structures. These are better suited to laptops, and offer higher brightness, improved power efficiency, and longer lifespan compared with conventional single-stack OLED panels. According to the account yeux1122 on the Naver blog, Samsung has now begun producing panels from the line, suggesting Apple and other customers have completed qualification and reliability testing. Apple's first OLED MacBook Pro will also feature a touchscreen display, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The claim has been corroborated by Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who also said the laptops will have "thinner and lighter frames." Apple is apparently focusing on delivering the thinnest possible device without compromising on battery life or major new features. The redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are also expected to have a hole-punch camera at the top of the display, and it could potentially be housed in a pill-shaped cutout similar to the iPhone's Dynamic Island, rather than the notch MacBook Pro owners are accustomed to. Gurman says the machines will be powered by M6 chips and are being readied for a late 2026 or early 2027 launch, following the expected introduction of 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the next month or so. Apple Is Expected to Launch These Four MacBooks in 2026 It would be unusual for Apple to introduce two ‌MacBook Pro‌ refreshes in the same year, but there is precedent for it: Apple updated the MacBook Pro lineup twice in 2023, first with M2 Pro/M2 Max chips in January and then with M3/M3 Pro/M3 Max chips in late October.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Caution)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone Fold and iPhone 18 Pro Models Set to Debut A20 Pro Chip
Apple's foldable iPhone will share the same next-generation A20 Pro chip as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models when it debuts this September, according to industry analyst Jeff Pu. In his latest investor note, Pu outlined the projected specifications for all three premium devices that will take center stage this fall, with the regular iPhone 18 and more affordable iPhone 18e models not expected to debut until spring 2027 as part of Apple's new split-launch strategy. Powered by the A20 Pro chip, the iPhone Fold and iPhone 18 Pro models will showcase TSMC's new 2nm process, N2, boasting performance improvements that could be up to 15 percent faster and 30 percent more efficient than A19 chips. Moreover, the A20 Pro chips will be packaged with TSMC's Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module (WMCM) technology. With WMCM, the chips will have RAM integrated directly onto the same wafter as the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, rather than the RAM being adjacent to the chip and connected via silicon interposer. The update to WMCM is expected to bring faster performance for Apple Intelligence and longer battery life, while also cutting down on the size of the A20 chip to allow more space inside the iPhone for other components. This packaging change for the A20 chip has been rumored previously. N2 also introduces new super-high-performance metal-insulator-metal (SHPMIM) capacitors into the chip's power delivery system. These capacitors more than double the capacitance density of the previous generation and reduce both sheet resistance and via resistance by 50 percent. Together, the changes are said to improve power stability, boost performance, and enhance energy efficiency. Pu's note outlined other specs that the Pro and Fold models are expected to share, including 12GB of LPD5 RAM, 48-megapixel rear cameras, and Apple's C2 modem. Apple's first foldable ‌iPhone‌ is rumored to feature a wide, book-style folding design with a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer display, a crease-free screen, Touch ID, and a front-facing camera in both folded and unfolded states. The device could measure just 4.5mm thick when opened, and between 9mm and 9.5mm when closed. For more details, see our dedicated foldable iPhone roundup.Tags: Foldable iPhone, Jeff PuThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Beats' Latest Ad Campaign Features Baseball Superstar Shohei Ohtani
Apple's Beats brand is no stranger to collaborations with big-name celebrities on marketing campaigns, and the brand's latest effort involves Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. The new campaign created in collaboration with photographer Daniel Sannwald features a massively oversized Ohtani sporting Beats products in various Los Angeles settings.Against iconic LA backdrops, each image amplifies Ohtani's scale—not just physically, but metaphorically. He becomes an elevated figure of pride, strength, and aspiration. Through dramatic scale and surreal energy, the campaign transforms LA into Ohtani's playground—a cityscape where sport and culture intersect. Beats' choice to pair its most iconic products with Ohtani in this visual story was deliberate. As an LA-born brand rooted in sports, music, and entertainment, Beats shares both its home and its spirit with Ohtani—a journey defined by ambition, performance, and unmistakable boldness. Back to back champion. 4-time MVP. Shohei Ohtani is larger than life.歴史に残る2連覇。4度目のMVP。大谷翔平、想像を超えたその先へ。 pic.twitter.com/JLHizt5eKO— Beats by Dre (@beatsbydre) January 14, 2026 In the images, Ohtani wears several of the latest Beats products, including Beats Studio Pro, Powerbeats Pro 2, and Powerbeats Fit."Los Angeles is a city of energy, culture, and ambition," says Shohei Ohtani. "Wearing Beats and seeing myself rise above the skyline feels symbolic of the connection I have with this city and our fans. We rise high together."Ohtani has won four Major League Baseball MVP awards in Los Angeles, including two American League awards with the Los Angeles Angels in 2021 and 2023 and two National League awards with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 and again in 2025 as the Dodgers won back-to-back World Series titles.Tag: BeatsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Adjusts Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More
Apple today updated its trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models. Trade-ins can be completed on Apple's website, or at an Apple Store. The charts below provide an overview of Apple's current and previous trade-in values in the United States, according to the company's website. Most of the values declined slightly, but some of the Mac values increased. iPhone iPhone Model New Values Old Values iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to $650Up to $670 iPhone 16 ProUp to $530Up to $550 iPhone 16 PlusUp to $440Up to $450 iPhone 16Up to $410Up to $420 iPhone 15 Pro MaxUp to $450Up to $470 iPhone 15 ProUp to $380Up to $400 iPhone 15 PlusUp to $320Up to $330 iPhone 15Up to $300Up to $310 iPhone 14 Pro MaxUp to $350Up to $370 iPhone 14 ProUp to $280Up to $300 iPhone 14 PlusUp to $230Up to $240 iPhone 14Up to $210Up to $220 iPhone SE (3rd generation)Up to $80Up to $80 iPhone 13 Pro MaxUp to $280Up to $300 iPhone 13 ProUp to $230Up to $230 iPhone 13Up to $180Up to $180 iPhone 13 miniUp to $140Up to $150 iPhone 12 Pro MaxUp to $210Up to $220 iPhone 12 ProUp to $160Up to $160 iPhone 12Up to $120Up to $130 iPhone 12 miniUp to $80Up to $90 iPhone SE (2nd generation)Up to $50Up to $50 iPhone 11 Pro MaxUp to $140Up to $150 iPhone 11 ProUp to $120Up to $130 iPhone 11Up to $100Up to $100 iPhone XS MaxUp to $90Up to $100 iPhone XSUp to $70Up to $70 iPhone XRUp to $80Up to $80 iPhone XUp to $60Up to $60 iPhone 8 PlusUp to $50Up to $50 iPhone 8Up to $40Up to $40 iPad iPad Model New Values Old Values iPad ProUp to $685Up to $695 iPad AirUp to $400Up to $415 iPadUp to $170Up to $175 iPad miniUp to $255Up to $255 Mac Mac Model New Values Old Values MacBook ProUp to $2,515Up to $760 MacBook AirUp to $900Up to $540 iMacUp to $875Up to $375 iMac ProUp to $325Up to $240 Mac miniUp to $340Up to $380 Mac StudioUp to $1,030Up to $1,030 Mac ProUp to $3,215Up to $2,520 It is unclear why many of the previous Mac trade-in values were so low. The current values seem more realistic. Apple Watch Apple Watch Model New Values Old Values Apple Watch Series 10Up to $150Up to $160 Apple Watch Ultra 2Up to $335Up to $335 Apple Watch Series 9Up to $115Up to $125 Apple Watch UltraUp to $225Up to $245 Apple Watch Series 8Up to $85Up to $95 Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)Up to $55Up to $60 Apple Watch Series 7Up to $60Up to $65 Apple Watch Series 6Up to $45Up to $50 Apple Watch SE (1st generation)Up to $30Up to $30 Apple Watch Series 5Up to $25Up to $25 Apple also adjusted its trade-in values for select Android smartphones.Tag: Apple Trade-InThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another eight months, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices. Below, we have recapped 12 features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro models, as of January 2026: The same overall design is expected, with 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes, and a "plateau" housing three rear cameras Under-screen Face ID (rumored by multiple sources) Front camera in top-left corner of the screen Variable aperture for at least one rear camera A20 Pro chip manufactured with TSMC's 2nm process and new packaging technology A simplified Camera Control button with no swipe gestures Design changes to the rear Ceramic Shield for MagSafe charging, potentially including a more frosted glass appearance Apple-designed C1X or C2 modem for 5G/LTE cellular connectivity Apple-designed N1 chip or newer for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread Web browsing via satellite New color options under consideration: burgundy, brown, or purple iPhone 18 Pro Max may be slightly thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, perhaps to accommodate a larger batteryApple will likely release the iPhone 18 Pro models in September. Bookmark our iPhone 18 roundup to stay on top of future rumors.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Air France Announces New Apple TV Perks
Air France today announced that passengers can now watch select Apple TV shows for free during its long-haul flights, with more than 45 hours of content available. This is referring to the streaming service known as Apple TV+ until last year. The complimentary in-flight selection includes the first three episodes of Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Severance, Prehistoric Planet, The Snoopy Show, and more. The shows are accessible on each passenger's individual screen, in French and English. Air France has also started offering one week of free access to Apple TV content via its new high-speed Wi-Fi portal, for streaming on your own devices. The airline will roll out this new Wi-Fi portal across its entire fleet by the end of the year. American Airlines and United are among the other airlines that offer free Apple TV streaming.Tag: Apple TV PlusThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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United States SMS and MMS Carrier Maintenance – T-Mobile
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 26, 20:00 PST  -  Jan 27, 04:00 PSTJan 20, 22:12 PSTScheduled - The T-Mobile network in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 26 January 2026 at 20:00 PST until 27 January 2026 at 04:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from T-Mobile United States handsets.

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ARN (Stockholm) on 2026-01-21
Jan 21, 05:15 UTCCompleted - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.Jan 21, 00:15 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Jan 20, 23:58 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ARN (Stockholm) datacenter on 2026-01-21 between 00:15 and 05:15 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 26, 21:00 - 22:00 PSTJan 20, 17:14 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner Three United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 26 January 2026 at 21:00 PST until 26 January 2026 at 22:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Three United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Lookup Identity Match, Lookup SIM Swap, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes

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MAN (Manchester) on 2026-01-21
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 21, 01:30 - 06:00 UTCJan 21, 00:00 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MAN (Manchester) datacenter on 2026-01-21 between 01:30 and 06:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Digital Experience Monitoring (DEX)
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 21, 12:00 - 13:00 UTCJan 20, 22:50 UTCScheduled - will be degraded during this maintenance window. Customers can expect any configuration updates to fail during this time.

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DEL (New Delhi) on 2026-01-20
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 20, 20:30 UTC  -  Jan 21, 01:30 UTCJan 20, 19:56 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in DEL (New Delhi) datacenter between 2026-01-20 20:30 and 2026-01-21 01:30 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Connectivity Issue – London (EU-West)
Jan 20, 20:13 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an issue affecting connectivity in our London (EU-West) data center. During this time, users may experience intermittent connection timeouts and errors for all services deployed in this data center. We will share additional updates as we have more information.

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Dashboard SSO Login Issues
Jan 20, 19:35 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating a Single Sign-On issue which potentially impacts multiple customers. Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.

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ORD (Chicago) on 2026-01-22
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 22, 07:00 - 11:00 UTCJan 20, 18:22 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ORD (Chicago) datacenter on 2026-01-22 between 07:00 and 11:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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ATL (Atlanta) on 2026-01-23
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 23, 06:30 - 12:00 UTCJan 20, 16:50 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ATL (Atlanta) datacenter on 2026-01-23 between 06:30 and 12:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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UPDATE: **Title:** Google Workspace customers may be experiencing missing account metadata, including primary email address and account creation time in the Admin Console **Description:** We are experiencing an issue with Admin Console beginning at Tuesday, 2026-01-20 03:32 PST. Mitigation work is currently underway by our engineering team. The mitigation is expected to complete by Tuesday, 2026-01-20 07:45 PST. We will provide more information by Tuesday, 2026-01-20 08:00 PST. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Symptoms:** – **Admin Console**: Administrators searching for or viewing users may see empty fields for primary email addresses and account creation dates. The issue may also affect display of user information where a user’s email address would normally be present (such as Reporting or Activity events). – **Directory API**: Applications accessing the Directory API, such as Google Cloud Directory Sync (GCDS), may receive responses with missing email and account creation metadata. **Workaround:** None at the time.
Incident began at 2026-01-20 11:32 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Title: Google Workspace customers may be experiencing missing account metadata, including primary email address and account creation time in the Admin Console Description: We are experiencing an issue with Admin Console beginning at Tuesday, 2026-01-20 03:32 PST. Mitigation work is currently underway by our engineering team. The mitigation is expected to complete by Tuesday, 2026-01-20 07:45 PST. We will provide more information by Tuesday, 2026-01-20 08:00 PST. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Symptoms: Admin Console: Administrators searching for or viewing users may see empty fields for primary email addresses and account creation dates. The issue may also affect display of user information where a user's email address would normally be present (such as Reporting or Activity events). Directory API: Applications accessing the Directory API, such as Google Cloud Directory Sync (GCDS), may receive responses with missing email and account creation metadata. Workaround: None at the time. Affected products: Admin Console

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Cloudflare Dashboard: 2FA Recovery issues
Jan 20, 15:31 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue which potentially impacts multiple customers: Our dashboard 2FA recovery process is currently observing a malfunction. We are working to resolve the issue. More updates to follow shortly.

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Connectivity Issues with Magic WAN accounts using Magic Firewall and hostname routes / policies
Jan 20, 14:43 UTCIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Jan 20, 14:40 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating connectivity issues for a subset of Magic WAN accounts that have Magic Firewall enabled: this specifically impacts traffic routed from WARP to Cloudflare Tunnel via hostname routes or Gateway egress policies with hostname selection. All other traffic configurations remain unaffected.Our engineering team is actively working on resolving the root cause, and we will provide further updates as soon as more information is available.

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Minor increase in D1 and Durable Object errors
Jan 20, 14:22 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue with D1 and Durable Objects which might potentially impact some customers: D1 and Durable Objects are experiencing a slightly increased level of errors. We are currently investigating this issue, more updates to follow shortly.

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Admin Settings Outage
Jan 20, 08:55 ESTMonitoring - The admin settings page (and all affiliated pages) have now been restored. We are still actively monitoring and investigating.

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Cloudflare Pages build failures
Jan 20, 13:43 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Cloudflare Pages builds: customers are likely to experience errors starting builds or builds finishing.We are working to analyze and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.

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Admin Settings
Jan 20, 08:28 ESTResolved - We are investigating why our admin settings pages are currently unavailable. Please stand by.

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GVA (Geneva) on 2026-01-22
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 22, 11:00 - 13:00 UTCJan 20, 12:20 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in GVA (Geneva) datacenter on 2026-01-22 between 11:00 and 13:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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STL (St. Louis) on 2026-01-20
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 20, 09:00 - 14:00 UTCJan 20, 08:42 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in STL (St. Louis) datacenter on 2026-01-20 between 09:00 and 14:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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DTW (Detroit) on 2026-01-20
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 20, 09:00 - 14:00 UTCJan 20, 08:44 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in DTW (Detroit) datacenter on 2026-01-20 between 09:00 and 14:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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