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- Friday January 30
- 09:22 pmiOS 26.2’s new Reminders feature is exactly what I’ve wanted for years
We’re getting close to the launch of iOS 26.3, but one of my favorite Apple features of late is a new Reminders addition in iOS 26.2 that has proven exactly what I’ve wanted for years. more…09:01 pmLatest blow to Apple: Four AI researchers, top Siri leader depart
Apple continues to experience significant talent turnover in its artificial intelligence division, with at least four more AI researchers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:58 pmSome AI researchers have left Apple but that won't affect Siri's big upgrade
Apple appears to be experiencing about Silicon Valley-average churn of engineers in it's AI program, and the recent departures, including a Siri engineering executive, are no exception.A few AI researchers have left AppleThe company is working to rebuild Siri around Apple Intelligence, aiming to transform it from a collection of narrow features into a more capable, system-level interface. The effort follows years of criticism that Siri has fallen behind rival assistants using large language models.Employee turnover is routine in Silicon Valley, especially in a labor market as competitive as artificial intelligence. Apple's recent departures fit that pattern and don't point to disruption inside the company's Siri roadmap. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:42 pmApple Propelled to Record Q1 2026 Financials by iPhone and Services
With its devices and services bringing in over $140 billion in revenue, its earnings per share rising nearly 20% year over year, and the announced return of Ted Lasso to Apple TV, Apple has a lot to celebrate.08:33 pmJP Morgan reviews Apple’s stock price target following Q1 2026 earnings
Just days after setting a $315 price target for Apple’s stock, JP Morgan is out with a revised outlook following the company’s Q1 2026 earnings. Here are the details. more…08:31 pmVery first Apple check & early Apple-1 motherboard sold for $5 million combined
An auction that featured Steve Jobs' signed checks, his collection of Bob Dylan 8-track cassettes, computers, bow ties, and more has concluded, pulling down more than $8 million.Image credit: RR AuctionThe check, regarded as "the earliest known check drawn from Apple's original bank account," raked in $2,409,886, as part of the recent "Steve Jobs & the Computer Revolution: The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction." The auction realized a total of $8,153,074."This is the most important financial document in Apple history," said Bobby Livingston, executive vice president at RR Auction. "It captures Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak's first true business transaction, and the final result shows that collectors recognized its significance above any other Apple material ever brought to market. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:08 pm9to5Mac Daily: January 30, 2026 – AAPL earnings, $2B acquisition
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. Use code 9TO5 at checkout for 50% off your first year. more…08:01 pmApple 'Runs on Anthropic,' Says Bloomberg's Mark Gurman
Apple "runs on Anthropic at this point" and that the AI company is powering much of what Apple does internally for product development and internal tools, according to Mark Gurman, the most influential reporter on the Apple beat. Apple had initially pursued an AI deal with Anthropic before the Google partnership came together, but negotiations fell apart over pricing -- Anthropic reportedly wanted several billion dollars per year and a doubling of fees over time. Apple's deal with Google is costing roughly one billion dollars annually. Read more of this story at Slashdot.07:52 pmNew EFF campaign urges Apple and other tech companies to ‘Encrypt It Already’
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is out with a new campaign that presses tech companies to move faster to protect user data through end-to-end encryption, and stronger defaults and privacy settings. Here are the details. more…07:49 pmApple Wallet adds time-saving iOS 26 credit card feature, here’s how to use it
Apple’s Wallet app received a variety of great features in iOS 26, but one of my favorites is a convenient new way to manage and access credit cards. Here’s how to use it. more…07:40 pmWidely beloved actress Catherine O'Hara has passed away at age 71
Catherine O'Hara, known for her work in films such as "Home Alone" and "Beetlejuice," as well as series like "Schitt's Creek" and Apple TV's "The Studio," has passed away.Catherine O'Hara in 'The Studio' | Image Credit: Apple TVO'Hara, a prolific actor on screens both big and small, died on January 30. During her career, she acted in more than 50 films and more than 30 films.She was widely known for her roles as family matriarch Kate McCallister in "Home Alone" and the dramatic, eccentric Moira Rose in "Schitt's Creek." Her penultimate role was in Apple TV comedy series "The Studio" as Patty Leigh — she also provided voice work for Apple TV's since-cancelled animated series "Central Park." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:39 pmSamsung's M8 monitor drops to $399, plus save $100 on bundle deals
Save $300 on Samsung's 32-inch M8 smart monitor this weekend, plus grab an additional $100 off when you buy two qualifying Samsung items.You can pick up the Samsung M8 Smart Monitor for $379.99 at B&H Photo or for $399.99 at Amazon.Save $300 on Samsung's M8 monitor this weekend.Although $20 more at Amazon, you can save an additional $100 when you purchase two qualifying Samsung items, making it an enticing deal if you want to pick up this 85-inch Frame Pro TV alongside the M8 for Super Bowl Sunday. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:25 pmHomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot Candle Warmer Lamp brings safe scents to Apple Home
I love the smell of candles, but I hate the anxiety that comes with an open flame. There have been multiple times I’ve had to turn around after leaving to double-check that I’ve blown out a candle. That is why the SwitchBot Candle Warmer Lamp caught my eye. It promises all the ambiance and smells of a candle with zero risk of burning the house down. Best of all, it supports Matter right out of the box, making it a native citizen in your HomeKit/Apple Home environment. more…07:20 pmApple posts all-time record earnings, stock ticks down
Apple iPhone buyers aren't holding off for enhanced AI capabilities. For Apple, this presents a mix of positive and challenging implications… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:12 pmWe love the new AirTag even more than the original [Cult of Mac podcast No. 5]
This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: The second-gen AirTag finally arrives, and it packs some pretty awesome upgrades. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:05 pmApple loses more AI researchers, Siri exec to Google and Meta
A new report from Bloomberg today highlights the ongoing exodus from Apple’s artificial intelligence and Siri teams. Mark Gurman reports that Apple has lost “least four more of its artificial intelligence researchers in recent weeks in addition to a top Siri executive.” more…06:36 pmGive us some 'Sugar' – Neo-noir detective drama sneaks back onto Apple TV in June
Apple TV's acclaimed detective drama starring Emmy Award nominee Colin Farrell is making its way back to the small screen for its second season, just in time for summer.Image Credit: Apple TVThe eight-episode second season will kick off on Friday, June 19. New episodes will drop each Friday through August 7.Season one made its debut in April 2024 and introduced audiences to the titular John Sugar, an iconic LA-Based private detective and film connoisseur. Played by Colin Farrell, this season Sugar is tasked with tracking down the troubled older brother of an up-and-coming local boxer. The case soon expands into a citywide conspiracy, leaving Sugar to wonder how far he's willing to go to make it right. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:18 pmYou can buy Apple Store demo chargers & stands, until the lawyers attack
Until Apple finds a way to stop it, AppleUnsold is selling ex-Apple Store items, the store fittings like chargers or Apple Pencil trays that you could want, but then also in-store exclusive stickers that you'd have to be an Apple fanatic to buy.Ignore the iPhones, you can now buy those Apple Store-exclusive chargers. Probably. For now. Image credit: ConsomacEver since the first ever Apple Stores back in 2001, each retail outlet has had custom-made fixtures and fittings. Now the Australia-based firm AppleUnsold will sell you these items that were never meant to be made available to the public.Don't get too excited because AppleUnsold doesn't stock items like the Fifth Avenue store's glass cube, even though Apple has replaced that twice. The original glass cubes must have gone somewhere, but not to AppleUnsold. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:01 pmiPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Fold: These camera features are rumored
This fall Apple has three flagship iPhones rumored to launch: iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold. Per the latest reporting, there are two rumored camera advantages Apple’s Pro line will have over the foldable. more…05:45 pmApple Watch hypertension alerts: How reliable are they?
It's great that recent Apple Watch models added hypertension alerts. Just know what the notifications really mean. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)