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iPhoneFeb 7, 2026

NASA clears iPhone use for astronauts in space

NASA is officially loosening one of its longest standing rules. Astronauts will soon be allowed to bring modern smartphones, including iPhones, on space missions. The change starts with SpaceX Crew-12 and continues with Artemis II, marking the first time personal…

CarPlayFeb 7, 2026Feb 7, 2026

Apple CarPlay may soon support ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini

Asma Hussain

Apple is reportedly preparing a notable shift in how CarPlay handles voice assistants. According to Bloomberg, the company is working on support for third party AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini inside CarPlay, giving drivers more choice beyond…

iPhoneFeb 4, 2026Feb 4, 2026

Apple Sports golf coverage brings live PGA and LPGA scores

Asma Hussain

Apple Sports just transformed how golf fans follow the game. The free iPhone app now delivers live PGA and LPGA scores for every tournament, starting with this weekend’s WM Phoenix Open. Fans can track hole-by-hole results, view individual scorecards, and…

Jan 30, 2026Jan 30, 2026

EFF’s “Encrypt It Already” campaign puts pressure on Apple and big tech

Asma Hussain

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has launched a new privacy push called the Encrypt It Already campaign, urging major tech companies to expand end to end encryption across their platforms. The campaign directly targets Apple, Google, Meta, and others for what…

iPhoneJan 30, 2026Jan 30, 2026

Apple’s iPhone 18 launch split puts Pro and foldable models first

Asma Hussain

Apple is preparing to break its long standing iPhone launch pattern, and the standard iPhone 18 will not be part of the main 2026 release. Multiple reports now agree that Apple is moving to an iPhone 18 launch split, prioritizing…

Facebook Instagram WhatsAppJan 27, 2026

Meta to test premium subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

Asma Hussain

Meta is preparing to test premium subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, marking a notable shift in how the company plans to monetize its social platforms beyond advertising. According to Meta, the upcoming subscriptions will unlock additional tools focused on…

Apple TV Apple Watch VisionJan 27, 2026Jan 27, 2026

watchOS 26.3 beta 3, tvOS 26.3 beta 3, and visionOS 26.3 beta 3 released to developers

Asma Hussain

Apple has released watchOS 26.3 beta 3, tvOS 26.3 beta 3, and visionOS 26.3 beta 3 to developers, continuing testing of its latest round of platform updates ahead of a public rollout expected later this month. The new betas arrive…

MacJan 27, 2026

macOS Tahoe 26.3 beta 3 released to developers

Asma Hussain

Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.3 beta 3 to developers, pushing the next maintenance update closer to public availability. The new beta arrives a little over a week after beta 2 and is being tested alongside iOS 26.3 beta 3…

iOS iPad iPhoneJan 27, 2026Jan 27, 2026

iOS 26.3 beta 3 and iPadOS 26.3 beta 3 released to developers

Asma Hussain

Apple has released iOS 26.3 beta 3 and iPadOS 26.3 beta 3 to registered developers, continuing testing ahead of a public release expected later this month. The update arrives a week after beta 2 and is bundled with the iOS…

Jan 27, 2026Jan 27, 2026

Apple introduces second-generation AirTag with better range

Asma Hussain

Apple has officially announced the second-generation AirTag, marking its first hardware release of 2026. Nearly five years after the original AirTag launched in 2021, the updated model focuses on meaningful tracking improvements while keeping the familiar design, price, and accessory…