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Apple Notes iOS 26 iPhones can import and export Markdown-formatted documents, offering an easy way to move plain text to other apps and services.
How to import and export Markdown with Apple Notes in iOS 26
Apple Notes iOS 26 iPhones can import and export Markdown-formatted documents, offering an easy way to move plain text to other apps and services.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM
A lot of Apple faithful are angry about Google AI slop invading their devices, claiming that Siri will be run by Gemini, and Google will get a boatload of user data -- and none of that is true. Here's what's really going on.
No, Google Gemini will not be taking over your iPhone, Apple Intelligence, or Siri
A lot of Apple faithful are angry about Google AI slop invading their devices, claiming that Siri will be run by Gemini, and Google will get a boatload of user data -- and none of that is true. Here's what's really going on.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Nearly one in five Mac gamers on Steam are using systems powered by Apple's M4 chip, according to actual user data provided by Valve.
Forget M1, M4 is the dominant Apple Silicon chip on Steam
Nearly one in five Mac gamers on Steam are using systems powered by Apple's M4 chip, according to actual user data provided by Valve.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Recent reports about low iOS 26 adoption failed to pick up on a crucial mistake with the source data. It's a reminder to be careful about third-party sources for Apple statistics.
iOS 26 adoption isn't record-breaking, but reports of extremely low rates are flawed
Recent reports about low iOS 26 adoption failed to pick up on a crucial mistake with the source data. It's a reminder to be careful about third-party sources for Apple statistics.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Today's top Mac mini deals include online prices from $499.99, along with a hidden discount on Apple's M4 Pro model.
Apple's Mac mini dips to $499, plus save $150 on M4 Pro desktop with coupon
Today's top Mac mini deals include online prices from $499, along with a hidden discount on Apple's M4 Pro model.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Following the year-end festivities, Apple is continuing its developer beta process, providing new second builds of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3.
Second developer betas for iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3 have arrived
Following the year-end festivities, Apple is continuing its developer beta process, providing new second builds of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we go through every Matter and Apple Home announcement from the show from many of the major brands -- and there's a big HomeKit deadline coming up.
Smart home at CES 2026 and HomeKit architecture deadline on the latest HomeKit Insider
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we go through every Matter and Apple Home announcement from the show from many of the major brands -- and there's a big HomeKit deadline coming up.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:28 PM
It's the end of the road for "SnowRunner" on Mac -- it remains playable for Apple gamers but it is no longer receiving updates or expansions.
'SnowRunner' on Mac crashes, not getting any new updates or content
It's the end of the road for "SnowRunner" on Mac -- it remains playable for Apple gamers but it is no longer receiving updates or expansions.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:48 PM
While Siri will soon use Google Gemini tech for its Apple Intelligence features, Google itself has confirmed that it will operate under Private Cloud Compute and Apple's rules.
Google confirms that it won't get Apple user data in new Siri deal
While Siri will soon use Google Gemini tech for its Apple Intelligence features, Google itself has confirmed that it will operate under Private Cloud Compute and Apple's rules.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:38 PM
After a very popular debut, Sony Pictures has rolled out the series' first official merchandise collection. It's aggressively average.
Apple TV "Pluribus" is stepping off the screen and into the real world with merch
After a very popular debut, Sony Pictures has rolled out the series' first official merchandise collection. It's aggressively average.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Apple will be leaning on Google Gemini technologies Siri overhaul later in 2026, but it won't mean that iPhone user queries will be handed over and absorbed into Google's systems.
Google Gemini tech will be used in the all-new Siri after major Apple AI deal
Apple will be leaning on Google Gemini technologies Siri overhaul later in 2026, but it won't mean that iPhone user queries will be handed over and absorbed into Google's systems.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:54 PM
It's not entirely clear what's the full truth of the matter is, but a wave of Instagram password reset emails is hitting users, which may or may not be related to data tied to roughly 17.5 million accounts for sale online.
Reminder: Ignore Instagram password reset messages if you didn't request one
It's not entirely clear what's the full truth of the matter is, but a wave of Instagram password reset emails is hitting users, which may or may not be related to data tied to roughly 17.5 million accounts for sale online.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
The smartphone industry had a good year in 2025 with moderate growth. Apple blew the doors off the place, with the iPhone dominating the market.
Apple dominated 2025 smartphone market with a 20% share
The smartphone industry had a good year in 2025 with moderate growth. Apple blew the doors off the place, with the iPhone dominating the market.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:21 PM
A few weeks before the holiday quarter earnings report, Apple senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, has once more written a celebration of successes with Apple Music, Apple TV, and the App Store.
Apple's record-breaking year for Services is a preview for earnings
A few weeks before the holiday quarter earnings report, Apple senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, has once more written a celebration of successes with Apple Music, Apple TV, and the App Store.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
We know you're reading, Apple. For maybe the first time in the '20s, do the right thing by users instead of your shareholders and block the child porn factory that is X and Grok until they make changes.
Apple's utter silence about AI-generated child porn on X is appalling yet unsurprising
We know you're reading, Apple. For maybe the first time in the '20s, do the right thing by users instead of your shareholders and block the child porn factory that is X and Grok until they make changes.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Investment firm Wedbush says that 2026 should be a key year for Apple with a new Siri, new Google Gemini deal, and new iPhone 18 range -- but definitely not a new CEO.
Wedbush expects monumental 2026 for Apple despite invisible AI strategy
Investment firm Wedbush says that 2026 should be a key year for Apple with a new Siri, new Google Gemini deal, and new iPhone 18 range -- but definitely not a new CEO.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Apple TV hits "The Studio" and "Pluribus" have together won three awards at the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony.
'The Studio' and 'Pluribus' win at the Golden Globes awards
Apple TV hits "The Studio" and "Pluribus" have together won three awards at the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Apple is claimed to have announced a half-price battery replacement service for iPhone 13 users in China.
Half price iPhone 13 battery replacement reportedly offered for users in China
Apple is claimed to have announced a half-price battery replacement service for iPhone 13 users in China.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Amazon and B&H are competing for your business, with a $300 discount on Apple's upgraded M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage.

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Price war: Save $300 on Apple's 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with 20-core GPU
Amazon and B&H are competing for your business, with a $300 discount on Apple's upgraded M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:36 AM
CES is over for another year, and it was full of products for Apple users. Here are the best items for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac that appeared at the show in 2026.
The best hardware and accessories of CES 2026 for Apple users
CES is over for another year, and it was full of products for Apple users. Here are the best items for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac that appeared at the show in 2026.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:25 PM
India is yet again attempting to bully Apple by demanding access to iOS source code. It's not going to work.
India wants iOS source code, and they're not going to get it
India is yet again attempting to bully Apple by demanding access to iOS source code. It's not going to work.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Apple’s early 2026 awards season is continuing well, with it gaining seven nominations for the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards, including for motorsport epic "F1."
Apple secures seven nominations for 37th Producers Guild Awards
Apple's early 2026 awards season is continuing well, with it gaining seven nominations for the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards, including for motorsport epic "F1."
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January 11, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Another Apple Store theft in Illinois, a man used an old iPhone to catch thieves, and a fortune teller in China stole a client's iPhone, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.
Crime blotter: Armed robbery, fairground iPads, and a fortune teller
Another Apple Store theft in Illinois, a man used an old iPhone to catch thieves, and a fortune teller in China stole a client's iPhone, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:21 PM
The iPhone Fold is expected to finally arrive later in 2026, and will be a major departure from the usual. Here's what to expect from Apple's take on a foldable smartphone.
iPhone Fold: What it could look like, how much it will cost, and when it will launch
The iPhone Fold is expected to finally arrive later in 2026, and will be a major departure from the usual. Here's what to expect from Apple's take on a foldable smartphone.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Anker is discounting its brand-new chargers and docking stations for your iPhone, Mac, and iPad, despite just announcing the gadgets at CES 2026.
Anker's brand-new chargers & docks are up to 25% off this weekend
Anker is discounting its brand-new chargers and docking stations for your iPhone, Mac, and iPad, despite just announcing the gadgets at CES 2026.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:25 PM