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My desk setup didn't change much year over year, at least what's directly in front of me. However, the rest of my office evolved, so I'm going to detail each section and how I get work done for AppleInsider.The iPad Pro is still my primary tool
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Desk tours: Wesley Hilliard's iPad-centric workflows fully replace the Mac mini
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iPhone Fold: What it could look like, how much it will cost, and when it will launch
via appleinsider.comThe 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.
A new render of what the iPhone Fold may look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider
The iPhone Fold is a long-awaited device that has frequently been the subject of rumors and speculation. With rival smartphone producers going to market with their own versions, there has been an increased expectation that Apple will eventually do
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Anker's brand-new chargers & docks are up to 25% off this weekend
via appleinsider.comAnker is discounting its brand-new chargers and docking stations for your iPhone, Mac, and iPad, despite just announcing the gadgets at CES 2026.
Grab preorder discounts on Anker's new charger and dock - Image credit: Anker
Preorder discounts are in effect at Anker, with the company's new Nano Charger marked down to $29.99 with in-cart savings.Save 25% on Anker Nano charger
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Apple confirms February 10 deadline for Home architecture upgrade
via appleinsider.comMost users won't notice the change, but homes relying on older devices could lose Home access after February 10.
Home upgrade
The company has begun emailing users who haven't upgraded, saying Home app access could be blocked after the deadline. Apple also warns accessories, automations, and security updates may stop working.The change affects Apple users who rely on HomeKit accessories, HomePods, or Apple TV as home hubs. Users who delay the upgrade risk losing basic Home functionality.
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Legendary classic Macintosh game 'Dark Castle' is coming back to the Mac
via appleinsider.com'Dark Castle,' a game released in 1986 for early compact Macintoshes, is being released for modern Macs with its sequel, 'Beyond Dark Castle,' included.
Return to Dark Castle is coming to the Mac, PC, and Steam Deck
The two games will be rolled into Return to Dark Castle, bringing the legendary platforming game to modern computers. The game will be available for both the Mac and PC, as well as Valve's Steam Deck.Dark Castle's resurrection is thanks to a new publisher, Ludit Games. Notably, the p
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AI-coded malware arrives on the Mac through fake Grok AI app
via appleinsider.comMosyle has identified a macOS malware campaign that uses generative AI-assisted code and spreads through a fake AI app download.
The Apple device management firm shared details of the malware named the campaign SimpleStealth. The attack spreads through a fake website posing as the Grok AI app and tricks users into downloading a malicious macOS installer.The fake Grok app is distributed through a look-alike website rather than the Mac App Store. According to Mosyle, attackers used the domain xail
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Senators tell Apple to remove X & Grok from App Store because of AI-generated child porn
via appleinsider.comA group of US Senators aren't impressed by Elon Musk taking the smallest of corrective actions in moving Grok's ability to make child porn behind a paywall, and want X removed from the App Store.
Grok on the App Store
The ability for Grok to take an image of a person and generate a version of them undressed is abhorrent. But it's also the tip of the iceberg, as the feature has also been used to show women being abused and even killed.After initially ignoring criticism and calling nonconsensual G
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Deal: Save on New and Refurbished Models at Many Retailers
via cnet.comNo matter what size or color you're looking for, there's a way to save on all of them.
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Best iPhone Air Deals: The Top Places to Save Big on Apple's Thinnest Phone
via cnet.comWe found multiple ways to pick up this slim phone for hundreds off, and even free.
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iOS 26.3 Could Make It Easy to Switch to an Android if You Want
via cnet.comThe upcoming iPhone update could also make it easier for you to connect a non-Apple smartwatch to your device.
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Don't believe all the rumors you hear about Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone
via appleinsider.comA new leak is throwing some cold water about how the Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone won't be as revolutionary as previous rumors have suggested.
Apple's iPhone X
Rumors have suggested that Apple will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone's release with another iPhone X moment. As most of you reading this are aware, the iPhone X ushered in a new iPhone design that Apple has mostly stuck to for the better part of a decade.To do that, previous rumors suggested that Apple will relea
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CES 2026, Apple Card's bank shift and more, on the AppleInsider Podcast
via appleinsider.comIt's the week of the annual CES, but not as we've known it before. Plus Apple Card is moving banks, and you really should not let ChatGPT into your Apple Health data, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
CES may be waning, but there are highlights for Apple users
Back in 1992, Apple's then CEO John Sculley announced the Newton at CES. Apple didn't come back again until 2020, and even then it wasn't exhibiting.For more than three decades, then, the Consumer Electronics Show has thrived without Apple.
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Inside Preview in iOS 26 - how to edit PDFs, sign documents, and scan files
via appleinsider.comPreview in iOS 26 turns your iPhone into a quick workspace when a document needs attention. Here's how to edit your PDFs with the app.
How to use Preview on iOS 26
The new Preview app fixes a long-standing gap on the iPhone. Document tools scattered across Files, Mail, and third-party apps never felt consistent or easy to manage. Preview brings everything together, which makes common tasks feel easier to handle.The app supports PDFs, images, and scans without pushing you through separate workflo
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iPhone Air 2 could get thinner & brighter screen because of iPhone Fold tech
via appleinsider.comA new report claims that thin display technology for the iPhone Fold may also be used for the single screen in an iPhone Air 2 in 2027.
The current iPhone Air
The first iPhone Air in 2025 may have been a hint at the iPhone fold, as that forthcoming model will need displays that are as thin. But a new report claims that the use of display technology may also go the other way, with the iPhone Fold's screen being used to improve the iPhone Air.Specifically, The Elec claims that Apple is considering
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Pickle, lighthouse, and meteor among 19 new emoji previewed for 2026
via appleinsider.comWe're expecting the pickle to be the stand-out favorite when the new crop of 19 emoji arrive on the iPhone.
A selection of the new emoji coming in 2026 - Image: Emojipedia/AppleInsider
The new emoji, published by the Unicode Consortium and shared by Emojipedia, are currently only in draft, so they won't be made official for a while yet. It's likely the draft list will be finalized in September 2026, with Apple adding the emoji in a future software update.Among the 19 emoji are a green pickle tha
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Apple's chip partner TSMC revenue driven to new heights by iPhone & AI
via appleinsider.comTSMC has reported a higher than predicted Q4 revenue increase, chiefly because of demand for AI processors such as those in the iPhone.
A worker passing a TSMC sign
Two years after TSMC had a dramatic drop in revenue, its latest report says that AI demand has proven to be a huge boost. According to Reuters the company saw a 20.45% year over year increase in fourth-quarter revenue.TSMC will not publish its full earnings report until January 15, 2025, when it is also to provide guidance for both t
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Evercore raises its Apple price target to $330 on iPhone 17 demand
via appleinsider.comInvestment firm Evercore has upgraded its price target for Apple, again because of the continued success of the iPhone 17 family.
Demand for the iPhone 17 range has centered on the higher-end models like the iPhone 17 Pro
Back in September 2025, Evercore raised its target price twice, going from $250 to $290, expressly because of the iPhone 17 and then the iPhone Air. In late October, the price went to $300, again because of the strong sales of the new models.But then in December 2025, it was th
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How to bring back Launchpad on macOS Tahoe
via appleinsider.comLaunchpad has been dropped in macOS Tahoe and it is either greatly missed, or dismissed with a shrug. If you're the former, there are things you can do to get it (mostly) back.
Some people miss Launchpad. For some reason.
Just in case you either have no idea what Launchpad was, it did once seem like it was going to be an essential Mac tool. In 2021, AppleInsider even answered readers' questions with a guide to how to set it up and make the most of it.As that guide explained, Launchpad was an ico
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Lexar Professional Workflow Docking Station review: A modular setup for creative pros
via appleinsider.comLexar's customizable docking station is an easy way to expand your photo or video production workflow with added Thunderbolt flexibility in the studio or on the go.
Lexar Professional Workflow Docking Station review: A modular storage center for pros
The Lexar Professional Workflow Docking Station is a unique Thunderbolt dock that can be quite powerful, depending on your setup. Unlike most docks that typically offer up an array of ports, this pairs extra ports with customizable modules.Users can
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Earnings for Apple's expected best quarter yet will be reported on January 29, 2026
via appleinsider.comApple's forward-looking comments suggested that Q1 2026 would break records, and the earnings report detailing its numbers will be released on January 29 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Apple earnings for Q1 2026 will be announced January 29
It isn't unusual for Apple to break records in its holiday quarter, but it's especially notable in a year when so many pundits cry failure. Apple may have delayed key AI features, released the controversial Liquid Glass material, and had several executive departures in 202
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Apple's 2026 annual shareholder meeting is on February 24
via appleinsider.comApple will hold its annual shareholder meeting on February 24 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, which is when participants will be able to vote and ask questions.
Apple's 2026 shareholder meeting will take place on February 24, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.
Annual shareholder meetings are held to vote on matters presented by shareholders and to discuss how future goals are being met. During these meetings, the company's performance during the previous year is also discussed.As part of Apple's meeting on Febru
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iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 betas get second background security updates
via appleinsider.comApple is once again testing background security updates in the iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 betas, reinforcing its push toward protection between full software releases.
Apple testing new background security updates
A second Background Security Improvement is now available to developers and public beta testers running iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3. The update installs outside the normal OS update flow and focuses on Safari, WebKit, and other underlying system libraries.Background
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Yes, John Ternus is back in the Apple CEO rumor cycle
via appleinsider.comThe latest round of Apple CEO succession speculation again points to John Ternus as the leading internal candidate, but multiple strong candidates still make it anybody's guess who will helm Apple after Tim Cook retires.
John Ternus
Apple is stepping up internal succession planning as it prepares for an eventual transition beyond Tim Cook. The effort reflects long-term governance planning rather than dissatisfaction with Apple's performance.Cook, 65, has led Apple since 2011, and the company has
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AliveCor takes another loss in ongoing Apple Watch sensor legal battle
via appleinsider.comApple has picked up another win in its legal battle with health tech firm AliveCor, this time over antitrust claims relating to the Apple Watch.
The Apple Watch's sensor has long been the subject of legal battle
The new win, detailed in a January 8, 2025, decision by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, brings an end to AliveCor's antitrust claims. It argued that Apple held a monopoly over access to the Apple Watch's heart rate monitoring tech.This comes after AliveCor's patents related t
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AirPods Pro 3 dip to $199.99 during Amazon's January sale
via appleinsider.comAmazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal matches the lowest price to date on Apple's latest earbuds, with fast delivery for Prime members.
Save $50 on AirPods Pro 3 on Amazon today.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199.99 at Amazon, beating Black Friday pricing by $20 and providing shoppers with a $50 discount off retail.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99
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Future AirPods may gain finer and faster gesture recognition
via appleinsider.comNew research shows that Apple is looking to improve gestures on AirPods by dropping the separate detection circuitry of AirPods, and instead using the RF antenna to sense the gesture.
In the future, the antenna may be used to sense a user's touch — image credit: Apple
In the surprisingly long history of AirPods — the first known patent for them was back in 2011 — there have been many plans for gesture control. Some have yet to appear, such as camera-based systems.Now in a newly
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Apple's Hidden Voice Isolation Feature Can Improve Your iPhone Call Quality
via cnet.comThis feature is a few years old but it could still make your calls clearer.
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iPhone 4 is having a TikTok revival, here's how to use yours safely
via appleinsider.comTikTok is full of people using an old iPhone 4 to take trendy, grainy photos, but most are blissfully unaware of the danger they're putting themselves in.
The iPhone 4 is iconic, and it's making a comeback thanks to TikTok
Just months after Apple released the iPhone 17 lineup with its best-ever cameras in tow, people are going old-school. TikTok trends have been responsible for some strange things, but using an iPhone 4 because it's bad at taking photos is a whole new level.The new trend centers
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Roborock unveils app updates, CES 2026 robot vacuum & mop lineup to automate home care
via appleinsider.comRoborock is at CES 2026 with a new lineup and AI-powered app that emphasizes its core mission of ensuring users don't need to worry about keeping their home clean, inside and out, so that they can focus on their family.
Roborock presents The Greatest meeting the Greatest at CES 2026 - Image credit: Roborock
Roborock's theme for CES 2026 is "The Greatest Meeting the Greatest," which is built on the idea that the best cleaning technology built by human-centered craft to give users more freedom. Re
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Apple corrals 12 nominations for 32nd Actor Awards, led by 'The Studio'
via appleinsider.comApple TV hit "The Studio" is the most nominated series in the forthcoming SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards, with nods as well for "Slow Horses," "F1," and more.
Seth Rogen in 'The Studio' - Image Credit: Apple TV
Just beating 2025's nominations, Apple TV has had 12 nods at the Actor Awards. "The Studio" had the most nominations with five, just ahead of four for the next most-nominated show, "The White Lotus," across three categories:Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Ike Barinholt
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