A new rumor says that Apple is exploring the use of multi-spectral camera technology, which could be a boon for iPhone photography but may also aid Visual Intelligence.
Apple is looking to multi-spectral technology for future iPhone cameras
The Visual Intelligence feature in Apple Intelligence keeps improving, whether it's describing what the camera is showing, or it's working from screengrab images. Leaker Digital Chat Station claims that Apple is looking to eventually add multi-spectral camera
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Future iPhones may utilize multi-spectral cameras for Apple Intelligence
via appleinsider.com
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Verizon wireless outage left iPhones stuck in SOS across the U.S.
via appleinsider.comVerizon customers across the U.S. experienced a wireless network outage on Wednesday that is disrupting calls, texts, and mobile data.
Verizon outage is affecting people across the United States
When Wi-Fi is unavailable, an iPhone relies on carrier connectivity for core communication features. Many affected devices are showing "SOS" or "Emergency calls only," which points to a carrier authentication failure rather than an iOS or hardware issue.Reports began surfacing earlier Wednesday and sprea
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Apple AI research shows how MLLMs understand, generate, search for images
via appleinsider.comApple's researchers continue to focus on multimodal LLMs, with studies exploring their use for image generation, understanding, and multi-turn web searches with cropped images.
Apple's AI studies explore the use of multimodal LLMs with images.
With iOS 18, Apple made it possible to generate images on an iPhone through local AI models. Image Playground lets you create cartoon-like photos of just about anything, all without a Wi-Fi connection.Now, the company is continuing its image-related endeav
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Level up your manicure with the Apple Watch charger
via appleinsider.comThe nail polish girlies have found a new favorite tool to use with magnetic cat eye nail polish — the Apple Watch charger.
The method and the madness | Image credit: Reddit user peninkling
If you keep up with nail polish trends — and I'm assuming many of you don't — magnetic nail polish is having a big moment right now. It's interesting, because magnetic polish is hardly new. I remember seeing it hit the shelves of bougier shops in my early 20s, only to trickle down to drugstor
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Apple Creator Studio takes one more step to an app subscription future
via appleinsider.comThe Apple Creator Studio doesn't quite mean the end of perpetual software licenses, but in a new interview, it's clear that Apple expects consumers to embrace paying for bundles monthly instead of once.
Apple Creator Studio is a compelling package for content creators - Image Credit: Apple
The launch of the new Apple Creator Studio promised users access to media tools like Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro on Mac and iPad for a relatively low fee of $12.99 per month. However, at the same time, Apple i
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Today's Verizon Outage Could Leave Your iPhone Stuck in SOS Mode. Here's the Fix
via cnet.comEven when you're in an area with good cellular coverage, your iPhone status might read SOS. Here's what to know.
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Compared: Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud Pro
via appleinsider.comApple Creator Studio is taking on Adobe's dominant Creative Cloud by offering a selection of apps to create content, paid monthly. There are massive differences between the two subscription services, and some nuance to picking a package. Here's how they compare, and what you can do to fill the gaps.
Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud Pro
On Tuesday, Apple decided that it wanted to take on the ten-ton gorilla of creative apps, Adobe, on its own turf. The Apple Creator Studio is a collec
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Verizon wireless outage leaves iPhones stuck in SOS across the U.S.
via appleinsider.comVerizon customers across the U.S. are experiencing a wireless network outage on Wednesday that is disrupting calls, texts, and mobile data.
Verizon outage is affecting people across the United States
When Wi-Fi is unavailable, an iPhone relies on carrier connectivity for core communication features. Many affected devices are showing "SOS" or "Emergency calls only," which points to a carrier authentication failure rather than an iOS or hardware issue.Reports began surfacing earlier today and spre
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Don't give Gemini your personal data, wait for Apple Intelligence-powered Siri
via appleinsider.comGoogle Gemini is now asking users to let it train on their personal email and photos, and offering up bizarre reasons why this is meant to be good. It is not, and the timing of the news is suspicious.
Google Gemini
So on the one hand, Google Gemini is now coming to Apple Intelligence, and it's coming with all of Apple's rigid privacy protections. But on the other, in the same week that was announced, Google is suddenly trying to get Gemini users to entirely ignore privacy.Specifically, Google wa
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These Apple Watch Series 11 Deals Will Get This Top-Rated Smartwatch on Your Wrist for Less
via cnet.comAlthough direct discounts are scarce, there are still plenty of ways to save through trade-ins and carrier offers.
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iPhone Fold's titanium & Liquid Metal rumors just won't go away
via appleinsider.comA leaker has reiterated claims about the iPhone Fold using a liquid metal hinge and titanium body, going against the current belief that it will have an aluminum body.
A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider
Unlike a regular static iPhone, the iPhone Fold is designed to be folded in half and opened up on a regular basis. This potential point of weakness means Apple has to be extremely careful about the types of material that it uses for the frequently-rumore
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These iPhone 15 Deals Make a Strong Case for Buying an Older Model
via cnet.comThe iPhone 15 is still a solid option and now you can get one for hundreds off or even free with the right deal.
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If Your iPhone's Battery is Draining Faster After iOS 26.2, Don't Worry
via cnet.comApple said a battery drain after an update is normal and, more important, it's only temporary.
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'Civilization VII Arcade Edition' coming to Apple Arcade with big caveats
via appleinsider.com"Civilization VII Arcade Edition" is coming to Apple Arcade on February 5, bringing the long-running strategy series to more Apple platforms. But, there are some big limitations.
"Civilization VII Arcade Edition" is coming to Apple Arcade
The game will be available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac through an Apple Arcade subscription, without ads or in-app purchases. For Apple users, that removes the usual upfront cost tied to a franchise long sold as a premium PC release.Civilization VII Arcade Edition
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Apple Vision Pro owners will get a great assortment of classic arcade games in VR soon
via appleinsider.comIn February, Apple Arcade is getting the nostalgic "Retrocade" for Apple Vision Pro, allowing players to around and play classic arcade titles and inspect cabinets in VR.
A Pac-Man arcade cabinet in Retrocade on an Apple Vision Pro - Image Credit: Apple
Apple Arcade adds more games to its catalog each month, but sometimes it turns into a history lesson. For February, it will be an opportunity for gamers to relive some of the best arcade games from the 1980's.Retrocade from Resolution Games will
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iPhone 18 design won't change much, except for Dynamic Island
via appleinsider.comThe iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are claimed to have new under-display technology, but it's not known just how much that will reduce the Dynamic Island.
The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to deliver a multitude of improvements.
Previous leaks regarding the iPhone 18 range have said that the models will closely resemble their iPhone 17 counterparts. Now Digital Chat Station claims that most of the iPhone 18 range will keep to the same screen sizes as before, specifically:iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.86
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What to expect from Apple's Q1 2026 earnings on January 29
via appleinsider.comApple is announcing its first-quarter financial results for 2026 on January 29. Here's what to expect from the figures, in a quarter that the company has already said will be a record-breaking quarter.
Apple CEO Tim Cook
Apple's Q1 2026 financial results will be shared via a press release on Thursday, January 29. It will arrive just ahead of the company's analyst and investor conference call at 5 P.M. Eastern.The call will see CEO Tim Cook discussing the finer points of the numbers alongside CFO
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JP Morgan took a profit hit to set aside money to run Apple Card
via appleinsider.comJP Morgan Chase's Q4 profits dropped 7%, chiefly because of it starting the funding process to take over running Apple Card.
Apple Card is moving to JP Morgan Chase
After years of Goldman Sachs losing money on the Apple Card, JP Morgan Chase has taken over the deal, and consequently taken a hit to its profits.According to the Wall Street Journal, JP Morgan Chase's profits fell 7% to $13 billion, for the fourth quarter of 2025. There were reasons including an unexpected fall in investment banking
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Your iPhone 15 Pro Can Access Apple's Visual Intelligence. Here's How
via cnet.comYou don't need an iPhone 16 or iPhone 17 to access this Apple Intelligence feature.
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Thinking About Upgrading to an iPhone? Make Sure You Check Out These Deals to Save Hundreds
via cnet.comThe right deal can cut hundreds off your next iPhone or even cover the full cost, so we've rounded up the best.
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How to master the Camera app on iPhone Air
via appleinsider.comWith one camera, it's more important than ever to know every tip and trick to help you get the best photos and videos on iPhone Air. Let's take a look at everything you need to know to master the Camera app.
The iPhone Air has a single rear-facing camera
On the iPhone Air, there is a single 48MP rear-facing camera. It's similar to the primary camera on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.Flipping the phone over reveals an additional front-facing camera. This Center Stage camera p
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Increasing AI demands causing supply chain bottleneck for crucial iPhone components
via appleinsider.comApple's supply chain and its efficiency may be the envy of the world, but even it is being constrained thanks to a sole supplier seeing increasing demand from AI companies.
Future iPhones could see supply constraints thanks to increasing industry-wide component demands
One of the most important successes of CEO Tim Cook is Apple's supply chain, but some components that meet Apple's quality standards are still hard to get. Its strength was exhibited by Apple's resilience through COVID and recent
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Gemini-trained Apple Intelligence will work like other LLMs, says unsurprising report
via appleinsider.comInsider sources have confirmed what everyone already knew — Apple Foundation Models trained by Google Gemini will have LLM features seen in other AI tools.
Siri's LLM backend will have been trained by a Gemini model
As artificial intelligence spreads into more available chatbots and software features, consumers have become familiar with what basic features these tools should provide. Even though Apple has already shared what its personalized Siri and Apple Intelligence features would do, o
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GameSir X5s controller review: A bargain basement way to ditch touch controls
via appleinsider.comThe GameSir X5s is one of the cheapest ways to connect a controller to your iPhone, and is worth consideration even with all of the compromises baked in.
GameSir X5s review: Playing console-quality games on an iPhone never gets old
When I say that the X5s is one of the cheapest controllers around, I'm not joking. At just $50, it's easily the least costly iPhone controller I've used.With that in mind, I went into my time with the GameSir X5s with low expectations. I was concerned that the gaming
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GameSir X5s controller review: A bargain basement way ditch touch controls
via appleinsider.comThe GameSir X5s is one of the cheapest ways to connect a controller to your iPhone, and is worth consideration even with all of the compromises baked in.
GameSir X5s review: Playing console-quality games on an iPhone never gets old
When I say that the X5s is one of the cheapest controllers around, I'm not joking. At just $50, it's easily the least costly iPhone controller I've used.With that in mind, I went into my time with the GameSir X5s with low expectations. I was concerned that the gaming
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First Apple Immersive NBA Lakers game available for free viewing on Apple Vision Pro
via appleinsider.comThe Bucks at Lakers game that took place on January 9 has been released in full for Apple Vision Pro in immersive video format, and all you need is the NBA app.
Apple Immersive Video comes to live sports
One of the more clear use cases for Apple Vision Pro near its launch was immersive video sports events. It has taken nearly two years to get there, but the availability of the expensive cameras and a network willing to broadcast the format has finally allowed a live professional sport to broadca
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Pixelmator is dead, long live Pixelmator Pro
via appleinsider.comApple has quietly clarified the future of Pixelmator's decade-old iPad app, confirming that while it still works, its days of active development are over.
Pixelmator's days are numbered
On Tuesday, Apple announced that Pixelmator Pro would be coming to iPad. That left many wondering about the fate of Pixelmator Pro's diminutive counterpart, Pixelmator.Scrolling all the way to the bottom of Apple's Pixelmator Pro page gives us a glimpse into the fate of Pixelmator — which it refers to as "P
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AirPods Pro 3 just got a new firmware update
via appleinsider.comA new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3 has been released, though there are currently no details about its contents.
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have received another firmware update.
On Tuesday, following the release of the second iOS 26.3 developer beta, Apple issued a firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3. The firmware update increases the build number to 8B34, up from the previous 8B30.The 8B34 firmware update is available only for AirPods Pro 3 and will not be released for AirPods Max or othe
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Pick up Apple's MacBook Air at up to $600 off, with prices as low as $599
via appleinsider.comMacBook Air discounts deliver prices as low as $599, with standard and upgraded models up to $600 off.
Save up to $600 on MacBook Air laptops this week - Image credit: Apple
Apple's MacBook Air is a popular choice among consumers due to its budget-friendly price and thin-and-light design — and retailers are discounting current and closeout models by up to $600.Save up to $600 on MacBook Air
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iOS 26.3 Could Support End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging on Your iPhone
via cnet.comThe upcoming iPhone update could also make it easy to switch from iPhone to an Android device.
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