Investment bank Raymond James restarted Apple coverage on Friday, saying Apple's valuation leaves little room for near-term upside.
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Raymond James has restarted Apple coverage, and isn't impressed
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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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India fights Apple's attempts to reduce a potential $38 billion fine
via appleinsider.comWhile Indian regulators prepare to fine Apple for alleged antitrust practices in the App Store, they have also been arguing against the company's attempts to limit any potential fine.
India's CCI denies Apple's attempt to reduce potential fines
In 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) launched an investigation into Apple's App Store practices, after a complaint from the "Together We Fight Society" (TWFS) group. By July 2024, the CCI found that Apple has "significant influence" over dig
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How to turn emails, webpages & notes into Reminders with Apple Intelligence
via appleinsider.comApple Intelligence makes Reminders more useful by letting users turn highlighted text into tasks directly from the share sheet. Instead of copying details by hand, selected text from emails, webpages, or notes can generate suggested reminders automatically.
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AirVersa AP2 Air Purifier review: Compact Apple Home air purifier with Thread
via appleinsider.comThe AirVersa AP2 Air Purifier is the first model to support both Thread and Apple Home support and comes in a compact form factor that will fit easily into your life.
AirVersa AP2 Air Purifier review: The first air purifier with Thread and Apple Home support
I really heavily rely on air purifiers in my life. They're a bit hard to test outside of watching air quality monitors over time, but with more than a half-dozen animals in my home, they're a necessity.Pet dander, odors, and other allergens
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Bluetti's CES 2026 innovations ensure ample power at home, in your car, at the campsite
via appleinsider.comThe Charger 2 debuted at CES 2026 as an industry-first unified vehicle energy hub, and it is joined by more Bluetti innovations, like the Bio-based Elite 100 V2 and the high-capacity Elite 300 portable power station.
Bluetti can ensure your adventure continues on the road and off
We all adopt alternative power sources for various reasons, like reducing our reliance on a shoddy electrical grid, eliminating our carbon footprint, or making travel and camping easier. Whatever your reason, Bluetti ha
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Apple Card moving to Chase as issuer, confirms Apple
via appleinsider.comApple has confirmed that Chase will take over issuing Apple Card over the next 24 months, but Apple Card service will not be interrupted, and Mastercard will continue to be the payment network.
Apple Card will soon be issued by Chase
Earlier Wednesday, a report suggested that a deal was closing with JPMorgan Chase to become the new issuer of Apple Card. That report is now a reality as Apple has confirmed the move publicly.Apple shared a FAQ website to help answer questions about the transition.
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Save up to $400 on iPad Pros with today's top deals
via appleinsider.comApple's current M5 iPad Pro is on sale from $899.99 today, while closeout M4 models are up to $400 off while supplies last.
Save up to $400 on iPad Pro models today!
Prices on iPads are down to as low as $299.99 this week, with iPad Pros dropping to as low as $899.99.Buy iPad Pro from $899.99
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JPMorgan Chase reaches deal to take over Apple Card
via appleinsider.comAfter years of Goldman Sachs seeking an exit, a deal may finally be done to transfer Apple Card and Apple Savings to JPMorgan Chase.
Apple Card to be run by JPMorgan Chase
It was clear in 2023 that Goldman Sachs would exit the consumer credit game, abandoning its Apple Card partnership with it. However, it has taken 26 months to reach a point where it can finally hand over issuing control to another bank.According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, a deal has been reached with JPMorgan Ch
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You Can Blur Your Home on Google Maps With Just a Few Clicks
via cnet.comHere's the simple process to request that Google blur your home on its maps to limit what others can see.
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Apple loses Safari designer Marco Triverio to The Browser Company
via appleinsider.comApple has lost its lead Safari designer, Marco Triverio, who is moving to work for The Browser Company, maker of the AI-centric browser Dia.
Safari and Dia icons
While Apple saw a number of departures in 2025 due to the tech industry's battle to secure AI talent, it seems that the fight has not concluded yet. In an extremely early career move for 2026, a designer for Safari has shifted to a different employer.In an X post, The Browser Company CEO Josh Miller proclaimed that Apple's "lead Safari
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Be wary of the connection between ChatGPT and Apple Health
via appleinsider.comYou can now integrate Apple Health data into the ChatGPT iOS app. We don't recommend it.
Apple Health
ChatGPT is capable of connecting to many different apps, including Xcode, Notion, and even Slack. However, a future integration could be more beneficial to your health and fitness.And starting January 7, you can integrate the your health data with ChatGPT. We don't recommend it.
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Best AirPods 4 Deals: Score Up to $37 on Some of Apple's Most Loved Earbuds
via cnet.comIf you've been wanting to upgrade your earbuds, here are tons of places where you can save.
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Want a New iPhone? These Deals Can Get You the Latest iPhone 17 Free or Save Big on Older Models
via cnet.comWhether you want the latest model or a cheaper upgrade, these iPhone deals can help you score some serious savings.
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Apple to temporarily close Regent Street store in London
via appleinsider.comApple is preparing to temporarily shutter its landmark Regent Street location as it lines up another refresh of its long-running London flagship.
Apple Regent Street | Image Credit: Apple
London's flagship Apple Regent Street store is set to close temporarily starting at 6:00 PM GMT on January 11. Apple says the store will undergo "refurbishment."There's no word on how long the refurbishment is planned to last. Currently, the store page indicates that it will be closed on the following Monday an
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Toilet cameras and musical lollipops: The weird side of CES 2026
via appleinsider.comNot every product shown at CES 2026 is a winner. Here are some of the more challenging items that that you may struggle to justify fitting into your personal technology collection.
Throne One - Image Credit: Throne
Trade shows like CES are used to showcase the newest and greatest upcoming products in tech. However, with such a high number of products launching at the event, not all can be shining examples of things everyone should buy.In some instances, what appears in the CES halls could be con
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Corsair's Galleon 100 SD combines a mechanical keyboard with a Stream Deck
via appleinsider.comCorsair's Galleon 100 SD fuses a full Stream Deck directly into a high-end mechanical keyboard, aiming to replace two pieces of desk gear with one premium accessory.
Galleon 100 SD by Corsair
Stream Decks are widely used by streamers and gamers, but they can cost quite a bit of money while also costing valuable desk space. Corsair is offering the Galleon 100 SD, the first high-end mechanical keyboard with a built-in Stream Deck, as an alternative.The integrated Stream Deck is customizable, boast
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macOS certificate expiration broke Logitech's mouse software
via appleinsider.comLogitech has released a patch for its Options+ and G Hub applications on macOS, after a certificate expiration caused problems for users of the company's mice and other peripherals.
A Logitech MX Master 4 mouse
Owners of Logitech peripherals like the MX Master series rely on the company's software to customize the configuration of their devices. However, an avoidable certificate issue led to its software becoming unusable on macOS.A support page explains that an expired certificate was to blame
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Smash Your Wellness Goals for Less With These Apple Watch Series 11 Deals
via cnet.comMonitor your fitness objectives, quality of sleep and stay on top of daily activities with these budget-friendly Series 11 deals.
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Smash Your Fitness Goals for Less With These Apple Watch Series 11 Deals
via cnet.comUpgrade your fitness routine and goals with these budget-friendly Series 11 deals.
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The best Showstoppers devices spotted at CES 2026
via appleinsider.comA visit to Showstoppers at CES 2026 provided an opportunity to try out the Clicks MagSafe-compatible keyboard, as well as a new Gamesir controller and a connected bird feeder.
Fender products at Showstoppers at CES 2026
During CES, AppleInsider takes time to check out the sub-events happening around the tradeshow. After visiting CES Unveiled and Pepcom, the first day of CES 2026 saw us return to another mainstay event, Showstoppers.This is what we saw there.
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Future iPhones may utilize multi-spectral cameras for Apple Intelligence
via appleinsider.comA 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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Testing for rumored 200MP iPhone camera may not have started yet
via appleinsider.comFollowing reports of Apple looking to include a 200MP camera in the iPhone in 2028, a leaker unsurprisingly says there's no prototype being tested yet.
The rear cameras of a Pro-tier iPhone
The most recent of multiple reports about Apple adding a 200MP camera to the iPhone, claimed that it will first appear in a 2028 iPhone. Now regular leaker Digital Chat Station has said on Weibo that Apple is not even at the prototype stage yet.That seems unsurprising given how far off a September 2028 launch
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