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• Here’s how much Tim Cook and other Apple execs made last year

  08-01-2026 23:43 via 9to5mac.com
  In today’s annual proxy filing, Apple revealed full details on executive compensation for 2025. This includes on how much Apple CEO Tim Cook was paid during the year, as well as other senior executives including Kevan Parekh, Kate Adams, Sabih Khan, Luca Maestri, and Deirdre O’Brien.In total, Apple says Tim Cook’s compensation was $74,294,811 in 2025, a very small decrease year-over-year.more…
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook Earned $74.3 Million in 2025

  08-01-2026 23:29 via macrumors.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook earned $74.3 million in 2025, down slightly from $74.6 million in 2024, Apple said in its annual proxy filing released today.
  Cook's earnings included a $3 million base salary that has remained the same since 2016, $57.5 million in stock awards, $12 million in performance-based cash awards, and $1.76 million in other compensation, such as 401(k) contributions, life insurance premiums, vacation cash-out, security expenses, and personal air travel expenses. For efficiency and se
  
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• Apple announces annual shareholders meeting for next month

  08-01-2026 23:13 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple today filed its annual proxy report for shareholders, announcing that its annual shareholders meeting will take virtually on February 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PT. Apple shareholders of record as of January 2, 2026 are permitted to attend the meeting as well as vote and submit questions.During the meeting, shareholders will also vote on re-election for Apple’s board of directors.
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• Apple's Annual Shareholders Meeting Will Take Place on February 24

  08-01-2026 22:54 via macrumors.com
  Apple's 2026 shareholders meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, according to an SEC filing that was released today.
  Apple shareholders of record as of January 2, 2026, can attend, vote, and submit questions during the meeting by logging in to Apple's virtual meeting website 15 minutes before it kicks off. A control number included in the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials that's provided to shareholders is required to join.At the meeting, shareh
  
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• iOS 26 adoption lags far behind predecessors four months after launch

  08-01-2026 22:44 via macdailynews.com
  iOS 26
  Nearly four months after its release, iOS 26 is seeing significantly slower adoption than previous versions, according to Statcounter data, as the majority of iPhone users continue to remain on iOS 18.
  Ryan Christoffel for 9to5Mac:‎Statcounter has been tracking usage data for browsers, OS versions, and search engines for years.
  And its latest reporting on iOS 26 adoption tells a very clear story: the vast majority of iPhone users are still running iOS 18.
  Global iOS version data as of
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: January 8, 2026 – The future of Apple Card

  08-01-2026 22:03 via 9to5mac.com
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by 9to5Mac Daily Plus: Get ad-free versions of every episode by visiting 9to5mac.com/join. more…
  
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• Apple’s Safari lead designer departs for The Browser Company

  08-01-2026 21:29 via macdailynews.com
  Apple has lost Marco Triverio, a lead designer on its Safari browser team, to The Browser Company — the innovative startup behind the popular Arc browser and the newer AI-focused Dia browser.
  The Browser Company’s CEO, Josh Miller, noted that Triverio’s hire means they now have lead designers from every Safari era overlapping with Arc and Dia’s development (2020–2025). This follows a similar departure in 2024 when another key Safari designer joined the same firm.
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• Rumor Replay: iPhone Fold’s crease-free display, and more

  08-01-2026 21:19 via 9to5mac.com
  This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: first look at iPhone Fold’s likely crease-free display technology, future iPhone camera upgrades, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.more…
  
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• Apple releases iOS 26.3 security test for beta users, details here [U: New update]

  08-01-2026 20:43 via 9to5mac.com
  If you’re running the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple has just released a new security update you can install. But there’s a catch: rather than including fixes, the update is simply testing out a new system. Here are the details. [Updated 1/8 with second release details]more…
  
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• ‘Eternity’ film gets Apple TV release date

  08-01-2026 20:35 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV has just set the release date for its next movie, Eternity, which hails from A24 and originally debuted in theaters late last year.more…
  
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• Apple Again Tests Background Security Updates in iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3

  08-01-2026 20:27 via macrumors.com
  Apple is once again testing its new Background Security Improvement feature that first rolled out in iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1. Following a previous test earlier this week, developers and public beta testers who are running iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, or ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3 can now install a second Background Security Improvement update for testing purposes.
  Apple says Background Security Improvements provide additional security protections between software updates for Safa
  
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• Apple defeats AliveCor’s Apple Watch heart rate antitrust suit on appeal

  08-01-2026 20:03 via macdailynews.com
  In a significant legal victory for Apple, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s summary judgment in favor of the tech giant, effectively ending medical device maker AliveCor’s antitrust claims related to the Apple Watch’s heart rate monitoring features.
  The ruling, issued on January 8, 2026, rejects AliveCor’s allegations that Apple illegally monopolized the market for heart rate analysis apps on the Apple Watch by restricting third
  
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• Apple Loses Safari Lead Designer to The Browser Company

  08-01-2026 19:50 via macrumors.com
  Apple has lost another senior figure from its Safari team as a lead designer departs for The Browser Company, extending a pattern of high-profile exits from Apple's browser team amid intensifying competition around AI-driven browsing.
  Marco Triverio was a lead designer for Safari and has now joined The Browser Company, the developer of the Arc and Dia browsers. The move was confirmed by The Browser Company chief executive Josh Miller in a post on LinkedIn, marking the latest in a series of hires
  
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• The New York Times profiles John Ternus, ‘the man who could be Apple’s next CEO’

  08-01-2026 18:56 via macdailynews.com
  John Ternus
  As Apple approaches a potential leadership transition, John Ternus, 50, the company’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, has emerged as a leading contender to succeed longtime CEO Tim Cook. According to insiders cited in a New York Times report published Thursday, Ternus’s low-profile yet influential style is marked by careful decision-making that balances innovation with profitability, positioning him as a natural heir for ensuring continuity at the tech comp
  
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• Apple Card Chase transition is official, NBA on Vision Pro, Fitness+ in 2026

  08-01-2026 18:56 via 9to5mac.com
  Benjamin and Chance cover this week in Apple news, including the long-awaited announcement that the Apple Card will be switching from Goldman Sachs to Chase, in about . Also, Fitness+ doesn’t quite live up to its own new year marketing hype, NBA live-streaming kicks off on Vision Pro, and Apple makes App Store changes to satisfy Japan regulators.And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair make their annual prediction for 2026, with three relatively risky picks each, about what Apple might do this yea
  
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• Are people updating to iOS 26? Here’s what the data reportedly shows

  08-01-2026 18:50 via 9to5mac.com
  iOS 26 has been available for nearly four months, yet reporting from Statcounter indicates the iPhone update is lagging significantly behind predecessors in adoption, with most users opting to stay on iOS 18.Meanwhile, data from TelemetryDeck paints a different picture.
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• CES 2026: Productivity Gear, Wireless TVs, and More

  08-01-2026 18:40 via macrumors.com
  CES 2026 runs through tomorrow, but most of the media announcements and events have already taken place and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera is wrapping things up with our third video highlighting some of the neat tech innovations being demoed on the show floor.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Among the new introductions this week are several from Clicks, the company that previously brought the BlackBerry-like physical Clicks Keyboard to the iPhone. ‌CES 2026&zw
  
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• The New York Times profiles Apple’s expected next CEO

  08-01-2026 18:23 via 9to5mac.com
  It has long been an open secret that John Ternus is a leading candidate to succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO, following more than fourteen years at the helm. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has reinforced that expectation through years of reporting on Apple’s succession planning.Today, The New York Times adds to that narrative with a detailed profile of Ternus that positions him as a front-runner while also outlining several alternative internal succession paths.more…
  
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• John Ternus Again Profiled as Apple's Likely Next CEO

  08-01-2026 18:16 via macrumors.com
  With Tim Cook having recently turned 65 years old and a number of other senior Apple executives having already departed in recent months or heading for the exits, there has been significant focus on Apple's plans for who will succeed Cook as CEO.
  Several recent reports have identified Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, John Ternus, as likely to be named the next Apple CEO, and The New York Times has now shared a profile of Ternus with some context on his expertise and how he
  
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• Apple shuts down AliveCor antitrust claims after earlier Apple Watch patent win

  08-01-2026 17:59 via 9to5mac.com
  AliveCor’s latest attempt to revive its Apple Watch antitrust case fell short this week, with a federal appeals court handing Apple another win.Today’s development follows the company’s earlier win in the International Trade Commission patent case last spring.more…
  
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• Deals: AirPods Pro 3 back at holiday lows, M5 iPad Pro $150 off, black/natural Milanese Loop, and more

  08-01-2026 17:41 via 9to5mac.com
  Joining the ongoing $100 price drops on Apple Watch Series 11, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3. You’ll now find Apple’s latest and greatest in-ear listening experience sitting within $1 of the best Amazon price we have tracked to date, Black Friday and the holidays included. We also have Apple’s most affordable 13-inch M5 iPad Pro hitting Amazon lows at $150 off alongside some solid price drops on its latest black and natural Milanese Loops as w
  
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• Disney+ announces vertical video is coming to the app soon

  08-01-2026 17:12 via 9to5mac.com
  Disney+ will soon be home not just to the Disney, Hulu, and ESPN content libraries—vertical video is being added too. Here are the details from Disney’s announcement.more…
  
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• iPhone Fold might be more like an iPad than an iPhone

  08-01-2026 16:39 via 9to5mac.com
  The latest iPhone Fold leaks provoke interesting questions around whether the device will feel more like an iPhone or an iPad.more…
  
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• We love our favorite 3-in-1 charging station even more that it’s $70 off right now

  08-01-2026 16:20 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you love how tidy your desk looks and you wish it would look the same when you’re charging all your gear, then we have a great solution for you. This gorgeous Anker Prime 3-in-1 charging station is 30 percent off at Amazon, bringing the price down to $161.We loved this Anker charger when we reviewed it, giving it a near-perfect 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, appreciating its elegant design, the smart display, and the fact that it comes with a 65W wall char
  
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• Apple TV series ‘The Studio’ leads as the most-nominated series for the 32nd Annual Actor Awards

  08-01-2026 16:13 via macdailynews.com
  Apple TV earns widespread awards recognition with “The Studio” leading nominations, alongside major nods for “F1,” “Severance,” “Pluribus” and more across top guild and industry honors.
  Apple TV this week was recognized with 12 nominations across seven programs for the 32nd Annual Actors Awards, presented by the Screen Actors Guild, including five total nods for this year’s most-nominated series “The Studio,” which also recently b
  
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• Elon Musk’s lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion can go to trial, U.S. judge says

  08-01-2026 15:42 via macdailynews.com
  Elon Musk
  Billionaire visionary Elon Musk persuaded a judge on Wednesday to allow a jury trial on his allegations that ChatGPT maker OpenAI violated its founding mission in its high-profile restructuring to a for-profit entity.
  Musk was a cofounder of OpenAI in 2015 but left in 2018 and now runs an AI company that competes with it. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, said at a hearing that there was “plenty of evidence” suggesting OpenAI’s leaders
  
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• Apple TV unveils the return of one of its best-reviewed shows

  08-01-2026 15:37 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV has a stacked lineup of returning shows coming soon, including the just-unveiled season 2 of Drops of God, one of the streamer’s best reviewed shows ever.more…
  
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• Get Up to $199 Off Apple's M5 MacBook Pro on Amazon

  08-01-2026 15:29 via macrumors.com
  Amazon today has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,449.00, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, and it's a solid second-best price on the M5 MacBook Pro.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Additionally, the 16GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro has hit $1,599.99 on Amazon, which is a $199 discount on the notebook.
  
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• Apple TV unveils trailer for cult hit series ‘Drops of God’ season two

  08-01-2026 15:10 via macdailynews.com
  Season two of “Drops of God” premieres January 21, 2026 on Apple TV.
  Time to top up your glass: a new season of the globe-trotting wine odyssey “Drops of God” is about to be served. On Thursday, Apple TV debuted the riveting trailer for season two of the hit multilingual French-Japanese drama from Legendary Entertainment, starring Fleur Geffrier and Tomohisa Yamashita. Set in the high-stakes world of fine wines and gastronomy, the series, which won the International Emmy
  
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• Gmail Users Can Now Use These Three AI Features Without Paying

  08-01-2026 14:45 via macrumors.com
  Google today made three Gmail AI features free for all personal account holders in the United States, removing the subscription requirement that previously locked them behind its Google AI Pro or Ultra tiers.
  "Help Me Write" allows users to enter prompts to draft entire emails from scratch. Like Apple Intelligence's Writing Tools, Help Me Write includes refinement options like Formalize, Elaborate, and Shorten, and users can also apply Polish to messages they've already written. The feature is a
  
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• Your Mac and iPad just got a secret Wi-Fi boost–here’s how to start using it

  08-01-2026 14:42 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Those who own a Mac or iPad and would like to improve their device’s Wi-Fi speed are in luck. Apple has released free software updates for numerous models in both product lines that offer exactly this.iPadOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2 were rolled out midway through December, but this feature wasn’t noticed at the time. Only now has it been spotted that they contain an improvement to Wi-Fi performance.As spotted by MacRumors and confirmed by updated tech specs in an Apple supp
  
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• Best laptop stands for Apple MacBook Pro and MacBook Air 2026

  08-01-2026 14:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s MacBooks are great, but—as with all laptops—using one isn’t that great for your back or neck.Continual bowing of the head to see a screen can lead to a stiff neck and what doctors scarily call spinal stenosis, which can compress blood vessels and displace nerves—cutting off blood supply to the brain. That’s not a good thing.Your screen should be at a comfortable height that doesn’t make you bend your neck down to see it. Try to make sure
  
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• This Google Chrome feature is why I’m never going back to Safari

  08-01-2026 14:18 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The browser is one of the most-used apps on the Mac, and for a lot of users like me, it’s a key productivity tool. A majority of what I do for work involves web-based apps and tools, all accessed through my browser. As I write this article, for example, I’m using a browser that’s connected to the content management system for Macworld. I also have a number of windows open to resources, references, and numerous sources for the stories I need to write.I’ve been usi
  
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• The Smartlet dual watch band is the most ridiculous Apple Watch accessory yet

  08-01-2026 14:07 via 9to5mac.com
  Choosing between a conventional watch and an Apple Watch can be tricky, especially if you love mechanical watches but still want the features of its high-tech offspring. But the creators of what may be the most ridiculous Apple Watch accessory yet think you shouldn’t have to choose …more…
  
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• Apple Watch blood sugar monitoring a step closer as new tech launches

  08-01-2026 13:32 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple Watch blood sugar monitoring is something the company reportedly wanted to do right from the start. A report back in 2023 said that the very first Apple Watch was initially intended to launch with non-invasive glucose measurement as a headline feature.There have been numerous reports since then, a number of them claiming that the health feature would launch in whatever the upcoming Apple Watch was at the time. More than a decade later, it still hasn’t happened, but the launch of a ne
  
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• Apple Back to School deals are live in several countries

  08-01-2026 12:57 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s Back to School deals in the US and Europe don’t launch until the summer, but they are live in several countries that get them much earlier in the year.In addition to the normal education discounts, you can choose from one of a number of free accessories when buying an iPad, MacBook, or iMac …
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• Got excuses? These 7 iOS 26 features will help you stick to your New Year’s goals

  08-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Every January, people pledge to make certain changes to their lifestyle in the year ahead—typically by adopting healthier habits and quitting harmful ones. Breaking existing routines and building new ones can be challenging, however, as our brains often rely on reward systems and other mechanisms to disrupt long-standing patterns. Fortunately, iOS offers a range of native features designed to help users stay committed to their New Year’s resolutions.Screen TimeIn an era domi
  
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• Best USB-C and Thunderbolt charging cables for iPhone, iPad and Mac for 2026

  08-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  USB-C is the modern connection standard shared by most new devices today. It comes in several different formats—USB-C, USB4 and Thunderbolt—but they all have the same reversible connector at the end and are interchangeable and backwards compatible. All of Apple’s new devices now use USB-C or Thunderbolt for charging and data transfers.We’ve tried and tested the best USB-C and Thunderbolt cables here. If you want to jump straight to our recommendations click the o
  
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• Best AirTag key rings, luggage tags, wallets & accessories of 2026

  08-01-2026 10:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Here at Macworld we’re extremely fond of Apple’s AirTag, which is a great Bluetooth tracker for an iPhone or Mac user. However, one complaint raised in our AirTag review was that it doesn’t have an attachment (or keyring) hole, which means you’re forced in most situations to buy an accessory to put it in.Want to attach it to your keys? You need to buy a special key ring. Want to attach it to your luggage? Special luggage label. An ecosystem has quickly sprung up
  
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• Macworld Podcast: What to expect from Apple in 2026, part 1

  08-01-2026 09:03 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  2026 could be one of the most memorable years in Apple’s history. Here’s what to expect from Apple in the first half of the year.This is episode 965 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola.Tune in to next week’s show to hear about what Apple will do in the second half of 2026.Watch episode 965 on YouTubeListen to episode 965 on Apple Podcasts
  Listen to episode 965 on SpotifyApple in 2026 (January to Jume)Click on the links below for more
  
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• Last chance to get a PDF Reader Pro lifetime subscription for $25 (MSRP $79.99)

  08-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get PDF Reader Pro for Mac with lifetime access for $24.97 (reg. $79.99). This deal ends January 11.If you’re tired of paying monthly to edit PDFs or tracking down so-called “free” tools online, this is a solid alternative. PDF Reader Pro for Mac offers a one-time license that handles everything from text edits to document security without locking essential tools behind a subscription.Need to merge or split documents? Highlight, underline, or fill
  
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• Apple's Back to School Offer With Free Accessories Returns in Four Countries

  08-01-2026 03:59 via macrumors.com
  Apple's annual "Back to School" or "Back to Uni" promotion has returned this week in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Korea.
  From January 6 through March 11, qualifying higher-education students and staff in these countries can receive a free or discounted accessory with the purchase of select Mac and iPad models, similar to previous promotions that launched in the United States and a number of other countries last June and July.For each device type, there is at least one accessory opti
  
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• Chase to replace Goldman Sachs as Apple Card issuer

  08-01-2026 03:18 via macdailynews.com
  Apple and Chase on Wednesday announced that Chase will become the new issuer of Apple Card, with an expected transition in approximately 24 months.
  Apple Card users can continue to enjoy the award-winning experience of Apple Card, which includes up to 3 percent unlimited Daily Cash back on every purchase, easy-to-navigate spending tools, Apple Card Family, access to a high-yield Savings account, and more. Mastercard will remain the payment network for Apple Card, and Apple Card users can contin
  
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• JPMorgan Chase will take over Apple Card from Goldman Sachs, Apple confirms

  08-01-2026 00:32 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Updated: Apple has issued a press release confirming that Chase will be the new issuer of Apple Card.According to the Wall Street Journal, JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over the Apple Card credit card program from Goldman Sachs.
  While the Apple Card is a premium co-branded product, it reportedly hasn’t been very profitable for Goldman Sachs, the original card issuer. This could be due to Apple’s firm stance on certain card terms or its on-phone software making it
  
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• Apple confirms Chase takeover for Apple Card and reveals new details

  08-01-2026 00:04 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has confirmed that Chase will become the new issuer of Apple Card, taking over for Goldman Sachs. Apple says the transition will occur “in approximately 24 months.”
  “During this transition, Apple Card users can continue to use their card as they normally do,” Apple says. “Additional details regarding the transition will be shared with all Apple Card users as the transition date approaches.”more…
  
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