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Apple Teases 'Something Big' Coming Soon to Apple Fitness+

www.macrumors.com

The Apple Fitness+ Instagram account today teased that the service has "big plans" for 2026. In a video, several Apple Fitness+ trainers are shown holding up newspapers with headlines related to Apple Fitness+.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Users Report Unusual Noise While Charging

www.forbes.com

Here’s a curiosity: users are reporting a strange sound when they’re charging their iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max.

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Apple needs to deliver an AI-charged Siri so good it gets older iPhone users to upgrade

www.cnbc.com

Apple has one more chance to get AI right after its failure in 2025.

Apple and (RED) announce limited-time $3M Apple Pay partnership [U: $3M reached]

9to5mac.com

Update, December 30, 4:44 p.m. ET: (RED) has now confirmed that the $3 million donation cap was reached. Find new details below.

Apple’s ‘Integrated Supply Chain And Robust Pricing Power’ Puts It In A Much Better Position Than Rivals To Experience Stabilized Shipments; 12.9-Inch MacBook To Bolster Growth In 2026

wccftech.com

The ongoing RAM shortage is reportedly forcing PC makers to fight for the available capacity, with companies considering bringing 8GB notebook configurations as a standard to combat this incessant problem. These circumstances are why…

Apple Is Giving Away A Free Limited-Edition AirTag In Japan

www.forbes.com

As part of a new year’s sale, a special engraved AirTag is on offer when a qualifying iPhone purchase is made in Japan.

Apple Raised $3 Million for Global Fund's AIDS Fight Through Apple Pay Promotion

www.macrumors.com

This holiday season, Apple donated $5 to The Global Fund for every purchase made using Apple Pay on Apple.com, the Apple Store app, and Apple retail stores in the U.S. and other countries.

Top 5 Must-Watch Apple TV Shows This Week: Dec 29–Jan 4, 2026

screenrant.com

The top 5 must-watch Apple TV shows worth binge-watching this week, Dec 29–Jan 4, 2026, include hidden gems and 2025 hits to start 2026 off strong.

2025 box-office winners and losers: ‘Minecraft’ levels up, ‘Sinners’ strikes gold — and ‘Snow White’ bites the apple

www.goldderby.com

With Ne Zha 2 smashing records, A Minecraft Movie topping U.S. charts, and KPop Demon Hunters rewriting the streaming playbook, Gold Derby unpacks the top performers — and loudest losers — of 2025.

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Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3: Which should you buy for your New Year’s resolutions?

9to5mac.com

Apple updated its entire lineup of Apple Watch models this year, introducing the Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Ultra 3. Here’s what you need to know about Apple Watch SE 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11.

Ford insists it will continue to support Apple CarPlay

appleinsider.com

While some car manufacturers are turning their back on CarPlay, Ford is still committed to Apple's in-car software, and won't be shifting away anytime soon.

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I replaced my deadbolt with this Apple HomeKey smart lock - and it's an iPhone user's dream

www.zdnet.com

The Matter-enabled Level Lock Pro maintains a sleek deadbolt look while packing advanced smart features.

Apple better positioned than rivals as 2026 notebook shipments face decline: report [U]

9to5mac.com

A new TrendForce report outlines the challenges notebook makers are expected to face in 2026, with surging memory prices chief among them. Apple, however, is expected to be less exposed. Here are the details.

9 Years On, Game of Thrones Star’s Forgotten Series is a Streaming Hit For Apple

comicbook.com

Thanks to its final few seasons, and particularly its last, Game of Thrones has essentially wiped itself from the collective psyche. But that doesn’t mean that no good ever came from the show. Richard Madden, who played Robb Stark, is…

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Apple may see the future of LLMs very differently than most: report

9to5mac.com

Apple has been subject to a lot of criticism over its AI strategy, especially after it delayed several powerful Siri upgrades earlier this year. But a new report may help explain why, in part, Apple’s AI approach differs so much from…

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What if the Apple Watch looked like an iMac G3? This concept nails it

www.digitaltrends.com

A new Apple Watch concept reimagines Apple’s iconic iMac G3 with a translucent, candy-colored design, showing how bold retro aesthetics are still a big hit.

Apple Watch 'Quit Quitting' ad spots want you to escape your sofa

appleinsider.com

Apple's latest ad spot collection urges people to "Quit Quitting," by showing Apple Watch users running away from furniture.