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Feb 10, 2026

UK CMA pushes Apple and Google to change App Store rules

Apple and Google have agreed to make changes to how their app stores operate in the UK after pressure from the Competition and Markets Authority. The move follows the CMA’s decision in October 2025 to designate both companies as holding…

AIFeb 10, 2026Feb 10, 2026

DuckDuckGo rolls out opt-in AI voice chat with strict privacy limits

Asma Hussain

DuckDuckGo is adding real-time voice conversations to Duck.ai, giving users a hands-free way to interact with AI without changing how their data is handled. The new feature is optional, works without an account, and is available to free users and…

AIFeb 10, 2026

ChatGPT now shows ads to free users in the US

Asma Hussain

OpenAI has started showing ads inside ChatGPT for some users in the United States, marking the company’s first real step toward ad supported AI chat. The change affects logged in adult users on the Free and Go tiers and is…

AirPodsFeb 9, 2026

Apple’s next AirPods Pro may use cameras to see your surroundings

Asma Hussain

Apple’s AirPods Pro roadmap for 2026 is shaping up to be one of its most interesting wearable shifts yet. Multiple leaks and analyst reports now suggest that Apple is working on AirPods Pro with cameras, allowing the earbuds to visually…

MacFeb 9, 2026

Apple’s March event could finally bring M5 MacBook Pro upgrades

Asma Hussain

Apple is once again lining up a busy spring, and all signs point to the week of March 2 as the next major moment for Mac hardware. According to Mark Gurman’s latest reporting, Apple is preparing a product launch in…

iPhoneFeb 7, 2026

NASA clears iPhone use for astronauts in space

Asma Hussain

NASA is officially loosening one of its longest standing rules. Astronauts will soon be allowed to bring modern smartphones, including iPhones, on space missions. The change starts with SpaceX Crew-12 and continues with Artemis II, marking the first time personal…

CarPlayFeb 7, 2026Feb 7, 2026

Apple CarPlay may soon support ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini

Asma Hussain

Apple is reportedly preparing a notable shift in how CarPlay handles voice assistants. According to Bloomberg, the company is working on support for third party AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini inside CarPlay, giving drivers more choice beyond…

iPhoneFeb 4, 2026Feb 4, 2026

Apple Sports golf coverage brings live PGA and LPGA scores

Asma Hussain

Apple Sports just transformed how golf fans follow the game. The free iPhone app now delivers live PGA and LPGA scores for every tournament, starting with this weekend’s WM Phoenix Open. Fans can track hole-by-hole results, view individual scorecards, and…

Jan 30, 2026Jan 30, 2026

EFF’s “Encrypt It Already” campaign puts pressure on Apple and big tech

Asma Hussain

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has launched a new privacy push called the Encrypt It Already campaign, urging major tech companies to expand end to end encryption across their platforms. The campaign directly targets Apple, Google, Meta, and others for what…

iPhoneJan 30, 2026Jan 30, 2026

Apple’s iPhone 18 launch split puts Pro and foldable models first

Asma Hussain

Apple is preparing to break its long standing iPhone launch pattern, and the standard iPhone 18 will not be part of the main 2026 release. Multiple reports now agree that Apple is moving to an iPhone 18 launch split, prioritizing…

iOS 27 battery life gains could help older iPhones

iPhone 18 Pro rumored to be a minor upgrade

March 4 Apple event announced for New York, London and Shanghai

UK CMA pushes Apple and Google to change App Store rules

DuckDuckGo rolls out opt-in AI voice chat with strict privacy limits

ChatGPT now shows ads to free users in the US

Apple’s next AirPods Pro may use cameras to see your surroundings

Apple’s March event could finally bring M5 MacBook Pro upgrades

NASA clears iPhone use for astronauts in space

Apple CarPlay may soon support ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini

Apple Sports golf coverage brings live PGA and LPGA scores

EFF’s “Encrypt It Already” campaign puts pressure on Apple and big tech

Apple’s iPhone 18 launch split puts Pro and foldable models first