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‘The Studio’ Cancels Apple TV Press Day After Catherine O’Hara’s Death

‘The Studio’ Cancels Apple TV Press Day After Catherine O’Hara’s Death

The Studio will no longer appear at Apple TV’s press day next week, following the news of Catherine O’Hara’s death. Apple TV is hosting a press day on Tuesday at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The Studio was scheduled as one of the panel’s discussions until O’Hara’s passing. On Friday afternoon, Apple TV sent out an update to the press announcing that they have respectfully bowed out. The event, which promotes TV shows and movies for the year and beyond, had only been announced to the press. O’Hara died Friday at the age of 71 at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. The two-time Emmy winning actress was known for roles in Schitt’s Creek, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Studio, among many more. The actress earned an Emmy nomination for best supporting actress in a comedy series for season one of The Studio. O’Hara was set to reprise her role as movie executive Patty Leigh …

Apple Changes How You Order a Mac

Apple Changes How You Order a Mac

Apple recently updated its online store with a new ordering process for Macs, including the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro. There used to be a handful of standard configurations available for each Mac, but now you must configure a Mac entirely from scratch on a feature-by-feature basis. In other words, ordering a new Mac now works much like ordering an iPad. This change was spotted by Macworld and the French blog Consomac, among others. On the MacBook Pro ordering page, for example, you start by choosing a 14-inch or 16-inch display and a color. Next, you have the option to upgrade to a nano-texture display. Then, you choose from the list of M-series chips and core counts that are available for the MacBook Pro size that you selected. Finally, you can customize the amount of RAM and SSD storage, choose a power adapter, and choose a keyboard language. Before, there were some preconfigured models available, and you could proceed to upgrade certain specs after selecting one. Now, it …

Apple Check Signed by Steve Jobs Sells for 4,800× Its Original Value

Apple Check Signed by Steve Jobs Sells for 4,800× Its Original Value

RR Auction has announced that an Apple check signed by the company’s co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak fetched a whopping $2.4 million at auction this week. The check was for $500, meaning that it sold for 4,800× its original value. According to RR Auction, the $500 check was issued to printed circuit board designer Howard Cantin, shortly after Jobs and Wozniak opened Apple’s first bank account. Cantin was responsible for translating Wozniak’s Apple-1 schematic into a manufacturable printed circuit board, leading to Apple’s first commercial product. Dated March 16, 1976, the Wells Fargo check is marked “No. 1.” It was issued a few weeks before Apple Computer was officially founded on April 1, 1976. “This is the most important financial document in Apple history,” said Bobby Livingston, executive vice president at RR Auction. “It captures Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak’s first true business transaction, and the final result shows that collectors recognized its significance above any other Apple material ever brought to market.” Popular Stories Apple Unveils First New Products of 2026 Apple today …

Top Stories: Apple Creator Studio, AirTag 2, and More

Top Stories: Apple Creator Studio, AirTag 2, and More

It was a busy week with Apple’s first real launches of 2026, led by the release of the Creator Studio app bundle and the second-generation AirTag. We also got some rumors about Apple’s plans for Mac updates in 2026, timing on the more personalized Siri finally arriving, and a significant acquisition by Apple, so read on below for all the details! Top Stories Apple’s ‘Creator Studio’ App Bundle Now Available for $12.99 Per Month Apple this week launched the new Creator Studio bundle that was initially unveiled earlier this month, providing content creators with access to six Apple apps for $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Creator Studio includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, along with Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on the Mac. Final Cut Pro is Apple’s video editing software, Logic Pro is for audio editing and creation, and Pixelmator Pro is an image editing app that Apple purchased in 2024. The Creator Studio bundle unlocks AI features that are not otherwise accessible in these apps, …

Apple Delays M5 MacBook Pro Launch to February

Apple Delays M5 MacBook Pro Launch to February

Apple has delayed the release of its highly anticipated high-end M5 Max and M5 Pro MacBook Pro models, initially expected to arrive in late 2025. These laptops, powered by the advanced M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, are now scheduled for launch on February 5, 2026. While delays are rare for Apple, this decision appears to align with the company’s broader strategic objectives, including the anticipated rollout of macOS 26.3. The delay has sparked significant interest, as it deviates from Apple’s usual release patterns. However, the move underscores the company’s focus on making sure its products meet the highest standards while maintaining a carefully orchestrated product launch timeline. The video below fromMax Tech gives us more details on the new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros. Why the Delay? Strategic Timing and Market Dynamics Apple’s decision to push the launch to February is notable, especially given the company’s historical preference for avoiding Mac product launches early in the year. The last time Apple released a Mac in February was back in 2008. This delay, …

Apple Still Preparing Two New Versions of Siri as Some Employees Leave

Apple Still Preparing Two New Versions of Siri as Some Employees Leave

In a new report about Apple losing at least four more AI researchers in recent weeks, in addition to a high-ranking Siri executive, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reiterated that the company is preparing to release two new versions of Siri. First, Apple announced that it plans to release a more personalized version of Siri powered by Google Gemini this year. It is expected to be part of iOS 26.4, which should enter beta testing in February and be released to the general public in March or April. Back in June 2024, Apple said the revamped Siri will have understanding of personal context, on-screen awareness, deeper in-app controls, and more. Second, Siri will reportedly get even better on iOS 27, as Apple is said to be planning to turn the assistant into a full-out chatbot, allowing users to have sustained, back-and-forth conversations with the assistant. This will essentially turn Siri into ChatGPT or Gemini, except it will be built right into the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with no app required. Gurman said the Siri chatbot will be …

New Siri: Apple Almost Chose a Different Partner Before Google Gemini

New Siri: Apple Almost Chose a Different Partner Before Google Gemini

In a recent interview with the tech podcast TBPN, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple was initially “going to rebuild Siri around Claude,” the large language model and chatbot developed by the company Anthropic. In the end, though, Apple announced that it had decided to use Google’s Gemini platform instead. According to Gurman, Apple went with Google due at least in part to money. “Anthropic was holding them over a barrel,” said Gurman, in a podcast clip shared by TBPN. “They wanted a ton of money from them, several billion dollars a year, and at a price that doubled on an annual basis for the next three years.” Nevertheless, Gurman said Apple currently “runs on Anthropic” internally. “Anthropic is powering a lot of the stuff Apple’s doing internally in terms of product development and a lot of their internal tools,” he explained. “They have custom versions of Claude running on their own servers internally, too.” Apple was “not going to use Google” for the revamped Siri until “a few months ago,” he said. Apple announced …

What to Expect From Apple in February, Including Revamped Siri in Beta

What to Expect From Apple in February, Including Revamped Siri in Beta

Following a January that saw Apple release a new AirTag and the Creator Studio bundle of creative apps, it is now time to shift our attention to February. Below, we have outlined some key items to expect from Apple in February. Of course, these are only the things that are known, so stay tuned for even more. iOS 26.3 iOS 26.3 remains in beta testing, but the update should be released soon. We expect the iOS 26.3 Release Candidate to be seeded as early as next week, and the update should be released to the general public in the first half of February. iOS 26.3 is a relatively minor update, with only a handful of notable new features, including a new iOS-to-Android transfer tool, notification forwarding and AirPods-like proximity pairing for third-party accessories like smartwatches, and a carrier-related limit precise location setting. Apple also appears to be laying the groundwork for carriers to begin supporting end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, which it has promised to implement. Personalized Siri (Beta) Apple plans to announce a more …

Retail Accessories Apple Won’t Sell You Now Available via New Site

Retail Accessories Apple Won’t Sell You Now Available via New Site

A newly surfaced resale operation is seemingly offering Apple Store–exclusive display accessories to the public for the first time, potentially giving consumers access to Apple-designed hardware that the company has historically kept confined to its retail environments. Apple designs a range of premium MagSafe charging stands, display trays, and hardware systems exclusively for displays in its global retail stores. They have never been made available through Apple’s online store or physical retail locations. “AppleUnsold” surfaced this week as an Australia-based seller that has begun offering ‌Apple Store‌ display hardware for sale through both an independent website and an eBay storefront. From company’s website: AppleUnsold exists because too many people were asking the same question: “Where can I buy that?” The store display stands, retail accessories, Genius Bar tools and employee gear, and until now, the answer was always the same: you can’t. Despite large demand, Apple simply won’t sell them. That’s where we come in. Display models, store exclusives and Apple-only equipment are exactly what we specialise in. We give you access to products you …

The MacRumors Show: Apple Launches AirTag 2 and Creator Studio

The MacRumors Show: Apple Launches AirTag 2 and Creator Studio

On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple’s newly launched AirTag 2 and Apple Creator Studio. Earlier this week, Apple announced the second-generation ‌AirTag‌, marking the first major update to its item tracker since the product’s introduction in 2021, with improvements focused on tracking range, audio output, and device support rather than changes to its physical design. The new ‌AirTag‌ uses a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip that extends Precision Finding range by up to 50%, adds support for Precision Finding on compatible Apple Watch models for the first time, and includes an upgraded Bluetooth specification designed to improve general tracking range. Apple also says the built-in speaker is up to 50% louder, making it easier to locate items in noisy environments. Externally, the ‌AirTag‌ remains visually similar to the original and continues to use a replaceable CR2032 coin battery with more than a year of battery life, while Apple has made a significant number of internal changes. The second-generation ‌AirTag‌ is priced the same as before at $29 for a single unit …