Apple’s rumored ‘HomePad’ device gets encouraging launch update

Rumors indicate there’s a big year ahead for Apple Home products, including a brand new device that could be called ‘HomePad’ or ‘HomePod Touch.’ Here’s the latest launch timing update.

This week The Information reported that Apple is developing a new AI pin product for potential release in 2027.

But in that same report, we got a launch update for another product where AI will be a tentpole feature: Apple’s new touchscreen-equipped HomePod.

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Apple turning to Intel for future iPhone chips, analyst reaffirms

Multiple reports have indicated that Apple is turning to Intel for future iPhone chips. Now, analyst Jeff Pu is out today with a new research note once again affirming an upcoming partnership between the two companies.

In December, Pu reported that Intel will start producing chips for Apple’s non-Pro iPhone models starting in 2028.

In a research note seen by 9to5Mac today, Pu says that Intel has a “solid external customers pipeline” for , which is the company’s 1.


Deals: AirPods Pro 3, M5 iPad Pro $150 off, M4 Pro Mac mini $150 off, Trail Loops, and more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with another chance to land AirPods Pro 3 back down at holiday pricing (although they are going in and out of stock at this point). As far as today’s more stable discounts, we have nearly $150 off the most affordable 13-inch M5 iPad Pro models as well as a solid $150 in savings on the M4 Pro Mac mini . From there, we have added additional price drops on official


Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in February

The early theme of Apple TV’s 2026 is new seasons of existing shows. January was packed with five such series , and now a couple more are coming in February—including a big-budget sci-fi epic. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV in February.

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TikTok is officially US-owned for American users, here’s what’s changing

TikTok’s future in the US has reached a major milestone today, as the new US-owned spinoff for American users . Here’s what that means for TikTok users in the US today, and moving forward.

One year ago, and very briefly, TikTok shut down in the US. The move was made in compliance with legislation requiring the China-based company sell to American ownership or cease operating in the country.

Very quickly though, a series of executive orders ultimately led to TikTok being restored as a

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Here’s the new size of iPhone 18 Pro’s Dynamic Island, per leaker

The iPhone 18 Pro’s Dynamic Island is changing. And now, thanks to a new leak, we may know exactly how much smaller it’s going to be. Here are the details.

Until recently, rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro’s Dynamic Island cutout have been consistent in only one way: they’ve said that it’s changing.

Some sources indicated the change would be more radical, with the cutout shrinking to a hole-punch size and moving to the top-left


Apple invites creators to multi-day ‘Apple Experience’ next week

Apple is inviting select creators to a so-called “Apple Experience” next week in Los Angeles. The event is likely to focus on the launch of Apple Creator Studio , the company’s new all-in-one subscription bundle for its creative apps.

It’s also possible that Apple announces new MacBook Pros next week, and this event serves as a chance for creators to try them out.

Creator Petr Mára of his invite on Instagram earlier this month. The invite says: “Save the

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As confusion reigns over Jony Ive’s iO device, I remain an AI hardware skeptic

AI hardware has been in the news this week, with the Apple pin report getting most of the headlines. But there was also a new claim about OpenAI’s upcoming AI hardware device under iO branding.

It’s more than eight months since former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman teased it, and we’re still no closer to knowing its form factor. The latest report doesn’t exactly help, appearing to contradict what the pair have already said …

In May of last year,


Judge denies Musk’s bid to force OpenAI to hand over source code in Apple AI lawsuit

In addition to denying X and xAI’s demand, the judge also decried the case’s excessive discovery requests and disputes. Here are the details.

Last year, X and xAI filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, following Elon Musk’s claim that their partnership to integrate ChatGPT into iOS was preventing competing AI apps from succeeding in the App Store. The accusation was promptly debunked by X’s own users.


Pluribus season finale helped it reach a record high in key Nielsen viewership chart

As reported by Deadline , saw a 40% viewership jump during the week its season finale got released. Here’s how it fared against other shows.

According to new data released by Nielsen, registered 483 million minutes viewed in the U.S. between December 22 and 28.

This, as , represented a 40% increase against the week prior, and landed the series in 6th place on Nielsen’s Top 10 Originals chart. The series had also placed ninth on

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