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Verizon outage affects over 2 million users; some iPhones show SOS icon — Zdnet.com

Verizon outage affects over 2 million users; some iPhones show SOS icon

Verizon is experiencing a major cellular outage across the US that generated over 2 million reports in the past 24 hours, affecting major cities including New York City, Atlanta, Charlotte and Houston and preventing users from making phone calls or browsing on cellular networks. Verizon has categorized the impact as

Apple Watch Series 11 can support half- and full-marathon training — Helios-i.mashable.com

Apple Watch Series 11 can support half- and full-marathon training

The Apple Watch Series 11 is a capable fitness tracker for runners training for a half marathon or a full marathon, offering tools to track progress, monitor heart rate and plan workouts, Mashable says. Key features highlighted include built-in GPS for distance, pace and route mapping, heart rate and cadence

Verizon offers free iPhone 17 Pro Max with new Unlimited Ultimate plan — Zdnet.com

Verizon offers free iPhone 17 Pro Max with new Unlimited Ultimate plan

Verizon is offering a free iPhone 17 Pro Max to new customers who sign up for its Unlimited Ultimate phone plan, according to ZDNET. The promotion applies only to the 256GB model of the 17 Pro Max. The phone includes features ZDNET highlights such as a 39-hour battery life, Super

Best Apple Watches for iPhone users in 2026: SE 3, Series 11 and Ultra 3 — I.guim.co.uk

Best Apple Watches for iPhone users in 2026: SE 3, Series 11 and Ultra 3

The Guardian’s consumer technology coverage sets out the best Apple Watches to buy in 2026, highlighting the Apple Watch SE 3 as the best choice for most people, the Series 11 as the strongest mid-range option, and the Ultra 3 for the longest battery life. The piece notes the

Google's Gemini to power a more advanced, personalized Siri — Zdnet.com

Google's Gemini to power a more advanced, personalized Siri

Apple and Google announced a multi-year partnership in which Google's Gemini models and cloud technology will power Apple Intelligence features, most notably a more advanced and more personalized Siri, the companies said in a joint statement. In the statement, Apple referred to Google's AI as "

iOS 26 adoption appears split as trackers report conflicting usage figures — Zdnet.com

iOS 26 adoption appears split as trackers report conflicting usage figures

Months after Apple released iOS 26, adoption looks unusually slow and uneven, with third-party trackers reporting sharply different results. StatCounter's web-traffic data shows only about 16% of iPhones running iOS 26 four months after release and more than 60% still on iOS 18; in the US, StatCounter said

John Ternus emerges as leading candidate to replace Tim Cook at Apple — Static01.nyt.com

John Ternus emerges as leading candidate to replace Tim Cook at Apple

John Ternus, Apple’s head of hardware engineering, has emerged as a front-runner to replace Tim Cook as chief executive if Mr. Cook steps aside, The New York Times reported. The Times said Mr. Ternus, a low-profile but influential executive who joined Apple in 2001, has a reputation for balancing

Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm) drops to $299 at Amazon — Helios-i.mashable.com

Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm) drops to $299 at Amazon

As of Jan. 8, the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) is on sale at Amazon for $299, its lowest-ever price and $100 off the $399 list price. A few different models have been marked down to the $299 price, including the jet black aluminum case with a black sport

Mac Studio M3 Ultra became unresponsive after macOS Tahoe update; DFU revive used to recover — Zdnet.com

Mac Studio M3 Ultra became unresponsive after macOS Tahoe update; DFU revive used to recover

ZDNET writer Elyse Betters Picaro said her new Mac Studio M3 Ultra became unresponsive after she installed the macOS Tahoe (macOS 26) update. The machine, which she said has 96GB of RAM and an M3 Ultra chip, rebooted to a black screen and would not enter recovery mode. She cited

Mother stops tracking children with AirTags, adopts trust over surveillance — Static.independent.co.uk

Mother stops tracking children with AirTags, adopts trust over surveillance

Independent.co reports that a mother has stopped using Apple AirTags to track her children after concluding the devices increased her anxiety and harmed family dynamics. She began placing tags in her two children’s backpacks when they were six and four, and said she decided to stop at the

Traveler tests Apple AirPods Live Translation in Tokyo — Static01.nyt.com

Traveler tests Apple AirPods Live Translation in Tokyo

A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor tested Apple’s Live Translation feature in Tokyo, using AirPods during a Buddhist fire ritual, sushi classes, crowded markets and bars and said the earbuds helped them understand much of a priest’s closing remarks. Apple introduced Live Translation to deliver real-time translation through AirPods for

ZDNET’s 2026 process for testing and evaluating smartwatches — Zdnet.com

ZDNET’s 2026 process for testing and evaluating smartwatches

ZDNET outlines how it tests smartwatches in 2026, describing the procedures used to evaluate features such as health tracking, GPS, sensors, companion-app support and advanced functions. Most watches ZDNET evaluates are purchased after public release and are worn continuously for at least a couple of weeks to test battery life,

Amazon offers four-pack of Apple AirTags for $65 in near–record low deal — S.yimg.com

Amazon offers four-pack of Apple AirTags for $65 in near–record low deal

Amazon is selling a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $65, a price only a few dollars above the record low seen during Black Friday a couple of months ago. AirTags are useful for travelers who want to keep track of items like passports or luggage, and they remain one of

Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Series 10: A Detailed Comparison of Changes and Continuities — I.ytimg.com

Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Series 10: A Detailed Comparison of Changes and Continuities

Apple's Watch Series 11 replaces the Series 10, and at first glance the two models look very similar. The updates between the generations are incremental, focused on materials, cellular connectivity and battery-life claims, with many core components left unchanged. This article highlights the differences that matter for buyers

New Foldable Formats and Rumors Set Stage for Broader Choice in 2026 — Assets.bwbx.io

New Foldable Formats and Rumors Set Stage for Broader Choice in 2026

Foldable phones are entering 2026 with a wider set of designs and growing market momentum. After six years on the market, manufacturers have refined hinges, displays and batteries, and analysts are forecasting the category’s first sustained double-digit growth. Market research firm IDC reported in December that global foldable phone

iPhone Air: Apple pares features to achieve an ultra‑thin, lightweight design — Helios-i.mashable.com

iPhone Air: Apple pares features to achieve an ultra‑thin, lightweight design

Apple’s iPhone Air is a study in reduction: the company has traded some hardware and runtime features to deliver one of the thinnest and lightest phones in its lineup. The result is a premium-feeling device that prioritises portability and style, while accepting compromises on battery life, camera versatility and

iPhone 17 Pro moves to aluminium unibody and stronger telephoto, but price climbs — Yankodesign.com

iPhone 17 Pro moves to aluminium unibody and stronger telephoto, but price climbs

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro marks one of the most visible design changes to the iPhone line in several years, replacing the previous titanium sides and all-glass rear with an aluminium unibody and a large full-width camera plateau. The redesign is accompanied by an increase in price. The 17 Pro

Comparing Apple’s 2026 Watches: How Series 11, SE 3 and Ultra 3 Differ — I.ytimg.com

Comparing Apple’s 2026 Watches: How Series 11, SE 3 and Ultra 3 Differ

Apple introduced three new Apple Watch models this year: the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. The Ultra 3 sits at a premium price point intended for a niche market and athletes, while most consumers will decide between the more affordable SE 3