Apple launches the next generation of its AirTags. Is Apple developing its own take on an AI wearable pin? Apple is holding an event in LA for creators: could this coincide with an announcement of the next MacBook Pro? And Apple snags a Best Picture nomination for 'F1: The Movie'.

• Apple launches AirTag 2 with improved range, louder speaker, more.
• Incremental iOS 26.2.1, iPadOS 26.2.1, watchOS 26.2.1 updates support the new AirTag.
• Apple developing AI wearable pin.
• Apple hosting LA event for creators on January 27-29 that could coincide with MacBook Pro announcement.
• Apple reportedly aiming to upgrade the MacBook Pro twice this year.
• Tim Cook slammed for attending 'Melania' screening on night of Alex Pretti killing.
• Apple TV earns Best Picture nomination for 'F1: The Movie' in 2026 Oscars.
• I let ChatGPT analyze a decade of my Apple Watch data. Then I called my doctor.
• Ongoing RAM supply and cost crisis isn't an issue for Apple's iPhone — right now.

Picks of the Week

• Dave's Pick: Anker Prime Foldable Wireless Charging Station (Feb 2026)
• Andy's Pick: Mermaid
• Jason's Pick: ChapterPod

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Dave Hamilton

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Rumors are starting to pick up in 2026, with more information emerging about the upcoming iPhone 18 and M5 MacBook Pros. Could we finally see new Studio Displays this year? And end-to-end encryption for RCS messages could finally be coming to iOS.

• iPhone 18 Pro: Dynamic Island may move to top-left screen corner.
• Some MacBook Pro configurations see up to a two-month delay ahead of possible next-gen M5 MacBook Pro release.
• The icon history of various Apple software.
• New Studio Display or Pro Display XDR spotted in regulatory database.
• Google Gemini-Powered Siri will reportedly have these 7 new features.
• Apple Watch blood sugar monitoring a step closer as new tech launches.
• The Smartlet dual watch band is the most ridiculous Apple Watch accessory yet.
• Apple Vision Pro owners will get a great assortment of classic arcade games in VR soon.
• Red Bull's 2026 Formula 1 launch puts Apple hardware front and center.
• Civilization VII is coming to Apple Arcade.
• As pressure mounts for Apple to pull the X app, xAI says Grok will stop undressing people.
• In case you ever doubted it, Apple Car was real -- reveals Airbnb.
• End-to-end encryption for RCS messages surfaces in iOS 26.3 beta.
• Apple is fighting for TSMC capacity as Nvidia takes center stage.
• Apple testing new App Store design that blurs the line between ads and search results

Picks of the Week

• Andy's Pick: Dolly Parton & Trio, with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt
• Stephen's Pick: Aqara U400 Smart Lock UWB
• Jason's Pick: Also the Aqara U400 Smart Lock, but UWB locks in general.

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Stephen Robles

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Apple & Google enter a multi-year collaboration to integrate Apple's AI with Google's Gemini model. Apple unveils its Apple Creator Studio app collection. And JPMorganChase will become the new issuer of the Apple Card.

• Joint statement from Google and Apple.
• Introducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps.
• Some first thoughts about live immersive basketball.
• Apple: You (still) don't understand the Vision Pro.
• Chase is taking over Apple's credit card.
• Apple loses Safari lead designer to The Browser Company.
• Removing Tahoe's unwanted menu icons.
• iOS 26 shows unusually slow adoption months after release [updated].
• Global smartphone shipments grew 2% YoY in 2025; Apple emerged as market leader.
• Exclusive: India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul.
• Verizon no longer needs to unlock phones after 60 days, thanks to FCC.
• Apple scores at the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards with Best Comedy and Best Actor wins for record-breaking hit "The Studio," alongside a Best Actress win for "Pluribus".
• Legendary classic Macintosh game 'Dark Castle' is coming back to the Mac.
• Texas man discovers 2.09-carat brown diamond at Arkansas State Park after asking Siri for mining tips.
• Lego iMac G3 clears key hurdle, moves closer to release.

Picks of the Week

• Doc's Pick: Corsair Xeneon Edge 14.5" LCD Touchscreen
• Leo's Pick: Insta360 Link 2 & 2CPro
• Jason's Pick: xteink x4
• Andy's Pick: Dark Castle on Internet Archive

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Guest: Doc Rock

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