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Apple Studios has fully purchased the rights to the Severance series, Deadline reports. There are already plans for a prequel, spin-offs and foreign versions.

Usually, when we talk about who’s winning the smartphone race, it’s all about quarterly shipments: whoever ships the most units wins, end of story. But Counterpoint Research just dropped a reality check. Selling devices doesn’t mean people are actually using them. So the analysts crunched the numbers on which brands are actually dominating pockets and hands worldwide—not just gathering dust in warehouses.

We now know when users will be able to get their first taste of the new version of Siri, which is poised to transform from a simple voice tool into a full-fledged smart assistant. This isn't just another update—it's the first practical result of Apple's collaboration with Google.

The global smartphone market seemed to catch its breath in 2025: after years of stagnation, sales finally grew, reaching their highest point since 2021. Apple broke its own record, Samsung made a comeback, and Chinese brands continued their complex reshuffling. However, the biggest sensation didn't come from the titans, but from a relatively new player whose sales nearly doubled.

Pluribus creator Vince Gilligan has shared a less-than-encouraging update regarding the show’s second season. While the continuation is officially in development, viewers shouldn’t expect it anytime soon — and the showrunner isn’t trying to sugarcoat that reality.

Actress Elle Fanning has played the role of an OnlyFans model in the new series Margot's Got Money Troubles. The first trailer has already been released on Apple TV.

In the final quarter of 2025, Apple controlled nearly 7 out of every 10 smartphones sold in the United States, setting an all-time record. Apple's market share growth came at the expense of Samsung and a reshuffling of power in the budget and mid-range segments, where competition is heating up.

Apple TV+ has revealed the premiere window for the fourth season of Ted Lasso: the continuation will debut in summer 2026. Alongside the announcement, the streamer released the first images from the new episodes, offering a glimpse at major story developments and changes to the cast.

Apple has released its first iOS update of the year, notable not only for supporting a new generation of accessories but also for a rare patch targeting devices over a decade old. The spotlight is on the release of iOS 26.2.1 for current iPhone models and the security update iOS 12.5.8 for the iPhone 5s, originally introduced in 2013.

Apple has updated its item tracker, introducing the second-generation AirTag. Key improvements focus on the tracker's range and location-finding precision.

While the market for AI-powered wearable gadgets has had a shaky start, Apple appears undeterred in its efforts to create its own solution. Fresh reports indicate the company is working on a standalone pin-shaped device capable of seeing and hearing the world around it to assist users with daily tasks.

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for Season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters — part of the MonsterVerse cinematic universe featuring Godzilla and King Kong. The new season is set to premiere on February 27, 2026.

iOS 26, which Apple released more than four months ago, is not in demand among users. According to analysts, a significant part of iPhone owners remained on older versions of the system.

Apple has officially confirmed its partnership with Google, under which Gemini models will be used for future Siri features and the broader Apple Intelligence ecosystem. Apple shared the confirmation in a statement to CNBC.

Mice and keyboards from Logitech have stopped working on macOS. Large-scale failures around the world have occurred due to expired security certificates.

The anticipated decline in global laptop shipments for 2026 is now expected to be more severe than previously forecast. TrendForce analysts have significantly revised their estimates downward, citing rising prices for key components. This is making devices less affordable for consumers and forcing manufacturers to scale back their plans.

The first season of the Pluribus series from director Vince Gilligan's Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul is fully available in online cinemas. Today, the authors released the last episode.

Alleged engineering drawings that have surfaced online reveal what Apple's first foldable smartphone could look like. According to the documents, the device, codenamed V68, will feature unconventional proportions — it will be noticeably wider than modern iPhones when folded. This design is intended to transform it into a compact tablet with a screen of nearly 8 inches when unfolded.

An early test build of Apple’s software has made it possible to compile the most comprehensive list to date of devices the company is working on. Internal codenames found in firmware build 23A5234w point to Apple’s ambitious plans extending at least through the next two years.

2025 has been a pivotal year for the smartphone market. Manufacturers have finally shifted their focus from chasing ever-thinner designs or record-breaking clock speeds to what truly impacts the user experience. Instead of disappointing experiments, users have received thoughtfully crafted devices with AI that genuinely assists, cameras that shoot in any conditions, and batteries you forget to charge.