Apple generally adds new emojis to the iPhone with iOS updates in spring. As spotted by the folks at Emojipedia this week, the Unicode Consortium recently published the full list of draft emojis that could debut next year.
Among the list of new additions are a smiley face with squinting eyes, a pickle, an eraser, and more.
more…In today’s annual proxy filing, Apple revealed full details on executive compensation for 2025. This includes on how much Apple CEO Tim Cook was paid during the year, as well as other senior executives including Kevan Parekh, Kate Adams, Sabih Khan, Luca Maestri, and Deirdre O’Brien.
In total, Apple says Tim Cook’s compensation was $74,294,811 in 2025, a very small decrease year-over-year.
more…Apple today filed its annual proxy report for shareholders, announcing that its annual shareholders meeting will take place virtually on February 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PT. Apple shareholders of record as of January 2, 2026 are permitted to attend the meeting as well as vote and submit questions.
During the meeting, shareholders will also vote on re-election for Apple’s board of directors.
more…Benjamin and Chance cover this week in Apple news, including the long-awaited announcement that the Apple Card will be switching from Goldman Sachs to Chase, in about . Also, Fitness+ doesn’t quite live up to its own new year marketing hype, NBA live-streaming kicks off on Vision Pro, and Apple makes App Store changes to satisfy Japan regulators.
And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair make their annual prediction for 2026, with three relatively risky picks each, about what Apple might do this year. Join now and save 26% on annual plans with code HAPPY26.
Apple has confirmed that Chase will become the new issuer of Apple Card, taking over for Goldman Sachs. Apple says the transition will occur “in approximately 24 months.”
“During this transition, Apple Card users can continue to use their card as they normally do,” Apple says. “Additional details regarding the transition will be shared with all Apple Card users as the transition date approaches.”
more…Apple is set to release a consistent stream of new iPhone software updates this year. There are major changes still to come with iOS 26, as well as iOS 27 coming at WWDC in June. Here’s the full timeline on when to expect these updates.
more…As part of CES 2026 this week, Eve has launched the Eve Thermostat, a new Matter-enabled smart thermostat with a minimalist design. With Matter and Thread connectivity, you can control it via the Eve app or with HomeKit and the Apple Home app.
more…Apple released iPadOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2 last month, and it turns out the updates were hiding a Wi-Fi improvement. The changes mean that select Mac and iPad users might notice faster Wi-Fi speeds, file transfers, and more.
more…Last week, Apple kicked off its annual New Year Sale in Japan with an array of offerings, including a limited-edition AirTag.
Now, Apple’s Lunar New Year sale has started, and it’s headlined by a limited-edition version of AirPods Pro 3 with a special Year of the Horse emoji on the case. Here’s where you can buy them…
more…Twelve South is one of my favorite Apple accessory makers, and as CES 2026 kicks off this week, it has announced an addition to its product line: the Twelve South Valet.
The Valet is described as a “wireless charging station and personal essentials tray.” Think of it as a place to drop your phone, keys, wallet, and other essentials — and charge your phone at the same time.
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