Global Scans · Apple · Weekly Summary

• [New] Major projects from companies like Apple and Tesla could drive significant job creation in 2026, supporting long-term growth. Independence Title
• [New] Apple has 15 years worth of iPad optimised tablet apps that will run perfectly when it's opened. MacRumors Forums
• [New] 2026 will see further legal challenges at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal against the Home Office's secret order issued against Apple, requiring it to facilitate access for law enforcement and intelligence agencies to encrypted data stored by Apple's customers on iCloud. ComputerWeekly.com
• [New] Companies like Nvidia and Apple, which previously faced single-source risks tied to Taiwan's geopolitical status, now possess a diversified manufacturing base. Daily Times Leader
• [New] Apple is expected to strengthen its smart home offerings with updates to existing products and the introduction of a new device. Geeky gadgets
• [New] The Magnificent 7 - Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla - are expected to spend $500 billion on capex in 2026. investing.com
• [New] As Siri 2.0 and Apple Intelligence become mature, hundreds of millions of users on older hardware will be forced to upgrade to AI-capable iPhones and Macs. Peter Fisk
• [New] Physical AI: Wearables and AI glasses (Google and Apple teased for late 2026) will bring ambient intelligence beyond screens. AI News Hub
• [New] Sleep optimization with the assistance of AI and connected devices like Apple Watches and Oura Rings will become a greater area of focus in 2026, building on research showing a strong link between longevity and sleep quality. The Star
• [New] Advances in chip technology from companies like Apple and Qualcomm could make on-device AI viable in the future. The Indian Express
• [New] Apple plans to introduce a 12.9-inch MacBook aimed at consumers seeking a competitively priced laptop. Mint
• [New] Apple has publicly confirmed that next-generation Siri features that enable deeper context awareness and cross-app task handling will arrive in 2026 as part of Apple Intelligence evolution. Apple Magazine
• [New] Apple is widely expected to refresh the current iPad Air by adding its newer M4 chip, bringing modest gains in CPU, GPU and neural performance over the M3 iteration. Cult of Mac
• [New] Folding screens are common on high-end Android devices, and Apple is widely expected to introduce its own foldable phone. The Business Standard
• [New] Apple will have to pay more for the 2 nm silicon set to debut in the iPhone 18 Pro models - a cost that could be passed on to consumers. Yahoo Tech
• [New] IDC data show a 10% 2025 shipment rise and a forecasted 30% YoY jump in 2026, helped by rumours of an Apple iPhone Fold. Without cables
• [New] While screen-based smart home devices like the Echo Show are available for under $200, Apple could price the home hub somewhere around $350. MacRumors
• [New] Apple Glasses are expected to incorporate visible indicators, on-device processing, and explicit user controls to ensure transparency and trust. Apple Magazine
• [New] As the hunt for affordable RAM becomes increasingly challenging for smartphone manufacturers like Apple, Google, and Samsung, their costs are likely to rise, which could impact the prices they charge consumers. AOL
• [New] China is expected to see high demand for mobile chips as a result of several well-known smartphone manufacturers, including Apple and OnePlus, establishing manufacturing and assembly plants. Spherical Insights
• [New] If investors continue to shy away from high-priced AI stocks, and if more signs of real-world return on investment from AI do not materialize fast enough, Apple could look like a better deal than tech stocks that have more AI exposure. Nasdaq
• [New] 2026 will be the first year of AI terminal innovation, with Meta, Apple, Google, and OpenAI all set to launch new terminal products. FuTu News
• [New] Apple could introduce AI smart glasses as soon as 2026, plus we are expecting new Apple Watch models. MacRumors

Last updated: 11 January 2026