Tim Cook has been dragged into the Epstein email fiasco, after the discovery that former Microsoft Windows chief Steven Sinofsky used Epstein to get a meeting with the Apple CEO.Tim Cook was mentioned in some released Epstein emails.Friday's release of emails by the Justice Department has led to many news stories about billionaires, politicians, and royalty, and their dealings with the convicted sexual predator and financier Jeffrey Epstein. While Apple CEO Tim Cook has stayed out of trouble, he is briefly mentioned in some communications with the deceased scandal magnet.However, while dirt-rakers may be keen to see some juicy Apple tidbits in the document trove, the reality is much more pedestrian. Really, it's about career prospects. Continue Reading on AppleInsider…

Macworld Apple on Monday released macOS 11.7.11, watchOS 10.6.2, and watchOS 9.6.4, versions of the operating systems for older Macs and Apple Watches. L ike the older iOS updates last week, they revise the certificate in the operating system so that FaceTime and Messages continue to work. The new certificate is set to expire in January 2027. It’s not clear why Apple didn’t release updates to macOS 12 or 13, but they have presumably been updated previously with the certificate. Apple also released macOS Catalina Security Update 2026-001 and watchOS 6.3.1, as well as a revised iOS 16.7.14 update to replace iOS 16.7.13 that had a network issue last week. To install the update on the Mac, go to Software…

Apple's impressive Passeig de Gràcia store in the heart of Barcelona, Spain will be temporarily closed for unspecified improvements starting Saturday, February 14 at 8 p.m. local time, according to the store's official page. Apple Passeig de Gràcia The extent of renovations that will be completed remains to be seen, and Apple has not indicated when the store will reopen to the public. Apple Passeig de Gràcia first opened in 2012, and it is one of the company's flagship retail locations. The store is on one of the most popular avenues in Barcelona, inside a historic former bank building with a stunning stone facade. Apple has another store in Barcelona at the Westfield La Maquinista shopping mall. Thanks, Filip Chudzinski!Tag:…

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Apple stock is surging today, February 2, 2026, rising approximately 3% in midday trading amid renewed bullish sentiment from Wall Street analysts following the company’s blockbuster fiscal Q1 2026 earnings. As of around 2:00 PM EST, AAPL was trading at $266.98–$267.02, up roughly $7.50 from Friday’s close of $259.48. The stock opened near $260, dipped to a low of about $259.20, and climbed to a high of $267.14, with trading volume surpassing 35 million shares. This move extends the positive momentum from late January’s earnings release, where Apple reported record revenue of $143.8 billion (up 16% year-over-year) and EPS of $2.84, driven by “staggering” demand for the iPhone 17 lineup, which generated a record $85.3 billion in revenue (up 23%).…

Apple has issued new updates for some of its older operating systems, including iOS 16, macOS Big Sur, and more.iOS 16 has received a new software update.On Monday, a week after software updates related to the second-generation AirTag were released, new versions of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Big Sur have been made available to end users. watchOS 9 and watchOS 10 received updates as well.iOS 16.7.14 and iPadOS 16.7.14 increase the build number to 20H370, up from the previous 20H365. The release is primarily intended for devices that can't update to iOS 17 or later, such as the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums