Top Stories: CES 2026 Highlights, Apple Card Moving to Chase, and More

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Even without any announcements from Apple, CES dominated tech news this week with a host of upcoming products and technologies being demonstrated at the annual expo in Las Vegas.

Other news in the Apple world this week included official word that the Apple Card will shift from Goldman Sachs to Chase, while iOS 26 appears to be showing extremely slow adoption rates amid the controversial Liquid Glass redesign, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more!

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CES 2026 Hub: Highlights From the Show

The annual consumer electronics show CES was once again held this week in Las Vegas. AI and robots were some of the high-profile areas of focus this year, and even though Apple itself doesn't officially attend the show, we still saw a variety of more traditional products that are always popular with Apple fans.

One of the products shown at the show that appears to be more directly relevant to Apple came from Samsung, which briefly showed off its new crease-less foldable OLED display panel. The panel is rumored to be destined for Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone expected to debut later this year.

Another item at CES that has proven popular is the Clicks Communicator, a new Android smartphone intended to be carried as a second phone for focus on communication rather than consumption, with Clicks calling it akin to a Kindle's relationship to the iPad.

Check out our CES 2026 news hub, and head over to our YouTube channel for our daily videos from the show floor.

Apple Card Will Move From Goldman Sachs to JPMorgan Chase

After over two years of rumors, the move is now official: Goldman Sachs is giving up the Apple Card business with JPMorgan Chase to become the new partner for Apple's credit card and savings account business.

The transition will take around two years to play out, and in the meantime Apple Card customers can continue using their cards as usual.

iOS 26 Shows Unusually Slow Adoption Months After Release

iOS 26 is showing unusually slow adoption among iPhone users months after release, according to third-party analytics.

Usage data published by StatCounter for January 2026 indicates that only around 15 to 16% of active iPhones worldwide are running any version of ‌iOS 26‌. Historical comparisons highlight how atypical this adoption curve appears. StatCounter data from January 2025 shows that roughly 63% of iPhones were running some version of iOS 18 about four months after its release. In January 2024, iOS 17 had reached approximately 54% adoption over a similar timeframe, while iOS 16 surpassed 60% adoption by January 2023.

Logitech Blames 'Inexcusable Mistake' After Certificate Expiry Breaks macOS Apps

Logitech users on macOS found themselves locked out of their mouse customizations this week after the company let a security certificate expire, breaking both its Logi Options+ and G HUB configuration apps.

Logitech devices like the MX Master series mice and MX Keys keyboards stopped working properly as a result of the oversight, with users unable to access their custom scrolling setup, button mappings, and gestures. It wasn't long before the Logitech subreddit was awash with frustrated reports as people discovered their configured peripherals had suddenly reverted to default settings.

Logitech quickly issued updates to address the issue, but they require a manual update as the problem left the auto-updating feature unusable since the apps were unable to open.

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health With Apple Health Integration

OpenAI this week announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a dedicated section of ChatGPT where users can ask health-related questions completely separated from their main ChatGPT experience.

For more personalized responses, users can connect various health data services such as Apple Health, Function, MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, AllTrails, Instacart, and Peloton. Once connected to Apple Health, ChatGPT will be able to access your health and fitness data, including movement, sleep, and activity patterns.

Low-Price 12.9-Inch MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Reportedly Launching Early This Year

Apple plans to introduce a 12.9-inch MacBook in spring 2026, according to TrendForce. The Taiwanese research firm says this MacBook will be aimed at the entry-level to mid-range market, with "competitive pricing."

TrendForce did not share any further details about this MacBook, but the information that it shared lines up with several rumors about a more affordable MacBook, which is expected to be equipped with a version of the iPhone 16 Pro's A18 Pro chip. Apple is expected to release the laptop by March or April of this year.

For more on this budget MacBook, check out our recap of everything we've heard about it so far.

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[calzon65]

I wonder if the slow adoption of IOS 26 is related to fears of negatively impacted performance.

 

[SalisburySam]

…or that most of the posters to various relevant threads see iOSv26 and yielding little benefit for an undesirable UI? More commonly called ensh!ttification as opposed to improvement.

 

[dlachausse]

I don’t get all the iOS 26 hate. The call screening feature is a game changer. Additionally, the improvements for iPad window management and multitasking are fantastic.

Also, the new Liquid Glass look is growing on me and I haven’t noticed any difference in performance on my devices. Maybe it’s because all of them are relatively new, with my oldest one being an M1 iPad Pro.

 

[JaydenA]

I don’t get all the iOS 26 hate.

'tis the way of the world. People form their own opinions on what they like or don't like. A lot of THEIR choices you won't get.

I'm glad it's working for you though, you lucked out and I am pleased you are gradually getting used to the aesthetics of it.

 

[baryon]

Glad to see iOS 26 adoption is slow. It sends a clear signal to Apple that they should not release crap.

I wonder if the slow adoption of IOS 26 is related to fears of negatively impacted performance.

That, coupled with the completely unnecessary risk caused by the inability to downgrade. I would gladly give it a chance if I knew I could change my mind if I don't like it. The "no backsies" "you'll be locked in forever whether you like it or not" policy is a deal breaker for me.

I haven't installed it on my iPhone 13 mini because Apple goes out of its way to prevent you from downgrading should you not like it. Every software in the world can be downgraded back to a previous version, but not iOS. The only workaround is to never upgrade. Sorry Apple, this is something you can easily fix if you want to. Until then, I'm perfectly happy with iOS 18, I never had issues with it, not going to risk it.

 

[emulator]

I don’t get all the iOS 26 hate. The call screening feature is a game changer. Additionally, the improvements for iPad window management and multitasking are fantastic.

You may call the  adaptation fantastic if you wish but shouldn't call something a game changer when the fundamentals had been around for decades and this modern version on the Pixel for how long, 6-7 years?

 

[WarmWinterHat]

I don’t get all the iOS 26 hate. The call screening feature is a game changer. Additionally, the improvements for iPad window management and multitasking are fantastic.

Also, the new Liquid Glass look is growing on me and I haven’t noticed any difference in performance on my devices. Maybe it’s because all of them are relatively new, with my oldest one being an M1 iPad Pro.

My work phone has been on iOS 26 since about a week after iOS 26 was released. It hasn’t grown on me at all, and I like it less now than when I first used it. It’s not a performance thing, I think it’s horrible to look at. I despise the shifting borders around icons and widgets, I hate the ridiculous transplant (clear, frosted, or otherwise) and it’s buggy as all get out.

The call screener is a “game changer” if you get a lot of spam calls, I don’t. I *might get one per month. Spam iMessages from random email addresses is a much bigger problem and all is done is throw them in a folder.

…and like stated above, this “game changer” has been on Pixel for years.

 

[darngooddesign]

…and like stated above, this “game changer” has been on Pixel for years.

I think the context is obvious and it’s a game changer for iPhone users.

 

[darngooddesign]

I tried iOS26 when it first came out and didn't like the way it looked, then again I didn't like iOS7 when it first came out either, so i downgraded back to 18 while the window was still open. I'm going to skip 26 and upgrade all my stuff with 27.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

I think the context is obvious and it’s a game changer for iPhone users.

It hasn’t been for me, since I don’t get much spam. My carrier blocks 99% of it before it even rings my phone.

It does nothing for me with the real problem, which is iMessage spam. Apple doesn’t seem to care about that.

 

[TruthAboveAllElse]

…or that most of the posters to various relevant threads see iOSv26 and yielding little benefit for an undesirable UI? More commonly called ensh!ttification as opposed to improvement.

En********ation refers to a fairly specific process, one that iOS is thankful not following generally. The only app that shows signs of it really is the News app. And that is not specific to 26.

 

[macguy167]

I work with a lot of apps, here`s why I hate iOS 26 and Apple for its stupid decision making hence releasing an operating system before it’s ready AND not optimized (looking at you Timmy Cook - aren’t you gone yet?!). Battery drain still not optimized, app crashes (even Apple-designed apps), general iOS optimization sucks for the UI, eg., it takes an excruciatingly long time to move apps on the screen (between screens and into folders) and screen rewrites (eg, icons) take forever! Not ready for prime time, so Timmy should be ashamed of himself! It is no surprise that not many people want to up(down)grade to iO’Suck26.000000000000000000000-1! Thanks tImMy! Aren’t you gone yet?!