【环球网科技综合报道】2月20日消息，据PCMag报道，近日，有传言称苹果公司将为 iPhone 18 Pro 机 型配备磁吸充电接口，以此取代目前使用的 USB-C 接口。针对这一说法，外媒明确进行驳斥，表示该 传言在现实中完全不成立，无论是从产品功能设计还是相关法规要求来看，苹果都无可能做出这一调 整。 来源：环球网 据悉，此次传言提及的磁吸接口方案，与苹果 MacBook Pro 所采用的磁吸充电接口类型相似。但外媒 指出，苹果现阶段已在 iPhone 系列产品中应用了 MagSafe / Qi2 无线充电技术，若移除 USB-C 接口更 换为磁吸接口，新的磁吸充电方式将与现有的无线充电方案产生功能上的冲突，不利于产品使用体验的 统一与优化。 更为关键的是，欧盟已出台明确法规，要求在欧盟境内销售的所有手机产品，均必须配备 USB-C 接 口。这一法规为手机接口设置了硬性标准，也成为苹果产品设计的重要约束条件。尽管业界此前一直有 苹果研发无接口 iPhone 的相关传言，但在欧盟的法规要求下，USB-C 接口成为苹果手机在相关市场销 售的必要配置，其存在具有不可替代性。 综合来看，无论是从避免产品功能冲突 ...

来源：环球网 【环球网科技综合报道】2月20日消息，据Applelnsider报道，苹果公司一项名为"具有卫星通信功能的 电子设备与保护壳"的专利正式公示，该专利设计了内置相控阵天线的可拆卸保护壳，有望突破 iPhone、iPad等移动设备在卫星通信领域的多项物理瓶颈，让移动设备的卫星通信从应急求救向更广泛 的日常应用延伸。 此次苹果公示的新专利，于2024年提交、2026年正式公示，核心解决方案便是为iPhone、iPad搭配一款 专属的可拆卸保护壳。这款保护壳并非普通外设，其内置了相控阵天线，展开后可将天线阵列精准指向 天空，同时通过波束成形电路有效增强卫星通信信号，针对iPad的版本还能通过智能连接器实现连接供 电，解决了外设的续航问题。 该技术的关键创新点在于实现了卫星通信的"多点连接"与"自动追踪"。区别于传统单一天线仅能对准单 一卫星的模式，相控阵天线拥有多个发射和接收单元，能够同时连接一组卫星，且在卫星星座移动过程 中完成自动切换，从根本上解决了卫星过境窗口短、连接易中断的问题。在数据传输方面，保护壳可通 过无线射频连接器或NFC与iPhone完成数据交互，不仅大幅提升了卫星通信的数据传输量，还 ...

Core Viewpoint - Apple is facing a lawsuit from West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey over allegations that iCloud is being used to store and distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM), with claims that Apple has been aware of this issue for years and has not taken appropriate action [1][5]. Group 1: Allegations and Evidence - The lawsuit includes alleged iMessage conversations between Apple executives acknowledging the presence of CSAM on iCloud as early as February 2020 [1][2]. - In these conversations, one executive reportedly stated that iCloud is "the greatest platform for distributing child porn" and suggested that Apple has chosen to remain ignorant of the extent of the CSAM issue [2]. - The number of CSAM reports made by Apple to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in 2023 was only 267, significantly lower than Google's 1.47 million and Meta's 30.6 million [3]. Group 2: CSAM Detection Tools and Encryption - The lawsuit claims that Apple failed to implement CSAM detection tools, including a proprietary scanning tool that was abandoned after an initial initiative in 2021 [4]. - Apple's Advanced Data Protection, which allows end-to-end encryption for photos and videos on iCloud, is alleged to hinder law enforcement efforts to identify and prosecute CSAM offenders [5]. - Apple has stated that its safety and privacy measures are designed with user protection in mind, including features like Communication Safety, which aims to protect children from CSAM content [6]. Group 3: Industry and Privacy Debate - The ongoing debate surrounding end-to-end encryption highlights the tension between privacy and security, particularly in relation to law enforcement and cybercrime [7]. - Privacy advocates have praised the introduction of encryption to iCloud, arguing that constant scanning for CSAM could lead to false positives and unwarranted investigations [8]. - The Electronic Frontier Foundation emphasized that blocking end-to-end encryption would undermine online security and privacy for all users, especially young people [9]. Group 4: Legal Context - The lawsuit was filed in the Circuit Court of Mason County, West Virginia, on February 19, 2024, following a class-action lawsuit in Northern California involving 2,680 plaintiffs who allege that Apple's inaction on CSAM scanning constitutes complicity in its distribution [10][11].

After facing headwinds in early 2025, from U.S. tariff uncertainty and intensifying competition from Chinese smartphone makers to slower AI traction relative to its Big Tech peers, Apple’s stock staged a powerful rebound. Last October, it crossed the $4 trillion market capitalization mark for the very first time, fueled by reports that the iPhone 17 lineup, launched in September, was selling better than its predecessors.The company operates across several areas of the tech landscape, including smartphones, ...

Core Viewpoint - West Virginia's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of enabling the storage and distribution of child sex abuse materials on its iOS and iCloud platforms, claiming that Apple has failed to take adequate measures to prevent this issue [1]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is the first of its kind against Apple for alleged distribution of child sex abuse materials and names Apple Inc. as the sole defendant [1]. - Attorney General JB McCuskey stated that Apple's inaction violates West Virginia law and that the company has not taken the necessary steps to protect children [1]. - The lawsuit seeks to compel Apple to implement measures to stop the storage and distribution of these materials and includes requests for restitution, civil penalties, and other monetary damages [1]. Group 2: Apple's Response and Tools - Internal communications reportedly indicate that some Apple officials acknowledged the platform's role in distributing child pornography but did not take meaningful action to address it [1]. - Apple had previously announced the development of a tool called NeuralHash to limit the sharing of child sex abuse materials, but the lawsuit claims this tool was less effective than existing alternatives like PhotoDNA [1]. - The NeuralHash project was abandoned by Apple a year later, allegedly to protect its brand and market share [1]. Group 3: Statistics and Comparisons - Reports of illegal materials on online platforms increased from 32 million in 2022 to over 36 million in 2023, while Apple reportedly reported significantly fewer cases compared to its competitors [1].

Core Insights - Garmin Ltd. reported fourth-quarter 2025 pro forma earnings of $2.79 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 16.6%, with a year-over-year improvement of 16% [1] - Net sales reached $2.12 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.6% and increasing 16.6% from the previous year [1] Revenue Growth - The year-over-year growth in net sales was driven by strong performance in the Outdoor, Fitness, Aviation, and Marine segments, partially offset by a decline in the Auto OEM segment [2] Segment Performance - **Outdoor Segment**: Contributed 29.5% of net sales with $627.6 million in sales, maintaining year-over-year performance, and an operating income of $233.9 million at a 37% margin [3] - **Fitness Segment**: Accounted for 36.0% of sales, generating $765.8 million, reflecting a 42% year-over-year increase, with an operating income of $256.9 million and a 34% margin [3] - **Aviation Segment**: Achieved $274.2 million in sales, up 16% year over year, with an operating income of $84.7 million at a 31% margin [4] - **Marine Segment**: Reported $296.9 million in sales, an 18% increase year over year, with an operating income of $52.1 million and an 18% margin [4] - **Auto OEM Segment**: Sales were $160.4 million, down 3% year over year, resulting in an operating loss of $13.5 million and a gross margin of 17% [5] Operating Results - Garmin's gross margin for Q4 2025 was 59.2%, a decrease of 10 basis points year over year, while operating expenses rose 14% to $644 million [6] - Operating income increased to $614 million, up 19% year over year, with an operating margin of 28.9%, an increase of 60 basis points [6] Balance Sheet & Cash Flow - As of December 27, 2025, Garmin held $2.67 billion in cash and marketable securities, up from $2.54 billion in the previous quarter [7] - Operating cash flow for Q4 2025 was $554 million, with free cash flow at $430 million [7] - The company paid a quarterly dividend of $173 million and repurchased $51 million in shares during the quarter [7] Future Guidance - Garmin expects full-year 2026 revenues of $7.9 billion, indicating continued growth momentum, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $7.54 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 13.3% [8] - The company projects a gross margin of 58.5%, an operating margin of 25.5%, and a pro forma effective tax rate of 16.0% for 2026 [10] - Pro forma EPS is projected at $9.35, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $8.77, indicating a year-over-year growth of 7% [10]

Core Insights - The Zacks Premium service offers various tools for investors to enhance their stock market strategies and confidence in investing [1] Zacks Style Scores - Zacks Style Scores provide a unique rating system for stocks based on value, growth, and momentum characteristics, serving as complementary indicators to the Zacks Rank [2] - Stocks are rated from A to F, with A indicating the highest potential for outperforming the market [3] Value Score - The Value Style Score focuses on identifying undervalued stocks by analyzing financial ratios such as P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, and Price/Cash Flow [3] Growth Score - The Growth Style Score evaluates stocks based on projected and historical earnings, sales, and cash flow to identify those with sustainable growth potential [4] Momentum Score - The Momentum Style Score helps investors capitalize on price trends by analyzing short-term price changes and earnings estimate revisions [5] VGM Score - The VGM Score combines the Value, Growth, and Momentum Scores to identify stocks with the best overall characteristics for investment [6] Zacks Rank - The Zacks Rank is a proprietary model that uses earnings estimate revisions to simplify portfolio building, with 1 (Strong Buy) stocks achieving an average annual return of +23.86% since 1988 [7] - There can be over 800 stocks rated 1 or 2, making it essential to utilize Style Scores for better stock selection [8] Investment Strategy - For optimal returns, investors should focus on stocks with a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 and Style Scores of A or B, while 3 ranked stocks should also have A or B Scores for maximum upside potential [9] Stock Analysis: Apple (AAPL) - Apple primarily generates revenue from its iPhone and a growing Services portfolio, which includes cloud services and other offerings [11] - AAPL holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) with a VGM Score of B and a Growth Style Score of A, indicating a forecasted year-over-year earnings growth of 12.7% for the current fiscal year [12] - Recent upward revisions in earnings estimates by nine analysts and an increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate to $8.41 per share further support AAPL as a strong candidate for growth investors [12]

Core Insights - Meta has revived its smartwatch project, aiming for a release in 2026 with health-tracking features and integrated AI [2][3] - The decision to resume the smartwatch project follows a strategy meeting in 2025 at CEO Mark Zuckerberg's home [3] - Meta is also streamlining its augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) projects to avoid consumer confusion [7] Smartwatch Development - The smartwatch project was initially shelved in 2022 due to budget cuts in the Reality Labs division [3] - The new smartwatch is expected to include health-tracking capabilities and the company's AI system [2] Augmented and Mixed Reality Projects - Meta is developing several AR and MR glasses, with a new version of the Meta Ray-Ban Display planned for 2026 [7] - The launch of the MR glasses, code-named Phoenix, has been delayed until 2027 [7] - The company is also working on consumer-facing AR glasses, code-named Artemis, expected to be released next year [9] Competitive Landscape - Other tech giants like Apple and Google are also planning new consumer device launches, indicating a competitive market for wearable technology [2][10] - Apple is reportedly accelerating its development of AI-powered wearable devices, including smart glasses and enhanced AirPods [10]

Core Viewpoint - The state's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against the company for allegedly refusing to utilize tools that can identify the material stored on iCloud [1] Group 1 - The lawsuit was filed on Thursday by the state's attorney general [1] - The company is accused of declining to use specific tools for recognizing material on iCloud [1]

Apple (AAPL) is one of the most important stocks in the market, and that's perhaps an understatement. The world's most valuable company for most of the past two decades, Apple's price movements have historically driven a great deal of the overall market return for investors. As such, where this stock is headed for the remainder of 2026 could be a massive deal for markets overall. However, given recent reports that the overall correlation of Apple's stock price movements (as measured by its beta) has sunk ...