Mac OS Ken Cook Addresses Minneapolis (Kind of) - MOSK: 01.28.2026
Jan 28, 2026
Tim Cook’s vague statement about federal actions in Minneapolis and calls for de-escalation. Reports that Apple will absorb rising memory costs to protect iPhone pricing. Investigation finds numerous non-consensual AI “nudify” apps still in app stores. New public betas for OS 26.3 arrive across devices. Apple TV ramps up Formula One content and several Apple Originals earn awards attention.
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Cook's Measured Response To Minneapolis
- Tim Cook issued a cautious, empathetic message about Minneapolis and urged de-escalation amid federal actions.
- Ken Ray notes the memo avoided naming victims and gave little detail about Cook's conversation with the president.
Memory Crunch Won't Necessarily Raise iPhone Prices
- Ming-Chi Kuo says rising memory prices will pressure iPhone gross margins but Apple can secure chips and absorb costs.
- Ken Ray and Kuo expect Apple to keep iPhone starting prices steady and recoup via services or premium models.
App Stores Hosted Widespread Nonconsensual 'Nudify' Apps
- The Tech Transparency Project found dozens of AI 'nudify' apps on Apple and Google stores that create non-consensual sexualized images.
- Ken Ray highlights the scale: over 700 million downloads and $117 million in revenue before platforms started removing some apps.