Benjamin and Chance cover this week in Apple news, including the long-awaited announcement that the Apple Card will be switching from Goldman Sachs to Chase, in about . Also, Fitness+ doesn’t quite live up to its own new year marketing hype, NBA live-streaming kicks off on Vision Pro, and Apple makes App Store changes to satisfy Japan regulators.

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Apple drops cryptic teaser for Apple Fitness+: ‘Something big is coming’ in 2026
Apple Fitness+ launches new features for building exercise habits
How Apple Watch helps people make it past ‘Quitter’s Day’ with their fitness resolutions
Apple confirms Chase takeover for Apple Card and reveals new details
Apple reportedly finds Apple Card partner to replace Goldman Sachs
How to watch Lakers NBA games in Apple Immersive on Apple Vision Pro
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Apple announces sweeping App Store and iPhone changes in Japan

Apple Card Chase transition is official, NBA on Vision Pro, Fitness+ in 2026

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