The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newMac mini to Be Made in U.S. at New Houston Factory
  Apple plans to manufacture the Mac mini in the United States at a new facility in Houston, Texas. The company revealed the update just ahead of the State of the Union address, a timing that highlights growing political focus on domestic production. The Houston site already assembles AI servers for Apple’s data centers. However, Apple […]
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• newGen Z Revives iPods as Smartphone Fatigue Grows
  Young adults are moving away from all-in-one smartphones and rediscovering devices like the classic iPod. According to the feature published on February 23, 2026, many in Gen Z and Gen Alpha now favor purpose-built technology over constant smartphone access. While smartphones once felt revolutionary, some younger users now describe them as overwhelming. Instead of relying […]
  - 13 hours ago 26 Feb 26, 1:58am -
• newApple TV’s ‘Monarch’ Drone Show Breaks World Record
  Apple TV has set a new world record with a massive drone display promoting “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”. The aerial show recreated life-size versions of famous monsters from the series, including Godzilla, King Kong, and Titan X. The event took place in Los Angeles on February 20. Apple partnered with drone specialists Heads in the […]
  - 15 hours ago 26 Feb 26, 12:21am -
• new‘F1: The Movie’ Wins Major UK Sound Awards
  The sound team behind Apple TV’s hit film “F1: The Movie” enjoyed a standout weekend in the UK, securing two major awards. First, on February 21, 2026, the Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) honored the team at Warner Bros. offices in London. The group received the AMPS Excellence in Sound for a Feature Film […]
  - 15 hours ago 26 Feb 26, 12:07am -
• newTim Cook Bets Big on Visual Intelligence Wearables
  Apple CEO Tim Cook is placing Visual Intelligence at the heart of the company’s next big move in wearables. During recent public remarks and internal discussions, Cook repeatedly highlighted the feature as a key part of Apple Intelligence. Visual Intelligence allows users to ask questions about images and photos. At present, the system relies partly […]
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• newiPhone 18 Pro Could Debut in Deep Red Finish
  Apple could introduce a deep red option for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, according to a new report. The move would follow the success of the orange iPhone 17 Pro Max, which reportedly gained strong popularity, especially in China. Traditionally, Apple reserves brighter colors for standard iPhone models. Pro models usually […]
  - 20 hours ago 25 Feb 26, 6:57pm -
• Apple’s Ferret-UI Lite Brings Siri Closer to App Control
  Apple has introduced a new version of its Ferret AI model that could move Siri closer to seeing and controlling iPhone apps. The updated system, called Ferret-UI Lite, focuses on running directly on a device rather than relying heavily on cloud servers. This shift matters because Apple has long promoted privacy and local processing. Instead […]
  - 3 days ago 23 Feb 26, 11:26pm -
• Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Creating Uncertainty
  The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s 2025 “reciprocal” tariffs were imposed illegally. In a 6–3 decision, the Court said Trump acted without proper approval from Congress. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that Congress must clearly authorize tariff powers. He stated that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not allow […]
  - 3 days ago 23 Feb 26, 7:36pm -
• Apple’s Budget MacBook May Launch in Bold New Colors
  Apple’s upcoming budget MacBook could arrive in bright new colors. However, these shades are not entirely new. According to recent reports. Apple first explored blue, green, and yellow finishes for the 2022 MacBook Air powered by the M2 chip. At the time, Apple chose safer options: Silver, Starlight, and Space Gray. As a result, the […]
  - 3 days ago 23 Feb 26, 6:09pm -
• Predator Spyware Can Hide iPhone Camera Alerts
  Apple’s green and orange privacy dots alert users when their camera or microphone activates. However, new research shows those indicators can disappear if a device suffers deep system compromise. Security experts at Jamf discovered that Predator spyware can suppress these alerts. Importantly, the attack does not exploit a new iOS bug. Instead, it works only […]
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Apple Insider

• newExperience F1 tracks with 3D art in Apple Maps ahead of each race
  Apple Maps has been updated with a new "2026 Formula 1 Tracks Around the World" guide that showcases each racing location. Updated 3D art will be added throughout the season, starting now with Albert Park in Australia.Apple Maps gets F1 guideIt's almost time for the first F1 season distributed by Apple TV to begin. Apple is known for its vertical integration and brand synergy, and it hasn't wasted any time with F1 either.As first discovered by 9to5Mac, Apple is promoting the F1 season in Apple M…
  - 8 hours ago 26 Feb 26, 7:14am -
• newApple Vision Pro users will get to see Disney's 'Muppet*Vision 3D' in all its glory
  "The Muppet Show" rebirth has brought Jim Henson's creations back into the spotlight, and fans are awaiting news of the virtual return of the fan-favorite "Muppet*Vision 3D" via Apple Vision Pro.'Muppet*Vision 3D' may have closed, but it's being kept alive in VRJim Henson was responsible for a lot of the world's most popular entertainment, and even Apple has some in their studio. We're not here to talk about Fraggle Rock, but instead, a green guy and his friends that are a little more popular.It…
  - 10 hours ago 26 Feb 26, 5:39am -
• newGrab Apple's M5 MacBook Pro for $1,449 before the month-end deals expire
  Grab a triple-digit discount on Apple's M5 14-inch MacBook Pro, as retailers engage in a month-end price war.Save $150 on numerous M5 MacBook Pro configurations - Image credit: AppleApple's standard 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is on sale for $1,449 at both B&H and Amazon, as the retailers participate in a month-end price war.Buy M5 MacBook Pro for $1,449 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 10 hours ago 26 Feb 26, 4:57am -
• newU.S. lawmakers request briefing on the UK's iCloud encryption backdoor plans
  The UK government's continued attempts to gain access to iCloud users' private data have prompted U.S. lawmakers to request a briefing about the issue.Apple's iPhone is encrypted to ensure no one can get in, good guys or badApple is a company widely known and often praised for its privacy-first approach, but sometimes that very same philosophy is at odds with the goals of world governments. The iPhone maker famously fought against an FBI request for an encryption backdoor, and it did the same wh…
  - 11 hours ago 26 Feb 26, 4:32am -
• newiPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra compared
  Samsung's latest high-powered flagship launched on Wednesday, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra taking aim at the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here's the tale of the tape for the two smartphone heavyweights.iPhone 17 Pro Max [left[ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra [right]Samsung Unpacked took place on February 25, and saw the South Korean electronics giant introduce its latest smartphone lineup. As usual, this included a lot under the Galaxy S26 brand, covering a wide range of performance levels and price points.The h…
  - 14 hours ago 26 Feb 26, 1:34am -
• newAdvanced Apple Silicon remains tied to Taiwan despite Arizona fab expansion
  A walk-through of Apple partners' chip fabrication lines practically demonstrates how the company's push to expand semiconductor manufacturing in Arizona and Texas is mainly aimed at reducing geopolitical risk, and less about bringing back large-scale U.S. factory jobs.TSMC workersA February 25 report outlines how Apple and its suppliers are rebuilding parts of the U.S. chip supply chain, from silicon wafers in Texas to final assembly in Houston. The strategy centers on strengthening supply resi…
  - 15 hours ago 26 Feb 26, 12:39am -
• newCompromises for affordability ahead: Code leak spills details on new MacBook
  Nobody claimed it was going to be equivalent to a MacBook Pro or even a MacBook Air. A code leak details the budget MacBook having an A18 Pro chip, limits on charging, no True Tone, and more.Multicolored MacBooks are on the wayApple is preparing a new low-cost MacBook model for launch, switching out Apple Silicon's M-series chips for an A-series from the iPhone. While the rumor mill has settled on some core specifications, other measures will help bring the cost of production down for the compan…
  - 16 hours ago 25 Feb 26, 11:54pm -
• newHow age verification works in iOS 26.4
  The latest iOS 26.4 developer beta has introduced age verification, although so far only for the UK. You can postpone setting it up, but the whole process is absurdly fast to do.Apple has added age verification to the UK iOS 26.4 betaAmongst features such as improved RCS messaging encryption, the latest iOS 26.4 beta has added age verification for the first time. For now, it's present in the UK beta because the country's Online Safety Act requires it.Apple's implementation is not part of how the…
  - 16 hours ago 25 Feb 26, 11:16pm -
• newBlizzard's 'Overwatch Rush' reminagines legendary shooter for iPhone
  Blizzard's "Overwatch Rush" will bring the franchise to the iPhone, but gamers are getting something different instead of the original first-person-shooter action.Overwatch Rush - Image Credit: BlizzardDespite Blizzard's history with Apple's platforms, Overwatch has frustratingly steered clear of the Mac. However, Blizzard is now planning a return via an iPhone game, that takes things in a different direction.Overwatch Rush is an in-development title that Blizzard describes as an entirely new ga…
  - 17 hours ago 25 Feb 26, 10:41pm -
• newSpain antitrust dispute intensifies over late Apple & Amazon compliance
  Spanish antitrust authorities believe that Apple and Google took to long to comply with orders despite ongoing appeals, opening the door to millions more in fines.Facade of the CNMC corporate headquarters in Barcelona. Image credit: Grupo CastellviSpain's National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC), said Apple and Amazon didn't eliminate the disputed contractual provisions until May 2025, nearly two years after regulators ordered their removal. The finding opens the door to additional…
  - 17 hours ago 25 Feb 26, 10:38pm -

• newSupply chain proves Apple is not immune to massive SSD cost increases
  SSD storage is now a seller's market. Apple's huge buying power no longer means it can dictate better and long-term deals with its iPhone suppliers than anyone else — for now.The iPhone 18 Pro will cost Apple more to manufacture as NAND storage costs riseJust as it used to buy out as much of TSMC's processor capacity as possible, Apple used to bulk-buy NAND storage. In 2009, for instance, it paid Toshiba $500 million for a long-term deal.In 2012, Apple bought 23% of the world's NAND supply, pa…
  - 18 hours ago 25 Feb 26, 9:48pm -
• newRising memory & battery costs complicate Apple's lower-cost MacBook
  Initial guess-work about Apple's low-cost MacBook in 2023 set pricing at about $500, but surprise increases in component pricing since then are a problem in 2026.Apple MacBooksIndustry forecasts project Apple's MacBook shipments will rise 1.4% quarter over quarter and 3.7% year over year in early 2026. Total MacBook shipments are expected to reach 21 million units in 2026, up from 20.55 million in 2025, a modest gain that stands out in a weakening market.Global notebook shipments are expected to…
  - 18 hours ago 25 Feb 26, 9:14pm -
• newiPhone Fold hinge crease will be about 1/4 the depth of the Galaxy Fold 7
  Apple's focus on the iPhone Fold display will finally pay off when it is released, with the device rumored to have a tiny crease compared to other foldable smartphones.The iPhone Fold's screen should be crease-free — image credit: AppleInsiderThe long-rumored iPhone Fold's key feature is its ability to fold its larger display in half. But, as other foldables have shown, there is a risk of there being a noticeable crease in the middle.If a new leak is correct, Apple's work to minimize the creas…
  - 19 hours ago 25 Feb 26, 8:47pm -
• newHow Apple will target consumers with a lower-cost MacBook -- again
  Apple's expected less-expensive MacBook is one of the company's worst-kept secrets, but if it's priced right, it could become a huge hit — just as certain previous MacBooks did.The original MacBook from 2006 — image credit: AppleThis anticipated new MacBook is expected to be significant because it will use an iPhone processor instead of the Mac's now usual M-series ones. It is that lower-cost processor that means Apple may be able to compete with Chromebooks.That's key now, and it was import…
  - 20 hours ago 25 Feb 26, 6:56pm -
• newSelling iPhones without chargers in Brazil cost Apple one second of global revenue in fines
  Apple has been fined a tiny $20,000 by Brazil, as the country continues to disagree with Apple's 2020 decision to stop selling power adapters with iPhones.Apple's 60W charger it introduced in September 2025Government fines are usually quite sizable when dealing with a company at the scale of Apple. However, in one long-running legal disagreement with Brazil, the fine is unusually small.State consumer protection watchdog Procon-AL has levied the fine against Apple over its continued lack of a pow…
  - 21 hours ago 25 Feb 26, 6:47pm -
• newSixth Apple Store in India to open on February 26
  Ahead of its opening on Thursday, February 26, 2026, Apple has previewed Apple Borivali, Mumbai's second Apple Store.Apple Borivali occupies a prime site in Mumbai's new Sky City Mall — image credit: AppleAs previously predicted, Apple's latest store in India is in the newly-opened Sky City Mall, off the Western Express Highway, and near Borivali station. Those previous leaks claimed that Apple has signed a lease for 10 years and 10 months on a site of 12,616 square feet."We're thrilled to op…
  - 22 hours ago 25 Feb 26, 5:37pm -
• Durobo Krono e-reader: small on size, short on features
  The Durobo Krono strips the e-reader down to its pocketable essentials, but a lack of polish and questionable features keep it from challenging more refined rivals.Durobo Krono e-ink e-readerReading on the go is always kind of a pain. Either you're doing it on a smartphone, which isn't great for your eyes, or you might try to lug around an iPad or a larger e-paper reader like a Kindle.That's why there's a surprisingly large fanbase for pocket-sized e-eaders. I even consider myself a part of that…
  - 1 day ago 25 Feb 26, 6:35am -
• Photonics research firm Invrs.io & its single employee acquired by Apple
  A new filing has revealed that Apple purchased Invrs.io, acquiring its assets along with the sole equityholder, founder, and employee.Apple has acquired another AI startup — Invrs.ioFollowing Apple's acquisition of the audio-focused startup Q.ai in January 2026, it has been revealed that another, much smaller company has moved under the Apple umbrella.A notice on the European Commission website, spotted by MacRumors, says that the iPhone maker acquired the photonics research company Invrs.io,…
  - 1 day ago 25 Feb 26, 5:22am -
• AirPods & Beats deals offer up to $150 off, prices from $69
  Month-end AirPods and Beats deals are going on now, with prices dipping to as low as $69.95 (and savings of up to $150 off).Save up to $150 on AirPods and Beats at Amazon.Save up to $100 on Apple's AirPods line this week, along with Beats deals of up to $150 off. Highlights from the Amazon sale include AirPods 4 for $99 and Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones that are $150 off.Buy AirPods & Beats from $69.95 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 25 Feb 26, 5:12am -
• iPhone 18 Pro again rumored to feature a smaller, redesigned Dynamic Island
  It's been said time and time again that the iPhone 18 Pro will sport a noticeably smaller Dynamic Island. Now, yet another report has reiterated the claim.A repeat rumor says the iPhone 18 Pro will have a smaller Dynamic Island.While the iPhone 18 Pro isn't expected to feature any major design changes, Apple's next high-end iPhone is set to receive new under-display technology that will reduce the Dynamic Island.Following a January 2026 post with alleged dimensions of the new-and-improved Dynami…
  - 1 day ago 25 Feb 26, 4:34am -
• Touch-screen MacBook Pro to get OLED, Dynamic Island, & new alternative interface
  The MacBook Pro lineup is about to get a big shakeup later in 2026 with touch-screen capabilities and new interface elements. However, Apple won't refer to them as touch-first.Touch is finally coming to MacBook displaysRumors around Apple bringing touch to the Mac have gone on so long that the company had to share it had zero intention of merging iPad and Mac. Instead, it seems Apple will offer something in-between without sacrificing the experience already available.According to a report from B…
  - 1 day ago 25 Feb 26, 3:47am -
• App Store age verification tools upgraded to comply with emerging laws
  Apple's App Store age verification system has been updated to ensure compliance can be maintained in places like Louisiana, Utah, Australia, Brazil, and Singapore.Apple has updated its assortment of age assurance tools related to the App Store.In response to increasingly strict age-assurance laws, like Utah's App Store Accountability Act, Apple has updated its requirements for apps distributed in specific countries. iOS applications made available to users in Australia, Brazil, Singapore, Louisi…
  - 2 days ago 25 Feb 26, 3:16am -
• Discord caves under pressure, won't verify user ages yet
  Discord is delaying the global rollout of its age verification system until the second half of 2026 following user backlash over privacy concerns, biometric checks, and third-party vendors.Discord iconChief Technology Officer Stanislav Vishnevskiy said the company "missed the mark" in explaining how the system works and promised greater transparency before a global launch. The announcement follows criticism fueled in part by distrust after a 2025 data breach involving a former customer service p…
  - 2 days ago 25 Feb 26, 2:47am -
• Price hike: 1Password increasing the cost of annual plans
  Password management tool 1Password is raising its prices by $12 per year, making the free Apple Passwords more attractive to iPhone users.1Password's raising its pricesSubscribers of 1Password have been warned by the company of upcoming price hikes to the password manager. Starting from March 27, users will be paying more for its yearly subscription plans.The cost of the annual individual plan will be shifting from $35.88 per year to $47.88, representing a price rise of $12 per year, $1 per mont…
  - 2 days ago 25 Feb 26, 2:45am -
• This Meta smartglasses-detecting app is a great model for Apple Glass developers to follow
  Meta's smart glasses are being used to film people in bathrooms, courts, and doctor's offices. A new app just released on Google Play is the perfect example of safeguards should be implemented when Apple launches its smart glasses.Meta Ray-Ban Display. Image source: MetaThe Apple Vision Pro isn't exactly stealthy. Meta's Ray-Bans are, and are being used mainly to violate other people's privacy.I've already talked at-length about the issue with smart glasses. Especially if they're glasses designe…
  - 2 days ago 25 Feb 26, 1:03am -
• Unsurprisingly, Apple's board gets what it wants in 2026 shareholder meeting
  The 2026 Apple shareholders meeting has again predictably gone the board's way, with shareholders agreeing to re-elect the existing board, pay them well, and ignore a proposal about China.Apple ParkThe 2026 Apple Annual Meeting of Shareholders occurred on Tuesday, giving stock owners the opportunity to have their say on corporate matters. As usual, the shareholders are allowing Apple to continue operating how it wants, with no unexpected decisions being made.Announced in early January, the Febru…
  - 2 days ago 24 Feb 26, 11:34pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro may get a sharper 24MP front-facing camera
  Apple's next pro-level iPhone, the iPhone 18 Pro, could feature a 24 megapixel camera, although what that actually means isn't entirely clear.iPhone 18 Pro rumored to feature 24MP front cameraOn Tuesday, the rumor mill gifted us with a new bit of ephemera to add to the pile. This time, it targeted the iPhone 18 Pro's camera — specifically, what we could expect in terms of resolution.WhyLab, a previously unknown to AppleInsider leaker, speculated on Weibo that the iPhone 18 Pro would gain a 24M…
  - 2 days ago 24 Feb 26, 10:31pm -
• Apple's U.S. Mac mini assembly plant was planned during the Biden administration
  Apple's work on a new Mac mini factory in Houston wasn't a quickly-conceived plan to appease President Donald Trump. The reality is that Apple had a plan ready to do this long before the demands started.Construction is ongoing - Image Credit: AppleTuesday's release to the media of images inside Apple's Houston AI server facility, and a confirmation that it will make Mac minis, is certainly a well-timed promotional piece. Arriving the morning of the 2025 U.S. State of the Union address, it will g…
  - 2 days ago 24 Feb 26, 10:31pm -
• Family and friends commemorate Steve Jobs with inspirational letters
  On the Apple founder's 71st birthday, the Steve Jobs Archive has unveiled "Letters to a Young Creator," a gorgeously designed collection with genuinely inspiring advice for anyone starting out in their career.Steve Jobs (left) with the cover of the new book "Letters to a Young Creator" (right) — image credits: Apple, Steve Jobs ArdhiveThe new project has been launched to commemorate what would have been Apple founder Steve Jobs's 71st birthday. It's a collection of over 30 essays, most illustr…
  - 2 days ago 24 Feb 26, 10:23pm -
• Xiaomi's rumored iOS Bridge shows Apple's ecosystem still sets the standard
  A report claims Xiaomi may debut an "iOS Bridge" feature as part of HyperOS 3.1 at Mobile World Congress 2026, showing how Apple's tightly integrated ecosystem remains the benchmark competitors must match and try to be compatible with.iPhone AirThe feature reportedly surfaces iPhone call alerts on Xiaomi tablets and PCs, improves AirPods battery reporting and controls, and enables direct wireless file transfers between iPhones and Xiaomi devices. Xiaomi hasn't confirmed it before Mobile World Co…
  - 2 days ago 24 Feb 26, 10:01pm -
• America's spymasters terrified Tim Cook with Taiwan invasion timeline
  Apple CEO Tim Cook lost sleep after the CIA briefed him years ago that China would move on Taiwan by 2027. With that day approaching, not enough has been done about it.Tim Cook reportedly said he has slept "with one eye open" after his CIA briefing — image credit: AppleApple has been reshoring some manufacturing to the US, in initiatives that have been known for years. But now according to The New York Times, Apple and others also had a classified CIA briefing that warned how precarious chip m…
  - 2 days ago 24 Feb 26, 9:20pm -
• Mac mini is a tiny step toward Trump's Made-in-USA dream
  It's not the iPhone, but Apple has further detailed its latest effort in Houston, Texas to move Mac mini production to the US. On the morning of the State of the Union address, this will make some lawmakers very happy.Apple's AI factory in Houston will soon make the Mac mini - Image Credit: AppleThe Trump administration has long preached about increasing U.S. manufacturing, with President Donald Trump repeatedly demanding iPhone production on U.S. soil. In photos released on Tuesday morning, App…
  - 2 days ago 24 Feb 26, 7:01pm -
• Remembering Steve Jobs on his 71st birthday
  Fifteen years after his death, Steve Jobs is still continually quoted, sometimes criticized, but always seen as creating the ethos of Apple. On what would have been his 71st birthday, this is how he shaped Apple — and the world.Steve JobsApple co-founder Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, and brought up by his adoptive parents, Paul and Clara Jobs. While he would later dismiss the idea that the circumstances of his adoption had any influence on him, he was born straight into a dispute o…
  - 2 days ago 24 Feb 26, 6:17pm -
• If iPhone Fold is truly coming in 2026, expect big leaks very soon
  Apple's supply chain is big, so new product launches get leaked in their entirety as they enter mass production. If the iPhone Fold is coming, we should get our first peek at it soon.iPhone Fold should be leaked in its final form. Any day now.I'm on the record as being an iPhone Fold skeptic. Even as the iPhone 18 Pro has begun leaking components, nothing of the sort has happened for the upcoming foldable iPhone.There's something odd about that. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our…
  - 2 days ago 24 Feb 26, 6:10pm -
• iPhone set all-time European sale record in 2025, even as market declines
  Analytics firm Omdia claims that in 2025, Apple set an all-time sales record for the iPhone in Europe, with a 6% year over year growth.The iPhone 16e helped Apple to a record year in EuropeBack in June 2025, Apple's lower-cost iPhone 16e was reportedly selling well in Europe but not as well as the even lower-cost iPhone SE that preceded it. Now, however, figures for the whole of 2025 show that altogether, the whole iPhone range scored Apple a record year in the region.According to analytics firm…
  - 2 days ago 24 Feb 26, 5:46pm -
• Take a peek into Apple's efforts to bring Mac mini assembly and chip fabrication stateside
  Apple is working to bring more manufacturing to the United States, including chip fabrication and Mac mini assembly, but it's a slow-moving project.TSMC is building several fabs near Phoenix, ArizonaThere is increasing pressure to bring more of Apple's manufacturing and assembly stateside. However, even with $600 billion in investments, what can be done in the US is insignificant compared to the global supply chain.The Wall Street Journal got special access to various facilities in the United St…
  - 2 days ago 24 Feb 26, 8:45am -
• Why Gen Z and young adults are embracing iPods again
  Young adults are eschewing all-in-one devices like the iPhone and moving more towards purpose-built technology, renewing interest in "vintage tech" like the classic iPod. Here's why.A veritable pile of 'PodsAt one point, I think everyone collectively thought that smartphones were pretty great. However, in the last few years, younger generations have started to reject their glowing pocket rectangles in favor of older tech.This isn't anything new. I know that when I was in my mid-20s, I felt a wei…
  - 2 days ago 24 Feb 26, 3:50am -
• iBoot to mBoot -- Apple's iPhone bootloader has a mysterious new name
  The iOS bootloader just got its first name change, from 'iBoot' to 'mBoot.' As to why, nobody outside of Apple Park knows yet.The second iOS 26.4 developer beta renames the iOS bootloader.While the second iOS 26.4 developer beta makes it possible to test end-to-end encrypted RCS texting with Android devices, the software contains another, more mysterious change.Apple has altered the long-standing name of the iOS bootloader. This is the first change since when the operating system debuted nearly…
  - 3 days ago 24 Feb 26, 2:20am -
• iPhone users can test encrypted RCS texts to Android in iOS 26.4 beta 2
  After the first beta was iPhone to iPhone only, the second iOS 26.4 developer beta lets iPhones and Androids trade fully encrypted RCS messages for the first time.RCS support will be extended to include end-to-end encryptionYou may recall that in the first iOS 26.4 developer beta, Apple introduced end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messaging. You may also remember that it was extremely limited and only worked between iPhones with iMessage disabled. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss o…
  - 3 days ago 24 Feb 26, 1:10am -
• Help us figure out macOS Tahoe external drive mounting issues
  Some Mac users are discovering they can't use their external drives with macOS Tahoe 26.3 and it seems Apple knows something's wrong. Let us know what works for you, and what doesn't.An external drive connected to a Mac. Apple released the update to macOS Tahoe 26.3 on February 11, with the update adding more machine learning performance for M5 users as well as other smaller changes. It seems that one undocumented alteration may have caused problems for some users.A number of users have taken to…
  - 3 days ago 24 Feb 26, 12:47am -
• Second iOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4 developer beta lands for testing
  Apple is on its second round of developer betas for the current generation, issuing new builds of iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 for testing.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe second developer betas for iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 arrive after the first, which arrived on February 16.iOS 26.4 build 2 is 23E5218e, replacing 23E5207q…
  - 3 days ago 24 Feb 26, 12:06am -
• This cool project crams classic Mac emulation into a four-inch alarm clock chassis
  It was only a matter of time. A YouTuber turned a palm-sized classic Mac styled clock into a working computer. Here's how he did it.This tiny Mac clock mod becomes a working Raspberry Pi MacI'm sure almost everyone reading this is aware of the meme "Can it run Doom?" — the meme that challenges tech-savvy DIYers to get Doom up and running on just about anything. But maybe what we should actually be asking is, "Can it Mac" coupled with playing Doom.YouTube channel This Does Not Compute has taken…
  - 3 days ago 23 Feb 26, 10:59pm -
• March 4 Apple Experience & more with guest Brian Tong on the HomeKit Insider podcast
  On this week's episode with guest Brian Tong, we discuss the upcoming evolution of the HomeKit Insider podcast, and what we expect to see on Apple's March 4 special experience.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week's guest host is once more Brian Tong. Brian is a content creator who has been covering the tech space for years, including securing high-profile interviews with Apple executives and co-hosting CES.Kicking off this episode, your host talks about the future of the podcast. This will officiall…
  - 3 days ago 23 Feb 26, 10:34pm -
• How to get the most of Preview on macOS 26
  Preview can do more than just show you a file in macOS, and is especially handy for annotating images and editing PDFs. Here's everything you need to know about Preview in macOS 26 Tahoe.Preview in macOS 26 TahoePreview is one of the long-standing apps on macOS, having been included with the operating system for decades. In 2025, Preview finally moved over to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, with a version tailored for mobile devices.It is also a severely underrated app, as it is chiefly used as a way to v…
  - 3 days ago 23 Feb 26, 10:23pm -
• How pre-release iOS builds are used and secured at iPhone assembly plants
  While iOS features often leak ahead of their official launch, information about them rarely comes from hardware assembly plants — here's why.VendorUI variant of iOS 26.2 running on a DVT-stage iPhone 16 Pro Max. Screenshot Credit: The Apple wiki.Apple is no stranger to software leaks. Practically every year, before the iPhone maker releases new versions of its operating systems, we see reports claiming to have details about all the unannounced features and design changes.Though some features…
  - 3 days ago 23 Feb 26, 10:21pm -
• Wokyis M5 dock review: Mac Plus looks, M4 Mac mini performance
  The Wokyis M5 gives your M4 Mac mini a cute retro Mac form factor, storage, a five-inch screen, and USB-A ports. What's not to like?Wokyis M5 Mac mini Dock review: Powered on, it's a retro marvel. AppleInsider has looked at a lot of docks over the years. They get dull after a while, since they're all based on designs from one or two Chinese manufacturers.We've never tried one as interesting as the Wokyis M5. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 6 Nov 25, 1:17am -
• KiiBoom Cybrix 29 review: Half a keyboard, all the utility
  While the KiiBoom Cybrix 29 is effectively half a keyboard, it's still extremely useful for Mac owners as a macropad for shortcuts — or for gaming.KiiBoom Cybrix 29 ReviewIn the world of third-party keyboards, it can be easy to get lost in the ocean of options, designs, and layouts. Every manufacturer is fighting tooth and nail to catch your eye and your dollars with their next big thing.It is a consumer market, and we have never been more spoiled for choice. But in the wave of products and no…
  - 29 Oct 25, 6:24pm -
• How to import your old passwords into Apple Passwords
  Apple Passwords is a secure and safe alternative for those seeking to escape 1Password's latest price hike. Here's what you need to know.Any password manager can import to Apple Passwords, so long as you have a Mac.The introduction of iOS 18 and macOS Seqouia has seen the old iCloud Keychain be rolled into the new Apple Passwords app, alongside a few other Apple password management features. If you already use a password manager outside of iCloud Keychain, you'll probably want to import your pas…
  - 21 Aug 25, 8:30am -
• How to change the background in Messages for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
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