The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newiPhone 17e and iPad Leak Suggest Apple’s Quiet Upgrade Strategy
  A fresh supply chain report suggests Apple plans to update its entry-level iPhone and iPad with faster chips rather than new looks. According to a recent leak, the upcoming iPhone 17e may keep the same external design as its predecessor while receiving a major internal boost. Apple has often followed this strategy with its more […]
  - 17 hours ago 9 Feb 26, 1:10am -
• Zuckerberg Blames Apple Amid Growing Meta Lawsuit Pressure
  A lawsuit against Meta has reignited tensions between Silicon Valley rivals after internal emails revealed Mark Zuckerberg criticizing Apple. The dispute surfaced as New Mexico sued Meta over claims that its platforms harm teenagers. Legal filings cite Meta’s own research showing Instagram worsened body image issues for young girls. During discovery, attorneys uncovered an email […]
  - 1 day ago 8 Feb 26, 11:16am -
• Tim Cook Pledges Immigration Advocacy After Staff Concerns
  Apple CEO Tim Cook has promised to push lawmakers on immigration policy after employees voiced fear and frustration inside the company. The pledge followed an internal backlash tied to recent events in Minneapolis and Cook’s public appearances. During an all-hands meeting, Cook told staff that no worker should feel unsafe leaving home. In a memo […]
  - 1 day ago 8 Feb 26, 8:29am -
• Apple Seeks New Chip Partners as AI Demand Strains Supply
  Apple faces new pressure in the global chip race as artificial intelligence demand tightens manufacturing supply. The company no longer holds its former position as TSMC’s largest customer. Instead, Nvidia now leads chip orders, driven by massive AI processor demand. Consequently, Apple must compete harder for production capacity. Executives have signaled growing concern over processor […]
  - 4 days ago 5 Feb 26, 1:39pm -
• Apple Redesigns Online Mac Buying Experience
  Apple has quietly redesigned how customers buy Macs on its online store. The updated system now mirrors the guided process used when purchasing an iPhone or iPad. Instead of picking from preset base models, shoppers now move through a step-by-step configuration journey. This change simplifies the experience while encouraging deeper customization. Apple no longer displays […]
  - 4 days ago 5 Feb 26, 9:31am -
• Apple AI Departures Won’t Slow Siri Upgrade Plans
  Apple has seen several artificial intelligence researchers leave its ranks, yet the company insists the changes will not derail Siri’s next evolution. Industry insiders say the departures match normal Silicon Valley job movement, especially in the fast-growing AI sector. Apple continues to rebuild Siri around its Apple Intelligence platform, which aims to turn the assistant […]
  - 5 days ago 5 Feb 26, 1:46am -
• Steve Jobs Memorabilia Auction Surpasses $8 Million
  Collectors around the world pushed bidding to record levels during a landmark Steve Jobs auction that generated more than $8 million in sales. The event celebrated the early days of Apple and highlighted items tied directly to the company’s founding. Among the most notable pieces was what experts call the earliest known check written from […]
  - 5 days ago 4 Feb 26, 3:20pm -
• Ex-Apple Store Demo Gear Appears for Sale Online
  A small reseller has started selling former Apple Store demo equipment online, creating excitement among collectors and confusion among legal watchers. The Australia-based company, AppleUnsold, lists chargers, stands, and display trays that once lived inside Apple retail stores. These accessories were never meant for public sale, yet they now appear on a commercial storefront. Apple […]
  - 5 days ago 4 Feb 26, 7:27am -
• Apple May Split iPhone 18 Launch Over Production Limits
  Apple may break from tradition and divide its iPhone 18 release across two years. Reports now suggest the company will introduce premium models in late 2026. Meanwhile, standard versions could arrive in 2027. Industry sources say the shift connects more to production realities than marketing tactics. Rumors of a split launch first surfaced in mid-2025. […]
  - 6 days ago 4 Feb 26, 4:31am -
• Apple’s US Manufacturing Push Builds on Long-Term Investment
  Apple recently emphasized its large investment in US manufacturing, but much of this effort reflects a strategy that has developed over decades. During a recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook pointed to a four-year commitment totaling $600 billion toward American industries. The funding supports advanced manufacturing, chip engineering, and artificial intelligence projects. While the announcement […]
  - 7 days ago 2 Feb 26, 7:29pm -

Apple Insider

• newiPhone 17e is coming soon with A19 and a $599 price tag
  The iPhone 17e will be hitting store shelves soon, with the update to the iPhone 16e packing the same A19 chip as the iPhone 17.The iPhone 17e should look like the iPhone 16e.Apple is expected to bring out an update to the iPhone 16e in early 2026, replacing it with a new iPhone 17e model. That update could arrive very soon, if one report is correct.According to Bloomberg's "Power On: newsletter on Sunday, Mark Gurman writes that the launch is due "imminently." Gurman doesn't specify a specific…
  - 21 hours ago 8 Feb 26, 9:49pm -
• newMarch 2 release event may be for M5 MacBook Pro refresh
  Apple is rumored to be launching a product the week of March 2, with the most likely candidate being MacBook Pro models equipped with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.The M5 MacBook Pro could finally get some stablemates in MarchApple often holds events in March as one of its earliest of the year. According to one report, that could be just the case in 2026.Writing in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that Apple is planning a product launch that is currently scheduled for a…
  - 21 hours ago 8 Feb 26, 9:24pm -
• newM5 Max Mac Studio & New Studio Display could finally arrive in the spring
  Apple's Mac desktop lineup should get M5 variants and the Studio Display may finally get its long-awaited upgrade just after M5 Pro and Max MacBook Pros arrive. Here's what to expect, and when.Mac Studio and Studio Display could be updated soonApple Silicon has been on a fairly predictable near-annual update cycle, which means the Mac lineup gets updated at a similar cadence. While some chips are short-cycled, others take just a bit longer, which seems to be the case for the Mac Studio in 2026.A…
  - 23 hours ago 8 Feb 26, 7:21pm -
• newCheaper MacBook with iPhone chip still expected in early 2026
  The often-rumored budget MacBook is still expected to arrive at some point in the first half of 2026, as Apple prepares to compete directly with Chromebooks.The MacBook should be cheaper than the MacBook Air at launchRumors have repeatedly insisted that Apple will bring out a MacBook with an iPhone chip running the show instead of an M-series chip. As more forecasts come in, it seems the rumor mill is more insistent than ever that it will launch this year.The latest volley, coming from Mark Gurm…
  - 23 hours ago 8 Feb 26, 7:13pm -
• Crime blotter: Teens arrested for stealing from Cambridge Apple Store
  Jeffrey Epstein's Apple Watch gift, an actor followed his stolen iPhone to China, and two iPhone thefts in one day in Texas, all in this week's Apple Crime BlotterThe Grand Arcade Apple Store in CambridgeThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 8 Feb 26, 5:42pm -
• 'The Studio' and 'Mr. Scorsese' honored at Directors' Guild Awards
  Apple TV has picked up three more Directors' Guild awards, this time in the comedy and documentary categories, as well as outstanding advertising.Seth Rogen in 'The Studio' - Image Credit: Apple TVApple now has a strong track record in nominations for television series at the Directors' Guild Awards — "Ted Lasso" has had seven — but few wins. Notably, "Lessons in Chemistry" won in the drama series category in 2024, and Apple has had a children's award plus advertising ones.Now for the 78th A…
  - 1 day ago 8 Feb 26, 5:05pm -
• Variable aperture camera will give iPhone 18 Pro users more photo options
  The iPhone 18 Pro's camera system will be more flexible for photographers, with claims of a variable aperture main camera and a larger-aperture telephoto camera undergoing testing and expected to arrive later in 2026.iPhone 17 Pro has a new wider camera plateau, which could feasibly contain a variable aperture mechanism.The camera is one of the key marketable elements of the iPhone, and the rumor mill frequently tries to guess about the next changes to arrive. If current rumors are to be believe…
  - 2 days ago 8 Feb 26, 3:22am -
• Browser interoperability drive made Safari work more like the others
  Safari now works a lot like other major browsers when it comes to displaying web content on an iPhone or Mac, after a year-long joint effort to make the online experience similar across the industry.Safari is Apple's web browser found in iOS, iPadOS, and macOSAs people who grew up with Internet Explorer and Netscape can attest, there can be a lot of difference between what one browser displays and what another shows. Thanks to an effort between multiple browser makers, including Apple, the web n…
  - 2 days ago 7 Feb 26, 10:45pm -
• CarPlay could soon support third-party AI voice assistants like ChatGPT
  CarPlay could soon support more than just Siri, as Apple explores wider access for third-party voice tools.Apple may open CarPlay to third-party AI assistantsIt looks as though Apple is gearing up to allow third-party chatbots on CarPlay. This would allow users to query voice-enabled chatbots directly through the CarPlay interface.Until now, Apple has kept voice assistants off CarPlay, save for its first-party assistant, Siri. However, with the slow rollout of the new, more personal Siri, Apple…
  - 3 days ago 7 Feb 26, 1:56am -
• Blowout AirTag deals deliver prices as low as $17, discounts up to 41% off
  With the release of the AirTag 2, Amazon is clearing out last-gen AirTags with discounts of up to 41% off.Get an AirTag for just $17 during today's sale - Image credit: AppleAirTag deals have dropped prices to as low as $17 heading into the weekend, as retailers clear out last-gen inventory to make way for the 2nd Generation AirTag. You can grab a single pack for $17 at Amazon, with the 4-pack marked down to $64. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 7 Feb 26, 12:21am -

• Capitol Hill probe spotlights claims Apple and Google were pushed to block ICE-monitoring apps
  The removal of an ICE-monitoring app almost a year ago has triggered new questions about whether the US Department of Justice crossed a constitutional line in its dealings with Apple and Google.How ICEBlock appeared in the App Store before being pulledOn Friday, House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin vowed to investigate the Department of Justice over allegations that it pressured tech giants into removing ICE tracking apps.In a letter addressed to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Rask…
  - 3 days ago 6 Feb 26, 11:19pm -
• Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry
  Aiming to encourage app development and celebrate the most creative participants, Apple's Swift Student Challenge is back and the winners will get to visit Apple Park.Apple's 2026 Swift Student Challenge is open for applications — image credit: AppleAs it has done now every year since 2020, Apple is running a Swift Student Challenge. Applications for the contest to find innovative new app developers are open now and close on February 28, 2026.Applications are sought from students working with…
  - 3 days ago 6 Feb 26, 10:54pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro Max battery life to increase again -- but not by much
  A new iPhone 18 Pro Max leak claims that will see the smallest year-over-year battery capacity increase in years, although the final use figures depends more on the power efficiency of the A20 processor.The iPhone 18 Pro Max should see an improvement in battery lifeRecent rumors have claimed that the expected iPhone Fold will have the largest-capacity battery the iPhone has ever had. But dubious leaks specifying a capacity figure claim it will be a 5,000mAh battery, and now the iPhone 18 Pro Max…
  - 3 days ago 6 Feb 26, 9:22pm -
• How to factory reset AirTag 2
  Whether you're handing off an AirTag or trying to resolve pairing issues, knowing how to properly reset Apple's item tracker ensures you can set it up on a new iPhone easily.How to factory reset a second generation AirTagEvery AirTag can be associated with only a single Apple Account. If you want to gift your AirTag to another person, you'll need to reset it. While this does take a little effort, the whole process can be done in about a minute.Before you get started, we highly recommend that all…
  - 3 days ago 6 Feb 26, 8:52pm -
• Apple Vision Pro anniversary, Gemini confusion, and iPhone Flip on the AppleInsider Podcast
  How the Apple Vision Pro has and has not moved forward in two years, plus what's going on with Gemini and Siri, and what comes after the iPhone Fold, on the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple Vision Pro seemed like the future, but for the present, it's past its launch halo. And instead eyes are turning to the iPhone Fold and its different formsIt's a week of looking back, forward, but as it turns out, not suspiciously. For despite reports of Apple and Google making contradictory statements about the tie…
  - 3 days ago 6 Feb 26, 7:42pm -
• Apple Health+ scaled back internally, new focus on incremental improvement
  The Apple Intelligence-powered Health+ service is reportedly being scaled back now that Eddy Cue is in charge, and will focus on getting features to users sooner with smaller releases.Apple Health to get multiple smaller feature updates soonApple has never announced Health+ or plans for the initiative, but leaks surrounding the project suggested some kind of AI chat interface was going to be offered. Users would be able to discuss their health data and be directed to professional videos explaini…
  - 3 days ago 6 Feb 26, 6:42pm -
• One song can ruin your entire Apple Music algorithm & there needs to be a fix
  Users shouldn't be afraid of exploring music or letting their kids choose a song, but since Apple Music lacks manual algorithm controls, one wrong song can upend your recommendations for weeks.Apple Music is great except when you accidentally poison your algorithmApple Music is debatably the best option for music streaming, especially for those committed to the Apple ecosystem. However, as great as the app and human curation aspects can be, there is a fatal flaw that requires users to either act…
  - 3 days ago 6 Feb 26, 5:54pm -
• Inside Live Translation on FaceTime on iOS 26
  After a few years of rumors about the feature, Apple added live translated captions to FaceTime in iOS 26, allowing one-on-one calls to display real-time subtitles spanning languages. Here's where to find live translation in FaceTime, and how it came to be.FaceTimeLive translation in FaceTime is a big new feature, but many users don't even know it's there. That's because Apple doesn't make it clear or easy to find as a translation option.Plus, the translation feature isn't found under Apple Inte…
  - 3 days ago 6 Feb 26, 5:50pm -
• Grab a MacBook Air from just $389 heading into Super Bowl weekend
  Steep discounts on Apple's MacBook Air have driven prices down to as low as $389.99 heading into the weekend.Grab a MacBook Air from just $389.Walmart seller VIPOutlet has blowout inventory of Apple's M1 MacBook Air 13-inch for $389 while supplies last. This seller has a 4-star rating with 23,495 total reviews at press time. While the system has 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage, the budget-friendly price makes it a viable system for casual use like web browsing and streaming content.Buy M1 Mac…
  - 4 days ago 6 Feb 26, 5:59am -
• watchOS 11.6.2 out with a key fix for Apple Watch users in Australia
  Those who have not upgraded to watchOS 26 can now install watchOS 11, which fixes an issue that prevented calls to emergency services in Australia.watchOS 11.6.2 is now available for download.Following the debut of the iOS 26.3 release candidate and minor updates for older operating systems, a new watchOS update has been made available for select Apple Watch models.watchOS 11.6.2 resolves a cellular network issue that occurs "when establishing a connection to emergency services in Australia," ac…
  - 4 days ago 6 Feb 26, 5:06am -
• Tim Cook reflects on Apple's 50 years and retirement coming for us all
  Apple is set to mark its fiftieth anniversary in April 2026, and the iPhone maker's CEO promised employees that a celebration would take place.Apple CEO Tim Cook gets reflective as he approaches retirement. Image source: AppleOn Thursday, during a meeting where he promised to lobby lawmakers on immigration policy, Tim Cook took the opportunity to reflect on the nearly five decades of Apple. The company has come a long way, and its CEO revealed there have been discussions about what to do to mark…
  - 4 days ago 6 Feb 26, 5:05am -
• How to get your 2026 Apple Music Replay playlist
  It's not just Spotify that has a year-end wrap-up feature — Apple Music does too, and it's year round! Here's how to get your Apple Music Replay playlist, today.Apple Music Replay 2026Spotify has a unique feature called Spotify Wrapped that shows off your top artists, songs, and genres of the year. It is a trendy function that gets shared all over social media at the end of each year, but Apple Music fans need not miss out. In fact, the 2025 Replay playlist has already been released and update…
  - 4 days ago 6 Feb 26, 4:55am -
• Fresh iPhone 17e & iPad leak points to incremental upgrades
  New chips, not new designs, will define Apple's next entry-level iPad and iPhone 17e as the company advances its entry-level lineup incrementally.The iPhone 17e may well look exactly like its predecessorA report from MacOtakara published on February 6 says Apple plans to keep the current designs for both devices while upgrading their processors. The report reinforces a familiar pattern in Apple's lineup, where entry-level models advance through internal improvements rather than visible redesigns…
  - 4 days ago 6 Feb 26, 2:11am -
• Mark Zuckerberg continues to blame Apple for Meta's problems
  After scathing research funded by Meta correctly noted that Instagram was inducing body issues in girls, Mark Zuckerberg emailed a baffling, logically fallacious complaint to his staff that Apple was facing less criticism over similar issues.Facebook CEO Mark ZuckerbergI don't know how it's not more clear to Mark Zuckerberg that there's a giant difference between a public social media platform and private messaging.Rolling back a bit, this all came to light because New Mexico is suing Meta. The…
  - 4 days ago 6 Feb 26, 2:10am -
• After angry staff complaints, Tim Cook says he will push lawmakers on immigration policy
  Apple employees complained after Tim Cook attended a screening of Melania Trump's biography on the night of Alex Pretti's shooting, so the Apple CEO has vowed to talk to lawmakers about immigration issues.Tim Cook vows to lobby lawmakers on immigrationIn late January, Apple CEO Tim Cook sent out a memo to his company, saying that he was "heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis." Presumably, he was directly referencing the shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents. Continue Reading on AppleInsider |…
  - 4 days ago 6 Feb 26, 2:00am -
• AirDrop-compatible Quick Share feature to roll out to more Android devices in 2026
  Google is moving to take its Android-to-iPhone file sharing beyond Pixel, signaling a broader push to make Android and Apple devices work together.An iPhone and an Android deviceIn late 2025, Google released a new Android update that allowed Pixel 10 users to send files to iPhone through Quick Share. Quick Share is, essentially, Android's version of AirDrop.The move was considered pretty shocking for the time — Android and iPhone aren't known for playing well together. However, it was a featur…
  - 4 days ago 6 Feb 26, 1:14am -
• Apple will apply all the tech and power it has to make live F1 content a success
  Apple intends to use everything it has including its hardware, stores, services, and apps to add value to its Apple TV F1 streaming service — and don't rule out an F1 movie sequel, either.Apple has big plans for its F1 streaming service. Image source: AppleApple will pick up the streaming rights for F1 race weekends when the new season starts in March 2025. The deal will run for five years, and viewers can expect the company to go all out."We will bring everything Apple has to bear," Apple sen…
  - 4 days ago 6 Feb 26, 12:21am -
• Google & Apple CEOs differ on details of Siri & Gemini deal
  Apple will be using Google technologies to level up Apple Foundation Models, but the details of exactly how are still vague. While speculation is still wild, a true answer is emerging from the noise.Apple Intelligence will get a boost after training with Google GeminiThere is one concrete fact that we have about the Apple and Google partnership on artificial intelligence development, and it is that we're not going to be told more publicly. Apple CEO Tim Cook did say that Apple won't change its p…
  - 4 days ago 5 Feb 26, 11:57pm -
• Apple's iPad gains in 2025 came from a market correction, not a breakthrough year
  Apple's iPad shipments climbed sharply in 2025, driven more by a market correction and vendor behavior than by product innovation.iPad shipments surged in 2025In 2025, global tablet shipments went up by 9.8% compared to the previous year, hitting around 162 million units. It was the best annual performance for the tablet market since the big jump in 2020 due to the pandemic.However, Omdia warned that the recovery wasn't consistent and was already showing some cracks. Continue Reading on AppleIns…
  - 4 days ago 5 Feb 26, 11:52pm -
• Today only: Samsung's 32-inch M8 USB-C monitor plunges to $329
  B&H's Flash Deal Zone offers a $370 price drop on Samsung's M8 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor, which pairs well with Macs.Grab Samsung's M8 for $329 today only.You can pick up the Samsung M8 Smart Monitor for $329.99 at B&H Photo today only during the retailer's Deal Zone savings event.Buy Samsung M8 for $329.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 5 Feb 26, 11:31pm -
• iPhone in space: NASA gives approval for personal iPhones to Artemis astronauts
  "Shot on iPhone" is about to get a lot cooler, as NASA is now allowing astronauts to carry their own smartphones aboard two upcoming spaceflights.NASA is allowing its astronauts to take iPhone to spaceIt looks like NASA is getting ready to ease up on some of its longstanding rules surrounding what can and cannot be taken on spaceflights — and the iPhone is set to be a part of it.NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has publicly announced that the Crew-12 and Artemis II astronauts can carry their…
  - 4 days ago 5 Feb 26, 10:28pm -
• Game development diary: Planning, admin, and account flipping
  With the main parts of my game "Character Limit" in place, efforts turn to planning the last bits of development and testing, with administration becoming a more important element as release approaches.A build of my game 'Character Limit' running on an iPhoneI think it's fair to say that the vast bulk of the core of the game's development is behind me. Getting systems in place for everything from picking letters to scoring, the main interface, and even multilingual support, are the most importan…
  - 4 days ago 5 Feb 26, 10:01pm -
• Very late iPhone Fold display decision could mean fewer scratches than competition
  Very late in the engineering process, Apple is reportedly considering using a premium display film for its first foldable iPhone, making it more scratch- and damage-resistant than phones from Samsung and others.Plans are afoot for a premium display film for the first foldable iPhone - Image Credit: AppleInsiderAccording to a new The Elec report, Apple is considering two different film materials that will sit atop the iPhone's foldable glass. The film is the component users actually touch, and is…
  - 4 days ago 5 Feb 26, 7:12pm -
• Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness
  Civilization VII arriving on Apple Arcade shows how far Apple's gaming ambitions have come, and how poorly the service fits games designed to evolve over years rather than ship once and stand still."Civilization VII Arcade Edition" on Apple ArcadeCivilization has always been about long, immersive play where you think across centuries. The game rewards long-term planning and punishes short-sighted decisions.Over the years, each game in the series has evolved through expansions, updates, and overh…
  - 4 days ago 5 Feb 26, 6:50pm -
• Apple Maps & Apple Ads aren't popular enough for the EU to regulate
  The European Union has decided not to add Apple Maps or Apple Ads to list of online services sufficiently large enough to come under the purview of the Digital Markets Act.EU probe concludes that Apple Maps does not qualify to come under the Digital Markets ActWhen the EU first announced a list of gatekeepers, they included six Big Tech firms, ranging from Apple to ByteDance, then the owner of TikTok. In November 2025, the European Commission began investigating Apple Maps and also Apple Ads, to…
  - 4 days ago 5 Feb 26, 6:46pm -
• Low-cost MacBook on track for spring release, and $750 price
  While the rumor mill has missed most of its guesses about the MacBook Pro release so far, it apparently feels confident about predictions for a low-cost MacBook coming in the spring.Apple could be looking to bring out a successor to its lower cost MacBookAs we approach the expected spring 2026 release of the low-cost MacBook, the rumor mill accelerates predictions, leaks and outright guess-work about the new unit. Mirror Daily throws its hat into the ring with not just specifications, but also e…
  - 4 days ago 5 Feb 26, 5:47pm -
• How to use filtering in Messages on iOS 26
  If your Messages inbox is catching a lot of stray, unwanted messages, we'll show you how to filter, report, and block spam messages on iOS 26.Learn how to filter, report, and block messages on iPhoneAt WWDC 2025, Apple announced that it would be bringing enhanced message filtering capabilities to Messages. As promised, they rolled out as part of iOS 26, released in September 2025.The new features are designed to help manage the onslaught of texts everyone seems to get these days. Here's how to d…
  - 4 days ago 5 Feb 26, 9:24am -
• Xreal One Pro review: Fancy smart glasses you can use with your iPhone
  The Xreal One Pro isn't the full smart glasses experience you want, but it does still give you a decent spatial computing experience — assuming you're fine with a cable snaking down to your pocket.Xreal One Pro reviewThere have been rumors about Apple introducing its smart eyewear for years, but it still seems like a long time away from becoming a reality. While Apple is taking it's time — as it always does — on perfecting the form, others have hit the market.The latest installment from Xr…
  - 5 days ago 5 Feb 26, 6:30am -
• iOS 26.3 release candidate references new chips, possibly M5 Max and M5 Ultra
  The release candidate build of iOS 26.3 was discovered to contain identifiers for two unreleased Apple chips, which may be the M5 Max and M5 Ultra.Unreleased Apple chips are referenced in the iOS 26.3 RC build.On Wednesday, a week after the release of the third developer beta, Apple deployed the iOS 26.3 release candidate version. While the update itself doesn't appear to contain any new features, the software includes files that reference unannounced Apple processing hardware.Given that macOS 2…
  - 5 days ago 5 Feb 26, 5:55am -
• Formula 1 CEO hints toward a possible 'F1' movie sequel on Apple TV
  The CEO of Formula 1 suggested that Apple TV might get a sequel to the popular "F1" movie, while Eddy Cue highlighted Apple's exclusive streaming deal for all 24 races in 2026.The "F1" movie might get a sequel in 2028.At the Apple TV press day on Tuesday, the iPhone maker revealed an extensive list of new shows and films coming to its streaming service. Apple also outlined its planned sports lineup, which includes Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball content, along with Formula 1 races.…
  - 5 days ago 5 Feb 26, 4:51am -
• Public release of iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3 nears with release candidates available
  After three rounds of developer betas, the introduction of RC builds of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3 means a public release is happening soon.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe introduction of a GM (Gold or Golden Master) or an RC (Release Candidate) build means that it is practically ready for release to the general public. Barring any last-minute corrections or bug fixes, it should…
  - 5 days ago 5 Feb 26, 1:16am -
• Apple's M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM plunges to $1,499 ($300 off)
  Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip and a bump up to 24GB of RAM — or select from a variety of 32GB models that are $300 off.Save $300 on numerous M5 MacBook Pro models today - Image credit: AppleApple's latest M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM is on sale for $1,499, a discount of $300 off MSRP. With memory price pressure building in 2026, this sale price on the upgraded model is the lowest we've seen this year — and matches the best price on recor…
  - 5 days ago 5 Feb 26, 12:13am -
• Apple Watch data pins down abduction time of NBC News anchor's mother
  Data from her Apple Watch helped investigators narrow the time of the overnight abduction of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.Apple Watch Series 11Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her home in the Tucson area between the evening of Saturday, February 1, and the early morning hours of Sunday. Authorities say the evidence no longer supports a voluntary disappearance and are treating the case as a suspected abduction.Law-enforcement sources said Guthrie's implanted pa…
  - 5 days ago 4 Feb 26, 11:09pm -
• Sea-Doo thinks you want CarPlay on a jet ski
  Sea-Doo could bring Apple CarPlay to the water, but it appears that Apple is being resistant to the concept.Sea-Doo includes a large touchscreen on some models - Image Credit: Sea-DooWhile there is mixed support for CarPlay among automakers, Apple's infotainment platform may have an unlikely venue in the future. One that doesn't involve wheels at all.Sea-Doo, the maker of jet skis and pontoons, could one day use CarPlay on its personal watercraft. That would mean being able to connect to your iP…
  - 5 days ago 4 Feb 26, 10:46pm -
• iPhone Lockdown Mode will protect your data, even from the FBI
  Apple's Lockdown Mode is just one of many ways that can keep your iPhone data secure, as the FBI has once more been finding out.Lockdown Mode on iPhone is for users facing grave threats to their digital securityIn January 2026, the FBI raided the home of Washington Post journalist Hannah Natanson, and removed devices including an iPhone. Natanson and her newspaper immediately filed a court motion that currently means the FBI isn't allowed to search those devices — but it tried.The FBI is inves…
  - 5 days ago 4 Feb 26, 10:07pm -
• Alexa+ is now available to every US customer, new Siri still absent
  There's a new, improved voice assistant rolling out to users today — and no, it's not Apple Intelligence-powered Siri.Alexa+ is now available to US customers, and Prime members get it for freeOn February 4, Amazon announced that Alexa+, its next-generation voice assistant powered by generative AI, is now available for users in the U.S.Prime members will get the feature for free. At the same time, non-Prime subscribers can access it for $19.99 a month, which is odd, considering that Amazon Prim…
  - 5 days ago 4 Feb 26, 9:22pm -
• How chip packaging changes will make M5 Pro, M5 Max run cooler and faster
  Apple's imminent M5 Pro and M5 Max chips will run cooler and faster than ever before, as a year-old rumor about the way Apple Silicon chips are packaged resurfaces.Dies on wafers - Image credit: TSMCApple is anticipated to bring out the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips as part of a MacBook Pro update in early 2026. However, while performance improvements are expected for the higher-tier chips, the way they are produced will make as much of an impact as improving clock speeds and core counts.In a February…
  - 5 days ago 4 Feb 26, 8:56pm -
• Questionable leak: MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max coming in March, not February
  A leaker is backing up previous claims of how Apple is changing its processor designs to improve the speed of the M5 Max and M5 Pro, but also goes against all previous reports about when the next MacBook Pro will be released.The current MacBook ProDespite strong expectation that the next MacBook Pro models will be released shortly, one leaker suggests these M5 Max and M5 Pro updates won't come until March. Leaker Fixed Focus Digital has a mixed track record, but he or she has had some success, s…
  - 5 days ago 4 Feb 26, 8:06pm -
• Apple Sports adds golf scores for PGA, WPGA tours
  The latest update to Apple Sports adds golf scores and stats, so fans can now get essential updates from PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events.Golf is now in Apple SportsApple Sports is Apple's free iPhone app that provides at-a-glance scores, statistics, and other information to sports fans. In a Wednesday update to the app, it's expanded its coverage to include golf.In the update, users can get live score updates for all official PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events, including the majors. That all starts wit…
  - 5 days ago 4 Feb 26, 7:14pm -
• Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor review: Cross-platform productivity champion
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