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  • Top Stories: Apple's 'Big Week' Ahead, iPhone Colors, and More
    Get ready for an onslaught of Apple news! Ahead of a "special Apple experience" for the media on Wednesday, there will be several days of announcements coming from the company with Tim Cook confirming that things will kick off on Monday.We're expecting a number of product announcements next week, but we're also continuing to look ahead at what we can expect with iPhone and Mac updates later this year. Software development is also continuing with iOS 26.4 proceeding through beta testing, so…
    - 1 day ago 28 Feb 26, 7:30pm -
  • What to Expect From Apple's Big Week: iPhone 17e, Low-Cost MacBook, New iPads, and More
    Starting on Monday, we're going to get our first major product announcements of 2026. Apple CEO Tim Cook teased a "big week ahead" with an "Apple Launch" hashtag, plus Apple has media events scheduled in New York, Shanghai, and London on Wednesday, March 4. We're expecting the iPhone 17e, an all-new low-cost MacBook, and minor refreshes to the Mac and iPad lines.Low-Cost MacBookRumors about the MacBook's design make it sound a lot like the MacBook Air. It will have an aluminum chassis in…
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 4:59am -
  • Could Apple's OLED iPad Mini Finally Be a Kindle Killer?
    With a similar screen size and easy, one-handed grip, the iPad mini has always been the Apple device that overlaps most with dedicated e-readers. Now, amid rumors pointing to an OLED display for the next generation, could the ‌iPad mini‌ finally replace devices such as the Kindle and Kobo?The shift from LCD to OLED could make the ‌iPad mini‌ far more appealing as a reading device. OLED panels allow each pixel to turn off individually, producing true blacks and extremely high contra…
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 1:38am -
  • Apple Music Coming to Chocolate Bars
    Apple is working with German confectionary brand Ritter Sport to offer a unique Apple Music promotion.The collaboration, branded as "Limited Edition Ritter Sport x ‌Apple Music‌," involves promoting iconic albums on Ritter Sport's iconic 100g square chocolate bars (via Macerkopf). There will be a QR code on the back of each bar that links directly to the album on ‌Apple Music‌ and provides a free trial subscription to the service. Ritter Sport and ‌Apple Music‌ have selecte…
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 1:18am -
  • MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 17 and an Anti-Reflective Fresh Coat Screen Protector From Astropad
    For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Astropad to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an iPhone 17 and an anti-reflective Fresh Coat screen protector from Astropad to go along with it.Fresh Coat is a screen protector that Astropad created with an optical-grade anti-reflective coating to reduce glare and provide a better iPhone viewing experience. The technology cuts reflections by 75 percent, while improving contrast and keeping colors vibrant. Unlike other anti-reflective scr…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 10:39pm -
  • Best Apple Deals of the Week: Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 11, Plus Save on iPhone 17 TechWoven Cases and More
    This week we tracked quite a few deals across numerous Apple products, including low prices on Apple Watch Series 11, AirPods Max, and iPhone 17 TechWoven cases, all of which are still available today. You'll also find great discounts on portable power stations and Samsung's new Galaxy S26 smartphones below.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.App…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 9:24pm -
  • Two More Studio Display 2 Upgrades Leaked in New Report
    Macworld's Filipe Espósito today again reported that Apple appears to be developing two new Studio Display models with different specs.Based on lines of code in "internal Apple files," which likely refers to a macOS Tahoe Kernel Debug Kit that leaked online last year, Espósito continues to believe that both of the new Studio Display models will feature ProMotion, enabling up to a 120Hz refresh rate, as well as HDR support for increased brightness and dynamic range.For the higher-end…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 8:49pm -
  • Apple TV's Second-Largest Market Is Brazil, Says Eddy Cue
    Apple's SVP of services Eddy Cue has revealed that Brazil is Apple TV's second-largest market by subscriber count and its fastest-growing, in an interview with Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo (via 9to5Mac).Speaking on the sidelines of Apple's recent media event in Santa Monica where the company previewed its 2026 content slate, Cue acknowledged that Apple has yet to produce any original content in Brazil. Competitors like Netflix, Amazon, and Disney, meanwhile, have turned the countr…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 7:31pm -
  • Apple Asks Judge to Toss Fraud Claims Over Siri AI, Epic Compliance
    Apple has asked a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the company of defrauding shareholders by overstating Siri's Apple Intelligence capabilities and misrepresenting its compliance with the Epic Games App Store injunction.At WWDC in June 2024, Apple previewed two of Siri's most anticipated Apple Intelligence upgrades – personal context and onscreen awareness. The features were supposed to arrive as part of iOS 18 and were promoted the same year when launchi…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 6:26pm -
  • Blender iPad App Development Halted as Android Tablets Get Priority
    Blender's work on a native iPad version of its open source 3D creation suite has been shelved, according to the development team.Back in July, Blender revealed that it was developing for iPad, with an iPad Pro version of its desktop software coming first, complete with a fully-featured multitouch interface and support for Apple Pencil Pro. No release date was announced at the time.Now it doesn't look like that's about to happen anytime soon. In January, a status update appeared on Blen…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 5:50pm -
  • Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros Deal, Paramount Set to Take Over
    Netflix has dropped out of the takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, putting Paramount Skydance on course to win the whole WBD business.The world's largest streaming service had been pegged to land a deal in which it would acquire Warner Bros., HBO, and HBO Max in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $72 billion in equity and $82.7 billion, including debt. But after Paramount submitted a final offer, valuing WBD at $111bn including debt, Netflix declined to match it.In an announcement…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 4:26pm -
  • What's Coming in the M5 MacBook Air
    Along with the low-cost MacBook, Apple could introduce a refreshed version of the MacBook Air next week. Most of the focus will be on the new machine, but the ‌MacBook Air‌ is expected to get some useful internal updates.M5 ChipThe next-generation ‌MacBook Air‌ will adopt the M5 chip, which Apple already introduced in the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models that came out last year.Apple's M5 chip uses third-generation 3-nanometer technology, and it features up to a 10-core CPU an…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 5:27am -
  • Razer Launches MagSafe-Compatible Laptop Sleeve for Charging Your iPhone and AirPods
    Razer today introduced a new 16-inch laptop sleeve that has an integrated wireless charging feature for smartphones and other small devices like earbuds. Priced at $130, the sleeve includes two MagSafe-compatible wireless charging zones, so it can charge an iPhone and AirPods at the same time.The wireless charger is integrated into the top of the laptop sleeve, and the magnets serve as a clasp when the sleeve is closed and being used to transport a laptop. Power is delivered through a USB-…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 4:54am -
  • Apple-Supported Aliro 1.0 Smart Lock Standard Officially Released
    The Connectivity Standards Alliance, which includes Apple, today released the Aliro 1.0 specification. Aliro is a new standard aimed at improving the way that smart door locks work with smartphones and wearables.Aliro supports interoperability between mobile devices, wearables, and access control readers, so smart locks can work with any smartphone or wearable device without the need for a dedicated app. It is aimed at improving smart locks for the home, but also for corporate offices, uni…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 4:32am -
  • Apple Releases visionOS 26.3.1 to Fix Multiview Flicker Issue in Apple TV App
    Apple today released visionOS 26.3.1, a minor update to the visionOS 26 operating system. visionOS 26.3.1 comes two weeks after the launch of visionOS 26.3.‌visionOS 26‌.3 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Update option. To install an update, the Vision Pro headset needs to be removed, and there is a software progress bar available on the exterior EyeSight display.According to App…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 4:04am -
  • Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 238 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
    Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser.‌Safari Technology Preview‌ 238 includes fixes and updates for Animations, CSS, Editing, Forms, Networking, Rendering, Scrolling, SVG, Web API, Web Inspector, WebAssembly, and WebRTC.The current ‌Safari Tech…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 4:03am -
  • New Low-Cost iPad Coming Next Week: What to Expect
    One of the new products that we could see next week is a refreshed version of the low-cost iPad. As with the iPad Air, we're not expecting major changes, but it is expected to get some meaningful internal upgrades.DesignThe 12th-generation ‌iPad‌ isn't going to get a design update this year, and we're expecting it to have the same 11-inch edge-to-edge display with Touch ID Side Button and thick bezels.Apple last updated the ‌iPad‌'s design with the 10th-generation model, gi…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 2:58am -
  • DRAM Shortage Will Cause 'Seismic Shift' in Smartphone Market, But Apple Will Be Less Affected
    Global memory scarcity will cause a 13 percent drop in smartphone sales in 2026, according to IDC (via Bloomberg). DRAM is in short supply because AI companies are buying huge quantities of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for servers in data centers, and manufacturers are prioritizing HBM instead of the memory used in consumer devices.IDC says that the global memory supply has been drained into next year, putting smartphone makers in a tough spot. Prices have spiked because there's not enough…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 2:13am -
  • Apple Releases Xcode 26.3 With Support for AI Agents From Anthropic and OpenAI
    After several weeks of testing, Apple today released Xcode 26.3, an update that allows developers to use tools like Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex for app creation directly in Xcode.With support for agentic coding, Xcode can complete more complex app development tasks autonomously. Apple worked with Anthropic and OpenAI to configure their agents for use in Xcode and to ensure that AI models can access a full range of Xcode features.Agents are able to create new files, exam…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 11:56pm -
  • iPhone and iPad Are First Consumer Devices Cleared for NATO Classified Data
    The iPhone and iPad can be used with NATO restricted level classified information after meeting NATO's information assurance requirements, Apple said today. No special software or settings are required.Apple's devices are the first and only consumer mobile products that have reached this government certification level after security testing and evaluation by the German government. iPhones and iPads running iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are now certified for use with classified data in all NATO nati…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 11:47pm -

The Unofficial Apple Blog

  • newNetflix’s Drive to Survive to Stream on Apple TV in First-Ever Deal
    In a move few expected, Netflix’s popular Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive will stream on Apple TV in the United States. The agreement marks the first time Netflix has allowed one of its flagship shows to appear on another major streaming platform. Starting February 27, 2026, Apple TV subscribers can watch the season eight […]
    - 9 hours ago 1 Mar 26, 11:28am -
  • App Store Gaming Revenue Grows Despite Mobile Download Drop
    Mobile game downloads declined worldwide in 2025, yet player spending remained strong. In fact, mobile games generated $82 billion from in-app purchases during the year. On average, players spent about $1.62 per download. As shown in the chart on page 2, global mobile game downloads reached 50 billion, down 7% year over year. However, in-app […]
    - 1 day ago 28 Feb 26, 5:45pm -
  • Apple Vision Pro to Revive Disney’s Muppet*Vision 3D
    Disney will bring MuppetVision 3D* to Apple Vision Pro, giving fans a new way to experience the classic attraction. Although the Hollywood Studios version closed in June 2025, Disney worked to preserve the show before shutting it down. Brian Henson, son of Jim Henson, confirmed that the preserved experience will arrive on VR headsets, including […]
    - 1 day ago 28 Feb 26, 5:22pm -
  • iPhone Fold Crease May Be 1/4 as Deep as Galaxy Fold 7
    Apple’s long-rumored iPhone Fold may solve one of the biggest problems in foldable phones: the screen crease. According to a new leak, the crease on the iPhone Fold could measure less than 0.15mm deep. That figure is far smaller than the Samsung Galaxy Fold 7’s reported 0.7mm crease. If accurate, Apple’s foldable device would have […]
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 4:59am -
  • Apple Borivali Opens as India’s Sixth Apple Store
    Apple will open its sixth retail store in India on February 26, 2026.The new location, called Apple Borivali, sits inside Mumbai’s Sky City Mall near Borivali station and the Western Express Highway. This launch marks Apple’s second store in Mumbai and signals steady growth in one of its fastest-expanding markets. Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice […]
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 4:32am -
  • Mac 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 […]
    - 4 days ago 26 Feb 26, 2:16am -
  • Gen 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 […]
    - 4 days ago 26 Feb 26, 1:58am -
  • Apple 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 […]
    - 4 days ago 26 Feb 26, 12:21am -
  • ‘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 […]
    - 4 days ago 26 Feb 26, 12:07am -
  • Tim 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 […]
    - 4 days ago 25 Feb 26, 8:35pm -

9to5 Mac Apple News

  • newSecurity Bite: What Apple does with your spam reports
    9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Ap…
    - 12 hours ago 1 Mar 26, 7:42am -
  • newWill Apple’s upcoming low-cost MacBook actually be worthwhile?
    As soon as next week, Apple is set to unveil its cheapest MacBook to date. It’ll be powered by an A18 Pro chip, offer a 12.9-inch display, and come in a plethora of colors. It’ll also have a couple key compromises to bring it down to a lower starting price. That raises the question: will it be worth it compared to the MacBook Air? more…
    - 13 hours ago 1 Mar 26, 7:13am -
  • newIndie App Spotlight: ‘Itsyhome’ adds smart home controls to your Mac’s menu bar
    Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.If you’re someone who spends a lot of time on their Mac, you might often find yourself wanting to control one of your lights, thermostats, or just check on your camera. At the same time, you might not love Apple’s Home app. Itsyhome adds all of the home controls you’ll need to your Ma…
    - 18 hours ago 1 Mar 26, 2:00am -
  • newHands-on with ESR’s latest line of accessories for iPad
    Accessories maker ESR recently launched a new lineup of iPad accessories that aim to expand the usefulness of iPad for casual users. They are focusing on users who frequently switch between the many modes of iPad: typing, drawing or writing, and regular tablet usage, such as playing games or watching videos. more…
    - 21 hours ago 28 Feb 26, 10:30pm -
  • Hands-on: This ultra-thin Find My card tracker solves AirTag’s biggest problem
    There are a ton of smart trackers flooding the market right now, especially with Apple’s Find My network continuing to grow and the recent release of the Gen 2 Airtags. But those new AirTags still have the same issues that the first gen had, which is that their form factor makes it awkward to put in wallets, and they use disposable batteries. KeySmart’s new SmartCard aims to alleviate all of that. It is just 1.7mm thin compared to the 8mm thickness of the AirTag, and it recharges wirelessly!…
    - 1 day ago 28 Feb 26, 7:42pm -
  • Apple @ Work: Meeting Owl 5 Pro brings 360-degree video and single-cable connectivity to the boardroom
    Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with…
    - 1 day ago 28 Feb 26, 7:30pm -
  • Speechify can now transcribe and summarize your meetings
    AI Note Taker is the newest addition to Speechify’s ever-increasing collection of voice-based productivity features. Here are the details. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 3:50am -
  • Apple Music teams up with Ritter Sport for fun limited-edition chocolate bars
    Limited to Germany, the promotion features several iconic album covers from German music history printed on Ritter Sport’s classic 100g bars. Here are the details. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 2:50am -
  • Apple Watch Ultra 4: Four rumored new features coming this fall
    Apple has new products launching next week, but no Apple Watch models will be among them. Later this year though, Apple Watch Ultra 4 is coming, with four rumored new features so far. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 2:22am -
  • I’m most excited about Apple’s affordable MacBook, with one concern
    Apple has confirmed that we’re in for a series of product launches starting Monday, and the rumored MacBook is easily what I’m most excited to see. Almost none of the rumored compromises to make it more affordable worry me (and some actually sound like features). more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 2:09am -
  • Apple says UK age verification message in iOS 26.4 beta 2 was a bug
    Some users in the UK began seeing an age verification prompt after installing iOS 26.4 beta 2. Apple now says the message appeared in error. Here are the details. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 1:56am -
  • Two affordable iPhone 17 Pro accessories worth trying
    While my preferred way to use an iPhone is with no case or screen protector, I’m actually enjoying both on iPhone 17 Pro and can recommend them. They’re inexpensive enough to try without committing for a year or more. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 1:30am -
  • 9to5Mac Overtime 061: One of those innovations that I hope Apple copies
    A recap of iOS 26.4 Beta 2, the upcoming touchscreen MacBook Pro, Jeff and Fernando are impressed by the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new Privacy Display feature, 1Password vs. Apple Passwords, and the subscriptions we can’t live without.9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more. mo…
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 12:54am -
  • Security Bite: The 1Password price hike discourse is overblown
    9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Ap…
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 12:43am -
  • HomeKit Weekly: This Matter smart bulb brings lighting control to Apple Home for under $10
    I have been a Philips Hue user for a number of years. They are rock solid, but they aren’t cheap. Recently, one of the bulbs in my hallway finally gave up the ghost. Instead of dropping $45 on a replacement, I decided to look at what the “Matter era” has brought to the table in terms of Wi-Fi only bulbs. I found a Matter-native option that costs less than $10 per bulb. It connects directly over Wi-Fi, requires no hub outside of a HomePod/Apple TV, and works with Apple Home right out of the…
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 12:38am -
  • Apple Wallet adds time-saving iOS 26 credit card feature, here’s how to use it
    Apple’s Wallet app received a variety of great features in iOS 26, but one of my favorites is a convenient new way to manage and access credit cards. Here’s how to use it. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Feb 26, 12:17am -
  • 9to5Mac Daily: February 27, 2026 – Apple’s F1 announcements, more
    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by BenQ: Check out BenQ’s smarter displays made for how Mac users actually work. Sign up for the giveaway here. more…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 11:22pm -
  • iOS 26.4 gives Reminders’ best new feature the one thing it was missing
    Apple’s Reminders app recently got my favorite new feature in a long time: ‘Urgent’ reminders. And in iOS 26.4, the feature’s getting upgraded with the one thing it was missing: a dedicated smart list. more…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 10:54pm -
  • Deals: AirPods Pro 3 nearly $100 off (open-box, 1-yr. warranty), M3 iPad Air $250 off, M5 iPad Pro, more
    It’s all about Pokémon Day 2026 over at 9to5Toys today, but our Lunch Break deals are still ready to go with some solid deals on Apple gear and accessories. Firstly, we spotted a notable chance to score AirPods Pro 3 at nearly $100 off today in “excellent” open-box condition (if you’re fast) alongside up to $200 off M5 iPad Pro configs and a chance to land a particularly deep $250 price drop on this 1TB M3 iPad Air model as stock begins to disappear at Amazon. All of that and more await…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 9:52pm -
  • New iPads are launching next week, here’s what’s coming
    Tim Cook has confirmed it: Apple has new hardware being unveiled next week, starting Monday morning. Among the many products rumored to launch, two are new iPads: a base iPad with A18 and an M4 iPad Air. Here’s what to expect. more…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 9:42pm -
  • ChatGPT user base surges 350% in 18 months as it nears 1 billion weekly active users
    OpenAI is well on its way to reporting 1 billion weekly active ChatGPT users. The company today claims 900 million weekly active users, a 350% increase since just 18 months ago. more…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 9:39pm -
  • New Studio Display may have higher-end model with these upgrades, per leak
    Rumors indicate Apple has two new Studio Display models in the works, launching as soon as next week. Here’s what leaked Apple code says the higher-end model might include. more…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 8:53pm -
  • Spotify is rolling out new discovery charts, but not for music
    Spotify is continuing its push into the world of books with a new Audiobook Charts discovery feature. The feature is available to explore starting today in the United States and United Kingdom for free and paid Spotify users. more…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 8:27pm -
  • Apple TV adds new ‘Drive to Survive’ season, all episodes available
    Netflix’s popular ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ docuseries premiered its latest season today, and Apple TV subscribers in the US have access to the full season too thanks to a deal announced yesterday. more…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 7:59pm -
  • Apple’s slow drip of Vision Pro immersive videos continues with third-ever edition of travel series
    Apple has released the third episode of Elevated, its original Immersive Video series for Apple Vision Pro that started in 2024. The latest entry offers viewers an otherwise impossible view of Switzerland from above. more…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 7:39pm -
  • An incredibly popular Mac app is putting its iPad port on hold to focus on Android
    Blender has long been a powerhouse application on the Mac, especially as Apple Silicon has unlocked new levels of 3D rendering performance for creative pros. That’s why it was so exciting last summer when the team behind the open-source software confirmed iPad Pro support was planned. Seven months later, however, the project appears to be on hold as an Android tablet version takes priority. more…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 7:09pm -
  • Would any of the reported MacBook compromises be a deal-breaker for you? [Poll]
    Apple clearly needs some way of distinguishing the upcoming low-cost MacBook from the more expensive MacBook Air. We’d wondered whether color might be sufficient to limit cannibalization, but it’s been suggested that the new machine may have a number of compromises.9to5Mac readers aren’t really the target market for an entry-level machine, but some might consider it as a second Mac, while others might recommend it to family and friends. However, would any of the rumoured compromises be…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 5:37pm -
  • Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 now available on Apple TV
    More than two years after its first season wrapped, Apple TV has finally premiered the long-awaited return of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Here’s what to expect. more…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 8:38am -
  • Apple asks court to dismiss proposed class action over Siri AI fraud claims
    The lawsuit accuses Apple of having misled investors about the timeline and readiness of its Apple Intelligence and Siri features, as well as in relation to the Epic Games case. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 4:48am -
  • Netflix drops bid to buy HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery
    Netflix won’t be the new owners of Warner Bros. Discovery after all. Back in December, the company beat out Paramount with a huge $83 billion deal to acquire WBD, but today the company dropped its bid. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 4:42am -
  • visionOS 26.3.1 now available with Apple TV app fix
    Apple has released visionOS 26.3.1 for Apple Vision Pro users today. The update fixes a flickering problem in the Apple TV app, according to the release notes. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 4:11am -
  • 9to5Rewards: Win a MacBook Pro and BenQ’s 27″ 4K Nano Gloss Monitor [Giveaway]
    We’re giving away Apple’s latest MacBook Pro to one lucky reader this month courtesy of our friends at BenQ to celebrate the company’s MA series of monitors for Mac. The winner will also receive the new BenQ 27″ 4K Nano Gloss Monitor for MacBook! Head below to enter the giveaway and learn more about the new monitors. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 3:23am -
  • New book explores Steve Jobs’ NeXT years and the road to his Apple comeback
    In the upcoming book “Steve Jobs in Exile,” author Geoffrey Cain will explore the lesser-told story of the years that preceded, and ultimately prepared, Steve Jobs for his historic return to Apple. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 3:22am -
  • iOS 26’s Apple Maps feature can save you from traffic, here’s how to set it up
    iOS 26 brought several solid upgrades to Apple Maps, including a feature centered on your typical routes and patterns that might save you from unexpected traffic delays. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 3:08am -
  • iPhone could benefit from memory chip crisis in one key way: report
    A new Bloomberg report covering IDC data offers a dire outlook for the smartphone market in 2026 due to the current memory chip crisis, but Apple and the iPhone could actually benefit in one key way. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 3:00am -
  • Eddy Cue says Brazil is Apple TV’s second-largest market, talks Netflix-Warner merger, more
    In an interview with Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo, Cue emphasized Brazil’s growing role in Apple TV’s global business, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to theatrical releases, and commented on Netflix’s attempt to acquire Warner Bros. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 2:37am -
  • Three ways new Apple products next week will modernize iPhone, iPad, and Mac
    Apple officially confirmed that it will begin launching new products starting on Monday, March 2. With new iPhones, iPads, and Macs, Apple will modernize its hardware lineup in three ways by saying goodbye to some old technology decisions. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 2:24am -
  • Touchscreen MacBook Pro details, deep red iPhone 18, US Mac mini production 
    Benjamin and Chance are back, with a news-packed episode just before an exciting week of Apple hardware launches. But first, iOS 26.4 beta is here, a deep red color is rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, and Bloomberg details some of the software affordances coming to macOS to support the touch screen MacBook Pro. Also, Samsung surprises with a clever dynamic privacy display on their new flagship phones.And in Happy Hour Plus, the creators of Dark Sky have left Apple to form a new weather app for…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 1:44am -
  • Nearly one in four smartwatches shipped in 2025 was an Apple Watch: report
    For the first time since 2022, Apple posted year-over-year growth in Apple Watch shipments in 2025, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 1:44am -
  • Two unique new MacBook Pros are launching this year, starting next week
    Apple will launch its newest MacBook Pro next week with M5, and there’s another distinct model coming later this year with M6. Here’s what to expect from Apple’s two unique MacBook Pro launches this year. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 1:25am -
  • Here’s how Apple will showcase F1 across Apple TV, Apple Music and more
    The Formula 1 season kicks off next weekend, and it marks the start of Apple’s exclusive broadcast partnership in the United States. The core of the deal is that all races will stream live (and on-demand) on Apple TV, but the company is going all out to increase the exposure of F1 across all of its platforms.Here’s what you can expect to see when the first race broadcasts start on Apple TV app, Apple Music, and more. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 12:37am -
  • These Apple ‘magic moments’ show how well macOS and iPadOS work together [Video]
    I have been a hardcore iPad user for almost a decade now. I have used it as my main computer and dealt with all the ups and downs. But one of the biggest misconceptions about the iPad is that it is trying to compete with the MacBook when, in reality, they were built to work in tandem. It is not until you have them side by side that you start to see the magic and power that is the Apple walled garden. Features like Universal Control, Sidecar, Handoff, and continuity tools create “aha” moments…
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  • Apple releases Xcode 26.3 with support for agentic coding
    Xcode 26.3 can now leverage tools such as Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex to speed up all aspects of app development. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 11:58pm -
  • iPhone and iPad approved to handle classified NATO information without any third-party add-on solutions
    Today, Apple announced that the iPhone and iPad have become the first consumer devices approved for use on classified NATO networks. This means an off-the-shelf iPhone running iOS 26 can access restricted NATO data without requiring any specialized security software or custom hardware modifications. more…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 11:30pm -
  • 9to5Mac Daily: February 26, 2026 – A18 MacBook rumors, more
    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by BenQ: Check out BenQ’s smarter displays made for how Mac users actually work. Sign up for the giveaway here. more…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 10:34pm -
  • iOS 26.4 adds new features in six iPhone apps, details here
    iOS 26.4 is currently available in beta, and packed with a lot of new features. Here’s everything new coming to six iPhone apps in iOS 26.4. more…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 10:26pm -
  • Deals: 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max $650 off orig. price, 16-inch MacBook Pro up to $440 off, iPad keyboard, Ocean Band, more
    Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting with a chance to land an unlocked 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max courtesy of Amazon at $650 off the price of the comparable iPhone 17 Pro Max (and $320 under Apple refurb store). We also have all AirPods Max (USB-C) colors at $100 off, a chance to score a 24GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro at $440 off the list price, a sizable 57% price drop on ZAGG’s Pro Keys 2 for M4/M5 iPad Pro at $65, the best price of the year on Apple’s Neon Ocean Band with Black Ti…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 10:17pm -
  • New ‘F1: Drive to Survive’ season is coming to Apple TV
    Ahead of the first F1 Grand Prix next week, Apple has announced a new partnership with Netflix in the US. Through this deal, Apple will make the entire new season (season eight) of Formula 1: Drive to Survive available on Apple TV.Additionally, Apple says the F1 Canadian Grand Prix will stream on both Apple TV and Netflix as part of this deal in May. more…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 9:53pm -
  • Apple TV reveals new space-race thriller series is coming soon
    Apple TV’s space drama For All Mankind returns next month, but the streamer just revealed that its spinoff—Star City—will premiere soon too. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 9:05pm -
  • One more iPhone 17 model launches next week: Here’s every new feature
    Apple is launching new products next week, as confirmed this morning by CEO Tim Cook. iPhone 17e will be one of those launches, here are the new features to expect. more…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 8:40pm -
  • How to move and delete apps on Apple CarPlay
    Ever wish you could rearrange or delete apps from CarPlay? It turns out you can, although it works differently than rearranging your iPhone Home screen. The trick is in the Settings app on iPhone. Just don’t try to do this while driving. You don’t even need to be connected to CarPlay for it to work. more…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 8:30pm -
  • New Apple product launch week starts Monday, Tim Cook confirms
    Apple CEO Tim Cook just confirmed that the company will announce new products starting “Monday morning.” This will be the start of a release cycle that includes a press “experience” on Wednesday. 9to5Mac’s Chance Miller will be in attendance in New York City. more…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 7:35pm -
  • Samsung’s equivalent of Apple Intelligence in the Galaxy S26 seems very underwhelming
    Samsung loves to launch new features before Apple, and it has partly done so with the new AI capabilities in the Galaxy S26. The latest version of Galaxy AI seeks to perform many of the same functions as Apple Intelligence.As our sister site 9to5Google notes, however, the experience seems set to prove very underwhelming … more…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 7:23pm -
  • Instagram will notify parents if their child searches for self-harm content
    Instagram has said that it will begin notifying parents if their teenage child “repeatedly” searches for content related to self-harm or suicide.The announcement follows Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifying in court in response to claims that Instagram content had led to self-harm by children … more…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 6:33pm -
  • Backed by Apple, Aliro 1.0 aims to do for enterprise access control what Matter did for the smart home
    Enterprise access control is what I would consider “legacy” technology. A lot of the systems are Windows-based and look like a fancy Access database. On top of that, you are still dealing with physical cards. It is a fragmented mess for users and an onboarding nightmare for IT departments as well. Today, the Connectivity Standards Alliance is stepping in to fix that with the official release of the Aliro 1.0 specification aiming to create a standard for how mobile devices unlock doors, badge…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 6:30pm -
  • Sketchy report claims Apple fell for Samsung negotiating ploy on memory
    Apple almost always gets the better part of any negotiation with its suppliers, but a sketchy report claims that this wasn’t the case when it came to buying RAM from Samsung.The report says Samsung had asked for a 100% increase in price, expecting to negotiate down to 60%, but Apple’s desperation was such that it agreed to the first demand … more…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 6:09pm -
  • Apple Pay set for biggest ever expansion, likely to boost iPhone sales
    Apple Pay has reportedly grown to become the second largest payment processing service in the world after Visa, handling 9.5 trillion transactions for more than 800 million customers. Those numbers now look set for a significant boost as Apple prepares for its biggest ever expansion of its mobile wallet service … more…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 5:33pm -
  • Apple Maps adds detailed F1 experience ahead of 2026 season
    The 2026 F1 season begins next month, and it’s Apple’s first season with exclusive streaming rights in the United States on Apple TV. In celebration of the kickoff, Apple has added a gorgeous new Apple Maps experience for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026 — with more to come. more…
    - 4 days ago 26 Feb 26, 6:12am -
  • 9to5Mac Daily: February 25, 2026 – Touchscreen MacBook Pro rumors, Apple Card latest
    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by BenQ: Check out BenQ’s smarter displays made for how Mac users actually work. more…
    - 4 days ago 26 Feb 26, 4:52am -
  • iOS 26 has made Apple Passwords the only password manager I need
    iOS 26 is packed with big and small changes, three of which have enabled me to make Apple’s Passwords app my one and only password manager. more…
    - 4 days ago 26 Feb 26, 3:21am -

Cult of Mac

  • newHonor’s Magic V6 is the first foldable with an IP69 rating
    For the third year running, Honor has announced what it says is the world's thinnest book-style folding phone. For the second year, it's combined that with the biggest battery in any foldable too. This year, for its third and final trick, the company went ahead and made sure it was the first foldable with an […]
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  • newMeta won’t let morality get in the way of a product launch
    There's never been a better time to add facial recognition to everything! The public at large is gradually becoming numb to our Palantirized surveillance state, and American communities are responding to the militarization of federal law enforcement with their own increasingly intricate webs of sousveillance. The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are sleek, unobtrusive wearables with front-facing […]
    - 1 hour ago 1 Mar 26, 6:30pm -
  • newHow MLB can make baseball relevant on a fast-changing internet
    This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the contemporary attention economy, follow Mia Sato. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started "KING BASEBALL, monarch of the American sport world, is sick," […]
    - 1 hour ago 1 Mar 26, 6:30pm -
  • newResident Evil Requiem leans too much on the series’ past
    Resident Evil turns 30 this year. The series is full of history - the new Resident Evil Requiem is technically the ninth mainline game, but there are a bunch of spinoffs, remakes, movies, and even a TV show - which can make it fun to follow for fans. But it's also intimidating for people like […]
    - 1 hour ago 1 Mar 26, 6:30pm -
  • newPolymarket defends its decision to allow betting on war as ‘invaluable’
    Polymarket has been allowing people to bet on when the US would strike Iran next. Obviously, now that it's actually happened and people have died, the prediction betting market is feeling some pressure. The site has been at the center of controversy before, including suspicions of insider trading on the Super Bowl halftime show and […]
    - 18 hours ago 1 Mar 26, 2:16am -
  • newThe Rubin Observatory’s alert system sent 800,000 pings on its first night
    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's automated alert system is online and already bombarding astronomers with things to look at in the night sky. The system went live publicly on Tuesday, February 24th, and on the first night dropped some 800,000 alerts about asteroids, supernovas, and feasting black holes. And that number is only expected to […]
    - 19 hours ago 1 Mar 26, 1:03am -
  • newYou can still grab great deals on Bose headphones and Astro Bot this weekend
    Welcome to the weekend, friends! While the rest of our team was checking out Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy S26 lineup and prepping for Apple’s “special experience” next week, we’ve been sifting through Woot’s “Video Games for All” sale and a truly weird slate of deals that, frankly, don’t have a throughline. (Some of us have also […]
    - 22 hours ago 28 Feb 26, 9:37pm -
  • newXiaomi 17 is a small(ish) phone with a big(ish) battery
    Xiaomi has just given a global launch to two of its latest flagship phones, the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra, along with a Leica-branded Leitzphone edition of the Ultra. There's no sign, however, of the 17 Pro, which launched in China with an additional display mounted next to the rear cameras. The 17 and 17 […]
    - 24 hours ago 28 Feb 26, 8:00pm -
  • newXiaomi’s Leica Leitzphone mostly earns the name
    Xiaomi and Leica's long-running phone partnership just got a little closer. Alongside the new international release of its 17 Ultra flagship, Xiaomi has been entrusted with manufacturing a separate version that is the first Leica Leitzphone to release outside of Japan, following three Sharp-made models exclusive to the country. In truth, the Leitzphone is a […]
    - 24 hours ago 28 Feb 26, 8:00pm -
  • newXiaomi’s tracker doesn’t need a case to clip to your keys
    Xiaomi has announced its first Bluetooth tracker, and while the Xiaomi Tag has a more elongated design than the Apple AirTag, that lets you use it in more places right out of the box. On one end of the tracker you'll find an integrated metal loop that can be attached to a keyring or clipped […]
    - 24 hours ago 28 Feb 26, 8:00pm -

Apple Insider

  • newWWDC 2026 to introduce Core AI as replacement for Core ML
    Apple is expected to push its Gemini-trained Apple Foundation Models and new chatbot-like Siri functions during WWDC, but Core ML could also see an update to Core AI to emphasize the priority shift.iPhone 17 Pro Max will be an AI powerhouse thanks to its feature setCore ML is a framework that allows developers to implement machine learning technology into their apps. In recent years, its functionality has spread to generative tools and AI.According to the Power On newsletter, Apple is going to r…
    - 40 mins ago 1 Mar 26, 7:19pm -
  • newTable space: Apple retail braces for affordable MacBook push
    Apple Stores are preparing for a significant number of physical product launches during its early March event, with the new MacBook getting its own table.A new MacBook is on the wayFrom Monday, Apple will be making multiple product announcements before holding a three-city "experience" event. While the actual products that will launch are not officially known, it seems Apple is expecting one to make a big impression on consumers.Retail workers were told to prepare for a sudden influx of customer…
    - 41 mins ago 1 Mar 26, 7:18pm -
  • newMassive foldable iPad is in the works, but may never launch
    Apple is reportedly working on a gigantic iPad Fold, but if it launches at all, it won't be until the end of the 2020s.What a large folding iPad could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderBacking up some previous claims that Apple is planning a foldable iPad, and others that it has been delayed until 2029, Bloomberg's "Power On"newsletter adds that it might never be released.Once again repeating previous claims, the new report says that development of the iPad Fold has hit problems. Those repor…
    - 51 mins ago 1 Mar 26, 7:08pm -
  • newFlash deals: Samsung's S85F OLED TV plunges to $847 today only
    B&H's Samsung OLED TV Deal Zone delivers price drops of up to $902 off the 55-inch and 65-inch S85F 4K models.Save up to $800 on Samsung S85F OLED TVs today only.Today only, shoppers can take advantage of in-cart coupon savings on Samsung's S85F OLED televisions. Choose from the 55-inch option for $847.99 with the instant savings plus in-cart coupon, bringing the total discount to $650 off MSRP.Save up to $902 on Samsung S85F Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 6 hours ago 1 Mar 26, 1:36pm -
  • new16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro vs. Acer Predator Helios Neo 14: Apple's never been so far behind
    Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro has been my notebook of choice in recent years, but it isn't perfect, and that led me to check out the competition — namely, Acer's $2,000 Predator Helios Neo 14 AI laptop.Two very different notebooks at very similar price pointsMy current notebook is an M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, and that replaced my M1 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro after it took an unfortunate tumble from a table. As you might expect, I'm very comfortable with macOS, and switching to Windows full-time…
    - 17 hours ago 1 Mar 26, 2:38am -
  • Alogic Clarity Touch 6K monitor review: When a $2,500 display is considered cheap
    Choosing a high-resolution display for your Mac doesn't mean splashing out on an Apple Pro Display XDR, and the $2,500 Alogic Clarity 6K Touch monitor proves it.Alogic Clarity Touch 6K review: 32 inches makes for a huge canvasAt $4,999 before you add a stand, the Pro Display XDR is a beast of a display. Its 32-inch size makes it a great option for productivity and creativity alike, and the 6K resolution makes for Retina-like pinpoint sharpness.Alogic's alternative matches all of those specs. It…
    - 1 day ago 28 Feb 26, 7:55pm -
  • The global RAM and SSD shortage crisis, explained
    A global shortage is responsible for every electronics and computer manufacturer in the world — including Apple — paying twice as much for RAM and flash storage as it did in 2025, and 10 times more than it paid in 2020. Here's why there is little hope of that improving anytime soon.Memory is in short supply globally — Image credit: SK HynixApple has historically been able to closely control the cost of its components. Buying in huge numbers, from multiple suppliers has historically given a…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 11:01pm -
  • Get Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M4 for $1,049 with this weekend deal
    Apple's current 15-inch MacBook Air equipped with the M4 chip has dropped to $1,049 as Amazon competes for your business this weekend.Grab weekend deals on Apple's M4 MacBook Air.The 15-inch M4 MacBook Air features a 10-core GPU, with the standard model also equipped with 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD. Amazon is discounting the standard spec to $1,049, representing a 13% markdown off MSRP.Buy 15" MacBook Air for $1,049 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 10:16pm -
  • Studio Display Pro rumors resurface after code references suggest a premium model
    Code fragments found in the latest iOS 24.6 beta are being taken by some to mean that there will soon be two new models of the Studio Display, with one adding more ports and better speakers.Apple's current Studio Display, which has not been updated since its launch in 2022Back in 2022 when the Apple Studio Display was first launched, it was seen as very good but very expensive. The monitor has not been updated since, but from practically the moment it was launched, there have been rumors of bett…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 9:44pm -
  • visionOS 26 gets fix to keep F1 & MLS streams looking crisp
    Sports MultiView is one of those features that makes Apple Vision Pro a viable purchase, so of course Apple is willing to rush out the visionOS 26.3.1 update just to fix an issue with that feature.Sports MultiView is an excellent feature on Apple Vision Pro. Image source: AppleIt's been two years since Apple Vision Pro arrived on the market, and there still isn't a "killer app." That said, the product has a lot of small features that make it worthwhile, and one of them is sports MultiView.Apple…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 7:35pm -
  • What Apple's launching in March, and more on the AppleInsider Podcast
    Tim Cook made us want to skip the weekend and get straight to the new launches Apple has for us starting on Monday. That might include a low-cost MacBook, but then further ahead there's a hint of a touch-screen MacBook Pro later this year, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.If a MacBook is announced in March, it won't be a MacBook Pro — but a touch-screen one is expected later in 2026What we actually know about next week is that there will be launches. Tim Cook doesn't hint if there's nothing muc…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 6:50pm -
  • AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony XM6 earbuds: Personal audio compared
    Sony's latest audio release, the WF-1000XM6, are flagship earbuds with improved active noise cancellation. Here's how Sony's flagship personal audio accessories compare against the AirPods Pro 3.AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony XM6 earbudsFebruary saw Sony bring out an update to its upper-tier earbuds. After a three-year wait, the WF-1000XM6 are the electronic company's new best option for in-ear audio.The WF-1000XM6, not to be confused with the similarly-named WH-1000XM6 headphones, lean on the firm's her…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 6:36pm -
  • Apple at 50: Michael Scott, the company's first CEO, made bold and bad choices
    As Apple hits 50 years old, AppleInsider recounts the pivotal role of each of its CEOs, starting with the very first one, Michael Scott. He made bold choices, but he made them badly.Michael Scott, age unknown — image credit: Business InsiderSteve Jobs was not Apple's first Chief Executive Officer. While he founded the company on April 1, 1976, with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, Jobs had no experience running what was aiming to become a large company.So a CEO was needed, but actually Apple's…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 5:09pm -
  • Plaintiffs took 'unsupported leap' in lawsuit Apple hopes to get dismissed
    Apple has requested that the lawsuit against its AI delays and response to an Epic injunction be dismissed. It cites that both counts are unsubstantiated.Apple's AI delays are fodder for class action lawsuitsThere are multiple lawsuits around Apple's delay of a more personalized Siri. One class action suit is being led by South Korea's National Pension Service, and claims that Apple's recent actions have cost billions in stock market losses.According to a report from Reuters, Apple is being targ…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 6:23am -
  • Netflix backs down, Paramount now likely to acquire Warner Bros.
    Paramount is now on track to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery, as Netflix has announced it will not provide a competing offer to purchase the studio.HBO Max could soon become property of Paramount.Warner Bros. Discovery has been working to find the right buyer for months now. In October 2025, it was even reported that Apple TV was among the companies in discussions with Warner Bros. executives regarding a potential purchase agreement.Two months later, Netflix emerged as the top contender and po…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 6:02am -
  • Brazil is Apple TV's second largest market & is growing fast, says Eddy Cue
    Apple TV is doing great in Brazil, but services chief Eddy Cue says Apple doesn't have any plans for new content developed in the country.Apple's SVP of services, Eddy Cue, says Brazil is Apple TV's fastest-growing market.During a special press event on February 4, Apple previewed content coming to its streaming service in 2026, with several new films and series set to debut on Apple TV later in the year. However, we didn't hear much about Apple's international streaming-related endeavors — un…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 4:30am -
  • Blender shelves iPad app, says it's focusing on Android tablets first
    Blender's long-anticipated native iPad app has been placed on hold as developers shift tablet priorities elsewhere.A previous mockup of the potential Blender for iPad appIn June 2025, Blender announced that it would be creating a native iPad version of its popular 3D creation software. According to the team, they would be releasing the app for the iPad Pro — though they provide a timeline for release.Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like we'll be getting one anytime soon, either. Continue Readin…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 2:49am -
  • Xcode with vibecoding AI agents to help build apps is now available
    Apple has released Xcode 26.3 with support for autonomous coding agents, that can directly analyze projects, modify files, and assist developers inside the official development environment.Xcode now runs with AI agentsXcode, Apple's central tool for building apps across various devices, is expanding its role with version 26.3. AI agents can actively participate in development, offering suggestions and documentation help.The release includes Swift 6.2.3 and updated SDKs, but the defining change i…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 12:55am -
  • A decade after US authorization, the iPhone is allowed to handle classified data for NATO
    In a press release largely devoid of details as you'd expect given the topic, Apple has announced that the iPhone and iPad are the only consumer-grade devices that comply with NATO classified data safeguard guidance.IPhone 17 Pro Max in OrangeThe certification doesn't allow the iPhone to either put in-motion or store at-rest any level of classified data. Specifically, the devices, properly managed, are allowed to handle classified information up to the NATO restricted level without requiring spe…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 11:54pm -
  • Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $299, plus grab deals on titanium styles
    Amazon's popular $299 Apple Watch Series 11 deal has returned as February winds down, saving you $100 as shoppers embark on spring fitness journeys.Save up to $100 with month-end Apple Watch deals.Amazon's Apple Watch deals have ramped up as the month reaches an end, with the Apple Watch Series 11 returning to the best price on record at $299.Buy Apple Watch S11 for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 11:21pm -
  • Netflix's F1 'Drive to Survive' will stream on Apple TV in world-first deal
    The popular Netflix Foruma 1 docuseries "Drive to Survive" will be available to stream on Apple TV in the United States as part of a surprise content-sharing deal.Apple has big plans for its F1 streaming service. Image source: AppleBeginning with the season eight premiere on February 27, 2026, Apple TV subscribers will be able to watch "Drive to Survive" without a Netflix subscription. The move marks the first of its kind for Netflix, a company that normally offers its content exclusively on its…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 10:48pm -
  • 'Star City' brings Soviet perspective to 'For All Mankind' in May
    Apple is expanding its hit sci-fi drama "For All Mankind" into a full Apple TV franchise with "Star City," a Soviet-focused spinoff premiering in late May."For All Mankind" on Apple TVThe company is turning one of its most durable science fiction dramas into a broader franchise. For All Mankind followed NASA and American astronauts, but Star City shifts the focus to the Soviet Union and reveals the parallel effort behind the Iron Curtain.The timing reflects a coordinated expansion. Season five o…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 9:57pm -
  • App Store gaming revenue bulletproof, as mobile gaming slows overall
    Mobile gaming downloads are falling worldwide, but higher player spending is making the App Store more profitable anyway.Apple ArcadeMobile game downloads declined worldwide in 2025, but in-app spending remained strong. Rising player spending is reinforcing Apple's App Store revenue model.Mobile games raked in $82 billion from in-app purchases in 2025, with an average of $1.62 per download, even though total downloads dropped. Developers are now focusing more on keeping players and boosting subs…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 8:47pm -
  • Tim Cook takes to X to tease a big week of launches
    Tim Cook has posted to X a tantalizingly brief message about the start of March, saying that at long last, there will be multiple products debuting.Tim Cook at Apple ParkEver since selected people were sent invitations to an "Apple Experience" taking place on March 4, 2026, it has been presumed that the company is about to make at least five announcements. Now Tim Cook appears to have confirmed this, with a post to X using the hashtag #AppleLaunch.A big week ahead. It all starts Monday morning!…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 8:16pm -
  • RAM supply is so tight, Samsung may be charging Apple double
    Apple has reportedly agreed to pay Samsung double what it used to for DRAM chips, the memory used in iPhones and Macs — even though it may not have needed to just yet.Examples of older DRAM modules — image credit: SamungMassive worldwide demand for AI servers has meant all manufacturers having a hard time securing what they need in memory, storage, and processors. It's also meant Apple losing its previous ability to negotiate low prices and long-term deals.The latest example of the pressures…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 6:45pm -
  • Apple Home Key comes to everyone, everywhere with Aliro launch
    After years in development, the Connectivity Standards Alliance has announced the release of the 1.0 version of Aliro, bringing an Apple Home Key-like experience to everyone.Aliro brings the Apple Home Key experience to other ecosystems with this new open standardThe Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) is a member-driven organization that develops the Matter smart home standard. Matter was designed to enable smart home devices to work across different ecosystems, and Aliro is a new specificati…
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 6:38pm -
  • India may finally get Apple Pay by mid-2026
    A new report backs up recent claims that India is shortly to get Apple Pay after years of complex negotiations.Apple Pay may finally come to IndiaIn January 2026, it was rumored that Apple was in talks to get Apple Pay in India. Now Bloomberg is reporting which banks Apple is in discussions with, and when it may launch.Apple is said to be in talks with three of the largest banks operating in the country: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 3 days ago 26 Feb 26, 5:30pm -
  • Experience 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…
    - 4 days ago 26 Feb 26, 7:14am -
  • Apple 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…
    - 4 days ago 26 Feb 26, 5:39am -
  • Grab 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
    - 4 days ago 26 Feb 26, 4:57am -
  • U.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…
    - 4 days ago 26 Feb 26, 4:32am -
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra compared
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  • Advanced 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…
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  • Compromises 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…
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  • How 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…
    - 4 days ago 25 Feb 26, 11:16pm -
  • Blizzard'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…
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  • Spain 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…
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  • Supply 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…
    - 4 days ago 25 Feb 26, 9:48pm -
  • Rising 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…
    - 4 days ago 25 Feb 26, 9:14pm -
  • iPhone 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…
    - 4 days ago 25 Feb 26, 8:47pm -
  • How 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…
    - 4 days ago 25 Feb 26, 6:56pm -
  • Selling 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…
    - 4 days ago 25 Feb 26, 6:47pm -
  • Sixth 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…
    - 4 days 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…
    - 5 days 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,…
    - 5 days ago 25 Feb 26, 5:22am -
  • TerraMaster F2-425 2-bay NAS review: Features beyond its bay count
    The TerraMaster F2-425 may be a two-bay NAS, but it offers the functionality of bigger and more premium models on the market.TerraMaster F2-425 2-Bay NASThe typical expectation for a prosumer NAS is for it to provide extra features beyond data storage. They're also usually premium models, and often have space for a lot of drives, which can get expensive quickly.You can get NAS devices with far fewer drives to save money initially, but they also tend to be more limited in terms of features. They…
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  • 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 -
  • How to use Reduce Interruptions on iOS 26 and what it does
    The Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important. Here's how to use it.The Reduce Notifications Focus ModeA strength of Apple Intelligence is that rather than some separate ChatGPT-like app, its features are woven into all aspects of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But that also makes it confusing when Apple promotes some feature but doesn't say where it fits."For example," said Craig Federighi at…
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  • 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
    Bring more life and personalization to your group chats, by adding backgrounds to your conversations in Messages in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. Here's how to change yours for the better.You can now change the backgrounds of conversations in Messages for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26Messages is an essential app for iPhone users, with it used to communicate with your closest relations. However, people may be getting a bit bored of seeing the usual grey and blue (and sometimes green) speech bubbles floating up a…
    - 8 Jul 25, 9:09am -

MacWorld

  • newTurn your wallet into a trackable smart device with these slim cards for 24% off
    MacworldTL;DR: Get three Apple Find My-compatible SmartCards for $89.99 — ultra-slim, rechargeable, and wallet-ready.Losing your wallet is a special kind of panic. The backtracking. The pocket checks. The sinking feeling. The KeySmart® SmartCard is built to eliminate that routine, with a 3-pack on sale for $89.99 (MSRP $119.97) for a limited time. Each ultra-slim card slips into your wallet like a credit card and connects directly to Apple’s Find My app, so you can track it…
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  • newApple’s cheap MacBook only has one job

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  • Cherry KW 300 MX review: Mechanical yet quiet keyboard
    MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsGood typing feelHigh-quality materialsMac key layoutAcceptable volumeVery compactConsNo numeric keypadNo Mac software for configurationRelatively heavyOur Verdict The KW 300 MX is a good choice for fans of mechanical keyboards. It offers a first-class combination of accurate typing feel and quiet operation. Macs are well supported and the included Mac keys are a nice bonus. The rotary switch is stylish, but un…
    - 1 day ago 28 Feb 26, 2:55pm -
  • This lifetime iOS cleanup tool is 71% off
    MacworldTL;DR: Pay just $29.99 for Cleaner Kit Premium (MSRP $104.97) and use AI to clear duplicate photos, compress videos, merge contacts, and declutter your iPhone for good.Most of us have a camera roll packed with duplicates, blurry shots, and random screenshots you forgot about. Cleaner Kit Premium might be the easiest fix. Right now, lifetime access is just $29.99 (MSRP $104.97) for new users on iOS 15.0 or later.Cleaner Kit uses AI to scan your gallery and group similar…
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  • Get step-by-step guidance and AI tax help for just $34.99 from H&R Block
    MacworldTL;DR: Grab H&R Block Deluxe + State 2025 for just $34.99 (MSRP $59.99) and get AI-powered tax guidance, step-by-step filing, and full federal and state support — all in one easy download.Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. H&R Block Deluxe + State 2025 makes filing federal and state returns easy with expert-backed guidance and the new AI Tax Assist feature. Whether you’re claiming mortgage interest, tracking investment income, or navigating over 350 credits and…
    - 1 day ago 28 Feb 26, 1:30pm -
  • Apple TV this week: ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ season 2 is now streaming
    MacworldWhat’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s service, too. f you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV shows and movies.Updated February 27, 2026: The second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is now…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 11:23pm -
  • Apple’s budget MacBook coming soon: What to expect
    MacworldApple may be preparing its biggest MacBook shake-up in years. Back in June 2025, credible analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that Apple intends to launch a new low-cost MacBook which will compete with Chromebooks and Windows laptops in the budget market. The company is now reportedly planning on releasing this new, budget MacBook – bringing the Mac to a whole new class of users.The release date for this new MacBook could be as soon as next week, with Apple teasing that week commen…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 10:43pm -
  • 2026 iPad Air Rumors – M4 chip, specs, release & price
    MacworldThe iPad Air will soon gain a new M4 chip and next-gen connectivity while retaining the familiar design that users love. This will be a performance-focused refresh rather than a redesign, offering a speed boost and smarter wireless tech. Here’s everything you need to know about the new iPad Air for 2026.2026 iPad Air release date: Will Apple launch a new iPad Air soon? Apple has scheduled “Special Experiences” for March 4 – inviting journalists to venues in New…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 9:01pm -
  • This loaded M3 iPad Air is under $1,000 right now ($250 off)
    MacworldIf you’re in the market for a new tablet, you can’t go wrong with the iPad Air. It’s got a 13-inch display, gorgeous design, excellent battery life, 5G, and a speed M3 processor—and today you can get one for $250 off at Amazon. That brings the price all the way down to $1,000, within a few dollars of its brief Black Friday blowout deal.While we do appreciate all Apple tablets, we can’t help but absolutely love this one. When we reviewed it, we gave this iPad Air a 4-…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 7:35pm -
  • A smartphone storm is coming, but Apple already built a shelter
    MacworldIt’s common knowledge that the smartphone market is not in a good place right now. But new research has revealed the unprecedented severity of the problem, the likely timeframe before things get better, and the one company that’s best placed to survive the ordeal. Spoiler: it’s Apple.According to analysts at IDC (via Bloomberg), the global memory shortage will cause the smartphone market to shrink by 12.9% in 2026. That’s a shortfall of roughly 160 million units that w…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 7:20pm -
  • Apple testing a Studio Display with high-end ports and speakers
    MacworldIt’s no secret that Apple is working on a new generation of its Studio Display with ProMotion and HDR, but it may not be just one model. After taking a deeper look at internal Apple files, Macworld has found evidence that suggests there are actually two separate models in development.Last year, we reported that code in a pre-release build of iOS 26 referenced a new external display identified as “J527,” a codename previously linked to a second-generation Studio Display.…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 7:03pm -
  • What do Apple fans want? An iBook… er SE… er MacBook!
    MacworldNext week, Apple is expected to release a new laptop, one that will be the lowest-priced MacBook in the company’s lineup. It’s new territory for Apple, and a new choice that fills a need amongst Apple customers. Because of that, anticipation has built up for this new product. Maybe you want to buy one, maybe you don’t, but you at least want to see what Apple is going to do. That anticipation has spilled over into Macworld’s inboxes and social media comments sections. W…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 5:45pm -
  • Apple’s March event: 6 burning questions
    MacworldIn recent years, Apple has increasingly reserved its media events for major announcements, such as flagship iPhone launches. Iterative product updates with chip bumps now often get the “silent press release” treatment, as the advancements are too insignificant to warrant hour-long keynotes.On March 4, Apple is hosting what it’s calling an “experience” for select members of the media. It’s neither a full-scale keynote nor a mere press release drop. During that week,…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 4:30pm -
  • This bundle with 14 Mac apps & 1,000+ learning courses is just $69.99
    MacworldTL;DR: Get 14 Mac productivity apps plus lifetime access to 1,000+ StackSkills courses for just $69.99 (MSRP $1,069.87).Most bundles sound impressive but end up collecting digital dust. The Mac Magic App Bundle with StackSkills Lifetime is different. For $69.99 (MSRP: $1,069.87), you’re getting 14 practical Mac apps, plus lifetime access to over 1,000 online courses.Let’s start with the apps. This bundle covers the everyday stuff that slows you down: batch renaming…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 1:30pm -
  • Wireless CarPlay without replacing anything for $35
    MacworldTL;DR: For just $34.99, this mini adapter converts wired CarPlay or Android Auto into fast, reliable wireless—no apps, no cables, no headaches.If your car already has factory-wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you’re halfway there. The only thing holding you back? That charging cable you plug in every single time you get in the car.This Mini Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Adapter upgrades your existing system into a fully wireless setup for just $34.99 (MSRP $59.…
    - 2 days ago 27 Feb 26, 1:30pm -
  • Apple’s low-cost MacBook may skip some features you won’t miss
    MacworldApple will make a special announcement next week, and rumors strongly suggest that we will see a new low-end MacBook that will sit below the MacBook Air. While it’s already taken for granted that this new MacBook will have the A18 Pro iPhone chip inside, there are questions about what else Apple will cut to make this laptop more affordable.Thanks to inside information from Apple, we may now have a clue as to what customers will be missing out on if they choose the new low-en…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 3:06am -
  • The MacBook disruptor is coming
    MacworldEverything we know about the MacBook is about to change. There have been widespread rumors that Apple is about to shake up its laptop range in the most significant way since it introduced the failed 12-inch MacBook in 2015. And after many months of speculation, it now feels like a near-certainty that a budget MacBook powered by an iPhone chip will appear as part of Apple’s March 4 “experience” event.So far, almost all of the focus has been on this laptop itself, and unde…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 2:30am -
  • Your iPhone is secure enough to handle classified info
    MacworldWhile we wait for a new iPhone possibly coming next week, Apple has issued a press release to let everyone know that the iPhone and iPad (when running iOS/iPadOS 26 or later) have now been approved by NATO for use with restricted-level information.The German government previously approved these devices for use with its own classified information. Now, following an audit by the German Federal Office for Information Security (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik,…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 2:06am -
  • Coming to Apple TV: All the upcoming shows, series, movies, trailers, and more
    MacworldApple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV continues to grow, and so does the list of upcoming projects in the works.Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, while others have been reported by the Hollywood press.We’ve divided this list in two: Coming Soon is a list of shows and films for which Apple has given an official release date or release window, and Further Out compiles content that is still in production or…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 1:31am -
  • Forget the Magic Keyboard and get half-off this Zagg keyboard instead
    MacworldYour iPad Pro can be an absolute beast of a device if you add a keyboard to it, but it’s going to be quite pricey if you get it directly from Apple. Instead, you can get this Zagg Pro Keys 2 keyboard case for $65, a savings of 57 percent and the best price we’ve ever seen.The Zagg Pro Keys 2 case is designed to turn your iPad Pro into a portable workstation. With laptop-style keys that are comfortable for typing, backlighting that’s ideal for late-night work, and multi-d…
    - 3 days ago 27 Feb 26, 12:09am -