The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple 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 […]
  - 22 hours 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 […]
  - 1 day 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 […]
  - 1 day 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 […]
  - 2 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 […]
  - 2 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. […]
  - 2 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 […]
  - 4 days ago 2 Feb 26, 7:29pm -
• Apple Faces Rising Memory Costs as RAM Prices Surge in 2026
  Apple has warned investors that rising memory costs could soon pressure its profits, even though the company avoided major impact in its most recent quarter. During its latest earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said RAM and flash prices barely affected first-quarter margins. However, he expects the pressure to grow through mid-2026. Cook explained that higher […]
  - 4 days ago 2 Feb 26, 7:17pm -
• Apple Hits 2.5 Billion Active Devices After Record Revenue Quarter
  Apple has reached a historic milestone, reporting more than 2.5 billion active devices worldwide after a record-breaking financial quarter. The company announced the figure during its first-quarter earnings call in January 2026. Revenue climbed to $143.8 billion, beating analyst expectations and setting a new company record. This number represents a sharp rise from January 2025, […]
  - 4 days ago 2 Feb 26, 6:53pm -
• Maracanã Uses iPhone 17 Pro for Offside System
  Brazil’s iconic Maracanã Stadium is preparing a major technology upgrade. Stadium officials plan to use an array of iPhone 17 Pro devices to support a new semi-automated offside camera system. The move signals a growing trust in smartphone technology for professional sports broadcasting and officiating. According to reports, the system will record every play in […]
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Apple Insider

• newGrab 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…
  - 6 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:59am -
• newApple Health+ scaled back internally, will focus on incremental features instead
  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…
  - 6 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:50am -
• newwatchOS 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…
  - 7 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:06am -
• newTim 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…
  - 7 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:05am -
• newHow 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…
  - 7 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 4:55am -
• newFresh 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…
  - 9 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 2:11am -
• newMark 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…
  - 9 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 2:10am -
• newAfter 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 |…
  - 10 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 2:00am -
• newAirDrop-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…
  - 10 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 1:14am -
• newApple 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…
  - 11 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 12:21am -

• newGoogle & 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…
  - 12 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 11:57pm -
• newApple'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…
  - 12 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 11:52pm -
• newToday 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
  - 12 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 11:31pm -
• newiPhone 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…
  - 13 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 10:28pm -
• newGame 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…
  - 14 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 10:01pm -
• newVery 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…
  - 16 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 7:12pm -
• newApple 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…
  - 17 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 6:50pm -
• newApple 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…
  - 17 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 6:46pm -
• newLow-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…
  - 18 hours 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…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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.…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 1 day 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…
  - 2 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…
  - 2 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…
  - 2 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…
  - 2 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…
  - 2 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…
  - 2 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…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 7:14pm -
• Apple Education Hub will teach coding & robotics to India supply chain staff
  Apple is continuing its program of improving the skills of its workforce by opening a new Apple Education Hub in India, helping supply chain workers learn about coding and manufacturing.The Apple Education Hub is the first of its kind in India, and will open in March - Image Credit: AppleAnnounced on Wednesday by Apple, the Apple Education Hub is the first of its kind in India and is being operated in collaboration with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Starting from March, the initiative…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 6:33pm -
• DOJ isn't letting its Google antitrust case loss go without a fight
  Google's antitrust victory let it continue paying Apple billions to be the iPhone's search engine, but the DOJ is of course now appealing against the ruling.Google's $20 billion deal with Apple may yet be in questionIn August 2024, Judge Amit Metha initially ruled that Google is a monopoly, backing the Department of Justice's accusation. However, in September 2025, he imposed few limits on Google, and left it's $20 billion a year deal with Apple untouched.Now according to Reuters, the DOJ is to…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 6:01pm -
• How to add, change, and remove a lock screen message in macOS
  You can set a message to appear onscreen when people log into your Mac. Here's how to set it up, as well as how to remove it.An example of a Lock Screen messageThe screen you see when you power on a Mac asks you to log in. However, while people will be familiar with fields like your name, your profile image, and a password entry box, there's another thing you can change on the screen beyond the wallpaper.You can set a message to appear on the Lock Screen of macOS. Here's what you can do with thi…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 9:35am -
• Apple TV Press Day event reveals star-studded lineup of new original content coming soon
  Apple quietly invited journalists to preview its upcoming lineup of TV shows and films coming to Apple TV later in 2026. Here's everything that was announced.Apple's 2026 lineup is filled with Hollywood stars and over-the-top plotsDuring the Apple TV Press Day event, SVP of Services Eddy Cue talked with F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, though that conversation wasn't shared with the public. Stars from Apple's upcoming content lineup also took to the stage to discuss their projects, and A…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 8:44am -
• xAI accused of destroying evidence in OpenAI & Apple antitrust lawsuit
  As part of an antitrust lawsuit related to App Store rankings, OpenAI has accused xAI of using ephemeral messaging apps to destroy evidence.OpenAI has accused xAI of destroying evidence.Back in August 2025, Elon Musk's xAI filed an arguably baseless lawsuit, alleging that OpenAI's partnership with Apple made it impossible for Grok to reach the number one spot in the App Store. This came two months after an anti-Apple tirade, where Musk criticized Apple for offering ChatGPT integration with iOS 1…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 4:15am -
• Xcode 26.3 hands on: AI agent coding is astoundingly fast, smart, and too convenient
  The improved AI agent access in Xcode has made vibe coding astoundingly simple for beginners, to a level where some apps can be made without manually writing any code at all. Here's what we found.It took a ridiculously short time to make a simple iPhone app using agentic codingThe concept of vibe coding is one where the user defines to an AI chatbot or agent what to code, and then the agent codes it for them. The intention was previously to be an extension of the commonly found code suggestion a…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 2:53am -
• Jonah Hill's dark comedy 'Outcome' brings Keanu Reeves to Apple TV
  Apple TV shares a first look at Jonah Hill's dark comedy "Outcome," a Hollywood-set story about reckoning, reputation, and the cost of buried mistakes.Image Credit: Apple TVKeanu Reeves stars as Reef Hawke, a beloved Hollywood actor compelled to atone for his past after a mysterious extortion video surfaces. Along with his life long best friends Kyle (Cameron Diaz) and Xander (Matt Bomer), he sets out to make amends with anyone he could have wronged, hoping to identify the blackmailer.The film a…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 1:32am -
• 'Monarch' season two signals a darker, riskier future for the Monsterverse
  Apple TV just dropped a new trailer for the second season of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," hinting at a bigger and more dangerous twist for the Monsterverse.Titan X (blue whale for scale)Season two ramps up the stakes, putting Monarch's survival and global stability at risk. Godzilla and Kong are back, but the trailer really highlights how past choices are coming back to haunt us now.Season two resumes with Monarch weakened and exposed after the events of the first season. The story once again…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 1:30am -
• AI agents plus Terminal access equals a macOS security mess
  AI agents that can run commands on a Mac are now being used to install malware, although the simplest way to avoid it is not installing software that takes actions on your behalf.Mac StudioThe OpenClaw agent framework's widely shared add-ons spread macOS infostealing malware through seemingly routine setup instructions. Users followed links and ran commands they thought were necessary for normal operation.The worry is how modern agent frameworks are getting more powerful by giving deep access to…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 12:28am -
• Boost your vibe coding with AI agents in Apple's new Xcode 26.3
  Apple is expanding Xcode's role from code editor to active collaborator, adding built-in agentic coding tools that can plan, execute, and iterate on development tasks alongside developers.Xcode 26.3 adds support for agentic codingOn Tuesday, Apple announced the upcoming release of Xcode 26.3. This time, Xcode will see newly added support for agentic coding with popular LLM chatbots like Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex.That's right — Apple is bringing fully integrated vibe coding to…
  - 3 days ago 3 Feb 26, 11:30pm -
• Apple users are being targeted by a coordinated Apple Pay phishing campaign
  Phishing emails posing as Apple fraud warnings are leveraging large dollar amounts and urgent language to pressure users into calling malicious phone numbers.Apple customers face a new wave of phishing emailsThe messages claim an Apple Pay transaction was blocked, an appointment was scheduled, or suspicious activity was detected on an Apple ID. The intent is to create urgency and move the victim into a fake support flow controlled by scammers.These emails are not coming from Apple, despite logos…
  - 3 days ago 3 Feb 26, 11:03pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro won't get a big design change because iPhone 17 Pro was a hit
  A leaker with only a mixed track record is doubling down on the rumor that the iPhone 18 Pro is not getting a major redesign, but now says it's because the iPhone 17 Pro was so successful.The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to deliver many improvements, but not change its appearance.Back in December 2025, leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" said that the iPhone 18 Pro wouldn't see visible changes "as large as everyone thought." Now he or she is back on Chinese social media site Weibo to say exactly the same…
  - 3 days ago 3 Feb 26, 10:49pm -
• Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $299 best price, plus save $100 on titanium styles
  Amazon's popular $299 Apple Watch Series 11 deal has returned as a limited-time special this week, saving you $100 just in time for Valentine's Day. Plus, grab the triple-digit savings on cellular and titanium models.Save $100 on numerous Apple Watch Series 11 styles - Image credit: AppleAmazon's Apple deals are plentiful this week, 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 3 Feb 26, 10:43pm -
• Apple will not buy Disney, no matter how often it hears that it will
  Disney CEO Bob Iger is out, Josh D'Amaro is about to lead the House of Mouse, and, of course, analysts are saying today that a sale to Apple can and must happen. That sale is even less likely to happen now, than it was the last eight times we've updated this story.It may have made Apple Park, but Apple is not going to take over Disney's magic kingdomThe rumor that Apple will buy Disney is as old as the iPod and it's lasted through a couple of Disney CEOs now. You'd think that analysts would have…
  - 3 days ago 3 Feb 26, 10:14pm -
• Apple wants you to know that human creativity still powers its services
  A new promotional video for Apple TV shows the human creativity behind its movies and TV shows, pitching it as cutting through the noise of AI slop.Still from an Apple TV nature show in which that monkey is the devil on his shoulderprobablyApple just dropped a short promo video highlighting the talented folks behind Apple TV originals. It shows that human creativity and judgment are still at the heart of its services.The 46-second video, titled "Humans of Apple TV," is built as a fast-moving mon…
  - 3 days ago 3 Feb 26, 9:57pm -
• Use an external SSD with Final Cut Pro for iPad or risk losing your work
  In AppleInsider testing, Apple Creator Studio's Final Cut Pro for iPad is proving buggy, and if you use the default settings, your work can even be completely lost.By default, video projects are stored within Final Cut Pro for iPad, which means deleting the app destroys themThe problems we've seen specifically concern Final Cut Pro for the iPad as included in the new Apple Creator Studio bundle. But the workaround is also useful for the previous subscription version of Final Cut Pro for the iPad…
  - 3 days ago 3 Feb 26, 7:46pm -
• Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor review: Cross-platform productivity champion
  The Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor is in between the Apple Studio Display and the Apple Pro Display XDR price-wise, and is a superior choice to both in a multi-platform environment.Dell UltraSharp 32 6KThe Apple Pro Display XDR is fantastic. And extremely expensive.As a 32-inch screen with a 6K resolution, it is high-spec, and a decidedly premium option for those with very deep pockets. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 48 days ago 20 Dec 25, 4:19am -
• Acasis 40Gbps Mac mini M4 Dock review: All the ports you could want for your M4 Mac mini
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