The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple’s Ferret-UI Lite Brings Siri Closer to App Control
  Apple has introduced a new version of its Ferret AI model that could move Siri closer to seeing and controlling iPhone apps. The updated system, called Ferret-UI Lite, focuses on running directly on a device rather than relying heavily on cloud servers. This shift matters because Apple has long promoted privacy and local processing. Instead […]
  - 16 hours ago 23 Feb 26, 11:26pm -
• newSupreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Creating Uncertainty
  The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s 2025 “reciprocal” tariffs were imposed illegally. In a 6–3 decision, the Court said Trump acted without proper approval from Congress. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that Congress must clearly authorize tariff powers. He stated that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not allow […]
  - 20 hours ago 23 Feb 26, 7:36pm -
• newApple’s Budget MacBook May Launch in Bold New Colors
  Apple’s upcoming budget MacBook could arrive in bright new colors. However, these shades are not entirely new. According to recent reports. Apple first explored blue, green, and yellow finishes for the 2022 MacBook Air powered by the M2 chip. At the time, Apple chose safer options: Silver, Starlight, and Space Gray. As a result, the […]
  - 22 hours ago 23 Feb 26, 6:09pm -
• Predator Spyware Can Hide iPhone Camera Alerts
  Apple’s green and orange privacy dots alert users when their camera or microphone activates. However, new research shows those indicators can disappear if a device suffers deep system compromise. Security experts at Jamf discovered that Predator spyware can suppress these alerts. Importantly, the attack does not exploit a new iOS bug. Instead, it works only […]
  - 2 days ago 22 Feb 26, 4:23pm -
• Transparent iPhone Air Mod Reveals Design Tradeoffs
  A transparent iPhone Air with a working SIM slot may look futuristic, but it reveals the engineering sacrifices hidden inside modern smartphones. In a recent video filmed in Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei electronics market, technicians transformed an eSIM-only iPhone Air into a clear-backed device with a physical SIM tray. First, they used a laser to strip the […]
  - 2 days ago 22 Feb 26, 3:56pm -
• Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Lands on iPhone March 11
  Perplexity has confirmed that its AI-powered Comet browser will launch on iPhone on March 11, 2026. The app is already available for preorder on the App Store. While Mac users can access Comet today, iPad users will have to wait, as no release date has been announced for that version. The company positions Comet as […]
  - 2 days ago 22 Feb 26, 3:41pm -
• Apple TV’s “The Hunt” Sets New Debut After Plagiarism Probe
  Apple TV’s thriller series The Hunt is finally set to debut after a three-month plagiarism investigation delayed its release. According to the report, the streaming service paused the six-episode French-language drama just days before its original December 3, 2025 launch. The show vanished from Apple’s listings in late November. At the time, reports suggested it […]
  - 3 days ago 21 Feb 26, 4:15pm -
• West Virginia Sues Apple Over iCloud CSAM Claims
  West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of failing to prevent the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through iCloud. Attorney General JB McCuskey described Apple’s alleged inaction as “inexcusable” and called for stronger safeguards. The lawsuit marks the first time a government agency has sued Apple over CSAM distribution […]
  - 3 days ago 21 Feb 26, 4:03pm -
• Apple TV and IMAX to Stream Live F1 Races in Theaters
  Apple TV and IMAX have announced a major partnership to screen live Formula 1 races in theaters across the United States.The program will begin with the Miami Grand Prix on May 3, 2026. According to the announcement, at least 50 IMAX locations nationwide will take part in the live screenings. As a result, fans will […]
  - 3 days ago 21 Feb 26, 3:46pm -
• Apple Music Connect Returns as Industry Marketing Hub
  Apple has revived the Apple Music Connect name, but this time it targets music industry professionals instead of fans. The original platform launched in 2015 as a social feature and shut down in 2019. Now, Apple has reintroduced it as a marketing and promotion hub for record labels and distributors. Unlike its earlier version, the […]
  - 4 days ago 20 Feb 26, 5:40pm -

Apple Insider

• newTake a peek into Apple's efforts to bring Mac mini assembly and chip fabrication stateside
  Apple is working to bring more manufacturing to the United States, including chip fabrication and Mac mini assembly, but it's a slow-moving project.TSMC is building several fabs near Phoenix, ArizonaThere is increasing pressure to bring more of Apple's manufacturing and assembly stateside. However, even with $600 billion in investments, what can be done in the US is insignificant compared to the global supply chain.The Wall Street Journal got special access to various facilities in the United St…
  - 7 hours ago 24 Feb 26, 8:45am -
• newWhy Gen Z and young adults are embracing iPods again
  Young adults are eschewing all-in-one devices like the iPhone and moving more towards purpose-built technology, renewing interest in "vintage tech" like the classic iPod. Here's why.A veritable pile of 'PodsAt one point, I think everyone collectively thought that smartphones were pretty great. However, in the last few years, younger generations have started to reject their glowing pocket rectangles in favor of older tech.This isn't anything new. I know that when I was in my mid-20s, I felt a wei…
  - 12 hours ago 24 Feb 26, 3:50am -
• newiBoot to mBoot -- Apple's iPhone bootloader has a mysterious new name
  The iOS bootloader just got its first name change, from 'iBoot' to 'mBoot.' As to why, nobody outside of Apple Park knows yet.The second iOS 26.4 developer beta renames the iOS bootloader.While the second iOS 26.4 developer beta makes it possible to test end-to-end encrypted RCS texting with Android devices, the software contains another, more mysterious change.Apple has altered the long-standing name of the iOS bootloader. This is the first change since when the operating system debuted nearly…
  - 13 hours ago 24 Feb 26, 2:20am -
• newiPhone users can test encrypted RCS texts to Android in iOS 26.4 beta 2
  After the first beta was iPhone to iPhone only, the second iOS 26.4 developer beta lets iPhones and Androids trade fully encrypted RCS messages for the first time.RCS support will be extended to include end-to-end encryptionYou may recall that in the first iOS 26.4 developer beta, Apple introduced end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messaging. You may also remember that it was extremely limited and only worked between iPhones with iMessage disabled. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss o…
  - 15 hours ago 24 Feb 26, 1:10am -
• newHelp us figure out macOS Tahoe external drive mounting issues
  Some Mac users are discovering they can't use their external drives with macOS Tahoe 26.3 and it seems Apple knows something's wrong. Let us know what works for you, and what doesn't.An external drive connected to a Mac. Apple released the update to macOS Tahoe 26.3 on February 11, with the update adding more machine learning performance for M5 users as well as other smaller changes. It seems that one undocumented alteration may have caused problems for some users.A number of users have taken to…
  - 15 hours ago 24 Feb 26, 12:47am -
• newSecond iOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4 developer beta lands for testing
  Apple is on its second round of developer betas for the current generation, issuing new builds of iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 for testing.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe second developer betas for iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 arrive after the first, which arrived on February 16.iOS 26.4 build 2 is 23E5218e, replacing 23E5207q…
  - 16 hours ago 24 Feb 26, 12:06am -
• newThis cool project crams classic Mac emulation into a four-inch alarm clock chassis
  It was only a matter of time. A YouTuber turned a palm-sized classic Mac styled clock into a working computer. Here's how he did it.This tiny Mac clock mod becomes a working Raspberry Pi MacI'm sure almost everyone reading this is aware of the meme "Can it run Doom?" — the meme that challenges tech-savvy DIYers to get Doom up and running on just about anything. But maybe what we should actually be asking is, "Can it Mac" coupled with playing Doom.YouTube channel This Does Not Compute has taken…
  - 17 hours ago 23 Feb 26, 10:59pm -
• newMarch 4 Apple Experience & more with guest Brian Tong on the HomeKit Insider podcast
  On this week's episode with guest Brian Tong, we discuss the upcoming evolution of the HomeKit Insider podcast, and what we expect to see on Apple's March 4 special experience.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week's guest host is once more Brian Tong. Brian is a content creator who has been covering the tech space for years, including securing high-profile interviews with Apple executives and co-hosting CES.Kicking off this episode, your host talks about the future of the podcast. This will officiall…
  - 17 hours ago 23 Feb 26, 10:34pm -
• newHow to get the most of Preview on macOS 26
  Preview can do more than just show you a file in macOS, and is especially handy for annotating images and editing PDFs. Here's everything you need to know about Preview in macOS 26 Tahoe.Preview in macOS 26 TahoePreview is one of the long-standing apps on macOS, having been included with the operating system for decades. In 2025, Preview finally moved over to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, with a version tailored for mobile devices.It is also a severely underrated app, as it is chiefly used as a way to v…
  - 17 hours ago 23 Feb 26, 10:23pm -
• newHow pre-release iOS builds are used and secured at iPhone assembly plants
  While iOS features often leak ahead of their official launch, information about them rarely comes from hardware assembly plants — here's why.VendorUI variant of iOS 26.2 running on a DVT-stage iPhone 16 Pro Max. Screenshot Credit: The Apple wiki.Apple is no stranger to software leaks. Practically every year, before the iPhone maker releases new versions of its operating systems, we see reports claiming to have details about all the unannounced features and design changes.Though some features…
  - 17 hours ago 23 Feb 26, 10:21pm -

• newApple's M4 MacBook Air dips to $849 during Amazon's month-end sale
  Numerous M4 MacBook Air models are eligible for a $150 discount during Amazon's month-end Apple sale.Get an M4 MacBook Air for $849 during Amazon's month-end sale - Image credit: AppleThe $150 discount at Amazon brings the standard M4 MacBook Air 13-inch down to $849.99 in the timeless Silver finish.Buy M4 MacBook Air for $849.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 18 hours ago 23 Feb 26, 10:06pm -
• newApple TV's Kaiju-sized 'Monarch' drone show sets a new world record
  Apple's promotional drone display for "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" has set a new world record, by creating life-size replicas of monsters from the Apple TV show in the air.Drone Godzilla - Image Credit: Apple TV/LegendaryThe Apple TV epic Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is all about larger-than-life titans roaming the Earth and causing carnage. In its promotion for the second season of the show, Apple TV commissioned a giant drone display from Heads in the Sky to match that scale.Shown in a brief r…
  - 19 hours ago 23 Feb 26, 8:47pm -
• newRight on schedule, test production of iPhone 18 Pro fires up
  Regular as clockwork, Apple's supply chain is performing checks on the iPhone 18 family, with the iPhone 18 Pro now in small-batch test production ahead of the usual fall release.The iPhone 18 generation will be entering its manufacturing testing period now.Apple is a habitual company that has finely honed its manufacturing capabilities and supply chain processes over many years. If a report is to be believed, it is still keeping to its usual schedule.In a Monday post to Weibo, Instant Digital c…
  - 20 hours ago 23 Feb 26, 7:42pm -
• new'F1: The Movie' sound team get a weekend of awards
  The sound design team for Apple TV hit "F1: The Movie" picked up one prestigious UK award on Saturday — and another on Sunday.Award-winning "F1 The Movie" is streaming on Apple TV - Image credit: AppleContinuing its track record of awards, all of those great engine noises in "F1: The Movie" have been acknowledged with two separate wins for its team. On Saturday February 21, 2026, they were honored by the Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) at the Warner Bros offices in London."F1" sound…
  - 22 hours ago 23 Feb 26, 5:54pm -
• Reboot: Podcast haircuts, in-car Apple TV, and the real F1 on big screens
  In this week's "Reboot" column, the unintended consequences of video on Apple Podcasts, Apple TV and AI on CarPlay, and Apple's big F1 push beyond your iPhone screen.This week, Apple Podcasts, CarPlay Apple TV, and the real F1, not the movie that appears here - Image Credit: AppleReboot is a new weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.After a week that saw new i…
  - 2 days ago 23 Feb 26, 2:37am -
• Visual Intelligence & Apple wearables are Tim Cook's next big thing
  The AI pendant and AirPods with cameras are getting a big push from Apple CEO Tim Cook, with his Visual Intelligence chatter a big indicator of where Apple's focus is going.Looking up AirPods from an image on AppleInsider, using Visual IntelligenceRecent rumors have claimed Apple is working on a form of pin or pendant that works with Apple Intelligence. They, alongside other forecasts about AirPods with cameras, form part of an apparent third product category that Apple CEO Tim Cook is keen to i…
  - 2 days ago 22 Feb 26, 9:46pm -
• Expect at least five announcements during Apple's March launch week
  Apple's early March string of announcements will include at least five product launches capped off by its triple-location event on March 4, with the budget MacBook and iPhone 17e tipped to appear.iPhone 17e and new MacBooks are expected in MarchAn "Apple Experience" is being held on March 4, which is widely expected to include multiple product launches. While no-one knows definitively what will be promoted by the company, it will consist of quite a few product introductions.In Sunday's "Power On…
  - 2 days ago 22 Feb 26, 7:43pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro may come in deep red after success of its orange predecessor
  A new report claims that Apple will repeat the vibrant color of the iPhone 17 Pro Max and offer options including a return to a deep red for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, but not the iPhone Fold.Mockup of a deep red iPhone 18 Pro MaxIt has traditionally been that lower-end iPhones can get bright colors such as the purple iPhone 12, while with exceptions, the Pro models have more muted ones. Now according to Bloomberg, the iPhone 18 Pro line will also get stronger than usual colors.This is said to be sp…
  - 2 days ago 22 Feb 26, 7:12pm -
• Crime blotter: Man accused of stealing 60 iPhones from Walmart
  A Best Buy employee is accused of a MacBook discount scam, a man is wanted in the theft of MacBooks, and a campaign report says an ex-Senator improperly spent on Apple products, all in this week's Apple Crime BlotterMan in handcuffsThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 22 Feb 26, 6:17pm -
• Apple faces more pain as Trump's global import tariff grows from 10% to 15%
  Barely 24 hours after responding to his "reciprocal" tariffs being struck down and his retaliation of a 10% global tariff, President Donald Trump has upped the damage by making it 15%.Tim Cook [left], President Donald Trump [right]On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that sweeping tariffs introduced by President Trump were done illegally. While Trump's retaliation was expected, it seems that he didn't believe he went far enough with his new tariff plan.Trump introduced a new global import tariff o…
  - 3 days ago 22 Feb 26, 2:17am -
• Apple's latest Ferret AI model is a step towards Siri seeing and controlling iPhone apps
  Apple is still working on ways to help Siri see apps on a display, as a new paper explains how it is working on a version of Ferret that will work locally on an iPhone.A ferret in the wild - Image Credit: Pixabay/Michael SehlmeyerThe work by Apple to bring Siri up to speed with other AI systems usable on a smartphone is gradually accelerating. While immediate attempts to bring a new more contextual Siri to fruition isn't quite ready for primetime, Apple is still looking to the future for other u…
  - 3 days ago 22 Feb 26, 1:13am -
• Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs that cost Apple billions shot down by Supreme Court
  Ten months after Trump imposed sweeping tariffs that hurt US businesses and consumers, and hit Apple to the tune of $3.2 billion, the Supreme Court has ruled that it was done illegally. Refunds will be messy.Trump launching his tariffs in April 2205Trump was always expected to introduce tariffs, but the extent of his April 2025 "Liberation Day" ones caught the world by surprise. The claimed mathematics behind the original rates was ridiculed, and then Trump further raised them to ostensibly puni…
  - 4 days ago 21 Feb 26, 3:35am -
• Trump fights back, replaces struck-down reciprocal tariffs with 10% global import tax
  Hours after the Supreme Court struck down broad "reciprocal" tariffs as unlawful, President Donald Trump lashed out at justices, and said he will impose a 10% global tariff under a different trade law with more restrictions and a timetable.President Trump introduces a global import tax. Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesThe announcement follows a 6-3 ruling that the earlier tariffs, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, exceeded presidential authority and requir…
  - 4 days ago 21 Feb 26, 1:27am -
• Best Apple deals: $79 iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, $299 Apple Watch Series 11, $99 AirPods 4
  This weekend, save $100 on Apple's latest smartwatch, get $20 off the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, and pick up AirPods 4 for $99.Save on AirPods, iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, and Apple Watch this weekend.To kick off the weekend, Amazon is slashing prices on Apple gear, including AirPods, Watches, and the MagSafe Battery for the iPhone Air. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 20 Feb 26, 11:42pm -
• Apple's new MacBook colors nearly debuted in 2022 MacBook Air
  The colors that the upcoming budget MacBook will be sold in were reportedly first considered for the 2022 MacBook Air before Apple chose Silver, Starlight, and Space Gray.Apple's M2 MacBook Air nearly had some colorful optionsRumors currently have the low-cost MacBook shipping in blue, green, and yellow. Now, in a post on the Weibo Chinese social network, leaker Instant Digital says this isn't the first time these colors have been in the works.The post didn't elaborate on why Apple decided again…
  - 4 days ago 20 Feb 26, 7:47pm -
• Apple has its problems, but still the only real choice for privacy
  Apple didn't start out as the privacy company, but in the more than 12 years since iPhone 5s, it is the only company trying to offer privacy by default. Today, that's more necessary than ever.Apple's promise of privacy and security can't be ignored in today's political climateYou would think that after years of success with "Privacy, that's iPhone," other smartphone and computer manufacturers would catch on. Nope.No matter how much consumers vote with their wallets, everyone that isn't Apple aim…
  - 4 days ago 20 Feb 26, 6:28pm -
• Two new Apple Studio Displays could gatecrash March MacBook announcements
  References to two new Apple Studio Display models have been found in macOS 26.3 code, stacking up more potential product announcements before the May 4 Apple "Experience."Apple could be set to announce not one, but two new displays.Apple has confirmed that it will hold a special event on March 4, with rumors suggesting it could follow a week of announcements. A low-cost MacBook is expected to be the star of the show.Now, references to codenames J427 and J527 have been found in the macOS 26.3 upd…
  - 4 days ago 20 Feb 26, 6:12pm -
• March 4's Apple Experience, color MacBooks, and iOS 26.4 on the AppleInsider Podcast
  It's been a week of finding out just how much there is in the new iOS 26.4 beta, for learning about Apple's video podcast plans, and also for so many rumors of a new low-cost MacBook coming at a March unveiling, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple's March 4 experience (left) may introduce new features, but iOS 26.4 already hasWe didn't get an updated Siri in the developer beta of iOS 26.4, but it turned out that there is a lot else in there. From improvements to Stolen Device Protection and a…
  - 4 days ago 20 Feb 26, 5:49pm -
• Brazil banks want 'free ride' access to iPhone NFC payments, says Apple
  Regulatory bodies around the globe are asking if Apple has a right to charge for access to the popular platforms built around iPhone. Apple keeps telling them yes — this time in Brazil.Apple charges for access to iPhone NFC for paymentsThe Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) in Brazil has been pursuing Apple on antitrust claims surrounding the App Store. The result was alternative app stores and external payment methods coming to Brazil, but now Apple's NFC rules are under fire.…
  - 4 days ago 20 Feb 26, 7:55am -
• GameSir G8 Plus review: an iterative upgrade fit for iPad mini fans
  The first GameSir G8 was an affordable return to iPhone grip controllers, and while its successor doesn't have any significant bells or whistles, it gains Apple certification and iPad mini support.GameSir G8 Plus reviewNot every product needs to blow us away with some revolutionary new feature or concept. Game controllers have found a fairly mature place, design-wise, so there's no need to rock the boat.The GameSir G8 Plus is an MFi-certified controller with a USB-C connector, rumble support, pr…
  - 4 days ago 20 Feb 26, 6:52am -
• Leaker's legal troubles haven't ended, as he makes more videos
  After a default ruling against him for failing to respond, YouTuber Jon Prosser is now facing a jury trial and deposition over his iOS 26 leaks.YouTuber Jon Prosser is set to be deposed, as part of a lawsuit filed against him by Apple.In July 2025, after revealing design details of what was then known as iOS 19, leaker Jon Prosser was sued by Apple for the alleged misappropriation of trade secrets. Things seemingly haven't gone well so far, even as he continues to post videos about Apple rumors.…
  - 4 days ago 20 Feb 26, 5:39am -
• Apple TV F1, MLS, MLB streaming reach expands to bars & restaurants
  A new partnership with EverPass will put Apple TV's growing slate of live sports on screens in bars, restaurants, and other commercial spaces.Apple TV sports reach expands with EverPass dealEverPass Media, a company that provides live sports content to commercial establishments, has announced a new partnership with Apple TV. The partnership will bring Formula 1, Major League Soccer, and Major League Baseball to EverPass Core customers at no additional cost."We are excited to partner with Apple a…
  - 5 days ago 20 Feb 26, 3:26am -
• iPhone satellite SOS helps save six skiers after Lake Tahoe avalanche
  Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite helped rescue six skiers after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe on February 18, according to California emergency officials.Apple's Emergency SOS featureAuthorities said the group maintained contact with rescuers for roughly four hours despite having no cellular coverage in backcountry terrain. The rescue offers a clear real-world example of Apple's satellite emergency system in a life-threatening situation.An avalanche hit a guided ski group in Nevada County, Cal…
  - 5 days ago 20 Feb 26, 2:40am -
• iPhone camera & microphone dot can be suppressed if you're already hacked
  Apple's camera and microphone indicators are supposed to tell iPhone users when the microphone or camera are on, but after a device is fully compromised with kernel-level access by another hack, Predator spyware can prevent those from appearing.Malware can defeat iOS privacy indicators for recordingCamera and microphone indicators, which first appeared in iOS 14, are a big part of Apple's privacy message. Users depend on them to know when recording is going on.Security researchers at Jamf found…
  - 5 days ago 20 Feb 26, 1:35am -
• Inexpensive MacBook is the perfect way to get users deeper into the Apple ecosystem
  Apple's low-cost MacBook will fill a long-standing gap in its lineup — and bring a new wave of users into the ecosystem.An AppleInsider rendition of what a multi-colored MacBook ad spot could look likeMarch 4 marks Apple's next big announcement day, which it plans to celebrate with three invite-only "experiences" in London, Shanghai, and New York City. If you follow the rumors and speculation, you'll know that Apple's allegedly getting ready to add a new, lower-priced MacBook back into its lin…
  - 5 days ago 20 Feb 26, 1:03am -
• If you want a transparent iPhone Air with a SIM slot, it'll cost you
  A transparent iPhone Air with a working SIM slot looked like a hardware hack for the ages, but it also showed exactly what got sacrificed when factory design margins disappeared.iPhone AirIn a new video, YouTuber Linzin took viewers on a 22-minute journey through Huaqiangbei, China's famous electronics market. There, technicians worked their magic by laser-stripping the rear glass of an iPhone Air for a see-through effect.They didn't stop there and milled space for a SIM slot directly into the f…
  - 5 days ago 20 Feb 26, 12:36am -
• Perplexity's Comet AI browser is coming to iPhone soon
  Perplexity has confirmed that its AI-powered web browser Comet will finally come to the iPhone in March 2026. Expect to have to make significant in-app purchases to maybe make it better than Safari.Perplexity's Comet browser comes to iPhone on March 11, 2026The browser, which is already available to Mac users, is available for preorder from the App Store. However, while the iPhone version is set to release on March 11, the iPad version doesn't appear to be ready just yet.While Comet can be used…
  - 5 days ago 20 Feb 26, 12:00am -
• Full internet by satellite could come via an Apple-designed iPhone or iPad case
  Apple's iPhone satellite capabilities can grow, but physics are remorseless. There's still a limit on how much satellite internet can do and how fast it can do it — unless Apple produces a case that it has been researching that doubles as a big antenna.When Apple first launched Emergency SOS via Satellite with the iPhone 14 back in 2022, it was remarkable idea that since then has saved many lives. Apple has improved it since, and has plans for much more in future, but there is always an issue…
  - 5 days ago 19 Feb 26, 11:28pm -
• Plagiarism probe ends, Apple TV thriller 'The Hunt' debuts soon
  A plagiarism investigation into Apple TV's "The Hunt" has ended after three months, and there is now a debut date for the thriller."The Hunt" on Apple TVThe six-episode French-language drama was scheduled to launch on December 3, 2025. In late November, it disappeared from Apple's platform after reports surfaced that it may have been mislabeled as an original work.Apple removed The Hunt from listings and promotional placements days before its premiere without public explanation. Subsequent repor…
  - 5 days ago 19 Feb 26, 10:50pm -
• West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud child porn hosting
  West Virginia's attorney general believes iCloud is the greatest platform ever made to distribute child porn, and is the first government to sue Apple after a previous class action failed.Apple is under fire over its handling of CSAM on iCloud serversMcCuskey's office also cited a 2020 text message from a then-Apple anti-fraud lead as saying that Apple's decisions over the way it handles iCloud and the storing of images make it "the greatest platform for distributing child porn."In a statement t…
  - 5 days ago 19 Feb 26, 10:11pm -
• A leaked internal email shows Ring's plan targets more than pets
  In perhaps the least surprising news of the decade, a leaked email confirms Ring had every intention of tracking people and not just pets with its doorbells.Jamie Siminoff, founder of RingRing, a home security company known for its widely adopted video doorbells, bought a Super Bowl ad space. And, within 30 seconds, the company managed to kill off any remaining goodwill it had with the general public, forcing it to back off from a proposed partnership with Flock Safety.The idea was pitched as ha…
  - 5 days ago 19 Feb 26, 9:18pm -
• A FaceBook smart watch is okay, if you don't value privacy
  Meta has reportedly revived its abandoned Facebook Watch, plans to release it in 2026, and is probably rubbing its corporate hands at what health data it will learn from you, and then turn around and monetize.Facebook HeadquartersBack in 2021, Facebook had plans to make a smartwatch, and it was far enough along that there was even a leaked image of just how much it looked like an Apple Watch.Nothing came of it back then, but maybe not for technological reasons. It was also in 2021 that the Faceb…
  - 5 days ago 19 Feb 26, 9:12pm -
• No, iPhone 18 won't have Mac-like MagSafe charging
  Here we go again, with a viral TikTok with no basis in fact. The latest lie claims that the iPhone 18 will ditch USB-C and feature a tiny MacBook-like MagSafe plug.Apple really should bring proper MagSafe to the iPhoneIt's pretty common these days. A TikTok lie about Apple pops up, and it's passed around and cloned on the site. Millions of hits later, it reaches the ears of mainstream media, who pick it up like it's gospel, straight from Tim Cook's desk.The latest lie is that the 2026 iPhone is…
  - 5 days ago 19 Feb 26, 7:52pm -
• Race to the IMAX theater: Apple TV & F1 will screen live races
  Apple TV and IMAX have announced a program of F1 races to be screened live across the US, starting with the Miami Grand Prix in May 2026.Brad Pitt in "F1""F1: The Movie" was not only Apple's biggest success in films to date, it was also the top earning movie for IMAX theatres in 2025. Now IMAX has announced a new deal with Apple TV to bring live screenings of F1 races to "at least 50 IMAX locations nationwide."Fl is a rapidly growing force in sports and culture in the US, and by bringing F1 on A…
  - 5 days ago 19 Feb 26, 7:51pm -
• Buck-passing Zuckerberg ropes Apple into his defense in social media safety trial
  In a court case concerning the mental health effects of social media, Mark Zuckerberg's defense includes that he tried to discuss the issue with Tim Cook, who, obviously, doesn't run a social media platform.Meta CEO Mark ZuckerbergThe trial concerns in part the issue of age verification, which Meta has previously tried to dodge by saying Apple and Google should deal with it rather than any application. The case is a specific one brought to a Los Angeles court by a 19-year-old who claims social m…
  - 5 days ago 19 Feb 26, 5:59pm -
• Fix blurry photos, upscale, and enhance image quality with this Mac app
  Aiarty Image Enhancer makes it easy to enhance photo quality, restore old photos, reduce low-light noise, fix soft focus, upscale images, and bring back natural clarity.Fix blurry photos. Image source: DigiartyWhile iPhones and the Mac Photos app have been collecting your photos for years, those decades-old photo assets often fall short on modern 4K screens and large prints.Can you remedy old iPhone photos, low-light noisy shots, historical albums from early-2000s photo sharing sites, and soft,…
  - 11 days ago 13 Feb 26, 6:49pm -
• KiiBoom Cybrix 29 review: Half a keyboard, all the utility
  While the KiiBoom Cybrix 29 is effectively half a keyboard, it's still extremely useful for Mac owners as a macropad for shortcuts — or for gaming.KiiBoom Cybrix 29 ReviewIn the world of third-party keyboards, it can be easy to get lost in the ocean of options, designs, and layouts. Every manufacturer is fighting tooth and nail to catch your eye and your dollars with their next big thing.It is a consumer market, and we have never been more spoiled for choice. But in the wave of products and no…
  - 29 Oct 25, 6:24pm -
• How to add third-party cards to Apple Wallet app in iOS 26
  You probably know the Apple Wallet app can store credit and debit cards, but it can also hold unsupported rewards and membership cards. Here's how to get it done in iOS 26.Add rewards cards to your Apple WalletLike most of us, you've probably collected dozens of membership and rewards cards over the years. And somehow, you always seem to misplace them right when you need them most.Instead of spending forever digging through a wallet, purse, or bag, you could just keep your rewards cards in the W…
  - 28 Oct 25, 8:36am -
• How to use an iPad as a screen for the Nintendo Switch 2
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