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- 11:24 pmRazer 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-C cable that can be plugged into a 30W+ power adapter or a Mac. Charging speeds are limited to 15W, so you won't get full speed wireless charging on newer iPhones that support up to 25W wireless charging. The sleeve has one 15W charging spot for an iPhone and a 5W charging spot for the AirPods. It is not designed to charge two iPhones at once, both because there's just one 15W charger and because of space constraints. There is built-in padding to keep a MacBook safe from drops, and a plush lining inside protects it from scratches. The exterior is black and made from a polyester material that's designed to resist wear and tear while also protecting a laptop from rain. Reinforced corners ensure no damage in case of accidental bumps. The sleeve is sized to fit laptops up to 16 inches, so it works with Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro. The Razer Laptop Sleeve 16 With Wireless Charging for Devices can be purchased from the Razer website for $130.Tag: RazerThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:18 pmApple 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…11:12 pmNetflix 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…11:02 pmDay 18 – of having my app “Waiting for Review” (Updates)
Original Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/appledevelopers/s/cedNKd2zTb TLDR: As the title says, it’s been 18 days since I submitted my app, and it’s still “Waiting for Review”. I requested an expedited review and sent 3 support requests via the Apple Developer Support website, but received no response. Now to the update: Yesterday, I decided to call Apple’s regular customer […]11:02 pmApple-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, universities, and hotels. Apple, Google, and Samsung support Aliro, and Aliro-enabled locks will be able to be added to wallet apps on iPhone and Android devices. Major smart home companies that produce smart locks have also signed on to support Aliro. The Alliance says that Apple, Allegion, Aqara, Google, HID, Kastle, Kwikset, Last Lock, Nordic Semiconductor, Nuki Home Solutions, NXP Semiconductors, Qorvo, Samsung, and STMicroelectronics will be among the first to achieve Aliro 1.0 certification. With Aliro, more smart locks should support Apple Home Key for hands-free unlocking with NFC and UWB. The Aliro 1.0 specification includes a framework for using asymmetric cryptography for secure interactions between user devices and readers, without sacrificing user privacy. It supports multiple communication methods, including NFC, Bluetooth LE, and ultra wideband (UWB). Aliro will be updated over time to meet new market and ecosystem requirements. Features like secure key sharing will come in the future.Tag: AliroThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:00 pmBrazil 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 — until now.Apple's Senior Vice President of Services, Eddy Cue, revealed a few key details about the future of Apple TV in an interview with the Brazilian publication Folha de Sao Paulo, spotted by 9to5mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:41 pmvisionOS 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…10:34 pmApple 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 Apple's release notes for the update, it fixes a flicker issue that could happen when watching sports content with MultiView in the Apple TV app.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:33 pmApple Releases Safari Technology Preview 238 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements | MacRumorsApple 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 Technology Preview release is compatible with machines running macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe, the newest version of macOS. The Safari Technology Preview update is available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences or System Settings to anyone who has downloaded the browser from Apple’s website. Complete release notes for the update are available on the Safari Technology Preview website. Apple’s aim with Safari Technology Preview is to gather feedback from developers and users on its browser development process. Safari Technology Preview can run side-by-side with the existing Safari browser and while it is designed for developers, it does not require a developer account to download and use.Tag: Safari Technology PreviewThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:28 pmHow to creates charts such as this one?
submitted by /u/masm33 [link] [comments]10:02 pmofficially pivoting my rejected 9-month project to a premium fart app
after getting destroyed by the 4.3 design spam rejection for an app that took 4 guys 9 months to build, ive seen the light. im officially pivoting to a premium fart soundboard. upcoming features to ensure immediate app store approval: – seamless cloud sync across all apple devices. – spatial audio localization. i got the […]09:53 pm9to5Rewards: 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…09:52 pmNew 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…09:45 pmApple seeks dismissal of fraud lawsuit over Siri AI promises, Epic Games injunction | Mac Daily NewsApple seeks dismissal of fraud lawsuit over Siri AI promises, Epic Games injunction
Apple urged a San Jose federal judge to toss out a proposed shareholder class action accusing it of double fraud: first by hyping Siri's AI… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:38 pmiOS 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…09:36 pmApple’s low-cost MacBook may skip some features you won’t miss
Macworld Apple 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-end MacBook. A closer look at what’s missing Based on internal files accidentally leaked by Apple last year, which were seen by Macworld, there are some key features that may be left out of the new MacBook. These files came from an internal macOS kernel and include drivers and hardware specifications for unreleased devices. For instance, the hardware spec sheet for the new low-end MacBook suggests it won’t support high-impedance headphones, as it uses the same audio DAC as the M1 MacBook Air. The low-cost MacBook appears to be using some internal parts last seen in the M1 MacBook Air.Foundry High-impedance headphones offer better sound quality and less distortion, which is ideal for audiophiles and professionals. Apple introduced support for this technology on Macs with the M2 chip and later, but apparently, the company decided to use a cheaper audio DAC for its cheaper MacBook. It also seems that this new MacBook will have a less premium display. The files make no mention of the driver required by the True Tone sensor, which adjusts the display temperature based on ambient light. Instead, this Mac relies on the old sensor that only adjusts the display brightness level based on ambient light. It was first introduced on the iPad in 2016 and has appeared on nearly every Apple display since. Another thing missing from the files for the new, cheaper MacBook is the “AppleHighVoltageCharger” driver, which essentially enables support for more powerful chargers for faster charging. This means that the low-end MacBook will likely take longer to recharge than the newer MacBooks. Fast charging support on Apple laptops also came with the M2 MacBooks, so that’s another similarity that the low-end MacBook will have with the M1 MacBook Air. When it comes to wireless connectivity, the new MacBook is expected to have the same Wi-Fi chip as the A16 iPad, which supports Wi-Fi 6, while the current M4 MacBook Air supports the faster Wi-Fi 6E standard. Customers can also expect standard USB-C rather than Thunderbolt. One last thing: the new MacBook might lack a backlit keyboard, one of the key features of all MacBooks for many years. While this may disappoint some users, it’s worth remembering that the old plastic MacBook didn’t have a backlit keyboard either, nor does the non-Pro Magic Keyboard for iPad. However, this Mac will likely keep Touch ID for easy and secure authentication. The cheap MacBook might not have a backlit keyboard.Foundry Bummer but not a dealbreaker Although the list of missing features may sound alarming, the reality is that most of these compromises are unlikely to be dealbreakers for the target audience. This isn’t a MacBook aimed at audio engineers with studio headphones or creative pros who rely on color-accurate displays and high-speed external storage. It’s designed for students, first-time Mac buyers, and everyday users who primarily browse the web, write documents, and stream media. For these users, this low-end MacBook will offer more than enough power to run everyday tasks, plus a high-resolution display, and wireless connectivity that’s still fast enough for browsing and streaming. For buyers who need those higher-end capabilities, the MacBook Air remains in the lineup. For everyone else, the new low-end MacBook could represent a more accessible entry into the Mac ecosystem.09:30 pmiPhone 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…09:28 pmNew 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. Design The 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, giving the device a more modern look to better match the designs of the iPad Pro and iPad Air models. It's still a relatively new design, and Apple doesn't update the low-cost iPad's chassis often. The low-cost iPad is only available in a single screen size, and it is Apple's thickest tablet at 7mm. It features a Retina LCD display with no ProMotion support, no P3 wide color, and no lamination (display technology that cuts down on glare, provides a more responsive feel, and allows for a thinner size) compared to Apple's other tablets. Apple makes the low-cost iPad in several fun colors, and we could see some new shades in 2026. Current colors include blue, pink, silver, and yellow. No changes are expected for the rear camera, front camera, USB-C port, or compatibility with accessories like the Apple Pencil. A-Series Processor The low-cost iPad will likely be equipped with Apple's A19 chip, which is the chip that Apple used for the iPhone 17. It is built on a 3-nanometer process and it will offer speed and efficiency improvements over the A16 chip that's in the current model. The A16 chip that Apple used in 2025 does not support Apple Intelligence, but the A19 does, so that will mark a major update for Apple's affordable tablet. The 2026 model should be able to support Apple Intelligence features that are unavailable with the 2025 model. The A19 also offers hardware-accelerated ray tracing for gaming improvements. The 11th-generation iPad has 6GB RAM, but Apple will need to bump that up to 8GB for Apple Intelligence. N1 Chip Apple introduced its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, called the N1, in the iPhone 17 models. The N1 was added to the iPad Pro, and it's possible that Apple plans to add the chip to all future devices coming in 2026 and beyond. The N1 chip supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread networking technology for smart home devices. The 11th-generation iPad is limited to Wi-Fi 6, so if the 12th-generation version gets Wi-Fi 7, it will be able to connect to faster 6GHz networks for the first time. Bluetooth 6 would also be an improvement over Bluetooth 5.3. There is a chance that Apple is reserving the N1 chip for its more premium devices, based on leaked internal code. If that's the case, the iPad won't include the N1 chip. Apple Modem Apple has designed C1 and C1X modem chips that it has used in iPhones and iPads in 2025, and the next-generation version of the iPad could also get an Apple-designed modem chip for cellular models. Apple's modem chips are more power efficient than Qualcomm chips while providing similar performance. Pricing The 11th-generation iPad is priced starting at $349 for 128GB of storage, and there are so far no indications that pricing is going to change for the 12th-generation model. Launch Date Apple will likely launch the low-cost iPad sometime next week, just ahead of the Special Experience planned for March 4.Related Roundup: iPadBuyer's Guide: iPad (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:19 pmBlender 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 Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:07 pmEddy Cue says Brazil is Apple TV’s second-largest market, talks Netflix-Warner merger, more | 9 to 5 MacEddy 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…09:02 pmApple iPhone expected to fare well as IDC predicts worldwide smartphone market to decline historic 13% in 2026 | Mac Daily NewsApple iPhone expected to fare well as IDC predicts worldwide smartphone market to decline historic 13% in 2026
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 12.9% year-on-year (YoY) in 2026 to 1.12 billion units, according to IDC… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:54 pmThree 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…08:52 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 10, 13:00 - 17:00 PDTFeb 26, 12:50 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 10 March 2026 at 13:00 PDT until 10 March 2026 at 17:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.08:43 pmDRAM Shortage Will Cause 'Seismic Shift' in Smartphone Market, But Apple Will Be Less Affected | MacRumorsDRAM 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 memory to meet production needs, which will cause a smartphone market "crisis like no other." Smartphone makers are expected to ship 1.1 billion devices in 2026, down from 1.26 billion in 2025. "The tariffs and pandemic crisis seem a joke compared to this," said IDC Senior Research Director Nabila Popal. "The smartphone market will witness a seismic shift by the time this crisis is over -- in size, average selling prices and competitive landscape. We don't expect the situation to ease up until mid-2027, at least." Cheap Android smartphones will be impacted most heavily by increasing DRAM costs, but Apple is well-positioned to avoid major impact because it focuses on more expensive, premium devices. Apple has more profit margin to work with and is better able to secure available DRAM supply. Apple is expected to absorb higher memory costs in the short term, but it isn't unaffected by the shortages. Just today, a report suggested Apple is paying Samsung twice as much for the LPDDR5X memory chips that it needs for producing iPhone 17 models. During Apple's January earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that memory price increases had a "minimal impact" on Apple's gross margin during the 2025 holiday quarter, but the company is expecting a "bit more of an impact" during the first calendar quarter of 2026. IDC says that even when the DRAM shortage is resolved, memory prices are not expected to return to 2025 levels, so there could be a permanent shift toward higher-priced smartphones.Tag: IDCThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:42 pmIAP or External Payment Link?
I have a desktop app that my service is based on. Users sign up/pay for it on my website as well as have a user dashboard on my site. I recently built the mobile version of my app. I am wondering how hard it has been lately to get approval on external link billing to […]08:40 pmiPhone and iPad Are First Consumer Devices Cleared for NATO Classified Data
Apple's iPhone and iPad running iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 have become the first consumer mobile devices cleared for NATO-restricted classified data. No special software or settings are required. MacRumors reports: 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 nations. In an announcement of the security clearance, Apple touted its security features: "Apple designs security into all of its products from the start, ensuring the most sophisticated protections are built in across hardware, software, and Apple silicon. This unique approach allows Apple users to benefit from industry-leading security protections such as best-in-class encryption, biometric authentication with Face ID, and groundbreaking features like Memory Integrity Enforcement. These same protections are now recognized as meeting stringent government and international security requirements, even for restricted data." Read more of this story at Slashdot.08:36 pmYour iPhone is secure enough to handle classified info
Macworld While 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, or BSI), they are approved for such uses in all 32 NATO member nations. Ivan Krstić, Apple’s vice president of Security Engineering and Architecture, said, “Apple has built the most secure devices in the world for all its users, and those same protections are now uniquely certified under assurance requirements for NATO nations — unlike any other device in the industry.” Apple says this makes the iPhone and iPad the only consumer devices approved for such use without any special software installed. The security provided by iOS/iPadOS 26 and Apple’s hardware alone is sufficient when using the appropriate options enabled. Handling classified information typically requires bespoke devices, custom operating systems, or additional custom security software.08:20 pmiPhone is secure enough for classified NATO secrets right out of the box
The iPhone and iPad can securely handle classified information up to the NATO Restricted level without needing special software. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:14 pmTouchscreen 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 enthusiasts, Acme Weather. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Things: The award-winning to-do app, with a fresh look for OS 26, new features, and more. Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Stamps.com: Send from your computer or phone 24/7. Try Stamps.com risk-free for sixty days with code happyhour. Sponsored by NordStellar: Defend your business with NordStellar. Unlock a 10% discount with coupon code nordhappyhour-10 at nordstellar.com/happyhour. more…08:14 pmNearly 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…08:01 pmComing to Apple TV: All the upcoming shows, series, movies, trailers, and more
Macworld Apple’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 perhaps haven’t even begun yet. Updated February 26, 2026: New announcements and some new tips from Deadline give us a clearer picture of some upcoming Apple TV projects. Our list has been updated accordingly. How to get Apple TV Apple TV 4K (2022, 3. Gen.) 128GB WiFi + Ethernet Read our review Price When Reviewed: 64GB – $129 | 128GB $149 Best Prices Today: $129 at Apple You can subscribe to Apple TV on Apple’s website here, or via the Apple TV app on your device. It costs $12.99/£9.99 a month, which you can cancel at any time (Read: How to cancel and Apple subscription). You can also opt for a one-year subscription for $99/£89, which gives you two months free each year. Apple also offers various trials. Take a look at our article explaining all the ways you can watch Apple TV for free, and the best Apple TV deals you can get. Students can get Apple TV for free with an already subsidized Apple Music subscription. You don’t need an Apple TV set top box to watch Apple TV, nor do you have to pay for a subscription, see: How to watch Apple TV for free. Coming Soon to Apple TV The following shows, series, and movies have been officially announced by Apple and will typically will begin streaming in the next few weeks or months. Imperfect Women What it’s about: Imperfect Women examines a crime that shatters the lives of three women in a decades-long friendship. The unconventional thriller explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that irrevocably alter our lives. Important names: Stars Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, Kate Mara, and Joel Kinnaman. When you can watch: Imperfect Women premieres on March 18, 2026. Wonder Pets: In the City (season 2) What it’s about: A children’s program that follows three kidergarden classroom pets—Izzy the Guinea Pig, Tate the Snake, and Zuri the Bunny—as they go on adventures. Apple Important names: Stars the voices of Victoria Scola-Giampapa, Vanessa Huszar, and Christopher Sean Cooper Jr.. When you can watch: Season 2 of Wonder Pets: In the City premieres on March 20, 2026. For All Mankind (season 5) What it’s about: The fifth and likely final season of the sci-fi epic that imagines an alternate reality where the Soviet Union beat the United States to the moon, and the decades of space race that follows. Important names: Produced by Ronald D. Moore, starring Joel Kinnaman, Wrenn Schmidt, Coral Peña, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, and more. When you can watch: The fifth season of For All Mankind will premiere on March 27, 2026. Your Friends and Neighbors (season 2) What it’s about: After being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager still grappling with his recent divorce, resorts to stealing from his neighbors’ homes in the exceedingly affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets and affairs hidden behind those wealthy facades might be more dangerous than he ever imagined. Important names: Stars Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, James Marsden, and Olivia Munn. When you can watch: The second season of Your Friends and Neighbors will premiere on April 3, 2026. Outcome What it’s about: A dark comedy about a beloved Hollywood star named Reef Hawk, who must dive into the depths of his hidden demons after he is extorted with a mysterious video that’s sure to shatter his image and end his career. Apple Important names: Starring Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill, Cameron Diaz, and Matt Bomer. Written and directed by Jonah Hill. When you can watch: Outcome premieres on April 10, 2026. Margo’s Got Money Troubles What it’s about: A comedic family drama following recent college dropout and aspiring writer, Margo, the daughter of an ex-Hooter’s waitress, and ex-pro wrestler, as she’s forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them. Based on Rufi Thorpe’s bestselling novel. Apple Important names: Stars Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman, and Michelle Pfeiffer. When you can watch: Margo’s Got Money Troubles will premiere on April 15, 2026. Criminal Record (season 2) What it’s about: A character-driven drama set in the heart of contemporary London, exploring the impossibility of policing when the truth is up for grabs. Apple Important names: Starring Peter Capaldi, Cush Jumbo, Dustin Demri-Burns, and Luca Pasqualino. When you can watch: Season 2 of Criminal Record debuts on April 22, 2026. Widow’s Bay What it’s about: Mayor Tom Loftis is desperate to revive his struggling community. There’s no Wi-Fi, spotty cellular reception and he must contend with superstitious locals who believe their island is cursed. He wants these people to respect him. They don’t. They think he is soft and cowardly. And he is. Apple Important names: Stars Matthew Rhys, Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, and Kingston Rumi Southwick. When you can watch: Widow’s Bay starts streaming on April 29, 2026. Unconditional What it’s about: A mother-daughter vacation turns in to a nightmare when 25-year-old Gali (Talia Lynne Ronn) is arrested for drug smuggling in Moscow. Apple Important names: Stars Liraz Chamami, Talia Lynne Ronn, Amir Haddad, and Yossi Marshek. Directed by Johnathan Gurfinkel. When you can watch: Unconditional debuts on May 8, 2026. Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed What it’s about: Newly divorced mom Paula falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer. Apple Important names: Starring Tatiana Maslany, Jake Johnson, Jessy Hodges, and Jon Michael Hill. When you can watch: Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed will premiere on May 20, 2026. Star City What it’s about: A spin-off of the For All Mankind universe, Star City takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers, and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program. Apple Important names: Created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi, the creators of For All Mankind. When you can watch: Star City premieres on May 29, 2026. Cape Fear What it’s about: A 10-episode limited series inspired by the 1991 remake, a storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna and Tom Bowden when Max Cady, the notorious killer they are responsible for putting behind bars, is let out of prison. Apple Important names: Stars Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, and Patrick Wilson. When you can watch: Cape Fear premieres on June 5, 2026. Sugar (season 2) What it’s about: John Sugar is an American private investigator on the heels of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. Apple Important names: Starring Colin Farrell, Jin Ha, Raymond Lee, and Tony Dalton. When you can watch: The second season of Sugar premieres on June 19, 2026. Lucky What it’s about: Based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel, Lucky centers on a young woman who left behind the life of crime she was raised in years ago, but must now embrace her darker, criminal side one final time in a desperate attempt to escape her past. Important names: Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. When you can watch: Lucky premieres on July 15, 2026. The Dink What it’s about: Washed up former tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd has been reduced to coaching unruly children at his father Chuck’s suburban country club. After reactivating an old injury, he is forced to play pickleball and loves it. Apple Important names: Produced by Ben Stiller and directed by Josh Greenbaum. Cast includes Jake Johnson, Ed Harris, Patton Oswalt, Chloe Fineman, Chris Parnell, and more. When you can watch: The Dink premieres on July 24, 2026. Ted Lasso (season 4) What it’s about: Apple’s biggest show was thought to be over for good, but Apple announced it’s coming back for a 4th season, with Jason Sudeikis returning in the title role. Apple Important names: Stars Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein, Jeremy Swift, Hannah Waddington, and Juno Temple. When you can watch: Season 4 of Ted Lasso will premiere in the summer of 2026. Mayday What it’s about: An action-packed buddy comedy film. When hotshot U.S. Navy pilot Lieutenant Troy “Assassin” Kelly is sent on a top-secret mission into Russian territory at the height of the Cold War, the operation implodes, leaving him stranded behind enemy lines. Apple Important names: Stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branaugh. Written and directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. When you can watch: Mayday premieres on September 4, 2026. Matchbox the Movie What it’s about: Inspired by the iconic Mattel toys (really!), this is an action film about a group of friends since childhood who have their lives upended when undercover CIA agent Sean, their long-absent former leader, returns to their small town and unwittingly gets them embroiled in a frantic international pursuit to save the world. Apple Important names: Stars John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, and Arturo Castro. Written by David Coggeshall. Directed by Sam Hargrave. When you can watch: Matchbox the Movie will premiere on October 9, 2026. Way of the Warrior Kid What it’s about: Middle school has been a nightmare for Marc, a good kid who’s bullied by his classmates and feels like he’s behind in everything, from academics to P.E. to just making friends. That changes when his injured Uncle Jake, a decorated Navy SEAL, comes to spend the summer and recuperate with Marc and his mom, Sarah. Apple Important names: Stars Chris Pratt, Jude Hill, Linda Cardellini, Levi McConaughey. When you can watch: Way of the Warrior Kid premieres on November 20, 2026. Further Out These shows, series, and movies may or may not have been officially announced, and do not yet have definitive release dates. Some may debut in the next few months, others be more than a year away. It’s even possible that some of these projects will never be released. Lance Armstrong biopic What it’s about: Deadline reports that Apple has won the bidding war for rights to a movie about the storied cyclist Lance Armstrong. Important names: Stars Austin Butler, directed by Edward Berger. When you can watch: The Lance Armstrong biopic does not yet have a title or release date. Foster the Snowman What it’s about: Per Deadline, Apple out-bid Netflix and MGM for this holiday high-concept movie about a snowman that comes alive, and will go through every stage of life in just 72 hours. The childless couple who act as his “parents” go through every parenting milestone in just three days. Important names: No stars are yet attached. The film will be directed by Hikari. When you can watch: Foster the Snowman is being fast-tracked to be ready in time for the holidays 2026. Once and Again What it’s about: Deadline says that Apple won the rights to produce a film from the upcoming romance book Once and Again by Rebecca Serle (set to release on March 10). Important names: This project is early in product and has no director or stars attached yet. When you can watch: The adaptation of Once and Again is very early in production and has no release date. Cosmere What it’s about: Apple has landed the rights to the Cosmere fantasy universe books from Brandon Sanderson. It’s unclear what projects are coming in this fantasy setting. Important names: Brandon Sanderson’s series The Stormlight Archive is a large and ongoing series of high fantasy novels. Sanderson is also known for finishing Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time novels. When you can watch: The Cosmere deal is fresh and specific projects haven’t yet begun as of January 2026, so it will be a long while before we can watch anything. Neuromancer What it’s about: A new 10-episode drama based on the award-winning novel of the same name by William Gibson. The series will follow a damaged, top-rung super-hacker named Case who is thrust into a web of digital espionage and high-stakes crime with his partner Molly, a razor-girl assassin with mirrored eyes, aiming to pull a heist on a corporate dynasty with untold secrets. Important names: Created for TV by Graham Roland and JD Dillard. Stars Callum Turner, Briana Middleton, Joseph Lee, and Mark Strong. When you can watch: Neuromancer is in production now but does not yet have a release date. The Dispatcher What it’s about: A 6-episode thriller about a police detective whose life fell apart 10 years ago when his young daughter Maggie disappeared without a trace. Now working as a police dispatcher, he receives a distress call from a young girl he is certain is Maggie, he will stop at nothing to find her and reunite his broken family, whatever the cost. Adapted from Ryan David Jahn’s book. Important names: Starring Patrick Brammall, adapted by writer Kris Mrksa. When you can watch: The Dispatcher does not yet have a release date. Speed Racer What it’s about: A live-action series based on the beloved Japanese animated show from the ’60s. Important names: Will be produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot production company, with Hiram Martinez and Ron Fitzgerald as writers and showrunners. When you can watch: Speed Racer has no release date yet. The White Darkness What it’s about: A limited series based on David Grann’s nonfiction book about Henry Worsley, who crossed Antarctica on foot. Important names: Tom Hiddleston stars, Soo Hugh directs. When you can watch: The White Darkness has no release date yet. Untitled Negro League Baseball series What it’s about: Follows the life and career of legendary pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige. Important names: The series is produced by Erving “Magic” Johnson, among others. It is in conjunction with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and MLB. When you can watch: This series has no release date yet. Untitled Chuck Barris drama What it’s about: Gong Show host Chuck Barris famously claimed to be a secret CIA assassin in his autobiography Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, which was made into a feature film in 2002. A Deadline report says Apple is developing an hour-long drama series about Barris as both Gong Show host and CIA assassin. Important names: Justin Timberlake is attached to star as Chuck Barris. When you can watch: This series has no release date yet. Dolly What it’s about: Deadline describes it as a “sci-fi courtroom drama in which a robotic ‘companion doll’ kills its owner and then shocks the world by claiming that she is not guilty and asking for a lawyer.” Important names: Florence Pugh and Vanessa Taylor are attached to star and Drew Pearce will write the script. When you can watch: No release date yet. Bride What it’s about: Deadline reports that this is a genre-bending film about an engineered “ideal wife” who rejects her creator, escapes captivity, and discovers her true self. Important names: The film will star Scarlett Johansson and will be directed by Sebastián Lelio. When you can watch: No release date yet. Earthsound What it’s about: A natural history documentary series that uses new audio technology and cinematic 360-degree audio to reveal untold nature stories from every continent. Important names: It will be executive produced by Alex Williamson, and the series producer is Sam Hodgson. When you can watch: No release date yet. Untitled Idris Elba spy thriller What it’s about: According to Variety, this is to be a “spy movie with romance set in Africa” but little else is known about the nascent project. The report says it’s early in production. Important names: The film will star Idris Elba and is produced by Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon. When you can watch: No release date yet. Hedy Lamarr series What it’s about: According to The Hollywood Reporter, it’s an eight-episode series about the 1930s and 40s actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr (whose frequency-hopping radio technology is still the basis for many modern wireless communications). Important names: Gal Gadot is set to star as Lamarr, with a script written by Sarah Treem. When you can watch: No release date yet. Where the Wild Things Are What it’s about: Apple has struck an overall deal with The Maurice Sendak Foundation to produce shows or series based on the author’s works for children. The most famous of these, by far, is Where the Wild Things Are. Important names: Apple is working with longtime Sendak collaborator Arthur Yorinks and his production studio Night Kitchen Studios. When you can watch: No release date yet. Custom of the Country What it’s about: A limited-series adaptation of the Edith Wharton novel The Custom of the Country. The novel, published in the early 20th century, is about a midwestern girl who climbs the ladder of New York high society. Important names: The big one is Sofia Coppola, who is developing the series for Apple. No word yet on whether she will direct it. When you can watch: No release date yet. El Gato Negro What it’s about: Based on Richard Dominguez’s comic book about an aging luchador who teams up with his grandson to use the El Gato Negro persona to fight crime in South Texas. Important names: Robert Rodriguez will direct and produce, while Diego Boneta will star and also produce. When you can watch: No release date yet. Brie Larson CIA biography series What it’s about: A report in Variety says that Apple has made a direct-to-series order for a new drama based on the real-life experiences of CIA undercover operative Amaryllis Fox. Fox has a hot novel named Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA that released in October 2019. Important names: Brie Larson will star and executive produce the series. When you can watch: No release date yet. You Think It, I’ll Say It What it’s about: According to Variety, Apple has ordered a 10-episode, half-hour run of a new comedy variety show. The show is inspired by Curtis Sittenfeld’s collection of short stories You Think It, I’ll Say It. Important names: SNL alum Kristen Wiig was set to star, but pulled out citing scheduling conflicts with Wonder Woman 1984. The show is created and produced by Colleen McGuinness (30 Rock, About a Boy). When you can watch: This project does not yet have a title or release date.08:00 pmApple Original Films prevails in intense multi-studio battle for Lance Armstrong biopic starring Austin Butler | Mac Daily NewsApple Original Films prevails in intense multi-studio battle for Lance Armstrong biopic starring Austin Butler
In a fiercely contested auction, Apple Original Films has clinched the rights to the untitled Lance Armstrong project, with Austin Butler… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:00 pmExperity AI Care Agent Helps Cut Admin Workload in Urgent Care
Experity says its AI Care Agent has saved 7,000 staff hours by automating routine follow-ups and reducing call volume in urgent care clinics. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.07:55 pmTwo 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…07:25 pmXcode 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 is agentic coding. Xcode is now a platform where AI helps developers plan, write, and maintain software. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:07 pmHere’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…06:48 pmXcode 26.3 finally out
https://preview.redd.it/is9zng9exvlg1.png?width=924&format=png&auto=webp&s=64725e838a6f70965b3dde8e276ecfa1affec3db Did they manage to fix MCP server popups I wonder =) edit: looks like yes and no, I'm no longer getting multiple popups from the same instance of VSCode, but opening a new window still makes a new popup. Well at least somewhat usable I guess submitted by /u/bakawolf123 [link] [comments]06:39 pmForget the Magic Keyboard and get half-off this Zagg keyboard instead
Macworld Your 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-device Bluetooth pairing, this model is ideal for all your projects. This is a sturdy keyboard, too, that won’t break when you place it down too hard. The polycarbonate case has rubberized edges and corner bumpers, which means it also has drop protection. The case also doubles as an adjustable stand, so you can place the tablet exactly right. Plus, the keyboard is fully detachable, so you can work as comfortably as you want. So grab this Zagg Pro Keys keyboard case for your 13-inch iPad Pro for just $65 while this deal’s still live. Buy now at Amazon06:30 pmThese 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 that genuinely change how you work. So I wanted to put a list together of some of those amazing magic ecosystem moments that iPadOS and MacOS give you together. more…06:28 pmApple 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…06:26 pmTrouble with Background GPS Tracking on iOS – Works in Foreground, but stops when screen is off/locked | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingTrouble with Background GPS Tracking on iOS – Works in Foreground, but stops when screen is off/locked
Hi everyone, I’m developing a step-tracker / fitness app on iOS and I’m running into an issue with background GPS tracking. Everything works perfectly while the app is in the foreground: locations are being recorded, filtered, and published. However, as soon as the screen turns off, no location points are recorded at all — neither […]06:26 pmApple 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, examine code structure of a project, build a project directly and run tests, take image snapshots to check their work, and access Apple's full, up-to-date developer documentation. Along with OpenAI and Anthropic models, Xcode 26.3 is compatible with any agent or tool that uses the open standard Model Context Protocol. Xcode 26.3 is available for download today from Apple's developer website.Tag: XcodeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:24 pmA decade after US authorization, the iPhone is allowed to handle classified data for NATO | AppleInsiderA 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 special software or settings.Apple says that on the whole, no other consumer mobile device has met this standard. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:23 pmBOG (Bogota) on 2026-03-03
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Apple's iPhone and iPad are the first and only consumer devices in compliance with the information assurance requirements of NATO nations… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:17 pmiPhone 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 nations. In an announcement of the security clearance, Apple touted its security features. Apple designs security into all of its products from the start, ensuring the most sophisticated protections are built in across hardware, software, and Apple silicon. This unique approach allows Apple users to benefit from industry-leading security protections such as best-in-class encryption, biometric authentication with Face ID, and groundbreaking features like Memory Integrity Enforcement. These same protections are now recognized as meeting stringent government and international security requirements, even for restricted data. Apple's vice president of security Ivan Krstić said the achievement reflects Apple's commitment to security. This achievement recognizes that Apple has transformed how security is traditionally delivered. Prior to iPhone, secure devices were only available to sophisticated government and enterprise organizations after a massive investment in bespoke security solutions. Instead, Apple has built the most secure devices in the world for all its users, and those same protections are now uniquely certified under assurance requirements for NATO nations -- unlike any other device in the industry. Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 updates are listed on the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue, which says Apple devices are able to provide secure access to Mail, Calendar, and Contacts with built-in apps.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:17 pmiPhone 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 nations. In an announcement of the security clearance, Apple touted its security features. Apple designs security into all of its products from the start, ensuring the most sophisticated protections are built in across hardware, software, and Apple silicon. This unique approach allows Apple users to benefit from industry-leading security protections such as best-in-class encryption, biometric authentication with Face ID, and groundbreaking features like Memory Integrity Enforcement. These same protections are now recognized as meeting stringent government and international security requirements, even for restricted data. Apple's vice president of security Ivan Krstić said the achievement reflects Apple's commitment to security. This achievement recognizes that Apple has transformed how security is traditionally delivered. Prior to iPhone, secure devices were only available to sophisticated government and enterprise organizations after a massive investment in bespoke security solutions. Instead, Apple has built the most secure devices in the world for all its users, and those same protections are now uniquely certified under assurance requirements for NATO nations -- unlike any other device in the industry. Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 updates are listed on the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue, which says Apple devices are able to provide secure access to Mail, Calendar, and Contacts with built-in apps.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:00 pmiPhone and iPad approved to handle classified NATO information without any third-party add-on solutions | 9 to 5 MaciPhone 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…05:56 pmIs this just a rite of passage for solo devs at this point? My brain is officially fried. 💀 | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIs this just a rite of passage for solo devs at this point? My brain is officially fried. 💀
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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 Forums05:37 pmApple and Netflix team up in surprise F1 partnership: ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ hits Apple TV as Canadian Grand Prix Streams on both platforms | Mac Daily NewsApple and Netflix team up in surprise F1 partnership: ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ hits Apple TV as Canadian Grand Prix Streams on both platforms
In a rare collaboration between two streaming giants, Apple and Netflix have struck a deal to cross-share select Formula 1 content… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:32 pmApple Pay may soon land in world’s most populous country
If talks between major players bear fruit, Apple Pay in India could bring Apple's payments platform to hundreds of millions of new customers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:24 pmSome app integrations experiencing delayed triggers sporadically
Status: InvestigatingOur Engineering team is investigating an issue with several app integrations which could potentially cause some trigger and few action events to execute with a delay, or not execute. The team has been working on mitigating actions, and we'll be updating the status page as soon as we learn more. Many thanks for your patience. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions at: zapier.com/get-help: http://zapier.com/get-helpAffected components Searches & Writes (Degraded performance) Polling Triggers (Degraded performance)05:22 pmATL (Atlanta) on 2026-02-27
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 27, 10:00 - 13:00 UTCFeb 26, 17:16 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ATL (Atlanta) datacenter on 2026-02-27 between 10:00 and 13:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.05:18 pmNetflix'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 own platform.As part of the deal, The New York Times reports, Apple will allow one of its live F1 Grand Prix to air on Netflix. The Canadian Grand Prix will be offered to Netflix customers in the United States as well as on Apple TV. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:04 pm9to5Mac 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 and sign up for the giveaway here. more…05:00 pm3 best SSDs for iPhone: Fast, secure or cheap
After testing many options, we found the three best SSD options for iPhone that can store gigabytes of images, video and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:56 pmiOS 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…04:47 pmDeals: 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max $650 off orig. price, 16-inch MacBook Pro up to $440 off, iPad keyboard, Ocean Band, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: 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 Titanium finish, and much more below. more…04:41 pmNew ‘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. Through this deal, Apple will make the entire new season (season eight) of the 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…04:27 pm'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 of For All Mankind premieres March 27, 2026, with Star City arriving just two months later to keep the franchise active. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:23 pmGIG (Rio de Janeiro) on 2026-02-27
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 27, 08:00 - 13:00 UTCFeb 26, 16:13 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in GIG (Rio de Janeiro) datacenter on 2026-02-27 between 08:00 and 13:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.04:23 pmNetwork Performance issues in Frankfurt, Germany
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Apple's imminent series of announcements will focus on chip updates, rather than redesigned devices, according to a known leaker. In a new post, the Weibo leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said Apple's scheduled announcements for next week focus on refreshed devices with basic generational chip upgrades, rather than more fundamental redesigns. Earlier this month, Apple invited the media to an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on Wednesday, March 4 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. Today, Apple CEO Tim Cook teased "a big week ahead," with announcements starting Monday. Successors to the iPhone 16e, entry-level iPad, iPad Air, M4 MacBook Air, M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro, Apple TV, and HomePod are all rumored to arrive soon, offering little more than chip refreshes. The most significant new device in the immediate pipeline is the low-cost MacBook, which is set to feature an iPhone's A-series chip. Little is known about what the machine will look like beyond offering a 12.9-inch LCD display and a selection of fun color options, and there's a high chance it will re-use components from existing devices. Apple devices with major new designs are still expected to arrive this year, such as the first foldable iPhone, a smart home hub product, and the M6-series MacBook Pro, but largely not until the second-half of the year.Tag: Fixed Focus DigitalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:16 pmApple TV For All Mankind spinoff Star City gives off serious Soviet vibes
If you love sci-fi series "For All Mankind," Apple TV just dropped a photo to get you psyched for Soviet-centric spinoff "Star City." (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:01 pmApple’s March Madness: Tim Cook teases a ‘big week ahead’ starting Monday
Apple's CEO took to X on Thursday, to drop a hint about what's coming down the pipeline. "A big week ahead. It all starts Monday morning!" The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:56 pmApple’s 2026 Mac Studio M5: Everything we know so far
Macworld The Mac Studio was originally released in 2022 and has been updated twice since then. A report in late 2025 claimed that Apple had “largely written off” the Mac Pro and considers the Mac Studio to be its flagship desktop Mac. That means big things could be in store for the future of the Mac Studio. The current Mac Studio was released in March 2025, and reports indicate that we could see the next update between March and June 2026. This article keeps track of those reports, so for information on what the upgrade will include and when it could be released, refer to this page. 2026 Mac Studio: Release date Possible release in March 2026 Other reports suggest mid-2026 The Mac Studio comes with M-series Max and Ultra chips, and we can use the release of the base M-series chip to get an idea of when the Mac Studio will be updated. Apple releases the base M-series chip first (usually in the MacBook Pro) and then follows with the M-series Max and Ultra Mac Studio a few months later. The most recent base M-series chip is the M5, which was released in the MacBook Pro in October 2025. So that generation of chip will likely make its appearance in the new Mac Studio in the first half of 2026. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio are on Apple’s release schedule for 2026. Two of the three Mac Studio releases since it was introduced occurred in March, with the 2023 M2 Max/Ultra Mac Studio released in June at WWDC. So look for an M5 Mac Studio release in the March to June timeframe. With Apple inviting media to “Special Experiences” at three locations on March 4, there is a possibility that the new Mac Studio is one of the new products being showcased at this Apple March event, however, on February 8, Gurman reported that the new Mac Studio “shouldn’t arrive too long after the spring Mac refresh,” indicating that it may not happen in conjunction with the March 4 Experiences. 2026 Mac Studio: Processor Expected to have M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips Apple The 2025 Mac Studio was a complete surprise. It was introduced with an M4 Max chip, which was expected, but the highest-end version shipped with an M3 Ultra rather than an M4 Ultra. The M3 Ultra is technically faster than the M4 Max, but it’s an older chip. Apple has not explained the reasoning for this. The next Mac Studio will not have this staggered chip configuration, according to reports. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claims that Apple will offer M5 Max and M5 Ultra for the next Mac Studio. MacRumors reported in December 2025 that references to the M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio appeared in a set of leaked Apple files. The M5 Ultra is expected to significantly outperform the M3 Ultra chips, with major boosts in CPU and GPU performance. 2026 Mac Studio: Specs New separate CPU and GPU blocks for customization Standard configurations of 36GB and 96GB of RAM Thunderbolt 5 The major change with the Mac Studio’s specs is going to be with the chip itself. Apple is completely redesigning how it works, according to an October 2025 report by MaxTech’s Vadim Yuryev. The M5 Pro and M5 Max will feature the CPU and GPU on separate blocks, which would allow customers more options to configure these components. For example, one could set up a base CPU configuration with a maxed-out GPU. While Yuryev did not specifically mention the M5 Ultra, it stands to reason that the Ultra chip will also feature this new block configuration. The rest of the specifications are not expected to change. It will likely start with 36GB of RAM for the M5 Max, and 96GB of RAM for the M5 Ultra, and SSDs up to 8TB or 16TB. The current Mac Studio comes with Thunderbolt 5, and this should continue with the new model. 2026 Mac Studio: Design No design changes expected The Mac Studio made its debut in 2022, so it’s only three years old. Apple is expected to stick with the same design, which is also reflected in the M4 Mac mini, as no reports have been made about the design. Also said to be coming is a new Studio Display monitor which will probably launch in the same time-frame. Foundry The port offerings are also expected to remain the same. The Mac Studio has: M-series Max model: 2 front USB-C ports (supporting USB 3 at 10Gbps) M-series Ultra model: 2 front Thunderbolt 5 ports front SDHX Card slot rear 3.5mm audio jack 4 rear Thunderbolt 5 ports 2 rear USB-A ports HDMI port 10Gb ethernet port 2026 Mac Studio: Price Here are the prices for the current standard base configurations of the 2025 Mac Studio for reference: $1,999/£2,099/CA$2,699/AU$3,499 M4 Max, 36GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD $3,999/£4,199/CA$5,499/AU$6,999 M3 Ultra, 96GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD Pricing for the new Mac Studio has not been reported, though pricing could go up because of the U.S. tariffs situation–the components are made overseas. The prices may be adapted to more recent exchange rates elsewhere.03:35 pmApple 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…03:35 pmApple 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…03:28 pmSamsung Introduces Pre-Order Discounts on Galaxy S26 Smartphones, Alongside TV and Monitor Deals | MacRumorsSamsung Introduces Pre-Order Discounts on Galaxy S26 Smartphones, Alongside TV and Monitor Deals
Samsung this week debuted pre-orders for its newest line of Galaxy products, including the S26 smartphones and Galaxy Buds4. You can find a few early launch discounts on some of these products, plus discounts on Samsung's most popular monitors and TVs, with notable markdowns on products like The Frame TVs. Galaxy Products Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can get up to $500 instant trade-in credit when pre-ordering the Galaxy S26, up to $700 credit for the Galaxy S26+, and up to $900 credit for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. If not trading in an older device, Samsung is still offering $150 in Samsung credit when pre-ordering each smartphone. UP TO $900 CREDITSamsung Galaxy Pre-Orders Galaxy S26 - Up to $500 trade-in credit Galaxy S26+ - Up to $700 trade-in credit Galaxy S26 Ultra - Up to $900 trade-in credit Galaxy Buds4 - Save 30% on select cases when pre-ordering Galaxy Buds4 Pro - Save 30% on select cases when pre-ordering Galaxy XR - Save up to $1,140 with the Explorer Pack TVs In regards to TVs, there are quite a few models of The Frame TV on sale, including all-time low prices on The Frame models from 2025. You can get the 2025 65-inch The Frame TV for $1,199.99 ($600 off), as well as the 75-inch Frame Pro for $1,999.99 ($1,200 off), a match of the all-time low price. $600 OFF65-inch The Frame for $1,199.99 $1,200 OFF75-inch The Frame Pro for $1,999.99 55-inch QLED QEF1 Smart TV - $399.99, down from $599.99 55-inch QLED Q7F Smart TV - $399.99, down from $529.99 55-inch QLED Q8F Smart TV - $599.99, down from $749.99 75-inch Vision AI Smart TV - $699.99, down from $1,199.99 50-inch The Frame - $799.99, down from $1,099.99 75-inch Neo QLED QN70F Smart TV - $1,199.99, down from $1,599.99 65-inch The Frame - $1,199.99, down from $1,799.99 55-inch OLED S95F Smart TV - $1,999.99, down from $2,299.99 75-inch The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99 85-inch The Frame Pro - $3,299.99, down from $4,299.99 85-inch Neo QLED QN90F Smart TV - $2,499.99, down from $4,499.99 Monitors Samsung also has a few unique monitor deals this week, offering a free copy of Resident Evil Requiem at no cost when purchasing select monitors. This includes the 27-inch Odyssey OLED G50SF Monitor for $349.99, down from $549.99, and the 49-inch Odyssey G95C Monitor for $849.99, down from $1,299.99. When you register these monitors after purchasing them, you'll get a download code for Resident Evil Requiem, which is a $70 value. $200 OFF27-inch Odyssey OLED G50SF Monitor for $349.99 $450 OFF49-inch Odyssey G95C Monitor for $849.99 32-inch ViewFinity S70A UHD Monitor - $299.99, down from $459.99 27-inch Odyssey OLED G50SF - $349.99, down from $549.99 (with free copy of Resident Evil Requiem) 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 - $399.99, down from $699.99 49-inch Odyssey G95C - $849.99, down from $1,299.99 (with free copy of Resident Evil Requiem) 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 - $1,499.99, down from $2,299.99 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:24 pmTim Cook promises ‘big week’ of product launches — what to expect
Get ready for new Apple products in early March — next week! Expect three new MacBooks, iPhone 17e and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:21 pmApple teases ‘big week ahead’ starting Monday
Macworld Tim Cook today announced what he describes as a “big week” for Apple, starting on Monday. “A big week ahead,” he said in a brief post on Twitter/X (using his personal account rather than the main company one, which is very rarely used). “It all starts Monday morning!” A big week ahead. It all starts Monday morning! #AppleLaunch pic.twitter.com/PQ9gM2Gl2r— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) February 26, 2026 Apple had previously sent out invitations to “special experiences” in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4, which falls in the middle of next week. This post appears to confirm that, rather than being a one-off event, March 4 will form the centerpiece of several days of releases. Other sources have predicted that we’ll see at least five new products across multiple announcements. The phrase “a big week” implies, at least to me, a full five days of announcements, but that might not be what we get. Based on a previous “exciting week,” back in October 2024, new Mac announcements were made on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday only. So the week might be finished by March 4. In his tweet, the Apple CEO also uses the company’s usual hashtag #AppleLaunch, which now shows up with a tiny version of the artwork from those recent invitations: a yellowy green version of the Apple logo. This is known as a Hashflag or Hashmoji, a system where companies pay Twitter to attach a specific emoji to a particular hashtag for promotional purposes. Historically, it was turned into an animated emoji that appears when you like a tweet with the hashtag on the event day. The final element of the tweet is a short looped video. It shows what is initially a blank flat metal surface, on which a hand creates the Apple logo through a series of gestures: waving to place the approximate shape, pinching in the top and bottom, thumb-swiping the leaf, and flicking away the bite. It ends up as the reflective Apple logo seen on the backs of numerous products, including the iPhone. The scale of this one hints at a Mac, although it could also be an iPad. Which makes sense, because both MacBooks and iPads are expected to be announced next week. We’re hoping to get a new entry-level iPad and iPad Air, and there’s huge anticipation for a budget MacBook based around a mobile processor. We’ll probably hear about the iPhone 17e too. But the tweet doesn’t hint at that product, so perhaps it’ll be given a bit less attention than the new MacBook.03:17 pmApp 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 subscriptions rather than quickly gaining new ones. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:13 pmZaps using notion triggers stopped triggering
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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…03:07 pmToday in Apple history: iTunes becomes No. 2 music retailer in US
On February 26, 2008, the iTunes Music Store became the second-largest U.S. seller. It proves Apple transformed the music industry. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:07 pmApple TV unveils first look at ‘Star City,’ the new space-race drama from the creators of ‘For All Mankind’ | Mac Daily NewsApple TV unveils first look at ‘Star City,’ the new space-race drama from the creators of ‘For All Mankind’
Apple TV on Thursday unveiled a first look at “Star City,” the new, highly anticipated drama from award-winning creators Ben Nedivi… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmHow 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…02:46 pmTim 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! #AppleLaunch pic.twitter.com/PQ9gM2Gl2r— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) February 26, 2026 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:45 pmHive AI’s collaborative tools handle writing, research and more, all in one place
Hive AI is part workspace, part AI-integrated project manager, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $79. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:27 pmWhat is the state of EventKit going forward?
I'm building an app that heavily relies on EKEventStore for calendar and reminder integration. The API is simple – and limited. Change notifications amount to "something changed, you'd better refetch everything you care about." There's no way to know whether the calendar was updated while your app was closed or backgrounded. EKEvents and EKReminders don't […]02:25 pmHide dictation (microphone) button in custom iOS keyboard extension
I’m developing a custom keyboard extension using UIInputViewController. When my keyboard is active on iOS 16+, the system places a dictation (microphone) button at the bottom-right corner of the keyboard area, outside of my extension's view. I want to completely hide or remove this dictation button while my custom keyboard is in-use. The button appears to be injected by the system at the host app level, not within the keyboard extension's own view, the button also only appears on iOS 16+ and later. On iOS 15 and earlier, custom keyboards did not have the issue. How can I hide or remove the system dictation button when my custom keyboard is active? Is there a specific Info.plist key, API, or entitlement that controls this?02:23 pmEver heard of a concrete keyboard for Mac? Well, now you have.
New Keychron K2 HE concrete or resin keyboards should turn a few heads. Yes, one's housing is concrete. And the resin one might top it. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:23 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 2, 12:00 - 14:00 PSTFeb 26, 06:21 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 02 March 2026 at 12:00 PST until 02 March 2026 at 14:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.02:08 pmApple in talks with banks to bring Apple Pay to India
Apple is currently in talks with major Indian banks and international card networks to introduce Apple Pay in India, with a potential launch… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:06 pmApple Teases 'A Big Week Ahead' With Announcements Starting Monday
Apple CEO Tim Cook today teased "a big week ahead," with announcements starting Monday. His post included an #AppleLaunch hashtag with a colorful Apple logo, along with a short video that ultimately shows an Apple logo on the lid of a Mac. Apple is reportedly planning a three-day stretch of product announcements from Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4, with up to five new products expected to be unveiled, including a lower-cost MacBook, an iPhone 17e, and more. Other possible products include an iPad Air with an M4 chip, an iPad 12 with an A18 chip and Apple Intelligence support, a MacBook Air with the M5 chip, and MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. We are also waiting for long-awaited updates to the Apple TV and HomePod mini, but it is unclear if those are coming next week. Apple already invited selected journalists and content creators to an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on Wednesday, March 4 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. During these in-person gatherings, attendees will likely receive hands-on time with the new products that Apple unveils between Monday and Wednesday next week. A big week ahead. It all starts Monday morning! #AppleLaunch pic.twitter.com/PQ9gM2Gl2r— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) February 26, 2026 Tag: Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:05 pmNew Apple product launch 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 hands-on “experience” on Wednesday. 9to5Mac’s Chance Miller will be in attendance in New York City. more…01:58 pmThe Top 5 Reasons Why Your App Might Get Rejected (And How to Fix Them)
Getting rejected after waiting days for App Store review is one of the most frustrating experiences as an app developer. I went through 50+ real rejection cases on Reddit, Indie Hackers and Apple's developer forums, here are the 5 most common reasons and how to avoid them. (Not in order just a list) App crashes […]01:53 pmSamsung’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…01:33 pmSamsung’s Privacy Display is the best iPhone feature Apple never made
Macworld At a time when our smartphones store banking apps, passwords, personal messages, and other sensitive data, privacy screen protectors have become a must for many users. These third-party add-ons rely on micro-louver technology to restrict the viewing angle of the display, limiting visibility from the sides. This makes it difficult for bystanders to see on-screen content at an angle, as the light emits in a controlled, forward-facing direction. During its Unpacked event earlier this week, Samsung revealed its Galaxy S26 line. As you’d expect from phone manufacturers at this point, the keynote heavily revolved around performance gains and AI features. Perhaps the most jaw-dropping highlight, however, was the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new Privacy Display, which mimics the aforementioned screen protectors natively. If Apple truly cares about iPhone users’ privacy, it needs to steal this ingenious invention as soon as possible. How Privacy Display works So, did Samsung just pre-install a privacy screen protector on the Galaxy S26 Ultra to save its customers $20? Far from it. Privacy Display does not rely on an external layer or filter to achieve the intended goal. It has been engineered on the pixel level, dictating how the screen emits light in the first place. Smartphone displays are typically made up of wide pixels, which emit light outward in multiple directions. This enables you to view on-screen content even when you’re not strictly facing the device. Here’s where Samsung applied its magic. Samsung’s Privacy Display limits the field of view for sensitive content on your phone.Samsung The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the first smartphone to feature what Samsung calls the Black Matrix. Marketing lingo aside, the technology essentially narrows a pixel’s light path using a ring, directing more of the light forward—rather than allowing it to scatter outward. This produces a narrow pixel that behaves in a restricted manner. To make the feature dynamic, Samsung had to incorporate both wide and narrow pixels in its latest flagship phone. When Privacy Display is on, narrow pixels become the primary source of light, reducing visibility from an angle. Toggling it off enables both pixel types to work in tandem, restoring regular light emission. To see it in action is truly mind-blowing. Why Privacy Display wins Now, you may be wondering why iPhone users should care about Privacy Display when screen protectors can seemingly achieve similar results for just a few bucks. Mainly, Samsung’s implementation is neither permanent nor universal. You can toggle the feature on or off using the Quick Panel (Samsung’s Control Center) or tie it to daily schedules or routines. For example, the screen can behave normally when you’re at home and switch to private mode when you’re out and about. More importantly, you can have Privacy Display conceal specific portions of the screen, such as incoming notifications, banking apps, password fields, etc. This maintains your phone’s proper illumination while still blocking others from viewing private content of your choosing. The S26 Ultra can customize when Privacy Display appears.Samsung It is also worth noting that privacy screen protectors come with a few caveats. For starters, they make the screen a little thicker and tend to dim the brightness and alter the colors’ accuracy. They can also make the screen less responsive to touch input and interfere with some features. Samsung’s implementation achieves similar results while maintaining the image quality and the phone’s functionality. Once it becomes a default on all smartphones in the coming years, no one will want to look back. The innovation race Apple’s unwillingness to take risks is slowing down its innovation. Even as an iPhone enthusiast, I can’t help but acknowledge how mundane Apple’s product launches have generally become. Despite maintaining its status as a trendsetter, Apple has been lagging behind its competitors in terms of breakthrough technology and features. Sure, it is doing wonders with its silicon, but performance means little when the rest of the device is so tediously uninspiring. Privacy Display is objectively an actual, transformative screen innovation in a way the iPhone 18 Pro’s smaller Dynamic Island won’t be.01:24 pmApple continues to casually dominate gaming
Macworld Apple might not always seem to understand PC gamers, but it remains a hugely dominant force in that market. Newly published research shows that in 2025, the App Store made significantly more money from games than the other two major platforms combined. According to SensorTower’s State of Gaming 2026 report, which recounts key findings from the previous year and predicts what we can expect in this one, the App Store made gross revenue of $52.5 billion in 2025, compared to just $30 billion for Google’s Play Store and $11.7 billion for Valve’s Steam platform. Steam is doing its best to catch up–its revenue was up 13 percent on the previous year, whereas Google and Apple saw growth of just 2.8 percent and 0.6 percent respectively—but Apple retains its massive lead in the market. (Just as a note on methodology: SensorTower says its revenue figures for the App Store and Google Play are based on IAPs within games rather than the cost of the games themselves, presumably because the vast majority of apps sold are free. They include both the money made by the games publisher and the percentage skimmed off by the platform holder.) Interestingly, while Apple is ahead on revenue, it’s a long way behind on volume. SensorTower reports that a whopping 81 percent of downloads in 2025 were on Google Play (that’s all games, not just mobile), compared to 15 percent for Apple’s App Store. The difference is that iPhone owners are far more likely to spend money. Services, the category of revenue which includes the App Store along with subscription services such as Apple Music and, relevantly to this discussion, Apple Arcade, is a cherished source of income for Apple because it scales so efficiently. There aren’t supply issues when the product is purely digital, and as such, Services is the company’s second-largest revenue generator after the iPhone, and topped S30 billion in the last quarter. All of which should explain why Apple is so reluctant to allow developers to direct users through their own payment systems in order to reduce or avoid the App Store revenue cut. A few years back a court ordered the company to allow “buttons, external links, or other calls to action that direct customers to [external] purchasing mechanisms,” but its response was to place a fee on purchases made outside the App Store as well as on those made within. This policy, which calls to mind an old Onion article about American Airlines charging non-passengers, did not go down well with the judge. But you can kind of see why they were tempted to try.01:15 pmRAM 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 Apple and others are under concerns buying DRAM supplies from Samsung. DRAM is used as RAM in the iPhone and Apple Silicon Macs, and according to Dealsite, a South Korea financial news publication, Apple has just agreed to pay double what it has before. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:13 pmI’m not a developer. I used AI to build my first iOS app. It just got approved first try. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI’m not a developer. I used AI to build my first iOS app. It just got approved first try.
Hi all, A year ago I wouldn’t have imagined posting this. I’m not a software engineer. My background is in Digital Project Management at a university. I’ve worked alongside developers for years, but I’ve never been the one writing production code. After being made redundant last year, I started building an iOS app called Ride […]01:08 pmApple 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 specification within that framework.Not much has been shared about Aliro since the original announcement. Recently, interest has increased as manufacturers prepare Aliro-compatible products, such as those showcased at CES 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:03 pmInstagram 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…01:00 pmBacked by Apple, Aliro 1.0 aims to do for enterprise access control what Matter did for the smart home | 9 to 5 MacBacked 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 in, etc. more…12:39 pmSketchy 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…12:26 pmBMX SolidSafe Air 5K Review: The thinnest Qi2 magnetic power bank we’ve tested
Macworld At a glance Pros Super slim Impressive battery power Our Verdict The SolidSafe Air is easily the slimmest semi-solid-state 5K Qi2 power bank you can buy—indeed, in our experience, it’s the slimmest magnetic wireless power bank full stop. And it impressed us in our iPhone recharging tests. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$59.99 Best Prices Today: BMX SolidSafe Air 5K Solid-State Qi2 Power Bank Retailer Price BMX $59.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket I still own power banks that I struggle to grip in one hand. Such items lurk in the bottom of a cupboard awaiting only the end of days rather than a long train journey or city break vacation. Batteries have been getting smaller for years, but recent advances have slimmed phone power banks to shirt-pocket size. Solid-state electrolytes are replacing flammable liquid electrolytes with more stable, efficient materials that allow for smaller, more compact, and safer battery designs. While we haven’t tested any fully solid-state power banks, we have been seeing semi-solid-state cells where flammable liquid is reduced to a fraction of that found in standard lithium-ion batteries. It’s not all about size—these batteries are safer and should last significantly longer with a greater number of cycles before the battery degrades. BMX Size matters: How thin is it compared to other Qi2 power banks? But size does matter when you’re carrying the power bank in your pocket or backpack. BMX, not the little trick bicycle ridden by kids and hipsters but a company called Better Mobile Xperience, has just released a new magnetic wireless power bank that it claims is the “world’s thinnest” 5,000mAh Qi2 power bank. The SolidSafe Air 5K doesn’t stray far from the usual length and width of today’s magnetic wireless power banks (4.1 x 2.8 inches / 103 x 70mm), but when it comes to depth (or height, however you look at it) it is truly tiny at just 0.27 inches (6.8mm). In comparison, the iPhone Air is only slightly thinner at 5.6mm, with a 3149mAh (12.4Wh) battery capacity. While we haven’t tested every single wireless power bank model that exists, we pride ourselves in checking out all those from our most trusted power brands, including Anker, Ugreen, Belkin, EcoFlow, Baseus, Kuxiu, ESR, Statik and more. The margin might be coming down in size, but the SolidSafe Air 5K does indeed live up to BMX’s claim. The closest we have measured in terms of slimness are: BMX SolidSafe Air 5K: 6.8mm Anker Nano 5K MagGo Slim: 8.6mm Vonmählen Evergreen Mag 5000mAh: 8.6mm PhoneSuit Elite Mag Slim 5K: 8.9mm Baseus PicoGo Ultra-Slim 5K: 8.9mm Kuxiu S2 5K (also semi-solid state): 10mm Infinacore M3 Mini 5K: 10.6mm Clearly, the SolidSafe Air is the thinnest 5K magnetic wireless power bank that we have tested. Simon Jary Weight matters too What about its weight? When it’s on your person or in the bag you are carrying, weight is as important as size; if not more. The SolidSafe Air weighs 4.1oz (116g); to compare, the iPhone Air weighs 165g. Let’s compare that to our other slim power banks mentioned above. BMX SolidSafe Air 5K: 4.1oz (116g) Anker Nano 5K MagGo Slim: 4.3oz (122g) Vonmählen Evergreen Mag 5000mAh: 4.34oz (123g) PhoneSuit Elite Mag Slim 5K: 3.88oz (110g) Baseus PicoGo Ultra-Slim 5K: 3.77oz (107g) Kuxiu S2 5K (also semi-solid state): 6.14oz (174g) Infinacore M3 Mini 5K: 3.88oz (110g) The SolidSafe Air is therefore not the lightest power bank we’ve tested. That honor goes to the Baseus PicoGo Ultra-Slim. However, we don’t think 0.32oz or 9g is going to be noticeable by anything other than a set of precision scales. BMX Design: Does the slim design affect battery life or charging speed? The SolidSafe Air is so thin that the magnetic coil must be raised a little from the otherwise flat surface of the power bank. Looking at the distance between the USB-C charging port and the sides makes me think it will be nearly impossible to get any thinner—but, fear not, someone will. BMX It’s available in a choice of three colors: Titanium Gold, Titanium Black, and Titanium Silver. Add in a Sky Blue model and the iPhone Air models would all be matched. BMX has certainly tried to create a power bank thin enough for the iPhone Air users. The battery indicator is the standard set of four LEDs to let you know how much power is left in the power bank’s battery. One of the thinnest power banks we’ve reviewed is the PhoneSuit Elite Mag Slim 5K, and this boasts a digital percentage display, which is far more accurate, but such display on a 5K power bank is are, and to its credit, the SolidSafe Air’s LEDs are brighter than most. The SolidSafe Air is reinforced with titanium to make it more durable against impact. That combined with the safer semi-solid electrolytes should make the power bank inherently safer than most power banks. Semi-solid-state cell technology reducing flammable liquid content improves thermal stability and lowers fire risk compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. It should also mean the SolidSafe Air can be charged, discharged and recharged many more times than a traditional lithium-ion power bank. Performance also matters The 5000mAh (milliamp hour) battery is rated at 18.5Wh (watt hours). This is the sweet spot for a power bank that is lightweight and slim but still has enough capacity to offer a decent iPhone recharge. Remember the iPhone Air’s battery capacity is 3149mAh (12.4Wh). The closer match is the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s 5088mAh (20Wh) battery. Find out your iPhone’s battery capacity in our long list. We test power banks by running down an iPhone 16 Pro to 0% and seeing to what percentage the power bank can take the phone’s battery. In this test the BMX SolidSafe Air 5K achieved an impressive score of 89%, among the highest of all the magnetic wireless power banks we have had in the Macworld Labs. Simon Jary The SolidSafe Air employs the Qi2 magnetic charging technology, so can supply up to 15W of power wirelessly. Some larger 10K power banks—such as the Kuxiu K1, Baseus PicoGo 25W 10K, Ugreen MagFlow and Sharge Icemag 3—use the newer Qi2.2 tech that can handle 25W for compatible iPhones (iPhone 16 and later). 25W should charge an iPhone (16 or later) from 0-50% in around half an hour, while 15W takes about 45 minutes. We are still waiting for a 5K power bank that is as fast as 25W. Use the charging port with a cable (USB-C to USB-C for iPhone 15 and later, USB-C to Lightning for older iPhones) to gain a little faster 20W of power. A neat function is simultaneous wired (using a cable in the power bank’s charging port) and wireless charging. Via this method you get 10W wired plus 12W wireless for 22W power—not so far off the 25W that Qi2.2 would have supplied. The power bank itself is charged at up to 15W, which is quite slow in comparison to others that have input speeds of between 18-30W. if charging overnight or not in a hurry, this shouldn’t matter. A full recharge of the power bank should take around 2 hours. Price The SolidSafe Air 5K Solid-State Qi2 Power Bank is available on the BMX website for $59.99, with Amazon sales starting at the end of March. For alternatives check our reviews of the best magnetic wireless power banks. Should you buy the BMX SolidSafe Air 5K Solid-State Qi2 Power Bank The titanium SolidSafe Air is wafer-thin and can slip into a shirt pocket without worrying the stitching. You can charge your iPhone (12 and later) wirelessly at 15W or 22W when using both wired and wireless outputs, which is fast. There are power banks that recharge themselves faster, and power banks with smarter battery displays, but the BMX SolidSafe Air is easily the slimmest semi-solid-state 5K Qi2 power bank you can buy—indeed, in our experience, it’s the slimmest magnetic wireless power bank full stop.Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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