iPhone’s Emergency SOS via Satellite proves lifesaver for six skiers buried in Lake Tahoe avalanche
In a dramatic testament to Apple's innovative satellite technology, six skiers survived a harrowing avalanche near Lake Tahoe thanks to the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iPhone satellite SOS helps save six skiers after Lake Tahoe avalanche
Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite helped rescue six skiers after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe on February 18, according to California emergency officials.Apple's Emergency SOS featureAuthorities said the group maintained contact with rescuers for roughly four hours despite having no cellular coverage in backcountry terrain. The rescue offers a clear real-world example of Apple's satellite emergency system in a life-threatening situation.An avalanche hit a guided ski group in Nevada County, California, near Lake Tahoe, leaving six survivors stranded without cell service. They managed to contact rescuers using Apple's Emergency SOS feature on the iPhone and a separate emergency beacon. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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DuckDuckGo rolls out AI-powered image editing on Duck.ai
After adding image generation to Duck.ai late last year, DuckDuckGo is now rolling out image editing capabilities for its private AI chatbot. Here’s how it works. more…

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Apple event confirmed, iOS 26.4 features, Apple AI devices 
Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in iOS 26.4, which turned out to be a pretty packed release, even with the Siri features missing in action. Also, Apple confirms a product event for March 4, with rumors of new Macs and more in the air. Finally, Bloomberg reports Apple is advancing work on a suite of new AI devices, including glasses and a clip-on pendant.  And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin plans his tech packing for his trip to Japan. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.  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 Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Visit quince.com/happyhour for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Sponsored by Framer: The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/HAPPYHOUR for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan. more…

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Why ‘iPhone Fold’ can revive the foldable that even Google Pixel couldn’t make work [Gallery]
Foldables opened the door to a whole new world of smartphones just a few years ago, but somehow the entire Android market has settled into just two form factors – clamshell flip phones and book-style devices that just open up to double the width of a normal smartphone screen. As the inevitable “iPhone Fold” approaches, though, it seems Apple is looking to revive a form factor that Android brands, including Google Pixel, once tried, but failed to keep around, and there’s a clear reason why that happened. more…

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iPhone satellite features helped Lake Tahoe avalanche survivors get rescued
According to a report from The New York Times, survivors of the catastrophic avalanche near Lake Tahoe this week used Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone to stay in contact with first responders. It’s the latest example of the life-saving impact of Apple’s Emergency SOS and satellite features on iPhone and Apple Watch. more…

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iPhone camera & microphone dot can be suppressed if you're already hacked
Apple's camera and microphone indicators are supposed to tell iPhone users when the microphone or camera are on, but after a device is fully compromised with kernel-level access by another hack, Predator spyware can prevent those from appearing.Malware can defeat iOS privacy indicators for recordingCamera and microphone indicators, which first appeared in iOS 14, are a big part of Apple's privacy message. Users depend on them to know when recording is going on.Security researchers at Jamf found that Predator spyware can prevent those iOS recording indicators from appearing. It's not a standalone attack though — the technique is post-compromise behavior, and the analysis doesn't describe a new iOS vulnerability or a flaw that needs patching. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple TV kicks off Major League Soccer’s 2026 season this Saturday
Apple TV kicks off Major League Soccer's 31st season this Saturday, with all 30 teams taking the pitch for "MLS is Back" weekend… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iOS 27 will bring Liquid Glass changes, and I’m excited for one reason
iOS 27 will reportedly come with changes to the iPhone’s interface. Those changes aren’t expected to be as major as iOS 26, but they could still reveal a lot about Apple’s priorities under new design leadership. more…

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Inexpensive MacBook is the perfect way to get users deeper into the Apple ecosystem
Apple's low-cost MacBook will fill a long-standing gap in its lineup — and bring a new wave of users into the ecosystem.An AppleInsider rendition of what a multi-colored MacBook ad spot could look likeMarch 4 marks Apple's next big announcement day, which it plans to celebrate with three invite-only "experiences" in London, Shanghai, and New York City. If you follow the rumors and speculation, you'll know that Apple's allegedly getting ready to add a new, lower-priced MacBook back into its lineup.I, personally, think this is a brilliant move. Apple could really expand its Mac audience, and here's why. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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MLS kicks off 2026 season on Apple TV with new features and World Cup spotlight
When MLS kicks off a new season on Apple TV Saturday, subscribers can watch every match for free. And this season includes World Cup tie-ins. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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If you want a transparent iPhone Air with a SIM slot, it'll cost you
A transparent iPhone Air with a working SIM slot looked like a hardware hack for the ages, but it also showed exactly what got sacrificed when factory design margins disappeared.iPhone AirIn a new video, YouTuber Linzin took viewers on a 22-minute journey through Huaqiangbei, China's famous electronics market. There, technicians worked their magic by laser-stripping the rear glass of an iPhone Air for a see-through effect.They didn't stop there and milled space for a SIM slot directly into the frame. They also handled delicate board-level microsoldering to make the eSIM-only iPhone Air work with a physical SIM card.The modified phone powered on, connected to a carrier, and worked just fine. It did run hotter under load and lost its water resistance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Perplexity's Comet AI browser is coming to iPhone soon
Perplexity has confirmed that its AI-powered web browser Comet will finally come to the iPhone in March 2026. Expect to have to make significant in-app purchases to maybe make it better than Safari.Perplexity's Comet browser comes to iPhone on March 11, 2026The browser, which is already available to Mac users, is available for preorder from the App Store. However, while the iPhone version is set to release on March 11, the iPad version doesn't appear to be ready just yet.While Comet can be used to browse the web just like Safari and other browsers, Perplexity believes its built-in AI makes its app more powerful. Users will be able to open a webpage and ask Perplexity's AI questions around its content, ask for a summary, and more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud’s alleged role in distribution of child sex abuse material
Apple has been hit with a lawsuit from West Virginia over its iCloud service and child sexual abuse material (CSAM), but the company's… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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WhatsApp launches one of its most requested features for groups
WhatsApp just announced that Group Message History is rolling out now, which Meta says is one of its “most requested features.” Here are the details. more…

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No, Apple won’t drop USB-C from the iPhone 18
Macworld Most iPhone fans are currently focused on the imminent launch of the iPhone 17e, which could be here in a matter of days. But one dubious rumor doing the rounds on social media right now concerns a flagship phone from the next generation. It’s just a shame that it’s almost certainly wrong. This TikTok video, which at the time of writing has been viewed more than 17 million times, purports to show the charging port of the iPhone 18. (Or “iPhone18,” as it’s labelled by the clearly knowledgeable maker.) But rather than the USB-C port, which has been used on all Apple smartphones since the iPhone 15 in 2023, the animation shows something more akin to the MagSafe connector that appears on newer MacBooks. This video might look cool, but it’s not going to happen.TikTok The charging cable, which has a rather nice black braided cord, attaches via a magnetic connection. When it’s in place a green LED lights up on the charger head, and a small green lightning bolt is shown at the bottom of the previously blank phone screen. (Never mind that iPhones don’t behave like this; it’s the least of our worries.) It looks very similar to the MagSafe cable on my 2021 MacBook Pro, except with three pins instead of five and a chunkier body. Now, the video doesn’t list its sources; we don’t get the usual “supply-chain sources” or “people with knowledge of the matter.” It’s just an animation. So in some ways it’s quite difficult to refute: where did this information come from? Who said this was likely? Is this simply a concept that an illustrator dreamed up, like this animation from the same channel showing possible iPhone 18 Pro colors? Whatever the video’s intention, it’s getting major traction from viewers who think it’s real. A quick browse through a handful of the 9,700-odd comments reveals viewer after viewer complaining about Apple’s foolishness in doing this, or the impracticality of the design. A few appear to be Android fans mocking iPhone users for their misfortune. I couldn’t find any comments pointing out that this is extraordinarily unlikely to happen. Because, as several commenters argue, it wouldn’t be a practical solution. It would disconnect very easily, and unlike on the MacBook, disconnecting easily isn’t necessary to protect it from a specific type of accident. It would annoy customers and accessories makers. And it could create problems with the EU, who mandated USB-C connectors on all smartphones sold in its territory. What may have happened is that someone has got confused between MagSafe on the iPhone and MagSafe on the Mac. They’re both charging standards that use a magnetic connection to keep the charging points in place, but in most other respects they’re totally different. (For example, the phone’s magnetic connection is stronger so that it remains connected if you nudge the device, whereas the laptop is designed to detach if you trip on the wire.) The iPhone 17 already has the phone version of MagSafe, and the iPhone 18 will too, but that doesn’t mean it will have the Mac version as well. If nothing else, it would be enormously confusing. Whereas the iPhone 17e is expected to be here in time for Apple’s “experience” on March 4, the first 18-series iPhones won’t arrive until September. And the actual iPhone 18, the cheaper baseline model, might not turn up until the following spring. So bookmark our iPhone 18 superguide to keep up with all the latest news and rumors.

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Apple may let you experience F1 like never before (Apple’s surprise on March 4)
A popular Apple commentator figures the iPhone giant will showcase immersive Formula 1 racing on Vision Pro at its March 4 event. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Major League Soccer is now free on Apple TV, here are the details
Major League Soccer (MLS) kicks off a new season this Saturday, and for the first time, every single match will be included free with an Apple TV subscription. Here are the details. more…

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Get 5 2nd-gen AirTags for the price of 4 with this rare Costco deal
Macworld Apple has a new AirTag for sale, but you’re probably not rushing out to buy one since you can still get the old ones for cheaper. But this deal may change your mind: Costco is throwing in a free AirTag when you buy a 4-pack for $100, essentially giving you five new AirTags for the price of 4, a savings of $45 on the price of buying five AirTags individually. (Note: You don’t need to be a member to take advantage of this deal.) Apple’s 2nd-gen of AirTags have the same size as the previous model, and they look virtually the same. However, they have a louder speaker, which will make them easier to find even if your keys somehow ended up between couch cushions. Apple also upgraded the Bluetooth chip inside the tracker, expanding the range at which items can be located. Also new is the U2 Ultra Wideband chip, which will make it possible to more precisely locate lost items, something that will definitely be handy. We’ve already tested the new AirTag 2 and gave it a 4-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, finding it to be a simple and efficient Bluetooth tracker that’s also super easy to set up and fairly inexpensive. So grab your 4+1 AirTag 2 deal over at Costco for $100 while this combo is still available. Buy now at Costco

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Plagiarism probe ends, Apple TV thriller 'The Hunt' debuts soon
A plagiarism investigation into Apple TV's "The Hunt" has ended after three months, and there is now a debut date for the thriller."The Hunt" on Apple TVThe six-episode French-language drama was scheduled to launch on December 3, 2025. In late November, it disappeared from Apple's platform after reports surfaced that it may have been mislabeled as an original work.Apple removed The Hunt from listings and promotional placements days before its premiere without public explanation. Subsequent reporting indicated the series bore significant similarities to Douglas Fairbairn's 1973 novel Shoot and the 1976 U.S.-Canadian film adaptation of the same name.The project had originally been sold as an original work from director Cedric Anger. After Apple learned of the alleged overlap, it notified producer Gaumont and paused the release roughly two weeks before launch while the production company conducted an internal review. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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