Apple 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.

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Three ways new Apple products next week will modernize iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple officially confirmed that it will begin launching new products starting on Monday, March 2. With new iPhones, iPads, and Macs, Apple will modernize its hardware lineup in three ways by saying goodbye to some old technology decisions. more…

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iPhone 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.

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Your 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.

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iPhone 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.)

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Touchscreen MacBook Pro details, deep red iPhone 18, US Mac mini production 
Benjamin and Chance are back, with a news-packed episode just before an exciting week of Apple hardware launches. But first, iOS 26.4 beta is here, a deep red color is rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, and Bloomberg details some of the software affordances coming to macOS to support the touch screen MacBook Pro. Also, Samsung surprises with a clever dynamic privacy display on their new flagship phones. And in Happy Hour Plus, the creators of Dark Sky have left Apple to form a new weather app for 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…

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Nearly one in four smartwatches shipped in 2025 was an Apple Watch: report
For the first time since 2022, Apple posted year-over-year growth in Apple Watch shipments in 2025, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. Here are the details. more…

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Coming 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.

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Apple 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.

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Experity 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.

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Two unique new MacBook Pros are launching this year, starting next week
Apple will launch its newest MacBook Pro next week with M5, and there’s another distinct model coming later this year with M6. Here’s what to expect from Apple’s two unique MacBook Pro launches this year. more…

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Xcode with vibecoding AI agents to help build apps is now available
Apple has released Xcode 26.3 with support for autonomous coding agents, that can directly analyze projects, modify files, and assist developers inside the official development environment.Xcode now runs with AI agentsXcode, Apple's central tool for building apps across various devices, is expanding its role with version 26.3. AI agents can actively participate in development, offering suggestions and documentation help.The release includes Swift 6.2.3 and updated SDKs, but the defining change is agentic coding. Xcode is now a platform where AI helps developers plan, write, and maintain software. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Here’s how Apple will showcase F1 across Apple TV, Apple Music and more
The Formula 1 season kicks off next weekend, and it marks the start of Apple’s exclusive broadcast partnership in the United States. The core of the deal is that all races will stream live (and on-demand) on Apple TV, but the company is going all out to increase the exposure of F1 across all of its platforms. Here’s what you can expect to see when the first race broadcasts start on Apple TV app, Apple Music, and more. more…

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Forget 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 Amazon

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These Apple ‘magic moments’ show how well macOS and iPadOS work together [Video]
I have been a hardcore iPad user for almost a decade now. I have used it as my main computer and dealt with all the ups and downs. But one of the biggest misconceptions about the iPad is that it is trying to compete with the MacBook when, in reality, they were built to work in tandem. It is not until you have them side by side that you start to see the magic and power that is the Apple walled garden. Features like Universal Control, Sidecar, Handoff, and continuity tools create “aha” moments 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…

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Apple releases Xcode 26.3 with support for agentic coding
Xcode 26.3 can now leverage tools such as Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex to speed up all aspects of app development. Here are the details. more…

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A decade after US authorization, the iPhone is allowed to handle classified data for NATO
In a press release largely devoid of details as you'd expect given the topic, Apple has announced that the iPhone and iPad are the only consumer-grade devices that comply with NATO classified data safeguard guidance.IPhone 17 Pro Max in OrangeThe certification doesn't allow the iPhone to either put in-motion or store at-rest any level of classified data. Specifically, the devices, properly managed, are allowed to handle classified information up to the NATO restricted level without requiring 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 Forums

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Apple’s iPhone and iPad become the first – and only – devices approved to handle classified NATO information
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.

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iPhone and iPad approved to handle classified NATO information without any third-party add-on solutions
Today, Apple announced that the iPhone and iPad have become the first consumer devices approved for use on classified NATO networks. This means an off-the-shelf iPhone running iOS 26 can access restricted NATO data without requiring any specialized security software or custom hardware modifications. more…

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Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $299, plus grab deals on titanium styles
Amazon's popular $299 Apple Watch Series 11 deal has returned as February winds down, saving you $100 as shoppers embark on spring fitness journeys.Save up to $100 with month-end Apple Watch deals.Amazon's Apple Watch deals have ramped up as the month reaches an end, with the Apple Watch Series 11 returning to the best price on record at $299.Buy Apple Watch S11 for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple 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.

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Apple 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.)

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Netflix's F1 'Drive to Survive' will stream on Apple TV in world-first deal
The popular Netflix Foruma 1 docuseries "Drive to Survive" will be available to stream on Apple TV in the United States as part of a surprise content-sharing deal.Apple has big plans for its F1 streaming service. Image source: AppleBeginning with the season eight premiere on February 27, 2026, Apple TV subscribers will be able to watch "Drive to Survive" without a Netflix subscription. The move marks the first of its kind for Netflix, a company that normally offers its content exclusively on its 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 Forums

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9to5Mac Daily: February 26, 2026 – A18 MacBook rumors, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by BenQ: Check out BenQ’s smarter displays made for how Mac users actually work and sign up for the giveaway here. more…

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3 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.)

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iOS 26.4 adds new features in six iPhone apps, details here
iOS 26.4 is currently available in beta, and packed with a lot of new features. Here’s everything new coming to six iPhone apps in iOS 26.4. more…

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Deals: 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max $650 off orig. price, 16-inch MacBook Pro up to $440 off, iPad keyboard, Ocean Band, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting with a chance to land an unlocked 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max courtesy of Amazon at $650 off the price of the comparable iPhone 17 Pro Max (and $320 under Apple refurb store). We also have all AirPods Max (USB-C) colors at $100 off, a chance to score a 24GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro at $440 off the list price, a sizable 57% price drop on ZAGG’s Pro Keys 2 for M4/M5 iPad Pro at $65, the best price of the year on Apple’s Neon Ocean Band with Black Titanium finish, and much more below.  more…

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New ‘F1: Drive to Survive’ season is coming to Apple TV
Ahead of the first F1 Grand Prix next week, Apple has announced a new partnership with Netflix. 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…

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'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 Forums

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Apple 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.)

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