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- Saturday February 14
- 10:15 pmAirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: There’s more to the upgrade than you might expect
When AirPods Pro 3 initially debuted, I was a little bit hesitant about upgrading. I felt that AirPods Pro 2 were still excellent. On top of that, one of the key features of AirPods Pro 3, Live Translation, was also coming to AirPods Pro 2. However, after giving them plenty of usage, I can definitely say they’re worth an upgrade for a lot of people. more…08:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Peaks’ uses Apple Health data to help you manage your energy
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. If you’re an Apple Watch user, the Apple Health app has loads of useful data based on what it can collect from the watch. However, it’s not always easy to analyze that data and turn it into actionable health advice. Peaks solves one part of the problem, by utilizing your sleep data to help you plan your circadian rhythm. more…05:45 pmHere’s why M5 MacBook Pro is still worth buying, even as redesign rumors loom
The current 14-inch MacBook Pro design is nearing five years old. It’s also not at all a secret that Apple is working on a redesign for its MacBook Pro lineup. Despite those facts though, there’s still one compelling argument to be made about buying one today – even with bigger changes right around the horizon. more…05:35 pmWhat slowdown? Apple says iOS 26 adoption is right on track.
Apple released its own figures showing that iOS 26 adoption tracks closely with previous releases, hopefully ending a controversy. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:30 pmThese rumored iPhone 18 Pro features might tempt you to upgrade later this year
Later this year, Apple will once again unveil a full set of flagship iPhones. It may feel like iPhone 17 Pro is still pretty recent, but actually – it’s already been five months. Out of everything in the rumor mill, iPhone Fold certainly sounds the most interesting – but there’s still a few interesting upgrades coming to the iPhone 18 Pro. more…03:25 pmToday in Apple history: Intel and Microsoft face lawsuit for stealing Apple code
On February 14, 1995, Cupertino extended a lawsuit against a developer over stolen Apple code to include Microsoft and Intel. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:12 pmGame over, losers. The iPad won
Macworld Harken, if you will, back to a simpler time. A time when the Macalope’s columns were mostly concerned with dunking on people who said ridiculous things about Apple or Apple products. What happened to those days, Carol? We were so young. So full of life. Did you ever finish making that dating app? It was for people in open relationships in gated communities. What a terrible idea. But such was our pie-eyed optimism! The future was spread out before us like a cruise ship buffet, but without the botulism. And we didn’t have to talk about AI all freakin’ day long. Maybe it was all the AI ads the Macalope was forced to watch during the Super Bowl, featuring actual actors embarrassing themselves and the AI-rendered likenesses of actors virtually embarrassing themselves, that put the Macalope in a nostalgic frame of mind. Or maybe it was seeing this bit of current news: iPad Demand Surges as Apple Strengthens Grip on Tablet Market. Here we are 16 years into the iPad’s existence, and Apple’s device that’s “just a big iPhone!” still owns the tablet market that, while it didn’t create, it made a real thing. Omdia says that Apple shipped 19.6 million iPads in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a 16.5 percent year-over-year increase…The fourth-quarter results increased Apple’s market share to 44.9 percent. Of course, the standard caveats about how good analysts’ estimates are apply (spoiler: not very good), but when you try to think about the last time you saw someone using an Android tablet, you realize these numbers are at least directionally correct if not precise. The fact that Apple continues to have the most market share and surely far more profit share is all wryly amusing to the horny one as he recalls roundly being told how the iPad was doomed because Android tablets were set to surpass it, the same way Android phones surpassed the iPhone.In 2010, one firm said the iPad “failed to convince buyers” after its unveiling because the number of people who said they were uninterested in the iPad nearly doubled. Small footnote to that survey that somehow didn’t make the headline: the number of people who said they _would_ like to buy an iPad tripled. The Macalope’s favorite pundit gag of 2011 was lauding the Motorola Xoom because it had 4G connectivity and the iPad 2 did not. Case closed! Advantage: Xoom! Oh, well, except, ha-ha, small note, just a tiny thing, really: the Xoom didn’t actually have it, either. It was simply promised that, at some point in the future, you’d be able to mail your Xoom in to add 4G to it. And that didn’t happen for seven months. If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors.Foundry Somehow, despite clearly being a better product in the eyes of pundits, Motorola sadly does not make the Xoom anymore. Or exist, because the company was sold for parts to Google and Lenovo. In 2012, we were told that Android tablets were “beating out the iPad in business and IT.” Oh, no! How did Android fans know? Because of the companies that had not already bought iPads, 44 percent said they were going to buy Android-based tablets. That… um… okay. That’s some real faith-based mathematical analysis, but… You do you. Apart from these people simply reading what they wanted to see in survey results, it’s important to point out that surveys of buying intent are notoriously garbage. So there’s that, too. The Macalope could go on for hours about how wrong pundits were about the iPad (and often does, be glad you don’t know him in real life). But as the numbers above show, this battle is largely over. And the iPad won. This year’s updates will likely be incremental because tablets as a whole are a mature market, and while Apple will wow us every few years by making them even thinner and more capable, the company’s not likely to get huge growth from the category in the future. Don’t fret, though. If you want real innovation in tablets–all sloppy and wet with weird results, like when Chicago invented deep dish pizza — a host of wacky companies are doing some craaazy things with e-ink screens. None are likely to hit the big time like the iPad, but the Macalope has found it fun to watch.03:00 pmSmarter Siri delayed … is that a good thing? [Cult of Mac podcast No. 7]
This week on the "Cult of Mac" podcast: If you've been waiting for Apple to deliver a smarter Siri, it's disappointment time. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:00 pmHow to disable privacy indicators on external displays connected to your Mac [Video]
Apple includes privacy indicators in the upper-right corner of your Mac’s display to indicate when critical hardware is in use. An orange indicator means your microphone is in use, while a green indicator suggests the camera is in use. These indicators help users stay diligent about apps that may be using the camera or microphone legitimately or, in the worst case, unscrupulously. While I appreciate having these indicators, they can become a distraction when taking screenshots or recording my Mac’s external display. Thankfully, Apple provides a solution to address the issue without compromising privacy. more…02:34 pmApple promotes upcoming Formula 1 season with Shot on iPhone campaign
Ahead of the streaming of Formula 1 on Apple TV, Apple has been working with various teams to promote their new cars in Shot on iPhone campaigns. As pictured above, this includes a partnership with F1 newcomer Cadillac … more…02:00 pmUnlock your Mac’s hidden clipboard history with Spotlight’s new trick
The Mac finally adds a built-in clipboard history manager. You can go back and paste things from hours ago, like a link you copied earlier. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:00 pmApple @ Work: DDM OS Reminder 2.0 fixes the biggest flaw in Declarative Device Management software updates | 9 to 5 MacApple @ Work: DDM OS Reminder 2.0 fixes the biggest flaw in Declarative Device Management software updates
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. Declarative Device Management is no longer the future of Apple device management for IT teams, it’s the present. There is no debate there. It moves the logic from the server to the device, making things faster, more autonomous, and more reliable. One of the best uses of DDM is managing software updates. You set a deadline, and the device enforces it. Coming from the legacy technology, DDM for software updates was a huge upgrade that really solved some major pain points. more…01:30 pmThese two new Find My accessories solve some of AirTag’s biggest gaps [Hands-on]
At CES 2026, Rolling Square introduced new versions of two unique Find My accessories they offer: AirCard Pro and AirNotch Pro. Both of these now support both Apple’s Find My and Android’s Find Hub networks, and they’re better than ever – while coming in at lower price points. more…12:00 pmThis week’s top stories: iOS 26.3 now available, Siri roadblocks, and more
Welcome to 9to5Mac’s top stories of the week, where we recap the biggest news in the Apple world every Saturday. This week, we have more potential Siri delays, iOS 26.3 is now available, and more Apple news. Plus, our usual slate of new podcast episodes, opinion pieces, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories. more…08:00 amThis MacBook Pro should not be only $470
Macworld TL;DR: Get a near-mint 2020 MacBook Pro with pro-level specs for $469.97 — a massive drop from $1,999 while inventory lasts. There are good laptop deals, and then there are “wait, that used to cost how much?” deals. This like-new Apple MacBook Pro (2020) originally retailed for $1,999. Right now, it’s down to $469.97, which is the kind of price that makes upgrading feel way less dramatic. Inside, you’re getting a 10th-gen Intel Core i7 processor clocked at 2.3GHz (with Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz), paired with 16GB of RAM and a fast 512GB SSD. All to say, it handles multitasking, editing, streaming, and real-world work without breaking a sweat. The 13.3-inch Retina display still looks fantastic. The Magic Keyboard feels crisp and responsive, and the Touch Bar gives you quick access to shortcuts right when you need them. Add in Touch ID and four Thunderbolt 3 ports, and you’ve got serious versatility in a sleek aluminum build. This Grade A refurbished model arrives in near-mint condition, meaning minimal to no visible wear — but with major savings attached. If you’ve been eyeing a MacBook Pro but not the full-price tag, this is one is for you. Get this like-new Apple MacBook Pro (2020) for $469.97 (MSRP $1,999) while stock lasts. Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13″ i7 2.3GHz Touchbar 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Space Gray (Refurbished)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amThe easiest way to declutter your iPhone: Cleaner Kit lifetime plan for $20
Macworld TL;DR: Clear out your iPhone for good — Cleaner Kit’s AI removes duplicates, junk, and clutter for just $19.97 lifetime through February 22. Your iPhone is probably stuffed with duplicate contacts, old screenshots, and emails you never open. Cleaner Kit steps in to sort it all out. This intelligent app uses AI to declutter your device, organize your files, and keep everything neat — and right now, you can grab a lifetime plan for only $19.97. Trusted by more than 67 million users, Cleaner Kit goes beyond photo cleanup. It intelligently detects duplicate and low-quality pictures, compresses large videos without killing quality, and keeps your gallery organized with swipe-based sorting. It even merges messy contacts, removes empty entries, and clears out old calendar events in seconds. Need extra privacy? Stash sensitive items in the secure vault. Cleaner Kit doesn’t stop there — it also tackles inbox clutter. It groups Gmail messages by sender so you can clear thousands of emails with one tap, or manage them individually if you’re the detail-oriented type. Best of all, your private data never leaves your phone, so you stay in control. Cleaner Kit is like having a digital housekeeper for your iPhone, working quietly in the background while you focus on more important things. Until February 22, grab this lifetime subscription to a Cleaner Kit iOS Premium Plan for just $19.97 (MSRP $104.97). Cleaner Kit for iOS Premium Plan: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.12:47 amApple Music pokes fun at latest Spotify price increase
Last month, Spotify announced a new round of price increases for subscribers in the United States and other countries. As the price increases start to go into effect starting with February renewals, Apple Music is poking fun at Spotify’s drama on social media. Apple Music is also offering a free three-month trial right now. more…12:02 amScore a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac for just $50
Get a Microsoft Office for Mac lifetime license (2021 Home and Business edition), with essential productivity apps Word, Excel and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)Friday February 1310:52 pmAppBITS: Drink More with HiWater
After a fainting spell left Adam Engst with a doctor’s order to drink 100 ounces daily, he turned to HiWater. This elegant iPhone and Apple Watch app tracks hydration and nags you to drink—sometimes too well.10:00 pm‘Trying’ is one of Apple TV’s sweetest treats
Apple TV announced a fifth season renewal for acclaimed comedy series “Trying,” starring Esther Smith and Rafe Spall… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.