iPhone 17e update may not be as fast as expected
Leaker Jon Prosser is back saying he is absolutely certain about all the same previous reports about the iPhone 17e, except perhaps that it will use a binned A19 processor.The current iPhone 16eJon Prosser is currently being sued by Apple over his leaks, but continues to publish videos with claims of what is coming next for the iPhone. Most recently, he claimed that the iPhone 18 Pro will move the front-facing camera to the left — although sources say he misread a translation and this isn't happening.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube{"@context":"https://schema.org/","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Introducing iPhone 17e | First Look","description":"The iPhone 17e is real, and it's almost here.","thumbnailUrl":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jZKEPROweXs/hqdefault.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-02-12T23:57:52Z","duration":"PT6M29S","embedUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=jZKEPROweXs"} Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The new Vision Pro YouTube app is a reminder that spatial computing still sucks
Macworld Well it only took two years, but there’s finally an official YouTube app for Vision Pro. You could always just visit YouTube using the Vision Pro web browser, but that’s not the same thing. And the popular third-party app, Juno, was quickly taken down. The official YouTube app is not quite an MVP (minimum viable product), but it’s close. It’s just a floating window that can play YouTube videos, including the relatively paltry selection of 3D 360-degree and VR 180-degree videos. Like most apps, you can watch using any of the built-in Vision Pro environments, as you can with most video apps. You can even watch 8K videos if you have the newer M5-based Vision Pro. YouTube There aren’t any custom environments, like you get with Disney+. Nor are there fun custom ways to watch, as some of the early third-party local video playback apps have added, such as watching on a virtual TV set (modern or vintage) or in a classic movie theater. You at least get the full signed-in experience, so your playlists and ad-free YouTube subscription all works. YouTube The real problem here, aside from this being a version of the app that YouTube could and should have had available when Vision Pro was released two years ago, is that nobody cares anymore. Apple Vision Pro is all but dead. Two years after its launch, nobody seems to be buying Vision Pro any longer. Its presence has been greatly reduced in Apple Stores, and Apple seems to have turned its attention to the latest buzzword: AI. YouTube Remember when Mark Zuckerberg renamed his whole company Meta and spent unlimited billions chasing the “Metaverse?” Just a few years later, all that money is wasted: The company is now all-in on generative AI, the Quest line of VR headsets isn’t very popular, and we’re no closer to the dream of glasses-based augmented reality than we were in 2021. Though Apple would never use the word “metaverse,” preferring its own “spatial computing” brand for mixed reality, it followed the same trajectory. Sure, spatial computing project research continues inside Apple, and we might one day get a true wearable consumer product. But the Vision Pro roadmap has been obliterated by the industry’s rapid and insatiable pursuit of AI. After two years, Apple has been able to deliver a minor Vision Pro update with just an upgraded processor and strap, still at an exorbitant price. A more consumer-focused headset is still more than a year away. True augmented reality glasses are several years away, at least…and the latest rumors suggest Apple has decided to do a simple “heads-up display” version of smart glasses similar to the Meta Ray-Bans. Those might ship this year, but if the constant delays and disappointments of Apple’s AI and related home products are any indication, I think 2027 or even 2028 is a safer bet. So thank you, YouTube, for finally shipping a Vision Pro app. I wish it happened two years ago, and I wish people cared today. But Apple’s got an AI dragon to chase.

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Who is Sabih Khan, Apple's Chief Operating Officer and potential CEO
Sabih Khan is the chief operating officer at Apple, but while he has been in the role for less than a year, his tenure at Apple has lasted for decades. Here's all you need to know about the guy in charge of Apple's operations.Apple COO Sabih KhanWhen it comes to Apple executives, Sabih Khan is probably one of the lesser-known personalities. While CEO Tim Cook is famous, as are other managerial members like Craig Federighi and predecessor Jeff Williams, Khan has been less prominent in the company so far.That is in part due to having only been COO for the organization for a very short period of time compared to his executive peers. As he spends more time in the prominent role, he will become more well-known outside of the company, but it will take a while for him to become more established. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Platforms bend over backward to help DHS censor ICE critics, advocates say
Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem sued for coercing platforms into censoring ICE posts.

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I built a Flappy Bird clone in minutes with Apple’s free AI agent
Macworld Coding is one of the skills I’ve been eyeing on and off for a few years now. When Apple first launched the Swift Playgrounds app on the iPad, I instantly fell in love with the concept and enrolled in multiple online courses to learn iOS app development. While I quickly absorbed the basics of coding in Swift, mastering the skill to ship functional iPhone apps turned out to be a real challenge. That changed when Apple released its latest Xcode update. Xcode version 26.3 introduces native support for AI coding agents, such as OpenAI’s Codex and Anthropic’s Claude Agent. While you could previously rely on AI chatbots for assistance in Xcode, the integration had been limited. To test how powerful the new AI extension is, I decided to replicate the fan-favorite Flappy Bird game (gone too soon). To my surprise, the whole endeavor took no more than a casual, one-line prompt and three minutes of my time. Getting started While vibe-coding in Xcode doesn’t require any programming experience, understanding the logic behind app development helps. If you’re new to this, you could check some of the recent Xcode tutorials on YouTube or ask your favorite AI chatbot for guidance. First, you’ll need to download Apple Xcode version 26.3 or later on your Mac. (Xcode is free but it takes up a lot of storage–over 12GB.) Once installed, go to Xcode’s Settings page, head to Intelligence, and pick between OpenAI and Anthropic in the Providers section. You’ll need to sign in with your Codex or Claude Agent account or enter the API key. It’s worth noting that AI coding agents typically require a paid subscription, but OpenAI is offering free Codex access for a limited time. After connecting your preferred AI agent, you’ll need to visit Components in Xcode settings to download the latest iOS build simulator. Then, go to the Apple Accounts section and input your Apple login credentials. You can then exit Xcode settings and go to Devices and Simulators using the Window option in your Mac’s menu bar. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable and approve the pairing dialog when it pops up. On your iPhone, enable Developer Mode by going to Privacy & Security settings and visiting the relevant section towards the bottom of the list. Once done, your iPhone should appear as a paired item in the Devices and Simulators list on macOS. You can then unplug your iPhone, as the following steps work wirelessly when your iPhone and Mac are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Hatching Flappy Bird At this point, we can start the actual app building process. Create a new project in Xcode, select iOS as the desired platform, and give it a suitable name. Towards the top-left corner, you’ll find a star-shaped Coding Assistant button; tap it, then select Codex or Claude Agent using the drop-down menu. A Message [selected AI agent] text box should appear in the bottom-left corner. Here’s where the magic starts. Most of the code for my app was created by using a descriptive prompt.Mahmoud Itani/Foundry I casually typed “build a basic Flappy Bird game for iOS using native SwiftUI stuff” in the text box, and Codex inserted the needed code in the Xcode project within a couple of minutes. The right-sided Canvas will show you a live preview of the app you’re building as you tweak the code in real time. I set the Canvas destination as my actual iPhone (paired in the previous section), as it’s more intuitive to test an app on a physical device than a simulator. This automatically launches a new app on your iPhone called Xcode Previews, where you can interact with the app you’re developing. Well, except that the initial build failed due to an error in the AI-generated code. Squashing bugs I could spend a few minutes (or hours, maybe) trying to decipher the code and figure out how to fix the issue, but why would I in the brain-rot era? I simply clicked on the red error in the code and tapped Generate Fix for Issue. Xcode automatically instructed the AI agent to scan the problematic line and apply a fix. Within a few seconds, Codex figured out what was wrong and made the necessary amendments. AI can be used to fix code issues.Mahmoud Itani/Foundry And thus, my dollar-store Flappy Bird game was born. Xcode Previews could finally load the app on my iPhone, and I could play it just fine. There still was a problem, however. The Xcode Previews app on iOS only works when you’re actively viewing or editing a project on macOS. It’s not a permanent way to independently launch and use an app on your iPhone. Laying it on your iPhone To actually install your app on iOS, you’ll need to tap the triangle-shaped Run button towards the top-left corner of the Xcode project–after selecting your iPhone as the desired destination. Give Xcode a few seconds to build and wirelessly transfer the app to your nearby iPhone. Once the app is installed, try to launch it. Oops, that will fail, too. Simulators can be used to try out the app, but I decided to use my iPhone.Mahmoud Itani/Foundry Head to VPN & Device Management in your iPhone’s General settings, and approve the app you’ve created. You’ll then be able to open the app and use it without relying on your Mac. Notably, Apple requires you to rebuild and deploy the app once a week if you’re not paying for its Developer Program. So, for long-term free use, you’ll need to repeat some of the steps above each time it expires. The sky’s the limit Beyond trying the initial build of your vibe-coded app, you could easily make adjustments using the connected AI agent(s) in Xcode. Continue to insert prompts describing the desired changes, and the extension will handle the rest. You could alter the colors, shapes, fonts, and practically anything in the user interface. Similarly, you can prompt it to make adjustments to how the app functions by adding, removing, or tweaking features. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Flappy Bird now lives on my iPhone.Mahmoud Itani/Foundry If your polished app doesn’t break Apple’s guidelines, you could even join the Developer Program and try submitting it to the App Store–all without acquiring advanced coding knowledge. Ultimately, a flight of a thousand miles begins with a single flap.

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Leaked iPhone 17e renders show a surprise Dynamic Island
Freshly leaked iPhone 17e renders flip the script on earlier rumors, showing a Dynamic Island on Apple’s upcoming budget model. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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How to downgrade macOS update: Rollback Tahoe to Sequoia
Macworld Upgrading macOS doesn’t always go as planned. A new release might slow down your Mac, break essential apps, introduce bugs, or simply change features you rely on. If you’re wishing you could go back to the version you had before, the good news is that you can downgrade macOS. While reverting a macOS update is generally easier than downgrading an iOS update, it’s not as simple as installing macOS. It is a multi-step process that typically requires wipe your Mac’s internal drive, as Apple does not allow installing an older version of the operating system directly over a newer one. Because you need to erase your Mac’s internal drive before you can reinstall an older version of the operating system, your data must be backed up first. The exact process depends on whether you’re using an Apple silicon or Intel Mac, and whether you created a backup before upgrading macOS. In this guide, we run through the safest ways to revert to an earlier version of macOS, explain what works (and what doesn’t), and help you choose the best method for your situation. Can I downgrade from macOS Tahoe to Sequoia? Yes, it is possible to downgrade from macOS Tahoe (macOS 26) to macOS Sequoia (macOS 15), but the process is complex and requires you to completely wipe your Mac’s data and install the older version of macOS. You need the following: A backup: You will have to wipe your Mac, so you need to have a backup of your data. The correct macOS version: You need to download the installer for the version of macOS you want to install. An external hard drive: You need to create a bootable installer of macOS. Follow these steps, which we will run through in more detail below: Backup your Mac. Get the installer you want. Create a bootable installer. Shut down your Mac and restart in Recovery Mode. Set up your Mac using the bootable installer. Recover your backed up files. Can I downgrade macOS 26.3 to macOS 26.2? Foundry Apple issues multiple point updates throughout the year and if something breaks on your Mac following that update you may want to go back to the previous version. This could be from macOS 26.3 to macOS 26.2, for example, but this applies to any subsequent update. To just drop back from one version of Tahoe to another you will need access to the older macOS installer, which isn’t as simple as accessing the installers of the previous macOS, e.g. macOS Sequoia, which you can download from the Mac App Store. The simplest option here is to use a Time Machine backup made while you were running the previous version of macOS Tahoe, e.g. macOS 26.2. If you have access to this you can use that to recover the older version of Tahoe. You will lose any data you have added to your Mac since the update so make a separate backup of that. We explain how to recover your Mac from a Time Machine backup separately. Before you begin: Back up your Mac If you can access a backup made before you updated to the version of macOS you want to revert from, you can skip this step. Backing up your Mac is the most critical step before a downgrade because the process typically requires wiping your drive, which erases all local data. If you don’t already have a back up of your data you will need to make one. While Apple’s Time Machine backup software is the standard for most updates, it presents a specific challenge for downgrades: if you back up your current (newer) OS, restoring from that backup may simply reinstall the version you are trying to remove. To ensure your data is safe and accessible after you return to an older version of macOS, consider these strategies: Manual File Copying: The simplest way to ensure data safety is to manually copy your most important files, folders, photos, and music to an external storage drive. Third-Party Cloning Software: Tools for backing up a Mac, like ChronoSync, Get Backup Pro, SuperDuper, or Carbon Copy Cloner can create a clone of your drive. These solutions are often preferred for downgrades because they allow you to back up your data without necessarily including the operating system. Cloud Synchronization: Ensure services like iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Drive are fully synchronized before starting. However, be cautious, you should not assume every app’s data is in the cloud, as some non-Apple applications may store data only locally. See our Best cloud storage for Mac round up for recommendations. Bootable Backups: Some advanced suites, such as Acronis True Image, offer a “Survival Kit” that creates a bootable backup drive to help reinstall an OS and recover data simultaneously. Time Machine: On the other hand, if you have a Time Machine backup from before you upgraded macOS you can use that to recover your data. For more help read: How to back up a Mac. How to downgrade macOS The steps below will help you revert to an older version of macOS. Before you start you need to wipe your Mac and do a clean install of the macOS you want. We’ll explain how to wipe your Mac, how to get the older version of macOS, and how to install it below. Reminder: This will erase your Mac, so do make sure you have a backup of important files. Foundry 1. Get the installer Downloading Sequoia despite running macOS Tahoe.Foundry The first stage of this method is to get the installer for the version of macOS you require, with the prerequisite that your Mac needs to be able to run it. See: macOS compatibility–the versions your Mac can run. We have links to some recent versions of macOS below so you can download the one you want. Sequoia Sonoma Ventura Monterey Big Sur Catalina To start you need to grab the installer of whichever version of macOS you want to install from the Mac App Store using the links above. If you want an older version see this article: How to download old versions of macOS. When you click the link above it should take you directly to the Mac App Store, if that doesn’t happen close the Mac App Store if it is open and make sure you are using Safari.  Click on Get. The Software Update window will open and you should see a pop-up overlaying it with the version you want to download. Click on Download and confirm that you want to download the software (you’ll also see a warning that you are downloading an older version of the OS, ignore it.) Once it’s downloaded DO NOT click on Open – you don’t want to install it yet.  2. Create a bootable installer Foundry You won’t just be able to install Sequoia over Tahoe, or any old version of macOS over a newer one. In order to install an older version of macOS on your Mac you have to make a bootable installer that includes the installation files. To make a bootable installer, from which you can reinstall the older macOS, you will need a memory stick with at least 15GB space but we’d recommend more. You’ll need to reformat that drive and prepare it in Disk Utility and then use Terminal to input the createinstallmedia command for the version of macOS you are installing. In the case of Sequoia this is: (NOTE: Before the word volume you need two dashes, but the website is converting this to an M-dash, we have pasted the correct text further down the article, you can also find it here: How to create a bootable installer of macOS). sudo /Applications/Install macOS Sequoia.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia –volume /Volumes/MyVolume In the case of Sonoma this is: sudo /Applications/Install macOS Sonoma.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia –volume /Volumes/MyVolume You will need to replace MyVolume with the name you have given to the drive you are using as the bootable installer. We recommend that you follow the steps outlined in this article: How to create a bootable installer of macOS to create your bootable installer. You will find all the createinstallmedia commands in that article. 3. Use the bootable installer to downgrade your Mac Foundry Now you have your bootable installer you should be able to install the older version of macOS on your Mac using it. Connect the bootable installer to your Mac. Open System Settings and click General > Startup Disk. Choose the external drive with your installer as the startup disk and click Restart. Your Mac will shut down and restart in Recovery mode. You will need to connect to Wi-Fi because your Mac will need to connect to the internet during this process. Access Wi-Fi settings from the Wi-Fi menu. Select Reinstall macOS from Utilities. Click Continue. 4. Set up your Mac Foundry Now that you have wiped your Mac and installed the version of macOS you wanted you will need to run through the set-up process. See How to set up a new Mac for help with that. If you have a Time Machine backup from before the update then go to the next step for help recovering that backup. Alternatively, finish setting up your Mac as new and recover the data you backed up using an alternative backup method to Time Machine. 5. Recover your Time Machine Back up from before the update (if you have one) Ugreen If you have an older Time Machine backup from before you upgraded the downgrade process is relatively easy. With your pre-Tahoe Time Machine backup in hand, you can recover your machine from before the update. Just remember that anything you have done since then will be lost because you’ll wipe everything on your Mac as part of the process, so you will need to make a non-Time Machine backup of those files. You can then copy back any files you created after you installed the new macOS. As described above, wipe your Mac and install macOS Sequoia. Plug your Time Machine disk into your Mac. Restart your Mac. On an M1 or later Mac you need to press and hold the power button until the Options menu comes up. (For older Intel Macs hold down Command + R until the Apple logo appears.) When the options appear on the screen, choose ‘Restore From Time Machine Backup’ and click Continue. The next screen will show the words Restore from Time Machine, click Continue again. Next, select your Restore Source – this should be your backup drive. The next screen shows all your backups over time, pick the last one you made prior to updating to the newer version of the Mac operating system. (You can see which version of macOS the back up was made in). Creating a bootable installer When it comes to creating the bootable installer you will need the following code: Code required for Sequoia: sudo /Applications/Install macOS Sequoia.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume Code required for Sonoma: sudo /Applications/Install macOS Sonoma.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume Troubleshooting downgrade issues These things don’t always go smoothly. Here are a few issues you might encounter: Wiping an older Mac If your Mac is old and isn’t running Monterey or later, you will need to erase your Mac following the steps in our tutorial on wiping a MacBook or Mac. We recommend that you follow that tutorial as there are a lot of steps you should take to ensure that you don’t create more problems for yourself. What to do if booting from external media doesn’t work If you are using a Mac with a T2 Chip then you need to ensure that you enable booting from external media or this will not work. To do this you need to access Recovery Mode and then choose Startup Security Utility from the menu. Here you will see a number of options including those for Secure Boot and those for Allowed Boot Media. It is in this second section that you will find Allow booting from external or removable media. You will need this selected to boot from a bootable drive. What to do if the old macOS won’t install If the above doesn’t work you may need to completely wipe your Mac before reinstalling macOS from the bootable drive. We explain in detail how to erase a Mac in this article: How to erase a MacBook or Mac: restore to factory settings and we advise that you follow that tutorial. If you have a Mac with T2 chip, or an M-series Mac erasing your Mac is very simple thanks to the Erase All Content And Settings option. This setting used to be found in the menu of System Preferences but with the arrival of System Settings it’s now located in System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset. Foundry Reinstalling an older macOS via Recovery mode Depending on the age of your Mac there might be an option to recover the original version of macOS it shipped with using macOS Recovery. You won’t be able to revert to something older than the macOS your Mac shipped with. Follow these steps to reinstall the version of macOS your Mac came with, or one that is close to that: Turn off your Mac. For Intel-powered Macs, restart it while holding down Shift + Option/Alt + Command + R to enter Internet Recovery Mode (make sure you are connected to the internet).  Choose the Reinstall macOS option. Click Install. This may allow you to install the operating system that your Mac shipped with. Unfortunately, when we tried this method we were unable to recover an older version of macOS, it seems that it works only for some Macs. Tips to avoid problems and data loss when you downgrade macOS Reversing an upgrade carries with it a number of wrinkles and pitfalls. Most of these are due to changes in file formats and settings between versions of the OS. So, for example, if you create a document or work on a file in a new version, whether it’s a beta or full release, of macOS and then try and open it in an older version, it may not work. To mitigate this, it’s wise to export any documents you’ve created or worked on in the newer OS in a standard file format. So, for example, you could export documents as RTF files. That way, if the native files don’t survive the reverse upgrade, you’ll be able to re-import the RTF files. Take screenshots of preferences and settings Whenever you perform a clean install of macOS, which is what you’re doing here, it’s a good idea to take screenshots of any custom settings you’ve created in apps or in System Settings (or System Preferences on older Macs). That makes it easier to re-create them later. You should also make a note of user account and password details for anything you’ve set up while running the new version of the OS. If you don’t use iCloud or Chrome to synchronise bookmarks, it’s a good idea to export those and make a copy. And unless you’re using the migrate data option outlined above, you’ll also need installers and license codes for apps you use. If those are downloads from the Mac App Store, you can just re-download them from the Purchased section in the App Store. If not, make sure you can download them from the vendor’s website. If you don’t use a password manager to store license codes, make sure you’ve got a copy of them before you start. Synchronize If you use Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive or any other form of cloud storage, make sure your data is in sync before you start the process of reversing an upgrade. It’s easy to forget that the files that live in your Dropbox folder, for example, are local files and that while synchronization is frequent, the loss of an internet connection will prevent it and you could have files in your local folder that haven’t yet been copied to the cloud. Clicking on the cloud service’s logo in your menu bar should tell you whether synchronization completed successfully and files are up to date. If you use Gmail, iCloud mail or any other IMAP server for your email, make sure it’s up to date and any drafts you’ve composed recently have been synchronized. If you use a POP3 account you’ll have to manually back up the mail database and restore it after you reverse the upgrade. Or, if you only have a few messages you need to keep, forward them to a Gmail account – you could set one up especially for that purpose.

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This slim AirTag alternative 4-pack tracker deal hits right before travel season
Macworld TL;DR: Track wallets, IDs, and badges with these ultra-slim Apple Find My-compatible SmartCards — grab a 4-pack for just $59.97 (MSRP $99.96). Traveling has a funny way of exposing which everyday items you really can’t afford to lose. For instance, certain luggage, wallets, purses, and your backpack essentials. That’s exactly why the ultra-slim KeySmart SmartCard Lite exists. Unlike bulky trackers, these are built to live inside your wallet, badge holder, or ID sleeve without adding noticeable bulk — they’re thinner than two credit cards and under 2mm thick. The big win here is Apple Find My compatibility. Once paired, you can see your card on a map, play a sound to find it nearby, or get “left behind” alerts if you walk away from your essentials. Lost Mode even lets someone contact you if they find your item. They’re also built for real life — IPX8 waterproof protection means spills, rain, or accidental drops aren’t a disaster, and the battery lasts up to two years. If you’ve ever had that heart-drop moment when you can’t find your wallet, this is a gadget for you — especially when you can grab multiple trackers in one deal. Pick up a 4-pack of SmartCard Lite trackers while it’s $59.97 (MSRP $99.96) through Feb. 22. KeySmart SmartCard Lite | Works With Apple Find My | 2-Year Battery (4-Pack)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Apple pushes back on reports of another Siri delay
Apple insists its AI-powered Siri is still on track for launch this year, despite fresh reports hinting at another delay. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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YouTube's bare-minimum app for Apple Vision Pro is better than nothing — hands on
There's a native YouTube app for Apple Vision Pro that's great for user-uploaded VR180 and 3D 360 content, but 2D video is better watched in Safari or third-party apps.YouTube has a native app on Apple Vision ProWhen Apple Vision Pro launched in February 2024, there was a host of popular apps missing from it, including YouTube. While many apps still aren't on the platform or native, including Apple's, Google has finally brought its app to the platform.The app itself is straightforward and functions identically to the YouTube app on iPad. There are some spatial components to it, like the floating sidebar and the video controls at the bottom. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Third Optis jury trial results in a victory for Apple in the US
The patent troll Optis has been told by a US jury that Apple has not infringed on any of its LTE patents, ending the elongated dispute in the US until yet another appeal is made.Optis hoped to collect money for every iPhone soldThe latest jury trial occurred after the US Court of Appeals threw out a verdict that would have had Apple paying Optis $300 million in damages. The case was then sent to a trial by jury where the jury members would be asked a single question about the five patents.According to a report from Reuters, the jury voted unanimously. The question was: "Did Optis prove by a preponderance of the evidence that Apple infringed at least one claim from each of the following patents?" Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Aqara U400 review: UWB home key will be hard to beat on other smart locks
The newly launched Aqara U400 is the first — and so far only — smart lock with Ultra Wideband Home Key support, and after using it for the past month, I don't think I can go back.Aqara U400 review: The first UWB smart lockI firmly believe that smart locks are one of the best smart home devices you can add to your home. Not only do they offer unparalleled convenience of unlocking or locking your home from anywhere, but they also add peace of mind.If I get in the car to leave my house, I don't have to fret about whether the door was locked. I can ask Siri if the front door is, in fact, properly secured. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 26.3: Here are the new features for your iPhone
Apple released for iPhone users everywhere this week. The update focuses a lot on interoperability between iPhone and Android devices, privacy, and more. Here are all of the new features in iOS 26.3. more…

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Siri & Apple Intelligence upgrades still coming in 2026 in spite of rumors
A story suggesting Apple was having internal struggles and may delay anticipated new Siri features has been mildly countered with a statement from Apple — "on track to launch in 2026."Apple is still aiming for a 2026 release of its revamped AIA story based on anonymous tipsters claiming internal testing of the refreshed Siri wasn't going well surfaced Wednesday, sparking dramatic reactions from analysts and the stock market. It didn't help that at the same moment, Apple was being targeted by the FTC Chair over alleged Apple News bias.However, after CNBC reached out to Apple for comment, they got back a very simple "still on track to launch in 2026" statement. As AppleInsider mentioned in its coverage on that rumored delay, there were a lot of oddities in the reporting surrounding it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple wins long-running court battle against Optis over 4G patents in the US
Following two court losses and two successful appeals, Apple was cleared today on all counts of patent infringement in a 2019 lawsuit brought by Texas-based Optis Wireless. A second case, however, still looms in the UK. Here are the details. more…

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Apple study looks into how people expect to interact with AI agents
A team of Apple researchers set out to understand what real users expect from AI agents, and how they’d rather interact with them. Here’s what they found. more…

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Apple says it is still on track to launch new Siri this year, as promised
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman yesterday reported that Apple’s new Siri initiative was facing internal delays, having originally been planned to start rolling out with iOS 26.4. Gurman suggested features may start appearing in iOS 26.5, or later releases in the year. That report has seemingly rocked investor confidence, with Apple stock plummeting today. In a statement to CNBC, Apple confirmed that it remains on track to launch new Siri this year, which reaffirms what it has promised publicly all along. more…

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Apple Music subscribers may soon be able to generate AI playlists
AI-generated playlists have surged in popularity within music streaming platforms, and it’s reasonable to expect that Apple Music will… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Walmart Saturday Showdown games coming to Apple TV on February 21
Major League Soccer fans will be able to enjoy even more game highlights as part of the Walmart Saturday Showdown, debuting on Apple TV in February 2026.Walmart Saturday Showdown is coming to Apple TV on February 21.Apple's push for sports-related programming continues, as the iPhone maker has now promised additional Major League Soccer content. Throughout 2026, Apple TV subscribers in the United States will be able to watch MLS games for free, with select games highlighted as part of Sunday Night Soccer.Starting February 21, MLS fans will get to enjoy even more soccer content over the weekend, with Walmart Saturday Showdown games coming to Apple's streaming service. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPadOS 26 multitasking got better when I changed this one setting
iPadOS 26 makes major changes to how multitasking works via a new app windowing system. And Apple’s new system got a lot better for me after I changed one key setting. more…

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