The Apple Car lives through the Ferrari Luce
Macworld If you’ve ever wondered what could’ve been with the Apple Car, you’ll now be able to satisfy your curiosity a bit. Ferrari on Monday announced the Luce, the company’s first electric vehicle. And the main designer behind the car’s cabin and controls is LoveFrom, the company headed by Apple’s former Chief Design Officer Jony Ive. Ferrari has posted several images of what the interior looks like, and you can’t help but think that this is a glimpse into how the Apple Car could have looked. Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari The look of the graphics and fonts is quintessential Ive, though some control panels seem more crowded than you expect. Ferrari’s announcement of a documentary about the Luce states that Ive was involved in “key interface components,” but it’s not clear to what extent he was involved. Did he only design the software UI? Or did he have input into the hardware, such as the steering assembly, or the (very cool) key dock and the (also very cool) overhead control panel? One noticeable omission from the announcement is that there are no exterior shots of the car body whatsoever. Ferrari is saving that for the full launch in May. We also don’t know how much it will cost, but we’re expecting it to be well out of our price range. Ferrari has a marketing video for the Luce, where you don’t actually see anything significant about the car, but you do hear a lot of marketing speak. At the 5:02 mark, you can see Jony Ive himself, looking at…something. It was only recently that the public got acknowledgement (but not directly from Apple) that the Apple Car was a real project. It was expected to be a luxury vehicle (think BMW, not Ferrari) and possibly self-driving. But after years of working in secrecy, the project was killed two years ago. It looks like many of the ideas Ive had for the Apple Car have been brought to life, thanks to Ferrari.

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Apple’s groundbreaking low-cost MacBook is coming soon
Apple's low-cost MacBook is coming soon. This all-new MacBook is the company's highly anticipated entry-level laptop poised to shake up… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iOS 27 will be a critical update — will your iPhone support it?
Numerous iOS 26 bugs make iOS 27 more important than ever. Here's what we know about which iPhone will get an update. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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AirPods 4 dropped under $100 just in time for Valentine’s Day
Macworld If you still haven’t gotten a gift for your significant other, today’s deal has you covered. Forget expensive chocolate and flowers and get a pair of AirPods 4 for just $99 at Amazon right now, a $30 discount and the best price we’ve seen this year. This is the version of AirPods 4 without ANC, but they’re no less of a winner. From crisp audio quality to a wireless charging case, these earbuds are designed to make your life so much better. Plus, they also improved the call clarity since we know you’d rather have the buds in than put a crick in your neck holding up the phone to your ear. With hands-free Siri support, the upcoming iOS 26.4 update will be better than ever. And did we mention the buds have up to 30 hours of playback? Because they do, and you’ll be grooving for days before needing a recharge. So go treat the special someone in your life and grab these AirPods for $99 before the price jumps back up. Buy now at Amazon

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iOS 27 will reportedly focus on fixes over features
Macworld Last year’s batch of “26” OS updates was dominated by the launch of Liquid Glass, Apple’s transparency-themed cross-platform design language. Liquid Glass, sadly, was not universally embraced, with some users finding it confusing or even illegible. And the company eventually had to offer a way to turn off some of its most extreme visual effects. Apple fans are now starting to think about the 2027 updates that will be announced at WWDC in June and rolled out to the public in the fall, and a small clue to what we can expect was offered in a new report this weekend. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman noted that in this year’s iOS 27 update, “Apple will be focused on improving the nuts-and-bolts performance of the software.” In other words, the company will prioritize fixing what’s there rather than adding new things, whether that means new features or interface changes. That should, hopefully, mean fewer bugs and speedier performance for iPhone owners. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard iOS 27 will be more of a maintenance release skin to Mac OS X Snow Leopard. That’s not to say there won’t be any new features in iOS 27. Apple broadcasts the keynote presentation at the start of WWDC, with the iPhone generally getting the most stage time, and Craig Federighi will need something to talk about. (Although Gurman says this year’s WWDC will be “a fairly muted affair.”) And it looks likely that Siri will be the flagship talking point. The next version of Siri, offering the contextual capabilities first advertised at WWDC 2024 and based on Google Gemini AI tech, is expected to finally roll out in iOS 26.4 within a matter of weeks. But another Siri update will follow closely on its heels. Gurman says we’ll get our first glimpse of chatbot Siri, codenamed Campos, as part of the iOS 27 announcements at WWDC 2026. To keep up with all the latest news and rumors, bookmark our regularly updated iOS 27 superguide.

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Apple CEO Cook: We’re making huge investments in AI. We are all in.
This past Thursday, Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook held a companywide meeting where he discussed artificial intelligence… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Music lets you get 3 free months and import your music library, here’s how
Apple Music had a big presence at the Super Bowl, promoting two offers for potential switchers: the ability to transfer your music library and playlists, plus get three months free. Here are the details. more…

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Price cut: Get Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac or PC for less than $100
This discounted lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2024 is a great alternative to pricey monthly fees. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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10 great Valentine’s Day gift picks from Apple
Apple offers a great list of gift ideas. We chose 10 great Valentine's Day gifts for you to consider for your sweetheart. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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10 great Valentine’s Day gift picks from Apple
Apple offers a great list of gift ideas. We chose 10 great Valentine's Day gifts for you to consider for your sweetheart. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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New 14- and 16-inch M5 Pro and M5 Pro Max MacBook Pro models and M5 MacBook Air coming soon
Apple has several new Macs on the horizon soon, including refreshed 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros equipped with M5 Pro and M5 Max… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Report: New Macs are coming soon (for real this time)
Macworld In the latest episode of “New Mac Watch,” Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports in his weekly Power On newsletter that the new laptops we’ve all been waiting for–the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros and the M5 MacBook Air–are “coming shortly.” As has been previously reported, Gurman reiterated that the laptops’ release is tied to OS 26.3, which is expected to be released early this week. In his latest report, Gurman now says that a product launch tied to that OS cycle “is currently slated for as early as the week of March 2.” The current M4 Pro and Max MacBook Pros have been in short supply for weeks, indicating that a new release is imminent. The current M4 MacBook Air was released on March 5 of 2025, so a March 2 release of the M5 MacBook Air fits with its annual release cycle. Gurman’s latest report also mentions the new low-cost MacBook with an iPhone chip, but he doesn’t say whether the laptop will be part of this release cycle. He addresses its release with a vague “in the first half of the year.” Gurman covered the rest of the Mac lineup in his report, stating that the upgraded Mac Studio “shouldn’t arrive too long after the spring Mac refresh.” The Mac mini is also due for a 2026 release, but Gurman didn’t offer a timeline. A new Studio Display is coming this year, as well, he says. In addition to this round of M5 Macs, the second half of 2026 will be marked by the release of the redesigned, M6-based MacBook Pro, featuring a touchscreen OLED. Stay tuned to Macworld for the latest information on all of the upcoming releases.

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Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks
Smart ring market leader Oura is trying to convince U.S. lawmakers to loosen some health monitoring regulations for wearable devices, which if successful will benefit Apple too. Users will just need to be careful about what they do with the data.An Oura smart ring, a market that Apple is working to enter. Products going on sale must meet regulatory requirements, and it's something that Apple is very familiar with for its product line. However, if work by one wearables company results in changes in the United States, that could directly benefit Apple's own products, too.Smart ring maker Oura stepped up its work to leave a good impression on the U.S. government in 2025, a Politico report details. As well as handing out smart rings to Olympic athletes, it has increased its lobbying budget. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple's loaded M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD plunges to $1,899
Save $300 on Apple's high-end M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 32GB of memory and 1TB of storage.Save $300 on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM - Image credit: AppleB&H's MacBook Pro sale continues this week, with a $300 discount on high-end models with 32GB of unified memory.Save $300 on M5 MacBook Pro 32GB RAM Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs’ NeXT quits making computers
On February 9, 1993, NeXT Inc., the company Steve Jobs founded after being pushed out of Apple, quit making computers to focus on software. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 3 up to $150 off, AirPods Pro 3, Anchor Blue Sport Loop $39, Magic Mouse, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go. Alongside ongoing $100 price drops on Apple Watch Series 11, Best Buy has launched its 2026 President’s Day sale with price drops on AirPods Pro 3 and more. We also have a chance to land Apple Watch Ultra 3 in black at up to $150 off alongside a rare deal on Apple’s latest Anchor Blue Sport Loop at $39 and the USB-C Magic Mouse back at the Amazon low. Hit the jump for a closer look. more…

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9to5Mac Daily: February 9, 2026 – New CarPlay feature coming soon, iOS 26.4 rumors
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 Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. Use code 9TO5 at checkout for 50% off your first year. more…

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Apple said to allow outside voice-controlled AI chatbots in CarPlay
Apple is gearing up to support voice-controlled AI apps from third-party developers in CarPlay for the first time, allowing users to interact… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Creator Studio vs. Adobe Creative Cloud: Which creative suite should you choose?
While Apple Creator Studio and Adobe Creative Cloud might seem similar, they take very different approaches to creative software. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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ChatGPT will start rolling out ads today, per report
ChatGPT users might notice one noteworthy change in the app and web version soon: ads will reportedly start rolling out for select users today. more…

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