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- Thursday February 26
- 07:25 pmXcode 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 Forums07:07 pmHere’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…06:39 pmForget 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 Amazon06:30 pmThese 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…06:28 pmApple 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…06:24 pmA decade after US authorization, the iPhone is allowed to handle classified data for NATO | AppleInsiderA 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 Forums06:19 pmApple’s iPhone and iPad become the first – and only – devices approved to handle classified NATO information | Mac Daily NewsApple’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.06:00 pmiPhone and iPad approved to handle classified NATO information without any third-party add-on solutions | 9 to 5 MaciPhone 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…05:51 pmApple 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 Forums05:37 pmApple and Netflix team up in surprise F1 partnership: ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ hits Apple TV as Canadian Grand Prix Streams on both platforms | Mac Daily NewsApple 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.05:32 pmApple 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.)05:18 pmNetflix'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 Forums05:04 pm9to5Mac 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…05:00 pm3 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.)04:56 pmiOS 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…04:47 pmDeals: 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max $650 off orig. price, 16-inch MacBook Pro up to $440 off, iPad keyboard, Ocean Band, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: 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…04:41 pmNew ‘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…04:27 pm'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 Forums04:16 pmApple 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.)04:01 pmApple’s March Madness: Tim Cook teases a ‘big week ahead’ starting Monday
Apple's CEO took to X on Thursday, to drop a hint about what's coming down the pipeline. "A big week ahead. It all starts Monday morning!" The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.