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- Tuesday February 03
- 10:45 pmxAI accused of destroying evidence in OpenAI & Apple antitrust lawsuit
As part of an antitrust lawsuit related to App Store rankings, OpenAI has accused xAI of using ephemeral messaging apps to destroy evidence.OpenAI has accused xAI of destroying evidence.Back in August 2025, Elon Musk's xAI filed an arguably baseless lawsuit, alleging that OpenAI's partnership with Apple made it impossible for Grok to reach the number one spot in the App Store. This came two months after an anti-Apple tirade, where Musk criticized Apple for offering ChatGPT integration with iOS 18.The legal battle is still ongoing, despite Apple's request that the lawsuit between xAI and OpenAI be dismissed. On Monday, OpenAI accused Musk's company of deliberately destroying and even withholding evidence relevant to the antitrust lawsuit. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:23 pmXcode 26.3 hands on: AI agent coding is astoundingly fast, smart, and too convenient
The improved AI agent access in Xcode has made vibe coding astoundingly simple for beginners, to a level where some apps can be made without manually writing any code at all. Here's what we found.It took a ridiculously short time to make a simple iPhone app using agentic codingThe concept of vibe coding is one where the user defines to an AI chatbot or agent what to code, and then the agent codes it for them. The intention was previously to be an extension of the commonly found code suggestion and completion systems that you would normally find in a development environment.Over time, and with the increased sophistication of said AI tools, it's become more involved. A person can describe to an agent a general concept for what they want to produce, and it will come up with functions or even complete apps, some of the time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:00 pmxAI accused of destroying evidence in antitrust case against Apple and OpenAI
As OpenAI accused xAI of systematically destroying internal communications, the court also shut down xAI’s bid to add a high-ranking former OpenAI researcher to discovery. Here’s the latest on this increasingly messy lawsuit. more…08:56 pmApple TV’s ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ unveils monstrous new trailer
Today at the 2026 Apple TV Press Day, the cast of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” took the stage to unveil the official trailer for the highly… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:52 pmApple TV debuts new teaser for limited series ‘Imperfect Women,’ premiering March 18th | Mac Daily NewsApple TV debuts new teaser for limited series ‘Imperfect Women,’ premiering March 18th
Today, Apple TV released the teaser for “Imperfect Women,” a new psychological thriller starring Elisabeth Moss… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:47 pmApple TV unveils teaser for ‘Lucky’ limited series starring Anya Taylor-Joy, premiering July 15th | Mac Daily NewsApple TV unveils teaser for ‘Lucky’ limited series starring Anya Taylor-Joy, premiering July 15th
Today, at the 2026 Apple TV Press Day, the stars and creators of “Lucky” took the stage to reveal the premiere date, teaser video and first… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:42 pmApple TV’s darkly comedic thriller ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,’ starring Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson, debuts May 20th | Mac Daily NewsApple TV’s darkly comedic thriller ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,’ starring Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson, debuts May 20th
Today at the 2026 Apple TV Press Day, Apple TV and the stars of “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” unveiled a first look at the highly anticipated… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:37 pmChatGPT is down for many users in major OpenAI outage
It’s not just you: ChatGPT is down for many users right now. Here’s the latest on OpenAI’s outage. more…08:25 pm9to5Mac Daily: February 3, 2026 – iPhone 18 rumors and pricing
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…08:21 pmApple TV unveils Anya Taylor-Joy’s first big series since The Queen’s Gambit
Apple TV is hosting a major media event today, and it just unveiled the highly-anticipated series Lucky, which stars Anya Taylor-Joy in her first big show since The Queen’s Gambit. more…08:10 pmA deep dive into Genstore.ai, a powerful tool for e-commerce entrepreneurs
Anyone looking to launch an online shop runs into the same questions: Do I need to code? How do I choose the right products? And what about inventory, suppliers, and customer support? Even with traditional online shop platforms and site-building tools, you still need to do most, if not all, of the heavy lifting. That’s where Genstore.ai comes in. more…08:02 pmJonah Hill's dark comedy 'Outcome' brings Keanu Reeves to Apple TV
Apple TV shares a first look at Jonah Hill's dark comedy "Outcome," a Hollywood-set story about reckoning, reputation, and the cost of buried mistakes.Image Credit: Apple TVKeanu Reeves stars as Reef Hawke, a beloved Hollywood actor compelled to atone for his past after a mysterious extortion video surfaces. Along with his life long best friends Kyle (Cameron Diaz) and Xander (Matt Bomer), he sets out to make amends with anyone he could have wronged, hoping to identify the blackmailer.The film also stars Martin Scorsese, Susan Lucci, Laverne Cox, David Spade, Atsuko Okatsuka, Roy Wood Jr., Kaia Gerber, and Ivy Wolk. The film was written by Jonah Hill Ezra Woods. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:01 pmApple hosts Apple TV media event, here’s everything that’s been announced
Apple is hosting a special media event today called the ‘2026 Apple TV Press Day.’ Here’s everything that’s been announced at the event so far. more…08:00 pm'Monarch' season two signals a darker, riskier future for the Monsterverse
Apple TV just dropped a new trailer for the second season of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," hinting at a bigger and more dangerous twist for the Monsterverse.Titan X (blue whale for scale)Season two ramps up the stakes, putting Monarch's survival and global stability at risk. Godzilla and Kong are back, but the trailer really highlights how past choices are coming back to haunt us now.Season two resumes with Monarch weakened and exposed after the events of the first season. The story once again spans timelines, linking unresolved conflicts from decades earlier to mounting threats in the modern day. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:57 pmApple to update minimum SDK requirements for all App Store submissions
Apple informed developers today of an upcoming update to the minimum Software Development Kit (SDK) requirements for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS apps. Here are the details. more…07:42 pmApple TV has hit sci-fi series returning soon, new trailer here
Apple TV’s biggest premiere in February is the return of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, a sci-fi epic featuring monsters like Godzilla and Kong. Here’s the new trailer. more…07:08 pmApple’s Xcode 26.3 unlocks the power of agentic coding using Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex | Mac Daily NewsApple’s Xcode 26.3 unlocks the power of agentic coding using Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex
Apple's Xcode 26.3 introduces support for agentic coding, a new way in Xcode for developers to build apps using coding agents such as… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:05 pmApple TV has new comedy coming soon starring Keanu Reeves
Apple TV is holding a major press event today, offering a sneak peek at what’s coming next to the streamer. After unveiling a highly-anticipated series earlier today, Apple TV has just announced a new dark comedy—Outcome—that’s premiering soon with star Keanu Reeves. more…07:03 pmLaunch Home automations with new Airversa smart button controller
The sleek new Airversa QliQ Smart Button controller's three buttons let you launch up to nine Apple Home automations. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:58 pmAI agents plus Terminal access equals a macOS security mess
AI agents that can run commands on a Mac are now being used to install malware, although the simplest way to avoid it is not installing software that takes actions on your behalf.Mac StudioThe OpenClaw agent framework's widely shared add-ons spread macOS infostealing malware through seemingly routine setup instructions. Users followed links and ran commands they thought were necessary for normal operation.The worry is how modern agent frameworks are getting more powerful by giving deep access to files, browsers, and terminals. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums