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- 12:53 amPlaintiffs took 'unsupported leap' in lawsuit Apple hopes to get dismissed
Apple has requested that the lawsuit against its AI delays and response to an Epic injunction be dismissed. It cites that both counts are unsubstantiated.Apple's AI delays are fodder for class action lawsuitsThere are multiple lawsuits around Apple's delay of a more personalized Siri. One class action suit is being led by South Korea's National Pension Service, and claims that Apple's recent actions have cost billions in stock market losses.According to a report from Reuters, Apple is being targeted by two counts of defrauding shareholders. The first claim is that Apple is overpromising Siri capabilities, Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:32 amNetflix backs down, Paramount now likely to acquire Warner Bros.
Paramount is now on track to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery, as Netflix has announced it will not provide a competing offer to purchase the studio.HBO Max could soon become property of Paramount.Warner Bros. Discovery has been working to find the right buyer for months now. In October 2025, it was even reported that Apple TV was among the companies in discussions with Warner Bros. executives regarding a potential purchase agreement.Two months later, Netflix emerged as the top contender and potential new owner of Warner Bros. Discovery. However, the enthusiasm was short-lived, as Paramount offered to buy the venerable Warner Bros studios and its extensive library for $31 per share, as part of an all-cash deal. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsThursday February 2611:25 pmApple Vision Pro owners get sports-related fix to keep F1 & MLS streams looking crisp | AppleInsiderApple Vision Pro owners get sports-related fix to keep F1 & MLS streams looking crisp
Sports MultiView is one of those features that makes Apple Vision Pro a viable purchase, so of course Apple is willing to rush out the visionOS 26.3.1 update just to fix an issue with that feature.Sports MultiView is an excellent feature on Apple Vision Pro. Image source: AppleIt's been two years since Apple Vision Pro arrived on the market, and there still isn't a "killer app." That said, the product has a lot of small features that make it worthwhile, and one of them is sports MultiView.Apple released visionOS 26.3.1 on Thursday evening with a fix specifically for sports MultiView. The release notes say that a flicker issue could occur while using MultiView in the Apple TV app. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:18 pmApple asks court to dismiss proposed class action over Siri AI fraud claims
The lawsuit accuses Apple of having misled investors about the timeline and readiness of its Apple Intelligence and Siri features, as well as in relation to the Epic Games case. Here are the details. more…11:12 pmNetflix drops bid to buy HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix won’t be the new owners of Warner Bros. Discovery after all. Back in December, the company beat out Paramount with a huge $83 billion deal to acquire WBD, but today the company dropped its bid. more…11:00 pmBrazil is Apple TV's second largest market & is growing fast, says Eddy Cue
Apple TV is doing great in Brazil, but services chief Eddy Cue says Apple doesn't have any plans for new content developed in the country.Apple's SVP of services, Eddy Cue, says Brazil is Apple TV's fastest-growing market.During a special press event on February 4, Apple previewed content coming to its streaming service in 2026, with several new films and series set to debut on Apple TV later in the year. However, we didn't hear much about Apple's international streaming-related endeavors — until now.Apple's Senior Vice President of Services, Eddy Cue, revealed a few key details about the future of Apple TV in an interview with the Brazilian publication Folha de Sao Paulo, spotted by 9to5mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:41 pmvisionOS 26.3.1 now available with Apple TV app fix
Apple has released visionOS 26.3.1 for Apple Vision Pro users today. The update fixes a flickering problem in the Apple TV app, according to the release notes. more…09:53 pm9to5Rewards: Win a MacBook Pro and BenQ’s 27″ 4K Nano Gloss Monitor [Giveaway]
We’re giving away Apple’s latest MacBook Pro to one lucky reader this month courtesy of our friends at BenQ to celebrate the company’s MA series of monitors for Mac. The winner will also receive the new BenQ 27″ 4K Nano Gloss Monitor for MacBook! Head below to enter the giveaway and learn more about the new monitors. more…09:52 pmNew book explores Steve Jobs’ NeXT years and the road to his Apple comeback
In the upcoming book “Steve Jobs in Exile,” author Geoffrey Cain will explore the lesser-told story of the years that preceded, and ultimately prepared, Steve Jobs for his historic return to Apple. Here are the details. more…09:45 pmApple seeks dismissal of fraud lawsuit over Siri AI promises, Epic Games injunction | Mac Daily NewsApple seeks dismissal of fraud lawsuit over Siri AI promises, Epic Games injunction
Apple urged a San Jose federal judge to toss out a proposed shareholder class action accusing it of double fraud: first by hyping Siri's AI… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:38 pmiOS 26’s Apple Maps feature can save you from traffic, here’s how to set it up
iOS 26 brought several solid upgrades to Apple Maps, including a feature centered on your typical routes and patterns that might save you from unexpected traffic delays. more…09:36 pmApple’s low-cost MacBook may skip some features you won’t miss
Macworld Apple will make a special announcement next week, and rumors strongly suggest that we will see a new low-end MacBook that will sit below the MacBook Air. While it’s already taken for granted that this new MacBook will have the A18 Pro iPhone chip inside, there are questions about what else Apple will cut to make this laptop more affordable. Thanks to inside information from Apple, we may now have a clue as to what customers will be missing out on if they choose the new low-end MacBook. A closer look at what’s missing Based on internal files accidentally leaked by Apple last year, which were seen by Macworld, there are some key features that may be left out of the new MacBook. These files came from an internal macOS kernel and include drivers and hardware specifications for unreleased devices. For instance, the hardware spec sheet for the new low-end MacBook suggests it won’t support high-impedance headphones, as it uses the same audio DAC as the M1 MacBook Air. The low-cost MacBook appears to be using some internal parts last seen in the M1 MacBook Air.Foundry High-impedance headphones offer better sound quality and less distortion, which is ideal for audiophiles and professionals. Apple introduced support for this technology on Macs with the M2 chip and later, but apparently, the company decided to use a cheaper audio DAC for its cheaper MacBook. It also seems that this new MacBook will have a less premium display. The files make no mention of the driver required by the True Tone sensor, which adjusts the display temperature based on ambient light. Instead, this Mac relies on the old sensor that only adjusts the display brightness level based on ambient light. It was first introduced on the iPad in 2016 and has appeared on nearly every Apple display since. Another thing missing from the files for the new, cheaper MacBook is the “AppleHighVoltageCharger” driver, which essentially enables support for more powerful chargers for faster charging. This means that the low-end MacBook will likely take longer to recharge than the newer MacBooks. Fast charging support on Apple laptops also came with the M2 MacBooks, so that’s another similarity that the low-end MacBook will have with the M1 MacBook Air. When it comes to wireless connectivity, the new MacBook is expected to have the same Wi-Fi chip as the A16 iPad, which supports Wi-Fi 6, while the current M4 MacBook Air supports the faster Wi-Fi 6E standard. Customers can also expect standard USB-C rather than Thunderbolt. One last thing: the new MacBook might lack a backlit keyboard, one of the key features of all MacBooks for many years. While this may disappoint some users, it’s worth remembering that the old plastic MacBook didn’t have a backlit keyboard either, nor does the non-Pro Magic Keyboard for iPad. However, this Mac will likely keep Touch ID for easy and secure authentication. The cheap MacBook might not have a backlit keyboard.Foundry Bummer but not a dealbreaker Although the list of missing features may sound alarming, the reality is that most of these compromises are unlikely to be dealbreakers for the target audience. This isn’t a MacBook aimed at audio engineers with studio headphones or creative pros who rely on color-accurate displays and high-speed external storage. It’s designed for students, first-time Mac buyers, and everyday users who primarily browse the web, write documents, and stream media. For these users, this low-end MacBook will offer more than enough power to run everyday tasks, plus a high-resolution display, and wireless connectivity that’s still fast enough for browsing and streaming. For buyers who need those higher-end capabilities, the MacBook Air remains in the lineup. For everyone else, the new low-end MacBook could represent a more accessible entry into the Mac ecosystem.09:30 pmiPhone could benefit from memory chip crisis in one key way: report
A new Bloomberg report covering IDC data offers a dire outlook for the smartphone market in 2026 due to the current memory chip crisis, but Apple and the iPhone could actually benefit in one key way. more…09:19 pmBlender shelves iPad app, says it's focusing on Android tablets first
Blender's long-anticipated native iPad app has been placed on hold as developers shift tablet priorities elsewhere.A previous mockup of the potential Blender for iPad appIn June 2025, Blender announced that it would be creating a native iPad version of its popular 3D creation software. According to the team, they would be releasing the app for the iPad Pro — though they provide a timeline for release.Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like we'll be getting one anytime soon, either. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:07 pmEddy Cue says Brazil is Apple TV’s second-largest market, talks Netflix-Warner merger, more | 9 to 5 MacEddy Cue says Brazil is Apple TV’s second-largest market, talks Netflix-Warner merger, more
In an interview with Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo, Cue emphasized Brazil’s growing role in Apple TV’s global business, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to theatrical releases, and commented on Netflix’s attempt to acquire Warner Bros. Here are the details. more…09:02 pmApple iPhone expected to fare well as IDC predicts worldwide smartphone market to decline historic 13% in 2026 | Mac Daily NewsApple iPhone expected to fare well as IDC predicts worldwide smartphone market to decline historic 13% in 2026
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 12.9% year-on-year (YoY) in 2026 to 1.12 billion units, according to IDC… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:54 pmThree ways new Apple products next week will modernize iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple officially confirmed that it will begin launching new products starting on Monday, March 2. With new iPhones, iPads, and Macs, Apple will modernize its hardware lineup in three ways by saying goodbye to some old technology decisions. more…08:40 pmiPhone and iPad Are First Consumer Devices Cleared for NATO Classified Data
Apple's iPhone and iPad running iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 have become the first consumer mobile devices cleared for NATO-restricted classified data. No special software or settings are required. MacRumors reports: Apple's devices are the first and only consumer mobile products that have reached this government certification level after security testing and evaluation by the German government. iPhones and iPads running iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are now certified for use with classified data in all NATO nations. In an announcement of the security clearance, Apple touted its security features: "Apple designs security into all of its products from the start, ensuring the most sophisticated protections are built in across hardware, software, and Apple silicon. This unique approach allows Apple users to benefit from industry-leading security protections such as best-in-class encryption, biometric authentication with Face ID, and groundbreaking features like Memory Integrity Enforcement. These same protections are now recognized as meeting stringent government and international security requirements, even for restricted data." Read more of this story at Slashdot.08:36 pmYour iPhone is secure enough to handle classified info
Macworld While we wait for a new iPhone possibly coming next week, Apple has issued a press release to let everyone know that the iPhone and iPad (when running iOS/iPadOS 26 or later) have now been approved by NATO for use with restricted-level information. The German government previously approved these devices for use with its own classified information. Now, following an audit by the German Federal Office for Information Security (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, or BSI), they are approved for such uses in all 32 NATO member nations. Ivan Krstić, Apple’s vice president of Security Engineering and Architecture, said, “Apple has built the most secure devices in the world for all its users, and those same protections are now uniquely certified under assurance requirements for NATO nations — unlike any other device in the industry.” Apple says this makes the iPhone and iPad the only consumer devices approved for such use without any special software installed. The security provided by iOS/iPadOS 26 and Apple’s hardware alone is sufficient when using the appropriate options enabled. Handling classified information typically requires bespoke devices, custom operating systems, or additional custom security software.08:20 pmiPhone is secure enough for classified NATO secrets right out of the box
The iPhone and iPad can securely handle classified information up to the NATO Restricted level without needing special software. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)