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- Tuesday February 17
- 09:38 pm9to5Mac Daily: February 17, 2026 – iOS 26.4 beta now available, what’s new?
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…09:21 pmApple stock bounces
Apple stock (AAPL) is on the rise. The stock closed up significantly from the previous close. It opened around $258 and reached a high… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:12 pmApple TV is adding MLS for free starting this week, here’s the new promo
Apple TV is ramping up its sports offerings, starting with making MLS entirely free for subscribers. With the new MLS season kicking off later this week, Apple TV just shared a new video promo. more…08:53 pmApple Health gets new Average Bedtime metric in iOS 26.4 beta
The Apple Health app has just been updated with two key changes — a new Average Bedtime metric and a blood oxygen graph in the Vitals section.Apple Health now has an Average Bedtime metric.With the release of the first iOS 26.4 developer beta on Monday, enhancements for Apple Podcasts and Apple Music apps were introduced. Another system application, Apple Health, was modified as well. It now offers additional sleep-related information to iPhone users.To be more specific, Apple Health has received a dedicated Average Bedtime metric, available as part of a new Sleep Highlight in the Sleep section. iOS users will be able to see the time they typically go to bed, based on their sleeping habits over the past two weeks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:36 pmtvOS 26.4 removes iTunes Movies and TV Shows apps from Apple TV 4K
tvOS 26.4 beta 1 arrived this week, and it confirmed what Apple recently hinted at: the Movies and TV Shows apps for iTunes have been entirely removed. more…08:24 pmiOS 26.4 adds more Sleep and Vitals data to Apple Health
Apple released iOS 26.4 beta 1 yesterday, and the update includes a variety of changes and new features. In addition to everything we’ve covered so far, there are two specific changes to the Health app: updates to the Vitals metric and sleep tracking. more…08:04 pmiTunes TV & Movies apps exit stage left in tvOS 26.4 beta
Predictably, the tvOS 26.4 developer beta has removed the apps for iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows, migrating users to the TV app for media purchases and playback.iTunes TV Shows in the tvOS home screen before the tvOS 26.4 developer betaApple has slowly been migrating users away from buying content from the iTunes TV Shows and Movies apps for a few years. In Monday's developer beta, Apple has taken another step to kill off the apps completely.Under the developer beta, Apple has removed the iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps from tvOS 26.4, as spotted by MacRumors. Consumers will not be able to buy shows or movies through the apps anymore, but will be able to do so via the Apple TV app directly. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:57 pmMove over Meta: Apple smart glasses are coming
Macworld In a new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has three wearable devices in the works that could establish Apple as a leader in AI hardware. Apple is “ramping up work” on smart glasses, a pendant, and AirPods with IR cameras. The three devices will not be stand-alone products and will require an iPhone connection. Apple smart glasses Smart glasses appear to be the priority for Apple—don’t expect Apple glasses to be an augmented reality version of its Vision Pro headset. These glasses will be more like the Meta AI glasses, with a high-resolution camera capturing photos and video. The UI will depend on speakers, microphones, and a separate camera dedicated to “give the device environmental context.” Users will be able to make phone calls, use Siri, play music, and shoot photos. Also, the user will be able to “take actions based on surroundings.” Gurman reports that Apple hopes its camera technology will separate it from Meta’s glasses. Apple is working on advanced features, such as the ability for the glasses to recognize text and convert it digitally, and the ability to create context-aware reminders, such as a prompt to tell you to pick up an item you are looking at that’s on your shopping list while in a grocery store. For navigational directions, Siri could provide landmarks instead of generic instructions. Apple also thinks it can offer superior build quality that differentiates it from Meta. The glasses will use “high-end materials, including acrylic elements intended to give the glasses a premium feel.” Different styles could be offered as the product matures over time. Apple had looked into partnering with a glasses maker, but decided against it. Gurman stated that Apple made “significant progress” in the development of the glasses, and it could be ready for production by the end of the year, with a public release in early 2027. Apple AI pendant Apple is also working on an AI pendant, which Gurman reports as being positioned as an alternative to glasses. The pendant brings comparisons to the failed Humane AI Pin, but Apple’s device is mainly an iPhone accessory. Gurman said that Apple employees call it the “eyes and ears” of the iPhone. It would be the size of an AirTag and have an always-on camera and a microphone. Apple has not decided on including a speaker. Unlike the Humane AI Pin, it does not have a projector. The pendant could be worn by using a clip to attach it to clothing or as a necklace. The product is in early development stages and could be canceled at any time. AirPods with cameras The AirPods with IR cameras have been rumored for some time, but based on Gurman’s report, they could become a reality soon. The cameras would allow for simple environmental imaging that could be used as a way to enhance the AirPod’s interface by supporting air gestures. Gurman did not state when the new AirPods would be ready. Gurman’s report follows an announcement by Apple of an “experience” event on March 4. The company is expected to release its low-cost MacBook, powered by an iPhone chip. Apple is also expected to release the iPhone 17e, iPad Air, entry-level iPad, M5 MacBook Air, and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro in the near future, if not at the event.07:42 pmHands-on: EcoFlow’s new MagSafe power bank does more than charge your iPhone
EcoFlow is most well-known for its home energy and large power station solutions. They have power stations that hold enough energy to run entire houses for days or weeks at a time. But recently they have been bringing that same battery know-how to a smaller and more consumer-friendly form factor. They have expanded their lineup with the new Rapid Mag power bank product line. The star of the show is their new MagSafe power bank that combines Qi2.2 wireless charging, a built-in USB-C cable, and an integrated kickstand into a slim 10,000mAh design. Here is why I think this is worth your consideration. more…07:34 pm3 game-changing AI wearables Apple is rushing to launch
Apple is putting the pedal to the metal as it rushes to produce new types of AI-powered wearable devices. Three products — smart glasses, upgraded AirPods and an AirTag-size pendant — will rely on built-in cameras, the iPhone’s processing power and the upgraded Siri voice assistant to power new AI capabilities. A new report, based […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:22 pmApple speeds work on smart glasses, AI pendant, and camera-equipped AirPods
Apple is speeding up development of three new AI-focused wearable devices, including smart glasses, as part of its push into AI-powered… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:12 pmApple Intelligence pendant & AirPods with cameras reportedly getting renewed focus
In the face of competition from Open AI and Meta, Apple is said to be redoubling its efforts to get a wearable pendant and camera-equipped AirPods right.A pin of the Apple Intelligence logo. Not an Apple Intelligence pinIn a bid to follow the AI marketplace trends, Apple is rumored to be working on a number of new products that take advantage of artificial intelligence. If a Tuesday report on the topic is correct, Apple is keen to make them a reality.According to Bloomberg, Apple held an all-hands meeting earlier in February. During that meeting, CEO Tim Cook said that Apple was working to push hard on AI devices, and that the company is "extremely excited" about the new categories of products. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:06 pmApple eyes 2027 for AI smart glasses built around context, not screens
Apple is accelerating development of AI-powered smart glasses designed to pair with iPhone, with production targeted for late 2026 and a potential launch in 2027.Apple Vision Pro might get a slimmer companionApple's new wearable, code-named N50, is a premium device with Siri and advanced computer vision. It's the company's alternative to Apple Vision Pro, aiming to avoid the bulk and high cost that hindered Apple Vision Pro's popularity.Additionally, it shows Apple's effort to expand Apple Intelligence beyond the iPhone into always-on hardware. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:52 pmApple’s new Home products could include two unexpected additions: report
Rumors indicate Apple has big plans for a new smart home push, with several new Home products and accessories launching in the year ahead. And per a new report, there are two additional Home products in the works. more…06:49 pmApple Releases iOS 26 Adoption Rates, and They’re Pretty Much in Line With the Last Few Years | Daring FireballApple Releases iOS 26 Adoption Rates, and They’re Pretty Much in Line With the Last Few Years
At least according to Apple’s own numbers from the App Store, iOS 26 adoption is pretty much exactly in line with the rates for iOS 18 and 17.06:33 pmClaude Sonnet 4.6 model brings ‘much-improved coding skills’ and upgraded free tier
Anthropic just released the second Claude model upgrade this month. Claude Sonnet 4.6 is the first upgrade to Anthropic’s medium-sized AI model since version 4.5 arrived in September 2025. more…06:22 pmApple releases public beta 1 for watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, more
Apple has new public beta 1 releases available now for watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and HomePod 26.4. more…06:18 pmmacOS Tahoe 26.4 public beta debuts, here’s what’s new
Yesterday Apple shipped developer beta 1 for macOS Tahoe 26.4, and now that same release is available for public beta testers too. Here’s what’s new. more…06:18 pmApple releases first iOS 26.4 public beta with these changes
Apple has released the first iOS 26.4 public beta version for iPhone. iOS 26.4 includes a number of exciting new features and changes, including AI-powered Apple Music updates. more…06:18 pmiPadOS 26.4 public beta now available, here’s every new feature
The public beta for iPadOS 26.4 is now available for all iPad users. Here’s how to install it and an overview of every new feature. more…