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- 06:51 pmMac gamers are about to get a great new way to play PC games
GameSir GameHub promises to revolutionize Mac gaming, granting access to a vast library of titles previously unavailable. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmFirst iOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe developer betas surface as new Siri waits in the wings
Apple has started a brand new generation of developer betas, with iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 expected to include a Siri update.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleFollowing the release of the 26.3 generation of updates, Apple has moved on to the version 26.4 updates. That means a brand new collection of developer beta builds it is sharing for testing.The developer betas for iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 arrive after the previous generation, which consisted of three developer betas and release candidates, which Apple handed out on February 4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:13 pmApple Podcasts app gaining ‘enhanced video podcast experience’ in iOS 26.4
As part of iOS 26.4, Apple is upgrading its Podcasts app to “bring advanced video podcast capabilities” to creators and listeners, Apple says. The new “enhanced video podcast experience” will allow users to seamlessly switch between viewing a video podcast and listening to the audio. more…06:13 pmiOS 26.4 beta adds support for testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging
Apple added RCS support to iPhone with iOS 18.1, enabling richer cross-platform messaging between iPhone and Android users. This included things like typing indicators, read receipts, and high-resolution photo and video attachments. Last March, Apple announced its plans to add support for end-to-end encryption for RCS messages. Now, iOS 26.4 beta 1, which is rolling out today, adds an early way to test end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone. more…06:12 pmApple releases beta 1 for watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4
A new wave of Apple beta releases has just kicked off. Developer beta 1 is rolling out for tvOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and more. more…06:11 pmApple releases macOS 26.4 beta 1, here’s what to expect
Just days after releasing macOS 26.3, Apple is now rolling out the first beta version of macOS 26.4 for developers. Here’s what to expect. more…06:07 pmiPadOS 26.4 beta 1 is available now, here’s what to expect
Apple has released iPadOS 26.4 beta 1 for developers, here’s what we’re expecting from the new beta software. more…06:07 pmApple releases iOS 26.4 beta 1 for iPhone
Apple has released the first iOS 26.4 beta for iPhone. While we originally expected iOS 26.4 to include upgraded Siri, it sounds like we won’t see those changes just yet. more…05:54 pmiPad Pro rumored to not get major design changes for many years
A new rumor claims Apple has no major redesign imminent for the iPad Pro, potentially leaving the flagship tablet in an extended cycle of incremental updates.iPad Pro might not see updates for a whileOn February 16, Instant Digital posted that Apple won't be redesigning the iPad Pro significantly for a while. The report indicates that Apple will stick to routine chip updates without making major changes to the device's design.The post states that the iPad Pro won't receive a major upgrade for years. The leaker attributes the pause to the high cost of OLED panels and limited sales growth following the last redesign.Instant Digital has had a mixed track record with Apple leaks on Weibo. Sometimes they share accurate details like the iPhone 16 camera control button, but other times they promote claims that aren't supported by the facts or what actually happens. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:39 pmSamsung’s cool new display feature might end up in a MacBook
Macworld Samsung is about to unveil its new lineup of flagship Galaxy S26 smartphones on February 25, and the most interesting and innovative feature appears to have caught Apple’s eye. According to a new report, Apple is looking to bring Samsung’s new Privacy Display tech to a future MacBook. According to research firm Omdia (via Ice Universe), Samsung’s latest display tech isn’t expected to arrive in a MacBook until 2029, which is longer than the typical Apple rumor. Typically, reports like this target products launching within two years, but 2029 is probably more realistic given Apple’s development cycle. #id6993588f57415 .jw-wrapper::before { content: "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra privacy screen teaser" !important; } Samsung announced the new feature on January 28, ahead of the launch of the next Galaxy line of phones. While privacy screens aren’t new, this next-gen tech allows users to “protect specific parts of your experience, such as notification pop-ups. It’s a tailored approach that you can fine-tune or switch off entirely, rather than a blanket one.” The Korean tech giant has teased Privacy Screen as one of the flagship features of the Galaxy S26, noting that it took “five years of engineering, testing, and refining” to develop. A series of short videos shows things like a user’s PIN and notifications being hidden from someone trying to see the screen from an angle, and suggests it will be one of the phone’s main selling points. Ice Universe previously showed how the display will be used in practice. Exclusive！The privacy screen on the Samsung S26 Ultra goes far beyond a global privacy mode. It also supports partial, localized privacy control.Here is how it works.You can apply privacy protection to only a specific part of the screen, for example a message notification… pic.twitter.com/RWJPtR0qc8— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) January 28, 2026 It’s not hard to see how this could be even more useful on a laptop. While phones can easily be covered or moved out of someone’s line of sight, stopping someone from glancing at a MacBook screen is much more difficult, which is why Apple sells a third-party privacy screen from Kensington in its online store. For anyone using a MacBook in a cafe, on a train, or even in an office where you don’t want strangers or colleagues to see sensitive information, it could be a game-changer.05:17 pmiPads, MacBook Air, and Apple TV — everything Apple has ever launched in March
Historically, Apple's March has been oddly busy in recent years, but as the company teases its newest "special Apple experience" happening on March 4, 2026, here's a look back at what we've seen before, and what we might see this time.Apple used to deck out conference halls for its launches —- this time for the iPad 3That March 4, 2026 event is invitation-only one in New York, London, and Shanghai, and won't be streamed. It's being called an Apple Experience, too, which is the term the company used for the January 2026 event around the Apple Creator Studio .If this a product announcement, though, then there is a precedent for it. And while there weren't even any Apple March events at all until 2008, since then they have been wide-ranging. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:03 pmOut of the park: The March 4 event may not be all that special
Apple's next event is happening on March 4, it's not at Apple Park. In Apple's marketing world, location definitely matters.Apple Park, where most Apple events take placeWhenever Apple announces a new event and sends out invitations, the immediate thought is that it is for the launch of a new product. The rumor mill is then immediately scoured for potential items to launch at the event.What many industry observers don't immediately consider is where the event is taking place. The problem is, that historically has bearing on what Apple is about to say. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:46 pmBest Apple Presidents Day deals: AirPods, Apple Watch, MacBook, Watch bands, more
The official Presidents Day sales are now live through today and we have now added even more Apple deals to the collection. Alongside Apple Watch Series 11 models at $100 off starting from $299 (prices are starting to jump, get in there while you can), we are also tracking $150 off AirPods Max, deals on AirPods Pro 3, and a host of discounts on official Apple Watch bands. From there, we have $100 off the most affordable Mac mini with 24GB of RAM, iPhone 16 Pro/Max units at up to $630 off, loads of accessories, and more waiting below. more…04:39 pmApple’s new Face ID smart doorbell could be a hit for one reason
Apple is rumored to have five new Home products launching this year, one of which is a video doorbell with Face ID and smart lock integration. Here’s why the new product could prove a hit. more…04:35 pmToday in Apple history: Pismo PowerBook is a multimedia powerhouse
On February 16, 2000, Apple unveiled the Pismo PowerBook. FireWire and expandability made it one of Apple's best laptops ever. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:00 pmApple Music and TikTok team up on new ‘Listening Party’ feature, more
Apple Music and TikTok are teaming up two new features for the short-form video app. First, the companies are beta testing the ability to play a full song in the TikTok app using Apple Music. The two are also working on a Listening Party feature, allowing fans to listen to their favorite music together. more…03:52 pmReboot: Apple TV, Ive style, and quantified cat poop
Kicking off the weekly "Reboot" column here on AppleInsider, Apple TV got a bunch of high-profile show updates, Jony Ive's Ferrari design was previewed and landed with a mixed reception, and Malcolm deals with the weirdness of app-controlled cat toilets.Tom Hanks, a Jony Ive Ferrari design, and a robot cat toiletReboot is a new weekly column (editor's note, that will run on Sundays going forward) covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days.Let's get your week off to a good start, shall we? Enjoy your day off if you get one since I don't, and surely the mattress, car, and furniture sales associated with Presidents' Day can save you a few bucks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:51 pmApple to hold ‘special Apple Experience’ media event on March 4th
Apple has officially announced a "special Apple Experience" scheduled for March 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET. This in-person event will… The post Apple to hold ‘special Apple Experience’ media event on March 4th appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:47 pmSeven new Macs will launch this year, here’s everything coming
Apple has a packed lineup of 20+ new products launching this year, including a larger-than-usual batch of new Mac laptops and desktops. Here’s every new Mac rumored to be coming. more…03:25 pmApple books special ‘experiences’ around the globe on March 4
Macworld It might seem like there’s a new rumor every week about when Apple’s first major product launch will arrive (sorry, AirTag 2), and it looks like we may finally have a firm date. This morning, Apple sent out invitations to a “special Apple experience” on March 4 at 9am ET. Apple generally holds product launches at 1pm ET at its headquarters in Cupertino, so this is definitely a unique event. So far, at least three events will take place in New York, London, and Shanghai, all coordinated to occur at the same time. There does not appear to be a keynote attached to it, but Apple is known to launch new products online at around that time. The invitation includes a stylized Apple logo with three colors: yellow, green, and a bit of blue at the bottom. Just this week, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reported on a new low-cost MacBook in “fun colors,” so this could be a reference to that. The new machine is expected to use an iPhone processor and cost significantly less than $1,000. Along with the new Macs, several products are rumored to be launching soon, including the iPhone 17e, iPad Air, entry-level iPad, M5 MacBook Air, and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro. Some of those products could arrive in the weeks leading up to the event. The use of the word “experience” implies that the event will be an extended hands-on session with new products rather than a keynote. Apple recently held a similar “experience” in Los Angeles to show off its new Creator Studio, and has held similar events over the years to promote new products. It’s possible this event will showcase several new products that have released in the days and weeks leading up to March 4. It’s unclear why Apple would choose to showcase new products in this way, but it’s possible there are just too many 2026 announcements to hold events for all of them. Among the products expected to arrive in early March, Apple also has a new smart home hub, a folding iPhone, and a touch-screen MacBook in the works, all rumored to arrive this year.