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- Friday February 13
- 01:02 amThird Optis jury trial results in a victory for Apple in the US
The patent troll Optis has been told by a US jury that Apple has not infringed on any of its LTE patents, ending the elongated dispute in the US until yet another appeal is made.Optis hoped to collect money for every iPhone soldThe latest jury trial occurred after the US Court of Appeals threw out a verdict that would have had Apple paying Optis $300 million in damages. The case was then sent to a trial by jury where the jury members would be asked a single question about the five patents.According to a report from Reuters, the jury voted unanimously. The question was: "Did Optis prove by a preponderance of the evidence that Apple infringed at least one claim from each of the following patents?" Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:01 amAqara U400 review: UWB home key will be hard to beat on other smart locks
The newly launched Aqara U400 is the first — and so far only — smart lock with Ultra Wideband Home Key support, and after using it for the past month, I don't think I can go back.Aqara U400 review: The first UWB smart lockI firmly believe that smart locks are one of the best smart home devices you can add to your home. Not only do they offer unparalleled convenience of unlocking or locking your home from anywhere, but they also add peace of mind.If I get in the car to leave my house, I don't have to fret about whether the door was locked. I can ask Siri if the front door is, in fact, properly secured. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:30 amiOS 26.3: Here are the new features for your iPhone
Apple released for iPhone users everywhere this week. The update focuses a lot on interoperability between iPhone and Android devices, privacy, and more. Here are all of the new features in iOS 26.3. more…12:28 amSiri & Apple Intelligence upgrades still coming in 2026 in spite of rumors
A story suggesting Apple was having internal struggles and may delay anticipated new Siri features has been mildly countered with a statement from Apple — "on track to launch in 2026."Apple is still aiming for a 2026 release of its revamped AIA story based on anonymous tipsters claiming internal testing of the refreshed Siri wasn't going well surfaced Wednesday, sparking dramatic reactions from analysts and the stock market. It didn't help that at the same moment, Apple was being targeted by the FTC Chair over alleged Apple News bias.However, after CNBC reached out to Apple for comment, they got back a very simple "still on track to launch in 2026" statement. As AppleInsider mentioned in its coverage on that rumored delay, there were a lot of oddities in the reporting surrounding it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:05 amApple wins long-running court battle against Optis over 4G patents in the US
Following two court losses and two successful appeals, Apple was cleared today on all counts of patent infringement in a 2019 lawsuit brought by Texas-based Optis Wireless. A second case, however, still looms in the UK. Here are the details. more…Thursday February 1211:15 pmApple study looks into how people expect to interact with AI agents
A team of Apple researchers set out to understand what real users expect from AI agents, and how they’d rather interact with them. Here’s what they found. more…11:08 pmApple says it is still on track to launch new Siri this year, as promised
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman yesterday reported that Apple’s new Siri initiative was facing internal delays, having originally been planned to start rolling out with iOS 26.4. Gurman suggested features may start appearing in iOS 26.5, or later releases in the year. That report has seemingly rocked investor confidence, with Apple stock plummeting today. In a statement to CNBC, Apple confirmed that it remains on track to launch new Siri this year, which reaffirms what it has promised publicly all along. more…10:05 pmApple Music subscribers may soon be able to generate AI playlists
AI-generated playlists have surged in popularity within music streaming platforms, and it’s reasonable to expect that Apple Music will… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:13 pmWalmart Saturday Showdown games coming to Apple TV on February 21
Major League Soccer fans will be able to enjoy even more game highlights as part of the Walmart Saturday Showdown, debuting on Apple TV in February 2026.Walmart Saturday Showdown is coming to Apple TV on February 21.Apple's push for sports-related programming continues, as the iPhone maker has now promised additional Major League Soccer content. Throughout 2026, Apple TV subscribers in the United States will be able to watch MLS games for free, with select games highlighted as part of Sunday Night Soccer.Starting February 21, MLS fans will get to enjoy even more soccer content over the weekend, with Walmart Saturday Showdown games coming to Apple's streaming service. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:04 pmiPadOS 26 multitasking got better when I changed this one setting
iPadOS 26 makes major changes to how multitasking works via a new app windowing system. And Apple’s new system got a lot better for me after I changed one key setting. more…08:59 pmAirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4 just got another beta firmware update
A new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4 has been released, though there are currently no details about its contents.A new beta firmware update is available for select AirPods models.Following the public release of iOS 26.3 on Wednesday, Apple has deployed a new beta firmware for select AirPods and AirPods Pro models. Thursday's developer beta increases the build number to 8B5034f, up from previous versions like the 8A5308b update.This beta software release is available for AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3. The software won't be made available for AirPods Max or other non-H2 devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:56 pmApple Vision Pro finally gets native YouTube app
Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube has launched a dedicated native app for Apple’s Vision Pro headset on Thursday, addressing a long-standing absence… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:48 pmApple’s WebKit team outlines browser interoperability priorities for 2026
Following last week’s release of the Interop 2025 results, Apple and the other members of the browser interoperability group have now outlined their objectives for the year ahead. Here are the details. more…08:45 pmHands-on: Keychron Q1 Ultra is a fantastic new mechanical keyboard offering for Mac
At CES 2026, Keychron introduced a new line of keyboards for Mac with its Q Ultra series. They all offer an 8K polling rate and a fantastic all metal build, and they come in three size variants: 75%, 80%, and full size. I’ll be going hands on with the Q1 Ultra. more…08:29 pmApple Card is moving to Chase, here’s everything we know
After multiple years of speculation, last month Apple officially announced that Chase is set to become the new issuer of Apple Card. Apple says the transition from Goldman Sachs to Chase will occur in approximately 24 months. Here’s everything we know about what this transition means for Apple Card users … more…08:05 pmMore Siri delays, imminent new hardware, and Apple’s upcoming 50th birthday
Benjamin and Chance react to the disappointing news shared by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that the new Siri features are facing even more delays, but in happier news, a bunch of iPhones, iPads and Macs are due for an imminent refresh. Meanwhile, Tim Cook reminisces ahead of Apple’s 50th birthday. And in Happy Hour Plus, thoughts on the design of the Ferrari Luce and Jony Ive’s sniping comments about his former employer. Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. Sponsored by 1Password: Take the first step to better security by securing your team’s credentials. Find out more at 1password.com/happyhour and start securing every login. more…07:56 pmiPhone could get satellite 5G this year, leaker claims
Macworld The iPhone was one of the first phones to gain satellite connectivity back with the launch of the iPhone 14 in 2022, but this feature was intended mainly as an emergency measure. Break a leg or run out of water when hiking in the wilderness, and emergency SOS could save your life, but it wasn’t much help for browsing social media. But a more accessible general-purpose satellite feature could be coming to the iPhone as soon as this year. In a Weibo post this week (via AppleInsider), leaker Fixed Focus Digital predicts that Apple’s C2 modem (which is expected to make its debut alongside the A20 processor in the iPhone 18 Pro this fall) “will support NR-NTN this year.” That stands for New Radio Non-Terrestrial Networks, and refers to a technology that can connect smartphones to the internet via low-orbit satellites. This would mean you could access a 5G internet connection almost anywhere in the world, regardless of your distance from a cell tower. “Huawei stated that it conducted public testing at the end of last year, and progress in China is currently slower, but there will be good news this year, so keep an eye out,” Fixed Focus adds. “From this perspective, 2026 appears to be a starting point for satellite internet access for various mobile phone manufacturers.” And that, importantly for us, includes Apple. While leakers on the Weibo social network are not always the most reliable, Fixed Focus is one of the more reputable names. They correctly predicted back in August that the iPhone Air would ship with an A19 Pro processor rather than an A19, and as long ago as April 2025 predicted an early-2026 launch for the iPhone 17e, which now looks extremely likely. What’s more, this isn’t a new rumor. Last October, The Information reported that Apple had plans to support “5G networks that aren’t tethered to Earth’s surface” in order to “give the iPhone full internet access over satellite.” And in November, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman corroborated The Information’s theory and agreed that the next generation of iPhone would feature broader 5G NTN support. At the time, there were some doubts over the available infrastructure, much as 5G coverage lagged behind the availability of 5G phones back in 2020. It wasn’t clear who would provide the satellite service, even if the newest iPhones had the hardware to support it. But based on Fixed Focus’s optimism, it sounds like progress is being made on that front. For all the latest news and rumors, bookmark our regularly updated iPhone 18 megaguide. And if you can’t wait until the fall, make sure you get the best price on the current models with our roundup of the best iPhone deals.07:53 pmIt took two years, but Google released a YouTube app on Vision Pro
App arrives months after Google requested takedowns of third-party options.07:33 pmApple just gave AirPods Pro 3 and more new beta firmware
Apple has new beta firmware available today for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4. Here are the details. more…07:33 pmApple just gave AirPods Pro 3 and more new beta firmware
Apple has new beta firmware available today for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4. Here are the details. more…