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• xAI accused of destroying evidence in OpenAI & Apple antitrust lawsuit

  03-02-2026 23:45 via appleinsider.com
  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
  
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• Xcode 26.3 hands on: AI agent coding is astoundingly fast, smart, and too convenient

  03-02-2026 22:23 via appleinsider.com
  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 coding
  The 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
  
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• Jonah Hill's dark comedy 'Outcome' brings Keanu Reeves to Apple TV

  03-02-2026 21:02 via appleinsider.com
  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 TV
  Keanu 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
  
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• 'Monarch' season two signals a darker, riskier future for the Monsterverse

  03-02-2026 21:00 via appleinsider.com
  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 agai
  
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• AI agents plus Terminal access equals a macOS security mess

  03-02-2026 19:58 via appleinsider.com
  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 Studio
  The 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
  
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• iPhone Fold: Launch Date, Price, Huge Battery and Everything We Know

  03-02-2026 19:07 via cnet.com
  Apple might release its long-rumored first foldable phone in 2026, and the rumors continue to reveal potential hardware capabilities.
  
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• Boost your vibe coding with AI agents in Apple's new Xcode 26.3

  03-02-2026 19:00 via appleinsider.com
  Apple is expanding Xcode's role from code editor to active collaborator, adding built-in agentic coding tools that can plan, execute, and iterate on development tasks alongside developers.
  Xcode 26.3 adds support for agentic coding
  On Tuesday, Apple announced the upcoming release of Xcode 26.3. This time, Xcode will see newly added support for agentic coding with popular LLM chatbots like Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex.That's right — Apple is bringing fully integrated vibe cod
  
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• Apple users are being targeted by a coordinated Apple Pay phishing campaign

  03-02-2026 18:33 via appleinsider.com
  Phishing emails posing as Apple fraud warnings are leveraging large dollar amounts and urgent language to pressure users into calling malicious phone numbers.
  Apple customers face a new wave of phishing emails
  The messages claim an Apple Pay transaction was blocked, an appointment was scheduled, or suspicious activity was detected on an Apple ID. The intent is to create urgency and move the victim into a fake support flow controlled by scammers.These emails are not coming from Apple, despite log
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro won't get a big design change because iPhone 17 Pro was a hit

  03-02-2026 18:19 via appleinsider.com
  A leaker with only a mixed track record is doubling down on the rumor that the iPhone 18 Pro is not getting a major redesign, but now says it's because the iPhone 17 Pro was so successful.
  The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to deliver many improvements, but not change its appearance.
  Back in December 2025, leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" said that the iPhone 18 Pro wouldn't see visible changes "as large as everyone thought." Now he or she is back on Chinese social media site Weibo to say exactly the sam
  
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• Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $299 best price, plus save $100 on titanium styles

  03-02-2026 18:13 via appleinsider.com
  Amazon's popular $299 Apple Watch Series 11 deal has returned as a limited-time special this week, saving you $100 just in time for Valentine's Day. Plus, grab the triple-digit savings on cellular and titanium models.
  Save $100 on numerous Apple Watch Series 11 styles - Image credit: Apple
  Amazon's Apple deals are plentiful this week, with the Apple Watch Series 11 returning to the best price on record at $299.Buy Apple Watch S11 for $299
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• Hello Developer: February 2026

  03-02-2026 18:00 via developer.apple.com
  In this edition: Big news about agentic coding in Xcode. Plus:
  Join us for an online code-along about coding intelligence.
  Get your Swift Student Challenge submissions ready.
  Browse new developer activities on SwiftUI, the new design, security, and more.
  Catch up on the latest updates.
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• Apple wants you to know that human creativity still powers its services

  03-02-2026 17:27 via appleinsider.com
  A new promotional video for Apple TV shows the human creativity behind its movies and TV shows, pitching it as cutting through the noise of AI slop.
  Still from an Apple TV nature show in which that monkey is the devil on his shoulderprobably
  Apple just dropped a short promo video highlighting the talented folks behind Apple TV originals. It shows that human creativity and judgment are still at the heart of its services.The 46-second video, titled "Humans of Apple TV," is built as a fast-moving m
  
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• OLED MacBook screen & M6 chip close to mass production

  03-02-2026 15:29 via appleinsider.com
  Apple's rumored second MacBook Pro release in 2026 is getting closer to reality, with production of the M6 chips and OLED display set to start within months.
  The display of the current-gen M5 MacBook Pro
  The rumor mill firmly believes that Apple will be bringing out a second MacBook Pro update in 2026, with an OLED screen accompanying the M6 chip. Work is being carried out to produce both of the core components, ahead of each item's summer mass production.The OLED screen, arguably the main reaso
  
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• Use an external SSD with Final Cut Pro for iPad or risk losing your work

  03-02-2026 15:16 via appleinsider.com
  In AppleInsider testing, Apple Creator Studio's Final Cut Pro for iPad is proving buggy, and if you use the default settings, your work can even be completely lost.
  By default, video projects are stored within Final Cut Pro for iPad, which means deleting the app destroys them
  The problems we've seen specifically concern Final Cut Pro for the iPad as included in the new Apple Creator Studio bundle. But the workaround is also useful for the previous subscription version of Final Cut Pro for the iP
  
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• Upcoming SDK minimum requirements

  03-02-2026 15:00 via developer.apple.com
  Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements:
  iOS and iPadOS apps must be built with the iOS 26 & iPadOS 26 SDK or later
  tvOS apps must be built with the tvOS 26 SDK or later
  visionOS apps must be built with the visionOS 26 SDK or later
  watchOS apps must be built with the watchOS 26 SDK or later
  Learn more about submitting
  
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• M6 MacBook Pro OLED screen & M6 chip close to mass production

  03-02-2026 14:27 via appleinsider.com
  Apple's rumored second MacBook Pro release in 2026 is getting closer to reality, with production of the M6 chips and OLED display set to start within months.
  The display of the current-gen M5 MacBook Pro
  The rumor mill firmly believes that Apple will be bringing out a second MacBook Pro update in 2026, with an OLED screen accompanying the M6 chip. Work is being carried out to produce both of the core components, ahead of each item's summer mass production.The OLED screen, arguably the main reaso
  
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• Siri could feature faster & more natural responses thanks to Apple researchers

  03-02-2026 13:28 via appleinsider.com
  Apple Intelligence researchers are proposing a new approach to text-to-speech that would make Siri quicker to respond. That might, though, also make conversations flow more naturally.
  Using the new proposals, Siri could respond to users more quickly
  Apple may have lost the odd AI researcher, but it continues to publish significant papers on the topic. Previously it has published about limiting AI from taking actions a user didn't approve, and examining how to prevent hallucinations.Now in a stud
  
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• How to watch Super Bowl LX on iPhone, Mac, and iPad

  03-02-2026 13:09 via appleinsider.com
  The 2026 Super Bowl is streaming on NBC and Peacock, but Apple users have multiple ways to watch. Here's how to stream Super Bowl LX on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.
  How to watch Super Bowl LX on Apple devices
  Super Bowl LX will take place on Sunday, February 8, with NBC holding exclusive U.S. broadcast rights. Peacock serves as the primary streaming platform, which has direct implications for how the game can be watched across Apple devices.For Apple users, the practical questions are straig
  
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• How to watch Super Bowl LX on Apple devices, streaming, cable & antenna

  03-02-2026 05:00 via appleinsider.com
  The 2026 Super Bowl is streaming on NBC and Peacock, but Apple users have multiple ways to watch. Here's how to stream Super Bowl LX on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.
  How to watch Super Bowl LX on Apple devices
  Super Bowl LX will take place on Sunday, February 8, with NBC holding exclusive U.S. broadcast rights. Peacock serves as the primary streaming platform, which has direct implications for how the game can be watched across Apple devices.For Apple users, the practical questions are straig
  
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