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• 50 years of Apple history is on display at the Computer History Museum

  11-02-2026 23:04 via appleinsider.com
  Apple's 50th birthday is coming up on April 1, and to celebrate, the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, is holding in-person exhibits and promoting online content about the company's history.
  Apple's 50th anniversary is being celebrated at the Computer History Museum
  Apple rarely, if ever, looks back on its history — a mentality left behind by Steve Jobs. However, it is difficult to ignore a big number like 50, so even Apple CEO Tim Cook is considering how Apple will cel
  
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• Siri testing isn't going well, new features probably wont ship in iOS 26.4

  11-02-2026 21:35 via appleinsider.com
  A report suggests that internal testing hasn't been going well with the new Siri and some features, including access to personal data, will likely be pushed back to iOS 26.5 and iOS 27.
  iPhone 17 Pro Max is an AI powerhouse waiting on Apple's updates
  The reporting around artificial intelligence and Apple has been a never-ending treasure trove of doomcasting for the company, but vague details of delays regarding unannounced products are nothing new. After Apple reassessed its Apple Intelligence f
  
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• Why Overpay When These Deals Could Put a New iPhone in Your Pocket for Free?

  11-02-2026 20:59 via cnet.com
  Both carriers and retailers are offering massive savings on the iPhone 17 lineup, along with some older models.
  
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• Apple didn't forget macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia & iOS 18 on patch day

  11-02-2026 20:07 via appleinsider.com
  Updates to macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, and iOS 18.7.5 are now available, extending security fixes to older Apple devices alongside the company's 26.3 releases.
  macOS Sequoia
  Apple released updates on February 11 along with macOS Tahoe 26.3, iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3. The security content pages for the older-branch releases show multiple CVE patches in shared system components.None of these pages mention that the vulnerabilities were actively
  
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• Greyhound sequel begins filming, shifting from Atlantic to Pacific

  11-02-2026 19:59 via appleinsider.com
  Apple TV is moving ahead with its "Greyhound" follow-up, with Tom Hank's naval drama set to broaden its scope from a single Atlantic traverse, to both the D-Day landings and the Pacific theater.
  Greyhound sequel enters production in Australia
  The film, which doesn't have release date this time, is currently in production in Australia. Tom Hanks is penning the film and will return to reprise his role as United States Navy Commander Ernest Kraus.The sequel will expand beyond the Atlantic setting o
  
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• iPadOS 26.3 ships with new location privacy-limiting feature

  11-02-2026 19:25 via appleinsider.com
  Apple's introduction of iPadOS 26.3 adds a new feature to limit how much location data a carrier can collect.
  iPadOS 26 - Image Credit: Apple
  The update to iPadOS 26.3 is here, closing the latest round of developer betas. The release is now available to download to iPads that support iPadOS 26.As usual for Apple's post-milestone releases, the number of changes to iPadOS isn't great compared to earlier updates. However, in this case, there a fairly important one for privacy.
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• iOS 26.3 Is Rolling Out Right Now. Here's Everything New to Expect on Your iPhone

  11-02-2026 19:24 via cnet.com
  Apple's latest update adds end-to-end encryption to RCS messaging, alongside a new Android transfer tool and other new minor tweaks.
  
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• macOS Tahoe 26.3 has no significant new features, but upgrade anyway

  11-02-2026 19:23 via appleinsider.com
  Apple has publicly released macOS Tahoe 26.3 after weeks of beta testing, but while it will have performance and security updates, there are no user-facing new features.
  Apple has released macOS 26.3 as the new official version of macOS Tahoe
  The previous macOS 26.2 came with new features that were visible to users, such as urgent Reminders and the all new Edge Light illumination for video calls. It also gave M5 Mac users a giant machine-learning speed boost.This new macOS 26.3 is also optimized
  
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• visionOS 26.3 doesn't offer anything new, but it's here

  11-02-2026 19:19 via appleinsider.com
  Apple keeps its operating systems in lock step with its point updates, so even if it might be just bug fixes and minor feature tweaks, visionOS 26.3 is here.
  Apple Vision Pro gets visionOS 26.3
  The OS 26.3 release is mostly focused on bug fixes and features found in iOS, so Apple Vision Pro users are getting a light update. It should be the last point update before Apple's big Apple Intelligence upgrade lands in the OS 26.4 release.The visionOS 26.3 update is here and it doesn't have any user-fa
  
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• tvOS 26.3 & homePodOS 26.3 now available to all

  11-02-2026 19:18 via appleinsider.com
  After a shorter than normal beta testing period, Apple has just rolled out the update for the Apple TV and HomePod.
  Apple's bento box for tvOS 26
  As is often the case, tvOS 26.3 didn't come with any release notes. These kinds of updates, while they may seem small, are crucial for maintaining the smooth operation of the devices.The tvOS 26.3 and homePod OS 26.3 build numbers are both 23K620.
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• iOS 26.3 arrives with a simpler way to transfer from iPhone to Android

  11-02-2026 19:18 via appleinsider.com
  Apple has released iOS 26.3 to the public, with the changes including a simplified way to transfer to an Android device.
  Transfer to Android is now an option in iOS 26.3
  Following another beta testing cycle, Apple has released its update for iOS 26.3 to the public. The update follows after just one beta build was tested by Apple, with testers using the first build throughout the end-of-year holiday period.While iOS 26.2 brought many new features to the operating system, iOS 26.3 brings somewhat
  
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• You can now update your Apple Watch to watchOS 26.3

  11-02-2026 19:15 via appleinsider.com
  Apple has just released watchOS 26.3, which means it's now officially time to update your Apple Watch.
  Apple Watch Series 11
  As expected, Apple hasn't provided any release notes with the update, suggesting that it's geared toward stability improvements and bug fixes. While Apple occasionally releases features with minor watchOS updates, typically its larger releases are where we see anything of note.The watchOS 26.3 update is build number 23S620.
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• Mega Deal Zone: 1TB M4 Pro MacBook Pro laptops plunge to as low as $1,799

  11-02-2026 18:02 via appleinsider.com
  B&H is blowing out M4 Pro MacBook Pro inventory during its Mega Deal Zone event, with savings of up to $400 off multiple models.
  Save $400 on M4 Pro MacBook Pro laptops during Mega Deal Zone.
  Now through Feb. 12, B&H is hosting a Mega Deal Zone savings event, with MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models up to $400 off.Save up to $400 during Mac Deal Zone
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• Jerry Bruckheimer is working on a "F1: The Movie" sequel, but there are no guarantees

  11-02-2026 16:46 via appleinsider.com
  In what is the least surprising headline you'll read today, Jerry Bruckheimer is working on a sequel to Apple TV's smash hit "F1." Reports claiming that this is absolute confirmation that it's coming are premature.
  Brad Pitt in "F1"
  Face it, there's going to be a sequel to "F1: The Movie." Eventually.Hollywood, and Apple like money, after all.
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• Full satellite internet on iPhone may not be that far away

  11-02-2026 14:50 via appleinsider.com
  Apple's satellite connectivity in future iPhone models will bring full 5G service almost everywhere you go. Here's how, and when it's expected.
  Messages via Satellite - Image Credit: Pixabay/Terry McGraw
  The iPhone has some built-in features allowing it to be used in a signal black spot, especially in an emergency. While the features, such as Emergency SOS Via Satellite, are limited in what they can currently do, a rumored connectivity change could make it even more useful to users.According to
  
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• Faster, more flexible databases could be coming to FileMaker or iWork

  11-02-2026 13:55 via appleinsider.com
  Despite owning FileMaker, Apple has never included a database app with iWork. Apple has now acquired Kuzu, Inc, a firm developing fast, flexible graph databases.
  Kuzo Explorer is a demonstration of a graph database where every point of data links to all related ones — image credit: Kuzu
  Apple has had the FileMaker database since the 1980s, but by being operated by an Apple subsidiary, it's always been kept at arms' length from the consumer iWork apps of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. In comp
  
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• How to bring back macOS Launchpad with this neat command-line tool

  11-02-2026 05:10 via appleinsider.com
  Apple power users on macOS Tahoe are deliberately undoing parts of Apple's latest interface overhaul in order to remove the Liquid Glass design.
  Bring back Launchpad to macOS Tahoe
  There's an unofficial workaround that brings back the classic Launchpad app grid and reduces Liquid Glass's heavy translucency. The tool allows users to enjoy macOS Tahoe's performance and feature updates without fully embracing its new visual style.Liquid Glass looks polished in screenshots and marketing videos, with
  
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• 600 companies in Japan want the Epic treatment -- a free ride in Apple's ecosystem

  11-02-2026 03:22 via appleinsider.com
  Apple set up alternative app stores and external payments in Japan similar to how it is being handled in the EU, but developers say it has "no economic incentive" and want to pay nothing to Apple.
  iOS in Japan has been opened up to alternative app stores, but there's a problem
  An ongoing snafu between Apple, Epic, and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has led to an injunction forcing Apple to allow external payments without collecting a commission. While that is being appealed in the US, developers i
  
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• Discord age verification not a requirement for every user, but still bad

  11-02-2026 00:07 via appleinsider.com
  Discord is relying on algorithmic data analysis and third-party vendors to handle age verification, but it has clarified that not everyone will be met with explicit age checks.
  Everyone is treated as a child on Discord until they try to access adult content
  The latest update from Discord's safety team seems to be a big step back from its earlier promise, though not much has actually changed. The controversial move will have everyone's account set to teen by default, and while some will need to d
  
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