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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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Boost your vibe coding with AI agents in Apple's new Xcode 26.3
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Perplexity's Comet AI browser is coming to iPhone soon
via appleinsider.comPerplexity has confirmed that its AI-powered web browser Comet will finally come to the iPhone in March 2026. Expect to have to make significant in-app purchases to maybe make it better than Safari.
Perplexity's Comet browser comes to iPhone on March 11, 2026
The browser, which is already available to Mac users, is available for preorder from the App Store. However, while the iPhone version is set to release on March 11, the iPad version doesn't appear to be ready just yet.While Comet can be use
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How to get into classic arcade gaming on Apple TV with RetroArch
via appleinsider.comYou can play classic computer games from the comfort of your couch by using RetroArch with the Apple TV. Here's how to get retro gaming on Apple's streaming box.
RetroArch works on the Apple TV
Retro gaming on Apple's ecosystem enjoyed a revival in 2024, as Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines to allow emulators into the App Store. The change led to a gold rush of emulators arriving in the digital storefront, providing ways to play classic titles on your iPhone or iPad.The change also m
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Plagiarism probe ends, Apple TV thriller 'The Hunt' debuts soon
via appleinsider.comA plagiarism investigation into Apple TV's "The Hunt" has ended after three months, and there is now a debut date for the thriller."The Hunt" on Apple TV
The six-episode French-language drama was scheduled to launch on December 3, 2025. In late November, it disappeared from Apple's platform after reports surfaced that it may have been mislabeled as an original work.Apple removed The Hunt from listings and promotional placements days before its premiere without public explanation. Subsequent repo
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Full internet by satellite could come via an Apple-designed iPhone or iPad case
via appleinsider.comApple's iPhone satellite capabilities can grow, but physics are remorseless. There's still a limit on how much satellite internet can do and how fast it can do it — unless Apple produces a case that it has been researching that doubles as a big antenna.When Apple first launched Emergency SOS via Satellite with the iPhone 14 back in 2022, it was remarkable idea that since then has saved many lives.Apple has improved it since, and has plans for much more in future, but there is always an iss
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West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud child porn hosting
via appleinsider.comWest Virginia's attorney general believes iCloud is the greatest platform ever made to distribute child porn, and is the first government to sue Apple after a previous class action failed.
Apple is under fire over its handling of CSAM on iCloud servers
McCuskey's office also cited a 2020 text message from a then-Apple anti-fraud lead as saying that Apple's decisions over the way it handles iCloud and the storing of images make it "the greatest platform for distributing child porn."In a statement
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A leaked internal email shows Ring's plan targets more than pets
via appleinsider.comIn perhaps the least surprising news of the decade, a leaked email confirms Ring had every intention of tracking people and not just pets with its doorbells.
Jamie Siminoff, founder of Ring
Ring, a home security company known for its widely adopted video doorbells, bought a Super Bowl ad space. And, within 30 seconds, the company managed to kill off any remaining goodwill it had with the general public, forcing it to back off from a proposed partnership with Flock Safety.The idea was pitched as
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A FaceBook smart watch is okay, if you don't value privacy
via appleinsider.comMeta has reportedly revived its abandoned Facebook Watch, plans to release it in 2026, and is probably rubbing its corporate hands at what health data it will learn from you, and then turn around and monetize.
Facebook Headquarters
Back in 2021, Facebook had plans to make a smartwatch, and it was far enough along that there was even a leaked image of just how much it looked like an Apple Watch.Nothing came of it back then, but maybe not for technological reasons. It was also in 2021 that the Fac
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No, iPhone 18 won't have Mac-like MagSafe charging
via appleinsider.comHere we go again, with a viral TikTok with no basis in fact. The latest lie claims that the iPhone 18 will ditch USB-C and feature a tiny MacBook-like MagSafe plug.
Apple really should bring proper MagSafe to the iPhone
It's pretty common these days. A TikTok lie about Apple pops up, and it's passed around and cloned on the site. Millions of hits later, it reaches the ears of mainstream media, who pick it up like it's gospel, straight from Tim Cook's desk.The latest lie is that the 2026 iPhone i
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Race to the IMAX theater: Apple TV & F1 will screen live races
via appleinsider.comApple TV and IMAX have announced a program of F1 races to be screened live across the US, starting with the Miami Grand Prix in May 2026.
Brad Pitt in "F1"
"F1: The Movie" was not only Apple's biggest success in films to date, it was also the top earning movie for IMAX theatres in 2025. Now IMAX has announced a new deal with Apple TV to bring live screenings of F1 races to "at least 50 IMAX locations nationwide."Fl is a rapidly growing force in sports and culture in the US, and by bringing F1 on
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Save Yourself Big Bucks by Grabbing the iPhone 16 for Less With These Amazing Deals
via cnet.comThe iPhone 16 has plenty of power and loads of features, and you can get it for less with these discounts.
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Buck-passing Zuckerberg ropes Apple into his defense in social media safety trial
via appleinsider.comIn a court case concerning the mental health effects of social media, Mark Zuckerberg's defense includes that he tried to discuss the issue with Tim Cook, who, obviously, doesn't run a social media platform.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg
The trial concerns in part the issue of age verification, which Meta has previously tried to dodge by saying Apple and Google should deal with it rather than any application. The case is a specific one brought to a Los Angeles court by a 19-year-old who claims social
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AI agents are coming to CarPlay, but they're not getting the keys
via appleinsider.comApple is formally making room for AI agents in the car, adding a new voice-based conversational app category to CarPlay in iOS 26.4.
Siri remains the system-level voice assistant in CarPlay
Apple's February 9, 2026 update to the CarPlay Developer Guide introduces a new CarPlay entitlement category for voice-driven conversational apps. The move creates an official path for third-party AI assistants to operate inside CarPlay rather than relying solely on Siri.The change arrives as generative AI be
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Berkshire trims Apple stake but keeps the stock as a $62 billion anchor
via appleinsider.comBerkshire Hathaway reduced its Apple stake by 4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, but Apple remains the conglomerate's largest equity holding by a wide margin.
Berkshire Hathaway trims its Apple investment
A February 17 regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shows Berkshire trimmed its Apple position during the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Apple was still valued at roughly $62 billion within Berkshire's portfolio at year's end.The filing also shows Berkshire sold 77
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Lowest price ever: M5 iPad Pro plunges to $799
via appleinsider.comAmazon has slashed $200 off the M5 iPad Pro, bringing the cost down to a record low $799.91.
Get an M5 iPad Pro for just $799.99 while supplies last - Image credit: Apple
Apple's latest M5 11-inch iPad Pro is on sale at Amazon for $799.91 in Space Black, delivering the lowest price on record this Wednesday.Buy M5 iPad Pro for $799.91
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March madness: What Apple is getting ready to launch
via appleinsider.comWith an Apple experience on March 4, the rumor mill is in overdrive. These are the best candidates — and the also-rans — for what Apple will launch and then have an "experience" to demo on March 4.
The more likely Apple launches for early March
It seems the March 4 Apple Experience won't be an actual launch of new products in Apple's catalog, but instead capping off multiple announcements during the week. That gives Apple a lot of opportunity to promote multiple items.With the breadt
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Best AirPods 4 Deals: Save With Discounts On Apple's Ever-Popular Wireless Earbuds
via cnet.comBag Apple's famous earbuds for less than you might think with these constantly updated deals.
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We've Found the Easiest Ways to Save on a Phone Upgrade Today
via cnet.comGetting your hands on a new phone from Apple, Google or Samsung shouldn't cost a fortune. Here's how to save hundreds.
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March 4 international Apple Experiences may follow week of online launches
via appleinsider.comApple may return to its marketing playbook, delivering multiple press releases of big products in just a few days, then highlight them all at the international March 4 "experiences."
Apple's experience logo has many layers.The announcement of a special event on March 4 has led to wild speculation of what Apple could introduce at the time. However, with so many oddities surrounding it all, it may not be as straightforward as people think.On Tuesday, Daring Fireball's John Gruber proposed that App
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Apple Music Connect is reborn as a marketing tool for the music industry
via appleinsider.comApple's failed social media platform Apple Music Connect is back, but this time not for fans. Instead, it's a set of promotion tools for record labels.
Apple Music has added a new central resource for record industry professionals
It's not as if Apple starts up and abandons social media programs as often as Google kills off apps, but it feels close. Alongside better-known failures such as Ping, there was Apple Music Connect, which started in 2015 and died in 2019.Now Apple has brought it back &m
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Exchanging Your Old Smartwatch Could Knock Over $300 Off a New Apple Watch Ultra 3
via cnet.comWe aren't seeing too many direct discounts on this cutting-edge wearable, but there are still a few ways to save.
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How to get into retro gaming on Apple TV with RetroArch
via appleinsider.comYou can play classic computer games from the comfort of your couch by using RetroArch with the Apple TV. Here's how to get retro gaming on Apple's streaming box.
RetroArch works on the Apple TV
Retro gaming on Apple's ecosystem enjoyed a revival in 2024, as Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines to allow emulators into the App Store. The change led to a gold rush of emulators arriving in the digital storefront, providing ways to play classic titles on your iPhone or iPad.The change also m
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Apple Car Key support now available on the 2026 Toyota Rav4
via appleinsider.comUsers of the Apple Wallet app can now use a digital Car Key to lock and unlock the Toyota Rav4, but the feature's availability has yet to expand to other Toyota vehicles.
Apple Car Key can be used to unlock the 2026 Toyota Rav4. Screenshot credit: Reddit user Piecake1234
Since 2020, the Car Key feature has allowed iPhone and Apple Watch owners to unlock and start their cars with the use of mobile devices. According to a social media post spotted on Monday, the 2026 Toyota Rav4 has gained support
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Apple Health gets new Average Bedtime metric in iOS 26.4 beta
via appleinsider.comThe 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
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iTunes TV & Movies apps exit stage left in tvOS 26.4 beta
via appleinsider.comPredictably, 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 beta
Apple 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
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Apple Intelligence pendant & AirPods with cameras reportedly getting renewed focus
via appleinsider.comIn 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 pin
In 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-h
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Apple eyes 2027 for AI smart glasses built around context, not screens
via appleinsider.comApple 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 companion
Apple'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 Int
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Qualcomm iPhone modem cost inflation suit in UK ends with undisclosed agreement
via appleinsider.comA long-running UK challenge to what Qualcomm charged Apple for smartphone modems has concluded, as the consumer group that filed the case has chosen to end it after years of litigation.
UK group drops Qualcomm royalty lawsuit
British consumer group Which? is withdrawing a five-year-long case against Qualcomm seeking damages over artificially inflated prices on iPhone modems. Initially, the group sought damages of more than $650 million for 29 million customers in the UK.In 2021, consumer group "
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You Can Download the First iOS 26.4 Developer Beta on Your iPhone Right Now
via cnet.comApple's latest developer beta adds AI-generated Apple Music playlists and early testing for encrypted RCS messaging.
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How to manage notifications on macOS 26
via appleinsider.comIf your Mac's alerts are becoming a distraction, macOS Tahoe 26 includes simple settings that let you fine-tune how and when notifications appear.
How to manage notifications on macOS Tahoe
If you're like the rest of us, chances are you're getting a little tired of constant notifications from your devices. While this mostly happens on iPhone, you still can get quite a few notifications on Mac.There aren't too many settings to change on Mac, but there are a few you should be aware of. Here's how
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