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• Apple TV just added three new movies to expanding future lineup

  25-02-2026 22:42 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV has been on a hot streak with new movies, and the streamer keeps strengthening its future lineup too. Here are three new movies that, per reporting today, are now part of Apple’s upcoming film plans.more…
  
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• Spain’s CNMC rules Apple and Amazon delayed removal of anti-competitive clauses, risking further fines

  25-02-2026 22:16 via macdailynews.com
  Spain’s competition regulator has ruled that Apple and Amazon took too long to remove anti-competitive clauses from their distribution contracts, despite being ordered to do so immediately.
  The CNMC watchdog fined the companies a combined 194 million euros ($228 million) in July 2023 for clauses that unfairly limited the number of Apple resellers on Amazon’s platform in Spain. It mandated their prompt removal.
  On Wednesday, the regulator found that the companies failed to comply swi
  
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• macOS 27: All the Rumors So Far

  25-02-2026 21:42 via macrumors.com
  macOS 27 is still months away, but there are already a handful of rumors about the upcoming software update, as outlined below.
  We expect the first beta of macOS 27 to be seeded to developers during WWDC 2026 in June, and a public beta to follow in July. Following beta testing, the update should be released to all users with a compatible Mac in September.macOS 26 is known as macOS Tahoe, but the name of macOS 27 has yet to leak.Siri Upgrades
  macOS 27 will reportedly include a full-out Siri chatb
  
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• The Mac is about to get a new AAA game in rare day-one launch

  25-02-2026 21:15 via 9to5mac.com
  Next week will be big for the Mac, with several new MacBooks launching. But another key moment is around the corner: Crimson Desert, a AAA game debuts next month with a day-one macOS release.more…
  
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• Samsung copies Apple’s Search button from iOS for One UI 8.5, shamelessly names it ‘Finder’

  25-02-2026 20:18 via 9to5google.com
  The Galaxy S26 trio is finally here, and with it comes One UI 8.5. Samsung might be waiting until the summer to roll out its next big shake-up for its version of Android, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t seeing some new visual elements in this mid-cycle release. As we’ve come to expect, at least one element on the S26’s software is ripped right from Samsung’s closest rival.more…
  
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• Apple’s ‘budget’ MacBook may start at $699

  25-02-2026 20:03 via macdailynews.com
  Apple is reportedly planning a product launch event in March 2026, where a more affordable MacBook is expected to be the main highlight.
  However, sharp increases in the cost of key components — especially memory — are making it challenging to maintain a truly budget-friendly price point. While initial rumors suggested a starting price as low as $599, more recent estimates now point to a range of $699 to $749.
  Aaron Lee and Emily Kuo for DigiTimes Asia:‎Mass production was origin
  
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• Apple and Amazon accused of ignoring Spanish antitrust order for nearly two years

  25-02-2026 20:01 via 9to5mac.com
  Following a 2023 decision that fined Apple and Amazon over anti-competitive distribution clauses, Spain’s competition regulator now says the companies took too long to comply and may issue a new fine. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple’s low-cost MacBook might lack these features

  25-02-2026 19:16 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s new low-cost MacBook is set to have a number of compromises to help bring the cost of the machine down. A new rumor today outlines at least some of those compromises in detail …more…
  
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• Tim Cook sums up Steve Jobs in just four words

  25-02-2026 19:03 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple boss Tim Cook joined the company in 1998, and has achieved an extraordinary amount in the years since: he has pushed Apple’s profits into the stratosphere, and become a billionaire in the process. But it turns out that the decision to take the job wasn’t as obvious at the time as it now seems in retrospect.In a 2024 letter which the Steve Jobs Archive has this week published for the first time, Cook describes the mixed feelings with which he weighed up the prospects of
  
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• New app warns of hidden smart glasses cameras nearby

  25-02-2026 19:01 via macdailynews.com
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  A new Android app called Nearby Glasses alerts users if someone nearby is likely wearing camera-equipped smart glasses, such as Meta’s Ray-Ban models or those from Snap/Spectacles.
  Developed by Swiss sociologist and hobbyist developer Yves Jeanrenaud, the app scans for distinctive Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) “advertising frames” — small broadcast signals that smart glasses emit. It checks against known manufacturers like Meta, Luxottica (Meta’
  
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• Apple reveals US chipmaking behind-the-scenes process

  25-02-2026 18:59 via 9to5mac.com
  This week Apple announced an acceleration of its US manufacturing efforts, including some Mac mini production coming stateside. Now today via The Wall Street Journal, the company has offered a behind-the-scenes look at its US chipmaking process.more…
  
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• App Store gaming revenue hit $52.5B in 2025, topping Google Play and Steam combined: report

  25-02-2026 18:41 via 9to5mac.com
  Sensor Tower has published a new report with a comprehensive review of how mobile gaming performed in 2025, and its outlook for the year to come. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Leaker Says Apple's Lower-Cost MacBook Will Have These 8 Limitations

  25-02-2026 18:25 via macrumors.com
  Apple is expected to unveil its long-rumored lower-cost MacBook next week. Given it will be more affordable, this MacBook model will obviously have some reduced specs and compromises compared to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
  While we are still waiting for Apple to announce the new MacBook, a leaker has shared eight alleged limitations to expect, based on an internal version of Apple's Kernel Debug Kit for a macOS Tahoe beta, leaked online last year.Here are the alleged limitations they outlin
  
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• tvOS 26.4: Three new changes are coming for Apple TV 4K

  25-02-2026 17:48 via 9to5mac.com
  tvOS 26.4 is currently in beta testing, with a launch expected next month. Here are three new changes that tvOS 26.4 will bring for Apple TV 4K users.more…
  
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• Deals: M3 iPad Air $250 off, Apple Watch Ultra 3 up to $159 off, ZAGG Pro 2 Apple Pencil 62% off, more

  25-02-2026 17:39 via 9to5mac.com
  Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting off with a particularly notable deal on this 512GB 13-inch M3 iPad Air – these things are rarely ever better than $150 off, but this one is $250 off right now if you’re quick. We also spotted a chance for folks to land the latest black Apple Watch Ultra 3 at as much as $159 off the list price right now alongside an ongoing shot at the Jet Black Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off. On the accessory front we have new all-time l
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook ‘lied through his teeth’ about bringing iPhone production to America – White House trade adviser Navarro

  25-02-2026 17:18 via macdailynews.com
  President Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled details of the tech company’s $100 billion investment in American manufacturing on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
  White House trade adviser Peter Navarro accused Apple CEO Tim Cook of lying about plans to shift iPhone production from China to the US, claiming Cook had “lied through his teeth” by making similar promises during the first Trump administration.
  In the latest episode of “Pod Force One,” released Wednesday, Nava
  
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• HomePod rumors: All we know about HomePod mini 2, HomePod Touch & HomePad hub

  25-02-2026 17:16 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s HomePod lineup may be on the verge of its biggest shake-up since launch. A long-awaited HomePod mini 2 is rumored to be in development, potentially bringing updated internals and new colors, but it may only be the first step in a broader smart-home push.Alongside a refreshed HomePod mini, Apple is widely believed to be working on a HomePod Touch with a built-in display, designed to address long-standing usability issues by offering a touchscreen alternative to Siri.Beyond
  
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• Spotify’s newest feature makes playlists sound better

  25-02-2026 17:14 via 9to5mac.com
  There’s some serious competition happening right now between music streaming services to make transitions between songs sound better. Spotify’s new Smart Reorder feature continues that push.more…
  
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• Apple said to launch premium AirPods Pro with ‘Apple Intelligence’ this year

  25-02-2026 16:49 via macdailynews.com
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  Rumors suggest that rather than a full AirPods Pro 4, Apple is preparing to release a higher-end variant of the existing AirPods Pro 3 later this year. This premium model would sit alongside the standard AirPods Pro 3, much like how the AirPods 4 are offered in two tiers: one with active noise cancellation and one without.
  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:‎According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, and multiple other sources in the Apple rumor scene, the new AirPods Pro will b
  
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• iOS 26.4 beta 2 changes and features: hints at upcoming upgrades [Video]

  25-02-2026 16:26 via 9to5mac.com
  Although it lacked the much-anticipated new Google Gemini-powered Siri features, the initial iOS 26.4 beta release was still jam-packed with new changes. As a result, we showcased over 40 new updates in our iOS 26.4 Beta 1 walkthrough.The second iOS 26.4 Beta doesn’t include nearly as many changes, but there are still several new additions and updates to consider. There’s also some interesting under-the-hood stuff that hasn’t been discussed yet. This includes an upcoming redesi
  
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• Apple is launching new products next week, here’s what’s coming

  25-02-2026 16:08 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple is holding a hardware launch event next week on March 4, and rumors indicate several new products will debut in the days beforehand too. Here’s everything Apple is rumored to launch next week.more…
  
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• Carrot Weather adds The Weather Channel data, new dynamic interface, more

  25-02-2026 16:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Carrot Weather is one of the most robust and versatile weather apps for iPhone, and it’s getting even better. With a new update today, Carrot Weather is adding support for The Weather Channel as a data source, plus new discussions from the National Weather Service and a new dynamic interface.more…
  
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• Apple age verification in iOS 26.4 beta 2 took less than 30 seconds

  25-02-2026 15:55 via 9to5mac.com
  The latest beta of iOS 26.4 has an extra step for iPhone owners based in the UK. Once installed, the Settings app will prompt you to confirm that you are 18+.If Apple isn’t sure how old you are, you may need to scan a credit card or photo ID to confirm that you’re an adult. In my case, it was completely automatic and took less than 30 seconds …more…
  
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• Get AirPods Max for $99 Off on Amazon

  25-02-2026 15:51 via macrumors.com
  Amazon this week is back with a notable discount on the USB-C AirPods Max, available for $449.99 in all five colors, down from $549.00. This is one of the first times in a few weeks that we've tracked every color of the AirPods Max on sale at $99 off.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Compared to past deals, this is the best price we've tracked so far i
  
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• Get Samsung’s glasses-free 3D 4K monitor for an insane $1,200 off

  25-02-2026 15:23 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  There are cool gaming monitors out there… and then there’s the Samsung Odyssey 3D, which turns your images tridimensional without you wearing any glasses. And the best part is that you can get this insanely expensive $2,000 monitor for under $800 — an incredibly low price and the best we’ve ever seen.The Samsung Odyssey 3D is one of the coolest monitors we’ve ever seen. Our friends at PCWorld actually got to play around with this monitor, and they absolute
  
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• iPhone Fold leak details crease depth and folding angle

  25-02-2026 15:22 via 9to5mac.com
  Leaker Fixed Focus Digital took to Weibo once again to spill some extra details on what to expect from Apple’s first foldable iPhone. Here’s what he said.more…
  
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• With this report, I’m no longer scared of a touchscreen Mac

  25-02-2026 15:12 via 9to5mac.com
  We know from Steve Jobs that Apple’s experiments with touchscreen Macs date back to at least 2008. At the time he said it was a “terrible” idea.A lot has changed since then, and reports that we are finally going to see a touchscreen Mac have grown in credibility to the point where it now seems more likely than not. I’ve so far been a little concerned about the idea, but the latest report gives me confidence …
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• Adobe Firefly can now use AI to turn raw footage into a first-cut video

  25-02-2026 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Adobe is rolling out Quick Cut in beta today, a new Firefly feature that uses AI to automatically assemble multiple uploaded or generated clips into a structured first edit. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple 2026 Mac mini rumor roundup: M5 & M5 Pro specs, price & release date

  25-02-2026 14:59 via macworld.com
  
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  The Mac mini remains one of Apple’s most compelling Macs, offering an exceptional balance of performance, affordability, and compact design. Following a major redesign in October 2024, the Mac mini became smaller, faster, and more versatile than ever, with a dramatically reduced 5-by-5-inch footprint and the introduction of M4 and M4 Pro chips.If you’re considering buying a Mac mini, you may be wondering whether another update is around the corner, what new features could ar
  
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• Apple shareholders approve executive pay packages

  25-02-2026 14:54 via macdailynews.com
  Apple shareholders approved the company’s latest executive compensation packages, based on preliminary vote tallies.The results were announced Tuesday during Apple’s virtual annual shareholder meeting. Outgoing General Counsel Kate Adams delivered the opening remarks, while CEO Tim Cook provided an overview of the company’s operations and fielded investor questions.
  Mark Gurman and Samantha Kelly for Bloomberg News:‎Ahead of the meeting, Apple asked shareholders to approve
  
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• Apple battling rising component costs in low-cost MacBook production

  25-02-2026 14:47 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple is expected to make multiple product announcements next week, culminating in a special “Apple Experience” for the press on Wednesday. A new low-cost MacBook is rumored to be among the new products.A new report today from Digitimes reaffirms Apple’s work on a more affordable MacBook, and how the company is battling increasing component costs.more…
  
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• iPhone Fold Crease Measurements Revealed as Device Hits Production

  25-02-2026 14:37 via macrumors.com
  Apple has submitted production line orders for its upcoming foldable iPhone, effectively confirming that the device will launch this year, claims a Chinese leaker.
  According to the Weibo account "Fixed Focus Digital," assembly lines recently received the orders from Apple, which has apparently allowed the leaker to learn the crease measurements for the device's 7.8-inch inner display.
  The crease depth is said to have been controlled to under 0.15 mm. Crease depth refers to how deep the groove or
  
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• Here’s how to switch from 1Password to Apple Passwords

  25-02-2026 14:13 via 9to5mac.com
  A password manager used to be one of the most important third-party apps anyone could have. It was the thing that made it practical to have strong, unique passwords for every app, website and online service we used.Once Apple Passwords launched, however, the writing was on the wall for paid apps and subscriptions. The price hike just announced by 1Password looks set to persuade many more people to make the switch – and it’s very easy to do …more…
  
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• The iPhone 18 Pro’s Dynamic Island could get the first-ever redesign

  25-02-2026 14:06 via macworld.com
  
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  Ever since Apple launched the iPhone X in 2017, customers have been wondering when they’ll finally get access to all of the screen.
  At first, there was an ugly notch cut out of the top. This notch shrank in 2021, then was replaced the following year by the Dynamic Island, which housed the front-facing cameras and sensors in a pill-shaped cutout that’s genuinely functional. The Dynamic Island is undoubtedly an improvement on the notch, but it’s still an obstruction: tur
  
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• Apple TV: Martin Scorsese adds another A-lister to upcoming project

  25-02-2026 13:49 via 9to5mac.com
  Martin Scorsese’s “What Happens At Night” has reportedly added yet another big name to what was already a stellar cast. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Mac hardware is great, but macOS 26 is a disaster, say pundits

  25-02-2026 13:14 via 9to5mac.com
  Jason Snell’s annual Apple report card is out, rating the company’s performance according to 56 influential commenters, including 9to5Mac’s editor-in-chief Chance Miller.The results show a dramatic difference in perception of Apple’s hardware and software across the board, but most notably with regard to the Mac …
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• Apple fined in Brazil once again for selling iPhones without a charger

  25-02-2026 13:05 via 9to5mac.com
  Consumer protection authorities in the Brazilian state of Alagoas have fined Apple R$101,627.50 (roughly $20,000) for selling iPhones without what they described as “an indispensable item for the regular use of the product.” Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple's Second Retail Store in Mumbai Opens This Thursday

  25-02-2026 12:33 via macrumors.com
  Apple has previewed Apple Borivali, its sixth store to open in India, and the company's second store in Mumbai. The store opens on Thursday, February 26, at 1 p.m. IST.
  The store is in Sky City Mall, a large new shopping and entertainment complex in Borivali East, located off the Western Express Highway near the Devipada Metro Station in the Khande Rao Dongari area of the city.
  "We're thrilled to open Apple Borivali, and bring the best of Apple to life for even more customers in India," said Dei
  
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• Apple Notes is loaded with hidden tricks

  25-02-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple Notes has long been the go-to app for iPhone users who need a quick place to store everyday text. Whether you’re ranting, ideating, or drafting a speech, the built-in app lets you start typing instantly.
  While basic text input is often enough, Apple Notes can do far more than that. To get the most out of Notes, here are 10 lesser-known features worth mastering.1. Quick accessLocating, launching, then starting a new note (or finding the right existing one) can be time-consumi
  
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• You can get a refurbished MacBook Pro and Microsoft Office for just $444.99

  25-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: You’re not going to want to miss this deal on a Refurbished MacBook Pro 13″ (2020) plus a lifetime Microsoft Office license for $444.99 (75% off).If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your setup, this might be it. This MacBook Pro 2020 packs a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz), 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD into the classic 13-inch form factor. Consider the gorgeous Retina display with True Tone, Touch Bar, Touch ID
  
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• The touchscreen MacBook Pro is shaping up to be exactly what I wanted

  25-02-2026 01:16 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s major MacBook Pro refresh is coming this year, and it’s shaping up to be exactly what I wanted. Here’s why I’m optimistic about the biggest changes coming later this year.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 24, 2026 – Apple US manufacturing, iOS 26.4 beta 2

  25-02-2026 01:02 via 9to5mac.com
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by BenQ: Check out BenQ’s smarter displays made for how Mac users actually work and sign up for the giveaway here.more…
  
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• M4 iPad Air: What's New and When It's Coming

  25-02-2026 00:57 via macrumors.com
  Apple is planning to hold an "Experience" on March 4 for select members of the media, and in the days before the event, we're expecting several product refreshes. The iPad Air is one of the new devices that could get an update, so we thought we'd highlight what's coming.Design and Display
  There are no design changes rumored for the ‌iPad Air‌, so we can expect the same 11-inch and 13-inch size options.The ‌iPad Air‌ is thicker and heavier than the iPad Pro, and it uses a stan
  
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• YouTube's More Affordable Premium Lite Plan Gets New Perks

  25-02-2026 00:18 via macrumors.com
  YouTube today updated its Premium Lite subscription plan with new features, including background play and downloads. Subscribers will be able to watch most videos ad-free offline and in the background.
  Prior to now, downloads and background play were features that were limited to the more expensive Premium plan. YouTube Premium Lite is priced at $7.99 per month in the U.S., while YouTube Premium is priced at $13.99 per month.YouTube Premium Lite removes ads from most, but not all videos, and it
  
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