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×Apple Events & Product Rumors
Apple macrumors.com has confirmed a special "Apple Experience" event scheduled for March 4, where the company is expected to announce new products. Rumors suggest iOS 26.4 9to5mac.com will bring significant Car Play improvements as part of this update. The company is reportedly accelerating work on three new AI wearables 9to5mac.com, with smart glasses expected to function as an "all-day AI companion." mac OS 26.3 macrumors.com has also hinted at upcoming hardware including a lower-cost MacBook and new Studio Display models.
New Hardware on the Horizon
Apple's lower-cost MacBook macrumors.com is reportedly launching in under two weeks, with colorful options similar to those tested for the 2022 redesign. The device is expected to fill a gap in Apple's lineup and bring new users into the ecosystem. Meanwhile, iPhone 18 Pro 9to5mac.com rumors suggest significant battery improvements, and Apple is said to be developing a foldable iPhone macrumors.com that could revive the category. The iPhone Air appleinsider.com has reportedly been tested with transparent designs and SIM slots.
Business & Market Impact
President Trump appleinsider.com has increased global import tariffs from 10% to 15%, which will impact Apple's products. The Supreme Court recently struck down appleinsider.com Trump's earlier "reciprocal" tariffs that cost Apple $3.2 billion. Meanwhile, Apple has accused Brazilian banks 9to5mac.com of seeking a "free ride" in an NFC probe, continuing the company's privacy-first approach in the market.
Software & AI Developments
Apple is rolling out 9to5mac.com Xcode 26.3 Release Candidate 2 with agentic coding capabilities. Researchers at Apple have developed on-device AI agents 9to5mac.com that can interact with apps on behalf of users. Despite having only 3 billion parameters, Ferret-UI Lite reportedly matches or surpasses the performance of models up to 24 times larger. iOS 27 9to5mac.com is expected to bring "Liquid Glass" interface changes focused on battery life improvements.
Accessories & Deals
MOFT 9to5mac.com has finally launched its long-awaited Mag Safe kickstand wallet with Find My support, first unveiled at CES 2025. Apple enthusiasts can currently save on Apple Watch Series 11 appleinsider.com for $299, get the iPhone Air Mag Safe Battery for $79, and purchase Air Pods 4 for $114.95. For developers, Summit 9to5mac.com offers an all-in-one portfolio tracker for iPhone and iPad.
Content & Services
Apple TV's Eternity 9to5mac.com movie is gaining traction, with Apple planning a big year ahead for original content. Major League Soccer kicks off 9to5mac.com its 2026 season on Apple TV with free access for subscribers. Meanwhile, WhatsApp 9to5mac.com has launched Group Message History, one of its most requested features, allowing users to control who can see previous messages in group chats.
Privacy & Security
Apple remains "the only real choice for privacy" appleinsider.com according to recent analysis, highlighting the company's commitment to privacy by default. However, a security vulnerability shows that the iPhone camera appleinsider.com and microphone indicators can be suppressed if a device is already compromised. West Virginia has sued Apple macrumors.com, alleging the company knowingly allowed CSAM distribution through iCloud.