Apple News 3d Briefing – Feb 23, 2026

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Software Updates

Apple released 9to5mac.com the second iOS 26.4 beta for iPhone, including AI-powered updates for Apple Music. iOS 26.4 beta 2 also adds support macrumors.com for encrypted RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices. Developers can also test the second betas of mac OS Tahoe macrumors.com, iPad OS 26.4 and watch OS 26.4 macrumors.com.

The iPhone 18 Pro macrumors.com is reportedly in the test production phase, suggesting a launch later this year. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may also bring back macrumors.com a feature that Samsung dropped years ago. Amazon is offering discounts on Apple Watch Series 11 macrumors.com and iPhone 17 cases on Amazon macrumors.com.

Apple is developing AI smart glasses macrumors.com and other wearables, with visual intelligence as a key focus. Apple is also releasing AI agent 9to5mac.com that interacts with apps for users. Apple's AI plans also include Visual Intelligence 9to5mac.com with Reminders.

The Apple Sports app expanded to more countries macrumors.com and leagues, including NCAA tournament brackets. WhatsApp 9to5mac.com is working on an anti-spoiler feature for text messages. Apple Music 9to5google.com for Android beta adds iOS 26.4 features.

Apple's M4 MacBook Air appleinsider.com is available with discounts. A new, low-cost MacBook 9to5mac.com is expected to launch soon.

Apple TV's "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" had a drone show appleinsider.com that set a world record. March will be a big month for Apple TV 9to5mac.com, with new series and content.

Apple is testing iOS 26.3.1 9to5mac.com as its next iPhone update. A new limited-time Apple Card offer 9to5mac.com is now available. MOFT's Mag Safe wallet 9to5mac.com with Find My support is now available.