Apple News 3d Briefing
×Markets & Deals
The S&P500 fell 1.2% macrumors.com marking its first two-week loss since June. Entrata 9to5mac.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO. Apple's second retail store in Mumbai, Apple Borivali, is set to open this Thursday, February 26th, as previewed 9to5mac.com. Amazon is offering significant discounts on Apple products, including the M4 MacBook Air at $849 and Air Pods/Beats deals reaching $69.95, as reported appleinsider.com.
Product Launches & Innovations
Apple is planning a March 4th "Experience" event, with the M4 iPad Air appleinsider.com expected to be a key highlight. The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro macrumors.com and Pro Max will feature a smaller Dynamic Island, according to Bloomberg macrumors.com. A rumored Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro macrumors.com is in development, adopting the iPhone's Dynamic Island design. Apple has also acquired a startup specializing in AI-powered light and optics design tools, as revealed 9to5mac.com.
Software & Services Updates
Apple released the second public beta of mac OS Tahoe 26.4, along with corresponding iOS 26.4, iPad OS 26.4, watch OS 26.4, and tv OS 26.4 betas for testing, as detailed macrumors.com. iOS 26.4 beta 2 introduced expanded RCS encryption testing, while iOS 26.3.1 is expected soon. The Apple Sports app macrumors.com expanded to 36 additional countries. Apple also launched a new Sales Coach app 9to5mac.com for the iPhone and iPad.
Strategic Moves & Policy
Apple faces new tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling against prior Trump-era tariffs, as explained 9to5mac.com. The company's board received shareholder approval at the 2026 meeting, re-electing the existing board, as noted appleinsider.com. Tim Cook warned the CIA that China could attack Taiwan by 2027, as reported macrumors.com. Apple shipped 36.9 million i Phones in Europe in 2025, achieving a record 27% market share, stated macrumors.com.
Other Tech News
YouTube updated its Premium Lite plan with background play and download features, as announced macrumors.com. Apple's Vision Pro team discussed designing environments like Mount Hood and the Moon, as shared 9to5mac.com. The company is testing new iPhone 18 Pro colors, including red, as speculated macrumors.com. A Hands-on 9to5mac.com review highlighted portable power banks for MacBook and iPad.