Apple News 3d Briefing – Feb 25, 2026

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Hardware & Software Updates

Carrot Weather 9to5mac.com has received a new update, adding The Weather Channel data and a dynamic interface. Apple released the second betas of iOS 26.4 macrumors.com and iPad OS 26.4 to developers. mac OS Tahoe appleinsider.com users are reporting external drive mounting issues. The Apple Sports app macrumors.com is now available in more countries.

Amazon is offering discounts on Air Pods Max macrumors.com, with prices starting at $449.99. The Air Pods and Beats deals appleinsider.com offer savings up to $150. The Apple Watch Series 11 macrumors.com is available at discounted prices on Amazon, starting at $299. Amazon also has discounts on iPhone 17 cases macrumors.com.

Ted Lasso 9to5mac.com season 4 is slated for a summer premiere. Apple TV 9to5mac.com revealed a new trailer for "For All Mankind," showcasing a time jump. Martin Scorsese's "What Happens At Night" is adding to its stellar cast Apple TV 9to5mac.com. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters 9to5mac.com is premiering this week on Apple TV.

The iPhone 18 Pro macrumors.com and Pro Max are expected to feature a smaller Dynamic Island. The iPhone 18 Pro macrumors.com may revive a feature dropped by Samsung. Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to launch this year iPhone Fold macrumors.com. Apple is expected to make product announcements next week Apple Experience 9to5mac.com. The M4 MacBook Air appleinsider.com is available at $849 during Amazon's month-end sale.

Apple is facing new tariffs after a Supreme Court ruling Apple 9to5mac.com. Apple set a European iPhone sales record macrumors.com last year. Apple 9to5mac.com was fined in Brazil for selling i Phones without a charger.

Adobe Firefly 9to5mac.com can now turn raw footage into a first-cut video using AI. Apple has acquired a startup specializing in AI-powered light 9to5mac.com and optics design tools. Apple's AI wearables macrumors.com are expected to lean heavily on visual intelligence.

Apple is testing iOS 26.3.1 macrumors.com as the "Apple Experience" nears. Apple is working to bring more manufacturing to the United States Mac mini assembly appleinsider.com. Tim Cook macrumors.com reflected on joining Apple and working with Steve Jobs.

Xiaomi macrumors.com will reportedly improve connectivity between its devices and Apple products. Reddit and Discord 9to5mac.com are facing issues with a third-party age verification service. 9to5Mac 9to5mac.com is celebrating its 26th anniversary.