Apple News 3d Briefing
×Software Updates
iOS 26 9to5mac.com is making Apple Passwords a more compelling password manager, according to one user. Apple has also released the second betas of upcoming iOS 26.4 macrumors.com, iPad OS 26.4, watch OS 26.4, tv OS 26.4, and vision OS.4 updates macrumors.com to developers.
Apple's iOS 26.4 9to5mac.com beta 2 includes changes that bring back iOS 18 designs in two app updates 9to5mac.com. Additionally, testing is underway for iOS 26.3.1 macrumors.com, which is expected to be a minor update.
Hardware News
Apple is expected to unveil a lower-cost MacBook next week macrumors.com, with some reports detailing eight potential limitations. The iPhone 18 Pro appleinsider.com could feature a 24-megapixel front-facing camera, and is expected to revive a feature Samsung dropped years ago macrumors.com.
Amazon is offering discounts on Apple's iPhone 17 cases macrumors.com. Numerous M4 MacBook Air models appleinsider.com are also eligible for a $150 discount during Amazon's month-end Apple sale.
Apple TV & Entertainment
Apple TV 9to5mac.com has added new movies to its expanding future lineup. "Ted Lasso" season 4's release is coming this summer 9to5mac.com. Apple TV's sci-fi series, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters 9to5mac.com, has a new premiere this week. The sound team for "F1: The Movie" won awards appleinsider.com.
App Store & Gaming
App Store gaming revenue hit $52.5B 9to5mac.com in 2025, exceeding Google Play and Steam combined. Apple Sports app macrumors.com expands to more countries, and the Sales Coach app macrumors.com has been launched.
Industry Trends
Young adults are embracing i Pods again, moving away from all-in-one devices iPhone appleinsider.com. Xiaomi macrumors.com will reportedly improve connectivity between its own devices and Apple products.
Apple's Future
Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold macrumors.com may be hitting production this year. iPhone 18 Pro macrumors.com and Pro Max are expected to feature a smaller Dynamic Island.
Tim Cook macrumors.com attended a classified CIA briefing warning of a potential China attack on Taiwan by 2027. Apple’s board appleinsider.com went the board’s way again in the 2026 shareholder meeting.
Deals and Discounts
Get Air Pods Max for $99 off macrumors.com on Amazon, and save on Apple Watch Series 11 macrumors.com on Amazon.
Other News
Mac Rumors macrumors.com is celebrating its 26th anniversary. Steve Jobs macrumors.com would have celebrated his 71st birthday on February 24th.