Apple News 3d Briefing
×Software Updates
Apple is planning to release iPad OS 26.3.1 9to5mac.com and mac OS 26.3.1 before the new iOS 26.4 iPhone update. The third betas of iOS 26.4 and iPad OS 26.4 macrumors.com are now available to developers. This update includes a number of new features, including AI-powered Apple Music updates iOS 26.4 beta 9to5mac.com.
Hardware Announcements
Apple launched the new generation MacBook Air 9to5mac.com and MacBook Pro. The M5 MacBook Air 9to5mac.com comes with a more powerful charger than previous models. The MacBook Pro now maxes out at $7,349 with the latest chips MacBook Pro 9to5mac.com.
iPhone 17e
The iPhone 17e 9to5mac.com is here, solving the iPhone 16e’s biggest problem. The iPhone 17e appleinsider.com brings a performance boost and Mag Safe to Apple's value-focused smartphone. The iPhone 17e announcement also means a new Apple wallpaper iPhone 17e wallpaper 9to5mac.com. An existing iPhone 16e case will still fit the iPhone 17e appleinsider.com.
Accessories
Apple has released new colors for iPhone cases macrumors.com and Apple Watch bands. The SUPERONE MagSafe grip 9to5mac.com also makes a great impromptu iPhone stand.
Apple Watch & iPad Deals
Amazon is offering low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11 macrumors.com, with nearly every aluminum model $100 off. You can also get a discount on the iPad mini 7 macrumors.com on Amazon.
Apple TV
Apple TV has a lot coming in March Apple TV March 9to5mac.com. Apple TV is not renewing the comedy Palm Royale 9to5mac.com for a third season.
App Store
Australia may force the App Store appleinsider.com to remove AI apps without age verification. Anthropic is aiming to lure customers from Chat GPT with a new memory import tool macrumors.com.
AI and Siri
Apple is expected to push its Gemini-trained Apple Foundation Models and new chatbot-like Siri functions appleinsider.com during WWDC. Apple has asked Google to run Siri on its servers macrumors.com.
Retail News
Apple has advised its retail store employees to expect a "major rush" of customers this week major rush macrumors.com. Apple Stores macrumors.com have temporarily closed in the United Arab Emirates.
Mac Updates
The next version of the iPad Pro with vapor chamber cooling macrumors.com will arrive in early 2027. Apple will add a vapor chamber cooling system to the iPad Pro as soon as next year. Apple is still developing a large foldable iPad macrumors.com, which could arrive by 2029. An OLED MacBook Air macrumors.com is expected in 2028.
Other News
Select Setapp 9to5mac.com apps will offer standalone purchase options. Gamakay TK75HE V2 appleinsider.com mechanical keyboard is very much a gamer's keyboard. ESR launched 9to5mac.com a new lineup of iPad accessories.
Podcasts & Security
The Apple @ Work Podcast 9to5mac.com discusses cyber security. Security Bite Podcast 9to5mac.com discusses RCS end-to-end encryption.