Apple News 3 Hours

Last updated: April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

AI Agents & Desktop Integration

OpenAI’s Codex is receiving a significant expansion beyond typical agentic coding, introducing features that enable genuine computer interaction on mac OS. The new version allows the AI to operate desktop applications using its own cursor, while simultaneously integrating new capabilities like image generation and persistent memory functions for users running the software on Mac. This move positions Codex to compete directly with other personal computer AI assistants, such as Perplexity’s recently launched Mac-specific version, which was inspired by the Open Claw framework and is now available to subscribers following its announcement last month.

Apple Ecosystem Tools & Media

In peripheral updates, Blackmagic Design released version 3.3 of its Camera application for iOS, which notably includes a new companion app designed for the Apple Watch for remote control ahead of the NAB 2026 conference. Meanwhile, media consumers can anticipate the return of the London-set crime thriller, Criminal Record, which premieres its next installment on Apple TV+ next week, following positive initial reviews for the series. Separately, deals circulating today include discounts on hardware, such as the 1TB M5 MacBook Air marked down by $150 and savings of up to $86 on the Air Pods Max 2, alongside price cuts for the Apple Pencil Pro.