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Two unique new MacBook Pros are launching this year, starting next week
Apple will launch its newest MacBook Pro next week with M5, and there’s another distinct model coming later this year with M6. Here’s what to expect from Apple’s two unique MacBook Pro launches this year.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how Apple will showcase F1 across Apple TV, Apple Music and more
The Formula 1 season kicks off next weekend, and it marks the start of Apple’s exclusive broadcast partnership in the United States. The core of the deal is that all races will stream live (and on-demand) on Apple TV, but the company is going all out to increase the exposure of F1 across all of its platforms.
Here’s what you can expect to see when the first race broadcasts start on Apple TV app, Apple Music, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseThese Apple ‘magic moments’ show how well macOS and iPadOS work together [Video]
I have been a hardcore iPad user for almost a decade now. I have used it as my main computer and dealt with all the ups and downs. But one of the biggest misconceptions about the iPad is that it is trying to compete with the MacBook when, in reality, they were built to work in tandem. It is not until you have them side by side that you start to see the magic and power that is the Apple walled garden. Features like Universal Control, Sidecar, Handoff, and continuity tools create “aha” moments that genuinely change how you work. So I wanted to put a list together of some of those amazing magic ecosystem moments that iPadOS and MacOS give you together.
Expand Expanding CloseApple releases Xcode 26.3 with support for agentic coding
Xcode 26.3 can now leverage tools such as Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex to speed up all aspects of app development. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone and iPad approved to handle classified NATO information without any third-party add-on solutions
Today, Apple announced that the iPhone and iPad have become the first consumer devices approved for use on classified NATO networks. This means an off-the-shelf iPhone running iOS 26 can access restricted NATO data without requiring any specialized security software or custom hardware modifications.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: February 26, 2026 – A18 MacBook rumors, more
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iOS 26.4 adds new features in six iPhone apps, details here
iOS 26.4 is currently available in beta, and packed with a lot of new features. Here’s everything new coming to six iPhone apps in iOS 26.4.
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Deals: 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max $650 off orig. price, 16-inch MacBook Pro up to $440 off, iPad keyboard, Ocean Band, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting with a chance to land an unlocked 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max courtesy of Amazon at $650 off the price of the comparable iPhone 17 Pro Max (and $320 under Apple refurb store). We also have all AirPods Max (USB-C) colors at $100 off, a chance to score a 24GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro at $440 off the list price, a sizable 57% price drop on ZAGG’s Pro Keys 2 for M4/M5 iPad Pro at $65, the best price of the year on Apple’s Neon Ocean Band with Black Titanium finish, and much more below.
Expand Expanding CloseNew ‘F1: Drive to Survive’ season is coming to Apple TV
Ahead of the first F1 Grand Prix next week, Apple has announced a new partnership with Netflix in the US. Through this deal, Apple will make the entire new season (season eight) of Formula 1: Drive to Survive available on Apple TV.
Additionally, Apple says the F1 Canadian Grand Prix will stream on both Apple TV and Netflix as part of this deal in May.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV reveals new space-race thriller series is coming soon
Apple TV’s space drama For All Mankind returns next month, but the streamer just revealed that its spinoff—Star City—will premiere soon too. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseOne more iPhone 17 model launches next week: Here’s every new feature
Apple is launching new products next week, as confirmed this morning by CEO Tim Cook. iPhone 17e will be one of those launches, here are the new features to expect.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to move and delete apps on Apple CarPlay
Ever wish you could rearrange or delete apps from CarPlay? It turns out you can, although it works differently than rearranging your iPhone Home screen. The trick is in the Settings app on iPhone. Just don’t try to do this while driving. You don’t even need to be connected to CarPlay for it to work.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Apple product launch week starts Monday, Tim Cook confirms
Apple CEO Tim Cook just confirmed that the company will announce new products starting “Monday morning.” This will be the start of a release cycle that includes a press “experience” on Wednesday. 9to5Mac’s Chance Miller will be in attendance in New York City.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s equivalent of Apple Intelligence in the Galaxy S26 seems very underwhelming
Samsung loves to launch new features before Apple, and it has partly done so with the new AI capabilities in the Galaxy S26. The latest version of Galaxy AI seeks to perform many of the same functions as Apple Intelligence.
As our sister site 9to5Google notes, however, the experience seems set to prove very underwhelming …
Expand Expanding CloseInstagram will notify parents if their child searches for self-harm content
Instagram has said that it will begin notifying parents if their teenage child “repeatedly” searches for content related to self-harm or suicide.
The announcement follows Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifying in court in response to claims that Instagram content had led to self-harm by children …
Expand Expanding CloseBacked by Apple, Aliro 1.0 aims to do for enterprise access control what Matter did for the smart home
Enterprise access control is what I would consider “legacy” technology. A lot of the systems are Windows-based and look like a fancy Access database. On top of that, you are still dealing with physical cards. It is a fragmented mess for users and an onboarding nightmare for IT departments as well. Today, the Connectivity Standards Alliance is stepping in to fix that with the official release of the Aliro 1.0 specification aiming to create a standard for how mobile devices unlock doors, badge in, etc.
Expand Expanding CloseSketchy report claims Apple fell for Samsung negotiating ploy on memory
Apple almost always gets the better part of any negotiation with its suppliers, but a sketchy report claims that this wasn’t the case when it came to buying RAM from Samsung.
The report says Samsung had asked for a 100% increase in price, expecting to negotiate down to 60%, but Apple’s desperation was such that it agreed to the first demand …
Expand Expanding CloseApple Pay set for biggest ever expansion, likely to boost iPhone sales
Apple Pay has reportedly grown to become the second largest payment processing service in the world after Visa, handling 9.5 trillion transactions for more than 800 million customers.
Those numbers now look set for a significant boost as Apple prepares for its biggest ever expansion of its mobile wallet service …
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Turn your wired CarPlay into wireless
Do wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? Several years ago, I bought a new car that came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted wireless CarPlay, but replacing the whole entertainment system at the time seemed like overkill. Fortunately, there’s a solution for turning standard CarPlay into wireless CarPlay, and it works with iOS 26 and iPhone 17.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Maps adds detailed F1 experience ahead of 2026 season
The 2026 F1 season begins next month, and it’s Apple’s first season with exclusive streaming rights in the United States on Apple TV.
In celebration of the kickoff, Apple has added a gorgeous new Apple Maps experience for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026 — with more to come.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: February 25, 2026 – Touchscreen MacBook Pro rumors, Apple Card latest
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iOS 26 has made Apple Passwords the only password manager I need
iOS 26 is packed with big and small changes, three of which have enabled me to make Apple’s Passwords app my one and only password manager.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV just added three new movies to expanding future lineup
Apple TV has been on a hot streak with new movies, and the streamer keeps strengthening its future lineup too. Here are three new movies that, per reporting today, are now part of Apple’s upcoming film plans.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Mac is about to get a new AAA game in rare day-one launch
Next week will be big for the Mac, with several new MacBooks launching. But another key moment is around the corner: Crimson Desert, a AAA game debuts next month with a day-one macOS release.
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