Just days after releasing macOS 26.3, Apple is now rolling out the first beta version of macOS 26.4 for developers. Here’s what to expect.
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He began covering Apple news in Brazilian media in 2012 and later broadened his focus to the wider tech industry, hosting a daily podcast for seven years.
Today, Marcus co-hosts several tech-focused shows at Gigahertz FM, a Brazilian podcast network he co-founded in 2022 with 9to5Mac’s own Guilherme Rambo. Outside of Gigahertz FM, he also hosts IA Sob Controle, a podcast featuring in-depth interviews and news about artificial intelligence.
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A team of Apple researchers set out to understand what real users expect from AI agents, and how they’d rather interact with them. Here’s what they found.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s WebKit team outlines browser interoperability priorities for 2026
Following last week’s release of the Interop 2025 results, Apple and the other members of the browser interoperability group have now outlined their objectives for the year ahead. Here are the details.
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Expand Expanding CloseFTC chair questions Tim Cook over claims Apple News sidelines conservative publications
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson is asking Tim Cook to review Apple News’ curation policies after claims that the service suppresses conservative publications. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple acquires all rights to Severance; showrunners open to spin-offs, prequel, more
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Computer History Museum to celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary with special programming
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Expand Expanding CloseSafari 26.3 includes welcome improvements for users and developers, here’s what’s new
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Expand Expanding CloseFoldable iPhone expected to help drive adoption of book-type devices: report
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Expand Expanding CloseApple releases macOS 26.3, here’s what’s new
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Expand Expanding Close‘Dear Algo’ lets you tweak your Threads feed for trending moments
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Expand Expanding CloseJapan tech groups say Apple’s new payment rules are ‘not a viable option’ for developers
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VSCO’s Film 02 preset Pack available for Adobe Lightroom as a limited-time release
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Expand Expanding CloseiPhone now accounts for nearly one in four active smartphones worldwide: report
A new Counterpoint Research report breaks down the global active smartphone installed base in 2025, with the iPhone leading the way. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple rolling out 2026 ‘Heart Month Challenge’ for the Apple Watch
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DuckDuckGo adds free, encrypted real-time AI voice chat to Duck.ai
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Expand Expanding CloseLast call: Update Apple Home by tomorrow, or your HomeKit setup may stop working
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Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp Web starts rolling out voice and video calls
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Expand Expanding CloseApple highlights how England Rugby uses iPads and Macs to analyze live match data
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Expand Expanding CloseDOJ faces investigation over removal of ICE-tracking apps from the App Store
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Expand Expanding CloseNew Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos
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Expand Expanding CloseApple dinged over low-quality, scammy-looking ads on Apple News
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Expand Expanding CloseApple highlights cross-browser compatibility progress in 2025
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