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iPhoneFeb 16, 2026Feb 16, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro rumored to be a minor upgrade

The iPhone 18 Pro is shaping up to be a modest update rather than a major redesign, according to recent reporting from Mark Gurman. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says the upcoming Pro models will represent minor tweaks…

Feb 16, 2026Feb 16, 2026

March 4 Apple event announced for New York, London and Shanghai

Asma Hussain

Apple has officially confirmed a March 4 Apple event scheduled for 9:00 a.m. ET on March 4, 2026. The company is hosting what it calls a “special Apple Experience” for invited media in New York, London, and Shanghai, pointing to…

Feb 10, 2026

UK CMA pushes Apple and Google to change App Store rules

Asma Hussain

Apple and Google have agreed to make changes to how their app stores operate in the UK after pressure from the Competition and Markets Authority. The move follows the CMA’s decision in October 2025 to designate both companies as holding…

AirPodsFeb 9, 2026

Apple’s next AirPods Pro may use cameras to see your surroundings

Asma Hussain

Apple’s AirPods Pro roadmap for 2026 is shaping up to be one of its most interesting wearable shifts yet. Multiple leaks and analyst reports now suggest that Apple is working on AirPods Pro with cameras, allowing the earbuds to visually…

MacFeb 9, 2026

Apple’s March event could finally bring M5 MacBook Pro upgrades

Asma Hussain

Apple is once again lining up a busy spring, and all signs point to the week of March 2 as the next major moment for Mac hardware. According to Mark Gurman’s latest reporting, Apple is preparing a product launch in…

iPhoneFeb 7, 2026

NASA clears iPhone use for astronauts in space

Asma Hussain

NASA is officially loosening one of its longest standing rules. Astronauts will soon be allowed to bring modern smartphones, including iPhones, on space missions. The change starts with SpaceX Crew-12 and continues with Artemis II, marking the first time personal…

CarPlayFeb 7, 2026Feb 7, 2026

Apple CarPlay may soon support ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini

Asma Hussain

Apple is reportedly preparing a notable shift in how CarPlay handles voice assistants. According to Bloomberg, the company is working on support for third party AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini inside CarPlay, giving drivers more choice beyond…

iPhoneFeb 4, 2026Feb 4, 2026

Apple Sports golf coverage brings live PGA and LPGA scores

Asma Hussain

Apple Sports just transformed how golf fans follow the game. The free iPhone app now delivers live PGA and LPGA scores for every tournament, starting with this weekend’s WM Phoenix Open. Fans can track hole-by-hole results, view individual scorecards, and…

Jan 30, 2026Jan 30, 2026

EFF’s “Encrypt It Already” campaign puts pressure on Apple and big tech

Asma Hussain

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has launched a new privacy push called the Encrypt It Already campaign, urging major tech companies to expand end to end encryption across their platforms. The campaign directly targets Apple, Google, Meta, and others for what…

iPhoneJan 30, 2026Jan 30, 2026

Apple’s iPhone 18 launch split puts Pro and foldable models first

Asma Hussain

Apple is preparing to break its long standing iPhone launch pattern, and the standard iPhone 18 will not be part of the main 2026 release. Multiple reports now agree that Apple is moving to an iPhone 18 launch split, prioritizing…