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iOSFeb 16, 2026Feb 16, 2026

iOS 27 battery life gains could help older iPhones

iOS 27 battery life improvements are shaping up to be one of the most practical changes in Apple’s next major software update. Recent reporting from Bloomberg, citing insights from Mark Gurman, claims Apple is prioritizing deep system cleanup work that…

iPhoneFeb 16, 2026Feb 16, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro rumored to be a minor upgrade

by Asma Hussain

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

by 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

by 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…

AIFeb 10, 2026Feb 10, 2026

DuckDuckGo rolls out opt-in AI voice chat with strict privacy limits

by Asma Hussain

DuckDuckGo is adding real-time voice conversations to Duck.ai, giving users a hands-free way to interact with AI without changing how their data is handled. The new feature is optional, works without an account, and is available to free users and…

AIFeb 10, 2026

ChatGPT now shows ads to free users in the US

by Asma Hussain

OpenAI has started showing ads inside ChatGPT for some users in the United States, marking the company’s first real step toward ad supported AI chat. The change affects logged in adult users on the Free and Go tiers and is…

AirPodsFeb 9, 2026

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

by 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

by 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

by 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

by 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…