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Joe joined MacRumors in January 2015, and is now a Senior Reporter. Based out of Stoney Creek, Canada, he has been writing about Apple since 2008, with a focus on breaking news coverage.

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iOS 26

iOS 26.3.1 Update for iPhones Coming Soon as 'Apple Experience' Nears

Sunday February 22, 2026 4:29 pm PST by
Apple's software engineers are testing iOS 26.3.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. iOS 26.3.1 should be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or security vulnerabilities, and it will likely be released within the next two weeks. Last month, Apple released iOS 26.2.1 with bug fixes and support for the second-generation...
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Apple Reportedly Plans to Unveil at Least Five New Products Next Week

Sunday February 22, 2026 8:48 am PST by
In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple will have a three-day stretch of product announcements from Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4. In total, he expects Apple to introduce "at least five products." Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. A week ago, Apple invited selected journalists and content creators to an "Apple Experience" in...
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Apple is Testing These iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable iPhone Colors

Sunday February 22, 2026 7:41 am PST by
The special new color that Apple is considering for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this year is red, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Specifically, he said that Apple is testing a "deep red" finish for the two devices. If this rumor materializes, it would be the first time that the Pro and Pro Max models ever come in red, and the iPhone 18 Pro models would be the first...
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Three Upcoming Apple Products Seemingly Spotted in macOS 26.3 Code

Friday February 20, 2026 6:36 am PST by
macOS 26.3 hints at Apple's rumored lower-cost MacBook, and two new Studio Display models, according to Macworld's Filipe Espósito. Espósito found the following codenames within macOS 26.3's source code, and he revealed the upcoming products that they likely correspond with, based on previous reporting from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and others. The codenames:J700: Lower-cost MacBook J427:...
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M1 MacBook Air Out of Stock at Walmart as Lower-Cost MacBook Nears

Thursday February 19, 2026 2:35 pm PST by
Apple's older MacBook Air with the M1 chip is now out of stock on Walmart's website in the U.S., amid rumors of a new lower-cost MacBook coming soon. A colorful MacBook (concept) Walmart first began selling the MacBook Air with the M1 chip for $699 in March 2024. The price later dropped to $649, then to $599, and briefly to as low as $549 during a Black Friday sale last year. However, we just ...
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Rivian Releases Apple Watch App

Thursday February 19, 2026 7:32 am PST by
As expected, electric vehicle maker Rivian today released an Apple Watch app, providing R1S and R1T drivers with convenient features on their wrist. The app lets you choose up to four one-tap controls for locking or unlocking doors, opening or closing the windows, opening the front or rear trunks, sounding the vehicle's alarm, and more. In addition, you can turn the Apple Watch's Digital...
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Apple Aiming to Release 'Breakthrough' New iPhone Accessory

Wednesday February 18, 2026 11:43 am PST by
Apple is looking for a "breakthrough" with its push into wearable AI devices, including an "AirTag-sized pendant," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In a report last month, he said the pendant is reminiscent of the failed Humane AI Pin, but it would be an iPhone accessory rather than a standalone product. The pendant would feature an "always-on" camera and a microphone for Siri voice...
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iOS 26.4's New CarPlay Video Feature Shown in Action

Wednesday February 18, 2026 8:29 am PST by
Back at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that it was planning to allow CarPlay users to watch video via AirPlay in their vehicles while they are not driving, and the first beta of iOS 26.4 suggests the feature may be nearing availability. There are several new references to CarPlay video streaming functionality within the iOS 26.4 beta's source code. The feature is not yet visible to users, but...
iOS 26

iOS 26.4 Adds These 12 New Features to Your iPhone

Wednesday February 18, 2026 7:04 am PST by
Apple this week released the first developer and public betas of iOS 26.4. The upcoming software update is a big one, with a long list of new features and changes across apps such as Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Messages, and others. Below, we have highlighted 12 of iOS 26.4's new features:Video podcasts are coming to the Apple Podcasts app. If a podcast episode has a video available, users...
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Rumor: Apple to Announce Multiple New Products in First Week of March

Tuesday February 17, 2026 5:35 pm PST by
Apple on Monday invited selected journalists and content creators to a "special Apple Experience" on Wednesday, March 4 in New York, London, and Shanghai. And now, rumors are surfacing about Apple's broader plans for that week. Daring Fireball's John Gruber today guessed that Apple will announce new products on a day-by-day basis from Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4:What strikes...
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How Popular is iOS 26? Apple Finally Provides an Answer

Tuesday February 17, 2026 1:11 pm PST by
Apple has shared updated iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 adoption figures, revealing how many iPhones and iPads are running those software versions. These adoption numbers are based on iPhones and iPads that transacted on the App Store on February 12, 2026, according to Apple. The statistics are as follows:74% of all iPhones introduced in the last four years are running iOS 26. 66% of all iPhones...
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Toyota Rolling Out Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone

Tuesday February 17, 2026 11:34 am PST by
In 2020, Apple added a digital car key feature to its Wallet app, allowing users to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle with an iPhone or Apple Watch. The feature is currently offered by select automakers, such as Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo, and Toyota is now rolling out support as well. According to a Reddit post, select trims of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 ...
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Apple Event on March 4: Here's What to Expect

Tuesday February 17, 2026 7:08 am PST by
Apple on Monday invited selected journalists and content creators to a "special Apple Experience" on Wednesday, March 4 in New York, London, and Shanghai. At an Apple Experience, attendees are typically given the opportunity to try out Apple's latest hardware or software. Following the launch of Apple Creator Studio last month, for example, some content creators attended an Apple Experience...
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Apple Launching New 'Sales Coach' App

Friday February 13, 2026 1:01 pm PST by
Apple plans to launch a rebranded "Sales Coach" app on the iPhone and iPad later this month, according to a source familiar with the matter. "Sales Coach" will arrive as an update to Apple's existing "SEED" app, and it will continue to provide sales tips and training resources to Apple Store and Apple Authorized Reseller employees around the world. For example, there are articles and videos...
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Apple Reveals How Many iPhones Are Running iOS 26

Friday February 13, 2026 10:55 am PST by
Apple has shared updated iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 adoption figures, revealing how many iPhones and iPads are running those software versions. These adoption numbers are based on iPhones and iPads that transacted on the App Store on February 12, 2026, according to Apple. The statistics are as follows:74% of all iPhones introduced in the last four years are running iOS 26. 66% of all iPhones...
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Five iPhone 18 Pro Features Revealed in New Report

Friday February 13, 2026 7:43 am PST by
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are still seven months away, an analyst has revealed five new features the devices will allegedly have. Rumored color options for the iPhone 18 Pro models In a research note with investment firm GF Securities on Thursday, analyst Jeff Pu outlined the following upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro models: Smaller Dynamic Island: It has been rumored...
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New AirPods Pro With Tiny Cameras Launching This Year

Thursday February 12, 2026 1:20 pm PST by
While the AirPods Pro 3 just launched in September, it has been rumored that Apple plans to unveil new AirPods Pro this year, albeit in an unexpected way. Instead of AirPods Pro 4, it has been rumored that the new AirPods Pro will be a higher-end version of the AirPods Pro 3. This would be similar to the regular AirPods 4, which are available in two versions, with and without active noise...
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Apple's Next Two Products Are Coming Soon

Thursday February 12, 2026 10:17 am PST by
Apple plans to release an iPhone 17e and an iPad Air with an M4 chip "in the coming weeks," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. "Apple retail employees say that inventory of the iPhone 16e has basically dried out and the iPad Air is seeing shortages as well," said Gurman. "I've been expecting new versions of both (iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air) in the coming weeks."...
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YouTube Launches on Apple Vision Pro

Thursday February 12, 2026 8:00 am PST by
Starting today, an official YouTube app is available on the Apple Vision Pro, allowing you to watch videos on a theater-sized screen with immersive visionOS Environments. Every video on YouTube is available in the new, standalone visionOS app, including standard videos, 180° videos, 360° videos, and YouTube Shorts. And on the newer Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip, you can even watch...
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iOS 27 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone

Thursday February 12, 2026 5:49 am PST by
While the first beta of iOS 27 is still four months away, there are already plenty of rumors about new features that will be included in the update. Below, we recap iOS 27 rumors so far:Siri Chatbot: iOS 27 will reportedly include a full-out Siri chatbot that you can have back-and-forth conversations with. This would make Siri more like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. Due to delays,...