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9to5mac.com > 02/18/2026 > new-macbook-with-fun-colors-sounds-like-the-best-mac-for-most-people

New MacBook with ‘fun colors’ sounds like the best Mac for most people

1+ hour, 20+ min ago  (381+ words) For years now, the best Mac for most people has been the MacBook Air. But that may be about to change, with a revival of the suffix-free "MacBook" coming soon. The last time Apple launched a new "MacBook" was 2015, and…...

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9to5mac.com > 02/18/2026 > another-airpods-pro-3-model-is-coming-with-one-rumored-upgrade

Another AirPods Pro 3 model is coming, with one rumored upgrade

2+ hour, 9+ min ago  (281+ words) AirPods Pro 3 launched just a few months ago, but rumors indicate there's a second model coming this year with one key upgrade: IR cameras. Here are the details. After having mixed first impressions of AirPods Pro 3 due to personal fit…...

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9to5mac.com > 02/18/2026 > apples-march-4-launch-event-new-products-and-what-to-expect

Apple’s March 4 launch event: New products and what to expect

2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (339+ words) Apple is holding a special event for press on Wednesday, March 4 in three locations around the world, and rumors indicate there are lots of new products that could launch. Here's everything to expect, including hardware launches, format, and more. Apple…...

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9to5mac.com > 02/18/2026 > early-demo-reveals-how-carplay-handles-video-in-ios-26-4-including-apple-tv-ui

Early demo reveals how CarPlay handles video in iOS 26.4, including Apple TV app

4+ hour, 11+ min ago  (367+ words) Starting with iOS 26, Apple will officially allow video playback through CarPlay. Released this week in beta, iOS 26.4 appears to be the first version with support, as long as two conditions are met. While CarPlay video playback isn't ready for users…...

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9to5mac.com > 02/18/2026 > double-dipping-dispute-over-qualcomm-iphone-chips-finally-ends

'Double-dipping' dispute over Qualcomm iPhone chips finally ends

7+ hour, 13+ min ago  (350+ words) Apple previously accused Qualcomm of "double-dipping" as a result of the company's policies over selling radio chips for use in iPhones. The Cupertino company had also objected to Qualcomm charging a percentage of the price of an iPhone rather than…...

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9to5mac.com > 02/18/2026 > deals-m5-ipad-pro-apple-watch-ultra-3-ocean-band

Deals: M5 iPad Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Ocean Band, more 9to5Mac

7+ hour, 23+ min ago  (624+ words) While the 13-inch models aren't at particularly notable prices right now, the three most affordable 11-inch configs have now hit Amazon all-time low prices at $199 off the lists: Alongside the price drops you'll find across the lineup above, Amazon is…...

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9to5mac.com > 02/18/2026 > federal-ban-on-tp-link-routers-shelved-but-texas-fights-on

Federal ban on TP-Link routers shelved, but Texas fights on

10+ hour, 1+ min ago  (396+ words) Badged versions of TP-Link routers are supplied to US customers by more than 300 ISPs, making them the most widely used Wi-Fi routers in the country, found in millions of US homes. It therefore caused grave concern when security researchers at…...

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9to5mac.com > 02/18/2026 > the-low-cost-macbook-will-get-a-slick-video-not-just-a-press-release

The low-cost MacBook will get a slick video, not just a press release

11+ hour, 28+ min ago  (426+ words) Apple's low-cost MacBook has been a long time coming, but it now seems clear that we can expect it to be launched in the first week of March. Apple has a special event taking place on March 4, but a subsequent…...

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9to5mac.com > 02/17/2026 > apples-march-launch-may-include-multiple-days-of-press-releases-with-no-keynote-per-rumor

Apple’s March launch may include multiple days of press releases with no keynote, per rumor

17+ hour, 16+ min ago  (195+ words) Yesterday, Apple announced a "special experience" for March 4 at 9 a.m. ET, inviting members of the press to New York, London, and Shanghai. The question right now is what format this "special experience" and the associated product announcements will take. John Gruber…...

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9to5mac.com > guides > aapl

AAPL: Apple defined, key history, primary product lineup

21+ hour, 56+ min ago  (1563+ words) AAPL is a California-based computer company that became the most successful smartphone company in the world. Here's how Apple defines itself: Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs (Steve), Steve Wozniak (Woz), and (briefly) Ronald Wayne as a business partnership:…...