WhatsApp launches one of its most requested features for groups
WhatsApp just announced that Group Message History is rolling out now, which Meta says is one of its “most requested features.” Here are the details.
more…WhatsApp just announced that Group Message History is rolling out now, which Meta says is one of its “most requested features.” Here are the details.
more…Major League Soccer (MLS) kicks off a new season this Saturday, and for the first time, every single match will be included free with an Apple TV subscription. Here are the details.
more…Last summer, Perplexity launched one of the first AI-focused web browsers with Comet on the Mac. Soon, the long promised iOS counterpart to Comet will follow.
more…Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified this week in what’s viewed as a landmark court case around the mental health impact of social media. As part of that testimony, Zuckerberg revealed that he reached out to Apple CEO Tim Cook to talk about the “wellbeing of teens and kids.”
more…Alongside the ongoing all-time lows on some of the more affordable 11-inch M5 iPad Pro models at nearly $200 off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is also highlighting a rare $200 price drop on this 1TB M4 MacBook Air config. From there, folks not interested in current models can land the most affordable iPhone 15 Pro at $460 off the original list price (deals from $539), the best price to date on Apple’s latest Neon Yellow Sport Band at 40% off, and its official 40W Dynamic Power Adapter at $27. Everything awaits below.
more…Apple TV has just added a new series to its March release calendar: delayed thriller The Hunt, which will premiere following a plagiarism investigation.
more…Apple has been sued by the state of West Virginia over what it says is a failure to prevent child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) across iCloud services such as iMessage and Photos. Here are the details.
more…Apple Glasses are expected to be unveiled in the coming year, and a recent report said they would serve as “an all-day AI companion.” Though I was once skeptical of smart glasses, here’s why I think they might be exactly what I want.
more…Just a few weeks after rolling out the Rivian Digital Key update, which helped tremendously with proximity-based features, Rivian has doubled down and is rolling out a new dedicated Apple Watch app. The Apple Watch update was designed as an extension of the Rivian iPhone app, giving you all the most used features right on your wrist. It has customizable quick controls, glanceable vehicle status, and support for digital key functionality (depending on your vehicle generation). I got some early access to the app, so here is what you should know.
more…A new report suggests that a Meta smartwatch will launch at some point this year, but it likely won’t compete with the Apple Watch.
Based on previous comments by the company, it may serve as more of an accessory to a future Meta smart glasses product …
more…You’ll need an Apple TV subscription if you want to watch Formula 1 at home this season in the United States. But, Apple is taking its new broadcasting rights beyond the living room. In a partnership announced today with IMAX, Apple TV will also show select races from this season live in theaters.
Five of the 2026 Grand Prix’s will be shown at IMAX screens across the country, including Silverstone, Miami, Monaco, Monza and Austin.
more…When Amazon announced a wider rollout of a surveillance feature to help Ring smart doorbells locate lost dogs, it was immediately seen as a precursor to using the feature to identify people.
That the company did in fact plan to do this has now been confirmed by a leaked email which Ring has admitted is genuine …
more…Apple commenter John Gruber is spitballing again. After suggesting that the special event on March 4 may be preceded by a series of new product announcements through press releases, he now has another idea.
Based on a reader drawing his attention to the timing, he suggests that another announcement could be immersive F1 viewing on Vision Pro …
more…An unsecured database that likely contains tens of millions of unique Social Security numbers, alongside email addresses and passwords, has been discovered by security researchers.
While the database appears to have been collated from a number of separate data breaches over approximately a decade, the researchers explain why even very old personal data remains a live threat …
more…After soft-launching in December, Snapseed for iOS is now officially rolling out its new camera that makes the app more than just an image editor.
more…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.
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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.
more…I’ve used Apple’s Mail app for years across my iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but the recently added inbox categories were a mixed bag for me until I started regularly using one hidden feature.
more…Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that Apple was preparing to update CarPlay with support for voice-based interactions in AI apps like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. As of this week’s release of iOS 26.4 beta 1, that support has officially arrived.
Here’s how it works.
more…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.
more…Torn between reading an ebook and listening to the narrated version? Amazon’s Audible is introducing a clever solution that it calls immersion reading.
more…Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go, starting off with new Amazon all-time lows on the most affordable M5 iPad Pro models – you will now find nearly $200 off the most attainable 11-inch configurations. Alongside a chance to score the latest Apple Watch Ultra 3 at $155 off, we also spotted new Amazon all-time low pricing on the Neon Green Ocean Band and the blue Apple Trail Loop at up to 41% off, joined by ongoing $300 price drops on 32GB M5 MacBook Pro models. Scope it all out down below.
more…Apple TV just released the trailer for Imperfect Women, a new psychological thriller series revolving around the fallout from a shocking crime.
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