Following two court losses and two successful appeals, Apple was cleared today on all counts of patent infringement in a 2019 lawsuit brought by Texas-based Optis Wireless. A second case, however, still looms in the UK. Here are the details.

A team of Apple researchers set out to understand what real users expect from AI agents, and how they’d rather interact with them. Here’s what they found.

Following last week’s release of the Interop 2025 results, Apple and the other members of the browser interoperability group have now outlined their objectives for the year ahead. Here are the details.

SmartGym, Apple’s 2023 Apple Watch App of the Year, is rolling out a new update today that delivers some of its longest-requested features. Here’s what’s new.

FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson is asking Tim Cook to review Apple News’ curation policies after claims that the service suppresses conservative publications. Here are the details.

Deadline reports that Apple now owns “the IP and all rights” to Severance, and that future plans might include more than just four seasons. Here are the details.

With Apple’s 50th anniversary fast approaching, the Computer History Museum is planning a series of programs and a temporary exhibit to celebrate the company’s history. Here are the details.

Alongside today’s system updates, Apple has released Safari 26.3, with a mix of under-the-hood improvements and at least one major usability upgrade for Vision Pro users. Here are the details.

According to Counterpoint Research, Apple’s introduction of a book-type foldable iPhone will help accelerate broader adoption of this form factor. Here are the details.

Following last week’s rollout of the RC version, Apple is now releasing macOS 26.3 for all compatible Macs. Here’s what’s new.

The AI-powered feature is rolling out today as beta, letting users in select countries directly steer their feeds (albeit temporarily). Here’s how it works.

Following a recent change to multiple App Store rules in Japan, a coalition representing more than 600 local companies is calling for further regulatory action. Here are the details.

The updated pack emulates classic analog film stocks, including Kodak, Fuji, and Ilford, and now supports modern cameras. Here’s how to install it.

A new Counterpoint Research report breaks down the global active smartphone installed base in 2025, with the iPhone leading the way. Here are the details.

Apple is inviting Apple Watch users to celebrate Valentine’s Day this Saturday with an aptly heart-themed challenge. Here are the details.

For those who choose to use AI as part of their search workflow, the feature is rolling out for free with daily limits, with higher caps for DuckDuckGo subscribers. Here are the details.

If you’re still running Apple Home on the old HomeKit architecture, this is your final reminder: Apple’s migration deadline is tomorrow, February 10. Here’s how to update.

The feature is now starting to reach WhatsApp Web beta users, with a wider rollout expected for the coming weeks. Here’s how it works.