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Samsung’s equivalent of Apple Intelligence in the Galaxy S26 seems very underwhelming

Samsung loves to launch new features before Apple, and it has partly done so with the new AI capabilities in the Galaxy S26. The latest version of Galaxy AI seeks to perform many of the same functions as Apple Intelligence.

As our sister site 9to5Google notes, however, the experience seems set to prove very underwhelming …

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Backed by Apple, Aliro 1.0 aims to do for enterprise access control what Matter did for the smart home

Enterprise access control is what I would consider “legacy” technology. A lot of the systems are Windows-based and look like a fancy Access database. On top of that, you are still dealing with physical cards. It is a fragmented mess for users and an onboarding nightmare for IT departments as well. Today, the Connectivity Standards Alliance is stepping in to fix that with the official release of the Aliro 1.0 specification aiming to create a standard for how mobile devices unlock doors, badge in, etc.

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Sketchy report claims Apple fell for Samsung negotiating ploy on memory

Apple almost always gets the better part of any negotiation with its suppliers, but a sketchy report claims that this wasn’t the case when it came to buying RAM from Samsung.

The report says Samsung had asked for a 100% increase in price, expecting to negotiate down to 60%, but Apple’s desperation was such that it agreed to the first demand …

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9to5Mac Daily: February 25, 2026 – Touchscreen MacBook Pro rumors, Apple Card latest

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts appStitcherTuneInGoogle Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Samsung copies Apple’s Search button from iOS for One UI 8.5, shamelessly names it ‘Finder’

The Galaxy S26 trio is finally here, and with it comes One UI 8.5. Samsung might be waiting until the summer to roll out its next big shake-up for its version of Android, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t seeing some new visual elements in this mid-cycle release. As we’ve come to expect, at least one element on the S26’s software is ripped right from Samsung’s closest rival.

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Deals: M3 iPad Air $250 off, Apple Watch Ultra 3 up to $159 off, ZAGG Pro 2 Apple Pencil 62% off, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting off with a particularly notable deal on this 512GB 13-inch M3 iPad Air – these things are rarely ever better than $150 off, but this one is $250 off right now if you’re quick. We also spotted a chance for folks to land the latest black Apple Watch Ultra 3 at as much as $159 off the list price right now alongside an ongoing shot at the Jet Black Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off. On the accessory front we have new all-time lows on select Apple Crossbody Strap colors at up to 60% off, ZAGG’s magnetic Pro 2 Apple Pencil alternative at $30 (Reg. $80), and an exclusive deal on SANDMARC’s brand new 24x zoom Tetraprism 72mm iPhone Lens. Check it all out down below. 

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iOS 26.4 beta 2 changes and features: hints at upcoming upgrades [Video]

Although it lacked the much-anticipated new Google Gemini-powered Siri features, the initial iOS 26.4 beta release was still jam-packed with new changes. As a result, we showcased over 40 new updates in our iOS 26.4 Beta 1 walkthrough.

The second iOS 26.4 Beta doesn’t include nearly as many changes, but there are still several new additions and updates to consider. There’s also some interesting under-the-hood stuff that hasn’t been discussed yet. This includes an upcoming redesign of the permissions prompt, a new NSPredicateValidating protocol, and more clues about Apple’s upcoming Studio Display refresh.

In this latest episode of iOS Decoded, we explore 10 new features and changes in iOS 26.4 beta 2. Watch the full walkthrough, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac for more.

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