👂 AirPods Pro 4 will feature infrared cameras for gesture control

👋 Owners will be able to switch tracks and adjust the volume with simple hand movements in the air. The technology will also enhance spatial audio: the earbuds will instantly scan the room and adapt the sound to its acoustics.

ℹ️ The new architecture is primarily designed for integration with the Apple Vision Pro. The model is expected to launch in late 2026. Analysts predict a starting price of around $249.

#rumors #AirPods @iPhone

📰 Apple acquires Israeli AI startup Q. ai

🇮🇱 Apple has acquired Israel-based AI startup Q. ai, known for developing technology that detects speech through subtle facial skin movements. The deal terms were not disclosed.

💰 Reuters estimates the company was valued at around $1.6B, while the Financial Times reports the price could be close to $2B.

🤖 Q. ai uses machine learning to enhance silent and low-volume speech recognition and has filed patents for tech that analyzes micro-movements of facial skin to detect spoken words, identify users, and even assess emotions, heart rate, and breathing.

ℹ️ Around 100 employees will join Apple, including CEO Aviad Maizels and co-founders Yonatan Wexler and Avi Barliya. Maizels previously founded PrimeSense, acquired by Apple in 2013 — its tech later became the foundation of Face ID.

🤐 Apple has not commented on how it plans to use Q.ai’s technology.

#AppleInc @DailyApple

iOS 🍎.3 is out — what’s new?

📰 Apple has released iOS 26.3 — the third major update since the system redesign and the last one before a big Siri upgrade.

Here’s what’s 🆕:

🔄 Better Android interoperability
The update improves data sharing and interaction between iPhone and Android devices. Apple continues working on better cross-platform compatibility.

🔐 Enhanced privacy
Additional privacy tools and security improvements to better protect your data.

💳 Apple wallet can Now truly replace physical wallet
• Public transit passes
• Digital home and car keys
• Peer-to-peer payments
• Storage for your physical card information

🚗 New CarPlay features
Several useful improvements for those who actively use CarPlay while driving.

🤪 What about the new Siri?
Apple is still working on the Gemini-powered Siri upgrade. Reports suggest some features may even be delayed until iOS 27. The full rollout is still ahead.

#iOS @iPhone

🔋 iOS 27 to boost @iPhone battery life

📰 Apple’s next major update won’t focus on flashy design – instead, it will prioritize a deep system cleanup:

🧹 Major code cleanup
Engineers will rewrite legacy components, remove outdated code, and optimize existing features – similar to what Apple did during the Snow Leopard era on the Mac.

💨 A faster, smoother system
iOS 27 is expected to feel noticeably more responsive and stable.

🔋 Battery life improvements
These optimizations could translate into real-world battery gains. It’s still unclear whether Apple will actively market this or let users discover the improvements themselves.

🍎 Minimal interface changes
No dramatic redesign is expected – after the major Liquid Glass overhaul in iOS 26, Apple will likely stick to subtle tweaks.

🤪 Focus on AI and hopes for the new Siri
The revamped chatbot-style Siri, originally announced back in 2024, will likely debut with iOS 27.

A rare case where “less show — more substance.”

#rumors #iOS

🤔 Apple ramps up work on AI devices

📰 According to Bloomberg, Apple is significantly expanding development of new AI-focused wearable gadgets:

• 👓 Smart glasses with a camera and microphone, allowing Siri to analyze visual context and interact with the real world.
• 📿 An AI pendant that can be clipped onto clothing or worn as a necklace — also equipped with a camera and Siri support.
• 🎧 AirPods with enhanced AI capabilities — reportedly featuring a low-resolution camera to “understand” the user’s surroundings.

🤖 All three devices are expected to rely on Siri (once they finally finish it) and use visual data to execute commands or provide contextual assistance.

🧲 This marks Apple’s broader push into hardware-based AI and competition with devices from Meta and other market players.

#rumors #AI @DailyApple

🆕 in iOS 26.4 beta 1

📰 Apple has released the first beta of iOS 26.4 for developers — and it’s packed with upgrades.

What’s new:

🎵 Playlist playground in Apple Music
Create playlists with a text prompt (e.g. “morning coffee vibes”). Generates 25 songs + custom title. US only (for now).

📻 Video podcasts in Podcasts
Switch between watching & listening. Offline downloads supported via HLS streaming.

🔐 Stolen device protection
Now enabled by default for all iPhone users.

💭 End-to-End encrypted RCS
Apple is testing E2EE for cross-platform RCS messages — Android – iPhone chats are getting more secure.

🎨 Redesigned Apple Account hub
Unified account view across App Store, Apple Music & more.

🧘‍♂️New ambient music widget
Quick access to sleep, focus & wellbeing soundscapes.

⏱️ Reminders: “urgent” section
Urgent reminders now require an alarm.

🚗 CarPlay + AI apps
Voice access to ChatGPT, Gemini & Claude inside CarPlay (limited functionality).

👂 Camera audio zoom
Audio now focuses on your subject when zooming video.

❤️ Health app updates
New Average Bedtime metric + blood oxygen in daily Vitals graph (US).

🔎 Also: Freeform Creator Studio, multi-playlist adding in Apple Music, hotspot data visibility, EU notification forwarding, new emoji (coming soon), and more.

📆 Public beta expected soon. Official release – this spring.

#iOS #features @iPhone

📰 Macworld has discovered references in macOS 26.3 to 3️⃣ new Apple devices

J700: a budget MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip
J427: Studio Display 2
J527: an enhanced version of Studio Display 2

🤓 These model numbers were also found in macOS 26.2 and iOS 18.5, which were released in 2025.

• The

new MacBook

is rumored to start at $599/$699. It is expected to feature 8GB of RAM, a 12.9-inch display, and come in several bright colors: yellow, green, blue, and pink.

•

Studio Display 2

is said to feature a 27-inch mini-LED display with a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate. It may also be powered by the new A19 or A19 Pro chip. There are no details yet about the enhanced version, but there is a hope for a 32-inch model.

🔜 All of these new devices could be unveiled at Apple’s Event on March 4.

😁 Meanwhile, an enthusiast has created a concept presentation for the budget MacBook e – in full Tim Cook style.

#rumors #macbook #studiodisplay @iPhone

📰 Tim Cook is preparing new wearables with Visual Intelligence and a red iPhone

😉 The CEO has hinted at the company’s third major device category – following Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro. This time, it’s about AI-powered wearables built around Visual Intelligence. What specific gadgets could be coming – read here.

🔎 What is Visual Intelligence?
The feature debuted in 2024 on the iPhone 16 Pro as part of Apple Intelligence. Right now, it allows users to take a photo or screenshot and then ask questions about the content via ChatGPT or perform reverse image search through Google.

Apple is reportedly positioning Visual Intelligence as the foundation for its next generation of wearable AI devices.

🔴 iPhone 18 Pro may come in deep red
After the success of the orange iPhone 17 Pro – especially in China, where it was compared to Hermès’ signature orange – Apple is considering adding a deep red color option for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The rumored foldable iPhone is expected to stick with dark gray / black and white / light silver.

#AI #iphone @DailyApple

📲 Apple launches Sales Coach app for Apple Store staff

🏪 Apple has released a new internal app called Sales Coach for Apple Store employees and Authorized Service Providers.

ℹ️ The app includes everything staff need for customer interactions like product details, sales guidance, training materials, and information on upcoming announcements and updates.

🤫 Sales Coach is for internal use only and is not available to the public.

#apps #AppleStore @DailyApple

📰 There will be no Apple Event on March 4

Around five new products are expected to be announced via press releases from Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4.

📱 This was officially confirmed by Tim Cook:

A big week ahead. It all starts Monday morning!

🔎 Potential lineup:
• New budget MacBook with A18 Pro
• iPad Air M4
• iPad A18
• iPhone 17e
• MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max
• MacBook Air with M5
• Mac Studio M5 Ultra and a new Studio Display

#AppleEvent @iPhone

🏪 All Apple Stores in the UAE have been temporarily closed until Wednesday

due to safety concerns amid the escalating armed conflict in the Middle East.

🇦🇪 The online store remains operational, though delivery times may be affected. Apple is currently evaluating ways to provide assistance to those impacted.

#AppleStore @DailyApple