Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman yesterday reported that Apple’s new Siri initiative was facing internal delays, having originally been planned to start rolling out with iOS 26.4. Gurman suggested features may start appearing in iOS 26.5, or later releases in the year. That report has seemingly rocked investor confidence, with Apple stock plummeting today. In a statement to CNBC, Apple confirmed that it remains on track to launch new Siri this year, which reaffirms what it has promised publicly all along. more…

AI features are rapidly spreading across virtually every type of app, making it increasingly hard to find any service that hasn’t yet incorporated artificial intelligence. In recent months, AI-generated playlists have surged in popularity within music streaming platforms, and it’s reasonable to expect that Apple Music will follow suit and embrace this trend before long. Juli Clover for MacRumors: ‎ This week, YouTube Music started rolling out a new AI playlist feature. YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium subscribers can turn an idea, mood, or genre into a personalized playlist… In January, Spotify started an expanded test of a “Prompted Playlist” feature that uses AI to generate music suggestions based on a text-based request… Since 2024, Amazon’s music service has…

Sony today announced a new set of earbuds that are designed to compete with the AirPods Pro 3. The $330 WF-1000XM6 Truly Wireless Earbuds feature Active Noise Cancellation with a 25 percent reduction in noise compared to the prior-generation XM5 earbuds, with improved performance in the mid-to-high frequency range that's common in everyday environments. The earbuds use Sony's HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3e with an adaptive noise canceling optimizer and four microphones on each earbud to detect sound to cut out. The earbuds analyze external noise and wearing conditions in real time to improve noise canceling performance. Sony's XM6 earbuds are smaller than the ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ because there is no stem, and they include noise isolating silicone ear tips…

Major League Soccer fans will be able to enjoy even more game highlights as part of the Walmart Saturday Showdown, debuting on Apple TV in February 2026.Walmart Saturday Showdown is coming to Apple TV on February 21.Apple's push for sports-related programming continues, as the iPhone maker has now promised additional Major League Soccer content. Throughout 2026, Apple TV subscribers in the United States will be able to watch MLS games for free, with select games highlighted as part of Sunday Night Soccer.Starting February 21, MLS fans will get to enjoy even more soccer content over the weekend, with Walmart Saturday Showdown games coming to Apple's streaming service. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

A new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4 has been released, though there are currently no details about its contents.A new beta firmware update is available for select AirPods models.Following the public release of iOS 26.3 on Wednesday, Apple has deployed a new beta firmware for select AirPods and AirPods Pro models. Thursday's developer beta increases the build number to 8B5034f, up from previous versions like the 8A5308b update.This beta software release is available for AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3. The software won't be made available for AirPods Max or other non-H2 devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The Dual Knit Band features upper and lower straps that are 3D-knitted as a single piece to create a unique dual-rib structure that provides cushioning, breathability, and stretch. Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube has launched a dedicated native app for Apple’s Vision Pro headset on Thursday, addressing a long-standing absence in the device’s entertainment ecosystem more than two years after the Vision Pro first debuted in February 2024. The official app, now available as a free download in the visionOS App Store, enables users to enjoy YouTube content—including standard videos, Shorts, subscriptions, playlists, watch history, and immersive formats like spatial, 360-degree, 3D, and VR180 videos—directly within a theater-like virtual environment. On newer Vision Pro models equipped with the M5 chip, the app…