To recognize Heart Month, Apple is launching a new February Apple Watch activity challenge. Apple Watch owners can earn a special award by completing a workout to fill their Exercise ring on Saturday, February 14, which is Valentine's Day. Close your exercise ring on Valentine's Day, February 14, to earn this award. Your heart will love you for it. Like all Apple Watch Activity Challenges, the Heart Month challenge will be accompanied by an award that can be viewed in the Fitness app as well as a series of animated stickers that can be used in the Messages app. Apple often also debuts themed Heart Month content in the App Store, Apple TV app, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books during…

Another analyst has jumped on the bandwagon believing Apple won't be increasing the cost of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with pricing expected to be the same despite intense memory pressures.iPhone 17 Pro, which the iPhone 18 Pro should look like this fallThe tech industry's current memory problem of rising prices, caused in part by the increase in AI infrastructure, is creating a problem for manufacturers of consumer devices. However, Apple seems to be insulated from the industry's woes of memory costs for the moment, and it may not be a big problem for the 2026 iPhone releases.In a note to investors, analyst Jeff Pu of GF Securities says Apple is working on managing the cost of production…

Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea launches March 5th exclusively on Apple Arcade. “Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea,” the highly anticipated new chapter in the popular action-RPG-adventure franchise, is launching exclusively on Apple Arcade on March 5th. Taking place nearly a thousand years after the events of Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, Oceanhorn 3 invites fans and newcomers to explore lost islands, battle titans, and unlock the secrets of a world on the brink of rebirth. “The upcoming release of Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea on Apple Arcade represents the culmination of five years of passionate work, bringing a brand-new adventure to life for players of all ages,” said Heikki Repo, creator of…

Macworld For years it’s been generally accepted that Macs have been much safer than PCs when it comes to malware and virus attacks. So much so, that it’s commonplace for Apple users to have no cybersecurity protections running on their machines other than what’s already built-in to macOS. But, this vulnerability seems to have caught the attention of hackers, as malware attacks (especially those powered by new AI software) have begun to appear which target Macs and their users. So, how can you make sure you stay safe from the new threats? Are the protections in macOS strong enough to protect my data? Apple includes tools like Gatekeeper and XProtect to scan for potential threats and stop them getting onto…

Rivian is gearing up to deliver a major convenience boost to R1T and R1S owners with the launch of its first official Apple Watch companion app. Tied to the upcoming software update 2026.03 and Rivian mobile app version 3.9, the new watch app brings full remote vehicle controls directly to users’ wrists — along with expanded digital key functionality for older Gen 1 models. Key features include the ability to lock/unlock doors, vent windows, trigger the alarm, adjust cabin climate, and set charging targets, all accessible via quick taps or the Digital Crown. Owners can customize up to four favorite commands for one-tap access to their most-used functions. A standout addition is support for using the Apple Watch as a…

We’re still over half a year away from the iPhone 18 line being unveiled, but the latest analyst expectations for pricing are surprisingly good news. more…