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Apple TV video playback spotted in CarPlay with iOS 26.4 beta

dinsdag 17 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple looks ready to bring video streaming into the car through CarPlay, and the first iOS 26.4 beta shows clear signs that the feature is getting close to launch, with references pointing to watching Apple TV content directly from the vehicle scree…

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macOS 26.4 brings Charge Limit to Mac for better battery health

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is expanding its battery protection tools to the Mac. The new macOS 26.4 beta adds Charge Limit, a setting that lets you choose how far your battery charges instead of always reaching full capacity. Until now, the feature existed only on iPhon…

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Apple Adds Three Apple Music Upgrades in iOS 26.4 Developer Beta

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple released the first developer beta of iOS 26.4 and the update centers on Apple Music, where a new Apple Intelligence tool now builds playlists from simple text prompts, so you can type a mood, activity, or genre and the app immediately assemble…

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iOS 26.4 Turns Stolen Device Protection On by Default for All iPhone Users

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is preparing a security-focused update with iOS 26.4, and this time the company is not asking users to opt in because Stolen Device Protection will automatically turn on for every iPhone after installing the update, which means the phone now p…

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Apple Releases Public Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, Pro 3, and AirPods 4

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has released a new public beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4 with build number 8B5034f. The update now reaches public testers after developers received it earlier. The timing aligns with the ongoing iOS 26.4 beta tes…

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macOS 26.4 adds Rosetta alert for Intel app support ending

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is closing the door on Intel-based Macs, and macOS Tahoe will be the last major release to support them. That means future macOS versions will run only on Apple silicon machines, and users who still rely on older hardware now face a clear dead…

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visionOS 26.4 Beta 1 Now Available for Apple Vision Pro Developers

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has started the visionOS 26.4 beta cycle with the first developer build now available for Apple Vision Pro. The update landed on February 16, 2026, and it carries build number 23O5209m. This arrives just days after the public release of vis…

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Apple Begins Testing Encrypted RCS Messaging in iOS 26.4

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has started testing secure messaging across platforms with its latest software betas. The company added end-to-end encryption for RCS conversations inside iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4, bringing iPhone and Android messaging close…

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Apple Podcasts gains full video playback in iOS 26.4, creators get new ad tools

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple plans a major change to podcast viewing with iOS 26.4, turning Apple Podcasts into a platform where you can watch or listen without leaving the same episode. The update lets you move between audio and video instantly, while downloads now inclu…

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Apple Seeds First iOS 26.4 Developer Beta After iOS 26.3 Release

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has kicked off the long-anticipated iOS 26.4 development cycle by releasing iOS 26.4 beta 1 for iPhone. The new beta arrives just days after Apple shipped iOS 26.3 to the public, so this is the first look at what may land in the next point upd…

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macOS 26.4 Beta 1 Now Available for Developers

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has released macOS 26.4 beta 1 to developers, kicking off the next testing cycle just days after the public rollout of macOS 26.3. macOS 26.3 shipped to everyone on February 11, 2026 (build 25D125). With that update now out, Apple is moving…

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iPadOS 26.4 Beta 1 Now Available for Developers

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has released iPadOS 26.4 beta 1 to developers, kicking off the next test cycle just days after iPadOS 26.3 arrived for everyone. This first beta is mainly for developers who want to check app compatibility early, test new APIs, and spot sys…

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watchOS 26.4 Beta 1 Now Available for Developers

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has started the watchOS 26.4 beta cycle with beta 1 now available for developers. The new build arrives a few days after watchOS 26.3 rolled out to the public, which wrapped up the previous update track. This first developer beta of watchOS…

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tvOS 26.4 beta 1 now available for Apple TV developers

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has kicked off the tvOS 26.4 beta cycle. The company seeded tvOS 26.4 beta 1 to developers on February 16, 2026, with build number 23L5208m. This first beta lands just days after tvOS 26.3 rolled out to the public on February 11, 2026 (buil…

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How to Back Up Your iPhone to iCloud (2026)

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Backing up your iPhone to iCloud ensures your photos, messages, app data, and settings are safely stored online. If your device is lost, replaced, or reset, you can restore everything from that backup during setup. Here’s how to create an iCloud …

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Apple Music Taking Up Too Much Storage on iPhone? Here’s What To Do

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

In some cases, the Music app can take up far more storage than expected due to cached audio files, large synced libraries, or a software bug that prevents temporary data from clearing properly. The good news is that in many situations, the issue …

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Apple Announces “Apple Experience” Event Across Three Cities

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has scheduled a “special Apple Experience” across three global cities, and the company plans to run it simultaneously on March 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Instead of a traditional keynote broadcast from Apple Park, this gathering focuse…

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iPhone 17 Pro Max Frame Uses Aluminum and Users Report Dents Even With Cases

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Users have started reporting visible dents on the iPhone 17 Pro Max even when the phone sits inside a protective case, which undermines the whole purpose of buying a case and shifts attention toward the material Apple selected for the frame rather t…

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Apple May Bring Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display Tech to MacBook in Three Years

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

A new display feature designed to stop people from peeking at your screen could eventually reach MacBooks. Reports say Apple is studying Samsung’s upcoming privacy display technology and plans to introduce a similar system in future laptops, which w…

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Apple to Bring eSIM-Only iPhone 18 to Europe in Hopes of Improving Battery Capacity

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple plans a major change for the iPhone 18 series in Europe, and it directly affects how you use your mobile number. The company is preparing to remove the physical SIM card slot and rely entirely on eSIM, which means you will activate your carrie…

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Apple is Preparing These New Products for Launch in the “Next Several Weeks”

maandag 16 februari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s upcoming product launches in the next several weeks are set to shift the company out of its slow start to the year and into a busy hardware cycle that focuses heavily on the Mac lineup, while also bringing updates to the iPhone and iPad fami…

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