In this week's AppleInsider Reboot column, the unintended consequences of video on Apple Podcasts, Apple TV and AI on CarPlay, and Apple's big F1 push beyond your iPhone screen.

The AI pendant and AirPods with cameras are getting a big push from Apple CEO Tim Cook, with his Visual Intelligence chatter a big indicator of where Apple's focus is going.

Apple’s early March string of announcements will include at least five product launches capped off by its triple-location event on March 4, with the budget MacBook and iPhone 17e the most likely to appear.

A new report claims that Apple will repeat the vibrant color of the iPhone 17 Pro Max and offer options including a return to a deep red for the iPhone 18 Pro, but not the iPhone Fold.

A Best Buy employee is accused of a MacBook discount scam, a man is wanted in the theft of MacBooks, and a campaign report says an ex-Senator improperly spent on Apple products, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter

Barely 24 hours after responding to his "reciprocal" tariffs being struck down and his retaliation of a 10% global tariff, President Donald Trump has upped the damage by making it 15%.

Apple is still working on ways to help Siri see apps on a display, as a new paper explains how it is working on a version of Ferret that will work locally on an iPhone.

Hours after the Supreme Court struck down broad "reciprocal" tariffs as unlawful, President Donald Trump lashed out at justices, and said he will impose a 10% global tariff increase under a different trade law with more restrictions and a timetable.

This weekend, save $100 on Apple's latest smartwatch, get $20 off the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, and pick up AirPods 4 for $99.

Ten months after Trump imposed sweeping tariffs that hurt US businesses and consumers, and hit Apple to the tune of $2 billion, the Supreme Court has ruled that it was done illegally. Refunds will be messy.

The colors that the upcoming budget MacBook will be sold in were reportedly first considered for the 2022 MacBook Air before Apple chose Silver, Starlight, and Space Gray.

Apple didn't start out as the privacy company, but in the more than 12 years since iPhone 5s, it is the only company trying to offer privacy by default. Today, that's more necessary than ever.

References to two new Apple Studio Display models have been found in macOS 26.3 code, stacking up more potential product announcements before the May 4 Apple "Experience."

It's been a week of finding out just how much there is in the new iOS 26.4 beta, for learning about Apple's video podcast plans, and also for so many rumors of a new low-cost MacBook coming at a March unveiling, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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Regulatory bodies around the globe are asking if Apple has a right to charge for access to the popular platforms built around iPhone. Apple keeps telling them yes -- this time in Brazil.

The first GameSir G8 was an affordable return to iPhone grip controllers, and while its successor doesn't have any significant bells or whistles, it gains Apple certification and iPad mini support.

After a default ruling against him for failing to respond, YouTuber Jon Prosser is now facing a jury trial and deposition over his iOS 26 leaks.

A new partnership with EverPass will put Apple TV's growing slate of live sports on screens in bars, restaurants, and other commercial spaces.

Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite helped rescue six skiers after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe on February 18, according to California emergency officials.

Apple’s camera and microphone indicators are supposed to show when the microphone or camera is on, but Predator spyware can prevent them from appearing after a device is compromised with kernel-level access.

Apple's low-cost MacBook will fill a long-standing gap in its lineup -- and bring a new wave of users into the ecosystem.

A transparent iPhone Air with a working SIM slot looked like a hardware hack for the ages, but it also showed exactly what got sacrificed when factory design margins disappeared.

Perplexity has confirmed that its AI-powered web browser Comet will finally come to the iPhone in March 2026, with significant in-app purchases.

A plagiarism investigation into Apple TV's "The Hunt" has ended after three months, and there is now a debut date for the thriller.

Apple's iPhone satellite capabilities can grow, but physics are remorseless. There's still a limit on how much satellite internet can do and how fast it can do it -- unless Apple produces a case that it has been researching that doubles as a big satellite antenna.

In perhaps the least surprising news of the decade, a leaked email confirms Ring had every intention of tracking people and not just pets with its doorbells.

Meta has reportedly revived its abandoned Facebook Watch, plans to release it in 2026, and is probably rubbing its corporate hands at what health data it will learn from you, and then turn around and monetize.

West Virginia's attorney general believes iCloud is the greatest platform ever made to distribute child porn, and is the first government to sue Apple after a previous class action failed.

Here we go again, with a viral TikTok with no basis in fact. The latest lie claims that the iPhone 18 will ditch USB-C and feature a tiny MacBook-like MagSafe plug.

Apple TV and IMAX have announced a program of F1 races to be screened live across the US, starting with the Miami Grand Prix in May 2026.

In a court case concerning the mental health effects of social media, Mark Zuckerberg's defense includes that he tried to discuss the issue with Tim Cook.

Apple is formally making room for AI agents in the car, adding a new voice-based conversational app category to CarPlay in iOS 26.4.

Berkshire Hathaway reduced its Apple stake by 4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, but Apple remains the conglomerate's largest equity holding by a wide margin.

Lowest price ever: M5 iPad Pro plunges to $799.91 in mid-February sale

With an Apple experience on March 4, the rumor mill is in overdrive. These are the best candidates -- and the also-rans -- for what Apple will launch and then have an "experience" to demo on March 4.

Apple may return to its marketing playbook, delivering multiple press releases of big products in just a few days, then highlight them all at the international May 4 "experiences."

Apple's failed social media platform Apple Music Connect is back, but this time not for fans. Instead, it's a set of promotion tools for record labels.

You can play classic computer games from the comfort of your couch by using RetroArch with the Apple TV. Here's how to get retro gaming on Apple's streaming box.

Users of the Apple Wallet app can now use a digital Car Key to lock and unlock the Toyota Rav4, but the feature's availability has yet to expand to other Toyota vehicles.

The Apple Health app has just been updated with two key changes — a new Average Bedtime metric and a blood oxygen graph in the Vitals section.

Predictably, the tvOS 26.4 developer beta has removed the apps for iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows, migrating users to the TV app for media purchases and playback.

In the face of competition from Open AI and Meta, Apple is said to be redoubling its efforts to get a wearable pendant and camera-equipped AirPods right.

Apple is accelerating development of AI-powered smart glasses designed to pair with iPhone, with production targeted for late 2026 and a potential launch in 2027.

A long-running UK challenge to what Qualcomm charged Apple for smartphone modems has concluded, as the consumer group that filed the case has chosen to end it after years of litigation.

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GameSir is finally offering something Mac gamers have been dreaming about for years—a way to unlock their entire Steam libraries on Apple Silicon, but the company has yet to explain how it actually works.

The 2026 revamp of Apple Intelligence and Siri is imminent, and Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4 shows Apple will continue to treat AI as a background tool, not a flagship feature.

Investment firm Wedbush is telling its clients to ignore recent reports of delays to Siri, saying that 2026 is when Apple Intelligence will be a boon.

If your Mac's alerts are becoming a distraction, macOS Tahoe 26 includes simple settings that let you fine-tune how and when notifications appear.