9to5Mac Daily: February 24, 2026 – Apple US manufacturing, iOS 26.4 beta 2

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Apple acquires startup specializing in AI-powered light and optics design tools

According to a new filing with the European Union, Apple has acquired the assets of invrs.io and hired its founder, who is the only employee. Here are the details.

As , Apple that it would “acquire certain assets from and hire the sole equityholder and employee of invrs.io LLC,” adding that the company “develops open-source frameworks for photonics research, providing standardized simulation challenges and a public leaderboard for benchmarking and comparing design results.”

The company’s founder, , worked as a


Apple Silicon

New M6 MacBook Pro details revealed, including Dynamic Island, touch, more

Apple has its first touchscreen-equipped Mac coming later this year: the M6 MacBook Pro. And a offers fresh details on what to expect.

Mark Gurman has a that offers fresh details on the forthcoming M6 MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen.

First, Gurman says that the iPhone’s Dynamic Island feature is coming to the next-gen MacBook Pro.

The Dynamic Island on the Mac will be built around a hole-punch-sized cutout for the computer’s camera. It’s smaller than


Security Bite Podcast: It’s all about infostealers (Part 2)

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Ted Lasso season 4 just got a big release timing update

Last month, Apple TV announced that Ted Lasso season 4 would premiere this summer. But now, star Hannah Waddingham has let slip exactly when it’s coming.

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Apple TV reveals For All Mankind’s time-jump return in new trailer

Apple TV’s long-running sci-fi series returns soon for season 5, and the new trailer reveals what to expect from the latest season and its time jump.

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Apple expands age assurance tools as new App Store requirements roll out in several regions

Apple is rolling out new age assurance tools for developers in regions including Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and parts of the US, as new App Store restrictions for 18+ apps take effect in select markets. Here are the details.

From Apple’s :

Today we’re providing an update on the tools available for developers to meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming U.S. and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Updates to the Declared Age Range API


Discord just canceled its planned age verification rollout, for now

Discord’s controversial age verification saga has reached a new turning point. The original rollout plan has officially been canceled, with a new plan and more user-friendly options coming later in the year.

Earlier this month, Discord faced significant pushback from its users after announcing plans for a global age verification rollout.

As originally communicated, starting in March Discord users would need to undergo a face scan or submit ID forms to continue having full access to the service. Until that verification was submitted, all users would be restricted


Apple releases macOS 26.4 public beta 2

Following yesterday’s release of the developer version of macOS 26.4 beta 2, the public beta is rolling out now. Here’s what to expect.

With macOS 26.4, Apple brought back the compact tab bar to Safari, and is now warning users that Rosetta apps will stop working in the future.

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Apple Vision Pro team talks process behind designing newest visionOS 26 Environment

Apple Vision Pro has the power to transport users from their physical surroundings into a variety of immersive Environments, whether it’s the shores of Mount Hood or the surface of the Moon looking back at Earth.

With visionOS 26, Apple expanded its library with another planetary view that takes the immersive experience even further. Now, two of the people behind the work are revealing new details about the intricate design process required to bring these virtual spaces to life.

In a neat interview with , Yuri Imoto from visionOS Product Marketing

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