Apple just gave AirPods Pro 3 and more new beta firmware

Apple has new beta firmware available today for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4. Here are the details.

If you’re running the developer beta for AirPods, you might have a new update installing soon.

Apple has just released new beta firmware with the build 8B5034f .

It’s available for three AirPods models only:

  • AirPods Pro 3
  • AirPods Pro 2
  • AirPods 4

The last time beta firmware arrived for these models was late last year.

Currently, these different AirPods


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Apple is reviving the ‘MacBook’ soon, without any of its old problems

Apple has a new ‘MacBook’ coming soon, and based on the latest rumors , it sounds like all of the problems that plagued the previously discontinued model will be addressed.

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New Eero Signal promises to keep you connected during internet outages

Update February 12, 2026 : The 4G LTE model of the Eero Signal is . The 5G version is still to come.

Original post below.

Eero has a new that it says will let you “say goodbye to internet outages.”

“Eero Signal delivers cellular backup whenever your wired internet connection goes down,” the company explains. It’s available in .

In a announcing the news, Eero explained that Eero Signal can be connected to any USB-C Eero on your network


9to5Mac Daily: February 12, 2026 – Siri features delayed once again

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Spectrum launches new ‘Invincible WiFi’ home internet plan

Spectrum has a new ‘Invincible WiFi’ plan launching today that combines WiFi 7, 5G data, and an 8-hour battery backup to provide maximum peace of mind with your home internet coverage.

For many who are able to work remotely from home, having a stable, dependable internet connection is closely tied to their job security.

Whether you fall into that camp, or you simply want to avoid ever dealing with internet issues in the future, Spectrum has a new ‘Invincible WiFi’ option launching today.

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YouTube launches native app for Apple Vision Pro

YouTube was one of the biggest apps missing from the Vision Pro platform at launch in February 2024. That changes today, however, with the launch of an official .

When Vision Pro first launched, that a Vision Pro app was on its roadmap, but suggested that people use Safari in the meantime.

In the absence of an official YouTube app for Vision Pro, third-party options quickly popped up on the App Store. Many of those, however, were ultimately removed after Google complained to Apple that

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Deals: M4 MacBook Air $300 off, iPad mini from $399, Series 11 from $299, Apple Pencil Pro 46% off, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll. Alongside the ongoing Amazon 2026 President’s Day sale with $100 off Apple Watch Series 11 and AirPods Pro 3 down at $210 , we also have all iPad mini models back down at $100 off starting at $399. Those offers join your last shot to score this 32GB M4 MacBook Air at $300 off and a particularly notable price on Apple


iPhone 18 Pro’s new C2 chip will bring three advantages over iPhone 17

Apple is rumored to have a next-generation C2 chip coming to iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, shifting away from the Qualcomm 5G modem found in iPhone 17 Pro. Here are three new advantages the Apple-designed modem will bring.

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Four Apple products could be discontinued imminently

Apple has four products showing signs of being discontinued imminently, with supply reportedly drying up at the Apple Store ahead of successors launching soon.

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Claude’s free tier now connects to apps, can create Microsoft Office documents, and more

Anthropic has just launched significant new features to Claude’s free tier. Connecting to apps was previously a pro feature available only to paid subscribers, but this is now included in the free tier.

Claude can connect to a wide range of apps, including Canva, Figma, Monday, Notion, Slack, Square, Wix, WordPress, and Google Workspace apps …

You can find the full list of Claude connectors .

reports on the other enhancements now available to free users.

File creation: People can now create and save

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