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Apple releases iOS 26.3 RC for iPhone

Published: Feb 4nd 2026 7:09am on 9to5Mac

Apple has released the iOS 26.3 Release Candidate for iPhone. iOS 26.3 introduces an easier way to switch between Android and iPhone, tweaks to the Astronomy and Weather wallpaper gallery, and more.

iPadOS 26.3 RC available now ahead of public launch

Published: Feb 4nd 2026 7:09am on 9to5Mac

Apple’s beta cycle for its 26.3 updates is officially wrapping up, as the iPadOS 26.3 RC (release candidate) is now available for testing. Here’s what that means.

You can now access F1 TV with your Apple TV account, here’s how to set it up

Published: Feb 4nd 2026 7:01am on 9to5Mac

About a month ahead of first Grand Prix of the season, Formula 1 fans can now link their Apple TV account with F1.TV, in order to start enjoying the F1.TV platform at the Premium tier at no extra charge; Premium used to cost $129 per year.

This rollout is part of Apple’s exclusive streaming partnership deal with Formula 1 in the United States. To get started, sign up to Apple TV here and then go here to link it to your F1.TV account.

Will the Studio Display 2 have this key upgrade?

Published: Feb 4nd 2026 6:40am on 9to5Mac

Apple is expected to release a new version of the Studio Display sometime in the first half of the year. This will mark its first update since originally debuting alongside the Mac Studio in 2022.

However, a new rumor suggests the Studio Display 2 might not have a most-wanted feature after all…

Deals: Apple Pencil Pro up to 45% off, Apple Watch Ultra 3 up to $104 off, Crossbody Strap, more

Published: Feb 4nd 2026 4:44am on 9to5Mac

Alongside the ongoing $100 price drops on Apple Watch Series 11 models from $299, as well as the$300 discounts on M5 MacBook Pro configurations configs, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is featuring a series of notable Apple accessory deals. We have Apple Pencil Pro from $70 (up o 45% off), the Terra Cotta orange Alpine Loop with the Black Titanium finish at 44% off, and a new all-time low on the black Apple Crossbody Strap. Those offers also join a chance to land Apple Watch Ultra 3 at as much as $104 off and the Apple 240W USB-C Woven Charge Cable back at $18. Head below for a closer look. 

Apple now sells iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max refurbished with discounts

Published: Feb 4nd 2026 4:36am on 9to5Mac

Apple has updated its online refurbished products store with some big additions: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max are now available refurbished with discounts. Here are the details.

Apple has rare updates coming soon for these three products

Published: Feb 4nd 2026 4:03am on 9to5Mac

Apple launched its first product of the year last week: AirTag 2, which arrived five years after the original model. Here are three more new Apple products coming soon that have years-old prior models.

CarPlay could make a splash in an unexpected vehicle

Published: Feb 4nd 2026 3:59am on 9to5Mac

While Tesla may be the last automaker anyone expected to consider CarPlay, there’s an even more unlikely vehicle maker that could adopt Apple’s infotainment feature in the future.

Hands-on: this tiny SSD is the most iPhone-friendly external drive yet

Published: Feb 4nd 2026 3:49am on 9to5Mac

Storage on Apple devices has always been a sensitive subject. Whether it’s for an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you always pay the highest premium when upgrading the internal storage. An iPhone 17 Pro Max can go from $1199 for its 256GB entry-level model to $2000 for the 2TB model. That’s an additional $800 just for storage on your iPhone. So, for anyone shooting photos, working with large files, or recording Apple ProRes video on iPhone, those storage limits show up fast. I always recommend people get external storage rather than internal storage, since you can get 16TB for $800 these days! But external storage, specifically with iPhones, poses other challenges, like cables, mounts, and setups that can make things feel clunky. So when I saw the new Planck SSD and how tiny, compact, and purpose-built it was for iPhone, I had to check it out.

Spotify upgrades lyrics support with three new features

Published: Feb 4nd 2026 2:57am on 9to5Mac

Spotify has announced three big updates rolling out to its lyrics feature. The company says that lyric translations are now available worldwide. It’s also rolling out support for offline lyrics, plus an updated design for previewing lyrics right on the Now Playing view in the Spotify app.