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How prison staffing shortages are driving away mental health staff
Correctional officers are leaving their jobs at federal prisons. And when these prisons are understaffed – psychologists and other staff are asked to act as guards. Recent reporting from The Marshall Project says it’s pushing mental health professionals out of prisons. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jason Fuller and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.It was edited by Jeanette Woods and Courtney Dorning.Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro: What to Expect
Apple is working on a new MacBook Pro that could launch next week ahead of the "Special Experience" planned for March 4, so we thought we'd highlight all of the rumors about the device so far. Design There are no rumors of design changes, and we are expecting the upcoming M5 MacBook Pro models to look just like the M4 versions. Apple will continue to offer 14-inch and 16-inch size options, both of which should come in M5 Pro and M5 Max varieties.
11 Apple deals you can grab before Apple’s March event — iPads, AirPods and MacBooks
Upgrade your Apple tech for less
Galaxy S26 Ultra Doesn’t Have Built-in Qi2 Magnets
Apple and Google understand that building magnets into their phones is a pretty important piece of the hardware experience. With magnets built-in, you offer easy... #GalaxyS26 #GalaxyS26Plus
Compromises for affordability ahead: Code leak spills details on new MacBook
Nobody claimed it was going to be equivalent to a MacBook Pro or even a MacBook Air. A code leak details the budget MacBook having an A18 Pro chip, limits on charging, no True Tone, and more.
Leaker Says Apple's Lower-Cost MacBook Will Have These 8 Limitations
Apple is expected to unveil its long-rumored lower-cost MacBook next week. Given it will be more affordable, this MacBook model will obviously have some reduced specs and compromises compared to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. While we are still waiting for Apple to announce the new MacBook, a leaker has shared eight alleged limitations to expect, based on an internal version of Apple's Kernel Debug Kit for a macOS Tahoe beta that leaked online last year.
More Lower-Cost MacBook Details Surface Ahead of 'Apple Experience' Next Week
Apple is expected to unveil up to five new products next week, including a lower-cost MacBook, and a few more details about the laptop surfaced today. According to supply chain sources who spoke to DigiTimes, the entry-level MacBook will indeed be launching in March. The report said volume shipments of the laptop to Apple are projected to begin next month. Quanta Computer is expected to be the primary assembler of this new model, and Foxconn is expected to join in later.
Here's how to switch from 1Password to Apple Passwords
A password manager used to be one of the most important third-party apps anyone could have. It was the thing...
Honor’s new MagicPad 4 is the world’s thinnest Android tablet
At just 4.8mm thick, the MagicPad 4 is also thinner than Apple’s slimmest iPad.
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. A new report offers fresh details on what to expect.
Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro Coming in 2026 With Dynamic Island and Redesigned macOS Controls
The rumored touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro that Apple has in development will adopt the iPhone's Dynamic Island and a hole-punch camera, reports Bloomberg. The Dynamic Island will replace the notch, leaving more available screen space for content. As with the iPhone's Dynamic Island, the Mac Dynamic Island will be interactive and it will contextually expand based on the app or Mac feature in use. Apple is updating macOS to make it more touch friendly.
Apple’s Touch-Screen MacBook Pro to Have Dynamic Island, New Interface
Apple Inc.’s long-awaited foray into touch-screen laptops will bring major changes to the Mac interface, including the addition of the iPhone’s Dynamic Island feature, according to people familiar with the matter.
Dark Sky’s Original Creator Made Another Weather App
The legend that was Dark Sky weather is no more. Apple bought that incredible weather app years ago, incorporated some of the tech into its own weather app, and then shut... #AcmeWeather #DarkSky
Your next Mac Mini might be made in the US
It's the latest example of Tim Cook leaning into the made-in-America theme as Apple navigates tariffs during Trump's second term.
iOS 26.4 release date: Here’s when to expect new iPhone features
iOS 26.4 is a big update with new features for Apple Music, Podcasts, CarPlay, and more, here’s when to expect its public launch.
Appleton area high school sports results for Monday, Feb. 23
High school basketball teams were in action.
Apple kicks off production testing of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
There are less than seven months from now before Apple introduces the 2026 iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Apple’s new ‘Sales Coach’ app is now live on the App Store
Following last week’s report that Apple was preparing to replace its “SEED” app with “Sales Coach,” the new app is now available.
What to Expect From the iPhone 17e Launching in March 2026
We've got just over a week to go until Apple's "Special Experience" on March 4, and we're expecting to see the iPhone 17e announced during the week of the event. The iPhone 17e will be the first update to the new low-cost iPhone 16e that Apple unveiled in February 2025. Design The iPhone 17e will look a lot like the iPhone 16e, featuring the same 6.1-inch display size, single-lens rear camera, and black and white color options.
Apple Launches New 'Sales Coach' App
Apple today debuted a new Sales Coach app for the iPhone and the iPad, replacing the former SEED app. Designed for Apple Store and Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) employees, Sales Coach provides training resources and information useful for Apple device sales. Sales Coach is available for Apple Store and AASP employees worldwide, and Apple has released it as an update to the former SEED app. Those who have the SEED app will see it change to Sales Coach when installing the latest update.
Ex-Apple team launches Acme Weather, a new take on weather forecasting
The team that sold their last app Dark Sky to Apple are back with Acme Weather, which offers alternative forecasts, rainbow and sunset alerts, and more.
Apple’s newest AirTags are already on sale if you’re looking to upgrade
How does five AirTags for the price of four sound?
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will support head-shaking gestures, lacks case speaker
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will take at least one page out of Apple's playbook, but that rumored case speaker seems to be missing.
Apple Could Launch at Least Five New Products, Including iPhone 17E, Next Week
A Bloomberg report suggests a potential one-two-three punch of product launches over consecutive days from Apple, including three new MacBooks and an iPad with M4 chip.
iPhone 18 Pro Reportedly Enters Trial Production Stage
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro has entered production testing ahead of a launch later this year, a Chinese leaker reported today. In a Weibo post, the leaker account known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said the Pro models had already entered "mass-production testing," likely referring to late-stage manufacturing validation for the devices ahead of a September launch.
iOS 26.3.1 Update for iPhones Coming Soon as 'Apple Experience' Nears
Apple's software engineers are testing iOS 26.3.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. iOS 26.3.1 should be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or security vulnerabilities, and it will likely be released within the next two weeks. Last month, Apple released iOS 26.2.1 with bug fixes and support for the second-generation AirTag.
Apple might take a new approach to announcing its next products
Apple has invited the tech press to a “special Apple experience” on March 4, but it might unfold a bit differently than the company's standard press event.
Apple's rumored new MacBook sounds like a nightmare for budget Windows laptops
A cheaper entry point into the Apple ecosystem
Apple's first event of the year will reportedly bring at least five products over a 'three-day blitz'
We're expecting announcements for MacBook, iPad, iPhone and maybe more during the Apple Experience in March.
Apple Reportedly Plans to Unveil at Least Five New Products Next Week
In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple will have a three-day stretch of product announcements from Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4. In total, he expects Apple to introduce "at least five products". A week ago, Apple invited selected journalists and content creators to an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on Wednesday, March 4 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
Report: Apple is Testing These iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable iPhone Colors
The special new color that Apple is considering for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this year is red, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Specifically, he said that Apple is testing a "deep red" finish for the two devices. If this rumor materializes, it would be the first time that the Pro and Pro Max models ever come in red, and the iPhone 18 Pro models would be the first iPhone models to be available in red since the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in (PRODUCT)RED.
Apple testing new 'deep red' color for iPhone 18 Pro, no 'fun colors' for iPhone Fold: report
iPhone 18 Pro is still well over half a year away. Nonetheless, we have some interesting new color rumors for...
Report: Apple to launch 'at least five products' leading into March 4 event
Last week, Apple announced a special Apple experience in various cities around the globe – taking place on March 4th....
Appleton area high school sports results for Saturday, Feb. 21
High school swimming, wrestling and basketball teams were in action.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro May See Record-Breaking Power Upgrade, Report Says
A new report says the next flagship iPhone could have an improvement to the feature users love: battery life.
iPhone Fold And iPhone 18 Pro Mass Production Timeline Mentioned In Latest Rumor, With Apple Launching Both Flagships Simultaneously To Avoid Launch Hiccups
Apple is rumored to commence the mass production of both the iPhone Fold and iPhone 18 Pro in July as it prepares for a September launch
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Beats The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max In The Latest Geekbench 6 Tests
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smokes the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in single-core and multi-core Geekbench 6 tests.
Why people are buying iPods again
Nostalgia and digital burnout are driving a new rush for Apple's retired iPods.
Foldable iPhone display production timetable says it loud and clear: get your wallets ready
Get your wallets ready, folks. Apple's foldable iPhone is on track to hit shelves right when you'll be wanting it to.
OpenAI’s iPhone killer device leaks with designs and pricing
This is apparently the awesome device that OpenAI and former Apple designer Jony Ive have been working on. It doesn't sound great.
iPhone 18 Pro prices may not be higher than the iPhone 17 Pro despite rising costs
Apple aims to keep starting prices of the iPhone 18 Pro similar to the iPhone 17 Pro despite rising component costs, according to industry analysts.
Apple's Low-Cost Colorful MacBook: All the Rumors
Apple has been developing a more affordable version of the MacBook, and it's rumored to be launching in under two weeks. This is going to be one of Apple's most unique Macs, because there hasn't really been anything quite like it before. We've rounded up everything we know about the low-cost MacBook ahead of its March debut. Design Rumors about the MacBook's design make it sound a lot like the MacBook Air.
Jony Ive's First OpenAI Device Will Be Smart Speaker With Camera, 2027 Launch Planned
OpenAI is working on several AI hardware devices in partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive, and the first product that comes out could be a smart speaker. The company is developing a smart speaker, a smart lamp, and considering AI glasses, according to The Information, with the speaker set to come out in early 2027. OpenAI's smart speaker has an integrated camera and it is designed to learn information about who is using it and what's around them.
Apple’s redesigned MacBook Air almost came in fun colors, per leaker
Apple last redesigned the MacBook Air with the M2 model, and per a supply chain leaker, that new Air design almost came in fun colors.
Apple and Jon Prosser coordinating deposition in iOS 26 leak case
In a joint status report to the court, Apple disclosed new details about its efforts to depose Prosser as part of the iOS 26 leak case.
Apple could be dropping eyes in the side of your head with new AirPods that can see
Your next set of Apple AirPods could come with a new set of cameras that can act like ‘eyes’ while you’re out and about in the world
Rivian Adds A Sport Mode To All R1 EVs On The Road
Plus, there’s a dedicated Apple Watch app that allows Gen 1 owners to leave their car key and smartphone at home.
Apple's C1X Modem Faces First Reported Failure in iPhone Air
A reported hardware failure affecting Apple's new in-house C1X 5G modem in the iPhone Air has surfaced online, marking the first known real-world incident involving the company's own baseband technology. The iPhone Air is the first iPhone model to ship with the Apple's internally designed C1X 5G modem, replacing Qualcomm's X75 modem used across the iPhone 16 lineup.
United States Gift Card Business and Investment Report 2026: A 320+ Billion Market by 2030 Featuring Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Home Depot, Target, Apple, CVS, Sycamore Partners, Kroger, Publix
The US gift card market offers opportunities in four main areas: repositioning gift cards as ecosystem instruments to enhance brand loyalty, embedding them in apps for seamless transactions, using them as controlled corporate spending tools, and bolstering fraud controls. Focus on digital transformation and integration into payment ecosystems is key. U.S. Gift Card Market U.S. Gift Card Market Dublin, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "United States Gift Card Business and Investment Opportun
Meta is reportedly planning to launch a smartwatch this year
Could Meta take on the Apple Watch?
Meta Revives Plan for Smart Watch, Targets 2026 Launch
Meta Platforms plans to release its first smartwatch in 2026, according to two people familiar with the matter. Meta’s plans come as other big tech companies, including Apple, OpenAI and Google, are stepping up their plans for new consumer devices. The company has revived a previously shelved ...
5 changes to know about in Apple's latest iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas
The 26.3 updates were mostly invisible; these changes are more significant.
Apple's March 4 Event Expected to Reveal New iPhone, iPads and MacBooks
From clues on the event invite to rumors swirling online, we have an idea of what Apple might have in store for us on March 4.
iOS 26.4 adds support for a new category of CarPlay apps
Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that Apple was preparing to update CarPlay with support for voice-based interactions in AI apps...
iOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini
With iOS 26.4, CarPlay users will be able to use third-party chatbots with CarPlay. AI services like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT will be accessible through the CarPlay system for the first time. Apple's CarPlay Developer Guide [PDF] lists voice-based conversational apps as a supported app type starting with iOS 26.4. Apple is implementing a new voice control screen that will let apps provide visual feedback for voice-based conversational apps.
Here's what to expect at Apple's product launch event on March 4
Apple has scheduled a product launch event for March 4. Rumors suggest the presence of new MacBooks, including a budget-friendly model.
iPhone 17 Pro Max Curiously Becomes Most Traded-In Smartphone
New trade-in data indicates that Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max has rapidly become the single most traded-in smartphone. According to a new report from SellCell, Apple's latest flagship iPhone has quickly risen to the top of the independent trade-in market, accounting for 11.5% of all devices appearing in the top-20 trade-in rankings just months after release. The analysis is based on SellCell internal trade-in data and secondary market pricing trends gathered from 40 independent iPhone buyers.
iPhone 17e Release Date: Exactly When Apple Will Launch Its Latest Products
Apple has plenty of new products up its sleeve, and now it looks like Apple will hold a special event to announce them. When, exactly?
Apple Music in iOS 26.4: Five new features coming to iPhone
iOS 26.4 is packed with new features and changes, including five for the Music app. Here’s everything new for Apple Music in iOS 26.4.
Low-Cost MacBook Expected on March 4 in These Colors
Apple will announce its rumored low-cost MacBook at its event on March 4, with the device coming in a selection of bold color options, according to a known leaker. Earlier this week, Apple announced a "special Apple Experience" for the media in New York, London, and Shanghai, taking place on March 4, 2026 at 9:00am ET.
OpenAI, Meta, and Apple's latest battle: Breaking your phone addiction
The tech companies that created our phone addiction are trying to cure us with AI wearables.
Apple’s March launch may include multiple days of press releases with no keynote, per rumor
Apple’s March 4 “special experience” may follow a week of product announcements via press releases. Here's what to expect.
Apple's AI Pendant Sounds Like a Watered-Down Humane Ai Pin
And its smart glasses sound exactly like Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses clones.
Here Are the New Features Coming in iOS 26.4
Apple released the first beta for iOS 26.4 this week, introducing a number of new features for iPhone.
iOS 26.4 adds more Sleep and Vitals data to Apple Health
Apple released iOS 26.4 beta 1 yesterday, and the update includes a variety of changes and new features. In addition...
Apple is reportedly cooking up a trio of AI wearables
As the AI hardware space heats up, the iPhone maker has multiple smart products in development.
Apple is reportedly planning to launch AI-powered glasses, a pendant, and AirPods
Apple’s getting in on AI hardware.
How to AirDrop on Android
We’re still processing the fact that Google randomly announced that it had figured out a solution to AirDrop to and from Pixel 10 and Pixel 9 phones with all of Apple’s devices... #AirDrop #Android
Apple releases first iOS 26.4 public beta with these changes
Apple has released the first iOS 26.4 public beta version for iPhone. iOS 26.4 includes a number of exciting new...
Apple Event on March 4: Here's What to Expect
Apple on Monday invited selected journalists and content creators to a "special Apple Experience" on Wednesday, March 4 in New York, London, and Shanghai. At an Apple Experience, attendees are typically given the opportunity to try out Apple's latest hardware or software. Following the launch of Apple Creator Studio last month, for example, some content creators attended an Apple Experience in Los Angeles to go hands on with the new subscription-based bundle of apps and features.
Apple Might Announce Colorful, Low-Cost MacBook on March 4
And probably new MacBooks, iPads, and an affordable iPhone very soon, too.
Nothing pokes fun at Apple event by confirming Phone (4a) launch date – and there’s a condom for some reason
Apple yesterday confirmed an event where it’s expected to launch new devices, and Nothing is poking fun at that by...
Business associations and their legislative asks as MN grapples with economic losses following Operation Metro Surge
Business briefly: Apple to hold product launch with Mac updates
The invitation implies a more low-key showcase than the typical launches held at the company’s campus in Cupertino.
Apple revamps video podcasts to rival YouTube, Spotify
Apple is rolling out a revamped video experience in Apple Podcasts as rivals YouTube and Spotify invest heavily in the format.
Apple Brings iPhone-Style Battery Charge Limits to the Mac in macOS Tahoe 26.4
The macOS Tahoe 26.4 beta that Apple released today includes a Charge Limit feature for the Mac. There is a new slider bar that lets Mac users select a charge level from 80 percent to 100 percent. The Charge Limit is a setting that's available in addition to Optimized Battery Charging, and it can prevent a Mac from ever charging to 100 percent.
Apple starts testing end-to-end RCS encryption on iPhone, but without Android support
Apple’s latest iOS 26.4 beta is now available for iPhone owners, with an added perk for RCS messaging – end-to-end...
Apple Music 'Playlist Playground' in iOS 26.4 Creates Playlists From Text Prompts
The iOS 26.4 update that Apple is beta testing includes a new "Playlist Playground" feature in the Apple Music app that's designed to let users create a playlist with a text-based prompt. In the Apple Music app, there's an option to type in an idea and get automatic song suggestions for a playlist.
Get ready for new Macs and iPads: Apple announces "Special Experience" on March 4
Apple has not confirmed whether you'll be able to watch live, but Ars will bring you the news.
Apple starts testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messages on iPhone
They will launch in a “future update,” not iOS 26.4.
iOS 26.4 beta adds new 'Playlist Playground' AI feature for Apple Music
Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.4 for developers today, and it includes a new Apple Intelligence feature for...
Apple’s Podcasts app will let you ‘seamlessly’ switch between audio and video shows
New features for the app are launching this spring.
iOS 26.4 Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default for All iPhones
Starting with iOS 26.4, Stolen Device Protection will be enabled by default and turned on for all iPhone users. Stolen Device Protection adds extra security in case of physical iPhone theft. Apple implemented Stolen Device Protection back in 2023 after reports about a new iPhone theft method. Thieves would spy on an intended victim to learn their passcode, then steal the target's iPhone. With the passcode, criminals were able to empty bank accounts, access passwords, and turn off Find My.
iOS 26.4 redesigns Wallpaper Gallery
Apple just released the first iOS 26.4 beta, and it seems to feature a number of under-the-hood improvements. One change...
Apple takes on YouTube and Spotify with new video podcasting push
Apple on Monday announced that it will bring a new integrated video podcast experience to Apple Podcasts this spring.
iOS 26.4 beta adds support for testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging
Apple added RCS support to iPhone with iOS 18.1, enabling richer cross-platform messaging between iPhone and Android users. This included...
Seven new Macs will launch this year, here’s everything coming
Here’s every new Mac rumored to be coming this year as part of Apple’s larger-than-usual batch of new Mac laptops and desktops.
Apple’s Siri shocker is flashing a warning AAPL bulls can’t ignore
Apple’s Siri is a game-changer in more ways than one.
Apple's next event is set for March 4
Rumors had suggested the company would reveal new iPads and MacBooks that week.
Apple to Hold Product Launch on March 4 with New Macs Imminent
Apple Inc. said on Monday it is holding a product launch on March 4, with the company preparing to announce several new devices in the coming weeks.
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It's not clear yet what this is for, but Apple is having an invite-only event not at Apple Park, but instead in New York City, on March 4. It might be time for all those M5 MacBook Pro, iPad, and iPhone 17e rumors to come true.
Apple announces special NYC event for March 4
Apple has announced a special event for next month, inviting members of the press to New York on March 4,...
The latest Apple iPads, MacBooks, AirPods and more are on sale for Presidents Day
Apple products like AirPods, iPads and MacBooks are on sale with these Presidents Day weekend deals.
iOS 27 'Rave' Update to Clean Up Code, Could Boost Battery Life
Apple's iOS 27 update will prioritize cleaning up the operating system's internals, with engineers making changes that could result in better battery life, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The effort is said to be similar to what Apple did with its Snow Leopard Mac update years ago, and will involve removing old code, rewriting existing features, and subtly upgrading apps to improve performance. The result should hopefully be a "snappier, more responsive" OS, says Gurman.
Upcoming Low-Cost MacBook May Come in Yellow, Green, Blue, and Pink
Apple has tested a range of playful color options for its upcoming low-cost MacBook, going well beyond the muted tones available on its current laptop lineup, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says the colors tested so far include light yellow, light green, blue, pink, classic silver, and dark gray, although he says it's unlikely all of them will ship.
Rumored Galaxy S26 Ultra feature is so genius that Apple has decided to copy it
The phone's privacy display tech has reportedly influenced Apple's product strategy.
Smartwatch blood pressure feature should not replace screenings, U. Health study says
The FDA last year approved the Apple Watch's hypertension notifications feature, but a study from University of Utah Health suggests people should still receive regular screenings.
Apple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts
Apple today announced a transformative update coming to Apple Podcasts this spring that will bring advanced video podcast capabilities to the app.
Apple launching 5+ new products over the next several weeks, per report
After a relatively quiet start to the year, things are about to pick up in the world of Apple. According...