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iOS 26.4 Is Almost Here: Playlist Playground, Ambient Music Widget, and Everything Else in the Release Candidate

Apple released the iOS 26.4 RC this week — public release is just days away. Here's everything in the update, including the new AI-powered Playlist Playground for Apple Music, a new Ambient Music widget, and what iOS 26.4 is notably NOT (the smarter Siri update).

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Google’s Android Developer Verification: What It Is, Why Developers Are Furious, and What Comes Next

Starting September 2026, every Android app will need to come from a Google-verified developer — even sideloaded apps. Here's what the policy means, why major open-source organizations are pushing back, and what Google's 'advanced flow' workaround actually looks like.

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Apple Seeds iOS 26.4 Release Candidate — Public Release Expected Next Week with AirPods Max 2 Features

Apple has released the iOS 26.4 Release Candidate today, putting the public release on track for around March 24–25. The update brings Apple Music Playlist Playground, video podcasting, AirPods Max 2 support, new emoji, and more. Legacy RC builds are also available for iOS 18.7.5 and macOS 15.4.

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DarkSword: New iOS Exploit Kit Used by Suspected Russian Hackers Steals Passwords, Crypto & Messages

Researchers from iVerify, Lookout, and Google have disclosed DarkSword — a second sophisticated iOS exploit kit linked to suspected Russian hackers, a Turkish surveillance vendor, and financial threat actors. It targets iPhones on iOS 18.4–18.7 and steals passwords, crypto wallets, messages, and more. Update to iOS 26.3.1 immediately.

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iFixit Teardown: MacBook Neo Is Apple’s Most Repairable Laptop in 14 Years — Gets 6/10 Score

iFixit has completed its MacBook Neo teardown, awarding Apple's $599 budget laptop a 6 out of 10 repairability score — the best result for a MacBook in 14 years. Key highlights include a screwed-in battery tray, modular ports, and no parts-pairing restrictions on displays or Touch ID.

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