Apple announces March 4 event, new MacBooks expected

Apple has sent out invitations for its first event of 2026. Taking place on March 4 in select New York City, London, and Shanghai locations. Given that Apple has historically announced Macbook Airs (2024) and Mac and iPad refreshes (2025) in time for Spring, speculation is running high that we might see those long rumoured 12.9-inch MacBooks (powered by A18 processors).

The return of the MacBook

The invitation, which was sent to chosen Apple bloggers, shows the Apple logo rendered in various colours in liquid glass. High chance those colors, including blue, yellow, and green could be what the sub US$800 notebooks could be coming in.

If this is the successor to the much beloved, but underpowered 2015 MacBook, it could cover much needed gaps in Apple's educational market, as well as entice PC users seeking a powerful and portable alternative to now unsupported Windows 10 notebooks. 

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'Disney SpellStruck' on Apple Arcade will debut a 'Stars Wars' update

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The galaxy far, far away is coming to the crossword-style game Disney SpellStruck on Apple Arcade. According to Apple, the special Star Wars update is rolling out on February 19, with levels inspired by Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, Han Solo and Chewbacca will be playable characters in the game.

The crossover follows a similar event in Crayola Create and Play+ with Paddington, which Apple noted is ending on February 18.

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Apple Arcade sets sail with 'Oceanhorn 3' this March 5

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Apple Arcade gears up for a major expansion of its gaming catalogue on March 5. Headlining the update is the highly anticipated Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea, the latest chapter in the action-RPG franchise. Set nearly a thousand years after its predecessor, the sequel invites both veterans and newcomers to navigate the treacherous Shadow Sea. Players will explore forgotten islands, engage in titan battles, and uncover the secrets of a world on the brink of a new era.

The title, which is exclusively launching on Apple's service, promises a premium, 3D experience featuring console-quality visuals and refined gameplay mechanics tailored for the entire Apple ecosystem, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Aside from the headliner, the service is also adding three more titles to its ad-free collection: the heartwarming life simulator Pocket Love!+, the brain-teaser Flow Free+, and the charming management sim Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story+.

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Oura considers expansion into smart glasses, CEO says

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Oura is looking to broaden its health technology reach, at least according to Oura CEO Tom Hale. The executive spoke to Forbes at Web Summit Qatar about the smart ring company's plans to expand its sources of future data collection points to grow its platform.

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