Apple event confirmed, iOS 26.4 features, Apple AI devices

Source: 9to5Mac

Overview

Benjamin and Chance discuss the new features in iOS 26.4, a packed release despite the absence of new Siri capabilities. Apple has also confirmed a product event for March 4, with rumors circulating about new Macs and other hardware. Bloomberg reports that Apple is accelerating work on a suite of AI wearables, including glasses and a clip‑on pendant.

iOS 26.4 Highlights

• Beta 1 release introduces a range of new iPhone features.
• Apple Podcasts app gains an enhanced video podcast experience.
• End‑to‑end encrypted RCS messaging support added for testing.
• Playlist Playground AI feature for Apple Music.
• New CarPlay category: voice‑based AI apps now supported.

Apple March 4 Event

Apple has announced a special event scheduled for March 4. Anticipated announcements include:

• Potential launch of a low‑cost MacBook in fun colors.
• Additional product reveals that may span multiple days of press releases.

AI Wearables

According to Bloomberg, Apple is advancing development on three new AI wearables:

• AI glasses – rumored to integrate Apple’s vision‑first technologies.
• Clip‑on pendant – a discreet device for on‑the‑go AI interactions.

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