This digest compiles the latest from Apple Insider.
Today’s Apple Insider Roundup
Tesla CarPlay delay caused by fears of slow iOS 26 adoption rates
Tesla’s lack of CarPlay support is allegedly down to the slow adoption of iOS 26, with a Maps compatibility fix supposedly one of the last hurdles in CarPlay’s way.
Tesla has long been one of the holdouts when it comes to CarPlay support. While there have been many rumors about CarPlay finally making its way to Tesla’s impressive in-car infotainment system, it has still yet to appear.
In Sunday’s “Power On” newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman says that CarPlay is still expected to arrive. Tesla is still planning to have CarPlay operational, running in a window within the Tesla software interface, but there are still some hiccups to manage.
iOS 26 adoption rate isn't the crisis some analysts are portraying
Apple’s February 2026 App Store data shows iOS 26 adoption closely tracking the pace set by iOS 18 in January 2025, and iPadOS 26 is ahead of iPadOS 18, undercutting claims that the upgrade cycle is faltering.
Apple publishes operating system adoption rates based on devices that transacted on the App Store. The February 12, 2026 data can be measured against Apple’s January 24, 2025 published figures for a like-for-like comparison.
The breakdown separates recently introduced hardware from the full active installed base. Because Apple publishes these numbers annually, it allows for a category-matched comparison between the 2025 and 2026 cycles at the same stage.
Colorful MacBook & iPhone 17e launching as soon as March
An iPhone 17e with A19 and MagSafe is expected to launch imminently, and the rumored budget-friendly MacBook could arrive soon after. Here’s what Apple’s 2026 product lineup looks like.
Ever since Apple launched Apple Silicon, rumors have suggested Apple could use the highly efficient chipsets to revive the MacBook. That product, along with the iPhone 17e, could broaden Apple’s reach in the budget-friendly market.
The latest hints at Apple’s development pipeline comes from the Power On newsletter. While this week’s provides a brief overview and hints at colorful MacBooks, last week’s gave a wider view of the year’s launches.
Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely
Apple isn't compromising build quality with new, colorful, inexpensive MacBook
Apple’s budget MacBook is reportedly not plastic, and is rumored to get vibrant colors echoing the the 24-inch iMac for its aluminum enclosure.
The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lines are relatively limited when it comes to appearance, with the Air sold in four muted shades and the Pro in just two. When it comes to the much-rumored MacBook with an iPhone chip, it could expand the external color palette a lot more.
Writing in Sunday’s “Power On” newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman claims that Apple will be going with playful colors. While it will be aimed at enterprise users as well, this seems to be a play to maximize sales with students.
Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible
iOS 27 expected to deliver better battery life even if you have an older iPhone
Apple is reportedly devoting iOS 27 development time to revamp older parts of the iPhone operating system, aiming to increase battery life by improving performance.
It’s already been claimed that iOS 27 will concentrate on Apple Intelligence, but also that Apple’s internal code names for the work have recently changed. Now Bloomberg says that a major focus for the operating system update will be about reworking existing elements.
Specifically, Apple is said to be rewriting parts of iOS for the new update. it’s also removing long-standing code elements that have been superseded, and it’s also planning to improve the performance of some apps.
End of today’s Apple Insider roundup.
