Week in Review 13: WWDC26, software updates 26.4, new emoji, end of Mac Pro and more

Alternative app stores seemed promising, but due to the strict conditions, high costs and complicated procedures, more and more providers are choosing to close their alternative app stores. An example of this is MacPaw, which has tried to set up a full-fledged app store in the EU, but without success.

Despite hopes for more competition and lower costs from Apple’s mandatory opening of the ecosystem, providers are hampered by high costs such as the Core Technology Fee of €0.50 per installation, low adoption by both developers and users, and complex business rules that make it difficult to keep subscription models profitable.

We saw it coming for a while and now it has been confirmed, Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro and disappeared from the website. According to confirmations to 9to5Mac Apple no longer has plans for future Mac Pro hardware, marking a clear shift toward other pro desktop options.

The Mac Pro page now leads to the general Mac homepage, without any mention of the high-end model. This decision comes after a long period without significant updates, while competitors such as the Mac Studio have continued to develop.

Apple has released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3. The new version number is 8B39and includes bug fixes and optimizations. Previously, new features were also introduced in conjunction with software update 16, including: camera control functions, sleep detection and battery notifications.

You can read up on the Apple website a support document (Dutch) back which improvements and fixes Apple has made and/or new options have been added. The AirPods are automatically provided with the new firmware, but updating manually is unfortunately a difficult job.

Alternative app stores seemed promising, but due to the strict conditions, high costs and complicated procedures, more and more providers are choosing to close their alternative app stores. An example of this is MacPaw, which has tried to set up a full-fledged app store in the EU, but without success.

Despite hopes for more competition and lower costs from Apple’s mandatory opening of the ecosystem, providers are hampered by high costs such as the Core Technology Fee of €0.50 per installation, low adoption by both developers and users, and complex business rules that make it difficult to keep subscription models profitable.

We saw it coming for a while and now it has been confirmed, Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro and disappeared from the website. According to confirmations to 9to5Mac Apple no longer has plans for future Mac Pro hardware, marking a clear shift toward other pro desktop options.

The Mac Pro page now leads to the general Mac homepage, without any mention of the high-end model. This decision comes after a long period without significant updates, while competitors such as the Mac Studio have continued to develop.

From now on you can iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 download for iPhone and iPad. For Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV, macOS Tahoe 26.4, watchOS 26.4 and tvOS 26.4 are also available. The new software update fixes several bugs and issues, as well as adjustments in Music, AI app support for CarPlay, new emoji and more

View our overview of iOS 26 tips for all the possibilities for iPhone and iPad, and with our tips for macOS Tahoe you can get the most out of your Mac. watchOS 26 adds several new features, including a new control panel. We explain how to update your Apple devices.

Apple has released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3. The new version number is 8B39and includes bug fixes and optimizations. Previously, new features were also introduced in conjunction with software update 16, including: camera control functions, sleep detection and battery notifications.

You can read up on the Apple website a support document (Dutch) back which improvements and fixes Apple has made and/or new options have been added. The AirPods are automatically provided with the new firmware, but updating manually is unfortunately a difficult job.

Alternative app stores seemed promising, but due to the strict conditions, high costs and complicated procedures, more and more providers are choosing to close their alternative app stores. An example of this is MacPaw, which has tried to set up a full-fledged app store in the EU, but without success.

Despite hopes for more competition and lower costs from Apple’s mandatory opening of the ecosystem, providers are hampered by high costs such as the Core Technology Fee of €0.50 per installation, low adoption by both developers and users, and complex business rules that make it difficult to keep subscription models profitable.

We saw it coming for a while and now it has been confirmed, Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro and disappeared from the website. According to confirmations to 9to5Mac Apple no longer has plans for future Mac Pro hardware, marking a clear shift toward other pro desktop options.

The Mac Pro page now leads to the general Mac homepage, without any mention of the high-end model. This decision comes after a long period without significant updates, while competitors such as the Mac Studio have continued to develop.