Mac OS Ken Colorful MacBook Rumors + Healthy iOS 26 Adoption = MOSK: 02.16.2026
Feb 16, 2026
Rumors of a colorful, low-cost 13-inch MacBook and possible March timing make waves. iOS 26 adoption numbers are clarified and compared across devices. AppleCare+ expands to Indonesia. Internal app rebrands and an AI-powered sales tool surface. iWork branding may be phased out after two decades. Apple’s Shot on iPhone promos spotlight F1 teams.
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Colorful Low-Cost MacBook Expected
- Apple plans a low-cost 13-inch MacBook in playful colors aimed at students and enterprises alike.
- Reported colors include light yellow, light green, blue, pink, silver, and dark gray, with a March release possibility.
iOS 26 Adoption Is Healthy
- Initial reports underestimated iOS 26 adoption due to privacy-driven fingerprinting changes.
- Apple reports iOS 26 adoption at 74% on recent iPhones and 66% across all iPhones transacting in the App Store.
iPadOS Adoption Trails iPhone
- iPadOS 26 adoption lags behind iOS 26, with 66% on recent tablets and 57% across all iPads transacting.
- Ken Ray flags this as notable and possibly reflecting different usage patterns or concerns about announced changes.