A dedicated Apple Watch application from automaker Rivian is set to enable vehicle locking, unlocking, window adjustment, and much more, even on cars from 2021.Rivian is set to launch a dedicated Apple Watch app.Apple's Car Key feature has let iPhone and Apple Watch owners unlock and start their cars using mobile devices since 2020. The capability is built into iOS and is supported by more than 30 car companies, including Cadillac and other GM brands.However, certain car manufacturers, like Tesla, offer proprietary mobile apps that facilitate the same vehicle locking and unlocking functionality. Now, Rivian is set to be the next brand to introduce a vehicle-related application for the Apple Watch, with added functionality. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Discord plans to set every user's account to teen-by-default — unless you're willing to undergo an invasive age verification process.Discord will require age verification for adult accessOn Monday, Discord, a popular social app, announced that it will be rolling out "enhanced teen safety features." According to the company, beginning in March."[A]ll new and existing users worldwide will have a teen-appropriate experience by default, with updated communication settings, restricted access to age-gated spaces, and content filtering that preserves the privacy and meaningful connections that define Discord." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's latest video ad outlines why the iPad and MacBook Pro are necessary tools for England Rugby's performance analysis team.England Rugby uses Apple hardware for game analysis. Image Credit: Apple.Time and time again, the iPhone has proven itself as a useful tool for sporting events, with Major League Soccer already using the device to record matches.Even the Maracana Stadium is set to make use of an iPhone-powered offside camera system in 2026. Still, the iPhone isn't the only piece of Apple hardware that continues to see use in sports. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple will be killing off its original Apple Home architecture on February 10, and it won't matter if you're on old software. Do this to upgrade HomeKit and keep your smart home devices running normally.You really should upgrade your Apple Home, if you haven't already. In May 2025, Apple said it will be cutting support for its original Apple Home architecture as part of what was known as iOS 19, now iOS 26. After postponing it in November, Apple is now preparing to shut off the architecture on February 10, 2026.Home users have had plenty of time to upgrade the architecture already, but now it's down to the wire. By the end of the day on Tuesday, February 10, support for the older architecture will end, while the newer architecture will continue as usual. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Smart ring market leader Oura is trying to convince U.S. lawmakers to loosen some health monitoring regulations for wearable devices, which if successful will benefit Apple too. Users will just need to be careful about what they do with the data.An Oura smart ring, a market that Apple is working to enter. Products going on sale must meet regulatory requirements, and it's something that Apple is very familiar with for its product line. However, if work by one wearables company results in changes in the United States, that could directly benefit Apple's own products, too.Smart ring maker Oura stepped up its work to leave a good impression on the U.S. government in 2025, a Politico report details. As well as handing out smart rings to Olympic athletes, it has increased its lobbying budget. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums