Last May, Apple TV announced a fifth season renewal for acclaimed comedy series “Trying,” starring BAFTA Award nominee Esther Smith and SAG Award nominee Rafe Spall. Season five finds Nikki (Smith) and Jason (Spall) dealing with the consequences of Princess and Tyler’s biological mother Kat (Charlotte Riley) turning up at their doorstep, and the whirlwind of chaos she brings into their settled family life. Since its global debut, “Trying” has been hailed as a “feel-good,” “poignant” and “addictive” comedy that is “one of Apple TV+’s sweetest treats.” The series has achieved a 96% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, as fans applaud “standout performers,” “brilliant details” and the “heartwarming, critically acclaimed” series that “provides refreshing journeys we don’t often see on television.”  The ensemble cast includes BAFTA Award winner Darren Boyd as Scott, Siân Brooke as Karen, Scarlett Rayner as Princess, and Cooper Turner as Tyler. Apple TV’s “Trying” stands out as one of the streaming service’s most consistently praised comedies, blending heartfelt storytelling with sharp humor across its four seasons—and now heading into a fifth. The chemistry between leads Smith and Spall is a recurring highlight. Described as “fantastic” and “brilliant,” their performances bring warmth and authenticity to Nikki and Jason’s loving yet chaotic dynamic. Outlets like Collider call the show a “near-perfect” feel-good binge, comparing it favorably to Ted Lasso for its uplifting tone, positivity, and supportive ensemble — including standouts like Sian Brooke and Darren Boyd. The Guardian praised how the series rises above “absurdities” with compassion, while RogerEbert.com noted its “wholly endearing” quality reminiscent of sharp British rom-coms. Audience feedback echoes this acclaim, with viewers calling it “touching with great humor,” “uplifting,” and one of the “finest” shows they’ve seen. Many appreciate its honest depiction of adoption’s realities — from paperwork hurdles to family integration — while delivering consistent belly laughs and tear-jerking moments. MacDailyNews Take: We watch and highly recommend the perennially under-sung Apple TV series “Trying.” The cast is uniformly top-notch, notably Scarlett Rayner, who is already a wonderful young actress in her role as “Princess.” If you haven’t yet seen “Trying,” there are four full seasons waiting for you on Apple TV with a fifth in production! MacDailyNews Note: Apple TV is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at for $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a ltv.apple.com,imited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV for free.  Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post ‘Trying’ is one of Apple TV’s sweetest treats appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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Friday, February 13, 2026
‘Trying’ is one of Apple TV’s sweetest treats
74 percent of Apple iPhones introduced in the last four years are running iOS 26
Apple has released the latest iOS and iPadOS usage statistics, providing insight into adoption rates across active devices as of mid-February 2026. The data, measured from devices that transacted on the App Store on February 12, 2026, shows strong uptake of the newest major versions — iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 — particularly among more recent hardware. Strong Adoption Among Recent Devices For iPhones introduced in the last four years, 74% are now running iOS 26. This represents the majority of newer devices, with 20% still on iOS 18 and 6% on earlier versions. This high rate among recent models highlights Apple’s consistent ability to drive updates on supported, newer hardware, where compatibility and performance optimizations encourage quick transitions to the latest software. Among all iPhone devices (including older models), 66% are on iOS 26, with 24% remaining on iOS 18 and 10% on earlier versions. The overall figure demonstrates solid progress for iOS 26, which appears to have launched in late 2025, building a substantial user base within months. iPadOS Shows Similar Trends, Slightly Lower Overall On the iPad side, adoption mirrors the iPhone pattern but with modestly lower overall penetration. For iPads introduced in the last four years, 66% run iPadOS 26, followed by 28% on iPadOS 18 and 6% on earlier versions. Across all iPad devices, 57% are updated to iPadOS 26, with 26% on iPadOS 18 and 17% lingering on earlier releases. The gap between recent-device and all-device adoption is slightly wider on iPad, potentially reflecting longer replacement cycles for tablets compared to smartphones, as well as varying user priorities for updates on larger-screen devices. These figures come directly from Apple’s developer support page for the App Store, which regularly publishes version distribution data to help developers prioritize compatibility and feature targeting. The stats focus on devices actively transacting on the App Store, offering a reliable proxy for engaged users. Apple’s mobile operating systems continue to lead in rapid version adoption compared to many competing platforms, with two-thirds or more of recent devices already on the latest releases. As iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 introduce new features, security enhancements, and performance improvements, these numbers suggest developers can increasingly focus on the newest SDKs while still supporting a meaningful portion of users on iOS 18 / iPadOS 18. MacDailyNews Take: The data underscores Apple’s ecosystem strength in pushing timely updates, even as some older devices remain on prior versions due to hardware limitations or user choice. Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post 74 percent of Apple iPhones introduced in the last four years are running iOS 26 appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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Sony unveils WF-1000XM6 earbuds in attempt to challenge Apple’s AirPods Pro 3
Sony today introduced its latest flagship true wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM6, positioned as a direct competitor to Apple’s AirPods Pro 3. Priced at $330, the new model delivers significantly enhanced Active Noise Cancellation—achieving a 25% greater overall noise reduction than the previous WF-1000XM5—while offering particular improvements in blocking mid-to-high frequency sounds commonly encountered in daily environments.
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