Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube has launched a dedicated native app for Apple’s Vision Pro headset on Thursday, addressing a long-standing absence in the device’s entertainment ecosystem more than two years after the Vision Pro first debuted in February 2024. The official app, now available as a free download in the visionOS App Store, enables users to enjoy YouTube content—including standard videos, Shorts, subscriptions, playlists, watch history, and immersive formats like spatial, 360-degree, 3D, and VR180 videos—directly within a theater-like virtual environment. On newer Vision Pro models equipped with the M5 chip, the app even supports 8K playback for compatible content. Chris Welch for Bloomberg News:
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Apple Vision Pro finally gets native YouTube app
T-Mobile releases free real-time call translation in limited beta
T-Mobile has unveiled a groundbreaking feature called Live Translation, positioning itself as the first wireless carrier to embed real-time AI translation directly into its network. Announced in early 2026, this innovation allows T-Mobile customers to conduct phone calls in over 50 languages with near-instantaneous translations — all without downloading any apps, updating software, or requiring special hardware. Breaking Down Language Barriers the Simple Way Imagine calling a family member abroad, a business contact in another country, or even a neighbor who speaks a different language, and having the conversation flow naturally as if everyone were speaking the same tongue. That’s the promise of T-Mobile Live Translation. The service uses advanced AI integrated at the network level to listen to spoken words and translate them in real time. Each participant hears the conversation in their preferred language, making cross-language communication seamless and interruption-free. Unlike traditional translation apps or device-specific features (such as those on certain Samsung or Google Pixel phones), T-Mobile’s approach doesn’t rely on the phone itself. It’s built right into the carrier’s 4G LTE and 5G infrastructure. This means it works on virtually any phone connected to the T-Mobile network—from the latest smartphones to basic flip phones or even older “dumb” phones. How It Works: As Easy as Dialing a Code To activate Live Translation during a call:
Only one person on the call needs to be a T-Mobile customer to enable the feature — the other party can be on any carrier or even a landline. The system adapts quickly to voices and languages, allowing natural back-and-forth dialogue without constant pauses or manual interventions. The feature supports more than 50 languages, covering a wide range from common ones like English, Spanish, Mandarin, and French to less widespread ones. T-Mobile notes that translations are AI-generated and near real-time, though accuracy isn’t guaranteed in every scenario (as with any AI tool). Who Can Use It and Where? Live Translation is exclusively available to T-Mobile postpaid members (those on eligible plans like Essentials, Magenta, or higher tiers). It’s currently in a limited beta phase, with registration open on T-Mobile’s website for interested customers. Spots are limited, and signing up doesn’t guarantee immediate access — selected users receive notifications via text and email when they’re invited to try it, with beta testing slated to begin in spring 2026. Once the beta concludes, T-Mobile plans to offer the feature more broadly, potentially as an add-on or included perk for members. It functions anywhere with T-Mobile voice coverage, including international roaming in over 100 countries. Why This Matters: More Than Just Connectivity T-Mobile CEO Srini Gopalan emphasized the human element: “Some of the biggest barriers wireless customers face are the simplest ones—like being able to understand each other. By bringing real-time AI directly into our network, we’re delivering more than connectivity—turning conversations into community.” This feature targets everyday scenarios where language differences create hurdles: • Multilingual families staying connected. By embedding the AI in the network rather than on devices, T-Mobile eliminates common pain points like app compatibility, battery drain, or the need for both parties to use the same tool. A Glimpse into the Future of Wireless T-Mobile describes Live Translation as the first output from its new “agentic AI platform” built directly into the network. This approach could pave the way for additional intelligent features down the line, all delivered without extra apps or subscriptions. For now, the beta represents an exciting step toward a more connected, inclusive world—one where a simple phone call transcends language barriers effortlessly. T-Mobile members interested in being among the first to try it can head to the official page to register: T-Mobile Live Translation Beta Sign-Up.
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Apple acquires ‘Severance’ series, sees 4-season run, at least, and universe expansion
Apple has acquired the intellectual property and all rights to the Emmy-winning series “Severance” from Fifth Season in a deal finalized late last year, Deadline has learned. Sources tell Deadline that the agreement is valued at just under $70 million. Under the terms, Apple’s in-house production arm, Apple Studios, will serve as the primary studio for the series moving forward, while indie producer Fifth Season will take on an executive producer role. The transaction mirrors the earlier handover of another high-concept drama, “Silo,” from AMC Studios to Apple Studios following its first season. Nellie Andreeva for Deadline:
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