Sarah Bond, the president of COO and Xbox, is leaving the organization, along with CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer. Her departure is being announced at the same time as Spencer’s, with Asha Sharma moving into the EVP and CEO of Gaming role and Matt Booty being promoted to EVP and chief content officer. Microsoft […]
Xbox chief Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft after nearly 40 years at the software giant. Xbox president Sarah Bond is also leaving Microsoft, in what is a major shakeup to the management of Xbox and Microsoft’s gaming efforts. Asha Sharma, currently president of CoreAI product, is taking over as CEO of Microsoft Gaming. Microsoft CEO […]
Xbox chief Phil Spencer has just announced in an internal memo that he’s leaving Microsoft after 38 years. In a memo entitled “A new chapter for Microsoft Gaming,” Spencer reveals to Xbox employees that he made the decision to retire from Microsoft last fall. He also reveals Xbox president Sarah Bond is leaving Microsoft, triggering […]
Microsoft gaming boss Phil Spencer has just announced he’s leaving the company after 12 years leading Xbox and nearly 40 at Microsoft in total. His replacement: Asha Sharma, formerly head of development for Microsoft’s AI enterprise teams. Before that, she was COO of Instacart for three years, and spent four at Meta in charge of […]
The US Supreme Court struck down some of Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign imports, which have become a hallmark of the chaos of the second Trump administration. The court’s ruling deals specifically with duties levied using a law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), something no other president has done – the 1977 […]
After nearly 40 years at Microsoft, Xbox chief and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is leaving the company, along with Xbox president Sarah Bond. Spencerâs retirement was announced in a memo from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on February 20th, stating, âLast year, Phil Spencer made the decision to retire from the company, and since then […]
Xbox has new leaders today, now that Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are out – and you’d be forgiven for assuming that means yet another round of layoffs and shuttered studios, especially one day after Sony jettisoned a beloved developer. Not yet, it seems. “To be clear, there are no organizational changes underway for our […]
Several updates are introduced in iOS 26.4, including an AI-powered playlist-generation feature in Apple Music, support for video content in the Podcasts app, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, and more.Â
Apple TV’s newest film, [Eternity](https://tv.apple.com/movie/eternity/umc.cmc.4dlymcfscta2oo4u1whkzaqpl?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.4dlymcfscta2oo4u1whkzaqpl&at=1000l3cvR), has emerged as a significant success shortly after its release, and the impressive array of films scheduled for the rest of the year is likely to sustain Apple’s cinematic achievements.
## Eternity has topped F1: The Movie for a complete week on Apple TV’s charts
The fresh Apple TV film, [Eternity](https://tv.apple.com/movie/eternity/umc.cmc.4dlymcfscta2oo4u1whkzaqpl?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.4dlymcfscta2oo4u1whkzaqpl&at=1000l3cvR), debuted just in time for Valentine’s Day last week and has accumulated significant viewership thus far.
Eternity quickly took over the top position from F1: The Movie on Apple TV’s film rankings.
I was not taken aback when this occurred at first. An A24 romantic comedy featuring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner launching on Valentine’s weekend? Achieving the #1 spot seemed unavoidable.
What has astonished me is how robust its success has remained.
I anticipated that following the weekend surge, Eternity would fall behind Apple’s highest-grossing film ever—F1—on the top charts. Yet even now, a full week post-release, it continues to hold the #1 position in the US.
In summary, it’s another success for Apple—the latest in a series of prosperous film releases.
And the slate of movies set to debut throughout 2026 appears poised to maintain that momentum.
## New Apple TV films scheduled for 2026
Earlier this month, Apple [conducted a star-studded media event](https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/03/apple-hosts-apple-tv-media-event-heres-everything-thats-been-announced/) where it revealed some of the most anticipated TV shows and films coming to Apple TV in 2026.
Five future movies were showcased in the presentation, all of which show promise for strong performance.
The dark comedy *[Outcome](https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/03/apple-tv-has-new-comedy-coming-soon-starring-keanu-reeves/)* is first on the slate, set to release on April 10, featuring stars such as Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz, and Jonah Hill, along with a distinctive storyline.
This summer, pickleball-themed comedy *[The Dink](https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-dink/umc.cmc.5tugaz9vt498ajn7q64ypaqxn?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.5tugaz9vt498ajn7q64ypaqxn&at=1000l3cvR)* will premiere on July 24 as a “hilarious underdog story” featuring Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, and Ed Harris.
Additionally, this fall, Apple spotlighted three major premieres:
– *[Mayday](https://tv.apple.com/movie/mayday/umc.cmc.shin43vzfoz3h4ggx41z8rf?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.shin43vzfoz3h4ggx41z8rf&at=1000l3cvR)*, a buddy comedy/action thriller with Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, arrives on September 4
– *[Matchbox The Movie](https://tv.apple.com/movie/matchbox-the-movie/umc.cmc.31qa8j1tn2cnpyk3fx43w928d?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.31qa8j1tn2cnpyk3fx43w928d&at=1000l3cvR)*, an action-adventure piece starring John Cena and Jessica Biel, is set for release on October 9
– *[Way of the Warrior Kid](https://tv.apple.com/movie/way-of-the-warrior-kid/umc.cmc.21vzhs44oeejdkoxenkcdmre0?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.21vzhs44oeejdkoxenkcdmre0&at=1000l3cvR)*, set to debut later this year, is generating considerable buzz.
### Xcode 26.3 Receives a Second Release Candidate
Apple is deploying the second Release Candidate (RC) of Xcode 26.3, which will include agentic coding functionalities. This update holds significance as it incorporates AI coding instruments like Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex, improving the development experience for coders.
Earlier this month, Apple revealed that Xcode 26.3 would acquire these cutting-edge coding features, intending to optimize the coding workflow and boost productivity. The initial Release Candidate of Xcode 26.3 was launched around the same period as RC versions of iOS 26.3, macOS 26.3, and other platforms. Nevertheless, when these operating systems officially debuted on February 11, Xcode 26.3 was noticeably missing, suggesting that further enhancements were required.
The introduction of Xcode 26.3 Release Candidate 2 indicates that Apple is still fine-tuning the software to ensure it adheres to the high standards anticipated by developers. Although the specific modifications between RC 1 and RC 2 have not been disclosed, the extra release signifies a dedication to quality and performance.
Developers who have had the chance to experiment with Xcode 26.3’s agentic coding functionalities have shared favorable feedback, emphasizing the potential of these AI integrations to boost coding efficiency. With the arrival of RC 2, it is expected that the final version of Xcode 26.3 might be ready for developers as soon as next week, assuming no unexpected complications arise.
As the development community eagerly looks forward to the official launch, input on the agentic coding aspects remains encouraged.
