Apple iOS 26 and Xcode 26 Reveal New Developer Tools
Apple is stirring up its annual refresh by rolling out an updated iOS 26 beta packed with new features—because who doesn’t love bugs before launch? Meanwhile, Xcode 26 is teasing ChatGPT-like alternatives to make developers’ lives “easier.” These coordinated moves underscore Apple’s persistent drive to elevate both user and developer experiences.
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New beta firmware arrives for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4
appleinsider - Apple has shared another developer beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 that continues to trial new features for the personal audio devices.Apple has released a beta firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4.Released on Tuesday, the new dev…
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iPhone Driver's License Support Expands to Montana
Juli Clover / macrumors - iPhone users located in Montana can now add their driver's licenses and IDs to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, allowing an on-device digital ID to be used instead of a physical ID.The Montana Motor Vehicle Division launched Montana Mob…
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New Apple Watch With Touch ID and More Uncovered in Leaked Code
Hartley Charlton / macrumors - A major hardware upgrade for the Apple Watch lineup is planned for next year, findings in internal Apple code suggest.According to lines of internal code spotted by Macworld and subsequently confirmed by MacRumors, Apple has been experimenting with biomet…
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Apple Rumored to Introduce FineWoven Successor With iPhone 17
Hartley Charlton / macrumors - Apple is planning to reintroduce a premium leather-alternative case for the iPhone 17 lineup, according to the leaker known as "Majin Bu."Following the discontinuation of its controversial FineWoven cases, Apple is apparently planning to debut a new attem…
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iPhone 17 rumored to be the last with Camera Control
appleinsider - The Camera Control button on the iPhone 17 may be its last appearance, as a historically sketchy leaker claims it is being removed to save costs.Camera Control in useIntroduced with the iPhone 16 Pro models, Camera Control provided a shutter button on the…
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Apple Launches Two Repair Programs in Canada
Joe Rossignol / macrumors - Apple today announced that its Self Service Repair and Genuine Parts Distributor programs are now available in Canada. Launched in 2022, the Self Service Repair program provides customers with access to genuine Apple parts, tools, and manuals to repair se…
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Apple's iPhone 17 Manufacturing Expands Across Five Indian Plants
Tim Hardwick / macrumors - Apple is ramping up iPhone production in India across five factories as it continues reducing dependence on China for U.S.-bound devices. For the first time, all four iPhone 17 models will be manufactured in India in preparation for launch next month, rep…
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iOS 26 Liquid Glass Design Could Signal Future Bezel-Free iPhone
Tim Hardwick / macrumors - Apple's divisive new Liquid Glass design language in iOS 26 could be hinting at a major hardware redesign coming to future iPhones, reckons veteran app developer Craig Hockenberry of The Iconfactory.In a blog post published this week titled "Liquid Glass.…
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UK Reportedly Withdraws Demand to Access Encrypted iCloud User Data
Tim Hardwick / macrumors - The British government has agreed to withdraw its controversial demand to access Apple users' encrypted iCloud data, according to the U.S. director of intelligence.Tulsi Gabbard said in a post on X (Twitter) the UK had dropped its plans to force Apple to …
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Apple Releases Fourth Public Betas of iOS 26 and More
Juli Clover / macrumors - Apple today released the fourth public betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, allowing the public to test the updates ahead of their September launch. The fourth public betas come a week after the third public betas, and the updates correspond with the…
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Apple Announces $500 Beats Pill Speaker Bundle With Collectible Holder
Joe Rossignol / macrumors - Apple today announced that Beats and Japanese graphic artist Verdy have teamed up to bring back a collectible Beats Pill holder.This time, the cream-coloured "Vear" bear holds the Beats Pill in his mouth, whereas the original version from last year holds …
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Substack turns on iOS in-app payment option for all paid newsletters
Lawrence Bonk / engadget - Substack now lets users subscribe to any paid publication via an in-app purchase from the official iOS app. The news comes after the company tested the feature with 30,000 creators.This makes subscribing to something a much speedier affair, with the entir…
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Apple moves to its seventh iOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26 developer betas as release looms
appleinsider - As the final release edges closer, Apple moves on to its seventh developer betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.Apple's hardware getting the 26-generation update - Image Credit: AppleThe seventh round follows af…
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Dubious leak backtracks on iPhone 17 'Liquid Silicone' case design
appleinsider - After an initial unlikely post by a serial questionable leaker, a video shared on social media is said to be Apple's rumored Liquid Silicone iPhone 17 cases, for real, this time.The latest iPhone 17 case leakThe sketchy video shows what looks like an iPho…
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Amazon Takes Up to $144 Off M4 Mac Mini, Starting at $499
Mitchel Broussard / macrumors - Amazon today has a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini on sale at low prices, starting at $499.00 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD, down from $599.00. Discounts reach up to $144 off in these sales, and this time around there is also a discount on the M…
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iPhone 18 Air Might Be Apple's Cheapest New iPhone In The Second Half Of 2026
bgr - Those iPhone users who follow all the Apple rumors might not be surprised to hear that Apple wants to pair the iPhone 18 and 18e for a spring 2027 launch.
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iPhone 17e rumored to finally leave the notch behind
appleinsider - Apple's budget iPhone line could finally ditch the notch and get a Dynamic Island, as part of the 2026 iPhone 17e update.iPhone 16eThe iPhone 16e is the current budget-aimed model in the iPhone lineup, sharing its lineage with the iPhone SE. Just as its a…
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Apple Releases iOS 26 Beta: Compatibility and Feature Highlights
Following Apple’s latest event, the iOS 26 beta is now stirring the tech crowd. One report maps out the compatible iPhone lineup while its companion reveals a neat, spam-blocking twist in call screening. Both pieces suggest Apple is delighting users with its familiar yet refreshingly quirky update approach.
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Apple teases iOS26 update with Liquid Glass design
Apple is stirring up excitement with its upcoming iOS26 update featuring the much-discussed Liquid Glass interface. The new design, currently available in public beta, promises a bold stylistic and functional transformation ahead of the anticipated fall iPhone event—proving that, sometimes, even Apple can surprise us with a slick makeover.
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