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Apple suffered a significant setback in its case against Epic Games today, as the Ninth Circuit denied both of its rehearing petitions. Here are the details.

Apple introduced a ton of new hardware this month. New iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more made for a March to remember. Apple also discontinued a lot of products this month — and not just to make room for new hardware.

The UK has fined an Apple subsidiary more than half a million dollars for breaching Russia sanctions, following the invasion of Ukraine. Here are the details.

Apple released iOS 26.5 beta 1 for developers today. The update doesn’t include any of the highly-anticipated new Siri features, but there are a few changes worth noting. Head below for the full roundup of everything new in iOS 26.5 beta 1.

The latest WhatsApp beta build on TestFlight introduces a native CarPlay app, extending the app’s utility beyond the current voice-based interface. Here are the details.

I have tried many MagSafe wallets over the years, and I have yet to find the perfect one. After spending a few weeks with the Apple FineWoven wallet, I decided to swap to ESR’s five-card MagSafe wallet (in black). While the ESR option supports five cards, compared to the three you get with the FineWoven version, it is definitely much thicker. Even with the extra bulk, it has quickly become my current daily carry thanks to its separate ID slots and the ability to hold multiple cards.

As reported by The Information, Apple pulled vibe coding app ‘Anything’ from the App Store last week, citing a self-containment rule from its App Review Guidelines. Here are the details.

As it continues to make changes to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, Apple is testing a new framework that brings automatic audio switching to third-party audio accessories. Here are the details.

Apple is working on support for Live Activities in third-party accessories with iOS 26.5 in Europe, according to new code seen by 9to5Mac. Here are the details.

iOS 26.5 beta 1 is now available for developers, with a new Apple Maps feature, hints of a new in-app subscription option, but no signs of Siri upgrades. iOS 26.5 also gives Messages support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging.

It’s safe to say that the Gemini-powered Siri and Apple Intelligence features won’t arrive in beta this month. iOS 26.5 beta 1 was released right on schedule. However, the upgraded AI features are not included.

iOS 26.5 beta 1 arrived today for developer testing, and Apple’s release notes indicate that the update will offer new App Store options for in-app subscriptions.

iOS 26.5 beta 1 arrived today, and with it a new Apple Maps feature for discovering where to go next—dubbed simply ‘Suggested Places.’

Meta revealed in January that it plans to test paid versions of Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. Now, in select markets, the first of those premium services is available.

Apple Intelligence first launched in the US in October 2024, but now after a nearly 18-month wait, Apple’s AI features appear to be rolling out in China too.

Update: Per Mark Gurman, Apple Intelligence’s China launch was a mistake and it has since been pulled. Apple is apparently still awaiting regulatory approval despite the features having been ready for months. Original story below…

Apple has kicked off a new wave of beta software updates today, releasing developer beta 1 for iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more.

Apple is rolling out the first macOS 26.5 beta to developers, alongside iOS 26.5 beta 1, iPadOS 26.5 beta 1, and the rest of its operating systems. Here are the details.

Apple has released the first iOS 26.5 beta for developers. iOS 26.5 beta 1 arrives after the official release of iOS 26.4 for iPhone.

iOS 27 will be unveiled in just a few months, and reporting indicates it will add a brand new Siri app that I think could quickly become one of Apple’s most popular iPhone apps.

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iOS 26.4 launched last week with new features for Apple Music, Podcasts, and a lot more. There’s also a new iOS 26.4 feature that makes iCloud on the web more useful than before thanks to the addition of search. Here’s how to enable it.

Apple will unveil iOS 27 and its companion software updates on June 8 at WWDC, and a recent Q&A with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed the two main upgrades coming with watchOS 27.