Apple has released the first iOS 26.2 beta for developer beta testers. The new developer beta comes one day after Apple officially released iOS 26.1 for everyone.
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Apple has released the first iOS 26.2 beta for developer beta testers. The new developer beta comes one day after Apple officially released iOS 26.1 for everyone.
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Apple’s rumored cheaper MacBook powered by an iPhone processor is back in the news. A new report corroborates a separate claim that Apple is planning to release a more affordable MacBook. This is the machine rumored to run on an A-series chip.
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Apple has officially released iOS 26.1 to all iPhone users. Here’s what changes are available to the iPhone in iOS 26.1.
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Apple has updated GarageBand for iOS 26. The updated version includes the new app icon that was previously spotted on Apple’s website. Apple also updated Pixelmator Pro and Photomator for macOS Tahoe, breaking the previous icons out of squircle jail.
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“This is just the beginning,” says Apple about what appears to be its new Apple TV intro. Presumably, this will be what plays in the beginning of Apple TV movies and TV shows going forward.
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Apple is planning a major display upgrade for three future products, according to a new report. The same report also points to another upgrade coming specifically to the iPad mini.
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Apple has released iOS 26.1 RC to beta testers ahead of the software update’s official release. Here’s what changes are coming to the iPhone in iOS 26.1.
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Apple hit a company milestone on Tuesday as its valuation reached $4 trillion for the first time. However, unlike previous trillion dollar milestones, Apple isn’t the first company to reach this record valuation.
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Apple has filed its response to Fintiv’s trade secret complaint over Apple Pay from August. The response comes not because Apple needed to meet a court deadline, but because Apple is trying to move the case along.
Despite Fintiv initiating the complaint two months ago, the company hasn’t actually served Apple, which would set the case in motion. Apple tells 9to5Mac that Fintiv is simply delaying and avoiding having its frivolous and meritless case tried in court.
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When Apple moved the iPhone to USB-C, it left behind more than just the Lightning port. New iPhone comes with a USB-C charging cable, but many cars still use USB-A ports for CarPlay. That’s created an annoying gap for drivers: no first-party cable to connect a USB-C iPhone to a USB-A car.
Apple’s official workaround is a $29 USB-C to Lightning adapter. Beats, an Apple brand, offers this USB-A to USB-C cable for half the price that is effectively the official solution for using CarPlay with USB-C iPhones.
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CarPlay is an excellent Apple feature that brings communication and entertainment apps from your iPhone to the built-in screen in your car. Just install supported apps on your iPhone, then they automatically appear on your CarPlay display when you’re connected. Read on for our massive list of iPhone apps that work with CarPlay.
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The new M5 Apple Vision Pro has arrived, which you can read all about in our official review. Alongside the new headset and standalone Dual Knit Band, Apple is selling the new Logitech Muse spatial stylus for Apple Vision Pro.
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Apple made a major U-turn with CarPlay after a decade of not allowing video playback. Starting with iOS 26, Apple technically allows apps to display video through the CarPlay screen while parked.
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Apple announced plans to turn the iPhone into your driver’s license all the way back in 2021. So far, only a dozen U.S. states actually let you add your driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet. However, there are more states without Wallet support where your iPhone can still become your driver’s license.
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Throughout this week, photos have shown demolition happening at the White House as much of the East Wing is being demolished. The images have been jarring as they show that President Trump’s plans for a privately funded ballroom mean replacing much of the East Wing, not just extending it.
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In a surprise announcement, OpenAI says it has acquired Software Applications Incorporated — makers of the Mac app called Sky.
If that sounds a bit generic, the company was recently founded by the team behind Workflow, which Apple bought and turned into Shortcuts.
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While Apple and SpaceX have no direct arrangement over Starlink satellite-based internet connectivity, a new report highlights two reasons why that could change in the future. The report also highlights a hardware change that could arrive with next year’s iPhone 18 Pro.
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While my preferred way to use an iPhone is with no case or screen protector, I’m actually enjoying both on iPhone 17 Pro and can recommend them. They’re inexpensive enough to try without committing for a year or more.
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Earlier this year, I had a lot of fun testing a fairly high-end 4K projector with a $1500 price to match. So when an updated model of a mini projector priced below $300 arrived for testing, I expected it to basically be a toy in comparison. And while there is a big delta in capabilities, I’m very impressed with what something cheaper by more than $1200 can deliver.
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Remember Tea, the dating safety app that leaked private chats and photo IDs in July? Months later, Apple has removed the iPhone app from the App Store.
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iPad Pro expert and all-around good guy Stephen Robles has an awesome interview with a couple of Apple folks that’s all about the new M5 model.
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Meta is effectively shutting down ChatGPT integration for 50 million WhatsApp users, according to OpenAI.
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Curious about the new M5 Apple Vision Pro? Chance Miller spent the last week with the upgraded hardware, including the new strap, which you can read about in his review for 9to5Mac.
Separately, I’ve spent the last few hours using my M2 Apple Vision Pro with the Dual Knit Band, which you can purchase separately from Apple for your existing Apple Vision Pro.
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Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Apple will release the first foldable iPhone in 2026. Meanwhile, unforeseen circumstances seem to be defining development of Apple’s first foldable iPad.
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