Apple puts out its sixth developer betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26
appleinsider - Apple has moved on to its sixth round of developer betas, with new builds available for 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 sixth batch arrives …
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New Siri's App Intents will make or break Apple's Home Hub
appleinsider - App Intents for Siri will make the upgraded digital assistant capable of handling considerably more tasks on a user's behalf, and will be essential to the success of Apple's future smart home hardware lineup.The HomeHub could be an extension of the HomePo…
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Apple Preps iOS 26 Beta Update With New Device and Audio Enhancements
Apple is set to roll out its iOS 26 update, with beta downloads now available on select iPhone models and a suite of upgraded AirPods features designed to enhance usability and connectivity. Testers and users alike are in for a taste of the future as the tech giant refines its inter-device ecosystem.
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Japan Forces Apple to Allow Non‑WebKit Browsers on iOS
Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - Japan’s new law is compelling Apple to allow non‑WebKit browser engines on iPhone by December, ending Safari exclusivity to boost competition.The post Japan Forces Apple to Allow Non‑WebKit Browsers on iOS first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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Apple will bring GPT-5 to Apple Intelligence in iOS, iPad OS and macOS 26
Matt Tate / engadget - OpenAI finally released its long-awaited GPT-5 model this week, unsurprisingly proclaiming it its best yet with regards to coding, accuracy, safety and more. CEO Sam Altman even compared the jump up in quality to when the iPhone first adopted a Retina dis…
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Inside Photos in iOS 26 & macOS 26 -- refinements in Apple's image and video management tool
appleinsider - Apple Photos is the central location for storing images and videos you take on your iPhone. Here's how to use it in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26.Apple Photos on an iPhoneA mainstay of the Apple ecosystem, Photos is the base of operations for your perso…
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iOS 26 Public Beta 2 Now Available With These Features And Improvements
bgr - iOS 26 public beta 2 is now available to download, giving Apple Beta Software Program members even more features to play with.
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Japan orders Apple to open iPhone to rival browser engines by end of 2025
techspot - Japan has officially ordered Apple to allow third-party browser engines on iOS, setting a clear deadline of December 2025. The move comes as part of new guidelines published under the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), which expands on Japan's recent…
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iOS 26: Get a Callback Reminder for a Missed Call
Tim Hardwick / macrumors - Keeping track of missed calls can be challenging if you're juggling several tasks during the day. Thankfully, iOS 26 introduces a streamlined way to set callback reminders directly from the Phone app, making it less likely that you'll forget to return imp…
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iOS 18.5 officially unsigned, stopping downgrades from iOS 18.6
Anthony Bouchard / idownloadblog - Apple has officially stopped signing iOS & IPadOS 18.5, which means it's no longer possible to downgrade from iOS & iPadOS 18.6.
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Apple Seeds Fifth Developer Betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
Juli Clover / macrumors - Apple today provided developers with the fifth betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 for testing purposes, with the updates coming a week after Apple seeded the fourth betasRegistered developers can download the new beta software using the Software Update section…
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Apple iOS 26 Beta Update Brings Liquid Glass and Classic Tweaks
Apple has rolled out its iOS 26 beta, introducing the much-discussed Liquid Glass design along with various interface changes. In-depth guides detail how to download the beta, check iPhone compatibility, restore classic Safari layouts, and add web apps—all reflecting a notable pivot in Apple’s design and user experience strategy.
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iOS 26: See How Long Your iPhone Will Take to Fully Charge
Tim Hardwick / macrumors - In iOS 26, currently in beta, your iPhone gains a handy new charging feature that takes the guesswork out of knowing when your device will be fully powered up. Instead of waiting around or checking your battery percentage every few minutes, you can now se…
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Apple releases iOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, watchOS 11.6 and other updates
Christian Zibreg / idownloadblog - Be sure to download and install iOS 18.6 on your iPhone and other updates from Apple to get the latest bug fixes and security protections for all your devices.
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Apple iOS 26 public beta rollout stirs political controversy
Apple has released its iOS 26 public beta featuring a novel liquid glass design and an automatic filtering feature that has drawn unexpected criticism from politically motivated groups. The rollout highlights Apple’s innovative interface while sparking debate over digital censorship measures.
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Tipster: iPhone 17 Pro to Feature 8x Zoom, Pro Camera App, and More
Joe Rossignol / macrumors - Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models will have several new camera-related features, according to an anonymous tipster who contacted MacRumors today.The tipster claimed to be familiar with an iPhone 17 Pro commercial that is allegedly being produced by Sl…
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Apple Overhauls App Store Age Ratings
Hartley Charlton / macrumors - Apple has announced an overhaul of the App Store's age rating system across all of its platforms.The company has added three new age rating tiers — 13+, 16+, and 18+ — to the existing 4+ and 9+ classifications. At the same time, the 12+ and 17+ categories…
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The Morning After: Apple’s iOS 26 beta is ready for the public
Mat Smith / engadget - A few months since WWDC 2025, and Apple is shifting its OS update from developers to brave members of the public. Yesterday, the company launched the public beta version of all its operating systems, now all under the umbrella of "26", making my job a lit…
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Apple has released the public betas of iOS 26 and its other “26” operating systems
Christian Zibreg / idownloadblog - Apple just released the public betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, HomePod software 26, watchOS 26 and AirPods firmware. These public beta versions correspond with the latest developer betas in terms of the features and...
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iOS 18.6 squishes a bug that prevented sharing Photos memory movies
Christian Zibreg / idownloadblog - Apple's iOS 18.6 software update fixes a bug which prevented the sharing of memory movies in the iPhone's built-in Photos app.
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