Here’s how Apple is locking down iPhones to comply with Texas’ age verification law

Jay Peters / theverge - Starting next year, Texas will require companies like Apple and Google to verify the ages of people that use their app stores, and Apple shared today how it’s going to comply. Starting January 1st, 2026, anyone trying to make a new Apple Account must conf…

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Apple releases iOS 26.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.1 public beta 2

Imran Hussain / ithinkdiff - Apple has released public beta 2 of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 to users enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program. The update follows the recent developer beta 2 and continues...Read more at Apple…

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AltStore expansion brings iPhone app to more countries after $6M boost

Asma Hussain / ithinkdiff - AltStore’s developers have announced plans to expand their iPhone alternative app marketplace to Australia, Brazil, and Japan later this year, followed by the United Kingdom in 2026. The move marks the platform’s biggest step since its launch in the Europ…

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Apple is bringing back Slide Over for iPad, and I'm genuinely shocked

John Kanellakos / pocket-lint - Slide Over, a popular iPad multitasking mode, was given the axe in favor of Apple's rearchitected iPadOS 26 windowing experience - but now it's back.

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United set to be first to use iOS 26's new Wallet boarding passes

appleinsider - Apple's WWDC keynote revealed a trio of upgrades to boarding passes for Apple Wallet in iOS 26, with United Airlines seemingly the first to use them.Examples of the updated iOS 26 boarding pass experienceThe presentation of iOS 26 at WWDC in June brought …

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Apple Provides Fix for iMessage Activation Bug in iOS 26

Juli Clover / macrumors - Apple this week provided troubleshooting steps for iPhone owners who are unable to activate iMessage with a phone number in iOS 26.According to Apple, some customers might not be able to activate iMessage with a phone number if there is an inactive SIM or…

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Two Canadian apps highlighted by Apple for use of AI

Brad Bennett / mobilesyrup - With the launch of the Apple 26-series operating systems, developers can now take advantage of the company’s on-device AI models. This has allowed for some interesting feature sets and showcases perhaps a smarter path forward for AI tools than the massive…

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Apple's iOS 26.0.1, macOS 26.0.1, iPadOS 26.0.1 updates fix multiple issues

appleinsider - Apple has released updates for iOS 26.0.1, macOS Tahoe 26.0.1, and others with the patches fixing various issues in both operating systems.iPhones running iOS 26 - Image Credit: AppleTwo weeks after the initial milestone releases of iOS 26, iPadOS 16.0.1,…

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Ford CEO Provides Update on CarPlay Ultra

Joe Rossignol / macrumors - On the latest episode of The Verge's Decoder podcast, released today, Ford CEO Jim Farley told guest host Joanna Stern that the automaker does not entirely like Apple's current implementation of its CarPlay Ultra software system for vehicles."We don't lik…

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Apple Continues to Prepare iOS 26.0.1 With Multiple Bug Fixes Expected

Joe Rossignol / macrumors - Apple is preparing to release iOS 26.0.1, according to a private account on X with a proven track record of sharing information about future iOS versions.The account initially said iOS 26.0.1 would have a build number of 23A350, but they now expect the up…

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10+ Hidden Features in iOS 26

Juli Clover / macrumors - There are over 200 changes and new features in iOS 26, including major additions like the Liquid Glass design overhaul. We've covered a lot of the more notable updates already, but there are also some smaller changes that you might have missed.Subscribe t…

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Proton Mail launches new mobile apps for Android and iOS

Ian Barker / betanews - Popular encrypted email service Proton Mail is rolling out brand new iOS and Android apps, offering users a faster, more modern and smoother experience. Email started on desktop computers and was designed accordingly. As a result early mail apps could fee…

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WhatsApp Finally Lets You Translate Messages Instantly: Here’s How

Austin Blake / iphoneincanada - Meta’s WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that lets you translate messages right inside the app. If someone texts you in a language you don’t understand, just long-press the message and tap “Translate.” You can pick the languages you want, and once dow…

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iPhone Air hints at what iPhone Fold will look like

appleinsider - The iPhone Air may have given users a glimpse of what the 2026 iPhone Fold will look like — or at least half of it.What the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderThe iPhone Air is a big departure from Apple's typical iPhone designs. Howe…

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Engadget review recap: iPhone 17 lineup, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11 and more

Billy Steele / engadget - Last week's Apple event meant we were in for a barrage of reviews this week. We spent lots of time putting the iPhone 17 family, including the new iPhone Air, through its paces. We also tested the AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 that were unveiled…

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Why Your MacBook Won't Install The Latest macOS (And How To Fix It)

bgr - Planning to update your Mac to the latest version of macOS, but facing errors along the way? Here are some quick and easy ways to fix the problem.

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