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iPhone 17 Pro Lost a Camera Feature Pro Models Have Had Since 2020

iPhone 17 Pro models, it turns out, can't take photos in Night mode when Portrait mode is selected in the Camera app – a capability that's been available on Apple's Pro devices since the iPhone 12 Pro in 2020.

Release Candidates of iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2 Now Available

Apple has reached the release candidate stage for the current developer beta cycle.

Apple Announces 2025 App Store Award Winners, Including iPhone App of the Year

Apple today unveiled the winners of its 2025 App Store Awards, including task planning app Tiimo, which was named iPhone App of the Year.

Screen Protectors Without AR Coating Cancel Out iPhone 17's Anti-Reflective Display

It's a coating that prior-generation iPhone models didn't have, and it can make a difference in bright lighting conditions.

iPhone 17 Sales Fueling a Record Year, Pushing Market Toward Higher Prices

A new smartphone forecast shows Apple powering nearly all growth in 2025.

Germany Considering Apple's App Tracking Transparency Changes

Germany is evaluating Apple's proposed changes to address antitrust concerns over App Tracking Transparency (ATT), reports Reuters.

Apple Pushes iPhone Users Still on iOS 18 to Upgrade to iOS 26

Apple is encouraging iPhone users who are still running iOS 18 to upgrade to iOS 26 by making the ‌iOS 26‌ software upgrade option more prominent.

Apple Releases Firmware Update for iPhone Air MagSafe Battery

Apple today released new firmware for the iPhone Air's MagSafe battery accessory. The firmware has a version number of 8B25, up from the prior 8A351 version. In the Settings app, the new firmware is listed as 99.0 while the prior firmware is 91.0.

Apple AI Chief John Giannandrea Retiring After Siri Delays

Apple AI chief John Giannandrea is stepping down from his position and retiring in spring 2026, Apple announced today.

Apple Glasses Could Be Next Year’s Most Attention-Grabbing Product

Apple has plenty of software and service launches coming in December, but new hardware products likely won’t arrive until next year. Among the company’s rumored 2026 products, there’s one that’s sure to earn a lot of attention: Apple Glasses.

Apple Says Original iPhone SE is Now 'Obsolete'

Apple today added the first-generation iPhone SE to its obsolete products list, meaning the device is no longer eligible for repairs, battery replacements, or any other service at Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers worldwide.

India Orders Apple to Preinstall Government Security App on All iPhones

India is requiring smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung to preload devices sold in the country with a cyber security app that can't be deleted, reports Reuters.

Apple's Maps & Ads Face New EU Scrutiny under the Digital Markets Act

EU regulators are investigating Apple for Digital Markets Act violations — but this time it's the company's Maps and advertising services under the microscope.

M5 iPad Pro Could Hint at New Studio Display Feature

The updated specs of the M5 iPad Pro may point toward a major new feature for Apple's next-generation Studio Display expected in early 2026.

Apple Gave Vision Pro Two Big, Very Needed Upgrades Recently

Apple Vision Pro is nearly two years old, and through software and hardware upgrades, Apple recently brought major improvements to two core aspects of the product.

Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way

While all Macs are now powered by Apple's custom-designed chips, a new rumor claims that Apple may rekindle its partnership with Intel, albeit in a new and limited way.

ChatGPT Voice Mode Now Works Inside Your Existing Conversation

OpenAI has updated the voice feature in its ChatGPT app so that voice conversations now happen directly inside an ongoing chat instead of forcing users into a separate voice-only session.

Here's Why the Apple Store is Going Down

Apple's online store is going down for a few hours on a rolling country-by-country basis right now, but do not get your hopes up for new products.

iPhone Air Flop Sparks Industry Retreat From Ultra-Thin Phones

Apple's disappointing iPhone Air sales are causing major Chinese mobile vendors to scrap or freeze their own ultra-thin phone projects, according to reports coming out of Asia.

M5 iPad Pro One Month Later: Future Proof in the Very Best Way

If you’re coming from an older iPad, the M5 iPad Pro is a fantastic upgrade.

iOS 26 Gave AirPods Pro a New Setting You Might Want to Turn On

iOS 26 arrived in September with a variety of new features for AirPods, including a new setting that you may want to turn on if you ever fall asleep wearing your AirPods.

iOS 26.1 Makes a Clever and Subtle Clock Icon Animation Change

Starting with iOS 26.1, Apple has updated the Clock app icon to work a lot more like an Apple Watch.

OLED iPad Mini Expected to Arrive No Earlier Than Q3 2026

Apple will launch the iPad mini 8 with OLED display in the third quarter of next year at the earliest, according to Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital.