Apple Seeds Second Public Betas of iOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6 and More

Apple today provided public beta testers with the second betas of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, watchOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6, with the software coming a day after Apple seeded the betas to developers and three weeks after the first public betas.

Apple has Started Replacing macOS Names with Version Numbers in Several Ways

Among Apple’s slate of software platforms, macOS is an outlier in having its own brand name (e.g., macOS Golden Gate) instead of just a number.

Apple's 2028 iPhones to Use 1.4nm A22 Pro Chips

Apple will transition from 2-nanometer chips to 1.4-nanometer chips with the high-end 2028 iPhone models, reports Bloomberg. Chip supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will make the majority of Apple's A22 Pro chips, but Apple is also considering having Intel make some of them.

Apple Just Added New Accessories, Including Thinnest-Ever PopSockets

Apple has teamed up with accessory makers to offer chargers, stands, power banks, cables, and more in bright color options like blue, pink, and teal. The splash of color arrives in time for summer in the U.S. and many other countries.

iOS 27 Fixes Three of the Most Annoying Messages Bugs

iOS 27 focuses heavily on bug fixes and performance improvements across apps like Safari, Mail, Calendar, and more.

iOS 26.5.2 Coming Soon Alongside the iOS 26.6 and iOS 27 Betas

Apple is internally testing iOS 26.5.2, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have accurately confirmed many future iOS versions over the years.

Apple Could Build an OpenClaw Competitor Eventually

Apple may eventually build a direct competitor to OpenClaw, an agentic AI system capable of autonomously operating software on behalf of the user, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman believes.

No iPhone 18 This Year, Apple Supplier Comments Seemingly Confirm

Apple's standard iPhone 18 model will launch in early 2027, based on comments from a partner in the company's supply chain that appear to corroborate rumors of a delayed spring release for the base model.

iOS 27 Adds New Drawing Tool to Your iPhone's Messages App

The upcoming iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate updates expand drawing tools to more of Apple's built-in apps across the iPhone and Mac.

How to See Which Mac Apps Will Stop Working After macOS Golden Gate

Apple is phasing out support for Rosetta 2, which is a feature that allows Intel-based apps to run on Apple silicon Macs.

Apple Hinted at Three New Products This Week with Fall Launches Rumored

Apple’s WWDC announcements for iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate were packed with hints about new hardware, including three new products expected to launch this fall.

iOS 27's Weather App Has a New Way to View Forecasts

Starting with iOS 27, Apple's Weather app offers new hourly and 10-day overviews for precipitation and wind that you can quickly view at a glance.

Apple Introduces Major App Store Subscription Overhaul at WWDC 2026

Apple announced a sweeping set of new subscription tools for App Store developers at WWDC 2026, including cross-developer subscription bundles, group and enterprise purchasing options, retention tools, and a streamlined submission workflow.

Touchscreen MacBook '100% Confirmed,' Says Reputable Leaker

Apple's first touchscreen MacBook is now "100% confirmed," according to the prolific Chinese leaker known as Instant Digital, who appears to have insider information from sources in the supply chain. The leaker made their definitive statement this morning in a Weibo post.

Apple Seemingly Discontinuing Vision Pro Travel Case Around the World

Apple appears to be quietly discontinuing the Vision Pro Travel Case in international markets, with the $199 accessory removed from storefronts across much of the world.

macOS 27 Hints at 'MacBook Ultra' in Three Ways

Apple this week unveiled macOS 27 Golden Gate, and the upcoming software update hints at the rumored "MacBook Ultra" in at least three ways.

Here's How Liquid Glass Is Changing in iOS 27

Apple this week detailed a broad set of improvements to Liquid Glass, the translucent design language it introduced last year, spanning readability, personalization, sidebar behavior, and app icons.

iOS 27 Introduces New 'Tap to Share' Feature, But Not Available in EU

iOS 27 has a new "Tap to Share" feature that lets merchants use their iPhone to connect to a customer's device with an NFC tap for the purpose of data exchange. This is useful for small business owners, vendors at local markets, and so forth.

Here’s Everything New for CarPlay in iOS 27

iOS 27 is officially here, available now in beta, and it brings a handful of improvements for CarPlay. Here’s everything new for CarPlay in iOS 27.

iOS 27 Lets You Dismiss the 'Now Playing' Lock Screen Widget

Apple in iOS 27 has made a small but significant change to how the Now Playing widget works on your iPhone's Lock Screen – you can now swipe it away to get rid of it.

Apple Updates App Store Guidelines With Stricter Rules for Low-Quality Apps

Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines this week, adding stricter language around low-quality apps.

iOS 27 Introduces Overhauled AirPods Settings Menu

When AirPods owners connect to their iPhone running iOS 27, they'll see a completely revamped settings menu for their earbuds that does a better job at organizing all of the feature options that Apple has added over the last few years.

Apple Leaks Foldable iPhone References in iOS 27 Beta

Apple released the first iOS 27 developer beta today, and code for the update includes references to features that can only belong to a foldable iPhone.

watchOS 27 Features Dynamic App Grid, New Gesture Control, and More

Apple today unveiled watchOS 27, featuring a redesigned dynamic app grid, new gesture controls, and a raft of usability and battery improvements.