'Angry Birds', 'Kingdom Rush', and More Come to Apple Arcade in July

As it did for June, Apple has announced that it will be bringing a few new games to its pay-once, play-all-you-want service.

watchOS 26 May Add Third-Party Shortcuts to Control Center

Apple's upcoming watchOS 26 update could introduce support for third-party shortcuts in the Apple Watch Control Center, according to a new report from 9to5Mac. This change would allow users to access shortcuts from third-party apps alongside Apple’s default system toggles.

Apple Watch Gets One Crucial Fitness Metric Wrong, Researchers Say

The Apple Watch provides highly accurate measurements of heart rate and step count, but their estimates of calories burned can be significantly off.

iOS 26 Rumored to Drop Support for iPhone XS Series

A private but reputable source on X — known for accurate iOS-related leaks — claims that iOS 26 will support only iPhone 11 and newer, along with the iPhone SE (2nd generation and later).

Apple Releases Transparency Report for First Half of 2024

As noted by 404 Media, Apple has quietly updated its Transparency Report page with data from January through June 2024.

iOS 26 May Bring Full-Screen Animated Lock Screen Album Artwork

Apple Music could get more visual flair in iOS 26 with full-screen animated artwork coming to the Lock Screen, according to 9to5Mac.

iOS 26 Could Bring Sleep Detection, Camera Controls, and New Gestures to AirPods

The iOS 26 and macOS 26 updates could bring several new features to the AirPods, including sleep detection features and camera control options, reports 9to5Mac. The AirPods features would be introduced through firmware updates that would accompany Apple's new software.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Fold Said to Use A20 Chip with New Design

While the iPhone 17 series is still three months away from launching, rumors about next year's iPhone 18 models continue to surface.

New ‘HomePad’ Could Be the Surprise Hardware Star of WWDC

Apple’s WWDC keynote is only a few days away, and while software is expected to be the main focus as always, I’m increasingly optimistic we may get a surprise ‘HomePad’ appearance too. Here’s why.

Apple Could Remove AirDrop from EU iPhones as Legal Battle Heats Up

The legal battle between Apple and the European Union is showing no signs of easing up. A possible consequence of the latest round is that Apple could end up removing AirDrop functionality from iPhones sold in the EU.

iOS 26 Messages App Rumored to Get Polls and Automatic Translate Feature

The iOS 26 Messages app will include a new translate feature, according to 9to5Mac. Messages will apparently be able to automatically translate incoming and outgoing messages when you're conversing with someone who speaks another language.

Apple's ChatGPT Rival Moves Forward, But Siri's Future Still Uncertain

Meanwhile, Apple's work on a ChatGPT competitor model is also moving forward.

AirPods Pro 2’s Hearing Protection: Apple’s Quietly Revolutionary Health Tool

Three years after launch, the AirPods Pro 2 keep surprising us—not with new hardware, but through thoughtful software updates that make them smarter, more versatile, and more health-focused than ever.

WWDC 2025: Design Steals the Spotlight as Big Breakthroughs Take a Backseat

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reports that Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference looks set to dial down the spectacle compared to its blockbuster 2023 and 2024 editions.

What to Expect from iOS 18.6 as One of the Final Updates before iOS 26

It has been three weeks as of today since Apple released iOS 18.5, and we are still waiting for the first iOS 18.6 beta to follow.

U.S. App Store Ecosystem Facilitated $406 Billion in Sales in 2024, Up From $142 Billion in 2019

As it faces increasing legal pressure in the United States, Apple today shared the results of a commissioned study that delves into the success of the App Store ecosystem and the money that it's earned developers large and small through digital and physical purchases.

macOS 26 Rumored to Drop Support for These Macs

Yesterday, Bloomberg broke the news that this year’s software update for the Mac will be macOS 26 rather than macOS 16.

iPhone 17 Standard Edition Screen: 6.12–6.27 Inches, 120Hz ProMotion Refresh Rate

Brace for bigger displays across Apple’s 2025 lineup! According to trusted display analyst Ross Young, two of the four iPhone 17 models will debut never-before-seen screen sizes—including the rumored iPhone 17 Air and a surprise boost for the base iPhone 17.

Apple Announces Expanded Access to iPhone and iPad Repair Parts

Apple today announced that it recently launched a Genuine Parts Distributor program in the U.S. and Europe, broadening access to genuine repair parts.

iPhone 17 Running iOS 2026? Yep, Apple's Naming Just Got Messy

Just when we thought the internet had moved past obsessing over Apple's naming schemes... surprise! We're right back in the trenches.

Apple Will Announce iOS 26 at WWDC, Not iOS 19

Apple is planning a huge shakeup to its naming scheme for software updates.

Android Phones with Qualcomm Modems Top iPhone 16e in New 5G Test

The report found that the Android devices "consistently outperformed" the iPhone 16e in terms of 5G connectivity, especially indoors.

iPhone Rumored to Get 200MP Camera Like Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra

Apple is testing a 200-megapixel camera sensor, according to Digital Chat Station, a user with a large following on Chinese social media platform Weibo. The account has previously shared accurate information about Apple's future products.

Apple to Launch Dedicated Gaming App in iOS 19

Apple is working on a standalone multi-platform app for games, reports Bloomberg.