AirPods Get Five New Features in iOS 26, But Three Require an H2 Chip

The days of buying headphones and getting a static feature set are long gone. Since the launch of AirPods Pro 2 in particular, Apple has consistently upgraded AirPods products with new features via firmware. In iOS 26, there are five more new features coming—but more than half are exclusive to AirPods with an H2 chip.

Apple to Launch iPhone 17e Next Spring, Claims Korean Report

Apple plans to launch a second-generation iPhone 17e next spring, reports Korean outlet The Elec.

iOS 26 Makes Big Change to Phone Calls and Messages on iPhones in EU

iOS 26 was announced nearly a month ago, but there is one change related to phone calls and messages that flew under our radar until now.

iOS 26 Beta 3 Is Here... But What Happened to the Liquid Glass?

Apple just rolled out iOS 26 beta 3, and while there are some welcome fixes, one of the most talked-about changes has surprisingly stirred some controversy: the Liquid Glass effect.

Leak Reveals Apple Maps in iOS 26 Could Get Two Unannounced New Features [U]

Apple Maps continues to get better each year, with the variety of new iOS 26 features keeping that trend going. And according to new discoveries in iOS beta code, it seems Apple may have a couple additional Maps features on the way. [Update: See note at the bottom of the article on feature availability.]

Apple Loses Key AI Executive to Meta's Multimillion-Dollar Hiring Spree

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been offering AI engineers massive pay packages to poach them from other companies, and a key Apple engineering manager has decided to take the deal, according to Bloomberg.

New iPhone 17 Pro Renders Highlight Aluminum Design, Repositioned Apple Logo

A new image from Apple leaker Majin Bu provides a new look at the repositioned Apple logo on the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro.

iPhone 17 Models Rumored to Feature Redesigned Dynamic Island

The account has accurately leaked some information regarding future Apple products in the past.

Apple Is Reportedly Working On A Cheaper MacBook, But Will It Matter?

This week, we heard some news from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo about Apple entering a new segment of the laptop market. The company is reportedly working on a new MacBook at a lower starting price point than the MacBook Air, and it’ll apparently pack the A18 Pro chip found in iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Apple Launching These 15+ Products Later This Year

And while the summer months are often quiet for Apple, the company still has more than a dozen products coming later this year, according to rumors.

Here's When to Expect Apple's Answer to Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

Apple is reportedly developing smart glasses that could compete with the Meta Ray-Bans, but they are not expected to launch for a few more years.

Here's How the iPhone 17 Pro Max Will Compare to the iPhone 17 Pro

Apple should unveil the iPhone 17 series in September, and there might be one bigger difference between the Pro and Pro Max models this year.

iOS 26’s Messages App Has a Solution Coming for Unwanted Texts

Apple’s Messages app got a lot of new features last year, but iOS 26 continues the trend of big upgrades, including a handy solution for all those unwanted spam texts you keep getting.

Apple Celebrates All-New Store with iPhone, iPad, and Mac Wallpaper

Apple has announced that it will be opening an all-new store at the Grand Front shopping complex in Osaka, Japan, on Saturday, July 26.

6 AirPods Changes Coming in iOS 26

iOS 26 adds new functionality to the AirPods, which will be available this fall when Apple releases ‌iOS 26‌ and new AirPods firmware to the public.

Apple Arcade Adds Four More Games, Including Angry Birds Bounce

Four more games were added to Apple Arcade today, including a new Angry Birds title.

FaceTime in iOS 26 Will Freeze Your Call if Someone Starts Undressing

iOS 26 is a packed update for iPhone users thanks to the new Liquid Glass design and major updates for Messages, Wallet, CarPlay, and more. But another new feature was just discovered in the iOS 26 beta: FaceTime will now freeze your call’s video and audio if someone starts undressing.

Apple Pauses Work on Foldable iPad

Apple is well into development on the foldable iPhone, but it has decided to pause work on a larger-screened foldable iPad, reports Digitimes.

iPhone 17 Pro's New MagSafe Design Revealed in Leaked Photo

The upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are rumored to have a slightly different MagSafe magnet layout compared.

MacBook Pro with OLED Display Expected Next Year — without a Notch?

The first MacBook Pro models with OLED displays are still expected to launch next year.

iOS 18.6 Beta 2 and More Now Available, Here’s What to Expect [U: Public]

Apple has just released iOS 18.6 beta 2 to developers, alongside companion updates like macOS Sequoia 15.6 and more. Here’s what to expect.

Photos iOS 26 vs iOS 18: Small Changes, Huge Impact

Photos in iOS 26 has reworked the iOS 18 version for the better. Here's how the new version of Photos expected in the fall compares to the old one.

Beats and AirPods Headphones Shut Off When You Fall Asleep in iOS 26

If you listen to audio using Beats or AirPods when going to bed, iOS 26 has a useful new feature for you. The update adds a "Pause Media When Falling Asleep" option that is designed to shut off your earbuds when you're no longer awake to listen.

Apple Owes Spanish Company Over $110 Million for Violating Wireless Patents

Apple has to pay $110.7 million for infringing on wireless patents owned by Spanish company TOT Power Control, reports Reuters.