Apple Upgrades AirPods Charging in iOS 26

In the fifth beta of iOS 26, Apple appears to have subtly upgraded AirPods charging. Code in ‌iOS 26‌ says that the AirPods Charging case "now more clearly indicates charging status," and that the AirPods will remind you when it's time to charge.

Apple Launches Early Preview of ChatGPT-Like Support Assistant

In the Apple Support app, the Support Assistant early preview can be accessed by tapping on a dedicated "Chat" button that's been added to the navigation bar.

macOS Tahoe 26 Beta 5 Retires the Old Macintosh HD Icon

On today’s developer beta release of macOS Tahoe 26, Apple replaced the old Macintosh HD icon, which depicted an actual hard disk drive, with a new SSD-looking icon. Here’s what it looks like.

Apple Releases Updated MagSafe Charger Firmware

Apple today released a firmware update for the 25W MagSafe Charger that is compatible with the iPhone 12 and later and the latest AirPods. The new firmware is version 2A168, up from the 2A146 firmware that came out last year. In the Settings app, the new firmware is version 148, up from 136.

Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.5, Blocking Downgrade from iOS 18.6

Since the iPhone software update has shipped without issue, Apple has stopped signing the older iOS 18.5 software version.

iOS 26: Add Web App or Bookmark to iPhone Home Screen

iOS 26, currently in beta, gives you two distinct ways to add websites to your iPhone's Home screen – as web apps or traditional bookmarks.

Bad News for Anyone Eagerly Awaiting the iPad Fold

Alongside an iPhone Fold expected to launch next year, Apple has long been reported to be working on a foldable iPad with an 18.8-inch display. There have, however, been very different estimates of the timeline for the product – and the latest report isn’t good news.

Future iPhones Could Adopt Superior Tandem OLED Display Tech

Apple is planning to bring tandem-structure OLED panels to its iPhone lineup in the coming years, which would bring over some of the display improvements currently exclusive to Apple's M4 iPad Pro models.

Apple Reportedly Developing Its Own Custom Image Sensor for iPhone

Apple is moving forward with plans to bring a new type of image sensor with dynamic range levels approaching that of the human eye to future iPhones, according to a Weibo leaker.

Here's What Tim Cook Thinks About Apple's Vision Pro After Low Sales

Apple CEO Tim Cook remains bullish on the Vision Pro, despite reports of low sales since the mixed-reality headset launched nearly 18 months ago.

Japan Mandates Apple Must Allow Third-party App Stores and Payment Systems

Since 2020, Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has investigated Apple and Google’s dominance in the mobile market. This week, the watchdog published a series of new guidelines that the two companies must comply with, chief among them allowing third-party app stores. Here are the details.

iPhone 17 Pro's Metal Battery Allegedly Revealed [Updated]

A leaker known as Majin Bu today shared images of an alleged battery pack for Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air model, which is expected to launch in September.

Apple Hiring for 'Answers' Team Working on 'ChatGPT-Like Search'

Apple is hiring engineers for an "Answers, Knowledge, and Information" team that is working on improving Siri, Spotlight, Safari, and more.

iOS 26 Code Leaks New Home App Feature Integrated with Maps

Apple's Home app hasn't had any new publicized features in iOS 26 yet, but a code leak just revealed a new feature in the works that relies on Apple Maps'new upgrades.

Apple Has Sold 3 billion iPhones Since 2007

Apple CEO Tim Cook shared that the iPhone has hit another milestone during the third fiscal quarter of 2025 — 3 billion sold. Apple Intelligence will be what takes the iPhone to 4 billion.

iPhone 17 Pro Max Rumored to Have 3 Advantages Over iPhone 17 Pro

Apple's highest-end iPhone 17 Pro Max model may have three key advantages over the smaller iPhone 17 Pro model, according to rumors.

Apple CEO Tim Cook: iPhone 16 More Popular Than iPhone 15

Apple today reported its earnings for the third fiscal quarter of 2025, and iPhone sales saw significant growth. ‌iPhone‌ revenue was at $44.6 billion, up 13 percent from $39.2 billion in the year-ago quarter.

iPadOS 18.6 Released to the Public with Bug Fixes

Apple's shipment of iPadOS 18.6 to the public updates the current-gen iPad operating system, with the maintenance release fixing bugs while iPadOS 26 gets tested.

iPhone 17 Models May See $50 Price Hike, Says Jefferies

Apple is expected to implement a $50 price increase across its iPhone 17 lineup when the new models launch in September as a way to offset rising component costs and China tariffs, according to a new investor note by Jefferies analyst Edison Lee.

You Can Now Buy AirTag-Compatible Shoes for Tracking Your Kid

AirTag launched four years ago, and users have found a variety of applications for the product ever since. But now you can add another to the list: Skechers has just launched kids’ shoes with a hidden compartment to stash an AirTag.

Apple Expected to Buy Another Silicon Valley Campus

Apple is set to purchase another campus in Silicon Valley, California, amid almost $1 billion of property purchases this year.

iPhone 17 Pro Could Come in Surprising Orange Color, Dummy Models Suggest

We're just six weeks away from the launch of new iPhone models, and rumors are ramping up as September creeps closer.

Apple Releases New Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

Apple today provided beta testers with updated beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, allowing them to test the new AirPods features in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe. The firmware is only available to developers and public beta testers at the current time, and a device running ‌iOS 26‌, ‌iPadOS 26‌, or macOS 26 is required to install the update. The firmware has a build number of 8A5324b, up from 8A5308b.

iPhone 17 Pro's Rumored 8x Zoom Could Explain Larger Camera Bump

A few days ago, it was rumored that the iPhone 17 Pro models will offer up to 8× optical zoom, and this could explain why the devices are expected to have significantly larger rear camera bumps compared to previous models.