All the New AirPods Features Coming in iOS 26

Apple's upcoming iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe updates add several new features for the AirPods, which will be available through an AirPods firmware update.

iOS 26 Lets You Know How Long It'll Take Your Battery to Charge

iOS 26 adds a new feature that lets you know how long it'll take your battery to charge when it's plugged in or on a wireless charger.

iOS 26: All the Little Changes

There are a long list of new features in iOS 26, some of which Apple highlighted at today's keynote event, and some of which were quietly added. We've rounded up some of the smaller changes but still useful changes that have been introduced in the update.

iPadOS 26 Gains Revamped Files App

iPadOS 26 introduces new capabilities for managing, accessing, and editing files.

Apple Releases iPadOS 26 Beta with New Windowing, Liquid Glass Design, More

iPadOS 26 is the next major update to iPad software, and it introduces a lot of powerful changes.

iOS 26 Getting Custom AI-Generated Message Backgrounds, Generative Shortcuts and 'Mixmoji'

The iOS 26 Messages app is set to gain support for customized backgrounds for conversations, and it appears that AI will be an option for generating different looks.

Here Are Three Ways Apple’s Rumored AI Smart Glasses Could Beat Meta Ray-Bans

Apple is reportedly launching its own AI smart glasses next year, per a recent Bloomberg report. While Apple is very much so late to the category, I do think there are a number of great value adds Apple could bring to the table – which I’ll be outlining here.

Apple Reportedly Delays Two New iPhone Features Until iOS 27

iOS 26 is rumored to feature a glassy design, new Games and Preview apps, and more, but two other enhancements have reportedly been delayed until next year.

AirTag 2 Could Be Just Weeks Away

Apple’s long-rumored AirTag 2 may be nearing launch. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman noted that the new tracker is “nearly ready” after months of preparation. While he doesn’t expect it to debut at WWDC, a mid-2025 release — as he previously predicted — now seems likely.

iPadOS 26: Four New Features Being Announced Next Week

WWDC is only a few days away, and Apple has a lot of big announcements coming. Here are four new iPadOS 26 features rumored to be unveiled next week.

'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.