iOS 26.4 update appears unusually large for many iPhone users, especially beta users, but a simple setting can reduce download size quickly.
Mike Peterson
Mike is a technology journalist with a deep focus on Apple’s Mac ecosystem. He has spent years tracking macOS development, Apple Silicon architecture, and system-level changes across major macOS versions. His reporting covers everything from kernel-level enhancements and Swift-based APIs to hardware teardown analysis of M-series chips.
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iOS 26.4 release date expected next week, with Apple preparing final rollout after RC build, bringing new features and improvements to iPhones.
Tim Cook Responds to Retirement Talk, Says He Loves Apple
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Leak reveals Apple’s foldable iPhone may launch with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options, with pricing expected to exceed current iPhone models.
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MacBook Neo Supports 1,000 Battery Cycles, Same as MacBook Pro and Air
Apple confirms MacBook Neo battery cycle count at 1000, matching MacBook Air and Pro models with similar lifespan and lithium-ion battery limits.
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Nova Drift launches on iOS with full roguelike space shooter gameplay, touch controls, controller support, and hundreds of ship upgrades available.
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Apple’s new MacBook Neo brings the lowest AppleCare+ repair fees among Macs, including cheaper screen and damage repairs starting at $49.
macOS Tahoe 26.4 Lets All Macs Use the New MacBook Neo Wallpapers
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iOS 26.4 Beta 4 Introduces Several New Emoji for iPhone
iOS 26.4 beta 4 adds new emoji to iPhone including orca, trombone, landslide, distorted face, and more ahead of the public release.
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John Ternus says MacBook Neo aims to reach more people, highlighting Apple’s push for an affordable Mac and expanding Apple Intelligence.
Formula 1 2026 Season Starts This Weekend Exclusively on Apple TV in the US
Watch the 2026 Formula 1 season on Apple TV in the U.S., streaming every race, qualifying, Sprint session, and practice live.
Apple Ships MacBook Neo Without Charger in UK and EU
Apple ships MacBook Neo without a charger in the UK and EU, requiring buyers to purchase a power adapter separately during checkout.
iOS 18.7.6 Released for iPhone XS and XR With Emergency Network Fix
Apple releases iOS 18.7.6 for older iPhones, fixing an emergency calling issue affecting iPhone XS and iPhone XR users in Australia.
iPad Air M4 gaming boost with hardware ray tracing shows Apple is clearly chasing gamers
Apple’s new iPad Air with M4 is being pitched as a big performance leap, and the most gamer-friendly part of that pitch is the GPU upgrade.
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Apple’s new iPad Air with M4 comes with a connectivity upgrade that’s easy to miss: the N1 wireless chip brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and it also adds Thread.
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Apple is bringing Preview to the iPad in iPadOS 26, and it’s the kind of addition that instantly makes sense the moment you deal with PDFs for anything more serious than a quick glance.