Apple blocks iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 beta installs on iPhone 16e, iPhone Air, and M5 iPad Pro due to C1 modem issues.
Rajat Saini
Rajat is a journalist who writes about Apple and iOS with deep technical knowledge. At MacObserver, he tracks every iOS update, new iPhone releases, and explains how new features and system changes affect users and developers. He regularly digs into iOS beta builds, tests updates on his iPhone, and looks for hidden changes and behind-the-scenes improvements.
Articles by Rajat Saini
Apple and Amazon Seek $2 Million in Legal Fees After Price-Fixing Case Dismissal
Apple and Amazon want over $2 million in legal fees after winning an iPhone and iPad price-fixing case dismissed by a U.S. judge.
iOS 26.2 Adds Search Engine Choice Screen for iPhone Users in Japan
Apple’s iOS 26.2 update in Japan now asks users to pick a default search engine, complying with new national competition rules.
Apple to Pay Google $1 Billion a Year for Siri’s AI Upgrade
Apple will pay Google $1 billion each year for Gemini AI to power the redesigned Siri, debuting with iOS 26.4 in 2026.
iOS 26.2 May Disable Wi-Fi Sync Between iPhone and Apple Watch in the EU
Apple will disable Wi-Fi syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch in the EU with iOS 26.2 to meet new Digital Markets Act requirements.
iPadOS 18.7.2 Update Brings Important Security Patches
Apple released iPadOS 18.7.2 with major security fixes for App Store, WebKit, and Siri. Update now to protect your device.
Apple Releases iOS 18.7.2 With Critical Security Fixes
Apple releases iOS 18.7.2 with important security fixes for iPhone and iPad users who haven’t upgraded to iOS 26 yet.
iOS 26.2 Beta 1 Hints at ‘Apple Creator Studio’ in Development
iOS 26.2 beta 1 code references a new “Apple Creator Studio,” hinting at a potential pro app bundle for Mac and iPad creators.
Shazam Gets a New Liquid Glass Redesign on iOS
Apple has updated Shazam with a new Liquid Glass design, refreshed icon, and faster navigation for iPhone users running iOS 26.
Japan Joins EU in Allowing Third-Party App Stores on iOS
Apple’s iOS 26.2 beta enables third-party app stores in Japan, following new laws requiring Apple to open iPhone software distribution.
Chrome for macOS 26 Fixes “Ghost Title” Bug in Picture-in-Picture Windows
Chrome fixes a macOS 26 bug that added a “ghost” title bar above Picture-in-Picture windows, improving how floating video looks on Mac.
iOS 26.2 beta 1 adds Screen Flash option for Alerts
iOS 26.2 beta 1 introduces a new screen flash option for alerts, letting users choose between LED, screen, or both for notifications.
Apple Accidentally Published App Store Web Source Code Online
Apple accidentally exposed the App Store’s entire web source code after forgetting to disable sourcemaps, letting developers download it directly from production.
Apple to Bring Live Translation to AirPods Users in the EU by End of 2026
Apple will roll out Live Translation for AirPods in the EU by late 2025 with iOS 26.2, following DMA-related delays.
M5 Ultra Expected to Join Apple’s Mac Studio Lineup Next Year
Apple plans to launch the M5 Ultra chip next year in the Mac Studio, offering major performance upgrades across its desktop lineup.
iOS 26.2 Introduces Developer Tools for Texas App Store Law
Apple introduces new APIs in iOS 26.2 to help developers comply with Texas law requiring age verification, parental consent, and consent revocation.
iOS 26.2 Beta Redesigns Apple News with New Quick Links
Apple redesigned the News app in iOS 26.2 beta with new quick links, a Following tab, and faster access to popular sections.
iOS 26.2 lets you set real alarms and timers from Reminders
Apple’s iOS 26.2 beta update adds alarms and timers to Reminders using AlarmKit, turning urgent tasks into real, attention-grabbing alerts.
Enhanced Safety Alerts in iOS 26.2: What changes and how to use it
iOS 26.2 adds Enhanced Safety Alerts with earthquake and threat toggles, new tone, and optional approximate location sharing for faster, reliable notifications.
iOS 26.2 Adds a Major Upgrade to Freeform: Tables for Everyone
Freeform gets a major upgrade in iOS 26.2 beta 1 with new table support, making idea organization and collaboration easier than ever.
watchOS 26.2 and iOS 26.2 refine Sleep Score: clearer ranges, same goal
Apple refines Sleep Score in watchOS 26.2 and iOS 26.2 with clearer labels, realistic ranges, and unchanged scoring for better insights.
iOS 26.2 beta 1 is here: every new feature and change
iOS 26.2 beta 1 adds Liquid Glass slider, Reminders alarms, Podcasts AI chapters, Apple News tweaks, EU Live Translation, and Sleep Score.
iOS 26.2 Update Makes Apple Podcasts Easier to Use Than Ever
Apple’s iOS 26.2 update upgrades the Podcasts app with automatic chapters, podcast mentions, and new “From This Episode” quick link section.
iOS 26.2 beta 1 lets you push Liquid Glass clock transparency much further
iOS 26.2 beta expands Liquid Glass, letting you fine tune Lock Screen clock transparency with stronger slider, plus Clear and Tinted options.






















