Apple seeds second beta of iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 for developers, likely focus on bug fixes and performance improvements before iOS 18.
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Apple Rolls Out macOS Sonoma 14.6 Beta 2 for Developers
Alongside macOS 14.6 beta 2, Apple pushed second developer beta of iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, tvOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, macOS 14.6 and visionOS 1.3.
iPhone X, Original HomePod, and AirPods Are Now Apple Vintage
Apple announced it’s placing the iconic iPhone X, first-generation HomePod, and first-generation AirPods into the vintage products bucket.
iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max to use Samsung's Advanced M14 Display
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the first iPhones to use Samsung’s advanced M14 OLED screens, according to ETNews.
Affordable Vision Pro May Have Bigger But Lower Resolution Displays
Apple reportedly paused Vision Pro 2 in favor of an affordable alternative, and now the company is eyeing new suppliers for OLEDoS panels.
Apple Prepares iOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12 and visionOS 3 for 2026 Debut
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has started working on iOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12, and visionOS 3.
Epic Has “Submitted the Epic Games Store and Fortnite to Apple”
Fortnite eyes iPhone return in EU via Epic’s own app store, but Apple’s review and fees create hurdles. Let’s see how it goes.
Insiders Expect Apple To Announce “At Least” an AI Partnership With Google This Fall
Apple’s AI plans revealed! Expect Google’s Gemini alongside ChatGPT on iPhones this fall. Apple’s own “Intelligence” coming soon too.
Apple Could Eventually Launch Subscription-Based Apple Intelligence+
Apple Intelligence might get upgrade option, with privacy focus. Subscribe for advanced features & access to external AI partners.
Just Like EU, Vision Pro Won’t Be Getting Apple Intelligence This Year
Apple’s new AI feature, Apple Intelligence, arrives this fall but skips the Apple Vision Pro headset in 2024, similar to EU restrictions. (
EU Antitrust Chief Criticizes Apple for Withholding Features
EU antitrust chief criticizes Apple for withholding new features in the EU due to Digital Markets Act (DMA) concerns.
Apple Releases Updated iOS & iPadOS UI Kit for Figma
Apple’s updated iOS & iPadOS UI Kit for Figma offers pre-built components, design templates & a style guide for faster mobile app design.
Not Even a Bug Can Remove the “U2” Album from The Music Library
Losing all your music sounds like a nightmare, but here’s the twist: the only album left was the infamous free U2 album.
iPhone and iPad Users Can Now AirPlay to Samsung Hotel TVs
After IHG Hotels & Resorts and LG TVs, Samsung is also joining in by adding AirPlay support to its line of Hospitality TVs.
Apple Vision Pro Is Now Available in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore
Apple Vision Pro is finally available in more countries, including China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, just right on schedule.
Forget iPhone Flip and Fold, Apple Files Patent for Stretchable Displays
Apple patent hints at future iPhones with stretchable displays, not foldable ones. This could revolutionize how we interact with devices.
This App Turns Your MacBook's Notch Into Dynamic Island
NotchNook transforms the MacBook’s notch into an interactive element that pulses with notifications, just like the Dynamic Island on iPhones.
Chrome for Mac to Soon Offer Smoother Refresh Rates on macOS 14 or Later
Chrome for Mac seems to be working on smoother refresh rates by ditching the current CVDisplayLink, in favor of the new CADisplayLink.
Samsung Leads in US Smartphone Sales, But Apple Wins in Flagships
Samsung leads US phone sales, but Apple wins in flagship sales. Apple sells more expensive iPhones than Samsung sells high-end Galaxy.
Apple Pay Users in Hungary Face Unauthorized Charges Up To $350
Hungary Apple Pay users face a glitch that causes unauthorized charges on cards. Banks are aware and working with Apple to fix it.
Repairing iPhones to Get Easier; Apple Opens Up to Third-Party Parts
Apple boosts self-repair: EU diag tools, software for some 3rd party iPhone parts (battery, screen), easier part buying. Likely with iOS 18.
Leaked Apple Watch X's CAD Renders Suggest a 2-inch Big Screen
Leaked CAD renders suggest that the upcoming model, potentially the Apple Watch X or Apple Watch Series 10, could feature a 2-inch screen
Meta Quest Update Makes Window Management Very Similar to Apple Vision Pro
Meta Quest gets inspired by Apple! New update lets you freely arrange windows in VR for a more desktop-like experience.
Apple Doesn't Want PC Emulators Running on iPhones, Yet
If you were hoping to play PC games using an emulator on iPhones or iPads, you may have to wait a little longer.
