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Apple and Meta are nearing settlements with EU regulators to resolve antitrust disputes and avoid further fines under the Digital Markets Act.

NPR’s podcast strategy chief Collin Campbell is reportedly joining Apple, signaling a potential boost to Apple’s growing podcast and audio ambitions.

Apple marks Mindful Month with an October 10 Apple Watch Activity Challenge rewarding users who complete a 10-minute mindfulness or meditation session.

WhatsApp for iPhone now includes built-in message translation for 21 languages, offering offline access and seamless integration in version 25.28.74.

Apple’s new “Macs don’t panic” ad mocks Windows 11’s Blue Screen of Death, referencing the 2024 CrowdStrike outage while promoting Mac security.

watchOS 26.1 public beta 2 brings performance improvements, bug fixes, and minor refinements ahead of the final release, available now for public testers.

Apple has released tvOS 26.1 public beta 2 for Apple TV users enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program. Users can install it after enabling Beta Updates.

Apple releases firmware 8A358 for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4, likely improving stability, refining Live Translation, and preparing for iOS 26.1.

A resourceful Reddit user has demonstrated a radical solution to the common problem of thermal throttling on the powerful iPhone 17 Pro Max. By strapping a stack of M.2 SSD heat-pipe coolers directly to the phone’s chassis, the tinkerer created a bulky but effective external radiator.

Public beta 2 of iPadOS 26.1 is now available for all enrolled users. The update restores Slide Over, refines multitasking, and polishes Apple’s new window system.

iOS 26.1 public beta 2 introduces the nostalgic “Slide to stop” alarm gesture, refined audio controls, smoother performance, and subtle interface tweaks.

Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.1 public beta 2 with performance upgrades, MCP groundwork, and early AI model expansion beyond ChatGPT.

Apple fixed the bug that stopped iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users from downloading Apple Intelligence models. The server-side update restores all features automatically.

Dbrand’s new Cosmic Orange skins let you match your iPhone 17 Pro’s color across Androids, laptops, tablets, and gaming devices.

Unreleased iPad Pro M5 tablets stolen from Apple’s European warehouses appeared in Russian videos, exposing serious flaws in Apple’s supply chain security.

Nearly 30 million UK iPhone and Samsung users could receive about £17 each if Which? wins its lawsuit accusing Qualcomm of inflating smartphone prices.

Apple turns 50 in April 2026. Expect a respectful tribute, limited-edition design nods, and wallpapers, while major hardware remains on September schedule.

Apple Store listing showing iPhone 17 with 5x optical zoom is likely a mistake. Official specs confirm only 2x true optical zoom.

Users welcome the return of Slide Over in iPadOS 26.1 beta, praising Apple’s response but urging a full restoration of old gestures and multitasking flexibility.

If you’ve seen photos of the new Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro looking more like rose gold, you’re not alone. A recent Reddit post showing the dramatic color shift went viral, leaving many new owners wondering if their device has a defective finish.

Find My iPhone helped UK police uncover a gang smuggling 40,000 stolen phones to China, leading to 18 arrests and major seizures.