Apple releases Beta 8 of watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26, bringing new features, design updates, and developer testing access.
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Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26 Beta 8 for Developers
Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26 beta 8 for developers with build 25A5349a, featuring Liquid Glass design, new apps, and Spotlight upgrades.
Apple Releases iOS 26 Beta 8 for Developers
Apple releases iOS 26 Beta 8 for developers with Liquid Glass design, new features, CarPlay revamp, and Apple Intelligence updates.
Apple Releases iPadOS 26 Beta 8 for Developers
Apple releases iPadOS 26 beta 8 for developers, likely the final beta before RC in September, focusing on stability, fixes, and refinements.
OPPO Responds to Lawsuit Over Alleged Apple Watch Trade Secret Theft
Apple sued ex-employee Chen Shi, OPPO, and InnoPeak over alleged Apple Watch trade secret theft. OPPO denies wrongdoing, pledges cooperation.
Apple in Talks with Google Over Gemini Powered Siri
Apple is exploring Google’s Gemini to power Siri, testing it against Anthropic and OpenAI as it weighs internal models against outside AI.
Apple Sues Ex-Employee for Stealing Apple Watch Secrets for Oppo
Apple sued ex-employee Chen Shi, accusing him of stealing Apple Watch Series 10 trade secrets and sharing them with Oppo before departure.
Apple Gains Support in Privilege Fight Against Epic Games Ruling
Apple gains support in Epic Games case as business groups challenge ruling on attorney-client privilege, warning it harms compliance and smaller firms.
Apple Loses Sixth AI Leader to Meta’s Superintelligence Push
Meta has hired Apple AI executive Frank Chu for its Superintelligence Labs, even as it slows recruitment and faces scrutiny over hiring priorities.
Apple Faces New MR Competition as Vivo Launches Vision Explorer
Vivo launches its first MR headset, Vision Explorer Edition, a lightweight rival to Apple’s Vision Pro, focusing on comfort, affordability, and performance.
Ex-Meta Manager Says Company Skirted Apple Privacy Rules
A whistleblower claims Meta bypassed Apple’s privacy rules, secretly tracked iPhone users, misled advertisers, and fired him for raising concerns.
iPhone Car Keys Could Get Time Limits and Restrictions, New Apple Patent Suggests
Apple’s latest patent suggests iPhone Car Keys may soon support time-based restrictions, letting you share digital keys that expire automatically for safer, smarter control.
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 226 with Key Web Updates
Apple released Safari Technology Preview 226 with updates for CSS, JavaScript, Media, and more, available for macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe.
Masimo Seeks to Block Apple Watch Oxygen Tool After Customs Reversal
Masimo sued US Customs, alleging it unlawfully let Apple restore the Watch’s blood-oxygen tool despite an ITC patent infringement ruling.
iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe Bring Autofill Support to Third-Party Apps
Apple expands one-time code autofill in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe, adding support for Gmail, third-party messaging apps, Chrome, and Firefox.
Apple Releases iOS 18.6.2 With Critical Security Fixes
Apple has released iOS 18.6.2 for iPhone, focusing on critical security fixes with no new features. Update recommended for all users.
Future Zoom Updates Will Require iOS 15 or Later
Zoom confirmed it will drop support for iOS 13 and iOS 14 soon, requiring iOS 15 or later for continued app access.
Siri’s Long Wait Doesn’t Change How People Use Voice Assistants
Survey data shows Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant remain stuck on basics like weather, music, and timers, despite promises of smarter AI.
When to Expect the Next iPhone Release: Date and Features
Wondering when the next iPhone will come out? Get the latest details on Apple’s expected release date and features.
Apple Wallet ID Support Expands to Montana
Apple Wallet now supports digital IDs in Montana, joining 11 other states. TSA checkpoints and select venues accept them, physical IDs still required.
UK Withdraws Order Demanding Apple Backdoor to US Users’ Data
The UK dropped its order forcing Apple to weaken iCloud encryption for US users, a decision praised by US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard.
Epic Delays Fortnite’s iOS Relaunch in Brazil as Apple, CADE Continue Talks
Epic Games has delayed Fortnite’s iOS relaunch in Brazil to October as Apple negotiates with regulator CADE over app distribution rules.
Apple to Launch iPhone 17 with Parallel Production in India and China
Apple will launch iPhone 17 with simultaneous production in India and China, marking a major shift in its global manufacturing strategy.
Apple Releases Seventh Betas of watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26
Apple released the seventh betas of watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 with new features, improvements, and fall launch plans.