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Apple prepares iOS 26.2 to let users replace Siri with third-party voice assistants using the side button, starting with Japan due to new regulations.

iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 restores classic multitasking gestures, improves Slide Over and Split View, and brings back faster drag and drop controls.

iOS 26.2 beta 3 adds a new one-time AirDrop code, letting you share files securely with non-contacts and manage access for 30 days.

Apple opens a new store in Beijing with fresh wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch that celebrate the Livat Centre location.

Apple marks five years of Apple silicon, celebrating faster performance, longer battery life, new designs, and the final phase of its transition away from Intel Macs.

Apple’s reported plan for Tim Cook to step down looks like a deliberate leak designed to prepare investors and users for a smooth leadership transition.

X launches Chat with end-to-end encryption, voice and video calls, disappearing messages, and new privacy controls while still leaving metadata unencrypted.

Apple expands its free Sports app to more European countries, giving iPhone users wider access to live scores, stats, schedules, widgets, and Live Activities.

Apple plans no major Apple Watch redesign until 2028, as new leaks suggest the 2026 models keep the same look despite earlier reports.

tvOS 26.2 beta 3 brings updated profiles, kids mode improvements, bug fixes, and smoother performance for developers testing the latest Apple TV software.

watchOS 26.2 beta 3 brings stability fixes, performance improvements, and updated sleep metrics. Developers can install it easily using the watchOS beta channel.

iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 brings refinements, bug fixes, and small feature upgrades for developers testing the next update on supported iPad models.

iOS 26.2 beta 3 brings stability fixes, smoother performance, improved Sleep Score, smarter Podcasts features and general system refinements for developers.

macOS 26.2 beta 3 brings more polish, smoother visuals, and system refinements for developers testing the next macOS update. Tell us your findings.

Chrome for iOS now refreshes the Downloads list less often, using batching and throttling to keep scrolling smooth and reduce stutters during heavy activity.

Apple is testing interactive iPhone cases with touch controls, aiming to replace physical buttons and support future bezel-free designs with smoother everyday use.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone may use a much larger battery, resulting in a thicker design focused on longer life and better heat control.

Investor Ross Gerber urges Apple to embrace Google’s Gemini, replace Tim Cook, and rethink Siri as pressure mounts over Apple’s position in the AI race.

Apple reviews Fitness Plus as part of its crowded services lineup, with Mark Gurman saying it may merge into a new Health Plus launch next year.

Tesla plans to bring Apple CarPlay to its cars soon, giving iPhone users familiar controls and ending years of resistance from Elon Musk.

Apple pauses Mac Pro development as focus shifts to Mac Studio, with no major update planned until after M5 Ultra, Gurman reports in new newsletter.

Apple leaves the iPhone Air 2 out of next year’s lineup, raising questions about its timing, strategy, and the future of the lightweight model.

Apple plans a major shift with iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and its first foldable in 2026, while the iPhone Air 2 remains absent.