iOS 27 appears to show a birthday fireworks animation when you call a contact whose birthday is saved in Contacts. Here is what has been reported.
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Apple Explains How iPhone 18 Pro Reference Image Verifies a Photo’s Origin
Apple has detailed the security design behind Reference Image on iPhone 18 Pro, including sensor signing, secure timestamps and Private Cloud Compute.
HBO Chief Responds to Apple TV’s 29 Emmy Awards
Apple TV earned 29 Emmy wins, and HBO chief Casey Bloys responded to the result with praise for the streamer and a note about Apple’s scale.
M6 Mac mini Scores 22,783 in Early Geekbench Result Ahead of Launch
An unverified Geekbench 7 result attributed to M6 has appeared before the new Mac mini ships. It is an early data point, not a real-world review.
India Escalates Inquiry Into Apple Over Reported iOS 18 Repair Costs
India has escalated a consumer inquiry into Apple over reported iOS 18 display and microphone issues that allegedly led to repair costs in India.
Apple Cuts iPhone Trade-In Values While Raising Mac and iPad Credit
Apple revised U.S. trade-in estimates, lowering eligible iPhone values while raising some Mac and iPad values. Final credit still depends on inspection.
Slow Horses Season 6 Is Now Streaming on Apple TV
Slow Horses season six is now streaming on Apple TV. The six-episode season starts September 16 and new episodes arrive weekly through October 21.
Apple TV Shipping Delays Continue as Orange HomePod mini Goes Unavailable
Apple TV and HomePod mini orders show extended U.S. delivery estimates, while the orange HomePod mini is unavailable from Apple’s online store.
M5 Ultra Scores 52,516 in Its First Geekbench Result
An unverified M5 Ultra Geekbench result suggests a sizeable CPU jump over M3 Ultra, but more results and real-world testing are still needed.
iPhone Duo Supply Could Be Tight at Launch as Hinge Constraints Reportedly Slow Production
A new analyst report says iPhone Duo supply could be tight at launch because of reported hinge constraints. Apple has not confirmed production figures.
Apple Renews Slow Horses Through Season 8 as Season 6 Arrives
Apple has renewed Slow Horses through season eight as season six begins on Apple TV. Here is the confirmed release schedule and what the renewal means.
Things 3.24 and Fantastical 4.2 add Siri AI support: Here's what each can do
Things 3.24 and Fantastical 4.2 both arrived on September 14 with support for Siri AI. Cultured Code says you can now build a Things to-do by talking to Siri naturally and correcting it as you go, while Flexibits says Siri can check your Fantastical schedule, create events and change existing ones. iOS 27 and iPadOS…
Apple Customer Says 2020 MacBook Air Service Request Led to an M5 Replacement
An Apple customer says a 2020 MacBook Air service request resulted in an M5 replacement. Here is why one report is not a policy or guarantee.
iOS 27 and macOS 27 User Reviews Praise Smoother Performance
Early iOS 27 and macOS 27 user reviews point to smoother performance, but Reddit reports also show bugs and differing experiences across devices.
Apple CEO John Ternus Brings iPhone Duo to the 2026 Emmy Awards
Apple CEO John Ternus attended the 2026 Emmy Awards with iPhone Duo, giving Apple’s new foldable an early red-carpet appearance in public today.
macOS 27 May Restore the Familiar Pointing-Hand Cursor for Links
macOS 27 users have spotted the pointing-hand cursor over links again. Here is what the reported change may mean for everyday use and apps today.
iOS 27 Update Screen Briefly Shows iOS 26.7 for Some iPhone Users
Some iPhone users saw an iOS 26.7 label while downloading iOS 27. Here is what Reddit reports say and how to confirm your version safely today.
iCloud+ Adds Apple TV and Arcade in Select Countries at No Extra Cost
Apple is adding Apple TV and Arcade to iCloud+ in select countries. Learn what is included, who gets it, and how it differs from Apple One today.
New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Are Still Expected in 2026, Report Says
New Apple TV and HomePod mini models are still expected this year, a report says. Here is what Apple has confirmed and what remains unclear.
OLED Touch MacBook Pro May Be Closer, Report Says
A report says Apple is testing an OLED touch MacBook Pro with macOS 27.1. See what it could mean for buyers soon and what remains unconfirmed.
Apple Watch Has Passed 1,000 Official Band Designs Since 2015
Apple Watch collectors have cataloged more than 1,000 official bands since 2015. See why the collection keeps growing and why it matters for owners.
AirPods Firmware Update Brings iOS 27 Features to Four Models
Apple’s AirPods firmware version 9A348 enables iOS 27 features on four AirPods models. See what changes and how the automatic update works today.
Siri AI and third-party apps: Apple names WhatsApp, Audible, and Outlook
Apple’s September 14 Siri AI announcement names five third-party apps. It says Siri AI “already works seamlessly with apps from Apple’s vast ecosystem of developers,” pointing to WhatsApp and Audible, and says Microsoft Outlook, Notability and Tripsy are coming “soon.” Write with Siri on iPhone Duo. Image: Apple Apple gave no date for the second…
AirPort Utility is leaving, and macOS 27 can't back up to a Time Capsule
Apple is retiring AirPort Utility, the app that runs AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule base stations. Clean installs of macOS 27 leave it out, the iPhone and iPad app is coming off the App Store for new downloads, and Apple no longer guarantees it works on version 27 of either platform. A…