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Blackmagic Camera 3.5 adds iPhone 18 Pro aperture control and Pro Video Storage
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Blackmagic Camera 3.5 adds iPhone 18 Pro aperture control and Pro Video Storage

Mike Peterson · September 19, 2026

Blackmagic Design’s Blackmagic Camera app now lets iPhone 18 Pro owners set the new variable aperture by hand and record Apple ProRes straight into the phone’s Pro Video Storage. Both arrived in version 3.5, which reached the App Store on September 18, the day iPhone 18 Pro got to customers. A scene shot with the…

Apple Pay reportedly launches in India in October, with Axis Bank cards first
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Apple Pay reportedly launches in India in October, with Axis Bank cards first

Mike Peterson · September 19, 2026

Apple Pay is set to launch in India in October, with Axis Bank credit cards first, according to a Reuters report from September 18 that cites three people with knowledge of the matter. Reuters put the launch “next month”, and Apple hasn’t confirmed it. iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Image: Apple If the report holds,…

Xcode 27.1 Beta Arrives With iPhone Duo Simulator and SDKs
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Xcode 27.1 Beta Arrives With iPhone Duo Simulator and SDKs

Shane Watson · September 19, 2026

Xcode 27.1 beta adds the iPhone Duo Simulator and SDKs. Here are its Mac requirements, test priorities and known simulator limits.

Meta Muse Becomes the No. 1 Free iPhone App, Ahead of ChatGPT
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Meta Muse Becomes the No. 1 Free iPhone App, Ahead of ChatGPT

Shane Watson · September 19, 2026

Meta Muse has reached the top of the U.S. free iPhone chart, ahead of ChatGPT. The App Store rank can change as downloads shift.

Apple Hardware VP Explains How iPhone Duo Hinge and Display Were Built to Last
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Apple Hardware VP Explains How iPhone Duo Hinge and Display Were Built to Last

Shane Watson · September 19, 2026

Apple hardware VP Tom Marieb explains the iPhone Duo hinge, matte display finish and Apple’s stated approach to foldable durability.

20 New Apple Intelligence Features in iOS 27: Siri AI, Photos, Safari, and More
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20 New Apple Intelligence Features in iOS 27: Siri AI, Photos, Safari, and More

Shane Watson · September 19, 2026

iOS 27 adds 20-plus Apple Intelligence capabilities across Siri AI, Photos, Safari, Shortcuts and Health. Check the device and language limits.

iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 Now Available in Apple Stores
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iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 Now Available in Apple Stores

Shane Watson · September 19, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 are now available online and at Apple Stores worldwide.

iOS 27 Apple Intelligence Requires 14GB on Some New iPhones, 8GB on Others
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iOS 27 Apple Intelligence Requires 14GB on Some New iPhones, 8GB on Others

Shane Watson · September 19, 2026

iOS 27 raises Apple Intelligence storage requirements to 14GB on select newer iPhones, while other supported models continue requiring up to 8GB.

How to pin your most-used camera tools above the frame in iOS 27
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How to pin your most-used camera tools above the frame in iOS 27

Mike Peterson · September 18, 2026

In iOS 27 you choose which controls sit above the camera frame. Tap the Camera Controls button, tap Edit, then tap any tool to pin it there, and tap Reset to Essentials when you want the original layout back. A sample photo from the 48MP Fusion Main camera on iPhone 18 Pro. Image: Apple Out…

How to Claim 3 Months of Apple One Premier for Free
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How to Claim 3 Months of Apple One Premier for Free

Shane Watson · September 18, 2026

Claim three free months of Apple One Premier worth nearly $120 with an eligible device and access Apple’s bundled subscription services today.

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