Apple Maps one-finger zoom gestures spark debate over direction, usability, muscle memory, and whether Apple should offer a simple reversal option.
TMO Weekly #11: Apple News Roundup, December 08–14
A full recap of Apple’s biggest stories from December 08–14, covering iOS 26.2 updates, legal battles, services news, leaks, and user reactions.
iOS 26 “Preview” Screen Glitch is Confusing a Lot of iPhone Users
Apple’s new Preview app in iOS 26 confuses users with a cluttered screen, awkward Files integration, and simple actions that feel unnecessarily complicated.
iPhone Users Can’t Find iOS 18.7.3 and Are Being Pushed to iOS 26.2
Some iPhone users cannot see iOS 18.7.3 and instead get pushed to iOS 26.2. Here is why and what you can do.
IShowSpeed Takes on Kung Fu in New Beats Ad for Powerbeats Pro 2
Beats teams up with IShowSpeed in a kung fu short film to highlight Powerbeats Pro 2 stability, speed, and fit.
Epic CEO Says Apple’s ‘Junk Fee’ Theory Is ‘Shut Down for All Time’
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney rejects Apple’s external purchase fees, backing flat review costs while warning courts may reshape App Store policies worldwide.
Apple Buys Two More Cupertino Office Buildings for $216 Million
Apple buys two more Cupertino office buildings for $216 million, pushing its South Bay real estate spending past $1 billion in 2025.
Apple Releases Full Security Fixes List for iOS 26.2 and all Others
Apple details security fixes in iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, addressing WebKit exploits, leaks, kernel flaws, and data access issues.
iOS 26.2 Turned On Automatic Updates by Default and Users Are Upset
iOS 26.2 may enable automatic updates during setup while iOS 18.7.3 stays hidden for some users checking update settings on supported devices
iOS 26.4 Leaks Offer Early Look at iOS 27 and iOS 28 Features
An internal iOS 26.4 build exposes feature flags pointing to major changes planned for iOS 27 and iOS 28 across Siri, Health, Photos, and AirPods.
