A new rumor claims Apple’s 2026 lineup (iPhone 18) will trim the Dynamic Island to a slightly narrower “pill,” but stop short of moving Face ID or the selfie camera under the display. The claim comes from Weibo leaker Instant Digital and was first picked up by multiple outlets over the weekend.
Apple Sports widgets gets scheduled Live Activities and a wider EU rollout
Apple Sports now has Home Screen widgets that surface live scores and upcoming games. Widgets are available on iPhone, and can also be added on iPad and Mac, giving quick at-a-glance updates across devices.
Cheaper MacBook enters mass production in Q4 2026 with iPhone chip inside
Apple is reportedly moving a lower-cost MacBook into mass production by the end of 2025, with retail timing more likely in early 2026. The claim comes from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who says the machine will be Apple’s first Mac powered by an A-series iPhone chip rather than M-series silicon.
20% increase in iPhone 17 Pro battery: is it worth it?
iPhone 17 Pro features a 20% larger battery than iPhone 16 Pro, boosting capacity to 4,252mAh and promising longer runtime.
Early adopters hit by Calculator Memory Leak bug in macOS Tahoe 26
macOS Tahoe 26 users report a severe Calculator app memory leak, consuming over 30GB RAM, freezing systems, and forcing restarts.
Google Released Its Rope Wristlet After Apple’s Crossbody Strap Launch
Google released the $7 Rope Wristlet for Pixel, offering an affordable alternative to Apple’s $59 Crossbody Strap with wide compatibility.
Apple Intelligence now leans on Google for visual search
Apple quietly built Google into the flow of its new Visual Intelligence feature. When you press the screenshot buttons in iOS 26, one of the options is to search what’s on your screen — and the system routes that to Google (with partner apps like Etsy, eBay, and Poshmark also supported). It’s a notable shift for Apple: a system-level AI feature that hands off to a rival’s search by design.
iPhone 17 Lineup Geekbench Scores Show Big Gains Over iPhone 16
Geekbench 6 scores show iPhone 17 lineup outperforms iPhone 16, with major CPU and GPU gains, especially in Pro models.
Apple Plans 10% Boost in iPhone Shipments With iPhone 18 and Foldable Launch
Apple plans to produce 95 million iPhone 18 units in 2026, with a foldable model expected to drive demand.
Apple Promises Update to Fix iPhone Air Camera Glitch Seen in Testing
iPhone Air review reveals camera glitch under bright LED lights. Apple confirms issue and promises a software update fix soon.
