Apple’s new “Macs don’t panic” ad mocks Windows 11’s Blue Screen of Death, referencing the 2024 CrowdStrike outage while promoting Mac security.

watchOS 26.1 public beta 2 brings performance improvements, bug fixes, and minor refinements ahead of the final release, available now for public testers.

Apple has released tvOS 26.1 public beta 2 for Apple TV users enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program. Users can install it after enabling Beta Updates.

Apple releases firmware 8A358 for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4, likely improving stability, refining Live Translation, and preparing for iOS 26.1.

A resourceful Reddit user has demonstrated a radical solution to the common problem of thermal throttling on the powerful iPhone 17 Pro Max. By strapping a stack of M.2 SSD heat-pipe coolers directly to the phone’s chassis, the tinkerer created a bulky but effective external radiator.

Public beta 2 of iPadOS 26.1 is now available for all enrolled users. The update restores Slide Over, refines multitasking, and polishes Apple’s new window system.

iOS 26.1 public beta 2 introduces the nostalgic “Slide to stop” alarm gesture, refined audio controls, smoother performance, and subtle interface tweaks.

Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.1 public beta 2 with performance upgrades, MCP groundwork, and early AI model expansion beyond ChatGPT.

Apple fixed the bug that stopped iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users from downloading Apple Intelligence models. The server-side update restores all features automatically.