Apple fans waiting for a true successor to the company’s premium over-ear headphones may need to be patient for a few more years. While Apple did introduce meaningful updates recently, credible reports now suggest a completely redesigned AirPods Max 2 is not a priority for the company and is unlikely to arrive before 2027. This revised timeline pushes a potential launch much further out than many users had previously anticipated.
iPad Users Furious Over Controversial iPadOS 26 Multitasking Changes
The recent release of iPadOS 26 has sparked a significant backlash among some of the iPad’s most dedicated users, many of whom claim the update has completely wrecked the multitasking experience. The core of the frustration stems from Apple’s decision to remove several long-standing, intuitive features in favor of a new, more complex windowing system that users are calling a major step backward.
iPhone 17e: Could Apple Launch a New Mid-Range Model?
After successfully launching the iPhone 16e in February 2025 and retiring the long-running “SE” brand, Apple established a new spring cadence for its entry-level smartphone. Now, with the fall iPhone 17 launch behind us, multiple reports are already pointing toward its successor: the iPhone 17e, which is expected to arrive in the spring of 2026.
tvOS 26 Brings Custom Aerial Screen Saver Controls to Apple TV
tvOS 26 brings custom Aerial screen saver controls to Apple TV 4K, letting you personalize visuals and enjoy new footage.
AirTag 2 Tipped for 2026 Launch With Two Huge Upgrades
Apple is reportedly preparing a significant update to its popular item tracker, with the AirTag 2 now expected to launch in late 2025. The new model is shaping up to be a substantial upgrade focused on range and reliability rather than a complete visual overhaul, addressing some key limitations of the original device.
Vision Pro 2 Poised for Major Power Boost With New Chip in 2026
A Taiwan supply chain report indicates Apple is preparing an R2 coprocessor for the next Vision Pro, fabricated on TSMC’s 2 nm node. The current Vision Pro pairs an M2 app processor with an R1 that ingests camera and sensor data in real time. Moving that R-series silicon to 2 nm would be a full-node jump over R1.
Night photos fail on your new iPhone? Here’s why
Apple says a “very rare” camera bug can affect photos shot on the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro when an extremely bright LED display is pointed straight into the camera. In these conditions, images may show small blacked-out rectangles or thin white artifacts.
Apple’s iPhone Air proves Bendgate is history
Apple’s iPhone Air proves its strength in JerryRigEverything’s bend and scratch tests, confirming Apple’s claims of its most durable iPhone yet.
Apple TV+ secures Scorsese film starring DiCaprio and Lawrence
Apple TV+ secures Martin Scorsese’s new film What Happens at Night starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, with filming starting January.
iOS 26 Isn’t Winning People Over, and Google Searches Prove It
Users aren’t celebrating iOS 26. Google searches show frustration as many look to fix design, speed, and stability issues immediately.