Apple explores Intel and Samsung to reduce TSMC reliance as chip demand rises and supply chain pressure continues to grow worldwide.
iOS 26.4 Turned On Age Verification During a 3 Hour UK Layover, User Says
iOS 26.4 enables age verification in the UK, with one user reporting activation during a brief Heathrow airport layover experience.
iOS 27 to Let You Create Wallet Passes From Any QR Code, Says Report
iOS 27 adds Create a Pass feature to Apple Wallet, letting users turn QR codes into customizable digital tickets and memberships easily.
iOS 26.5 brings these changes to your iPhone next week
iOS 26.5 RC adds encrypted RCS messaging, Maps suggestions, and Pride wallpaper, with final release expected next week for all users.
iOS 26.5 confirms encrypted RCS messaging in Messages app
iOS 26.5 adds encrypted RCS messaging in Messages, improving privacy for iPhone and Android chats with supported carriers rolling out soon.
tvOS 26.5 RC Is Out Now — Here’s What Actually Changes on Apple TV
tvOS 26.5 Release Candidate is now available, signaling final testing before public rollout. Here’s what Apple TV users should expect.
Apple Seeds visionOS 26.5 RC, Final Vision Pro Update Likely Days Away
Apple releases visionOS 26.5 RC for Vision Pro, marking final testing stage before public rollout expected within the next week.
watchOS 26.5 RC Now Available, Should You Install It or Wait
Apple releases watchOS 26.5 RC for testers, focusing on stability improvements, new Pride watch face, and final tweaks before public rollout soon.
macOS 26.5 RC is Out, but You Might Not Notice What Changed at First
Apple releases macOS 26.5 RC with bug fixes, Maps improvements, new App Store pricing, and near-final build ahead of rollout.
Apple Seeds iPadOS 26.5 RC After Weeks of Beta Testing
iPadOS 26.5 release candidate is now available with final fixes and improvements. Public update expected soon for all supported iPads.
