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iOS 26.2 beta hints at month-long AirDrop Pairing Feature
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iOS 26.2 beta hints at month-long AirDrop Pairing Feature

Rajat Saini · November 4, 2025

Apple is testing a 30-day AirDrop pairing option in iOS 26.2 beta, using a PIN system to simplify sharing while improving privacy controls.

Apple Rolls Out HomePod 26.2 Beta 1 for Developers
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Apple Rolls Out HomePod 26.2 Beta 1 for Developers

Rajat Saini · November 4, 2025

HomePod Software 26.2 beta 1 focuses on bug fixes, performance improvements, and stability for Apple’s smart speaker, continuing the refinements.

tvOS 26.2 beta 1 now available for developers
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tvOS 26.2 beta 1 now available for developers

Rajat Saini · November 4, 2025

Apple has released tvOS 26.2 beta 1 (build 23K5029e) for developers. Install on a test Apple TV, test your apps and report issues early.

watchOS 26.2 beta is now available for developers
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watchOS 26.2 beta is now available for developers

Rajat Saini · November 4, 2025

Apple released watchOS 26.2 beta for developers, featuring improved Sleep Score metrics, bug fixes, and performance updates for compatible Apple Watch models.

iPadOS 26.2 beta now available for developers
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iPadOS 26.2 beta now available for developers

Rajat Saini · November 4, 2025

Apple releases iPadOS 26.2 beta 1 for developers just one day after public rollout of 26.1, kicking off the next testing phase.

iOS 26.2 beta now available for developers
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iOS 26.2 beta now available for developers

Rajat Saini · November 4, 2025

Apple released the first iOS 26.2 beta for developers with Sleep Score adjustments, performance fixes, and a public beta expected soon.

Apple Reportedly Working on a Budget MacBook Powered by iPhone Chip
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Apple Reportedly Working on a Budget MacBook Powered by iPhone Chip

Rajat Saini · November 4, 2025

Apple is developing a cheaper MacBook powered by an iPhone chip, launching in 2026 to compete with Chromebooks and budget Windows laptops.

OpenAI Board Considered Anthropic Merger After Sam Altman’s Firing
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OpenAI Board Considered Anthropic Merger After Sam Altman’s Firing

Rajat Saini · November 4, 2025

Former OpenAI scientist Ilya Sutskever testified that board members discussed merging with Anthropic within a day of firing CEO Sam Altman.

10 new iPhone features you will get in iOS 26.1
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10 new iPhone features you will get in iOS 26.1

Rajat Saini · November 4, 2025

iOS 26.1 adds 10 useful iPhone upgrades, from new Liquid Glass controls to Background Security Improvements and better everyday usability.

Apple Is Slowly Grooming Us for a Modular Future and We Barely Notice
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Apple Is Slowly Grooming Us for a Modular Future and We Barely Notice

Rajat Saini · November 4, 2025

Apple’s new iPhone design hints at a modular future. The Pro’s glass panel and MagSafe battery reveal Apple’s quiet shift toward attachable accessories.

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