Apple is developing a new H3 chip for future AirPods, promising faster performance, lower latency, improved sound quality, and advanced sensor capabilities.
TMO Weekly #2: Apple News Roundup, October 5–11
Your essential Apple recap for October 5–11, covering iOS 26.1 betas, M5 hardware leaks, Siri investigations, and the week’s biggest product updates.
macOS 26.0.2 and iOS 26.0.2 Move Closer to Release
Apple is testing iOS 26.0.2 internally, with fixes expected for iPhone 17 bugs, connectivity issues, and security flaws alongside macOS 26.0.2.
Apple ends AirPods Pro and iPhone 12 sound repair programs
Apple has ended two long-running repair programs for sound-related issues on the original AirPods Pro and select iPhone 12 models.
Apple pushes court to rule against Jon Prosser after missed deadline
Apple requested a default judgment against Jon Prosser after he missed the court deadline in its trade-secrets lawsuit over leaked iOS 26 details.
Developers Push Fix for macOS Tahoe GPU Slowdown in Electron Apps
Developers fixed a GPU slowdown in Electron apps on macOS Tahoe, restoring normal performance for users running apps like Discord, Slack, and Figma.
Apple removes ‘Eyes Up,’ an App Preserving ICE Abuse Videos
Apple removed the app Eyes Up, which preserved videos of ICE abuses, expanding its crackdown beyond real-time tracking apps like ICEBlock.
Apple set to acquire Prompt AI’s team and tech to advance computer vision
Apple is finalizing a deal to acquire Prompt AI’s technology and team to enhance its computer vision efforts across HomeKit, iPhone, and Vision Pro.
iPhone Notch History: How Apple’s Cutout Evolved into the Dynamic Island
Discover how Apple’s display design evolved from the iPhone X notch to the Dynamic Island, shaping eight years of iPhone identity.
Users say Liquid Glass breaks menu focus in macOS Tahoe
The shifting opacity in macOS Tahoe’s Liquid Glass menus frustrates users who say it makes active items harder to read and breaks visual focus.