On the 17 Pro line, Apple uses the space freed up by removing the SIM tray to fit a slightly larger battery in eSIM-only units. The gain is around 5–7% capacity, which can translate into a modest bump in runtime. Earlier iPhones (14–16) didn’t get bigger batteries in the U.S.; this appears to be new with the 17 Pro generation.

With the release of iOS 26, Apple has unlocked a powerful new set of features for Powerbeats Pro 2 owners, transforming the popular earbuds into a capable, standalone fitness tracker. A companion firmware update rolling out now allows the earbuds to send live workout data directly to the Apple Fitness app, removing the need for an Apple Watch to track key health metrics during exercise.

Apple updates Final Cut Pro, Compressor, and Motion with ProRes RAW controls and performance improvements for Mac and iPad.

Apple releases Final Cut Camera 2.0 with ProRes RAW, genlock, Apple Log 2, and expanded iPhone 17 Pro filmmaking features.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Air display units show scratches on launch day, raising durability concerns despite strong global sales demand.

Apple now rates Apple Watch Series 11 for up to 24 hours per charge, a jump from the long-standing 18-hour figure used since 2015. The bigger number is real, but it’s mostly the result of a new “typical use” test that adds six hours of sleep tracking to the mix.

Apple’s new iPhone 17 lineup, including the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, officially launched today as pre-orders began arriving to customers.

Apple removed Launchpad in macOS 26 Tahoe. Spotlight and Apps replace it, and the old Terminal workaround no longer works.