Here's When to Expect the iOS 26 Public Beta

Apple previously announced that a public beta of iOS 26 would be available in July, and now a more specific timeframe has surfaced.

Apple’s New C1 Brings Two Killer Features, And It’s Just the Start

Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 17 Air will come with a key component many years in the making: the C1 modem, which debuted in the iPhone 16e. The idea of a new modem may not sound very exciting, but already with this first version it’s become clear why Apple spent so long developing it. There are cost benefits to ditching Qualcomm, but also user-facing improvements. Here are two killer features Apple’s new C1 enables.

iPhone 17 Has Another Rumor Reversal

The base model iPhone 17 will have an A19 chip after all, according to Apple analyst Jeff Pu.

iPhone 17 May See 'Significant' Dynamic Island Changes

The iPhone's Dynamic Island experience is set to undergo "significant evolution" over the next few years, according to a new rumor.

Sky Blue Color Now Rumored for iPhone 17 Air Instead of iPhone 17 Pro

The latest word is that Apple plans to expand the MacBook Air's new Sky Blue finish to the rumored iPhone 17 Air later this year, according to a leaker known as Majin Bu.

Here's Why Apple's All-New Home Hub Is Delayed

Apple's smart home hub will likely launch in 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

iPhone 17 Launch Expected for Week of September 8

Apple is well known to hold an event in early September to launch its newest range of iPhones. For 2025, it seems that there won't be a deviation from the usual timeline of events.

Could Apple Return to the Wi-Fi Router Market?

In the 2000s and 2010s, Apple sold a series of Wi-Fi routers under the AirPort brand, including the AirPort Express, the more advanced AirPort Extreme, and the AirPort Time Capsule, which doubled as a backup drive for Macs.

Apple Watch Ultra 3: What to Expect

The long wait for an Apple Watch Ultra 3 is nearly over, and a handful of new features and changes have been rumored for the device.

iPhone Fold Production Line Almost Ready for Next Year’s Launch – Report

An iPhone Fold production line is being prepared in readiness for the launch of the first folding iPhone next year, and a new supply-chain report says that this is almost ready to begin production. The news follows a recent report that Apple is currently testing realistic prototypes of the device.

Apple Maps in iOS 26 Gains the Proactive Feature I’ve Long Needed

Apple Maps gets new features nearly every year, and iOS 26 is no exception. One brand new addition in iOS 26 could make Apple Maps vital for your daily commute, even if you don’t use it for navigation: proactive commute notifications.

Apple Wants to Screen Real F1 Races after Its Film's Success

If you thought Apple's constant promotion of F1 would end after the film leaves theaters and starts streaming, you might be wrong.

iPhone 17 Base Model Likely to Stick with 8GB RAM

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup could feature a notable RAM divide, with the base model potentially missing out on a rumored memory boost coming to the more high-end models.

M5 MacBook Pro No Longer Coming in 2025

Apple does not plan to refresh any Macs with updated M5 chips in 2025, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models are now planned for the first half of 2026.

Apple Releases New Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

Apple today introduced new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, with an 8A5308b version number, up from 8A5293c.

This iOS 26 Change Could Make it Apple’s Most Surprising Update Yet

With iOS 26, Apple has made a key strategy shift: it’s no longer pre-announcing major new features that won’t be available for months to come.

Apple to Upgrade Vision Pro in Two Ways Later This Year

Apple plans to introduce a new version of the Vision Pro this year, with the main update focused on the chip inside, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The device will use the M4 chip that Apple has already debuted in the iPad Pro and several Macs.

Apple Now Accepting Three New Android Devices for Trade-In

Following the introduction of Samsung's latest foldables yesterday, Apple today began accepting three new flagship Android devices for trade-in.

Apple's 'Presto' Wireless Update Tech May Soon Reach the Mac

Apple is able to wirelessly update iPhones that are still in the box using a proprietary system called "Presto," and now 9to5Mac claims that the technology is going to be expanded to the Mac.

IDC: Mac Shipments Up 21% in Q2, But U.S. Sales Stalled Ahead of Tariff Deadline

According to a preliminary report issued by IDC today, Apple saw the strongest year-over-year growth during Q2 compared to its closest competitors in the PC market, except in the U.S., where sales basically flatlined.

AirPods Get Five New Features in iOS 26, But Three Require an H2 Chip

The days of buying headphones and getting a static feature set are long gone. Since the launch of AirPods Pro 2 in particular, Apple has consistently upgraded AirPods products with new features via firmware. In iOS 26, there are five more new features coming—but more than half are exclusive to AirPods with an H2 chip.

Apple to Launch iPhone 17e Next Spring, Claims Korean Report

Apple plans to launch a second-generation iPhone 17e next spring, reports Korean outlet The Elec.

iOS 26 Makes Big Change to Phone Calls and Messages on iPhones in EU

iOS 26 was announced nearly a month ago, but there is one change related to phone calls and messages that flew under our radar until now.

iOS 26 Beta 3 Is Here... But What Happened to the Liquid Glass?

Apple just rolled out iOS 26 beta 3, and while there are some welcome fixes, one of the most talked-about changes has surprisingly stirred some controversy: the Liquid Glass effect.