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It has been three weeks as of today since Apple released iOS 18.5, and we are still waiting for the first iOS 18.6 beta to follow.
Below, we outline everything we know about iOS 18.6 so far.
Timing
Apple's software engineers have been internally testing iOS 18.6 since late March, according to the MacRumors visitors logs.
The first betas of iOS 13.6 through iOS 16.6 were all released before WWDC over the years, while the first iOS 17.6 beta was released the week after WWDC last year, so it is har
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Anna Gomez, the sole FCC Commissioner appointed by a Democrat, said ABC "has put the foundation of the First Amendment in danger." Read more ›
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It's very bad when American regulators like Trump's FCC call on American media companies to shut down a TV show they don't like, like Jimmy Kimmel. Read more ›
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Jimmy Kimmel drew the wrath of Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair after the FCC's Carr criticized him. Nexstar has a $6.2 billion deal on the line. Read more ›
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Sinclair, the largest ABC affiliate in the US, doesn't think the network reprimanded Jimmy Kimmel enough for his remarks about Charlie Kirk. Read more ›
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ABC pulled late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off the air “indefinitely” Wednesday night following pressure from the Federal Communications Commission over comments Kimmel made on the suspect apprehended for the killing of right-wing podcaster Charlie Kirk. Kimmel’s suspension comes after a monologue Monday night in which he said, “We hit some new lows over the weekend, […] Read more ›
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Apple customers in Australia and New Zealand are starting to receive their iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max orders, since it is already Friday, September 19 in those two countries. Orders of the AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3 are also arriving. Apple fans who ordered a new device will soon be sharing photos... Read more ›
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Donald Trump sat next to Princess Kate at the UK state dinner attended by business leaders like Tim Cook. Let's see what the seating chart says. Read more ›
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The hosts of "The View" didn't discuss ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show following comments the host made about Charlie Kirk's death. Read more ›
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Former President Barack Obama responded to ABC's decision to indefinitely take Jimmy Kimmel's show off the air and warned of "government coercion." Read more ›
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Melania Trump wore an array of neutral-toned outfits during her visit to the UK, aside from one bright yellow gown from Carolina Herrera. Read more ›
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Bagram Air Base was the biggest US base in Afghanistan until it was abandoned when American forces withdrew from the country in 2021. Read more ›
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Disney does FCC chair's bidding, suspends Kimmel show over Charlie Kirk comment. Read more ›
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Zuck's new $800 smart glasses failed spectacularly in live demos. Watch the cringefest. Read more ›
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Nvidia and Intel announced today that the companies would jointly-develop multiple new generations of products together. The products include x86 Intel CPUs tightly fused with an Nvidia RTX graphics chiplet for the consumer gaming PC market, and custom-built Intel x86 CPUs for Nvidia’s AI products for hyperscale and enterprise customers. Read more ›
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Once the crown jewel of network television, the late-night format faces intense political pressure as ratings and revenue decline. Read more ›
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Apple today released a new version of iOS 26 (23A345) that's available for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Reviewers who already have a device will be able to update now, while new iPhone 17 owners will need to update when receiving their devices starting tomorrow. The new version of iOS 26 that Apple released today appears to be limited to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone... Read more ›
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Jimmy Fallon, host of "The Tonight Show," canceled a Thursday appearance on a Fast Company panel about his new NBC reality series, "On Brand." Read more ›
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The FTC and seven states sued Ticketmaster owner Live Nation on Wednesday. The lawsuit accused the company of knowingly allowing brokers to buy tickets in bulk. Ticketmaster allegedly then let them resell the tickets at a significant markup on its own second-hand market. The FTC claims Ticketmaster was aware that resellers routinely bypassed its security measures for these purchases. The company profits three times from resales. It collects fees at... Read more ›
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MacRumors
Following three months of beta testing, iOS 26 will be released today, September 15. The update is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer, and it will be available to install via the Settings app, under General → Software Update. Below, we have highlighted eight new features included in iOS 26. Even more new features and changes are outlined in Apple's release notes for the update. Some of the... Read more ›
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In the iOS 26 release notes, Apple is warning iPhone users that installing the new software might have a temporary impact on battery life, which is normal. A new support document explains that major iOS updates require background setup like indexing data and files for search, downloading new assets, and updating apps. Further, Apple says that new features could require more resources, leading to a "small impact" on performance and... Read more ›
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Following three months of beta testing, iOS 26 will be released this Monday, September 15. The update is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer, and it will be available to install via the Settings app, under General → Software Update. Below, we have highlighted eight new features included in iOS 26. Even more new features and changes are outlined in Apple's release notes for the update. Some of... Read more ›
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iOS 26's new Liquid Glass interface has been criticized for making some content illegible in certain circumstances, and now the UI design is reportedly causing another unusual visual problem for some users. Liquid Glass adds subtle glowing effects to app icons' top-left and bottom-right corners, creating a glass-like appearance with depth and parallax effects. However, as noted by Gizmodo, this design choice can produce an optical illusion that makes icons... Read more ›
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After releasing iOS 26 today, Apple has shared a list of nearly 200 changes included in the software update, ranging from new features to minor tweaks. Keep in mind that iOS 26 does not include 200 new features. The list contains even the smallest of changes across the operating system and Apple's built-in apps. Apple also shared equivalent lists for iPadOS 26 and macOS 26. Throughout the week, we will... Read more ›
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Today's the day. Apple is about to release iOS 26, which will deliver the biggest redesign since iOS 7 and bring a range of new features and improvements to iPhones worldwide. It's Apple's biggest software update of the year, and Apple announced at last week's iPhone event that it will be releasing iOS 26 sometime today – Monday, September 15. Based on past releases, the update is likely to drop... Read more ›
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iOS 26 was finally released on Monday, but the software train never stops, and the first developer beta of iOS 26.1 will likely be released soon. iOS 18.1 was an anomaly, as the first developer beta of that version was released in late July last year, to allow for early testing of Apple Intelligence features. The first betas of iOS 15.1, iOS 16.1, and iOS 17.1 were all released in... Read more ›
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iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models in the U.S. feature an antenna window on the top edge of the devices, for mmWave 5G signals to pass through. The standard iPhone 17 does not appear to have the antenna window, while the iPhone Air does not support mmWave 5G, so it is not on that device either. All of the iPhone 12 through iPhone 15 models are outfitted... Read more ›
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Apple's next-generation iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max models will be equipped with a slightly smaller Dynamic Island, but the devices will not feature under-screen Face ID, according to the Weibo account Instant Digital. There were conflicting rumors about whether the iPhone 17 Pro models would have a smaller Dynamic Island, but its size did not change. Now, the rumor is back on the table for... Read more ›
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Apple is scheduled to release iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 on Monday, September 15, bringing a host of new features to existing iPhones and iPads, such as a Liquid Glass design overhaul, new Home Screen customization options, a streamlined Camera app, new Phone app features, and more. This article covers some of the things you can do to prepare your iPhone or iPad for Apple's latest mobile operating system, including... Read more ›
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