Apple last week unveiled five new apps, with four announced at WWDC 2026 alongside its upcoming fall software updates, one released in beta for developers, and one released independently by its subsidiary Claris. Siri AI App One of the biggest announcements of WWDC 2026 was Siri AI, a ground-up rebuild of Apple's voice assistant that for the first time comes with a dedicated standalone app. Like other chatbots, Siri can... Read more ›
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Apple today added M4 MacBook Air models to its refurbished store in the United States, making the latest MacBook Air devices available at a discounted price for the first time since they launched earlier this year. Both 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models are available, with Apple offering multiple capacities and configurations. The refurbished devices are discounted by approximately 15 percent compared to equivalent new models. Pricing starts at $849... Read more ›
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With iOS 26, Apple is adding support for transferring an eSIM from an iPhone to an Android device, and vice versa. The new functionality will make it easier for smartphone users to move their numbers between platforms, alleviating the need to contact a carrier for help with a transition between iPhone and Android. Some iOS 26 users have noticed a "Transfer to Android" option in their cellular settings, though it... Read more ›
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Apple this week announced that App Store app developers will be able to offer redemption codes for all types of in-app purchases starting later this year. In 2020, Apple introduced the ability for developers to offer customers unique, alphanumeric codes that they can redeem in the App Store for free or discounted auto-renewable subscriptions. Later this year, Apple will be allowing developers to offer these codes for any in-app purchases,... Read more ›
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iOS 26 can dynamically reserve space for automatic updates, according to Apple. "Depending on the amount of free space available, iOS might dynamically reserve update space for Automatic Updates to download and install successfully," says Apple's release notes for the first iOS 26 developer beta. This change will ensure that iPhone users who have Automatic Updates turned on in the Settings app actually have enough storage space available for those... Read more ›
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Apple this week introduced a new Automatic Sign-In API, which will make it easier to sign in to apps across multiple Apple devices. Starting with Apple's latest software releases, such as iOS 26 and tvOS 26, you will be able to sign in to an app on one Apple device and automatically be signed in to the app on other Apple devices. For example, if you sign in to the... Read more ›
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Apple today provided developers with a revised version of the first iOS 26 beta for testing purposes. It's not clear what's new in the updated beta, but it may address a critical bug or two. The update is only available for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models, so if you're running iOS 26 on an iPhone 14 or earlier, you won't see the revised beta. Registered developers can download... Read more ›
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Apple's software engineering chief Craig Federighi and marketing chief Greg Joswiak went on a WWDC 2025 media tour this week. The pair of executives discussed key WWDC 2025 announcements, explained why the more personalized version of Siri is delayed, and more. We have rounded up their various interview videos below, including their full-length discussion with The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern. Related Roundup: WWDC 2025Tags: Craig Federighi, Greg JoswiakRelated Forum:... Read more ›
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Apple this week announced iOS 26, and the upcoming software update includes many new features and changes for CarPlay. To try out these features now, you will need to be using an iPhone running iOS 26, which is currently available in developer beta. Below, we recap nine changes to CarPlay. Liquid Glass Design When you are using CarPlay with an iPhone running iOS 26, the new Liquid Glass design extends... Read more ›
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This week's best Apple deals include low prices on AirTag, iPad Air, iPad Mini, and Beats headphones. You'll also still find a few great Father's Day sitewide sales going on this weekend, all of which will expire when the holiday rolls around this Sunday, June 15. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a... Read more ›
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iPadOS 26 allows iPads to function much more like Macs, with a new app windowing system, a swipe-down menu bar at the top of the screen, and more. However, Apple has stopped short of allowing iPads to run macOS, and it has now explained why. In an interview this week with Swiss tech journalist Rafael Zeier, Apple's software engineering chief Craig Federighi said that iPadOS 26's new Mac-like features strike... Read more ›
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Alongside WWDC this week, Logitech announced notable new accessories for the iPad and Apple Vision Pro. The Logitech Muse is a spatially-tracked stylus developed for use with the Apple Vision Pro. Introduced during the WWDC 2025 keynote address, Muse is intended to support the next generation of spatial computing workflows enabled by visionOS 26. The device incorporates six degrees of freedom (6DoF) tracking, pressure-sensitive tips, and real-time haptic feedback to... Read more ›
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In macOS Tahoe, Apple introduces the concept of Themes, with new appearance settings that go beyond the traditional Light and Dark modes, allowing you to customize the look of your Mac desktop more than ever. Here's what's changed. In System Settings ➝ Appearance, there are still the standard Auto, Light, and Dark modes, but Apple has added several options that allow you to really mix things up and create your... Read more ›
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Apple today added the iPhone XS to the vintage products list on its website. Apple considers a device to be "vintage" once five years have passed since the company stopped distributing it for sale. Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers may still offer repairs for vintage devices, subject to parts availability. In two more years from now, the iPhone XS will be classified as fully obsolete, at which point... Read more ›
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On this week's special episode of The MacRumors Show from Apple Park, we discuss the recap Apple's major announcements from WWDC 2025. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple introduced a uniform naming scheme across its platforms—iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and macOS are now versioned by the calendar year. This includes macOS 26, titled "Tahoe." The update marks the final macOS release to support Intel-based... Read more ›
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If you installed iOS 26 Beta or iPadOS 26 Beta through Apple's Developer Program or Software Beta Program, you may decide you want to downgrade because of usability or stability issues. Keep reading to learn how it's done. Apple's beta versions of its major software updates can be notoriously buggy, especially the early releases. You may find apps not working properly, poor battery life, device crashes, and features that don't... Read more ›
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Valve has quietly released a Steam Client Beta that runs natively on Apple Silicon, finally ending its reliance on the Rosetta 2 translation layer. The updated Steam client eliminates the performance overhead that plagued Mac gamers since Apple's transition to its own chips. Steam's Chromium-based interface, which could slow to a crawl on occasion, now runs directly on Apple Silicon rather than through Intel emulation. Early testers report dramatically faster... Read more ›
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Apple's Passwords app is getting a handy new feature in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe that should eliminate a particularly frustrating password management scenario. The Passwords app now saves complete version history for stored logins that have been changed, which could be a lifesaver if you find yourself in a situation where a password gets accidentally overwritten. Users will find a new "View History" button when opening any login that... Read more ›
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Apple TV devices will support Thread 1.4 when tvOS 26 launches this fall, according to network analysis by Matter Alpha. The update was discovered in the tvOS 26 beta announced at WWDC, suggesting the upcoming HomePod Software 26 will also support the latest version of the protocol. Thread 1.4 addresses a particular issue in the form of competing Thread networks. Previously, border routers from different manufacturers would create separate networks,... Read more ›
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iOS 26 adds a new Smart Display Zoom setting to CarPlay. When the setting is enabled, CarPlay will be automatically resized to better fit the shape and size of your vehicle's dashboard screen, if possible. The images below show what CarPlay looks like before and after the Smart Display Zoom setting is enabled. With the setting turned on, all of the user interface elements become smaller, allowing for an extra... Read more ›
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iOS 26 improves the Apple Music Replay viewing experience. As spotted by Hidde Collee and others, Apple Music Replay is now a completely native feature on iOS 26. This means that you can see your monthly and yearly listening statistics directly in the Apple Music app, rather than in a popover web view. This change is minor in the grand scheme of things, but for many Apple Music enthusiasts, it... Read more ›
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