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Juli Clover @ MacRumors 1 place · 02/23/2026 19:11 EDT

What to Expect From the iPhone 17e Launching in March 2026

We've got just over a week to go until Apple's "Special Experience" on March 4, and we're expecting to see the iPhone 17e announced during the week of the event. The ‌iPhone‌ 17e will be the first update to the new low-cost iPhone 16e that Apple unveiled in February 2025. Design The ‌iPhone‌ 17e will look a lot like the ‌iPhone 16e‌, featuring the same 6.1-inch display size, single-lens rear... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 19:59 EDT

TikTok Faces Outage and Censorship Concerns Days After U.S. Ownership Deal Closes

TikTok last week finalized a deal to hand over its U.S. operations to a majority American-owned venture, and things aren't exactly running smoothly for the new U.S. company so far. Over the weekend, some U.S. TikTok users were unable to upload videos, which TikTok attributed to a power outage at a U.S. data center. TikTok users found they were unable to upload videos related to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 18:56 EDT

iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launch

Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that are still running that operating system update, eight years after the software was first released. iOS 12.5.8 is available for the iPhone 5s and the ‌iPhone‌ 6, meaning Apple is continuing to support these devices for 13 and 12 years after launch, respectively. The ‌iPhone‌ 5s came out in September 2013, while the ‌iPhone‌ 6... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 18:33 EDT

iOS 26.2.1 Addresses Emergency Call Problems on Older iPhones in Australia

The iOS 26.2.1 update that Apple released today further addresses an issue preventing some older mobile phones from being able to make emergency calls. In an updated support document, Apple says that iPhone users with an ‌iPhone‌ 12 or earlier should install the latest software updates to ensure that their mobile devices are able to make emergency 000 calls. Apple released iOS 18.7.4, iOS 16.7.13, iOS 15.8.6, and iOS 12.5.8... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 17:38 EDT

iOS 26.3 Adds Privacy Setting to Limit Carrier Location Tracking

With iOS 26.3, Apple is adding a new "limit precise location" setting that reduces the location data available to mobile networks to increase user privacy. Mobile networks determine location based on the cellular towers that a device connects to, but with the setting enabled, some of the data typically made available to mobile networks is being restricted. Rather than being able to see location down to a street address, carriers... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 17:23 EDT

Apple CEO Tim Cook Visited White House for 'Melania' Documentary Screening

Apple CEO Tim Cook visited President Donald Trump at the White House over the weekend to attend the premier of "Melania," a documentary that's set to be released in the near future. According to The Hollywood Reporter, several tech CEOs attended the screening, which also included a VIP dinner. Along with Cook, other attendees included Zoom CEO Eric Yuan, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Amazon chairman Jeff Bezos, and AMD CEO... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 16:12 EDT

Third macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers

Apple today provided the third beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a little over a week after the launch of the second beta. Developers can download the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 16:11 EDT

Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the release of the second betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting the Software Update option. iOS 26.3 adds a new tool for transitioning from an ‌iPhone‌... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 16:04 EDT

Apple Releases Third watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas

Apple today provided developers with the third betas of upcoming watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple provided the second betas. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. We don't know what new features might be added in watchOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3,... Read more ›

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Mitchel Broussard @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 14:57 EDT

Best Buy's 48-Hour Flash Sale Has Major Discounts on AirPods Max, iPad, Apple Watch, and More

Best Buy today kicked off a new 48-hour flash sale with sitewide discounts on a huge collection of products. This includes some notable markdowns on Apple products like the 11-inch iPad and AirPods Max, both of which are seeing their lowest prices of 2026 so far during this event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 14:20 EDT

AirTag 2: These Airlines Offer Feature That Helps Find Your Lost Bags

Apple offers a Share Item Location feature in the Find My app that allows you to temporarily share the location of an AirTag-equipped item with others, including employees at participating airlines. This way, if you put an AirTag inside your bags, the airline can better help you find them in the event they are lost or delayed at the airport. Given that Apple announced the AirTag 2 today, we have... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 13:07 EDT

Apple Releases watchOS 26.2.1, Adding Precision Finding Support for AirTag 2

Apple today released watchOS 26.2.1, a minor update to the watchOS 26 update that came out last year. watchOS 26.2.1 comes six weeks after Apple released watchOS 26.2. watchOS 26.2.1 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.2.1 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or initiating an update in the Settings app on the watch. To install the new... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 13:06 EDT

Apple Releases iOS 26.2.1 With AirTag 2 Support

Apple today released iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1, minor updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The new software comes a month after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iOS 26.2.1 adds support for the next-generation AirTag that Apple introduced today. The AirTag 2 features... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 12:10 EDT

Apple Developing Thinner Face ID for iPhone Air 2, Report Suggests

Apple is developing a much thinner Face ID hardware module in an effort to reduce the space its facial authentication system takes up in the iPhone Air, a known leaker on China's Weibo social media platform today suggested. According to Instant Digital, Apple has requested an "ultra-thin" Face ID component from suppliers that will allow the device to accommodate an ultra wide-angle lens in addition to the existing single main... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 12:01 EDT

New AirTag's Improved Precision Finding Requires These iPhone Models

The new AirTag that Apple unveiled today features a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, enabling the Precision Finding feature to work up to 50% farther away from an item compared to the previous AirTag, according to Apple. However, you need a compatible iPhone model in order to take advantage of this improvement. The improved Precision Finding requires one of these iPhone models: iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro iPhone... Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 10:53 EDT

Apple Considered AI-Powered iPhone Home Screen

Apple considered introducing a new Apple Intelligence feature that would dynamically re-arrange apps on the Home Screen. The detail emerged in a report last week from The Information, which said that subordinates of software chief Craig Federighi approached him with proposals for an AI-powered iPhone ‌Home Screen‌. The feature would dynamically change the locations of apps on the ‌Home Screen‌ according to users' needs. Federighi reportedly rejected the idea, believing... Read more ›

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Mitchel Broussard @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 10:15 EDT

Not Interested in Apple's New AirTag? Snag the First Gen AirTag 4-Pack for Just $69.99

Apple's AirTag 4-Pack is available for $69.99 today on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Free shipping options have a delivery estimate around January 31, while Prime members should be able to get it delivered a few days sooner. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 09:39 EDT

iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 Are Coming Soon, Here's What's New

Apple today confirmed that iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 are on the way. The updates will likely be released this week, so keep an eye out as early as today. watchOS 26.2.1 was mentioned in Apple's press release for the new AirTag today, and iOS 26.2.1 is mentioned in fine print on the new AirTag's product page. While these will be minor software updates, they do include a few things:... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 09:07 EDT

Apple Announces New AirTag With Longer Range and More

Apple today introduced the next-generation AirTag, with key features including longer range for tracking items and a louder speaker. With the new AirTag, Apple says the Precision Finding feature works up to 50% farther away from an item compared to the previous-generation AirTag. The new AirTag is available to order on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app starting today, and it will be available at Apple Store locations later... Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 09:04 EDT

Apple Introduces New Black Unity Apple Watch Band

Apple today introduced a new Black Unity Apple Watch band. The new band is available to order now for $99. More to follow...This article, "Apple Introduces New Black Unity Apple Watch Band" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 01/26/2026 06:49 EDT

Strava Apple Watch App Gains Route Navigation in Beta

Strava appears to be rolling out full route navigation and mapping to its watchOS app, bringing the long-awaited functionality to runners, hikers, and cyclists with Apple Watch for the first time. The feature, which remains in beta, allows users to select a pre-loaded route, view elevation details, and follow directions directly from their wrist without having to look at their iPhone. Strava users on Reddit noted the feature began appearing... Read more ›

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