09-17-25 -

iOS 26 Includes Adaptive Temperature Option for Automatic Thermostat Adjustment
iOS 26 includes a new Home app feature called Adaptive Temperature, which is designed to adjust the thermostat automatically when you leave the house or arrive back home. Adaptive Temperature can be turned on by opening up the Home app, selec...

09-17-25 -

Apple Explains How Hypertension Alerts Work on Apple Watch
With watchOS 26, the Apple Watch Series 9 and later and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later support Hypertension Notifications to give Apple Watch wearers a heads up when chronic high blood pressure is detected. Apple this week provided more in...

09-17-25 -

iOS 26's Liquid Glass Design Draws Criticism From Users
It's been two days since iOS 26 was released, and Apple's new Liquid Glass design is even more divisive than expected. Any major design change can create controversy as people get used to the new look, but the MacRumors forums, Reddit, Apple ...

09-17-25 -

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 228 With Bug Fixes and Performance I...
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for fu...

09-17-25 -

Apple to Fix Camera Glitch Affecting iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro
Apple is planning to release a fix for an iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro camera bug that causes black boxes and white squiggles to appear in photos. CNN Underscored's Henry Casey discovered the issue in an iPhone Air review when snapping photos at a...

09-17-25 -

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Design Rumors: Translucent MagSafe Area, Display Si...
While the iPhone 17 series and the iPhone Air are still a few days away from launching, there are already some early rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro's design. Overall, the iPhone 18 Pro models will feature a similar design as the iPhone 17 Pro...

09-17-25 -

iPadOS 26 Multitasking Tips and Tricks
iPadOS 26 introduces a whole new multitasking system that provides a Mac-like experience on the iPad. You can open multiple app windows at once, arrange them how you like, and even use Mac-style buttons and features to get work done. Subscribe ...

09-17-25 -

Bug Prevents M3 Ultra Mac Studios From Installing macOS Tahoe
If you have a Mac Studio with an M3 Ultra chip and can't get macOS Tahoe to install, you're not alone. There is a bug that is preventing the update from installing properly on machines that have the M3 Ultra. Affected users go to install macO...

09-17-25 -

Apple Details iOS 26 Features Like Call Screening, Live Translation, AutoMix,...
Apple has updated its iPhone User Guide, and published a series of support documents, with more details about a wide range of new iOS 26 features. Here are some of those guides and support documents: Adaptive Power mode Apple Games ...

09-17-25 -

Apple Watch Gets New Mode to Extend Battery Life But For Kids Only
It turns out that Apple's new Adaptive Power mode extends beyond the iPhone. Starting with watchOS 26, Adaptive Power is enabled by default on all compatible Apple Watch models set up via Apple Watch For Your Kids, formerly known as Family Se...

09-17-25 -

Apple's New Dynamic 40W to 60W Charger Has a Key Advantage
The website ChargerLAB today published a teardown of Apple's new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max, which has a key advantage over one of its other chargers. Specifically, the teardown shows the new 40W to 60W charger is roughly the same...

09-17-25 -

$599 MacBook With iPhone Chip Expected to Enter Production This Year
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today reiterated that a more affordable MacBook powered by an iPhone processor is slated to enter mass production in the fourth quarter of 2025, which points towards a late 2025 or early 2026 launch. Be...

09-17-25 -

Will the iPhone Air Bend? This Extreme Test Reveals the Answer
With an ultra-thin design that measures just 5.6mm at its thinnest point, Apple's new iPhone Air tops the iPhone 6 as the thinnest iPhone ever released. With a 6.9mm frame, the iPhone 6 was prone to bending, although the most egregious exampl...

09-17-25 -

iPhone 17 Pro Reviews: Two Key Advantages Over iPhone Air
The first reviews of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have now been published by selected media outlets and YouTube channels, offering a closer look at the device ahead of Friday's launch. The iPhone 17 Pro models feature one of the bi...

09-17-25 -

iPhone 17 Reviews: Choosing the Base Model 'No Longer Means Missing Out'
The first set of reviews are out for the new 6.3-inch base iPhone 17 model ahead of the full ‌iPhone 17‌ lineup launching on Friday. As noted in our buyer's guide, the ‌iPhone 17‌ features Apple's biggest d...

09-17-25 -

iPhone Air Reviews: Is the Ultra-Thin Design Worth the Compromises?
The first reviews of the iPhone Air have been published by selected media outlets and YouTube channels, offering a closer look at the device ahead of its launch on Friday. The main attraction of the iPhone Air is its ultra-thin 5.6mm design, ...

09-17-25 -

iOS 26 Liquid Glass Design Makes App Icons Look Crooked, Report Users
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 e...

09-17-25 -

Apple's Rumored MacBook Pro Redesign: 6 New Features Anticipated
Apple in October 2024 overhauled its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, adding M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips, Thunderbolt 5 ports on higher-end models, display changes, and more. That's quite a lot of updates in one go, but if you think this m...

09-17-25 -

Kuo: OLED MacBook Pro to Feature Touch Screen Display
Apple's first OLED MacBook Pro, set to enter mass production next year, will feature a touch screen display, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In his latest post on X (Twitter), Kuo writes that Apple's much-rumored OLED MacBook Pro wil...

09-16-25 -

AirPods Pro 3 Use Acoustic Seal Test for Optimizing Sound Quality and ANC
The AirPods Pro 3 use an Acoustic Seal Test to check the fit of ear tips, according to a new Apple support document. Apple says that the Acoustic Seal Test will ensure that you're using the proper ear tip size for the best sound quality and noise ...

09-16-25 -

Apple Watch Gets Slow Charger Warnings in watchOS 26
watchOS 26 includes a feature that lets you know if you're using an Apple Watch charger that is not optimized for the fastest charging speeds. According to a new Apple support document, if your Apple Watch detects a charging experience that c...

09-16-25 -

Get Record Low Prices Across Entire M4 MacBook Air Lineup on Amazon, Starting...
Amazon today is hosting massive discounts across the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup, with deals that represent all-time lows across every model of the computer. In total, you'll find $200 off the M4 MacBook Air notebook right now, with both ...

09-16-25 -

Your Mac Can Auto-Join an iPhone Hotspot in macOS Tahoe
macOS Tahoe 26 includes support for automatically joining your iPhone's Personal Hotspot when no Wi-Fi network is available, so you no longer need to manually connect. To set up automatic joining in macOS Tahoe, you can click on the Wi-Fi but...

09-16-25 -

26 New Features to Try in watchOS 26
Apple released watchOS 26 yesterday, and if you have a Series 9 or later or an Ultra 2 or later, there are a surprising number of useful new features. Apple could have limited new additions like Sleep Score and Hypertension notifications to the ne...

09-16-25 -

macOS Tahoe Features a New Recovery Assistant
If your Mac experiences an issue that prevents it from starting up properly, macOS Tahoe includes a new Recovery Assistant that can attempt to identify the issue and resolve it, according to an Apple support document published this week. If y...

09-16-25 -

Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Ultra 3 Buyer's Guide: 30+ Differences Compared
The Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 are among the latest additions to the Apple Watch lineup, so how do they compare? Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 feature hypertension detection, Sleep Score, sleep apnea detect...

09-16-25 -

iOS 26: The Top 100 New Features and Changes
Apple released iOS 26 on September 15, and it's now available for all iPhone users with a compatible device. There are a lot of changes and features to learn about, so if you want a quick, easy-to-read list that outlines what's new, we've got you ...

09-16-25 -

Apple Releases New Powerbeats Pro 2 Firmware With iOS 26 Features
Apple today released new firmware for the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds that came out earlier this year. The updated firmware has a version number of 8A353, an update to the prior 7B30 firmware that came out in March. The updated firmware adds new...

09-16-25 -

iOS 26.1 to iOS 26.4: Here Are 5 New Features to Expect on Your iPhone
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 l...

09-16-25 -

Mophie Launches New Qi2 Wireless Chargers
Mophie today announced the launch of four new Qi2 wireless chargers that can charge MagSafe-compatible iPhones at up to 15W. The $60 Powerstation Wireless Slim has an ultra-thin design that's meant to provide extra power without addin...

09-16-25 -

10+ macOS Tahoe Features You Should Check Out
Apple released macOS Tahoe on September 15, which means it's now available for all Macs that support it. If you didn't download the new software yet, here are some features that might entice you to upgrade. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube ch...

09-16-25 -

iPhone 17 Pro vs. 17 Pro Max Buyer's Guide: 8 Differences Compared
Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 17 Pro and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max, featuring a new Fusion telephoto camera, a brighter display, the A19 Pro chip, and more. As Apple's premium flagship offerings, the ‌iPhone 17 Pro&zw...

09-16-25 -

Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 Reviews: Which is the Biggest Upgrade?
The first set of reviews are out for the new Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3, ahead of the devices launching on Friday. As we already noted in our buyer's guide last week, the Series 11 is a fairly minor upgra...

09-16-25 -

Apple Sports App Updated With Widget, Expands to These 8 Countries
Apple Sports was updated today with a Home Screen widget, availability in more countries, and the ability to schedule Live Activities for upcoming events. The widget lets you view scores and schedules for your favorite leagues and teams at a ...

09-16-25 -

iOS 26: All the New iPhone Lock Screen Customizations
Apple has now made iOS 26 available to download on compatible iPhone models, and if you just installed the new software, Apple has made some changes and feature additions to the iPhone Lock Screen that you may want to check out. To download ...

09-16-25 -

Things 3.22 Introduces Refreshed Interface and More
Cultured Code's Things 3.22 is now available with comprehensive support for iOS 26 and Apple's other major software updates, introducing a redesigned interface and a range of enhancements. Things 3.22 features a complete visual refresh tailor...

09-16-25 -

One AirPods Pro 3 Feature Upgrade Comes With a Catch
Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 boast a range of new features and improvements that make them a tempting upgrade over previous models, but there's one enhancement that only lives up to its promise if you pair the earbuds with a new iPhone 17. The t...

09-15-25 -

'A New Story': Apple Store in Tokyo Returning to Original 2003 Location
More than three years after Apple Ginza moved to a temporary location, the store is set to return to its original home in Tokyo's famous shopping district. Apple's original Ginza store Apple today announced its temporary store in Ginza 8-chōm...

09-15-25 -

iOS 26 Features: The Ultimate Mega Guide
For the last several months, MacRumors has been working on a series of in-depth feature guides and how tos that walk you through the design changes and updates in Apple's new software. Our ultimate guide includes all of our iOS 26 coverage, a...

09-15-25 -

Apple Music Transfer Tool Launches in Nearly All Countries, Simplifying Switc...
Apple this month expanded its music transfer tool to almost all countries where Apple Music is supported, simplifying the transition from services like Spotify to ‌Apple Music‌. The transfer tool lets users import their play...

09-15-25 -

Roadside Assistance via Satellite Expands to Australia
Roadside Assistance via Satellite is now available in Australia, allowing Australian iPhone users to get help if their car breaks down in an area without Wi-Fi or cellular service. According to Apple, Roadside Assistance via Satellite can be ...

09-15-25 -

Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Ultra 3 Buyer's Guide: 10 Upgrades Compared
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 replaces the second-generation model that was introduced two years ago in Apple's smartwatch lineup, but how different are the two successive smartwatch generations? The two Apple Watch Ultra models share the overwhelm...

09-15-25 -

iPhone 17 Series Ships With iOS 26's Adaptive Power Mode Enabled by Default
The iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max have the iOS 26 Adaptive Power option enabled by default, Apple said today in a support document that explains the feature. Adaptive Power is meant to adjust ...

09-15-25 -

iOS 26 Setup Guide: 10 Things You Should Do First
iOS 26 is now available for everyone to download, and it's a big update. There are significant design changes, and many new features to learn about. Some of the additions need some setup so you can get started, so we've created an ‌iOS 26...

09-15-25 -

Apple Drops iCloud Support for iOS 10 and macOS Sierra
Apple devices that are running iOS 10 or macOS Sierra no longer meet the minimum system requirements for iCloud, according to Apple's updated iCloud support document. All ‌iCloud‌ features now require iOS 11 or macOS High Si...

09-15-25 -

Apple Shares List of Nearly 200 Changes in iOS 26
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 sma...

09-15-25 -

Here Are All the New iPhone Ringtones in iOS 26
In iOS 26, Apple has quietly included seven new ringtones to alert you to calls, messages, and other audible notifications. Keep reading to learn what's new and how to hear the new sounds. The iconic "Reflection" ringtone – introd...

09-15-25 -

Affirm and Klarna Pay Later Options Now Available for In-Store Apple Pay Purc...
Affirm and Klarna today announced that their pay later options are now available for in-store Apple Pay purchases. With the new feature, approved ‌Apple Pay‌ users can use Affirm to opt to split eligible in-person purchases ...

09-15-25 -

Apple Says Installing iOS 26 Might Impact Battery Life
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 i...

09-15-25 -

AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 Get iOS 26 Features With New Firmware Update
Apple today released updated firmware for the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods 4, introducing support for the new AirPods features that are included in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe. The firmware has a build number of 8A356, and it replaces...