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Google Previews Android 17 With 'Gemini Intelligence' a Month Before Apple's iOS 27 Reveal
Google today previewed Android 17, the next version of Android that it is bringing to smartphones and other devices. Android 17 includes multiple new AI features, and it comes about a month ahead of when Apple plans to unveil iOS 27 with new AI capabilities. Google is now calling the AI features on Android "Gemini Intelligence," branding similar to Apple Intelligence.
WWDC 2026 Preview: Apple Readies Siri Overhaul, AI Updates, and More
Apple’s WWDC 2026 is expected to preview iOS 27, a smarter Siri, broader AI model options, and macOS 27 design refinements.
iOS 26.5’s Apple Maps app has two notable changes, here’s what’s new
Apple Maps is one of several apps with new features in iOS 26.5, the latest iPhone update. Here’s what’s new for Maps users.
Google Unveils New Android AI Features Ahead of Apple’s Siri Revamp
Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced a slew of upcoming features for its Android 17 operating system, showcasing its progress in artificial intelligence weeks before Apple Inc. is set to announce major upgrades to its own iOS platform and AI offerings.
iPhone 18 Pro May Have 'Aggressive' Starting Price Despite RAM Crisis
While the ongoing RAM chip shortage is leading some Android smartphone makers to increase prices, one analyst believes that Apple will take advantage of the situation with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. In a research note with GF Securities today, analyst Jeff Pu said he expects Apple to outperform in the smartphone market by having an "aggressive pricing strategy" for the iPhone 18 Pro models.
iOS 26.5—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users
Apple has released iOS 26.5, fixing a hefty list of over 60 security flaws, many of which are serious. Here's what you need to know.
Appleton area high school sports results for Monday, May 11
High school baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse and golf teams were in action.
iOS 26.5 Features: Everything New in iOS 26.5
Apple released iOS 26.5 after a few months of beta testing, and while it doesn't have the Siri features we were hoping for since those are being held until iOS 27, there are a handful of useful changes worth knowing about.
Finally, texts between Android and iPhone users can be end-to-end encrypted
Google had urged Apple for years to support RCS texting to make communication between each company's devices more seamless.
Apple's Next Vision Pro Headset Is Reportedly Years Away
The company has diverted resources away from producing the next mixed-reality headset.
Apple brings encrypted RCS chats to iPhone
Look for the “Encrypted” text when talking with your Android friends.
iRacing for Apple Vision Pro Now Available
iRacing is thrilled to announce the iRacing Connect app for Apple Vision Pro is now available on the App Store. The app facilitates connections between the world’s premier motorsport simulation and Apple Vision Pro, bringing the thrill of sim racing to an exciting new platform. iRacing for Apple Vision Pro utilizes foveated streaming to render … Read the Rest »
In Trump administration battle over AI, U.S. spy agencies seek more power
As the White House grapples with cybersecurity threats from artificial intelligence models, intelligence officials want sway in AI policy overseen by Commerce.
iOS, macOS, and iPadOS 26.5 updates arrive with encrypted RCS messaging and more
Probably the last big updates we'll see before the next versions appear at WWDC.
Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps Updates
Apple today released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, the newest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The software comes nearly two months after Apple released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple has also released iOS 16.7.16 and iOS 18.7.9 for older devices unable to run iOS 26.
11 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro
We're only four months out from the launch of Apple's premium next-generation smartphone lineup, and while we're not expecting a sea change in terms of functionality, there are still several enhancements rumored to be coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. One thing worth noting is that Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle this year, adopting a two-phase rollout starting with the iPhone 18 series.
B&H Introduces New Low Prices On 2026 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air
B&H Photo has introduced a handful of notable MacBook Pro and MacBook Air discounts this week, all of which beat the current Amazon discounts on these notebooks. B&H Photo is a trusted authorized Apple reseller that sometimes offers great deals on brand new Apple products. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with B&H Photo. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
visionOS 27 will bring these new Vision Pro upgrades: report
Apple’s next major software versions are being unveiled soon, including the new Vision Pro update, visionOS 27. Here’s what to expect.
Apple has reportedly rejected Touch ID for the Apple Watch for two reasons
Way back in 2020, a patent application revealed that Apple was considering adding Touch ID to the Digital Crown of...
Next Apple Watch Models Unlikely to Add Touch ID, Focus on Battery Life
Apple is prioritizing larger batteries and more advanced health sensors over fingerprint authentication for the Apple Watch, according to a new claim from a prominent Chinese leaker. In a new Weibo post, Instant Digital pushed back on recent speculation about biometric recognition coming to Apple's wearable lineup, claiming instead that the company remains content to let users unlock their devices via their paired iPhone.
Behind the Claude Frenzy That Ate Up All the Mac Minis
Apple’s entry-level desktop has become a vital piece of equipment for people using tools like OpenClaw to roll their own AIs for professional and personal tasks.
Apple's macOS 27 will fix the most annoying design issues in macOS Tahoe, report says
Call it a "slight redesign."
Yes, Apple Is Reportedly Retooling Some Liquid Glass Problems for macOS 27
But no, they’re not killing Liquid Glass.
Apple’s 2nm Powerhouse: Why the A20 Pro Chip Makes the iPhone 18 Pro a Literal Pocket Computer
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launches this September with 5G satellite messaging, four new colors, and improved battery life via the A20 Pro chip.
Apple’s Foldable Shock: The iPhone Ultra Fold Leak Reveals a Feature No One Saw Coming
Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone Fold this September, featuring a 7.8-inch inner display, a titanium frame, and a 5,800 mAh battery.
Does iPhone need its own MacBook Neo moment?
Apple debuted iPhone 16e last year at its $599 price point – and it’s been an okay phone since. It...
Microsoft denies Windows 11 CPU boost trick is a lazy fix, says Apple does this and you love it
Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman defends the new Windows 11 Low Latency Profile, explaining why CPU boosting is standard thing on Mac and Linux.
Here's how Apple could make its Hide My Email feature even better for iCloud+ users
Introduced in iOS 15, Hide My Email is an iCloud+ feature that does exactly what it says on the tin...
macOS 27: Two More Changes Leaked Ahead of WWDC Next Month
macOS 27 will have a "slight redesign" compared to macOS Tahoe, along with an option to automatically group tabs in Safari, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the design changes will help to address some of the criticism surrounding macOS Tahoe's new Liquid Glass interface. In particular, the changes should improve overall readability. "Apple aims to address the shadows and transparency quirks," he said.
Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro Available for Record Low Price This Weekend
Apple's new 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD is still available for an all-time low price this weekend on Amazon. It's available for $1,983.94, down from $2,199.00. 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 running. This beats the previous deal we tracked on this model by about $17, and as of writing it's only available in Space Black.
Apple to Make Design Changes in macOS 27 to Address Tahoe Quirks
Also: The latest on iOS 27 and the truth about the Vision Pro.
Not Apple TV, Not Fire TV Stick: This Streaming Device Gets Consumer Reports' Top Rating
When it comes to top streaming devices, many might point to the Apple TV or the Amazon Fire TV Stick, but according to Consumer Reports, another device wins.
Here’s why I’m optimistic about iOS 27 and Apple’s renewed focus on stability
This year, Apple is rumored to be doing a code cleanup for iOS 27, as well as overall having a...
iOS 27 Leaks Reveal the End of an Era: Apple’s New Priorities Confirmed
iOS 27 leaks reveal a massive focus on performance, a ChatGPT-style Siri, and new AI photo tools. Find out more details on Apple's plans.
Top Stories: iOS 26.5 Coming Soon, Goodbye $599 Mac Mini, and More
With Apple preparing to unveil iOS 27 and related updates at WWDC in just under a month, iOS 26.5 and friends are now right around the corner with some minor tweaks before we get our first look at the next major update.
Walking Slower? Why Your Ears, Not Your Knees, Might Be the Problem
Apple’s hearing study used real-world data from more than 57,000 iPhone users to make an important health connection.
Walking Slower? Why Your Ears, Not Your Knees, Might Be the Problem
Apple’s hearing study used real-world data from more than 57,000 iPhone users to make an important health connection.
‘Not Available For All’—Apple Changes iPhone Messaging Next Week
Apple changes iPhone after 15 years — here's what you need to know.
The new AirPods prove Apple is still the king of design
AirPods with cameras to take on display-free smart glasses. Apple, you've done it again.
Google Finally Launched the Fitness Tracker Apple and Whoop Wouldn't
The Fitbit Air looks like a Whoop rival on paper, but its bigger significance may be what it says about growing consumer fatigue with smartwatches.
Apple Seeds Second iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Release Candidates to Developers
Apple today seeded new release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming five days after the first RC. It's not clear what's changed in the second RC, but Apple typically sends out another candidate if there are bugs that need to be addressed. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.
Beloved South Side Science Teacher Snags Golden Apple Award: ‘She Has Been An Inspiration’
Misty Richmond, a 10-year veteran at James Ward Elementary, aims to make "science come alive" for students. She's the fourth Chicago educator to be honored by the Golden Apple Foundation this week.
We're tracking 423 Mac configurations to see how Apple is handling shortages
There are a couple signs of strain, beyond the MacBook Neo and the desktops.
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
By Sam Nussey TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) - Sony forecast on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages and as the industry grapples with a surge in memory chip prices. The Japanese company, however, said it expects gaming profit to rise 30% due to higher first-party software sales and the absence
Blackmagic Camera Hands-On: Apple Watch Compatibility Gives Vloggers Remote Control
Capture high-quality Apple ProRes video with full stabilization.
Grok AI Voice Mode Arrives on Apple CarPlay
SpaceXAI has released Grok Voice mode for Apple CarPlay, allowing CarPlay users to ask the chatbot questions and make requests directly from their vehicle dashboard, handsfree. Previously, Grok for iPhone displayed a placeholder app in CarPlay saying the handsfree support would be coming soon. Grok comes built-in on Tesla vehicles, but now almost any other car can access it.
Catholic health centers respond to massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh
Caritas Bangladesh and church-run health centers are building infection prevention awareness while the country grapples with a deadly outbreak of measles that has left more than 330 children dead since mid-March.
Apple’s Massive 2026 Roadmap: New Devices Coming After the M5 MacBook Pro
Apple’s rumored 2026 lineup expands with M5 Mac Studio options, including M5 Ultra and M5 Max, signaling a desktop refresh.
AirPods with cameras reportedly in final testing at Apple
But the cameras aren't used for what you think they're used for.
Apple Faces £3 Billion UK Trial Over iCloud Lock-In Claims
Apple was not able to narrow the scope of a UK lawsuit accusing it of locking 40 million UK consumers into iCloud, to the detriment of third-party cloud storage providers. British consumer group Which? first filed the lawsuit in late 2024, and is asking for £3 billion for UK Apple customers. Apple wanted to exclude non-paying iCloud users from the lawsuit, but the tribunal denied Apple's request in a 2 to 1 majority.
Apple’s AirPods with cameras for AI are apparently close to production
The new headphones might help you decide what to make for dinner.
Apple Notes is a killer app, and iOS 27’s rumored upgrade excites me for more
Apple Notes is one of my most-used apps, and iOS 27 is rumored to add a powerful capability that I know will quickly become a go-to feature.
Apple’s Camera-Equipped AirPods Reach Advanced Testing Stage in AI Device Push
Apple Inc. has reached the late stages of development for new AirPods with built-in cameras, a significant milestone for what will likely be its first wearable device designed for the artificial intelligence era.
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo could be at risk from rising RAM prices
Is RAMaggedon coming for the MacBook Neo?
Apple Watch now available with discounted education pricing in select markets
Apple is rolling out a big change to the Education Store today. For the first time, the Apple Watch is...
Google’s plan to win the AI health race? Play nice with Apple and other rivals
Google wants to be your go-to fitness coach and wellness adviser… even if you have an Apple Watch.
SBA Creates "Grocery Guarantee" Just In Time For Small Business Week
The agency is broadening eligibility for an international trade loan program as small businesses grapple with stubbornly high costs and push to bring production home.
Google accused of copying Apple's Liquid Glass look – Android head denies it
Apple’s Liquid Glass user interface has met with what can best be described as mixed reactions by the company’s own...
Apple May Drop Base $599 MacBook Neo as Chip, DRAM Costs Climb
Apple is considering dropping the cheapest MacBook Neo configuration as one possible response to the rising cost of building the popular laptop, according to Taiwan-based tech columnist and former Bloomberg reporter Tim Culpan. The Neo currently starts at $599 for a 256GB model, with a 512GB version at $699. Writing in his latest Culpium newsletter, Culpan says cutting the entry-level 256GB model is among the options Apple is weighing as component costs climb.
Is the FDA Really Suppressing Science? Plus. . .
It’s Thursday, May 7. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: Aaron MacLean says Trump is poised to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the Iran war. Joe Klein on the life of CNN founder Ted Turner. Jillian Lederman on why cruise ships are here to stay. And much more. But first: Is the FDA suppressing science? On Tuesday, The New York Times published a story with an alarming takeaway. “FDA Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe,” read the headline. It is the latest in a string of stories that all have the same message: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other agencies, are engaged in a cover-up—and silencing scientists trying to get the word out about the Covid vaccine. What all these stories suggest—some more subtly than others—is that the outsiders now running the public health establishment, officials such as Marty Makary at the FDA and Jay Bhattacharya at the National Institutes of Health, are on a revenge tour. That they are doing harm to the country to get back at the scientists and bureaucrats who ostracized them for deviating from the public-health consensus during the pandemic. It’s a seductive narrative. But is it true? That’s the question we address in our latest editorial. —The Editors Read [ Marty Makary's FDA Has All the Right Enemies ](https://www.thefp.com/p/marty-makary-vaccine-study-fda) [ Trump Blinks First ](https://www.thefp.com/p/iran-peace-deal-pakistan-trump-strait-of-hormuz) Aaron MacLean In return for no detectable concessions, President Trump this week gave up on forcing open the Strait of Hormuz. Now, the Trump administration looks desperate for a deal to end the war with Iran. It’s easy to understand the desire to end the war, but are they blowing the chance at victory? Aaron MacLean makes sense of the administration’s latest moves—and Iran’s response—in his column today. Read full story Aaron MacLean and Niall Ferguson: Live in New York City Join Aaron MacLean and Niall Ferguson on May 19 for a live recording of School of War at the iconic New York Historical. In a conversation as timely as it is wide-ranging, Aaron and Niall will explore the strategic stakes of the moment, including the Middle East, China, and the future of American leadership on the global stage. Get Tickets Now [ Ted Turner, the Optimist Who Built CNN ](https://www.thefp.com/p/ted-turner-cnn-tribute) Joe Klein The man who gave us CNN and the 24-hour news cycle, Ted Turner, died Wednesday at the age of 87. Today, political writer Joe Klein—who almost ghostwrote Turner’s autobiography—remembers his friend, the American media mogul who stood out for his idealism and lack of a filter—something that got Turner in trouble more than once. “His was not a traditional intelligence, but one of horizon: Ted saw things before other people did,” Joe writes. Read full story [ Nothing Can Sink the Cruise Ship ](https://www.thefp.com/p/cruise-ship-hantavirus) Jillian Lederman A viral outbreak on a cruise ship that left three passengers dead has left some people wondering: Are cruise ships on the way out? Not so fast, says Jillian Lederman, who has been on many a cruise herself. Read her piece on why 38 million people a year take a cruise—and aren’t about to stop. Read full story [ The Great Writers Who Were Terrible People ](https://www.thefp.com/p/the-great-writers-who-were-terrible) Shilo Brooks Throughout history, some of the greatest literary geniuses have also been immoral bigots. In the latest episode of Old School, Shilo Brooks is joined by Eli Lake for a conversation about those geniuses, from Voltaire to Norman Mailer and Roald Dahl—and why we should read their work despite their odious prejudices. Listen on MORE FROM THE FREE PRESS [ Inside the Digital Intifada ](https://www.thefp.com/p/digital-intifada-social-media-hamas-terror) Warren Kinsella Read full story [ This Week in American History: Trump’s Over-Arching Problem ](https://www.thefp.com/p/this-week-in-american-history-trumps-over-arching-problem) Jonathan Horn Read full story [ Humanity Is Still Evolving—and Fast ](https://www.thefp.com/p/humanity-is-still-evolvingand-fast) Razib Khan Read full story THE NEWS Thirteen D.C. Metropolitan Police officers have been placed on administrative leave and could face termination after an internal investigation found evidence that crime statistics were manipulated to make the city look safer. The Republican-led House Oversight Committee previously alleged that former D.C. police chief Pamela Smith pressured officers to skew data. Tennessee Republicans unveiled a redrawn U.S. House map yesterday that would split up Memphis’s black-majority Democratic district, the latest move in a nationwide push to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of the midterms. The effort follows a Supreme Court ruling last week on Louisiana’s districts, which Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said gave states the green light to redraw maps along partisan lines. Israel struck Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect last month, saying it targeted a commander of the militant group’s elite Radwan force in the city’s southern suburbs. The strikes risk destabilizing that truce at a delicate moment, as Iran and the U.S. report progress toward a deal to resolve their own standoff. The U.S. Air Force is aiming for a Fourth of July delivery of a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, hoping to add it to the Air Force One fleet in time for the U.S.’s 250th anniversary, Reuters reported. (For more on the controversy surrounding the aircraft, read Jed Rubenfeld’s piece “It’s a Terrible Idea, but Trump Probably Can Accept a Free Jet from Qatar.”) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified privately before Congress that he has no memory of why he and his family dined on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012, according to Reuters. The admission contradicts Lutnick’s earlier claim that he had cut ties with the convicted sex offender well before that visit. Weeks before a former JPMorgan investment banker filed a lawsuit packed with explosive allegations, the bank reportedly offered him $1 million to settle his sexual assault and harassment claims, according to The Wall Street Journal. The suit, filed by Chirayu Rana, alleges he was sexually assaulted by a female colleague, subjected to racial discrimination, and forced into a degrading dynamic at work. JPMorgan says the claims lack merit, and the female colleague’s lawyers call the accusations fabricated. A new report from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research shows that, for the first time in roughly 20 years, church attendance is trending upward, with more people volunteering and clergy expressing renewed optimism. The study’s authors described the findings, based on a survey of more than 7,400 congregations, as showing signs of widespread recovery from low attendance numbers.
Trump is trapped by his own strategy as he grapples for an exit in Iran
If words won wars, Donald Trump’s Iran conflict would have ended long ago.
AI meets accessibility in this year’s Swift Student Challenge
Meet four Swift Student Challenge winners who are creating innovative apps that leverage AI and focus on accessibility.
Google Says Pixel Phones Won't Get Apple's Liquid Glass Design
The Android operating system for Pixel smartphones is not going to take design cues from Apple and adopt a Liquid Glass aesthetic, Google Android president Sameer Samat said recently (via 9to5Google). In response to a social media mockup of an Android device with a Liquid Glass design, Samat said, "Not happening! Y'all are wild". The mockup was in response to a teaser video for The Android Show: I/O, which depicted the Android mascot pulling a light switch and turning translucent.
CarPlay in iOS 26 promises video playback feature, here's the latest
Apple made a major U-turn with CarPlay after a decade of not allowing video playback. Starting with iOS 26, Apple...
Leaker: This Is Why Apple Is Delaying the iPhone 18
Apple proactively chose to delay the standard iPhone 18 as a deliberate market strategy, the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital" claims, with the move said to extend the iPhone 17's sales window while lowering production costs and improving Apple's competitive position against Android rivals.
Burlington therapist's jiu-jitsu gym helps people grapple with life
Jason Amerosa, owner of Grind BJJ in Burlington, found confidence through jiu-jitsu, leading him to social work and opening a mental health practice.
Liquid Glass for Android is ‘not happening,’ at least not for Pixels
Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign of its platforms, especially iOS, has been divisive to say the least but, thankfully, Google’s President...
iPhone 18 Pro CAD Leak Reignites the Dynamic Island Debate
New alleged CAD renders of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro are doing the rounds on social media, offering the latest twist in the to-shrink-or-not-to-shrink Dynamic Island saga. An X user called @earlyappleleaks has posted the above image, claiming that "the new CAD confirms the smaller Dynamic Island of the iPhone 18 Pro".
Apple may have just made one of the most important new Siri announcements
Apple’s painfully slow launch of the new Siri has become such a long-running saga, it seems to have all the...
Appleton area high school sports results for Tuesday, May 5
High school baseball, softball, track and field, soccer, golf and tennis teams were in action.
Apple Reaches $250 Million Settlement Over Claims It Misled People on A.I.
Some iPhone owners will be eligible to receive $25 to $95 over claims that the tech giant oversold its artificial intelligence system, Apple Intelligence.
Apple plans to make iOS 27 a Choose Your Own Adventure of AI models
With Apple's latest operating system updates, users will reportedly have their pick of which third-party AI models they want to use for a host of tasks.
Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays, users could get up to $95 per device
Last March, Apple was hit with a class action lawsuit after delaying the launch of the “more personalized Siri” that...
Apple reaches $250mn settlement over delayed ‘AI Siri’
iPhone buyers sued the tech giant for touting features in 2024 that have yet to launch
Apple's most powerful Mac Studio loses its last remaining RAM upgrade option
Apple’s most powerful Mac Studio no longer includes RAM upgrade options. This comes after Apple has seemingly ran out of...
iOS 27 Will Let You Pick Claude or Gemini Instead of ChatGPT for Apple Intelligence
iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will let users set third-party AI services as the default for Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and Image Playground, reports Bloomberg. Apple has signed a deal with Google and plans to use a Gemini-based model for Apple Intelligence and Siri features in iOS 27, but users will also be able to choose their favorite AI service as an alternative.
Apple to Let Users Choose Rival AI Models Across Its iOS 27 Features
Apple Inc. will let users choose from a range of outside artificial intelligence services to power features across its software, building on a strategy to turn its devices into a comprehensive AI platform.
RCS Encryption Ready to Rollout Between iPhones and Android
Back in February, Google and Apple confirmed that they had begun testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) through RCS when messages were sent between an iPhone and an Android device. That was all...
Intel stock soars on reported chip talks with Apple
Intel stock saw double digit gains on Tuesday after a report said that the US chipmaker is in early talks with Apple for a chip-making deal.
Apple Says iOS 26.5 Adds Three New Features to Your iPhone
iOS 26.5 includes three new features for iPhones, according to Apple's release notes for the update, which is expected to be released next week. As discovered during beta testing, iOS 26.5 enables end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between iOS and Android devices. Apple says this security upgrade is limited to supported carriers around the world and will continue to roll out.
iPhone 18 Downgrades Rumored Yet Again
The standard iPhone 18 and the lower-cost iPhone 18e are said to share components, according to the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital," as further evidence that Apple is narrowing the gap between the two devices. In new posts on Weibo, Fixed Focus Digital said that certain parts are interchangeable between the two models, adding that the information originates from a reliable manufacturing source.
Bose Challenges Sonos with $299 Alexa+ Speaker and $1,099 Soundbar
Bose Corp. announced a trio of products under a new “Lifestyle Collection” that’s intended to meld the company’s audio technologies and innovative engineering with elegant hardware, pitting it against familiar rivals like Sonos Inc. and Apple Inc.
Bad news for OpenClaw stans: Apple’s Mac Mini now starts at $799
: The tiny desktop is no longer Apple's most affordable computer
Encrypted RCS between Android and iPhone launching with iOS 26.5
With the launch of iOS 26.5, Apple will add support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between the iPhone and Google Messages on Android.
iOS 26.5 Brings End-to-End Encryption to iPhone-Android RCS Messages
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is coming in iOS 26.5, Apple confirmed today. The feature is listed in Apple's iOS 26.5 release notes. Apple says end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging remains in beta even though it is being released in iOS 26.5.
Apple confirms iOS 26.5 Messages app adds RCS end-to-end encryption
iOS 26.5’s RC is available now, and Apple has confirmed that the update will bring a key RCS upgrade we’ve been waiting for.
Apple Plans to Let Users Build Their Own Passes in iOS 27 Wallet App
Apple Inc. is preparing a new “Create a Pass” feature for its next major iPhone software update, allowing users to build and customize their own digital tickets and gift cards within the Wallet app.
Apple Plans to Let Users Build Their Own Passes in iOS 27 Wallet App
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Apple highlights 3 enhancements coming to iPhone with iOS 26.5
Apple has released the first iOS 26.5 RC build, highlighting three enhancements coming to your iPhone. iOS 26.5 will likely...
iOS 26.5 Coming Soon With These New Features
iOS 26.5 is expected to be released this May, following more than a month of beta testing. The update is relatively minor so far, which is not too surprising given that Apple is starting to shift its focus towards iOS 27. iOS 26.5 lays the groundwork for end-to-end encryption for RCS in the Messages app and ads in the Apple Maps app, and it will include a new Pride wallpaper and a few other changes. Below, we outline all of the notable additions in iOS 26.5.
Apple Announces 2026 Pride Band, Watch Face, and iPhone Wallpaper
Apple today introduced its 2026 Pride Collection, including a new Apple Watch band, watch face, and a matching wallpaper for the iPhone and iPad. The new Pride Edition Sport Loop is available to order now on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app in 40mm, 42mm, and 46mm sizes, and it will be available at Apple Store locations starting later this week. In the U.S., the band costs $49.
watchOS 27 to Offer New Watch Faces, Including 'Modular Ultra' Variant
For watchOS 27, Apple is testing new Apple Watch faces, and one of them is a simpler version of an existing Apple Watch Ultra watch face that could be coming to standard Series models. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is testing multiple new faces for watchOS 27, code-named "Orchid". One of them is said to be a "simplified take" on the Modular Ultra design.
CarPlay Ultra coming to these cars, according to Apple
Last year, Apple officially announced CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation version of CarPlay that it first teased way back at WWDC...
Apple Held The Line On MacBook Pricing While Microsoft Hiked Surface Prices, But The iPhone 18 Is Where The Streak Reportedly Breaks
Apple's dreams of eschewing price hikes have finally hit an uncompromising wall of memory-led cost inflation.
Apple introduces a new Pride Collection
The new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper celebrate LGBTQ+ communities during Pride Month and beyond.
How Perimenopause Became America's New Health Scare
If you’re a woman who speaks English, it sometimes feels like you can’t spend time on the internet without being bombarded with all the ways in which your body or your mind could be just a little broken. A few years ago, Instagram was full of women talking about attention deficit disorder, and lo and behold: From 2020 to 2022, the percentage of women (between the ages of 23 and 49) newly diagnosed with it nearly doubled. Not long ago, premenstrual syndrome was all the rage, with the algorithm pushing videos that explained why it’s okay to fly off the handle once a month. These days, the word perimenopause is everywhere. Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines. “Perimenopause is having a millennial moment. Here are 7 ways to cope,” says The Washington Post. Or perhaps you’ve seen Apple TV’s glossy drama Your Friends & Neighbors, which is back for its second season; the female protagonist Mel is explicitly perimenopausal, and in the first season, she keyed a car for no apparent reason. She’s played by Amanda Peet, who talks about being perimenopausal in real life (“God knows I’ve wanted to key a lot of cars in the last three years,” she’s said.) In fact, it sometimes feels like every celebrity interview with a forty- or fiftysomething woman requires her to open up about what’s going on with her hormones. Drew Barrymore joked on CBS Mornings that when she found out how long perimenopause can last, she thought she’d “never make it 10 years like this.” Katherine Heigl told Business Insider that “whoever designed it so that women would be going through perimenopause while raising teenagers should be sent a strongly worded letter.” At the same time, influencers who talk about perimenopause seem to have cropped up out of nowhere with something to sell you, causing people online to wonder where this all came from. It’s trickled down from Instagram to tchotchke shops, which sell fridge magnets that say “Perimenopause Is Hot.” You can buy a T-shirt that proclaims “Perimenopause Made Me Do It!” My mom, who is 48, started uncontrollably shaking her leg at night a few years ago. “It’s perimenopause,” she told me when I complained about how annoying it was. But what exactly is perimenopause—and why are we all talking about it all of a sudden?
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