Apple to Drop Support for Encrypted Mac OS Extended Drives Next Year

Apple yesterday published a new support document warning that macOS 28 will no longer support encrypted Mac OS Extended (HFS+) volumes, meaning affected external drives will need to be decrypted or reformatted ahead of the update.

watchOS 27 beta 3 brings Siri AI to the Apple Watch

Apple Watch owners can now finally use the new-and-improved Siri AI, thanks to watchOS 27 beta 3.

Everything Coming in the 2026 Apple TV 4K

The Apple TV 4K hasn't been updated since 2022, and it's due for a refresh. An update is planned for 2026, but Apple is likely going to wait to launch it after Siri AI launches in iOS 27.

Apple stops signing iOS 26.5.1 after critical security fix release

Apple is no longer signing iOS 26.5 and iOS 26.5.1, preventing downgrades to these software versions from newer releases.

iPhone discounts lift Apple to second place in China’s shrinking smartphone market

Counterpoint Research says that despite the discounts seen during China’s 618 shopping period, smartphone sales declined 13% from the year-ago period.

iPhone 18 Pro Could Be Noticeably Thicker Than iPhone 17 Pro

The iPhone 18 Pro's aluminum frame and camera housing are both set to grow thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro's, according to new posts from the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital."

iPhone Air 2 Could Get an 11% Battery Capacity Boost

Apple is reportedly working on a second-generation iPhone Air that's expected to launch in spring 2027, and one of Apple's main aims is to improve battery life. We now have the first rumor suggesting what kind of improvement could be coming.

Apple Will Launch Two New Products This Year that Could Reshape iPad’s Future

The iPad is 16 years old, but two new products Apple is rumored to launch this year could have a major impact on reshaping the tablet’s future.

Apple Seeds Third iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers

Apple today seeded the third betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the second betas.

Apple & Broadcom renew partnership through 2031

Apple has extended its long-time supplier agreement with Broadcom, ensuring Apple gets a steady flow of custom chips until 2031.

Apple Intelligence Home Features Require 2TB iCloud+ Plan in iOS 27

Using Apple Intelligence camera features in the Home app will require an iCloud+ plan starting at 2TB, according to Apple. Apple shared the detail in its notes for the third macOS Golden Gate beta that was released today.

iOS 27 helps apps detect when a user may be getting scammed in real time

A new iOS 27 framework will help apps fight back against social engineering scams as they unfold via voice calls, text messages, emails, and more. Here are the details.

iPhone 18 With 9GB RAM Still Won't Support Two New iOS 27 Features

The lower-end iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will be equipped with 9GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Report: iPhone Ultra to Have Incredibly Limited Availability at Launch, May Ship Slightly Later

According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is likely to have very limited supply for iPhone Ultra at its time of announcement in September. This means it’s plausible that the company may delay shipping it for another month or two, similar to iPhone X.

'iPhone Ultra' Likely to 'Repeat the iPhone X Story'

Apple will likely "repeat the iPhone X story" by unveiling its foldable iPhone at the same time as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but starting foldable iPhone pre-orders at a later date, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

iPhone Users Who Pay for iCloud Storage Get Two New Perks on iOS 27

If you pay for certain iCloud+ storage plans beyond the 5GB that Apple offers for free, you will receive two more perks on iOS 27 at no additional cost.