Apple Maps Ads Move Closer to Launch With iOS 26.5 Beta 2

With the second beta of iOS 26.5, Apple is continuing to prepare for ads in the Apple Maps app. There's a new splash screen in the app that says it will display ads based on approximate location, current search terms, or a view of the map when searching. Ads will also be shown in the "Suggested Places" section that was added in the first beta.

Five Refurbished iPhones under $500 That Still Hold Up Well in 2026

If you’re after higher end features like a ProMotion display, Apple Intelligence, and a telephoto lens – the iPhone 15 Pro is hands down the best overall pick.

Apple Highlights Photos Shot on iPhone During NASA's Mission to Moon

As we previously reported, astronauts aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft used the iPhone 17 Pro Max to take selfies of themselves with the Earth in the background during the Artemis II mission around the far side of the Moon last week.

Apple Stops Accepting Orders for Some Mac Mini and Mac Studio Models

As noted by 9to5Mac, some Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations are now completely out of stock on Apple's online store in the U.S. as of this writing.

'iPhone Ultra' Will Solve Two Key Problems

Apple reportedly plans to unveil a foldable iPhone in September, and the device will supposedly solve two problems with foldable smartphones.

iOS 26’s Messages App Got a Big Upgrade for an Essential Feature

iOS 26 brought a lot of changes to the Messages app, like new group chat features, spam prevention tools, and more.

Apple Has Released macOS 26.4.1 with Unspecified Bug Fixes

On April 9, Apple released macOS 26.4.1 to the public, alongside vague release notes that just discuss that the update contains bug fixes.

Apple Mac Shipments Grew 9% in Q1 2026, Outpacing Overall PC Market

Apple's Mac shipments grew 9 percent during the first quarter of 2026, according to estimated shipment data shared this week by IDC.

Apple Apparently Still Undecided on iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island

Apple is weighing two options for the iPhone 18 Pro's Dynamic Island, and a final decision has yet to be made, according to the Weibo leaker known as Digital Chat Station.

iPadOS 26.4 Adds Convenient New Feature for iPad Power Users

iPadOS 26 introduced a brand new windowing system for apps, and recently iPadOS 26.4 added a key enhancement that multi-window power users should appreciate.

iOS 26.4.1 Now Available for iPhone Users, Here’s What’s Fixed

Apple has released iOS 26.4.1 for iPhone users today alongside iPadOS 26.4.1 for iPad. The update comes just over two weeks after the release of iOS 26.4.

iPhone Air 2 and iPhone 18e Reportedly Launching Early Next Year

Apple plans to release an updated iPhone Air and a lower-end iPhone 18e early next year, according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

iPhone Ultra's Price Range Revealed

Apple reportedly plans to unveil its long-awaited foldable iPhone in September, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed the device's supposed price range.

iPhone Fold is ‘on track’ to Launch This September, per Mark Gurman

Earlier today, a report indicated Apple’s foldable iPhone had hit production snags that could delay it several months.

New MacBook Neo With A19 Pro Chip and 12GB RAM Expected Next Year

Apple is planning to release a new MacBook Neo next year, according to Taiwan-based tech columnist and former Bloomberg reporter Tim Culpan.

iOS 27 Release Date: Here’s When the Next Major iPhone Update Is Coming

iOS 27 is the next major iPhone software version, here’s when to expect its release—including dates for the first betas and the public launch.