iPadOS 26.1 Beta 2 Reintroduces Slide Over Multitasking

With the second beta of iPadOS 26.1, Apple tweaked multitasking on the iPad to reintroduce the Slide Over feature. Slide Over was removed in iPadOS 26 because Apple replaced it with a new windowed multitasking system, but some ‌iPad‌ users missed the feature. The updated version of Slide Over works with all of the new …
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Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1 and More

Apple today provided developers with the second betas of upcoming iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 updates for testing purposes. The second betas come two weeks after Apple released the first betas. The new betas can be downloaded from the Settings app on a compatible device by …
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AirTag 4-Pack Hits Best-Ever Price of $64.99 for Prime Day

Amazon this week has Apple’s AirTag 4-Pack for $64.99, down from $99.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the accessory, and it’s one of the all-around best discounts we’ve seen ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make …
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Rivian CEO Doubles Down on Decision to Not Offer Apple CarPlay

On the latest episode of The Verge‘s Decoder podcast, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told guest host Joanna Stern why the EV maker continues to pass on Apple’s CarPlay — both the standard version and the more advanced CarPlay Ultra. Echoing his previous comments on the matter, Scaringe said Rivian is focused on offering a “seamless …
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Your iPhone Can Ask Why Someone’s Calling Before You Pick Up

Spam calls have become such a nuisance that many people simply don’t answer their phone unless they recognize the number. In iOS 26, though, you can learn about who’s calling before you respond, thanks to a clever new feature that intercepts unknown calls and asks the caller to identify themselves before your iPhone even rings. …
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The Best Early Prime Day Deals on AirPods, iPads, and More

Amazon is hosting another Prime Day event this year, called Prime Big Deal Days and offering shoppers the first chance to save on holiday shopping from a major retailer. Similar to last year’s fall Prime Day, it will last for two days (October 7-8) and you can already find a large selection of early deals …
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Here’s How to Listen to Apple’s October 30 Earnings Call With Tim Cook

Apple recently announced it will share earnings results for the fourth quarter of its 2025 fiscal year on Thursday, October 30. Apple’s earnings reports are typically released at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, after the stock market has closed in New York. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook and CFO Kevan Parekh should discuss the results on a …
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Apple Highlights Five Perks for iPhone Users Who Pay for iCloud Storage

After launching new iPhones last month, Apple is promoting iCloud+ with a prominent banner on its home page, in a bid to boost its services revenue. In addition to more storage, all iCloud+ plans include five perks for iPhone users. As a refresher, iCloud includes 5GB of storage for free. If you want extra storage, …
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Gurman: Major Apple Leadership Shakeup Impending With John Ternus as Next CEO

Apple is entering its most significant leadership transition in more than a decade as multiple senior executives prepare to depart and CEO Tim Cook begins to shape the company’s next generation of leaders, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his “Power On” newsletter, Gurman explained that Williams, who was viewed as …
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iPad Mini 8 on the Way: Expected Features and Release Timeline

A new iPad mini is “absolutely” on the way, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released a year ago? Processor and Performance Apple is working on a next-generation version of the iPad mini (codename J510/J511) that features the A19 Pro chip, …
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