Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple seeded the second betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software …
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Apple Releases Third watchOS 26.2 and tvOS 26.2 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the third betas of upcoming watchOS 26.2 and tvOS 26.2 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple seeded the second betas. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. watchOS …
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Apple Says ‘Mac Has Never Been Better’ on Fifth Anniversary of M1 Chip Launching
Apple’s marketing chief Greg Joswiak today celebrated the fifth anniversary of Apple silicon. The first Macs with Apple’s M1 chip were announced on November 10, 2020, and they launched on November 17, 2020, which is five years ago as of today. “Hard to believe it’s been five years since Apple silicon transformed the Mac,” said …
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Tim Cook Might Not Fully Retire After Stepping Down as Apple CEO — Here’s Why
On Friday, the Financial Times reported that Apple is preparing for Tim Cook to step down as CEO as soon as next year, but he might not fully retire. Instead, it is possible that he will become the next chairman of Apple’s board of directors. Apple’s current chairman is Arthur D. Levinson, who turned 75 …
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New Black Friday AirTag Deal Has 1-Pack for Just $17.99
Amazon and Best Buy today have introduced a new record low price on the AirTag 1-Pack, available for just $17.99, down from $29.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site …
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Apple Watch Series 11 Black Friday Deals Arrive With $49 Off GPS and Cellular Models
Amazon today has some of the first big discounts on Apple Watch Series 11 GPS and cellular models, with $49 off select devices. These deals join the abundance of early Black Friday deals on Apple Watches, also including great discounts on Apple Watch SE 2 and SE 3. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with …
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Major Apple Watch Redesign Won’t Arrive Until 2028, Claims Leaker
Next year’s Apple Watch lineup will not include any major design changes, with a redesign not expected before 2028, according to the leaker Instant Digital. In a Weibo post in Chinese (machine translated), the leaker said Apple’s watch 2026 lineup would not look significantly different, and suggested Apple would not reveal a new design until …
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Apple Sports App on iPhone Now Available in More European Countries
The free Apple Sports app on the iPhone was released in additional European countries today, including Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland, Hungary, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Greece, Estonia, Latvia, Romania, Ukraine, and others. The app was already available in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Austria, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, …
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X Launches ‘Chat’ Encrypted Direct Messaging Service
X has launched Chat, an end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) replacement for its existing direct messaging service. Chat is rolling out on iOS now via the X app, and it includes support for video and voice calls, disappearing messages, and file sharing, as well as the ability to edit and delete previously sent messages. Any old messages …
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Apple Exploring Touch-Sensitive Layers Built Into Official iPhone Cases
Apple is developing official iPhone cases that act like secondary touch interfaces for future devices, claims a new rumor out of China. According to known Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital, Apple is looking to make protective cases for its Pro models that directly integrate touch-based sensor layers. The leaker provided no further details, but there are …
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