Apple today seeded the second 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 first 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 Second watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2 and visionOS 26.2 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the second betas of upcoming watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple seeded the first betas. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is …
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OpenAI Launches Smarter, More Conversational ChatGPT 5.1
OpenAI today upgraded GPT-5 to GPT-5.1, the next-generation version of the AI model that powers ChatGPT. There are two versions of GPT-5.1, including Instant and Thinking. Instant is warmer, more intelligent, and better at following instructions, according to OpenAI, while GPT-5.1 Thinking is easier to understand, faster on simple tasks, and more persistent on complex …
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New HomePod Mini, Apple TV, and AirTag Were Expected This Year — Where Are They?
While it was rumored that Apple planned to release new versions of the HomePod mini, Apple TV, and AirTag this year, it is no longer clear if that will still happen. Back in January, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said Apple planned to release new HomePod mini and Apple TV models “toward the end of the year,” …
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Apple Announces Launch of U.S. Passport Feature in iPhone’s Wallet App
Apple today announced that iPhone users can now create a Digital ID in the Apple Wallet app based on information from their U.S. passport. To create and present a Digital ID based on a U.S. passport, you need: An iPhone 11 or later running iOS 26.1 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 6 or …
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Apple’s Extended Return Policy Now in Effect for 2025 Holiday Season
Apple’s extended return policy went into effect today for the 2025 holiday shopping season. The policy applies to most products sold by Apple online and in its stores, but there are a few exceptions, including most carrier-financed iPhones. In the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and many other countries, most products purchased between November 12 and …
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Apple Arcade Adding World’s Most Downloaded Mobile Game and More
Apple Arcade will be adding five games on Thursday, December 4, including endless runner Subway Surfers, the world’s most downloaded mobile game. Since its launch in 2012, the game has received billions of downloads across all platforms. The premium Subway Surfers+ edition on Apple Arcade will offer the same run as the classic game, but …
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EU’s Digital Markets Act Failed to Lower App Store Prices, Apple-Commissioned Study Says
Apple today shared a study commissioned from Analysis Group [PDF] that looks at App Store pricing changes before and after reduced fees took effect in the EU in March 2024 under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The report shows that the DMA has not resulted in lower prices for consumers. In a statement to MacRumors, …
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Amazon Introduces Early Black Friday Deals on Popular Accessories From Jackery, Anker, and Ecovacs
Amazon this week has a few notable sales from popular brands like Jackery, Anker, and Ecovacs. These include discounts on everything from MagSafe-compatible car chargers to portable power stations, Find My compatible wallets, and robot vacuums. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may …
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Google Announces Its Own Version of Apple’s Private Cloud Compute
Google this week announced Private AI Compute, a new cloud-based system designed to deliver AI capabilities using its Gemini models while maintaining strict data privacy controls, a framework that closely parallels Apple’s own Private Cloud Compute technology. According to Google, the service enables AI tasks that exceed the processing capacity of local hardware to be …
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