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MacNov 5, 2025

Apple to launch $599 MacBook in 2026 to rival Chromebooks

Apple is reportedly preparing to enter the budget laptop market with a new MacBook priced well under $1,000. The device, expected to debut in the first half of 2026, marks the company’s most aggressive push yet to attract students, casual…

iPhoneNov 5, 2025Nov 5, 2025

Apple to allow third-party app stores in Japan with iOS 26.2

Asma Hussain

Apple is expanding its alternative app marketplace support beyond Europe for the first time. With the iOS 26.2 developer beta, Japanese users can now install third-party app stores such as AltStore PAL and Epic Games Store. The move marks Japan…

iOS iPad iPhoneNov 4, 2025

Apple seeds iOS 26.2 beta 1 and iPadOS 26.1 beta 1 to developers

Imran Hussain

Apple has released the first beta of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to developers, marking the beginning of the next testing cycle following yesterday’s public launch of iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. The update can be downloaded through the Apple…

Nov 4, 2025

Apple phases out old Home framework with 2026 deadline

Asma Hussain

Apple has confirmed that support for the older Apple Home architecture will officially end on February 10, 2026. The company is phasing out the legacy framework introduced under HomeKit in favor of its faster and more reliable smart home system…

Nov 4, 2025Nov 4, 2025

Apple One gets a colorful new logo after Apple TV rebrand

Asma Hussain

Apple has quietly rolled out a bold, colorful new logo for its Apple One subscription bundle, signaling another major step in its growing Services rebrand. The refreshed look appeared on the updated Apple TV website, just hours after Apple renamed…

Apple TV Apple Watch VisionNov 4, 2025Nov 5, 2025

Apple seeds first watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2 betas to developers

Imran Hussain

Apple has seeded the first developer betas of watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2, just one day after releasing the 26.1 updates for all three platforms. The new builds mark the start of the next testing cycle across Apple…

Apple TVNov 4, 2025

tvOS 26.1 released with Apple TV app rebrand and performance improvements

Asma Hussain

Apple has released tvOS 26.1, a minor but important update to the tvOS 26 operating system that debuted in September. The update is available for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models, with the Liquid Glass interface supported only…

VisionNov 4, 2025Nov 4, 2025

visionOS 26.1 released with Vision Pro app for iPad and bug fixes

Asma Hussain

Apple has released visionOS 26.1, the first major update since visionOS 26 launched in September. While this is a relatively minor point update, it expands how users interact with Apple’s spatial computing ecosystem by extending Apple Vision Pro app support…

Apple WatchNov 4, 2025Nov 4, 2025

watchOS 26.1 released with performance boosts, Siri language support, and health fixes

Asma Hussain

Apple has officially released watchOS 26.1, a maintenance update that follows the major watchOS 26 overhaul from September. The new software, arriving about six weeks after the initial release, focuses on performance, stability, and reliability rather than introducing new features….

MacNov 4, 2025Nov 4, 2025

macOS Tahoe 26.1 released with Liquid Glass tint, Apple Intelligence upgrades, and AirPlay fixes

Asma Hussain

Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.1, the first major update to the new macOS 26 platform that debuted in September. The update brings a mix of design refinements, language expansion for Apple Intelligence, and key performance improvements. It is now…

iOS 26.2 public beta expands new Lock Screen and Health updates to all users

iPhone 18 Pro to feature smaller hole punch and 24MP selfie camera upgrade

Massive Apple Intelligence overhaul coming in iOS 27

Apple to launch $599 MacBook in 2026 to rival Chromebooks

Apple to allow third-party app stores in Japan with iOS 26.2

Apple seeds iOS 26.2 beta 1 and iPadOS 26.1 beta 1 to developers

Apple phases out old Home framework with 2026 deadline

Apple One gets a colorful new logo after Apple TV rebrand

Apple seeds first watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2 betas to developers

tvOS 26.1 released with Apple TV app rebrand and performance improvements

visionOS 26.1 released with Vision Pro app for iPad and bug fixes

watchOS 26.1 released with performance boosts, Siri language support, and health fixes

macOS Tahoe 26.1 released with Liquid Glass tint, Apple Intelligence upgrades, and AirPlay fixes