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MacSep 16, 2025

Upcoming Mac games to play with macOS Tahoe 26

Mac gaming is in the middle of a turning point. With macOS Tahoe introducing major new features for developers and players, more studios are committing to native Mac versions of their titles. The days of Mac being an afterthought for…

iOS iPhoneSep 16, 2025Sep 16, 2025

Apple Sports update adds widgets, new leagues, and more coverage

Imran Hussain

Apple has rolled out a new update to its Apple Sports app, bringing widgets, expanded availability in Europe, and more detailed match coverage for soccer and football fans. The update is designed to make it easier for users to keep…

iOS iPhoneSep 16, 2025

Apple expands roadside assistance via satellite to Australia

Imran Hussain

Apple has expanded its Roadside Assistance via Satellite feature to Australia, making it available to iPhone users across the country as well as international visitors. The feature was first introduced in the United States in 2023 and later launched in…

Apple MusicSep 16, 2025

Apple Music transfer tool now available worldwide

Imran Hussain

Apple has expanded its Apple Music transfer tool globally, giving users in nearly every market the ability to migrate from competing services. The feature was first introduced in Australia and New Zealand, later reached the U.S. and select regions, and…

HomePodSep 16, 2025

HomePodOS 26 now available: crossfade, AirPlay upgrades, Wi-Fi options

Asma Hussain

Alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26, Apple today released HomePodOS 26 for HomePod and HomePod mini. The update may be lighter than others in this software cycle, but it adds a handful of meaningful improvements to Apple’s…

iOS iPhoneSep 16, 2025Sep 16, 2025

iPhone 17 models enable Adaptive Power by default on iOS 26

Asma Hussain

Apple has detailed how Adaptive Power works in iOS 26, a new feature designed to extend battery life on days when usage is heavier than usual. The company confirmed in a support document that the feature is enabled by default…

Sep 16, 2025

Affirm and Klarna add pay later options to Apple Pay in stores

Asma Hussain

Apple Pay is quietly reshaping how checkout works. Until now, splitting payments through Affirm and Klarna was something you could only do online. With iOS 26, the option finally makes its way into stores. That means you can tap your…

iPhoneSep 16, 2025

Waterllama, Foodllama, and Mindllama updated with iOS 26 Liquid Glass

Asma Hussain

The iOS 26 release has brought Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language to a growing number of apps. Among the first to fully adopt it are Waterllama, Foodllama, and Mindllama, created by Llama Luna Apps, the award-winning team recognized with…

iPad iPhoneSep 16, 2025Sep 16, 2025

PocketShelf app tracks books, reading time, and notes with AI recaps

Asma Hussain

Reading lists, unfinished books, and scattered notes are familiar struggles for many readers. PocketShelf, a newly launched app by Klemens Strasser, aims to make that easier by offering a central place to track your library, monitor reading sessions, and keep…

Apple Watch iPhoneSep 16, 2025

Gentler Stories launches ‘The Outsiders’ athlete tracker for performance

Asma Hussain

Gentler Stories, the team behind Gentler Streak, Apple Watch App of the Year 2022 and a 2024 Apple Design Award winner, has launched a new project for athletes who take training seriously. The Outsiders is not a wellness companion. It…