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Apple just made AirPods beta firmware easier to get than ever in iOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-22 13:01:37

Apple has released new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, introducing the new iOS 26 features plus a much easier installation process than ever before. New AirPods firmware with iOS 26 features now available and far more accessible Yesterday at WWDC, Apple introduced several brand new features coming to AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 models with iOS 26. New features include: Camera remote : Use your AirPods stems to capture photos and video on your iPhone : Use your AirPods stems t

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Apple Notes is coming to your Apple Watch in watchOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-22 14:48:24

watchOS 26 is the next major software update coming for Apple Watch, and among its host of new features, the popular Apple Notes app is coming to the wrist. Notes app in watchOS 26 offers two essential features Apple Notes was once a very basic iPhone app with minimal features. Over the last few years especially, though, it’s grown into a note-taking powerhouse. The Notes app currently exists across nearly every Apple platform. You’ll find it on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro. But perhaps

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Watch Apple TV+’s new summer sizzle reel showcasing upcoming originals

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-22 14:52:04

During yesterday’s WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple premiered a new sizzle reel promoting the summer lineup on Apple TV+. And now, that same teaser is available to watch on YouTube. The intense video highlights what’s coming to the service over the next few months, featuring some Apple TV+ all-time favorites like The Morning Show, Invasion, and Slow Horses, as well as glimpses of upcoming originals like The Savant, The Last Frontier, and Highest to Lowest, a new movie starring Denzel Washington. Apple

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Apple explains Siri delays, teases more new features are coming

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-22 15:48:43

During its WWDC keynote, Apple addressed one big elephant in the room: Siri’s delayed features that were announced last year but never shipped. And now in a new interview, Siri’s recently-appointed boss Craig Federighi has explained more of the reasoning behind the delay, and teased even more new features are coming. Craig Federighi promises Apple will ship every Siri feature previously announced ‘and more’ Craig Federighi is Apple’s software chief, and as such tends to get a lot of PR time du

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Snapchat announces that new lightweight AR Spectacles will be launching next year

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2026-03-22 17:22:08

At Augmented World Expo 2025, Snapchat announced a next-generation version of Snap Spectacles. These new spectacles should have a more lightweight and immersive design, and will be launching to the public next year. I had the opportunity to go hands on with the fifth generation Snap Spectacles towards the end of last year, and they were quite impressive. That generation of Spectacles was only available for developers, and weren’t planned to launch to the public. They were also fair bit bulky, b

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Download the new iPadOS 26 light and dark wallpapers

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-22 18:13:50

If you’ve already refreshed your setup with the official iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26 wallpapers, here’s your chance to complete the set. You can now download the brand-new iPadOS 26 light and dark wallpapers. If you’ve seen the iOS 26 wallpapers, there is not much of a surprise here. The iPadOS 26 design is essentially an expanded, more spaced-out reinterpretation of the iOS 26 wallpaper, featuring the same translucent arcs and layered glass gradients as its iPhone counterpart. Be sure to click

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watchOS 26 update removes five faces from Apple Watch

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-03-22 19:19:50

Apple Watch has nearly 60 faces, and watchOS 26 optimizes way more than before for Apple Watch Series 10. It’s not all good news with watchOS 26, however, as Apple continues to discontinue watch faces through software updates. Last year, Apple cut four watch faces with the watchOS 11 software update. The enhanced widgets view unsurprisingly replaced the Siri watch face, but Apple also removed analog Chronograph, Explorer, and Numerals watch faces. Since then, Apple has introduced Flux, Reflect

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iOS 26 gives boarding passes three new features for your next flight

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-22 19:26:09

Using boarding passes on your iPhone has become common practice. But after years with no changes to the feature, iOS 26 is about to upgrade your Apple Wallet boarding passes in several key ways. Apple Wallet offers more reasons to use a digital boarding pass in iOS 26 Yesterday Apple unveiled iOS 26 and the many new features it introduces. One area of focus is the Wallet app, which will soon gain new Car Key supported brands. Another big Wallet change involves travel. Many of us save our bo

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Xcode 26 beta includes new ‘Apple Vision Pro 4K’ simulator

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2026-03-22 20:11:50

Apple held its WWDC25 keynote yesterday, where it announced a new suite of software updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS – all under the new version numbering umbrella of ’26’. A new suite of OS releases comes with a new version of Xcode, which also falls under the new 26 naming umbrella. In the first beta of Xcode 26, the developer tool used to build apps for these new operating systems, Apple now includes a new ‘Vision Pro 4K’ simulator. In Xcode 26, the current genera

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Beyond ChatGPT: Xcode 26 will support multiple AI models, like Claude

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-22 22:17:12

Last Monday, towards the end of the WWDC25 keynote, Craig Federighi said that Apple had “expanded” its vision for Swift Assist, and it would now allow developers to bring their Large Language Model of choice directly to Xcode. Now, we know more about how this is going to work. What is Swift Assist? This was a feature that Apple announced during last year’s WWDC, but hadn’t released until now, on Xcode 26 beta. Initially, as explained by Apple, it was going to serve as: “a companion for all o

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This new Android foldable claims to have Apple Watch support… somehow

9to5mac.com Ben Schoon 2026-03-22 23:37:26

The Apple Watch is a stellar wearable, and one that’s enticing enough to prevent many from switching to Android. But with its upcoming foldable, Vivo claims to, somehow, support the Apple Watch. In a teaser on Weibo, Vivo claims that its coming X Fold 5 will support the Apple Watch, being the first Android phone to do so. The company explains (translated) that you’ll be able to answer phones, read texts, and sync health data from the Apple Watch to the Android-powered Vivo X Fold 5. It’s a wil

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iOS 26 will bridge the gap with digital IDs in Apple Wallet thanks to this new addition

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2026-03-23 00:12:39

Yesterday at WWDC25, Apple announced a new addition to the Wallet app that’ll certainly bridge the gap when it comes to digital ID adoption in the United States: support for passports. Apple announced Drivers Licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet back with iOS 15 in 2021, but since then, it’s only rolled out to a handful of US states. Apple currently supports 9 US states plus Puerto Rico, and will soon add 3 more. Still, 12 is far short of all 50 US states. Soon, however, Apple will introduce suppo

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Apple categorically denies Siri vaporware claims, and offers a better explanation [Video]

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-23 10:31:31

Siri got lots of airtime at last year's WWDC – but not this year There’s no denying that Apple made a major mis-step when it showed off impressive new Siri features during last year’s WWDC, before doubling-down in an iPhone 16 ad. The company was forced to delete the ad and walk back the timing. That led even the most upbeat of Apple commenters to criticize the company for showing off “vaporware,” implying that the demos had been faked. But two Apple execs have now categorically denied this, a

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Dia, The Browser Company’s AI-first browser, launches Mac beta

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-23 13:58:47

After discontinuing Arc, The Browser Company is back with a new take on its vision for the future of web browsing in the AI era. Dia, its new browser, is now available in beta for existing Arc users on macOS. And while it shares a few design cues from its predecessor, Dia is a very different product with a very different goal. Here’s how to test it out. When it first came out, Arc made a deservedly big fuss with its complete reimagining of browser UX. Then it proved too cumbersome and commercia

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Apple Music brings your Lock Screen to life with new iOS 26 look

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-23 14:04:06

iOS 26 brings a huge ‘Liquid Glass’ redesign to the iPhone, including several upgrades to the Lock Screen. One new feature that’s sure to prove a hit: Apple Music’s fullscreen artwork that, in some cases, can even make your Lock Screen come alive. Fullscreen art for Apple Music brings vibrancy to iOS 26 Lock Screen For years now, Apple Music has offered special album artwork that expands beyond the traditional square shape. In some cases it even animates in subtle ways. Not every album or son

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Deals: Most affordable Apple Watch Series 10 $100 off, Nomad 15W MagSafe charging stations from $54, Apple Pencil, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-03-23 14:45:21

Your daily Apple deals are now ready to roll. Alongside the ongoing $100 price drops on iPad mini 7, up to $400 off M4 iPad Pro, and up to $400 off iPhone 16 Pro units, we are still tracking a chance to land $100 off the most affordable Apple Watch Series 10 models starting from $299 as well as AirPods Pro 2 down at $169. We also spotted one of the best prices of the year on Apple Pencil (USB-C) at $60 and some big-time price drops on Nomad’s 15W MagSafe charging stations from $54. All of that a

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watchOS 26 adds new wrist flick gesture for these Apple Watch models

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-03-23 18:01:02

On of the new features coming to Apple Watch with watchOS 26 this fall is wrist flick. This is a new gesture that unlocks an additional way to interact with incoming notifications. Here are the Apple Watch models compatible with wrist flick. watchOS 26: New wrist flick gesture Wrist flick on Apple Watch gives users an additional way to interact with their Apple Watch hands-free. It joins double tap as a way to manage incoming notifications. Apple explains: Notifications are even easier to ma

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These iOS 26 features will only be available on newer iPhones

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-23 18:08:30

iOS 26 brings a lot of changes to the iPhone. While the biggest highlight—the Liquid Glass redesign—is available on all iPhones that can run iOS 26, there are several features in the new update that require newer iPhone models and Apple Intelligence. Here are the features and their device requirements. Visual intelligence with screenshots Requires: iPhone 15 Pro or newer Last year, visual intelligence debuted as a special camera feature for the iPhone 16 line. Now, the AI feature has expanded

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Apple releases SF Symbols 7 beta with new animations, variable draw, gradients, more

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-23 19:09:33

Alongside new design materials and resources for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26, Apple has also released the beta version of SF Symbols 7, a major update to its system iconography toolkit. The update includes hundreds of new icons, alongside new animation tools and transitions. Here’s everything new. This year’s update brings a series of meaningful enhancements, including brand-new Draw animations, improved Magic Replace transitions, variable rendering support, and automatic gradients. A

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iOS 26 gives Wallet’s most neglected feature the fix it always needed

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-23 19:41:26

This is shaping up to be a big year for the Wallet app, with upgrades coming to car keys, boarding passes, and passports. But that’s not all: Apple Wallet’s most neglected feature, order tracking, is also getting the fix it’s always needed in iOS 26. Wallet’s order tracking gets AI upgrade in iOS 26 I suspect the Wallet app may elicit complicated feelings from the team responsible for its development inside Apple. Why? Because many new Wallet features have depended heavily on getting outside

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Splatoon spinoff game will launch exclusively on Switch 2

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-22 14:15:41

Nintendo just dropped a trailer for a Splatoon spinoff game. Titled Splatoon Raiders, the third-person paint slinging shooter spinoff will be released exclusively on the Switch 2. This marks the first spinoff in the franchise and will take players to a new location called the Spirhalite Islands. While details are sparse at this early stage, the trailer mentions players will take on the role of “a mechanic” alongside Deep Cut, a fictional band in the Splatoon universe. There's no mention of mult

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Engadget Podcast: Breaking down the highlights of WWDC 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-22 14:48:40

We're joined by friends from Wired and The Washington Post. In this special episode, recorded live in Cupertino, Cherlynn and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham are joined by the Washington Post's Chris Velazco and Wired's Julian Chokkattu to discuss Apple's announcements at WWDC 2025. Though the announcements were all over the place and felt difficult to judge until they roll out to devices, our guests and hosts agree that they felt more meaningful than past WWDCs. Credits Hosts: Cherlynn Low and

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The best Father's Day gifts and gadgets for every dad in 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-22 15:00:37

Look, if your dad is anything like me, then they’re probably not a massive gamer, or might just play the odd title. I’m told that there’s a whole genre of Dad Games out there that apparently appeal to the fathers in our lives, which are all about following some sort of process. It’s likely then that they won’t have paid much attention to The Legend of Zelda series, which feels as un-Dad a game as you could imagine. Which is why I’m here to say that, until the start of this year, I felt the same,

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Razer launches its first barebones mechanical keyboard

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-22 19:50:43

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . On Tuesday, Razer launched its first keyboard for the DIY set. As its name implies, the BlackWidow V4 75% Barebones is the popular mechanical keyboard, only without keys and keycaps. It could be a solid option if you like Razer's design and Chroma RGB but want to bring your own keys.

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The best multi-device wireless charging pads for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-23 08:01:26

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . There’s a good chance you own a couple of gadgets that support wireless charging now, be it your iPhone or Android phone, wireless earbuds or smartwatch. Multi-device wireless chargers can help power them all up in one place, without the need for a bunch of cords messing up your space.

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Nintendo Switch 2 review: More of what you love

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-23 11:15:36

Back in 2017, it felt like handhelds were dying. The PlayStation Vita was suffering from a lack of support and the 3DS was already on its way out. But then the Nintendo Switch arrived and became the hybrid console that launched 1,000 portable rivals. It proved you could make a device that was powerful enough to play games on your TV but also small enough to take with you anywhere. And by the time everything is all said and done, there's a good chance it will be the highest-selling console of all

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Apple Wallet's iOS 26 update scans your emails for package delivery tracking

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-23 11:30:54

One of the upcoming changes to Apple Wallet is bound to become one of its most useful features if you frequently shop online and get deliveries. When you get iOS 26 on your iPhone, your Wallet app will start using Apple Intelligence's capabilities to automatically scan your emails and identify order tracking details sent by merchants or couriers. The app will then summarize and display those deliveries as cards. As MacRumors has noted, Wallet can already do that for purchases made using Apple Pa

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Hong Kong bans video game using national security laws

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-23 11:45:49

Hong Kong authorities have warned their residents against downloading a Taiwan-made game called Reversed Front: Bonfire, which they're accusing of advocating for armed revolution and promoting "secessionist agendas, such as 'Taiwan independence' and 'Hong Kong independence.'" As Bloomberg notes, this is the first time the special administrative region of China has invoked national security laws to ban a video game. The legislation, a national law from Beijing and a local security law passed in 2

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Nintendo sets record with 3.5 million Switch 2 units sold in four days

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-23 13:00:50

Nintendo has sold 3.5 million Switch 2s in four days, setting a company record for a new console launch. That puts Nintendo on track toward its goal to sell 15 million units by March 2026 if it can keep up on the production side. By comparison, it took the original Switch nearly a full month to hit 2.7 million units sold, even though it launched at a considerably lower price ($300 compared to $450 for the Switch 2). To get a hold of one, fans entered lotteries to buy consoles directly from Nint

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How to fix the Switch 2 battery indicator

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-23 13:48:10

Your console’s battery life might not be as bad as it appears. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been in the wild for nearly a week and is selling like hotcakes , but some users have been complaining about an issue with their console’s battery indicator. A number of Switch 2 consoles appear to be displaying less remaining battery life than is accurate. Battery life definitely is a mark against the Switch 2, with Engadget’s Sam Rutherford noting in his review that the console’s longevity is on the lowe

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Latest Tech News

Apple just made AirPods beta firmware easier to get than ever in iOS 26

Apple Notes is coming to your Apple Watch in watchOS 26

Watch Apple TV+’s new summer sizzle reel showcasing upcoming originals

Apple explains Siri delays, teases more new features are coming

Snapchat announces that new lightweight AR Spectacles will be launching next year

Download the new iPadOS 26 light and dark wallpapers

watchOS 26 update removes five faces from Apple Watch

iOS 26 gives boarding passes three new features for your next flight

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