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Liquid Glass, Live Translation, and All the Other Important New iOS26 Features Coming to Your iPhone

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-31 16:00:03

While we still don't know what new hardware the iPhone 17 models might be packing, we have seen the big changes coming to iPhone software with iOS26. Liquid Glass delivers a significant design refresh, and that's just where Apple is starting. The Photos app is getting a functional redesign, while Messages and Phone apps are putting power back in your hands by delivering features around hold, and screening calls. Apple Intelligence is still contributing as well, even if Siri has been delayed. Th

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9to5Mac Daily: July 25, 2025 – Public betas are here

9to5mac.com Seth Kurkowski 2025-12-31 22:28:29

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. New episodes of 9to5Mac D

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Apple Adds 13, 16 and 18 Plus Age Ratings to Its Apps and Games: What to Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-31 20:43:00

In an effort to help parents decide which apps they should download or avoid for their kids on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, Apple TVs and the Apple Vision Pro, Apple has added three new age ratings: 13 plus, 16 plus and 18 plus. To make things a little clearer, Apple removed the 12- and 17-plus ratings (but kept the 4- and 9-plus ratings). Apple said the new age ratings will be present on any Apple device running iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26 and watchOS 26

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Breaking Bad creator’s new sci-fi show hits Apple in November

theverge.com Andrew Webster 2025-12-31 22:09:17

is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. As promised, Apple has finally revealed Pluribus, a new show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan that’s coming to Apple TV Plus. In addition to a very brief teaser involving some gross donut behavior, the streamer also confirmed that the show will premiere on November 7th. The show has been in the works for a while, as Apple first

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7 helpful AI features in iOS 26 you can try now - and how to access them

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-01-01 03:01:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Apple finally launched the iOS 26 public beta, and with that comes a slew of new AI features you can try out today -- and their usefulness may surprise you. While the new features may not be as flashy as the promised Siri 2.0 update, which has yet to be released, many address issues Apple users have long had with their devices or in their everyday workflows, while others are downright fun. For example, don't you like waiting for customer service calls? Want your song transi

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The best iPhones

theverge.com Allison Johnson 2026-01-01 03:20:34

is a reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. The wait is over — kind of. Apple’s iPhone 16 series is now widely available, including the kinda affordable 16E, and its much-hyped Apple Intelligence has arrived courtesy of iOS 18.1. But if you’re expecting a new kind of iPhone experience, well, I have some bad news for you. The AI features introduced in iOS 18.1 and mor

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Apple’s launching two new Home products this fall, here’s what’s coming

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-01 08:15:58

Apple has a packed lineup of hardware launches this fall, with 15+ new products expected. Out of those debuts, two will be brand new Home products: a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. Here’s what to expect. #1: New Apple TV 4K It’s been nearly three years since new Apple TV hardware shipped, but the wait’s ending soon. A brand new Apple TV 4K is coming this fall with several upgrades rumored. The current model’s A15 Bionic is expected to be replaced by an A18 or A17 Pro chip. No doubt a b

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iPhone 17 Air Rumors and Leaks: Expected Features, Trade-Offs and Price

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-01 06:30:00

Key takeaways The iPhone "Air" reportedly will come in the buzzed-about sky blue hue, along with three other color options. Apple's new iOS 26's AI-powered feature, Adaptive Power, could help lessen the battery drain for a skinnier iPhone. The price of a skinnier iPhone is still up in the air and could be subject to tariffs. We're less than two months away from finally seeing whether a rumored ultra-thin iPhone lives up to its hype. Whispers about Apple's new iPhone 17 line have been floatin

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Apple announces new series ‘Pluribus’ from the creator of Breaking Bad, watch the teaser here

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2026-01-01 12:12:35

Apple today announced a new series from Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad. The series is called ‘Pluribus’ and stars Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul). It will premiere on Apple TV+ on November 7. It appears to be a mysterious sci-fi thriller in which “the most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness”. You can watch the 30-second teaser after the break: Obviously, the show is highly-anticipated given the pedigree of the people behind it. Apple is also promoting the

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Deals: 1TB M4 Pro MacBook Pro $350 off, AirPods Max up to $136 off, Find My gear, Mac Studio, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-01-01 17:45:31

Alongside the ongoing and particularly rare deal on the M2 Max Mac Studio at $900 off the original price, we have some fresh deals today to scope out as well. We are starting with a seriously deep discount on the 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM and the 1TB SSD at $350 off. Next up, we have up to $300 in savings on 13-inch M4 iPad Pro configurations, a chance to land the Midnight AirPods Max USB-C at $136 off and some notable accessory offers too – Apple’s latest all-black Ocean Band,

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Your Apple Watch is getting a big upgrade for free - 8 WatchOS 26 features you can try now

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-01-01 17:24:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Your iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple-owned devices are getting a big overhaul. The best part? You won't have to pay a dime for them -- all you have to do is update your software. Several new features are coming to WatchOS 26, and the public beta software is now available for interested users to try. Just remember: before updating to the public beta, it's encouraged to backup your device. Reddit users in the r/Apple Watch subreddit are already getting into the latest upda

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Apple broadens App Store’s age-rating system

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-01-01 16:15:40

Apple is expanding its age-rating system for apps. The company on Thursday said it has updated its age-rating system to add 13+, 16+, and 18+ ratings to the existing slate of 4+ and 9+ ratings, and remove the 12+ and 17+ age ranges. In addition, app developers will need to answer a new set of age-rating questions to help identify the sensitive content in their app. Developers will also be able to update their apps’ age ratings to one of the new options, if needed. The company says it has automa

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How to use AppleCare One with the iPhone Upgrade Program

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-01 22:42:03

Earlier this week, Apple announced an all-new AppleCare One subscription service. AppleCare One lets you get AppleCare coverage on up to three devices for $20 per month. Dan Moren at Six Colors got the answer to a something I’d been wondering: can AppleCare One coexist with the iPhone Upgrade Program? One of the nice benefits of the iPhone Upgrade Program is that you pay a single monthly fee to get a new iPhone each year and AppleCare coverage. Apple spokesperson Anna Mitchell confirmed to Si

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Engadget Podcast: A taste of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 and more

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-01 22:30:44

We’ve been playing around with the developer betas of Apple’s latest software, and now that we’ve spent time with iOS 26, Liquid Glass and more on actual devices, we have thoughts. From representation in Genmoji and Live Translation adventures to Apple Intelligence musings, our hosts Cherlynn Low and Mat Smith share what you can expect on your iPhones later this year. We also go over our reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, as well as Microsoft’s SharePoint server vulnerabi

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Why I swear by this Garmin smartwatch over competing models (including the Apple Watch Ultra)

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-01-01 22:32:00

Garmin Venu X1 ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Venu X1 is available in two color options for $799.99. The big 2-inch display is fantastic, the LED flashlight is brilliant, the thin case and light band make it a joy to wear, and the calculator now has a tip button. The always-on mode reduces battery life significantly, the watch is expensive, and dual-band GPS is not installed. $799.99 at Amazon $799.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices I've been using Garmin sports watches for over a decade

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Your MacBook is getting a major upgrade for free - 5 MacOS 26 features I'm trying right now

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-01 22:34:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Last month, Apple announced its latest update for MacOS 26, codenamed "Tahoe." It's full of new visual design elements like Apple's Liquid Glass design theme, better integration with the iPhone, and a more robust Spotlight feature that's better integrated with Shortcuts. In fact, the theme of all of Apple's updates this year is streamlining both the visual UI and feature sets across Apple devices, while making more apps and features available on them, punctuated by Apple Intell

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Apple AirPods Max (2020) Review: Insanely Great, Insanely Expensive

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-12-31 10:00:00

As the pandemic wheezes on, noise-canceling headphones have gone from being a tool for jet-setting business types to a requirement for work-from-home sanity. From the excellent new on-ear Beats models to the in-ear AirPods Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends), Apple’s been making some of the best noise-canceling headphones for some time now. But in the tradition of a man named Jobs, some of the best won’t do. And so, with their bespoke aluminum ear cups, perfectly balanced volume knob—and $550 price ta

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How to make your iPhone homescreen icons clear using iOS 26

theverge.com Barbara Krasnoff 2026-01-01 22:53:16

is a reviews editor who manages how-tos and various projects. She’s worked as an editor and writer (and occasional sci-fi author) for more years than she cares to admit to. Back in 2024, we described how the then-new iOS 18 enabled you to tint your homescreen icons, allowing you to tweak the look of your iPhone’s display. Now, with Apple’s introduction of its Liquid Glass design for iOS 26, you can make your icons completely clear (assuming you’re a fan of the new invisible look). The process

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Apple broadens App Store’s age rating system

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-01-01 22:15:40

Apple is expanding its age rating system for apps. The company on Thursday said it has updated its age rating system to add 13+, 16+, and 18+ ratings to the existing slate of 4+ and 9+ ratings, and remove the 12+ and 17+ age ranges. In addition, app developers will need to answer a new set of age rating questions to help identify the sensitive content in their app. Developers will also be able to update their apps’ age ratings to one of the new options, if needed. The company says it has automa

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Everything you need to know about AppleCare One

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-02 03:47:00

Apple this week launched a new AppleCare One plan – a way to buy AppleCare+ for multiple devices for one monthly fee. The exact coverage it offers depends on the mix of devices you have, and the cost depends on how many, but you’ll almost certainly save money over buying separate plans for each. Does this mean you should subscribe? That depends … Understanding AppleCare AppleCare can be somewhat confusing, because the company has historically used the branding to describe both the standard wa

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iOS 26 envy? 5 iPhone features you can already use on your Android (Samsung included)

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-01-02 03:55:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple's WWDC annual developer conference in June signaled the first major redesign of iOS since 2013, with flashy demos of iOS 26's Liquid Glass design and AI-driven features. Apple sometimes takes its time bringing features to its many surfaces, but when it does, it's often a highly polished and well-considered take on a familiar theme. With the public beta release of iOS 26 this week, let's unpack a few ways where Apple's software is catching up, and how it stacks up against

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Apple's Secret to Keep Us Spending: New Subscription Perks in iOS 26

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-02 02:00:49

Apple's biggest product is the iPhone. But its second most important product isn't something you can hold in your hand or place on a desk -- it's subscriptions. These include Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, Apple News Plus, iCloud Plus, Apple Arcade and Fitness Plus -- the content we can stream, play or access instantly with a monthly fee. Last quarter, these services brought in more revenue for Apple than Macs, iPads, wearables and accessories combined. Analysts predict these subscriptions are go

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Show HN: Apple Health MCP Server

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-31 04:23:23

Apple Health MCP Server An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for querying Apple Health data using SQL. Built with DuckDB for fast, efficient health data analysis. Note This project currently relies on the Simple Health Export CSV app by Eric Wolter. See Exporting Data below for more info on how best to use the app. This is currently the easiest way I could find to quickly and reliably get Apple Health data exported in CSV format. If you have ideas of better ways to import data, please submit

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The 10 Best Apple TV Plus Shows You're Probably Not Watching

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-02 06:00:24

Apple TV Plus feels like it has operated under the radar for a while now. Yes, the streamer has hits like Severance, Ted Lasso, and Rogen's Emmy-nominated comedy The Studio but most of its library titles have a habit of lurking in the shadows. Considering the platform's superb storytelling quality, the lack of knowledge of these shows is disconcerting. Before you ask, I already put together a roundup of the streamer's epic sci-fi offerings, which you should look at. So don't expect those titles

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Diving into Apple’s Liquid Glass

theverge.com Jacob Kastrenakes 2026-01-02 08:30:03

is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. Apple has had two months to refine Liquid Glass since introducing the design language at WWDC. It’s dialed the effect back, then amped it back up. It’s addressed some of the biggest complaints — the Control Center, for one — and left us to live with some of the others. So after all the tweaks, how is everyone feeling about it? This week on The Vergecast, Victoria Song and Antonio G. Di Benedett

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The Morning After: Apple’s iOS 26 beta is ready for the public

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-02 18:15:49

A few months since WWDC 2025, and Apple is shifting its OS update from developers to brave members of the public. Yesterday, the company launched the public beta version of all its operating systems, now all under the umbrella of "26", making my job a little bit easier. I’ve been testing the iOS 26 beta, which (like the rest) centers on a major design shift to Liquid Glass, with transparent overlapping elements and fluid animations. While it looks different, Apple’s focus seems to be familiarit

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Everything You Need to Try in macOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Betas

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-01-01 21:40:00

You’re probably already tired of the rants about Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign, but that’s too bad, because iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and all the other “OS 26” updates are now in public beta, and there’s a lot to unpack. You can sign up for the public beta program, though we should warn you that any beta software may introduce new glitches. If you’re planning to try the beta, you should back up your important files in case something should go awry. We took some time and tested macOS 26 and i

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How Is T-Mobile's Starlink-Based Satellite Service Different From the Rest? I Tried It First-Hand

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-02 15:45:00

T-Mobile's new T-Satellite service commercially launched this week. It uses the Starlink satellite network to let you send and receive text messages from space. For $10 a month (or included in the cost of the company's Experience Beyond plan), the service can be a communications lifeline when you're out of cellular coverage. But that's the thing: To test it out, I had to find a cellular dead zone. T-Mobile estimates there are 500,000 square miles in the US with no cell coverage, so I left my ho

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Here's Where to Find Sudoku on Your iPhone Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-02 17:00:04

Apple introduced its Emoji Game on July 17, otherwise known as World Emoji Day. But when Apple released iOS 18.2 in December, that update brought the popular puzzle game Sudoku to the News app. Everyone can try a few sudoku puzzles free but Apple News Plus subscribers can play new puzzles every day. An Apple News Plus subscription is $13 a month and gives you access to daily sudoku and other puzzles, like Quartiles, as well as stories from publications like the New Yorker and the Wall Street Jo

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Apple TV+: MLS commissioner shares confusing Season Pass viewership numbers

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-02 08:05:43

Apple tends to be pretty tight-lipped when it comes to viewership data. But in a midseason press conference earlier today, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber offered a rare (but puzzling) update on how MLS Season Pass has been performing in 2025. According to Garber (via Sports Business Journal), matches are averaging 120,000 unique viewers per game, a figure he said represents a 50% increase compared to last year. Interestingly, he said the jump is not necessarily due to the Apple TV

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