Apple just released the public betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, HomePod software 26, watchOS 26 and AirPods firmware.
Apple has released the public betas of iOS 26 and its other “26” operating systems
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How to use AirPods as iPhone camera shutter button
Learn how to use your AirPods as a wireless camera control button to take pictures and record videos on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 26.
How to set AirPods to automatically pause audio when you fall asleep
Learn how to configure your AirPods to automatically pause audio or video playback when you fall asleep so your favorite music or podcast won’t disrupt your sleep.
Apple will let anyone test AirPods beta firmware for the first time, the original HomePod joining the public beta program
The general public can start testing the AirPods beta firmware for the first time through the Apple Beta Software Program starting in July.
Roundup: Everything Apple announced at the WWDC25 keynote
Here's a roundup of all the key announcements Apple made at WWDC25 today, including its new Liquid Glass interfaces for the iPhone and other devices.
iOS 26 could bring new AirPods features like sleep detection and camera trigger
iOS 26 is said to bring several new features for AirPods owners, including sleep detection with auto-pause, remote camera trigger and more.
Apple could release a lighter AirPods Max version in 2027
Apple should release a lighter version of its $550 AirPods Max over-ear headphones in 2027, but don't expect major AirPods updates this year.
Apple is developing new chips to power camera-equipped AirPods and watches
Work on future AirPods and Apple Watch models featuring built-in cameras seems to be picking up steam, with launches expected sometime in 2027.
Apple releases updated firmware for AirPods Max with lossless audio & ultra-low latency, updates AirPods 4 & AirPods Pro 2 firmware
Apple on Monday released updated firmware for various AirPods models alongside the new iOS & iPadOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4 software updates that bring countless new features and improvements to Apple device owners.
The latest Apple Health Study has no specific area of focus
The latest Apple Health Study will use data collected from people’s iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods to help develop new features.
AirPods Pro 3 with heart rate monitoring “still many months away” from launching
AirPods Pro 3 should embed optical sensors in each earbud to monitor your heart rate, but they're “many months away” from launching.
Apple updates support page with new AirPods firmware updating guidelines
If you’ve been following along with us every time that we share the news about a new firmware update for any of Apple’s AirPods models, then you’re already aware of how it’s an automatic updating process that occurs when a very specific set of critera are met.