Apple could expand support for smart home accessories in iOS 17.6's Home app to water valves, power management, robotic vacuum cleaners, etc.
iOS 17.6 may expand smart home device support to robotic vacuum cleaners, etc.
Rumors
The first OLED-based MacBook Pro laptops now rumored to arrive in 2026
Apple is rumored to launch the first MacBook Pro laptop with an OLED panel by 2026 although the launch timeframe could shift and it wouldn't be the first time.
iOS 18 AI will allegedly create new emoji based on message content
Generative AI in iOS 18 will reportedly be able to automatically create new emoji beyond the existing catalog of expressive characters.
iOS 18 may let you recolorize app icons and drop them anywhere on the Home Screen
iOS 18 will update the iPhone's Home Screen grid system by letting you place app icons anywhere you want, plus change their color on a whim.
iOS 18: AI enhancements coming to Siri, Spotlight Search, Safari and Messages
A new report outlines iOS 18's rumored AI-powered enhancements based on on-device models in Siri, Spotlight Search, Messages and Safari.
All future iPads could feature a landscape Apple logo out the back
An Apple designer hinted at the possibility of a landscape FaceTime camera coming to all future iPads to improve video calls.
macOS 15 might reorganize System Settings on the Mac after just two years
Some sections in System Settings on the Mac will be relocated or merged with others to make it easier for users to find specific preferences.
iPad mini OLED refresh in 2026 rumored to come without ProMotion
Apple has kicked in motion a planned display tech switch for the iPad mini, which should drop LCD IPS screens and adopt OLED panels as soon as 2026.
Rumor: Apple to launch AirTag 2 with enhanced location tracking in 2025
The AirTag 2 release date is tentatively set to mid-2025, but don't expect many new features over the original besides enhanced location tracking capabilities.
Rumor: The next iPhone SE will start at the same $429 price as the current model
Despite the rumored OLED panel and other upgrades, Apple could price the iPhone SE 4 at $429 or slightly higher, keeping it as the budget option in the lineup.
Rumor: A new “significantly slimmer” iPhone 17 model coming in 2025 with rear cameras at the top center
Apple is rumored to launch a redesigned iPhone 17 next year that should be slimmer and cost more than the flagship iPhone Pro Max model.
iPhone 16 Pro may use a stainless steel battery case to prevent overheating
Overheating shouldn't be a problem with the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max, as Apple is said to use a stainless steel case for the battery.