The Dynamic Island feature on the iPhone 17 should become “more functional and integrated” thanks to “significant changes” Apple has in the works.
iPhone 17 could bring a more functional Dynamic Island
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Apple’s smart home hub reportedly delayed into 2026 as intelligent voice control features aren’t yet ready
If you’ve been following along, then you’ve likely heard about Apple’s plans to launch a smart home hub device – something akin to a HomePod with an integrated iPad-style screen that could be used to control in-home devices via a new operating system that Apple might call homeOS.
Apple classifies 2013 Mac Pro & other items as vintage, makes various AirPort devices devices obsolete
Another day, another behind-the-scenes update from Apple – this time having to do with what the Cupertino-based company considers vintage and obsolete products.
Apple adjusts trade-in values again while beginning to accept three new Android handsets
Apple made some important changes to its Trade-In Program values on Thursday that will affect consumers who try to give the company their old device in exchange for a discount toward the purchase of a newer device.
A chip-and-ship refresh to Vision Pro might arrive this year
Apple could refresh its Vision Pro headset this year, but the device will reportedly be a “chip-and-ship” update instead of a major redesign.
Report: Apple could bring its ‘Presto’ in-the-box software update tech from retail stores to the Mac
It was first revealed nearly two years ago that Apple was working on a means to wirelessly deploy software updates on sealed iPhones in its retail stores before their first sale, and the technology has since been implemented. But could similar technology be coming to other Apple devices?
Apple updates iCloud Passwords extension for Windows with support for Firefox web browser
Back in December of 2024, Apple acquired a popular iCloud Passwords extension that enabled iCloud Keychain auto-fill capabilities in the Mozilla Firefox web browser. This allowed even Firefox users to enjoy one of the conveniences enjoyed by users of Apple’s first party Safari web browser.
Base iPhone 17 could remain stuck at 8GB of RAM
The base iPhone 17 could be the only model in Apple's 2024 smartphone lineup equipped with 8GB of RAM instead of 12, like the entire iPhone 16 family.
IKEA’s smart home products will play nice with Apple thanks to full Matter support
IKEA will refresh its smart home products with Matter compatibility, so they can be used with Apple Home and other platforms without its hub.
The Apple Support app could gain a ChatGPT-style AI chatbot to resolve some queries without human assistance
The official Apple Support app for the iPhone and iPad could gain an AI-powered support chatbot to resolve some customers' queries without human agents.
Apple TV+ may stream Formula 1 in the US starting with the 2026 season
Apple is reportedly in active talks to acquire the rights to stream Formula 1 i the United States on its Apple TV video service through the built-in TV app.
Apple now permits cellular phone calls and carrier-based SMS/MMS/RCS messages in third-party apps, but only in Europe
Apple provides new APIs to third-party developers in the European Union that enable cellular phone calls and SMS, MMS and RCS messaging within apps.