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watchOS 26 lets you use Control Center toggles from your iPhone
The watchOS 26 operating system permits your Apple Watch to use Control Center toggles from its paired iPhone for the first time.
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.
Got a Mac mini that won’t power on? Apple’s new service program could cover you
Got a Mac mini that won’t power on? Apple might have your back.
Apple adds iPhone XS to vintage device list
Around this time last year, Apple began classifying the iconic iPhone X handset as a ‘vintage’ device, and with that in mind, it’s only proper that Apple begins classifying the next-in-line iPhone XS handset as a vintage device one year later.
Apple adds M4 MacBook Air to Certified Refurbished website for a slightly discounted price
Just yesterday, Apple added the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the higher-end M4 Max and M3 Ultra chip-equipped Mac Studio desktop computers to its Certified Refurbished website, giving consumers a chance to save money on new-to-them Apple tech while still carrying the same return window and AppleCare warranty opportunities as buying entirely new devices through the company.
Apple says the iPad’s hardware limitations prevented it from implementing proper windowed multitasking earlier
Apple couldn't bring windowed multitasking to older iPads with the responsiveness you've come to expect from the iPad's multitouch interface.
iOS 26 brings multitouch gestures to CarPlay mapping apps
Apple will let CarPlay users perform multi-touch gestures like pinching to zoom and pan in compatible mapping and navigation apps, like on their iPhone.
Apple adds new Mac Studio models & black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 to Certified Refurbished store
Apple on Thursday added two new devices to its online Certified Refurbished store, including various higher-end models of the Mac Studio and the black titanium version of the Apple watch Ultra 2 smart watch.
Apple reluctantly confirms AI Siri’s 2026 release date
Apple has finally (although reluctantly) confirmed that Siri's AI upgrade in the works will arrive in 2026 and not via an iOS 26 update later in 202, as some speculated.
CarPlay 26 lets you AirPlay videos from iPhone, but not while driving
iPhone owners users will be able to wirelessly stream videos via AirPlay to watch on their vehicle' infotainment screen, Apple has announced.
Apple is updating parental controls with new child safety features, including permission to text new numbers
Apple has updated parental controls in iOS 26 and other operating systems with new child safety features, including permission to text new numbers.