Apple will first mesure demand for third-party controllers with the upcoming visionOS 26 software before deciding to build its own Vision Pro hand controller.
Rumor: Apple not building its own motion controller or in-air stylus for Vision Pro
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iPhone 18 lineup rumored to shrink the Dynamic Island in 2026
Apple could shrink the size of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 models releasing next year ahead of a major redesign in 2027.
iOS 26’s dedicated Games app described as “underwhelming”
iOS 26 is expected to replace Game Center with a new Games app, but don't expect it to change Apple's fortunes in the gaming world.
After WhatsApp, Meta is on track to release a native Instagram iPad app in 2025
An official Instagram iPad app is coming in 2025. Meta is now “actively testing” a native tablet interface as square images are apparently no longer a concern.
Revamped Apple Shortcuts will let you create actions with AI prompts
Apple will allegedly revamp the built-in Shortcuts app in iOS 26 this fall with the ability to create actions using Apple Intelligence models.
Apple rumored to reveal a dedicated gaming app at WWDC 2025
Apple should announce a dedicated app to boost gaming experiences across its platforms beyond Game Center, achievements and leaderboards.
Apple may identify iOS releases by year, so expect iOS 26 instead of iOS 19 this fall
Apple is changing the naming scheme for iOS releases from versions numbers to year, so expect iOS 26 instead of iOS 19 this fall.
Apple smart glasses coming in 2026 rumored to be comparable to Meta’s Ray-Bans and Google’s Android XR glasses
Apple is rumored to release its first smart glasses in 2026 with features comparable to Meta's Ray-Bans and Google's Android XR glasses.
Apple’s rumored smart home hub could finally launch by yearend
Apple's rumored smart home hub could launch by the end of 2025 instead of sometime in 2026 as originally planned, with a robotic version following in 2026.
Apple reportedly nixes camera-equipped Apple Watch it planned to release in 2027
Apple has allegedly cancelled work on camera-equipped Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra models that it originally planned to bring to market in 2027.
Apple could permit EU iPhone owners to replace Siri with another default assistant
Apple will reportedly enable iPhone owners in the European Union (EU) to set another default virtual assistant app instead of its troubled Siri.
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.