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Everything new in iOS 26.2 beta 2
Apple continues to test the next iPhone software update with iOS 26.2 beta 2 released today. The pre-release iPhone software update includes a surprising amount of changes and refinements. Here’s everything new so far:
Games app navigation
Games app adds sorting and filtering to library, controller navigation, and score updates in real time during playback.
Measure redesign
Level...
macOS 26.2 adds new ‘Edge Light’ feature for better video calls
macOS Tahoe 26.2 is adding a a fun and useful new feature for video conferencing.
The update introduces a feature Apple is calling Edge Light, which aims to improve your video quality in low lighting conditions by adding a virtual ring light around the edge of your Mac’s display. Here’s how...
Apple launches iPhone Pocket: a limited edition designer strap accessory
Apple has launched a limited edition accessory for the iPhone, called the iPhone Pocket. It evokes a modern day iPod sock, using a single 3D-knitted cloth to create a wearable pocket. The accessory was designed in collaboration with renowned designer Issey Miyake. The Pocket is kind of like a high-end...
Report: OLED MacBook Pro redesign may be exclusive to M6 Pro and M6 Max models
In today’s edition of the Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reported a new key detail for the launch of the redesigned MacBook Pro model, slated to launch between late 2026 and early 2027.
Apple is largely expected to redesign the MacBook Pro for the first time since 2021 quite soon. Said redesign will feature...
The future of Apple Fitness+ is ‘under review’ amid reorganization: report
Apple Fitness+ is set to undergo a reorganization to incentivize growth, according to today’s Power On from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Since the launch of Apple Fitness+ in 2020, the service hasn’t changed much. It is one of Apple’s few subscriptions that has not changed price, with it still being $9.99/mo or $79.99/year. In terms of new features, Apple Fitness+ has...
Rumor Replay: iPhone 18 Pro colors, iOS 27, iPhone Air 2, more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iPhone 18 Pro color rumors, iOS 27, iPhone Air 2 camera upgrade, M5 Macs, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.
iPhone 18 Pro colors
Colors are one of...
Apple nears $1 billion Google deal for custom Gemini model to power Siri
Bloomberg is reporting new details on the partnership between Apple and Google to have Gemini power the revamped Siri next year. Here are the details.
1.2 trillion paramenters for $1 billion
A few days ago, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Google had won the AI bake-off against Anthropic to become Apple’s AI provider for the revamped, AI-powered...
Best iPhone 17 Pro pictures we’ve seen yet
The wait is over. Our annual best new iPhone pro-model pictures roundup has concluded. After combing through the thousands of iPhone 17 Pro images submitted by the 9to5Mac community across a variety of social platforms, here were the standouts and arguably best we’ve seen yet.
Cameras were a big focus for this year’s iPhone 17 Pro models.
The...
Apple details new APIs for parental consent and age verification in Texas
Apple has released new APIs and sandbox tools to help developers comply with the new requirements for apps available in Texas. Here are the details.
A bit of context
Following the release the first developer beta for iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, Apple has published a new article on the Apple Developer site with details on...
iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 bring multiple critical security fixes; here’s the full list
Update: Apple has also published the full security update release notes for macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, and watchOS 26.1.
Apple has published the full release notes for the security updates included in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. If you were looking for a reason to update, here are about 50 of them.
Security...