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iOS 28 Will Reportedly Be 'Far More Significant' Than iOS 27
While we are still a week away from Apple unveiling iOS 27, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has just shared the first rumor regarding iOS 28. In his Power On newsletter today, he said that iOS 28 will be "far more significant" than iOS 27, but he did not provide any specific details. "Next year's '28' releases are already shaping up to be far more significant than the '27' updates," wrote Gurman, without elaborating.
New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Are 'Nearly Ready' to Launch, New Siri Remote Also Rumored
New models of the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini are "nearly ready to go," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Both devices have been ready "for months," but Apple is holding off on launching them until the more personalized version of Siri is available, he said.
Like Apple Watch at start, Apple's smart glasses plan will challenge the entire industry
Apple's initial plan for smart glasses is to take on just about every eyewear manufacturer, smart and not, with design and just a little bit of iPhone integration.
Report: New Apple TV, HomePod mini set to launch this fall; Siri Remote ‘refresh’ possible
According to the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Apple is gearing up to finally launch new versions of...
Crime blotter: Man arrrested for $31,000 iPhone theft
London iPhone theft victims have reported threats, AirTag catches a burglar in Pittsburgh, and California prisoners did not receive iPads, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.
Here’s one of my feature requests for Visual Intelligence in iOS 27
One of the core Apple Intelligence features to date has been Visual Intelligence. It started off in a rather limited...
Kuo: Apple’s iPhone camera roadmap includes a costly upgrade
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is out with a new look at Apple’s upcoming iPhone camera plans, including an under-the-hood ultra-wide module change and a surprisingly steep cost increase.
Abxylute M4 review: Smart design can't save a cramped controller
The Abxylute M4 joins the growing trend of tiny iPhone controllers with an excellent concept, but its tiny layout and iPhone placement make it tough to use.
iOS 27 rumored to bring new design changes in two key areas
The next major iPhone software update, iOS 27, is rumored to bring change in two new areas related to Apple’s Liquid Glass design.
Live lyrics now available in CarPlay with new app update
Musixmatch, a popular third-party lyrics app for iPhone, is out with a big update today. You can now use Musixmatch...
Apple has five new products coming that could launch at WWDC
We’re currently WWDC to be software-only, but here are five upcoming Apple products with the best chance of surprising us next month.
Detroit's controversial Apple Developer Academy has entered its 5th year
The Detroit Apple Developer Academy's fifth year is underway, with the next generation of iPhone developers joining a program whose expense and success have been questioned.
iPhone Driver's License Feature Set to Expand to a 15th U.S. State
Apple's digital driver's license feature in the Wallet app is set to expand to Virginia, according to a person familiar with the matter. In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps.
Everything We Know About OpenAI's Planned iPhone Rival
OpenAI is developing a smartphone intended to compete directly with the iPhone, in what appears to be a significant departure from the company's previously stated hardware strategy. Here's everything we know so far. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo published his findings in late April following supply chain checks, describing the device as an "AI agent phone" built around a continuous, context-aware interface rather than individual apps.
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iOS 27 might convince a lot of people to upgrade to a new iPhone
Rumors indicate there are lots of reasons why iOS 27 might push more people than usual to upgrade to a new iPhone.
Top Stories: iOS 27 Leaks, MacBook Ultra Rumors, and More
WWDC 2026 is coming up very quickly now and we're continuing to learn more about what to expect in iOS 27 and other updates, so make sure to check in to see the latest as we head toward Apple's big week, which kicks off with the traditional keynote on Monday, June 8.
iPhone leaks, Apple Vision Pro gaming, and the Ferrari Luce, on the AppleInsider Podcast
You thought the Apple Vision Pro was expensive, but now you could choose between buying 180 of the headset, or one Ferrari Luce designed by Jony Ive. Or you could just enjoy the good, the bad, and the sometimes silly iPhone rumors that came out this week, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
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iPhone 18 Pro dummy units reveal four color options [Gallery]
iPhone 18 Pro is coming in just a couple of months and it will be available in four new color options. Here's our first look.