iOS August 2026
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Qualcomm Raising Chip Prices Starting Tomorrow
Qualcomm is increasing prices for its chips by double digits starting tomorrow. Qualcomm announced the impending price hike back in July, letting customers know prices would go up for chips shipped after September 1. Qualcomm said it cannot continue to absorb increasing supplier costs. "We're just passing through big cost increases that we have," said Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon in an interview with Reuters.
Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas
Apple today released the sixth public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The sixth betas come a week after Apple seeded the fifth betas and a few hours after the eighth developer betas. You can get started by signing up on Apple's beta website and then opting in to the public beta by opening up the Settings app on your device, selecting General, and choosing Software Update.
iPhone 18 Pro: Three reasons you might want to upgrade from iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro is almost here, and while most iPhone 17 Pro owners won’t upgrade so soon, here are three main reasons they might want to.
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AirPods With Cameras Could Bring Improved Spatial Audio Head Tracking
Apple's AirPods with cameras could improve spatial audio on the iPhone and other Apple devices by detecting the position of the display the wearer is looking at. Details on the capability were found in macOS Tahoe 26.7 code, and shared on the MacRumors forums by member Mactracker. Sensors in the current AirPods power a spatial audio head tracking feature, and cameras could take that further.
iPhone Ultra release timing: Here’s what the latest reporting says
Apple will unveil its foldable iPhone Ultra next week at the September event, here’s what to expect from release timing after that.
MagSafe Monday: Anker’s foldable 3-in-1 charger brings 25-watt Qi2 charging into something pocket-sized
Anker's Prime foldable 3-in-1 charges iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at up to 25W, then folds flat enough to actually pack for travel.
Apple Seeds Eighth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the eighth betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming one week after Apple released the seventh betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 27 introduces Apple's smarter version of Siri, Siri AI.
Apple Seeds watchOS 27 Beta 8 to Developers
Apple today seeded the eighth beta of watchOS 27 to developers, with the update coming a week after the launch of the seventh beta. The beta can be downloaded through the Watch app on the iPhone with a free developer account. The Apple Watch will need to be on the charger, connected to Wi-Fi, and have a battery level of 50 percent or above for new software to be installed. watchOS 27 introduces Siri AI, the smarter, more capable version of Siri.
iOS 27 beta 8 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade
Apple has released the eighth iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 8 continues Apple’s summer beta cycle...
Apple's Phil Schiller Scales Back Role as John Ternus Era Begins
Apple's Phil Schiller is no longer going to run the App Store or oversee product events, reports Bloomberg. Schiller isn't leaving Apple, but he is narrowing his responsibilities and working on unspecified projects. Employees at Apple told Bloomberg that 66-year-old Schiller appears to be taking another step toward retirement. Schiller was Apple's marketing chief until 2020, when he stepped down and took on the title Apple Fellow.
Read Tim Cook’s final message to Apple staff as CEO
“I love this company and the team behind it.”
AirPods 5: Here’s what rumors say will launch next week
Rumors indicate AirPods 5 are launching next week alongside iPhone 18 Pro and more, here’s what we know so far about the new AirPods.
MapQuest Tops App Store Charts After Refusing 'Lake America' Change
MapQuest is in the spotlight this week after refusing to change "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" on its map following an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump last week. As of Monday morning, the MapQuest app is the top free iPhone app on Apple's App Store charts in Canada and fourth on the equivalent U.S. chart.
iPhone 18 Pro is coming: Here’s what’s new with each model
iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled next week, with new Pro and Pro Max models debuting. Here’s what rumors say is new with each model.
Apple Inducted Into 'Brand Hall of Fame' for Iconic Ads
The One Club for Creativity, a U.S. non-profit organization that promotes excellence in advertising and design, today announced that Apple has been selected as the first brand to be inducted into its newly established "Brand Hall of Fame". non-profit organization that promotes excellence in advertising and design, today announced that Apple has been selected as the first brand to be inducted into its newly established "Brand Hall of Fame".
CarPlay keeps getting better with three recent exciting app updates
CarPlay is about to get even better with iOS 27 in September. New features including a dedicated Siri app and...
Here’s the likely reason the iPhone Ultra isn’t getting an Apple Pencil
A report yesterday suggested that Apple considered making a special version of the Apple Pencil for the upcoming iPhone Ultra...
China-Linked Fire Ant Hijacks Cisco Routers to Steal Credentials and Blind Security Logs
Fire Ant compromises Cisco IOS XR routers and TACACS servers to capture traffic, harvest credentials, and suppress defensive telemetry.
California court revives lawsuit accusing Apple of blocking independent repairs
An appeals court in California has resurrected a 2022 lawsuit over claims Apple convinced them not to use a third-party repair service to fix cracked iPhone screens.
Apple CarPlay just added a major weather app
While CarPlay supports hundreds of apps, Apple Weather isn’t one of them. The good news is that starting today, The...
iPhone, Home, iPad mini : Apple's launches for September and October
Apple has a busy fall schedule ahead of it for 2026, beyond the usual iPhone launches. Here's what to expect in September and October.
Apple’s next iPad mini is almost ready, here’s what to expect
Apple's next iPad mini should arrive by late October with an OLED display, faster chip, and better water resistance