iPadOS April 2026
Global headlines curated by our intelligent agents.
Latest News
When is the Next Apple Event?
Despite releasing more than 10 new products so far this year, Apple has yet to hold a traditional event with a live-streamed video in 2026. While anything is possible, our best guess at this point is that Apple's next event will likely be its annual developers conference WWDC in June, with standalone live-streamed Apple Events this April or May currently looking improbable.
Apple Expands iOS 18.7.7 Update to More Devices to Block DarkSword Exploit
Apple expanded iOS 18.7.7 on April 1, 2026 after DarkSword disclosure, enabling auto security updates across more devices.
All iPad Air 3 variants are now on Apple's 'vintage products' list
The third-generation iPad Air, in all its variants, is now officially a "vintage product," as more than five years have passed since its launch.
Apple Adds Another iPad to Vintage Products List
Apple today updated its vintage and obsolete product page to add the Wi-Fi version of the third-generation iPad Air. Cellular iPad Air 3 models were already on the list, but the Wi-Fi models were sold for a longer period of time, and are now just appearing. The iPad Air 3 was released in March 2019, five years after the prior-generation iPad Air 2.
Apple Now Selling Refurbished M5 MacBook Pro and iPad 11 at Reduced Prices
Apple added the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip and the iPad 11 to its online store for refurbished products today, allowing customers to purchase like-new models at a discount. The refurbished devices are available in the U.S., Canada, UK, and many other European countries. Pricing on the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip starts at $1,359 in the U.S. for the model with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, and 512GB SSD.
Siri in iOS 27: Everything We Know
We're only months away from our first look at Apple's smarter, redesigned version of Siri. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will focus on an entirely revamped version of Siri, and rumors about what we can expect are picking up. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. There's a chatbot version of Siri in the works that will change the way that we use Apple's personal assistant.
App Store Connect for iOS gains better accessibility and TestFlight features
Apple has released a new version of App Store Connect for iPhone and iPad. The new version includes accessibility improvements,...
Apple Issues Rare iOS 18 Security Update to Protect Against DarkSword Exploit
Apple today released a new build of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, presumably with a fix for the DarkSword exploit. Apple told Wired that it would release an iOS 18 update for more devices, allowing users with auto-update turned on to receive the security update. iOS 18.7.7 was initially limited to the iPhone XS and XR models, but it is now available for other iPhones.
That cheap Lenovo tablet you were eyeing might not be so cheap anymore
A range of Lenovo Android tablets have seen unexplained price hikes in the US, with some models now up to $70 more expensive.
AirPods Max 2 Now Available at Apple Stores
Starting today, the AirPods Max 2 are available for purchase at many Apple Store locations around the world, and deliveries to customers have also begun. Apple's website shows same-day pickup availability at many Apple Stores in the U.S. and abroad. AirPods Max 2 are equipped with the H2 chip that debuted in the AirPods Pro 2.
Apple Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Seven Ways
Apple was founded 50 years ago today, and the company has celebrated the milestone in a variety of ways over the past few weeks, as outlined below. Apple's CEO Tim Cook kicked things off by sharing a letter titled "50 Years of Thinking Different" on Apple's website. The letter touches on the 50th anniversary and says that "the world is moved forward by people who think different".