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Apple released new updates for macOS Sequoia and macOS Sonoma, extending security and maintenance support to Macs that haven't moved to macOS Tahoe. MacBook Air The updates are available through Software Update on supported Macs . Apple hasn't identified any major new consumer features, which points to releases focused on security, stability, performance, and compatibility. Users can install the …

Apple has released macOS 26.6 to the public, but don't expect much in the way of big changes to features this time around. A selection of MacBooks that can run macOS 26.6 Apple has concluded its beta testing program for updates to its current-gen operating systems. After five developer betas and a r elease candidate , it has now shipped macOS Tahoe 26.6. At the same time, Apple has also brought o…

It's time to update your Apple Watch , but don't get too excited; watchOS 26.6 doesn't appear to have any significant new features. watchOS 26.6 now available Apple has just released watchos 26.6, a relatively minor update. This time, watchOS 26.6 is build number 23U67. Because there's nothing mentioned within the software notes, it's a safe bet that any updates are focused on stability improveme…

The end-of-cycle updates are often devoid of anything user-facing, but that doesn't mean you should delay updating to visionOS 26.6 . Security patches and preparation for Siri AI are worth the update. visionOS 26.6 now available for Apple Vision Pro Not every operating system update is going to have some flashy headlining feature. As we await the OS 27 releases in the fall, the OS 26 cycle is sti…

Apple TV and HomePod owners can now update their devices to tvOS 26.6. Apple rolls out tvOS 26.6 On [day], Apple released an update for its Apple TV and HomePod devices. The update, tvOS 26.6, is not much to write home about. Apple hasn't included any notes about new features, making the release a stability and performance update. These updates, while not the most exciting, are critical for keepi…

iPadOS 26.6 is now available for iPad, beginning under-the-hood preparation for Siri AI while delivering security patches, bug fixes, and reliability improvements. iPadOS 26.6 is out The update is light on visible features because Apple has shifted most of its development attention to iPadOS 27 . However, iPadOS 26.6 appears to handle some of the background work required before the next operating…

iOS 26.6 is now available for iPhone, adding stronger protections for Apple Maps, a warning for users who reach the blocked-contact limit, and the usual collection of security and reliability fixes. iOS 26.6 is out The update isn't packed with major features, as Apple has shifted most of its development attention to iOS 27 . However, testing uncovered a potentially significant security change int…

The newly announced Apple Upgrade program brings car-like lease-to-buy options to iPhones , Macs, and more. There's no question, it's great for Apple, but whether it's good for you or not is much harder to decide. It's so easy to double-click that button. Give that company some credit. When you think of Apple design, you certainly think of hardware and maybe software, but this firm has just shown…

Apple will report its third-quarter financial results on July 30. Here's what happened in the quarter, and what analysts believe will be the highlights of Tim Cook's last earnings report as CEO. Apple will report a very high income. Analysts will guess how much that figure will be ahead of the results. Apple's Q3 2026 financial results will be issued by Apple in a press release on July 30. As is …

On this week's Smart Home Insider podcast, we talk about a unique product from Nanoleaf, what's going on with smart home cameras, and the Sonos app update that is better, but still not quite where it needs to be. Smart Home Insider Podcast Almost a year after being first announced, the EU and UK version of the Aqara H2 smart plug is finally available to order. While a bit on the expensive side, i…

A staggering $150 discount is in effect on multiple Apple Watch Series 11 styles with GPS + Cellular functionality, bringing the price down to a record-low $349.97. Save $150 on cellular Apple Watch Series 11 styles - Image credit: Apple The $349.97 sale price is available at Walmart, where the 42mm GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 11 with an Aluminum Case and Sport Band is $150 off. There are f…

Users got robbed of $1.8 million by a bitcoin wallet app hosted on the App Store impersonating a legit crypto exchange. The victims are suing Apple. Apple tries to keep the App Store safe, but malicious apps keep slipping through. Apple has a process for conducting reviews of apps before they become available to download from the App Store. While Apple is doing a lot of work to keep users safe, i…

A flaw in Anthropic's Claude Cowork lets its AI agent break out of its virtual machine and reach sensitive files across a user's Mac, exposing a serious gap in the tool's sandbox protections. One Linux bug gave Claude Cowork access to a Mac's filesystem Accomplish AI researchers said on July 23 that a locally running Cowork session could exploit a Linux kernel flaw and gain root access inside its…

A Cincinnati man says that if the fall detection feature of Apple Watch hadn't called 911, he would have died from undiagnosed blood clotting. Mohammad Islam with the Apple Watch that saved his life - image credit: WKRC Back in 2023, it was the Apple Watch heart rate monitor that saved a Cincinnati woman's life by alerting her to a dangerous condition. Now the device's fall detection has done the…

Previously exclusively in the US, AppleCare One is now launching in the UK, France, Germany, and Australia, with Apple's best insurance deal for users with multiple devices — as long as you're careful in selecting what's covered. AppleCare One launched in the US in 2025 - image credit: Apple A year after it launched in the US , AppleCare One is expanding outside of the US. It's only going to four…