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Apple is testing iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone, according to web traffic analytics for 9to5Mac . The update will likely focus on bug fixes and performance improvements. more…

Opera announced today that its free, built-in VPN for desktop can now automatically activate when users connect to public or unsecured Wi-Fi networks. Here are the details. more…

On Monday, we reported on an issue where iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max users were seeing their phone freeze and reboot following a failed Face ID attempt. To us, it appeared to be a software glitch rather than an inherent hardware fault. Apple has now confirmed to 9to5Mac that a software update to address this problem is in the works, and should be available early next week. more…

Meta announced today a series of AI-powered devices, including the Muse Charm, a palm-sized gadget designed specifically for its new Muse AI assistant. Here are the details. more…

As reported by The Financial Times , new court filings show that OpenAI was disappointed by the adoption of ChatGPT through Apple Intelligence, which it says “dramatically underperformed” after launching in 2024. Here are the details. more…

Apple TV today released the trailer for the second season of “ Where’s Wanda? ,” a German-language dark comedy returning to the service on October 21. Watch it below. more…

My transcription tool of choice on the Mac, MacWhisper, got another major update today with real-time meeting transcripts, significantly improved speaker recognition, tighter integration with Apple Intelligence, and a new transcription model. Here are the details. more…

Apple announced this week that creators will soon be able to offer video through Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, “including subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free video, early access, and bonus content.” Here are the details. more…

Apple is rolling out watchOS 27.0.1 for Apple Watch today. The company says the update fixes an issue where some Apple Watch units would unexpectedly restart. The update is available exclusively for Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 users. more…

iOS 27 is packed with new features for Apple Wallet , Messages , Notes , and other system apps—including Calendar. Here’s everything new for Apple’s Calendar app in iOS 27. more…

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Apple TV has a strong current lineup headlined by hits like Slow Horses , Ted Lasso , Dark Matter , and new Matthew McConaughey comedy Brothers . But there’s a lot more coming soon. Here’s everything new Apple TV has premiering in October. more…

Apple has kicked off beta testing of iOS 27.2, and the update brings several notable changes and new features. Here’s everything you need to know about iOS 27.2, which will likely be released to iPhone users as soon as next month. more…

Talking to ChatGPT is getting better in three ways starting today. OpenAI is rolling out a collection of improvements to how ChatGPT Voice mode works. more…

All signs point to Siri AI coming to HomePod soon via new hardware, and leaker pdfu today shared evidence of what the new Siri could look like on a HomePod. more…