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iOS iPhoneAug 31, 2026Aug 31, 2026

iOS 27 Beta 8 Arrives as Apple Nears Final Release

Apple has released iOS 27 beta 8 to developers, bringing the latest test version of its upcoming iPhone software update. The new build arrives just days before Apple’s September 9 “Surprise and Shine” event, where the company is expected to…

Aug 31, 2026Aug 31, 2026

Phil Schiller Steps Back as Apple Enters a New Era

by Usman Hussain

Phil Schiller is stepping back from two of his long-running responsibilities at Apple just as John Ternus takes over as CEO. The Apple Fellow will no longer oversee the App Store or Apple’s product events, but he will remain at…

Aug 31, 2026Aug 31, 2026

Tim Cook’s Final Day as Apple CEO: Read His Emotional Farewell Memo

by Imran Hussain

Cook reflects on 15 years leading Apple in an internal memo sent to employees on his last day as CEO before John Ternus takes over

iPad RoundupsAug 31, 2026Aug 31, 2026

iPadOS 27 Features: Everything New for iPad

by Usman Hussain

iPadOS 27 brings some of Apple’s biggest iPad-specific changes in years, with major upgrades to window management, Apple Pencil, multitasking, external displays, and Apple Intelligence. The update makes the iPad more capable as a laptop alternative while retaining the flexibility…

iOS iPhone RoundupsAug 30, 2026Aug 31, 2026

iOS 27: All the New Features Coming to iPhone

by Usman Hussain

iOS 27 is bringing more than a new look to the iPhone. Apple’s latest software update introduces a major Siri AI overhaul, expands Apple Intelligence across more apps, adds new Liquid Glass customization, improves performance, and brings dozens of smaller…

MacAug 30, 2026

Apple Races to Meet Surging Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio as AI Adoption Accelerates

by Imran Hussain

Apple announced new Mac mini and Mac Studio models on August 25, 2026, as Mac sales surged 29% year-over-year in the June quarter to $10.4 billion, outpacing iPhone growth of 22% and marking the fastest expansion of any product segment…

Apple WatchAug 30, 2026Aug 30, 2026

Apple Watch Series 12 to Get Always-On Heart Rate and Fitness App Redesign

by Imran Hussain

Bloomberg reports Series 12 will track heart rate continuously and overhaul its wellness interface to rival specialized fitness platforms like Whoop and Oura

iPhoneAug 30, 2026

Apple Tested a Stubby Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra, Then Abandoned It

by Imran Hussain

Apple explored a shorter Apple Pencil design for its foldable iPhone Ultra but rejected the concept due to ergonomic issues with side-mounted storage

MacAug 30, 2026

Game Porting Toolkit 4 and macOS 27 Golden Gate Deliver Dramatic Performance Gains Across Multiple Titles

by Imran Hussain

Apple’s latest game porting tools cut development time and boost frame rates dramatically, with GTA V nearly doubling performance under the new Metal 4 pipeline

AI iPhoneAug 29, 2026Aug 29, 2026

Apple’s iPhone AI Has One Huge Advantage Over Rivals

by Imran Hussain

Apple’s Foundation Model is not the most capable AI model you can run on an iPhone, according to a new DeviceMark evaluation. But it has one major advantage over the other models tested: speed. Apple’s on-device model can generate responses…

Apple Releases iPadOS 27 Beta 8 Ahead of September 9 Event

Apple Releases watchOS 27, tvOS 27 and visionOS 27 Beta 8

macOS 27 Beta 8 Arrives Ahead of Apple Event

iOS 27 Beta 8 Arrives as Apple Nears Final Release

Phil Schiller Steps Back as Apple Enters a New Era

Tim Cook’s Final Day as Apple CEO: Read His Emotional Farewell Memo

iPadOS 27 Features: Everything New for iPad

iOS 27: All the New Features Coming to iPhone

Apple Races to Meet Surging Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio as AI Adoption Accelerates

Apple Watch Series 12 to Get Always-On Heart Rate and Fitness App Redesign

Apple Tested a Stubby Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra, Then Abandoned It

Game Porting Toolkit 4 and macOS 27 Golden Gate Deliver Dramatic Performance Gains Across Multiple Titles

Apple’s iPhone AI Has One Huge Advantage Over Rivals