Apple eliminates its controversial per-install fee for European developers, replacing it with a simpler transaction-based model that takes effect October 1
Apple released iOS 27 beta 6 on August 17, 2026, with a one-week cadence from beta 5, prioritizing stability and bug fixes over new features as the September launch approaches
Apple’s regulatory filing reveals it could earn nothing from transactions made outside the App Store, marking the starkest sign yet that court rulings and global regulators are dismantling its commission model
A Chinese leaker claims Apple’s rumored variable aperture camera will be exclusive to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, contradicting earlier reports that both Pro models would get the feature
Apple’s updated over-ear headphones are now $150 cheaper, adding Live Translation, better noise cancellation, and the H2 chip that should have shipped years ago
Apple’s latest macOS build contains code references to camera-equipped AirPods, a wall-mounted home hub, and dozens of unreleased devices arriving within months
A video discovered in macOS Tahoe 26.7 shows Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods nearly ready to ship, with Visual Intelligence features designed to save and log what users see
