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iOS iPad iPhone MacSep 23, 2025

NBA 2K26 Arcade Edition headlines new Apple Arcade releases in October

Apple has announced that NBA 2K26 Arcade Edition will launch on October 16 exclusively on Apple Arcade. The latest entry in the basketball franchise brings enhanced modes, a new historical focus, and support across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV,…

iPhoneSep 23, 2025

Apple plans brighter OLED display for 20th anniversary iPhone

Imran Hussain

Apple is expected to mark the 20th anniversary iPhone with a major display upgrade. According to a new report, the company is preparing to introduce next-generation OLED technology that significantly increases brightness while improving power efficiency. This would represent one…

Sep 23, 2025Sep 23, 2025

Apple expanding Image Playground beyond ChatGPT

Imran Hussain

Apple is preparing to expand its Image Playground feature, which first debuted with Apple Intelligence in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. Initially, Image Playground was closely tied to ChatGPT integration for text-to-image generation, but Apple now seems to…

iOS iPad iPhone MacSep 23, 2025

Apple betas lay MCP groundwork for Agentic AI

Imran Hussain

Apple’s newest round of developer betas includes references to Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration, an open standard designed to let AI assistants securely interact with apps and data. MCP enables AI agents to complete tasks across apps in a standardized…

iOS iPad iPhoneSep 23, 2025

Apple stops signing iOS 18.6.2, blocking downgrades from iOS 26

Imran Hussain

Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.6.2, which now prevents iPhone and iPad users from downgrading once they install iOS 26. This is a routine part of Apple’s software cycle, where older versions are phased out to push adoption of the…

iOS iPad iPhoneSep 22, 2025Sep 24, 2025

What’s new in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 beta 1?

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 beta 1 to developers, just a week after the general availability of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. Here’s everything new in this update for iPhone and iPad. The update is available to…

iPhoneSep 22, 2025

How fast does iPhone 17 Pro Max actually charge?

Imran Hussain

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max has quietly gained one of its most practical upgrades yet: faster charging speeds. In detailed compatibility tests published by ChargerLAB, the flagship iPhone peaked at around 36W when paired with Apple’s latest 40W Dynamic Power…

iOS iPad iPhone MacSep 22, 2025

Why many Apple apps don’t have Liquid Glass yet in iOS 26

Imran Hussain

Apple introduced the Liquid Glass design language in iOS 26, which brings a new translucent, layered interface across menus and system apps. Messages, Safari, Photos, Calendar, and Mail already showcase this refreshed look. But many of Apple’s creative and productivity…

iPhoneSep 22, 2025Sep 22, 2025

Is the iPhone Air worth it? Who should buy this slim Apple phone

Imran Hussain

Apple’s new iPhone Air is a unique device by the Cupertino giant which aims to strike a balance between form and function. It might seem more focused on form but the company has attempted to maintain a focus on performance…

iPhoneSep 22, 2025Sep 22, 2025

iPhone Air teardown shows surprising repairability in Apple’s thinnest iPhone

Imran Hussain

Apple’s new iPhone Air has been marketed as the company’s thinnest iPhone ever, measuring just 5.64 mm thick. While slim devices often raise concerns about durability and repairability, the design of this model has sparked a lot of curiosity about…