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iOS iPhoneAug 10, 2025Aug 10, 2025

Siri AI voice control could be iOS 26’s most useful upgrade

Siri AI voice control is shaping up to be Apple’s most useful assistant upgrade in years. In today’s Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is building a deeper, action oriented Siri that uses App Intents to perform precise…

iOS iPhoneAug 9, 2025Aug 9, 2025

Here’s to the Dreamers wallpaper energizes iPhone lock screen

Imran Hussain

Apple has introduced a new “Here’s to the Dreamers” wallpaper for iPhone, inspired by the company’s long-standing celebration of creativity and individuality. The design is part of a broader campaign that spotlights creators across Southeast Asia, including musicians, app developers,…

iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 8, 2025Aug 8, 2025

GPT-5 to power ChatGPT integration in Apple Intelligence on iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe

Imran Hussain

Apple has confirmed that ChatGPT integration within Apple Intelligence will run on OpenAI’s latest GPT-5 model when iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 launch later this year. This upgrade means that users across iPhone, iPad, and Mac will…

iOS iPhoneAug 8, 2025Aug 8, 2025

Apple must permit non‑WebKit browsers on iPhone in Japan

Imran Hussain

In today’s digital landscape, Japan is setting a new precedent for mobile browsing freedom with its recently passed Mobile Software Competition Act focusing on non‑WebKit browsers on iPhone. This change reflects a broader shift toward greater competition and user choice…

AirPods iOS iPhoneAug 7, 2025Aug 7, 2025

iOS 26 improves AirPods charging case indicators and notifications

Imran Hussain

iOS 26 adds clearer AirPods charging case lights and reminders to notify users when charging is needed, even if the AirPods are not in use.

iOS iPhoneAug 6, 2025

Apple stops signing iOS 18.5 after iOS 18.6 release

Asma Hussain

Apple has officially stopped signing iOS 18.5 following the public release of iOS 18.6. This change means users can no longer downgrade to iOS 18.5 through Finder or iTunes after updating to the latest version. Once Apple stops signing a…

iOS iPad iPhoneAug 5, 2025

iOS 26 beta 5 now available to developers

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 26 beta 5 to developers, continuing the testing cycle ahead of the expected launch in September. The new beta is available via the Settings app for users with the developer profile, arriving just one week after…

iOS iPhoneAug 4, 2025Aug 4, 2025

Apple is building a ChatGPT-like answer engine for Siri and Safari

Asma Hussain

Apple is actively hiring for its “Answers, Knowledge, and Information” team, signaling a major expansion of its AI capabilities across Siri, Spotlight, Safari, and beyond. The team’s mission is to build a large language model-powered answer engine that can deliver…

How tos iOS iPhoneAug 2, 2025Aug 2, 2025

iOS 26: apply Liquid Glass icons and widgets

Imran Hussain

Liquid Glass icons and widgets in iOS 26 add a translucent sheen that quietly reflects the colours and light of your wallpaper. Instead of overlaying solid squares, icons and widgets now feel like panes of tinted glass that float above…

iOSAug 1, 2025

iOS 26 developer beta tops Apple’s all-time adoption chart

Imran Hussain

Apple says the iOS 26 developer beta is now the most-installed developer seed in its history. During the July 31 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook praised “great momentum building for our platforms” and revealed that iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and…