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iPad MacJul 16, 2026

Apple raises AppleCare+ monthly pricing for Macs and iPads by 50 cents

Apple increased monthly AppleCare+ subscription prices for iPhones in February 2025, but did not raise prices for Mac, iPad, or Apple Watch

iOS iPad iPhoneJul 16, 2026Jul 16, 2026

Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble Announced as Free-to-Play Mobile Shooter

by Imran Hussain

PlayStation’s iconic franchise shifts to a free-to-play 3v3 arena shooter, departing sharply from its single-player roots

How tos iPadJul 15, 2026Jul 15, 2026

10 Common iPadOS 27 Public Beta Problems and How to Fix Them

by Asma Hussain

The iPadOS 27 Public Beta gives you early access to Apple’s latest features, including the redesigned interface, enhanced multitasking, Apple Intelligence improvements, and more. While the public beta is generally stable enough for everyday testing, it’s still pre-release software, so…

iPadJul 14, 2026Jul 14, 2026

iPad Mini 8 to Finally Get OLED, But With 60Hz Refresh Rate

by Imran Hussain

Apple’s first OLED iPad mini will disappoint on refresh rate, according to a new leak

iPadJul 14, 2026Jul 14, 2026

Apple Releases Revised iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 Beta 3 Builds

by Asma Hussain

Apple has released revised versions of iPadOS 27 Beta 3 and macOS 27 Golden Gate Beta 3 to developers, just hours after making the first public betas available. The updated releases carry new build numbers but, at least for now,…

iPadJul 14, 2026Aug 9, 2026

iPadOS 27 Public Beta Released With Siri AI and Smarter Productivity Features

by Asma Hussain

Apple has released the first public beta of iPadOS 27, bringing its latest AI-powered features to compatible iPads ahead of the official release later this year. The update introduces Siri AI, new Apple Intelligence tools, refinements to the Liquid Glass…

iOS iPad iPhoneJul 13, 2026

Apple Seeds iOS 26.6 Beta 5 to Developers

by Imran Hussain

Apple has released the fourth developer beta of iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, putting the public update on track for a late-July launch alongside companion updates for macOS, watchOS, and tvOS

iPadJul 12, 2026

Apple Pencil Getting User-Replaceable Batteries in Spring 2027

by Imran Hussain

EU regulation is forcing Apple to redesign its stylus accessories with easily swappable batteries, ending years of frustration for users whose Pencils degrade over time

iOS iPad iPhone Mac RoundupsJul 11, 2026

ChatGPT Atlas Is Shutting Down: 8 AI Browsers to Use Instead

by Imran Hussain

OpenAI is discontinuing its standalone Atlas browser on August 9, 2026, consolidating its agentic features into the main ChatGPT desktop app, here are the best alternatives for users who need to replace it