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Apple TV Apple Watch iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 18, 2026Aug 27, 2026

Apple Releases iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27 Public Beta 4

Apple released iOS 27 Public Beta 4 on August 17, bringing refinements ahead of the September launch alongside new iPhone models

iOS iPhoneAug 17, 2026

Apple Wallet IDs Expanding to Four More States, North Carolina First

by Imran Hussain

Apple Wallet driver’s licenses are coming to North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia, with North Carolina launching a mobile ID app in December 2026

iOS iPhoneAug 17, 2026

Apple Sports Adds Seven Soccer Leagues in August Update

by Imran Hussain

Apple Sports version 4.3 brings support for seven new soccer leagues, including the English Women’s Super League and Saudi Pro League, continuing rapid expansion

iOS iPad iPhoneAug 17, 2026

iOS 26.6.1 Delivers 20+ Security Fixes Ahead of iOS 27 Launch

by Imran Hussain

Apple releases iOS 26.6.1 with security patches backported from iOS 27 beta, likely the last iOS 26 update before September’s major release

iOS iPad iPhone Mac VisionAug 17, 2026

Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS 26.6.2 with Security Fixes

by Imran Hussain

Apple rolled out simultaneous security updates across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS on August 17, plus legacy iOS 18.7.10 patches for older devices