iOSWhatsAppJul 16, 2026

WhatsApp Surfaces Apple’s Buried Mic Modes on iOS Call Screen

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp is rolling out direct access to Apple’s Voice Isolation and mic mode controls during calls, making a hidden iOS feature finally discoverable

AIJul 16, 2026Jul 16, 2026

OpenAI Introduces GPT-Red to Make GPT-5.6 More Secure

by Asma Hussain

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-Red, a new internal AI system designed to uncover security weaknesses in its models before they are released. The company says GPT-Red has already helped make GPT-5.6 its most robust model yet against prompt injection attacks. Unlike…

AirPodsApple WatchJul 16, 2026Jul 16, 2026

EU Exempts Apple Watch and AirPods From Replaceable Battery Rules

by Asma Hussain

The European Commission has adopted new exemptions to its Batteries Regulation that will allow the Apple Watch and AirPods to keep their current sealed battery designs. The decision means Apple will not have to redesign these devices with user-replaceable batteries…

Apple WatchJul 16, 2026

6 Best watchOS 27 Public Beta Features to Try

by Asma Hussain

Apple has released the watchOS 27 Public Beta, giving Apple Watch users an early look at the next major software update before its official release this fall. While Siri AI is the headline addition, watchOS 27 also delivers meaningful upgrades…

iPadJul 16, 2026

Best iPadOS 27 Public Beta Features Worth Trying

by Asma Hussain

Apple has released the iPadOS 27 Public Beta, giving iPad users an early look at the next major software update before its official launch this fall. While Apple Intelligence powers many of the headline additions, iPadOS 27 also introduces meaningful…

iPadMacJul 16, 2026

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

by Imran Hussain

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

iOSiPadiPhoneJul 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

iOSJul 16, 2026

Suno AI Songs Now Generate Inside Apple Messages

by Imran Hussain

Starting July 15, iPhone users can create and share AI-generated songs without leaving the Messages app

Jul 16, 2026

Apple Maps Ads to Exclude These Categories, Unlike Google Maps

by Imran Hussain

Apple is bringing ads to Apple Maps in the U.S. and Canada this summer with privacy claims that differ from Google’s approach, but users won’t be able to disable them

Jul 16, 2026

Apple’s 2026 Sales Tax Holidays: 10 States, Wildly Different Rules

by Imran Hussain

Apple is highlighting tax-free shopping windows across 10 U.S. states this summer, but eligibility rules vary wildly, from Arkansas’s unlimited exemption to Virginia’s $60 charger-only cap