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Which iPhones support iOS 27 and Siri AI?

Asma Hussain — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:58:52 +0000

Apple’s iOS 27 update introduces a refreshed design, new Apple Intelligence capabilities, and the debut of Siri AI. If you’re planning to upgrade this fall, it’s worth checking whether your iPhone supports iOS 27 and whether it can access...

Is your Apple device losing support this fall? Check the full list

Asma Hussain — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:50:07 +0000

Apple’s upcoming software updates will leave 16 devices behind when they launch later this year. With the release of macOS 27 Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and tvOS 27, several older Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and Apple TV models...

AirPods finally get a custom EQ with iOS 27

Asma Hussain — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:08:05 +0000

With iOS 27, Apple is introducing a built-in custom equalizer for AirPods, giving users direct control over how their music, podcasts, movies, and calls sound. The update marks a major shift for AirPods, which have long relied on Apple’s Adaptive...

Anthropic shuts down its newest AI models after surprise government action

Asma Hussain — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:42:10 +0000

Anthropic has abruptly disabled access to Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5, just days after unveiling the two highly anticipated AI models. The unexpected move follows a directive from the US government that requires Anthropic to suspend access to...

iOS 27 Photos app adds powerful AI editing tools and smarter photo management

Asma Hussain — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:33:28 +0000

Apple is giving the Photos app one of its biggest updates in years with iOS 27. Alongside performance improvements and organizational upgrades, the update introduces several new Apple Intelligence-powered editing tools that make it easier to enhance photos without relying...

Fewer iPhone users upgraded to iOS 26 than iOS 18

Asma Hussain — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:02:26 +0000

Apple has shared its final iOS 26 adoption figures ahead of the launch of iOS 27, and the numbers reveal an interesting trend. While iOS 26 is installed on the vast majority of compatible iPhones, it has not matched the...

FaceTime in iOS 27 can now show your front and rear cameras at the same time

Asma Hussain — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:46 +0000

FaceTime is getting one of its most useful upgrades in iOS 27. Apple is bringing dual camera support to FaceTime, allowing compatible iPhone models to share both front and rear camera views during a video call. The feature may not...

Apple is changing App Store subscriptions in a big way

Asma Hussain — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:24:12 +0000

Apple announced one of the biggest App Store subscription updates in years at WWDC 2026, introducing new tools that could make subscriptions more attractive for users and potentially more profitable for developers. The headline feature is a new system that...

Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook suddenly looks inevitable

Asma Hussain — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:24:41 +0000

Apple has spent more than a decade arguing that touchscreens do not belong on Macs. Yet with new supply chain leaks, OLED display rumors, and surprisingly touch-friendly additions in macOS 27 Golden Gate, a touchscreen MacBook suddenly feels closer than...

iOS 27 makes texting on iPhone faster, smarter, and less frustrating

Asma Hussain — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:12:35 +0000

Apple is giving the Messages app a meaningful upgrade in iOS 27. Instead of introducing a major redesign, the company is focusing on improving the everyday texting experience with faster performance, smarter suggestions, better search, and more reliable message delivery....

iOS 27 adds Tap to Share for faster Apple Pay checkouts

Asma Hussain — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:14 +0000

Apple is introducing a new Tap to Share feature in iOS 27 that aims to make in-person purchases faster and more interactive. Built on top of Tap to Pay on iPhone, the feature allows merchants and customers to securely exchange...

Apple Wallet gets Create a Pass, bill splitting, and more in iOS 27

Asma Hussain — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:55:43 +0000

Apple is bringing several useful upgrades to Wallet with iOS 27, making the app more capable for everyday payments, loyalty cards, event tickets, and travel. The update introduces a new Create a Pass feature, Apple Cash bill splitting, enhanced hotel...

PSA: macOS 27 beta breaks Linux and dual-boot startup disks on some Macs

Asma Hussain — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:19:53 +0000

Apple’s first macOS 27 developer beta appears to introduce a serious issue for users who run multiple operating systems on their Apple Silicon Macs. According to reports from the Asahi Linux project and independent testing, macOS 27 Golden Gate can...

iOS 27 gives iCloud+ users more Apple Intelligence access

Asma Hussain — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:51:56 +0000

Apple is adding a new benefit for iCloud+ subscribers in iOS 27. The company has confirmed that certain Apple Intelligence features will have daily usage limits, with paying iCloud+ users receiving higher allowances than users on free accounts. The change...

EU says Siri AI delay is Apple’s decision, not regulators’

Asma Hussain — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:26:28 +0000

A day after Apple announced that Siri AI will not launch on iPhone and iPad in the European Union, EU officials have pushed back against the company’s explanation, saying the decision to withhold the feature is entirely Apple’s. According to...

Apple releases visionOS 27 beta 1 for Vision Pro developers

Asma Hussain — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:57:22 +0000

Apple has released the first developer beta of visionOS 27 following WWDC 2026, giving developers an early look at the next major software update for Apple Vision Pro. visionOS 27 beta 1 is now available through the Apple Developer Program...

Apple releases watchOS 27 beta 1 for developers

Asma Hussain — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:54:47 +0000

Apple has released the first developer beta of watchOS 27 following its WWDC 2026 keynote, giving developers early access to the next major software update for Apple Watch. watchOS 27 beta 1 is now available through the Apple Developer Program...

Apple releases macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 1 for developers

Asma Hussain — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:50:08 +0000

Apple has released the first developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate following its WWDC 2026 keynote, giving developers early access to the next major Mac software update before its public launch later this year. macOS 27 Golden Gate introduces...

Apple releases iPadOS 27 beta 1 with new developer changes

Asma Hussain — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:46:06 +0000

Apple has released the first iPadOS 27 beta to developers after WWDC 2026, bringing early access to the next major software update for iPad. The release gives developers time to test their apps against new APIs, system behavior changes,...

Apple releases iOS 27 beta 1 for developers

Asma Hussain — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:43:30 +0000

Apple has released the first iOS 27 beta to developers following its WWDC 2026 keynote, giving testers an early look at the next major iPhone software update before its public launch later this year. iOS 27 beta 1 is available...