Macworld It used to be that operating system “point releases”—the minor updates throughout the year—contained around a dozen security vulnerability fixes. But that number has been growing in the last couple of years and has exploded in the past few months. There were 35 security vulnerabilities fixed in iOS 26.0. That was up to 43…
Macworld Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC on June 8, 2026. It immediately entered a beta-testing phase, and was widely released on September 14. There are three main sets of features in this update: Siri AI, which is an entirely new Siri architecture with a dedicated Siri app, new features for parental safety, and a…
Armin Briegel at Scripting OS X has compiled links for all the release notes for all of today’s OS updates (features, developer, security). In addition to the 27.0 updates, Apple also released 26.7 updates and MacOS 15.8 Sequoia. Big day. ★
Apple’s latest AirPods firmware lands alongside iOS 27, giving users more control over how their headphones sound. Apple updates AirPods for iOS 27 On Monday, Apple released a firmware update for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The build number is 9A350. The firmware arrives alongside iOS 27, which…
The Supreme Court will begin hearing cases again in October, which is where Apple hopes to convince the court to throw out its injunction violation against Epic. Here are its arguments why. Epic’s lawsuit against Apple continues Apple and Epic have been battling each other for over six years over how Apple operates the App…
Less than two weeks after the first One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung is rolling out a second beta – and it brings some of the headlining features from the Galaxy Z8 foldables and the Galaxy S26 flagships. One UI 9 Beta 2 for the Galaxy S24 series was spotted by…
What you need to know Rumors claim we might have a Galaxy Z TriFold 2 in 2027, as Samsung is supposedly moving ahead with development. The TriFold 2 could feature a “more durable,” thinner, and lighter design with a price tag similar to the original model ($2,800). It’s worth remembering the struggles Samsung encountered with…
What you need to know Samsung introduces the Galaxy S26 series to its Certified Re-Newed program. The S26 Ultra starts at $,1099 (a ~$200 price drop), while the S26 and S26 Plus start at $759 and $929. The company highlights that buyers can grab Samsung Care Plus protection with Loss and Theft during checkout for…
TL;DR Gemini Live conversations currently require you to use voice input. Google appears to be preparing the option to swipe up for keyboard input, instead. Users could switch back and forth between text and voice input as they like. Android users sure aren’t hurting for ways to use Gemini, and it feels like Google’s already…
Macworld Headline changes in macOS 27 Golden Gate include an all-new Siri AI assistant, major upgrades to apps including Safari, Photos, Messages, Mail and Calendar, expanded child-safety features, design refinements and performance improvements throughout the operating system. Golden Gate continues Apple’s tradition of naming macOS releases after iconic Californian landmarks. More broadly, the update represents…