Apple 12 September 2025 - 22 October 2025

iOS 27 may focus on bug fixes over features as Apple readies chatbot Siri
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iOS 27 may focus on bug fixes over features as Apple readies chatbot Siri

Apple’s iOS 27 will focus on performance improvements and bug fixes, with few new features, according to Bloomberg. A chatbot-style Siri powered by Google’s Gemini AI remains the main update. The Liquid Glass design will stay, though Apple plans refinements after user complaints. Developer beta of iOS 26.4 is expected the week of Feb. 23, with WWDC likely in early June.
February 10, 2026
Apple Gives You a Tinted Fix for Its Shiny New Liquid Glass UI in iOS 26.1 Beta
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Apple Gives You a Tinted Fix for Its Shiny New Liquid Glass UI in iOS 26.1 Beta

Apple’s iOS 26.1 beta 4 adds a “Tinted” option for the Liquid Glass interface, making it less transparent after user complaints about readability and eyestrain. The setting appears under Display & Brightness and is also in iPadOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1 betas. The update introduces a toggle to disable the lock-screen camera shortcut and expands language support in Apple Intelligence. Public release is expected in late October 2025.
October 22, 2025
Apple’s iPhone 17 Hits Record Demand – Sales Soar, Stocks Rally (Foldable Hype Builds!)
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Apple’s iPhone 17 Hits Record Demand – Sales Soar, Stocks Rally (Foldable Hype Builds!)

The iPhone 17 series outsold the iPhone 16 by 14% in its first 10 days in the U.S. and China, according to Counterpoint Research. Sales of the base iPhone 17 nearly doubled last year’s model in China after hardware upgrades at the same $799 price. Apple has asked assemblers to boost production by up to 40%. JPMorgan raised its Apple price target to $280, citing strong early demand.
October 20, 2025
Apple’s M5 Chip Surprise: MacBook Pro, iPad Pro & Vision Pro Get Massive AI Upgrades
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Apple’s M5 Chip Surprise: MacBook Pro, iPad Pro & Vision Pro Get Massive AI Upgrades

Apple unveiled the M5 chip, built on third-generation 3nm technology, claiming over 4× faster peak GPU AI performance than the M4. The chip powers new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models, both available for pre-order ahead of Oct. 22 release. The Vision Pro headset also gets the M5, boosting display and battery specs. MacBook Pro starts at $1,599, iPad Pro at $999, Vision Pro at $3,499.
October 16, 2025
Apple’s iOS 26.1 Public Beta 3 Drops – Hidden AI Tools & Colorful New Icons Revealed
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Apple’s iOS 26.1 Public Beta 3 Drops – Hidden AI Tools & Colorful New Icons Revealed

Apple released iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1 Public Beta 3 to testers on Oct. 14, a day after the developer build. The update adds new language support for Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translate, introduces a “Local Capture” call recording setting, and revamps the Apple TV app icon. iOS 26.1 Beta 3 also hints at third-party AI model integration and notification forwarding to non-Apple smartwatches.
October 15, 2025
Apple Teases M5 MacBook Pro – M5-Powered iPad Pro and Vision Pro Also Expected Soon
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Apple Teases M5 MacBook Pro – M5-Powered iPad Pro and Vision Pro Also Expected Soon

Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak teased a new MacBook Pro with an M5 chip in a video posted Monday. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple will announce multiple M5-powered devices this week, including a 14-inch MacBook Pro, new iPad Pro models, and an updated Vision Pro headset, via press releases rather than a live event. Early leaks show the M5 chip delivers a 12% CPU and 36% GPU boost over the M4.
October 14, 2025
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Hinge ‘Hack’ Means Big Savings – But It’s Still Likely a $2,000 Phone
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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Hinge ‘Hack’ Means Big Savings – But It’s Still Likely a $2,000 Phone

Apple’s foldable iPhone is expected to launch in late 2026 with a titanium-aluminum frame and a 7.7-inch inner display. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports hinge costs will drop to $70–80 per unit after Foxconn and Shin Zu Shing formed a joint venture. The device will use Touch ID instead of Face ID and run iOS 27, optimized for foldables. Price is rumored to start around $2,000.
October 14, 2025
Apple Backtracks: iPad’s Slide Over Multitasking Returns (and an iPhone Alarm Surprise)
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Apple Backtracks: iPad’s Slide Over Multitasking Returns (and an iPhone Alarm Surprise)

Apple has restored the Slide Over multitasking feature in the iPadOS 26.1 beta after removing it in iPadOS 26, following user complaints. The updated Slide Over works with the new windowing system but now allows only one floating app at a time and requires a menu selection to activate. The window can be resized and repositioned. iOS 26.1 for iPhone also changes alarm dismissal to a “slide to stop” action.
October 11, 2025
Foldable iPhone Shocker: Apple’s Titanium-Aluminum Hybrid Set to Redefine 2026 Lineup
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Foldable iPhone Shocker: Apple’s Titanium-Aluminum Hybrid Set to Redefine 2026 Lineup

Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone in late 2026 as part of the iPhone 18 series, featuring a hybrid titanium-aluminum frame and a book-style design with dual displays—5.5 inches outside, 7.8 inches inside. Analysts disagree on the exact frame materials, but both cite titanium for strength. The device may drop Face ID for Touch ID and will run iOS 27, optimized for foldables.
October 9, 2025
Foldable Frenzy, Shocking Leaks & Apple’s Big Move – Smartphone News Roundup (Sept 24–25, 2025)
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Foldable Frenzy, Shocking Leaks & Apple’s Big Move – Smartphone News Roundup (Sept 24–25, 2025)

Apple has shifted all iPhone 17 production to India, exporting $7.5 billion in iPhones from April to July. Samsung leaks show the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature an M14 OLED display and a new “Private Display” mode. Google’s Pixel 10, launched last month, supports T-Mobile/Starlink satellite data and debuts a foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Xiaomi confirmed a rear “magic back screen” for its Xiaomi 17 Pro/Max.
September 25, 2025
Mobile Tech Earthquake: Apple’s ‘Awe-Dropping’ iPhone Air, Pixel 10 Upgrades & Foldable Frenzy (Sep 11–12, 2025)
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Mobile Tech Earthquake: Apple’s ‘Awe-Dropping’ iPhone Air, Pixel 10 Upgrades & Foldable Frenzy (Sep 11–12, 2025)

Apple introduced the ultra-thin iPhone Air at $999 and the iPhone 17 lineup, highlighting a 5.6 mm design and new AI features. Google launched the Pixel 10 series with a 3 nm Tensor G5 chip and Android 16. Samsung revealed the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11, both with new AI tools, and confirmed a tri-fold device by year-end. Huawei will debut the Mate XTs tri-fold phone with an in-house 5G chip on Sept 4.
September 12, 2025
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