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  • How to Download iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 Betas
    November 8, 2025, 9:32 AM EST. Apple has released new betas for iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2. The public betas for iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 are available without a developer account, though you must sign up for the Apple Beta Program using your Apple ID. A first developer beta for macOS Tahoe 26.2 is also out (not public yet). The article notes there aren't many new features yet, but these builds let you test upcoming changes. To get started, sign up on Apple's beta site, enroll your device, and install the profile to download the betas.
  • Musk expects full China approval for Tesla's FSD by early next year
    November 8, 2025, 9:30 AM EST. Tesla's Elon Musk said at the annual general meeting that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software could win full approval in China around February or March next year, after already receiving partial authorization. He expects the transition from partial to full clearance to come relatively quickly if safety and performance meet expectations. The remarks underscore Tesla's push to broaden its software-enabled driving capabilities amid regulatory scrutiny, with Musk remaining optimistic about faster approvals in the Chinese market. Investors will be watching how FSD progresses as regulatory pathways evolve.
  • Dozens of critical iPhone and Mac security updates roll out with macOS Tahoe patch
    November 8, 2025, 9:26 AM EST. Apple's latest OS updates for iPhone and Mac include roughly 100 security fixes for macOS Tahoe and additional patches for iOS. The patches address core protections, enhance privacy, and close critical vulnerabilities that could enable fingerprinting, screenshots in embedded views, or data access. Highlights span App Store, Apple Account, Apple TV Remote, Contacts, and Find My, with CVEs such as CVE-2025-43444, CVE-2025-43455, CVE-2025-43449, CVE-2025-43426, and more. While no exploits have been reported in the wild, these updates are essential to prevent misuse by malicious apps and safeguard sensitive information across devices, including iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro models, iPad Air, iPad mini, and Macs running Tahoe.
  • iPhone 18 Pro leak hints at transparent back and punch-hole camera
    November 8, 2025, 9:24 AM EST. A Digital Chat Station leak on Weibo claims the iPhone 18 Pro line could feature a transparent back cover, following devices from Nothing, HTC, and Xiaomi. The rumor also says Apple is testing a punch-hole cutout rather than the Dynamic Island and a variable aperture main camera, with the Pro Max possibly using a steel-cased battery design. It is unclear how a transparent panel would look or whether it would reveal functional components. If true, this would be a notable return to a see-through aesthetic for Apple, reminiscent of the company's translucent Macs from the 1990s. As with all leaks, treat these claims as rumors until Apple confirms any specifics.
  • iPhone 18 lineup to gain 24MP selfies, under-display Face ID across all models, report claims
    November 8, 2025, 9:20 AM EST. According to JP Morgan analysts, every iPhone 18 model will upgrade to a 24MP selfie camera, a jump from the current 18MP, with rumors of an even smaller hole punch and under-display Face ID. The report also says the iPhone Fold could sport an under-display 24MP selfie camera. In contrast, the iPhone 17e and 18e would remain at 12MP. The lineup's timing reportedly sees the iPhone Air 2, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max launching next September, with the base iPhone 18 and 18e arriving in spring 2027. Note: as with all rumors, details may change.