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| WWDC 2025 is mere days away, and we’ve heard a great deal about Apple’s next-gen operating systems. iOS 26 is set to bring a radical redesign and improvements to the Camera, Messages, Music, Notes, and Safari apps. visionOS 26, meanwhile, is expected to focus largely on game-related enhancements.
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| | | | iOS 26 might deliver significant improvements to the Camera, Mail, Messages, Music, Notes, and Safari apps, according to two reports. Supposedly, Messages will receive an in-app poll feature, background options, and live translation functionality, while Notes will gain markdown support.
visionOS 26, meanwhile, may focus on game-related enhancements, as the software will supposedly introduce support for spatial controllers, such as the PlayStation VR2. As for macOS, a new rumor suggests it will bear the name Tahoe, which aligns with Apple’s tradition of California place names for macOS.
Our take: The sources behind some of the alleged iOS 26 feature leaks are anonymous, meaning that there’s no established track or indication of their reliability. Apple’s next-gen operating systems will debut on Monday, June 9, so we’ll see soon enough if the rumors were true or not.
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| | | | Voice Memos isn't an app most people give a lot of thought to, but that doesn't mean that it isn't worthwhile. Between layered recordings, auto-transcriptions, and its overall ease of use, it's easy to see why Apple has incorporated it into most of its devices.
If you're looking to learn more about Voice Memos, Apple's audio recording app, this week’s newsletter-exclusive guide has everything you need to know. Check it out!
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| | | | | Two updated MagSafe charging pucks, which both support the Qi 2.2 standard with a maximum charging speed of 50W, have appeared in regulatory filings. This means the iPhone 17 could theoretically charge wirelessly at almost double the speed previously possible. A separate rumor suggests the device will get a new display with a fixed refresh rate of 120Hz.
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold, meanwhile, could debut with a 2nm A20 chip. The system-on-chip might be 15% faster than the iPhone 17 Pro, while also using about 30% less power. The 2nm chip process is reportedly an improvement over the second-gen 3nm 3NP process planned for the A19, which will debut with the iPhone 17 range.
Our take: Multiple rumors have suggested that the iPhone 17 will receive a display with a 120Hz refresh rate, though previous reports have suggested there would be ProMotion support. 50W wireless fast charging seems likely given the regulatory filings, but we’ll have to wait and see what happens with the iPhone 18 Pro.
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| | | | | Apple's eventual rollout of Apple Intelligence in China has hit delays, thanks to regulatory issues raised in response to President Trump's tariffs. With other smartphones and devices already on the market with their own AI features, the gulf in AI technology could widen as the regulators hold off from approving Apple's proposals.
In Europe, meanwhile, Apple has formally filed an appeal against the EU's ruling on interoperability, saying that it constitutes a massive privacy risk. The EU previously asked Apple to make its proprietary technology accessible to competitors, but Apple argued that "abuse of the DMA's interoperability mandate could expose private information."
Our take: Apple is already behind in China, as other smartphone manufacturers have already rolled out their generative AI features in the country. The debut of Apple Intelligence in China hinges upon the political situation, so it’s unclear when it will happen.
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| | | | | This week is all about the Apple Notes app and the various options it has to offer. If you find yourself juggling between the Notes and Calculator apps, then the Math Results feature will surely come in handy. AppleInsider’s Andrew Orr explains how Notes can actually solve equations for you with just a simple settings tweak.
Math Results may not be for everyone, but the app’s ChatGPT integration might provide you with a few useful options. AppleInsider’s Chip Loder outlines the requirements and explains exactly how you can use the generative AI tool in Apple's Notes app. Check it out!
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| | | | | We’re just days away from Apple’s WWDC 2025, and the last-minute leaks are rolling in!
In this week’s video, AppleInsider’s Andrew O’Hara covers all the new rumors and confirmed details just ahead of Apple’s big event, including major OS changes, redesigned interfaces, and next-gen features powered by Apple Intelligence. Check out the full video to learn more! |
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| | | | | This week, William Gallagher and Wesley Hilliard discuss the Apple Design Awards, iOS 26 rumors, and everything we can expect at WWDC 2025. Check out the AppleInsider Podcast to find out more about this week’s events in the tech world!
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| | | | | This week, Amazon has an amazing deal on Apple’s latest 11-inch iPad. At only $299, it’s an impressive $50 off the retail price for the standard 128GB Wi-Fi configuration. |
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| | Apple’s next-gen operating systems are right around the corner, so we’ll see soon enough just how accurate this week’s rumors were. Expectations are high, though, and it certainly looks as though Apple won’t disappoint with this year’s software releases.
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