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Macworld If youre wondering where the touchscreen MacBook is after Apples Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday, dont worry. It was never in the plans for this event, and all signs indicate that its still going to ship this year . Even though Wednesdays event made no mention of a touchscreen MacBook or even macOS, the introduction of Apples new folding phone, the iPhone Duo , said a lot about Apples upcoming laptop. Apple understood what it had to do with the Duo: It couldnt just make a big phon

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Macworld On the first day of the WWDC developer conference, Apple released the first developer beta of its new operating system. This year, that means that the first release of iOS 27 outside Cupertino came on June 8, 2026. After almost exactly three months of beta releases, fixes, tweaks, and optimizations, Apple made the release candidate available on September 9. This is the final go / no go check before the wide public release. Updated September 9, 2026: Apple has released the release candid

Macworld Following its preview at WWDC on June 8, Apple released the first developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate , giving developers and Mac users an early look at the next major version of macOS ahead of its expected public release later this month. Rather than introducing a dramatic redesign, Golden Gate focuses on improving the experience established by macOS 26 Tahoe . The update brings Siri AI, deeper Apple Intelligence integration, smarter search tools, and a range of performance enhancem

Macworld At the Surprise and Shine press event today, Apple announced a raft of new products including the iPhone 18 Pro , AirPods 5 , and iPhone Duo and thanks to pre-launch rumors, surprises were in short supply. Nearly everything was leaked accurately ahead of time. But one product that did manage to spring a few small surprises was the Apple Watch Series 12 . Ahead of launch, we were led to expect a tedious iterative update with a new processor, identical design, and maybe a few new health

Macworld Apples Surprise and Shine event might be the most anticipated iPhone keynote in 10 years. It all kicks off today, and like you, we cant wait! So join us as we count down the hours and minutes with all the latest rumors, leaks, and speculation leading up to the big event on Wednesday, September 9, at 10 am PT. Surprise and Shine iPhone event: How to watch You can watch the full keynote right here using the embedded YouTube link below or on Apple.com on your iPhone or Mac. The Watch Now t

Macworld At its highly anticipated Surprise and Shine event , Apple on Wendesday announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the iPhone Duo may have stolen the show with its all-new, foldable form factor, Apple continues to offer its best mobile technology for casual users through the Pro family. The iPhone 18 Pros fresh additions may not be as dramatic or apparent as those of its predecessor. Still, the new flagships pack a ton of welcome upgrades across the line, making them espec

Macworld After years of rumors, leaks, and speculation, the folding iPhone is finally here. This project has been reported on for so long that our first article about it dates to 2018 ! Its name is iPhone Duonot iPhone Ultra as previously expectedand there will be a lot to say about it over the coming weeks before and after its release on October 23. But for now, here are the five most important things you need to know about iPhone Duo. $1,999, two colors, mid-October As expected, the iPhone Duo

Macworld Apple introduced the AirPods 5 during its Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday. Apples popular earphones have a very similar design to the model they replace, but they feature several internal improvements over the AirPods 4. Here are five things you need to know about the new AirPods 5. 1. Better Active Noise Cancellation Apple introduced Active Noise Cancellation to the entry-level AirPods with the AirPods 4 in 2024, a welcome feature for anyone who prefers open-air earphones instead

Macworld Apple announced its new high-end iPhones at its Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday. If youve been paying close attention, then one major announcement wasnt a surprise: the price increases. The new iPhones that Apple introduced are more expensive than the models they replaced. And even the old ones all cost more too. Back in June, Apple raised prices for Macs and iPads , but did not change iPhone prices. The thought was that the company would wait until the new iPhone release to raise

Macworld Its Surprise and Shine day today! Its been previously reported that Apple has a release schedule chock-full of products for the rest of this year. It starts today with new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches. What about the other rumored products, like the touchscreen MacBook, or the updated HomePod and the home hub? Well, before you shrug and exclaim, Thats it? at the end of todays event, you should know thats not it, according to a post by Bloombergs Mark Gurman. IF you don't see the

Macworld A week or so ago, the Bloomberg leaker Mark Gurman made a bold claim: Apple had, with zero doubt, been testing and prototyping a new, stubbier version of the Apple Pencil for its upcoming foldable iPhone . Considering that the company has sold phones for 19 years and styluses for 11 years but has never brought the two things together, this seemed surprising. Some might even say a colossal mistake . But at least the idea was just that: an idea, tested for a while and probably discarded.

Macworld Apples Surprise and Shine event might be the most anticipated iPhone keynote in 10 years. It all kicks off today, and like you, we cant wait! So join us as we count down the hours and minutes with all the latest rumors, leaks, and speculation leading up to the big event on Wednesday, September 9, at 10 am PT. Surprise and Shine iPhone event: How to watch You can watch the full keynote right here using the embedded YouTube link below or on Apple.com on your iPhone or Mac. The Watch Now t

Macworld When the Apple Store goes offline its usually an indication that Apple is about to launch a new product. Sometimes its for less good reasons, like an Apple event and an iPhone launch, as is the case this time. Why is the Apple Store down? Are you having trouble browsing the Apple Store online? There are a few reasons why the Apple Store might be offline. It could be because Apple is preparing to launch new products at an event, or it could be because Apple is about to start taking pre-o

Macworld For years, Apple has followed a predictable iPhone launch schedule, introducing new iPhones in September the standard model and the Pro model. In the spring, Apple often releases a less expensive phone previously the SE iPhones and, more recently, the e series. That could change with the iPhone 18 generation. This year, the most reliable rumors suggest Apple will introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in the fall, along with a more expensive iPhone Ultra folding phone , but the iPhon

Macworld Forget iPhone Ultra, forget iPhone Fold the latest breaking news is that Apples first ever folding handset will be called the iPhone Duo . Thats according to Mark Gurmans sources, and hes generally well informed when it comes to information like this. Gurman made his last-minute prediction in an article (subscription required) this morning. He also claimed the device will start at $2,000 (rising to $3,000 if you max out the storage), have a short-and-wide design, feature Apples new in-h

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Macworld At tomorrows Surprise and Shine event, Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max , iPhone Ultra (or whatever Apple calls its first folding iPhone), the Apple Watch Series 12 , and the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Other products that might make an appearance include new AirPods, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K. So its a big event. And Apple is geting ready. According to a social media post by Aaron Perris , dozens of hardware product identifiers have been found on Apples services

Macworld In less the 24 hours, Apple will kick off its Surprise and Shine event and unveil its latest slate of new devices, including at least two new Apple Watches, the Series 12 and Ultra 4. But some pre-event shuffling at the Apple Store could point to a third watch announcement during the keynote. Based on the rumors and its usual cadence, we expected the Apple Watch SE 3 to stick around for another 12 months. But on Monday afternoon, all models and colors suddenly disappeared from the onlin

Macworld We expect Apple to release iOS 27 next week ahead of the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, but before that happens, theres one last update to iOS 26. The iOS 26.6.2 update (also iPadOS 26.6.2) fixes one minor but important bug. The release notes are as follows: This update fixes an issue that prevents downloading a software update over a cellular connection. It looks like thats all there is in this update. There is no associated macOS release (it would be macOS 26.6.3), and the Apple securit

Macworld The iPhone 18 Pro is almost here. On the eve of Apples big Surprise and Shine event , we have some last-minute info on what we might expect from the camera on Apples new Pro iPhone. This latest leak comes via MacRumors, where one of its regular forum members found some code in the iOS 27 beta that points to five potential new Camera software features: Exposure scopes : Adds waveforms or histograms for the viewfinder to better see exposure across your shot. Focus peaking and highlight wa

Macworld The headline announcements of tomorrows Surprise and Shine press event will revolve around the iPhone, but dont forget the Apple Watch. Were expecting some quietly valuable updates to the market-leading smartwatch, and a new code leak offers hints about what exactly Apple is about to reveal. According to pdfu , a regular contributor to the MacRumors forums, the new models (the Series 12 and Ultra 4) will get four upgrades on the previous generation. This prediction is based on insights

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Macworld John Ternus has been Apple CEO all of a week so its time to start stirring things up! Hey, hes had seven whole days! Writing for Bloomberg , Mark Gurman is here to dish the dirt and lob some Baby Ruths over the fence and into Ternuss pool, and hes all out of, uh, dirt, I guess, in this metaphor? That one kind of got away from the Macalope. Tim Cooks CEO-Like Pay Package Shows He Isnt Going Anywhere (subscription required) In regard to the timing of Cooks exit, Gurman says its to give Te

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Macworld Weve been reporting on the supposedly imminent launch of a foldable iPhone for years. There have been strong and reliable rumors of a foldable iPhone being just two years away, dating as far back as 2018 , at least. Back then, reliable reports from the likes of CNBC said Apple was going to have a folding iPhone on the market in 2020. That became 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 and now its expected to land in 2026 yes, this year! The wait may finally be nearly over: Apple is expected to unveil i

Macworld On Wednesday, Apple will hold a press event with the tagline Surprise and Shine. Officially we dont know what products will be announced, but in reality were 95% sure the days reveals will include iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max handsets. And that number might have just gone up even further with the leak of a video showing demo models of the new phones. A very brief video clip posted this weekend to the Naver platform appears to show two devices: an iPhone 18 Pro Max, and an iPhone 18 Pro.

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Macworld Apples Surprise and Shine event might be the most anticipated iPhone keynote in 10 years. It all kicks off Wednesday morning, and like you, we cant wait. So join us as we count down the hours and minutes to the big show with all the latest rumors, leaks, and guesses leading up to the big event on Wednesday morning at 10 am PT. Surprise and Shine iPhone event: How to watch You can watch the full keynote right here using the embedded YouTube link below or on Apple.com on your iPhone or Ma

Macworld Excited about Apples Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday? Cant wait to hear about the iPhone Ultra, Apple Watch Series 12, and other new products? Wish you could read about the announcements before theyre, well, announced? Then youve come to the right place. As is traditional at this time of year, we sent a team of crack reporters down to Apple Park, and after a few hours of rummaging in the bins, they hit paydirt: the script for Wednesdays presentation, rehearsal tapes, marketing vid

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Macworld Apple always holds its events at 10 am PT, with iPhone launches usually taking place on the second Tuesday or Wednesday of September. This year, that means the event, dubbed Surprise and Shine , will take place on Wednesday, September 9. Additionally, Apple always introduces its new iPhones and Apple Watches at its September special event, and this year is no different. Except this year, everything is different. The iPhones are different . The CEO is different . The event may be differe

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Macworld IFA 2026 in Berlin is Europes answer to CES, attracting global brands and huge crowds. Macworld walked its 27 halls to find the most interesting Apple-related products, breezily ignoring Windows PCs and Nintendo Switch accessories. More importantly, this years best launches offered a glimpse at where Apple accessories are heading next. Charging was the biggest theme, as was keeping power banks cool enough to keep charging at peak rates. Qi2 25W is quickly becoming the premium wireless-c

Macworld According to a sharp-eyed MacRumors reader , the first macOS 26.7 release candidate included references to a pair of game controllers. The same release candidate included code numbers for a slew of other in-development Apple products . The two hardware devices are referenced as T6502 and T1057 and they include most standard game controller features: dual thumbsticks, face buttons, triggers, home and menu buttons, and different haptic features. One notable difference: the T1057 controlle

Macworld Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isnt a little different from the likes of PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. If youve got questions about it, weve got plenty of answers. Updated September 4, 2026: There are four new games on the service again this month: Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+ , Block Blast+ , Coloring Games for Families+ , and Lets Play! Oink Games+ . What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad

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Macworld The John Ternus era is entering like a wave. According to Bloombergs Mark Gurman, the Surprise and Shine iPhone event on Wednesday will kick off, the biggest run of device releases in [Apples] history, delivering a wave of fresh form factors and whole new product areas in 2026, 2027 and beyond. I say that the run actually started with the Mac Studio and Mac mini announcements about a week ago, which arent shipping until late September, so you might reason that its kind of a false start.

Macworld Just a few days ago, Apple announced the date for its annual Phone event : Wednesday, September 9, less than two weeks away. Were expecting Apple to unveil its first-ever folding iPhone at the event, along with the iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 . But if youre looking to buy one of them, you might have to wait longer than usual. A reliable source has told Macwelt that pre-orders this year are not set to begin, as usual, on the Friday following the launch. Instead, Apple will op

Macworld On September 9, Apple is scheduled to hold its most anticipated hardware-centric event of the year. During the Surprise and shine keynote, Apple CEO John Ternus is expected to announce the all-new iPhone Ultra, alongside iPhone 18 Pro models, fresh Apple Watches, enhanced AirPods, and an overhauled smart home line. While many of these devices will pack new hardware with a lot of hype behind it, it may be wise to skip buying your annual Apple upgrade this fall. Not only will iPhones be

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Macworld Reports about Apple switching its MacBooks and iPads to OLED displays have been circulating in the rumor mill for some time now. A new report by Omdia gives us a more concrete look at when the switch could actually happen, as well as a few far-out details about Apples alleged plans. The first MacBook equipped with an OLED display will reportedly be available by the end of 2026, according to the site, which is in line with previous rumors . The MacBook Omdia is referring to is likely to

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Macworld A leak on the Chinese social media site Weibo, , has posted images of what are purported to be the solder joint diagram for the A20 Pro (the diagram showing all the little contact points by which the chip is attached to the board beneath). This account has correctly leaked details of some Apple chips or products in the past. From there, the leaker has used the layout and the previous chip block diagram to estimate some of the layout of the new A20 chipa rough diagram of some of the majo

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Macworld Apple has officially unveiled the new features coming to compatible iPhones running iOS 27 later this year, introducing major Apple Intelligence upgrades, changes to Siri, parental controls enhancements and improvements across core iPhone apps. iOS 27 is currently available as a beta test version for developers and public testers. The software has been going through several months of testing before its full public release which is likely to happen in the next few weeks. Apple typically