iOS 27 may be free, but the AI bill won’t be
One of the first things they teach you in business school is just don’t go into the restaurant business. It’s terrible. Seriously. One of the next things they teach you is how to conduct a…
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Apple releases rare ‘point’ betas for iOS 26.6 and macOS 26.6
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Apple has taken the unusual step of releasing betas for iOS 26.6.1 and macOS 26.6.2, as minor point updates rarely go through public beta…
iOS 27 beta 5 is out now with further refinements and fixes
If you want to try out the new OS 27 updates and provide feedback, check out our article on how to become a beta tester. It’s easy. Updated August 10, 2026: The fifth beta of…
PSA: Apple’s Private Relay can leak your real IP address
Apple’s Private Relay, an opt-in feature designed to hide a user’s IP address when they browse the internet with Safari, can be circumvented to reveal the supposedly hidden IP address due to a series of…
I pushed iOS 27’s AI photo editing tools to the limit
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld tested iOS 27’s new AI photo editing features, including Clean Up’s dual modes, the Reframe perspective tool, and Extend image expansion capability. The High Quality Clean…
iOS 27 finally lets you hide the Audio button in Messages—here’s how
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld explains how iOS 27 introduces a new setting allowing users to customize or completely disable the microphone button in the Messages app. This feature addresses user…
iOS 26.6 is out now, and it’s quietly preparing your iPhone for the future
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that iOS 26.6 is now available as a maintenance update focusing on bug fixes, security patches, and Spotlight index optimization. This update quietly prepares iPhones…
Macworld Podcast: iOS 27 and macOS 27 early impressions
The public betas of xOS 27 are now available. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about our first impressions of the features, Siri AI, and more. This is episode 992 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. …
iOS 27 code hints at strict penalties for missed Apple lease payments
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that iOS 27 code reveals Apple’s new leasing program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs with strict penalties for missed payments. Devices may enter “Restricted Mode”…
iOS 27 beta code reveals Apple is preparing a dual-battery iPhone
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld discovered iOS 27 beta code containing plural references to “batteries” in iPhones, suggesting Apple is developing a dual-battery device architecture. This finding aligns with supply chain…