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iOS 27.0.1 fixes three reported bugs, including unexpected restarts on iPhone 18 Pro models when Face ID fails. The update is available now in Settings.

OpenAI says its research agents posted 53 user images to hosting sites through unlisted but discoverable links. It says it cannot identify the people who provided them.

Google Photos is rolling out a redact pen on Android, with Moods, Wardrobe, Remix templates, and Gemini Spark photo actions arriving with different availability limits.

Google is testing a Buy button for select Flipkart products in Gemini and AI Mode in India, with checkout inside the AI interface and a possible October expansion.

Apple and Qualcomm renewed their patent license, effective April 1, 2027. The deal is separate from modem supply; its duration and financial terms remain undisclosed.

Some iPhone 18 Pro users see their phone freeze and restart after Face ID fails. Apple says a software fix is coming early next week, but has not named the update.

Adobe's Gemini integration brings tools into chat, while its Claude plugin adds Acrobat PDF features and editing controls for documents and Express designs.

Meta's first camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses cost $349, while Muse Charm brings its AI agent to a pocket-sized device. Its new VR glasses arrive in 2027.

OpenAI says its Siri ChatGPT extension fell short of growth expectations. A court filing cites low usage through March 2026, but redacts the numbers and key details.

Anthropic says Claude Opus 5.5 matches Fable 5.1 on most work, costs 40% less on typical workloads, and generates output more than 30% faster.

The new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models lose the removable SSD module found in the 2024 M4. Buyers should choose their internal storage before ordering.

Apple has reportedly put its camera-equipped AI pendant on hold. Bloomberg did not give a reason for the pause or say whether Apple plans to revive it.

Apple is testing a screenless fitness band that could rival Whoop. The prototype is still in an early stage, and Apple has not decided whether to release it.

Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.6.2. iPhone users on iOS 27 can no longer officially downgrade to iOS 26, and iOS 26.7 won't help.

WhatsApp is expanding Apple Watch reactions from 6 presets to the full emoji library. The new picker with recents and categories is rolling out now.

Apple is testing an anti-snatching feature in iOS 27.2 beta 2. New code shows AutoLock uses acceleration, Apple Watch and a voting system to lock a snatched iPhone safely.

AI coding platform Bitrig now builds iPhone Duo apps. Its new interactive 3D simulator lets developers fold, tilt and test hinge features before the foldable ships Oct 23.

Bloomberg says Apple's Home Hub (J490) will anchor the smart home as an intelligent center, with a square display, Siri AI OS, and employee testing underway ahead of a fall launch.

iFixit's iPhone 18 Pro teardown confirms eSIM battery sizes, shows the 6-blade variable aperture up close, larger vapor chamber cooling, and a new display-frame cracking flag.

Bloomberg reports Apple built a shorter hinge-mounted Apple Pencil for iPhone Duo but dropped it before production. The foldable will instead gain USB-C Pencil support late in 2026.

Apple says iPhone 18 Pro battery service now costs $129 out of warranty in the U.S., but AppleCare+ covers replacement when capacity falls below 80%.

Claude Cowork is becoming part of the main Claude chat experience. The rollout starts with Pro and Max users, with Docs, Slides, and Design moving into conversations.

Apple's first iOS 27.2 beta includes a redesigned Health app, Group FaceTime Dual Capture, and a new App Tracking Transparency prompt for users in the EU.

WhatsApp may let iPhone users add a third account alongside their existing two. The option is still under development and not available to beta testers yet.

Lincoln, Freelander, and Lucid have appeared in Apple's backend code, suggesting more Car Key support may be coming, though the rollout details remain unknown.

iPhone 18 Pro's opt-in Reference Image mode signs sensor data and creates a secure digital negative, but it cannot prove that a photographed scene was real.

Early Geekbench 7 uploads show Apple's M6 ahead in single-core performance, while the 36-core M5 Ultra is more than twice as fast in multi-core work.

The motion says Apple has resolved its part of the case and does not oppose dismissal. The antitrust claims against OpenAI would remain if the judge grants it.

Ask Siri about workouts, sleep, and training readiness without opening either app. The updates add on-screen awareness, AI workout titles, and adaptive layouts.