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WhatsApp's iPad app is getting a Mac-like sidebar with more navigation options and a hide control, but access still varies because the rollout is gradual.

Craig Federighi says iPhone Duo could fill some iPad mini use cases. The $1,999 foldable still has a different price, screen, and phone-first role in Apple's lineup.

Apple may redesign its retail stores with dedicated Genius Bars, new pickup bays, and fewer giant video walls, but the reported plans remain unconfirmed.

Bloomberg reports Apple is working on iPhone game controllers that may carry the Beats brand. macOS code points to two models, but no launch is confirmed.

Siri Recap is coming to Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with high-level conversation summaries, privacy controls, and a beta launch later this year.

Developers can submit apps built with Xcode 27 for iOS 27, macOS 27, and more, while Apple sets a 2027 SDK deadline and ends Intel Mac support.

Apple has extended free satellite access for another year, but only for iPhone 14, 15 and 16 owners who activated before September 9.

WhatsApp is doubling the music clip limit for Status updates to 30 seconds. The duration picker is rolling out gradually on Android and iPhone for some users.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple's rumored foldable iPhone will be called iPhone Duo, start at $2,000 with 256GB, and arrive as early as October.

Code in watchOS 27 and iOS 27 betas points to four possible Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 upgrades, but Apple has not confirmed them for launch.

WhatsApp is testing native chats for up to five third-party AI agents. The feature is limited on Android, and agent chats are not end-to-end encrypted.

iOS 27 beta code points to five unfinished Camera features that could arrive with the iPhone 18 Pro, including manual focus and aperture-based processing.

Asahi Linux has added M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max Macs to its installer. The release works on much of the hardware but still lacks usable GPU and full display support.

Apple is reportedly exploring ways to make the App Store more profitable under John Ternus and Eddy Cue, but no new fees or policies are confirmed yet.

Claude has joined ChatGPT, Perplexity, Grok, and Meta AI on CarPlay. Here is what the fifth major chatbot can do and what the voice-first setup cannot.

Omdia's roadmap points to a new 13.8-inch OLED MacBook around 2029, positioned between the LCD Air and OLED Pro. Apple has not confirmed it, and details may change.

GPT-6 Astra is OpenAI's new flagship for computer use and coding. It launches gradually with searchable Codex context and stronger safety checks.

A Weibo leaker's claimed A20 Pro board diagrams point to seven GPU cores and faster memory for the iPhone 18 Pro. Apple has not confirmed the design.

iPhone Handoff moves calls, messages, voicemail, and Find My to the iPhone you unlock. Check setup, carrier support, and limits before switching.

Anthropic is bringing background computer use to Claude Code and Cowork on Mac. Pro and Max users can let Claude control approved apps while they keep working.

Instagram renames its AI creator label to AI-generated profile and may limit recommendations for unlabeled AI personas. Human creators using AI tools are not targeted.

Apple is allowing some Mac App Store developers to stop supporting Intel Macs. Here is what changes for apps, macOS 26, macOS 27, and existing Intel users.

Claude Fable 5.1 is now generally available on paid plans, with stronger agentic work, a 1M-token context window, lower cache-read costs, and safeguards.

Meta's Muse Voice Transcribe powers Fn-key dictation across Mac apps, handles multilingual audio and 20-plus speakers, and is available through Meta's API and Mac tools.

Tim Cook's final memo thanks Apple employees and backs John Ternus as his successor. The planned September 1 handoff moves Cook to executive chairman, not out of Apple.

Apple's iOS 27 beta 8 is now available to developers, and 9to5Mac reports that the matching public beta is rolling out. Here is what the build confirms.

The Weather Channel's Storm Radar app now works with Apple CarPlay, showing route weather with navigation, automatic rerouting, and alerts that refresh while you drive.

The Information says enterprise buyers and AI labs are driving unexpected demand for Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio, while supply and strategy remain unsettled.

Apple reportedly tested a shorter Apple Pencil for its rumored foldable iPhone. Handling problems and possible screen marks may keep the prototype from launching.

Designer Gunho Lee's 65-second iPhone Ultra concept looks like an Apple launch film, but its foldable design and specifications are still unofficial.