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Apple allegedly delays in its planned Siri revamp, originally expected in iOS 26.4. iOS 26.3 was released including new features and security patches. Additionally, updates for MacBook Pro and the anticipated iPhone 17e are generating buzz, while YouTube launched an official app for Apple Vision Pro.
Apple’s second generation AirTag maintains its price and design while introducing significant connectivity enhancements with the U2 Ultra Wideband chip, improving Precision Finding range by 50%. It features a louder built in speaker for better tracking. With quick battery replacements and solid battery life, this update offers better value and functionality.
Apple recently announced Creator Studio, a suite of AI-driven creative apps, aiming to compete with Adobe by encouraging subscription use. The company is also revamping Siri with enhanced capabilities and preparing new MacBook Pro models. Apple also announced AirTag second generation with improved tracking range.
Apple just revealed the iPhone 17, new Apple Watch updates, and more at its 2025 September Event. Here’s a full recap of everything.
Apple’s bold new “Liquid Glass” interface in iOS 26 is stirring up (very) strong opinions. Especially since beta 3. And it hasn’t even shipped. But with over a billion iPhones in use and developer betas easier than ever to access, it’s no wonder the hot takes are coming in fast. Let’s unpack the backlash, the design tweaks so far, and why some critics may be misunderstanding how Apple’s iterative beta process actually works.
iOS 26 beta 1 is here. There are a ton of new features to unpack. For now, here’s a recap of all the key features and everything you need to know.
After 15 years of waiting—who’s counting anyway?—Meta finally launched WhatsApp for iPad! Despite its popularity, it’s surprising it took this long. With 57 million iPads shipped last year, Meta might have finally heard our cries for iPad versions of all its apps…
Last week, Apple faced political pressure from potential tariffs on U.S. bound iPhones while dealing with Fortnite’s return to the App Store and Microsoft criticising its App Store rules. AI advancements are heavily rumoured for WWDC with Apple’s plans for third-party access to LLMs. New iPhone 17 Air battery concerns have emerged alongside rumours of a scrapped M3 Ultra MacBook Pro.
Apple’s week was packed with legal drama, AI ambitions, and global strategy shifts. A court ruled its App Store policies broke earlier orders, a top exec was accused of lying under oath, and a new AI partnership with Anthropic hints at deeper moves into generative tech. Add in rising iPhone production in India, strong Q2 earnings, and fresh iPhone 18 launch rumors—and you’ve got a lot to catch up on. Read more in this week’s Mission CMD 🚀
What a week! Apple has certainly had better ones. A judgement in its war with Epic Games fell squarely against Apple with big ramifications for the App Store’s business model. At least as it relates to in-app purchases. Epic, Spotify and co are delighted at the outcome. Apple CEO Tim Cook? Not so much.
