A long-planned Apple CEO transition meets an analyst-driven AI hype cycle

Apple's orderly CEO handoff is already being interpreted by analysts as an AI turning point, despite little evidence the company is changing course.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 3

WWDC 2026's focus will be on iOS 27's Siri overhaul

Apple's WWDC event will have a major focus on the long-awaited Siri overhaul, as well as a more blown-out white-light appearance in iOS 27.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 6

Developers that won the 2026 WWDC invite lottery are being notified

If you've applied to attend WWDC 2026, now is a great time to check your email, as Apple has started notifying those invited to experience the event in person.

Marko Zivkovic 2 months ago 0

Siri and refined Liquid Glass controls on the docket for WWDC 2026

Apple introduction of its late Siri overhaul is expected to finally arrive during WWDC, as part of a trend by the company to improve the quality of the software it ships.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 7

iPhone Fold, Mac Studio, OLED MacBook Pro: What to expect from Apple for the rest of 2026

Apple's 2026 may have gotten off to a new-product-filled start, but it's far from done. There are plenty more iPhone and other announcements to come before the year's end.

Oliver Haslam 2 months ago 10

WWDC 2026 to introduce Core AI as replacement for Core ML

Apple is expected to push its Gemini-trained Apple Foundation Models and new chatbot-like Siri functions during WWDC, but Core ML could also see an update to Core AI to emphasize the priority shift.

Wesley Hilliard 3 months ago 4

Apple's upgraded Siri is late but not lost — the real story is timing

Apple's next-generation Siri still hasn't surfaced in shipping software, but the delay aligns more with staged rollout planning and strict reliability standards than with a stalled AI strategy.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 5

Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge — but hurry

Aiming to encourage app development and celebrate the most creative participants, Apple's Swift Student Challenge is back and the winners will get to visit Apple Park.

William Gallagher 4 months ago 0

Release candidates of iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2 now available

Apple has reached the release candidate stage for the current developer beta cycle, with new builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 out now for testing.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 2

Third round of iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2 developer betas available for testing

Apple is now on round three of its current developer betas generation, providing new builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 for testing.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 0

Second developer betas of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2 now available for testing

Apple has moved on to the second round of developer betas for the current testing generation, with fresh builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 available for testing.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 0

Previous winners talk about how to win Apple's Swift Student Challenge

Three previous winners of Apple's Swift Student Challenge reveal what got them started in programming, and how they won, as the company prepares to launch the next contest.

William Gallagher 7 months ago 0

First developer beta of iOS 26.2 arrives, but macOS Tahoe is missing

Apple has started a brand new developer beta testing cycle, issuing the first round of builds for iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2, but not macOS Tahoe 26.1.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 0

Release candidate betas of iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1 developer betas are out now

A bit later in the day than normal, Apple has moved on to its fifth round of developer betas and probably the last one for iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS 26.1 Tahoe, watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 2

Fourth developer betas of iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1 seeded for testing

Apple's fourth developer betas of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS 26.1 Tahoe, watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 are out, as its testing program rolls on.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 0

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