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With iOS 26, Apple Wallet is transforming from a simple payment app into something that looks more like mission control for your daily life. After digging into the developer beta features and analyzing what Apple's really building here, what strikes me most is how these changes finally address the stuff that actually matters when you're rushing through an airport or trying to pay at checkout.

When Apple dropped macOS Tahoe 26 at WWDC 2025, they didn't just slap on some new features and call it a day. This feels like the first time since Big Sur that Apple actually gets what Mac users want: control over their workspace. But here's what makes Tahoe different from Big Sur's approach—instead of just changing how things look, Apple finally gave us the tools to change how our Macs work.

Apple's Photos app has felt like a science experiment gone wrong for the past year. After iOS 18's controversial redesign stripped away the familiar tab structure in favor of a confusing single-scroll interface, users made their frustration clear. Now with iOS 26 arriving this fall, Apple is course-correcting with meaningful refinements that bring back beloved features while adding genuinely useful new capabilities.

You know that friend who's enthusiastic but not particularly bright? That's been Siri for over a decade. Ask for the weather and it's golden, but try getting help with anything remotely complex and you're left talking to yourself. This frustration isn't just yours—it's costing Apple billions in AI credibility while competitors surge ahead.

Sound familiar? You're typing away on your Apple Vision Pro, completely absorbed in your virtual workspace, when your colleague calls your name from across the room. But instead of missing it entirely, your AirPods deliver a subtle vibration that naturally guides your attention toward their voice. No visual interruption, no audio ping—just a gentle haptic tap that feels as natural as a friend tapping your shoulder.

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

The frustrating truth about most wireless earbuds? You buy them, enjoy the honeymoon period, then watch them slowly become outdated tech sitting in your drawer. But here's what makes the AirPods Pro 2 different: they actually improve over time. With iOS 26 on the horizon, your three-year-old earbuds are about to get features that didn't exist when you first unboxed them.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Corey Noles

The most expensive phone call Tim Cook ever made might have been to his China manufacturing team. Because while Apple was busy perfecting supply chains in Shenzhen, a quiet revolution was brewing 2,000 miles southwest—one that just turned India into America's iPhone factory and insurance policy against trade volatility.

Picture this: You're deep into a creative project when your MacBook starts chugging along like it's stuck in molasses. Meanwhile, your iPad Pro sits there, practically taunting you with its smooth performance. Sound familiar?

The iPhone 17 Air promises to be Apple's thinnest phone ever at just 5.5mm thick. But here's the kicker: making it impossibly slim comes with a catch that might have you reaching for your charger before lunch. Apple knows this—and they're reportedly dusting off a classic solution that hasn't been seen since the iPhone 11 era.

The humble Notes app — that simple yellow icon you've probably overlooked for years — is about to become your new productivity secret weapon. While everyone's been debating whether to pay for fancy note-taking subscriptions, Apple has been quietly transforming its built-in app into something that could make you rethink your entire workflow.

Apple's facing a nightmare scenario that could pull certain iPhone models right off U.S. shelves, and it's not because of anything the company did wrong. Here's the kicker: a Chinese display supplier allegedly stole Samsung's tech secrets, and now Apple's caught in the crossfire of a trade dispute that could reshape iPhone pricing forever.

Apple just dropped a patent that could completely change how we think about the Apple Pencil. We're talking about a stylus that doesn't need an iPad screen—or really any screen at all. You could sketch on your desk, write on the wall, or even draw in mid-air. Let's break it down.

A lot of iPhone rumors focus on the flashy Pro models, but here's a plot twist: the base iPhone 17 might be getting a bigger upgrade than anyone thought. While early whispers suggested it would stick with last year's A18 chip, new benchmark data and conflicting analyst reports paint a different picture—one where the standard iPhone 17 could actually hold its own against pricier siblings.

Apple's been oddly quiet about foldables while Samsung, Google, and even OnePlus have been folding screens left and right. But here's the kicker: Apple is reportedly working on two foldable products, and the iPhone Fold is coming first. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, we're looking at a late 2026 launch with a premium price tag above $2,000—possibly even $2,500. The supply chain is reportedly close to finalizing specifications for this book-style "iPhone Fold," and Foxconn is expected to officially...

Picture this: you're planning to upgrade to the latest iPhone, counting on that trade-in credit to soften the blow to your wallet. Then you check Apple's website and—surprise!—your device is suddenly worth less than it was last week. Welcome to the reality of Apple's latest trade-in value adjustments, and spoiler alert: it's not all good news for iPhone owners.

You know what's funny? Apple iOS 18 made sure to talk to highlight topographic maps and hiking trails—features that'll thrill outdoor enthusiasts but won't change how most of us navigate daily life. Meanwhile, they barely mentioned a simple save button that unlocks one of the most practical improvements to Apple Maps in years.

While iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 officially launched in September 2024, Apple has continued refining the experience with frequent updates. Now that the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 (yes … not 19) development cycle is up, future 18 updates may be isolated to bug fixes and security patches.

Apple's shiny new CarPlay Ultra promised to transform your entire dashboard into an iPhone-powered command center. But three years after its grand debut, most automakers are delivering a collective "thanks, but no thanks" to Cupertino's most ambitious in-car takeover yet. What you need to know: Apple's next-gen CarPlay goes way beyond mirroring your phone to control A/C, speedometer, and radio — but major brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Volvo are saying "don't invade our systems."

When you don't feel like talking, let your iPhone do all the work.

Imagine your iPhone adapting to each app you open — text that's always the right size, buttons you can spot at a glance, and a steady cursor that never blinks — all without touching your system-wide settings. It sounds like magic, but it's all thanks to a tucked-away feature.

Your iPhone has a powerful feature that can keep your secrets hidden from other people. With it, you'll never have to worry about sharing or showing someone something embarrassing or incriminating ever again.

Apple just killed the iPhone SE, replacing it with something bigger, better, and packed with more modern features. The iPhone 16e ditches the old-school design for a large OLED display, a more advanced camera system, and Face ID, making it the most dramatic upgrade in Apple's budget lineup yet.