Apple Adds 2019 Intel iMac to Vintage Products List

industrywired.com Sep 17, 2026

Apple Adds 2019 Intel iMac to Vintage Products List

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 17, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Apple has moved the 2019 21.5‑inch iMac with Retina 4K display to its vintage products list, concluding the lifecycle of its last small‑screen Intel‑based desktop. The device was discontinued in April 2021, meeting Apple’s criterion of being off the market for more than five but fewer than seven years. As a vintage item, the iMac can still be repaired by Apple Stores and authorized service providers only if spare parts remain in stock, and it will stay capped on macOS Sequoia. Security updates are expected to continue through 2027, after which the model will likely become obsolete in 2028.

💡 Why It Matters

· The move signals the final phase of support for Intel Macs, urging owners to secure repairs before parts become scarce.

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iOS 27 Notification Center issue persists from beta to public release

Apple’s iOS 27 update introduced a user‑interface bug that can temporarily freeze an iPhone when users quickly toggle between the Notification Center and Control Center. The glitch, present in beta and public releases, requires deliberate action to trigger and does not affect normal usage. Users report issues such as disabled scrolling physics, non‑functional notifications, and inability to swipe between Home Screen pages. AppleInsider confirmed the bug but noted it does not render the device completely unresponsive. A force‑reboot restores functionality until a future update resolves the issue.

💡 The persistence of a UI bug from beta to launch signals potential gaps in Apple’s quality assurance, raising concerns about the reliability of future iOS releases.

9to5mac.com · Sep 17

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever…

Apple unveiled the Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, keeping their familiar looks while introducing a new Health Sensing System that captures heart‑rate data every five seconds, regardless of activity. The Series 12 offers updated finishes—aluminum (Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, Space Gray), titanium (Radiant Gold, Natural) and ceramic (Night Blue, Pearl White)—and a slightly wider case with a 2% smaller display area. The Ultra 4 retains its titanium finishes (Natural, Black) and shares the same advanced sensing hardware. Both models emphasize precise, frequent health metrics for users.

💡 The new sensing cadence delivers unprecedented real‑time health data, enabling more accurate monitoring of heart conditions and activity patterns. This leap in wearable accuracy positions Apple at the forefront of personal health technology, potentially reshaping how consumers track and manage cardiovascular health.

appleinsider.com · Sep 17

iPhone 17 review one year later: Still plenty to appreciate

After a year with Apple’s 2025 baseline iPhone 17, the reviewer finds it functional but not beloved. Forced to replace a dying iPhone 13 mini, they note the 6.3‑inch Super Retina XDR display with 120 Hz ProMotion feels smooth, and the 256 GB storage and upgraded camera are appreciable upgrades over the mini. Daily use is limited to calls, timers, alarms and occasional photos; the device’s size feels unwieldy and it suffered a cracked screen after a fall. Despite the larger form factor, performance remains “zippy,” and features once exclusive to Pro models—such as the high‑refresh display—are now standard. The author’s minimal interaction style mirrors a segment of users who treat smartphones as utility tools rather than entertainment hubs.

💡 The iPhone 17’s mainstream success shows Apple’s baseline models now deliver premium features, reshaping expectations for non‑Pro devices.

gizmodo.com · Sep 17

Apple Explains How Its New iPhone 18 Photo Verification Actually Works

Apple has unveiled a new “Apple Reference Image” feature for the iPhone 18 Pro that uses cryptographic signing of every pixel captured by the camera sensor. The sensor creates a unique signing identity during factory initialization, which is bound to the device’s Secure Enclave Processor. When a user activates Reference mode, the sensor signs the raw pixel data and metadata, and timestamps the capture. The signed data is sent to Apple’s Private Cloud Compute, where it is verified, processed into a JPEG, and given a final cryptographic signature, ensuring the image’s authenticity.

💡 By embedding tamper‑proof signatures directly into the sensor’s output, Apple provides a verifiable audit trail that could set a new industry standard for combating deepfake imagery. This technology offers a practical tool for journalists, law enforcement, and consumers to confirm the provenance of digital photos.

9to5mac.com · Sep 17

Apple rolls out first Release Candidates for macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS…

Apple released the first release candidates for macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1 after launching macOS 27.2 beta 1. The new RCs, build numbers 25G309 and 24H208, contain only security fixes and are recommended for all users. They follow the official release of Tahoe 26.7 and Sequoia 15.8, illustrating Apple’s accelerated development cycle and use of AI‑assisted tools to expedite bug fixes. The move bypasses the 27.1 beta cycle, likely to limit leaks about the iPhone Duo.

💡 By issuing RCs immediately after major releases, Apple tightens control over feature rollout and speeds up patch deployment, reducing the window for vulnerabilities. This strategy signals a shift toward more continuous, AI‑driven updates in its macOS ecosystem.

appleinsider.com · Sep 17

New government liaison Tim Cook to dine with AI & world leaders

Apple’s Tim Cook, newly appointed Executive Chairman and government liaison after stepping down as CEO on September 1, will attend a White House state dinner on September 24 hosted by President Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping. The invitation places Cook alongside AI industry leaders Jensen Huang of Nvidia and Sam Altman of OpenAI. Trump’s agenda includes showcasing U.S. tech leadership while rejecting AI regulation, a stance at odds with calls from OpenAI and others for safety rules. The dinner is expected to feature discussions on AI policy and U.S.–China competition, with Cook positioned to represent Apple’s interests and shield CEO John Ternus from political entanglements.

💡 Cook’s presence bridges corporate influence and high‑level diplomacy, giving Apple a direct voice in shaping the emerging global AI regulatory landscape.