iPadOS 27 focuses on Siri AI and system optimizations, following Apple's predictable tick-tock upgrade cycle. Power users will notice the most changes, including new automation and windowing features. The merging of Spotlight and Siri has improved the search tool, and system optimizations have made actions feel more fluid and responsive. Transferring files to external drives is now up to five times faster, a significant improvement for workflows. The updates may not be noticeable for casual iPad users, [...]

Apple TV will offer free streaming of the entire Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix weekend to viewers in the US, marking the first time an entire Formula 1 race weekend has been made available without a subscription. The free access, available from June 26 to June 28, includes all on-track sessions, from practice and qualifying to the Grand Prix. The schedule begins with Practice 1 on June 26 and concludes with the Austrian Grand Prix on June

Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro has been discounted to $1,529 at B&H, with a total savings of $170. The deal combines a $150 instant markdown with a $20 in-cart coupon. The discounted price beats Amazon's price by $20 and is the lowest available, according to B&H's 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Price Guide. The configuration includes 1TB of storage, 16GB of unified memory, and a 10-core M5 chip. Supply is limited, and the online checkout closes for 24

Security researchers have disclosed an unpatchable SecureROM exploit, called usbliter8, for Apple's A12 and A13 chips. The vulnerability affects devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, allowing researchers to gain control before iOS starts loading. The exploit targets a flaw in Apple's USB boot process and cannot be fixed through software updates. Devices affected include the iPhone XS, iPhone 11 lineup, and several iPad and Apple Watch models. The vulnerability exists in the SecureROM, the first [...]

A new leak suggests that Apple may be preparing a second-generation iPhone Air, hinting that the ultra-thin device could become a permanent product line. The leak, reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, indicates that Apple may be working on upgrades including a second rear camera, improved battery efficiency, and a more powerful A20 Pro processor. These potential enhancements address the backlash the iPhone Air has been receiving over its camera limitations, battery life, and overheating issues.

The Pokémon Company has launched "Pokémon Champions" on iPhone, iPad, and Android, expanding its competitive battle game beyond the Nintendo Switch. The free-to-play title focuses on Pokémon battles, allowing players to compete in ranked, casual, and private matches using familiar mechanics. Players can connect Pokémon Home to bring eligible Pokémon from existing collections into the game, and engage in cross-platform battles with mobile devices and Nintendo Switch consoles.

A prototype browser using the Blink engine has demonstrated a significant speed advantage over Apple's WebKit engine in benchmark tests. The tests, conducted by Microsoft Edge's Kyle Pflug, showed Blink outperforming WebKit by 28.6% in the Speedometer 3.1 Web Responsiveness test and narrowly winning in the Motionmark 1.3.1 graphics rendering test. The results suggest that Blink may offer a viable alternative to WebKit, which has dominated the iOS browser landscape for years.