Apple has released the first developer builds of its 27.2 point releases for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS, skipping the expected 27.1 updates for non‑foldable iPhones. The beta versions—iOS 27.2 beta 1 (24B5084k), iPadOS 27.2 beta 1 (24B5084k), macOS 27.2 beta 1 (26B5086k), watchOS 27.2 beta 1 (24S5086l), visionOS 27.2 beta 1 (24N5088l), and tvOS 27.2 beta 1 (24K5088l)—replace the milestone builds and introduce refinements and new AI‑focused features. Apple advises testers to use spare devices due to potential bugs. [...]

Apple may see its memory chips produced in the United States for the first time if a deal between supplier SK Hynix and Intel materializes. SK Hynix, which supplies both DRAM and NAND flash to Apple, is reportedly negotiating to manufacture chips at Intel’s planned Ohio plant. The arrangement would allow Apple to source memory domestically, a shift from its current reliance on overseas suppliers. The proposal faces potential hurdles from South Korea, which may oppose the export of [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]