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Here’s how to avoid being trapped in never-ending Apple Upgrade leases

9to5Mac · iPhone

Here’s how to avoid being trapped in never-ending Apple Upgrade leases

Apple today officially announced its Apple Upgrade leasing program, and it works in the way we expected. While it does make products…

Jul 28, 2026

Strong iPhone demand turns Apple's rebound into a $5 trillion run

AppleInsider · iPhone

Strong iPhone demand turns Apple's rebound into a $5 trillion run

At the start of trading on Tuesday, Apple touched $5 trillion in valuation, extending a historic run built on record iPhone revenue,…

Jul 28, 2026

PSA: T-Mobile is down, iPhones showing ‘SOS’ mode

9to5Mac · iPhone

PSA: T-Mobile is down, iPhones showing ‘SOS’ mode

Update, 3 p.m. PT: Some T-Mobile users report that service is returning to their iPhones. Others, however, say the outage is ongoing.…

Jul 28, 2026

Don't wait to update: iOS 26.6 includes more than 75 security fixes

AppleInsider · iPhone

Don't wait to update: iOS 26.6 includes more than 75 security fixes

Apple's iOS 26.6 update stops attackers from using iPhone Mirroring, Siri, and more to gain user data. Here's what you need to…

Jul 27, 2026

Update Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 Patch Hundreds of Security Flaws

MacRumors · iPhone

Update Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 Patch Hundreds of Security Flaws

Apple today released iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6, all of which have a long list of security fixes. iOS…

Jul 27, 2026

iOS 26.6 fixes over 75 security issues with your iPhone, update now

9to5Mac · iPhone

iOS 26.6 fixes over 75 security issues with your iPhone, update now

Following the release of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and related software updates, Apple has detailed a huge number of security fixes included…

Jul 27, 2026

Better protection for Apple Maps leads a modest iOS 26.6 update

AppleInsider · iPhone

Better protection for Apple Maps leads a modest iOS 26.6 update

iOS 26.6 is now available for iPhone, adding stronger protections for Apple Maps, a warning for users who reach the blocked-contact limit,…

Jul 27, 2026

Apple Releases iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 With iOS 27 Optimizations

MacRumors · iPhone

Apple Releases iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 With iOS 27 Optimizations

Apple today released iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, updates to the iOS and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out in September.…

Jul 27, 2026

iOS 26.6 now available for iPhone with these changes

9to5Mac · iPhone

iOS 26.6 now available for iPhone with these changes

Apple has officially released iOS 26.6 for iPhone users. The update is lighter on new features than iOS 26.4 and iOS 26.5,…

Jul 27, 2026

Apple Upgrade will be great for Apple, might not be good for the buyer

AppleInsider · iPhone

Apple Upgrade will be great for Apple, might not be good for the buyer

The newly announced Apple Upgrade program brings car-like lease-to-buy options to iPhones, Macs, and more. There's no question, it's great for Apple,…

Jul 27, 2026

iOS 27 gives Apple’s Calendar app new feature I’ve wanted for years

9to5Mac · iPhone

iOS 27 gives Apple’s Calendar app new feature I’ve wanted for years

iOS 27 is launching this fall, and it adds a new Apple Calendar feature I’ve wanted for years: natural language support when…

Jul 27, 2026

iPhone 18 launch could be repeat of unusual 2020 release

9to5Mac · iPhone

iPhone 18 launch could be repeat of unusual 2020 release

Apple’s unveiling of iPhone 18 models this fall is expected in September, as usual, but there are several ways this year’s launches…

Jul 27, 2026

Game development diary: Launched, but far from finished

AppleInsider · iPhone

Game development diary: Launched, but far from finished

While the Steam launch of "Character Limit" isn't the end of Malcolm's game development journey, he still has to combat the oddities…

Jul 26, 2026

Apple Upgrade installment program set to go live on Tuesday

AppleInsider · iPhone

Apple Upgrade installment program set to go live on Tuesday

Apple Upgrade, the company's new installment program, will be going live on July 28, coinciding with the ending of sign-ups for the…

Jul 26, 2026

'Apple Upgrade' Program Launching on Tuesday

MacRumors · iPhone

'Apple Upgrade' Program Launching on Tuesday

In his newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that a new "Apple Upgrade" program is set to launch in the U.S. on…

Jul 26, 2026

Indie App Spotlight: ‘NeoCam’ brings a retro video game style look to your iPhone photos

9to5Mac · iPhone

Indie App Spotlight: ‘NeoCam’ brings a retro video game style look to your iPhone photos

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world.…

Jul 25, 2026

iPhone 18 won’t debut this fall, here’s why

9to5Mac · iPhone

iPhone 18 won’t debut this fall, here’s why

We’re about two months away from Apple’s annual iPhone debut in September. This year, though, will be a bit different. Instead of…

Jul 25, 2026

Top Stories: 'Apple Upgrade' Program, Apple Music Price Hike, and More

MacRumors · iPhone

Top Stories: 'Apple Upgrade' Program, Apple Music Price Hike, and More

It's been another busy week in the Apple world, led by word that the company is preparing to launch a new device…

Jul 25, 2026

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