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Apple Releases 26.2 Beta 3 Across All Major Platforms: What's New

Nov 17, 2025 7 min read

Apple • iOS 26 Beta

Apple Releases 26.2 Beta 3 Across All Major Platforms: What's New

Apple released Beta 3 of its 26.2 updates today across iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, watchOS, and tvOS, bringing refined Sleep Score metrics, restored iPad multitasking, and new AirDrop sharing capabilities ahead of December's expected public launch.

The End of an Era: Tim Cook Could Step Down as Apple's CEO in 2026

Nov 17, 2025 6 min read

Apple

The End of an Era: Tim Cook Could Step Down as Apple's CEO in 2026

Tim Cook may step down as Apple CEO in 2026 after transforming the company from a $350 billion enterprise into a nearly $4 trillion tech titan, with hardware chief John Ternus positioned to lead Apple into its next era of innovation.

Tesla's Stunning CarPlay Reversal: The Strategy Shift Nobody Saw Coming

Nov 13, 2025 7 min read

Apple

Tesla's Stunning CarPlay Reversal: The Strategy Shift Nobody Saw Coming

Tesla reportedly testing Apple CarPlay for 2025 launch after years of resistance—a major reversal driven by declining sales and market pressure.

Apple Finally Launches Digital ID: The Long-Delayed Passport Feature Arrives for iPhone

Nov 12, 2025 6 min read

Apple

Apple Finally Launches Digital ID: The Long-Delayed Passport Feature Arrives for iPhone

After months of anticipation and multiple delays, Apple has officially launched Digital ID—bringing U.S. passport functionality to Apple Wallet and expanding digital identity options for millions of iPhone users.

iOS 26.2 Beta 1: Apple Keeps Fixing Liquid Glass (And Everything Else)

Nov 4, 2025 7 min read

Apple • iOS 26 Beta

iOS 26.2 Beta 1: Apple Keeps Fixing Liquid Glass (And Everything Else)

Apple's iOS 26.2 beta trades headline features for the stuff that should've been there from the start: Reminders with actual alarms, granular Liquid Glass control, News navigation that makes sense, and Sleep Scores that finally stopped lying to you.

Apple Releases 26.1 Updates to Everyone: Everything You Need to Know

Nov 3, 2025 5 min read

Apple • iOS 26 • iPadOS 26

Apple Releases 26.1 Updates to Everyone: Everything You Need to Know

Apple's 26.1 updates are here with customizable Liquid Glass, the ability to disable camera swipe, silent security patches, and 8 new Apple Intelligence languages.

Apple Intelligence at One Year: The Most Disappointing Launch in Modern Apple History

Oct 28, 2025 11 min read

Apple

Apple Intelligence at One Year: The Most Disappointing Launch in Modern Apple History

What happens when Apple abandons its principles and rushes an unfinished product to market? Apple Intelligence's disastrous first year has the answer.

Oct 27, 2025 12 min read

Apple

Why Apple Can't (or Won't) Fix iCloud

A trillion-dollar company has spent over a decade building a cloud service that still can't reliably sync a text file. This isn't a bug—it's a business decision.

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Introducing The Cupertino Chronicles Audio Edition: Your Weekly Apple News Digest, Now in Podcast Form
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• Nov 20, 2025
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Google's Quick Share Now Works With AirDrop—But There's a Catch
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• Nov 20, 2025 • Android
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Apple Releases 26.2 Beta 3 Across All Major Platforms: What's New
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• Nov 17, 2025 • Apple
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The End of an Era: Tim Cook Could Step Down as Apple's CEO in 2026
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• Nov 17, 2025 • Apple
7 min read
Tesla's Stunning CarPlay Reversal: The Strategy Shift Nobody Saw Coming
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• Nov 13, 2025 • Apple
5 min read
Apple's 26.2 Beta 2 Update: Liquid Glass Refinements and New Mac Edge Light Feature
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• Nov 12, 2025 • Apple
10 min read
Valve's Hardware Comeback: The Steam Machine Returns Alongside New Controller and VR Headset
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• Nov 12, 2025 • Tech
6 min read
Apple Finally Launches Digital ID: The Long-Delayed Passport Feature Arrives for iPhone
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• Nov 12, 2025 • Apple
3 min read
Apple Expands Emergency SOS via Satellite to Mexico: A Critical Safety Feature Reaches 18 Countries
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• Nov 11, 2025 • Apple
7 min read
Apple's Services Mirage: When a Billion Subscriptions Can't Hide the Cracks
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• Nov 10, 2025 • Apple
11 min read
Apple Turns to Google's Gemini for Siri's Brain Surgery: A $1 Billion Admission
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• Nov 10, 2025 • Apple
5 min read
Oura Ring's Major App Redesign and Cumulative Stress Feature Now Rolling Out
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• Nov 6, 2025 • Oura