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Apple has announced the latest version of macOS at WWDC 2025, its yearly developer conference.According to Apple, the new version of macOS Tahoe 26, the operating system used by MacBooks and Macs, is coming later this year, but before then an early beta version will be made available for developers to help ensure their apps work well with the new operating system.After that, Apple will launch a public beta that allows anyone with a compatible Mac to test out the operating system - though you should only do this with the understanding that this is an early version of the software and could lack features and could include bugs (after all, the reason for releasing a beta version is for people to help test out the software and highlight problems).As usual, macOS Tahoe 26 will be a free update for everyone with a compatible Mac or MacBook, so for most people I recommend holding on tight for the official launch around October or November, as by that point most, if not all, of the bugs and issues found in the beta version will have been fixed.Until then, read on for all the info we know about macOS Tahoe 26 so far, plus the new features we're most excited about.(Image credit: Apple)Cut to the chaseWhat is it? The latest operating system for Macs and MacBooksHow much is it? As usual, it's free for compatible MacsWhen is it out?A new lookThe rumors were right - Apple has overhauled the look of macOS (as with its other operating systems), with a unified design language which means that macOS, iPadOS and iOS will look similar.Known as 'Liquid Glass', this part of the user interface doesn't just look good, it reacts depending on the task you're performing.The Dock, sidebar and toolbars of macOS 26 Tahoe have been redesigned, with the menu bar now completely transparent. The idea behind this appears to be to make the user interface blend into the background, giving prominence to whatever you're working on on the screen.App icons have also been given a new look to fit in the the Liquid Glass design, and these will also change depending on if you're using the light or dark macOS theme.Apple is also expanding on the customization options of macOS 26 Tahoe, so it should be even easier to make the operating system suit your style.A new numbering conventionAt WWDC, Apple announced the official name for the latest macOS: Tahoe. Once again, based on a landmark in Apple's native California.More surprisingly (if you weren't keeping up with the rumors), Apple also confirmed that there will be a new numbering scheme for macOS and its other operating systems. Instead numbering according to version (the current version is macOS 15), it will now be based on year, so there will be no macOS 16, but macOS 26, as well as iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and more.This is quite a change, but it shows how serious Apple is about making all of its operating systems feel like they are parts of the same ecosystem.Spotlight in the... spotlight...Spotlight has been a key part of macOS for ages, allowing you to find and open up applications that you've installed. At WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that macOS Tahoe 26 will feature the 'biggest update ever' to Spotlight, with all search results across apps, files, folders, messages and more are all listed together and 'ranked intelligently based on relevance to the user.'Advanced filter controls should help you narrow down your results, and Spotlight will also be able to search for files stored on third-party cloud drives, such as Google Drive or OneDrive.You'll also be able to perform actions straight from Spotlight - so you can send an email, play a media file and more without having to open the app first. These can also be used via keyboard shortcuts, and according to Apple, Spotlight will learn from how you use your Mac, and will offer you personalized actions for tasks you perform often. The example Apple gives is quickly sending a message to someone you regularly talk to.Live translationAs you might expect, Apple has put plenty of AI features into macOS Tahoe 26, and perhaps the most interesting (and useful) is Live Translation, which will automatically translate messages depending on the language of the person you're talking to (and their reply will be translated for you).During FaceTime calls, live captions will also be shown, and if you're old school and still use the Phone app, you can see a translation of what they are talking about - and all of this is done on-device so conversations remain private.This news story is breaking

iOS 26 is now official, with Apple having unveiled the new – and newly renamed – software at its WWDC 2025 keynote.This upgrade packs an all-new appearance and a wealth of features and improvements, so it looks set to be the biggest iOS upgrade in quite some time. It’s not yet finished, but we do know what phones it will be compatible with when it launches later this year.Below then, you’ll find a list of the devices that are compatible with iOS 26, and importantly those that have had their final update with iOS 18.Which phones are compatible with iOS 26?The iPhone 16 is one of many phones that support iOS 26 (Image credit: Apple)iOS 26 will be available for the following iPhones:iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2020), and iPhone SE (2022).If you have any of these then you’ll be able to update to the finished software when it launches (likely in September), and ahead of that you’ll be able to install iOS 26 betas if you want to try it out early.And of course, the sure-to-be upcoming iPhone 17 series will also support iOS 26, and these phones will almost certainly ship with the new software.Which phones aren’t compatible with iOS 26?The iPhone XS doesn't support iOS 26 While a large number of iPhones are compatible with iOS 26, Apple has dropped support for the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max, and the iPhone XR – so while these phones are compatible with last year’s software (iOS 18) they won’t be able to install iOS 26.It’s likely then that the iPhone 11 series and perhaps the iPhone SE (2020) will be getting their final major update with iOS 26, since they’re the oldest models to be getting it, but we won’t know that for sure until next year.You might also likeiPhone 17: latest news and rumors for every expected modeliPhone 16 Pro review: pocket-sized brilliance and no concessionsBest iPhone: which Apple smartphone reigns supreme?

Preview, macOS’s built-in document and image application, is coming to iPadOS 26. Using Apple Pencil Markup, or touch, users will be able to mark up and edit PDFs and images saved in their Files folder, which will be accessible right from the Preview app. The Preview app will also feature AutoFill, allowing users fill out PDF forms from within the app.

Apple kicked off WWDC 2025 today where it's expected to announce a slew of new software features across mobile and desktop devices as well as updates to Apple Intelligence and more. Apple Intelligence has been the main focal point at this year's developer conference, along with a top-to-bottom UI redesign that unifies all OS versions in the Apple device lineup.

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Apple has revealed a major visual redesign for its upcoming iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, and watchOS 26 software updates.Announced at WWDC 2025, the new software design language puts emphasis on transparency and fluidity, incorporating a new digital ‘material’ called Liquid Glass that virtually refracts light and dynamically reacts to user movements.According to Apple, iOS 26 will be the biggest update to the visual identity of Apple's iPhone software since iOS 7 was released in 2013.Image 1 of 3Apple's new Liquid Glass design interface (Image credit: Apple)Image 2 of 3Apple's new Liquid Glass design interface (Image credit: Apple)Image 3 of 3Apple's new Liquid Glass design interface (Image credit: Apple)Apple notes that the rounded and transparent elements of visionOS served as inspiration for the new software design, which also remodels app icons somewhere between the look of iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia.Additionally, a new clear theme will debut on iPhone and iPad, expanding on the previously available light, dark, and color tint modes.The WWDC keynote is ongoing at the time of writing – be sure to check in with our WWDC 2025 live blog for the latest updates. Let us know what you think of the new Liquid Glass-based design in the comments below.

In this special two-part report, "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel goes inside San Quentin State Prison in California, to which inmates are now applying to get in, due to its innovative programs, from college courses to a prison newspaper and the wildly popular podcast, "Ear Hustle," produced by the inmates themselves. "The Q," as it's known, is now providing hope – even to those sentenced 50 years to life – that there will be life beyond prison.

It is among America's most visited and most poignant sites: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. From the day it was dedicated in 1982, "The Wall" has touched people so profoundly that a remarkable tradition began: Visitors would leave behind intensely personal messages and mementos, which are carefully collected each day by a National Park Service ranger. Correspondent Sharyl Attkisson reports a story originally broadcast by "Sunday Morning" on May 28, 2000.

Apple just announced major free upgrades coming to Apple Intelligence-compatible devices, set to arrive as part of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and watchOS 26 later this year.The new AI features coming to these devices were sporadically showcased throughout WWDC 2025, so we've compiled a list of all the major announcements to give you a breakdown of every Apple Intelligence announcement at the event.Unfortunately, Apple didn't showcase the Siri AI upgrade we'd been hoping for, but the Cupertino-based company did unveil a lot of new software improvements powered by Apple Intelligence.Here are the six major Apple Intelligence upgrades announced at WWDC 2025.1. Live Translation(Image credit: Apple)Live Translation "helps users communicate across languages when messaging or speaking," and is integrated directly into Messages, FaceTime, and the Phone app.Live Translation will be able to automatically translate messages, add translated live captions to FaceTime, and on a phone call the translation will be spoken aloud throughout the conversation, completely removing language barriers using AI.Privacy won't be an issue either, as Apple says the new translation tool runs on Apple's own AI models and "users’ personal conversations stay personal."2. Genmoji and Image Playground upgrades(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future)Apple launched Genmoji and Image Playground as part of the first wave of Apple Intelligence features, and now the company is improving its generative AI image tools.Users can now turn text descriptions into emojis as well as mix together emojis and combine them with descriptions to create something new. You'll also be able to change expressions and adjust personal attributes of Genmojis made from photos of friends and family members.Image Playground is now getting ChatGPT support to allow users to access brand-new styles such as oil painting and vector art. Apple says, "users are always in control, and nothing is shared with ChatGPT without their permission."3. Visual Intelligence can now see your screenVisual Intelligence might've already been the best Apple Intelligence feature, but now the exclusive iPhone 16 AI tool is even better.At WWDC, Apple announced that Visual Intelligence can now scan your screen, allowing users to search and take action on anything they’re viewing across apps.You'll be able to ask ChatGPT questions about content on your screen via Apple Intelligence, and this new feature can be accessed by taking a screenshot. When using the same buttons as a screenshot, you'll be asked to save, share the screenshot, or explore more with Visual Intelligence.As someone who loves Gemini's ability to see your screen, I'm incredibly excited to see how Visual Intelligence tackles its newfound power that lets it analyze what you're doing on your device.4. Apple Intelligence on Apple Watch(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future)The world's most popular smartwatch just got AI functionality in the form of Workout Buddy, a workout experience with Apple Intelligence that "incorporates a user’s workout data and fitness history to generate personalized, motivational insights during their session."Apple says the new feature is a "first-of-its-kind workout experience" and will offer "meaningful inspiration in real time" to keep you motivated on your exercise.Once Apple Intelligence has analyzed your workout data, "a new text-to-speech model then translates insights into a dynamic generative voice built using voice data from Fitness+ trainers, so it has the right energy, style, and tone for a workout."Workout Buddy is the first exclusive Apple Intelligence feature on Apple Watch and will require an Apple Intelligence-supported iPhone nearby. At launch, Workout Buddy will be available in English and across the following workout types: "Outdoor and Indoor Run, Outdoor and Indoor Walk, Outdoor Cycle, HIIT, and Functional and Traditional Strength Training."5. Third party apps have Apple Intelligence access(Image credit: Apple)While this announcement might not grab any headlines, it's a big one for the future of Apple Intelligence: Developers now have access to Apple's Foundation Models.What does that mean exactly? Well, app developers will be able to "build on Apple Intelligence to bring users new experiences that are intelligent, available when they’re offline, and that protect their privacy, using AI inference that is free of cost."Apple's example is an education app using the Apple Intelligence model to generate a quiz from your notes, without any API costs.This framework could completely change the way we, users, interact with our favorite third-party apps, now with the ability to tap into Apple's AI models and make the user experience even more intuitive.6. AI-powered ShortcutsLast but not least, Apple announced Apple Intelligence powers for the Shortcuts app. This is a major upgrade to one of the best apps on Apple devices, allowing users to "tap into intelligent actions, a whole new set of shortcuts enabled by Apple Intelligence."Apple says "Shortcuts are supercharged with Apple Intelligence," and you'll also be able to tap into ChatGPT to superpower your Shortcuts.Just like the Shortcuts app, the true power here will come down to user creations and how people tap into this new ability. As someone who uses Shortcuts on a daily basis, I'm incredibly excited to see how Apple Intelligence improves the experience.7. Everything else(Image credit: Apple)Alongside these six major announcements, Apple also announced that Apple Intelligence will scan and identify relevant actions from your emails, websites, notes, and other content, and then automatically categorize them in the Reminders app.Elsewhere, Apple Wallet can now "identify and summarize order tracking details from emails sent from merchants or delivery carriers. This works across all of a user’s orders, giving them the ability to see their full order details, progress notifications, and more, all in one place."Finally, Messages is getting Apple Intelligence poll functionality, which can detect when a poll might come in handy. The Messages app is also getting AI-generated backgrounds that can be created for each conversation using Image Playground.

Apple has updated the operating software for the Apple Vision Pro, visionOS, and added a couple of really nifty features. The company unveiled visionOS 26 at its live WWDC keynote. This is not the 26th operating system for Vision Pro. It's called that because of the Apple's new unified naming convention.

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The biggest news with visionOS 26 is that the Apple Vision Pro will now work with PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers. This should turn the Vision Pro into a legit gaming device, being as how the lack of analog controllers was a real hurdle to that end. This type of integration should let developers port over a bounty of Quest and Steam VR titles to the device.

Widgets can now be placed anywhere in a virtual space, which could be handy. The company also promises "shared spatial experiences." Users will be able to come together to "watch the latest blockbuster movie in 3D, play a spatial game or collaborate with coworkers." Folks can add new participants via FaceTime.

Apple's controversial Personas have gotten an update here, and they look a lot more lifelike. They almost look like actual people now. I'm actually not sure if this is good or bad.

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The software update also brings eye-scrolling to the headset. This is exactly what it sounds like. People will be able to use their eyes to scroll up and down through documents, websites and apps. Spatial videos have gotten a boost here, with support for wide field-of-view content from Insta360, GoPro and Canon.

Apple's visionOS 26 will officially be available later this year, but testing begins today. It looks it's time to dig into the closet and break out that Apple Vision Pro. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/apples-visionos-26-brings-eye-scrolling-and-support-for-ps-vr2-controllers-180651833.html?src=rss

Apple is updating tvOS alongside its other operating systems at WWDC 2025, introducing its new Liquid Glass design language, naming conventions and updated built-in apps.

The new design language adds sleek, transparent finishes to different parts of the tvOS experience, with updated app icons, new translucent menus and animations that respond to your clicks and swipes. Your Apple TV can also be set to launch to a profile selection screen so recommendations in tvOS are customized to you.

In the Apple Music app, you'll also be able to connect iPhones to use as karaoke microphones, add songs to your playlist from your device and use your iPhone to react with emoji while your friends sing.

The tvOS FaceTime app is also getting the new translation features Apple is adding to iOS and iPadOS.

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Apple's WWDC is here and with it comes some of the company's biggest operational developments — along with confirmation of when you can check them out in beta. This year's WWDC brings the awaited news of a visual overhaul that is platform-wide, with changes like round icons on the home screen and Control Center.

The company has launched its first major redesign since iOS 7, calling it "our broadest design update ever." The new uniform design across all devices includes a new material called liquid glass. This translucent design theme shows up across OSes on widgets, icons and even through a new all-clear mode, available alongside the light and dark modes.

Apple has further confirmed the rumors that it's changing the names of its operating systems. So, instead of getting the iOS 19 this fall, it will be the iOS 26, representing Apple's system for the year ahead. The same is true for all other devices' operating systems, like the iPadOS 26, MacOS 26 and so on. However, Apple is sticking with its California-themed names for MacOS, naming the next version Tahoe.

WWDC has revealed a range of iOS 26 updates, including typing indicators for group chats and live translations on iMessage, FaceTime and calls, even if the other person doesn't have an iPhone.

So, when can you see some of these changes for yourself? All betas are available today through the Apple Developer Program, while a public beta should roll our next month through the Apple Beta Software Program. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/apples-ios-26-betas-are-available-next-month-180213420.html?src=rss

Apple's WWDC isn't usually known for a lot of a hardware news, but the company previewed a couple intriguing updates coming to AirPods with its latest batch of software updates. The earbuds are getting built-in camera control features that allow you to snap photos or control video recording.

With the update, users will be able to control the camera on iPhone, iPads and compatible third-party camera apps by pressing and holding on the stems of their AirPods. No word yet on which non-Apple camera apps might support this feature, but it could be particularly handy for creators if it's widely adopted in popular apps.

Another AirPods update likely to appeal to content creators is the addition of studio quality recording for AirPods. According to Apple, the change will allow "interviewers, podcasters, singers, and other creators can record their content with greater sound quality" even in noisy environments.

The updates will arrive as a firmware update that's part of iOS 26, PadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26 and will be available for AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC and the second-gen AirPods Pro.

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It's safe to say Apple Intelligence hasn't landed in the way Apple likely hoped it would. However, that's not stopping the company from continuing to iterate on its suite of AI features. During its WWDC 2025 conference on Monday, Apple announced a collection of new features for Apple Intelligence, starting with upgrades to Genmoji and Image Playground.

In Messages, for instance, you'll be able to use Image Playground to generate colorful backgrounds for your group chats. At the same time, Apple has added integration with ChatGPT to the tool, meaning it can produce images in entirely new styles. As before, if you decide to use ChatGPT directly through your iPhone in this way, your information won't be shared with OpenAI without your permission.

Separately, Genmoji will allow users to combine two emoji from the Unicode library to create new characters. For example, you might merge the sloth and light bulb emoji if you want to poke fun at yourself for being slow to understand a joke.

Visual Intelligence is also in line for an upgrade. Now in addition to working with your iPhone's camera, the tool can scan what's on your screen. Like Genmoji, Visual Intelligence will also benefit from deeper integration with ChatGPT, allowing you to ask the chat bot questions about what you see. Alternatively, you can search Google, Etsy and other supported apps to find images or products that might be a visual match. And if the tool detects when you're looking at an event, iOS 26 will suggest you add a reminder to your calendar. Nifty that. If you want to access Visual Intelligence, all you need to do is press the same buttons you would to take a screenshot on your iPhone.

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As expected, Apple is also making it possible for developers to use its on-device foundational model for their own apps. "With the Foundation Models framework, app developers will be able to build on Apple Intelligence to bring users new experiences that are intelligent, available when they’re offline, and that protect their privacy, using AI inference that is free of cost," the company said in its press release. Apple suggests an educational app like Kahoot! might use its on-device model to generate personalized quizzes for users. According to the company, the framework supports Swift, Apple's own coding language, and the model is as easy as writing three lines of code.

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