iOS 26.7.1 Patches a Targeted CoreGraphics Security Flaw
iOS 26.7.1 deserves attention if your iPhone still runs iOS 26. Apple released the patch…
iOS 26.7.1 Patches a Targeted CoreGraphics Security Flaw
iOS 26.7.1 deserves attention if your iPhone still runs iOS 26. Apple released the patch on September 28, 2026, to address a CoreGraphics flaw. Its security advisory links the issue to a reported sophisticated attack against specific people. What the iOS 26.7.1 patch fixes According to Apple’s security advisory, a specially crafted file could let…
Apple Arcade October Games Arrive With Pusheen’s Place
Apple Arcade October games have arrived, led by Pusheen’s Place and four other additions scheduled for October 1. The lineup spans cozy collecting, brawling, sandbox adventures, bike tricks and word puzzles. For iPhone players, it offers several distinct ways to use an Arcade subscription rather than one headline release. Apple Arcade October games cover five…
iPhone 18 Pro China Sales Rise 12% in Launch Comparison
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro China sales have opened strongly, according to new retail tracking from Counterpoint Research. The firm says the Pro series grew 12% year over year in its launch comparison. Apple also led China’s smartphone sales during the week of September 14–20. The early figures stand out because the wider market has been…
Apple Store Flags October 12 iPhone Duo Preorder Prep
Apple’s US store now tells prospective buyers to return on October 12 to get ready for an iPhone Duo preorder. That date is a preparation window, not the start of sales. The live iPhone Duo shop page separately lists October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific for preorders and October 23 for availability. Keeping those dates…
Final Cut Camera 2.4 Brings Variable Aperture to iPhone 18 Pro
Apple released Final Cut Camera 2.4 on September 29, giving iPhone 18 Pro filmmakers direct control over the phone’s variable aperture. The free update also changes the viewfinder and adds several tools for people who need to monitor a shot closely. It is a more practical announcement than another camera specification: owners can now use…
iPhone Duo StandBy Leak Points to Five New Views in iOS 27.1
Five additional StandBy views may be in development for iPhone Duo, according to strings found in an iOS 27.1 simulator build. The September 28 discovery names Home Camera, Home Modular, Flow, Fade and Snoopy. Apple has not announced these views, so the code is a clue about possible software plans rather than a confirmed launch…
iOS 27.0.1 Fixes iPhone 18 Pro Face ID Restarts and Camera Artifacts
Apple released iOS 27.0.1 on September 28 with fixes for several problems that surfaced after iOS 27 launched. The update targets unexpected restarts on iPhone 18 Pro models, a specific camera color artifact, and a touchscreen freeze that can affect other iPhones too. It is available now through Settings, General, Software Update. What iOS 27.0.1…
Apple Pay Fee Lawsuit Gains Class Status for U.S. Card Issuers
An Apple Pay fee lawsuit moved forward this week after a U.S. federal judge certified a class of banks and credit unions. The decision, reported on September 25, 2026, lets eligible card issuers pursue common claims over fees tied to Apple Pay transactions. It does not decide whether Apple broke antitrust law. Who can join…
iPhone 18 Pro Max AT&T Connection Reports: What Is Known
Reports published today point to an iPhone 18 Pro Max AT&T connection problem affecting some new U.S. handsets. Owners describe failed eSIM activation or a phone that cannot hold a cellular connection for calls, texts, and data. The number of affected devices remains unclear, and neither Apple nor AT&T has identified a cause. What owners…
Qualcomm Patent License With Apple Renewed Ahead of 2027
The Qualcomm patent license with Apple has a new lease on life. On September 24, Qualcomm announced that the companies had renewed their global patent license agreement. The renewed deal takes effect on April 1, 2027, but Qualcomm did not disclose its duration or financial terms. What the Qualcomm patent license covers Qualcomm described this…
iOS 27.2 Tests Motion Data Controls for iPhone Apps in China
Apple is testing a new way to limit motion sensor access on iPhones in China. In iOS 27.2 beta 2, a setting called “Restrict Motion Data” lets users place selected apps on a block list. Those apps then lose access to the accelerometer and gyroscope. The change is small, but it addresses a familiar frustration:…
iPhone 18 Pro Teardown Puts Its Variable-Aperture Camera in Focus
A fresh iPhone 18 Pro teardown has put the new variable-aperture main camera under a microscope. The feature is one of the phone’s most ambitious hardware changes. It also appears to be the part owners should treat with the most care. The repair assessment behind the teardown gives the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18…
