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iOS 26.5 public beta 1 is now available for iPhone users

1+ day, 22+ min ago  (222+ words) iOS 26.5 public beta 1 is now available for iPhone users'The Mac Observer AirPods Max 2 Teardown Shows Unchanged Design with New H2 Chip Apple Music Dark Mode Issue in iOS 26.4 Annoys Users, Here's a Quick Fix AI App Developer Sues Apple Over Botify…...

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macobserver.com > news > apple-adds-apple-tv-hd-ipad-mini-4-to-obsolete-list-macbook-air-2017-now-vintage

Apple adds Apple TV HD, iPad mini 4 to obsolete list, MacBook Air 2017 now vintage

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (250+ words) Apple has updated its vintage and obsolete products list, and this time it affects several widely used devices, including the Apple TV HD, iPad mini 4, and an older MacBook Air model, which means some users will now face limited or…...

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macobserver.com > tips > round-ups > ios-26-5-beta-1-out-all-the-changes-you-need-to-know

iOS 26.5 Beta 1 Out: All the Changes You Need to Know

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (711+ words) Apple has released iOS 26.5 beta 1 for developers, and while it skips the expected Siri upgrades, it still brings a mix of visible changes and under-the-hood updates that point to bigger plans ahead. Apple pushed this update alongside iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, visionOS…...

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macobserver.com > news > apples-foldable-iphone-is-a-big-deal-like-iphone-x-report-says

Apple’s Foldable iPhone is a “Big Deal” Like iPhone X, Report Says

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (288+ words) Apple is reportedly preparing its first foldable iPhone, and the early details suggest the company sees it as far more than another yearly upgrade. If this device arrives as expected, it will mark Apple's first real iPhone form factor shift…...

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macobserver.com > news > ios-18-7-7-and-ipados-18-7-7-now-available-for-older-iphones-and-ipads

iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 now available for older iPhones and iPads

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (253+ words) Alongside iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, Apple has also released iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 for older devices that remain on the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 track. The new update carries build number 22H333 and is meant for users who either cannot move to the newer…...

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macobserver.com > news > 256gb-becomes-the-new-standard-as-ai-drives-smartphone-storage-jump

256GB Becomes the New Standard as AI Drives Smartphone Storage Jump

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (378+ words) AI requirements could push higher smartphone storage in 2026, even as NAND Flash prices rise and supply tightens, and this shift shows how on-device AI now drives hardware decisions more than cost pressures. Manufacturers earlier planned to reduce storage to protect…...

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macobserver.com > news > iphone-17e-teardown-reveals-magsafe-upgrade-and-easier-repairs

iPhone 17e Teardown Reveals MagSafe Upgrade and Easier Repairs

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (330+ words) Apple's iPhone 17e focuses on practical changes inside, and the biggest shift comes from a feature many users felt was missing last year, as the device now adds MagSafe support while keeping a familiar internal design that makes repairs easier and…...

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macobserver.com > news > apple-releases-macos-26-3-1-a-and-macos-26-3-2-a-background-security-improvement

Apple Releases macOS 26.3.1 (a) and macOS 26.3.2 (a) Background Security Improvement

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (228+ words) Apple has released its first public Background Security Improvement for Mac, and it is now rolling out for macOS 26.3.1 (a) and macOS 26.3.2 (a). This is a small security-focused update, and Apple says it fixes a WebKit flaw that could let malicious web…...

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macobserver.com > news > airpods-max-2-points-to-ios-26-4-release-timing

AirPods Max 2 Points to iOS 26.4 Release Timing

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (313+ words) Apple recently revealed the second generation of its premium over-ear headphones, the AirPods Max 2. While audio enthusiasts are already dissecting the hardware upgrades, eagle-eyed observers noticed a crucial detail buried in the fine print. To access all the new features…...

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macobserver.com > news > chrome-on-ios-tests-picture-in-picture-guide-to-set-it-as-the-default-browser

Chrome on iOS tests picture-in-picture guide to set it as the default browser

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (291+ words) Chrome for iOS Beta now shows default browser instructions in a picture-in-picture (PiP) overlay on top of the iOS Settings screen. In Chrome Beta, the "Default browser" section includes step-by-step text and a short animation that explain how to set…...