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- 08:08 pm26.2: Here are the security fixes for all of Apple’s operating systems
Earlier today, Apple rolled out updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS. Now, the company has released the security content for each system update. Here are the details. more…07:20 pmApple releases visionOS 26.2
Apple has released visionOS 26.2, the second major update to the visionOS 26 operating system that launched in September. This update… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:17 pmApple releases watchOS 26.2
Apple has released watchOS 26.2, the second major update to the watchOS 26 operating system that launched in September. This update… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:17 pmHomeKit Weekly: Homey’s new Matter Bridge app brings more smart home gear into HomeKit
If you have been in the smart home world for any length of time, you may have some older gear that doesn’t support Matter, such as older Zigbee sensors, Z-Wave thermostats, and IR remotes for ceiling fans, etc. They all work fine, but they live outside your HomeKit setup. That is why this new update from Homey caught my attention. They are rolling out a new Matter Bridge app for Homey Pro and Homey Pro mini, and it gives HomeKit users a way to pull a huge range of non-Matter accessories right into the Home app as if they were native devices. more…07:14 pmApple releases tvOS 26.2
Apple has released tvOS 26.2, the second major update to the tvOS 26 operating system that debuted in September. This release comes… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:11 pmApple releases macOS Tahoe 26.2
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.2, marking the second significant update to the macOS Tahoe operating system, which originally launched… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:10 pmiOS 26.2 adds new Apple Music features and fixes a viral bug
Apple today released iOS 26.2 for iPhone users, and the update brings several key changes for Apple Music. There’s also a fix for a viral bug that impacted the release of new albums on the service … more…07:08 pmApple releases iPadOS 26.2
Apple has today unveiled iPadOS 26.2, marking the second significant update to the iPadOS 26 platform that debuted in September… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:04 pmApple releases iOS 26.2
Apple has rolled out iOS 26.2, the second major refresh to its iOS 26 platform since its September debut, arriving just over a month after… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:03 pmNew filings reveal what Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI is really about
xAI’s lawsuit accusing Apple and OpenAI of anticompetitive practices has less to do with Grok’s App Store visibility, and more to do with a fixation Musk has had since he first acquired Twitter. Here are the details. more…06:54 pmmacOS Tahoe 26.2 now available, here’s everything new
Following a few weeks of beta testing, macOS Tahoe 26.2 is now rolling out to the general public. Here’s what’s new. more…06:53 pmApple releases iOS 18.7.3 for iPhone, here’s what’s new
Apple has released two new iPhone software updates today. Alongside the launch of iOS 26.2, the company shipped iOS 18.7.3 for users who haven’t yet upgraded to iOS 26. more…06:51 pm9to5Mac Daily: December 12, 2025 – AirTag rumors, Shazam features
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more…06:39 pmiOS 26.2 adds new ‘AirDrop codes’ feature, here’s how it works
iOS 26.2 is officially here, packing a bunch of brand new features, including an enhancement to AirDrop called ‘AirDrop codes.’ Here’s how the new feature works. more…06:25 pmApple releases macOS Sequoia 15.7.3
Alongside the release of iOS 26.2 and its counterparts, Apple is also rolling out updates containing important security fixes for macOS Sequoia 15.7.3. Here’s what’s new. more…06:23 pmiOS 26.2 is here with lots of small tweaks that’ll upgrade your iPhone in a big way
Macworld iOS 26.2 has arrived just in time for the weekend. While the update isn’t a major overhaul, it brings numerous changes and refinements, including more Liquid Glass tweaks. More importantly, iOS 26.2 brings a series of minor new features throughout the system that will surprise and delight iPhone users. Here are all the new iOS 26.2 features you’ll want to check out right away: Liquid Glass Lock Screen slider After listening to user feedback, Apple added a new option to iOS 26.1 that lets users choose between the traditional Liquid Glass look and a “Tinted” mode that makes everything more frosted. Now with iOS 26.2, there’s also a similar adjustment for the clock on the Lock Screen. Thanks to a new slider in the Lock Screen options, users can adjust the transparency of the clock to make it more or less “Liquid.” The option to make the clock completely solid remains, and users can still choose between different colors. iOS 26.2 lets you adjust the Liquid Glass intensity on the Lock Screen.Foundry Liquid Glass Measure app Apple continues expanding its new design language across the system, and the Measure app is the latest to get the Liquid Glass treatment. With iOS 26.2, the app’s controls, buttons, and panels adopt the same translucent, fluid look introduced earlier this year. The interface feels more consistent with the rest of iOS. Functionality remains the same, but the updated visuals help modernize an app that hadn’t seen a significant UI refresh in a while. The Measure app got a Liquid Glass update in iOS 26.2.Foundry Auto chapters in Podcasts Although Apple Podcasts already had a chapter selector, it required the podcast creator to set them manually. iOS 26.2 automatically creates chapters based on the content transcript, so you can easily jump to a specific part of an episode. In addition, the app now detects mentions of another podcast available on the platform and then provides the user with a link to listen to that episode. Improved Sleep Score Another new feature introduced with iOS 26 is Sleep Score, which ranks the user’s sleep quality based on data obtained from the Apple Watch. This includes things like how long you sleep, bedtime, and interruptions. With iOS 26.2, Apple is making fine adjustments to Sleep Score, which now provides a more accurate score for each category. These are the new scores for each level: Very High: 96-100 High: 81-95 OK: 61-80 Low: 41-60 Very Low: 0-40 The Sleep Score is improved in iOS 26.2.Foundry Set reminders as alarms With iOS 26.2, users can choose to display reminder notifications as alarms. Instead of a banner, the reminder will take up the entire screen with an audible alert, just like traditional alarms set in the Clock app. You can snooze the reminder or slide to stop it. It’s worth noting that the feature is optional, which means you can continue using the Reminders app with classic notifications if you prefer. AirDrop PIN AirDrop is also gaining a new feature with iOS 26.2. When you’re using AirDrop with someone who isn’t in your contacts list, AirDrop will show a PIN code to be entered on the other device, similar to Apple TV pairing. Doing this adds the other device to a list of known devices for 30 days. So the next time, you can quickly use AirDrop with that person without changing any settings or entering the PIN again. You can now secure AirDrop interactions with a pin code in iOS 26.2.Foundry Apple News shortcuts With the update, Apple News users will find new shortcuts with quick access to specific sections of the News app. These include Sports, Puzzles, Politics, and Food. The shortcuts are shown on the Apple News app home screen, as well as in the Search tab. Freeform app tables Apple’s Freeform whiteboarding app, which lets users sketch, brainstorm, organize notes, and more on an infinite canvas, is getting a powerful tool in iOS 26.2: tables. After updating to iOS 26.2, you’ll see the new option to add tables alongside the existing options for creating notes and adding shapes. Tables can be customized with multiple rows and columns. AirPods Live Translation in the EU One of the biggest new features in iOS 26 is Live Translation for AirPods. As the name suggests, this feature allows users to talk to people who speak a different language, with the earbuds translating the conversation in real time. The feature was previously only available in a few regions, but iOS 26.2 expands it to more countries. The feature is now enabled for all users in the European Union. It’s worth noting that AirPods Live Translation only works with AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4. The feature is available in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Update to iOS 26.2 Functionality remains the same, but the updated visuals help modernize an app that hadn’t seen a significant UI refresh in a while. If you’re already running iOS 26, this update makes the experience feel more cohesive, more responsive, and simply nicer to use day-to-day. To get the update right now, head over to the Settings app, then General and Software Update.06:23 pmtvOS 26.2 brings kids mode to the Apple TV app
It's time to update your Apple TV once again — Apple's just rolled out a tvOS 26.2 for Apple TV and the HomePod line.Apple TV 4KTypically, whenever Apple releases an update for the Apple TV, it tends to focus on bug fixes and stability improvements, rather than adding new front-end features. And yet, this time around, there are two noteworthy new features added to tvOS.The first feature allows users to easily create Apple TV user profiles without linking an account. This is useful for anyone in your household who might use your Apple TV but isn't currently in the Apple Ecosystem. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:22 pmSleep scores sharpen and EU Wi-Fi setup shifts in watchOS 26.2
The watchOS 26.2 update arrives with a tighter sleep-scoring system and a required Wi-Fi change for users in the European Union.Apple Watch Series 10Apple adjusted the sleep score ranges in watchOS 26.2 to better match how people feel after a night's rest. The highest score now reflects a genuinely restorative night instead of a generous rating.Users who track sleep daily may see different numbers even when habits stay the same. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:20 pmMinor bug fix update for Apple Vision Pro arrives with visionOS 26.2
Not every point update comes with a bunch of user-facing features, and that's the case for visionOS 26.2, available now with a range of bug fixes.visionOS 26.2 is a bug fix updateApple Vision Pro got a lot of important updates with visionOS 26, including persistent spatial widgets and support for more types of immersive content. The visionOS 26.1 update was a minimal bug fix update and visionOS 26.2 is similar in scope.Apple has released the visionOS 26.2 update with no new user-facing features. The release notes throughout the betas noted fixes for issues with game controllers and the new Logitech Muse spatial drawing tool. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:19 pmNew Edge Light and urgent Reminders come to macOS Tahoe
The latest version macOS Tahoe 26.2 is now available, and alongside performance improvements, brings new features for video calls, Reminders, and dividing AI work across multiple Macs.The new macOS Tahoe brings new features such as Edge LightFollowing the release of macOS 26.1 on November 3, 2025, Apple has now issued the next update. After multiple rounds of testing, macOS 26.2 is now the current version of the operating system.While many or even most such point updates are intended to address issues such as security or performance ones, this release adds three specific new features: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums