Around this time last year, Apple began classifying the iconic iPhone X handset as a ‘vintage’ device, and with that in mind, it’s only proper that Apple begins classifying the next-in-line iPhone XS handset as a vintage device one year later.
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Apple adds M4 MacBook Air to Certified Refurbished website for a slightly discounted price
Just yesterday, Apple added the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the higher-end M4 Max and M3 Ultra chip-equipped Mac Studio desktop computers to its Certified Refurbished website, giving consumers a chance to save money on new-to-them Apple tech while still carrying the same return window and AppleCare warranty opportunities as buying entirely new devices through the company.
Apple says the iPad’s hardware limitations prevented it from implementing proper windowed multitasking earlier
Apple couldn't bring windowed multitasking to older iPads with the responsiveness you've come to expect from the iPad's multitouch interface.
iOS 26 brings multitouch gestures to CarPlay mapping apps
Apple will let CarPlay users perform multi-touch gestures like pinching to zoom and pan in compatible mapping and navigation apps, like on their iPhone.
Apple adds new Mac Studio models & black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 to Certified Refurbished store
Apple on Thursday added two new devices to its online Certified Refurbished store, including various higher-end models of the Mac Studio and the black titanium version of the Apple watch Ultra 2 smart watch.
Apple reluctantly confirms AI Siri’s 2026 release date
Apple has finally (although reluctantly) confirmed that Siri's AI upgrade in the works will arrive in 2026 and not via an iOS 26 update later in 202, as some speculated.
CarPlay 26 lets you AirPlay videos from iPhone, but not while driving
iPhone owners users will be able to wirelessly stream videos via AirPlay to watch on their vehicle' infotainment screen, Apple has announced.
Apple is updating parental controls with new child safety features, including permission to text new numbers
Apple has updated parental controls in iOS 26 and other operating systems with new child safety features, including permission to text new numbers.
iOS 26: Safari lets you choose between three tab bar designs
Apple has brought a new compact tab bar to Safari with iOS 26, but iPhone owners can easily revert to the previous top or bottom URL bar design.
Only select Apple Watch models can use watchOS 26’s new Wrist Flick gesture
When Apple announced watchOS 26 at WWDC 2025 on Monday, one of the takeaway features that stood out to me was that they were adding a new gesture to dismiss incoming notifications that doesn’t require the use of the touch screen.
macOS Tahoe lets you rearrange Control Center layout and use third-party controls from Mac and iPhone apps
Apple's new macOS Tahoe operating system allows you to rearrange the Control Center layout and use third-party controls, just like on your iPhone and iPad.
iPadOS 26: Split View and Slide Over multitasking views are going away
Apple's iPadOS 26 operating system enhances multitasking with new capabilities while removing the existing Split View and Slide Over modes.