Apple didn't announce AirPods live translation and captive Wi-Fi syncing, but these iOS 26 features should arrive in the coming months, according to a new report.
Apple will first mesure demand for third-party controllers with the upcoming visionOS 26 software before deciding to build its own Vision Pro hand controller.
Apple could shrink the size of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 models releasing next year ahead of a major redesign in 2027.
iOS 26 is expected to replace Game Center with a new Games app, but don't expect it to change Apple's fortunes in the gaming world.
An official Instagram iPad app is coming in 2025. Meta is now “actively testing” a native tablet interface as square images are apparently no longer a concern.
Apple will allegedly revamp the built-in Shortcuts app in iOS 26 this fall with the ability to create actions using Apple Intelligence models.
Apple should announce a dedicated app to boost gaming experiences across its platforms beyond Game Center, achievements and leaderboards.
Apple is changing the naming scheme for iOS releases from versions numbers to year, so expect iOS 26 instead of iOS 19 this fall.
Apple is rumored to release its first smart glasses in 2026 with features comparable to Meta's Ray-Bans and Google's Android XR glasses.
Apple's rumored smart home hub could launch by the end of 2025 instead of sometime in 2026 as originally planned, with a robotic version following in 2026.
Apple has allegedly cancelled work on camera-equipped Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra models that it originally planned to bring to market in 2027.
Apple should release a lighter version of its $550 AirPods Max over-ear headphones in 2027, but don't expect major AirPods updates this year.