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44+ min ago (531+ words) Apple today provided public beta testers with the first release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes two days after Apple provided the beta to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the System Settings app. We don't know about any new features in macOS Tahoe 26.3 as of yet, but Apple might introduce new capabilities in later beta releases. The beta is limited to developers and public beta testers at the current time, but we are expecting Apple to release the update at the end of January. Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26Related Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "Apple Releases First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums Apple Releases First macOS Tahoe…...

45+ min ago (254+ words) Earlier this week Apple debuted the first developer betas for iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and more. Now today, the first public beta releases are rolling out too. Apple's latest major software updates shipped to all users last week, including iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, and more. But if you want advance access to future releases, Apple has a public beta program that offers exactly that. Available at beta.apple.com, the beta software program lets you install pre-release versions of iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV software on your devices. There's always a risk that pre-release software may include additional bugs and performance issues not found in the publicly shipping versions. So proceed at your own risk. But if you're part of Apple's public beta program, today the company is rolling out new public betas for its various platforms. iPadOS 26.3, tvOS…...

50+ min ago (132+ words) Apple today provided beta testers with the first releases of upcoming iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come a couple of days after Apple provided the betas to developers. iOS 26.3 introduces a simpler way for iPhone users to transfer their data to an Android device when switching platforms, plus it includes a Notification Forwarding feature for third-party wearables in the European Union. It will allow notifications to be forwarded from the "iPhone" to a third-party device. No new features have been found in the other beta updates as of yet. We're expecting iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, and the other software to come out somewhere around the end of January. Reminder alarms, more Liquid Glass tweaks, AirDrop improvements, and more....

51+ min ago (162+ words) iOS 26.3 is now available in public beta, arriving not long after the first developer beta debuted. Here's what's new. Today's first public beta of iOS 26.3 is likely the last beta we'll get from Apple before the company takes a holiday break. Understandably then, the release is light on new features and changes. A larger update would no doubt introduce more bugs that users would have to live with for an extended period during the holidays, so it's pretty standard for pre-holiday betas to be light on changes. That said, there are three noteworthy additions in iOS 26.3 so far: These are the only changes we've discovered so far. However, there may be more new features available that early testers have yet to find. The next iOS 26.3 beta isn't expected to arrive until early 2026. But when it does, it may contain several…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (1183+ words) By David Snow " 9:44 am, December 17, 2025 Ready to unlock your AirPods Pro 3s full potential? Start with one or two techniques that align with your daily routine, then gradually incorporate others as they become second nature. The investment in learning these features pays dividends in improved work efficiency and entertainment enjoyment. Transform any space into your personal productivity zone by leveraging advanced Active Noise Cancellation. During video calls, the intelligent algorithms block out everything from barking dogs to construction noise, ensuring your colleagues hear only your voice " not your chaotic surroundings. For deep work sessions, activate noise cancellation and watch distractions melt away. The technology adapts in real-time, automatically adjusting to your environment whether youre in a bustling caf" or a quiet library. Pro tip: Squeeze the stem to quickly toggle between noise cancellation and transparency mode when someone needs your attention....

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (625+ words) I've been researching smartphone photography and video capabilities and I keep running into the same issues. While Apple, Google, Samsung, and other smartphone makers are keen to promote these capabilities in their devices, it's curious to me how much information is misrepresented or simply ignored. And some of it is, I think, crucial. Granted, some of this is these companies simplifying descriptions of complex topics that many people wouldn't understand otherwise. But it can feel deceptive, too. For example, when Apple claims that its iPhone 17 Pro models deliver "8x optical zoom," it's crossing a line of sorts because these phones are only capable of 4x optical zoom when using the full telephoto lens sensor: The 8x zoom is a 12.5 MP crop of what is typically a 25 MP original image. Likewise, the "200 mm" telephoto lens is not literally a 200 mm lens, it is a…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago (882+ words) So this conversation is not about Apple "scamming" users or selling inferior hardware. It is about how Apple's culture of refinement, consistency, and aspiration indirectly encourages repeated consumption, often without users realising how frequently they are being nudged to buy again. Apple's annual upgrade cycle is one of the clearest examples of this pattern. Every year, new iPhones arrive with fanfare, yet the experience of using them often feels strikingly similar to the year before. Take the base iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models. From design to build materials, both generations follow nearly the same visual language. Flat edges, familiar dimensions, similar finishes, and minimal external distinction define the experience. For many users, placing the two phones side by side would not immediately reveal which is newer. This strategy is deliberate. By maintaining continuity in the base models while reserving more advanced…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (138+ words) Smartphones with secondary screens on the back aren't a new idea. Most recently the Xiaomi 17 series launched in September with a smaller rear display and while the company suggests using it for widgets or gaming, the most practical use is as a way to frame selfies captured with the phone's superior rear cameras. The [] "The Selfix case has a 1.6-inch screen on the back and a microSD card slot to expand your phone's storage. Dockcase, the company behind the Selfix, is planning to sell the case through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign that will launch sometime in February or March 2026. Full retail pricing is expected to be $99, but early backers to the Kickstarter will be able to preorder it at a discount that hasn't been finalized yet. See All Phone Cases...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (307+ words) AirPods, iPads, AirTags, and more from $24.99 Need a stocking stuffer? Walmart has the best-selling Apple AirTag 4-pack on sale for $69.99. If you know someone who tends to misplace things, attach the AirTag to anything you don't want to lose or keep track of, such as a backpack, and your iPhone will locate the item. Arrives before Christmas Walmart has the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation in stock and on sale for $139. The AirPods 4 feature a new comfortable design, handy controls, and Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation. Arrives before Christmas Walmart has a rare $50 discount on the new Apple Watch SE 3, making it an excellent bargain at just $199. The Apple Watch SE 2 currently holds the position as the best budget smartwatch, but the SE 3 more than matches it " and it's a smarter buy.Arrives before Christmas…...

2+ hour, 5+ min ago (275+ words) Apple Inc. (AAPL, Financials) is expanding its iPhone lineup as worldwide sales show signs of improvement. Early indicators suggest the iPhone 17 is performing well across several regions, including China, giving Apple room to push for growth over the next two years. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with APP. Currently, Apple sells five iPhone models globally, though industry watchers expect that number to rise by 2027. Reports citing internal roadmaps and supply-chain sources suggest Apple could introduce as many as seven models by that time, though the company has not officially confirmed such an expansion and the final lineup remains subject to change. One of the most anticipated developments is Apple's first foldable iPhone, widely rumored to arrive in September 2026. According to supply-chain and concept reports, the device may unfold to roughly the size of an iPad mini, representing Apple's most…...