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37+ min ago (403+ words) Apple released today the 26.2 versions of its various software platforms, which include iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. This is a rare Friday release for the company, and the updates are quite significant, especially for iPhone users who are getting Liquid Glass tweaks, AirPods Live Translation support in more countries, and CarPlay updates. Here are the main changes included in iOS 26.2: AirPods Live Translation in EU: The new Live Translation feature for the AirPods Pro 2 and 3 and the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation is now available in the EU. Apple Music: Favorite songs playlists now appear in Top Picks on the home tab, and offline lyrics are now available for downloaded songs. Podcasts: The app can automatically generate chapters for podcast episodes, and links to podcasts mentioned in the episode appear directly from the player and transcript. Liquid Glass:…...

48+ min ago (940+ words) Does a thin design really make that much of a difference? Here's the skinny on the slim phones from Apple and Samsung. The iPhone Air (left) and Galaxy S25 Edge (right). So let's compare the features of these thin phones. If you press them together, are they much thicker combined than a regular iPhone 17 or Galaxy S25? And do they overcome tradeoffs in battery life, camera and sound quality that come with a thinner design? I'm here to do the math and compare features for you. Looking to order the iPhone Air? Check out our order guide to learn if you can get it free and other great deals. Want to buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge? Find out which carriers and retailers are offering the best deals on Samsung's slim phone. The iPhone Air starts at $999. iPhone Air: $999. The iPhone Air takes…...

49+ min ago (1204+ words) Below is a complete, news-style breakdown of what's new in iOS 26.2, what different outlets are highlighting on release day, and what you should know before hitting "Update." According to MacRumors,iOS 26.2 is compatible with the iPhone 11 lineup and later, plus thesecond-generation iPhone SE. [2] To install the update over the air: If you don't see iOS 26.2 right away, that can happen during staged rollouts'checking again later often resolves it. iOS 26.2's core story is aboutmaking everyday actions more reliable and more controllable: sharing files with people you don't know, making urgent tasks impossible to miss, and reducing friction in apps you open daily. Apple's published release notes (as reposted by multiple outlets) call out enhancements toApple Music, Podcasts, and Games, along with broader improvements and bug fixes. [4] Here are the headline features. One of the most widely discussed iOS 26.2 additions isAirDrop…...

1+ hour ago (163+ words) Here's what's new for your iPhone, Mac, and other Apple devices. Today, Apple officially released iOS 26.2 for iPhone 11 and newer devices, which includes new Lock Screen customizations for you to adjust the opacity level, as well as the ability to use AirDrop with people who aren't in your contacts by sharing a one-time code with them instead. There are also new updates going out for macOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and watchOS. iOS 26.2 also includes the Apple Podcasts update announced last month that automatically generates chapters for podcasts in English (when the creator doesn't supply chapters themselves). Apple Podcasts also now has timed links, which appear at specified times in podcast episodes, such as when a host mentions another podcast. Finally, on Apple Watch, the most notable changes on watchOS 26.2 are the same Enhanced Safety Alerts feature added to iOS, and tweaks…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (431+ words) Updated Dec. 12 with more details of iOS 18.7.3 in the light of the release of iOS 26.2. When Apple launched iOS 26 in September, it also released an iOS 18 update so those who wanted to let the all-new software cycle settle in could still stay up to date with bug fixes and security. This trick was repeated when the next two updates, iOS 26.0.1 and iOS 26.1 appeared. But many had thought that the most recent iOS 18 version, iOS 18.7.2, would be the last that Apple would provide to those with iPhones capable of running the new cycle of software. It then became apparent that Apple was working on another iOS 18 update, iOS 18.7.3. Of course, it was pointed out, this could be released only for iPhones that couldn't support iOS 26. There are three phones that are compatible with iOS 18 but not iOS 26: iPhone XS, iPhone XS…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago (191+ words) Apple today released iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and macOS 26.2, all of which introduce new features, bug fixes, and security improvements. Apple says that the updates address over 20 vulnerabilities, including two bugs that are known to have been actively exploited. There are a pair of WebKit vulnerabilities that could allow maliciously crafted web content to execute code or cause memory corruption. Apple says that the bugs might have been exploited in an attack against targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26. One of the WebKit bugs was fixed with improved memory management, while the other was addressed with improved validation. Now that these…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago (249+ words) 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 " Apple says that iOS 26.2 includes the following new features and changes for Apple Music: The first new feature is essentially an extension of the "Favorites" playlist that debuted as part of iOS 17.2. What's changed is that Apple is making it easier to discover by also surfacing it in the "Home" tab of the Apple Music app. When I wrote about offline lyrics support in Apple Music last month after the first iOS 26.2 beta was released, I was shocked at how excited people were about it. It's a nice quality-of-life upgrade that you'll be glad exists when the need for it does arise. Plus, it's another…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (203+ words) Macworld's Filipe Esp'sito today revealed a handful of features that Apple is allegedly planning for iOS 26.4, iOS 27, and even iOS 28. The report said the features are referenced within the code for a leaked internal build of iOS 26 that is not meant to be seen by the public. However, it appears that Esp'sito and/or his sources managed to gain access to it, providing us with a sneak peek at some of the things that Apple's software engineers are working on. As always, Apple's plans could change, so there is no guarantee that any or all of these features will end up being released to the general public. Here is what Apple is planning for iOS 26.4, according to the report: These features are allegedly planned for iOS 27: The report even mentioned a potential iOS 28 feature: Apple is also planning to expand…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (67+ words) [Techmeme permalink] Stevie Bonifield / The Verge: Google expands Google Translate's live speech translation from Pixel Buds to any headphones, supporting 70+ languages, in beta on compatible Android phones" " "Live speech translations were once only on the Pixel Buds. " Google Translate's latest update brings live speech translations " This is a Techmeme archive page. It shows how the site appeared at 2:00 PM ET, December 12, 2025....

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (282+ words) Following a few weeks of beta testing, macOS Tahoe 26.2 is now rolling out to the general public. Here's what's new. macOS Tahoe 26.2 features a new Edge Light feature, which adds a virtual ring light to the Mac's display when the user is in a video call. It also works with online-based streaming platforms, allowing users to customize the intensity, width, and temperature of the light. When the user hovers the cursor above the ring light, that specific portion of the effect becomes dimmed, allowing the user to quickly access what is underneath it. This feature is available only on Mac models with Apple Silicon, and it offers an auto-enable feature for post-2024 Macs when the user is in a dark environment. As noted by Engaget, the update introduces "a new low-latency feature that lets you connect several Macs together using…...