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		<title>Apple&#039;s iOS 26.5 Update Patches More Than 50 Security Flaws</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/ios-26-5-security-fixes/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-ios-26-5-update-patches-more-than-50-security-flaws.2482229/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:29:29 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>iOS 26</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[The iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-ios-26-5/">Apple released today</a> address more than 50 security vulnerabilities, which means it's worth updating soon if you haven't done so already.<br/>
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Apple's <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/127110">security support document</a> outlines all of the security updates included in the new software. There were no known actively exploited bugs, but Apple's documentation does potentially give malicious entities insight into bugs that can be exploited on devices that have not yet been updated.<br/>
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There are multiple image vulnerabilities, kernel issues, and bugs related to Shortcuts, Spotlight, and screenshots. Ten WebKit vulnerabilities that could allow access to sensitive data or cause crashing were fixed.<br/>
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Other updates Apple released today also include multiple security fixes. For iPhone and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/">iPad</a> users unable to install <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-26/">iOS 26</a>, Apple released iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 17.7.11, iOS 16.7.16, iPadOS 16.7.16, iOS 15.8.8, and iPadOS 15.8.8.<br/>
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There are <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115">almost 70 security updates</a> in <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-26/">macOS Tahoe</a> 26.5, so it's also a good idea to update your Mac software. Apple released macOS Sonoma 14.8.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.7 for those who are unable to run &zwnj;macOS Tahoe&zwnj;.<div class="linkback">Related Roundups: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-26/">iOS 26</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-26/">iPadOS 26</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/ios-26.248">iOS 26</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/ios-26-5-security-fixes/">Apple&#039;s iOS 26.5 Update Patches More Than 50 Security Flaws</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-ios-26-5-update-patches-more-than-50-security-flaws.2482229/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Developer App Gets Liquid Glass Makeover and New WWDC 2026 Stickers</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-developer-app-wwdc-2026-stickers/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-developer-app-gets-liquid-glass-makeover-and-new-wwdc-2026-stickers.2482224/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:26:35 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>WWDC</category>
		<category>Apple Developer Program</category>
		<category>Developer</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple today updated its Apple Developer app, introducing a Liquid Glass redesign and giving developers some WWDC-themed stickers that can be used in the Messages app.<br/>
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The Apple Developer app has a revamped Liquid Glass icon that reintroduces some older design elements while adopting the translucent Liquid Glass aesthetic. The icon has a pencil, paintbrush, and ruler that form the "A" shape, which is a departure from the prior version with a more generic design.<br/>
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There are also Liquid Glass design elements in the app, with Apple adopting a translucent navigation bar with a Liquid Glass slider, and a separate search button.<br/>
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The stickers include a 50th anniversary design, a skull with an Apple eyepatch, a juice box, California poppies, and holographic-style hello and WWDC 26 options. The stickers are all animated.<br/>
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Apple says the app also includes list filtering by Unwatched, Bookmarked, and Downloaded, along with preferred topics. Image capture during enrollment has also been improved.<br/>
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- Refreshed look with Liquid Glass.<br/>
- List filtering by Unwatched, Bookmarked, and Downloaded, and preferred topics.<br/>
- Improved reliability of image capture during enrollment.<br/>
- Bug fixes and various other enhancements.</blockquote><br/>
The Apple Developer app is available to download for free. Ahead of <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/wwdc/">WWDC 2026</a>, it will be updated with new session information and an option to watch the keynote event on June 8.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/wwdc/">WWDC 2026</a></div><div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-developer-program/">Apple Developer Program</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/developer/">Developer</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/apple-inc-and-tech-industry.8">Apple, Inc and Tech Industry</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-developer-app-wwdc-2026-stickers/">Apple Developer App Gets Liquid Glass Makeover and New WWDC 2026 Stickers</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-developer-app-gets-liquid-glass-makeover-and-new-wwdc-2026-stickers.2482224/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Amazon Takes Up to &#36;130 Off Apple Watch Series 11</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-watch-series-11-130-off/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/amazon-takes-up-to-130-off-apple-watch-series-11.2482225/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:07:32 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Mitchel Broussard</dc:creator>
		<category>Deals</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Amazon still has <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FQFJ4V5M%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26th%3D1%26geniuslink%3Dtrue">all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11</a> this week, with up to &#36;130 off numerous models of the smartwatch. This sale includes nearly every aluminum GPS model of the Series 11 on sale at a record low price, plus new steep markdowns on cellular models.<br/>
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You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FQFJ4V5M%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26th%3D1%26geniuslink%3Dtrue"><strong>&#36;299.00</strong></a>, down from &#36;399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FQFWDL6Z%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26th%3D1%26geniuslink%3Dtrue"><strong>&#36;329.00</strong></a>, down from &#36;429.00. On Amazon, you'll find three of the 42mm GPS and four of the 46mm GPS models on sale at these all-time low prices.<br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FQFJ4V5M%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26th%3D1%26geniuslink%3Dtrue"target="_blank"><div class="fancybutton"><div class="fancybadge">&#36;100 OFF</div>Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for &#36;299.00</div></a></div><br/>
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A new highlight of Series 11 deals is on the 46mm cellular model, which has hit <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FQFPYR9H%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26th%3D1%26geniuslink%3Dtrue"><strong>&#36;399.00</strong></a>, down from &#36;529.00. This is a big &#36;130 discount on the cellular Apple Watch, and it's available in three colors. You'll also find &#36;100 off the 42mm cellular model right now.<br/>
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Head to our full <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/best-apple-deals/">Deals Roundup</a> to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week.<br/>
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		<title>iPhone-Android RCS Conversations Are End-to-End Encrypted in iOS 26.5</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/ios-26-5-rcs-e2ee-launch/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-android-rcs-conversations-are-end-to-end-encrypted-in-ios-26-5.2482222/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:25:13 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Featured</category>
		<category>iOS 26</category>
		<category>Android</category>
		<category>RCS</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/rcs/">RCS</a> messages between iPhone and Android devices is officially available, <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/end-to-end-encrypted-rcs-messaging-begins-rolling-out-today-in-beta/">Apple confirmed today</a>. Support is included in iOS 26.5, which is now available to everyone.<br/>
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End-to-end encrypted &zwnj;RCS&zwnj; messaging is available in a beta capacity, even though it is in the launch version of iOS 26.5. The feature is available with supported carriers and will roll out over time, and for conversations to be encrypted, both the receiver and the sender must use a carrier that supports the latest version of &zwnj;RCS&zwnj;.<br/>
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Apple says that it worked with Google to lead a cross-industry effort to add E2EE to &zwnj;RCS&zwnj;. iOS users will need iOS 26.5, while Android users will need the latest version of Google Messages.<br/>
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End-to-end encryption is on by default, and there is a toggle for it in the Messages section of the Settings app. Encrypted messages are denoted with a small lock symbol.<br/>
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E2EE means that messages sent between devices cannot be intercepted and read by a third party. On iPhones not running iOS 26.5, &zwnj;RCS&zwnj; messages between iPhone and Android users do not have E2EE, but the new update will put Android to iPhone conversations on par with iPhone to iPhone conversations that are encrypted through iMessage.<br/>
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Along with Google, Apple worked with the GSM Association to implement E2EE for &zwnj;RCS&zwnj; messages. E2EE is part of the &zwnj;RCS&zwnj; Universal Profile 3.0, published with Apple's help and built on the Messaging Layer Security protocol. ‌&zwnj;RCS&zwnj;‌ Universal Profile 3.0 also includes editing and deleting messages, cross-platform Tapback support, and replying to specific messages inline during cross-platform conversations.<div class="linkback">Related Roundups: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-26/">iOS 26</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-26/">iPadOS 26</a></div><div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/android/">Android</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/rcs/">RCS</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/ios-26.248">iOS 26</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/ios-26-5-rcs-e2ee-launch/">iPhone-Android RCS Conversations Are End-to-End Encrypted in iOS 26.5</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-android-rcs-conversations-are-end-to-end-encrypted-in-ios-26-5.2482222/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps Updates</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-ios-26-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:06:08 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Featured</category>
		<category>iOS 26</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple today released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, the newest updates to the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-26/">iOS 26</a> and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-26/">iPadOS 26</a> operating systems. The software comes nearly two months after Apple released <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/24/apple-releases-ios-26-4/">iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4</a>.<br/>
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The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple has also released iOS 15.8.8, iOS 16.7.16, iOS 18.7.9, and iPadOS 17.7.11 for older devices unable to run &zwnj;iOS 26&zwnj; and &zwnj;iPadOS 26&zwnj;. <br/>
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iOS 26.5 <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/04/ios-26-5-rcs-encryption/">introduces end-to-end encryption</a> for <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/rcs/">RCS</a> messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users. E2EE for &zwnj;RCS&zwnj; requires both participants in the conversation to have a carrier that supports the feature, and carriers will be rolling out support over time. Encrypted &zwnj;RCS&zwnj; messages have a small lock symbol, and match the end-to-end encryption protections of iMessage.<br/>
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In the Maps app, there is a new "Suggested Places" section that displays recommendations based on location and recent searches. The Maps app is getting ads this summer, and the groundwork for ads is included in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5.<br/>
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Apple added a new Pride Luminance wallpaper that matches the Pride Luminance Apple Watch face and Apple Watch band. The updates are largely the same on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/">iPad</a>.<br/>
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Apple's release notes for the update are below.<blockquote>This update includes the following enhancements:<br/>
- End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging (beta) in Messages is available with supported carriers and will roll out over time. For more information visit: https://support.apple.com/109526<br/>
- Pride Luminance wallpaper that dynamically refracts a spectrum of colors, is available for download<br/>
- Suggested Places in Maps displays recommendations based on what's trending nearby and your recent searches<br/>
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For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit:<br/>
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Some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPhone models. To learn more, please visit: https://apple.com/ios/feature-availability/<br/>
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Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit:https://support.apple.com/125039</blockquote>iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 may be some of the last updates that we get with new features. Apple is shifting its focus to <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-27/">iOS 27</a> and iPadOS 27, new updates that will be previewed at WWDC next month.<div class="linkback">Related Roundups: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-26/">iOS 26</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-26/">iPadOS 26</a></div><div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/rcs/">RCS</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/ios-26.248">iOS 26</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-ios-26-5/">Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps Updates</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-ios-26-5-and-ipados-26-5-with-end-to-end-encrypted-rcs-new-wallpaper-and-maps-updates.2482212/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>macOS Tahoe 26.5 Now Available</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-macos-tahoe-26-5/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-tahoe-26-5-now-available.2482214/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:04:00 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Featured</category>
		<category>macOS Tahoe 26</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple today released <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-26/">macOS Tahoe</a> 26.5, the fifth major update to the &zwnj;macOS Tahoe&zwnj; operating system. &zwnj;macOS Tahoe&zwnj; 26.5 comes seven weeks after Apple <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/24/macos-tahoe-26-4-now-available/">released macOS Tahoe 26.4</a>.<br/>
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Mac users can download the new software by opening up the System Settings app and navigating to the Software Update section.<br/>
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&zwnj;macOS Tahoe&zwnj; 26.5 adds a Suggested Places section to the search interface in the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-maps/">Apple Maps</a> app. It also lays the groundwork for ads in the Maps app, which are coming this summer.<br/>
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The <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/app-store/">App Store</a> is also getting a monthly subscription option that will let users pay a lower price on a monthly basis, but agree to pay for a subscription for a 12-month period.<br/>
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The update also likely includes several bug fixes and other under-the-hood performance updates, but no new features were found during the beta testing period.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-26/">macOS Tahoe</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/macos-tahoe.250">macOS Tahoe</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-macos-tahoe-26-5/">macOS Tahoe 26.5 Now Available</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-tahoe-26-5-now-available.2482214/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Releases watchOS 26.5 With New Pride Luminance Watch Face</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-watchos-26-5/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-watchos-26-5-with-new-pride-luminance-watch-face.2482215/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:03:00 PDT</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-watchos-26-5/</guid>
		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>watchOS</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple today released watchOS 26.5, the fifth major update to the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/watchos-26/">watchOS 26</a> operating system that came out in September. watchOS 26.5 comes a month and a half after Apple <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/24/apple-releases-watchos-26-4/">released watchOS 26.4</a>.<br/>
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watchOS 26.5 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.5 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General &gt; Software Update, or initiating an update in the Settings app on the watch. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger.<br/>
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watchOS 26.5 adds a new Pride Luminance watch face. It also fixes a bug with dual SIM iPhones and an issue that could cause audio alerts to fail to play in the Workout app. Apple's release notes for the update are below.<br/>
<blockquote>This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:<br/>
- Pride Luminance watch face that dynamically refracts a spectrum of colors, is available to add from the Face Gallery<br/>
- Fixes an issue where Messages on Apple Watch may use SMS instead of iMessage when paired with a dual SIM iPhone<br/>
- Fixes an issue where Workout app audio alerts could fail to play if the phone was not nearby Apple Watch<br/>
For information on the security content of Apple software please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/100100</blockquote><br/>
More on the features in &zwnj;watchOS 26&zwnj; can be <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/watchos-26/">found in our watchOS 26 roundup</a>.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/watchos-26/">watchOS 26</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/apple-watch.172">Apple Watch</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-watchos-26-5/">Apple Releases watchOS 26.5 With New Pride Luminance Watch Face</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-watchos-26-5-with-new-pride-luminance-watch-face.2482215/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Releases tvOS 26.5</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-tvos-26-5/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-tvos-26-5.2482218/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:02:00 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Apple TV</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple today released tvOS 26.5, the fifth update to the tvOS operating system that came out last fall. tvOS 26.5 is available for the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/">Apple TV</a> 4K, and it comes over a month after Apple <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/24/apple-releases-tvos-26-4/">released tvOS 26.4</a>.<br/>
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tvOS 26.5 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌&zwnj;Apple TV&zwnj;‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌&zwnj;Apple TV&zwnj;‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 26.5 automatically.<br/>
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No new features were found in tvOS 26.5 during the beta testing period, so it likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements. Apple shares <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/106336">tvOS release notes</a> on its website.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/">Apple TV</a></div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Apple_TV">Apple TV (Don't Buy)</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/apple-tv-and-home-theater.100">Apple TV and Home Theater</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-tvos-26-5/">Apple Releases tvOS 26.5</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-tvos-26-5.2482218/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Releases visionOS 26.5</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-visionos-26-5/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-visionos-26-5.2482217/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:01:00 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Vision Pro</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple today released visionOS 26.5, the fifth update to the visionOS 26 operating system that launched in September. visionOS 26.5 comes close to two months after Apple <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/24/apple-releases-visionos-26-4/">released visionOS 26.4</a>.<br/>
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‌visionOS 26‌.5 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Update option. To install an update, the Vision Pro headset needs to be removed, and there is a software progress bar available on the exterior EyeSight display.<br/>
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Apple's release notes say that visionOS 26.5 includes bug fixes and security improvements. <br/>
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visionOS 26.5 is recommended for all Vision Pro users.<br/>
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		<title>Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.5</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-homepod-software-26-5/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-homepod-software-26-5.2482219/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:59:00 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>HomePod</category>
		<category>HomePod mini</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Alongside iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-26/">macOS Tahoe</a> 26.5, Apple has released new <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/">HomePod</a> 26.5 software for the &zwnj;HomePod&zwnj; and the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/homepod-mini/">HomePod mini</a>. The update comes a little over a month after Apple released &zwnj;HomePod&zwnj; Software 26.4. <br/>
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According to Apple's release notes, &zwnj;HomePod&zwnj; Software 26.5 includes performance and stability improvements.<br/>
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‌&zwnj;HomePod&zwnj;‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ software is installed automatically on the ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌&zwnj;HomePod&zwnj;‌‌‌ unless the feature is disabled‌‌‌‌, but the ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌&zwnj;HomePod&zwnj;‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ can also be manually updated in the Home app on iPhone, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/">iPad</a>, or Mac by tapping on the More button, choosing Home Settings, and then selecting the Software Update option.<div class="linkback">Related Roundups: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/">HomePod</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/homepod-mini/">HomePod mini</a></div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#HomePod">HomePod (Caution)</a>, <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Homepod-Mini">HomePod Mini (Don't Buy)</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/homepod-homekit-carplay-home-auto-technology.193">HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto Technology</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-homepod-software-26-5/">Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.5</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-homepod-software-26-5.2482219/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>11 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/reasons-to-wait-for-the-iphone-18-pro-max/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/11-reasons-to-wait-for-the-iphone-18-pro.2482211/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:01:42 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Hardwick</dc:creator>
		<category>Featured</category>
		<category>iPhone 18 Pro</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[We're only four months out from the launch of Apple's premium next-generation smartphone lineup, and while we're not expecting a sea change in terms of functionality, there are still several enhancements rumored to be coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.<br/>
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One thing worth noting is that Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle this year, adopting a two-phase rollout starting with the iPhone 18 series. That means the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumored foldable iPhone ("iPhone Ultra") will be released in September 2026, followed by the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e in spring 2027.<br/>
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1A579E; margin-top: 2px;">Overall Design </span><br><br/>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #1A579E; padding: 3px 6px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 2px;">iPhone 17 Pro Style</span><br><br/>
Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will largely retain the same design as the iPhone 17 Pro models. Most rumors suggest the rear camera system will look identical to the current generation, featuring a raised "plateau" with three lenses arranged in a triangle – although recent dummies indicate a possible thickening of the plateau and the protrusion of individual lenses. Display sizes are also expected to remain unchanged, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max continuing to use 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch panels, respectively (the same dimensions introduced with the iPhone 16 Pro series). iPhone 18 Pro models could drop the current two-tone look of the rear casing found on the iPhone 17 Pro in favor of a more seamless aesthetic, while Apple has apparently updated the back-glass "replacement process" to minimize the color difference between the Ceramic Shield 2 glass and the aluminum frame, resulting in a <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/11/iphone-18-pro-drop-rear-two-tone-look/">more unified appearance</a>.<br/>
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1A579E; margin-top: 2px;">Next-Level Battery Life</span><br><br/>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #1A579E; padding: 3px 6px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 2px;">Thicker Chassis</span><br><br/>
The iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a bigger battery for continued best-in-class battery life, claims a <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/06/iphone-18-pro-max-next-level-battery-life/">Chinese leaker</a>. The Weibo user known as "Digital Chat Station" said that the ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro Max will have a battery capacity of 5,100 to 5,200 mAh. (The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the biggest ‌iPhone‌ battery to date at 5,088 mAh. Apple says it has a battery life of up to 39 hours.) According to another rumor, the body of the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/12/iphone-18-pro-max-heaviest-iphone-ever/">slightly thicker</a> than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, raising the device's weight to around 243 grams. That would make the iPhone 18 Pro Max approximately 3 grams more than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is currently the heaviest model Apple has produced. A larger battery is the most likely cause.<br/>
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1A579E; margin-top: 2px;">Smaller Dynamic Island</span><br><br/>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #1A579E; padding: 3px 6px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 2px;">Under-Screen Face ID?</span><br><br/>
Rumors continue to circulate about whether the iPhone 18 Pro models will introduce under-display Face ID, but reports remain divided on when the technology will actually arrive. The feature would move the TrueDepth camera system beneath the display, eliminating the need for the current Dynamic Island cutout.<br/>
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According to <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/16/iphone-18-pro-features-report/">Wayne Ma of <em>The Information</em></a>, Apple is targeting a design without a Dynamic Island, replacing it with a single pinhole camera in the upper-left corner of the screen. However, other sources dispute that claim. Display analyst Ross Young <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/23/iphone-18-pro-smaller-dynamic-island-rumor/">believes</a> under-display Face ID is possible for the iPhone 18 Pro, but says a smaller Dynamic Island will still be present. <em>Bloomberg</em>'s Mark Gurman has echoed this view, reporting that the new models will feature a slimmed-down Dynamic Island rather than removing it entirely. Apple is also said to be testing new camera miniaturization technology to <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/07/iphone-18-pro-smaller-front-camera/">reduce the size of the front-facing camera</a> currently located within the Dynamic Island. <br/>
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The Weibo leaker "Ice Universe" has <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/23/iphone-18-pro-alleged-dynamic-island-size/">claimed</a> the Dynamic Island cutout on the iPhone 18 Pro models will be approximately 35% narrower than it is on the iPhone 17 Pro models. Specifically, they said it will have a width of around 13.5mm, down from around 20.7mm.<br/>
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Meanwhile, Chinese leaker <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/13/iphone-18-smaller-dynamic-island-rumor/">Instant Digital</a> has offered yet another version of events, saying the Dynamic Island will shrink in size, but that under-display Face ID and camera technology won't debut this year. The latest word on the subject is that Apple is <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/09/apple-undecided-on-iphone-18-pro-dynamic-island/">weighing two options</a> for the iPhone 18 Pro's Dynamic Island, and a final decision has yet to be made. One option apparently retains the existing screen mold from the iPhone 17 Pro, while the other introduces a significantly smaller "Mini ‌Dynamic Island‌" enabled by moving the Face ID receiver and transmitter components beneath the display.<br/>
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1A579E; margin-top: 2px;">Upgraded Display</span><br><br/>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #1A579E; padding: 3px 6px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 2px;">LTPO+</span><br><br/>
The iPhone 18 Pro models will reportedly use <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/06/iphone-18-pro-ltpo-display-upgrade-samsung/">LTPO+ display technology</a>, which should be more power efficient than the current LTPO technology in the iPhone 17 series. Such an upgrade could also contribute to longer battery life (see above), since LPTO+ enables finer control of OLED light emission, potentially allowing the display to optimize its operation based on environmental conditions. In other words, it will know better when to up screen brightness or reduce it, depending on surrounding light sources. The panels are reportedly being supplied by Samsung Display and LG Display.<br/>
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1A579E; margin-top: 2px;">A20 Pro Chip</span><br><br/>
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The iPhone 18 Pro models will use Apple's A20 chip, based on TSMC's 2nm process for power and efficiency improvements. A move to 2nm fabrication increases transistor density, which will enable higher performance. The A20 series is expected to deliver roughly a 15 percent speed gain and about 30 percent better efficiency compared with the A19 series used in Apple's iPhone 17 models.<br/>
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Apple's A20 chip will be packaged with TSMC's <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/12/kuo-on-iphone-18-a20-chip-packaging/">Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module (WMCM) technology</a>, suggesting at least some A20 chips will have RAM integrated directly onto the same wafer as the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, rather than sitting adjacent to the chip and connected via a silicon interposer. This could contribute to faster performance for both overall tasks and Apple Intelligence, and longer battery life from improved power efficiency.<br/>
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1A579E; margin-top: 2px;">C2 Modem</span><br><br/>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #1A579E; padding: 3px 6px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 2px;">Replacing Qualcomm</span><br><br/>
Apple plans to include its next-generation C2 modem in the iPhone 18 Pro models, according to supply chain <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/17/iphone-18-pro-c2-modem-rumor/">analyst Jeff Pu</a>. The chip will succeed the C1 modem, which <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/19/apple-unveils-c1/">debuted</a> in the lower-cost iPhone 16e as Apple's first in-house cellular modem, and the C1X modem chip in the iPhone Air, which Apple says is up to 2× faster than the C1. The C2 is expected to bring faster speeds, improved power efficiency, and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/06/apples-second-5g-modem-said-to-support-mmwave/">support for mmWave 5G</a> in the United States – a feature missing from the C1 and C1X.<br/>
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Apple's modem roadmap is part of a long-term strategy to reduce reliance on Qualcomm, which currently supplies 5G modems for the rest of the iPhone lineup. The company has been working on developing its own cellular chips for years, aiming for deeper integration and greater control over power management and performance.<br/>
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1A579E; margin-top: 2px;">New Camera Sensor</span><br><br/>
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #1A579E; padding: 3px 6px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 2px;">Samsung-Made</span><br><br/>
Samsung is working on a new <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/10/iphone-18-samsung-camera-sensor-report/">three-layer stacked image sensor</a>, reportedly intended for the iPhone 18. The sensor, referred to as PD-TR-Logic, integrates three layers of circuitry, which would improve camera responsiveness, reduce noise, and increase dynamic range. The leak comes from a source known as "<a href="https://x.com/Jukanlosreve/status/1874358213011005628">Jukanlosreve</a>," who claims the sensor is being developed specifically for Apple's 2026 iPhone lineup. Sony has long been Apple's sole image sensor supplier, so Samsung's entry would be a big shift in the iPhone's camera supply chain. <br/>
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1A579E; margin-top: 2px;">Variable Aperture</span><br><br/>
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Apple intends to equip this year's iPhone 18 Pro models with a variable aperture lens, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/27/iphone-18-pro-variable-aperture-camera/">according to reports</a>. Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station claims the main rear camera – what Apple calls the 48-megapixel Fusion camera – on both iPhone 18 Pro models will offer variable aperture, which would be a first for the iPhone. A variable-aperture system physically adjusts the lens opening, letting more light in for low-light shots or narrowing the opening for brighter scenes and deeper depth of field.<br/>
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The main cameras on the iPhone 15 Pro, 16 Pro, and 17 Pro all use a fixed ƒ/1.78 aperture, where the lens is permanently set to its widest setting. With a variable lens, the iPhone 18 Pro would allow users to manually shift the aperture, similar to on a DSLR camera. This would mean more control over depth of field, enabling sharper focus on subjects or smoother background blur. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/08/variable-aperture-rumored-for-iphone-18-pro/">November 2024</a> that Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models will get the feature.<br/>
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1A579E; margin-top: 2px;">5G Satellite Internet</span><br><br/>
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According to a <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/24/iphone-18-pro-full-5g-satellite-internet-rumor/">report</a> by <em>The Information</em>, Apple plans to add support for 5G networks that operate via satellites rather than Earth-based towers as early as next year. This advancement would allow future iPhones to gain full internet connectivity through satellite, not just limited emergency features.<br/>
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If Apple meets the 2026 target, the first devices to feature 5G satellite internet would likely be the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumored foldable iPhone. Apple partners with Globalstar for its iPhone satellite features, but there is currently no service that delivers full 5G satellite internet directly to a smartphone. That said, Amazon and Globalstar <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/14/apple-and-amazon-ink-satellite-deal-globalstar/">announced</a> in April a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire the satellite operator. Amazon's Leo satellite network will power existing iPhone features – with scope for additional feature support as part of a forthcoming infrastructure upgrade.<br/>
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1A579E; margin-top: 2px;">Simplified Camera Control</span><br><br/>
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Apple is reportedly working to simplify the Camera Control button's design on iPhone 18 models in order to reduce costs. The current Camera Control button on iPhone 17 models uses both capacitive and pressure sensors beneath a sapphire crystal surface. The capacitive layer detects touch gestures, while the force sensor recognizes different pressure levels for taps, presses, and swipes.<br/>
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However, according to the Weibo-based account Instant Digital, Apple will <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/28/iphone-18-camera-control-capacitive/">remove the capacitive sensing layer</a> and retain only pressure sensing recognition in the second iteration to achieve all Camera Control functions on the iPhone 18. The simplified version is not about reducing functionality in the button, but about saving money. The current solution is said to be very expensive for Apple and is generating costly after-sales repairs. <br/>
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We don't expect Camera Control to go away anytime soon – Apple apparently sees it as a key feature, so much so that it has reportedly made <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/camera-control-key-foldable-iphone-feature/">deliberate engineering compromises</a> to ensure that the first foldable iPhone features the button.<br/>
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1A579E; margin-top: 2px;">New Colors</span><br><br/>
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In February 2026, <em>Bloomberg</em>'s Mark Gurman <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/22/iphone-18-pro-foldable-iphone-rumored-colors/">reported</a> that Apple is testing a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Rumors of <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/04/iphone-18-pro-rumored-colors/">purple and brown finishes</a> have also circulated, but Gurman believes those are just variants of the same red idea. Since then, we've seen <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/iphone-18-pro-may-come-in-these-four-colors/">aligned rumors</a> that the devices will come in light blue, dark cherry, dark gray, and silver.<br/>
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The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max were previously available in Deep Purple, and Apple has never released an iPhone in a genuinely brown color. According to a Chinese leaker, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models <a href="https://weibo.com/5143897135/QyWIVEux9">won't come in black this year</a>. If the rumor is true, it will be the second consecutive year Apple has ditched what was arguably its most classic color option for the Pro lineup.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18-pro/">iPhone 18 Pro</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/reasons-to-wait-for-the-iphone-18-pro-max/">11 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/11-reasons-to-wait-for-the-iphone-18-pro.2482211/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Foldable iPhone &#039;Ultra&#039; Rumored to Launch in Just Two Colors</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/foldable-iphone-to-launch-in-just-two-colors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:31:02 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Hartley Charlton</dc:creator>
		<category>iPhone Fold</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple's first foldable iPhone, expected to be called the "<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-ultra/">iPhone Ultra</a>," is shaping up to launch with a noticeably restrained selection of colors, according to multiple leakers, with sources pointing to as few as two options and a deliberate avoidance of bold or vibrant finishes for the device.<br/>
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In February, the Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital" shared a broader <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/02/first-foldable-iphone-design-details-revealed/">account of the foldable iPhone's design</a>, describing it with just two color options, with white as the only "confirmed" shade at the time. The leaker did not reveal the second option. Instant Digital <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/06/iphone-ultra-could-be-most-repairable-foldable/">revisited their February report</a> earlier this month without walking back any color details, keeping the two-option account intact.<br/>
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More recently, <em>Macworld</em> cited a supply chain source to provide <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/17/four-iphone-18-pro-colors-revealed/">new details about the foldable's color options</a>: a classic silver and white model, and an indigo option described as similar to the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17-pro/">iPhone 17 Pro</a>'s Deep Blue finish. The same source said the device will offer fewer choices than the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18-pro/">iPhone 18 Pro</a> models, with no bold or vibrant colors. <br/>
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The approach is reminiscent of the iPhone X, which similarly launched in just two colors, Silver and Space Gray, when it debuted in November 2017 at a then record starting price of &#36;999. Like the foldable iPhone, the iPhone X was a generational leap that introduced an entirely new design language. The iPhone XS that followed a year later added Gold to the lineup, suggesting Apple may take the same approach with the &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj; over time.<br/>
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A limited color offering may also be a practical consequence of the device's constrained production outlook. Supply chain analyst <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ming-chi-kuo/">Ming-Chi Kuo</a> warned that early-stage <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/18/foldable-iphone-shortages-into-2027/">yield and ramp-up challenges</a> could mean smooth shipments may not occur until 2027, with potential shortages lasting through at least the end of 2026. Kuo also clarified that the frequently cited order figure of 15 to 20 million foldable iPhones likely reflects cumulative demand across the product's full two to three year lifecycle, rather than 2026 alone, suggesting that annual volumes will be modest.<br/>
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Developing and manufacturing each additional color variant adds complexity and cost to an already challenging production process, as well as additional SKUs to stock. With the device <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/13/iphone-fold-production-pushed-back/">expected to be in short supply</a> at launch regardless, there is little commercial incentive for Apple to broaden the initial color palette. At a starting price that <em>Bloomberg</em>'s <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/mark-gurman/">Mark Gurman</a> says will "<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/10/iphone-fold-rumor-recap/">cross the &#36;2,000 threshold</a>," the &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj; is also unlikely to attract the kind of buyer who might be swayed by a wider color range, making the calculation even simpler.<br/>
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		<title>Apple Says Mac is &#039;Best Choice for College&#039; in New Ad Aimed at Students</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-says-mac-is-best-choice-for-college/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 06:51:18 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Joe Rossignol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple today <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77uoRieSk8s">shared a new ad</a> that promotes MacBooks as the "best choice for college."<br/>
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In the 90-second video, students are frustrated by but eventually overcome creative block while working on assignments like screenplays and CADs.<br/>
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"Mac laptops are your best choice for college," says Apple. "Whether you're studying business, engineering, design, or the arts — get started on Mac."<br/>
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The ad is set to the song "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKKeTvOrEMk">I'VE GOT THIS ALL UNDER CONTROL</a>" by Willow Kayne.<br/>
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With the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-neo/">MacBook Neo</a>, the Mac is more affordable than ever. In the U.S., the laptop starts at just &#36;499 for college students who <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/08/apple-edu-store-unidays-verification-us/">verify their enrollment</a>.<br/>
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Students can learn more about the Mac on Apple's <a href="https://www.apple.com/education/college-students/">College Students page</a>.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-ads/">Apple Ads</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-says-mac-is-best-choice-for-college/">Apple Says Mac is &#039;Best Choice for College&#039; in New Ad Aimed at Students</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-says-mac-is-best-choice-for-college-in-new-ad-aimed-at-students.2482201/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>B&amp;H Introduces New Low Prices On 2026 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/bh-new-low-prices-macbook-pro-macbook-air/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 06:46:55 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Mitchel Broussard</dc:creator>
		<category>Deals</category>
		<category>Featured</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[B&H Photo has introduced a handful of <a href="https://bhpho.to/3RxTDY1">notable MacBook Pro and MacBook Air discounts</a> this week, all of which beat the current Amazon discounts on these notebooks. B&H Photo is a trusted authorized Apple reseller that sometimes offers great deals on brand new Apple products.<br/>
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<h2>MacBook Pro</h2><br/>
B&H Photo's deal of the day is the 48GB RAM/1TB SSD 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro, available for <a href="https://bhpho.to/3RxTDY1"><strong>&#36;2,699.00</strong></a>, down from &#36;3,099.00. This beats the current sale price on Amazon by &#36;200, and represents a new all-time low price on this model.<br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><a href="https://bhpho.to/3RxTDY1"target="_blank"><div class="fancybutton"><div class="fancybadge">&#36;400 OFF</div>16-Inch MacBook Pro (48GB RAM/1TB SSD) for &#36;2,699.00</div></a></div><br/>
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This sale is part of B&H Photo's daily Deal Zone event, and will disappear later tonight. The discount has been applied automatically and does not require any coupon codes to see the final sale price.<br/>
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<h2>MacBook Air</h2><br/>
If you're shopping for the new M5 MacBook Air, B&H Photo is offering a few coupon discounts on the 13-inch and 15-inch models this week. This includes up to &#36;30 in extra coupon savings once you add the notebook to your cart, stacking on the existing &#36;150 discounts on each computer.<br/>
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<ul><li><a href="https://bhpho.to/4dl9VLm">13-inch MacBook Air (24GB/1TB)</a> - &#36;1,349.00, down from &#36;1,499.00 (&#36;20 coupon in cart)</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/4uFy4TI">15-inch MacBook Air (512GB)</a> - &#36;1,149.00, down from &#36;1,299.00 (&#36;20 coupon in cart)</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/42nS9C6">15-inch MacBook Air (16GB/1TB)</a> - &#36;1,349.00, down from &#36;1,499.00 (&#36;20 coupon in cart)</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/49GfS4h">15-inch MacBook Air (24GB/1TB)</a> - &#36;1,549.00, down from &#36;1,699.00 (&#36;30 coupon in cart)</li></ul><br/>
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If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/best-apple-deals/">Apple Deals</a> roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.<br/>
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		<title>Reddit Starts Blocking Mobile Website, Pushing Users to App Instead</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/reddit-starts-blocking-mobile-website/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/reddit-starts-blocking-mobile-website-pushing-users-to-app-instead.2482200/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 06:09:54 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Hardwick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social network Reddit recently began blocking mobile visitors to its website while pushing them to download the official Reddit app, and it's fair to say that the move is not going down well with users. <br/>
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If you visit <a href="https://www.reddit.com/">reddit.com</a> on your iPhone today, you may see a new popup that can't be dismissed, asking you to "get the app to keep using Reddit." <br/>
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A Reddit spokesperson told <em><a href="https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/05/why-reddit-blocked-my-daily-visit-to-its-mobile-website/">Ars Technica</a></em> that it was "a test for a small subset of frequent logged-out mobile users that prompts them to download the app after visiting the site." They continued: "These users are already familiar with Reddit and we've seen that the experience is much better for them in the app. The app offers a more personalized experience and users can more easily find communities that match their interests."<br/>
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Users have since taken to subreddits like <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/bugs/comments/1suktyl/cannot_use_reddit_on_android/">r/bugs</a> and <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/help/comments/1sz64um/reddit_is_a_website_why_is_it_forcing_me_to_the/">r/help</a> to voice their displeasure at being blocked out of the website on mobile. "Are my days of anonymously browsing over?" asked one user.<br/>
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<em><a href="https://futurism.com/future-society/reddit-breaks-mobile-website-download-app">Futurism</a></em>'s Victor Tangermann wrote about the aggressive ad last week, suggesting the change was the latest indication of the platform's "enshittification" – a neologism coined by author Cory Doctorow that describes tech companies deliberately degrading their services in order to maximize profit. <br/>
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Despite consistent user growth and 121 million daily active users, Reddit has struggled to find a path to monetization since it went public on the stock exchange two years ago. The site's principal revenue is advertising, which explains the push to log users into its mobile app, where it can consistently track their activity. <br/>
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In 2024, the company also signed a controversial contract with OpenAI that allowed the ChatGPT maker to train its AI models on user-submitted posts. (It's currently in legal battles with Perplexity and Anthropic over alleged unlawful use of its data.)<br/>
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Over half the population of the U.S. visits Reddit each week, according to the <em><a href="https://www.ft.com/content/71d0e503-9d68-4bad-9119-48c43c2c4bc6">Financial Times</a></em>, but most of that discovery comes from Google searches, which suggests the so-called "front page of the internet" is walking a tightrope between monetizing interactions and stifling engagement growth. <br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am not really a Reddit user.<br><br>However, from time to time I am checking few subreddits, like r/Monero, on my mobile device.<br><br>But it seems like this is over now, since Reddit decided to not let me use their website anymore:<br><br>&quot;Get the app to keep using Reddit&quot;, it now says. No way... <a href="https://t.co/UuTd6FIwpu">pic.twitter.com/UuTd6FIwpu</a></p>&mdash; CR1337 (@CR1337) <a href="https://twitter.com/CR1337/status/2051915210462749035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div><br/>
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		<title>Gurman: New Apple Vision Pro Won&#039;t Arrive for at Least Two Years</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/new-vision-pro-wont-arrive-at-least-two-years/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:06:35 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Hardwick</dc:creator>
		<category>Vision Pro</category>
		<category>Mark Gurman</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple hasn't fully abandoned the Vision Pro, but anyone hoping for a successor will be waiting at least two more years, according to <em>Bloomberg</em>'s Mark Gurman.<br/>
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Writing in his latest <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-10/apple-plans-macos-27-design-changes-latest-on-ios-27-visionos-safari-wwdc-26-mozuaz9m">Power On newsletter</a>, Gurman resisted <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/29/apple-vision-pro-m5-flop/">suggestions</a> that Apple has walked away from the headset entirely. The well-connected reporter says the company continues to develop new technologies and materials behind the scenes with the goal of eventually producing a cheaper, lighter enclosed headset. That said, no such product is apparently in active development, and the long-rumored "Vision Air" was <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/01/apple-ai-smart-glasses-focus/">canceled last year</a>.<br/>
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If a new Vision Pro-style device does materialize, Gurman says he wouldn't expect it for "around two more years at least," given that the bulk of Apple's mixed-reality hardware talent has been pulled onto other projects like lightweight <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/17/apple-ai-wearable-development/">smart glasses</a>.<br/>
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Indeed, Apple's smart glasses project is now the focus, and former Vision Products Group members have been reassigned to that team, as well as shoring up its Siri chatbot development, not to mention <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/17/apple-ai-wearable-development/">other AI wearables</a> such as the AirPods with cameras and a planned AI pendant.<br/>
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The Vision Pro's troubled retail launch was recently <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/07/vision-pro-troubled-launch-in-apple-stores/">extensively covered</a> in a book by <em>New York Times</em> labor reporter Noam Scheiber, who argues that Apple's decade-long erosion of its retail workforce directly contributed to the disappointing launch of the &#36;3,499 headset.<br/>
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Apple refreshed the Vision Pro in October 2025 with an updated model featuring an M5 chip.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-vision-pro/">Apple Vision Pro</a></div><div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/mark-gurman/">Mark Gurman</a></div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#AppleVisionPro">Vision Pro (Buy Now)</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/apple-vision-pro.209">Apple Vision Pro</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/new-vision-pro-wont-arrive-at-least-two-years/">Gurman: New Apple Vision Pro Won&#039;t Arrive for at Least Two Years</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/gurman-new-apple-vision-pro-wont-arrive-for-at-least-two-years.2482197/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Next Apple Watch Models Unlikely to Add Touch ID, Focus on Battery Life</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-prioritizing-battery-life-apple-watch/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/next-apple-watch-models-unlikely-to-add-touch-id-focus-on-battery-life.2482193/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:34:28 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Hardwick</dc:creator>
		<category>Apple Watch</category>
		<category>Apple Watch Ultra</category>
		<category>Featured</category>
		<category>Instant Digital</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple is prioritizing larger batteries and more advanced health sensors over fingerprint authentication for the Apple Watch, according to a new claim from a prominent Chinese leaker.<br/>
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In a new <a href="https://weibo.com/5143897135/QEQvFrJ4m">Weibo post</a>, Instant Digital pushed back on recent speculation about biometric recognition coming to Apple's wearable lineup, claiming instead that the company remains content to let users unlock their devices via their paired iPhone.<br/>
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Adding Touch ID sensors would introduce extra cost and eat into precious internal space that could otherwise be used for battery capacity, which is a tradeoff Apple apparently isn't willing to make at this stage, suggests the leaker.<br/>
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Last August, <em>MacRumors</em> <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/19/new-apple-watch-with-touch-id-and-more-uncovered/">confirmed</a> lines of code uncovered by <em><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/2881882/apple-code-suggests-touch-id-could-be-coming-to-apple-watch.html">Macworld</a></em> that suggested Touch ID could arrive on the Apple Watch Series 12 or Apple Watch Ultra 4. That discovery led to suggestions that Apple could put the Touch ID sensor under the display or potentially integrate it into the side button, similar to its implementation on the iPad mini and iPad Air.<br/>
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As things stand, the 2026 Apple Watch models are not expected to feature major design changes, and a design update is unlikely to happen until 2028 at the earliest. When it does, Apple could introduce noninvasive <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2023/02/22/apple-blood-glucose-monitoring-technology/">blood glucose monitoring technology</a>, but currently the feature remains in the early stages of development.<div class="linkback">Related Roundups: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-watch/">Apple Watch 11</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-watch-ultra/">Apple Watch Ultra 3</a></div><div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/instant-digital/">Instant Digital</a></div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Apple_Watch">Apple Watch (Caution)</a>, <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Apple_Watch_Ultra">Apple Watch Ultra (Neutral)</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/apple-watch.172">Apple Watch</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-prioritizing-battery-life-apple-watch/">Next Apple Watch Models Unlikely to Add Touch ID, Focus on Battery Life</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/next-apple-watch-models-unlikely-to-add-touch-id-focus-on-battery-life.2482193/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>WhatsApp Plus Lands on iPhone With Custom Themes, Icons, and More</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/whatsapp-plus-lands-on-iphone/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/whatsapp-plus-lands-on-iphone-with-custom-themes-icons-and-more.2482192/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 02:35:54 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Hardwick</dc:creator>
		<category>WhatsApp</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has started rolling out its paid WhatsApp Plus subscription to iOS, following beta testing of the new personalization-focused tier amongst a small group of users, reports <em><a href="https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-plus-is-rolling-out-premium-features-to-ios-users/">WABetaInfo</a></em>.<br/>
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The plan is light on practical features, and is aimed more at heavier users who want to customize various aspects of the WhatsApp experience. It gives you access to premium sticker packs with fullscreen overlay animations (visible to recipients without the plan) and 18 accent colors that replace the app's default green across the interface. There are also 14 alternate app icons to choose from, ranging from minimal outlines to glittery and artistic designs.<br/>
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The plan also raises the pinned-chat limit from 3 to 20, adds 10 new ringtones, and allows bulk theme, alert tone, and ringtone settings across chat lists.<br/>
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The subscription costs €2.49 per month in Europe and &#36;29 in Mexico, but that may not be reflective of the price in other regions. Eligible users may also see a one-week or one-month free trial, depending on the country. If you have a WhatsApp Business account, though, you won't see the subscription option -- it's for regular users only.<br/>
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WhatsApp's core functionality remains changed, so users with no interest in the plan don't lose anything. Messaging, voice and video calls, status updates, and end-to-end encryption are still free for everyone. WhatsApp Plus is basically an optional add-on providing extras rather than restricting existing features.<br/>
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The rollout is limited to a small group of iOS users on the latest App Store version, but broader availability is expected over the coming weeks. <div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/whatsapp/">WhatsApp</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/whatsapp-plus-lands-on-iphone/">WhatsApp Plus Lands on iPhone With Custom Themes, Icons, and More</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/whatsapp-plus-lands-on-iphone-with-custom-themes-icons-and-more.2482192/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>macOS 27: Two More Changes Leaked Ahead of WWDC Next Month</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/10/two-macos-27-changes-rumored/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-27-two-more-changes-leaked-ahead-of-wwdc-next-month.2482173/</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:45:55 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Joe Rossignol</dc:creator>
		<category>macOS 27</category>
		<category>WWDC</category>
		<category>Bloomberg</category>
		<category>Mark Gurman</category>
		<category>Safari</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[macOS 27 will have a "slight redesign" compared to macOS Tahoe, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-10/apple-plans-macos-27-design-changes-latest-on-ios-27-visionos-safari-wwdc-26-mozuaz9m">the latest word from <em>Bloomberg</em>'s Mark Gurman</a>.<br/>
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In his <em>Power On</em> newsletter today, Gurman said the design changes will help to improve the readability of macOS Tahoe's Liquid Glass interface:<blockquote>If you've used Tahoe, you're likely familiar with some of the quirks — particularly the transparency effects and shadows that can make lists and other text-heavy areas harder to read. The issue is especially noticeable in Control Center, Finder, and apps with sidebars and dense lists. In several places, the new textures reduce text clarity or create interface confusion. [...]<br/>
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Apple clearly needs to refine the experience for Mac users and make the software feel more polished. I'm told the company is preparing what people internally consider to be a "slight redesign" for macOS 27. With the next update, Apple aims to address the shadows and transparency quirks.</blockquote>In addition, Gurman said macOS 27 will have a new Safari feature that can automatically organize browser tabs into groups. This feature, previously <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/16/4-new-apple-intelligence-features-ios-27/">revealed by <em>MacRumors</em></a>, is also expected to be available on iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.<br/>
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Here is how he described the "Organize Tabs" feature:<blockquote>I'm told that in test versions of iOS 27, the center-top button that users can tap to move between their tab groups has a new option called "Organize Tabs." You can choose whether you want the grouping to occur automatically or not.</blockquote>Apple will unveil macOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/23/apple-announces-wwdc-2026-dates/">on Monday, June 8</a>.<br/>
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The first developer beta of macOS 27 will likely be available immediately following the keynote, and a public beta typically follows in July. Following beta testing, the software update should be released to all users in September.<br/>
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<strong>Related Reading:</strong> <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/01/macos-27-rumors/">Apple to Unveil macOS 27 Next Month With These New Features</a><div class="linkback">Related Roundups: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-27/">macOS 27</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/wwdc/">WWDC 2026</a></div><div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/bloomberg-com/">Bloomberg</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/mark-gurman/">Mark Gurman</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/safari/">Safari</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/apple-inc-and-tech-industry.8">Apple, Inc and Tech Industry</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/10/two-macos-27-changes-rumored/">macOS 27: Two More Changes Leaked Ahead of WWDC Next Month</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-27-two-more-changes-leaked-ahead-of-wwdc-next-month.2482173/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple&#039;s 2026 MacBook Pro Available for Record Low Price This Weekend</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/10/2026-macbook-pro-low-price/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-2026-macbook-pro-available-for-record-low-price-this-weekend.2482166/</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 07:09:26 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Mitchel Broussard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple's new 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD is still available for an all-time low price this weekend on Amazon. It's available for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GR1JK9W3%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26th%3D1%26geniuslink%3Dtrue"><strong>&#36;1,983.94</strong></a>, down from &#36;2,199.00.<br/>
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This beats the previous deal we tracked on this model by about &#36;17, and as of writing it's only available in Space Black. Amazon provides a free delivery estimate by around May 12, with quicker delivery for Prime members.<br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GR1JK9W3%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26th%3D1%26geniuslink%3Dtrue"target="_blank"><div class="fancybutton"><div class="fancybadge">&#36;216 OFF</div>14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for &#36;1,983.94</div></a></div><br/>
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You can also get up to &#36;200 off the 16-inch MacBook Pro model right now on Amazon, with the 48GB RAM/1TB M5 Pro model hitting an all-time low price of <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GR11PFM2%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"><strong>&#36;2,899.00</strong></a>, down from &#36;3,099.00.<br/>
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If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/best-apple-deals/">Apple Deals</a> roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.<br/>
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