Apple has released the first iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone. The update follows the release of iOS 27 to everyone on Monday. It also leaps over iOS 27.1, which Apple has shown as an iPhone Duo-focused release.
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Apple releases first iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone
Anthropic merging Claude Cowork with chat
Anthropic announced today that Claude Cowork is being merged with chat. This means Claude will drop from three to two modes: Claude Chat and Claude Code.
more…AppZapper 3000: ‘The uninstaller Apple forgot’ returns for the modern Mac era
AppZapper is one of the first Mac apps I bought when I switched from PC to Mac in 2009. Coming from Windows, OS X lacked an obvious solution for thoroughly uninstalling software.
The answer, of course, is dragging an app from the Applications folder to the Trash. But what about all the extra cruft that apps leave behind? AppZapper handled it.
This week, the app returned from a long hiatus to introduce a brand-new version of “the uninstaller Apple forgot” with AppZapper 3000.
more…watchOS 27: Siri app lets you continue existing chats, though it’s a bit hidden
Apple Watch includes an all-new Siri app in watchOS 27. Unlike the iPhone and iPad versions, it’s a bit less intuitive to use in one way.
more…Why watchOS 27 removes the useful multitasking feature on Apple Watch
watchOS 27 removes a useful multitasking shortcut from Apple Watch. While we don’t know if it will make a return, we at least now know why the gesture was removed.
more…Apple Watch adds an all-new Readiness app, here’s how it works
Apple Watch is gaining an all-new health-related app called Readiness. Here’s what you need to know about Apple’s new fitness-focused Readiness app.
more…New Apple CEO John Ternus attending Emmy Awards (and sporting iPhone Duo)
It’s Emmy Awards night, and John Ternus is in attendance. The new Apple CEO officially took over for Tim Cook two weeks ago, and he’s already doing iPhone Duo product demos for the stars and press.
more…XChat, X’s standalone messaging app, currently unavailable on App Store [U]
XChat, X’s standalone messaging app for iPhone and iPad, is currently unavailable on the App Store.
more…Apple releases iOS 27 with Siri AI and these new iPhone features
iOS 27 is officially here. After a summer of beta testing, the free software update has arrived for everyone. It brings Siri AI, new Apple Intelligence features, more control over Liquid Glass, and improvements throughout the system. Here’s what’s new, which iPhones support it, and how to update.
more…Fantastical 4.2 adds Siri AI, bigger widgets, and a refreshed Mac design
It’s iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate launch day, and Fantastical is here for it. The new version released today includes support for Apple’s major new operating systems. This includes Siri integration, a new widget size, and some nice Liquid Glass updates.
more…Things 3.24 update arrives with OS 27 support, Siri AI integration, new widget size
Things is back with a nice new update after just a few weeks. The excellent project management app from Cultured Code is releasing support for iOS 27, macOS 27, and Apple’s other OS 27 updates coming out today. This includes Siri AI integration, a new widget size, and more.
more…Apple Watch Series 12 makes a big change to a small complication that I’m excited about
Apple Watch Series 12 is a major upgrade to the core health and fitness tracking wearable. That’s because of the new Health Sensing System that includes an even more capable heart rate monitor.
The new hardware doesn’t just extend to more accurate health data. There’s a big change to a small complication that I’m seeing in Apple’s marketing material. It’s just one thing I’m excited about with the new Series 12 and Ultra 4 models.
more…Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro cases are already in stores, and not just for the new models
Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro cases and other accessories are now available in Apple Stores. Pre-orders for the new phones start tomorrow ahead of the launch in one week.
more…Apple TV Remote app has hidden features that could be coming to iOS 27
Apple is giving the Apple TV Remote app experience a lot of love in iOS 27. That’s as good a sign as any that a new Apple TV 4K box is on the way.
more…iPhone Air’s $200 premium disappears when you trade it in
Following the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo announcement this week, Apple has started accepting iPhone Air and iPhone 17 trade-ins for credit. However, the iPhone Air offer is a bit of a sore spot, especially after this week’s price increases.
more…iPhone Duo is no Apple Vision Pro
Look, no offense to Apple Vision Pro. I’m sure Apple Vision Pro is a very nice person. But iPhone Duo and Apple Vision Pro are not the same.
There’s a take that the iPhone Duo may have the Apple Vision Pro problem. The idea is that due to its price and device-specific software, it may be a miss and not a hit. The two things are not the same.
more…The race to build great iPhone Duo apps is about to begin
When iPhone Duo arrives next month, many third-party apps might not work as well as Apple’s built-in apps. There’s a reason for that, at least initially, though the situation should improve over time.
more…Snap adds social event planning feature with Snapchat Plans
Snap is launching a new mobile app feature called Snapchat Plans. While it may sound like a new subscription service, Plans is actually a set of features that encourages hanging out in person.
more…Hands-on with Siri Modular, watchOS 27’s new Apple Watch face
watchOS 27 includes one new watch face: Siri Modular. The new face is available on both Apple Watch Series and Ultra models. However, the version on Ultra has a few more customization options. Check it out.
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