John Ternus, now Apple’s CEO, at WWDC in 2019 as the company’s VP of hardware engineering. | Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small / AFP via Getty Images
It's not just time for any old Apple event, but one that's expected to usher in a new era for the company. This is the first iPhone keynote to be led by Apple's newly anointed CEO John Ternus, and all signs and rumors have been pointing to it being the one that also debuts a foldable iPhone. Ternus has already billed this as "a huge launch . . . that's going to be phenomenal." What bigger and flashier way to step into the limelight than with a new halo product of an iPhone?
We're also likely to hear about OS updates, Apple Watches, and possibly some AirPods. But this might be an unconventional event in more ways than one. It's also possible …
Depois de ganhar o Liquid Glass, a versão do WhatsApp para iPad começará a receber outra novidade de design para parte dos seus usuários: uma nova barra lateral.
A reformulação da interface aproximará a versão de iPad daquilo que é visto no macOS, com a nova versão da barra lateral abrangendo conversas, atualizações, comunidades, chamadas e Meta AI, além da seção “Mais” (que engloba conversas favoritadas, trancadas e arquivadas, bem como os status do mensageiro da Meta).
WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned navigation interface for iPad!
WhatsApp is bringing the same sidebar from the Mac app to iPad, making it easier for users to navigate the interface on a larger screen. The update is also compatible with Liquid Glass.https://t.co/vVfpctrXulpic.twitter.com/uUYQ8cPak5
O WhatsApp está lançando uma interface de navegação redesenhada para iPad!
O WhatsApp está trazendo a mesma barra lateral do aplicativo para Mac para o iPad, facilitando a navegação dos usuários na interface em uma tela maior. A atualização também é compatível com Liquid Glass.
A quem desejar que a conversa ocupe mais espaço da tela, será possível ocultar a barra lateral por meio de um botão localizado no canto superior direito da interface. Para exibi-la novamente, bastará tocar no botão da barra lateral na barra de guias superior, exibido quando a barra lateral é ocultada.
Por ora, a novidade está sendo testada com os usuários da versão beta do WhatsApp via atualização mais recente do TestFlight, além de alguns usuários da versão mais recente do aplicativo da App Store. É provável que não demore muito para que a funcionalidade chegue a todos os usuários.
Pré-visualização de miniaturas em conversas
Para os usuários de iOS, a Meta também implementou um recurso que já vinha sendo testado na versão de Android: a pré-visualização de mídias e figurinhas em uma miniatura exibida na própria seção de conversas.
Imagem: WABetaInfo
Até o momento, a única forma possível de pré-visualizar mídias e figurinhas no WhatsApp era segurando a conversa, caso contrário o aplicativo só fazia uma menção textual ao material enviado.
Se você ainda tem o hábito de abrir links do X (antigo Twitter) para ler um post isolado, sabe como a experiência costuma ser irritante: ou o site pede login, ou carrega um monte de coisas que você não quer ver, ou simplesmente trava. Foi pensando nisso que Zhenyi Tan, desenvolvedor do site And a Dinosaur, criou o Litterbox.
O Litterbox é uma extensão para Safari (iOS, iPadOS e macOS) que abre links do x.com em um popup, permitindo ler aquele post específico sem sair da página em que você está — e sem precisar visitar o X de fato. A ideia, nas palavras do próprio desenvolvedor, é simples: abrir, dar uma olhada e fechar em seguida.
Alguns detalhes de funcionamento que valem a pena destacar:
A extensão usa a mesma API que o X utiliza para os embeds oficiais do site, então não depende de gambiarras que podem parar de funcionar a qualquer momento.
Nenhum cookie seu é enviado quando o popup é aberto — ou seja, o Litterbox não usa sua sessão logada no X para exibir o conteúdo.
Links que podem ser abertos dessa forma ganham uma pequena marcação ao lado (um pontinho), já que nem todo link do x.com pode ser incorporado dessa maneira — perfis de usuário, por exemplo, ficam de fora.
O Litterbox é gratuito na App Store, sem assinaturas, compras no app, anúncios ou rastreamento, e exige o iOS 18/macOS 15 ou superior.
Speicherplatz auf dem Mac ist kostbar – aber Apple Intelligence greift sich auf einem Mac gleich über 20 GB davon! Dabei will gar nicht jeder Apples KI verwenden: Vielleicht benutzen Sie ja lieber Gemini oder Copilot oder kommen komplett ohne eine lokale KI aus? Auch bei Nichtverwendung belegt aber Apple Intelligence sehr viel Speicher.
Wie viel Platz ist dies aber in der Praxis? Beim Mac erfahren Sie dies unter der Systemeinstellung „Speicher“, beim iPhone und iPad ebenfalls. Bei meinem Mac Mini M4 belegt Apple Intelligence etwa ganze 24,77 GB! Das variiert zwar bei jedem Gerät etwas, mit mindestens 20 GB müssen Sie aber rechnen. Bei einem Mac mit einer 256 GB großen SSD sind das immerhin zehn Prozent des Speicherplatzes! Dazu kommt auch noch eine neue Spotlight-Version mit ebenfalls höherem Platzbedarf.
Apple Intelligence belegt viel Speicherplatz.
Stephan Wiesend
Auch Apples Mobilgeräte sind betroffen, wenn auch etwas weniger: Auf einem alten iPad Pro 2018 mit iPadOS 26, das keine Apple Intelligence unterstützt, belegen die Systemdaten ohne Apple Intelligence gerade einmal 27 GB Platz. Dagegen sind es auf einem iPad Air M3 mit iPadOS 27 bereits 37 GB – auch hier ist dies vor allem die Schuld von Apple Intelligence, das laut Anzeige 7 GB Platz beansprucht. Mindestens 7 GB Speicherplatz müssen Sie bei einem Mobilgerät also für die KI opfern. Nebenbei kann auch die neue Version von Spotlight viel Speicherplatz kosten, die neue semantische Suche schafft sich einen deutlich größeren Index. So ist es kein Wunder, dass alle aktuellen iPhones mindestens 256 GB Speicher erhalten.
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So können Sie Apple Intelligence unter macOS 26 und iOS 26 löschen.
Unter macOS 26 gibt es noch die Möglichkeit, Apple Intelligence unter der Systemeinstellung „Siri & Apple Intelligence“ zu deaktivieren und alle KI-Daten zu löschen. Unter der Systemeinstellung „Speicher“ können Sie Apple Intelligence sogar direkt löschen: Tippen Sie auf das kleine „i“ neben macOS. Im folgenden Fenster sehen Sie den Speicherbedarf von Apple Intelligence und können Apple Intelligence direkt löschen.
Unter iPadOS und iOS 26 deaktivieren Sie unter der Systemeinstellung „Siri & Apple Intelligence“ einfach Apple Intelligence, der Speicherplatz wird danach freigegeben.
Kann ich Schreibtools und andere KI-Funktionen deaktivieren?
Die Funktionen von Apple Intelligence können Sie auch unter macOS 27 und iOS 27 noch deaktivieren. Das Abschalten der Schreibtools oder Siri ist nämlich recht einfach über die Einstellung „Bildschirmzeit“ oder ein Konfigurationsprofil möglich.
Die Funktion „Bildschirmzeit“ ist die einfachste Methode: Öffnen Sie am Mac oder Mobilgerät unter Einstellungen > Bildschirmzeit > Inhalt & Datenschutz > Siri. Sie können nun nicht nur Siri oder Siri AI deaktivieren, auch alle KI-Schreibhilfen wie die Schreibtools und die KI-Bilderstellung mit Image Playground lassen sich abschalten. Zusätzlich können Sie auch die Bildanalyse noch deaktivieren, die ebenfalls auf Apple Intelligence zugreift.
Bildschirmzeit ermöglicht das Deaktivieren von Apple Intelligence.
Stephan Wiesend
Bildschirmzeit ist etwa für Eltern interessant, die sich Sorgen um ihre Kinder machen. Ein Deaktivieren von KI ist aber auch für Schulen und Unternehmen interessant, die per Geräteprofil ganze iPad- und iPhone-Legionen verwalten müssen und dies mit ihren Bildungs- oder Firmenvorgaben bezüglich KI in Einklang zu bringen.
Auch Schulen und Unternehmen können bei zentral verwalteten Geräten Apple Intelligence deaktivieren – etwa über ein Konfigurationsprofil. Sie können ein solches Profil sogar für sich selbst erstellen, etwa über den Imazing Profile Editor (kostenlos).
Unter „Restrictions“ finden Sie beim Editor die betreffende Option unter dem zweiten Reiter „AI..“. Sie müssen hier nur das Häkchen bei „Allow writing tools“ (oder anderen AI-Funktionen) entfernen.
Über File > Install Profile on this Mac können Sie nun das erstellte Konfigurationsprofil auf Ihrem Mac installieren. Zu finden ist dieses Profil später unter Allgemein > Geräteverwaltung.
Sie können ein Profil erstellen, das Apple Intelligence deaktiviert.
Stephan Wiesend
Der große Haken: Sie können so Apple Intelligence deaktivieren, aber keinen Speicherplatz einsparen oder das Laden von Apple-Intelligence-Daten sperren. Bereits bestehende KI‑Daten und -Modelle bleiben auf dem Mac oder iPhone. Apple Intelligence ist zwar nicht mehr nutzbar, belegt aber noch immer mehr Speicherplatz.
Gibt es keine alternativen Lösch-Möglichkeiten?
Eigentlich wäre zu erwarten, dass es hier bereits Lösungen gibt – etwa einen Löschbefehl für das Terminal. Alternative Methoden waren bei Redaktionsschluss aber nicht bekannt, wenn auch mehrere Vorschläge in Foren kursieren – die alle nicht funktionieren.
Eine KI empfiehlt mir etwa das Löschen von Apple Intelligence mit einem Terminalbefehl. Dieser Befehl funktioniert aber anscheinend nur unter früheren Systemen, nicht unter macOS 27 Golden Gate. Auch ein manuelles Löschen der Daten ist bei einem aktuellen System nicht möglich, da die Daten besonders geschützt sind – ich würde außerdem von solchen Versuchen abraten.
Einige Tipps gibt es auch zu Siri AI. Zusätzliche Sprachdaten zu Siri AI müssen nämlich erst nachträglich auf den Rechner geladen werden. Hier gibt es einige Tipps, wodurch Sie diese Daten wieder entfernen können – so soll es helfen, statt Englisch eine andere Sprache zu wählen.
Aktuell gibt es hier noch keine brauchbare Lösung.
Auch die neue Spotlight-Suche benötigt übrigens mehr Speicherplatz. Da die semantische Suchfunktion von macOS 27 Golden Gate einen größeren Suchindex benötigt, kann auch diese neue KI-Funktion zu höherem Platzverbrauch führen – und benötigt nach meinem Eindruck auch mehr Cache-Speicher. Allerdings können Sie zumindest am Mac einfach Daten von der Indizierung ausnehmen, etwa Ihr Fotoarchiv.
Warum kann man Apple Intelligence nicht mehr löschen? Oder wird das noch geändert?
Einen offiziellen Grund hat Apple nicht genannt und bisher liegen nur die Beta-Versionen von Golden Gate vor. Es ist aber unwahrscheinlich, dass sich Apple hier umentscheidet und in späteren Versionen das Löschen der KI wieder erlaubt.
Cupertino hat nämlich gleich mehrere Gründe für diese Sperre: Ein Grund ist wohl, dass Apple Intelligence zum Erfolg verhelfen muss. Eine Funktion, die Nutzer zu einfach abschalten können, wird aber weniger genutzt.
Vor allem ist Apple Intelligence viel tiefer in das System integriert: So sind unter macOS 27 Golden Gate nicht nur Siri AI und Spotlight mit Apple Intelligence verzahnt, sondern auch Apple Fotos und Funktionen wie Image Playground. Auch die unscheinbare Bildanalyse, die alle Screenshots und Fotos analysieren kann, nutzt Apple Intelligence.
Ein Löschen der kompletten KI-Daten ist da für die meisten Nutzer kaum zu empfehlen. Noch dazu werden alle sorgsam auf dem Mac gesammelten persönlichen Daten beim Löschen von Apple Intelligence anscheinend entfernt. Spotlight müsste außerdem seinen semantischen Suchindex neu aufbauen – was Tage dauert – und Siri AI muss beim Lernen von persönlichen Daten des Nutzers komplett von vorn anfangen.
Auch wenn Entwickler vermutlich bald eine Methode finden werden, kann man das Löschen von Apple Intelligence da nur noch in wenigen Ausnahmefällen empfehlen.
It’s already been a huge year for Apple, with a wave of new products arriving during the first eight months of 2026, including the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, and then the new Mac mini and Mac Studio.
But one of Apple’s biggest launches of the year is still to come – and it could happen today. Apple is holding its September 9 “Surprise and Shine” event, where it is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, new Apple Watches and, most significantly, its first foldable iPhone, recently rumored to be called the iPhone Duo.
There is plenty more on Apple’s roadmap beyond today’s event. New iPads and smart-home products could arrive later in 2026, while Apple is also believed to be preparing its first touchscreen MacBook Pro and smart glasses.
Alongside the new hardware, Apple is preparing the public release of iOS 27, macOS 27 and its other next-generation operating systems, bringing the major Siri AI overhaul first previewed at WWDC in June. Here’s everything Apple has launched in 2026 so far – and what we expect to come next.
What to expect from Apple in 2026
Biggest launches still to come: iPhone 18 Pro & Max and Apple’s first foldable iPhone are expected at today’s September 9 event, with the first touchscreen MacBook Pro potentially following later
Most meaningful upgrades: Apple’s first folding iPhone, first touchscreen MacBook Pro, OLED comes to more Apple devices, smaller Dynamic Island
Big leadership shift: John Ternus has replaced Tim Cook as CEO as of September 1, 2026
Biggestsoftwareupgrades: iOS 27, macOS 27, major Siri/Apple Intelligence upgrade and deeper system-wide AI integration
Apple’s roadmap for 2026: At a glance
In the fall of 2026, Apple’s roadmap will come under the direction of CEO John Ternus. Former CEO Tim Cook has moved into the executive chairman role. The shift from an operations-focused leader to one with deep hardware engineering roots could signal a more product-driven approach – and a renewed emphasis on standout hardware. Ternus takes over as CEO just as Apple is reportedly preparing a major Siri overhaul, alongside potential launches including its first touchscreen MacBook and the iPhone 18 Pro.
Product
Expected release
Key rumours
Should you wait?
iPhone 18 Pro & Max
September 2026
Smaller Dynamic Island, under-display Face ID components, A20 Pro, C2 modem
Yes
iPhone Ultra/Duo
September 2026
The first foldable iPhone
Yes
Apple Watch Series 12
September 2026
Continuous heart-rate monitoring
Yes
Apple Watch Ultra 4
September 2026
Satellite connectivity improvements
Yes
iPad mini
Fall 2026
Larger OLED screen
Yes
iPad
Fall 2026
Apple Intelligence support
Yes
MacBook Pro with Touchscreen
Late 2026-early 2027
Touch screen
Yes
Apple Smart Glasses
Preview in late 2026 possible
Cameras, audio, Siri/Visual Intelligence
Yes
iPhone 18
Spring 2027
Could merge with iPhone Air
Yes
Every New Apple Product Launched in 2026… so far
Here is what Apple has already announced in 2026:
Mac mini M6 and M5 Pro: Faster storage, upgraded connectivity, and a strong focus on AI performance: New Mac mini 2026 guide.
Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra: Faster AI and graphics performance, increased memory bandwidth: New Mac Studio 2026 guide.
AirPods Max 2: Improved audio and the H2 chip. Find out more here: AirPods Max 2 guide.
MacBook Neo: Apple’s brand new, low-cost Mac laptop. Find out more here: MacBook Neo guide.
MacBook Air M5: Now with the M5 chip. Read about the 2026 MacBook Air here: MacBook Air M5 guide.
Studio Display: Finally gets Thunderbolt 5 and a better webcam.
Studio Display XDR: With mini-LED technology and ProMotion up to 120Hz.
iPhone 17e: The new, entry-level, iPhone replaces the iPhone 16e. Read more here: iPhone 17e guide.
iPad Air M4: The iPad Air now has an M4 chip. Read more here: iPad Air M4 guide.
AirTag 2: Four years on Apple updated the AirTag, read our review here: AirTag 2nd gen review.
And… RIP Mac Pro: Apple has confirmed that it is discontinuing its tower workstation.
Read on to find out what new products to expect at Apple’s next event and throughout 2026.
Every New Apple Product Launching in 2026
In the sections below we’ve split the upcoming new products into categories including Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, Home, AirPods, and some new product categories.
Apple Intelligence, Siri and AI
iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate, will introduce a massive overhaul to Siri and expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities.
The All-New Siri AI
The most significant update is the transformation of Siri into Siri AI, a conversational assistant powered by Apple Intelligence.
Key Siri AI features coming later in 2026 include:
Onscreen Awareness: Siri will understand and interact with what is displayed on your screen. For example, if a friend texts you an address, you can ask Siri to save it to a contact without leaving the app.
Dedicated Siri App: A new standalone app will allow you to revisit previous conversations, pin important chats, and sync history across all Apple devices via iCloud.
App Actions: Siri will be able to perform tasks within apps using natural language, such as editing a recently sent message or adding a song to a specific playlist.
Visual Intelligence: On iPhone, a new Siri mode in the Camera app will allow users to point their phone at objects to ask questions or perform actions based on what they see. On Mac, users can select onscreen content to ask Siri questions about images or documents.
Voice Customization: Users can personalize Siri with more natural voices and adjust the pace and expressiveness of the speech. This feature requires a M3 Mac with 12GB RAM or newer, or iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone Air and newer.
Apple Intelligence Across Apps
Beyond Siri, Apple Intelligence is being integrated system-wide to automate tasks and enhance productivity. Apple Intelligence will play a larger role across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, smart home devices, and future product categories.
Major updates include:
Safari Productivity: The browser will automatically group tabs into topics, monitor pages for changes (like price drops) with a “Notify Me” feature, and even build custom extensions based on natural-language descriptions.
Smarter Photo Editing: New tools include Spatial Reframing to improve composition after a photo is taken, an Extend tool to fill in missing areas when straightening horizons, and an upgraded Clean Up tool for removing distractions.
Writing Tools and Communication: Mail and Messages will gain smarter replies that mimic a user’s writing style . System-wide Writing Tools will generate text from scratch, rewrite drafts, and adapt tone to match specific contacts.
Image Playground: This tool has been revamped with better language models to create more natural-looking photorealistic images. It also allows users to create custom wallpapers on iOS 27.
Intelligent Automation: The Shortcuts app will feature a “Describe a Shortcut” ability, allowing users to create complex automations simply by explaining what they want in plain English.
What new iPhones are coming in 2026 (and should you wait)?
There are new iPhones coming.
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Based on current industry analysis and supply chain information, Apple has some significant changes planned for the iPhone in 2026, with an iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and the introduction of a foldable iPhone expected alongside the release of iOS 27.
iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max
September 9, 2026 update expected at event
The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to launch on September 9, 2026. The iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to be the first to use Apple’s own C2 modem instead of Qualcomm’s. The base model may see a RAM increase to 12GB to better support on-device AI functions. A major redesign is expected, which could include a new Dark Cherry color, some under-display Face ID components and a smaller Dynamic Island, and the front camera could move to the upper-left corner of the display. Read about the iPhone 18 Pro here: iPhone 18 Pro rumors.
Foldable iPhone
September 9, 2026 introduction expected at event
After years of rumors, Apple’s first foldable phone, potentially named the iPhone Duo or the iPhone Ultra, is expected to debut on September 9 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. It is expected to be a book-style foldable with a 7.8-inch inner display. Read more here: Apple’s folding iPhone rumors.
iPhone 18
Spring 2027 launch expected
Reports suggest that Apple could delay the iPhone 18 and release that handset alongside the iPhone 18e in the spring of 2027.
Should you buy now or wait?
With prices expected to rise, buying an iPhone 17 Pro this summer was not the bad idea it would normally be, so if you bought one recently then don’t despair, you probably saved some money.
What new iPads are coming in 2026 (and should you wait)?
Screenshot
Foundry
Don’t expect major redesigns for the iPads this year. Instead, Apple is likely to focus on faster chips and other internal upgrades. That said, both the iPad and iPad mini are due for an update – particularly the entry-level iPad, which currently lacks support for Apple Intelligence. Here’s what we expect Apple to announce:
iPad mini
Late 2026 update possible
The current iPad mini (A17 Pro) was released in October 2024, and Apple’s update cycle for this model is generally infrequent. Based on current reports and analysis, the next significant update to the iPad mini is not expected until late 2026, with some speculation pointing toward 2027.
One rumored upgrade for the 2026 iPad mini is the transition to an OLED display, which could reduce manufacturing costs and improve battery life. There is also the possibility of a slightly larger screen, with a move from the current 8.3- to 8.7-inches suggested. There is also speculation that a future foldable Apple device could potentially replace the iPad mini line entirely, though this remains uncertain.
Internal code leaks suggest the future iPad mini could be upgraded to an A19 Pro chip, which would provide a significant performance boost over the current A17 Pro. An A18 Pro chip upgrade is also possible. Read our round up of iPad mini rumors.
iPad
Late 2026 update possible
When the standard iPad was updated in March 11, 2025, the biggest disappointment was that it featured a A16 chip and therefore didn’t support Apple Intelligence. Apple looks set to rectify that in 2026 with an upgrade to the A18 or A19 chip, with the latter offering 50% better performance. The release timeline for an iPad with an A18 or A19 chip is anticipated before the end of 2026, in fact, Apple code suggests the company may be planning an update sooner-rather-than-later.
Read more about the 2026 iPad in our rumor round up.
Should you buy now or wait?
With the iPad prices increasing in June you may want to hold off buying one now. If you are going to pay more at least get the most up-to-date model, or buy from Apple’s Refurbished Store to get a bargain. Read Should I buy an iPad now or wait?
Which Macs are worth waiting for in 2026?
2026 is expected to be a significant year for the Mac, with Apple’s first touchscreen Mac rumored as part of a MacBook Pro redesign. March 3 saw the launch of the M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro and March 4 saw Apple introduce a new entry-level laptop – the $599 MacBook Neo.
The long expected Mac Studio and Mac mini updates came in August 2026 and go on sale September 22, although some high-memory Mac Studio configurations won’t arrive until later. These Macs have become popular for running AI models locally; however, global RAM shortages – driven by AI companies purchasing large amounts of memory for data centres – have been having a knock-on effect on availability during 2026 and these RAM shortages have also had an effect on prices, with Mac prices increasing by $300 to $500 in June and in the case of the Mac mini, by a further $100 with the 2026 lannch.
There are rumors that the MacBook Pro will get a redesign including notch-free OLED touchscreen, potential 5G connectivity and a thinner body. At one point it was expected that this new MacBook Pro would feature M6 Pro and Max chips, but the latest indications are that Apple will use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips instead in an effort to keep the project on schedule.
The current M4 iMac was released in October 2024, so an M5 update might seem timely and could be released alongside other potential M5 Mac updates.
The current iMac design was introduced in 2021 and is not expected to change soon. It is still considered fresh, and its components are not outdated. However, there are calls for Apple to introduce a larger screened iMac, something that has been missed since Apple discontinued the 27-inch model. Many feel that the 24-inch screen is too small. Read about the larger iMac rumors.
Should you buy now or wait?
With the prices of Macs increasing in June due to the global RAM shortages you may want to hold off buying one now. If you are going to pay more at least get the most up-to-date model, or buy from Apple’s Refurbished Store to get a bargain. Read the following for more guidance:
Like clockwork, expect a new Apple Watch in September.
Mahmoud Itani / Foundry
Apple updated all the Apple Watches in September 2025. Launching the Apple Watch Series 11 a new Apple Watch Ultra and a new Apple Watch SE. In 2026 the Apple Watch Series 12 and a new Apple Watch Ultra 4 are expected.
With the Apple Watch rather than hardware changes the real interest tends to be the health and fitness related features. The following capabilities are expected in future iterations:
Non-invasive blood glucose monitoring: This has been a long-rumored feature for the Apple Watch, but it is still considered to be a few years away with the technology unlikely to be ready for a 2026 release.
AI-Powered Health and Fitness Coach: Apple has long been rumored to be working on a sophisticated AI coach. Recent reports from early 2026 suggest this project was “scaled back” to allow individual AI-driven features to ship sooner rather than waiting for a complete overhaul.
Health+ Service Overhaul: There are ongoing rumors regarding a new service tier called “Health+” that would expand upon Fitness+. This service might integrate new AI-powered health features into a single subscription, potentially bundled with hardware purchases.
Daily Readiness and Stress Tracking: Unlike competitors such as the Oura Ring 4 or Garmin, the Apple Watch currently lacks a “daily readiness” score or native stress tracking. Experts suggest these are obvious areas for future software or hardware updates.
Other new features could include Touch ID integration and microLED displays reaching 4,000 nits brightness. A thinner case, magnetic bands, and enhanced AI capabilities could also be on the cards.
If you have an older Apple Watch and are wondering whether to upgrade, this could be a good time as with watchOS 27 the compatibility list is smaller than ever and only the Watch SE 3, Series 9, 10 and 11, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and 3 – and the new models – will be compatible.
Apple Watch Ultra 4
September 9, 2026 update expected at event
Expected to be a relatively modest update, with a faster S-series chip, improved health and fitness tracking and possibly better battery life, but no major redesign. Read more: Apple Watch 2026 updates.
Apple Watch Series 12
September 9, 2026 update expected at event
Rumored to bring a new S-series processor, longer battery life, enhanced health monitoring and possibly a ceramic finish, while retaining the familiar Series 11 design.
Should you buy now or wait?
If you need an Apple Watch today, the SE 3 is the safest buy, while the Series 11 and Ultra 3 are worth waiting on with new models expected in September. Waiting could bring new features, lower prices on current models, or both, making it the smarter choice for most buyers. Read more: Should I buy an Apple Watch now or wait?
Upcoming AirPods
According to a brief update in Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter for Bloomberg in August, Apple is aiming to launch camera-equipped AirPods this fall.
The new earbuds are expected to resemble the upcoming AirPods Pro 3, although it’s not yet clear whether they will also include a heart rate sensor.
The cameras are said to include both visible-light and infrared sensors, but they reportedly won’t be designed for taking photos or recording video, as their placement and image quality would make them unsuitable for those tasks. Instead, the cameras are expected to enable AI-powered features, such as hand gesture recognition, adapting audio based on the surrounding environment, and detecting whether someone is speaking directly to you or simply talking nearby.
Upcoming Apple Home devices
Mahmoud Itani / Foundry
Apple is expected to significantly expand its smart home ecosystem in 2026 and 2027 with new devices beyond its traditional Apple TV and HomePods.
Rumored products include a smart home hub that combines HomePod functionality with a touchscreen, an updated HomePod mini 2 and next-generation Apple TV are also expected.
This strategic push could help Apple catch up with competitors like Amazon and Google in the smart home market.
Apple’s push into the smart home market will be heavily reliant on a significantly improved Siri, which is expected to launch with iOS 27 and macOS 27 in the fall.
New and updated products are said to include:
HomePod mini 2
Fall 2026 introduction
Foundry
A new HomePod mini is said to be on the way with a faster processor that can take advantage of the new Siri AI.
HomePod 3
Fall 2026 introduction
A new HomePod with an updated chip is also expected.
Apple TV
Fall 2026 update
The current Apple TV isn’t compatible with Siri so an update is needed. Apple TV leaks indicate a rumoured Apple TV is on Apple’s roadmap and that the update will bring Apple Intelligence to the set top box.
New Smart Hub
Possible 2026 introduction
Multiple reports have suggested Apple will launch a smart home hub. Apple is said to be working on a number of HomeHub related products including a device said to mount a camera on a robot arm that can follow you around!
New Smart Display
Possible 2026 introduction
Also rumored is an iPad-like smart display that allows you to control your home devices via HomeOS software. This may come with both a speaker base and a wall mount.
HomePod Touch
Possible 2026 introduction
A new HomePod smart speaker with a screen is said to be coming. Read more here: New HomePod rumors.
Upcoming Vision devices, AR and spatial computing
Apple Smart Glasses
Possible 2026 introduction, 2027 launch
Unlike the bulky Vision Pro headset, the upcoming smart glasses from Apple are expected to follow a form factor similar to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses. This will be Apple’s first product built specifically for “Visual Intelligence.” It will likely handle tasks such as live translations, music playback, phone calls, and turn-by-turn directions. Apple could provide a first glimpse or “preview” of the glasses by the end of 2026.
Vision Pro
Possible 2027 update
Prior to 2026, Apple’s spatial computing strategy has focused on the high-end market, but reports indicate a more affordable version of the headset is in development. Apple has reportedly paused work on a successor to the high-end Vision Pro and will instead release a cheaper Vision Pro.
What Apple launched in 2025
Here’s a quick look at what Apple released in 2025:
February2025: iPhone 16E – the replacement for the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 brought Apple Intelligence support to the entry-level iPhone.
Today’s the day: Apple’s September event takes place today, Wednesday, September 9. Follow our Live Blog for up to the minute analysis. It may not be Apple’s final event of 2026, however, with another launch potentially following in October.
Apple typically has four main event windows each year: a spring event, WWDC in June, the iPhone event in September, and sometimes a further event in October. The company rarely confirms dates far in advance, and there’s no guarantee it will hold an event in every window. That leaves Apple fans – and anyone considering a new Apple device – wondering when the next event will happen and what might be announced.
Fortunately, Apple’s annual schedule is fairly predictable, while reliable rumours often provide additional clues about what’s coming. That means we can make informed estimates about the timing of future keynotes and the products most likely to appear.
From the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and folding iPhone to new Apple Watches and potential Mac and iPad updates, here’s everything we know about today’s Apple event, plus the other events Apple could hold later in 2026 and beyond.
When is Apple’s next event?
Today: Wednesday September 9, 2026
Apple announced the date of its September event on August 26, two weeks before the event was scheduled to be held – September 9.
As in previous years, Apple will livestream the event, allowing viewers around the world to watch the company unveil its latest products. One notable change this year is that the keynote is expected to be hosted by John Ternus, who has succeeded Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO.
Watch the stream here:
Apple event calendar 2026
Timescale
Event theme
Dates
Products
March
Special Experience
2-4 March
Launched: iPhone 17e, MacBooks Neo, Pro & Air, iPad Air
June
WWDC
June 8
Unveiled plans for: iOS, macOS, other software, AI and Siri
September
[iPhone event]
September 9
Expected: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, new Apple Watch
October or November
[Late fall event]
TBC
Possible: Touchscreen MacBook and iPads
Spring 2027
TBC
TBC
Expected: iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, iPhone Air 2
Apple has held two events so far in 2026, although the first was not an event in the traditional sense. On March 4, the company invited select media to hands-on “experiences” in multiple locations. In the run-up to that date, Apple launched several products via press release, including the iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, and MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max, M5 MacBook Air and the MacBook Neo.
The second event was WWDC, which began with a keynote on June 8. At the WWDC keynote Apple outlined the upcoming changes to its operating systems, including iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate.
A second, late-fall event in October or November is possible, though less certain and typically focused on Macs or iPads.
Here’s when the 2026 Apple events might take place.
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FAQ
1.
What will Apple announce at today’s event?
Apple’s September event is the biggest and most watched Apple event of the year. It’s the venue at which Apple unveils the new iPhones and Apple Watches for the next year.
We expect Apple to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. Apple may also reveal the new folding iPhone, thought to be called the iPhone Duo.
2.
What time does the next Apple event start in U.S., U.K. and other global time zones
Apple keynotes usually start at 10 am PT and this one is no different. That translates to the following times in the countries where most of our readers live:
U.S.: 10 am PDT, 11 am MDT, 12 pm CDT, 1 pm EDT
Canada: as above, plus 2 pm ADT
U.K.: 6 pm
Europe: 7 pm CEST, 8 pm EEST
India: 10:30 pm IST
Australia: next day — 1 am AWST, 2:30 am ACST, 3 am AEST
New Zealand: next day — 5 am NZST
The timings are generally the same for all Apple Keynotes, but can be slightly different if Apple holds the event during the period of a couple of weeks when the clocks have changed in the U.S. but not elsewhere (in 2026 the clocks will change in the U.S. on November 1, while in the U.K. they change on October 25).
Sometimes Apple holds events at different times, for example, in October 2023 the event was held in late afternoon in San Francisco, which meant it was midnight in the U.K.
If Apple doesn’t hold an event and instead just issues a press release that usually happens around 8 am PT, 11 am ET and 4 pm U.K. time.
3.
How long do Apple events usually last?
Apple keynotes usually last between one and two hours and feature the CEO alongside various other Apple executives. With John Ternus succeeding Tim Cook as CEO on September 1, 2026, this will be his first major product keynote in the role.
WWDC and the September event tend to be longer keynotes; the spring and late-fall events can be slightly shorter.
For example, the September 2024 event was 1 hour 38 minutes.
4.
How often does Apple hold events?
There can be as many as four Apple events in a year:
Spring Event
WWDC in June
iPhone Event in September
Late Fall Event in October
This event calendar is by no means set in stone, though, with the spring and October events being less regular. Some years, Apple doesn’t hold a spring event at all. In 2025 Apple only held two events preferring instead to announce new products via press release.
5.
Does Apple take part in other events?
Apple doesn’t participate in major industry trade shows such as CES and IFA. Instead Apple invites the press and industry professionals to Apple Park to hear all about its latest products and services. Apple calls these ‘events’ and it streams them live online to millions of viewers.
6.
Does Apple ever announce products without an event?
Apple frequently announces products without a keynote event, often opting for press releases or multi-day announcement windows. In recent years, the company has increasingly reserved its large-scale media events for major flagship launches, such as the primary iPhone lineup in September, while using press releases for iterative updates or “chip bumps” that may not warrant a full hour-long presentation.
7.
How to watch an Apple event
Apple events are typically broadcast across several digital platforms, allowing viewers to tune in from almost any device. While the company previously restricted access to its own hardware or the Safari browser, these barriers have been removed in recent years.
You can access live Apple presentations through the following official channels:
YouTube: This is often considered the easiest way to watch. Apple streams its keynotes live on its official YouTube channel, which can be accessed via any web browser or the YouTube app on smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs .
Apple.com: The company hosts a dedicated “Events” page on its official website. For the best experience on a PC, it is recommended to use Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 or later .
Apple TV App: The stream is available within the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV hardware. Keynotes are usually listed in the app’s lineup a day or two before the event begins .
Apple Podcasts: Apple also showcases its events through the Podcasts app on Apple devices, where you can watch the video presentation
You may also like to tune in to our Live Blog which will provide minute-by-minute text updates and analysis as products are announced.
Following the end of the event, detailed breakdowns will also be available on the Macworld Podcast, which can be found on Spotify, Soundcloud, and Apple Podcasts.
When is the iPhone event and what will launch?
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When is the iPhone event?
September 9, 2026
Apple’s iPhone launch event has become a regular fixture in September (aside 2020, when the event was delayed until October – and the early January launches).
What will Apple launch at the September 2026 event?
We can be pretty confident that at least one new iPhone will launch in late 2026, although there may be some changes to the line up: we may see the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launch in September, but the iPhone 18 is expected to be held back until the spring of 2027. There are also rumors of a folding iPhone – supposedly called the iPhone Ultra or Duo launching in September.
Alongside the new iPhone 18 Pro we may see new Apple Watches. In 2026 the Apple Watch Series 12 should get a chip update, since the Series 11 is using the same chip as the Series 10 did. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is said to be getting an update too. And we may also see new AirPods.
Apple is also rumored to have some upgrades coming to the HomePod and Apple TV to better equip them for Siri AI.
The last time Apple held a late fall event was October 30, 2023, and before that October 18, 2021. So a late fall event isn’t unprecedented, but it is uncommon. Right now there is no way of knowing if Apple will hold a late fall event in 2026, or indeed, if it ever will again. Usually this event is to launch consumer Macs, but in recent years Apple hasn’t felt the need to hold an event to do that. Nearer the time we will know if there are big things planned that might warrant an event.
What will Apple launch at the late fall 2026 event?
Mac or iPad launches are the most likely reasons for an Apple event during this timeframe, but Apple has not felt the need to hold a dedicated Mac event since the “Scary Fast” presentation in 2023, when it introduced the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips alongside updated MacBook Pro models. There could still be Mac-related announcements this year: the rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro could make an appearance.
The timing of any new Mac releases will likely depend on whether the supply chain has fully recovered from the component shortages that have affected the industry throughout the year. These shortages have also led Apple to raise prices for iPads and Macs.
As for iPads, a new iPad or iPad mini are long overdue, so an October event would be a likely venue for those launches, if they don’t arrive in September. The chip shortages may affect the iPad too.
Apple’s spring events have become increasingly unpredictable. The company has not held a traditional spring event since May 2024, although it did invite members of the media, including Macworld, to a “Special Apple Experience” in 2026.
Rather than a keynote presentation, the March 4, 2026 gathering was a hands-on showcase that followed three days of product announcements, including the MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and M5 MacBook Air.
Will Apple take a similar approach to spring product launches in 2027? It’s certainly possible. The format appeared to work well, allowing each product announcement to receive its own media coverage rather than competing for attention during a single event.
Apple is expected to release three iPhone models in spring 2027 – or it could be two new iPhones, with the Air and iPhone 18 merging.
iPhone 18 (base model)
iPhone 18e
iPhone Air 2
Apple may also update the MacBook Air with an M6 processor in spring 2027. A report from early August 2026 notes that Apple is currently struggling with memory shortages that are impacting MacBook Air stock, and the M6 update is seen as a potential, though not guaranteed, fix for the supply issues.
When is WWDC 2027
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When is the WWDC keynote?
In 2026 the WWDC keynote was on Monday June 8. In 2025 it started on Monday June 9. We expect WWDC will start on Monday 7 June in 2027.
WWDC generally runs from the Monday to Friday in the second week of June.
What Apple could launch at WWDC
WWDC is Apple’s big developer event at which it reveals plans for the operating systems that run on Apple hardware.
In June 2027 we expect Apple to unveil details of the iOS 28, iPadOS 28, the new macOS 28, updates to watchOS, tvOS, HomePod software, and an update to Apple’s realityOS.
Apple sometimes announces new hardware at WWDC, usually the high end models targeted at power users, so we could see new Macs.
Following the keynote on the Monday, developer events and sessions will run throughout the week. You can read more about WWDC date, times and everything you need to know in a separate article.
What did Apple launch at past events
So far in 2026 Apple has held an ‘experience’, which rather than being an event in the traditional sense, was a chance for journalists to get a look at products Apple had launched in the days prior, including MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e. The company also hosted the WWDC keynote on June 8, at which it revealed its plans for Apple Intelligence and Siri in iOS 27, macOS 27 and the other operating systems.
In 2025 Apple only held two events. The first was its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 9, at which it introduced the new features coming in the next version of its operating systems, and the second was the huge September 9 Apple Event where it launched new Apple Watches, new AirPods Pro and the new iPhones for 2025.
Apple doesn’t have to hold an event to launch new products though. Prior to WWDC, Apple launched a new iPhone 16e via press release on February 19, a new iPad and iPad Air via press release on March 4, and a new MacBook Air and Mac Studio on March 5.
Apple then went on to launch a new M5 MacBook Pro and M5 iPad Pro in October. No event was held to mark these launches.
In 2024, Apple held three events: one on Tuesday, May 7, at which it launched new iPads; a keynote to kick off WWDC on June 10; and an event on September 9 at which Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and the AirPods 4. In October 2024 there was no event, but Apple did announce new products (iMac, Mac mini and MacBook Pro) via press release.
In 2023 there were three events: WWDC in June, an iPhone event in September, and Apple’s second fall event on October 30 (or after midnight on October 31 if you weren’t in the U.S.).
In 2022 Apple held three events: a spring event on March 8, WWDC on June 6, and the iPhone 14 launch on September 7. In other years Apple has held four events though.
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When were Apple’s past events?
Spring Apple events have been held on the following dates:
2026: ‘Experience’ Wednesday March 4
2025: No event
2024: Tuesday May 7
2023: No event
2022: Tuesday March 8
2021: Tuesday April 20
2020: No event
2019: Monday March 25
2018: Tuesday March 27
2017: No event
2016: Monday March 21
2015: Monday March 9
2014: No event
2013: No event
2012: Wednesday March 7
WWDC events have fallen on the following dates:
WWDC 2026: June 8 (8-12)
WWDC 2025: June 9 (9-13)
WWDC 2024: June 10 (10-14)
WWDC 2023: June 5 (5-9)
WWDC 2022: June 6 (6-10)
WWDC 2021: June 7 (7-11)
WWDC 2020: June 22 (22-26)
WWDC 2019: June 3 (3-7)
WWDC 2018: June 4 (4-8)
WWDC 2017: June 5 (5-9)
Here are the past few Apple September event dates:
2025: Tuesday, September 9
2024: Monday, September 9
2023: Tuesday, September 12
2022: Wednesday, September 7
2021: Tuesday, September 14
2020: Tuesday, September 15
2019: Tuesday, September 10
2018: Wednesday, September 12
2017: Tuesday, September 12
In the past, Apple has held a second fall event on the following dates:
2025: No event
2024: No event
2023: Monday, October 30
2022: No event
2021: Monday, October 18
2020: Tuesday, October 13 and Tuesday, November 10
Auf Apples neue Siri-KI wird man in Deutschland noch etwas warten müssen: Siri AI kann hierzulande aktuell nur auf Macs und nur bei Umstellung des Systems auf Englisch genutzt werden – was dann für alle Geräte gilt. Wir erwarten aber, dass Apple dieses Problem bald löst.
Aber Apple Intelligence besteht nicht nur aus Siri AI! Auch bei Aufgaben wie Bildanalyse und Textverarbeitung mit den Schreibtools gibt es unter macOS 27 und iOS 27 viele Neuerungen.
Apple Intelligence hat gegenüber Gemini oder Claude schließlich einen großen Vorteil: Die Funktionen laufen in der Regel direkt auf dem eigenen Gerät und arbeiten mittlerweile recht schnell und effizient. Wir geben hier einige Tipps für die effiziente Nutzung. So ist etwa die Zusammenfassen-Funktion komplexer, als vielleicht mancher vermutet.
Achtung, Deutsch!
Was man nicht vergessen darf: Nicht nur funktioniert Siri AI bisher ausschließlich auf englischsprachigen Systemen, Apple Intelligence wurde mit einem Schwerpunkt auf die englische Sprache entwickelt. Bei der Arbeit mit deutschen Texten ist Apples KI deshalb manchmal weniger leistungsfähig. Zu Problemen kann es außerdem etwa kommen, wenn in deutschen Texten englische Zitate und Begriffe vorkommen.
Allgemein kann es bei Problemen mit Siri helfen, die Sprache erst auf Englisch umzustellen und dann wieder auf Deutsch zu stellen. Das soll den Sprach-Cache von Siri zurücksetzen.
Auch die Zusammenfassen-Funktion arbeitet bei englischsprachigen Webseiten besser als bei deutschen Webseiten: Bei Webseiten, die in englischer und deutscher Sprache vorliegen, ist die Zusammenfassung der deutschen Webseite nach meiner Erfahrung deutlich kürzer.
Webseiten zusammenfassen oder in Hauptpunkte umwandeln?
Eine nützliche Zusammenfassen-Funktion ist sogar in die Reader-Ansicht von Safari integriert. Sie müssen nur auf diese Funktion tippen und erhalten eine kurze Zusammenfassung. Die Reader-Ansicht eignet sich dafür besonders gut, weil hier bereits viele störende Elemente ausgeblendet wurden – das erleichtert Apple Intelligence die Arbeit.
Ein Problem: Die Zusammenfassung ist oft sehr kurz und bei langen Artikeln oft völlig unzureichend. Deutlich mehr Informationen erhalten Sie, wenn Sie eines der anderen Schreibtools nutzen. Eine gute Alternative ist die Option „Hauptpunkte“, die deutlich längere Zusammenfassungen erstellt und dazu aber auch einige Sekunden Analyse benötigt.
Statt einer Zusammenfassung mit knapp 30 Wörtern erhalten Sie eine in Stichpunkte gegliederte Übersicht mit den wichtigsten Inhalten. Dabei hängt die Länge vom Text ab und kann schnell 1000 Wörter umfassen.
Die Funktione Hauptpunkte liefert oft mehr Informationen als die Zusammenfassung.
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Die Funktion „Liste“ ist hilfreich, wenn Sie einen langen Artikel auswerten wollen. Bei dieser Funktion erhalten Sie eine Art Inhaltsverzeichnis. Diese Liste kann aber sehr lang sein und sehr viele Punkte enthalten.
Wieder anders funktioniert die Funktion „Tabelle“. Diese ist vor allem für Texte mit vielen Daten hilfreich, die Sie exportieren wollen. Wählen Sie etwa einen Testbericht mit vielen Testdaten aus, können Sie eine Übersicht mit Messungen und Ergebnissen erhalten. Diese Tabelle ist außerdem nützlich, um Termine und Aufträge aus einer E-Mail zu entnehmen.
Fotos und Dateien mit KI umbenennen
Beim Export eines Fotos aus Vorschau hilft KI bei der Umbenennung: Wählen Sie Ablage > Exportieren, sehen Sie (nach einer kurzen KI-Denkpause) unter dem Dateinamen ein kleines Fenster mit der Überschrift „Vorgeschlagen“. Bei einem Landschaftsbild sehen Sie dann etwa Vorschläge wie „Grüne Wiese“ „Landschaft“ oder „Sonnenuntergang“.
Schade: Beim Umbenennen der Fotos steht diese Funktion nicht zur Verfügung, ebenfalls nicht in Fotos.
Fotos können Sie beim Export mit KI benennen
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Fotos mit Apple Intelligence auswerten
Neben Texten kann Apple Intelligence aber auch Bilddateien analysieren und bearbeiten. Die Funktionen für die Bildbearbeitung sind allerdings in die App „Fotos“ integriert und nicht anders verfügbar. Ab macOS 27 und iOS 27 erhalten Sie bei Geräten mit Unterstützung für Apple Intelligence die neuen KI‑Funktionen „Erweitern“ und „Neu Ausrichten“. Die Funktionen stehen unter „Werkzeuge“ zur Verfügung.
Mit „Erweitern“ können Sie ein Foto in ein anderes Bildformat erweitern – etwa vom Porträt- in das Landschaftsformat, mit der Funktion „Neu Ausrichten“ können Sie die Perspektive des Bildes verändern – etwa den Blickwinkel auf ein Gebäude ändern. Der Hintergrund wird dabei neu generiert – wenn auch nicht immer sehr gelungen.
Das sind aber noch nicht alle Neuerungen: Fotos können nun auch inhaltlich erfasst werden und sind über die neue semantische Suche viel besser durchsuchbar. Suchen Sie nach einem bestimmten Foto, kann die Suchfunktion nun auch einen Kontext verstehen. Sie können etwa nach einem „Mann mit Hund“ suchen.
Per KI können sie die Perspektive ändern.
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PDFs auswerten mit KI
Die Zusammenfassen-Funktion unterstützt auch PDFs: Ein kurzes PDF mit einigen Dutzend Seiten kann Apple Intelligence zusammenfassen, scheitert jedoch an ganzen Büchern mit Hunderten von Seiten. Eine Grenze lässt sich dabei nur schwer abschätzen. Bei deutlich über 2000 Wörtern oder 15 000 Zeichen bricht die Analyse aber bald ab und sie sehen eine Fehlermeldung. Anders als bei Webseiten sind die Schreibtools hier von zu vielen Daten schnell überfordert und können die Aufgabe nicht auf Apples iCloud auslagern.
Bei einem PDF mit wenigen Seiten können Sie aber problemlos den kompletten Text auswählen. Das Ergebnis erscheint dann in einem Popup-Fenster und kann gelesen und – nach vollständiger Analyse – mit der Option „Kopieren“ exportiert werden.
Bei einem PDF können Sie ebenfalls die alternativen Funktionen der Schreibtools verwenden: Sie wollen nur die wichtigsten technischen Daten zu einem neuen Gerät? Dann können Sie in dem Datenblatt einfach die technischen Daten auswählen und mit dem Schreibtool Tabelle als Tabelle exportieren.
Öffnen Sie dazu die Datei in Vorschau und wählen sie per Tastenbefehl „Befehlstaste – A“ alle Seiten aus. Sie können nun unter Bearbeiten > Schreibtools eine Zusammenfassung oder eine andere Analysefunktion auswählen.
Sie wollen nur einen bestimmten Teil auswählen? Auch das ist möglich, wenn Sie einzelne Seiten oder Absätze auswählen.
Problem mit zu langen oder falsch formatierten Texten
Um einen Text effizient analysieren zu können, benötigt Apple Intelligence manchmal Hilfe. Ein PDF mit hunderten Seiten ist zu lang, aber auch eine zu komplexe Webseite kann die Analyse behindern. Ist das sogenannten „Context Window“ der lokalen KI überschritten, kann Apple eigentlich auf eine Server-Anwendung mit mehr Leistung zugreifen. Das ist aber nicht immer möglich (offensichtlich bei PDFs) oder es kann auch zu einem Verbindungsfehler kommen und Sie sehen eine Fehlermeldung.
Andererseits helfen der KI bei der Analyse offenbar bestehende Formatierungen wie Absätze und Überschriften, um den Text auszuwerten. Es ist deshalb nicht sinnvoll, einen Text in einen simplen Fließtext umzuwandeln.
Oft ist es deshalb sinnvoller, wenn Sie nur einzelne Absätze auswählen, statt des ganzen Textes.
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Umwandeln von Text
Mit Apple Intelligence können Sie aber einen Text natürlich auch umwandeln, auch den Artikel oder eine Bedienungsanleitung: Ist der Text sehr weitschweifig und unverständlich geschrieben, können Sie ihn mit den Schreibtools schnell in einen lesbaren Text umwandeln. Das kann nicht nur im Studium oder in der Schule sehr hilfreich sein.
Achtung: Dabei besteht allerdings auch immer die Gefahr, dass wichtige Informationen verloren gehen, eine Art „Lost in Translation“.
Apple hat seine KI auf Performance und niedrigen Ressourcenverbrauch optimiert, das rächt sich bei komplexeren Aufgaben. Auch die Übersetzung von fremdsprachigen Texten funktioniert schnell und zuverlässig, reicht aber nicht an die Übersetzungsqualität von aktuellen KIs wie ChatGPT heran.
Bei solchen Aufgaben soll eigentlich die Cloud-Version von Apple Intelligence eingesetzt werden. Dies funktioniert aber nicht immer reibungslos. Bei komplexeren Aufgaben ist aber auch ChatGPT eine gute Alternative.
ChatGPT über Siri nutzen
Eine der wertvollsten Optionen von Apple Intelligence ist die Integration von ChatGPT. Aktivieren Sie Ihr ChatGPT für Apple Intelligence, können Sie ChatGPT für komplexere Aufgaben und die Erstellung von Texten nutzen.
Sie können dazu einfach Siri bitten: „ChatGPT soll ein Gedicht schreiben“ und ChatGPT liefert sofort einen Text.
Selbst wenn Ihre Anfrage keine Aufforderung beinhaltet, ChatGPT zu benutzen, wird immer die Nutzung geprüft. Siri überprüft automatisch, ob ChatGPT möglicherweise nützliche Ergebnisse liefern könnte. Trifft das zu, fragt Siri Sie, ob Sie ChatGPT verwenden möchten. Eine Anfrage wird dann automatisch durchgeführt.
Sie können ChatGPT direkt aus Siri aufrufen.
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Anmelden oder nicht anmelden?
Sie können ChatGPT auch ohne Anmeldung nutzen, nur nach einer Anmeldung über einen ChatGPT-Account werden aber auch frühere Anfragen berücksichtigt. Sind Sie angemeldet, gelten dann aber die Einstellungen Ihres ChatGPT-Accounts und die Datenschutzrichtlinie von OpenAI: OpenAI kann Ihre Anfragen, Uploads sowie den Sitzungsverlauf erfassen und diese Daten zum Trainieren oder Optimieren seiner Modelle verwenden.
Vor allem für Unternehmen kann dies ein Problem sein, weil so auch Firmendaten weitergegeben werden können.
Auch Apple kann bereits Ihre Daten erfassen: Wenn Sie in „Siri und Diktierfunktion verbessern“ einwilligen, können Daten zu einer Anfrage wie Audioaufnahme, das Transkript der Anfrage, sowie mit der Antwort verknüpfte Metadaten von Apple erfasst werden. Keine dieser Daten wird aber mit Ihrem Apple Account verknüpft und Sie können dies problemlos deaktivieren.
Zusammenfassen der Mitteilungen
Eine nützliche neue Funktion ist auch das Zusammenfassen von Mitteilungen. Diese Funktion von macOS 27 und iOS 27 kann Mitteilungen von zusammenhängenden Apps kombiniert anzeigen. Die Funktion ist aber noch im Betastadium.
Mitteilungen können per KI zusammengefasst werden.
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Zusammenfassungen sind aber manchmal, die Zusammenfassung der Benachrichtigungen kann man deshalb auch für bestimmte Apps abschalten. Deaktivieren können Sie dies unter Mitteilungen > Mitteilungen zusammenfassen.
Pünktlich zum kalendarischen Herbstbeginn berichtet der Entwickler der Ausweis-App, dass eine neue Version für die ARM-Architektur geplant ist. Anscheinend soll sie um den macOS-27-Release veröffentlicht werden. Diesen erwarten wir Mitte September, vermutlich am 14.09., einige Tage vor dem Verkaufsstart der neuen iPhones.
Ursprüngliche Meldung vom 26. April 2026:
Wer sich einmal online bei einer Behörde verifizieren musste, weiß, dass neben der iPhone-App, die den eigenen Ausweis auslesen kann, noch eine Ausweis-App auf dem Mac notwendig ist, die die Verifikation an das Online-Portal weiterreicht. Im Zweifelsfall können Sie sich für einen digitalen Behördengang nicht verifizieren, wenn die App auf dem Mac nicht funktioniert.
Dass dies bald der Fall sein kann, bestätigt der Blick in die Systeminformationen der App: Die aktuelle Version von Ausweis-App ist immer noch für Intel programmiert und läuft auf Apple-Silicon-Macs über die Übersetzungsschicht Rosetta 2. Doch für Rosetta 2 hat Apple bereits eine Galgenfrist gesetzt: Diese funktioniert nur noch mit macOS 27, also dem nächsten großen Update. Ab dem nächsten Jahr unter macOS 28 werden nur bestimmte ältere Spiele über Rosetta 2 funktionieren; die restlichen Programme müssen ihren Code aktualisieren.
Im konkreten Fall der Ausweis-App wird sie ab macOS 28 nicht mehr funktionieren, da auch Rosetta 2 eingestellt wird. Ob bis dahin die versprochene Deutschland-App kommt, bleibt abzuwarten. Wir haben bei dem Entwickler, der Governikus GmbH, nachgefragt, ob eine neue Version für Apple Silicon in Arbeit ist. Die Antwort von dem Presseteam lautet, wie folgt:
Wir arbeiten bereits an Version 2.6.0 der Ausweis-App, die nativ auf der ARM-Prozessarchitektur von Apple-Silicon läuft. Wir stellen die Version rechtzeitig über den App Store und auf dem Ausweis-App-Portal bereit.
Über das konkrete Veröffentlichungsdatum konnte man zum aktuellen Zeitpunkt noch nichts sagen. Aktuell ist die Version 2.5.1 als neueste im Mac App Store ausgewiesen. Mit der Version 2.5.0 hat Governikus die Unterstützung von macOS 13 Ventura eingestellt, was heißt, dass die App nicht mehr auf Macs von 2017 und älter läuft.
Laut dem Entwickler wurde die macOS-Version der App in den vergangenen zwölf Monaten 88.684 Mal heruntergeladen. Bei Windows gab es im gleichen Zeitraum 3.025.998 Downloads.
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Adam Engst explains why AI software development should be approached as an evolution, starting with safe, verifiable data analysis, advancing to simple scripts, and eventually building applications. He distinguishes programming from development, arguing that non-programmers can act as product managers who direct AI, demand security checks, define requirements, and create software tailored to problems existing apps do not solve. (3)
Our conversation with Adam Engst continues with an exploration of how AI can help non-programmers build sophisticated software by following professional development practices. Adam explains using specifications, architecture documents, and AI-guided decisions to create reliable apps, then examines the approach his app, SetShot, takes to macOS settings, privacy, security, user feedback, Cloudflare, GitHub, and minimizing sensitive data collection.
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Perplexity has launched Hybrid Compute for its Computer agent on Apple Silicon Macs, a system that splits a single task between frontier models in the cloud and compact models running locally so confidential files and personal data never have to leave the machine.
The idea is simple and, if it holds up in daily use, important: Computer still starts work in the cloud, where large models handle research, planning, and long-horizon reasoning. When a local classifier spots sensitive information — names, emails, account numbers, privileged files — the user is prompted to keep that slice of the job on the Mac, mask the details, or send it to the cloud anyway. Cloud and local pieces stay in the same workflow. The user does not have to restart the task or shuttle files between tools.
At launch, local options include Gemma 4 E4B, Qwen3.6 35B-A3B, and a Perplexity post-trained Qwen variant. Users pick the cloud orchestrator; Perplexity selects helper frontier models. Hybrid Compute is available today to Pro, Max, and Enterprise subscribers in the Perplexity Mac app on Apple silicon running macOS 15 or later, with 24GB of unified memory as the minimum and 32GB recommended. Setup is a one-click model download rather than a custom local-runtime stack.
The Mac does not have to be the device that starts the job. A prompt from iPhone or iPad can still kick off a session; if the Mac is on and running Perplexity, sensitive steps can execute there against local files and apps. That makes a always-on Mac mini a plausible private compute node for people who work from a phone most of the day.
Perplexity has been building toward this split for months. In June it described hybrid agentic inference as a way to optimize for accuracy, privacy, and token cost at once: keep financial records, health information, and personal files local; send only the work that truly needs a frontier model to the server. Portable Computer, a more local-first variant, already existed for users who want most of the stack on device and only escalate with permission. Hybrid Compute approaches the same problem from the other direction — cloud-first orchestration with an on-device privacy gate.
That gate is the linchpin. An on-device PII classifier, which Perplexity says it has open-sourced and trained with its Secure Intelligence Institute, inspects content before anything is transmitted. Credentials, payment numbers, and government IDs get the strictest treatment. For enterprises, admins can set organization-wide rules for what must stay local, what may be masked, and what requires approval, plus audit when data leaves a device. That is the pitch for law, finance, healthcare, and other regulated shops that want agentic tools without dumping client records into someone else’s cluster.
Competitors are chasing the same mix of on-device privacy and cloud intelligence. Perplexity’s claim is that it can start a job in the cloud, peel off the confidential pieces mid-task, and finish without losing context. For Mac users sitting on 24GB-plus Apple silicon — and for the new M5/M6 machines Apple just put on the table — that is now a shipping product rather than a Computex slide.
MacDailyNews Take: The use cases Perplexity and early reviewers walk through are familiar: an attorney updating a brief with client files that stay on the Mac while case-law research runs in the cloud; an analyst rebuilding a confidential model against public comps; a small-business owner starting pricing research from a phone while private price lists never leave the desktop. In each case the agent is only as useful as the data it can touch. Hybrid Compute is an attempt to let it touch private data without treating the cloud as the default home for that data.
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