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Looks like iOS 27.2 Beta 3 tweaks the Readiness (Fitness) widget. Cleans it up mostly
October 5, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Looks like iOS 27.2 Beta 3 tweaks the Readiness (Fitness) widget. Cleans it up mostly
iOS 27.2 Beta 3 (and more!) are finally rolling out now to Developers.
October 5, 2026 at 6:29 PM
iOS 27.2 Beta 3 (and more!) are finally rolling out now to Developers.
45 hours off the charger.
Two nights of sleep tracking.
Only 49% used.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 battery life is the real upgrade nobody talks about enough.
Two nights of sleep tracking.
Only 49% used.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 battery life is the real upgrade nobody talks about enough.
October 2, 2026 at 1:28 AM
45 hours off the charger.
Two nights of sleep tracking.
Only 49% used.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 battery life is the real upgrade nobody talks about enough.
Two nights of sleep tracking.
Only 49% used.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 battery life is the real upgrade nobody talks about enough.
iOS 27.0.1 is rolling out now with fixes for the iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max FaceID restart bug! Also includes other fixes for the 18 P/PM.
September 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM
iOS 27.0.1 is rolling out now with fixes for the iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max FaceID restart bug! Also includes other fixes for the 18 P/PM.
I don’t recall seeing it in beta 1 but iOS 27.2 Beta 2 seems to include a Readiness Widget in Fitness now (Ultra 4 or Series 12 required.)
Note - it’s possible this was in beta 1 and I missed it.
Note - it’s possible this was in beta 1 and I missed it.
September 21, 2026 at 8:51 PM
I don’t recall seeing it in beta 1 but iOS 27.2 Beta 2 seems to include a Readiness Widget in Fitness now (Ultra 4 or Series 12 required.)
Note - it’s possible this was in beta 1 and I missed it.
Note - it’s possible this was in beta 1 and I missed it.
Looks like we are already on to Beta 2 for iOS 27.2!
September 21, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Looks like we are already on to Beta 2 for iOS 27.2!
That Zero cycles, new battery feeling! iPhone 18 Pro max on deck!
September 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM
That Zero cycles, new battery feeling! iPhone 18 Pro max on deck!
Everyone said Apple's new Health app was going to kill Whoop and Bevel when it got announced.
I've spent the last 24 hours digging into the new Health app in the iOS 27.2 beta to see if that's actually true.
1 word.... Nope. Not even close right now.
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I've spent the last 24 hours digging into the new Health app in the iOS 27.2 beta to see if that's actually true.
1 word.... Nope. Not even close right now.
buff.ly/IvbCcE2
Inside Apple's Redesigned Health App: Everything We Found in the iOS 27.2 Beta
A first look at Apple's redesigned Health app in the iOS 27.2 beta: Insights, Longevity, Health Age's factor breakdown, and all 17 new assessments.
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September 17, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Everyone said Apple's new Health app was going to kill Whoop and Bevel when it got announced.
I've spent the last 24 hours digging into the new Health app in the iOS 27.2 beta to see if that's actually true.
1 word.... Nope. Not even close right now.
buff.ly/IvbCcE2
I've spent the last 24 hours digging into the new Health app in the iOS 27.2 beta to see if that's actually true.
1 word.... Nope. Not even close right now.
buff.ly/IvbCcE2
The new Health App on iOS 27.2 Beta 1
September 16, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The new Health App on iOS 27.2 Beta 1
In a rather interesting turn of events Apple has released iOS 27.2…. Yes .2 beta 1 for developers
Seems we are skipping(?) .1
Seems we are skipping(?) .1
September 16, 2026 at 5:18 PM
In a rather interesting turn of events Apple has released iOS 27.2…. Yes .2 beta 1 for developers
Seems we are skipping(?) .1
Seems we are skipping(?) .1
If you are not seeing iOS 27 or other updates show up be sure to be patient. It took my iPhone and iPad quite a while to show them! Also, if you are on the RC from last week make sure to toggle of beta updates, there is a new build released.
September 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
If you are not seeing iOS 27 or other updates show up be sure to be patient. It took my iPhone and iPad quite a while to show them! Also, if you are on the RC from last week make sure to toggle of beta updates, there is a new build released.
macOS Golden Gate is out today. What's new:
✅ Intel support officially ends, Apple Silicon only now
✅ Siri AI everywhere
✅ Liquid Glass opacity slider
✅ Uniform corner radius across every app
✅ New Golden Gate Bridge wallpaper
✅ Spotlight rebuilt with Siri AI built in
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✅ Intel support officially ends, Apple Silicon only now
✅ Siri AI everywhere
✅ Liquid Glass opacity slider
✅ Uniform corner radius across every app
✅ New Golden Gate Bridge wallpaper
✅ Spotlight rebuilt with Siri AI built in
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MacOS 27 Golden Gate Is Out: Siri AI Comes to the Mac, and Intel Support Ends
macOS 27 Golden Gate is officially out with Siri AI built into Spotlight, redesigned window controls, and the first version of macOS to drop Intel Macs entirely.
www.techbetweenthelines.com
September 14, 2026 at 5:10 PM
macOS Golden Gate is out today. What's new:
✅ Intel support officially ends, Apple Silicon only now
✅ Siri AI everywhere
✅ Liquid Glass opacity slider
✅ Uniform corner radius across every app
✅ New Golden Gate Bridge wallpaper
✅ Spotlight rebuilt with Siri AI built in
buff.ly/UWMvDw0
✅ Intel support officially ends, Apple Silicon only now
✅ Siri AI everywhere
✅ Liquid Glass opacity slider
✅ Uniform corner radius across every app
✅ New Golden Gate Bridge wallpaper
✅ Spotlight rebuilt with Siri AI built in
buff.ly/UWMvDw0
iOS 27 is out today. What's actually new:
✅ Rebuilt Siri AI
✅ Liquid Glass opacity slider
✅ Up to 30% faster app launches
✅ 80% quicker AirDrop
✅ Redesigned Weather app
✅ Biggest parental controls overhaul since Screen Time
✅ Every iPhone since the 11 keeps support
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✅ Rebuilt Siri AI
✅ Liquid Glass opacity slider
✅ Up to 30% faster app launches
✅ 80% quicker AirDrop
✅ Redesigned Weather app
✅ Biggest parental controls overhaul since Screen Time
✅ Every iPhone since the 11 keeps support
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iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27 Are Out With Siri AI
iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27 are officially out with Siri AI, a readable Liquid Glass slider, smarter Photos tools, and reworked parental controls.
www.techbetweenthelines.com
September 14, 2026 at 5:08 PM
iOS 27 is out today. What's actually new:
✅ Rebuilt Siri AI
✅ Liquid Glass opacity slider
✅ Up to 30% faster app launches
✅ 80% quicker AirDrop
✅ Redesigned Weather app
✅ Biggest parental controls overhaul since Screen Time
✅ Every iPhone since the 11 keeps support
buff.ly/HtEyg3X
✅ Rebuilt Siri AI
✅ Liquid Glass opacity slider
✅ Up to 30% faster app launches
✅ 80% quicker AirDrop
✅ Redesigned Weather app
✅ Biggest parental controls overhaul since Screen Time
✅ Every iPhone since the 11 keeps support
buff.ly/HtEyg3X
Your Apple Watch can now turn a conversation into a note without telling the other person. Live Rewind chimes when it's listening. Siri Recap doesn't. The engineering behind both is genuinely impressive. Consent is a different problem entirely.
www.techbetweenthelines.com/apple-built-...
www.techbetweenthelines.com/apple-built-...
Apple Built a Watch That Listens All Day. The Privacy Paper Only Answers Half the Question.
Apple's Audio Intelligence brings always-on listening to the Apple Watch. The privacy architecture is real, but bystander consent remains unresolved.
www.techbetweenthelines.com
September 10, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Your Apple Watch can now turn a conversation into a note without telling the other person. Live Rewind chimes when it's listening. Siri Recap doesn't. The engineering behind both is genuinely impressive. Consent is a different problem entirely.
www.techbetweenthelines.com/apple-built-...
www.techbetweenthelines.com/apple-built-...
John Ternus's first keynote as Apple CEO ended the way everyone said it wouldn't: "But actually, there's one more thing." iPhone 18 Pro, Watch Series 12/Ultra 4, AirPods 5, all solid. Then iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable.
Full breakdown:
www.techbetweenthelines.com/apples-surpr...
Full breakdown:
www.techbetweenthelines.com/apples-surpr...
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" Event
John Ternus closed his first keynote as CEO with iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, AirPods 5, and one last surprise: iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable.
www.techbetweenthelines.com
September 9, 2026 at 7:23 PM
John Ternus's first keynote as Apple CEO ended the way everyone said it wouldn't: "But actually, there's one more thing." iPhone 18 Pro, Watch Series 12/Ultra 4, AirPods 5, all solid. Then iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable.
Full breakdown:
www.techbetweenthelines.com/apples-surpr...
Full breakdown:
www.techbetweenthelines.com/apples-surpr...
Following Apple’s iPhone 18 / Duo event iOS 27 RC is rolling out now
September 9, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Following Apple’s iPhone 18 / Duo event iOS 27 RC is rolling out now
Apple has released iOS 27 (and more) Beta 8.
Expect the public beta within a couple hours
Expect the public beta within a couple hours
August 31, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Apple has released iOS 27 (and more) Beta 8.
Expect the public beta within a couple hours
Expect the public beta within a couple hours
Apple has announced the Fall iPhone 18 Pro Event. To be held Sept 9th.
August 26, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Apple has announced the Fall iPhone 18 Pro Event. To be held Sept 9th.
Apple has released iOS 27 Beta 7 for developers
Expect the Public beta to be released between a couple hours and tomorrow.
Expect the Public beta to be released between a couple hours and tomorrow.
August 24, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Apple has released iOS 27 Beta 7 for developers
Expect the Public beta to be released between a couple hours and tomorrow.
Expect the Public beta to be released between a couple hours and tomorrow.
iOS 26.6.1 and macOS 26.6.2 are out, security fixes only:
✅ 29 CVEs patched on iPhone/iPad
✅ 21 are WebKit bugs
✅ Kernel and ImageIO fixes too
✅ iPhone gets an IPSec bypass fix
✅ macOS patches 28 of the same 29
Update now.
www.techbetweenthelines.com/ios-26-6-1-a...
✅ 29 CVEs patched on iPhone/iPad
✅ 21 are WebKit bugs
✅ Kernel and ImageIO fixes too
✅ iPhone gets an IPSec bypass fix
✅ macOS patches 28 of the same 29
Update now.
www.techbetweenthelines.com/ios-26-6-1-a...
iOS 26.6.1 and macOS 26.6.2: Apple Patches Nearly 30 Security Vulnerabilities
Apple's iOS 26.6.1 and macOS 26.6.2 close nearly 30 security holes, mostly in WebKit, plus an IPSec bypass on iPhone. Here's every fix, explained.
www.techbetweenthelines.com
August 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
iOS 26.6.1 and macOS 26.6.2 are out, security fixes only:
✅ 29 CVEs patched on iPhone/iPad
✅ 21 are WebKit bugs
✅ Kernel and ImageIO fixes too
✅ iPhone gets an IPSec bypass fix
✅ macOS patches 28 of the same 29
Update now.
www.techbetweenthelines.com/ios-26-6-1-a...
✅ 29 CVEs patched on iPhone/iPad
✅ 21 are WebKit bugs
✅ Kernel and ImageIO fixes too
✅ iPhone gets an IPSec bypass fix
✅ macOS patches 28 of the same 29
Update now.
www.techbetweenthelines.com/ios-26-6-1-a...
iOS 27 beta 6 is here, six days after beta 5.
✅ Pinned Messages bug fixed
✅ Screen recording countdown added
✅ macOS gets redesigned traffic lights
✅ Two new Golden Gate wallpapers
✅ Apple shifts to weekly betas
www.techbetweenthelines.com/whats-new-in...
✅ Pinned Messages bug fixed
✅ Screen recording countdown added
✅ macOS gets redesigned traffic lights
✅ Two new Golden Gate wallpapers
✅ Apple shifts to weekly betas
www.techbetweenthelines.com/whats-new-in...
What's New in iOS 27 Beta 6: Apple Shifts to Weekly Betas
Apple's iOS 27 beta 6 fixes the Pinned Messages bug, redesigns macOS window controls, and marks a shift to weekly betas ahead of September's release.
www.techbetweenthelines.com
August 18, 2026 at 3:31 PM
iOS 27 beta 6 is here, six days after beta 5.
✅ Pinned Messages bug fixed
✅ Screen recording countdown added
✅ macOS gets redesigned traffic lights
✅ Two new Golden Gate wallpapers
✅ Apple shifts to weekly betas
www.techbetweenthelines.com/whats-new-in...
✅ Pinned Messages bug fixed
✅ Screen recording countdown added
✅ macOS gets redesigned traffic lights
✅ Two new Golden Gate wallpapers
✅ Apple shifts to weekly betas
www.techbetweenthelines.com/whats-new-in...
Apple has also no released iOS 26.6.1 for everyone!
This update includes: Important Security Fixes
This update includes: Important Security Fixes
August 17, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Apple has also no released iOS 26.6.1 for everyone!
This update includes: Important Security Fixes
This update includes: Important Security Fixes
iOS 27 Beta 6 is rolling out now! This comes one week after a previous delay in getting beta 5!
August 17, 2026 at 5:20 PM
iOS 27 Beta 6 is rolling out now! This comes one week after a previous delay in getting beta 5!
iOS 27 beta 5 brought the biggest icon refresh of the beta cycle so far.
✅ New Liquid Glass icons for Siri, Safari, Settings, Remote, App Store, Preview
✅ Siri voice sliders now work on all 11 voices
✅ "Search the Web" shortcut added
Full breakdown:
www.techbetweenthelines.com/whats-new-in...
✅ New Liquid Glass icons for Siri, Safari, Settings, Remote, App Store, Preview
✅ Siri voice sliders now work on all 11 voices
✅ "Search the Web" shortcut added
Full breakdown:
www.techbetweenthelines.com/whats-new-in...
What's New in iOS 27 Beta 5
Apple shipped iOS 27 beta 5 on August 10 with new Liquid Glass icons, expanded Siri voice customization, and Search updates. Here's the full rundown.
www.techbetweenthelines.com
August 12, 2026 at 3:41 PM
iOS 27 beta 5 brought the biggest icon refresh of the beta cycle so far.
✅ New Liquid Glass icons for Siri, Safari, Settings, Remote, App Store, Preview
✅ Siri voice sliders now work on all 11 voices
✅ "Search the Web" shortcut added
Full breakdown:
www.techbetweenthelines.com/whats-new-in...
✅ New Liquid Glass icons for Siri, Safari, Settings, Remote, App Store, Preview
✅ Siri voice sliders now work on all 11 voices
✅ "Search the Web" shortcut added
Full breakdown:
www.techbetweenthelines.com/whats-new-in...
iOS 27 Beta 5 brings new icons to the New Siri and Preview.
August 10, 2026 at 6:12 PM
iOS 27 Beta 5 brings new icons to the New Siri and Preview.