Announced at WWDC26, iOS 27 will support switching between two iPhone devices with the same phone number.
The feature will be called iPhone Handoff. Here's a demo of the setup.
The feature will be called iPhone Handoff. Here's a demo of the setup.
September 2, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Announced at WWDC26, iOS 27 will support switching between two iPhone devices with the same phone number.
The feature will be called iPhone Handoff. Here's a demo of the setup.
The feature will be called iPhone Handoff. Here's a demo of the setup.
Apple tested the Himalayan Peaks aerial as a Setup Assistant backdrop in tvOS 27 beta 3.
The aerial file appeared in a new SetupBackground app that only shipped in beta 3, and was later removed in beta 4.
This landscape aerial is already available in current tvOS versions.
The aerial file appeared in a new SetupBackground app that only shipped in beta 3, and was later removed in beta 4.
This landscape aerial is already available in current tvOS versions.
September 1, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Apple tested the Himalayan Peaks aerial as a Setup Assistant backdrop in tvOS 27 beta 3.
The aerial file appeared in a new SetupBackground app that only shipped in beta 3, and was later removed in beta 4.
This landscape aerial is already available in current tvOS versions.
The aerial file appeared in a new SetupBackground app that only shipped in beta 3, and was later removed in beta 4.
This landscape aerial is already available in current tvOS versions.
iOS 27 adds new Fitness+ lifetime session awards, all the way up to 10,000 sessions.
"That was your 10,000th Fitness+ session. You’re the GOAT!"
"That was your 10,000th Fitness+ session. You’re the GOAT!"
August 31, 2026 at 11:47 PM
iOS 27 adds new Fitness+ lifetime session awards, all the way up to 10,000 sessions.
"That was your 10,000th Fitness+ session. You’re the GOAT!"
"That was your 10,000th Fitness+ session. You’re the GOAT!"
Here's how to disable Siri's new floating button in macOS 27
When Siri AI is enabled, macOS 27 adds a contextual "lightweight UI" when you type or select text. The floating button can expand into Ask Siri, Edit with Siri and Writing tools, or other contextual actions.
To disable it...
When Siri AI is enabled, macOS 27 adds a contextual "lightweight UI" when you type or select text. The floating button can expand into Ask Siri, Edit with Siri and Writing tools, or other contextual actions.
To disable it...
August 28, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Here's how to disable Siri's new floating button in macOS 27
When Siri AI is enabled, macOS 27 adds a contextual "lightweight UI" when you type or select text. The floating button can expand into Ask Siri, Edit with Siri and Writing tools, or other contextual actions.
To disable it...
When Siri AI is enabled, macOS 27 adds a contextual "lightweight UI" when you type or select text. The floating button can expand into Ask Siri, Edit with Siri and Writing tools, or other contextual actions.
To disable it...
macOS 27 Beta 7 removes the Private Cloud Compute model option from the Foundation Models CLI.
The second image is a still from the WWDC 26 session "Build AI-powered scripts with the fm CLI and Python SDK" showing the PCC model option.
(developer.apple.com/videos/play/...)
The second image is a still from the WWDC 26 session "Build AI-powered scripts with the fm CLI and Python SDK" showing the PCC model option.
(developer.apple.com/videos/play/...)
August 25, 2026 at 1:37 AM
macOS 27 Beta 7 removes the Private Cloud Compute model option from the Foundation Models CLI.
The second image is a still from the WWDC 26 session "Build AI-powered scripts with the fm CLI and Python SDK" showing the PCC model option.
(developer.apple.com/videos/play/...)
The second image is a still from the WWDC 26 session "Build AI-powered scripts with the fm CLI and Python SDK" showing the PCC model option.
(developer.apple.com/videos/play/...)
Apple may soon offer higher-resolution generations in Image Playground. Hidden behind a feature flag, a new 12MP option appears.
Generation currently fails: "3K/4K resolution is not supported yet in Rave RC"
Image Playground may also offer an "Upgrade to 12 MP" action for existing generations.
Generation currently fails: "3K/4K resolution is not supported yet in Rave RC"
Image Playground may also offer an "Upgrade to 12 MP" action for existing generations.
August 23, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Apple may soon offer higher-resolution generations in Image Playground. Hidden behind a feature flag, a new 12MP option appears.
Generation currently fails: "3K/4K resolution is not supported yet in Rave RC"
Image Playground may also offer an "Upgrade to 12 MP" action for existing generations.
Generation currently fails: "3K/4K resolution is not supported yet in Rave RC"
Image Playground may also offer an "Upgrade to 12 MP" action for existing generations.
In macOS 27, when using "Hey Siri," Siri can add your request to the previous conversation thread, even after you dismiss the Siri window.
By default, you get 7 seconds to invoke Siri and continue the chat, but you can change the timeout:
defaults write com.apple.campo sessionResumptionTimeout 7
By default, you get 7 seconds to invoke Siri and continue the chat, but you can change the timeout:
defaults write com.apple.campo sessionResumptionTimeout 7
August 17, 2026 at 11:24 AM
In macOS 27, when using "Hey Siri," Siri can add your request to the previous conversation thread, even after you dismiss the Siri window.
By default, you get 7 seconds to invoke Siri and continue the chat, but you can change the timeout:
defaults write com.apple.campo sessionResumptionTimeout 7
By default, you get 7 seconds to invoke Siri and continue the chat, but you can change the timeout:
defaults write com.apple.campo sessionResumptionTimeout 7
You can make the window narrower than the default too, or adjust the sidebar to get even more space. Some more dynamically built pages already take advantage of the extra space.
August 15, 2026 at 8:38 PM
You can make the window narrower than the default too, or adjust the sidebar to get even more space. Some more dynamically built pages already take advantage of the extra space.
System Settings is infinitely resizable in macOS 27 ↔
Hidden behind a feature flag, the System Settings app can now be resized in any direction.
To enable the FeatureFlags override, run the following command in the Terminal:
Hidden behind a feature flag, the System Settings app can now be resized in any direction.
To enable the FeatureFlags override, run the following command in the Terminal:
August 15, 2026 at 8:23 PM
System Settings is infinitely resizable in macOS 27 ↔
Hidden behind a feature flag, the System Settings app can now be resized in any direction.
To enable the FeatureFlags override, run the following command in the Terminal:
Hidden behind a feature flag, the System Settings app can now be resized in any direction.
To enable the FeatureFlags override, run the following command in the Terminal:
A new feature in Safari 27 will let you search for text in video captions. Safari will then seek the video to the moment the matching caption appears.
To try it, enable 'Show features for web developers' under Safari Settings > Advanced. Then, enable the Find in Video flag in the Feature Flags tab.
To try it, enable 'Show features for web developers' under Safari Settings > Advanced. Then, enable the Find in Video flag in the Feature Flags tab.
August 13, 2026 at 9:18 PM
A new feature in Safari 27 will let you search for text in video captions. Safari will then seek the video to the moment the matching caption appears.
To try it, enable 'Show features for web developers' under Safari Settings > Advanced. Then, enable the Find in Video flag in the Feature Flags tab.
To try it, enable 'Show features for web developers' under Safari Settings > Advanced. Then, enable the Find in Video flag in the Feature Flags tab.
macOS 27 Beta 5 gives Siri AI a faster, local tool for math queries, even when offline. The new MathComputeTool, part of Siri's lightweight Skimmer planner can evaluate a range of operations locally without reaching for the server.
August 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM
macOS 27 Beta 5 gives Siri AI a faster, local tool for math queries, even when offline. The new MathComputeTool, part of Siri's lightweight Skimmer planner can evaluate a range of operations locally without reaching for the server.
macOS 27 can show when your Mac was manufactured. Open Settings > General > About > Regulatory Certification. At the footer of the new window, you'll see a new "Date of Manufacture" label.
This feature is already available in iOS in a similar location.
This feature is already available in iOS in a similar location.
August 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
macOS 27 can show when your Mac was manufactured. Open Settings > General > About > Regulatory Certification. At the footer of the new window, you'll see a new "Date of Manufacture" label.
This feature is already available in iOS in a similar location.
This feature is already available in iOS in a similar location.
macOS 27 Beta 5 adds a new feature that lets keyboard focus move from the active app's menus to controls on the right side of the Menu Bar using the Left/Right arrow or Tab keys. It's currently disabled by default.
August 12, 2026 at 2:34 AM
macOS 27 Beta 5 adds a new feature that lets keyboard focus move from the active app's menus to controls on the right side of the Menu Bar using the Left/Right arrow or Tab keys. It's currently disabled by default.
Apple left a full "Pocket Tuning" panel for scroll edge effects in Beta 5
macOS 27 Beta 5 includes a new "Pocket Tuning Window" that can change the scroll edge effect in real time on supported apps. You can tune both light and dark mode effects, and can really make the scroll edge effect disappear.
macOS 27 Beta 5 includes a new "Pocket Tuning Window" that can change the scroll edge effect in real time on supported apps. You can tune both light and dark mode effects, and can really make the scroll edge effect disappear.
August 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Apple left a full "Pocket Tuning" panel for scroll edge effects in Beta 5
macOS 27 Beta 5 includes a new "Pocket Tuning Window" that can change the scroll edge effect in real time on supported apps. You can tune both light and dark mode effects, and can really make the scroll edge effect disappear.
macOS 27 Beta 5 includes a new "Pocket Tuning Window" that can change the scroll edge effect in real time on supported apps. You can tune both light and dark mode effects, and can really make the scroll edge effect disappear.
iOS and macOS 27 beta 5 add native support for Valve's 2026 Steam Controller. The controller's Settings profile includes remapping and haptic feedback controls.
No trackpad support at the moment. The plugin disables Valve's "lizard mode," suppressing the firmware-defined mouse/keyboard fallback.
No trackpad support at the moment. The plugin disables Valve's "lizard mode," suppressing the firmware-defined mouse/keyboard fallback.
August 11, 2026 at 2:35 AM
iOS and macOS 27 beta 5 add native support for Valve's 2026 Steam Controller. The controller's Settings profile includes remapping and haptic feedback controls.
No trackpad support at the moment. The plugin disables Valve's "lizard mode," suppressing the firmware-defined mouse/keyboard fallback.
No trackpad support at the moment. The plugin disables Valve's "lizard mode," suppressing the firmware-defined mouse/keyboard fallback.
Safari 27 adds support for Global Privacy Control (GPC), a new 'stop selling or sharing my data switch.'
Enable 'Show features for web developers' under Safari Settings > Advanced. Then enable the two Global Privacy Control flags in the Feature Flags tab.
Test GPC at globalprivacycontrol.org
Enable 'Show features for web developers' under Safari Settings > Advanced. Then enable the two Global Privacy Control flags in the Feature Flags tab.
Test GPC at globalprivacycontrol.org
August 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Safari 27 adds support for Global Privacy Control (GPC), a new 'stop selling or sharing my data switch.'
Enable 'Show features for web developers' under Safari Settings > Advanced. Then enable the two Global Privacy Control flags in the Feature Flags tab.
Test GPC at globalprivacycontrol.org
Enable 'Show features for web developers' under Safari Settings > Advanced. Then enable the two Global Privacy Control flags in the Feature Flags tab.
Test GPC at globalprivacycontrol.org
New iOS and macOS betas incoming 👀
Last night, Apple published Expressive Voice assets for all 7 American voices and 4 British Siri voices.
It also published a new version of its base AI model, required for the new voices.
But the server isn't serving any of it to current builds.
Last night, Apple published Expressive Voice assets for all 7 American voices and 4 British Siri voices.
It also published a new version of its base AI model, required for the new voices.
But the server isn't serving any of it to current builds.
August 10, 2026 at 3:20 AM
New iOS and macOS betas incoming 👀
Last night, Apple published Expressive Voice assets for all 7 American voices and 4 British Siri voices.
It also published a new version of its base AI model, required for the new voices.
But the server isn't serving any of it to current builds.
Last night, Apple published Expressive Voice assets for all 7 American voices and 4 British Siri voices.
It also published a new version of its base AI model, required for the new voices.
But the server isn't serving any of it to current builds.
If you've been using Safari's new Notify Me website monitoring feature, you may have been underwhelmed by the range of polling options available. The shortest waiting period between checks is 1 hour.
Luckily, you can enable a hidden option that allows you to enable 10-minute polling...
Luckily, you can enable a hidden option that allows you to enable 10-minute polling...
August 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM
If you've been using Safari's new Notify Me website monitoring feature, you may have been underwhelmed by the range of polling options available. The shortest waiting period between checks is 1 hour.
Luckily, you can enable a hidden option that allows you to enable 10-minute polling...
Luckily, you can enable a hidden option that allows you to enable 10-minute polling...
macOS 27 has a hidden feature that groups aerial landscape wallpapers and automatically switches variants based on the sun's position during the day.
Here's how to enable it for Tahoe and Golden Gate wallpapers...
Here's how to enable it for Tahoe and Golden Gate wallpapers...
August 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM
macOS 27 has a hidden feature that groups aerial landscape wallpapers and automatically switches variants based on the sun's position during the day.
Here's how to enable it for Tahoe and Golden Gate wallpapers...
Here's how to enable it for Tahoe and Golden Gate wallpapers...
Under the hood, my Claude extension implements Apple’s internal AgentIntent and receives an IntentPrompt containing the user’s request and context.
Because extensions are sandboxed, it forwards requests over localhost to a companion LaunchAgent. (6/9)
Because extensions are sandboxed, it forwards requests over localhost to a companion LaunchAgent. (6/9)
August 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Under the hood, my Claude extension implements Apple’s internal AgentIntent and receives an IntentPrompt containing the user’s request and context.
Because extensions are sandboxed, it forwards requests over localhost to a companion LaunchAgent. (6/9)
Because extensions are sandboxed, it forwards requests over localhost to a companion LaunchAgent. (6/9)
Siri Extensions can’t directly access data or invoke App Intents.
When system interaction is required, such as setting a reminder, Claude can hand the request back to Siri to complete it. (5/9)
When system interaction is required, such as setting a reminder, Claude can hand the request back to Siri to complete it. (5/9)
August 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Siri Extensions can’t directly access data or invoke App Intents.
When system interaction is required, such as setting a reminder, Claude can hand the request back to Siri to complete it. (5/9)
When system interaction is required, such as setting a reminder, Claude can hand the request back to Siri to complete it. (5/9)
In some cases, third-party extensions can be more powerful than Siri AI.
For example, Siri can’t create files, but Claude can easily return a CSV file when asked. (4/9)
For example, Siri can’t create files, but Claude can easily return a CSV file when asked. (4/9)
August 7, 2026 at 11:37 PM
In some cases, third-party extensions can be more powerful than Siri AI.
For example, Siri can’t create files, but Claude can easily return a CSV file when asked. (4/9)
For example, Siri can’t create files, but Claude can easily return a CSV file when asked. (4/9)