Next iPhone Air may have two rear cameras

By William Gallagher A new leak claims that Apple is evaluating whether to add a second camera to a 2026 iPhone Air.Mockup of how an iPhone Air with two cameras could lookRight from the earliest rumors, the iPhone 17 Air — as it was expected to be called — was known to have just one camera. Now a new leak claims that the iPhone 18 Air may change that.Writing on Chinese social media site Weibo, regular leaker Digital Chat Station claims that the iPhone Air for 2026 is being evaluated. Saying that this is normal at this point in the process, the claim is that the camera could be the only significant difference. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 26.2 beta 1 seemingly pulled for devices using C1 modem

By Wesley Hilliard Users trying to install the iOS 26.2 or iPadOS 26.2 beta say that it fails to install on devices running the C1 modem, which could indicate the update has been pulled for those devices.iPhone 16e uses the C1 modemApple released the OS 26.1 series of updates on Monday, followed by the first betas for the OS 26.2 on Tuesday. Those that waited to install the update are encountering some issues getting the update installed on select devices.According to a post from MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris on X, Apple has allegedly pulled iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 beta 1 for devices with the C1 modem. Those are the iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and iPad Pro with M5. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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KiiBoom Cybrix 16 review: 16 keys, tons of usefulness

By Brian Patterson The KiiBoom Cybrix 16 is a cut-down keyboard with 16 keys, three knobs, and tons of utility — but it’s too bad that the software for Mac users is effectively non-existent.KiiBoom Cybrix 16The world of third-party keyboards is a consumer’s market, and we have never had more options to fit our individual needs, but in the noise of products and features, some manufacturers choose to appeal specifically to gamers and niche needs consumers.KiiBoom is a global manufacturer with an extensive catalog of mechanical keyboards, keycaps, headphones, audio equipment, desk mats, and everything in between for the modern gamer or mechanical keyboard enthusiast. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple plans to remove Wi-Fi network syncing on Apple Watch in the EU

By Marko Zivkovic Users of the Apple Watch in the European Union may soon lose the ability to sync Wi-Fi networks from their iPhones, according to a new report.Apple Watch users in the EU may lose the ability to sync Wi-Fi networks from a paired iPhone.With the release of the first iOS 26.2 developer beta, Apple revealed its Live Translation feature would become available to users in the European Union. However, it’s not all good news for those in the EU, as another software change has since come to light.To be more specific, iOS users in the European Union will have to part with an existing Apple Watch feature. While it was previously possible to sync Wi-Fi networks from an iPhone to an Apple Watch, the capability is now set to be disabled in the EU with a future iOS 26 update. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Expect more Apple Immersive Video thanks to streamlined production process

By Wesley Hilliard As Apple Vision Pro approaches its second birthday, there’s still not much Apple Immersive Content available for the platform. That’s set to change as the production pipeline has finally solidified for creators.Apple Immersive Video format to be more available to third-party creators soonApple Immersive Video is a new format used for those 8K short films Apple Vision Pro users can watch in the Apple TV app. They’re usually between 10 and 20 minutes in length and a quite stunning showcase of the technology in use.However, until now, there’s been little word of how anyone besides Apple can actually produce such media. A Medium post from Anthony Maes shared the details of a 10-hour Create Immersive event held by Apple that was also shared to the Apple Developer YouTube channel (in two parts). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Early Black Friday deal: M4 MacBook Air drops to $749 (lowest price ever)

By Christine McKee The lowest M4 MacBook Air price on record is in effect now at Amazon, with the standard spec discounted to just $749.99 in the early Black Friday sale. Plus, save $250 on upgraded models.Amazon’s early Black Friday MacBook Air deal slashes prices to just $749 – Image credit: AppleEarly Black Friday deals on MacBooks are in full swing, and Amazon’s $250 discount on the current 13-inch MacBook Air is worth a peek.Save $250 on M4 MacBook Air Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple considers paying $1B per year to use Google Gemini in Siri

By Malcolm Owen Apple’s long-awaited revamp of Siri could use Google Gemini’s smarts, with the move to improve the digital assistant potentially costing Apple $1 billion per year.The Siri revamp could be crucial to the iPhone’s futureApple customers have been waiting for an upgrade of Siri that was promised as part of Apple Intelligence, but has yet to materialize. If a report on Wednesday is accurate, Apple is getting closer to signing a deal with Google to Gemini to make Siri better.People familiar with Apple’s AI work speaking to Bloomberg claim that the search giant’s model will be used to power Siri functions in 2026. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Original Films plots turbulent thriller ‘The Flick’ about survival at 30,000 feet

By Andrew Orr Apple Original Films has picked up “The Flick”, a tense new thriller about an air traffic controller who must guide a passenger to safety after disaster strikes midair.Apple’s next original film is an air traffic thrillerBased on an unpublished short story by writer Matt Hickey, The Flick follows Sonny Braden, an air traffic controller on the edge of burnout. He picks up a distress call from a plane whose pilot has gone unconscious.A pregnant passenger is now at the controls as storms close in and fuel runs low. Braden has to guide her through an impossible landing while fighting his own exhaustion and guilt. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple releases iOS 18.7.2, iPadOS 18.7.2 updates

By Malcolm Owen Apple has released an update for iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, making security fixes that impact older devices like the iPhone XR and iPhone XS.An iPhone XR which can get the iOS 18.7.2 updateApple’s main focus is on improving its current-gen operating systems. However, it also periodically releases updates for previous operating system generations.On Wednesday, that was the case for iPhone and iPad users trapped on iOS 18. The update to iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2. These bring the affected models up from the previous update, iOS 18.7.1 and iPadOS 18.7.1. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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AI Mode button in iPad & iPhone Chrome speeds searches

By Andrew Orr A new button added to Chrome’s New Tab page on November 5 opens Google’s advanced AI search, and it works as promised, assuming you’re interested in what Google is offering.Chrome on iOS gets updated with AI ModeGoogle has introduced a fast way to access its most advanced AI search features in Chrome on iOS and Android. The update, launched on November 5, makes AI Mode visible on the New Tab page for mobile users across the United States.Opening a new tab in Chrome now shows an “AI Mode” button below the search bar. Tapping it lets users ask multi-part or layered questions and follow up without restarting the search. While Google’s AI Mode isn’t new to the app, the button is new and will speed up searches. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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