Tim Hardwick: Apple at WWDC 2026 today said it has made several responsiveness improvements across its software ecosystem, speeding up system animations, app launching, and much more. Zac Hall: Overall, iOS 27 so far is a major collection of performance improvements and refinements. Ryan Christoffel: As had been rumored leading up to today, Apple has […]

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Joe Rossignol: Much like Mac OS X Snow Leopard in 2009, Apple said it focused on improving macOS’s performance and dozens of underlying technologies this year. Apple says macOS Golden Gate offers quicker AirDrop transfers, faster network file browsing, improved syncing in the Messages app, better Spotlight search suggestions, and other changes that make your […]

Zac Hall: Photos: iCloud Shared Albums now supports sharing with Android and Windows. Health: Cycle tracking is more advanced. AirPods: Custom EQ is coming to Apple’s wireless headphones. Apple Maps is adding an upgraded Flyover feature with richer aerial imagery. Joe Rossignol: Apple said the CarPlay video feature is available in new vehicles that support […]

Ryan Christoffel: Here’s what’s new in iPadOS 27: The Menu Bar can now be optionally kept always on screen iPhone apps can be resized in iPadOS Liquid Glass has been refined and is more customizable than ever Performance improvements make iPadOS 27 perform much quicker Screen Time has been revamped for managing your child’s device […]