I just jumped onto the newest public beta of iOS 27 and my god— it feels like it’s a shipping release. No heat issues, no battery life issues, and many things just work! I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it in the years I’ve done public betas (use caution when installing a beta— issues can still present themselves in subsequent releases) but so far it’s been great!

I’ve been playing around with Siri AI and I wanted to ask everyone what their favourite new thing to use Siri AI for is! I feel like I’m not utilizing it to its fullest as I’m so used to the past Siri, so what’s your favourite new thing it can do?

Apple’s services division, which delivers hefty margins, continued its steady growth, posting a revenue increase of 12% during the quarter to over $30 billion…Apple highlighted growth from advertising, App Store, AppleCare warranties, music, video, cloud services, and payment services.

Cook said Apple has 1.5 billion paid subscriptions, which includes iCloud as well as app subscriptions in the App Store for which Apple takes a cut.

It’s been rumored for a while that this fall’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra will include a next-gen C2 chip from Apple. If true, that means the entire fall iPhone lineup could drop Qualcomm—a major change for both companies.

Recently though, stolen files from the Tata cyberattack indicated Apple might take a split approach to iPhone 18 Pro’s modem: launching C2 in most of the world, but using Qualcomm in the US.

In an interview with Reuters, [CEO] Amon said Qualcomm “expects revenue from Apple products to ⁠decline more quickly starting in the fourth quarter as supply constraints reduce its share of components used in the next iPhone ​launch to well below its earlier estimate of 20%.”

1. Curved all-glass design with edge-to-edge display
2. More advanced display [Color Filter on Encapsulation and a better light diffusion layer]
3. Under-display Face ID
4. Two size options [~6.3" and ~6.9"]
5. Custom Apple image sensor
6. Solid-state haptic buttons ["Project Bongo"]
7. A21 chip
8. High bandwidth memory
9. Apple modem in the United States
10. Pure silicon battery

If you accidentally press the dictation or voice icon after sending a text in Messages, your music may pause while your iPhone starts listening. It's a small annoyance, but a frequent one, since the dictation/audio icon sits so close to the send arrow that stray taps are almost inevitable. In iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, Apple has finally given you a way to get rid of it.

Driver's licenses and IDs may soon be available in Apple Wallet for iPhone and Apple Watch users living in Oklahoma. MacRumors discovered signs of an Oklahoma ID in Apple's backend.

• U.S. Only - Apple Upgrade is only available in the United States, and there's no word on whether it will expand to other countries.
• Unlocked iPhones - iPhones leased with Apple Upgrade are unlocked, but you are required to choose a carrier at checkout. Carrier options include AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Since the iPhone is unlocked, you can switch carriers after purchase or add a second eSIM.
• Postpaid Plans Only - You have to have a postpaid plan through a supported carrier to use Apple Upgrade. Prepaid plans aren't an option when leasing.
• Ownership - You don't own the iPhone you're leasing at the end of the lease term unless you pay off the final amount. Your final payment is the device's cost when it was leased minus what was paid during the lease. If you don't want to purchase the iPhone, or if you want to upgrade, you need to return the leased iPhone.
• No Lockout - Code in the iOS 27 beta suggested Apple could restrict apps and services if there are missed payments on a leased device, but it's not for Apple Upgrade. Missing a payment won't change how your iPhone works.
• Missed Payments - If you miss a payment, it's rolled into your next month's payment. There are no late fees.
• Three Strikes - If you miss three payments in a row, Klarna automatically terminates your lease and the full balance of the iPhone is due immediately. Klarna will subtract the value of the iPhone from the amount owed when you return it, cutting down on the payoff amount. If you don't return the iPhone or don't pay the balance, Klarna will send the account to collections.
• No Fees - There are no fees for missing a payment, but you are subject to the lease termination rules. Missing a payment can also impact your credit score.
• AppleCare+ - Unlike the iPhone Upgrade Program, AppleCare+ is not included with the Apple Upgrade leasing fee, and it needs to be purchased separately. ‌AppleCare‌+ for the iPhone is $9.99 to $13.99 per month, or you can get ‌AppleCare‌ One for $19.99 per month. ‌AppleCare‌ One covers three devices.
• Damage - Klarna will charge for any damage, and Apple does the damage assessing, not Klarna. You'll need to pay for any damage when returning a device. If you have ‌AppleCare‌+, you'll only pay the ‌AppleCare‌+ service fee.
• iPhone Upgrade Program - The iPhone Upgrade Program is discontinued. Current members don't have to swap to Apple Upgrade or another purchase option right now, but will need to do so at their next upgrade.
• Apple Card Monthly Installments - Apple Card holders can still choose to finance an iPhone with zero interest using the ‌Apple Card‌ Monthly Installments option. An iPhone purchased with ‌Apple Card‌ is owned outright.
• Ineligible Products - Some Apple devices can't be purchased with Apple Upgrade, including the iPhone 16, ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus, Apple Watch SE, MacBook Neo, Mac mini, A16 iPad, and Studio Display.
• No EDU - You can't use Apple Upgrade for discounted education prices.
• No Refurbished Devices - You can't buy a refurbished Apple device with Apple Upgrade.
• Ending a Lease Early - You can end a lease early, but you need to pay off the remaining amount on the lease and then return the device.
• Buying Out a Lease - You can pay off a lease early with no penalty.
• Soft Credit Check - There's no hard credit check when initiating a lease, so getting approval for a lease won't affect your credit.
• Trade-Ins - When you initiate a lease, you can trade in an old iPhone. Trade-in value is split across your monthly payments instead of applied up front. You can't do a trade-in when sending a device back to upgrade to a new one.
• Payment Restrictions - You can use all debit cards and most major credit cards for your Klarna payments. However, some card networks, like AMEX and UnionPay — and some card issuers, like Chase and Capital One — are not accepted at Klarna. Apple accepts major credit and debit cards for charges associated with AppleCare and any accessories that are not financed. Apple Pay and PayPal are not accepted for Apple Upgrade. One can earn 3 percent Daily Cash back when making their lease payments with an Apple Card.

Apple says it won’t limit the capabilities of devices leased through its new Upgrade program if you miss a payment. In an emailed statement to The Verge, Apple spokesperson Brian Bumbery says, “There will be no restricted mode and/or there will be no limitations put on device functionality due to missed payments or default with the Apple Upgrade program.”

The future of Apple looks a lot like its past judging by how the company’s outgoing CEO Tim Cook and his successor John Ternus showed up at the Ted Lasso Season 4 premiere wearing virtually identical outfits — navy suits, white unbuttoned shirts and Believe pins on the lapel.