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Last updated: September 20, 2026, 2:00 PM ET

Apple Fitness+

A new report claims Apple is cutting jobs at Apple Fitness+, though the service itself shows no signs of trouble. The layoffs appear to be routine restructuring rather than a signal of strategic retreat.

Smart Home

Apple's upcoming Home Hub is positioned to become the AI center of the household, with the device potentially controlling lights, locks, and entertainment through on-device intelligence.

Accessories

Apple reportedly scrapped a shorter Apple Pencil designed for the iPhone Duo due to technical issues, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The cancellation leaves the Duo without a dedicated stylus at launch.

Software

iOS 27 is now available, and Apple says it makes your iPhone faster in 30+ ways, from improved app launch times to smoother animations. Developers, meanwhile, face a software gamble with the iPhone Duo's new interaction model, and it remains unclear whether they will adapt quickly.

Wearables

The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are missing a handwashing feature that was present on prior models. The omission is odd given Apple's continued health-focused marketing.

Crime & Apps

Apple's crime blotter covers an iPhone theft at a casino, an iPad heist, and a scam bust. Separately, the indie app GasPulse lets users track local gas price trends directly on iPhone.