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Last updated: September 24, 2026, 2:06 PM ET

Apple’s Product Blitz Continues

Apple has announced 12 new products in the past month, a wave that began on August 25. The company is now promoting a new video highlighting iOS 27’s parental control features. In a one-week review, the iPhone 18 Pro is described as offering “zero compromises,” while a buyer’s guide compares the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Ultra 4 for potential upgraders. Apple has also confirmed a bug fix update for the iPhone 18 Pro is coming next week.

iOS 27 and watch OS Updates

Apple is testing iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone, expected to fix a Face ID rebooting bug. The company says a software update to address the issue is coming next week. Separately, Apple has released watch OS 27.0.1 to fix a bug causing Apple Watch models to restart randomly, with the update rolling out to the Series 12 and Ultra 4. iOS 27.0.1 is also expected to bring bug fixes. A small number of iPhone 18 Pro users are experiencing AT&T call failures.

New Hardware and Software Features

A new iPad mini is coming soon with major changes, including an OLED display. iOS 27 introduces iPhone Handoff, an eSIM feature for transferring service between devices. Users can now create custom wallpapers in iOS. The Apple Sports app has been updated with more soccer leagues. A Siri AI upgrade is certain for a future Home Pod mini update. Apple Podcasts will soon support video for subscriber-only content. Mac Whisper’s latest update brings real-time meeting transcripts and improved speaker recognition. Apple’s unreleased Copland OS from the 1990s can now be tried in a browser. Users can remove Apple Intelligence models in mac OS 27 to reclaim storage. A comparison of AI photo editing in iOS 27 versus Photoshop highlights new capabilities. New features for Apple Calendar in iOS 27 include improved event suggestions.

Apple TV+ and Holiday Content

Apple TV+ is getting new holiday specials featuring Snoopy and the Fraggles. The platform has announced all-new holiday film specials and free offerings. Iconic “Peanuts” specials will air for free on Apple TV this year. A new series, “The Wanted Man,” starring Hugh Laurie as an organized crime boss, has been revealed. The trailer for “Where’s Wanda?” season 2 has been released.

Deals and Pricing

Amazon is offering the AirPods Pro 3 for $199 this week. A price war between Amazon and B&H has resulted in a M5 MacBook Pro deal at $1,849. Other deals include a 24GB M5 MacBook Air $150 off and an Apple Watch Ultra $200 off. Disney+ and Hulu have raised prices, with ad-free plans now at $21.49.

Partnerships and Integrations

Apple and Qualcomm have renewed their global patent licensing agreement, with Qualcomm announcing the deal. Square now integrates with Apple Business to manage Maps listings, with the feature bringing improved business information. Adobe has expanded its AI integrations to Google Gemini and Claude.

Competitor and Industry News

Meta unveiled a Muse Charm AI Tamagotchi at its Connect event, along with camera-free glasses and a dedicated Muse AI gadget. Apple’s spatial computing strategy was on display at Meta Connect. OpenAI says ChatGPT in Siri “persistently underperformed,” with low user interest in the integration. Apple Intelligence users showed little interest in the Chat GPT feature. Opera’s built-in VPN can now automatically turn on when using public Wi-Fi. The uGreen Revodok Maxidok 17-in-1 offers a best-in-class price-to-features balance for a Thunderbolt 5 dock.

Historical Video and Podcasts

The full Steve Jobs “Antennagate” Q&A video from 2010 has surfaced after 16 years, with a 47-minute recording now online. The 9to5Mac Daily podcast covers Apple wearable rumors and more in its September 23 episode.