Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: September 13, 2026, 2:18 PM ET

Software & Security

Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.4 update now prevents users from copying their login Keychain, binding it to device-specific Secure Enclave keys for stronger protection. The change trades convenience for security, meaning credentials can no longer be exported or duplicated across machines.

iOS 27

Apple is preparing to release iOS 27, delivering advanced Siri AI capabilities alongside other features, with a full time-zone rollout guide now available. The update also breaks 15 years of muscle memory on iPhone and iPad by changing how Notification Center is accessed, a shift first introduced with iOS 5 in 2011.

Hardware & Accessories

Apple is reportedly designing its own game controllers for iPhone, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggesting they could carry Beats branding. A new Apple TV with Siri AI could launch at any time this fall, as Apple reportedly held back hardware until its Apple Intelligence upgrades were ready. Air Pods 5 pre-orders have gone live starting at $129.00 on Amazon, while older models see discounts of up to $100 this weekend. For iPhone 18 Pro buyers, a roundup of fast chargers and Mag Safe stands offers tested recommendations. Apple has also confirmed that the iPhone 18 Pro Max sold in the U.S. differs in one way, using a Qualcomm modem, as noted by Numerama's Nicolas Lellouche.

Retail & Strategy

Apple is accelerating its store revamp effort, bringing Genius Bar, pickup table, and Avenue updates to more locations faster after a slow initial rollout. A new retro-style dock for the Mac mini and Mac Studio brings Thunderbolt 5 and 8TB of storage with a flip-up display, arriving during iPhone launch week.

iPhone Duo & AI

A new report predicts Apple wants to replace the iPhone Duo's Touch ID with Face ID as soon as possible, with Apple Intelligence potentially key to cramming the sensor into the form factor. Craig Federighi addressed iPhone Duo and iPad overlap in an interview with MKBHD, discussing how the two product lines coexist.

Apps

This week's Indie App Spotlight features Farwave, an app that lets users listen to radio stations from around the world alongside podcasts.