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Last updated: June 13, 2026, 8:38 AM ET

Developer Resources & Design Tools

Apple released beta versions of two key creative suites, allowing designers to refine visual assets before the fall launch. The new Icon Composer 2 beta introduces an expanded Liquid Glass icon set and updated export options, enabling smoother integration with future app store guidelines. Simultaneously, developers can download the beta for SF Symbols 8, which adds over 3,000 new glyphs and advanced weighting options to match the refined font family. These updates arrive as Apple prepares for a broader rollout of its design system across iOS, mac OS Golden Gate, and watch OS, positioning developers to deliver consistent, high‑resolution interfaces across the ecosystem. Icon Composer 2

Car Play Visuals & Media Enhancements

Apple’s latest iOS 27 update includes a curated set of 18 high‑definition wallpapers for Car Play, providing drivers with fresh, cinematic backgrounds that sync with the vehicle’s ambient lighting. The new images, sourced from Apple’s in‑house photography team, emphasize dynamic color grading and subtle motion blur to reduce visual distraction while maintaining brand aesthetics. Car Play users can download the collection directly from the Settings app, where the wallpapers are grouped under a new “Transport Themes” section. CarPlay wallpapers

Safari & Photos AI Features

Safari receives a suite of refinements that deepen its integration with Apple Intelligence. The browser now delivers smarter link previews, auto‑filling form fields based on contextual data, and a new “Reader” mode that highlights key content while filtering ads. In Photos, Apple has added the “Reframe” and “Extend” tools, powered by on‑device machine learning, allowing users to crop images into popular aspect ratios or expand borders with minimal distortion. These enhancements underscore Apple’s strategy to keep core apps competitive against Google’s Chrome and Adobe’s Creative Cloud stack. Safari features

Multilingual Keyboard Expansion

iOS 27 broadens its typing ecosystem by introducing native keyboards for Afrikaans, Galician, and several Indigenous languages, including Cherokee and Navajo. Each keyboard supports predictive text and autocorrect rules tailored to linguistic nuances, and they are available immediately upon updating to the beta. The move addresses long‑standing user requests for better support of non‑English scripts, positioning iOS as a more inclusive platform for global audiences. Keyboard updates

Apple Watch Limited‑Edition Band

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the annual Close Your Rings Challenge, Apple has released a limited‑edition “Close Your Rings” watch band. The band, made from recycled aluminum and featuring a custom enamel pin, is distributed exclusively to employees who completed the challenge during the 2026 season. The initiative highlights Apple’s commitment to sustainability and employee engagement, while also creating a collectible item that may drive secondary market interest among early adopters. Watch band

watch OS 27 New Apps & Fitness+ Content

The upcoming watch OS 27 update introduces two new native applications: a “Workout Scheduler” that syncs with Apple Fitness+ and a “Health Insights” dashboard that aggregates data from third‑party health apps. Launching alongside these apps, Apple has expanded its Fitness+ library with 40 new classes, including high‑intensity interval training, yoga, and meditation sessions led by prominent athletes and wellness coaches. The expansion aims to keep Apple’s fitness subscription competitive against industry players like Peloton and Calm. watch OS 27 apps

Apple Card Promo and Air Pods Pro 3 Giveaway

Apple is ending a promotional window that allows new Apple Card users to receive a free pair of Air Pods Pro. The offer, available for the next three days, requires users to open a new Apple Card and complete a minimum $500 transaction. The promotion is part of Apple’s strategy to drive adoption of its payment platform while offering tangible value to early adopters. Potential recipients can claim the Air Pods Pro 3 through the Wallet app before the promo expires. Apple Card promo