Apple News 8 Hours

Last updated: September 23, 2026, 10:04 PM ET

Streaming & Services

Apple TV released a trailer for the second season of “Where’s Wanda?” ahead of its premiere. Creators on Apple Podcasts will soon be able to offer exclusive videos to subscribers, expanding the platform’s subscription capabilities. Disney raised prices on its Disney+ and Hulu ad-free plans to $21.49, marking another increase for the streaming bundle.

Software Updates

Apple is rolling out watchOS 27.0.1 to fix a bug that caused Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models to restart randomly. The update also addresses a similar issue reported by users of older models. iOS 27.0.1 is expected soon with its own set of bug fixes. The watch OS release follows the initial watchOS 27 launch, which introduced new health features.

Apps & Features

Mac Whisper received a major update bringing real-time meeting transcripts and improved speaker recognition. Apple Sports was updated with more soccer leagues, expanding its sports coverage. The Apple Calendar app in iOS 27 gains new features including enhanced event suggestions and integration with Reminders.

Hardware & Rumors

A future Home Pod mini update is certain to include a Siri AI upgrade, according to reports. Listen to a recap of today’s top stories on 9to5Mac Daily, which covers Apple wearable rumors and more. Apple TV has a slate of October premieres lined up, including new series and films.

Retro Computing

You can now try Apple’s unreleased Copland OS from the mid-1990s directly in your browser, offering a glimpse into the company’s abandoned operating system project.