Apple News 8 Hours

Last updated: September 15, 2026, 10:03 PM ET

Car Keys Expansion

Apple is reportedly preparing to bring Car Key support in Apple Wallet to three additional automakers, extending a feature that lets drivers unlock and start their vehicles with an iPhone or Apple Watch.

iPhone Duo Camera

The iPhone Duo's camera system comes with a distinct set of capabilities and limitations that buyers should understand before committing. Meanwhile, dbrand has launched a full lineup of cases for both the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro, spanning a wide range of designs.

iOS 27 Features

iOS 27 introduces a birthday call animation that plays when you ring a contact on their special day. The update also brings natural language input to Apple's Calendar app, a feature users have requested for years.

App Updates

Ulysses has added Siri AI support alongside customizable toolbars and project templates, following the release of mac OS 27 Golden Gate.

Vintage List

Apple has added the 2019 4K iMac to its vintage products list, marking the final 21.5-inch Intel model to reach that status. A second report confirms the move comes after three MacBook models were added to the obsolete list last month. Mac Rumors notes that the designation signals the broader wind-down of the Intel Mac era.

mac OS 27

Mac owners upgrading to mac OS 27 will find that Time Capsule backups no longer function, though NAS-based backup hosts remain supported.

Buyer's Guide

A comparison of the iPhone 16 Pro and the newly announced iPhone 18 Pro weighs whether the generational jump justifies an upgrade.

Emmy Awards

An HBO executive has responded publicly after Apple TV secured a significant haul of Emmy awards, underscoring the intensifying competition among streaming platforms for prestige television.