https://applepulse.pages.dev/index_en.html The pulse of the Apple ecosystem en-us Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:33:13 +0000 https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/icloud-now-includes-apple-tv-apple-arcade-and-c.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/icloud-now-includes-apple-tv-apple-arcade-and-c.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:39:00 +0000 Apple expands iCloud+ to bundle Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and curated Apple Music Select in over 100 countries Apple announced on <b>2026‑09‑15</b> that every paid <b>iCloud+</b> plan, including the entry‑level <b>50 GB</b> tier, now bundles <b>Apple TV</b> and <b>Apple Arcade</b> at no extra charge. The move reaches more than <b>100</b> markets and reshapes Apple’s subscription strateg https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-ipados-27-and-macos-27.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-ipados-27-and-macos-27.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0000 Apple Unveils Siri AI and Major Software Enhancements Across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 and More Apple announced on <b>September 14, 2026</b> that the newest versions of its operating systems are now rolling out. The update bundle introduces <b>Siri AI</b>, a next‑generation <b>Apple Intelligence</b> assistant, expanded parental‑control tools, and a wide range of performance, connect https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/in-select-countries-icloud-now-includes-apple-tv.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/in-select-countries-icloud-now-includes-apple-tv.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0000 Apple Bundles Apple TV and Apple Arcade into iCloud+ Across More Than 100 Countries Apple has begun offering <b>Apple TV</b> and <b>Apple Arcade</b> at no extra cost to users of the <b>50 GB iCloud+</b> plan in over <b>100</b> markets. The move replaces pricier <b>Apple One</b> bundles and targets price‑sensitive, developing regions while deliberately excluding the United States. https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/apples-foldable-future-why-the-iphone-duo-name.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/apples-foldable-future-why-the-iphone-duo-name.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0000 Apple’s Foldable Future — Why the iPhone Duo Name Matters Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the <b>iPhone Duo</b>, is more than a novelty; it signals a strategic shift in the company’s product line. Bloomberg reporter <b>Mark Gurman</b> says the name was chosen deliberately to keep the door open for a whole family of flexible devices. Background The tech press has l https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/50-new-things-your-iphone-can-do-in-ios-27-out-n.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/50-new-things-your-iphone-can-do-in-ios-27-out-n.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0000 iOS 27 Redefines the iPhone Experience with AI, Visuals, and Customization Apple launched <b>iOS 27</b> this week, positioning the update as a bug‑fix‑heavy refinement while still delivering a flood of new capabilities. The rollout reaches every supported <b>iPhone</b> model as a free download via Settings ➜ General ➜ Software Update. Context‑Aware Siri and Dual‑Chatbot Suppo https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-launches-today-for-eligible-iphone-models.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-launches-today-for-eligible-iphone-models.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:46:00 +0000 iOS 27 launches today for eligible iPhone models Apple’s newest mobile operating system, <b>iOS 27</b>, becomes publicly available this morning. The rollout targets all <b>iPhone</b> devices starting from <b>11</b> and later, bringing a suite of performance tweaks and new features. Preparation Before initiating the upgrade, users should create a fresh backup of their https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/widows-bay-sweeps-78th-primetime-emmy-awards-as-a.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/widows-bay-sweeps-78th-primetime-emmy-awards-as-a.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:32:00 +0000 Apple TV Sets Record with 29 Emmy Wins at the 78th Primetime Awards Apple TV added <b>9</b> wins to its haul from the <b>78th</b> Primetime Emmy Awards, joining the <b>20</b> victories earned during the two‑night Creative Arts ceremony last week. The combined total of <b>29</b> awards marks a company‑record performance for the streaming platform. Emmy Sweep Overview https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/heres-whats-new-with-parental-control-features-i.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/heres-whats-new-with-parental-control-features-i.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:16:00 +0000 Apple Releases iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 with Enhanced Screen Time and Parental Controls Apple today released <b>iOS 27</b>, <b>iPadOS 27</b>, and <b>macOS 27</b> with a new suite of parental control features designed to help families manage digital experiences more effectively. The updates were previewed earlier during the <b>WWDC26 keynote</b> in June and are now available to https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-features-the-ultimate-mega-guide.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-features-the-ultimate-mega-guide.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0000 iOS 27 Ultimate Mega Guide – All Features, Dates and How‑Tos in One Place When <b>iOS 27</b> first launched in <b>June 2026</b>, MacRumors began a massive effort to document every change across Apple’s ecosystem. The result is an organized, feature‑by‑feature guide that helps both new adopters and seasoned users understand what the update delivers. Below you’ll find every headline art https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/new-apple-ceo-john-ternus-attending-emmy-awards-a.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/new-apple-ceo-john-ternus-attending-emmy-awards-a.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0000 Apple CEO John Ternus Unveils Foldable iPhone Duo at the Emmy Awards John Ternus stepped onto the red carpet of the <b>Emmy Awards</b> just <b>two</b> weeks after assuming the role of <b>Apple CEO</b>. The former hardware chief used the high‑profile night to showcase a prototype that has never been seen outside Apple’s own labs. Event Overview The ceremony provided a https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/macos-golden-gate-10-features-to-try-first.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/macos-golden-gate-10-features-to-try-first.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:32:00 +0000 macOS Golden Gate launches for Apple‑silicon Macs Apple released <b>macOS Golden Gate</b> to the public today, opening the upgrade path for every supported Mac. The new operating system is limited to Apple‑silicon devices, so owners of an <b>M1</b> chip or later, as well as the <b>A18 Pro MacBook Neo</b>, can install it immediately. Overview <b>macOS Golden Gate</b> https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/apple-asks-supreme-court-to-throw-out-app-store-co.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/apple-asks-supreme-court-to-throw-out-app-store-co.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0000 Apple Takes Its App Store Contempt Fight to the Supreme Court <b>Apple</b> filed an opening merits brief with the <b>Supreme Court</b> to overturn a contempt order that forced a change to <b>App Store</b> rules. The company argues the order should be vacated so the <b>App Store</b> can revert to its pre‑<b>2025</b> framework. Background The dispute began in <b>2020</ https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/show-hn-macros-with-a-behringer-fcb1010-midi-peda.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/show-hn-macros-with-a-behringer-fcb1010-midi-peda.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:08:00 +0000 Turn Your MIDI Foot Pedal into a Powerful Mac Keyboard with fcbnerd <b>fcbnerd</b> lets a MIDI foot controller act like an extra keyboard on macOS. It listens to any CoreMIDI source, prints a JSON line for every message, or runs a shell command when a bound pattern matches. The tool works with the <b>Behringer FCB1010</b>, but it is not limited to that hardware. Installation https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/gentler-streak-and-the-outsiders-ios-27-updates-a.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/gentler-streak-and-the-outsiders-ios-27-updates-a.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0000 Gentler Stories Updates Fitness Apps with iOS 27 Integration Gentler Stories released updates to Gentler Streak and The Outsiders today to leverage new iOS 27 features. The updates include App Intents support, Siri onscreen awareness, AI-powered workout title suggestions, refreshed app icons, and adaptive screen layouts. These changes enhance user interaction with fitness data through https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/xchat-xs-standalone-messaging-app-currently-una.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/xchat-xs-standalone-messaging-app-currently-una.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:47:00 +0000 XChat Disappears from Apple’s App Store While Android Remains Available <b>XChat</b>, <b>X</b>’s standalone messaging app for <b>iPhone</b> and <b>iPad</b>, is currently unavailable on the <b>App Store</b>. The removal leaves iOS users without a native way to send direct messages on <b>X</b> without opening a web browser. Background The app debuted earlier this year https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/x-s-standalone-messaging-app-xchat-disappears-from.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/x-s-standalone-messaging-app-xchat-disappears-from.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0000 XChat Vanishes From the App Store: What It Means for X Users and the Wider Ecosystem The standalone messaging client <b>XChat</b> is no longer reachable through the <b>App Store</b>, leaving its user base without an official download source. It is unclear whether <b>Apple</b> removed the app or <b>X</b> chose to pull it, creating speculation across developer forums. Backgroun https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/x-and-spacexai-move-to-drop-apple-from-antitrust-l.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/x-and-spacexai-move-to-drop-apple-from-antitrust-l.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0000 X and SpaceXAI Move to Dismiss Apple Claims in Ongoing Antitrust Fight The tech duo <b>X</b> and <b>SpaceXAI</b> filed a motion on <b>today</b> to voluntarily dismiss their antitrust claims against <b>Apple</b> with prejudice, while preserving the lawsuit against <b>OpenAI</b>. The filing states that the plaintiffs have resolved their disputes with Apple and that Apple does not oppose https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-ai-camera-summaries-cost-9-99-for-one-came.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-ai-camera-summaries-cost-9-99-for-one-came.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:47:00 +0000 Apple Requires $9.99 iCloud+ Plan for Single‑Camera AI Summaries in iOS 27 Apple’s newest operating system, <b>iOS 27</b>, adds AI‑driven motion alerts to the <b>Home</b> app, but the feature is locked behind a <b>$9.99</b> per‑month <b>2TB iCloud+</b> subscription for just one <b>HomeKit</b> camera. Users who own multiple cameras must upgrade to far more expensive tiers, sparking a w https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/new-apple-tv-homepod-mini-and-more-on-track-to-l.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/new-apple-tv-homepod-mini-and-more-on-track-to-l.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:32:00 +0000 Apple Confirms Apple TV and HomePod mini with Siri AI on Track for 2026 Launch The latest leak from <b>Bloomberg</b>’s <b>Mark Gurman</b> says the next‑generation <b>Apple TV</b> and <b>HomePod mini</b> will finally ship before the year ends. Both devices are expected to run the new <b>Siri AI</b> platform that Apple has been teasing for months. Background Since the https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/heres-every-security-fix-included-in-ios-27-and-i.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/heres-every-security-fix-included-in-ios-27-and-i.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0000 Apple Releases iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 with Over 120 Security Fixes Apple announced today that <b>iOS 27</b> and <b>iPadOS 27</b> are now available, bringing more than <b>120</b> vulnerability mitigations to the latest iPhone and iPad lineup. The updates coincide with security releases for <b>macOS 27</b>, <b>macOS 26.7</b>, and <b>macOS 15.8</b>, marking a coordinated effort across Appl https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/macos-27-golden-gate-macos-tahoe-26-7-and-macos.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/macos-27-golden-gate-macos-tahoe-26-7-and-macos.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0000 macOS 27 Golden Gate and Its Security‑Focused Predecessors: An In‑Depth Look Apple’s latest macOS release, <b>macOS 27 Golden Gate</b>, arrives with a staggering <b>200</b>+ vulnerability fixes, positioning it as the most security‑rich update of the year. For users hesitant to jump straight to the newest OS, the interim releases <b>macOS Tahoe 26.7</b> and <b>macOS Sequoia 15.8</b> al https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/apple-files-supreme-court-brief-challenging-contem.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/apple-files-supreme-court-brief-challenging-contem.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:46:00 +0000 Apple Files Opening Merits Brief to Challenge Supreme Court Contempt Ruling in Epic Games Case Apple filed its opening merits brief with the <b>U.S. Supreme Court</b> on <b>2026-09-14</b>, formally contesting the contempt order that stems from the Epic Games lawsuit. The brief marks the latest escalation in a legal battle that began in <b>2020</b> and has reshaped the App Store’s regu https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/apple-s-newest-store-features-three-design-changes.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/apple-s-newest-store-features-three-design-changes.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:32:00 +0000 Apple’s Newest Store Unveils Three Design Changes Amid a Wave of Retail and Product Announcements Apple’s <b>Apple Victoria Gardens</b> in <b>Rancho Cucamonga</b>, <b>California</b> reopened on <b>Saturday</b> with three key design changes that will soon appear in other new and renovated locations. The revamp coincides with a flurry of online store downtime, pre‑order launches, and a https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/apple-s-siri-ai-can-be-swapped-out-for-claude-cha.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/apple-s-siri-ai-can-be-swapped-out-for-claude-cha.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:17:00 +0000 Apple’s Siri Gets a Deep AI Makeover in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate Apple is quietly reshaping Siri with private frameworks discovered in <b>iOS 27</b> and <b>macOS Golden Gate</b>. The new architecture lets third‑party models such as <b>Claude</b> and <b>ChatGPT</b> plug into Siri at a level that goes far beyond a simple voice front‑end. Model Delegation – The First Bridge< https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-uses-a-waitlist-for-accessing-siri-ai.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-uses-a-waitlist-for-accessing-siri-ai.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0000 iOS 27 Launches with Siri AI Waitlist for Gradual Rollout Apple has officially released iOS 27 today, marking a significant update to its mobile operating system. The launch introduces Siri AI as one of the tentpole features, representing a major advancement years in development. Despite the fanfare, access to the new Siri is not immediate for all users due to a controlled rollout str https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/our-top-iphone-18-pro-accessories-to-upgrade-your.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/our-top-iphone-18-pro-accessories-to-upgrade-your.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:47:00 +0000 The Ultimate iPhone 18 Pro Accessory Guide for 2026 Choosing the right accessories can turn the new <b>iPhone 18 Pro</b> or <b>iPhone 18 Pro Max</b> from a premium phone into a seamless ecosystem. Below we break down chargers, cases, MagSafe gear, travel tools, and niche add‑ons that we’ve hand‑picked before Friday’s delivery day. Power Solutions Fast charging starts https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-now-available-10-features-to-try-first.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-now-available-10-features-to-try-first.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:32:00 +0000 iOS 27 Official Launch: What Every iPhone Owner Needs to Know Apple released <b>iOS 27</b> today, making it available for every device from <b>iPhone 11</b> onward. The update brings a new <b>Siri AI</b>, expanded <b>Apple Intelligence</b>, refreshed <b>Liquid Glass</b>, and a suite of performance tweaks that make the phone feel noticeably quicker. Performance Improvements</h https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/smartgym-8-brings-natural-language-workout-creatio.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/smartgym-8-brings-natural-language-workout-creatio.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:17:00 +0000 SmartGym 8 launches AI‑driven workout creation on iOS 27, iPadOS, and watchOS 27 <b>SmartGym</b> has rolled out its biggest update yet, adding AI‑powered routine generation, deeper <b>Siri AI</b> integration, and a suite of UI refinements that exploit the new capabilities of the 2027 operating‑system releases. The overhaul arrives as the app celebrates its status as an <b>Apple Design https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-adds-new-opt-in-setting-for-sharing-data-to.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/ios-27-adds-new-opt-in-setting-for-sharing-data-to.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:02:00 +0000 Apple Unveils Siri AI in iOS 27: Deep Dive into Opt‑In Changes and Privacy After <b>several months</b> of beta testing, <b>Apple</b> released <b>Siri AI</b> to the public <b>today</b> as part of <b>iOS 27</b> and its other OS updates. The rollout introduces a fresh consent screen that asks users whether they want to improve <b>Siri</b> and <b>Apple Intelligence</b>. Backgroun https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/heres-everything-new-for-apple-wallet-in-ios-27.html https://applepulse.pages.dev/posts/en/heres-everything-new-for-apple-wallet-in-ios-27.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:48:00 +0000 iOS 27 Launches a Fresh Wave of Apple Wallet Innovations Apple announced the rollout of <b>iOS 27</b> today, positioning the update as the most significant evolution of the <b>Apple Wallet</b> app since <b>iOS 26</b>. The new release packs a suite of tools designed to turn the wallet into a universal hub for passes, payments, and travel‑related services. Overview of the Walle