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Security Improvement Update for macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 & iOS 26.3.1 Released

Mar 17, 2026 - Leave a Comment
Security Improvement

Apple has released what they are calling a “Security Improvement” as a software update for macOS Tahoe 26.3.1, iOS 26.3.1, and iPadOS 26.3.1. The update, err, improvement, is being labeled as macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 (a), macOS 26.3.2 (a), iOS 26.3.1 (a), and iPadOS 26.3.1 (a), and though it installs just like a software update, you … Read More

iOS 16.7.15 & iOS 15.8.7 Released with Security Updates for Older iPhone & iPad

Mar 12, 2026 - 1 Comment
older iPhone models get software updates too sometimes

Apple has released a series of new software updates with important security fixes for various older iPhone and iPad models, versioned as iOS 16.7.15, ipadOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7, and iPadOS 15.8.7. Specifically, the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation have iOS 16.7.15 … Read More

MacOS Tahoe 26.3.2 Released for MacBook Neo

Mar 10, 2026 - Leave a Comment
MacBook Neo Citrus

Apple has released MacOS Tahoe 26.3.2 as a software update specifically and only for the all-new MacBook Neo. This makes the MacOS 26.3.2 update a day-one update for the Mac, and should therefore be installed right away for any new MacBook Neo owner. This update is not available for any other Mac. The update apparently … Read More

4th Beta of macOS Tahoe 26.4 & iOS 26.4 Released for Testing

Mar 9, 2026 - Leave a Comment
Betas

Apple is marching along with beta releases, now issuing the fourth beta of iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4, for anyone participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The newest betas of macOS Tahoe 26.4, ipadOS 26.4, and iOS 26.4 include a few new emoji icons including Bigfoot, support for … Read More

iOS 26.3.1 Update Released for iPhone & iPad

Mar 4, 2026 - Leave a Comment
iOS 26.2.1 update

Apple has released iOS 26.3.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 26.3.1 for iPad. The new software updates include support for the new Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. There are also unspecified bug fixes included in the small software updates. Separately, Apple has also released macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 update with support for the same displays, … Read More

macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 Update Released with Support for New Studio Displays

Mar 4, 2026 - 1 Comment
MacOS Tahoe 26.2 update

Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 with support for the newly updated Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. The update also apparently includes bug fixes, though none are specified in release notes. No security patches are included in this update. Unless you plan on getting one of the new Apple Studio Displays for your … Read More

Colorful MacBook Neo Released by Apple, Starts at $599

Mar 4, 2026 - Leave a Comment
MacBook Neo lineup

Apple has introduced the much-anticipated MacBook Neo, a colorful light and affordable 13″ Mac laptop, that starts at $599 retail, or just $499 for students. The MacBook Neo runs on the A18 Pro chip, which is the same chip the iPhone 16 Pro runs on, which is apparently faster than the M1 chip. Base models … Read More

M5 MacBook Air & M5 Pro MacBook Pro Released by Apple

Mar 3, 2026 - 1 Comment
M5 MacBook Air

Apple has released spec-bumps to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lineup, bringing all of the laptops into the M5 chip world, with faster memory and storage. Additionally, the company has released two new 27″ Apple Studio Display models. The updated Macs include nice new internal specs and options but are not redesigned, so the … Read More

3rd Beta of macOS Tahoe 26.4, ipadOS 26.4, & iOS 26.4 Released for Testing

Mar 2, 2026 - Leave a Comment
Betas

Apple has released the third beta versions of iOS 26.4, iPadOS2 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4, for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The last beta was released a week ago, and the prior a week before that, suggesting an accelerated pace for releasing the final versions of these system … Read More

iPhone 17e & M4 iPad Air Released by Apple

Mar 2, 2026 - Leave a Comment
iPhone 17e

Apple has released an all new iPhone 17e as an update to the lower cost iPhone, as well as the M4 iPad Air series as an update to the iPad Air lineup. Both of these new products are basically spec-bump’d versions of prior hardware and are not major new redesigns, but if you’re in the … Read More

Beta 2 of macOS Tahoe 26.4 & iOS 26.4 Released for Testing

Feb 23, 2026 - 1 Comment
New iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 betas

Apple is moving fairly quickly through this particular beta cycle, with beta 2 arriving already for iOS 26.4, iPadOS2 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4, and the rest of the OS 26.4 suite. The first beta debuted just a week ago. Anyone enrolled in the beta testing programs can find and download the OS 26.4 beta 2 … Read More

Apple Event Set for March 4, Updated Hardware Expected

Feb 16, 2026 - Leave a Comment
Apple event invite for March 2026

Apple has scheduled an event for Wednesday, March 4, and it’s a good bet that updated hardware will be unveiled. Somewhat unusually, Apple has scheduled the event for three different locations around the world; New York, London, and Shanghai. Usually Apple just hosts events at their Cupertino Apple Park location, so making this a global … Read More

First Beta of macOS Tahoe 26.4 & iOS 26.4 Released for Testing

Feb 16, 2026 - Leave a Comment
Betas

Apple has released the first beta versions of macOS Tahoe 26.4, ipadOS 26.4, iOS 26.4, along with the rest of the OS 26.4 beta suite. The new betas are available now to registered developers and soon after for public beta testers. In the first beta builds, macOS Tahoe 26.4, ipadOS 26.4, iOS 26.4 all introduce … Read More

Reduce Transparency Works Again in macOS Tahoe 26.3

Feb 13, 2026 - 14 Comments
Reduce Transparency works in Tahoe 26.3 again

The freshly released macOS Tahoe 26.3 update has resolved an accessibility issue where the “Reduce Transparency” feature was not working properly on the Mac. Before macOS Tahoe 26.3, toggling the switch on would leave considerable transparent effects, including in sidebars, headers, titlebars, search boxes, and more, leading to situations where text would overlap and interface … Read More

MacOS Sequoia 15.7.4 & MacOS Sonoma 14.8.4 Security Updates Released

Feb 12, 2026 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Sequoia software update

Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.7.4 and MacOS Sonoma 14.8.4 as system software updates for the Sonoma and Sequoia operating systems, focusing on security patches for Mac users who are not running macOS Tahoe. Separately, macOS Tahoe 26.3, iOS 26.4, ipadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, along with iOS 18 updates, are also available for … Read More

macOS Tahoe 26.3 Update Released

Feb 11, 2026 - 5 Comments
macOS Tahoe 26.3

Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.3 for all Mac users to install as a software update. macOS Tahoe 26.3 focuses on bug fixes and security enhancements, and are recommended to install for all Tahoe users. Mac users who are running Sequoia or Sonoma will find smaller security patch oriented updates available for those system software … Read More

iOS 26.3 Update Released for iPhone & iPad

Feb 11, 2026 - Leave a Comment
iOS 26.3 update available to download

iOS 26.3 for iPhone and iPadOS 26.3 for iPad have been released by Apple for all supported devices. The software updates aim to provide important security updates and bug fixes. Additionally, Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for Mac, along with updates to Sequoia, Sonoma, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and older iPhone and iPad models … Read More

Release Candidate of macOS Tahoe 26.3 & iOS 26.3 Released for Testing

Feb 4, 2026 - Leave a Comment
Betas

Apple has moved on to the Release Candidate phase of the beta cycle for macOS Tahoe 26.3, iOS 26.3, and iPadOS 26.3. The new RC builds are available for users participating in the beta programs. Release Candidate builds indicate the end of the beta testing period, absent any major bugs or issues, and also serve … Read More

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