Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a day after Apple released iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. We don't yet know what's included in the new beta software, but given that these updates will be tested over the holiday period, Apple may be planning to focus on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than adding notable new features. When we learn what's new in the updates, we'll share details. iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 are limited to developers at…

Apple just kicked off a new round of beta software releases: beta 1 for watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and more are available for developers. more…

Apple has released the first iOS 26.2 beta for developer beta testers. The new developer beta comes one day after Apple officially released iOS 26.1 for everyone. more…

At the start of the week, Apple released iPadOS 26.1 for all users. Now, just one day later, a new round of beta software updates is here, including iPadOS 26.2 beta 1. more…

Apple today provided developers with the first betas of upcoming watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a day after Apple launched the 26.1 versions of each platform. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. We don't know what new features might be added in watchOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and tvOS 26.2. Apple doesn't typically provide release notes for betas, so we might not know what's new until the software updates see a public launch unless there are outward-facing changes. Apple will likely provide public beta testers with access to the tvOS 26.2 and watchOS 26.2…

Macworld The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has only been out for a few weeks, but we’re already seeing its first impressivediscount. Right now, you can snag one for $700 at Amazon, a $100 discount that’s basically unheard of for a new Apple product. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a massive upgrade over the previous generation, featuring a longer-lasting battery (42 hours vs 36 hours), a superb titanium design, and a flurry of new features, including satellite SOS communication, 5G, and a larger display. Not only did we give this stellar smartwatch a 4.5-star rating in our review, but we also stated that it’s more of a mini iPhone than a smartwatch since you can use it to text, make…