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September 2026
The Apple Event animation is now live on X.
Last-minute details on the foldable iPhone:
- i̶P̶h̶o̶n̶e̶ ̶U̶l̶t̶r̶a̶ → “iPhone Duo”
- White and Dark Blue
- Apple Pencil support
- Starting at $2,000
- On sale in early October
Source: Mark Gurman
iOS 27 RC could drop after tomorrow’s keynote, possibly around 12 PM PT.
Apple has released iOS 26.6.2 👀
iOS 26 vs iOS 27: Liquid Glass menu.
iOS 27 RC expected after the September 9 keynote, with the public release likely coming on Monday, September 14.
Liquid Glass icons in Clear mode look so much better in iOS 27.
John Ternus Has Joined X as @johnternus
https://x.com/johnternus
Today is John Ternus’s first day as Apple CEO.
August 2026
iOS 27 Beta 8 is out now!
iOS 27 Beta 8 may drop this week, with the RC expected next week.
Today is Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO after 15 years.
Apple has reportedly tested a new, shorter Apple Pencil for its upcoming foldable iPhone, but it likely won’t make it to market.
The new Apple Pencil could attach to the side of the foldable iPhone for charging and storage, but it would make the device harder to hold and leave unsightly marks on its delicate display.
Source: Mark Gurman
Apple needs to unify how it handles the top scroll edge effect in iOS 27. 🤔
Apple announces iPhone event 🔥
"Surprise and Shine."
September 9, 2026 at 10 AM PT.
Apple Maps has started showing search ads to users in the US and Canada.
iOS 27 Beta 7 updates the Siri AI intro video to match Siri's toned-down look from Beta 5.
Here’s what Apple released today:
- Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra
- Mac mini M6 and M5 Pro
- M6 and M5 Ultra chips
- Magic Keyboard with new key labels
- New Polishing Cloth