Apple's iOS 26.5 update builds on earlier DMA changes by enabling third-party devices to access additional Apple Watch and AirPods features, available only to users in the European Union.
The iOS 26.5 update introduces support for third-party devices to use features previously reserved for official Apple Watch and AirPods products. This functionality is restricted to the EU market and follows the proximity pairing and notification features first introduced in the iOS 26.3 update.
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Apple rolled out version 26.4 updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS and HomePod software on March 24. The releases emphasize security fixes alongside new features like AI-generated playlists and charging limits for MacBooks. Older devices also received targeted security updates.
Apple released iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 on Wednesday, delivering bug fixes and security enhancements for iPhone and iPad users. The updates address a specific logging issue in Notification Services through improved data redaction, as detailed in Apple's security documentation. Users are encouraged to install the update promptly to maintain device protection.
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Apple released iOS 26 in September 2025, introducing the Liquid Glass design—the first major visual change since iOS 7 in 2013—along with features like call screening. Subsequent updates have added more improvements and privacy options to iPhones.
Dr. Lauren Cheung, a doctor at Apple, has shared details on nine lesser-known health features available on the Apple Watch. These tools aim to help users monitor various aspects of their well-being, from vital signs to environmental exposures. The features leverage the device's sensors and apps to provide notifications and insights for better health management.
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Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 26.5, roughly two weeks after the iOS 26.4 update. The beta reintroduces end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, a feature absent from the final iOS 26.4 release. Testers can also access a new Suggested Places section in the Maps app.
Apple announced the AirPods Max 2 on March 16, 2026—the first major update to its over-ear headphones since their 2020 debut. Featuring the H2 chip from recent AirPods Pro models, it delivers enhanced active noise cancellation, superior audio, and new intelligent features while retaining the original design and $549 price. Pre-orders start March 25, with shipping in early April.
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Apple has launched its 2026 Pride Edition Sport Loop band to mark the 10th year of honoring the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month in June. The release coincides with CEO Tim Cook's planned departure this fall. The collection includes a colorful watch band, a new watch face, and matching wallpapers.