Apple Wallet car keys are expanding to Lincoln, Lucid Motors, and Freelander, according to code discovered by MacRumors. The digital key feature enables iPhone and Apple Watch users to lock, unlock, and start compatible vehicles, with availability already offered by major automakers like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro, arriving two years after the iPhone 16 Pro, features over 50 upgrades including a new A20 Pro chip, variable-aperture camera, smaller Dynamic Island, and record battery life of 36 hours. The $1,199 starting price is $200 higher than the iPhone 16 Pro's launch, though base storage doubled to 256GB. For iPhone 16 Pro owners, the cumulative changes across two generations—including design, display, cameras, and charging speed improvements—make it a worthwhile upgrade.
Apple released iOS 27 with a new AI-powered Siri that requires waitlist signup, available only on iPhone 15 Pro and newer. The ChatGPT-like assistant can access personal information and perform actions across apps, with wait times varying from minutes to days. It launches in English only, with additional languages coming in October, and is unavailable in the EU due to regulatory issues.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders show lukewarm demand with 3-4 week wait times only for select high-storage models, while most configurations are immediately available. Analyst Jeff Pu attributes softer-than-expected demand to limited spec upgrades and higher pricing, and has trimmed production estimates for both the Pro lineup and the upcoming iPhone Duo foldable.
Apple released iOS 27 this week with numerous new features including context-aware Siri, AI-powered photo expansion for Lock Screen wallpapers, automatic Safari tab organization, natural language input for reminders and calendar events, inline replies to Android messages, enhanced Wallet passes, and natural language shortcut creation.
Apple released watchOS 27 with enhanced Siri AI capabilities, a new Siri Modular watch face, Smart Stack improvements including single-handed gesture controls, and various system enhancements. The update is compatible with Apple Watch Series 9 and later and requires an Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone for full Siri AI functionality.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature a new variable aperture camera, A20 Pro chip, and improved battery life, with prices starting at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively. Both models share most features including the same display technology and camera system, with key differences in size, weight, battery capacity, and modem options between regions. The Pro Max offers superior battery life and a larger 6.9-inch display but represents a significant size and weight increase over previous generations.
Apple's iPhone Duo includes a hidden "Shift Left Edge" display setting that adds a black border to the left side of the screen to accommodate cases that cover that area while preserving iOS back swipe functionality. The setting was discovered by blogger Nicolas Lellouche in the Display & Brightness menu, and the device launches October 23.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans to release an 'iPhone Duo Max' with a larger display in the coming years, alongside potential variants like 'Duo SE' or 'Duo Mini'. Gurman explains Apple chose the 'Duo' naming scheme to allow room for future suffixes and expects the iPhone Duo to become the dominant foldable phone due to its software, hardware quality, and durability.
Apple announced iOS 27, releasing Monday September 14, featuring a major Siri AI overhaul powered by Apple Intelligence, along with enhanced Photos tools, Liquid Glass design refinements, performance improvements across the OS, iPhone Handoff for dual-device switching, and Apple Cash bill splitting.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max sold in the U.S. uses a Qualcomm modem instead of Apple's new C2 chip, while the Pro model and Pro Max in other countries use the C2. The difference likely stems from Apple's existing supply agreement with Qualcomm through 2026.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders begin Saturday, September 12 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time across numerous countries worldwide, with delivery starting September 18. The Pro model starts at $1,199 and the Pro Max at $1,299, with various carrier discounts and Apple trade-in options available.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders begin Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple offers a "Get Ready" feature allowing customers to prepare their orders in advance, with a deadline of 9 p.m. Pacific Time today to expedite checkout.
The iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable iPhone, lacks 10 features found on the iPhone 18 Pro models, including a dedicated telephoto camera, variable aperture, higher-resolution front camera, Action button, Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, and advanced camera features like ProRAW and spatial video. The iPhone 18 Pro launches September 18, while the iPhone Duo releases October 23.
Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo are available for pre-order, with various accessory brands offering cases and screen protectors. Major retailers like ZAGG, Nomad, Belkin, OtterBox, and others are stocking protective accessories, with ZAGG offering 20% off when purchasing two items.
T-Mobile will charge $5 monthly for iPhone Handoff, a feature in iOS 27 that allows users to share the same phone number across two iPhones. The service launches with T-Mobile in the U.S. and Deutsche Telekom in Germany, enabling automatic switching between devices while maintaining calls, texts, data, and other services.
Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27 lets users share a phone number across two iPhones and switch between them automatically. The feature launches with limited carrier support, available only on T-Mobile in the U.S. and Deutsche Telekom in Germany, with T-Mobile charging $5 to enable it.
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, featuring the A20 Pro chip, a 48MP camera with variable aperture, and significant battery life improvements (36 hours on Pro, 45 on Pro Max). The update focuses on internal upgrades rather than design changes, with prices starting at $1,199, $100 more than the iPhone 17 Pro.
Early Geekbench results show the A20 Pro chip in iPhone 18 Pro models delivers 21-23% faster single-core and 27-28% faster multi-core performance than the A19 Pro, with graphics gains of 38-40% from the new 7-core GPU. Built on a 2-nanometer process, the chip features a six-core CPU and improved thermal design for better sustained performance.
Apple has made the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max eSIM-only in 12 countries and regions including the US, Canada, Japan, and several Middle Eastern nations, while models in Europe, Australia, and most other markets retain physical SIM card trays. The eSIM-only design allows for larger batteries and increased security, with no changes from the iPhone 17 Pro lineup.