iOS 26.4 gives CarPlay two new features, with another big one coming

iOS 26.4 was released today , and with the update CarPlay adds two new features for users, while also laying the groundwork for another big upgrade soon.

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Apple just released new AirPods Pro 3 firmware, plus more

Apple launched iOS 26.4 , iPadOS 26.4 , macOS 26.4 , and more software updates today, and now the company has also debuted new firmware for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and more.

Today’s lineup of new Apple software releases, headlined by iOS 26.4, have been joined by new firmware for AirPods.

Apple has released firmware version 8B39 for certain AirPods models, including:

  • AirPods Pro 3
  • AirPods Pro 2
  • AirPods 4

The new

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Apple planning standalone Siri app for iOS 27 and macOS 27, per report

When Apple unveils iOS 27 on June 8 , the company may reveal the first dedicated Siri app as part of the new system. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has a new report that includes new details about Apple’s next attempt at embracing AI.

Gurman has previously reported that Apple is p lanning an upgrade to Siri in iOS 27 that treats the virtual assistant more like a dedicated AI chatbot.

Apple, of course, struck a deal with Google to use the competitor’s Gemini AI models to power upcoming Siri


Claude Code gives developers ‘auto mode,’ a safer alternative to skipping permissions

Anthropic continues to ship in March with a new “auto mode” permissions mode in Claude Code. The company calls it a middle ground between the default configuration and skipping permissions altogether.

Anthropic says that Claude Code default permissions are intentionally conservative, requiring approval for each file write and bash command.

Prior to “auto mode,” the solution for running longer without interruptions has been to live dangerously and ignore permissions altogether.

The new “auto mode” permissions mode balances convenience and capabilities, which should help developers get more out


Apple releases new updates for old versions of iOS, macOS, watchOS, more

Apple just shipped iOS 26.4 and its companion updates for users running the latest OS. The company also debuted new software updates today for old iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS versions, including iOS 18.7.7 and more.

If you use any Apple devices, there’s a very good chance you have new software updates available to install today.

Apple’s flagship releases today include iOS 26.4 , iPadOS 26.4 , macOS 26.4 , and


Apple now selling Withings BeamO ‘4-in-1’ multiscope with Apple Health integration

Two years ago, Withings unveiled BeamO, its with Apple Health integration. Starting today, Apple is now selling the “compact 4-in-1 health scanner” for the first time. Withings calls it a “mini-clinic” that “delivers instant, medical grade insights” about body temperature, heart, and lungs.

Apple’s highlights seven features offered by the Withings BeamO health scanner:

  • Contactless thermometer locates the temporal artery for fast, accurate temperature readings—ideal for all ages.
  • BeamO records a 3

Apple releases new iOS 26.4 version for beta users, plus more

Apple just released its next wave of major software updates, including iOS 26.4 , iPadOS 26.4 , macOS 26.4 , and more. But alongside the public launches, Apple has also shipped new builds of its 26.4 updates for beta users.

If you’ve been running the beta version of iOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, or another 26.4 update, you’ll likely see a new build available to install today.

That


macOS 26.4 now available, here’s everything new

Following a few beta versions (including a new one released today ) and a release candidate, Apple is now rolling out macOS 26.4 to all compatible Macs. Here’s everything new.

macOS 26.4 includes a welcome bug fix that solves the window corner radius problem, where the resize pointer does not follow the window’s corner shape. Initially, Apple listed this as a fixed bug, but later updated the release notes to note it as a “known issue.” Now, the

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watchOS 26.4 available now for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new

Apple has just released watchOS 26.4, the latest software update for Apple Watch. Here’s what’s new.

Today Apple launched its latest wave of new software releases for users, headlined by iOS 26.4.

If you’re an Apple Watch user, watchOS 26.4 comes with a few small updates.

In watchOS 26, Apple redesigned the Workout app for Watch users. The app’s overhaul brought concerns and complaints from some users.

While watchOS 26.

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visionOS 26.4 arrives for Apple Vision Pro, here’s what’s new

visionOS 26.4 is available now for Apple Vision Pro users, here’s what’s new in the latest update.

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