HBO Max Shorts being tested on iPhone users in latest vertical video offensive

Warner Bros has announced that it is inflicting testing a new format on select iPhone users in the US: HBO Max Shorts. As if vertical video weren’t bad enough, the media giant has says that the clips are powered by an AI tool …


Prototype smart ring cracks the holy grail of non-invasive blood sugar measurement

A prototype smart ring developed by engineers at the University of California appears to have cracked one of the holy grails of health wearables: non-invasive blood sugar measurement. The data is sent to a companion app on a paired iPhone.

While existing smart rings rely purely on biophysical data extracted from sensors like those embedded into the Apple Watch , this ring also tracks chemical biomarkers by analysing sweat …


The Outsiders adds more detailed performance metrics, workout sharing, more

Gentler Stories is out with a new update to The Outsiders today, the company’s exercise-tracking app for high-performance athletes. Here’s what’s new.


iOS 26.6: Everything you need to know

iOS 26.6 is now available for iPhone users. Here’s everything you need to know about the update, and why it’s more important than you may think.


iyO’s trademark lawsuit against OpenAI and Jony Ive paused over settlement talks

Judge Trina L. Thompson has granted a seven-day pause in iyO’s trademark lawsuit against OpenAI and Jony Ive at the parties’ request, as they work to finalize a settlement. Here are the details.


Instapaper update adds Liquid Glass, Home Screen widgets, new fonts, more

Today, Instapaper launched version 10 of its iPhone and iPad app with several improvements, along with a major redesign of the web-based platform. Here are the details.


Apple says iOS 27 ‘Restricted Mode’ isn’t for new Upgrade program leases

Apple has told The Verge that missed lease payments will not activate the “Restricted Mode” system currently under development in iOS 27. What the new system is meant for remains uncertain. Here are the details.


Twelve South debuts smaller Valet tray with 25W MagSafe charging

Earlier this year, Twelve South debuted the new Valet accessory, which it described as a “wireless charging station and personal essentials tray.”

Now, Twelve South has expanded the Valet lineup with a smaller option that features MagSafe and Qi2.2 wireless charging at up to 25W speeds.


Here’s everything new for Apple Wallet in iOS 27

iOS 27 will launch this fall for all users, here’s what’s new for the Apple Wallet app in the next major iPhone update.


iOS 27 includes smarter Find My location sharing for Apple Watch users

The Find My app is used by millions of people to find their misplaced devices in a pinch, and millions more use it to share their current location with close friends and family.

The iOS 27 software releases include a bevy of changes to enhance the Find My experience. Specifically, iPhone users who regularly go for a walk with just their Apple Watch will automatically benefit from smarter location sharing …