One week after its last betas, Apple has just released beta 4 for iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, and more. Here’s what to expect.

While iOS 27 is very much the new focus for pre-release software, Apple is still preparing iOS 26.6 as the next iPhone update. Apple has released the fourth iOS 26.6 developer beta. iOS 26.6 beta has been in testing since the end of May.

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Back in 2017, Apple began rolling out 4K content on the iTunes Store in conjunction with the launch of the first Apple TV 4K. At the time, Apple also began upgrading previously purchased movies to 4K quality at no additional charge.

Now, Apple is finally extending that to TV shows and has started offering free 4K upgrades on select titles in the Apple TV app.

The biggest player in streaming is easily Netflix, but viewership data shows a surprising problem area for the company: getting viewers to come back for a second season.

Fernando and Jeff discuss CarPlay on iOS 27, experience with the Rivian R1S on a road trip, why you might consider buying an iPhone 17 Pro right now instead of waiting for the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Wallet and Amex Membership Rewards points, Apple’s dramatic hardware price increases, and the idea of getting more out of older technology.

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Alongside the ongoing deal on AirPods 4 at nearly 25% off and the best price ever on Apple’s new AirTag 2, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the last remaining chances to land pre-price hike deals on M5 iPad Pro – this 1TB 13-inch is now $420 off . We also have M5 MacBook Air at $150 under the new prices at Apple, several Apple Watch Ultra 3 models at nearly $10

Apple is expected to launch its next-generation M6 chip this fall, but rumors indicate the new chip could skip a number of new products.

Every year, the iPhone Pro models share nearly every feature in common apart from screen size. But at times, Apple gives the Pro Max model a special advantage, and a new leak indicates that might happen with the iPhone 18 Pro line.

The next generation of Apple radio chips is expected to debut in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra , but a new deal suggests the company doesn’t expect to complete a switch to its own cellular modems before 2031.

The company has committed to retaining and expanding its partnership with radio chip maker Broadcom through 2031 …