Stockinq/Shutterstock Apple released its new iOS 27 update in September 2026 and users enjoyed new features like AI photo editing capabilities and child safety tools. One of the main features, however, is the new Siri AI. But even if you have a compatible iPhone, you need to request access from Apple to enable Siri AI, as it’s still technically under testing. When you do, Apple says you’ll be waitlisted, but it’s unclear for how long. Technically speaking, Apple says Siri AI is still in beta despite deep AI integration in…
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Claudio Borquez Airs/Shutterstock Google Home is one of the most popular smart home ecosystems because it’s compatible with tens of thousands of products, including some interesting smart home gadgets from Google that make it easy to automate, security, and monitor your home. But there were some issues with the system that needed to be fixed, so on September 16, 2026, Google released a significant update. This update included new features, but it also brought bug fixes and improvements for four key issues. For most users, the most important fix in…
Andrey Baidak/Shutterstock As Google prepares Android Auto for a major update by teasing users with new icons and more, a new Google Maps update brings a slight but noticeable improvement for drivers. Although Google Maps has shown driver information such as traffic lights since August 2020 (as does Apple Maps, for what it’s worth, and Waze is currently rolling out a similar feature), this new feature provides more relevant information about intersections. Spotted and tested by 9to5Google, Google Maps now offers Android Auto users a pop-up with information about an…
Apple released watchOS 27 on September 14. The features and changes aren’t limited to owners of the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 models. If you have an Apple Watch model that supports the latest update, here are 12 features and changes to check out after installation. To do this, open the Watch app on your iPhone, then tap General ➝ Software Update, attach your watch to a charger, and follow the on-screen prompts. Discover the dedicated Siri application Siri has finally caught up with the AI revolution and, in addition to having contextual awareness, it…
Connor Jewiss/BGR Alongside the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 mobile chipset, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chip at the Snapdragon Summit in Maui. Qualcomm invited me to the Summit to take a look at all the new stuff, and the Sound Elite Gen 2 processor is designed to run many of next year’s high-end headphones and headsets. The main features are the usual generational upgrades, with up to twice the AI processing capacity, operating with up to 40% lower power consumption and 30% lower physical…
An antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple of blocking tap-to-pay competition is underway and will allow banks and credit unions to band together to sue Apple. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White this week certified a class in the lawsuit. This will include all U.S. entities that have issued an Apple Pay-enabled payment card and paid Apple a fee for Apple Pay transactions on that payment card. It also denied a motion by Apple to exclude expert testimony that plaintiffs’ lawyers say proves Apple has monopoly power in the mobile wallet market. First filed in 2022, the complaint claims Apple illegally collects up…
Apple finally shared the release notes for tvOS 27 today, almost two weeks after the software update was released. Most of the new features and changes listed were already known, but we’re sharing the notes for completeness. tvOS 27 was released on Monday, September 14, but Apple TV doesn’t show release notes for software updates in the Settings app. Instead, Apple regularly updates a support document describing what’s new in tvOS updates. Here’s what’s new for Apple TV in tvOS 27, including video podcasts in the Podcasts app, AutoMix in the Apple Music app, the ability to set your preferred…
The AirPods 5 are the best value offering in Apple’s current audio lineup – there’s no doubt about it. They offer noise cancellation starting at just $129, slightly better sound than the AirPods 4, IP57 water and dust resistance, and the same software offers the rest of the AirPods line, for less money than the generation they replace, which is rare for an Apple launch. Before I got my hands on the AirPods 5, I wrote that they could replace the AirPods Pro 3 as my recommendation for most people, and a week has reaffirmed that initial expectation. For flights…
For this week’s contest, we’ve teamed up with Lululook to give away Woozad readers a chance to win a new Apple Watch Ultra 4. Lululook makes all kinds of accessories for Apple devices, including the Apple Watch. The company offers a selection of Apple Watch bands that work well with the new Series 12 and Ultra 4 models. Lululook’s $129.99 Strata Milanese band fits the Apple Watch Ultra 4. It is made from 99% woven grade 5 titanium and has a coating that protects it from scratches. The Strata bracelet is available in black and natural finishes, and titanium is…
Woozad Contributor Aaron Perris has discovered an image file for an unreleased Apple TV 4K, suggesting a new model will finally be released soon. The image is specifically for an “Apple TV 4K (4th generation)” model. Apple TV 4K (4th generation) image (on a gradient)The image reveals that the Apple TV will have the same external design as the current model, with all of its upgrades expected to be internal. Rumored features include an A17 Pro chip or newer, an 8GB increase in RAM, support for Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, an Apple-designed N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and…