José Adorno/BGR After more than a month of developer testing for iOS 27, Apple is now offering the public beta to users. While this is a far cry from the stable version people will get in September once the official release happens, it’s still a good first look at what Apple has in store for its next big iOS cycle. Some cool features that public beta testers should try include the new Siri AI, the new Image Tools bundle, and the Passwords AI feature. While in general iOS 27 isn’t…
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José Adorno/BGR With the release of the iOS 27 public beta, you may be wondering where the new Siri AI is, because you’ll still get the “old” Apple Intelligence interface when you press the side button. If you want to switch from light borders to Dynamic Island Siri, it’s actually quite simple. Simply go to iPhone Settings, choose New Tab Siri, and join the waitlist. The process is similar to what the company did with the first batch of Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18, which means beta testers may…
Little by little, Windows 11 is healing. Microsoft Microsoft has announced that a number of new adjustments will be made to the Windows Search box in Windows 11. Each individual item is a minor improvement, but we hope that overall the changes will contribute to a better search experience. Windows Insider Program members can start seeing the changes starting today. The entire Windows search box user experience will be streamlined. The home screen has been cleaned up for less visual clutter, which should make recent searches easier to access. The results display also looks cleaner, with…
Apple today released the first public beta of macOS Golden Gate, expanding beta testing of macOS 27 to non-developers. You can sign up to test the update on Apple’s beta website, then download it by going to System Settings > General > Software Update and enabling the macOS 27 beta. macOS Golden Gate includes the same Siri AI features as iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, but you access Siri through Spotlight with a Command + Space keyboard shortcut. Siri can search the web to answer questions, browse your personal data such as photos, emails and messages to help you find…
Apple today released the first public beta versions of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. You can get started by signing up on Apple’s beta website, then signing up for the public beta by going to Settings > General > Software Update and choosing the iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 Public Beta option. Today’s public beta is identical to the third developer beta, and a newly revised third beta is also available to developers. iOS 27 introduces Siri AI, a more capable version of Siri that can search…
Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock In the digital age, there is no shortage of payment apps that allow users to easily make purchases, transfer funds, and perform virtually any task that previously required cash or a physical payment card. These apps are so versatile that some consider them replacements for real physical wallets. But is this a truly practical approach to using payment apps? With the right payment app, can you ditch your physical wallet for good and never have to carry it with you again? There is no universal answer to this…
Apple today provided the fifth beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.6 update to developers for testing, with the update available a week after Apple released the fourth beta. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.6 update by opening the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta updates will need to be enabled and a free developer account is required. With the launch of macOS Golden Gate only a few months away, Apple is likely focusing most of its attention on the new software. We don’t expect any major new features in macOS Tahoe…
Apple today released the fifth beta of the upcoming iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 updates to developers for testing, with the software available a week after Apple launched the fourth beta. Registered developers can download beta versions from the Settings app on iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. With the launch of iOS 27 scheduled for September, Apple is finishing work on iOS 26. We don’t expect any major new features in the iOS 26.6 update, and it will mainly focus on bug fixes and performance improvements. The update adds new wording regarding…
The organization said it would no longer accept funds or work with SNK in the future. Games Done Quick (GDQ) has canceled a sponsored speedrunning showcase with SNK midway through its summer charity event benefitting Doctors Without Borders. Following concerns raised by the community regarding the video game company’s ties to the Saudi government, GDQ cut short the Metal slug showcase in the middle of a race and posted an explanation on social media a few hours later. Despite the setback, the Summer Games Done Quick event raised more than $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders. “We have heard our…
Apple captured a record 20% share of the global smartphone market in the second quarter of 2026, even as global shipments fell 4% year-over-year amid a persistent shortage of memory chips, according to a new report from Omdia. This was Apple’s best second quarter result ever, coming in what is normally the slowest period of the year. Omdia attributes this to a strong iPhone 17 upgrade cycle, as well as the fact that Apple has kept prices stable across the range while its competitors have been forced to raise theirs. The company has consistently reported that Apple raised prices on…