All of Apple's products introduced at last week's event with the exception of the iPhone Duo are now available, with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 all launching on Friday.
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Apple Releases iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 With Siri AI and Liquid Glass Update
Following last week's big iPhone event, this week saw the traditional public release of Apple's new major operating system updates, headlined by iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.
And for the most thorough look at what's new, our iOS 27 Ultimate Mega Guide links to all of the feature coverage we've been putting together for the release.
macOS Golden Gate Now Available With Siri AI, Visual Intelligence and More
On the Mac side, this week saw the release of macOS Golden Gate 27. The update introduces Siri AI, a smarter chatbot version of Siri with a dedicated Siri app. It also brings Visual Intelligence to the Mac for the first time, and tweaks the look of the Liquid Glass design update Apple introduced last year.
Apple Says iPhone 18 Pro Max Sold in U.S. Differs in One Way
Following last week's introduction of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, there was some confusion over the cellular modems included in the devices, with it appearing that Apple's own C2 modem was only included in the iPhone 18 Pro.
Reminder: iOS 27's All-New Siri AI Has a Waitlist, Here's How to Sign Up
If you recently installed iOS 27 on your iPhone, you might be wondering where the new-and-improved Siri AI and dedicated Siri app are. In case you missed it, you must join Apple's waitlist in order to gain access to these new features.
For those who are eligible for Siri AI, joining the waitlist is a simple process in the Settings app. Once on the list, wait times seem to vary, with some users receiving access to Siri AI within a few minutes of signing up and others having to wait a few hours or even days.
Apple Releases First iOS 27.2 Beta
With iOS 27.0 out the door, Apple this week seeded the first beta of iOS 27.2 and related updates to developers for testing purposes. Yes, that's right...iOS 27.2, not 27.1.
iCloud+ Now Includes Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and Curated Apple Music Stations in Over 100 Countries
Apple this week announced a new subscription initiative that turns paid iCloud+ subscriptions into a broader services bundle in more than 100 countries.
The initiative does not include the U.S., Canada, Australia, nor is it offered in the UK and other European markets, but it is clearly more than a promotional offer, since Apple TV and Apple Arcade will stop being sold as individual subscriptions through Apple in countries where it has launched.
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