Apple's iOS 27 public beta arrives with Siri AI, faster app launches, and more
Full Siri AI needs 12GB of RAM, macOS 27's beta drops support for every Intel Mac
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iOS 27's most advanced on-device AI needs 12GB of RAM – and most iPhones don't have it
The memory requirement cuts deeper than Apple's existing AI compatibility list
Facepalm: Apple released the first public beta for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 this week, bringing several new generative AI features, many of which utilize on-device AI models running locally on devices supporting Apple Intelligence. However, it has now been confirmed that the most sought-after on-device AI features will only run on a handful of devices with compatible hardware.
Apple iOS 27 brings long-awaited Siri AI overhaul, with daily usage limits unless you pay for iCloud+
Several iPad and Apple Watch models won't receive the latest OS updates, but no iPhones left out
Apple is rolling out end-to-end encryption for iPhone to Android RCS messages
The long, slow death of SMS gets a meaningful milestone
Apple's iPhone and iPad become first consumer devices to receive NATO security clearance
Apple's security architecture passes government-grade testing with no special software required
Apple delays Siri AI upgrades again as technical challenges mount
Some functions are likely to be delayed past iOS 26.4 as engineers work through reliability issues
Dangerous new spyware can take full control of iPhone and Android devices
A new mobile RAT can read messages, track location, and watch your screen
AirDrop file sharing is coming to more Android phones "very soon"
Google wants switching between iPhone and Android to feel less painful
Your ancient iPhone 5s just got an update so it can keep using iMessage
Apple just updated iOS 12 for the first time in three years
Apple's App Store "freedom" in Japan comes with strings attached, obviously
Apple allows third-party payments in Japan – for a fee
More ads are coming to App Store search results, but Apple promises they will be "relevant"
Apple is "expanding opportunities" for advertisers
2025's most-downloaded iPhone app is, you guessed it, ChatGPT
GenAI and social media dominate Apple's end-of-year list
Most mobile game developers want Apple and Google to open the gates, survey finds
Study finds developers are eager to diversify beyond official app stores
Chinese smartphone makers are already copying Apple's Liquid Glass UI
To no one's surprise
Mozilla Firefox makes Time's Best Innovations list despite falling market share
Recognized for a new AI-based feature on iOS
Performance and design complaints mount after iOS 26's Liquid Glass launch
Among other gripes, users say animations are sluggish and text is difficult to read
Apple iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26 are now available with new Liquid Glass UI
Major UI revamp comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Japan orders Apple to open iPhone to rival browser engines by end of 2025
Open up iOS browsers – or else
Blender is going beyond mouse and keyboard with a new touch-friendly interface for tablets
Adapting 3D modeling to tablets and mobile
Apple sues leaker Jon Prosser over alleged iOS 26 trade secret and iPhone breach
Leaker accused of conspiring to access Apple employee's development iPhone
Apple iOS 26 will freeze iPhone FaceTime video if it detects nudity
But how nude is too nude?
Mobile web traffic hits record 64%, with Android leading the way
Google's OS has a 72.72% share of all mobile traffic
Apple's WWDC 2025 kicks off today, watch the keynote live
iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, big redesigns and fresh features expected
Apple iOS, macOS to adopt simplified year-based branding at WWDC
macOS 26, iOS 26, tvOS 26, and so on...