Breaking News: iOS 26.0.2 is on its way to your iPhone! Apple is gearing up to release the iOS 26.0.2 update, and it's coming soon! According to reliable sources like MacRumors, the engineers are diligently testing the new software. This update is designed to be a minor one, focusing on fixing bugs and addressing security vulnerabilities. While the specifics are still under wraps, the release is expected by the end of next week.
Last month, Apple rolled out iOS 26.0.1, which tackled several issues. Remember those? Here's a quick recap:
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth occasionally disconnecting on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models.
- Some users couldn't connect to cellular networks after updating.
- Photos taken under certain lighting conditions with iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models might have shown unexpected artifacts.
- App icons could appear blank after applying a custom tint.
- VoiceOver might have become disabled for some users after the update.
Furthermore, iOS 26.0.1 also included a security patch.
In other Apple news...
Apple has recently announced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring the powerful M5 chip. This chip is also making its way into the updated iPad Pro and Vision Pro models. The base 14-inch MacBook Pro can now be configured with up to 4TB of storage, doubling the previous maximum. However, the maximum RAM remains at 32GB.
Additionally, Apple unveiled the next-generation iPad Pro, also powered by the M5 chip, along with the C1X and N1 chips. The M5 chip boasts a 10-core CPU, with four performance cores and six efficiency cores. The new iPad Pro is expected to deliver up to 3.5x the AI performance of its predecessor.
Reports suggest Apple was planning to announce new products, including the iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and the 14-inch MacBook Pro (base model) with the new M5 chip.
Apple has updated the Vision Pro headset with the next-generation M5 chip, offering faster performance and a more comfortable Dual Knit Band. The M5 chip in the Vision Pro has a 10-core CPU, a 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, with 16GB of RAM.
Controversy Alert: The new 14-inch MacBook Pro doesn't include a charger in the box for European customers.
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