2026-03-19 01:43:51
The iOS 26.4 update that Apple plans to release as soon as next week includes improvements for the built-in iOS keyboard. In its notes for the software, Apple says iOS 26.4 offers "improved keyboard accuracy when typing quickly."
It's not entirely clear what Apple means by improved keyboard accuracy, but it's likely a fix for an iOS keyboard bug that was highlighted on YouTube late last year. When typing some words, the autocorrect keyboard sometimes inexplicably inputs the wrong letter even though the user typed the correct letter, leading to typos.
2026-03-19 01:17:57
Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 updates for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple released the fourth betas. Release candidates are the final updates that will be provided to the public in the near future if no final bugs are discovered.
The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device. tvOS 26.4 and watchOS 26.4 are available to public beta testers and developers, while visionOS 26.4 is limited to developers.
watchOS 26.4 adds a new Average Bedtime metric to the sleep features that sync to the health app, so you can better keep an eye on how bedtime impacts overall sleep quality.
tvOS 26.4 eliminates the iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps on the Apple TV. These apps haven't worked for some time and have directed users to the Apple TV app for purchases, but Apple is finally phasing them out entirely. Apple also added a Continuous Audio Connection option for HDMI output.
visionOS 26.4 includes support for foveated streaming for apps and games. Foveated streaming allows video to be streamed to the precise area where a user is looking, and peripheral areas are compressed. It allows for higher visual quality and lower latency.
2026-03-19 01:15:51
Apple today provided the release candidate version of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.4 update to developers and public beta testers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the fourth beta. The release candidate represents the final version of macOS Tahoe 26.4 that will be provided to the public if no additional bugs are found.
Developers and public beta testers. can download the macOS Tahoe 26.4 update by opening up 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.
macOS Tahoe 26.4 adds a new Charge Limit feature so Mac users can select a maximum charge level that ranges from 80 to 100 percent. Apple also brought back the Compact tab layout in Safari for those who missed the option in earlier versions of macOS Tahoe.
Apple silicon Macs who are running apps that still rely on Rosetta will see warnings about the upcoming end of support for Rosetta. After macOS 27, Apple will phase out Rosetta support, and all apps will need to be updated before that time.
macOS Tahoe 26.4 will be released to the public in the spring after several weeks of beta testing.
2026-03-19 01:11:42
Apple today seeded the release candidate version of upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers and public beta testers, with the software coming a week after Apple provided the fourth betas. The release candidate represents the final version of iOS 26.4 that will be provided to the public if no additional bugs are found.
Registered developers and public beta testers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.
iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 add multiple new features to the iPhone and the iPad. A Playlist Playground feature in Apple Music lets you generate songs for any idea, mood, emotion, or activity using a text-based prompt. There's also a Concerts Near You feature for finding local shows, and a redesigned look for albums and playlists with full-page artwork.
Apple Podcasts is getting native video podcasting capabilities that will make it easier to create, distribute, and monetize video podcast content through the Podcasts app. Video episodes will integrate with existing Apple podcasts features, like personalized recommendations and editorial suggestions.
There are new emoji characters in iOS 26.4, including trombone, treasure chest, distorted face, hairy creature, fight cloud, orca, and landslide.
Stolen Device Protection is enabled by default, there's a new ambient music widget, new average bedtime metrics in the sleep app, and plenty more. All of the features in iOS 26.4 can be found in our iOS 26.4 beta features guide.
2026-03-19 00:35:42
Apple recently updated the iPad Air, narrowing the gap with the iPad Pro, but how different are the two product lines and which should you buy?
Apple has now refreshed the iPad Air with the M4 chip, representing a small update over the previous model from 2025, which introduced the M3 chip. While the upgrade brings improved performance and efficiency, it does not significantly alter the feature set or overall positioning of the iPad Air within the lineup.
By contrast, the iPad Pro continues to sit at the top of Apple's tablet range, now equipped with the latest M5 chip. This update builds on the major redesign introduced in 2024, which brought a substantially thinner and lighter design, tandem OLED display technology, and a range of high-end features aimed at professional workflows. The latest revision focuses more on internal improvements, particularly in GPU performance and AI acceleration, rather than introducing major new capabilities.
| iPad Air (M4, 2026) | iPad Pro (M5, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Liquid Retina display (LED backlit display with IPS technology) | Ultra Retina XDR display (Tandem OLED) |
| ProMotion technology for refresh rates up to 120Hz | |
|
11-inch model SDR brightness: 500 nits max
13-inch model SDR brightness: 600 nits max |
SDR brightness: 1,000 nits max
XDR brightness: 1,000 nits max full screen, 1,600 nits peak (HDR content only) |
| Nano-texture display glass option on 1TB and 2TB models | |
| Drive external displays at 60Hz | Drive external displays at up to 120Hz |
| Adaptive Sync support | |
| M4 chip | M5 chip |
| Made using TSMC's enhanced 3nm technology (N3E) | Made using TSMC's third-generation 3nm process (N3P) |
| Based on iPhone 16's A18 chip (2024) | Based on A19 Pro chip from iPhone 17 Pro (2025) |
| 8-core CPU (3 performance + 5 efficiency cores) | Up to 10 CPU cores (4 performance + 6 efficiency cores) |
| 9-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| Integrated Neural Accelerator in every GPU core | |
| Metal 4 developer APIs | Metal 4 developer APIs with Tensor APIs to program GPU Neural Accelerators |
| 12GB memory |
256GB and 512GB models: 12GB memory
1TB and 2TB models: 16GB memory |
| 120 GB/s unified memory bandwidth | 153 GB/s unified memory bandwidth |
| Second-generation ray tracing engine | Third-generation ray tracing engine |
| First-generation dynamic caching | Second-generation dynamic caching |
| Shader cores | Enhanced shader cores |
| GPU with standard power efficiency | More power-efficient GPU: Maintains performance with significantly less power |
| Improved thermal design with graphite sheets and copper | |
| Touch ID in top button | TrueDepth camera system for Face ID |
| Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control | |
| Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono) | |
| Animoji and Memoji | |
| LiDAR scanner | |
| Adaptive True Tone flash | |
| Rear ambient light sensor | |
| ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 256GB capacity) | |
| ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording | |
| Two microphones | Four studio-quality microphones |
| Audio zoom | |
| Stereo recording | |
| Landscape stereo speakers | Four speaker audio |
| Weight: 462 grams or 617 grams | Weight 444 grams or 579 grams |
| Depth: 6.1 mm | Depth: 5.3 mm or 5.1 mm |
| Fast-charge capable (Up to 50% charge using a 60W adapter or higher in 30 minutes with the 11-inch model or 35 minutes with the 13-inch model) | |
| USB‑C connector | USB‑C connector with support for Thunderbolt/USB 4 |
| Supports Magic Keyboard for iPad Air | Supports Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro |
| 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB storage |
| Up to 2× faster SSD read and write speeds | |
| Available in Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, and Blue | Available in Space Black and Silver |
| Price starting at $599 | Price starting at $999 |
2026-03-18 23:18:59
WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned tab bar on iOS that swaps out the familiar Settings gear icon for a new "You" tab featuring your profile photo. The change is arriving with version 26.10.73, which is now available on the App Store.
The tab itself still opens the same account and privacy controls. The main reason for the switch is that Meta is laying the groundwork for multi-account support.
Meta has been developing multi-account functionality for WhatsApp for some time, and the profile tab is a clear step toward that goal. The idea is that users will eventually be able to manage separate personal and business profiles from a single device, tapping the profile icon to switch between them.
In that sense, showing your profile picture in the navigation bar makes it immediately obvious which account is active – an approach that appears to have been borrowed straight from Instagram.
