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By MacRumors Staff
Each weekend, we publish a summary of the biggest Apple stories from the previous week, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view.

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top stories 2025 08 30

Top Stories: Apple's 'Awe Dropping' iPhone Event on September 9

Saturday August 30, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
It's finally official! As expected, Apple will be holding its annual flagship iPhone event on Tuesday, September 9, and we're expecting to see several new iPhone models, some new accessories, new Apple Watch models, and perhaps a few more announcements. Apple has plenty more announcements in the pipeline beyond next month's event, however, including a host of new products coming through the...
top stories 2025 08 23

Top Stories: All-New Apple Operating System, iPhone Leaks, and More

Saturday August 23, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
Apple's annual September event with new iPhone and Apple Watch models and potentially a few other announcements is coming up quickly, so we should be hearing something soon about an official date. We're continuing to hear rumors about those iPhone and Apple Watch models, plus a few other products that are a bit further down the line. Apple is also putting the finishing touches on iOS 26 and...
Top Stories August 16 2025

Top Stories: Major Apple Devices Leak, $599 MacBook Rumor, and More

Saturday August 16, 2025 4:15 pm PDT by
Apple this week briefly made a file available that contained identifiers for many unreleased devices and chips, including new models of the Studio Display, Apple TV, Apple Watches, Apple Vision Pro, iPad mini, HomePod mini, and more. In other news this week, it was reported that Apple is planning a wide range of new smart home devices and accessories, and there were more rumors about a...
top stories 2025 08 09

Top Stories: iOS 26 Beta 5, Apple Watch Ultra 3 Rumors, and More

Saturday August 9, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
The official unveiling of the iPhone 17 lineup and new Apple Watch models plus potentially a few more announcements is just a month away now, and the rumor cycle is in full swing for these final weeks. iOS 26 is also well into its beta testing cycle, with Apple putting the final touches on things over the next few weeks to be able to install it on the new iPhones before they ship, so read on ...
top stories 2025 08 02

Top Stories: iOS 18.6 Released, iPhone 17 Leaks, and More

Saturday August 2, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
With the calendar flipping over to August, we're just about a month away from the introduction of the iPhone 17 lineup and we're continuing to hear more about what to expect for this year's flagship phones. Testing on iOS 26 and related updates is also in full swing, even as this week saw the release of iOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, and more to provide bug fixes and security updates for...
top stories 2025 07 26

Top Stories: iOS 26 Public Beta, AppleCare One, and More

Saturday July 26, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
Apple pushed it almost to the end of July, but the public betas of iOS 26 and other upcoming updates are now available for wider testing ahead of their full public release this fall, giving more users a chance to experience the Liquid Glass redesigns and other improvements. The past week has seen some other notable news and rumors including an Apple lawsuit over leaks, fresh information...
top stories 2025 07 19

Top Stories: iPhone 17 Colors, iOS 26 Public Beta Incoming, and More

Saturday July 19, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
We're less than two months away from the official unveiling of the iPhone 17 family, and it seems like things are starting to firm up about just which color options we might see across the four models in the lineup. The iOS 26 public beta is also rapidly approaching, and we're continuing to hear details about Apple's plans for a foldable iPhone next year, so read on below for all the details ...
top stories 2025 07 12

Top Stories: iPhone 17 Pro Rumors, iOS 26 Beta 3, and More

Saturday July 12, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
The iOS 26 public beta release is quickly approaching, while developers have recently gotten their hands on a third round of betas that has seen Apple continue to tweak features, design, and functionality. We're also continuing to hear rumors about the iPhone 17 lineup that is now just about right around the corner, while Apple's latest big-budget film appears to be taking off, so read on...
top stories 2025 07 05

Top Stories: MacBook With A18 Pro Chip, iPhone 17 Rumors, and More

Saturday July 5, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
More details on iOS 26 and related updates continue to surface as Apple moves through beta testing in the wake of last month's WWDC, but this week also saw a number of hardware-related rumors for later this year and beyond. The most intriguing rumors were in reference to a mysterious MacBook running an A18 Pro chip, but we also shared details on the iPhone 17 Pro models, AirPods Pro 3, and...
top stories 2025 06 28

Top Stories: iOS 26 Beta 2, iPhone 17 Color Rumors, and More

Saturday June 28, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
Apple is moving right along with beta testing on iOS 26 and related versions of its other major operating systems, releasing the second betas to developers this week with an array of tweaks compared to the first betas. The past week also saw some fresh rumors about the iPhone 17 and beyond, while CarPlay Ultra seems to be falling out of favor with some car brands, so read on below for all...
top stories 2025 06 21

Top Stories: Why iPads Don't Run macOS, iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe Changes, and More

Saturday June 21, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
With WWDC 2025 now firmly in the rear-view mirror, we've had a bit more time to digest all of Apple's announcements, dig deeper into the developer sessions and betas, and hear from Apple executives about this year's updates. The Liquid Glass redesign is present pretty much across Apple's operating systems, but there are a lot more changes in store for the platforms as iPadOS has gotten more...
top stories 2025 06 14

Top Stories: WWDC 2025 Recap With iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and More

Saturday June 14, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
Apple's annual developer conference has come to a close for 2025, and WWDC was packed with announcements right from the start of Monday's keynote. As expected, we got a unified numbering scheme across Apple's platforms, as well as a redesign that makes for a more cohesive experience. Alongside the redesigns, all of Apple's operating systems are also seeing a host of feature additions and...
top stories 2025 06 07

Top Stories: What to Expect at Apple's WWDC 2025 'Sleek Peek,' macOS Tahoe Rumors, and More

Saturday June 7, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
Apple's big week is almost here, with WWDC 2025 kicking off on Monday with what we're expecting to be a jam-packed look at the company's software platforms, including some redesigns and rebranding. While we're not expecting any imminent hardware launches to come out of WWDC, we're just three months away from the debut of the iPhone 17 lineup and we've got fresh details on not only some of...
top stories 2025 05 31

Top Stories: iOS 26 Incoming?, iPhone 17 Pro Rumors, and More

Saturday May 31, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
There was blockbuster news this week regarding Apple's naming conventions, while WhatsApp finally made the jump to iPad after 15 years. Other news this week included a report on Apple's now-scaled-back aspirations for providing satellite-based internet service, tidbits on Apple's plans for smart home hubs including one with a robotic arm, and more, so read on below for all the details! No ...
top stories 2025 05 24

Top Stories: iPhone 17 Air Details, Apple's Smart Glasses, and More

Saturday May 24, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
WWDC is coming up quickly with a number of software announcements in store, but we're also looking further ahead to hardware launches like the iPhone 17 lineup and even Apple's smart glasses project. This week also saw big news with former Apple design guru Jony Ive joining forces with OpenAI to build future AI-driven devices, while Fortnite returned to the U.S. App Store for the first time...
top stories 2025 05 17

Top Stories: CarPlay Ultra Debuts, iOS 18.5 Released, and More

Saturday May 17, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
Apple surprised us this week with the official launch of its more advanced "CarPlay Ultra" feature to provide greatly expanded functionality in cars, while the company also released iOS 18.5 and related operating system updates. This week also saw Apple's annual announcement of upcoming accessibility features for its products while we looked ahead to what else is coming at WWDC next month,...
top stories 2025 05 10

Top Stories: iOS 18.5 Release Imminent, iPhone Rumors for 2025 and Beyond, and More

Saturday May 10, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
With Apple's developer conference where it will show off iOS 19 just a month away, the company is wrapping up work on iOS 18.5 ahead of an imminent release to deliver a few new features and updates. This week also saw a number of iPhone-related rumors, encompassing not only this year's iPhone 17 lineup but also Apple's plans for 2026 and 2027, even as Apple's Eddy Cue suggested AI could make ...
top stories 2025 05 03

Top Stories: Epic Games Victory Over Apple, iPhone 17 Rumors, and More

Saturday May 3, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
There's a major shakeup for the App Store in the U.S. this week, with Epic Games winning a major victory that is forcing Apple to make immediate changes in how it works with developers seeking to offer alternative methods for purchasing in-app content and subscriptions. This week also saw fresh rumors about the iPhone 17 lineup, while Dan and Hartley talked through all of the current Apple...
top stories 2025 04 26

Top Stories: iPhone 17 Air Rumors, Apple Watch Turns 10, and More

Saturday April 26, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
We've known for quite some time about Apple's plans for a thinner "iPhone 17 Air" coming later this year, but wow, the latest dummy models give us our best look yet at just how thin this phone is going to be. Other Apple news and rumors this week included another iOS 18.5 beta, the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch launch, and more management reshuffling in Apple's Siri division, so read...
top stories 2025 04 19

Top Stories: iPhone 17 Pro Rumors, CarPlay Bug Fix, and More

Saturday April 19, 2025 6:00 am PDT by
This week saw rumor updates on the iPhone 17 Pro and next-generation Vision Pro, while a minor iOS 18.4.1 update delivered not just security fixes but also a fix for some CarPlay issues. We also looked ahead at what else is in Apple's pipeline for the rest of 2025 and even the 20th-anniversary iPhone coming in 2027, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more! iPhone 17 ...