Stories by Gary Ng

Apple Releases iOS 18.6 Beta and More for Developers to Test

Apple has released a new beta version of iOS 18.6 and more for developers on Monday. Here’s what’s available for download right now: iOS 18.6 beta (22G5054d) iPadOS 18.6 beta (22G5054d) macOS 15.6 beta (24G5054d) tvOS 18.6 beta (22M5054b) visionOS 2.6 beta (22O5754c) watchOS 11.6 beta (22U5054b) Don’t expect any major changes with these releases,...

SaskTel Extends Free Data and Bill Relief for Wildfire Evacuees

SaskTel says it is extending support for residents of northern Saskatchewan who were forced to evacuate due to wildfires. Customers in affected communities will continue to have all wireless data overage charges waived, and will receive bill credits for SaskTel Internet, maxTV Stream, and Home Phone services. These supports were first introduced for evacuees on...

2023 Mac mini M2 Won’t Power On? Apple Will Fix It for Free

Apple has launched a repair program for select 2023 Mac mini computers with M2 chips that may fail to turn on (via 9to5Mac). The issue affects a small batch of units made between June 16, 2024, and November 23, 2024. Owners can check if their device qualifies by entering its serial number on Apple’s website....

Time Machine Local Backups Changing in macOS 27, Says Apple

A screenshot from macOS Tahoe beta shared by @StellaFudge suggests Apple is preparing to change how legacy products will support local Time Machine backups in the next major version of macOS (via MacRumors). According to the screenshot, Time Machine will no longer support AirPort Disks or Time Capsule drives — and language around local snapshots...

Apple Pulls the Plug on Intel Macs With macOS Tahoe

Apple has confirmed that macOS Tahoe will be the final version of macOS to support Intel-based Macs, marking the end of an era for the company’s older hardware. Speaking at the Platforms State of the Union event at WWDC, Apple’s Senior Director of Developer Relations, Matthew Firlik, said the company is now fully focused on...

Apple’s WWDC Betas Are Live: iOS 26, macOS, tvOS + More

Apple has released its newest software in beta for developers to try, as they explained at its WWDC keynote. The new Liquid Glass design is supposed to be breathtaking, right? Besides iOS 26, here’s what else was released today by Apple: Xcode 26 beta (17A5241e) iOS 26 beta (23A5260n) iPadOS 26 beta (23A5260n) macOS 26...

iOS 26 Beta Download Now Available for iPhone: How to Install

Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote is over and the company unveiled iOS 26 and more, revamping the naming scheme for its operating systems by year. iOS 26 beta is now available for download on iPhone. Here’s how to get it. On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update, select the iOS 26 beta...

Which iPhones Support iOS 26? Apple Just Revealed the List

Apple has officially announced which iPhones will support iOS 26 at WWDC—and several older models didn’t make the cut. If you're wondering whether your device will be able to run the latest update and the 'Liquid Glass' design, and features like Apple Intelligence, spatial tools, and redesigned widgets, here’s the full breakdown. iPhones That Support...

AirPods Just Got a Creator Mode at WWDC: What’s New

Apple has revealed new features coming to AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2 at WWDC that make it easier to record pro-level audio and control your iPhone camera—hands-free. With a fall firmware update, creators will be able to record studio-quality vocals using their AirPods, even while walking or in noisy environments....

First Look: iOS 26 Design Unveiled at WWDC 2025

Apple has just unveiled its new design for iPhone called iOS 26. Here are some first images as seen from the company’s WWDC keynote happening right now. The design is called ‘Liquid Glass’ and will be seen across all devices: What do you think of this new design language? …developing, more to follow

Apple’s 2025 Back to School Promo Coming This Month: Report

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is back again with his crystal ball for Apple’s annual back to school promo. For 2025, Apple’s back to school promotion will reportedly launch on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. That’s eight days after today’s WWDC keynote. Gurman accurately predicted the dates of Apple’s back to school promos in 2022, 2023 and 2024....

Bell’s New Bundle Combines Crave, Disney+ and TSN: What’s Included

Bell Media and Disney are teaming up to offer Canadians a new streaming bundle later this year that combines Disney+, Crave, and TSN in one package. The bundle will offer a discount for viewers who subscribe to all three services together. Subscribers will get access to top-tier content from HBO, Max, Crave Originals, Disney, Pixar,...