In asking one big question and highlighting 11 key features about iOS 27 , I said that the Liquid Glass debate was over. Apple introduced a slider that enables everyone to choose their exact desired degree of transparency, including effectively switching off the effect altogether. But in running the developer beta on my main iPhone with the Liquid Glass effect maxed out, I’d now argue that the company has done far more than this …
Apple's annual WWDC developers conference is drawing to a close, but there is still a lot to look forward to in the second half of the year. Apple is expected to release at least 15 more products later this year. Now that the more intelligent and personal version of Siri has finally arrived in beta, a full two years after Apple first previewed it at WWDC 2024, we should begin to see some new devices that were reportedly postponed until the new Siri was ready. Beyond the usual annual updates to iPhones and Apple Watches in September, Apple's all-new smart home hub is expected to debut later this year. We are also expecting a foldable iPhone Ultra and long-awaited updates to the Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod mini. And a redesigned MacBook Ultra with an OLED display is expected by early 2027. Here is what to expect from Apple later this year, according to rumors. iPhones iPhone 18 Pro: A20 Pro chip , a smaller Dynamic Island , a simplified Camera Control button, a Dark Cherry color option , variable aperture for at least one rear camera, Apple's C2 modem with support for 5G web browsing via satellite , and more. iPhone 18 Pro Max: The same features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, but the Pro Max model may or may not be slightly thicker . iPhone Ultra: A foldable iPhone Ultra with a 7.7-inch inner display and 5.3-inch outer display , two rear cameras, one front camera, a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID, and more. iOS 27 is expected to be tailored for the foldable iPhone, allowing for side-by-side apps and other iPad-like multitasking functionality. Apple Watches Apple Watch Series 12: A faster S11 chip or newer, plus design changes such as Touch ID and/or more health sensors ( disputed ). Apple Watch Ultra 4: A faster S11 chip or newer, plus design changes such as Touch ID and/or more health sensors ( disputed ). There may also be additional satellite features for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and newer, such as Apple Maps via satellite and the ability to send and receive photos with Messages via satellite. iPads iPad 12: A16 chip → A18 chip or A19 chip with Apple Intelligence support. iPad mini: A17 Pro chip → A19 Pro or A20 Pro chip , an OLED display , a vibration-based speaker system , and a water-resistant design . Macs Mac Studio: M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips → M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips . Mac mini: M4 and M4 Pro chips → M5 and M5 Pro chips . iMac: M4 chip → M5 chip, plus new color options . MacBook Ultra: A major MacBook Pro redesign in late 2026 or early 2027 , with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, an OLED display, a touch screen, a Dynamic Island, and a thinner design. On this laptop, which will reportedly be named MacBook Ultra , macOS 27 is expected to offer a touch-friendly interface . Home Apple TV: A17 Pro chip with support for the more personalized Siri, and Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support. A built-in FaceTime camera has been rumored for a future Apple TV, but it is unclear if that will arrive with the next model. HomePod mini: S9 chip or newer with support for the more personalized Siri, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and potentially new color options like red . HomePod: A new full-sized HomePod that supports the revamped Siri. Home Hub: An all-new smart home hub featuring the more personalized version of Siri, a 6-inch to 7-inch square display, an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence, FaceTime, and more. Place it on a table or mount it on a wall. Notes Apple's smart home hub may be accompanied by accessories such as a security camera/sensor and a Face ID doorbell . AirPods Ultra with cameras for Visual Intelligence are also rumored, but it is unclear if they are launching this year or later. The next Mac Studio and Mac mini models as well as the MacBook Ultra could be delayed until 2027 due to the RAM chip shortage . This article, " Apple to Release These 15 New Products Later This Year " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple introduced new content in its Fitness+ subscription service this week, including a new menopause-focused workout program. Fitness+ gains "Strong Through Menopause," a progressive three-week program featuring weekly Yoga and Strength workouts designed to help users navigating perimenopause and menopause build strength, improve balance and mobility, and reduce stress. A new episode of Time to Walk also features actor Busy Philipps, who shares stories from her life including her own experience with perimenopause. The program complements perimenopause and menopause tracking support introduced in Cycle Tracking with watchOS 27 and iOS 27 . ‌iOS 27‌ also brings several broader updates to the Health and Fitness apps . Users can now sort by completed Fitness+ workouts, route maps in the Fitness app are said to be more accurate following workouts, and step count is now synced between the Health and Fitness apps. Tag: Apple Fitness Plus This article, " Apple Highlights New Fitness+ Content " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple's Shortcuts generator has always been powerful, but iPadOS 27 finally makes it easier for everybody to use. Here's how Apple Intelligence turns plain-language prompts into workflows, and what to look out for. Apple lets you vibe-code shortcuts in iPadOS 27 Apple Intelligence makes Shortcuts far easier to approach in iPadOS 27. Users can describe a task in plain language, and the app generates a workflow based on that request. Instead of hunting through actions and connecting them one by one, users can start with a prompt and refine the result inside the existing editor. The change addresses one of the biggest challenges that has limited Shortcuts for years. Shortcuts can automate tasks across apps, process information, manage files, and control smart-home devices. Building custom workflows often requires users to understand actions, variables, inputs, and outputs before they can create something useful. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
