The article discusses Apple's decision to skip iOS 19 and jump straight to iOS 26, which aims to simplify branding and reduce confusion from version number inconsistencies.

The article discusses the potential impact of a 25% tariff on Apple if iPhones aren't manufactured in the U.S. The White House believes that companies, not consumers, should absorb tariff costs.

The article discusses Apple's consideration of rebranding its operating systems to use a year-based naming convention, similar to Samsung's Galaxy S series. The intent is to create branding consistency across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.

The article discusses Apple's plan to rebrand its operating systems by identifying the updates by the upcoming year of release (e.g., iOS 26). The move aims to bring branding consistency and simplify the user experience.

The article discusses Apple's acquisition of RAC7, the two-person indie studio behind the popular Apple Arcade game, Sneaky Sasquatch. Apple reaffirms its ongoing commitment to working with a wide range of third-party developers.

The article discusses Apple's development of a standalone, multi-platform gaming app to replace Game Center. The new app will allow players to connect with friends, track achievements, launch games directly, and promote gaming.

The article discusses Apple's expansion of its self-repair program to include iPads, allowing customers to buy official parts and rent toolkits for the most recent iPad generations.

The article discusses the reasons why Apple does not manufacture iPhones in the US, despite pressure from US presidents. The lack of a specialized workforce and established supply chains in China and India make it difficult for Apple to move production.

The article discusses Apple's plan to release a dedicated gaming app to rival the Nintendo Switch 2 launch and bolster its presence in the gaming space. The app, designed to replace Game Center, will serve as a launcher and unify features like leaderboards and achievements.

The article discusses Apple's update to Logic Pro (Mac and iPad) with new features, including Flashback Capture, Stem Splitter updates, new sound packs, MIDI Learn (iPad), Writing Tools (Mac), and easier track search (Mac).

The article discusses Apple's testing of a 200MP camera sensor for a future iPhone to improve camera hardware and compete with Samsung smartphones.

The article discusses Samsung's year-based naming convention for its Galaxy S series, which Apple is considering adopting.

The article discusses Apple's testing of a 200MP camera sensor for a future iPhone to improve camera hardware and compete with Samsung smartphones.

The article discusses Meta's plans to open physical stores with retail employees to showcase its VR headsets and smart glasses, similar to Apple Stores.

The article discusses Google's CEO Sundar Pichai stating he will not adjust search rankings for Donald Trump, emphasizing the independence of Google's search algorithm from political influence.

The article discusses Apple's plan to release a dedicated gaming app to rival the Nintendo Switch 2 launch and bolster its presence in the gaming space.