9to5 Mac

• iOS 26.6: Everything you need to know
  July 28, 2026 by Chance Miller
  iOS 26.6 is now available for iPhone users. Here’s everything you need to know about the update, and why it’s more important than you may think.
• iyO’s trademark lawsuit against OpenAI and Jony Ive paused over settlement talks [U]
  July 28, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  Update, 7:51 p.m. ET: The joint notice of settlement is now publicly available and has been added below the original post. Judge Trina L. Thompson has granted a seven-day pause in iyO’s trademark lawsuit against OpenAI and Jony Ive at the parties’ request, as they work to finalize a settlement. Here are the details.
• Instapaper update adds Liquid Glass, Home Screen widgets, new fonts, more
  July 28, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  Today, Instapaper launched version 10 of its iPhone and iPad app with several improvements, along with a major redesign of the web-based platform. Here are the details.
• Apple says iOS 27 ‘Restricted Mode’ isn’t for new Upgrade program leases
  July 28, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  Apple has told The Verge that missed lease payments will not activate the “Restricted Mode” system currently under development in iOS 27. What the new system is meant for remains uncertain. Here are the details.
• Twelve South debuts smaller Valet tray with 25W MagSafe charging
  July 28, 2026 by Chance Miller
  Earlier this year, Twelve South debuted the new Valet accessory, which it described as a “wireless charging station and personal essentials tray.” Now, Twelve South has expanded the Valet lineup with a smaller option that features MagSafe and Qi2.2 wireless charging at up to 25W speeds.

Macworld

• There’s no ‘restricted mode’ for missed Apple Upgrade payments
  July 28, 2026
  Macworld The new Apple Upgrade program, officially announced today, could be a way for customers to fit new iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches into their budget. But money is tight for a lot of peole, and there’s always a risk of missing a payment. What will happen if you do? Well, you’ll have contractual […]
• Apple’s big Siri AI-powered smart home hub is nearly here
  July 28, 2026
  Macworld Apple has been planning a resurgence into the smart home market for some time. But, according to multiple reports over the years, Siri has always been the holdup—the initial Apple Intelligence push didn’t deliver, and the company had to rethink its entire “new Siri” approach. With the OS 27 updates, we’re getting Siri AI, […]
• Upgrade your charging gear with this woven 240W Beats cable for 40% off
  July 28, 2026
  Macworld 10-foot 240W Beats USB-C Cable for 40% off View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick – pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); […]
• Apple just killed the best way to buy an iPhone
  July 28, 2026
  Macworld Apple has officially ended new enrollments in the iPhone Upgrade Program, bringing to a close one of the company’s most consumer-friendly ways to buy an iPhone. The change comes alongside the debut of Apple Upgrade, a leasing option powered by Klarna that expands beyond the iPhone to include Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches. For […]
• Apple’s new Upgrade program is here. Just be sure to read the fine print
  July 28, 2026
  Macworld Exactly as predicted last week, Apple has today launched a new program called Apple Upgrade. This allows you to lease an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch rather than buying it outright. The payment plan, which is available in the U.S. only, is somewhat reminiscent of the iPhone Upgrade Program, which ran for more […]

Technology

• Mark Zuckerberg Blasts Centralization of A.I. Power
  July 28, 2026 by Mike Isaac and Eli Tan
  In an interview with The Times, Meta’s chief executive took aim at Anthropic and OpenAI, which have pushed to tightly control A.I. development, and said he supported “more openness.”
• What Is Open-Weights A.I.?
  July 28, 2026 by Kate Conger, Mike Isaac and Meaghan Tobin
  As Silicon Valley debates how artificial intelligence software should be created, “open weights” have been a major part of the discussions. Here’s what to know.
• Couple Stalked by eBay Settle for $56 Million
  July 28, 2026 by David Streitfeld
  Two Massachusetts journalists were harassed by a Silicon Valley security team in a case that raised questions about when executives should be held responsible.
• Writers Guild Withdraws Support From Film Festival Over A.I.
  July 28, 2026 by Brooks Barnes
  Urbanworld, a New York event, has added a section for movies made with A.I. tools. The union was a sponsor but has been outspoken on the dangers of A.I.
• Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expected
  July 28, 2026 by Rebecca F. Elliott and Jamie Kelter Davis
  The first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of planning.

Personal Tech

• A U.S. Citizen Deleted His Phone’s Data. Now He Faces a Felony Charge.
  July 28, 2026 by Adeel Hassan
  Federal prosecutors charged a man returning to the United States with obstruction because he gave them a passcode that erased his smartphone during a customs search.
• Why TikTok’s Algorithm Keeps You Trapped in a Breakup Loop
  July 26, 2026 by Jonathan Wolfe
  As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.
• Meta Launches New Facebook Marketplace App Called Seller
  July 24, 2026 by Eli Tan
  Seller is part of the Silicon Valley company’s strategy to innovate on its original social network.
• How to Use ChatGPT and Gemini Prompts to Find Out What They Know About You
  July 23, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  It can be unsettling what Gemini and ChatGPT have figured out about you and how easily your privacy can be punctured. Here’s how to find out.
• How to Turn Your Phone Into a Personal Health Dashboard
  July 9, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  Free apps from Google, Samsung and Apple can help you track your diet, exercise and well-being — and provide vital information during emergencies.