watchOS 27 may add battery-saving notifications
9to5Mac reported that watchOS 27 is set to bring a new battery-related feature called proactive battery extension notifications. The outlet says the update is due this fall.
9to5Mac noted that upcoming visionOS 27 features like advanced Siri voice customization require the M5 chip, leaving original Vision Pro users with a more limited experience.
The next major visionOS update introduces an advanced AI model that the M2 chip cannot process locally, resulting in feature disparity between hardware generations.
This marks a significant software divide for early adopters, as key personalization and performance benefits will be locked behind newer Apple silicon requirements.
The report provides specific technical justification, citing a particular AI model (AFM 3 Core Advanced) as the hardware bottleneck.
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Recommended from Apple topics and recent confidence changes
Bandai Namco Entertainment published a promotional video for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince focused on release news. The official channel frames the game’s launch messaging around the title’s main cast and setting.
Apple Newsroom reported that Apple Upgrade, a new hardware leasing program, is now available through the Apple Store online, the Apple Store app, and Apple Store locations in the U.S.
MacRumors wrote that Apple is being linked to three Ultra-branded devices, including a foldable iPhone, new AirPods, and a MacBook with a touch display. The report is based on claims from other Apple watchers and should be treated as unconfirmed.
9to5Mac reported that Apple’s latest bug bounty limits appear tied to the surge in AI-generated security submissions. The outlet said the new cap and cooldown period fit a broader pattern of changes Apple has been making since last year.