Beats Studio Buds firmware update 1B211 patches a Bluetooth vulnerability that could allow attackers to access the microphone when earbuds are unpaired and seeking pairing. The flaw originated in shared open source code, suggesting similar issues could affect other products using the same dependency.
Apple is rolling out vibrant summer accessories in blue, pink, and teal across chargers, cables, and stands from brands like Belkin and Twelve South, available exclusively through Apple. The standout addition is PopSockets’ new ultra-thin Low-Pro at just 2.5mm, offering MagSafe compatibility for users who previously avoided the accessory.
Apple Watch users can unlock a special award and animated Messages stickers by completing a 10-minute yoga workout on June 21 for the International Day of Yoga Activity Challenge. The challenge follows Apple’s established formula of tying limited digital rewards to specific calendar dates as a retention strategy.
Apple released AirPods Pro 3 firmware 8B41 with no listed changes, continuing a pattern of quiet updates across its platforms focused on bug fixes. The update installs passively with no manual trigger—requiring the case to be charging, nearby iPhone on Wi-Fi, and at least 30 minutes of waiting.
Snap’s new Specs AR glasses are finally here—a consumer-grade wearable priced at $2,195 that can be pre-ordered today with a $200 deposit, launching this fall in the U.S., UK, and France. With up to four hours of battery life, dual cameras, hand tracking, and built-in access to AI APIs, Specs arrive as an actual platform rather than just another hardware experiment.
Apple released the second public betas of iOS 26.6 and companion OS updates, introducing a contact blocking limit alert and hints of an anti-theft feature that locks stolen iPhones. The release focuses primarily on bug fixes and security improvements, signaling the current software cycle is nearing its end.
Schlage’s new Sense Pro smart deadbolt launches June 29 at $399/$549, featuring hands-free Ultra Wideband unlocking via Apple Wallet. The keyless lock eliminates physical keys entirely, relying instead on a keypad and up to 250 access codes, with Android support coming later this year.
Apple’s 2028 roadmap includes its first 1.4-nanometer chips, offering up to 15% better performance or 30% lower power consumption than current 2nm processors. The company is considering Intel as a secondary manufacturer alongside TSMC to meet anticipated supply demands for its A22 Pro chips.
Apple is accelerating development of its 20th anniversary iPhone for 2026, launching alongside a second-generation foldable with edge-to-edge displays and curved glass. All three devices will share the advanced A21 chip built on a 2-nanometer process, marking Apple’s most dramatic design departure in years.
Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods are now slated for late 2027, delayed from 2026 as the company develops visual models to identify objects around wearers. The cameras will feed environmental data to Siri, enabling the assistant to answer questions about what users see, offer contextual reminders, and improve navigation.