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iOS 27 doesn’t leave any iPhone behind, but WatchOS 27 can’t say the same with Apple Watches

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Apple held its WWDC 2026 conference yesterday and one thing must be said: it was less attractive than expected. Knowing that this is a software conference in which they were going to focus on the new features of iOS 27, macOS 27 and the rest of the systems for their devices, perhaps we expected something more. Clues about the folding iPhone, which will go a little deeper into each of the systems and some hardware updates for equipment like the Mac mini. However, Apple tiptoed around the software because it was dedicated to detailing two things: privacy and security controls for minors and lots and lots of AI. This is logical because Siri AI (which is how it has been renamed) had a lot to prove, but in the end The interesting thing is to know who will be able to use the new functions. And here is good news for iPhone users and quite bad for those who have an old Apple Watch. If you consider an Apple Watch Series 8 old, of course. Obsolescence at two speeds: iOS 27 vs WatchOS 27 During the presentation of iOS 27, those from Cupertino confirmed that no iPhone that had iOS 26 was going to be left behind. This was a surprise because Apple provides long-standing software support for its devices (traditionally, at least), but iOS 27 was expected to leave out the generation of mobile phones launched in 2020. However, it will not be like that and both iPhone 11 like him iPhone SE 2020 are listed as compatible with iOS 27. It is a surprise, without a doubt, and we are eager to see how the speed improvements that the new system will have thanks to better CPU optimization will affect these veteran devices. Now, one thing is that they are compatible with iOS 27 and another is that they all have the same iOS 27. Here there will be two speeds: From iPhone 11 to iPhone 15 Plus – Compatible with iOS 27, but not Apple Intelligence. From iPhone 15 Pro to iPhone 17e – Compatible with iOS 27 and Apple Intelligence. In the end, it makes sense, since Apple Intelligence has certain hardware requirements and older devices were not intended for this. The crucial difference in this is the RAM, with 6 GB for the iPhone 15 and 8 GB for the iPhone 15 Pro onwards. Another story is WatchOS 27. Apple tiptoed around the software of one of the best-selling wearables in the world, but right after the presentation we were able to find out the list of Apple Watches compatible with WatchOS 27. And the list is… short: Apple Watch SE 3 Apple Watch Series 9 Apple Watch Series 10 Apple Watch Series 11 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Apple Watch Ultra 3 At first, the Series 9 It seemed that it was left out of the equation, but it has subsequently been confirmed that it will be included because it did not make sense that, with the same SoC as the ultra 2you did not receive the update. Even so, This is a very short list That contrasts with what we have seen in the iPhone, especially for devices that do not add a multitude of functions each generation of software. But hey, it’s an Apple with two speeds in the software and if it now turns out that a three-year-old watch is old… well, that’s the way it will have to be. Images | Xataka In Xataka | AI has meant that so many apps have never been launched in such a short time. The problem is that almost no one is using them.

How to install the public beta of iOS 26, iPad OS 26 and Watchos 26 on your iPhone, your iPad or your Apple Watch

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We already have available The public betas of iOS 26, iPad Os 26 and Watchos 26the next version of the iphone, iPad and Apple Watch operating system. A week of morebut we can already install it on our devices. With these public betas you can try the great novelties of the operating systems, such as the complete redesign of the interface with Liquid Glass. But They are versions that are still in testsso you can find errors and bugs, with poor performance, and an abnormal battery consumption. You will see if you should wait for the final version in September or you want to start getting back. First sign up for public betas The first thing you have to do is Register on the Betas de Apple websitewith which you will get access to all public on all devices where you use Apple’s account with which you register in it. To do so go to the page beta.apple.comand click on the button Register that appears in blue to join. When you press on the button, all you have to do is Log in with your Icloud accountthat you are using on the iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch where you want to install the beta. When you log in, if it is the first time you enter you have to Accept the conditions of the beta software program Apple Now install the beta you want To install iOS 26 beta on an iPhone or iPadyou have to enter the device settings. Once inside, click on the section Generaland when you enter click on the section Software updatethe same place where you download normal updates. Now, within Software updateat the top you will see that You can activate the option of Beta updates. When you press in this option on your iPhone or your iPad, you will enter a screen where you can Choose the type of beta you want Use on the device. The recommended is the iOS 26 public betaor iPados in the case of being an iPad. They will be the first betas that appear to you. To install the Watchos 26 Beta in an Apple Watchyou have to enter the application Watch from the iPhone to which you have the clock. Within the application, you have to enter the settings, and inside the section General. Here, now click on the section Software update. Now, within Software updateat the top you will see that You can activate the option of Beta updates. When you press in this option, you will enter a screen where you can Choose the type of beta you want Use on the device. The recommended is the Watchos 26 Public Beta. It will be the first to appear. In Xataka | My iPhone has completely changed after updating it to iOS 26. The obsession with the transparent is just the beginning

Liquid Glass, iOS 26, Macos Tahoe, Watchos 26, the new Games app and all the news left by Apple’s WWDC 2025

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Apple has chosen the WWDC 2025 To launch a clear message: its ecosystem needed deep reorganization. And he has done so starting with the most visible, such as design, and extending to the most structural, including the name of its operating systems. Next we review all the news that Apple has presented in this WWDC 2025. From the most obvious visual changes to the most discrete functions, everything you need to know is here, well organized so you can consult it at a glance. A total redesign: This will look like the entire Apple ecosystem Liquid Glass arrivesa new translucent material that reflects and refracts the environment, providing visual depth in real time. This design extends to iOS, iPados, macos, watchos and tvos, with new icons, floating controls and adaptive navigation bars. Blocking screens, desks, docks and key interfaces such as camera, safari or Apple Music now offer a renewed (and more coherent) experience. iOS 26: More personal, smarter, more connected iOS 26 Combine the visual redesign with integrated artificial intelligence functions. Apple Intelligence allows you to translate messages in real time, suggest events and create visual content with Genmoji or image playground. Telephone and messages are updated with spam detection, call management and surveys suggested by IA. Carplay improves your interface and adds fixed conversations, widgets and compact view for calls. Apple Music incorporates letters, automatic mixtures and personalized musical suggestions. Apple Games: The new center to play throughout the ecosystem Apple Games It is the new app dedicated to gaming with social functions, catalog organization and connection with Apple Arcade. Group all games installed on the user’s devices, whether own, Apple Arcade or Game Center. It offers rapid access to recent games, markers, achievements and active events. Integrates social functions such as shared rankings, challenges between friends and monitoring of progress. It is available in iOS 26, Ipados 26, Macos Tahoe 26 and Visionos 26, with design adapted to each platform. In macOS y Visionos includes Game Porting Toolkit 2, with improvements for developers who want to adapt games to Apple Silicon. Watchos 26: Intelligent motivation and more control from the wrist Watchos 26 Win in customization, intelligence and comfort with key improvements to train, communicate and manage every day. Workout Buddy USA Apple Intelligence to offer motivating messages during training. The apply app and includes musical suggestions adapted to the type of exercise. Real -time translation comes to messages and new conversation funds synchronized with the iPhone. A new doll rotation gesture allows you to rule out notifications without touching the screen. The APP notes, accessibility improvements and new telephone functions complete the update. Tahoe Macos 26: More fluidity, more automation and more game Tahoe macOS 26 It opens a clearer interface, intelligence distributed throughout the system and a firm bet for gaming. The telephone app arrives at the MAC with functions such as call filter and Hold Assist thanks. Spotlight is redesigned to execute actions, activate shortcuts and look for content more efficiently. Apple Intelligence Power shortcuts, translates into real time and allows automating complex tasks. The new Apple Games app organizes the user’s catalog and allows you to play without leaving the environment with Game Overlay. Safari, messages, facetime and photos are updated with visual improvements, new functions and more content control. Visionos 26: One more step towards a more fluid mixed reality The Vision Pro system continues to evolve with improvements focused on navigation, performance and shared use. It is now possible to place apps in space and leave them fixed even when the device goes out, to resume them exactly where they were. People in SharePlay, which allows you to see realistic avatars of other users during a shared session is incorporated. The new travel mode allows you to use the vision in trains, adapting the experience to moving environments. VISIONS 26 Enter simpler and more precise gestures to control the interface without the need to move the head or hands both. Images | Apple In Xataka | How to install the beta for developers of iOS 26, iPados 26 or Watchos 26 In Xataka | Apple believed to have an excellent plan to deploy its AI in China. He is going as good as everything else in China

How to install the beta for developers of iOS 26, iPados 26 or Watchos 26

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Let’s explain how install beta for developers of iOS 26which is the new version of the Apple operating system. In addition to the name, it comes with a new nomenclature, and the steps that we are going to also be worth for ipados and watchos 26. But before starting, you must remember an important thing. It is not recommended to install these betas for developers In the devices you use in your day to day, since they are versions of the operating system that are very green, incomplete, without rectifying and full of failures. In these first betas, iOS will work badly. The operating system It will be slow and unstableand you will find large amounts of failures and bugs. They are the first tests with the system, and from them it will begin to be polished during the next months to be ready for the official launch in September. Betas for developers are only for those programmers who want to test their applications and prepare them for the arrival of the final version of the operating system. It can also serve you on an iPhone that you do not need to work well to try the new functions when they are arriving, but it is advisable to wait for public betas. Another thing to keep in mind is that betas for programmers are complicated to install, while public will be much easier, since they are intended for normal users. You are betas They will begin to arrive in mid -Julyand new versions will be leaving every little time until the final version. Requirements for developer beta To install betas for developers in Apple operating systems, you will need have a developer profile. This means that you will need to have registered on the Apple developers portal, something you can do through the website of Developer.apple.com. After doing so, you can download your profile to install it. But of course, these profiles are for real developers. If you are not you will have to resort to a trap. There is Third Party pages that offer you developer profileswith what you can try these betas without being one. The most popular is betaprofiles.devand all you need to do is press the operating system from which you want to lower a profile, and you will download a false one. This method is always open to problems and errors, but it is a part or alternative. Install the beta of iOS, ipados or watchos To install the beta of the new operating system, you must first get your developer profile As we told you before. When you have it, let it in iOS, and open it from the app Archives As if it were any other file. In doing so, you will be asked if you want to install it on the iPhone or the Apple Watch, since to install the Watchos betas you will have to do it using the linked iPhone. When you have installed the profile on your device, go to Settings In that same mobile or tablet. In the adjustments, click on the option of Downloaded profile and choose the option Install That will appear. Thus you can complete an installation process that is quite easy, where they will start asking for the mobile security password to confirm that you are the owner. Once the profile is install, you will have the device ready for the beta. Now you must restart it, and when you do it, go to the adjustments, go to Generaland enter Software update. With this You will look for new versions of iOSand the beta for developers will appear as if it were a normal update. In this guide we have shown you the catches of an iPhone, but The steps are exactly the same in an Apple Watch or iPad. The only thing that changes is that the profile for the Apple Watch you will have to download it to the iPhone with which it is linked, but everything else is the same. In Xataka Basics | A design language to dominate them all: this is Liquid Glass, the new interface of iOS, macOS, ipados, tvos and watchos

This is Liquid Glass, the new interface of iOS, Macos, Ipados and Watchos

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Great changes were expected to the Interface of Apple’s operating systems, and we already have them with us. Liquid Glass arrivesa new design language that makes use of translucent elements throughout the interface. Alan Dye, head of human interface in Apple, presented this “inspired” vision “redesign. This “expressive material” precisely adopts the appearance of a layer of liquid crystal that applies to drop -down menus, buttons and other visual elements. There is a unique effect also on all these visual elements: They are translucentbut they act as a unique lens that shows what is underneath as if those elements were actually made of that material. Transparencies are very realistic thanks to the effects that mimic this glass effect. In the iPhone wallpaper, for example, the time digits show the background color slightly modified by the effect of “liquid crystal” itself. This new interface adapts without problems in the dark mode if necessary, although Apple showed above all clear mode in all captures and demonstration animations. That interface promises to be especially clean, although a priori does not seem especially radical: we have a desk that seems more polished and with more “air” than its predecessor. There is something especially important: those visual elements are universal throughout the Apple ecosystem. The Liquid Glass design language reaches iOS, macOS, iPados or Watchos equally. All of them take another leap: Theoretically this year Macos 16 or iOS 19 were going to arrive, but instead we will have macos 26 or iOS 26. In development …

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