Weekly overview 51: Fitness+, AirPods translation, betas and foldable iPad postponed

Apple Fitness+ has been available in the Netherlands and Belgium since this week
Apple finally brings Apple Fitness+ to the Netherlands. From December 15th Dutch people can use the popular fitness and wellness service, which is known for its seamless integration with Apple devices.
The expansion into the Netherlands is part of the largest expansion in the service’s five-year history. From December 15, the service will be available in Chile, the Philippines, Hong Kong, India, The Netherlands, BelgiumNorway, Poland, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Sweden and 16 other countries and regions.

No folding iPad for the time being: plans may have been postponed until 2029
If we can believe the rumors, Apple is busy developing a new iPad mini and it promises to look different than you would initially expect. The iPad mini may become foldable.
There have been rumors for years about a foldable product from Apple. Initially, the iPhone would be equipped with a foldable variant, but that chance is becoming increasingly smaller for the time being. According to sources to The Elec, Apple is busy developing a foldable iPad mini.
Most popular Apple tips from last week
- Revolut: The convenience of Apple Pay at home and abroad
- Nomad Leather Mag Wallet with support for Find My app and remote tracking
- Slide Over for iPad: How to use the feature together with apps in windows
- This way, the iPhone LED flash helps you not to miss notifications
- Edge Light for Mac: Apple adds smart lighting options to video calls
- Exchange physical SIM card for eSIM and use with an iPhone
- Here’s how to adjust the Liquid Glass effect of the clock on the Lock screen

Live translation with AirPods now also available in the EU, also on older models
Apple introduced a new feature this year that could change the way we communicate in different languages. Live Translate, which was introduced with the new AirPods Pro 3, is also available for older AirPods models and with iOS 26.2 it is also coming to the EU.
Live Translate is a smart translation feature that uses Apple Intelligence to instantly translate conversations. The feature turns your AirPods into a translation machine that removes language barriers. When someone speaks to you in another language, the AirPods immediately translate it into your language.

Apple Fitness+ has been available in the Netherlands and Belgium since this week
Apple finally brings Apple Fitness+ to the Netherlands. From December 15th Dutch people can use the popular fitness and wellness service, which is known for its seamless integration with Apple devices.
The expansion into the Netherlands is part of the largest expansion in the service’s five-year history. From December 15, the service will be available in Chile, the Philippines, Hong Kong, India, The Netherlands, BelgiumNorway, Poland, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Sweden and 16 other countries and regions.

No folding iPad for the time being: plans may have been postponed until 2029
If we can believe the rumors, Apple is busy developing a new iPad mini and it promises to look different than you would initially expect. The iPad mini may become foldable.
There have been rumors for years about a foldable product from Apple. Initially, the iPhone would be equipped with a foldable variant, but that chance is becoming increasingly smaller for the time being. According to sources to The Elec, Apple is busy developing a foldable iPad mini.
Most popular Apple tips from last week
- Revolut: The convenience of Apple Pay at home and abroad
- Nomad Leather Mag Wallet with support for Find My app and remote tracking
- Slide Over for iPad: How to use the feature together with apps in windows
- This way, the iPhone LED flash helps you not to miss notifications
- Edge Light for Mac: Apple adds smart lighting options to video calls
- Exchange physical SIM card for eSIM and use with an iPhone
- Here’s how to adjust the Liquid Glass effect of the clock on the Lock screen
In this weekly overview we list the most important Apple news for you and you will also find the most popular tips from the past few days.
Last week, Apple released Fitness+ in the Netherlands and Belgium and live translation for AirPods became available in the EU. In addition, Apple has released new beta updates and a rumor has emerged that a foldable iPad is not expected for the time being.
Top Apple News

New beta iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe now available
Developers can download a new beta of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26 and visionOS 26. For public testers this test version of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26 and watchOS 26 will be available soon.
The new software updates add a lot of new features and capabilities. From iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26, you can use a brand new Liquid Glass design, advanced Spotlight for Mac, updated apps, Apple Intelligence in Dutch and more. The final version will be next week expected.

Live translation with AirPods now also available in the EU, also on older models
Apple introduced a new feature this year that could change the way we communicate in different languages. Live Translate, which was introduced with the new AirPods Pro 3, is also available for older AirPods models and with iOS 26.2 it is also coming to the EU.
Live Translate is a smart translation feature that uses Apple Intelligence to instantly translate conversations. The feature turns your AirPods into a translation machine that removes language barriers. When someone speaks to you in another language, the AirPods immediately translate it into your language.

Apple Fitness+ has been available in the Netherlands and Belgium since this week
Apple finally brings Apple Fitness+ to the Netherlands. From December 15th Dutch people can use the popular fitness and wellness service, which is known for its seamless integration with Apple devices.
The expansion into the Netherlands is part of the largest expansion in the service’s five-year history. From December 15, the service will be available in Chile, the Philippines, Hong Kong, India, The Netherlands, BelgiumNorway, Poland, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Sweden and 16 other countries and regions.

No folding iPad for the time being: plans may have been postponed until 2029
If we can believe the rumors, Apple is busy developing a new iPad mini and it promises to look different than you would initially expect. The iPad mini may become foldable.
There have been rumors for years about a foldable product from Apple. Initially, the iPhone would be equipped with a foldable variant, but that chance is becoming increasingly smaller for the time being. According to sources to The Elec, Apple is busy developing a foldable iPad mini.
Most popular Apple tips from last week
- Revolut: The convenience of Apple Pay at home and abroad
- Nomad Leather Mag Wallet with support for Find My app and remote tracking
- Slide Over for iPad: How to use the feature together with apps in windows
- This way, the iPhone LED flash helps you not to miss notifications
- Edge Light for Mac: Apple adds smart lighting options to video calls
- Exchange physical SIM card for eSIM and use with an iPhone
- Here’s how to adjust the Liquid Glass effect of the clock on the Lock screen