Week in Review 20: Software updates, iPhone 18 Pro camera rumors and Liquid Glass in macOS 27

Anyone who has pets or small children knows better than anyone that vacuuming and mopping are often daily tasks. If you’re not crazy about this, considering a robot vacuum cleaner might be a good solution. For several weeks now we have been using the versatile Roborock Saros 20, a robot vacuum cleaner and mopping robot in one.

In the past we have tested several robot vacuum cleaners, including the iRobot s9+, Ecovacs Deebot X1 OMNI and SwitchBot S20. The X1 OMNI was a good choice at the time, but is relatively large. After some adjustments to our interior, we were looking for a smart robot vacuum cleaner that took multiple carpets and corners into account, and that’s how we discovered the Roborock Saros 20. This all-in-one household helper can not only vacuum excellently, but also mop great. Time for a review…

Apple has a new subscription option announced for the App Store that allows developers to charge users monthly while committing to a full year. This new subscription form combines the accessibility of monthly payments with the security of an annual subscription.

This subscription model is released together with software updates 26.5 for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. With this change, Apple is trying to lower the threshold for annual subscriptions. Instead of paying a large amount at once, users can spread the same amount over twelve months without developers having to sacrifice predictable revenue.

macOS 27 is expected to be unveiled at WWDC26 on June 8 and could feature the first significant update to the Liquid-Glass design that Apple introduced to all of its operating systems in 2025. While the appearance won’t be completely redesigned, the Mac system interface will be further developed to better reflect the original intent.

In software updates 26, Liquid Glass provided a consistent look across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. On the Mac, shadow effects and transparency can sometimes be difficult to read and technically work less smoothly. Rumors are circulating that Apple will fix these problems in macOS 27, making the Mac interface visually calmer and more reliable in performance.

Anyone who has pets or small children knows better than anyone that vacuuming and mopping are often daily tasks. If you’re not crazy about this, considering a robot vacuum cleaner might be a good solution. For several weeks now we have been using the versatile Roborock Saros 20, a robot vacuum cleaner and mopping robot in one.

In the past we have tested several robot vacuum cleaners, including the iRobot s9+, Ecovacs Deebot X1 OMNI and SwitchBot S20. The X1 OMNI was a good choice at the time, but is relatively large. After some adjustments to our interior, we were looking for a smart robot vacuum cleaner that took multiple carpets and corners into account, and that’s how we discovered the Roborock Saros 20. This all-in-one household helper can not only vacuum excellently, but also mop great. Time for a review…

Apple has a new subscription option announced for the App Store that allows developers to charge users monthly while committing to a full year. This new subscription form combines the accessibility of monthly payments with the security of an annual subscription.

This subscription model is released together with software updates 26.5 for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. With this change, Apple is trying to lower the threshold for annual subscriptions. Instead of paying a large amount at once, users can spread the same amount over twelve months without developers having to sacrifice predictable revenue.

After years of varying rumors, it appears that Apple is finally working on an adjustable aperture for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models. With such a system, the camera can determine how much light falls on the sensor, which provides more control in different lighting conditions.

Where ETNews previously reported that both the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max would get this feature, claims Digital Chat Station now that only the largest model, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, is equipped with an adjustable aperture. Apple thus appears to be limiting the technological experiment to the top model for the time being.

macOS 27 is expected to be unveiled at WWDC26 on June 8 and could feature the first significant update to the Liquid-Glass design that Apple introduced to all of its operating systems in 2025. While the appearance won’t be completely redesigned, the Mac system interface will be further developed to better reflect the original intent.

In software updates 26, Liquid Glass provided a consistent look across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. On the Mac, shadow effects and transparency can sometimes be difficult to read and technically work less smoothly. Rumors are circulating that Apple will fix these problems in macOS 27, making the Mac interface visually calmer and more reliable in performance.

Anyone who has pets or small children knows better than anyone that vacuuming and mopping are often daily tasks. If you’re not crazy about this, considering a robot vacuum cleaner might be a good solution. For several weeks now we have been using the versatile Roborock Saros 20, a robot vacuum cleaner and mopping robot in one.

In the past we have tested several robot vacuum cleaners, including the iRobot s9+, Ecovacs Deebot X1 OMNI and SwitchBot S20. The X1 OMNI was a good choice at the time, but is relatively large. After some adjustments to our interior, we were looking for a smart robot vacuum cleaner that took multiple carpets and corners into account, and that’s how we discovered the Roborock Saros 20. This all-in-one household helper can not only vacuum excellently, but also mop great. Time for a review…

Apple has a new subscription option announced for the App Store that allows developers to charge users monthly while committing to a full year. This new subscription form combines the accessibility of monthly payments with the security of an annual subscription.

This subscription model is released together with software updates 26.5 for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. With this change, Apple is trying to lower the threshold for annual subscriptions. Instead of paying a large amount at once, users can spread the same amount over twelve months without developers having to sacrifice predictable revenue.