Weekly overview 21: Keynote WWDC26, satellite function iPhone rumors and iOS 27

With the upcoming release of iOS 27, Apple seems to be opting for quality, instead of an abundance of new visible functions. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman the company opts for a ‘Snow Leopard moment’ where stability, performance and reliability are in the spotlight.

Behind the scenes, a lot of effort is being made on advanced Apple Intelligence innovations (AI), a combination that should form the foundation for the future of iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Apple has its free Sports app for iPhone considerably expanded. The app is available in more than 170 countries and regions worldwide, including more than 90 new markets. As a result, sports fans in Australia, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and South Africa, among others, can now also access real-time scores, statistics and match information. The app was already available in the Netherlands and Belgium.

The expansion is deliberately planned for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, which starts in June. Apple Sports is introducing personal, real-time features that help users follow every moment of the tournament. The app remains completely free to download from the App Store and is so far exclusively available for the iPhone.

According to recent rumors, Apple is currently developing five advanced satellite functions for the iPhone that far exceed the capabilities of current emergency functions. This is evident from a recent one ‘Power On’ newsletter from Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman.

The new features should transform satellite connectivity from a stopgap to a normal communications option when an active mobile connection is no longer possible. Apple would like to expand its satellite offering to include maps and third-party apps.

With the upcoming release of iOS 27, Apple seems to be opting for quality, instead of an abundance of new visible functions. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman the company opts for a ‘Snow Leopard moment’ where stability, performance and reliability are in the spotlight.

Behind the scenes, a lot of effort is being made on advanced Apple Intelligence innovations (AI), a combination that should form the foundation for the future of iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Apple has its free Sports app for iPhone considerably expanded. The app is available in more than 170 countries and regions worldwide, including more than 90 new markets. As a result, sports fans in Australia, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and South Africa, among others, can now also access real-time scores, statistics and match information. The app was already available in the Netherlands and Belgium.

The expansion is deliberately planned for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, which starts in June. Apple Sports is introducing personal, real-time features that help users follow every moment of the tournament. The app remains completely free to download from the App Store and is so far exclusively available for the iPhone.

Every spring, Apple presents a preview of their upcoming software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch that focus on accessibility. This year they announced their first software update with 27 new features, including VoiceOver with Apple Intelligence, more natural voice control, accessibility reader improvements, and name recognition.

Despite disappointing sales of the Apple Vision Pro, Apple continues to invest in this device. The arrival of visionOS 27 introduces several accessibility features to the spatial computer, including directions to moving vehicles that can help reduce motion sickness and the control of motorized wheelchairs with Vision Pro. These new accessibility features will be available later this year, along with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 and watchOS 27.

According to recent rumors, Apple is currently developing five advanced satellite functions for the iPhone that far exceed the capabilities of current emergency functions. This is evident from a recent one ‘Power On’ newsletter from Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman.

The new features should transform satellite connectivity from a stopgap to a normal communications option when an active mobile connection is no longer possible. Apple would like to expand its satellite offering to include maps and third-party apps.

With the upcoming release of iOS 27, Apple seems to be opting for quality, instead of an abundance of new visible functions. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman the company opts for a ‘Snow Leopard moment’ where stability, performance and reliability are in the spotlight.

Behind the scenes, a lot of effort is being made on advanced Apple Intelligence innovations (AI), a combination that should form the foundation for the future of iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Apple has its free Sports app for iPhone considerably expanded. The app is available in more than 170 countries and regions worldwide, including more than 90 new markets. As a result, sports fans in Australia, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and South Africa, among others, can now also access real-time scores, statistics and match information. The app was already available in the Netherlands and Belgium.

The expansion is deliberately planned for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, which starts in June. Apple Sports is introducing personal, real-time features that help users follow every moment of the tournament. The app remains completely free to download from the App Store and is so far exclusively available for the iPhone.

Netflix will bring a cheaper subscription with advertising to the Netherlands and Belgium in 2027. The service therefore follows the model that has existed in other countries for some time, with which Netflix offers a lower entry price in exchange for short commercial breaks before and during films and series.

This not only means that a new, cheaper basic subscription with advertising will be added, but also that Netflix will probably tighten its price structure again. Multiple sources, including the NOS and RTL Boulevardreport that Netflix wants to widen the difference between the subscriptions, which means that a price increase for the ad-free formulas cannot be ruled out.

Every spring, Apple presents a preview of their upcoming software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch that focus on accessibility. This year they announced their first software update with 27 new features, including VoiceOver with Apple Intelligence, more natural voice control, accessibility reader improvements, and name recognition.

Despite disappointing sales of the Apple Vision Pro, Apple continues to invest in this device. The arrival of visionOS 27 introduces several accessibility features to the spatial computer, including directions to moving vehicles that can help reduce motion sickness and the control of motorized wheelchairs with Vision Pro. These new accessibility features will be available later this year, along with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 and watchOS 27.

According to recent rumors, Apple is currently developing five advanced satellite functions for the iPhone that far exceed the capabilities of current emergency functions. This is evident from a recent one ‘Power On’ newsletter from Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman.

The new features should transform satellite connectivity from a stopgap to a normal communications option when an active mobile connection is no longer possible. Apple would like to expand its satellite offering to include maps and third-party apps.

With the upcoming release of iOS 27, Apple seems to be opting for quality, instead of an abundance of new visible functions. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman the company opts for a ‘Snow Leopard moment’ where stability, performance and reliability are in the spotlight.

Behind the scenes, a lot of effort is being made on advanced Apple Intelligence innovations (AI), a combination that should form the foundation for the future of iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Apple has its free Sports app for iPhone considerably expanded. The app is available in more than 170 countries and regions worldwide, including more than 90 new markets. As a result, sports fans in Australia, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and South Africa, among others, can now also access real-time scores, statistics and match information. The app was already available in the Netherlands and Belgium.

The expansion is deliberately planned for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, which starts in June. Apple Sports is introducing personal, real-time features that help users follow every moment of the tournament. The app remains completely free to download from the App Store and is so far exclusively available for the iPhone.