Weekly overview 6: new emojis announced, iPhone Fold this fall and AirTag 2

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The iPad mini may get an OLED screen, A19 Pro chip and more innovations in 2026

The iPad mini may get an OLED screen, A19 Pro chip and more innovations in 2026

Saturday, February 7 • Wesley Fabry

Apple is expected to be working on a new iPad mini that will be released in 2026, with various improvements that should give the popular compact model a major upgrade. For example, there is a slightly larger OLED screen.

The mini will also make leaps forward in terms of performance. For example, Apple may want to add the A19 Pro chip as a powerful processor for Apple Intelligence, among other things. Below is an overview of the most important rumors and expected specifications.

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Most popular Apple tips from last week

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  • Image Playground: Generate images with Apple Intelligence for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
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New HomeKit architecture mandatory from February, manual update required

New HomeKit architecture mandatory from February, manual update required

Tuesday, February 3 • Wesley Fabry

Since spring 2023, users have been able to switch to HomeKit’s new architecture. This was not mandatory, but an update was necessary to be able to use new options and possibilities.

The new architecture has improved the performance of HomeKit. According to Apple, this mainly results in a faster response time in homes that use many accessories. But this also improves the overall performance. The update is without obligation, but will soon be necessary to continue using HomeKit.

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The iPad mini may get an OLED screen, A19 Pro chip and more innovations in 2026

The iPad mini may get an OLED screen, A19 Pro chip and more innovations in 2026

Saturday, February 7 • Wesley Fabry

Apple is expected to be working on a new iPad mini that will be released in 2026, with various improvements that should give the popular compact model a major upgrade. For example, there is a slightly larger OLED screen.

The mini will also make leaps forward in terms of performance. For example, Apple may want to add the A19 Pro chip as a powerful processor for Apple Intelligence, among other things. Below is an overview of the most important rumors and expected specifications.

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Most popular Apple tips from last week



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iPhone Fold is expected in late 2026 with a foldless design

iPhone Fold is expected in late 2026 with a foldless design

Thursday, February 5 • Wesley Fabry

Foldable smartphones seem to be here to stay and according to various rumors we can also expect an iPhone Fold from Apple. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has previously listed several rumors about the foldable iPhone. Now DigiTimes is going one step further.

Kuo expects the device to have a foldable book design, with an inner screen of about 7.8 inches and an outer screen of 5.5 inches. The most special thing: the fold would hardly be visible. The first units are expected at the end of 2026 and the prototype phase is said to have started last June.

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New HomeKit architecture mandatory from February, manual update required

New HomeKit architecture mandatory from February, manual update required

Tuesday, February 3 • Wesley Fabry

Since spring 2023, users have been able to switch to HomeKit’s new architecture. This was not mandatory, but an update was necessary to be able to use new options and possibilities.

The new architecture has improved the performance of HomeKit. According to Apple, this mainly results in a faster response time in homes that use many accessories. But this also improves the overall performance. The update is without obligation, but will soon be necessary to continue using HomeKit.

Read the full item â–¸

The iPad mini may get an OLED screen, A19 Pro chip and more innovations in 2026

The iPad mini may get an OLED screen, A19 Pro chip and more innovations in 2026

Saturday, February 7 • Wesley Fabry

Apple is expected to be working on a new iPad mini that will be released in 2026, with various improvements that should give the popular compact model a major upgrade. For example, there is a slightly larger OLED screen.

The mini will also make leaps forward in terms of performance. For example, Apple may want to add the A19 Pro chip as a powerful processor for Apple Intelligence, among other things. Below is an overview of the most important rumors and expected specifications.

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Most popular Apple tips from last week



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 we broke the news that Unicode 18 has been unveiled, with new emoji for the iPhone, iPad and Mac that will be available in 2027. Rumors also circulated that the iPhone Fold will be announced this fall. In addition, the iPad mini may be expected in 2026 with an OLED screen, A19 Pro chip and more innovations.

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Unicode 18 shows new emoji for iPhone, iPad and Mac and is expected in 2027

Unicode 18 shows new emoji for iPhone, iPad and Mac and is expected in 2027

Monday, February 2 • Wesley Fabry

Emoji lovers pay attention, because we know which new emoticons are coming. Unicode Consortium, the creators of the Emojis, have beta for Unicode 18 released containing new emoji. This way we already know which emoticons we can expect later.

The current range of emoji is already large, so the update has been limited to nine brand new emoji that you can soon send and use, including a smiley with narrowed eyes, monarch butterfly, pickle and a thumb gesture to the left or right. The new emoticons will only be added in a later version of iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27, possibly in spring 2027.

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iPhone Fold is expected in late 2026 with a foldless design

iPhone Fold is expected in late 2026 with a foldless design

Thursday, February 5 • Wesley Fabry

Foldable smartphones seem to be here to stay and according to various rumors we can also expect an iPhone Fold from Apple. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has previously listed several rumors about the foldable iPhone. Now DigiTimes is going one step further.

Kuo expects the device to have a foldable book design, with an inner screen of about 7.8 inches and an outer screen of 5.5 inches. The most special thing: the fold would hardly be visible. The first units are expected at the end of 2026 and the prototype phase is said to have started last June.

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New HomeKit architecture mandatory from February, manual update required

New HomeKit architecture mandatory from February, manual update required

Tuesday, February 3 • Wesley Fabry

Since spring 2023, users have been able to switch to HomeKit’s new architecture. This was not mandatory, but an update was necessary to be able to use new options and possibilities.

The new architecture has improved the performance of HomeKit. According to Apple, this mainly results in a faster response time in homes that use many accessories. But this also improves the overall performance. The update is without obligation, but will soon be necessary to continue using HomeKit.

Read the full item â–¸

The iPad mini may get an OLED screen, A19 Pro chip and more innovations in 2026

The iPad mini may get an OLED screen, A19 Pro chip and more innovations in 2026

Saturday, February 7 • Wesley Fabry

Apple is expected to be working on a new iPad mini that will be released in 2026, with various improvements that should give the popular compact model a major upgrade. For example, there is a slightly larger OLED screen.

The mini will also make leaps forward in terms of performance. For example, Apple may want to add the A19 Pro chip as a powerful processor for Apple Intelligence, among other things. Below is an overview of the most important rumors and expected specifications.

Read the full item â–¸


Most popular Apple tips from last week



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