Apple's new Siri app makes the assistant far more useful for longer conversations, and knowing when to open it instead of saying "Hey Siri" helps you get faster, better results. Siri has its own app now Users can open the app to revisit an earlier response, continue a conversation from another supported device or pin an exchange they expect to need again. Voice activation still makes more sense for timers, reminders, music, directions and smart home controls that don't require a lasting conversation. Siri AI has been available for developer testing since June 8, on iOS 27 , iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate and visionOS 27. Apple plans to begin watchOS 27 developer testing in a future beta and release an English-language beta to users later in 2026. The best interface depends less on what Siri can do than on how long the user needs the interaction to last. Open the app when the conversation is part of the work, and use the quickest available system control when Siri is helping with one immediate task. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models are now being delivered to customers worldwide following the pre-order period that began on Saturday, September 12. For those who didn't pre-order, there's now a 3-4 week wait time for iPhone 18 Pro Max models across all storage options and colorways in the U.S. Demand has been less strong for iPhone 18 Pro models, but you're still looking at a 2-3 week wait for any configuration. However, delivery or in-store pickup at select Apple Store locations on launch day is still an option. As of writing, Apple's online stores in the United States and Canada haven't yet been updated to show pickup availability, but there could be shortages for some configurations, though there could be some variation state by state. In the U.K., all iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max configurations have shipping estimates running into the first and second week of October, respectively, but same-day pickup is still available in many regions, but it could depend on the store you choose. Apple Stores in Australia, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Türkiye, and the UAE are also offering same-day pickup options. To order a product with Apple Store pickup, add the product to your bag on Apple.com or in the Apple Store app, proceed to checkout, select the "I'll pick it up" option, enter your ZIP or postal code, choose an available Apple Store location, select a pickup date, and select a 15-minute check-in window. Payment is completed online, and a valid government-issued photo ID and the order number may be required upon pickup. iPhone 18 Pro models may also be available for walk-in customers at Apple Store locations with sufficient inventory, but availability can't be guaranteed. Walk-in customers may be placed into a separate queue with lower priority upon arrival to the store. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299. Both received a $100 increase over their predecessors, and the increases get steeper the more storage you opt for, with a 1TB iPhone 18 Pro now costing $300 more than a 1TB iPhone 17 Pro did last year. What Upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro From iPhone 17 Pro Gets You iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max Buyer's Guide iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro: 35+ Upgrades Compared iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Worth Upgrading? iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade? Both phones have the same OLED Super Retina XDR always-on display with ProMotion and the Dynamic Island, the A20 Pro chip, 5G connectivity, a 48 megapixel Pro Fusion camera system, and the same four color options: Burgundy, Glacier Blue, Silver, and Black. Both are also offered in the same four storage tiers, including a 2TB option that is available on the smaller Pro model for the first time. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Pro Tag: Apple Store Buyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " Forgot to Pre-Order iPhone 18 Pro? Apple Store Pickup Available Today at Most Locations " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple Fifth Avenue in New York is ready for iPhone 18 Pro launch day. The store's iconic glass cube entrance has received a colorful makeover that matches the iPhone 18 Pro's new Burgundy and Glacier finishes. "So excited for tomorrow," said Apple CEO John Ternus, who will likely be at the store for the launch tomorrow. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Pro Tags: Apple Store , John Ternus Buyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " Apple CEO John Ternus Teases iPhone 18 Pro Launch Day " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
