… A bit of context Earlier today, we reported on new code introduced on iOS 26.5 beta 1 that pointed to upcoming Live Activities support for third-party accessories in the EU. …
iOS 26.5 adds Live Activities support for third-party accessories in the EU Marcus Mendes | Mar 30 2026 - 1:41 pm PT | Mar 30 2026 - 1:41 pm PT Apple is working on support for Live Activities in third-party accessories with iOS 26.5 in Europe, according to new code seen by 9to5Mac. …
… In addition to Strava syncing, SmartGym now also offers support for third-party workouts, in essence aggregating workouts recorded in other apps. …
… Apple hasn’t published any documentation about this feature publicly, and it’s unclear which accessories might support the capability at launch. Apple is also continuing to test other updates in the EU as part of iOS 26.5, including notifications and proximity pairing for third-party accessories. …
Live lyrics now available in CarPlay with new app update Chance Miller | May 29 2026 - 10:32 am PT | May 29 2026 - 10:32 am PT Musixmatch, a popular third-party lyrics app for iPhone, is out with a big update today. …
… Apple was forced to allow third-party app stores on iPhone in Japan at the end of last year. …
… In Europe specifically, Apple is testing the ability to push Live Activities to third-party accessories. iOS 26.5 may also support monthly payments for annual subscriptions at a discounted rate with commitment. …
Reddit’s iOS app is adding Liquid Glass soon, here’s how it looks Ryan Christoffel | Apr 16 2026 - 8:18 am PT | Apr 16 2026 - 8:18 am PT Apple’s new Liquid Glass design launched last fall in iOS 26, but third-party apps continue to roll out support, and Reddit’s iOS app will do that very soon. …
Overcast launches podcast transcripts in new app update for iPhone Ryan Christoffel | Apr 8 2026 - 12:00 pm PT | Apr 8 2026 - 12:00 pm PT Overcast, the popular third-party podcast client, has just launched a major new feature in its latest update: transcripts are available now. …