iOS 26
Which devices support iOS 26?
from the iPhone 11 and 2nd‑gen iPhone SE onward will support iOS 26; older models like iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max are excluded
What new feature in iPadOS 26 allows you to mirror your iPad screen to a Mac for seamless multitasking?
The new “iPad Mirroring” feature lets you view and control your iPad from your Mac’s display, supporting drag-and-drop, Pencil input, and keyboard shortcuts for true cross-device continuity.
What’s the name of the new floating interface element in macOS Tahoe that gives quick access to widgets and tools?
It’s called the “Control Dock”, a redesigned panel combining Control Center shortcuts and widgets in a single, hoverable interface.
Name one new feature in watchOS 26 that helps you dismiss notifications hands‑free
A wrist‑flick gesture lets you mute calls, silence timers, or dismiss notifications with one flick—available on Series 9 and Ultra 2 and above
If you opened the original 1984 Macintosh, what surprise would you find?
engraved signatures of the entire development team molded inside the case
Describe “Visual Intelligence” and where it appears in iOS 26.
lets you interact with on‑screen content: extract tasks from screenshots, ask questions about what you see, and add events to Calendar directly from visual context. It’s integrated into Messages, Shortcuts, and Reminders on supported devices (e.g. recent iPhones and iPads)
How does iPadOS 26 improve multitasking?
adds a macOS‑style windowing system — apps can be freely resized, tiled, and controlled with traffic‑light buttons and a menu bar, even on older iPads
Describe an accessibility upgrade in macOS Tahoe.
macOS Tahoe introduces a system-wide Accessibility Reader and support for Braille displays, as well as a Magnifier app and Vehicle Motion Cues for greater inclusivity
Explain the adaptive volume feature in watchOS 26.
Incoming call and notification volume automatically adapts to ambient noise levels—quieter in meetings or public spaces—using on-device environmental analysis on Series 9 and Ultra 2 models
What does the I in iMac or iPhone originally stand for?
Internet
In 1998, Steve Jobs explained it also implied “individual,” “instruct,” “inform,” and “inspire.”
What does the iOS 26 “Adaptive Power Mode” do?
dynamically adjusts performance (e.g. dimming display, slowing some tasks) to extend battery life, especially during heavy use
How does the Files app improve in iPadOS 26?
Files now supports customizable folders, easier downloads access, and folders placed right on the dock for better multitasking and workflow flexibility
What improvements does macOS Tahoe 26 bring to Spotlight and productivity?
Tahoe now features deeper AI integration: Smart Replies in Mail, writing‑tool enhancements, and improved Spotlight search powered by ChatGPT-style Apple Intelligence
What AI fitness coaching feature arrives on watchOS 26? On which watches?
Workout Buddy, an AI-powered coach that gives real-time voice motivation, workout suggestions, and music recommendations. It’s available on Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 with the new Liquid Glass interface
What was the name of the gaming console that Apple made in the 1990s? It flopped and sold 42,000 units.
Pippin
What are AI Actions in Shortcuts available on iOS 26?
Customizable Shortcut actions that leverage AI models—such as Cloud, On‑Device, or ChatGPT engines—for natural‑language tasks like summaries you configure yourself
What new app does iPadOS 26 bring to the iPad with Pencil support?
The Preview app, similar to macOS’s Preview, now available on iPad with full Apple Pencil markup capabilities
Explain one advanced Shortcut or AI feature introduced in macOS Tahoe 26
New Image Playground and Genmoji tools (powered by ChatGPT-style AI) let you create custom images from descriptions and emojis directly on your Mac, integrated via Shortcuts and image‑generation actions
Which watch models that can install watchOS 26 will allow users to see live‑tick seconds in always‑on mode?
Apple Watch Series 10 models now support seconds‑counting watch faces that continue ticking during always‑on display
Which company held the original right to the name "iPhone"?
Cisco owned the trademark “iPhone” for its internet phone device. Apple only launched the iPhone after settling a lawsuit with Cisco.
What are “Live Activities” in CarPlay under iOS 26?
Real‑time widgets like sports scores or flight updates, plus in‑message Tapbacks (emoji reactions) and compact call views for safer driving
iPadOS 26 brings Stage Manager to more devices—explain how the window engine enables that
The new windowing engine analyzes which windows are active, optimizing rendering so all iPads that support iPadOS 26 can use tiling/multi‑window features—including Stage Manager—regardless of their chip series (including non M‑series models)
How does macOS Tahoe handle AI workload distribution between local hardware and cloud servers?
macOS Tahoe uses a Hybrid AI Execution Engine that prioritizes on‑device processing via Apple Silicon’s Neural Engine for privacy and speed, but offloads heavier Apple Intelligence tasks (like advanced image generation) securely to Apple’s private cloud compute nodes with end-to-end encryption and ephemeral data handling.
Which app makes its debut on Apple Watch in watchOS 26?
The Notes app appears on Apple Watch, letting you create and view notes via Siri or directly on the wrist
Due to a secret government program, what was built into a prototype iPod?
hidden geiger counter
In early testing, an unreleased iPod model (built with a special board for a secret government project) could detect radiation levels—Apple engineers reportedly built it under strict NDA.