As previously announced, Apple has today released 2026's major annual updates for its operating systems, including iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27.
Siri AIβa large language model-based and context-aware overhaul of the company's Siri voice and text assistantβis the flagship feature across all these releases except one (tvOS).
Five years ago, The Apple Geek was born out of a simple idea: to share the knowledge Iβd acquired over 20+ years of using Apple products. At that time, I was tinkering with old Macs, exploring Linux alternatives, and discovering ways to extend the life of hardware that most people would have discarded.
The first posts were raw, hands-on tutorials sometimes a little rough around the edges but they reflected a genuine love for technology. Early readers were few, but passionate. The joy of seeing someone successfully breathe new life into their old Mac or fix a stubborn software issue made every late-night post worth it.
Over time, The Apple Geek grew from these humble beginnings. We started to explore deeper topics: macOS tweaks, Linux installations, open-source software, and practical guides for tech enthusiasts of all levels. Thank you for being part of a journey that started with a single idea: βSomewhere to document everything Iβve learnt or hacked about with to make work.β
In the past five years, itβs not all been about jotting down what Iβve remembered Iβve ventured down some deep rabbit holes, fully learning more about aspects of the Apple ecosystem Iβd previously only scratched the surface of. Each experiment, fix, and project has been a step forward in understanding how Apple technology, Linux, and open-source tools can coexist and complement one another.
Hereβs to the next five years of repairs, hacks, open-source discoveries, and geeky adventures. Together, weβll keep pushing the boundaries of whatβs possible one Mac, one Linux install, and one repair guide at a time