The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newwatchOS 27 Drops Support for Several Apple Watch Models
  Apple has dramatically reduced the number of Apple Watch models eligible for its latest smartwatch operating system. Announced during WWDC 2026, watchOS 27 will support only six Apple Watch models, marking one of the largest compatibility cuts in the platform’s history. The decision reflects Apple’s ongoing focus on newer hardware and advanced software capabilities. However, […]
  - 10 hours ago 11 Jun 26, 5:55pm -
• newmacOS Golden Gate Ends the Intel Mac Era
  Apple has officially drawn a line under the Intel Mac era with the introduction of macOS Golden Gate. Announced during WWDC 2026, the latest operating system supports only Macs powered by Apple Silicon chips, leaving Intel-based systems off the compatibility list for the first time. The move represents a significant milestone in Apple’s long-term hardware […]
  - 10 hours ago 11 Jun 26, 5:45pm -
• newiOS 27’s Spatial Reframing Brings New Life to Photos
  Apple is expanding its photo-editing capabilities with a new feature called Spatial Reframing, unveiled during WWDC 2026. The tool will arrive as part of iOS 27 and aims to help users improve photo composition long after a picture has been captured. Unlike traditional editing tools, Spatial Reframing allows users to reposition and adjust the perspective […]
  - 10 hours ago 11 Jun 26, 5:37pm -
• AirPods Gain Custom EQ in Apple’s 2026 Software Update
  Apple is preparing to give AirPods users something they have wanted for years: the ability to customize how their earbuds sound. As part of the company’s 2026 software updates, AirPods will receive a custom equalizer feature that allows listeners to fine-tune their audio experience. The announcement came during Apple’s WWDC 2026 keynote, where the company […]
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 5:57pm -
• iOS 27 Extends Support for iPhone 11 and Newer Models
  Apple has surprised many users by keeping its entire iOS 26 device lineup eligible for iOS 27. The announcement came during the company’s WWDC 2026 keynote, where Apple confirmed that no iPhone models would lose support with the latest operating system update. The decision means that devices launched as far back as 2019 will continue […]
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 5:47pm -
• Apple Expands Parental Controls Across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  Apple has announced a major upgrade to its parental control tools, bringing new features to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users later this year. The update aims to help families manage children’s digital experiences more effectively while offering greater flexibility and control. The changes arrive as part of Apple’s 2026 software releases and build on the […]
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 5:31pm -
• WWDC Protest Puts Spotlight on AI Deepfake Apps
  Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference opened with major software announcements, but another issue drew attention outside the event. Advocacy groups gathered near Apple Park in Cupertino to urge the company to take stronger action against AI-powered apps that can generate fake nude images from ordinary photos. The demonstration took place as developers, journalists, and industry […]
  - 2 days ago 10 Jun 26, 1:33am -
• macOS Golden Gate Brings Smarter Siri and Major Changes
  Apple has revealed macOS Golden Gate, the next version of its desktop operating system, during WWDC 2026. While the update does not dramatically change the Mac experience, it introduces several meaningful improvements that focus on intelligence, productivity, and platform integration. The release continues Apple’s effort to create a more unified ecosystem. As a result, Mac […]
  - 2 days ago 10 Jun 26, 12:24am -
• Apple Reaches EGOT Milestone With Tony Award Success
  Apple has reached a significant milestone in the entertainment industry. The company now holds awards from all four major entertainment categories: the Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, and Tony Awards. This achievement, known as EGOT status, places Apple among a select group of organizations with recognition across television, music, film, and theater. The final […]
  - 3 days ago 8 Jun 26, 6:25pm -
• Apple AI Delays Push Back Smart Home and Wearable Plans
  Apple’s artificial intelligence strategy appears to be influencing more than software updates. Recent reports suggest that delays in the company’s advanced AI development have affected the expected arrival of several new hardware products. These include a smart home hub, AI-powered smart glasses, and a future robotic home device. While Apple continues to invest heavily in […]
  - 3 days ago 8 Jun 26, 6:11pm -

Apple Insider

• newCrossOver, a Windows to Mac gaming tool, goes Apple Silicon only
  If you're a CrossOver user on Intel or use 32-bit gaming bottles, your time is up with version 27. 64-bit bottles and Apple Silicon are now required.CrossOver is going Apple Silicon onlyGaming on Mac has always been a bit of a wasteland, but that doesn't stop some folks from trying. The CrossOver app for Mac brings Windows games to the platform, and it gets better with each update.However, the latest update, CrossOver 27, will have to make some sacrifices to make development a little more stream…
  - 1 min ago 12 Jun 26, 3:53am -
• newApple executive: 'We don't do AI for AI's sake'
  Apple's executives say the new-and-improved Siri won't try to be your friend or your partner, because it's only there to help you as efficiently as it can.Craig Federighi (left) and Greg Joswiak (right) discuss Apple's approach to Siri AI. Image Credit: Mostly Human PodcastApple's latest attempt at modernizing its virtual assistant was the star of the show at WWDC 2026. Siri AI now supports natural language, contextual awareness, and advanced in-app actions, along with a chatbot-style experience…
  - 35 mins ago 12 Jun 26, 3:19am -
• newEarly Prime Day Apple deals start at just $14.99, save up to $300
  With Prime Day 2026 fast approaching, Apple deals are heating up, and some of the lowest prices on record are available on new releases.Save up to $300 on electronics with early Prime Day Apple deals - Image credit: ApplePrime Day officially starts on June 23, but retailers are slashing prices on popular Mac configurations, iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. Plus, the in-demand Mac mini is back at Amazon (and marked down). Here are the top deals this Thursday. Continue Reading on AppleInsi…
  - 3 hours ago 12 Jun 26, 12:37am -
• newUS legislation outlawing big tech from favoriting their own services resurrected
  Congress is reviving one of the most significant antitrust bills Apple has faced in years, reopening a fight over the App Store and platform control that the company helped spend millions to defeat during previous congressional sessions.App StoreSens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, reintroduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) on June 10. It revives a bipartisan effort to limit how dominant technology companies favor their own products and services.The b…
  - 4 hours ago 11 Jun 26, 11:46pm -
• newIf you rely on Mac RAID enclosure software, it's time to check with your supplier
  It's early days yet, but if you rely on vendors' software for your RAID enclosure, you probably need to find out what their macOS 27 plans are.LaCie 12Big in its natural environment in 2017We've had macOS 27 for all of four days at this point, and there may already be a show-stopping problem for folks that hang on to RAID enclosures. We've found several that just don't work under macOS 27.For example, I've got a Thunderbolt 3 LaCie 12Big enclosure that I've had for a while. It runs fine in Tahoe…
  - 5 hours ago 11 Jun 26, 10:44pm -
• newIf your iPhone or Mac has Apple Intelligence, you're getting Siri AI
  Because Apple tossed out a slide that has no context outside the keynote, the internet has convinced itself that Siri AI is only coming to hardware released since 2024. That's untrue.The new Siri AI on iPhone - image credit: AppleApple announced Siri AI as part of the WWDC 2026 opening keynote on June 8. It'll ship this fall as part of the iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27 software updates.Siri AI is built on Apple Intelligence and will see the assistant gain new abilities, including…
  - 5 hours ago 11 Jun 26, 10:36pm -
• newSurprising nobody, leaker claims a touchscreen MacBook is '100% confirmed'
  A new leak says Apple's first-ever Mac with a touchscreen display is now "100% confirmed," days after a report that it was already in production testing and months from an expected release date.A MacBook Pro with a touchscreen OLED display is in the cards. Rumors of Apple's intention to bring touch to the Mac lineup have been rife for years. But they've coalesced in recent months, with a release window of late-2026 to early 2027 generally accepted to be most likely.Now, in a surprise to nobody,…
  - 7 hours ago 11 Jun 26, 8:45pm -
• newApple Vision Pro's biggest problem isn't addressed in visionOS 27, but progress is progress
  In spite of the AI-heavy WWDC, Apple Vision Pro still got plenty of attention with visionOS 27. Here's what Apple got right and where it still needs work.Apple Vision Pro gets another great update with visionOS 27I've been asked to provide my first impressions of visionOS 27, and honestly, I think it's a good release. The quality-of-life work continues in this release alongside some really interesting new features.There was some talk about Apple basically abandoning Apple Vision Pro. However, vi…
  - 10 hours ago 11 Jun 26, 6:22pm -
• newiPhone Stolen Device Protection is thwarting prolific London thieves
  The number of iPhones stolen in London that have been reactivated by thieves has plummeted in recent weeks, preventing them from being sold and, hopefully, making iPhones less likely to be stolen in the future.Apple's Stolen Device Protection is getting the job doneThe theft of iPhones has become a real problem for London in recent years. So much so that some thieves have been known to hand back a stolen phone if it turns out not to be an iPhone.Thieves typically use mopeds to ride up to a victi…
  - 10 hours ago 11 Jun 26, 5:33pm -
• newPhotographers get a dramatic RAW update with iOS 27
  Apple has told developers that iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate feature revised RAW image processing, which they can exploit to bring better sharpness and color in camera and image editing apps.Apple has upgraded its RAW processing for photographers.In principle, RAW photos are ones where there hasn't been any of the kind of processing that JPEG or PNG ones do. But in practice, Apple takes the RAW sensor data and does some processing to make it viewable.Now in one of WWDC's developer ses…
  - 10 hours ago 11 Jun 26, 5:26pm -

• newProminent leaker may see default ruling reversed in Apple lawsuit
  Jon Prosser's failure to respond to Apple's initial lawsuit led to a default ruling against him, but Apple lawyers are willing to give him another shot if the judge approves.Jon Prosser continues to make videos about Apple leaks amid a lawsuitApple filed a lawsuit against Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti alleging that they conspired to steal information about a pre-release version of iOS. An Apple employee, Ethan Lipnik, was fired after the event where the alleged conspirators accessed his te…
  - 23 hours ago 11 Jun 26, 4:27am -
• newFewer iPhone users are updating to iOS 26 than they did with iOS 18
  The iOS 26 update has the second-worst adoption rate of all iOS releases since 2015, falling behind both iOS 18 and iOS 8.iOS 18 (left) adoption rates were better than those of iOS 26 (right).Though all eyes might be on iOS 27 and its AI-infused Siri, which debuted at WWDC, the software has only entered beta testing.Most iPhones, or 79% of all devices to be more precise, are currently running iOS 26. This is according to Apple's App Store data for June 2026, which also revealed that 86% of all d…
  - 24 hours ago 11 Jun 26, 4:22am -
• Apple's expanded child safety features aren't going to protect kids from everything
  Apple's efforts to expand parental controls are a good start, and legally required soon. Like all safety systems, it's only as strong as its weakest link.All the tools in the world can't keep kids safe online if they're only used sometimes and by some users.On Monday, Apple spent 30 minutes of the WWDC 2026 discussing its latest updates to Child Accounts. These updates are designed to make using iPhone, iPad, and Mac safer for users under 18.But how good are these features, really? Let's break d…
  - 1 day ago 11 Jun 26, 2:22am -
• Time Capsule support is dead in macOS 27, but you can keep the hardware alive
  Apple has terminated support for AFP in macOS 27, effectively killing off the Time Capsule. However, affected owners might be able to revive their hardware.AirPort devices that Apple used to produce. Now, Time Capsule isn't supported in macOS 27. A long-discontinued network storage device, Time Capsules gave Mac users a way to back up over a home network using Time Machine. While the hardware hasn't been available for quite a few years, support continued up to macOS 26.However, as warned in macO…
  - 1 day ago 11 Jun 26, 1:20am -
• AirPods Pro 3 plunge to $179, lowest price ever, ahead of Prime Day
  Apple AirPods Pro 3 have plunged to $179 ahead of Father's Day, making it a great time to pick up a pair of earbuds for Dad while they're down to the lowest price on record.Walmart's $179 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers lowest price ever.Update at 2:09 p.m. ET: Amazon has matched Walmart's $179 price.Walmart has slashed $70 off AirPods Pro 3 today, delivering the lowest price on record. With Prime Day 2026 starting in just under two weeks, Walmart's bid to grab your business now comes at a great tim…
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 11:43pm -
• Hands on: Sidecar previews a full touch interface for macOS 27
  Sidecar in macOS 27 finally allows you to use your finger to navigate macOS apps from your iPad's screen, without needing an Apple Pencil. Here's how it works, with one key limitation.Touch is better in Sidecar for macOS 27 and iPadOS 27Sidecar is a feature of macOS that lets you extend your Mac's display onto an iPad's screen. For road warriors with a MacBook Pro, it was an invaluable way to get a multi-screen desktop while on the go.While Sidecar has been around for quite a while, it hasn't re…
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 11:00pm -
• Amazon-owned Woot slashes Dell UltraSharp 32-inch 6K monitor to $1,379
  Today only, save 45% on Dell's UltraSharp 32-inch monitor (U3224KB), bringing the price down to $1,379.99.Pick up Dell's UltraSharp 32 6K monitor for $1,379 today only - Image credit: DellAmazon-owned Woot is running a flash sale on Dell's 32-inch UltraSharp 6K display, delivering a markdown of 45% off the original retail price.Buy Dell UltraSharp 32 for $1,379.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 10:21pm -
• Epic Games can't talk its way out of a Supreme Court appeal, says Apple
  Apple's lawyers are trying to rip apart Epic Games saying that the Supreme Court should just forget all about this little case and let it continue claiming victory."Fortnite" ad (source: Epic Games)The ongoing, never-ending tennis match between Apple and Epic Games continues with another legal filing. On June 4, 2026, Epic Games demanded that Apple's appeal over this ceaseless case be thrown out.Now Apple has filed its response which, unsurprisingly, defends its right to appeal. In a 12-page fil…
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 10:15pm -
• Hands on: iPadOS 27's shortcut builder creates automations from plain English
  Apple's Shortcuts generator has always been powerful, but iPadOS 27 finally makes it easier for everybody to use. Here's how Apple Intelligence turns plain-language prompts into workflows, and what to look out for.Apple lets you vibe-code shortcuts in iPadOS 27Apple Intelligence makes Shortcuts far easier to approach in iPadOS 27. Users can describe a task in plain language, and the app generates a workflow based on that request.Instead of hunting through actions and connecting them one by one,…
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 10:13pm -
• Wireless earbuds market dominated by Apple, open-ear models are rising
  AirPods helped Apple retain the top position in the global wireless earbuds market during the first quarter of 2026, with it and Beats accounting for nearly a third of all shipments.AirPods ProResearch firm Smart Analytics Global estimated Apple captured 23% of the global true wireless stereo (TWS) market during the January-through-March period. Xiaomi ranked second with an 11% market share, while Beats placed third at 8%.Global TWS shipments increased 4% year over year during the quarter, while…
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 7:54pm -
• You can buy unlimited AT&T data for your iPad for $3 a day
  AT&T will let iPad owners buy a day of unlimited cellular data for $3, and it doesn't matter if your device is from Verizon, T-Mobile, or other competing wireless carriers.M3 iPad AirThe cellular carrier announced Unlimited Day Pass on June 10. The service gives eligible Wi-Fi + Cellular iPads 24 hours of unlimited data on AT&T's network without requiring a monthly plan, contract, subscription, or credit check.Users can activate the service directly from the Cellular Data section of Settings on…
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 7:51pm -
• macOS 27 has broken boot drive selection for some
  What appears to be a bug in macOS 27 is preventing a number of users from selecting alternate partitions or drives to boot from. This is having a big impact on Asahi Linux users.You can run Linux on an Apple Silicon Mac. Just beware of macOS 27 right now. Most Mac users won't ever have to deal with issues such as switching the partition their hardware boots from. However, for a contingent of users who use multiple operating systems on their Mac, there seems to be an issue with macOS 27.In a post…
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 7:51pm -
• Apple Silicon MacBooks are way more reliable over time than Intel Macs were
  The numbers are in! Given the same amount of time in use, with data spanning more than a decade, Intel Macs come in for service at twice the rate that Apple Silicon Macs have.There are fewer problems with refurbished Apple Silicon Macs versus Intel versions. When it comes to device longevity, Apple's products tend to last quite a long time, if cared for properly. While this has been a consistent feature of Apple's hardware, it seems that the chip being used plays a factor.According to a June rep…
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 6:23pm -
• Apple Intelligence gives Photos in iOS 27 its biggest editing upgrade in years
  Apple is making Photos much more powerful in iOS 27 by adding AI-powered editing tools that can fix framing mistakes, remove unwanted distractions, and reshape images after they're taken. Here's what's new.New photo editing in iOS 27New Apple Intelligence features announced during WWDC 2026 let users expand photos beyond their original frame and adjust perspective after capture. These features also allow for more advanced edits directly in the Photos app across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.Th…
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 6:09pm -
• How to use Reduce Interruptions on iPhone and what it does
  The Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important. Here's how to use it.The Reduce Notifications Focus ModeA strength of Apple Intelligence is that rather than some separate ChatGPT-like app, its features are woven into all aspects of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But that also makes it confusing when Apple promotes some feature but doesn't say where it fits."For example," said Craig Federighi at…
  - 1 day ago 10 Jun 26, 5:10pm -
• Hands on with AirPods EQ settings in iOS 27
  If you've ever wanted a native way to control how your AirPods sound across every device and app, Apple has finally provided it in iOS 27. Here's where to find the setting and what it can do.AirPods have a built-in EQ in SettingsApple's 2026 WWDC keynote was packed with tiny features and improvements. One of the long-awaited crowd pleasers was bringing an equalizer to AirPods settings.Owners of the AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3, or AirPods 4 can now choose the level of playback for lows, mids, an…
  - 2 days ago 10 Jun 26, 5:12am -
• B&H's best $899 MacBook Air deal has been extended, but supply is limited
  B&H's popular $899 MacBook Air deal has been extended exclusively for AppleInsider readers, but supply is limited and this upgraded model may sell out at any time.Grab this M4 MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU for just $899 - Image credit: AppleTo grab the blowout $899* special on the 13-inch MacBook Air M4, simply shop through the exclusive pricing links in this post from a laptop or desktop computer. This configuration, which is available at the reduced price in the Midnight finish, has a 10-core…
  - 2 days ago 10 Jun 26, 4:34am -
• Expect more controllers & objects for Apple Vision Pro thanks to visionOS 27
  Apple is opening up what is possible on Apple Vision Pro by implementing physical object tracking and expanded spatial accessory support. Here's what that means for users when visionOS 27 launches.More spatial accessories can be built for Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 27When Apple initially launched Apple Vision Pro, it was very proud of the hand and eye tracking it had developed. Controllers weren't even mentioned beyond PlayStation's standard one for playing 2D iPad games.Slowly, it seems App…
  - 2 days ago 10 Jun 26, 2:40am -
• Siri AI is trapped in Apple's escalating cold war with the EU
  Regulators in the EU have returned fire at Apple, claiming the tech giant had ample time to meet DMA compliance requirements, while Apple claims the EU refused to negotiate at all.Siri AI remains a battleground for both Apple and EUAllegedly, instead of working with the EU, Apple applied for an 18-month exemption from the current Digital Markets Act (DMA) requirements. The EU, unsurprisingly, had rejected the exemption.So, Apple simply chose to not introduce Siri AI in the EU. And then the compa…
  - 2 days ago 10 Jun 26, 1:41am -
• Pretty trees and Local Lists: Apple Maps gets a big upgrade in iOS 27
  The updates to Apple Maps in iOS 27 will use the wisdom of crowds to recommend restaurants, while AI helps Flyover look even better. Here's what's changing soon.Apple Maps in iOS 27Pretty much the unsung hero of modern-day iPhone usage, Apple Maps is an essential tool for navigation. But it's also very helpful when you're trying to find something to eat nearby, and for planning trips.Sometimes, users take time just browsing the Earth, viewing cities they want to visit and enjoying the view. Cont…
  - 2 days ago 10 Jun 26, 1:06am -
• For the first time in four years, tvOS cuts off some older Apple TV hardware
  Apple's new tvOS 27 delivers Apple's first major Apple TV hardware cutoff in years, ending support for streaming boxes introduced in 2015 and 2017.Apple TV 4KThe compatibility change appeared in Apple's tvOS 27 documentation following WWDC 2026 on June 8. Apple TV HD, introduced in 2015, and the first-generation Apple TV 4K, introduced in 2017, are no longer eligible for the update.Compatibility is limited to the second-generation Apple TV 4K released in 2021 and third-generation Apple TV 4K mod…
  - 2 days ago 10 Jun 26, 12:29am -
• Amazon slashes 30% off Eero Max 7 Wi-Fi router ahead of Prime Day
  Early Prime Day savings are in effect on Amazon's Eero Max 7 Mesh Wi-Fi system, matching the lowest price on record.Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 with this Eero Max 7 Prime deal.Prime members can take advantage of Prime deals on Amazon's Eero Max 7 Mesh Wi-Fi system, with prices starting at $419.99. This matches the lowest price on record for Amazon's latest model, which supports wired speeds of up to 9.4 Gbps and wireless speeds of up to 4.3 Gbps.Buy Eero Max 7 for $419.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 10:09pm -
• WWDC 2026 was somehow even more one note than I expected
  Apple just gave the keynote for WWDC 2026, and it's made one thing abundantly clear: it's going to ship those promised AI features come hell or high water.Tim Cook hosts his final WWDCIt's June, which means Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, or "WWDC" for short, or, ugh, "dub-dub" for even shorter, is underway. Ostensibly, it's a yearly, week-long conference that Apple uses to tell developers what to expect in the next major Apple software updates.In practice, it's every bit as much of a h…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 9:38pm -
• There's not much new in the iOS 27 Camera app beyond minor refinements
  Apple's main Camera app push for iOS 27 was about Siri AI, but it did include other changes. They're very small alterations, but they do exist.The Camera app in iOS 27The WWDC keynote didn't dwell for long on the Camera app in iOS 27. There was discussion about Siri AI being included, and that was about it.There wasn't any other discussion about the Camera app's features or any other changes in the talk. Even the iOS 27 preview page on Apple's website talks about the Siri Mode and an improvement…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 9:12pm -
• Don't get excited for big Liquid Glass changes in macOS 27, because they aren't there
  Maybe Apple's latest Liquid Glass changes will be enough to silence critics, but most users will never even think to look. Here's what they look like, where they are, and what you can change.This slider controls Liquid Glass, but the difference between the two extremes is tiny.It's been the case for a year now that a certain vocal minority has detested Apple's Liquid Glass design overall, while others objected to its inconsistent rounded corners. Everybody had a point, but the enormous majority…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 9:03pm -
• How to control separate alarm & notification alert volumes iOS 27
  For years, Apple forced notifications and alarms to share the same volumes. That is finally changing in iOS 27.iOS 27 offers new volume controlsApple introduced new sound & haptics controls during WWDC26. Under the new settings, alarms, timers, notifications, and other sounds no longer have to follow the same volume slider.People who lowered notification volume could also lower alarm volume without realizing it. An alarm, a timer, and a text message don't serve the same purpose, yet iPhone users…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 8:02pm -
• How Apple Wallet's Create a Pass works in iOS 27
  The Wallet app in iOS 27 lets you make your own digital passes from all those membership bar codes you have. It takes a little work, but it already works well.Wallet's Create a Pass in iOS 27The Wallet app has been used to hold more than just your credit and debit cards for years. Membership cards and digital passes have been a staple of the iPhone app for quite some time.However, to add a pass to the Wallet, you had to do so in one of two ways. The easiest is to use an app for a service and sel…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 6:35pm -
• uGreen NASync DXP 4800 GT review: The best NAS price to perfomance in 2026
  The uGreen NASync DXP4800 GT is a four-bay NAS with dual 10GbE networking that targets creators and small teams, and is an excellent mid-range NAS for Apple users.uGreen NASync DXP4800 GTuGreen has built out its NAS range quickly since entering the category. AppleInsider has covered uGreen NAS hardware before, including hands-on time with the NASync IDX6011 Pro.The DXP4800 GT is a new branch of the lineup. uGreen frames the "GT" name around Grand Touring, pitching it as built for sustained perfo…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 5:34pm -
• Why Apple's new Siri AI may never come to the EU
  Apple briefed the EU on how Siri AI worked months ago and tried to find a compromise. The European Union stood firm and insisted keeping other vendors out of the new feature was illegal under the DMA.EU users will not get the new Siri AI features in iOS 27 - image credit: AppleApple made the unusual step of taking time in the WWDC keynote to say that Siri AI would not be coming to the European Union. It was a public announcement aimed at blaming the EU for preventing users from getting the new i…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 5:30pm -
• macOS Golden Gate menus revert to having no icons by each item, as it should be
  macOS Tahoe threw an icon on every menu item, making them impossible to distinguish at a glance. macOS Golden Gate has rectified that design taboo with blessedly iconless menus.macOS Golden Gate gets rid of the icons by menu itemsIn Disney's 2004 animated film The Incredibles, a very basic concept of "when everyone is special, no one is" is explored. Alan Dye must not have seen that movie or the many like it.Well, now that he's gone, so is his team's decision to frustratingly place icons next to…
  - 3 days ago 9 Jun 26, 7:50am -
• Apple's new foundation models don't contain a drop of Gemini
  Apple confirmed at WWDC that its Foundation Models aren't a cut and paste of Gemini, and are all-Apple through-and-through. We've been telling you this all along.The new Apple Foundation Models do not have a drop of Google codeWWDC 2026 was a rollercoaster event that primarily focused on Apple's latest AI upgrades. This time, though, they had a little help from Google.Apple pre-announced that Google was providing Gemini technology to help develop the new Apple Foundation Models, but didn't say m…
  - 3 days ago 9 Jun 26, 3:59am -
• iOS 27 code has clear signs that a folding iPhone is coming soon
  Code sleuths are diving into iOS 27 and finding hints about the unreleased iPhone Fold, and finding subroutines that report just how open or shut the foldable might be.Code in iOS 27 hints at iPhone FoldApple does its best to hide any code that might give away some future product, but it isn't always perfect. Code references in iOS 27 show some of what Apple is preparing for the upcoming iPhone Fold.Even though there hasn't been a single component leak or information about mass production starti…
  - 3 days ago 9 Jun 26, 3:29am -
• Spatial Reframe in iOS 27 is a neat trick that creates nightmare fuel right now
  Apple's Spatial Reframing tool in Photos for iOS 27 is an interesting use of Apple Intelligence, but don't push it too far just yet.iOS 27 Photos gains Spatial ReframingWWDC 2025 included a neat feature for Spatial Photos that lets users convert flat images into 3D scenes. By moving the iPhone around, you could temporarily re-angle your shot and explore the scene.It was a neat trick, but it wasn't that much of a major feature for photographers. It did, at least, give you an idea of how a Spatial…
  - 3 days ago 9 Jun 26, 3:16am -
• Ultrawide displays gain explicit support in macOS 27
  Apple is adding explicit ultrawide display support in macOS 27, enabling higher-resolution display modes and preserving monitor layouts when displays are reconnected.LG curved ultra-wide Thunderbolt DisplayThe feature appeared in Apple's macOS 27 preview materials released on June 8 during WWDC26. Macs can drive higher resolutions on supported ultrawide displays, with Apple citing 5K at 120Hz as one example.The update also remembers display arrangements between sessions, allowing monitors to ret…
  - 3 days ago 9 Jun 26, 3:06am -
• WWDC's Siri AI, macOS Golden Gate, and updated Apple Intelligence on the AppleInsider Podcast
  We wanted details, and WWDC did not disappoint. Join us for a first and fast recap of what this year's macOS, iOS, and iPadOS announcements mean.Craig Federighi learns that macOS 27 is to be called Golden Gate, not Big Bear - image credit: AppleMaybe much of this year's WWDC keynote was rumored, but now we know that even some of the leaks that were more wishful thinking are real. Tim Cook's final WWDC played out as a torrent of new features across all of Apple's platforms.There was so much that…
  - 3 days ago 9 Jun 26, 2:38am -
• Game Porting Toolkit 4 ushers in support for agentic coding
  Apple's Game Porting Toolkit has been supercharged with AI agents, which might make it significantly easier to bring a game to the Mac.Game Porting Toolkit 4 introduces support for AI agents.While iOS 27 and Siri were the stars of the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple hasn't forgotten about the Mac as a gaming platform. While we didn't get any triple-A game announcements this time around, the company did unveil a significant upgrade with Game Porting Toolkit 4.The utility, as its name implies, is meant t…
  - 3 days ago 9 Jun 26, 1:42am -
• App Store overhaul gives developers new ways to sell subscriptions
  Apple is overhauling the App Store with new subscription tools, personalized recommendations, and marketing features that give developers more ways to attract customers and grow their businesses.Developers have more options in the App StoreApple announced the changes on June 8 during WWDC 2026 as part of an effort to help developers grow on the App Store. New features include subscription options for groups, businesses, and schools.Users will see new recommendation tools that explain why specifi…
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