The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newtvOS 26 Brings Thread 1.4 Support for Apple Home
  Apple released the tvOS 26 developer beta on June 12, and it adds support for Thread 1.4 to Apple TV 4K. This update aims to strengthen the mesh network that connects Home devices. As a result, users should see fewer dropouts at the edges of their homes and faster device response times. Understanding Thread Protocol […]
  - 18 hours ago 15 Jun 25, 1:07pm -
• newiOS 26 Brings ChatGPT Styles to Image Playground and Genmoji
  With its June 2025 developer beta, iOS 26 adds ChatGPT-powered filters to the built-in Image Playground app. As a result, users can now apply more dynamic art styles directly within the systemwide tool. Previously limited to three on-device modes, Image Playground gains deeper creativity by tapping OpenAI’s models. Five New ChatGPT Styles The update delivers […]
  - 18 hours ago 15 Jun 25, 12:52pm -
• newTim Cook: Apple TV+ Focuses on Art, Not iPhone Sales
  At WWDC 2025, CEO Tim Cook underscored that Apple TV+ spending aims to support artistry, not drive iPhone sales. He highlighted the costly “F1” project as proof of this commitment. In his view, massive budgets enable filmmakers to tell authentic stories with cinematic flair. Consequently, Cook insists the platform’s value lies in its creative output […]
  - 18 hours ago 15 Jun 25, 12:45pm -
• iOS 26 Brings Animated Album Art to the Lock Screen
  With iOS 26, Apple Music users can tap album artwork on the Lock Screen to expand it into a moving, full-screen display. When a track includes animated visuals, the artwork springs to life in real time. Consequently, the Lock Screen no longer feels like a static pause; it reacts to the music playing. Meanwhile, music […]
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 25, 2:15pm -
• iOS 26 Enables Live Translation in Calls, Chats & Video
  First, iOS 26 turns the iPhone into a live interpreter for calls, chats, and video sessions. Users see translations directly in Phone and Messages. Then FaceTime adds live captions in supported languages without leaving the app. Additionally, audio-only calls can translate spoken words aloud in real time . On-Device Privacy and Performance Moreover, Apple runs […]
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 25, 1:44pm -
• macOS 26 Phone App Brings iPhone Calls to Mac Desktop
  Furthermore, Apple will let macOS 26 users place and receive iPhone calls on their Mac without touching their phone. The new Phone app surfaces a familiar iOS interface on the Mac desktop. It works through Apple’s Continuity feature over Wi-Fi and uses any connected audio device. Notably, Malcolm Owen spotted references to the app in […]
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 25, 1:30pm -
• Looters Hit Apple Tower Theatre in LA Anti-ICE Protests
  During anti-ICE protests on June 10, rioters smashed windows at the Apple Tower Theatre store in downtown Los Angeles. They stole iPhones, Apple Watches, MacBook Pros, and chargers. They also spray-painted slogans like “No ICE” on broken glass. Historic Venue Converted to Store Built in the 1920s and abandoned in the 1980s, the Tower Theatre […]
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 10:13am -
• iOS 26 Beta Hints at AirPods Pro 3 Launch
  Apple developers detected a clear reference to “AirPods Pro 3” in the iOS 26 beta code. They found it listed alongside AirPods Pro 2 and the original Pro model. Independent researchers uncovered this detail soon after Apple rolled out the first developer beta on June 9. Consequently, this leak offers strong evidence that Apple plans […]
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 9:39am -
• iOS 26 Turns Screenshots into Smart AI Tools
  Apple will add Visual Intelligence features to screenshots in iOS 26, turning saved images into interactive tools. Instead of storing a static image, users can now process content with AI. Developers found beta code that integrates ChatGPT directly into the screenshot interface. Consequently, the update promises powerful workflows for shopping, planning, and on-screen queries. Interact […]
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 9:20am -
• iOS 26 Adds Satellite Weather to Offline iPhones
  Apple is testing a new feature in iOS 26 that lets iPhones retrieve weather updates via satellite. The tool works even when devices have no cellular connection. Developers found code references in the iOS 26 beta that reveal the option. Users simply point their iPhone at the sky to connect to a satellite network. How […]
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 25, 1:04pm -

Apple Insider

• newDygma Raise 2 review: A split keyboard with a too hefty price
  The Dygma Raise 2 is a wireless split mechanical keyboard that offers a lot, but the price of admittance is just too high for most users.Dygma Raise 2In 2025, the keyboard market is pretty saturated. There are manufacturers offering keyboards tailored to meet practically every budget and aesthetic need.The market ranges from simple wireless keyboards for less than $50 at the value end of the spectrum. At the other, there are high-end models that tout quality engineering, customization, accessori…
  - 3 hours ago 16 Jun 25, 3:49am -
• newApple now expected to unveil HomeOS, related hardware ahead of 2026 WWDC
  Apple's long-rumored launch of the homeOS platform to run smart-home devices and services has had its debut pushed back to the spring of 2026, alongside the launch of new home hardware.An iPad-like Home Hub device could control various smart-home functions.Apple is said to have delayed the rollout of both its smart home hub and supporting products due to delays with upgrades to Siri. While it may be something you would consider to be launched during WWDC, it may arrive earlier than the 2026 even…
  - 12 hours ago 15 Jun 25, 7:19pm -
• newM2 Mac mini owners with AC power issues can get repairs for free
  Apple has set up a free repair program for any Mac minis with M2 chips that are no longer turning on. Here's how to see if you're eligible.The 2023 Mac mini M2The company said in a new repair notice that it has determined that "a very small percentage" of Mac minis with M2 chips manufactured between June 16 and November 23, 2024 are affected.Owners who are experiencing the issue can use a Serial Number checker page on Apple's website to determine if their Mac mini is eligible for repair. If it q…
  - 12 hours ago 15 Jun 25, 6:46pm -
• newCrime blotter: Los Angeles, retrievals, and a suspended air crew
  A couple steals back their car with the help of an AirTag, a TV reporter retrieves her stolen iPhone from an ecoATM, and an entire airline crew's suspension after an iPhone theft feature in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.Apple Store at the Tower in Los Angeles The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 14 hours ago 15 Jun 25, 5:22pm -
• Apple's continued lack of native apps on Vision Pro isn't a good sign for the platform
  It seemed odd that Apple didn't port any of its compatible apps in visionOS 2, but not making any of them native in visionOS 26 is downright neglectful.Apple's compatible app list is the same as it always has beenApple Vision Pro is Apple's first spatial computing platform and an expensive one at that. Adoption of the platform has been glacial, and with it, the rollout of software and media that is native to the 3D mixed reality platform.It seemed obvious as we approached WWDC 2025 that Apple wo…
  - 2 days ago 13 Jun 25, 11:48pm -
• Apple slips out a quiet iOS 26 beta 1 update with a new build
  Apple pushed a surprise update to iOS 26 beta 1 that hints at under-the-hood changes without explaining what's new.There's a new version of iOS 26 beta 1 for developersApple has issued a silent update to the first developer beta of iOS 26, changing the build number from 23A5260n to 23A5260u without publishing new release notes. The update appears to be a minor revision rather than a full beta 2 release.The new build began appearing on some devices on June 12, just three days after iOS 26 beta 1…
  - 2 days ago 13 Jun 25, 11:11pm -
• Amazon's Summer Sale slashes up to 51% off Apple Watch, AirPods, iPad, Beats, Mac
  June Apple deals at Amazon are ramping up, with savings of up to 51% off this Father's Day weekend. Save up to $400 on MacBooks and grab an AirTag at the lowest price ever.Save up to $400 on Apple at Amazon - Image credit: AppleAmazon's Summer Sale offers discounts of up to $400 off dozens of Apple products, with prices starting at just $13. You can also find hundreds of markdowns on third-party products on Amazon's deals page. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 13 Jun 25, 10:55pm -
• How folder emoji & customization works in macOS Tahoe
  You've long been able to customize folders in the Mac's Finder, but only with a lot of non-obvious fiddling. Now with macOS Tahoe, Apple has made it a lot simpler.You can now customize the color and look of folders much more easily than beforeMaybe you have been using the Mac long enough to remember when third-party firms sold utilities that changed your folders into 3D. Or perhaps you've never given a folder a passing through beyond wondering where you saved it.Whichever folder customizing camp…
  - 2 days ago 13 Jun 25, 9:34pm -
• Craig Federighi says macOS would ruin what makes the iPad special
  Apple's Craig Federighi explains why iPads won't run macOS anytime soon, even as iPadOS 26 brings them closer than ever.Apple remains committed to keeping iPad and Mac separateIn a new interview following WWDC 2025, software chief Craig Federighi clarified why Apple remains committed to keeping iPadOS and macOS separate, even as iPadOS 26 brings more Mac-like features to the tablet.The latest update, iPadOS 26, introduces a floating menu bar, flexible app windowing, and support for more advanced…
  - 2 days ago 13 Jun 25, 9:21pm -
• WWDC highlights, iPad updates, and Apple Intelligence, on the AppleInsider Podcast
  At long last, Apple has revealed everything we were waiting for in the iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26 releases. It's time to pick through what was tremendous — and what was not — on the AppleInsider Podcast.The iPhone got the most attention, but the Mac saw some serious updates too.It's the event we've been waiting for, but the question is whether it was the event we were waiting for. There have been very mixed reactions to this year's WWDC, but some of those reactions seem peculiar if you actu…
  - 2 days ago 13 Jun 25, 8:53pm -

• iPadOS 26 graphing tool gets an upgrade adding interactive 3D
  Math fans can now spin, zoom, and explore complex equations in full 3D right on their iPad with iPadOS 26. Here's what it looks like.Math Notes gets 3D graphingWith iPadOS 26, Apple is introducing interactive 3D graphing in Math Notes, making it easy to turn multivariable equations into dynamic, touchable visualizations. The feature builds on Math Notes, which first launched in iPadOS 18.Users can enter equations with three variables and instantly generate 3D surface plots. The graphs respond to…
  - 2 days ago 13 Jun 25, 7:19pm -
• PC benchmarking tool 3D Mark arrives on macOS
  Following a debut of 3DMark Steel Nomad Light on iPhone, the full 3D Mark testing suite has arrived on macOS for a native testing experience.3D Mark benchmarking tool arrives on macOSReleased on Thursday, the Mac native version even in demo mode includes the Wild Life Extreme, Solar Bay, Steel Nomad, and Steel Nomad Light, some of which weren't in the iPhone version and only on Windows.The native Mac version was developed because the company noted that one in six iOS results were being run on Ma…
  - 2 days ago 13 Jun 25, 7:05pm -
• How the new Passwords history feature works in macOS Tahoe
  It's easy to over write a password. But, in macOS Tahoe, Apple has introduced a new feature to Passwords that can retrieve older passwords. Here's how it works.Apple has updated its Passwords app with versioningThe benefits of having one single place that you securely store your passwords are obvious, but there is also a problem. It means you also have one single place in which to make a mistake.Most of the time, you probably leave a password alone for years, even though you shouldn't. But if, f…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 6:48pm -
• Apple redirects 97% of Indian-made iPhones to the US to lessen tariffs
  Apple manufacturer Foxconn's iPhone exports to the States have risen from 50% of Indian production to 97%, as Apple tries to mitigate the impact of Trump's tariffs.A render of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeIt was already reported in May 2025 that Foxconn had doubled its India to US exports of the iPhone. Despite Trump's telling Tim Cook to stop manufacturing in India, it remains the case that it's impossible to make iPhones in the US.Even as Trump changes his "reciprocal" tariffs on a w…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 5:29pm -
• Five ways macOS Tahoe makes you radically more productive
  Apple has added a lot of gloss to macOS Tahoe, but there are also five specific features that make a massive difference — once you know they're there, and once you know their limitations.The new macOS Tahoe comes replete with productivity featuresDon't knock the Liquid Glass visual changes that have come with macOS 26, because most of them do surface features that can be missed, and most just make it quicker and easier to use your Mac. But there are also five really key new features that make…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 5:18pm -
• Apple Music Sing gets karaoke mode, visualizer in tvOS 26
  Apple Music Sing in tvOS 26 now supports singing into your iPhone karaoke style, plus there's a classic visualizer effect. Here's how it all works.Use your iPhone as a mic and sing along on Apple TVWhen Apple revealed the updated Apple Music Sing mode during the WWDC 2025 keynote, it seemed like a fairly straightforward feature update. However, after testing out the feature firsthand, it seems there's a lot more to it than just a mic feature.After updating to tvOS 26, you should immediately noti…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 5:17pm -
• Valve's Steam gaming client is finally getting an Apple Silicon native upgrade
  Years after Apple shifted to Apple Silicon, and after an on-again, off-again effort by Valve, the company has finally issued a beta version of the Steam client.Valve updates the Steam appThere have been Apple Silicon games on Steam for a long time. But, only now, five years after Apple's technology debut, is Steam finally hitting the endgame on a native client.The latest beta, published late Thursday, has made the Steam Client and Steam Helper Universal apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | D…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 5:04pm -
• Couple steals back their own car after tracking an AirTag in it
  When London police wouldn't recover a stolen car despite an AirTag giving its location, the owners say they tracked it down and stole it back for themselves.The stolen and recovered Jaguar — image credit: BBC NewsThe couple in London were lucky in so many ways, starting with how their car was nine minutes away — when previously stolen vehicles have surfaced across the globe. But according to BBC News, they were also unlucky in the response they got from the Metropolitan Police.When Mia Forbe…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 4:37pm -
• Apple & Google profit as Chinese VPNs collect your private data
  Weeks after researchers raised red flags, the U.S. App Store still features VPNs that hide their Chinese ownership and could be routing user data straight into Beijing's hands.Chinese VPNs are still rampant in the App StoreMore than six weeks after researchers raised the alarm, Apple and Google are still letting VPN apps with ties to Chinese companies remain in their U.S. app stores. Most of these apps don't disclose who owns them.Some are linked to a Chinese cybersecurity firm under U.S. sancti…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 4:12am -
• Apple's AI ambitions go beyond Siri LLM with Knowledge chatbot and always-on AI copilot
  Apple executives are keeping silent about future Apple Intelligence plans, but a new rumor suggests the 2026 release of contextual Siri is just the start on a road to chatbots and always-on assistants.Apple Intelligence could get several upgrades in the coming yearsIt's been a tough year for Apple's public image as it overpromised on AI features and has been seen as perpetually behind in the AI race — even though it insists it isn't. The Apple Intelligence delays have resulted in product delay…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 3:49am -
• Hands on with all the new CarPlay features in iOS 26
  Apple is rolling out a slew of new features for CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra in iOS 26. Here's what you can expect in the fall when the new operating systems ship.CarPlay gets a big upgrade in iOS 26As with Apple's other platforms, CarPlay is getting a fresh coat of paint with iOS 26. The new Liquid Glass UI touches all parts of the CarPlay appearance.Newly introduced elements now match their iOS counterparts, complete with glass-like depth. They don't have the same moving specular highlights, thou…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 2:38am -
• Custom ringtones are slightly easier to add in iOS 26
  Apple is making it easier for iPhone owners to add their own custom ringtones, but the change in iOS 26 is only a slight improvement versus iOS 18.Users can now add custom ringtones to iOS 26 using a Share sheerAdding ringtones to the iPhone is almost always an investment in time or money. Apple really wants its users to buy new tones via the Tone Store, charging for brief snatches of music from popular musical artists.The alternative is to spend time and effort creating your own custom ringtone…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 1:53am -
• Save up to $400 on Apple's iPad Air M2 with these blowout deals
  Score an upgraded M2 iPad Air at up to $400 off with blowout deals on Amazon.Save up to $400 on iPad Air models.Expercom via its Amazon storefront is clearing out iPad Air inventory, with last-gen M2 models up to $400 off. Whether you want Wi-Fi + Cellular functionality, extra storage — or both — there are steep discounts available.Save up to $400 instantly Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 1:44am -
• Lock Screen customization in iOS 26 is both stretchy and 3D
  The iOS 26 Lock Screen uses Spatial Photos for wallpapers and lets you stretch the clock using Liquid Glass. It's a big change, and a welcome one.Lock Screen customizations in iOS 26Apple's Lock Screen customization options have improved over the years, and iOS 26 is no exception. Users can personalize their Lock Screen even more, thanks to a few new elements.In iOS 18, this involved allowing users to switch out the Haptic Touch buttons for other shortcuts, but this time it's all about 3D wallpa…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 12:48am -
• iOS 26 adds voicemail spam reporting & new screening tools
  Apple is stepping up its fight against unwanted calls and messages in iOS 26 with smarter voicemail reporting. Here's how it works.iOS 26 has a new spam feature for voicemailsThe most visible change is a new option in the Phone app that lets users report spam voicemails directly to Apple. If you get a voicemail from an unknown number, tapping on the message now reveals a "Report Spam" button.You can choose to report it and keep the voicemail or report it and delete it. Either way, the message is…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 25, 12:28am -
• Preview for iPadOS 26 vs macOS Tahoe: Finally a good native PDF tool on iPad
  As part of making the iPad as powerful as the Mac, Apple has migrated Preview to iPadOS. Here's how it stands in iPadOS 26 versus macOS Tahoe.Preview in macOS Tahoe [left], iPadOS 26 [right]Mac users will be extremely familiar with the basic idea of the Preview app. In essence, if you have a PDF file, a document, or an image that you want to check out, it can be opened using Preview and quickly viewed.This gave Mac users a lightweight app that didn't necessarily require the opening of other tool…
  - 3 days ago 12 Jun 25, 10:50pm -
• Check your Anker power bank -- a fire risk prompted a major recall
  Anker is recalling select PowerCore 10000 power banks sold in the U.S. due to a battery defect that could cause overheating, melting, or fire. Here's how to get a refund.Anker recalls PowerCore 10000 over fire riskOn Thursday, Anker issued a recall for certain Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks due to a potential fire risk. These units were sold in the U.S. between June 2016 and December 2022 under the model number A1263.The issue stems from defective lithium-ion batteries that may overheat, pos…
  - 3 days ago 12 Jun 25, 10:04pm -
• How to use Quick Keys in macOS Tahoe Spotlight
  Apple has shown off just how fast users can send features and add Reminders with macOS Tahoe's Quick Keys — but using them and setting them up takes a few steps.Spotlight's new Quick Keys gives you fast access to features you chooseThere's no ignoring that Apple's updates to Spotlight in macOS Tahoe are familiar to users of apps like Raycast and Alfred. But there's also no denying that the new features are very useful — and also fast.Chief amongst those, in Spotlight at least, is the new add…
  - 3 days ago 12 Jun 25, 9:38pm -
• Apple's new EnergyKit in iOS 26 help HomeKit users shift to cleaner, cheaper electricity
  Apple is introducing a new tool for developers in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 that could make energy use smarter and more sustainable. Here's how.EnergyKit is a new framework for developersThe EnergyKit framework gives apps access to a personalized grid forecast. It shows when electricity is cleaner and, if users connect their utility account, potentially cheaper.EnergyKit, part of Apple's environmental responsibility initiative, enables apps to support this effort from home devices. Designed for resid…
  - 3 days ago 12 Jun 25, 9:36pm -
• Grab AirPods 4 for $99 or AirPods Pro 2 for $169 during Amazon's earbuds sale
  Amazon's top $99 AirPods 4 deal is back as WWDC 2025 winds down, while AirPods Pro 2 have dipped to $169.AirPods are on sale from $99 - Image credit: AppleAmazon's best AirPods 4 price is back, with the earbuds falling to $99 after a 23% price drop. You can also pick up AirPods Pro 2 for $169, a discount of $80 off MSRP, with delivery by Father's Day to many locations with a Prime membership.Grab AirPods from $99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 12 Jun 25, 9:07pm -
• iOS 26 update fixes the most annoying part of sharing on iPhone
  Apple just gave the Share Sheet in iOS 26 a much-needed cleanup, and your thumbs will be thankful.iOS 26 updates the Share SheetApple has refined the iPhone share sheet in iOS 26, showing fewer actions up front to make the interface feel lighter and easier to use. Instead of hitting you with every possible option right away, it now presents a short, focused list tailored to what you're most likely to use.You can still swipe up or tap "More" to reveal everything else. Nothing has been removed. Bu…
  - 3 days ago 12 Jun 25, 8:35pm -
• How to remove your personal information from the internet -- and why it's important
  Everything you post online has an opportunity to be used to track you, whether it's your next stalker or a digital ad agency. Your data is up for grabs. Here's how to reduce your digital footprint online.Remove your personal information from the internet with the help of Incogni. Image source: IncogniBeing alive today means being an internet user — it can't be helped. However, there's no need to give up and let the data brokers and potential scammers suck up every detail about your life.There…
  - 3 days ago 12 Jun 25, 8:02pm -
• Steve Jobs' famous Stanford speech is 20 years old, and newly remastered
  Two decades ago, Steve Jobs made a dent in the world with a moving and sensational commencement speech to Stanford graduates. You can now watch it in HD.Steve Jobs at the 2005 Stanford commencement - Image Credit: Steve Jobs Archive/YouTubeOn June 12, 2005, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs took to the stage in front of Stanford's graduating class and gave a 15-minute speech. One that would become one of the most influential and impactful speeches to graduates in living memory.To commemorate the event…
  - 3 days ago 12 Jun 25, 7:09pm -
• New report about Apple's 10 main challenges ignores two main factors
  A new report breaks down issues from Apple Intelligence to tariffs, and says the problems are insurmountable. Why the report ignores the solutions Apple has always used effectively, we have no idea.Apple Park — image credit: AppleApple most certainly faces problems with Trump's tariffs and how they change at whim-speed, it definitely has foes including the European Commission, and at least some unhappy developers. A new report from Bloomberg claims that the company is currently facing ten majo…
  - 3 days ago 12 Jun 25, 7:06pm -
• Photos in iOS 26 brings back tabs and generates Spatial Photos
  Apple has made the Photos app less of a mess in iOS 26, with iPhone users also able to convert 2D images into Spatial Photos from their device.Photos in iOS 26Whenever Apple makes changes to the Photos app, it always provokes a reaction from iPhone users. Sometimes that reaction is positive, but occasionally it can be overwhelmingly negative.Following the uproar over the changes made to iOS 18's version, the edition of Photos in iOS 26 had some work to do to earn back user approval. Continue Rea…
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 25, 6:01pm -
• PNY Duo Link V3 with USB-C and USB-A will move data between any of your Macs
  PNY's Duo Link V3 flash drive offers fast, flexible storage for users who need reliable performance across a range of devices with either USB-C or USB-A ports.PNY Duo Link V3 offers fast USB-C and USB-A transfersPNY's new Duo Link V3 is a dual-interface flash drive built for high-speed transfers and wide-ranging compatibility. Aimed at content creators, professionals, and mobile-first users, it packs serious performance into a portable, durable form.Featuring both USB Type-C and Type-A connector…
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 25, 6:00pm -
• Apple's Sherlocking hall of shame has more adds than ever before in 2025
  As it does seemingly every year, Apple has introduced new features with iOS 26 and macOS 26 that target existing third-party apps. Here's what got hit at 2025's WWDC.Just some of the apps that Apple has Sherlocked at WWDC 2025It's a historical aberration to keep calling it Sherlocking — the name comes from 2001 when Apple updated its Sherlock search app to include features from a developer's app called Watson. In that case, Watson was destroyed, and a term was born.It does stick, though. When…
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 25, 5:34pm -
• How PSVR2 Sense controllers work on Apple Vision Pro
  Apple Vision Pro gains PlayStation VR2 Sense controller support with visionOS 26, and it will open up a wide array of possibilities when developers get on board.PSVR2 controllers work with Apple Vision ProRumors have been floating around for a while that Apple would allow third-party VR controllers to connect to Apple Vision Pro. That feature was finally announced as a part of visionOS 26, and it's working in the first developer beta.However, the way Apple has everything built into the OS, there…
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 25, 4:32pm -
• tvOS 26 adopts Thread 1.4 for an improved Apple Home experience
  Smart home devices that connect over Thread should have a much more stable network thanks to Thread 1.4 support in tvOS 26.The Apple TV 4K now supports the latest version of ThreadThread is an IP-based wireless protocol that connects primarily smart home devices around the home. The devices create a self-healing mesh network that can be more reliable in the outskirts of your home than Wi-Fi.The protocol is much improved with Thread 1.4, which was adopted by Apple in tvOS 26. The change was spott…
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 25, 8:17am -
• iOS 26 brings new ChatGPT-powered styles to Genmoji and Image Playground
  While iOS 26 is relatively light in terms of Apple Intelligence upgrades, Image Playground was one of the few apps that received a worthwhile enhancement. Here's how.iOS 26 brings new styles to the Image Playground application.On June 9, at its annual Worldwide Developers' Conference, Apple unveiled its latest assortment of operating systems, all of which feature the company's new design language known as Liquid Glass. The software updates, which were rolled out as developer betas on Monday, int…
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 25, 2:47am -
• Markdown and Menu Bars: How Apple Notes on iPadOS 26 has matured
  Apple Notes on iPadOS 26 is now even more powerful, thanks to the addition of transcripts of call recordings, exporting as a markdown file, and the new menubar.The new Apple Notes in iPadOS 26Apple's Notes app has been an invaluable tool for writing text and making doodles, while also keeping track of them all. As an information-dumping app, it's very handy, but it could always have some improvements.With the update made to iPadOS 26, Notes has become even more useful for power users. Continue R…
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 25, 1:13am -
• Mickey & Minions vs Midjourney: Creators sue over turning characters into AI slop
  In an unlikely corporate alliance, Disney and Universal are suing Midjourney for turning iconic characters like Yoda, Shrek and Iron Man into hundreds of thousands of AI-generated graphics without permission or payment.Disney's Magic Kingdom, not AI. Image credit: Mike WuertheleDisney and Universal Pictures are taking AI startup Midjourney to court, accusing it of mass copyright infringement for training its image generator on the studios' most recognizable characters. In a joint lawsuit filed W…
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 25, 1:04am -
• Apple TV+ is about art more than iPhone sales says Tim Cook
  The immense spending on Apple TV+ projects like "F1" is less about selling more iPhones to the public, and more about the art itself, according to CEO Tim Cook.CEO Tim Cook during the WWDC 2025 'F1' skit - Image Credit: AppleApple TV+ is well known as a well-heeled video streaming service, with Apple losing over a billion dollars per year on it. The approach, which enables high-budget shows to be produced for the streaming platform, puts it at a par with others like Netflix, if not with the subs…
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 25, 12:02am -
• Trump trumpets trade deal with China that's still terrible for Apple
  In an ambiguous post today, President Donald Trump noted that he's close to a deal with China, that's still worse for Apple and the US economy than what was in place before his April tariff program launch.Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House in 2018On Wednesday, Trump took to Truth Social to announce that the U.S. and China were in the process of completing tariff negotiations. According to Trump, the US will receive 55% tariffs, while China will receive 10%, pending approva…
  - 4 days ago 11 Jun 25, 11:58pm -
• Apple makes Child Accounts in iOS 26 safer with new management tools
  Apple is expanding the management options in its parental controls, simplifying Child Accounts in iOS 26 while also protecting their age when sharing details with apps.New parental control options in iOS 26Apple already has extensive parental controls built into its products, but it continues to be the target of complaints from critics that it needs to do more. In iOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, and its other operating system updates, Apple is doing just that.Apple says it is expanding the tools it offe…
  - 4 days ago 11 Jun 25, 10:33pm -
• Apple Music iOS 26 update brings motion, color & depth to the iPhone Lock Screen
  Apple's iOS 26 update turns album covers into full-screen animations that move while your music plays.Apple Music update in iOS 26With iOS 26, Apple Music users can tap the album art on the Lock Screen to expand it. If the track includes animated artwork, the image starts moving in real time.Controls stay visible, now floating on top of the artwork with a translucent effect. The change is part of Apple's new Liquid Glass design, which adds layers, depth, and motion across the system. Continue Re…
  - 4 days ago 11 Jun 25, 10:26pm -
• Liquid Glass is more than skin deep on macOS Tahoe
  It's true that the Liquid Glass redesign is less than revolutionary, but at least with macOS 26, with it, Apple is making users be more productive.There is more to macOS Tahoe than a face change since macOS SequoiaMaybe it's just because it is ridiculous how quickly you get used to a new macOS. But a couple of days after Apple made it sound incredibly new and different, macOS Tahoe visual differences seem small, yet still useful.Just as with iOS 26, it's possible to say that the Liquid Glass red…
  - 4 days ago 11 Jun 25, 9:18pm -
• Blowout special: Apple's M3 Pro MacBook Pro plunges to $1,499
  Blowout M3 Pro MacBook Pro deals are selling out, but limited inventory remains on this $1,499 bargain.Save $500 on Apple's MacBook Pro.Save $500 on the standard M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo today. This $1,499 special is available in both the Space Black and Silver colorways, with free 2-day shipping within the contiguous U.S.Buy for $1,499 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 11 Jun 25, 9:10pm -
• U.S. lawmakers & WhatsApp side with Apple against UK demand for iCloud encryption backdoor
  WhatsApp and U.S. lawmakers on both sides are rallying behind Apple's stand against the controversial UK demands to weaken encryption across the board.Image generated with Google GeminiIn February, the UK issued a secret order called a Technical Capability Notice, or TCN. The order was designed to force Apple into building a backdoor into its Advanced Data Protection system.The order wouldn't have just affected British citizens, either. It would have affected anyone, anywhere in the world, who h…
  - 4 days ago 11 Jun 25, 9:01pm -
• New iOS 26 translation tool works inside calls, chats & video
  Live translation in iOS 26 will turn the iPhone into a real-time interpreter for calls, messages and video chats, all without leaving your app or sending data to the cloud. Here's how it works.Translation got an upgrade in iOS 26Live translation shows up where you already talk in Messages, FaceTime, and calls. It provides real-time, on-device interpretation of conversations without sending data to the cloud.The feature is part of Apple Intelligence, a new system-wide framework for generative AI…
  - 4 days ago 11 Jun 25, 8:43pm -