The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newiPhone Fold Case Listings Fuel Speculation Ahead of Apple Launch
  As anticipation builds around Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone, accessory makers are already racing to claim a head start. New case listings marketed for the so-called iPhone Fold have surfaced online, but industry observers warn that many of these products may be based on speculation rather than verified hardware details. The excitement reflects growing expectations that […]
  - 24 hours ago 27 May 26, 11:56pm -
• Apple Revamps Barcelona Store With Faster Pickup Experience
  Apple has reopened its Passeig de Gràcia retail store in Barcelona after more than three months of renovations, unveiling a redesigned shopping experience focused on speed, convenience, and modern retail flow. Located in a historic five-story building dating back to the 1800s, the store first opened in 2012 and serves as Apple’s second retail location […]
  - 1 day ago 27 May 26, 11:14pm -
• Apple Releases First iOS 26.6 and macOS 26.6 Developer Betas
  Apple has officially released the first developer betas for iOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, and several other operating systems as the company moves closer to its next major software showcase. The update arrives shortly after Apple completed the iOS 26.5 testing cycle earlier this month. The new beta rollout includes iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, watchOS […]
  - 1 day ago 27 May 26, 9:27pm -
• Apple Explores Underwater Photography for Future iPhones
  Apple may be exploring a future where iPhones can take better underwater photos without relying on oversized third-party accessories. A newly granted patent suggests the company is researching ways to improve underwater photography by redesigning how iPhone camera lenses interact with water. While today’s iPhones offer water resistance, underwater photography still presents technical challenges. Water […]
  - 2 days ago 27 May 26, 1:35am -
• Jony Ive’s Ferrari EV Redefines the Brand’s Design Identity
  Ferrari has unveiled one of its most unconventional vehicles yet, and the design is already dividing opinion. The all-electric Ferrari Luce, shaped through a collaboration with former Apple design chief Jony Ive and his creative firm LoveFrom, marks a sharp break from the brand’s traditional styling. LoveFrom, founded by Ive and designer Marc Newson after […]
  - 2 days ago 27 May 26, 12:45am -
• Apple’s iPhone Soccer Broadcast Reveals Its Limits
  Apple pushed the boundaries of live sports broadcasting with an unusual experiment during a Major League Soccer match, using iPhone 17 Pro devices to film an entire professional game. The LA Galaxy versus Houston Dynamo FC match became a real-world test of whether smartphones could handle the demands of premium live sports coverage. The result […]
  - 2 days ago 27 May 26, 12:19am -
• B&H Slashes M3 iPad Air Price in Limited-Time Flash Deal
  Apple shoppers looking for a tablet bargain have a rare opportunity. Retailer B&H has cut the price of the 11-inch M3 iPad Air by $150, bringing the device down to $449 as part of its limited-time Deal Zone promotion. The offer applies to the 128GB Wi-Fi model and is available only while supplies last. According […]
  - 3 days ago 26 May 26, 12:23am -
• AirPods Settings Revamp Could Arrive With iOS 27
  Apple appears ready to make managing AirPods much easier. A new report suggests the company plans to redesign AirPods settings across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, giving users a cleaner and more practical way to control their wireless earbuds. For years, AirPods have offered premium audio features, but their controls have often confused […]
  - 3 days ago 26 May 26, 12:12am -
• Apple May Revamp Image Playground With Smarter AI in iOS 27
  Apple could be preparing a major upgrade for Image Playground, its image-generation tool introduced as part of Apple Intelligence. A new report suggests the feature may receive a significant boost in iOS 27 through upgraded Apple Foundation Models, potentially addressing criticism over weak image quality. Since launch, Image Playground has struggled to impress users. While […]
  - 3 days ago 26 May 26, 12:01am -
• Google Defends $20B Apple Search Deal in Major Antitrust Appeal
  Google is fighting back in one of the most closely watched antitrust battles in the technology industry. The company has defended its $20 billion agreement with Apple, arguing the deal that made Google the default search engine in Safari was won through competition, not anti-competitive conduct. The appeal follows a 2024 court ruling that found […]
  - 4 days ago 24 May 26, 12:31pm -

Apple Insider

• newMicrosoft is killing Office 2019 for Mac and iPhone, and you can't do much about it
  Microsoft will be effectively bricking the standalone Office 2019 for Mac, iPad, and iPhone users on July 13, 2026. There's not much you can do about it, other than buy again, or subscribe to Office 365.How, when, and why to update from Microsoft Office 2019 for MacIn October, Microsoft officially ended support for Office 2019 for Mac, a standalone version of its ubiquitous productivity suite. While support was no longer provided, users could still use the software.Unfortunately, that's about to…
  - 2 hours ago 28 May 26, 10:12pm -
• newApple Vision Pro & PlayStation 5 are the perfect combo with Remote Play apps
  Apps like Portal and Asobi let you stream PS5 games to Apple Vision Pro in stereoscopic 3D with 4K upscaling. Here's how it works, what I've been playing, and whether it's worth the premium pricing.Play PlayStation 5 games on Apple Vision Pro in 3D with the Portal appApple Vision Pro is an excellent gaming platform, at least when you can find games to run on it. While I'd prefer to have a great selection of VR games, the ability to use PlayStation Remote Play is a decent middle ground.I'll say u…
  - 2 hours ago 28 May 26, 9:39pm -
• newHow students and teachers are using iPad to save an endangered language
  There are nearly half a million Cherokee people around the world, but less than 0.5% of them speak their language natively, prompting educators to turn to iPad and Mac to help preserve the language.A Cherokee Immersion School student uses iMovie to add narration to a story in Keynote | Image credit: AppleLanguage is a living thing, and as such, it depends on speakers to not only keep it alive but also ensure its future survival. Some languages, especially those spoken by Indigenous Americans, ar…
  - 4 hours ago 28 May 26, 7:45pm -
• newWe have many questions about OWC's new Stack AI speed booster
  The OWC Stack AI promises to make local processing of large LLMs easier by somehow inflating your Mac's GPU memory across Thunderbolt. We have questions.OWC AI Stack - Image Credit: OWCThe majority of the AI industry consists of the big AI players, including OpenAI, Perplexity, and Anthropic, among others. However, using them can become expensive, especially for people with massive workloads and enterprise clients.One way to trim the bills is to bring it locally, with AI models being used on a c…
  - 4 hours ago 28 May 26, 7:38pm -
• newBlood pressure tracking & GLP-1 tools central to new Oura Ring 5
  On Thursday, the Oura Ring 5 debuted with new AI-driven health monitoring, blood pressure trend tracking, and integrated medical records as the smart ring company pushes deeper into preventive healthcare beyond sleep and fitness tracking.Oura Ring 5The Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than the Oura Ring 4 after a redesign of the ring's sensors, signal architecture, and internal hardware. Engineers rebuilt the ring's mechanical, electrical, optical, battery, and sensing systems to shrink the hardware.N…
  - 4 hours ago 28 May 26, 7:23pm -
• newApple doubling-down on on-device AI at WWDC 2026
  As Apple readies big new software announcements at WWDC 2026, the company's powerhouse chips could be its secret weapon in the AI tech war to come.Apple Intelligence could run on-device, improving privacy and performance.Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 alongside new software for the iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro at WWDC. The event will kick off on June 8, with software updates for all of Apple's platforms to be previewed.It's very likely that many of the new features that Apple…
  - 4 hours ago 28 May 26, 7:18pm -
• newThis is what the Siri redesign might look like in iOS 27
  There's been a lot of speculation about design changes in Siri that are expected to debut in iOS 27. A prominent leaker has made mockups of what he believes the redesign to look like on an iPhone, and how it will work.Mockup showing what's expected to be the new design of Siri - image credit: Sam Hall, BloombergA revamped Siri is expected to be unveiled at the forthcoming WWDC, but Bloomberg has now mocked up screenshots of what the latest rumors suggest it will probably look like.These are not…
  - 5 hours ago 28 May 26, 6:39pm -
• newTowson Store staff rally against closure, accusing Apple of anti-union discrimination
  Ahead of the closure of the unionized Apple Towson Town Center in Maryland, protesting workers have called out Apple for allegedly treating them worse than workers from other closing stores.Apple Towson Town Center workers protesting outside the Baltimore County Court - image credit: WBALTowson was the first Apple Store to unionize, and that may or may not have been a factor in Apple including it in a trio of stores to be closed down. But what is certain is that Apple is treating this store's em…
  - 6 hours ago 28 May 26, 5:23pm -
• newJMGO N3 Ultimate projector review: Great setup, excellent picture, bad software
  The $2,999 JMGO N3 Ultimate is a 4K laser projector that's pricey, but delivers easy placement, paired with excellent video quality. Too bad it's badly let down by Google TV software.JMGO N3 UltimateMost projectors assume you can put them exactly where they need to be. Real living rooms rarely work that way.The usual fix is digital keystone correction, which electronically adjusts a skewed image to look straight. It works, but it costs you resolution and brightness in the process. Continue Readi…
  - 18 hours ago 28 May 26, 5:31am -
• new'MLB The Show Mobile' launches with card packs, PvP & pricey bundles
  Sony launched "MLB The Show Mobile" for iPhone and Android with free-to-play monetization and high hardware requirements as it pushes deeper into the mobile sports market.Sony's new MLB gameSony says it built "MLB The Show Mobile" from the ground up for smartphones instead of adapting the console version of "MLB The Show" directly. The company centered the release around collectible player cards, progression systems, and competitive multiplayer modes.Promotional material tells players to "Build…
  - 23 hours ago 28 May 26, 12:54am -

• newPatrick Brammall leads Apple TV's upcoming missing-child thriller 'Last Seen'
  Apple TV is bringing Patrick Brammall's Australian thriller "Last Seen" to its growing lineup of serialized crime dramas with a global premiere set for later in 2026.Australian thriller "Last Seen"Apple shared a first look at the six-episode series on May 27, and confirmed "Last Seen" will debut globally on September 9, 2026. Patrick Brammall's latest drama joins a growing lineup of weekly thrillers and crime series on the streaming platform.Brammall stars in the adaptation of Ryan David Jahn's…
  - 24 hours ago 27 May 26, 11:53pm -
• Amazon has to buy out Apple's 20% Globalstar stake as acquisition rolls on
  Apple won't be holding onto its 20% stake in Globalstar once Amazon's acquisition of the satellite firm concludes, with the shares set to be held by a "Grapefruit" company instead.Messages via Satellite - Image Credit: Pixabay/Terry McGrawOn April 14, Amazon agreed to acquire satellite service provider Globalstar in an $11 billion deal. The purchase adds Globalstar to Amazon's existing satellite portfolio, which includes its Leo business.However, Apple holds 20% of the shares in Globalstar, unde…
  - 1 day ago 27 May 26, 11:42pm -
• Grab Apple's iPhone Air MagSafe Battery for $59, plus save $200 on M5 MacBook Air
  Amazon's month-end Apple deals are heating up, with the lowest price ever hitting Apple's iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, which is 40% off. Plus, save $200 on the M5 MacBook Air.Save $200 on several M5 MacBook Air models today.Kicking off the month-end Apple sale at Amazon is the lowest price on record for the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Pack with a USB-C port. Normally $99, this accessory is marked down to $59, reflecting a 40% discount off MSRP.Buy iPhone Air MagSafe Battery for $59 Continue Readin…
  - 1 day ago 27 May 26, 10:35pm -
• How to use digital IDs in Apple Wallet & where they are supported
  In a growing number of states, you can add your ID to Apple Wallet. Here's how to add them, how they work, where they are, what the limitations are, and what they can do.A digital driver's license in the Apple Wallet appWe're moving closer and closer to a world where you can ditch your physical wallet. You can already add your credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, tickets and boarding passes, and most recently — your driver's license to Apple Wallet.But the license rollout is not everywher…
  - 1 day ago 27 May 26, 9:35pm -
• Apple Cinema is trying to appease the wrath of Apple's lawyers
  Apple Cinemas appears to be backing down in its trademark fight against Apple, as a new report claims the two sides are now looking for an out-of-court settlement.Apple Cinemas is being sued by Apple. Image source: AppleApple has objected to what it sees as trademark infringement by Apple Cinemas, and movie theater company says its reflects its longstanding geographic routes in New England.Now according to New Hampshire ABC affiliate WMUR, a court hearing scheduled for May 26, 2026, was postpone…
  - 1 day ago 27 May 26, 6:14pm -
• Rumored anti-snatch feature will automatically lock iPhones yanked out of a user's hand
  A future feature will help curtail the problem of iPhone snatching, with development said to be focused on automatically locking a device ripped out of an owner's hand, making it useless.Find My helps you track your devices, but don't use it to chase thieves. Thieves snatching iPhones is a big problem in major cities around the world. In the UK capital London, it has reached a state where thieves will target iPhones over Android devices.However, Apple is reportedly working on a way to try and st…
  - 1 day ago 27 May 26, 5:45pm -
• Rumors of an all-black Apple Vision Pro are back
  Newly released images claim to show that Apple is preparing an Apple Vision Pro in black, although this is a rumor that keeps cropping up.Purported components for a future black Apple Vision Pro - image credit: LusiRoy8Back in April 2025, it was claimed that Apple's second Apple Vision Pro headset would come in either black or a dark blue color. Then there was a leak of a dark blue connecting cable, and in December 2025 there came a leaked image of a black headset connector.Most of those rumors…
  - 1 day ago 27 May 26, 4:58pm -
• Canada's online safety bill could threaten encryption, Apple & Google push for amendments
  As the Canadian bill for online safety is being debated in the House of Commons, Apple and Google have shared their desire for judicial oversight and protections for encryption in the bill.Apple uses end-to-end encryption to protect user data, even when governments don't approveApple isn't afraid to pull out the big guns when dealing with overzealous regulators. Just as it had to pull safety features in the UK in response to backdoor requests, it could do the same in Canada.According to a report…
  - 2 days ago 27 May 26, 8:13am -
• Case manufacturers are guessing more than leakers with iPhone Fold product listings
  Renders and 3D-printed models of the iPhone Fold are enough for some case manufacturers to try and get ahead of the competition, but don't treat their listings as leaks.Cases overlaid on an iPhone render is a classic move for manufacturersIt is tempting to see a case listed for iPhone Fold filled with pictures and design elements and take it at face value. However, chances are these case and accessory makers know less about the upcoming product than you do.A Czech-based Apple-focused website cal…
  - 2 days ago 27 May 26, 5:24am -
• Previous OS updates contained security patches which have now been detailed by Apple
  Apple's security releases page has been updated with additional information regarding the security issues resolved in iOS 18, iOS 26, and other OS versions.Apple has released new security details about its older OS updates.The company added new details about the vulnerabilities patched in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26. Also updated was the security information concerning iOS 18.7, iPadOS 18.7, macOS 14.8, and macOS 14.8.2.On Tuesday, Apple added a Siri vulnerability to the list…
  - 2 days ago 27 May 26, 4:45am -
• Passeig de Gracia Apple Store reopens, updated with new industrial design
  After more than three months of renovations, the doors of the Passeig de Gracia Apple Store in Barcelona are open, with updated interior, bigger Genius Bar, and a dedicated online order pickup area.Apple's Passeig de Gracia Store in Barcelona has been updated with a new pickup area for online orders. Image Credit: AppleSferaOpened in 2012, Apple's Passeig de Gracia store is the company's second retail location in Barcelona. It's located in a historic 32,000-square-foot five-story building, datin…
  - 2 days ago 27 May 26, 2:23am -
• New in iOS 26.6 beta 1: Apple Maps security upgrade, blocked contact alerts
  Apple still isn't done with iOS 26, as the first developer beta of iOS 26.6 adds a new contact-related alert, better protection for Apple Maps users, and more.iOS 26.6 beta 1 introduces a new alert related to the Contacts app and makes Apple Maps more secure.While we're all looking forward to the reveal of iOS 27 at WWDC, the iOS 26 software cycle isn't over just yet. Following the public release of iOS 26.5, Apple has now deployed iOS 26.6 developer beta 1.Tuesday's software update increases th…
  - 2 days ago 27 May 26, 1:22am -
• How Apple turned to math to defend against next-gen attacks on encryption
  Apple says testing missed flaws in new encryption designed to protect against future attacks from quantum computers, so it turned to mathematical proofs to make sure the code works correctly before wider rollout.Apple services my be transitioning to post-quantum cryptography.New research and source code published May 22 detail how Apple verified parts of its post-quantum cryptography stack. The research argues conventional software testing is good, but no longer provides sufficient guarantees fo…
  - 2 days ago 27 May 26, 12:29am -
• First betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 arrive as WWDC draws near
  Following the conclusion of the 26.5 generation of betas, Apple is now testing iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleApple is less than a month away from introducing the next milestone releases of its operating systems, including iOS 27 and macOS 27. However, it still has to manage updates for its current-gen operating systems, too.The 26.5 builds recently concl…
  - 2 days ago 26 May 26, 11:16pm -
• Future iPhone might get real underwater photography features
  New research shows that Apple doesn't just want to protect iPhones from water damage, it wants them to take perfect photos while in that water.Future iPhone camera lenses could be protected to shoot underwater, possibly via a slim case.There have long been third-party accessories that make it possible to film underwater with an iPhone. But as Apple itself notes in a newly-granted patent, such devices came with a specific problem."When capturing images underwater, typically the camera system must…
  - 2 days ago 26 May 26, 10:16pm -
• Leaker battle: Will iPhone 18 Pro be aluminum or titanium?
  The iPhone 18 Pro probably won't bring back titanium for the body for many reasons. The rumor mill is still having the aluminum versus titanium debate.iPhone 17 Pro was a return to aluminum for the line. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro lines used titanium for a strong chassis and premium appearance. While the iPhone 17 Pro moved back to aluminum, leakers are still arguing over which metal Apple will use for the iPhone 18 Pro.In the latest wave of the debate, Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital…
  - 2 days ago 26 May 26, 9:55pm -
• Apple's 2026 M5 MacBook Air plunges to record-low $899
  Amazon's month-end sale has slashed $200 off Apple's latest MacBook Air, with the M5 model hitting an all-time low price of $899.99.Grab the lowest M5 MacBook Air price on record at Amazon - Image credit: AppleThe record-low $899.99 price applies to all four color options when you pick up Apple's standard M5 13-inch MacBook Air at Amazon today. Released in March 2026, the standard spec is equipped with the 10-core CPU/8-core GPU M5 chip, along with 16GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage. Ne…
  - 2 days ago 26 May 26, 8:27pm -
• New $380 Bank of America AAPL target puts AI in the spotlight
  Bank of America just gave Apple one of Wall Street's most aggressive price targets yet after betting that AI could become the company's next major growth engine, rather than just another iPhone feature.Apple IntelligenceThe firm raised its Apple price target to $380 from $330 on Tuesday, arguing that "agentic AI" could become a major long-term revenue driver for the company. Bank of America believes Wall Street continues to underestimate Apple's AI revenue potential across its ecosystem.Bank of…
  - 2 days ago 26 May 26, 8:15pm -
• iPhone Fold now reportedly held up by circuit board problems
  Manufacturing problems are apparently continuing for the iPhone Fold, with the latest claims citing issues circuit boards assembly for the foldable.The iPhone Fold is a hard engineering task to completeAs a flexible device with a hinge, the iPhone Fold was always going to be a challenging design for Apple. There have been repeated stories worrying about its construction and potential slips, with circuitry being blamed this time around.According to a Tuesday post by serial Weibo leaker Fixed Focu…
  - 2 days ago 26 May 26, 7:41pm -
• Feds attempting to escape discovery process in Apple vs US antitrust case
  The DOJ spent years threatening to bring antitrust charges against Apple, and now that it finally has, the US government seems incapable of participating in its own case.Apple wants the DOJ to play ball in its own courtThe United States Department of Justice brought antitrust claims against Apple in June 2024. After a year of appeals, the case was pushed into going forward.In the months since, things have been at a standstill as no one seems ready to budge on discovery requests. The DOJ complain…
  - 2 days ago 26 May 26, 4:46pm -
• Former Apple designer's take on Ferrari will upset fans of the vehicle brand
  Jony Ive left Apple to start a design company, and one of his most high-profile jobs so far is designing an EV Ferrari inside and out. Needless to say, it'll be a controversial vehicle.LoveFrom was formed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson in 2019 shortly after Ive's Apple departure. The two were fairly quickly contacted by Ferrari, with a deal being formalized in 2021.Five years later, the results of this partnership have finally been unveiled in the form of the Ferrari Luce. Continue Reading on Appl…
  - 3 days ago 26 May 26, 3:58am -
• Security systems for smart homes with ADT's Jimmy Lin on Smart Home Insider
  On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we talk about security systems, and how they can integrate with other devices to protect your home and family.Smart Home Insider PodcastJoining as guest host for this security episode is Jimmy Lin, Vice President of Product Management at ADT. We dive into what's new with ADT as well as security systems and Matter in the latter half of the episode.First, we talk through the news. Bose has a new lifestyle collection of smart speakers, compl…
  - 3 days ago 25 May 26, 9:25pm -
• Wide camera shots exposed the limits of Apple's iPhone 17 Pro soccer broadcast
  Apple's first live soccer broadcast shot entirely on iPhone impressed viewers with close-up camera work during the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo FC match, but the experiment also exposed the limits of smartphone cameras during fast-moving gameplay.Apple and Major League SoccerApple placed iPhone 17 Pro units throughout Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, for the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo FC Major League Soccer match on May 24. The phones handled match coverage, tunnel footage, in…
  - 3 days ago 25 May 26, 8:40pm -
• B&H is blowing out M3 iPad Air inventory at $449 today only
  Today only, B&H is clearing out M3 iPad Air inventory with a $150 discount during its Deal Zone event.B&H is knocking $150 off Apple's M3 iPad Air with this flash deal.The 11-inch iPad Air M3 with 128GB of storage is marked down to $449 today only at B&H as part of its Deal Zone sale.Save $150 on M3 iPad Air Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 25 May 26, 8:37pm -
• The last macOS Tahoe review -- neither terrible nor great
  Apple's macOS Tahoe has been one of the most controversial and divisive Mac updates ever. After almost a year of use, not even including Apple Intelligence, some of its touted benefits haven't worked out.Apple's macOS Tahoe is good, it's just not as revolutionary as advertisedMaybe this is just how it always is. For instance, when macOS Big Sur was announced, it was a gigantic change for the Mac yet now you can't even remember what was so new about it.With macOS Tahoe, you do know that the chief…
  - 3 days ago 25 May 26, 4:27pm -
• Sunday Reboot: Stadium iPhones, Epic messaging fail, and Plex
  In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Apple shoots soccer with iPhones, Epic Games misses the mark with its messaging, and Plex's astounding price rise.Sunday Reboot: An iPhone, Fortnite, and a price riseSunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.This week, Apple faced protests over the closure of the Apple Towson Town Center store, the first unionized…
  - 4 days ago 25 May 26, 2:39am -
• Save $300 on Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM today only
  Save $300 on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to the M5 Pro 18C CPU/20C GPU chip and boost to 48GB RAM. The flash deal ends today.Save $300 on a 14-inch MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM - Image credit: AppleApple's M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro was released in March 2026, but a popular configuration is already marked down heavily during B&H's flash sale that ends today. Save $300 on this M5 Pro model that has an 18-core CPU with a 20-core GPU, an upgrade from the standard 15-core CPU and…
  - 4 days ago 25 May 26, 12:28am -
• AirPods will be easier to manage with iOS 27 controls revamp
  AirPods users will see different personal audio controls in iOS 27, with an improved settings menu that should make them easier to manage.AirPods Pro 3While AirPods don't really have an operating system that gets featured at WWDC, the audio line can still be affected by changes. For WWDC 2026, that will involve iOS 27 as well as iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.According to Mark Gurman in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple will be altering how the AirPods are controlled within the operat…
  - 4 days ago 24 May 26, 10:20pm -
• Google's 'Cast to TV' could join AirPlay on iPhones thanks to EU regulations
  Apple will be adding support for Google Cast and other alternatives to AirPlay as part of iOS 27, in order to appease the EU's Digital Markets Act.EU flags in Brussels — image credit: EUThe Digital Markets Act is viewed by Apple as a problem, due to a lack of clarity about regulatory requirements and their effects. While this has so far meant the blocking of some features from reaching the continent, Apple is meeting halfway by abiding by some elements.One of those will apparently be a change…
  - 4 days ago 24 May 26, 9:19pm -
• Apple's worst AI feature to get a 'big boost' with upgraded Apple Foundation Models
  Generative AI is not Apple's strong suit, but Image Playground, the tool responsible for horrific AI avatar generation and Genmoji, should see significant improvements with the OS 27 cycle.Image Playground will generate images based on provided photos and other inputs, but the results leave a lot to be desiredApple announced Apple Intelligence features that had to be delayed in 2024, and one of them should have been Image Playground. While the other AI tools were of passable usefulness and quali…
  - 4 days ago 24 May 26, 8:55pm -
• Heart rate tracking improvements are about all that's expected in watchOS 27
  The WWDC updates for watchOS 27 are expected to be minimal thanks to Apple's stability focus. However, Apple is rumored to be improving the heart-rate tracking with the new fall update.Apple Watch Series 11The WWDC 2026 keynote is a few weeks away, and the excitement is all about AI and iOS 27's changes. While you can expect some tweaks to watchOS 27, it seems like there won't be that many visible changes on the way.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, the watchOS update will focus o…
  - 4 days ago 24 May 26, 8:28pm -
• 'GenAI' Apple subdomain surfaces weeks ahead of WWDC
  A new Gen AI subdomain has been found for Apple's website, with the domain's appearance solidifying AI as one of the major topics at WWDC in June.Apple Intelligence is expected to get a big Siri upgrade for WWDC 2026Apple's annual WWDC event is set to start on June 8, with its keynote setting the tone for the rest of the year. While Apple is secretive as usual about what will be mentioned, one web-based change has practically confirmed one of the most likely topics.A new subdomain for genai.appl…
  - 4 days ago 24 May 26, 5:33pm -
• Google's $20B Safari search deal with Apple was 'fair and square'
  The $20B search engine preference deal with Apple was "fair and square," Google insists in its antitrust appeal against the Department of Justice.Google is the preferred search provider in Safari on iPhoneIn August 2024, a court ruled that Google was a monopolist in the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet. One that involved an investigation into Google's $20 billion deal with Apple to make Google the preferred search engine of Safari.On May 22, Google filed its appeal…
  - 5 days ago 23 May 26, 8:24pm -
• FCC filing confirms more Apple headphones on the way
  An FCC filing lists a pair of unreleased Apple over-ear headphones as on the way, but it's more likely to be a Beats product than an AirPods Max stablemate.Beats Solo4Occasionally, unannounced Apple products surface through regulatory filings as they undergo testing and other necessary tasks before going on sale. While these filings can often provide a lot of clues about what Apple has planned, they can sometimes raise more questions than answers.A filing at the Federal Communications Commission…
  - 5 days ago 23 May 26, 5:47pm -
• iPhone 18 color 'leak' from fake account appears to be camera protector, not component
  The latest "leak" from someone impersonating a now-defunct leaker appears to be nothing more than painted lens covers, especially considering the modern iPhone design has a unibody case.iPhone 17 Pro Max has a unibody rear case. Note the design of the plateau here.Majin Bu was once a prominent Apple leaker who had some accurate leaks. After attempting to sell cases for an unreleased iPhone, the leaker disappeared, and a copycat has risen in its stead.It still isn't clear to me why anyone is cove…
  - 6 days ago 23 May 26, 1:58am -
• How to get into classic arcade gaming on Apple TV with RetroArch
  You can play classic computer games from the comfort of your couch by using RetroArch with the Apple TV. Here's how to get retro gaming on Apple's streaming box.RetroArch works on the Apple TVRetro gaming on Apple's ecosystem enjoyed a revival in 2024, as Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines to allow emulators into the App Store. The change led to a gold rush of emulators arriving in the digital storefront, providing ways to play classic titles on your iPhone or iPad.The change also mad…
  - 98 days ago 19 Feb 26, 11:32pm -
• Inside Live Translation on FaceTime on iOS 26
  After a few years of rumors about the feature, Apple added live translated captions to FaceTime in iOS 26, allowing one-on-one calls to display real-time subtitles spanning languages. Here's where to find live translation in FaceTime, and how it came to be.FaceTimeLive translation in FaceTime is a big new feature, but many users don't even know it's there. That's because Apple doesn't make it clear or easy to find as a translation option.Plus, the translation feature isn't found under Apple Inte…
  - 6 Feb 26, 5:50pm -
• Xreal One Pro review: Fancy smart glasses you can use with your iPhone
  The Xreal One Pro isn't the full smart glasses experience you want, but it does still give you a decent spatial computing experience — assuming you're fine with a cable snaking down to your pocket.Xreal One Pro reviewThere have been rumors about Apple introducing its smart eyewear for years, but it still seems like a long time away from becoming a reality. While Apple is taking it's time — as it always does — on perfecting the form, others have hit the market.The latest installment from Xr…
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• Boox Tab X C review: A jack of all trades, a master of none
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