The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple Updates AirPods Pro and Beats Firmware
  Apple has released fresh firmware updates for several of its popular wireless earbuds, continuing its effort to improve performance across its audio products. The latest software is now available for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and Beats Studio Buds, although Apple has not revealed a detailed list of changes. The update moves AirPods Pro […]
  - 16 hours ago 17 Jun 26, 5:47pm -
• newApple Music’s ‘Widow’s Bay’ Playlist Stuns Fans
  Apple Music has introduced an enormous playlist inspired by the hit series Widow’s Bay. Named “Patricia’s Sunset Cocktails Playlist,” the collection gives fans a new way to stay connected to the show’s mysterious atmosphere long after the final episode ends. The playlist includes an impressive 811 tracks with a total runtime of 60 hours and […]
  - 16 hours ago 17 Jun 26, 5:36pm -
• newiPhone 18 Rumored to Get 12GB RAM for Smarter Siri AI
  Apple could significantly increase the iPhone 18’s memory to support its next generation of artificial intelligence features. A new industry report suggests the standard iPhone 18 may arrive with 12GB of RAM, marking a 50% increase over the rumored 8GB found in the iPhone 17. Although Apple has not confirmed the upgrade, analysts believe the […]
  - 16 hours ago 17 Jun 26, 5:25pm -
• Apple Releases Second Developer Betas for iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6
  Apple has rolled out the second developer beta builds for iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and HomePod Software 26.6. The update arrives just weeks after the first beta and continues Apple’s regular development cycle while work on its next-generation software moves forward. Although much attention has shifted […]
  - 2 days ago 16 Jun 26, 6:58pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro Rumors Revive Fears of Color Fading Issue
  A new supply chain rumor has sparked concern among Apple fans awaiting the iPhone 18 Pro. According to recent reports, the upcoming flagship model could experience a color durability issue similar to one that affected certain iPhone 17 Pro devices. Although Apple has not confirmed the claim, the report has renewed discussion about the long-term […]
  - 2 days ago 16 Jun 26, 6:44pm -
• iPhone Fold Launch May Slip as New Shipping Rumors Emerge
  Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone may finally debut in 2026, but buyers could face a longer wait before receiving the device. New supply chain reports indicate that Apple still plans to unveil the iPhone Fold during its traditional September product event. However, shipping may not begin until early 2027. The latest claims come from companies connected […]
  - 2 days ago 16 Jun 26, 6:13pm -
• Siri AI Shines at WWDC 2026 Despite Key Limitations
  Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 focused heavily on one topic: artificial intelligence. While many observers expected a relatively quiet event, Apple used the conference to showcase its expanding AI ecosystem and the long-awaited evolution of Siri. According to reports, the company highlighted how its AI tools connect through Apple Foundation Models, system orchestration technology, […]
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 5:38pm -
• Apple May Explore Paid Siri AI as Subscription Rumors Grow
  Apple’s growing investment in artificial intelligence may eventually lead to a major change in how some services are offered. Industry speculation suggests the company could consider charging users for advanced Siri AI features in the future, particularly as demand for AI-powered tools continues to rise. Although Apple currently provides Siri AI at no additional cost […]
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 5:06pm -
• Apple Crime Cases Spotlight AirTags, iPhones, and Digital Tracking
  Apple products have once again found themselves at the center of several unusual crime stories. From an NFL player accused of damaging an iPhone to AirTags helping investigators track movements, recent incidents show how personal technology often becomes part of larger legal disputes and investigations. The collection of cases, reported in a recent crime roundup, […]
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 4:44pm -
• Disney Uses Apple Vision Pro to Transform Classic EPCOT Ride
  Disney has revealed an unexpected role for Apple Vision Pro in one of its latest theme park projects. The company recently shared behind-the-scenes details showing how the mixed-reality headset helped Imagineers modernize the popular Soarin’ attraction at EPCOT. The updated experience, now called Soarin’ Across America, celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. […]
  - 4 days ago 14 Jun 26, 7:26pm -

Apple Insider

• newHow to update an iPad through the Mac's Finder when Software Update fails
  A Mac can update an iPad using the same iPadOS software Apple delivers through Software Update. Here's how Finder can help recover failed installs, fix update problems, and restore devices that won't start properly.Updating an iPad via macOSUpdating your iPad directly through Settings remains the easiest way to keep the device current. Apple can automatically download and install new software overnight while the iPad is charging and connected to Wi-Fi if Automatic Updates is enabled.The seamless…
  - 41 mins ago 18 Jun 26, 8:52am -
• newPressure mounts for Apple to give unionized workers better options as Towson store closes
  The Mayor of Baltimore has added his voice to the many telling Apple it needs to reconsider either closing the Towson store or at least giving its employees better opportunities in the region.Apple Towson is closing. Image source: AppleOn June 20, Apple's first unionized Apple Store will close alongside two other stores in other regions. They're all stores in failing malls, but the problem with Towson in particular is the lack of options employees are getting.An official statement from the mayor…
  - 3 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 6:27am -
• newApple's AI agents in Xcode 27 make vibe coding easier
  Making an app with Xcode may soon become easier than ever with AI, as an Apple presentation highlights the different use cases and capabilities of agentic coding.Xcode 27 can build entire apps for you with the help of AI. Image Credit: AppleWhile WWDC 2026 saw all eyes on Siri AI, as Apple rolled out features that were supposed to arrive two years ago, the company also unveiled AI-focused developer tools. Game Porting Toolkit 4 includes support for agentic coding, and the same is true for Xcode…
  - 5 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 4:36am -
• newAI-driven chip shortages to cause Apple product price increase, says Cook
  Apple has attempted to shield customers from memory and storage chip price increases, but it has "become unsustainable." Price change timing hasn't been shared.Chip shortages could affect iPhone pricing in the fallOne of the most predictable parts of Apple is its price structure. It's basically a feature of the product, so price changes are very rare and heavily considered.In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook says that product prices will have to increase to account f…
  - 6 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 3:18am -
• newiPhone Air successor with two cameras rumored for spring 2027
  A new rumor suggests that the iPhone Air 2 is being tested and is expected to launch in early 2027 with improved battery life and an ultra-wide camera. Though, these aren't groundbreaking claims.iPhone Air 2 is expected to add an ultrawide rear cameraThe iPhone Air debuted in September 2025 alongside the iPhone 17 lineup as a separate device. It seemed clear at the time that Apple wouldn't be upgrading it annually, at least not at first.The latest rumor places the second-generation iPhone Air in…
  - 7 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 2:31am -
• newApple's Game Porting Toolkit 4 is a big improvement for modern game coders
  Apple's fourth-gen Game Porting Toolkit has big speed boosts when testing modern games on a Mac. Here's what's faster, and what it means for users.GPTK4 can run new titles like 007 First Light very well oin a MacEver since the introduction of the Game Porting Toolkit, gamers have leveraged it as a way to play Windows titles on a Mac. It makes sense, because that is something it is designed to do.Only, it's intended as a way for developers to see how a port of a Windows game to macOS would perfor…
  - 8 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 1:36am -
• newBlink has a big speed advantage against WebKit in browser tests
  WebKit has met its match, as the prototype Blink schools Apple's well-worn browser engine and hints at the future of web browsing on iOS.Logos for Chromium and WebKitWebKit, Apple's well-used browser rendering engine, has not had to deal with alternatives for quite some time. Even after the EU's Digital Markets Act changed the game and forced Apple to allow others to be used on iOS, via BrowserEngineKit.However, a LinkedIn post from Microsoft Edge Web Platform Group Product Manager Kyle Pflug on…
  - 10 hours ago 17 Jun 26, 11:19pm -
• newiPhone users can now join the 'Pokemon Champions' fray
  "Pokemon Champions" has arrived on iPhone and iPad, giving players access to a dedicated competitive battle platform and the same matchmaking ecosystem available on Nintendo's consoles.Raichu evolutionThe Pokemon Company launched "Pokemon Champions" on the iPhone, iPad, and Android on June 17, expanding its competitive battle game beyond Nintendo Switch. The free-to-play title focuses entirely on Pokemon battles instead of exploration or story content.Players can compete in ranked, casual, and p…
  - 11 hours ago 17 Jun 26, 10:59pm -
• newSign in with Apple domain consolidation could trip up unprepared services
  Apple is changing the email domains behind Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email, forcing developers and email providers to update systems before the transition begins.Apple's Hide My Email serviceA June 15 developer notice told developers to update account systems, email validation tools, and allowlists before the rollout begins. Email service providers were also asked to review filtering, suppression, and routing rules tied to Apple's current relay domains.The change affects two privacy feature…
  - 12 hours ago 17 Jun 26, 9:30pm -
• newAirPods Pro 3 hit lowest price ever at $169 ahead of Amazon Prime Day
  Amazon has issued a steep price drop on AirPods Pro 3 as Prime Day kicks off next week, with the earbuds falling to the lowest price ever at $169.AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to the lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day.With delivery by Father's Day to many locations, Amazon's early Prime Day $80 discount on AirPods Pro 3 is worth checking out. This is the lowest price on record at Amazon for Apple's high-end earbuds and the steepest discount available across the current AirPods lineup.Buy AirPod…
  - 12 hours ago 17 Jun 26, 9:07pm -

• newApple's App Store search data stores every single keystroke
  Apple is watching you type App Store searches, and knows how long you take to type them. You can't turn it off.The search user data Apple stores from the App Store is oddly highly detailed. During WWDC in early June, Apple announced a raft of changes to the way the App Store functions to help developers. Evidently, one of those ways is to collect tons of data about how people actually interact with the App Store.In an X post on June 9, security researchers known as Mysk discovered how much Apple…
  - 13 hours ago 17 Jun 26, 8:28pm -
• newHome automation setup will be even easier thanks to Matter 1.6
  With the 1.6 release, the Matter smart home standard is becoming more capable with streamlined setup, improved multi-ecosystem support, and expanded user preferences.Matter 1.6 makes onboarding and multi-ecosystem setups easier.Starting the week of June 15th, the Connectivity Standard Alliance has been hosting its first ever Unify conference in Austin, Texas. It's there the CSA made the announcement around Matter 1.6.As a precursor, Matter is a fairly new smart home standard that is intended to…
  - 15 hours ago 17 Jun 26, 6:37pm -
• newApple's Silicon Valley real estate assets gain a $162M office building
  Apple has, once more, increased its office space in Silicon Valley, doling out $162 million for a building in Sunnyvale at a sizable discount.684 W. Maude Avenue, Peery Park, Sunnyvale, California - Image credit: Google Street ViewMassive companies like Apple have a vested interest in expanding its property portfolio, creating space for its various projects to be worked on. After spending over a billion dollars in Sunnyvale and Cupertino over the last year, it has added one more building to its…
  - 16 hours ago 17 Jun 26, 5:34pm -
• newApps can help you learn an instrument, but they're not enough
  You can get help from iPhone and iPad apps to learn piano. What you should not do is cancel your practice sessions with a live teacher.It's best known for languages, but Duolingo includes a piano course that you can work through with or without a real keyboard,My piano playing has been compared to Rachmaninoff's. Only last week, someone said, "he's not as good as Rachmaninoff."I can't say I'm surprised, but I want you to know that I am trying. So for instance, right now, I am 525 days into Duoli…
  - 17 hours ago 17 Jun 26, 4:37pm -
• iPhone part factory in India no longer in danger of shutting down
  After alleging that Apple supplier Tata contaminated farm water and threatening to close its iPhone factory, Indian regulators have now dropped the matter altogether.Tata's iPhone component production facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. Image Credit: TataAs a result of Apple's supply chain diversification plans, which aim to reduce reliance on China, a quarter of all iPhones sold worldwide are now made in India. Tata, which manufactures iPhone backplates, is a relevant factor in the process, b…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jun 26, 4:14am -
• Snap built standalone AR glasses without a convincing reason to wear them
  Snap Inc. wants its Specs to be the future of everyday computing, but between the eye-watering price and lackluster demos, we don't see it happening.Snap Inc's new SpecsOn Tuesday, Snapchat unveiled Specs, a $2,195 pair of augmented reality glasses. The glasses, notably, are fully standalone and do not need to be tethered to a computer or smartphone to work.They come in two sizes, too. A 47mm model that weighs 132 grams, and a 52mm model that weighs 136 grams. The lens inserts are removable and…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jun 26, 12:55am -
• AirPods Pro & Beats Studio Buds move to new firmware versions
  Apple has released new firmware updates for AirPods and Beats earbuds, continuing its steady rollout of bug fixes and performance improvements across its audio lineup.AirPods ProAirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 are receiving firmware version 8B41, while Beats Studio Buds are being updated to version 1B211. The release updates AirPods Pro models from version 8B40 and Beats Studio Buds from version 1B204.Apple hasn't disclosed what's included in the update. The company typically limits AirPods firm…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jun 26, 12:41am -
• iPhone's 20th anniversary could be marked with an iPhone Fold 2, plus AirPods with cameras
  A new report claims that Apple is preparing multiple new releases for late 2027, including a 20th-anniversary iPhone, and AirPods with cameras. Though, there's enough hedging here to be skeptical.Apple is said to be planning a new iPhone plus AirPods with cameras for late 2027It's long been presumed that Apple will release an iPhone 20 to mark the anniversary of the original iPhone, and that it may have a bezel-free display. Similarly, a second generation folding iPhone, and AirPods with cameras…
  - 1 day ago 16 Jun 26, 11:26pm -
• Adobe's glowing AI survey leaves out most of the creative industry
  Adobe claims that 75% of creatives now say creative AI is essential to their work, which might be true if you're willing to severely restrict what your definition of a creator is.Adobe AI creator survey excludes traditional creativesOn Tuesday, Adobe released its 2026 Creators' Toolkit Report. According to Adobe, this report is:"[A] global study exploring how content creators are integrating creative generative AI and mobile tools in their workflows, and what they expect from the next generation…
  - 1 day ago 16 Jun 26, 10:48pm -
• 'Widow's Bay' playlist lasts nearly 10 times longer than the show
  Apple Music's new "Widow's Bay" playlist lasts so long that it can outlive the entire first season several times over.Patricia's Sunset CocktailsApple Music has published "Patricia's Sunset Cocktails Playlist", a collection inspired by the world of "Widow's Bay." While the playlist page doesn't prominently advertise its size, scrolling to the bottom reveals 811 songs with a total runtime of 60 hours and 32 minutes in the US version of Apple Music."Widow's Bay" follows a small coastal town whose…
  - 1 day ago 16 Jun 26, 10:45pm -
• Amazon slashes M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD to $1,329
  Amazon has quietly issued steeper M5 MacBook Air price drops on high-end configurations with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage thanks to an early Prime Day coupon.Pick up Apple's upgraded M5 MacBook Air with an early Prime Day discount - Image credit: AppleAmazon's early Prime Day MacBook Air deals deliver $170 in stacked savings thanks to a $150 cash discount stacked with a $20 in-cart coupon for qualifying accounts (business accounts may see a single $170 discount in lieu of the $20 in-cart savin…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jun 26, 9:18pm -
• Italy targets iCloud interoperability for DMA investigation
  Apple's troubles with the EU's Digital Markets Act are continuing, with Italy now investigating iCloud and the cloud storage market.The EU's DMA is now being used against iCloudThe Digital Markets Act has been a thorn in Apple's side, with it giving regulators more reasons to examine its business practices in Europe. In the latest salvo, Italy's Competition Authority is now going after the company.In a statement released on Tuesday, the Autorita Garante Della Concorrenza E Del Mercato said it ha…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jun 26, 6:50pm -
• iPhone 18 will get 12GB to fully benefit from Siri AI
  The iPhone 18 is again speculated to get an upgrade to 12GB of memory, so that future owners can get as much of a benefit as possible from Siri AI.iPhone 17 has 8GB of memory. iPhone 18 should have 12GB. While the fall release schedule will include the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 is anticipated to arrive months later, in the spring of 2027. When it launches, it should have a considerable upgrade to its memory.According to KB Securities in a DigiTimes report on Tuesday, Apple will be including 1…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jun 26, 5:33pm -
• Strident leaker insists iPhone Fold is not delayed at all
  The back and forth of conflicting claims about the iPhone Fold continues, as now a vocal leaker has repeatedly scorned reports of the device being delayed until 2027.iPhone Fold leakers continue to argue over whether it has been delayedJust to be clear, the previous most recent rumor about the iPhone Fold was that Apple will announce it as expected in September 2026, but it will not actually ship until early 2027. But now leaker Fixed Focus Digital on Chinese social media site Weibo says no, no,…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jun 26, 4:18pm -
• How to run Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on a Mac
  Playing Minecraft is better with Bedrock, but it's not directly available for macOS. Here's how to get around the limitation and improve your building experience.You can play Minecraft Bedrock on macOS, but it requires a workaround. Minecraft is one of the longest-running online games that is still actively being played by a lot of people. Originally playable since 2009 and officially released in 2011, it has stood the test of time.However, while it has been improved over the years, Mac gamers h…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jun 26, 8:32am -
• Game development diary: Running on Steam
  I slipped under the wire and got a demo of "Character Limit" submitted to Steam just in time. Now for the stressful part: It's live in Steam Next Fest.Steam now lists the Character Limit demo. It's a massive step. In April, the development of Character Limit had reached a point where it could be tested by actual players. It did fantastically well at Dreamhack Birmingham, and I had also started doing testing on iPhone and iPad with Testflight.However, later that month, registration for something…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jun 26, 12:05am -
• At WWDC 2026, energy and optimism were high as Apple finally delivers
  After spending several days at Apple's campus for WWDC, developers seem to feel energized by everything Apple has announced. Here's my early impression of what Apple has coming.Apple's WWDC 2026 status that looks like the new Siri AI windowWWDC is one of my favorite times of the year. I appreciate seeing the features coming to existing hardware and connecting with the developers building the apps.While most users and media alike had cautious expectations going in after two years of underwhelming…
  - 2 days ago 15 Jun 26, 11:21pm -
• Second developer betas for iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 have arrived
  Apple's beta testing routine for the current-gen operating systems continues, with the second developer builds of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6 out now.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe second developer builds arrive after the first, which landed on May 26.While usually we deal with only one set of betas, sometimes we have to manage two of them. Following the WWDC keynote, Apple has…
  - 2 days ago 15 Jun 26, 10:55pm -
• Adobe crams more AI into Lightroom, Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects
  Adobe has added new features to most of its Creative Cloud software, including quite a few that are powered by artificial intelligence.Image Credit: AdobeOn Monday, Adobe announced that it had begun rolling out the next batch of updates to its popular design software. The updates, while minimal for each program, are substantial across the entire platform.As expected, many of these features are powered by AI. This strategy has put Adobe at odds with many of the creatives who use its software. Con…
  - 2 days ago 15 Jun 26, 9:53pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro buyers should watch out for a repeat problem
  The fiasco of the color-changing iPhone 17 Pro is threatening the iPhone 18 Pro, with one leaker claiming that Apple has apparently not managed to defeat truths about chemistry, physics, and user behavior for the fall release.iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange, without the color-change issue. Following the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro, consumers started to complain about the coating of the Cosmic Orange model. If a leaker is to be believed, history is about to repeat itself. And, AppleInsider can…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 8:29pm -
• Apple Watch Ultra 3 drops to $699.99 as countdown to Prime Day begins
  With only a week to go before Prime Day 2026 kicks off, early Prime Day Apple deals are hitting a fever pitch. Today, we're following a $100 price drop on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, delivering the lowest price of the year.Amazon's early Prime Day deal drops Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $699.99 - Image credit: AppleAmazon's $699.99 special price is available on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Black Titanium Case and Black Ocean Band, a sleek color combo that's perfect for Father's Day. The 49mm GPS + Cellul…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 8:13pm -
• Trump threatens to squeeze France where it hurts over tech tax
  President Trump has issued an ultimatum to France, threatening to place a 100% tariff on French wines if the country doesn't kill a tax on US big tech that went into effect seven years ago.Trump threatens 100% wine tariff on France over tech taxThe tax in question is France's Digital Services Tax (DST), first announced in December 2019. It applies to any tech company with an annual global revenue of at least 750 million euros ($870 million) and at least 25 million euros ($29 million) within Fran…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 8:12pm -
• India threatens to shut down iPhone factory for polluting farmland
  Apple iPhone manufacturer Tata is accused of contaminating water needed by farms near its plant in Tamil Nadu, India, and of failing to take corrective action after warnings.Tata's plant in Tamil Nadu, India - image credit:Storyboard18The plant in question is in Hosur in the south of the region, which Tata built after also acquiring a separate Pegatron iPhone factory in 2024. Now according to Reuters, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has warned Tata that it may force a shutdown.Tat…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 7:22pm -
• WWDC 2026 Apple Home, Apple TV, & HomePod news roundup on Smart Home Insider
  There was a lot at WWDC last week. On this week's Smart Home Insider Podcast, we go through it all!Smart Home Insider PodcastWith Apple annual developer conference officially in the rearview mirror, we walk through all the biggest announcements Apple made. We walk through the changes to Apple Home, HomePod, and Apple TV.There's a lot to love in these updates, including support for 2K and 4K camera feeds, Apple Intelligence video processing, and more intelligent notifications. We've been using th…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 6:53pm -
• Beats continues World Cup tease of its mystery headphones
  Apple's Beats by Dre is really pushing its unannounced headphones at the World Cup, with more player social media shots suggesting that the new model might be customizable.Lee Kang-in and Antonee Robinson, wearing unannounced Beats headphones - Image Credit: Instagram kanginleeoficial and antonee_jediAfter an initial mention in an FCC filing on May 23, an unannounced pair of Beats were then shown around the neck of soccer star Lamine Yamal. Now, more players attending the FIFA World Cup have bee…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 5:33pm -
• macOS Golden Gate beta review: it's nothing without Siri AI
  Thank goodness for Siri AI, because if the only updates with macOS Golden Gate were the other ones shown at WWDC, this would be the weakest release in history.macOS 27 Golden Gate review: If you like AI, you'll like thisAs it is, the new macOS Golden Gate is a significant and even dramatic update, but solely because of how useful Siri AI is. True, there is more to the update than Apple said, but all it mentioned was a Liquid Glass refinement, improved curves on windows, and a reworking of the si…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 4:46pm -
• Here we go again: Supply chain thinks iPhone Fold will ship in 2027, not 2026
  The iPhone Fold has been on and off for years, but now the supply chain is suggesting that Apple will announce it as expected in September 2026, yet not actually ship it for several months.Render of a possible iPhone Fold - image credit: AppleInsiderThere are at last positive signs from Apple that it is preparing an iPhone Fold, but there have also been multiple reports that it is delayed. Now according to Economic Daily News, the CEO of Apple lens supplier Largan Precision has hinted at delays.…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 4:38pm -
• Blowout savings drive MacBook Air prices down to as low as $899
  Two exclusive MacBook Air deals are in effect on M4 13-inch and 15-inch models, dropping prices to as low as $899 while supplies last.B&H is blowing out M4 MacBook Air inventory at $899 - Image credit: AppleThe first exclusive deal is on Apple's closeout M4 MacBook Air 13-inch. This upgraded model, which is discounted to $899* in Sky Blue, has a 10-core GPU for enhanced performance. It also has 16GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage.Buy M4 13" MacBook Air for $899 Continue Reading on AppleI…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 11:13am -
• Sunday Reboot: The WWDC hangover and Siri AI blindspots
  Apple's WWDC went about as expected for 2026. While it's a tiny bit disappointing, Siri AI turned out to be worth the wait, but with some painful app-based gaps.WWDC was all AI, almost all the time.WWDC 2026 was on Monday, and it was expected to be a bit of a slow one this time around. As predicted by the rumor mill and countless reports in the weeks ahead, it certainly wasn't an event that shouted about many new features.Actually, that's not quite true. Apple did harp on about one big thing, an…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 1:38am -
• iPhone Fold, touchscreen MacBook evidence mounts in iOS 27, macOS 27
  As is often the case, Apple has leaked its own hardware. Here are the signs that the folding iPhone and MacBook Pro with touchscreen are coming, and where they are.A render of a potential iPhone Fold design - image credit: AppleInsiderThe release of the first developer betas of macOS 27 Golden Gate, iOS 27, and others was followed by the inevitable deep dive into the changes. All to find out what Apple is planning for the future.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman lays…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jun 26, 9:10pm -
• Siri AI success could embolden Apple to charge a subscription
  It's obviously speculation, and repeated at that, but a new report argues that it's more likely that Apple will eventually charge a fee for Siri Ai now that Apple Intelligence has improved so much.For now, Siri AI is free, although iCloud+ subscribers get higher daily usage limits.Apple has long been predicted to introduce a subscription version of Apple Intelligence, and a new report chiefly repeats speculation from 2024. However, the new claim comes after the launch of Siri AI in beta, and Blo…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jun 26, 8:21pm -
• MacBook Neo vs Dell XPS 13: $599 budget battle, compared
  Dell has rebuilt the XPS 13 to directly take on Apple's MacBook Neo on price. Here's how the entry-level models compare on specs and value.MacBook Neo [left] vs Dell XPS 13 [right]Apple's MacBook Neo arrived as the company's most accessible laptop, pairing the A18 Pro chip with a $599 price. Dell has now answered directly with a new XPS 13.Dell is open about the target. Its announcement names the MacBook Neo and frames the XPS 13 as the more feature-rich option at a similar price. Continue Readi…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jun 26, 5:02pm -
• Crime blotter: Arrested NFL star accused of biting iPhone
  An employee disappearing with a MacBook, a man convicted of tracking a woman with an AirTag, and a woman who used an AirTag to track her husband in ICE custody, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.Man in cuffs - Image Credit: PixabayThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 14 Jun 26, 4:48pm -
• Waymo has bought the Apple Car self-driving test site for $220M
  Over two years after the Apple Car program was declared dead, Apple has offloaded its 5,500-acre Arizona proving ground to Waymo. It's a sale that recoups $220M from the $10B Apple spent on the failed project.The Apple Car no longer exists. Nor does its test track. The Apple Car project is a program believed to have been cancelled by Apple after about a decade of research and development. In what is the surest sign of it being dead, Apple has sold off a massive parcel of land used for self-drivi…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jun 26, 1:43am -
• Apple's M4 Mac mini is back in stock & on sale for $769, but supply is limited
  Priced at a 90-day low, you'll want to grab Amazon's early Prime Day Mac mini deal before inventory runs out.Pick up Apple's Mac mini at a discount while supplies last.With increased demand for a headless machine to run AI agents and a budget-friendly price tag, Apple's M4 Mac mini has been sold out for much of Q2 2026. But Amazon has the 16GB/512GB configuration back in stock, and it's on sale for $769.99 (a $30 discount off retail).Buy M4 Mac mini for $769.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider |…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jun 26, 12:34am -
• Owning an Apple Home: Robots, maintenance, and chores
  Whether you rent or own, there are some chores you have to complete on a near-constant basis. The good news is, you can get some help from robots and apps in your Apple Home.Get a little help in your smart home from some robots and tech solutionsI'm a firm believer in optimizing when possible. If a robot, machine, or gadget exists to speed up or even remove the need for certain tasks, I'm going to implement it.While we're still waiting on a robot that can fold your laundry and put it away, there…
  - 5 days ago 13 Jun 26, 1:01am -
• How to use Visual Intelligence on macOS Golden Gate, and when it's worth it
  Apple has finally brought Visual Intelligence to the Mac with macOS Golden Gate, and it is a boon when it works. Here's how to get started.You can select a region on your Mac's screen and if it shows food, you can get nutrition details - image credit: AppleI admit I have sometimes taken a photo of my Mac's screen and used Visual Intelligence on my iPhone to find out what I'm looking at. But as of macOS Golden Gate, I no longer need to do that because the Mac has Visual Intelligence built in.Appl…
  - 5 days ago 12 Jun 26, 10:56pm -
• Alogic Clarity Touch 6K monitor review: When a $2,500 display is considered cheap
  Choosing a high-resolution display for your Mac doesn't mean splashing out on an Apple Pro Display XDR, and the $2,500 Alogic Clarity 6K Touch monitor proves it.Alogic Clarity Touch 6K review: 32 inches makes for a huge canvasAt $4,999 before you add a stand, the Pro Display XDR is a beast of a display. Its 32-inch size makes it a great option for productivity and creativity alike, and the 6K resolution makes for Retina-like pinpoint sharpness.Alogic's alternative matches all of those specs. It…
  - 28 Feb 26, 7:55pm -
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