The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newAirPods Gain Custom EQ in Apple’s 2026 Software Update
  Apple is preparing to give AirPods users something they have wanted for years: the ability to customize how their earbuds sound. As part of the company’s 2026 software updates, AirPods will receive a custom equalizer feature that allows listeners to fine-tune their audio experience. The announcement came during Apple’s WWDC 2026 keynote, where the company […]
  - 4 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 5:57pm -
• newiOS 27 Extends Support for iPhone 11 and Newer Models
  Apple has surprised many users by keeping its entire iOS 26 device lineup eligible for iOS 27. The announcement came during the company’s WWDC 2026 keynote, where Apple confirmed that no iPhone models would lose support with the latest operating system update. The decision means that devices launched as far back as 2019 will continue […]
  - 4 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 5:47pm -
• newApple Expands Parental Controls Across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  Apple has announced a major upgrade to its parental control tools, bringing new features to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users later this year. The update aims to help families manage children’s digital experiences more effectively while offering greater flexibility and control. The changes arrive as part of Apple’s 2026 software releases and build on the […]
  - 5 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 5:31pm -
• newWWDC Protest Puts Spotlight on AI Deepfake Apps
  Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference opened with major software announcements, but another issue drew attention outside the event. Advocacy groups gathered near Apple Park in Cupertino to urge the company to take stronger action against AI-powered apps that can generate fake nude images from ordinary photos. The demonstration took place as developers, journalists, and industry […]
  - 21 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 1:33am -
• newmacOS Golden Gate Brings Smarter Siri and Major Changes
  Apple has revealed macOS Golden Gate, the next version of its desktop operating system, during WWDC 2026. While the update does not dramatically change the Mac experience, it introduces several meaningful improvements that focus on intelligence, productivity, and platform integration. The release continues Apple’s effort to create a more unified ecosystem. As a result, Mac […]
  - 22 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 12:24am -
• Apple Reaches EGOT Milestone With Tony Award Success
  Apple has reached a significant milestone in the entertainment industry. The company now holds awards from all four major entertainment categories: the Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, and Tony Awards. This achievement, known as EGOT status, places Apple among a select group of organizations with recognition across television, music, film, and theater. The final […]
  - 2 days ago 8 Jun 26, 6:25pm -
• Apple AI Delays Push Back Smart Home and Wearable Plans
  Apple’s artificial intelligence strategy appears to be influencing more than software updates. Recent reports suggest that delays in the company’s advanced AI development have affected the expected arrival of several new hardware products. These include a smart home hub, AI-powered smart glasses, and a future robotic home device. While Apple continues to invest heavily in […]
  - 2 days ago 8 Jun 26, 6:11pm -
• Apple’s AI Reset: The Meeting That Changed Siri’s Future
  Apple’s artificial intelligence ambitions reportedly took a major turn after a high-level executive meeting in early 2025. The gathering, held during a period of growing concern over Apple’s AI progress, helped reshape the company’s strategy for Siri and Apple Intelligence. As competitors rapidly expanded their AI capabilities, Apple found itself under increasing pressure. Delays to […]
  - 2 days ago 8 Jun 26, 5:48pm -
• Steve Jobs’ Final WWDC Legacy Lives Through iCloud
  Fifteen years ago, Steve Jobs stepped onto the WWDC stage for the final time. While many remember the event as his last major Apple presentation, its lasting significance extends far beyond that emotional milestone. On June 6, 2011, Jobs introduced several software updates, including Mac OS X Lion and iOS 5. However, one announcement would […]
  - 3 days ago 7 Jun 26, 8:07pm -
• WWDC Deals Cut Up to $300 Off M5 MacBook Pro Models
  As excitement builds around Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), retailers are rolling out promotions on some of the company’s newest hardware. Among the most notable offers, B&H has reduced prices on several MacBook Pro models powered by Apple’s M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The sale includes both 14-inch and 16-inch versions, with discounts reaching […]
  - 3 days ago 7 Jun 26, 7:40pm -

Apple Insider

• newAirPods Pro 3 plunge to $179, lowest price ever, ahead of Prime Day
  Apple AirPods Pro 3 have plunged to $179 ahead of Father's Day, making it a great time to pick up a pair of earbuds for Dad while they're down to the lowest price on record.Walmart's $179 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers lowest price ever.Walmart has slashed $70 off AirPods Pro 3 today, delivering the lowest price on record (and beating Amazon by $20). With Prime Day 2026 starting in just under two weeks, Walmart's bid to grab your business now comes at a great time if you're looking for a great gift…
  - 2 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 8:05pm -
• newWireless earbuds market dominated by Apple, open-ear models are rising
  AirPods helped Apple retain the top position in the global wireless earbuds market during the first quarter of 2026, with it and Beats accounting for nearly a third of all shipments.AirPods ProResearch firm Smart Analytics Global estimated Apple captured 23% of the global true wireless stereo (TWS) market during the January-through-March period. Xiaomi ranked second with an 11% market share, while Beats placed third at 8%.Global TWS shipments increased 4% year over year during the quarter, while…
  - 2 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 7:54pm -
• newYou can buy unlimited AT&T data for your iPad for $3 a day
  AT&T will let iPad owners buy a day of unlimited cellular data for $3, and it doesn't matter if your device is from Verizon, T-Mobile, or other competing wireless carriers.M3 iPad AirThe cellular carrier announced Unlimited Day Pass on June 10. The service gives eligible Wi-Fi + Cellular iPads 24 hours of unlimited data on AT&T's network without requiring a monthly plan, contract, subscription, or credit check.Users can activate the service directly from the Cellular Data section of Settings on…
  - 2 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 7:51pm -
• newmacOS 27 has broken boot drive selection for some
  What appears to be a bug in macOS 27 is preventing a number of users from selecting alternate partitions or drives to boot from. This is having a big impact on Asahi Linux users.You can run Linux on an Apple Silicon Mac. Just beware of macOS 27 right now. Most Mac users won't ever have to deal with issues such as switching the partition their hardware boots from. However, for a contingent of users who use multiple operating systems on their Mac, there seems to be an issue with macOS 27.In a post…
  - 2 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 7:51pm -
• newApple Silicon MacBooks are way more reliable over time than Intel Macs were
  The numbers are in! Given the same amount of time in use, with data spanning more than a decade, Intel Macs come in for service at twice the rate that Apple Silicon Macs have.There are fewer problems with refurbished Apple Silicon Macs versus Intel versions. When it comes to device longevity, Apple's products tend to last quite a long time, if cared for properly. While this has been a consistent feature of Apple's hardware, it seems that the chip being used plays a factor.According to a June rep…
  - 4 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 6:23pm -
• newApple Intelligence gives Photos in iOS 27 its biggest editing upgrade in years
  Apple is making Photos much more powerful in iOS 27 by adding AI-powered editing tools that can fix framing mistakes, remove unwanted distractions, and reshape images after they're taken. Here's what's new.New photo editing in iOS 27New Apple Intelligence features announced during WWDC 2026 let users expand photos beyond their original frame and adjust perspective after capture. These features also allow for more advanced edits directly in the Photos app across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.Th…
  - 4 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 6:09pm -
• newHow to use Reduce Interruptions on iPhone and what it does
  The Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important. Here's how to use it.The Reduce Notifications Focus ModeA strength of Apple Intelligence is that rather than some separate ChatGPT-like app, its features are woven into all aspects of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But that also makes it confusing when Apple promotes some feature but doesn't say where it fits."For example," said Craig Federighi at…
  - 5 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 5:10pm -
• newHands on with AirPods EQ settings in iOS 27
  If you've ever wanted a native way to control how your AirPods sound across every device and app, Apple has finally provided it in iOS 27. Here's where to find the setting and what it can do.AirPods have a built-in EQ in SettingsApple's 2026 WWDC keynote was packed with tiny features and improvements. One of the long-awaited crowd pleasers was bringing an equalizer to AirPods settings.Owners of the AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3, or AirPods 4 can now choose the level of playback for lows, mids, an…
  - 17 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 5:12am -
• newB&H's best $899 MacBook Air deal has been extended, but supply is limited
  B&H's popular $899 MacBook Air deal has been extended exclusively for AppleInsider readers, but supply is limited and this upgraded model may sell out at any time.Grab this M4 MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU for just $899 - Image credit: AppleTo grab the blowout $899* special on the 13-inch MacBook Air M4, simply shop through the exclusive pricing links in this post from a laptop or desktop computer. This configuration, which is available at the reduced price in the Midnight finish, has a 10-core…
  - 18 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 4:34am -
• newExpect more controllers & objects for Apple Vision Pro thanks to visionOS 27
  Apple is opening up what is possible on Apple Vision Pro by implementing physical object tracking and expanded spatial accessory support. Here's what that means for users when visionOS 27 launches.More spatial accessories can be built for Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 27When Apple initially launched Apple Vision Pro, it was very proud of the hand and eye tracking it had developed. Controllers weren't even mentioned beyond PlayStation's standard one for playing 2D iPad games.Slowly, it seems App…
  - 19 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 2:40am -

• newSiri AI is trapped in Apple's escalating cold war with the EU
  Regulators in the EU have returned fire at Apple, claiming the tech giant had ample time to meet DMA compliance requirements, while Apple claims the EU refused to negotiate at all.Siri AI remains a battleground for both Apple and EUAllegedly, instead of working with the EU, Apple applied for an 18-month exemption from the current Digital Markets Act (DMA) requirements. The EU, unsurprisingly, had rejected the exemption.So, Apple simply chose to not introduce Siri AI in the EU. And then the compa…
  - 20 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 1:41am -
• newPretty trees and Local Lists: Apple Maps gets a big upgrade in iOS 27
  The updates to Apple Maps in iOS 27 will use the wisdom of crowds to recommend restaurants, while AI helps Flyover look even better. Here's what's changing soon.Apple Maps in iOS 27Pretty much the unsung hero of modern-day iPhone usage, Apple Maps is an essential tool for navigation. But it's also very helpful when you're trying to find something to eat nearby, and for planning trips.Sometimes, users take time just browsing the Earth, viewing cities they want to visit and enjoying the view. Cont…
  - 21 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 1:06am -
• newFor the first time in four years, tvOS cuts off some older Apple TV hardware
  Apple's new tvOS 27 delivers Apple's first major Apple TV hardware cutoff in years, ending support for streaming boxes introduced in 2015 and 2017.Apple TV 4KThe compatibility change appeared in Apple's tvOS 27 documentation following WWDC 2026 on June 8. Apple TV HD, introduced in 2015, and the first-generation Apple TV 4K, introduced in 2017, are no longer eligible for the update.Compatibility is limited to the second-generation Apple TV 4K released in 2021 and third-generation Apple TV 4K mod…
  - 22 hours ago 10 Jun 26, 12:29am -
• newAmazon slashes 30% off Eero Max 7 Wi-Fi router ahead of Prime Day
  Early Prime Day savings are in effect on Amazon's Eero Max 7 Mesh Wi-Fi system, matching the lowest price on record.Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 with this Eero Max 7 Prime deal.Prime members can take advantage of Prime deals on Amazon's Eero Max 7 Mesh Wi-Fi system, with prices starting at $419.99. This matches the lowest price on record for Amazon's latest model, which supports wired speeds of up to 9.4 Gbps and wireless speeds of up to 4.3 Gbps.Buy Eero Max 7 for $419.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider…
  - 24 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 10:09pm -
• WWDC 2026 was somehow even more one note than I expected
  Apple just gave the keynote for WWDC 2026, and it's made one thing abundantly clear: it's going to ship those promised AI features come hell or high water.Tim Cook hosts his final WWDCIt's June, which means Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, or "WWDC" for short, or, ugh, "dub-dub" for even shorter, is underway. Ostensibly, it's a yearly, week-long conference that Apple uses to tell developers what to expect in the next major Apple software updates.In practice, it's every bit as much of a h…
  - 1 day ago 9 Jun 26, 9:38pm -
• There's not much new in the iOS 27 Camera app beyond minor refinements
  Apple's main Camera app push for iOS 27 was about Siri AI, but it did include other changes. They're very small alterations, but they do exist.The Camera app in iOS 27The WWDC keynote didn't dwell for long on the Camera app in iOS 27. There was discussion about Siri AI being included, and that was about it.There wasn't any other discussion about the Camera app's features or any other changes in the talk. Even the iOS 27 preview page on Apple's website talks about the Siri Mode and an improvement…
  - 1 day ago 9 Jun 26, 9:12pm -
• Don't get excited for big Liquid Glass changes in macOS 27, because they aren't there
  Maybe Apple's latest Liquid Glass changes will be enough to silence critics, but most users will never even think to look. Here's what they look like, where they are, and what you can change.This slider controls Liquid Glass, but the difference between the two extremes is tiny.It's been the case for a year now that a certain vocal minority has detested Apple's Liquid Glass design overall, while others objected to its inconsistent rounded corners. Everybody had a point, but the enormous majority…
  - 1 day ago 9 Jun 26, 9:03pm -
• How to control separate alarm & notification alert volumes iOS 27
  For years, Apple forced notifications and alarms to share the same volumes. That is finally changing in iOS 27.iOS 27 offers new volume controlsApple introduced new sound & haptics controls during WWDC26. Under the new settings, alarms, timers, notifications, and other sounds no longer have to follow the same volume slider.People who lowered notification volume could also lower alarm volume without realizing it. An alarm, a timer, and a text message don't serve the same purpose, yet iPhone users…
  - 1 day ago 9 Jun 26, 8:02pm -
• watchOS 27 supported by just six Apple Watch models
  Apple has hammered the Apple Watch compatibility list for watchOS 27, with just six models making the cut this year.New icons on an Apple Watch in watchOS 27Whenever Apple updates its operating systems, it occasionally drops support for older hardware. This usually includes a few aging models, but for watchOS 27, it's a certifiable bloodbath.According to Apple's watchOS 27 Preview page, the section discussing compatibility lists just six products: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on ou…
  - 1 day ago 9 Jun 26, 7:36pm -
• How Apple Wallet's Create a Pass works in iOS 27
  The Wallet app in iOS 27 lets you make your own digital passes from all those membership bar codes you have. It takes a little work, but it already works well.Wallet's Create a Pass in iOS 27The Wallet app has been used to hold more than just your credit and debit cards for years. Membership cards and digital passes have been a staple of the iPhone app for quite some time.However, to add a pass to the Wallet, you had to do so in one of two ways. The easiest is to use an app for a service and sel…
  - 1 day ago 9 Jun 26, 6:35pm -
• uGreen NASync DXP 4800 GT review: The best NAS price to perfomance in 2026
  The uGreen NASync DXP4800 GT is a four-bay NAS with dual 10GbE networking that targets creators and small teams, and is an excellent mid-range NAS for Apple users.uGreen NASync DXP4800 GTuGreen has built out its NAS range quickly since entering the category. AppleInsider has covered uGreen NAS hardware before, including hands-on time with the NASync IDX6011 Pro.The DXP4800 GT is a new branch of the lineup. uGreen frames the "GT" name around Grand Touring, pitching it as built for sustained perfo…
  - 1 day ago 9 Jun 26, 5:34pm -
• Why Apple's new Siri AI may never come to the EU
  Apple briefed the EU on how Siri AI worked months ago and tried to find a compromise. The European Union stood firm and insisted keeping other vendors out of the new feature was illegal under the DMA.EU users will not get the new Siri AI features in iOS 27 - image credit: AppleApple made the unusual step of taking time in the WWDC keynote to say that Siri AI would not be coming to the European Union. It was a public announcement aimed at blaming the EU for preventing users from getting the new i…
  - 1 day ago 9 Jun 26, 5:30pm -
• macOS Golden Gate menus revert to having no icons by each item, as it should be
  macOS Tahoe threw an icon on every menu item, making them impossible to distinguish at a glance. macOS Golden Gate has rectified that design taboo with blessedly iconless menus.macOS Golden Gate gets rid of the icons by menu itemsIn Disney's 2004 animated film The Incredibles, a very basic concept of "when everyone is special, no one is" is explored. Alan Dye must not have seen that movie or the many like it.Well, now that he's gone, so is his team's decision to frustratingly place icons next to…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 7:50am -
• Apple's new foundation models don't contain a drop of Gemini
  Apple confirmed at WWDC that its Foundation Models aren't a cut and paste of Gemini, and are all-Apple through-and-through. We've been telling you this all along.The new Apple Foundation Models do not have a drop of Google codeWWDC 2026 was a rollercoaster event that primarily focused on Apple's latest AI upgrades. This time, though, they had a little help from Google.Apple pre-announced that Google was providing Gemini technology to help develop the new Apple Foundation Models, but didn't say m…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 3:59am -
• iOS 27 code has clear signs that a folding iPhone is coming soon
  Code sleuths are diving into iOS 27 and finding hints about the unreleased iPhone Fold, and finding subroutines that report just how open or shut the foldable might be.Code in iOS 27 hints at iPhone FoldApple does its best to hide any code that might give away some future product, but it isn't always perfect. Code references in iOS 27 show some of what Apple is preparing for the upcoming iPhone Fold.Even though there hasn't been a single component leak or information about mass production starti…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 3:29am -
• Spatial Reframe in iOS 27 is a neat trick that creates nightmare fuel right now
  Apple's Spatial Reframing tool in Photos for iOS 27 is an interesting use of Apple Intelligence, but don't push it too far just yet.iOS 27 Photos gains Spatial ReframingWWDC 2025 included a neat feature for Spatial Photos that lets users convert flat images into 3D scenes. By moving the iPhone around, you could temporarily re-angle your shot and explore the scene.It was a neat trick, but it wasn't that much of a major feature for photographers. It did, at least, give you an idea of how a Spatial…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 3:16am -
• Ultrawide displays gain explicit support in macOS 27
  Apple is adding explicit ultrawide display support in macOS 27, enabling higher-resolution display modes and preserving monitor layouts when displays are reconnected.LG curved ultra-wide Thunderbolt DisplayThe feature appeared in Apple's macOS 27 preview materials released on June 8 during WWDC26. Macs can drive higher resolutions on supported ultrawide displays, with Apple citing 5K at 120Hz as one example.The update also remembers display arrangements between sessions, allowing monitors to ret…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 3:06am -
• WWDC's Siri AI, macOS Golden Gate, and updated Apple Intelligence on the AppleInsider Podcast
  We wanted details, and WWDC did not disappoint. Join us for a first and fast recap of what this year's macOS, iOS, and iPadOS announcements mean.Craig Federighi learns that macOS 27 is to be called Golden Gate, not Big Bear - image credit: AppleMaybe much of this year's WWDC keynote was rumored, but now we know that even some of the leaks that were more wishful thinking are real. Tim Cook's final WWDC played out as a torrent of new features across all of Apple's platforms.There was so much that…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 2:38am -
• iOS 27 gets better Liquid Glass and more responsiveness
  As expected from the WWDC keynote, Apple has launched iOS 27, with Liquid Glass and responsive improvements coming to your iPhone this fall.The new Liquid Glass slider for iOS 27The annual keynote address of Apple's WWDC week has, as usual, introduced developers to the next major release of iOS. Using the new year-based naming convention, iOS 27 will be installable on user iPhones this fall.As tradition dictates, it will also be testable by developers months in advance, usually starting from a s…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 1:52am -
• Spatial computing & Apple Intelligence upgrades collide in visionOS 27
  Apple Vision Pro is the one platform that could be impacted by the advent of AI the most, and Apple's WWDC announcements for visionOS 27 show why.Apple Vision Pro runs visionOS and it will see some changes with version 27WWDC 2026 is underway, and Apple is showing off all of the new features coming to each of the OS 27 updates due in the fall. Since Apple Intelligence can run on Apple Vision Pro, the new AI features are coming to the platform in addition to some platform-specific upgrades.Apple…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 1:45am -
• Game Porting Toolkit 4 ushers in support for agentic coding
  Apple's Game Porting Toolkit has been supercharged with AI agents, which might make it significantly easier to bring a game to the Mac.Game Porting Toolkit 4 introduces support for AI agents.While iOS 27 and Siri were the stars of the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple hasn't forgotten about the Mac as a gaming platform. While we didn't get any triple-A game announcements this time around, the company did unveil a significant upgrade with Game Porting Toolkit 4.The utility, as its name implies, is meant t…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 1:42am -
• App Store overhaul gives developers new ways to sell subscriptions
  Apple is overhauling the App Store with new subscription tools, personalized recommendations, and marketing features that give developers more ways to attract customers and grow their businesses.Developers have more options in the App StoreApple announced the changes on June 8 during WWDC 2026 as part of an effort to help developers grow on the App Store. New features include subscription options for groups, businesses, and schools.Users will see new recommendation tools that explain why specifi…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 1:16am -
• iOS 27 & macOS 27 developer betas are out, but you should probably wait
  Apple's WWDC is rolling on with betas now available for download, but if you use your Mac, iPhone, or iPad for anything else than development, you should wait.iOS 27's first developer beta is out. Don't install it. As is tradition for WWDC, following the keynote detailing the changes Apple is making in its fall operating system updates, the first developer betas have been made available.The first developer builds of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27 are now downlo…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 1:11am -
• tvOS 27 sneaks out with redesigned Podcasts app & AI subtitle generation
  Released without any real fanfare, developers can now update their Apple TVs to tvOS 27, allowing for on-device AI subtitles on videos, on-screen text size adjustment, a new Podcasts app, and not much more.tvOS 27 is here, with on-device video captioning, text size adjustment, and more.Though iOS 27 was undoubtedly the star of WWDC 2026, tvOS received several meaningful enhancements of its own. These include a redesigned Apple Podcasts app and smart downloads on Apple TV.Additionally, AppleCare…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 1:08am -
• Liquid Glass customization & better Apple Intelligence arrive with iPadOS 27
  Apple's latest AI upgrades are coming to every part of the ecosystem, including iPadOS 27, where Apple also focused on system optimizations and Liquid Glass changes.iPadOS 27 brings changes to Liquid GlassWWDC has already promised Apple Intelligence announcements, but there are new features for each OS coming too. The iPad will get iOS 27 features in addition to what has been revealed in iPadOS 27.Apple has only just announced iPadOS 27, so keep refreshing for more details as they become availab…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 12:35am -
• Coaching, wellness features & AI make the biggest impact in watchOS 27
  Apple previewed watchOS 27 on June 8 during WWDC26, bringing Siri AI to Apple Watch while expanding health tracking, Workout Buddy, and Smart Stack with new Apple Intelligence-powered features.Siri AI on watchOS 27watchOS 27 puts Siri AI at the center of the Apple Watch experience. Apple says the new assistant can answer open-ended questions, hold more natural conversations, and find information from a user's personal context.The update also expands Workout Buddy with new coaching insights based…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 12:33am -
• iPadOS 27 cuts off a few favorite iPad models
  Apple's iPadOS 27 has finally arrived, and now we know which iPad models will be supported. Is your device on the list?iPadOS 27 is here with a redesigned Siri, Liquid Glass improvements, and more.At WWDC 2026, Apple previewed long-awaited Apple Intelligence upgrades, with a redesigned Siri experience being one of the biggest software changes. There's also a new Liquid Glass slider, for easier user interface customization.Stability and performance improvements are a cornerstone of iOS 27 and iPa…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 12:30am -
• Siri AI & new Apple Intelligence not coming to EU right away thanks to DMA
  When iOS 27 and the rest arrive in September, Apple will not be including Siri AI or the new Apple Intelligence for users in the EU. The Digital Markets Act is being blamed.Apple will continue its fight with the EU through withholding featuresWhen Apple first revealed Apple Intelligence in 2024, it shared that the DMA would prevent its immediate rollout to the EU. It did eventually arrive via iOS 18.4 in March 2025.Now, EU users will have to deal with a similar delay in rollout for the new Siri…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 12:18am -
• macOS 27 compatibility list focuses entirely on Apple Silicon
  Apple's macOS Golden Gate finalizes the move to Apple Silicon, leaving Intel Macs further behind.macOS Golden Gate runs on these MacsThe software update was announced at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, as part of the company's annual developer conference. Apple said macOS 27 will be available as a developer beta immediately, with a public beta arriving later in the summer and a full release planned for the fall.The compatibility list includes every Apple Silicon Mac currently supported by A…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 12:17am -
• Major new Apple Intelligence features limited to the newest iPhones & Macs
  Apple says that most new Apple Intelligence features will work on the same devices as before, but an unclear number will require the latest iPhones, iPads and Macs.Apple says the most powerful on-device AI models will not be on all devices - image credit: AppleThe most significant part of Apple's WWDC announcement was the extensive array of features coming to Apple Intelligence and the new Siri AI. It's at last the natural language and contextual Siri we've been promised, plus major new features…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 12:10am -
• Revamped parental controls are coming to iPhone, Mac, and More
  Apple has announced a refreshed version of the iPhone's Screen Time features for iOS 27, giving parents a new way to ensure children only access the content that's right for them.Apple is bringing new parental control features to iPhone, Mac, and moreAlongside iOS 27, parental controls will also extend to the iPad with iPadOS 27 and the Mac, with macOS 27.Screen Time has long allowed parents to limit which apps their kids use, and how long they can use them. With iOS 27, announced at WWDC 2026,…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 12:06am -
• Being Apple CEO was Tim Cook's 'honor of a lifetime'
  Apple CEO Tim Cook signed off his last WWDC keynote in the role by calling it the "honor of a lifetime" to make a difference in the lives of users.Apple CEO Tim Cook delivering personal comments at WWDC 2026The WWDC 2026 keynote wasn't just the venue for Apple's operating system and developer announcements. It's also the last time that Tim Cook will front the event as Apple's CEO.With it being the last major event before the CEO role transitions to John Ternus, Cook took a minute at the end of t…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 12:03am -
• Image Playground gets realistic AI image generation in iOS 27
  Apple added native photorealistic image generation to Image Playground at WWDC 2026, bringing photo-realistic AI-created images to the app for the first time as part of iOS 27.Image PlaygroundThe updated Image Playground can generate realistic images directly from text prompts. Users can also continue creating images in the app's existing Animation, Illustration, and Sketch styles.Apple announced the changes during its WWDC keynote as part of a broader Apple Intelligence update for iPhone, iPad,…
  - 2 days ago 9 Jun 26, 12:01am -
• New, more personal Siri AI is set to arrive in 2026
  The all-new Siri AI looks like it's finally coming to iPhone in 2026, after much drama, analyst hand-wringing, and two years later than expected.The new Siri AI on iPhone - image credit: AppleWWDC is Apple's annual developer conference. It's held every June and gives developers and fans alike a glimpse of what to expect when Apple rolls out its major operating system updates in the fall.This year is somewhat of a banner year, now, all thanks to one announcement. It finally seems like we're going…
  - 2 days ago 8 Jun 26, 11:55pm -
• Spatial Reframing will fix your bad iPhone photos with iOS 27
  Apple's iOS 27 software update will add Spatial Reframing, a feature that will allow users to change the position and angle of a photo even after it has been taken.Spatial Reframing will make it easier to fix your bad iPhone photosSpatial Reframing was announced as part of the WWDC 2026 opening keynote. It's set to be made available to iPhone owners when the iOS 27 update is released to the public this fall.Part of Apple Intelligence, the Spatial Reframing feature uses Apple's Private Cloud Comp…
  - 2 days ago 8 Jun 26, 11:55pm -
• macOS 27 'Golden Gate' delivers more Liquid Glass and updated Siri
  Apple has unveiled its next Mac operating system, macOS Golden Gate, with Apple promising better performance, the improved Siri, and more.A redesigned sidebar is part of macOS Golden Gate - image credit: AppleThe new macOS 27 has been revealed during the WWDC 2026 opening keynote, and while not as substantial a new release as macOS Tahoe, it does bring some key new features to the Mac.It also continues Apple's edging of its platforms closer together, with more iPhone features making their way to…
  - 2 days ago 8 Jun 26, 11:38pm -
• AirPods finally gain custom EQ feature in iOS 26
  Apple's line of AirPods will gain a custom equalizer in software as part of the company's 2026 fall OS updates, giving users more control over how they sound.A custom EQ is coming to Apple's AirPodsA custom EQ will allow AirPods owners to customize their sound signature, such as increasing the bass or boosting the treble. Apple announced the new feature as part of its WWDC 2026 opening keynote.This is the first time that Apple has allowed AirPods owners to actively change the way they sound. It…
  - 2 days ago 8 Jun 26, 11:34pm -
• iOS 27 keeps iPhone 11 and newer compatibility
  Apple didn't drop a single iPhone from its iOS 27 compatibility list, giving every device that runs iOS 26 another year of major software support.iPhone 17 Pro MaxThe new operating system was announced during Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday. iOS 27 will be available as a developer beta immediately, followed by a public beta later this summer and a general release in the fall.Apple did not remove any iPhone models from its compatibility list this year. The company says iOS 27 supports the sam…
  - 2 days ago 8 Jun 26, 11:22pm -
• Protesters target WWDC in call for 'nudify' App Store bans
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