The Unofficial Apple Blog

• 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 […]
  - 1 day 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 […]
  - 1 day 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 […]
  - 1 day 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 […]
  - 2 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 […]
  - 2 days ago 7 Jun 26, 7:40pm -
• iPhone Fold Leak Offers Fresh Look at Apple’s Foldable Future
  Excitement around Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone has grown after a new set of leaked images appeared online. The photos reportedly show a dummy version of the device in both folded and unfolded positions, giving technology enthusiasts another glimpse at what could become Apple’s next major hardware innovation. The images surfaced through well-known Apple leaker Sonny […]
  - 2 days ago 7 Jun 26, 7:15pm -
• Epic Urges Supreme Court to Reject Apple Appeal
  The legal dispute between Apple and Epic Games has entered another important chapter. Epic has formally urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Apple’s latest appeal, arguing that the technology giant’s claims lack merit and should not receive further review. The filing marks the newest development in a case that has shaped discussions about app […]
  - 3 days ago 6 Jun 26, 9:58pm -
• Chrome Sets New Browser Speed Records on macOS
  Google has announced that Chrome for macOS has reached new performance highs, setting records in industry-standard browser benchmarks. The achievement follows a year of engineering work focused on improving speed, efficiency, and responsiveness across the browser experience. According to Google, the latest tests were conducted using an M5 MacBook Pro running macOS 26.0.1. The results […]
  - 3 days ago 6 Jun 26, 8:35pm -
• Foldable iPhone Colors Remain a Mystery Ahead of Launch
  Apple’s highly anticipated foldable iPhone continues to generate excitement, but a new report has raised an unexpected question. According to recent claims, the company may not have finalized the device’s color lineup despite a rumored launch window that is only months away. Industry watchers expect Apple to introduce its first foldable smartphone later this year. […]
  - 3 days ago 6 Jun 26, 8:19pm -
• UK Proposes Tough Penalties for Big Tech Child Safety Failures
  The United Kingdom is preparing new measures aimed at strengthening online safety for children. According to reports, government officials plan to introduce legislation that would require major technology companies to prevent minors from viewing nude images and other adult content online. If firms fail to meet these standards, senior executives could face criminal penalties, including […]
  - 3 days ago 6 Jun 26, 8:11pm -

Apple Insider

• newHow 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…
  - 4 mins ago 9 Jun 26, 8:02pm -
• newwatchOS 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…
  - 30 mins ago 9 Jun 26, 7:36pm -
• newHow Apple Wallet's Create a Pass works in iOS 27
  The Wallet app in iOS 27 lets you make your own digital passes from all those membership bar codes you have. It takes a little work, but it already works well.Wallet's Create a Pass in iOS 27The Wallet app has been used to hold more than just your credit and debit cards for years. Membership cards and digital passes have been a staple of the iPhone app for quite some time.However, to add a pass to the Wallet, you had to do so in one of two ways. The easiest is to use an app for a service and sel…
  - 2 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 6:35pm -
• newuGreen 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…
  - 3 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 5:34pm -
• newWhy 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…
  - 3 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 5:30pm -
• newmacOS 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…
  - 12 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 7:50am -
• newApple'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…
  - 16 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 3:59am -
• newiOS 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…
  - 17 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 3:29am -
• newSpatial 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…
  - 17 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 3:16am -
• newUltrawide 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…
  - 17 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 3:06am -

• newWWDC'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…
  - 17 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 2:38am -
• newiOS 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…
  - 18 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 1:52am -
• newSpatial 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…
  - 18 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 1:45am -
• newGame 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…
  - 18 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 1:42am -
• newApp 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…
  - 19 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 1:16am -
• newiOS 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…
  - 19 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 1:11am -
• newtvOS 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…
  - 19 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 1:08am -
• newLiquid 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…
  - 20 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 12:35am -
• newCoaching, 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…
  - 20 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 12:33am -
• newiPadOS 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…
  - 20 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 12:30am -
• newSiri 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…
  - 20 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 12:18am -
• newmacOS 27 compatibility list focuses entirely on Apple Silicon
  Apple's macOS 27 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 Apple. Own…
  - 20 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 12:17am -
• newMajor 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…
  - 20 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 12:10am -
• newRevamped 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,…
  - 20 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 12:06am -
• newBeing 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…
  - 20 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 12:03am -
• newImage 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,…
  - 20 hours ago 9 Jun 26, 12:01am -
• newNew, 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…
  - 20 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 11:55pm -
• newSpatial 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…
  - 20 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 11:55pm -
• newmacOS 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…
  - 20 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 11:38pm -
• newAirPods 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…
  - 21 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 11:34pm -
• newiOS 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…
  - 21 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 11:22pm -
• newProtesters target WWDC in call for 'nudify' App Store bans
  Protesters are using the WWDC 2026 opening keynote to call attention to so-called "nudify" apps, pushing Apple to remove these apps from its App Store.AI nudity apps are a problem for the App StoreAt the Cupertino Apple Park campus, Apple has welcomed developers and members of the press to watch its WWDC opening keynote. But protesters from UltraViolet, a women's advocacy group, are also in attendance with a sign claiming "Apple is powered by child sexual abuse."The Verge reports that Heat Initi…
  - 21 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 10:48pm -
• newAppleInsider at Apple Park before the WWDC 2026 keynote
  Join AppleInsider live from WWDC 2026 as we prepare for Apple's big keynote address, including iOS 27, macOS 27, and a ton of AI announcements.We have our WWDC badge ready. WWDC 2026 is underway, and a number of developers and other attendees have made their way to Apple Park. While the main attraction will be the keynote and Apple's new operating system launches, it will also serve as the first opportunity for anyone to try out the announced new features.While most people will be experiencing W…
  - 21 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 10:38pm -
• newAmazon's early Prime Day Apple Watch deals slash Series 11 to $299
  Save $100 on the Apple Watch Series 11 today at Amazon, with numerous styles eligible for triple-digit savings ahead of Prime Day 2026.Save $100 to $140 on Apple Watch Series 11 - Image credit: AppleAmazon's Apple Watch sale includes discounts across the entire wearable line, but we're especially interested in the Apple Watch Series 11 that's marked down to $299, making it a great time to pick up a Father's Day gift for Dad. Save $100 to $140 on numerous styles, including 46mm case options and G…
  - 22 hours ago 8 Jun 26, 10:27pm -
• The last good morning: Celebrities help Tim Cook start WWDC
  Hours ahead of his last WWDC keynote as CEO, Tim Cook has shared a video of famous faces helping him say "good morning."Celebrities advise Tim Cook on how to say "Good Morning" - Image Credit: Tim Cook/XThe start of almost all major Apple presentations in the Tim Cook era has led with the CEO wishing viewers and crowds "good morning." The well-known phrase has now become part of an early-morning tease before what is believed to be Tim Cook's final use of the term for a keynote.Posted to X hours…
  - 1 day ago 8 Jun 26, 7:46pm -
• Apple Intelligence could bring a better Gemini experience than Google does
  Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple will be trying to make greater use of Google Gemini than even its maker is, by how it employs this AI within iOS and Private Cloud Compute.Users won't see Google Gemini on iPhone, but Apple will use it extensively both on-device and through the cloudApple confirmed in January 2026 that it will be using Google Gemini in its updating of Siri, and Google itself has made much of this. Now analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple has an opportunity to deliver more with…
  - 1 day ago 8 Jun 26, 7:13pm -
• UK demands Apple makes a child-protecting nudity detector that already exists
  The UK government's child safety crusade now demands that Apple blocks nude images from being seen by children. This is a feature that already exists in iOS, and is on by default.Big Ben's clocktower - Image Credit: Amar Saleem/PexelsThe government of the United Kingdom has repeatedly demanded that Apple does something to protect children from the dangers of technology. Aside from discussions about blocking young people from social media and forcing stringent age checks on apps and websites, the…
  - 1 day ago 8 Jun 26, 6:31pm -
• 'Schmigadoon!' earns Apple EGOT status faster than Netflix
  Apple TV is now the winner of Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, and finally Tony awards, and it made this EGOT status in about half the time it took Netflix.Apple TV's 'Schmigadoon!' has won four Tony AwardsOriginally an Apple TV musical comedy, "Schmigadoon!" has become a stage hit, and in May 2026 was nominated for multiple Tony Awards. It's now won four of them, including the most prestigious ones:Best Musical Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 8 Jun 26, 5:16pm -
• Steve Jobs made his last WWDC appearance 15 years ago
  It should be remembered for the launch of iCloud, but instead the WWDC on June 6, 2011, will always be known as the last appearance of Steve Jobs at an Apple event. It was 15 years ago, today.Steve Jobs was visibly more gaunt during his last few times presenting WWDC - image credit: AppleEven as early as WWDC 2006, there was concern over Steve Jobs's health. By WWDC 2011 on June 6 that year, there was no denying that he was looking gaunt, and that he had less energy than we were used to.But then…
  - 1 day ago 8 Jun 26, 5:06pm -
• Little Finder Guy joins Clarus the Dogcow in the 2026 WWDC swag bag
  The WWDC swag bag for 2026 has arrived, with attendees getting a bag, a bottle, and a collection of pins, including one of Little Finder Guy.WWDC 2026 swag bag - Image Credit: Canoopsy/XEach year, visitors to Apple Park taking part in the WWDC festivities can pick up exclusive Apple merchandise from the on-site Apple Store. At the same time, attendees can pick up a swag bag, made specifically for the developer event.The 2026 swag bag was picked up by Canoopsy, who posted pictures to X on Sunday.…
  - 1 day ago 8 Jun 26, 4:04pm -
• B&H is blowing out MacBook Air inventory at $899 with WWDC Deal Zone
  Today only, pick up a 13-inch MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU for $899 during B&H's WWDC Deal Zone event.Grab a MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU for $899 today only - Image credit: AppleBoth Apple's Sky Blue and Midnight colorways are marked down to $899 this Monday, a discount of $300 off the original MSRP for the closeout M4 model.Buy M4 13" MacBook Air for $899 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 8 Jun 26, 12:12pm -
• Sunday Reboot: Intel support is on its last legs this WWDC
  WWDC's keynote will celebrate macOS 27, but it will also be a funeral for Intel Macs. The final countdown for their apps starts tomorrow.If only Apple keynotes gave blunt advice...The introduction of Apple Silicon immediately put a timer on the Intel Mac experience. Apple Silicon was the company's new direction, and that everyone should migrate that way or be left behind.Evolve or die. Except less morbid and that it really dealt with software and hardware support. Continue Reading on AppleInside…
  - 2 days ago 8 Jun 26, 1:42am -
• One fateful meeting in 2025 put Apple Intelligence and Siri on the right course
  The battle to rework the failed Apple Intelligence initiative and Siri stems from a fateful meeting of executives that triggered a major restructuring of Apple's AI efforts. Here's what happened, and when it all went down.Siri on an iPhone. Monday's WWDC keynote address is expected to be heavy on AI features in iOS 27 and Apple's other operating systems.It should also bring to an end a turbulent period for the company. After the initial launch of Apple Intelligence and its seeming failure, as we…
  - 2 days ago 8 Jun 26, 1:35am -
• Slow-to-arrive Apple Intelligence upgrades delayed new product category launches
  Apple's Home Hub could arrive in late 2026, smart glasses in late 2027, and a tabletop robotic arm sometime in 2028. These were all expected sooner, but Apple's delayed AI upgrades created roadblocks.Apple Home Hub could be a tablet device that attaches to mounts like speakers and standsIn the Apple leaks world, unannounced products that get release windows pushed internally still get labeled as "delayed." Apple engineers clearly had a release date in mind, and even had a target set, but other p…
  - 2 days ago 7 Jun 26, 8:39pm -
• Here's what the folding iPhone looks like, open and shut
  More images of a purported dummy unit of the iPhone Fold have appeared, helping solidify the appearance of the much-rumored model.A supposed iPhone Fold dummy unit - Image Credit: Sonny DicksonOn June 1, an image circulated Weibo via a reputable leaker showing what seemed like a prototype or dummy unit for the iPhone Fold or Ultra. Days later, more shots have emerged.Shared to X early on June 7, the images from Sonny Dickson outright describes the pictured item as an "iPhone Fold dummy unit." Th…
  - 2 days ago 7 Jun 26, 8:07pm -
• Tim Cook expected to head WWDC keynote, for the last time
  The opening keynote of WWDC has been presented by Tim Cook every year since 2012, but as his time as CEO draws to an end, there is speculation over whether he'll make one last appearance.Apple CEO Tim Cook will present WWDC 2026, but many of his executive team will feature too - image credit: AppleTim Cook does appear, unsurprisingly, to have already handed over the reins to the incoming CEO John Ternus for Apple's future planning. But Cook remains CEO until September, so the first time we'll se…
  - 2 days ago 7 Jun 26, 8:06pm -
• B&H slashes up to $300 off M5 Pro, M5 Max MacBook Pros for WWDC
  B&H is celebrating WWDC with steeper discounts on MacBook Pros, and a variety of 14-inch and 16-inch models are in stock and up to $300 off.Save up to $300 with MacBook Pro deals for WWDC - Image credit: AppleYou can shop the full selection of MacBook Pro savings at B&H. We've also rounded up top picks from the sale in the bulleted list below.Shop B&H's MacBook Pro sale Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 7 Jun 26, 10:36am -
• Chrome for macOS soundly beats browser benchmark records
  Google has set new browser performance records for Chrome following a year of improvements, with the latest results made using an M5 MacBook Pro.Google Chrome iconAs one of the main browsers in use today, Google Chrome has engineers working to improve its performance, so it can maintain its position in the market. That work can sometimes lead to massive improvements, even for Mac users.In a Chromium blog post on June 4, Google declares that its optimizations to Chrome have resulted in it setting…
  - 3 days ago 6 Jun 26, 7:04pm -
• How to watch WWDC 2026 live on Apple TV, YouTube, Safari & web browsers
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