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  • newThe MacRumors Show: Hands-On With iOS 27, Brutal watchOS 27 Cuts, and More
    On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we continue unpacking WWDC 2026 and take a closer look at iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and Apple's other new software updates coming this fall.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videosiOS 27 supports the same iPhones as iOS 26, including the iPhone 11 and second-generation iPhone SE, giving the update the widest device compatibility of any iOS release to date.macOS Golden Gate drops Intel Macs entirely, confirming the en…
    - 10 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 9:47pm -
  • newAlogic Debuts New Touchscreen Monitors and Portable Displays With Mac Support
    Alogic this week unveiled a new lineup of touchscreen displays that bring touch and stylus functionality to Macs, including the FOKUS interactive touchscreen series, the Aspekt Touch 27" monitor, and new Folio portable touchscreen displays.Aspekt Touch 27"While Apple has yet to release a touchscreen Mac, Alogic has established itself as one of the few display makers offering touch-enabled monitors designed to work with macOS. The company's latest products continue that focus, aiming to giv…
    - 10 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 9:39pm -
  • newOLED iPad Mini: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect
    According to the latest rumors, Apple is close to launching its next-generation iPad mini. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released over 20 months ago. Read on to find out.Processor and PerformanceApple is working on a next-generation version of the iPad mini (codename J510/J511) that features the A19 Pro chip, according to information found in code that Apple mistakenly shared in August. Apple's A19 Pro chip since debuted in the iPhone Air a…
    - 11 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 8:38pm -
  • newPrime Day 2026: Best Early Apple Device and Accessory Deals Now Live
    Amazon is soon to be back with its annual summertime Prime Day event, lasting for four days from June 23-26, one of the longest Prime Day events yet. As it does every year, Prime Day offers shoppers a huge selection of deals across Amazon's storefront, and there are already many deals you can get on sale ahead of the event.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Fo…
    - 12 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 8:13pm -
  • newApple Explains Why watchOS 27 Drops Support for So Many Models
    Apple today detailed why five Apple Watch models will miss out on watchOS 27 and the new Siri AI features that come with it.The Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, SE 2, and the original Apple Watch Ultra will not receive watchOS 27, and will only get basic security updates going forward. With the update, Apple is effectively dropping three years' worth of device support in a single software update, which is unprecedented for the product line.Speaking to TechRadar, Cait Dooley, Apple Watch and…
    - 13 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 6:37pm -
  • newReport: iPhone 18 Pro Could Start at $1,399 Amid Price Hikes
    Apple this week confirmed that price increases are coming across its lineup due to rising memory chip costs, and now The Wall Street Journal has published its own analysis estimating the iPhone 18 Pro could start as high as $1,399.Speaking with The Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook acknowledged that the company is not immune to soaring memory chip costs. Asked which devices would see price increases and when, Cook said, "We're still working through that," with more clarification expe…
    - 16 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 4:33pm -
  • Everything New in Calendar and Reminders in iOS 27
    The Calendar and Reminders apps look about the same as they did in iOS 26, but there are a couple of useful new Apple Intelligence features that make both apps more intuitive.Natural Language for Calendar‌Apple Intelligence‌ in Calendar lets you add events by describing them in natural language. It identifies people, dates, and places while you are typing, and you can tap to add that info.It's not as fluid as Fantastical, but it's better than before. You can't just open the Cal…
    - 1 day ago 19 Jun 26, 5:37am -
  • Apple Music Reveals Top 20 Most-Streamed Artists of All Time
    Apple today teamed up with Chart Data to share the top 20 most-streamed artists of all time. Chart Data says this is the first time that Apple has shared the all-time streaming list. Drake is the number one most-streamed artist, with Taylor Swift coming in second. Future was third, followed by YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Bad Bunny. The full list is below. Top 20 most streamed artists of all-time on Apple Music pic.twitter.com/c4WyaRZCTx— chart data (@chartdata) June 18, 2026 App…
    - 1 day ago 19 Jun 26, 3:56am -
  • Hands-On With watchOS 27: Every New Apple Watch Feature
    watchOS 27 is the new version of watchOS that's coming to the Apple Watch this fall. It's a little light on features, but there are some useful new additions, including access to Siri AI.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.‌watchOS 27‌ will have ‌Siri‌ AI, so you'll be able to use many of the same ‌Siri‌ features that you have on the iPhone on your wrist. Right now, the ‌Siri‌ features aren't in the ‌watchOS 27‌ beta, but the integration will be c…
    - 1 day ago 19 Jun 26, 1:50am -
  • Philips Hue Adds Play Table Lamp, Floor Lamp, and New Candle Bulbs
    Signify today announced two new Philips Hue devices to expand its Hue Entertainment lineup, debuting the Philips Hue Play Table Lamp and the Philips Hue Play Floor Lamp Large. There are also new candle bulbs.The two lamps are similar to the existing Signe Hue table and floor lamps, featuring a tall, linear design that casts light on a wall or surface behind the light. The lamps offer color-changing lighting effects that synchronize with games, TV shows, movies, and music when used with the…
    - 1 day ago 19 Jun 26, 12:27am -
  • Apple Announces Major App Store Changes on iOS in Brazil
    Apple today announced that developers in Brazil will be allowed to distribute iPhone apps through alternative app marketplaces on iOS, and accept payments through third-party platforms. In other words, developers in Brazil will be able to circumvent the App Store and Apple's in-app purchase system, but there are still fees.Alternative app marketplaces will have to be authorized by Apple and will need to meet ongoing requirements. For apps that are still distributed through the App Store, d…
    - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 10:45pm -
  • You Can Watch All of F1's 2026 Austrian Grand Prix For Free on Apple TV
    Apple today announced that every part of Formula 1's 2026 Austrian Grand Prix (June 26-28) will be streamed live on the Apple TV streaming service for free.U.S. viewers can watch all sessions — including practices, qualifying, and the Grand Prix — with no subscription required.This article, "You Can Watch All of F1's 2026 Austrian Grand Prix For Free on Apple TV" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
    - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 10:00pm -
  • Apple's A12 and A13 Chips Facing New Unpatchable Exploit
    Security research firm Paradigm Shift today published details of a new BootROM vulnerability affecting Apple's A12 and A13 chips, along with a working proof-of-concept exploit named "usbliter8."The BootROM, or SecureROM, is the first code an iPhone runs when it powers on. Because it is baked directly into the chip at manufacture, any vulnerability found there cannot be fixed with a software update, meaning affected devices will remain vulnerable for the rest of their lives.The last pub…
    - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 9:43pm -
  • iOS 27 Adds These New Features to Find My, Including 'Hide Location'
    The upcoming iOS 27 update that Apple unveiled last week includes some new features and enhancements for Apple's Find My app on the iPhone.iOS 27 is currently available as a developer beta, with a public beta to follow in July. The update is expected to be released to all users in September.Below, we have outlined three additions to Apple's Find My app on iOS 27.Hide LocationA new "Hide Location" option in Find My allows you to discreetly pause your location sharing with specif…
    - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 8:14pm -
  • Three Ways macOS 27 Improves iPhone Mirroring
    In macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple has brought some meaningful updates to iPhone Mirroring besides a new app icon. Here's what's new.macOS 27 is currently in developer beta, with a public beta coming next month and a general release expected in the fall.Window ResizingIn macOS Tahoe, iPhone Mirroring is constrained to the iPhone's native aspect ratio, so window resizing is limited to the device's fixed proportions. Smaller, Actual Size, and Larger are the only options. By contrast, macOS…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 8:01pm -
  • Apple to Make Chips in US With Intel, Trump Says
    Apple has agreed to work with Intel to manufacture some of its chips in the United States, U.S. president Trump said on Thursday.Intel's stock rose 9 percent in premarket trading following Trump's comments, which appeared in a social media post. Apple was up 0.6 percent in premarket trading.Neither Apple nor Intel have officially commented on the deal, but The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Apple and Intel had established a preliminary agreement that would see Intel manuf…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 7:52pm -
  • 12 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro
    We're only three months out from the launch of Apple's premium next-generation smartphone lineup, and while we're not expecting a sea change in terms of functionality, there are still several enhancements rumored to be coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.One thing worth noting is that Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle this year, adopting a two-phase rollout starting with the iPhone 18 series. That means the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Ma…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 7:26pm -
  • Samsung Takes $50 Off 2026 Monitors, Plus Credit Towards Future Purchases
    Samsung's newest monitors are now available to purchase, including the Odyssey G8, ViewFinity S8, and Movingstyle Essential. All of these are available with a $50 launch discount, plus your choice of extras including up to $300 in Samsung credit on a future purchase, a free Music Studio speaker, or free Galaxy Buds4 Pro.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Star…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 7:19pm -
  • Tim Cook Says Apple Price Increases Are 'Unavoidable' Due to Memory Costs
    Apple is raising its prices to offset the high cost of memory and storage, CEO Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal. Apple is no longer able to absorb the increased prices and will need to pass some of the cost on to consumers."Unfortunately, price increases are unavoidable," said Cook. "We're doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that are being passed to us, and we've been trying to shield our customers from the increases, but the situation has become unsustainable."Cook did…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 2:38am -
  • iPadOS 27 Hands-On: Everything New for iPad
    Like iOS 27, iPadOS 27 gains a smarter, more capable version of Siri, the ‌Siri‌ app, and new Apple Intelligence features in apps, but there are a few iPad-only standouts.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.‌Siri‌ AI on iPad has all of the same features as ‌Siri‌ AI on the iPhone, so it can access your personal data, search the web for answers, complete tasks in apps, and answer questions about what's on your screen. For people who write with Apple Pencil…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 2:21am -

The Unofficial Apple Blog

  • newApple-Intel Chip Deal Signals Major Shift in U.S. Manufacturing
    Apple has officially confirmed a new partnership with Intel to manufacture some of its chips in the United States. The announcement followed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who said Apple had agreed to work with Intel to design and build processors domestically. The news immediately boosted investor confidence, sending Intel’s stock sharply higher in […]
    - 13 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 7:30pm -
  • newPokémon Champions Brings Cross-Platform Battles to iPhone
    Competitive Pokémon battles are now available on iPhone and iPad with the official launch of Pokémon Champions. The free-to-play game expands beyond Nintendo consoles and introduces a dedicated battle experience for mobile players. Rather than focusing on exploration or story-driven gameplay, the title centers entirely on strategic player-versus-player battles. The Pokémon Company released the game […]
    - 14 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 6:30pm -
  • newApple Updates Sign in With Apple Email Domains
    Apple is preparing an important update for two of its privacy-focused services: Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email. The company has informed developers that new relay email addresses will soon use a different domain, meaning websites and online services must update their systems before the rollout begins. The announcement follows a developer notice […]
    - 14 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 6:14pm -
  • Apple App Store Search Tracking Raises Privacy Questions
    Apple is facing renewed privacy scrutiny after researchers revealed that the App Store records every character users type while searching for apps. The findings suggest the company stores highly detailed analytics, including individual keystrokes and the time users take to enter each letter. The discovery comes shortly after Apple introduced personalized App Store recommendations during […]
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 6:57pm -
  • Apple Adds $162M Silicon Valley Office
    Apple has expanded its Silicon Valley real estate portfolio once again by purchasing a large office building in Sunnyvale, California. The company paid $162.2 million for the property at 684 W. Maude Avenue, strengthening its presence in one of the world’s most important technology hubs. The acquisition follows a series of major property investments made […]
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 6:45pm -
  • Tata iPhone Factory Cleared as India Drops Shutdown Threat
    India has dropped its proposed action against Tata Electronics’ iPhone component factory in Tamil Nadu, removing a major concern for Apple’s growing manufacturing network in the country. The decision follows months of inspections into claims that wastewater from the facility had contaminated nearby farmland and open wells. The Tata plant in Hosur plays an important […]
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 6:01pm -
  • Apple 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 […]
    - 3 days ago 17 Jun 26, 5:47pm -
  • Apple 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 […]
    - 3 days ago 17 Jun 26, 5:36pm -
  • iPhone 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 […]
    - 3 days 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 […]
    - 4 days ago 16 Jun 26, 6:58pm -

9to5 Mac Apple News

Cult of Mac

  • newNothing cancels this year’s CMF phone due to RAM prices
    Nothing's next budget phone is the latest victim of RAMageddon. As 9to5Google reports, Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis announced in a post on X that a follow-up to the CMF Phone 2 Pro won't be coming this year: We were working on a successor but with memory prices where they are right now, we can't build […]
    - 5 hours ago 20 Jun 26, 2:58am -
  • newNASA selects Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for a 2028 mission to Mars
    Relativity Space, the rocket company led by former Google executive Eric Schmidt, was picked to launch NASA's Aeolus payload to Mars in 2028, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. Under a new public-private partnership, Relativity Space will provide the "spacecraft, rocket, and cruise operations" to fly Aeolus to Mars, where the payload will "provide the first […]
    - 8 hours ago 20 Jun 26, 12:11am -
  • newHue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into its ecosystem
    Smart lighting company Philips Hue has launched its first wired wall modules. Installed behind existing wall switches, the new devices bring non-smart lights into the Hue ecosystem for the first time. Hue also announced new Play table and floor lamps that are more affordable versions of its Signe series, along with upgrades to its E14 […]
    - 9 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 10:54pm -
  • newThe NTS Radio Player brings the best of internet radio to your hi-fi
    NTS Radio and Swedish audio company Atonemo have teamed up on a dedicated player that brings NTS's genre-defying mixes and streaming stations to almost any stereo or speaker setup. And, like Atonemo's existing Streamplayer, you can also listen to your favorite streaming services with it, using AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, or Tidal Connect. […]
    - 12 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 8:23pm -
  • newThe film about Sam Altman has been dropped by Amazon MGM
    Luca Guadagnino's film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Artificial, has reportedly been dropped by Amazon MGM. The film, which stars Andrew Garfield and covers the rollercoaster five days in 2023 spanning Altman's termination and reinstatement as CEO, had been in the works for about a year. The cast also includes A Complete Unknown actress Monica […]
    - 12 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 7:45pm -
  • newOur long national sunscreen nightmare is almost over
    This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. On TikTok, the tanned youths are explaining why they no longer wear sunscreen. In one video, a young man films […]
    - 13 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 7:30pm -
  • newT1 Phone PR firm is ‘not assisting Trump Mobile any further’
    Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We don't have the phones we preordered yet, but this week we received unexpected news from Trump Mobile's media relations manager. If you've been following my reporting on the Trump phone, you'll know that Trump Mobile doesn't exactly keep open lines of […]
    - 14 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 6:30pm -
  • newKaleidescape’s movie player blows streaming, and your wallet, away
    We've lost something in the past 15 years. Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Apple; they've all convinced us that streaming is the best way to watch movies and shows at home. With everything at our fingertips, there's no need to run to Blockbuster for the weekend's entertainment, or wait for a DVD rental to arrive in the […]
    - 15 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 5:30pm -
  • newIn season 2 of Sugar, Colin Farrell’s quirky detective becomes much more human
    When Colin Farrell was doing press for the first season of the detective series Sugar, he had to be very careful with how he spoke. Sugar is a story about a quirky private detective, but it's also secretly a work of science fiction, something that doesn't become clear until halfway through the season. "I knew […]
    - 15 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 5:30pm -
  • newBarret Zoph is out at OpenAI again after just five months
    Five months after returning to OpenAI, Barret Zoph - the company's head of enterprise AI sales - has departed, The Verge has learned. Zoph returned to OpenAI in mid-January after a stint as co-founder and CTO of Thinking Machines Lab, the competing AI company founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati. Shortly after Zoph returned […]
    - 22 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 10:19am -

Apple Insider

  • newNew Aspekt Touch & Folio displays bring touch-first computing to Macs
    Alogic is bringing more touch and stylus input options to Mac with a new desktop monitor and portable displays, expanding a lineup that adds a feature Apple doesn't offer on its own hardware yet.The Aspekt Touch 27The company unveiled the Aspekt Touch 27 and Folio portable displays at InfoComm 2026, expanding its lineup of touch-enabled hardware for Mac users. Both products let users interact directly with apps, documents, presentations, and creative projects through touch and stylus input.Alogi…
    - 9 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 11:12pm -
  • newWhat Siri AI, Apple TV, & more are like with CarPlay in iOS 27
    CarPlay is seeing one of its biggest updates in years thanks to the upcoming release of iOS 27. Here are all the new features, including Siri AI and Apple TV apps.CarPlay in iOS 27At WWDC 2026, Apple officially unveiled its next version of iOS. The update, iOS 27, will be released in the fall of 2026 and is packed full of useful new features.CarPlay, Apple's in-car UI, is powered by iOS, so this new software will bring a bunch of enhancements to your car. This year, at least one major feature wi…
    - 9 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 10:57pm -
  • newAmazon's AirPods 4 sale slashes price to $99, with delivery by Father's Day
    Amazon's $99 AirPods deal makes a great gift for Dad, as delivery by Father's Day is still available to many locations.Grab AirPods 4 for $99 ahead of Father's Day.Early Prime Day deals are running now at Amazon as the retailer gears up for its mega sale starting on June 23. If you're looking for a last-minute gift for Dad, AirPods 4 are marked down to $99 after a $30 discount.Buy AirPods 4 for $99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 10 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 9:39pm -
  • newSiri AI leaves older Apple Watches behind without a clear reason
    Apple's latest explanation for Siri AI on Apple Watch identifies which models support the feature, but it still doesn't explain why older watches are excluded despite requiring a nearby Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone.Apple Watch Series 11A June 19 interview with TechRadar offered Apple's first public response to questions about the cutoff. Apple Watch and Health Product Marketing Manager Cait Dooley said Siri AI and other watchOS 27 features work best on newer hardware.Apple specifically poin…
    - 11 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 9:07pm -
  • newSiri AI, Snap Spectacles, and iPhone rumors on the AppleInsider Podcast
    Siri AI is turning out to be absolutely brilliant, except when it isn't, plus there are now Snap Spectacles, and rumors about the iPhone Fold, on the AppleInsider Podcast.A render of a potential iPhone Fold design - image credit: AppleInsiderOf course you haven't been so foolish and reckless as to install the developer betas of iOS 27 and the rest. These do seem to be remarkably stable, but your two hosts have both had problems, and totally different ones.They're not calamitous problems, but th…
    - 12 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 7:35pm -
  • newiPadOS 27 beta review: Your iPad, now with Siri AI
    Siri AI and system optimizations are the focus of iPadOS 27, but that's enough for iPad's usual in-between year. Power users will notice the changes the most.iPadOS 27 reviewThe iPad operating system has been on a predictable tick-tock upgrade cycle where one year is significant and the other minimal. Apple focused on Siri AI for its OS 27 releases, but iPadOS 27 still has a few new and useful upgrades.As an iPad-first user, I'm most interested in how iPadOS might affect my workflows each year.…
    - 14 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 5:45pm -
  • newiPhone factory right back in the spotlight as India opens new contamination probe
    After a conflict between guards and farmers nearly ended in violence, Tata's Indian iPhone factory is now facing health authority accusations of contamination.Tata's iPhone component production facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. Image Credit: TataEarly on June 15, 2026, India's Tamil Nadu Pollution Board (TNPCB) was reportedly threatening to force a shutdown of Tata's iPhone plant. It followed a series of inspections that reportedly found contaminated wastewater had reached local wells.Tata w…
    - 14 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 5:36pm -
  • newMac game developers need to enable this in Steam to avoid a 32-bit problem
    If Mac game developers miss these settings, their brand new game for Apple Silicon will be listed as unplayable on anything after macOS 10.15 Catalina. Here's how to tell Steam that your game is compatible, and where the flags are.Steam's macOS Catalina warning Valve Software's gaming storefront, Steam, is the biggest of its kind when it comes to PC and Mac gaming. It is essential for any game developer targeting those platforms to put a build on Steam, due to the sheer size of its audience.Howe…
    - 24 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 8:28am -
  • Top 20 most streamed artists on Apple Music revealed
    It should come as no surprise that Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Ariana Grande, and Kendrick Lamar are among the top 20 most streamed artists of all time on Apple Music. Check out the full list.Apple Music has shared its top 20 artists of all timeApple Music launched on June 30, 2015, and it celebrated 10 years of streaming with a top 500 songs list. A year on, the streamer has shared a new metric.The new chart is the top 20 artists of all time on Apple Music, shared by Chart Data on social media. It…
    - 1 day ago 19 Jun 26, 6:08am -
  • A12 & A13 Apple devices face an unpatchable SecureROM vulnerability
    Security researchers have published a new unpatchable SecureROM exploit for Apple's A12 and A13 chips, extending public BootROM exploitation beyond the devices affected by checkm8.iPhone XRSecurity firm Paradigm Shift disclosed the unpatched exploit, called usbliter8, on June 18. It achieves code execution through a flaw in Apple's USB boot process.The vulnerability affects devices powered by Apple's A12 and A13 chips, including the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and iPhone 11 lineup. Seve…
    - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 11:46pm -
  • Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro dips to $1,529 with B&H coupon
    B&H's bonus coupon drives the price of Apple's 1TB MacBook Pro with an M5 chip down to $1,529.Grab a MacBook Pro coupon at B&H for a limited time - Image credit: AppleThe $170 total discount at B&H is in the form of a $150 instant markdown stacked with a $20 in-cart coupon.Buy 14" MacBook Pro M5 for $1,529 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 11:32pm -
  • EU-style App Store rules reach Brazil with new app stores & payments
    Apple is bringing alternative app marketplaces and payment options to iPhone users in Brazil under an agreement with the country's antitrust regulator, extending App Store changes that were previously limited to the European Union.Apple announces changes to iOS in BrazilThe changes reflect an agreement with Brazil's competition regulator, the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Economica, known as CADE, and will arrive as part of iOS 26.5. Developers can begin integrating the new capabilities imme…
    - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 10:35pm -
  • Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix will be free on Apple TV in the US
    Apple TV will stream an entire Formula 1 race weekend free to U.S. viewers for the first time, opening every Austrian Grand Prix session to fans without a subscription.Austrian Grand PrixViewers in the United States will be able to watch all Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix sessions live through Apple TV at no cost. The free access runs from June 26 through June 28 and includes every on-track session, from practice and qualifying to Sunday's Grand Prix.The schedule begins with Practice 1 at 7:30 a.…
    - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 10:24pm -
  • Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey team up in Apple TV's new comedy series "Brothers"
    A decades-old family secret threatens to unravel a lifelong friendship in "Brothers," set to premiere on Apple TV in September.Image credit: Apple TVThe series follows fictionalized versions of McConaughey and Harrelson, a pair of lifelong best friends. After Woody's daughter's wedding falls apart, he turns to Matthew for comfort, only to find out from Matthew's mother that the pair may actually be related.While Woody will do anything to uncover the truth, Matthew finds himself navigating a diff…
    - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 8:48pm -
  • Trump confirms that Apple will buy chips made by Intel
    Intel's stock has risen after Trump announced that the company will make chips for Apple, but it's not clear when chips will get delivered, how many will ship, or how much the deal is worth.Intel is confirmed to be producing chips for Apple - image credit: IntelFollowing initial rumors that Apple was in discussion with Intel over manufacturing processors, it was revealed in May 2026 that test production had begun.Now in a late-night posting on Truth Social, Trump announced that "Apple has agreed…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 5:29pm -
  • How to update an iPad with your Mac 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…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 4:06pm -
  • Pressure 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…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 6:27am -
  • Apple'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…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 4:36am -
  • AI-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…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 3:18am -
  • iPhone 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…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 2:31am -
  • Apple'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…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 1:36am -
  • Blink 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…
    - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 11:19pm -
  • iPhone 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…
    - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 10:59pm -
  • Sign 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…
    - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 9:30pm -
  • AirPods 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…
    - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 9:07pm -
  • Apple'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…
    - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 8:28pm -
  • John Sculley, Apple's most maligned CEO, was ousted 33 years ago
    It took a little while for John Sculley to actually leave Apple, but his reign as CEO ended on June 18, 1993, bring to a close his story of financial hits and disasters, plus driving Steve Jobs out of the company.John Sculley in 2015 — image credit: Web SummitIf you can just stick around long enough, your reputation is likely to change. Today it's common to see ex-Apple CEO John Sculley praised, or at least described as having been unfairly treated by history.There are reasons to back that up,…
    - 3 days ago 17 Jun 26, 7:06pm -
  • Home 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…
    - 3 days ago 17 Jun 26, 6:37pm -
  • Apple'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…
    - 3 days ago 17 Jun 26, 5:34pm -
  • Apps 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…
    - 3 days 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…
    - 3 days 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…
    - 3 days 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…
    - 3 days 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…
    - 3 days 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…
    - 3 days 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…
    - 3 days 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…
    - 3 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…
    - 4 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…
    - 4 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,…
    - 4 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…
    - 4 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…
    - 4 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…
    - 4 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…
    - 4 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…
    - 4 days ago 15 Jun 26, 9:53pm -
  • 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…
    - 4 days ago 15 Jun 26, 8:13pm -
  • 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 -
  • Ugreen NASync DH4300 Plus review: Affordable Time Capsule backup replacement
    The Ugreen NASync DH4300 is a very easy-to-use and affordable network attached storage appliance for beginners who need more capacity than your typical entry-level network storage appliance, or for folks who are still relying on a Time Capsule for backup.Ugreen NASync DH4300 PlusWe're getting to a point with cloud storage that in the long run, having a local cloud is a good idea. And, network attached storage (NAS) isn't just for networking experts anymore.But, it's easy to underestimate needs.…
    - 16 Feb 26, 2:23am -
  • TP-Link Deco BE14000 review: more capable whole-home tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 7
    The TP-Link Deco line offers Wi-Fi 7 at a reasonable price, and the BE68 is a tri-band unit with 10Gbps Ethernet, wired backhaul, and a 6 GHz band for more advanced users.TP-Link Deco BE14000 reviewMy home networking setup has evolved twice in 2025, first to move away from an aging Linksys setup, then a second time to test a more powerful tri-band system. While the first upgrade was a night and day improvement, the second was more incremental, if welcome.I had a lot of success using TP-Link's $2…
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  • How to change the background in Messages for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
    Bring more life and personalization to your group chats, by adding backgrounds to your conversations in Messages in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. Here's how to change yours for the better.You can now change the backgrounds of conversations in Messages for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26Messages is an essential app for iPhone users, with it used to communicate with your closest relations. However, people may be getting a bit bored of seeing the usual grey and blue (and sometimes green) speech bubbles floating up a…
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MacWorld

  • newBest Prime Day Apple deals: Early savings on iPad, AirPods, Macs, Apple Watch
    MacworldBest Amazon Prime DayTop U.S. Apple deals$149 off MacBook Air$250 off MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max)$30 off AirPods 4 with ANC$100 off Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm or 46mm)$100 off Apple Watch Ultra 3Top U.K. Apple deals£49 off AirPods Pro 3£110 off MacBook Air£220 off MacBook Pro, M5 Pro£70 off Apple Watch Series 11£80 off Apple Watch Ultra 3£59 off Apple Watch SE3, 44mmUpdated June 19: We have reviewed the best pri…
    - 12 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 7:47pm -
  • newBest Prime Day iPad deals: The best early discounts
    MacworldBest iPad deals at Amazon U.S.$150 off 13-inch iPad Pro$50 off iPad AirBest iPad deals at Amazon U.K.£30 off 13-inch iPad Air£130 off 1TB 13-inch iPad ProAmazon Prime Day is starting early this year: it runs from June 23-26, 2026. We expect a steady stream of excellent Apple deals across the four days, and if you’re looking for a new iPad, this is a great opportunity to bag one at a low price.While Amazon always offers some kind of savings on…
    - 14 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 6:11pm -
  • newApple price hikes could kick in as early as next week
    MacworldWhile most of the consumer tech industry has struggled to cope with rising component costs, Apple and its customers have remained largely unscathed, thanks to market leverage and preferential supplier contracts. But that state of affairs, as we’ve pointed out in the past, cannot last forever.Earlier this week, Macworld reported on an interview with Tim Cook in which the outgoing Apple CEO compared the RAM crisis to “a hundred-year flood” and acknowledged that the situati…
    - 14 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 6:01pm -
  • newApple’s silence about HomePod and Apple TV at WWDC spoke volumes
    MacworldWWDC 2026 was almost entirely focused on AI announcements. Apple introduced Siri AI, expanded the capabilities of Apple Intelligence across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and spent a significant amount of time discussing how AI enables new ways for users to interact with their devices using natural language.But as I watched the event, there was one glaring omission. I couldn’t stop thinking about two major products that Apple didn’t mention during the keynote: HomePod and Appl…
    - 16 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 4:00pm -
  • newIf you’re reading this, you might be running iOS 27
    MacworldThe iOS 27 developer beta 1 was released less than two weeks ago. Usually, we here at Macworld don’t recommend that you install early betas on your primary devices, especially on machines you use for work. Early betas often have user interface quirks, and the OS itself can be unstable compared to official releases to the general public. Betas are used by Apple to iron out the kinks and fix any hidden pitfalls. You absolutely are not obligated to be a beta tester.That being s…
    - 17 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 3:30pm -
  • newBest iPhone 17 cases for iPhone 17, 17 Pro & 17 Pro Max, 17e and Air
    MacworldBefore you even start the setup on your new iPhone 17—be it an iPhone 17, 17e or Air, 17 Pro or 17 Pro Max— you should consider what type of case you need to protect it in. However good Apple’s new Ceramic Shield 2 shell is, it won’t be up to protecting your phone if dropped or scraped. A case just makes sense—and can look fantastic, too. Some are even ultra glamorous.Cases come in more shapes and sizes and with more functionality than you’d believe. Hit these link…
    - 17 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 3:15pm -
  • newStop typing, start talking—Voibe Offline Voice Dictation is faster & on sale for a one-time $80
    MacworldTL;DR: Voibe is a privacy-first voice dictation tool for Apple Silicon Macs that works offline, runs locally, and lets you dictate text up to 3x faster than typing for a one-time $79.99.Some thoughts move faster than fingers. If you’ve ever had a great idea while typing an email, drafting content, writing notes, or prompting ChatGPT—only to feel your fingers struggling to keep up—you’ll understand the appeal of Voibe.Available now for just $79.99 (reg. $199), Vo…
    - 19 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 1:30pm -
  • This foldable 3-in-1 Anker MagSafe charging cube is a steal at $65 off
    MacworldAnker 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging CubeView DealYou can get Anker’s 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube for just $64.99 right now, a massive 50% discount from its $130. This Woot deal is better than anything we’ve seen at Amazon (its sister site), where the lowest price has been $85.This cube is going to be so useful to have on your desk. It can charge all three of your Apple devices from a single spot, so you stop juggling separate…
    - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 10:43pm -
  • Best MacBook & Mac Prime Day Deals 2026: The best early discounts
    MacworldBest Mac deals at Amazon U.S.$149 off MacBook Air$9 off MacBook Neo $29 off Mac mini$250 off MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max)Best Mac deals at Amazon U.K.£110 off MacBook Air£50 off MacBook Neo £220 off MacBook Pro, M5 ProIf you’re looking to get a great price on a new Mac, Amazon’s Prime Days event is a great time to grab a bargain. The sale runs from June 23 to 26, and we expect some huge savings on the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, a…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 7:11pm -
  • iPhone Air 2 will reportedly fix its two biggest problems
    MacworldA 2nd-gen version of last year’s iPhone Air will address two of the biggest complaints about the original model, according to a new report. Sources also claim that the new Air is being prepared for a launch next spring.Writing for Bloomberg, leaker-analyst Mark Gurman says Apple is “aiming to boost the appeal of the slimmed-down device” in two ways. If the project goes as planned, it will feature both a second rear camera lens and improved battery life.When Apple unv…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 5:22pm -
  • AirPods Pro 3 just crashed to an insane $169 ($80 off)
    MacworldApple AirPods Pro 3View DealApple’s AirPods Pro 3 price is getting ready for Prime Day and taking another dip. For the first time, you can get your hands on these earbuds for just $169, a massive 32 percent under their MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen, even lower than last week’s rock-bottom price. And it’s not even Prime Day yet.The AirPods Pro 3 are our favorite earbuds, and it’s easy to see why when you ch…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 4:56pm -
  • Is this fall’s folding iPhone already a flop?
    MacworldApple discontinued the Mac Pro earlier this year, and it’s not hard to imagine why: the flagship computer was simply too high-end and too expensive for its own good. As if to demonstrate this, Apple launched the budget MacBook Neo at almost the same time, and it proved a huge hit. Public judgment doesn’t get much clearer than that.Given this scenario, it’s tempting to wonder why Apple is charging full steam ahead with the iPhone Ultra. Like the Mac Pro, this foldable pho…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 4:30pm -
  • Best AirPods Prime Day Deals 2026: The best early discounts
    MacworldBest AirPods deals at Amazon U.S.$30 off AirPods 4$30 off AirPods 4 with ANCBest AirPods deals at Amazon U.K.£49 off AirPods Pro 3£39.20 off AirPods 4 £43.60 off AirPods 4 with ANCAmazon Prime Day is kicking off a little early this year, running from June 23-26, but we still expect a steady stream of excellent Apple deals. In fact, if you’re looking for a new pair of AirPods, you’re likely to find the biggest savings of the year on all four…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 4:03pm -
  • My 17 favorite iOS 27 features have nothing to do with Siri or AI
    MacworldApple dedicated this year’s software development cycle to making its devices smarter and more efficient. At the opening WWDC26 keynote, the company primarily focused on Siri AI and the performance gains coming with OS 27. It was notably lighter on new features than usual keynotes, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be anything new for phones that miss out on the new AI stuff.Despite the update packing fewer user-facing changes than the last several releases, iOS 27 still…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 4:00pm -
  • Best Apple Watch Prime Day Deals 2026: The best early discounts
    MacworldBest Apple Watch deals at Amazon U.S.$100 off Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm or 46mm)$100 off Apple Watch Ultra 3$30 off Apple Watch SE 3Best Apple Watch deals at Amazon U.K.£70 off Apple Watch Series 11£80 off Apple Watch Ultra 3£59 off Apple Watch SE3, 44mmAmazon’s annual Prime Day sales event officially starts on Tuesday, June 23, but we’re already seeing some fantastic Apple Watch deals. This year’s event runs from June 23 to June 26…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 3:41pm -
  • This upcoming change could end up breaking iCloud+ Hide My Email
    MacworldOne of the great features of Apple’s iCloud+ online storage service is Hide My Email, a feature that allows users to create and use an anonymous email address when signing up for something online. It currently creates an email address using @icloud.com; since the email domain is the same as the one for your actual iCloud email address, a site can’t block you for using a “fake” address.But Apple announced some news to developers about Hide My Email, and it’s not the b…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 1:45pm -
  • This Deal Days Babbel offer gets you linguist-built language lessons for less
    MacworldTL;DR: New U.S. users can get a Babbel Lifetime Subscription for $159 (reg. $299) with code LEARN through June 22 and unlock all 14 languages, 10,000+ hours of lessons, and lifetime access.Learning a new language sounds like a great idea—right up until you’re staring at a 300-day streak requirement and another monthly subscription charge.Babbel completely shakes up language-learning. As part of the Deal Days savings event, new U.S. users can get a Babbel Language Le…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 1:30pm -
  • Tim Cook warns of ‘unavoidable’ price hikes as iPhone launch looms

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  • Macworld Podcast: What to know about watchOS 27
    MacworldApple unveiled watchOS 27 at WWDC last week, and there wasn’t much to see—at least that’s the impression you’re left with after the presentation. So, on this week’s Macworld Podcast, we’re talking about what you’ll find in watchOS 27. This is episode 988 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 988 on YouTubeListen to episode 988 on Apple PodcastsTune in to episode 988 on S…
    - 2 days ago 18 Jun 26, 1:03pm -
  • Here’s why your Mac blocked that Terminal command you pasted
    MacworldWhen macOS 26.4 Tahoe was released in March, Apple introduced an additional safeguard against malware distribution: if a user pastes lines of code into the Terminal, a warning appears, signaling that the paste was blocked because the copied code could contain malware. The warning gives the user the option to continue with the pasted command or to stop it before it executes.This is a new behavior in macOS, and you may have noticed it if you recently used the Terminal. In a supp…
    - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 10:52pm -