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- 58 minutes agoDitch your $20/month ChatGPT fee—A new app gives you Claude, Gemini, and GPT for $30
Macworld TL;DR: A 1-year ChatOn AI Assistant Premium Plan is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $39.99). ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude all have two things in common. They each cost $20/month, and the monthly subscription is probably the worst way to get them. ChatOn’s AI Assistant bundles access to major AI models like GPT, Gemini, and Claude into a single app, and right now, it’s only $29.99 for your first year. All your AI models, one place ChatOn gives you access to GPT, Gemini, Claude, Sonar, and more without separate accounts or subscriptions. You pick whichever model fits the task, whether that’s Claude for writing, Gemini for research, or GPT for reasoning – all without switching apps. It also comes loaded with over 100 prewritten prompts across multiple categories, so you’re not starting from scratch every time. There’s a reason ChatOn has over 100 million downloads. Beyond text chat, the app can generate AI images, process PDF, DOC, and EPUB files, perform OCR text extraction, and real-time web search with source links. There’s even an AI keyboard integration that lets you generate text directly inside other apps on your iPhone or Mac. One account gives you access from unlimited devices across iOS, Android, and web, so your setup travels with you. ChatOn won Best User Experience at the 14th Annual Lovie Awards, and if that doesn’t tell you how users feel about the platform, the high reviews on the App Store speak for themselves. Whether you’re on your MacBook at the office or your iPhone on the go, ChatOn AI keeps your tools synced and ready, no context switching required. Get a 1-year ChatOn AI Assistant Premium Plan for $29.99 (reg. $39.99). ChatOn AI Assistant Premium PlanSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.1 hour agoNetwork Performance Issues in Dubai
Jun 9, 07:30 UTC Resolved - Users in Dubai would have observed an increase in HTTP 5xx errors between 07:20 - 07:35 UTC 2026-06-09. This issue is now resolved.04:54 amI am trying to builld a animated wallpaper app for macOS Tahoe (26.5) but keep hitting roadblocks. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI am trying to builld a animated wallpaper app for macOS Tahoe (26.5) but keep hitting roadblocks.
I have been trying to build a a animated wallpaper app using https://github.com/kageroumado/phospheneon on a free apple developer account, but have not been able to sign it. The extension never loads.: AMFI blocks restricted entitlements on ad-hoc signed builds Gatekeeper rejects the bundle even with a valid Apple Development cert — spctl –assess returns rejected. […]04:38 amThat massive new OS feature “single screen” organized by how much of it Android/Google already did years ago (and what actually works on iOS right now) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingThat massive new OS feature “single screen” organized by how much of it Android/Google already did years ago (and what actually works on iOS right now)
Title: That massive new OS feature "single screen" organized by how much of it Android/Google already did years ago (and what actually works on iOS right now) Hey everyone, You know that absolute wall-of-text feature screen flashed at the end of the keynote to make a new OS look packed? I ran the image through […]04:26 amHow to share login info with reviewer
Hey everyone, I have an app which has Google and Apple signin. Now when submitting the app to app store, it asks for login info which reviewer can login through. But given that both these login methods require some code verification, 2FA, etc. How is it going to ever work, or will they login through […]03:28 amIs a Mac Mini M4 24 gbs of Ram enough for starting?
So sorry guys… I know is a very commonly asked question. I started just like 2 weeks ago learning IOS programming, my current setup is a MacBook Pro M1 8 GBS and 256 of disk (already at 90%). Which I use for daily things and video editing. But for programming is just taking long time […]03:06 amuGreen 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 performance over long sessions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:51 am9to5Mac Daily: June 8, 2026 – WWDC 2026 recap
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $200 Savings Card. more…02:51 am9to5Mac Daily: June 8, 2026 – WWDC 2026 recap
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $200 Savings Card. more…02:51 am9to5Mac Daily: June 8, 2026 – WWDC 2026 recap
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $200 Savings Card. more…02:46 amvisionOS 27 features a new Thórsmörk Environment
Despite not getting much airtime during today’s WWDC keynote, visionOS 27 is bringing several new features to Apple Vision Pro, including a new Environment from the Icelandic highlands. Here are the details. more…02:20 ammacOS 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 every menu item. Apple announced macOS Golden Gate on Monday, and it has fixed this problem. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:20 ammacOS 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 every menu item. Apple announced macOS Golden Gate on Monday, and it has fixed this problem. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:15 amWWDC26 Keynote Shows Apple’s Tacit Acknowledgment of External Pressures
Apple spent the entirety of its WWDC26 keynote responding to external pressures, including user complaints about Liquid Glass, community and regulatory worries regarding child safety, and the embarrassment of Siri delays and Apple Intelligence weaknesses.02:03 amiOS 27 will let you swipe away the Now Playing widget from the Lock Screen
In iOS 27, users will be able to clear the Now Playing widget on their lock screens, just like notifications. Here are the details. more…01:35 amAI Integration, Child Safety Touted by Apple at WWDC26
Apple used WWDC26 to showcase deeper AI integration across its ecosystem, enhanced Siri capabilities, and new tools aimed at improving child safety. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.01:31 ammacOS 27 Golden Gate will let you resize the iPhone Mirroring window
Among the new features in macOS 27 Golden Gate is the ability to resize the iPhone Mirroring window using additional aspect ratios. Here are the details. more…01:30 amNetwork Performance Issues in Mexico
Jun 9, 01:30 UTC Resolved - Connectivity errors (HTTP 500s) and elevated latency observed due to a hardware failure between 01:32 - 01:36 UTC 2026-06-09. Cloudflare has mitigated the issue.01:30 amNetwork Performance Issues in Mexico
Jun 9, 01:30 UTC Resolved - Connectivity errors (HTTP 500s) and elevated latency observed due to a hardware failure between 01:32 - 01:36 UTC 2026-06-09. Cloudflare has mitigated the issue.01:03 amWill Apple MLX support vision and omni models? It sucks that a 3rd party MLX-VLM is the only way! | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWill Apple MLX support vision and omni models? It sucks that a 3rd party MLX-VLM is the only way!
submitted by /u/reeldeele [link] [comments]12:59 amXcode and iOS 27 oddball runtime issue
This occurred using Xcode 26.5 and now on Xcode 27 beta so it's independent of the Xcode version. If I compile and launch an app that has worked perfectly on iOS 18 to 26.5, but now with the test device an iOS 27 iPhone 17, the app hangs on the splash screen and I get […]12:54 amwatchOS 27 brings Siri AI, smarter Workout Buddy and a lot more to the Apple Watch
From Siri AI to smarter Workout Buddy, here's what watchOS 27 will bring to the Apple Watch this fall. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:46 amEverything Apple Announced at WWDC 2026 in 10 Minutes
Apple held its WWDC 2026 keynote today, introducing iOS 27, macOs 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27. It took Apple an hour and a half to walk through the major new features in the updates, but we have a quicker 10 minute recap for those who want the highlights. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.12:16 amwatchOS 27 Features Dynamic App Grid, New Gesture Control, and More
Apple today unveiled watchOS 27, featuring a redesigned dynamic app grid, new gesture controls, and a raft of usability and battery improvements. The new dynamic app grid surfaces and rearranges five apps based on context and usage. Users can simply tap the bottom center icon to go to the rest of their apps. A new tap gesture lets users select a widget in the Smart Stack by tapping their index finger and thumb together once, allowing interaction even when the other hand is occupied. Apple is also expanding Smart Stack suggestions to surface more contextually relevant widgets, including birthday reminders for close contacts, a parked car location card, sleep alarm adjustments ahead of select holidays, and transit card balance checks. Users can now create custom passes for any membership or card that uses a QR code or barcode, such as a library card, using their iPhone and access it directly from the Apple Watch's Wallet app or pin it to the Smart Stack. Transit cards and IDs will also appear in the Smart Stack. Apple says it has improved Liquid Glass in watchOS 27 to improve readability through more uniform refraction and better contrast. Other improvements include faster Music playback startup, faster app extension launches, improved Wi-Fi connectivity, more efficient water detection, better battery efficiency with suggested optimizations, Guest Key support, and the ability to view card balances in the Wallet app. The settings interface in the Apple Watch app on iPhone also features a new design. Find My is completely redesigned with a more map-centric layout and consolidates the Find Devices, Find People, and Find Items apps into a single unified view. A new Call Context feature can proactively surface relevant information from other apps during a phone call to a business, such as displaying a confirmation code from Mail when a user calls an airline. watchOS 27 also includes a large number of fitness, workout, and sleep tracking improvements.Related Roundup: watchOS 26Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:04 amApple Photos Finally Gets a Slideshow Maker
Apple today announced new slideshow features coming to the Photos app, allowing users to play any set of photos and videos as a slideshow. There are options to set the slide duration, transition style, and music. iOS 27 also lets users save any slideshow directly as a video to their Photos library for easy playback later. Additional new features include the ability to save individual video frames as photos, more flexible album organization tools, emoji reactions in Shared Albums, a view of recent Shared Album activity, and access to full-resolution photos and videos in Shared Albums. Apple also introduces new collections in Photos, including Captured by Me and Identity Documents, alongside improved search results for people and pets.Tag: PhotosThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsMonday June 0811:49 pmwatchOS 27 Introduces Workout Buddy Upgrades, Better Sleep Tracking, and More
watchOS 27 contains a series of enhancements to fitness and sleep tracking, including new Workout Buddy insights, improved indoor run tracking, and more. Workout Buddy is gaining new data-driven motivation features, delivering progress updates for pace, distance, and workout duration based on a user's fitness history. Apple is also enabling Workout Buddy to function without an iPhone nearby, allowing users to stay motivated during workouts without needing a phone in their pocket or hand. Workout Buddy is additionally expanding to Spanish, letting Spanish-speaking users receive personalized fitness motivation in their preferred language. Indoor run and walk distance tracking is also getting more accurate in watchOS 27. Apple says improved motion tracking algorithms will more precisely measure treadmill distance directly from the wrist, without requiring a connected iPhone. Route maps in the Fitness app are also receiving an accuracy improvement, giving users a more precise view of their workout paths after the fact. Sleep tracking is becoming more accurate as well, though Apple has not yet detailed the specific changes underlying the improvement. The update also brings a step count sync fix where steps counted in the Health app will now sync with the Fitness app directly.Related Roundup: watchOS 26Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:43 pmIncreased HTTP 500 errors for R2
Jun 8, 23:43 UTC Investigating - Some Cloudflare R2 users may have seen increased errors when using R211:43 pmUIKit — Full ObjC API Diff: iOS 26.2 → iOS 27
submitted by /u/iKy1e [link] [comments]11:33 pmiOS 27 Adds Perimenopause and Menopause Tracking to Health App
Apple today announced that iOS 27 will expand the Health app's Cycle Tracking feature with dedicated perimenopause and menopause support, including notifications, symptom logging, and educational resources. The update will enable Cycle Tracking to detect when a user's logged cycle patterns are suggestive of perimenopause and surface a notification accordingly. Users will also be able to log related symptoms directly within the Health app and access educational resources designed to provide guidance and support through the transition. There are also new Fitness+ workouts for perimenopause and menopause. The new perimenopause and menopause support in iOS 27 uses long-term cycle data to detect a hormonal transition that can begin a decade or more before menopause itself. The additions are part of broader Health app improvements in iOS 27 that Apple says include more advanced cycle tracking overall, faster data updates across the app, and refreshed design elements. Apple introduced Cycle Tracking across the iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously with iOS 13 and watchOS 6, and has deepened the feature set steadily since, most notably with the addition of wrist temperature sensing in the Apple Watch Series 8, which enabled basal body temperature tracking and retrospective ovulation estimates.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: Apple HealthThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:29 pmApple Maps Flyover Gets a Visual Upgrade in iOS 27
Apple Maps is getting a visual update in iOS 27, with Apple planning to introduce new aerial imagery that's combined with Visual Intelligence models. Apple said everything will have sharper detail, from the "shapes of individual trees to the way light reflects off the glass of skyscrapers." Flyover is an Apple Maps view that lets users see more than 350 cities in 3D with detailed landmarks, roads, trees, parks, buildings, and more. It uses aerial imagery captured by planes, and it is a signature Apple Maps feature. The more detailed Flyover visuals Apple described at the WWDC 2026 keynote do not appear to be implemented in the iOS 27 beta as of yet.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: Apple MapsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:17 pmApple Announces New CarPlay Features on iOS 27, Including Video Apps
Back at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that it was planning to allow CarPlay users to watch video via AirPlay in their vehicles while they are not driving, but we did not hear many specific details about this functionality until now. In a WWDC 2026 video aimed at developers, Apple said the CarPlay video feature is available in new vehicles that support it. When playing a video in an iPhone app that supports AirPlay video streaming, users can select the car's display from the AirPlay menu on iOS and watch the video on a compatible vehicle's screen. New in iOS 27, Apple is allowing developers to create CarPlay apps with video browsing capabilities, so you can find videos to watch right on CarPlay. This feature can keep you entertained while you are not driving. For example, Apple said you may use it while waiting in your car at the airport, or charging your electric vehicle. For safety reasons, video playback is only enabled when the vehicle is parked. In addition, the more personal and intelligent version of Siri — aka "Siri AI" — will be available on CarPlay when it is used with an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. Apple offered the following example for using Siri AI via CarPlay: "On the road, ask Siri which trailhead your friend suggested and get the answer instantly." In a slide shown very briefly during the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple revealed four additional enhancements coming to CarPlay:Audio scrubbing within CarPlay's Now Playing interface Improved GPS accuracy and navigation heading A mini-player for audio within apps Improved wireless CarPlay reliabilityAll of the new CarPlay features require an iPhone running iOS 27, which is available in developer beta starting today. A public beta will follow in July, and the software update should be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September.Related Roundups: CarPlay, iOS 27, WWDC 2026Tag: AirPlayRelated Forums: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto Technology, Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:17 pmApple Watch Series 9 Mistakenly Left Off watchOS 27 Compatibility List
Apple today confirmed that the Apple Watch Series 9 is compatible with watchOS 27, after the device was mistakenly omitted from the software's official compatibility page. Apple updated its website immediately following its WWDC 2026 keynote, and the watchOS 27 page listed a shorter compatibility list than many users expected: the Apple Watch SE 3, Series 10, Series 11, Ultra 2, and Ultra 3. That would have meant watchOS 27 dropped support for the Apple Watch Series 9, despite both the Series 9 and Ultra 2 containing the same S9 chip. Shortly after Apple released watchOS 27 developer beta 1, Apple Watch Series 9 owners began reporting that they were able to download, install, and run the beta on their devices. Apple confirmed to MacRumors that the Series 9 omission was an error, and that the device is indeed supported. Apple's website has since been corrected. watchOS 27 still drops support for the Apple Watch Series 6, Series 7, and Series 8, along with the original Ultra and SE 2, a significant cut that makes it the largest single-year drop in Apple Watch software support to date. The update introduces a new Siri AI app, new workout data insights, Spanish support for Workout Buddy, and more.Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11, watchOS 26Tag: WWDC 2026Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Caution)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:09 pmDownload the official macOS 27 Golden Gate wallpapers here
And even though macOS 27 Golden Gate won’t launch for a few more months, you can already get the new light and dark wallpapers from the gallery below. more…11:07 pmWhat is new in SwiftUI after WWDC26
submitted by /u/majid8 [link] [comments]11:00 pmApple's Private AI Will Run on Google's Servers
Apple today said it is expanding Private Cloud Compute (PCC) beyond its data centers, partnering with Google and NVIDIA to run Apple Intelligence workloads on Google Cloud. Private Cloud Compute is Apple's cloud intelligence system for private AI processing, used to keep Apple Intelligence requests secure while handling processing in the cloud. PCC has been limited to Apple silicon servers in Apple data centers, but Apple is now relying on Google servers to handle some Apple Intelligence processing. Apple partnered with Google to use the technologies behind Google's Gemini AI models for its own Apple Foundation Models. While some processing is done on-device, agentic tool use and complex reasoning require cloud processing. Apple says it worked with Google and NVIDIA to extend its PCC infrastructure to Google Cloud systems that run NVIDIA GPUs without compromising privacy and security protections. Our core PCC requirements remain exactly the same: stateless computation, enforceable guarantees, no privileged runtime access, non-targetability, and verifiable transparency. What's new with PCC on Google Cloud is the implementation: NVIDIA Confidential Computing with NVIDIA GPUs, Intel CPUs with TDX, and Google's Titan chip. All server components and software are part of a trusted computing base subject to verifiable transparency and no-privileged-access guarantees, plus Apple has a cryptographically verifiable ledger of all Google Cloud hardware that is part of the PCC fleet to mitigate the risk of supply chain attacks. PCC on Google Cloud also uses many of the same architectural security patterns as PCC on Apple silicon. Apple says the efforts it has made to bring PCC to Google Cloud will mean user data continues to be protected by PCC's security and privacy properties even outside of Apple hardware and data centers. Apple maintains control over PCC software and Apple devices will only trust PCC software cryptographically approved by Apple. PCC on Google Cloud is not fully implemented, and Apple plans to gradually add the full set of protections throughout the beta testing process. PCC on Google Cloud binaries will be available for public inspection. Apple plans to provide public research tooling and access to live PCC nodes in research mode through its Apple Security Bounty Program.Tag: GoogleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:57 pmApple Brings Full-Resolution iCloud Shared Albums to Android and Windows
Apple today announced an update to iCloud Shared Albums to allow friends and family on Android and Windows to join and contribute photos more conveniently, with support for full-resolution images. The improvement for Android and Windows users removes a notable friction point for mixed-device groups, enabling users outside the Apple ecosystem to participate in shared albums via iCloud.com more easily, as well as add photos at full-resolution with no compression for the first time. Apple has also introduced new ways to filter and react to photos in shared albums, along with updated tools for inviting others to contribute.Tags: Android, iCloud Photos, WindowsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:32 pmApple Watch Series 11 hits Apple’s refurbished store, but is it the best deal?
All three Apple Watch models from last September’s lineup are now available refurbished directly from Apple. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:28 pmiOS 27 adds extra-large widgets for your extra-large needs
With iOS 27, users will be able to add new extra-large widgets to their Today View and Home Screen. Here are the details. more…10:23 pmiOS 27 Tidbits: Share a Phone Number on Two iPhones, Independent Alarm Volume, Faster AirPlay and More | MacRumorsiOS 27 Tidbits: Share a Phone Number on Two iPhones, Independent Alarm Volume, Faster AirPlay and More
At the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple detailed iOS 27 changes like a new version of Siri with a dedicated Siri app and Apple Intelligence features across multiple apps, but there are dozens of smaller but still important changes that Apple didn't have time to go through. Apple shared an image summarizing some of the bug fixes and optimizations it made in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, and there are some interesting changes. Dual Phone Numbers Apple says you'll be able to switch between two iPhone devices with the same phone number, which presumably means you can set up two iPhones with one number and then swap between them as needed. It could work similar to how an iPhone and Apple Watch can share the same phone number. It should be a useful change for anyone who wants to get a foldable iPhone and a standard iPhone 18 Pro this year. Sharing numbers between two iPhones may require carrier support, so it's not clear if it's implemented in the beta. Two FaceTime Cameras Dual camera in FaceTime is a listed feature, and that likely means you'll be able to use the front and back cameras at the same time during FaceTime calls. Faster AirPlay and AirDrop AirPlaying content to the HomePod and Apple TV is faster than before thanks to multiple system improvements. AirDrop transfers from the iPhone to other devices are also faster, and it's quicker for an iPhone to find nearby AirDrop recipients. Messages Drawing App There's a drawing app in Messages where you can handwrite a message or draw a picture. It uses the same drawing tools that are available in the Notes app or when annotating images. Extra Large Widgets There's a new extra large widget size you can select on the iPhone's Home Screen. The extra large size takes up an entire app page and displays more information from an app. Shared Album Expirations You can now set a shared photo album to expire after a set time, so it doesn't exist indefinitely. Independent Alarm Volume Alarm volume can be controlled separately from system volume, as can alerts and system sounds. In Settings > Sounds & Haptics, there are toggles to match Alarms, Timers, Alerts, and System Sounds to Ringtone Volume or to decouple them. Toggling off the match option lets you select a preferred volume level for alarms and system sounds. Markdown in Notes You can now copy and paste Markdown in the Notes app. Save a Video Frame There's a new option to save a video frame as a photo in the Photos app. Weather The Weather app has a "Highlights" view with at-a-glance information, plus it includes updated hourly and 10-day views for precipitation and wind speed. Other iOS 27 Optimizations and Changes Faster message loading in Mail Enhanced Safari power efficiency Improved battery insights Smoother scrolling in App Library Smoother unlocking on iPhone New AutoMix transitions in Apple Music Faster HomeKit accessory pairing Faster start page loading in Safari More accurate Visited Places in Maps Improved Messages syncing across devices More power efficient personal hotspot on devices with N1 chip Failed messages will automatically try resending Improved Bluetooth power management Support for time zone changes in Sleep Improved unread badge accuracy in Mail These are just some of the improvements and changes that Apple has introduced in iOS 27. We'll be sharing more new features in iOS 27 as they're discovered by the community. The iOS 27 beta is available for developers right now, with Apple planning to introduce a public beta in July. iOS 27 will launch this fall.Related Roundup: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:23 pmiOS 27 Tidbits: Share a Phone Number on Two iPhones, Independent Alarm Volume, Faster AirPlay and More | MacRumorsiOS 27 Tidbits: Share a Phone Number on Two iPhones, Independent Alarm Volume, Faster AirPlay and More
At the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple detailed iOS 27 changes like a new version of Siri with a dedicated Siri app and Apple Intelligence features across multiple apps, but there are dozens of smaller but still important changes that Apple didn't have time to go through. Apple shared an image summarizing some of the bug fixes and optimizations it made in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, and there are some interesting changes. Dual Phone Numbers Apple says you'll be able to switch between two iPhone devices with the same phone number, which presumably means you can set up two iPhones with one number and then swap between them as needed. It could work similar to how an iPhone and Apple Watch can share the same phone number. It should be a useful change for anyone who wants to get a foldable iPhone and a standard iPhone 18 Pro this year. Sharing numbers between two iPhones may require carrier support, so it's not clear if it's implemented in the beta. Two FaceTime Cameras Dual camera in FaceTime is a listed feature, and that likely means you'll be able to use the front and back cameras at the same time during FaceTime calls. Faster AirPlay and AirDrop AirPlaying content to the HomePod and Apple TV is faster than before thanks to multiple system improvements. AirDrop transfers from the iPhone to other devices are also faster, and it's quicker for an iPhone to find nearby AirDrop recipients. Messages Drawing App There's a drawing app in Messages where you can handwrite a message or draw a picture. It uses the same drawing tools that are available in the Notes app or when annotating images. Extra Large Widgets There's a new extra large widget size you can select on the iPhone's Home Screen. The extra large size takes up an entire app page and displays more information from an app. Shared Album Expirations You can now set a shared photo album to expire after a set time, so it doesn't exist indefinitely. Independent Alarm Volume Alarm volume can be controlled separately from system volume, as can alerts and system sounds. In Settings > Sounds & Haptics, there are toggles to match Alarms, Timers, Alerts, and System Sounds to Ringtone Volume or to decouple them. Toggling off the match option lets you select a preferred volume level for alarms and system sounds. Markdown in Notes You can now copy and paste Markdown in the Notes app. Save a Video Frame There's a new option to save a video frame as a photo in the Photos app. Weather The Weather app has a "Highlights" view with at-a-glance information, plus it includes updated hourly and 10-day views for precipitation and wind speed. Other iOS 27 Optimizations and Changes Faster message loading in Mail Enhanced Safari power efficiency Improved battery insights Smoother scrolling in App Library Smoother unlocking on iPhone New AutoMix transitions in Apple Music Faster HomeKit accessory pairing Faster start page loading in Safari More accurate Visited Places in Maps Improved Messages syncing across devices More power efficient personal hotspot on devices with N1 chip Failed messages will automatically try resending Improved Bluetooth power management Support for time zone changes in Sleep Improved unread badge accuracy in Mail These are just some of the improvements and changes that Apple has introduced in iOS 27. We'll be sharing more new features in iOS 27 as they're discovered by the community. The iOS 27 beta is available for developers right now, with Apple planning to introduce a public beta in July. iOS 27 will launch this fall.Related Roundup: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:10 pmCombination of mapview and with real time workout data
Wanted to share a concept I been exploring and see what you guys think following up on my thread around ReRun the other day. What I have done in this scenario is to combine mapview with real time data UI. So the mapview is a square with a fixed camera view and pre calculated trail […]10:08 pmApple's new foundation models don't contain a drop of Gemini, as we said they wouldn't | AppleInsiderApple's new foundation models don't contain a drop of Gemini, as we said they wouldn't
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 doesn't 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 much else. The rampant speculation painted a portrait of scrambling and failure, as usual.The reality is exactly what AppleInsider has been reporting all along, which makes sense. All of the information was there if you were willing to see it for what it was. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:05 pmiOS 27 Announced: How to Install the Beta
Apple has announced iOS 27, with key new features including a Siri app, a slider to adjust the appearance of Liquid Glass, expanded child safety features, faster performance, "tons of refinements" for improved reliability, and more. Anyone with an Apple Developer account is able to install the iOS 27 developer beta for free, with Apple Developer Program membership for $99 per year no longer required in recent years. After registering, restart your iPhone and open the Settings app. Next, tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates and select the iOS 27 Developer Beta option. From there, you can install the beta on your iPhone. Apple said the first iOS 27 public beta will follow in July. To install a public beta, first sign up at beta.apple.com. After enrolling, restart your iPhone and open the Settings app. Next, tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates and select the iOS 27 Public Beta once it is available. Keep in mind that the revamped version of Siri — aka "Siri AI" — has a waitlist. iOS beta versions can have bugs and performance issues. Backing up your iPhone before installing beta software is highly recommended.Related Roundup: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:59 pmiOS 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 starting, some believe iPhone Fold is still coming in September. These bits of code certainly suggest Apple is working to release iPhone Fold, but say little else. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:55 pmApple leaks foldable iPhone references in iOS 27 beta
Apple released the first iOS 27 developer beta today, and code for the update includes references to features that can only belong to a foldable iPhone. more…09:47 pmHow Apple improved the performance and stability of iPhone, Mac and more
Explore the significant performance enhancements for iPhone, Mac and iPad coming this fall, bringing faster operation and fewer bugs. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:46 pmSpatial 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 Photo would look on something like an Apple Vision Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:42 pmTim Cook Delivers Farewell Remarks at His Last Apple Keynote as CEO
Tim Cook closed out what is expected to be his last keynote as Apple's chief executive officer today with some emotive final remarks. Wrapping up a pre-recorded video message, Cook reflected on his tenure at the company. "Some of the highlights of my time as CEO have been events like this, sharing powerful new tools with all of you," he said, adding that what developers create with Apple's platforms has been "a constant reminder that imagination has no limits." One of the greatest highlights of my time as CEO have been events like this, sharing powerful new tools with all of you and what you create with them has been a constant reminder that imagination has no limits. Over the years, you have helped people create, learn, and experience the world in explain ways, and with the incredible capabilities we introduced today, I truly believe the best is still ahead. Cook said it had been "an honor" to lead the company, describing Apple's north star as always creating products that serve people's needs. "I truly believe the best is still ahead," he said, before thanking the audience. Cook has served as CEO since 2011, succeeding Steve Jobs. John Ternus, Apple's SVP of Hardware Engineering, will takeover from Cook in September, just in time for the announcement of new iPhone models.Tags: Tim Cook, WWDC 2026This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:39 pmYou’ll need the latest Apple devices to customize the new Siri’s voice
Today, Apple unveiled the new Siri AI, with a dedicated app and powerful capabilities. Among Siri’s new features is a more customizable voice, but you’ll need one of Apple’s newest iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Vision Pro models to use it. Here are the details. more…09:38 pmiOS 27 revamps AirPods settings in a big way, here’s the new design
iOS 27 was introduced today at WWDC, and the first developer beta is now available, revealing an overhaul to AirPods settings inside the Settings app. Here’s what it looks like. more…09:36 pmUltrawide 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 return to their previous positions automatically when reconnected. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:29 pmApple Overhauls Genmoji in iOS 27
iOS 27 includes an entirely revamped Genmoji creation experience. There's an updated interface that supports describing an emoji that you want to create, with options to start from existing emoji, choose an image from Photos, or select a person. After uploading an image or using a text phrase to create a Genmoji, there's now a "Describe a change" interface for making updates to what you've already created. You can iterate on designs and change specific elements of a Genmoji, tweaking colors and objects. Apple's AI is smarter than before and it is able to successfully make iterative updates for better Genmoji customization. Each change uses the old base rather than regenerating a new Genmoji with every request. With a series of requests, it is possible to make a complicated, multi-element Genmoji. Along with describing changes, you can also add in additional emoji, and the interface makes suggestions on what to do next. Genmoji output is also more consistent, and Genmoji look more like real emoji with a 3D, cartoonish style by default. There is now an option to change style, so if you don't want the cartoonish look, you can ask for something else like a drawing or a sketch. Generating a Genmoji does not take as long, and it appears to be less system intensive with less battery drain. Apple also overhauled Image Playground in iOS 27, and both Image Playground and Genmoji use updated Apple Foundation Models. Image Playground now supports generating photorealistic images and adding AI elements to just parts of photos.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: GenmojiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:24 pmiOS 27 Hints at Foldable iPhone With App Resizability Push and New Framework Strings
Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for a foldable iPhone in iOS 27, with new references discovered in the operating system's frameworks and a notable emphasis on flexible app layouts at this year's Platforms State of the Union. During the Platforms State of the Union session, Apple told developers to move away from designing apps for specific devices and fixed orientations, and to instead target what it described as "a dynamic range of sizes and aspect ratios." The framing appears to go beyond the stated context of iPhone Mirroring and the iPad. Apple used the session to introduce support for resizable iOS apps in iPhone Mirroring and on the iPad. Developers who rebuild against the latest SDK will have their apps automatically opted in to resizability, Apple said, with SwiftUI apps that already use scene lifecycle and standard framework support for basic resizability considered "well on your way to supporting full resizability." A new resizable iOS simulator and Previews in Xcode were also announced, allowing developers to test layouts across a range of screen sizes and aspect ratios. Apple said it is also providing a skill for coding agents to help identify and fix common resizability issues. The guidance effectively asks developers to treat every iOS app as something that may need to reflow across a wide variety of form factors, which is a requirement that makes considerably more sense if a future iPhone is capable of folding open to a substantially larger inner display. As if that wasn't enough evidence for the upcoming foldable iPhone, X user @samhenrigold spotted two strings within iOS 27's frameworks that point directly toward foldable hardware: "foldState" and "angleDegrees." A third discovery, a new key that returns the total count of built-in displays on a device, is a further indication that Apple is preparing the software stack for a device capable of presenting more than one integrated screen. The foldable iPhone, widely expected to be called the "iPhone Ultra," is anticipated to be announced in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with a book-style design featuring a roughly 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch cover display. Other rumored key features include Touch ID instead of Face ID, a titanium frame and Liquid Metal hinge, dual rear cameras, the A20 chip, and the C2 modem. The device is expected to start at over $2,000, making it the most expensive iPhone ever. Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPhone FoldTag: Foldable iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:21 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple aids app development with new intelligence frameworks and advanced tools09:20 pmApple’s Siri AI is not ‘Google Gemini with Apple branding’; here’s how it really works | Mac Daily NewsApple’s Siri AI is not ‘Google Gemini with Apple branding’; here’s how it really works
Apple's new Siri AI (unveiled today at WWDC 2026) is powered by Google's Gemini-based models under the hood, but it is not a simple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:17 pmtvOS 27 Drops Support for Two Apple TV Models
The upcoming tvOS 27 update that was previewed today drops support for two Apple TV models. The two Apple TV models that are compatible with tvOS 26 but not tvOS 27 are the Apple TV HD from 2015 and the Apple TV 4K (1st generation) from 2017. tvOS 27 is compatible with the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, according to Apple's documentation. tvOS 27 features a redesigned Podcasts app, smoother app launches and animations, support for larger text across the interface, and more. Apple did not give tvOS 27 much attention during its WWDC 2026 keynote, so we are still in the process of learning what other new features and enhancements are included in the update. tvOS 26 Compatibility Apple TV HD (2015) Apple TV 4K (1st generation, 2017) Apple TV 4K (2nd generation, 2021) Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, 2022) tvOS 27 Compatibility Apple TV 4K (2nd generation, 2021) Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, 2022) The first tvOS 27 developer beta is available today, and a public beta will follow in July. The update will be released later this year — likely in September. A new Apple TV 4K (4th generation) is expected to launch later this year.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:11 pmApple’s new Siri doesn’t feel very new
Macworld It’s taken a long time to reach this point. Those with long memories will recall that Apple promised an updated version of its Siri voice assistant at WWDC 2024. This would bring deep contextual awareness, we were told, and the ability to search emails, messages, and other personal data to improve accuracy and enable rich, natural conversations. There was even a series of ads showing off the feature and explicitly tying it to the iPhone 16 Pro. Unfortunately the project stumbled right from the start and carried on stumbling for the following two years. An initial plan to launch New Siri as part of iOS 18 was quickly shelved in favor of iOS 18.4, then iOS 26, then iOS 26.4. Anyone who bought an iPhone 16 Pro with the feature in mind was headed for disappointment (and some compensation, on the bright side). Now the new Siri has been announced again at another WWDC, this time rebranded as Siri AI and tied to the launch of the OS 27 software updates. Assuming nothing else goes wrong, it should finally hit Apple devices in the fall. The problem is that the world has moved on, and even at its own launch event, new Siri didn’t feel very new. The part that struck me first was how slow it seems to be. These were stage-managed demos, presumably run in absolutely optimal conditions and with the option of a rerun if anything falls over or hits a snag. (We’ll be generous and assume they were genuine demos and not mocked-up simulations like in those Bella Ramsey commercials.) But even in these favourable conditions, there was a noticeable delay before Siri AI answered each command. The presenters would often have time to make an additional comment while waiting for Siri to think, shown by a spinning circle in the Dynamic Island. I went through Mike Rockwell’s initial demo with a stopwatch, measuring from when Siri started showing a loading icon to when it returned the result. (You’ll also need to factor in the time to speak or type the command, as well as for Siri to register this and switch to thinking mode, but I was again feeling generous.) The quickest was 3.71 seconds, and the slowest 8.31 seconds. When Rockwell’s colleague Justin Titi started showing off more complex tasks the delays got longer still, stretching in one case to 10.43 seconds. That may not sound like long, but bear in mind that this is supposed to be an action you run repeatedly, and it’s scarcely the conversational mode we were promised. (Imagine talking to a friend and having to sit through a 10-second pause after each of your comments.) It also doesn’t compare well to rival products. In my experiments, ChatGPT was repeatedly able to answer complex analytical questions in less than 2 seconds, peaking at 2.6 seconds when I added multiple additional parameters. And remember that this is comparing ChatGPT in the real world to Siri AI in lab conditions. On functionality, too, Siri AI hardly feels new. Basically, everything we saw from it has been done before. Access to broad world knowledge? That’s standard. Integrated across the platform? That’s what Google announced last month. Ability to revisit past conversations? Gemini does that. As well as search your emails and messages, tell you where a photo was taken, and agentically organise a party. Which makes sense, given that Siri AI was built on Google’s foundation after Apple couldn’t finish the job itself. If you’ve used Gemini, it’s unlikely you’ll find anything novel here. But the same applies in most cases to ChatGPT or any other modern LLM. About the only thing you might feel is unique to Apple’s offering is its privacy promises, and there’s still a bit of a question mark over that because of the server situation. Apple The positives What we will say, however, is that New Siri feels like a big improvement on Old Siri, and that’s something. The following features might not be new across the industry, but they are new for Apple. Better accuracy: This will need to be tested, and it was grating to hear Apple use the phrase “even higher accuracy,” as if Old Siri was remotely close to acceptable in this regard. But a specific reference to improved accuracy is exciting for those of us who’ve been tearing our hair out trying to get Siri to do what it’s told. A dedicated app: For the first time you’ll find a Siri app on your iOS 27 iPhone. Open this app to view past conversations and the information Siri surfaced in response to those queries. A particularly nice part of this is that it’s device-agnostic: the same conversation history will be viewable on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and so on. (Apple assures us that the syncing is done privately with iCloud.) Contextual awareness: This is the big one. In the demos Siri AI knew what was on the screen, what it had been asked before, personal contextual information, and (when prompted) the contents of the user’s emails and messages. This means you can use commands like “Where was this taken?” while looking at a photo, or ask Siri what recipe a particular relative sent you recently. This is a huge step forward in power. Writing tools in more places: Apple says its customers can use Siri AI to compose or edit text “virtually anywhere they type.” Describe what you’re looking for and Siri will deliver a draft for you to check out. Slightly creepily, the technology can mimic your writing style (on a per-recipient basis) when composing in Mail and Messages. Customisable, more expressive Siri voices: If you have access to the top-tier version of Siri AI (you’ll need an iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro/17 Pro Max, iPad M4 or later with 12GB of memory, Mac M3 or later with 12GB, or Apple Vision Pro M5) then you’ll be able to customise Siri AI’s voice using two sliders. One will adjust speed, the other expressiveness. Quite a fun idea.09:09 pmApple confirms watchOS 27 will run on Apple Watch Series 9
Although watchOS 27 drops support for several older Apple Watch models, Apple has confirmed to 9to5Mac that one compatible model was mistakenly left out of its official list. Here are the details. more…09:08 pmWWDC's Siri AI, macOS Golden Gate, and updated Apple Intelligence on the AppleInsider Podcast | AppleInsiderWWDC'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 it's going to take a while for us all to be clear on what's new, what's useful, and also what's coming when. But even as the beta releases are downloading, there is much to say about first impressions of the new features. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:05 pmWWDC26: Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, powerful parental controls, and an expansive set of software improvements | Mac Daily NewsWWDC26: Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, powerful parental controls, and an expansive set of software improvements
Today, during WWDC, Apple previewed its upcoming software releases that will deliver the next generation of Apple Intelligence and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:00 pmApple's Most Powerful On-Device AI Now Requires iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone Air
Apple's most advanced on-device AI model in iOS 27 requires a minimum of 12GB of unified memory, meaning the standard iPhone 17 is excluded. The next generation of Apple Intelligence introduces a new on-device model more powerful than anything Apple has shipped before. While most iOS 27 AI features run on the same hardware supported today, including iPhone 15 Pro, the most capable model carries stricter requirements. To run Apple's most powerful on-device model, users will need one of the following devices: iPhone: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, or iPhone 17 Pro Max iPad: iPad with M4 or later with at least 12GB of unified memory Mac: Mac with M3 or later with at least 12GB of unified memory Vision Pro: Apple Vision Pro with M5 The base iPhone 17 is excluded because it ships with 8GB of memory, falling short of the 12GB threshold. The standard memory requirement for Apple Intelligence has been 8GB since its introduction, so this marks the first time Apple has raised the bar for its most capable on-device features. According to Apple's press release, the new model specifically enables features including expressive voices and more advanced dictation.Related Roundups: iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone AirTag: Apple IntelligenceBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 Pro (Caution), iPhone Air (Neutral)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:00 pmApple Announces tvOS 27 With These New Features
Apple barely touched on tvOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today, but the update exists, and it adds some new features to the Apple TV. In a slide that was shown very briefly during the keynote, Apple revealed some of tvOS 27's new features and enhancements: A redesigned Podcasts app Smoother app launches and animations Faster AirPlay connectivity with other Apple devices Smart downloads A new Larger Text accessibility option in the Settings app, which increases the size of text across the tvOS interface AppleCare coverage details in the Settings appApple's website does not offer a tvOS 27 preview page like it does for iOS 27 and the other new software updates, and the "what's new in tvOS" page on Apple's developer website has yet to be updated, so no further details about these features are available right now. Stay tuned for more tvOS 27 information over the coming days. The first tvOS 27 developer beta is available today, and a public beta will follow in July. The update will be released later this year — likely in September.Related Roundups: Apple TV, WWDC 2026Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:51 pmiOS 27 release date: Here’s when the new iPhone update will launch
The next major iPhone software version is iOS 27, and it’s already here in developer beta—but here’s when the public beta and full public launches will happen. more…08:48 pmSiri AI Gains Customizable Voice Expressiveness and Pace
Apple today announced that Siri AI will offer a "brand new voice experience," giving users the ability to customize how the voice assistant sounds. On devices that support Apple's most advanced on-device model, Siri AI will deliver more expressive voices alongside a significant improvement to systemwide dictation accuracy. Users will be able to adjust both the expressiveness and pace of Siri's voice to their preference via a new UI with sliders. As of developer beta 1, American is the sole voice option. The updated dictation engine will capture speech as polished text, automatically handling capitalization, punctuation, and formatting in real time. Apple says improved speech understanding means users can speak naturally and trust that their words will appear accurately and as intended.Tags: Siri, Siri AIThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:46 pmiOS 27 Wallet App Gets 'Create a Pass' Feature
The Wallet app in iOS 27 has a new "Create a Pass" option that's designed to let you add passes for tickets, memberships, and more using Visual Intelligence. If you have a ticket for an event and there's not a digital version available in the Wallet app already, you can create one using the physical pass. By default, the Wallet app uses Visual Intelligence to scan a pass and add it, but there's also a "Create Pass Manually" option. Pass templates include Standard, Membership, and Event. Each type includes relevant information like name, location, or admission type, along with a scannable code drawn from an included barcode or QR code that you take a photo of. There are 12 background colors to choose from, or seven custom backgrounds for categories like theater, music, sports, and movies. Fields can be added or removed as needed when creating a custom pass, with options like label, date, membership, contact, coupon code, VIN, insurance, and more, so most physical cards should be able to be stored digitally. Related Roundup: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:35 pmApple Intelligence Gains Smarter Writing Tools in iOS 27
Apple today announced a series of Apple Intelligence improvements coming to Mail, Messages, Files, and system-wide text input as part of iOS 27 and its other major platform updates. The updates include automatic proofreading, which surfaces spelling and grammar suggestions as users type across the system. Apple is also introducing intelligent file and folder naming suggestions based on content. Two enhancements come specifically to Mail and Messages. Apple's composition assistant will now adapt to how a user typically communicates with different contacts, tailoring its suggestions to match individual conversational styles. Smart Reply, which proposes quick responses to incoming messages, has also been updated to draw on a user's personalized writing style rather than offering generic reply options.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: Apple IntelligenceThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:35 pmMy fingers already love this macOS 27 Safari feature
Macworld At its WWDC26 opening keynote, Apple today previewed macOS 27, focusing on design refinements, Siri AI, and other relatively minor upgrades. Despite the update’s somewhat lackluster nature, Safari on the Mac is still getting a few useful AI tools that I can’t wait to use. While it expectedly doesn’t offer a comprehensive agentic browsing experience, some of the fresh additions subtly rely on agentic AI capabilities to execute specific tasks, including one that will save me from needing to obsessively refresh tabs when I’m ready to buy the iPhone 18. Spread the word, Notify Me is a game-changer Notify Me, as its name suggests, is a new tool that allows you to build custom alerts in Safari on macOS 27. For example, if you’re anticipating a certain discount, you could ask Safari to check a specific product’s price every morning and notify you when it drops. This will spare me from needing to routinely monitor and refresh webpages with Command-R and eliminate the risk of missing out on timely updates. Essentially, Safari will visit the desired webpage on your behalf depending on the frequency you’ve set in your instructions. The AI agent will scan the site’s components and check if any of the changes match your command. If so, the Safari app will send you a push notification prompting you to check the website and take action if necessary. It’s a safe agentic AI approach that does not execute any sensitive actions on your behalf, like completing purchases or filling online forms in the background. It merely simplifies what would otherwise be a very redundant workflow. Safari in macOS 27 will send you a notification when a webpage you’re monitoring has an update.Apple Other Safari features in macOS 27 Another neat Safari feature coming with macOS 27 is a custom extension builder that can accommodate your specific needs across the different websites you frequent. While the App Store offers a ton of third-party extensions, they don’t always fit niche workflows. With the new builder, you should be able to alter webpages as needed and have them react in a way that makes sense to you. Safari 27 is also getting AI-powered tab sorting support. The feature will analyze the topics of your open webpages and group them accordingly. This is particularly helpful when you’re researching multiple subjects simultaneously, as it’ll keep the relevant tabs in a single spot. You could then optionally save the automatic assortments as permanent tab groups that you can revisit later—beyond your current browsing session. Agentic AI browsing extends beyond Safari’s Notify Me tool on macOS 27. With this release, the Passwords app can automatically visit select websites and change a password if it’s weak or compromised. Passwords can already detect weak or compromised passwords. With the latest update, it’ll take it one step further by visiting the affected service’s password-changing webpage and going through the flow autonomously. It’ll basically insert the old password it already has (if prompted), generate a new, stronger one, submit it on the website, and save it in the Passwords app. This ensures that your passwords remain secure at all times—without you having to take action. macOS 27 is now available as a beta to those enrolled in Apple’s Developer program, with general availability to follow this fall.08:34 pmHere’s everything new for Apple Wallet in iOS 27
Apple unveiled iOS 27 today at WWDC, here’s what’s new for the Wallet app in the next major iPhone update. more…08:31 pmiOS 27 Camera App Gets Siri Mode, Updated UI
The iOS 27 Camera app has a new "Siri" mode that is available in addition to the video, photo, and other camera modes. You can get to Siri mode by swiping over to it at the bottom of the Camera app in the iOS 27 developer beta. Siri mode integrates Visual Intelligence, so you can take a photo of something and ask Siri about it. Siri can answer questions about whatever you're taking a photo of, identifying plants, animals, landmarks, and more. Visual Intelligence is expanding to new categories in iOS 27, and it can help you determine the calories in a plate of food or split a bill with friends by calculating what each person owes. In Siri mode, the main Camera button captures an image and Siri will give information about what's in the shot. A button on the right lets you search Google Images, and a button on the left lets you ask a specific question. In other Camera modes, there are minor interface updates. Quick access tools for turning on Night Mode, turning off Live Photo, and activating Flash are at the top center of the interface, and the full set of tools can be accessed from the bottom right instead of the top right. While there were rumors of a Camera app widget section for customizing the available camera controls, that's not a feature that's available yet. Using Siri mode in the Camera app requires access to the Siri waitlist. The iOS 27 beta is only available to developers right now, but Apple plans to make a public beta available in July. iOS 27 will launch this fall.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: SiriThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:22 pmApple shows how your apps can use Siri AI at Platforms State of the Union
Apple covered the nitty gritty on the new Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features, improved Liquid Glass design and more announcements today. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:20 pmiOS 27 adds independent volume settings for alarms and timers, and for alerts and system sounds | 9 to 5 MaciOS 27 adds independent volume settings for alarms and timers, and for alerts and system sounds
With iOS 27, users will no longer have to rely on a single volume setting for ringtones, alerts, alarms, and system sounds. Here are the details. more…08:18 pmApple Brings AI Tab Organization and AI-Generated Extensions to Safari
Apple today unveiled a raft of Safari upgrades powered by Apple Intelligence, including automatic tab organization, AI-generated custom extensions, and new privacy-first browsing tools. The centerpiece feature is automatic tab organization, which uses Apple Intelligence to group a user's open tabs into relevant topics without any manual intervention. If someone is planning a weekend trip, for example, Safari can pull all of their travel-related tabs into a single topic. As browsing continues, Safari will slot new tabs into existing topics or create fresh ones as needed. Apple is also introducing a way for users to create custom Safari extensions using natural language. The company described the feature as "describe an extension," letting users specify what they want in plain English and having Safari generate an extension that adapts web pages accordingly. Apple's example was adding a toolbar button that saves and rates recipes from cooking sites. A new "Notify Me" feature lets users ask Safari to watch a specific web page for changes and alert them when something relevant happens, such as a product restocking or a price drop. Users tell Safari in natural language what they are looking for, and Safari sends a notification when it detects a matching change on that page. Apple is bringing a background agentic password-updating tool to the browser. Working alongside the Passwords app, Apple Intelligence can automatically navigate to eligible websites, sign in, and update weak or compromised passwords to strong ones with a single tap. Apple says all of these capabilities are built with privacy in mind, and that no personal browsing data is exposed to Apple or anyone else in the process.Tags: Apple Intelligence, SafariThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:16 pmCraig Federighi details Apple’s collaboration with Google for Siri AI in iOS 27
Apple’s Siri team, led by Craig Federighi, held a post-WWDC keynote tech talk with members of the press this afternoon...08:12 pmImageRenderer Update iOS 27+
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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 to help bring games to macOS. With the fourth release of its Game Porting Toolkit, Apple has implemented support for AI agents as part of the porting process. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:06 pmWhy the EU won’t get iOS 27’s biggest new feature
Apple says EU iPhone and iPad users will miss out on Siri AI in iOS 27 due to ongoing regulatory disputes over the Digital Markets Act. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:06 pmiOS 27’s Siri AI is actually going to change how I use my iPhone
Macworld Apple has just unveiled iOS 27, the next major update for the iPhone, at WWDC 2026. This year, there isn’t much to get excited about in terms of new features, nor is there a new interface following last year’s major update that introduced Liquid Glass. It’s a lot of refinements, AI, and optimizations to make your iPhone feel faster. At the same time, Apple announced a long-awaited change: a complete overhaul of Siri. Apple is rebuilding its assistant experience around context, conversation, and awareness. And for the first time in a very long time, Siri actually feels useful again. Apple has spent years falling behind competitors in the AI race. While companies like OpenAI and Google turned their assistants into genuinely helpful tools, Siri often felt stuck in the past. But iOS 27’s main purpose is to make Siri useful again. And it appears to have delivered. iOS 27 introduces Siri AI The biggest news here is that Siri is no longer just a voice assistant that responds to isolated commands. It now understands context across your apps and even your ongoing conversations. And honestly, it’s the first Apple Intelligence feature that instantly made me rethink how I’ll use my iPhone every day. Apple’s redesigned Siri experience in iOS 27 is centered around natural interaction. You can now seamlessly switch between voice and text conversations, continue previous requests, and even access your Siri history across devices through iCloud sync. Apple introduced many new capabilities for the new Siri in iOS 27, including a new app and Dynamic Island integration.Apple Before iOS 27, Siri felt very outdated. You could only ask it a few commands, and it often misunderstood you. And then the interaction ended. There was no natural conversation. Now, Siri behaves much more like a modern AI assistant. You can ask a follow-up question naturally without repeating yourself. You can start typing a request on your iPhone and continue it later on your iPad or Mac. It remembers the context of your conversation instead of forgetting everything with every new interaction. Siri also gets its own app in iOS 27, which is a huge addition for people who just don’t want to talk to their phone all the time. Now you can interact with Siri just like you would with any other popular AI chatbot. But the biggest improvement to Siri in iOS 27 is certainly its on-screen awareness capability. Aware and alert Apple also introduced on-screen awareness for Siri, a feature that genuinely feels transformative. According to Apple, Siri can now understand what’s currently on your screen and respond accordingly. If someone texts you an address, you can ask Siri to save it to a contact. If you’re looking at an event, you can ask Siri to add it to your calendar. If you’re reading an article, you can ask follow-up questions about what’s being displayed. Many of these things were unveiled by Apple two years ago but weren’t delivered. Now, with Siri AI, it seems the company is finally keeping its promise. And unlike some AI demos we’ve seen over the past year, Apple’s implementation actually feels grounded in real-world usage. In many ways, the new Siri AI feels like the beginning of a new interface layer for the iPhone. Once again, the new Siri aims to make using our devices a much more personal and natural experience. Instead of having to search for lost files in your old emails or folders, you can just ask Siri. And when you can’t talk, you can simply swipe down from the Dynamic Island to type to Siri. The new Siri app lets you chat with Siri and reference prior conversations.Apple More new features coming with iOS 27 Of course, iOS 27 isn’t just about Siri. For instance, there are many other new Apple Intelligence features coming with the update. In the Photos app, users will be able to expand and even reframe their photos using AI. When writing a text, the enhanced Writing Tools will now automatically provide you with suggestions for rephrasing it. And you can even take pictures of your food to see how many calories it has. Image Playground has also been completely revamped with better language models, which are capable of generating more natural-looking images. Thanks to this, users can even create their own wallpapers using Image Playground on iOS 27. Apple also spent a good deal of time talking about performance. The company focused on making iOS 27 faster and more reliable, especially on older devices. And for those who had complaints about Liquid Glass, not only has the interface been refined, but there’s now a slider that lets you adjust the intensity of the effect. Overall, iOS 27 doesn’t seem like a major update. But lack of transformative features hides the fact that Apple has finally released a new version of Siri that actually works and feels modern. And I can’t wait to get my hands on it. iOS 27 is currently available only as a developer beta for the next several weeks. A public beta will be available next month, while the official release is expected this fall.08:05 pmApple Passwords Can Now Automatically Fix Weak and Compromised Passwords With Agentic AI | MacRumorsApple Passwords Can Now Automatically Fix Weak and Compromised Passwords With Agentic AI
Apple today announced that the Passwords app can now automatically update weak and compromised passwords using Apple Intelligence and Safari to take action on a user's behalf. The feature builds on Passwords' existing ability to flag weak or compromised credentials. While the app has long been able to alert users to security issues, acting on those alerts required manually visiting each site and changing passwords individually. The new capability removes that friction by automating the process end-to-end in the background. Apple describes the system as agentic, with Apple Intelligence and Safari securely navigating through websites, signing in, and upgrading accounts to strong passwords without the user needing to intervene beyond an initial tap. The feature displays as a Live Activity when active.Tag: Apple IntelligenceThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:00 pmiOS 27 Calendar and Reminders Apps Get New AI Features and Natural Language Support
The Calendar and Reminders apps in iOS 27 let you create events and reminders using natural language commands, making it easier to manage your schedule and task list. You can tap the "+" button in the Calendar app and then type in something like "Movies with Sarah at 8pm on Thursday" to schedule an event. You don't need to go to the specific day to create an event, and you can instead just tap when the date and time suggestions appear as you type. You can also use timing like "every week" to set up a recurring event. Reminders work in a similar way, and you can type in something like "Remind me to go grocery shopping at 2pm on Thursday" to set up a reminder for that date and time. Apple says editing an event in Calendar is also simpler. If you have a meeting that's every week and update it to every other week, the Calendar app will intelligently adjust frequency for all future events. Visual Intelligence integrates with Calendar and Reminders, so if you're looking at an event online and take a screenshot, or if you snap a photo of a flyer with your phone, you can have relevant information added to the Calendar app automatically. Siri is also able to intelligently add events to the Calendar app with natural language requests. iOS 27 is limited to developers right now, but Apple plans to make a public beta available in July.Related Roundup: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:00 pmApple Announces macOS 27 'Golden Gate', Drops Support For Intel Macs
An anonymous reader quotes a report from AppleInsider: Apple has unveiled its next Mac operating system, macOS Golden Gate, with Apple promising better performance, the improved Siri, and more. [...] On the surface, macOS Golden Gate is not as significant an upgrade as macOS Big Sur, or even macOS Tahoe with its Liquid Glass redesign. But under the surface, it is much more significant than it seems. Apple has chosen this release to draw a line in the sand. For the first time, the new macOS Golden Gate will not support Macs that have Intel processors. [...] Nonetheless, as of when this is released to the public in September or October, no Intel Macs will ever be supported again. One of the most notable design tweaks in this new release is a refinement of macOS toolbars and sidebars: toolbars are now more distinct, sidebars can stretch all the way to the window edge, and sidebar icons have regained color. Apple is also tightening window corner radii to address complaints about resizing behavior. Read more of this story at Slashdot.07:53 pmtvOS 27 drops support for two Apple TV models
Apple barely mentioned tvOS 27 in its WWDC keynote today, but the update does exist, and is available now in beta. But two previously supported Apple TV models are not compatible with tvOS 27. more…07:53 pmApple Says New Siri is Compatible With These iPhones, iPads, and Macs
The more intelligent and personalized version of Siri that Apple introduced today — "Siri AI" — is limited to devices with Apple Intelligence support. "Siri AI" is available on the devices listed below. iPhone iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 16e iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 17e iPhone 17 iPhone Air iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max iPad iPad mini (A17 Pro) iPad Air (M1 chip and newer) iPad Pro (M1 chip and newer) Mac "Siri AI" is compatible with any Mac with the M1 chip and newer. Apple Watch "Siri AI" is compatible with the following Apple Watch models when they are paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone model that is nearby: Apple Watch Series 10 Apple Watch Series 11 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Apple Watch Ultra 3 Apple Watch SE (3rd generation) Vision ProVision Pro (M2 chip) Vision Pro (M5 chip) Some of the "Siri AI" features are also available on CarPlay when an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone model is connected to the vehicle. "Siri AI" is available to test in English in the iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27 developer betas starting today, but there is a wait, and it will be coming to the Apple Watch in a future watchOS 27 beta. "Siri AI" will also be included in the public betas of each update, which will be available in July. The revamped Siri is launching later this year. Even then, it will still have a "beta" label. Note that "Siri AI" will not be available in the EU on iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 at launch, with Apple citing regulatory issues related to the Digital Markets Act.Related Roundup: WWDC 2026Tags: Siri, Siri AIRelated Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:52 pm15 great new Apple Intelligence features to try (beyond Siri AI)
In addition to Siri's revamp, the WWDC26 keynote outlined a slew of new Apple Intelligence features. See the rundown. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:50 pmiOS 27: Here’s all the new Apple Music features
Apple Music has a few new features with iOS 27, which Apple just announced today at its annual WWDC conference. Perhaps the most immediately visible change is a newly-redesigned artist page featuring prominent shuffle play button, new artist name display, and other smaller layout changes. more…07:49 pmApple Intelligence Introduces Contextual Call and Messages Features
Apple today announced a set of new communication-focused Apple Intelligence features, including contextual suggestions in Messages and a Call Context tool that surfaces relevant information from Mail when a user phones a business. The new Messages features offer one-tap suggestions based on the content of a conversation. If a contact asks for photos, Messages can surface a suggestion to search the library, recognizing keywords, locations, and people to find the best matches. Messages can also prompt users to create a reminder or a note directly from the conversation thread. Smart Reply in both Messages and Mail can now draw on a user's personalized writing style, and suggestions in Mail gain the ability to take action with third-party apps. The other headline feature is Call Context, which proactively surfaces relevant information when a user places a call to a business. If someone calls an airline to change a flight, for example, the Phone app can automatically find the relevant confirmation code or reservation number from Mail and display it during the call. Apple says Call Context looks only at who the user is calling and not at the call audio itself. The feature runs entirely on device, meaning no data is shared with Apple or any third party.Tags: Apple Intelligence, MessagesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:46 pmApp 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 specific apps appear across the App Store. Apple will roll out those features alongside new marketing tools throughout 2026 that help developers promote apps and reach potential customers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:43 pmShared content downloads are degraded
Jun 8, 19:43 UTC Investigating - We are currently experiencing performance issues affecting shared content downloads on Dropbox. Some people may see significantly slower downloads than expected, including delays when downloading small assets. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.07:41 pmApple previews new child safety features
Apple today previewed a new suite of powerful, intuitive, and easy-to-use features designed to allow parents to more easily manage… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:41 pmiOS 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 downloadable. They can be installed onto devices for testing right now by anyone interested in them. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:41 pmiOS 27 has new app icon designs for many iPhone apps
Last year with iOS 26, Apple redesigned its full lineup of app icons for iPhone. But just one year later, iOS 27 has even more design changes for many app icons. more…07:38 pmtvOS 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 coverage details are now available in the tvOS 27 Settings application. The Control Center has been made more responsive, while app launch animations are now significantly smoother. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:37 pmApple killed my Apple Intelligence dreams
Macworld When I bought my iPhone 16 Pro, it was a major upgrade from the iPhone 12 Pro that had served me well for years. I was excited to get snapping with the new camera system, to enjoy the crisp, high-refresh-rate display, and to zip through apps and tasks as fast as my fingers would carry me. And there was one more thing that caught my eye at the time: It was “Built for Apple Intelligence.” Because, of course, this was right around the time Apple introduced its Apple Intelligence system to the world. The company promised “AI for the rest of us,” with powerful tools that seemed tailored to how I wanted to use my phone: Siri would understand my personal context, I was told, and it would start delving into my apps and taking actions on my behalf. Finally, after so many years, Siri would be getting the personal assistant glow up it had always craved. We all know how that turned out. After delays, class-action lawsuits, and widespread humiliation, WWDC 2026 was meant to be when Apple finally made good on all those promises. It was, we thought, the time when Apple would bring iPhone 16-series users like me the features we’d been promised two years ago. Except, as it turns out, that’s a load of bull. Remember when the iPhone 16 Pro was built for Apple Intelligence? Apple doesn’t.Apple Apple indefensible I’m not saying that the features Apple teased in 2024 still aren’t here. On the contrary, if anything they look even better than when Apple initially previewed them. They’re the kind of enticing enhancements that I’ve spent the last two years holding out hope for. That’s not the problem. The problem is what is available and where it will be present. Because after debuting all these tools and showing off exactly how they’d work, Apple’s Craig Federighi slipped a teensy-weensy caveat into all that hype. It went like this: “Our most powerful on-device model and the features it enables, like expressive voices and more advanced dictation, will be coming to our most capable iPhone, iPad and Mac systems.” At the same time, a slide popped up on screen explaining that to get this “most powerful on-device model,” you’d need an iPad with M4 chip or later and 12GB of memory or a Mac with M3 chip or later and 12GB of memory. Oh, and iPhone users? Yep, you guessed it, you’ll need an iPhone Air or iPhone 17 Pro. Yes, that’s an iPhone 17 Pro, not an iPhone 17. In other words, I’m screwed. My iPhone 16 Pro, which was explicitly sold by Apple as its most advanced AI-capable iPhone, will not work with all of the latest Apple Intelligence features. That is absolutely indefensible. Apple has only specifically called out two features that are limited to the latest and greatest devices, those being expressive Siri voices and more advanced dictation. But the way Federighi worded it made it sound like these are just examples of the things that require an iPhone 17 Pro. For all I know, there could be more. For one thing, I wouldn’t be surprised if features like Spatial Reframing are similarly limited. At WWDC, Apple said that some “image generation” tools have daily limits on their usage because they use such powerful AI models. You can bet that will be absent from my iPhone 16 Pro too. And that’s just the things we know about. Nowhere on Apple’s website does the company expressly itemize all the features that will be the exclusive domain of iPhone 17 Pro users. For now, it’s all just guesswork. That doesn’t lend itself to the idea that the list of gated features is particularly modest. My iPhone 16 Pro is a fantastic phone—that can’t run everything iOS 27 and Apple Intelligence have to offer.Foundry The old bait and switch Somehow, Apple has managed to make me super excited and super disappointed about its latest AI efforts in practically the same breath. And given how popular the iPhone 16 series has been, I know I’m far from alone. To be clear, I didn’t buy my iPhone 16 Pro on the express promise of getting these AI features. I was looking forward to playing around with them, sure, but AI was just one part of my purchasing decision. Yet that doesn’t change the fact that this announcement is still deeply deflating. I’m not about to ditch a perfectly excellent iPhone 16 Pro and shell out on the iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro just for the features Apple is gatekeeping away from me. Look, I understand that not every phone can work with intensely demanding AI features. That’s common sense. But it doesn’t seem unreasonable to think that Apple started working on many of these features long before the iPhone 16 series was even announced. Why tell people your device is “Built for Apple Intelligence,” as Apple did for the iPhone 16 Pro, when you know that’s not entirely true? Selling an iPhone as being custom-made for AI, then doing the old switcheroo and blushingly admitting that, oopsie, many of those features won’t be on your device after all, just seems sly and underhanded. Maybe Apple’s ambitions grew, and maybe its models’ requirements expanded, but that doesn’t change the fact that an iPhone promoted as AI-capable is suddenly only partially so. I’m sure I’ll get plenty of usage out of those AI features that do land on my device. I’ll even forgive Apple for the delays if they turn out to be as impressive as they looked in the WWDC keynote. But it won’t hide the fact that for every AI advancement Apple makes, it seemingly can’t help but take two steps back.07:32 pmApple to Add AI Video Descriptions and Smarter Notifications to Home App
Apple today announced new Apple Intelligence features for the Home app, including AI-generated descriptions of HomeKit Secure Video camera clips and smarter grouping of accessory notifications. The Home app will use Apple Intelligence to analyze recorded clips from compatible cameras and generate text descriptions summarizing what happened in them. Users can search through footage to find specific events, such as a package delivery, without needing to watch each clip individually. The app will also surface noteworthy clips at the top of the Search page, so users can quickly identify important moments. When playing a clip, the Home app can pull together footage from multiple cameras to provide a more complete picture of an event. Apple Intelligence will also make accessory notifications smarter. Rather than receiving a separate alert for every triggered accessory, the Home app will understand related notifications as a single ongoing activity and deliver one notification that continues to update as the activity unfolds.Tags: Apple Home, Apple IntelligenceThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:31 pmApple expands App Store capabilities to help developers grow and reach new users
Apple continuously invests in new features and services to help developers succeed and users discover their next favorite app. New App Store… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:30 pmvisionOS 27 brings tons of tweaks and refinements, not just Siri AI
At WWDC26, Apple previewed visionOS 27, the next major software update coming to its Vision Pro headset. The biggest new change is the introduction of Siri AI and the suite of new Apple Intelligence features, as is the case for all of Apple’s announcements today. But there are other great quality of life features coming […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:30 pmSay hi to “Siri AI”—Apple announces new, more “conversational” voice assistant
New features coming this fall alongside two-tiered, Google-powered AI model overhaul.07:27 pmiOS 27 Adds New Parental Controls: Ask to Browse, Time Allowances, and a Redesigned Screen Time | MacRumorsiOS 27 Adds New Parental Controls: Ask to Browse, Time Allowances, and a Redesigned Screen Time
This fall, Apple will bring new child safety features to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate. Apple says parents will have access to a simpler setup experience with recommended apps, a new Ask to Browse feature for Safari, and an overhauled Screen Time interface with Time Allowances. Parents will be able to select the apps a child can access, opting for a few essential apps, a curated set, or the apps that are appropriate for the individual child. Apps can be added over time, and kids can get parental approval for app downloads with Ask to Buy. If the new Ask to Browse option is enabled, parents can also approve each new website that a child visits. There are tools for managing who children can connect to on Messages, FaceTime, and Phone, and parents can enable a setting that will require children to get permission before connecting with a new contact. Communication Safety is being updated to blur gore and violence in Messages and FaceTime calls by default for users under 18. As with nudity, it will automatically blur content when gore or violence is detected in images and videos. With Time Allowances, parents can manage the time that children spend in apps in the Entertainment, Games, and Social Media categories. Parents can set a limit based on the child's age, with suggestions from the latest expert guidance. Daily Schedules let parents limit which apps children can access and when based on time of day and day of the week. Screen Time gives parents an at-a-glance view of their kids' device usage and most used apps, with options to make adjustments to access in the moment. Apple says parents will be able to quickly limit access during meals, outdoor play, and other times that "deserve full attention." Apple now has a dedicated Child Safety website where parents can learn more about the tools coming in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate.Related Roundup: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:23 pmiPadOS 27 gets faster and more useful with powerful new AI features
Top iPadOS 27 features include performance improvements, as well as a wide range of new capabilities made possible with AI. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:22 pmApple Revamps Image Playground With Photorealistic Generation and New Editing Tools
Apple has announced a major overhaul of Image Playground, introducing a new generative model capable of photorealistic image creation alongside expanded editing and sharing capabilities. The updated app is powered by a new generative model that runs on Private Cloud Compute, enabling it to produce high-quality images in virtually any style, including photorealistic output for the first time. All generated images will automatically carry a hidden SynthID watermark to identify them as AI-generated. Image Playground now supports photo-based editing in addition to creation. Users can describe changes they want to make to an existing image, or use touch gestures such as tapping, circling, or brushing to highlight specific objects and move or resize them. Photos can also be transformed into different styles using a text description, and people from a user's photo library can be included in generated images. The experience extends further into iOS with new output destinations. In addition to Messages, generated images can now be used as Lock Screen wallpapers and Contact Posters. Users can also choose an aspect ratio when creating images, such as landscape for a website header or portrait for a flyer. Developers will have access to the new capabilities through the Image Playground API, allowing third-party apps to integrate photorealistic generation and editing features directly.Tag: Image PlaygroundThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:17 pmiOS 27 beta has a waitlist for accessing new Siri AI and app
iOS 27 beta 1 is officially here, but if you’re hoping to try the new Siri AI, you might have to wait a bit longer: Apple is using a waitlist. more…Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass - Silver – G1EH2LL/A $1,609.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 24GB unified memory 256GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…04:08 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Silver – G1K18LL/A – $1,949.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Silver – G1K18LL/A – $1,949.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass - Silver – G1K18LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 24GB unified memory 1TB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…03:37 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – G1K10LL/A – $1,779.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – G1K10LL/A – $1,779.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – G1K10LL/A $1,779.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 24GB unified memory 1TB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…03:37 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – G1K16LL/A – $2,289.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – G1K16LL/A – $2,289.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – G1K16LL/A $2,289.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 32GB unified memory 2TB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…02:48 pmApple 13″ M5 MacBook Air (2026) for $950 + free shipping
The newest 13″ MacBook Air with a M5 chip is currently at a price low currently at Best Buy. Othger retailers charge $150 more. Buy Now at Best Buy Features 13.6″ 2560×1664 display Apple M5 CPU 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD Mac OS12:26 pmApple’s 11″ A16 iPad Still $50 Off at Amazon & Walmart
Amazon and Walmart are both offering Apple’s 11-inch A16 iPad for $299, down from Apple’s standard $349 MSRP. That’s a straightforward $50 discount on Apple’s newest entry-level iPad, and still one of the easiest Apple deals to recommend right now. Check Amazon’s pricing here. Walmart is matching the same $299 price and also gives buyers the option to order online for free shipping or free local store pickup where available. Browse Walmart’s current pricing here.For the latest sales and deals, see our iPad Price Tracker, updated daily.Wednesday June 0309:08 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – FWUU3LL/A – $1,269.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – FWUU3LL/A – $1,269.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – FWUU3LL/A $1,269.00 $1,499.00 −15% Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 16GB unified memory 256GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…09:08 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Yellow – FWUW3LL/A – $1,269.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Yellow – FWUW3LL/A – $1,269.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Yellow – FWUW3LL/A $1,269.00 $1,499.00 −15% Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 16GB unified memory 256GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…09:08 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Silver – G1K11LL/A – $2,119.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Silver – G1K11LL/A – $2,119.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass - Silver – G1K11LL/A $2,119.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…09:08 pm