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- Tuesday June 09
- 11 minutes agoApple Music Gains AutoMix Upgrades and More in iOS 27
Apple yesterday detailed several updates coming to Apple Music in iOS 27, including redesigned artist and album pages, an upgraded AutoMix feature, and a suite of performance improvements. The most immediately visible change is a refreshed artist page, which now features a prominent shuffle play button, a new artist name display, and various other layout adjustments. Apple also says album pages have been updated, though no visible changes are apparent in the first iOS 27 developer beta. AutoMix, Apple's AI-powered feature that blends songs using matching key and tempo, has also been upgraded. Apple says it has improved the underlying algorithms to generate new transition types, making for more seamless blends between tracks. The standard Crossfade option remains available for users who prefer it. Apple says iOS 27 improves the "reliability of Apple Music streaming." Apple has additionally improved the speed at which the Now Playing view loads, as well as the time it takes for streaming playback to begin from a fresh launch, both of which should make the app feel more responsive overall. Users can also now swipe away the Now Playing widget on the Lock Screen to dismiss it. Apple Music gains deeper integration with the all-new Siri AI in iOS 27. Users can ask Siri about an artist and then follow up with natural commands such as "play one of her new singles" mid-conversation to kick off a playback session without breaking the flow.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: Apple MusicThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums14 minutes agoiOS 27 Introduces Overhauled AirPods Settings Menu
When AirPods owners connect to their iPhone running iOS 27, they'll see a completely revamped settings menu for their earbuds that does a better job at organizing all of the feature options that Apple has added over the last few years. In the first iOS 27 developer beta, released on Monday, the new settings menu can be accessed in the same way as the old one – i.e. by appearing only when your AirPods are paired with your iPhone – but the menu itself is now a lot more easy to navigate. Apple has added a volume slider under the Listening Mode toggles, while the Hearing Health, Call Controls/Camera Control, Live Translation and Adaptive Audio sections have been condensed into separate menus identified by new icons: Accessibility, Audio & Routing, Hearing Health, and Controls & Gestures. There are also new menus for Battery, Privacy, and Find My options. The new design makes the AirPods settings menu a lot more compact, and it no longer feels like you have to endlessly scroll to try and find the option you're after. Apple has also implemented the redesign in System Settings for macOS 27 Golden Gate. Apple plans to release a public beta version of iOS 27 and macOS 27 next month, with a general release of the updates expected in the fall.Related Roundups: AirPods 4, iOS 27Buyer's Guide: AirPods (Caution)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums59 minutes agoWhy Apple's new Siri AI may never come to the EU
Apple briefed the EU on how Siri AI worked months ago and tried to find a compromise. The European Union stood firm and insisted keeping other vendors out of the new feature was illegal under the DMA.EU users will not get the new Siri AI features in iOS 27 - image credit: AppleApple made the unusual step of taking time in the WWDC keynote to say that Siri AI would not be coming to the European Union. It was a public announcement aimed at blaming the EU for preventing users from getting the new iOS features.Now Apple has stepped up its PR fight by detailing how it says the EU is intractable over its demand that would see privacy controls stripped away. Briefing journalists after the WWDC keynote, Greg Joswiak has revealed that Apple went further than ever before in attempting to negotiate with the European Commission. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoMarvel at over 250 fixes and improvements coming to your Apple devices this fall
Macworld Apple spent an unusually long time during its WWDC Keynote this year talking about how it was going to fix all the busted crap in its operating systems. I’m paraphrasing, of course. What Apple actually said was, “Our teams doubled down on our relentless dedication to make the experience feel more polished and intuitive.” Then, Apple presented the most obnoxious eye-chart slide I’ve ever seen in over 25 years of tech journalism, while saying, “We scoured every part of the OS for opportunities to refine our systems, from the UI to the foundations. Nothing was off limits, no enhancement too small.” The impossible-to-read slide had over 40 lines of tiny text and was gone in a flash. Of course, that’s the point. It’s just there to make you say, “Look at all that stuff!” Well, that’s not good enough for us here at Macworld—we want to know what it says. Now we do, and so will you. All these fixes are all separate from the big Apple Intelligence, Siri, and Parental Controls improvements coming to our devices this fall. 10 key improvements Much of what is listed here is repetitive. There are no exact duplicates, but there are quite a few items that could very well be combined into one. There are four small items related to perimenopause and menopause tracking, for example, and multiple entries about smoother scrolling in this app or that menu. Still, there’s a lot of good stuff in there. Here are some of the improvements that stand out, in no particular order. AirPods Custom EQ Save a video frame as a photo iPhone app resizing in iPadOS Improved wireless CarPlay reliability Faster to start uploading to iCloud Photos Audio scrubbing in CarPlay Now Playing More accurate step tracking on Apple Watch Improved Messages syncing across devices Failed messages automatically retry sending Independent alarm volume The entire list of OS 27 fixes and improvements The entire list of improvements and enhancements is 263 items long! Some are minor, some are major, all are welcome. New UI language for English (Canada) and English (Philippines) Faster AirPlay connections to Apple TV and HomePod More relevant Spotlight search suggestions Web audio no longer interrupts system audio Undo and Redo Home Screen edits in iPadOS Faster PDF saving Improved Top Results in Mail Filter photos and videos in Shared Albums More document formats in Preview Drawing in Notes in macOS New keyboard layout for Slovenian and Estonian Control Center access in iPhone Mirroring Audio scrubbing in CarPlay Now Playing Add keywords to photos and videos in Photos Extra-large widgets in Today view in iPadOS Live Activity for Precision Finding with Friends Better battery efficiency on Apple Watch Smart downloads on Apple TV Else if support in Shortcuts Faster board previews in Freeform More accurate step tracking on Apple Watch Sort by completed Fitness+ workouts Faster message loading in Mail Improved connectivity for Thread home accessories Automatic punctuation when typing on multilingual keyboards Faster smart home accessory updates Option-click to secondary sort More efficient emergency alert monitoring AppleCare coverage details in Settings in tvOS More intuitive journaling streaks More consistent positioning persistence across external displays Updated video podcasts experience in macOS Natural language time formats for Chinese and Hindi Enhanced power efficiency for Safari in iOS and macOS Drawing app in Messages Faster data updates in the Health app Call Recording transcriptions support for Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese Improved game controller settings Easier reading and editing of PDFs using VoiceOver Improved battery insights Smoother scrolling in App Library Improved navigation in Game Overlay Smoother unlocking on iPhone Use your panoramas for Environments in visionOS Faster window closing in iPadOS Improved performance in News App Edge-to-edge sidebars More reliable right-to-left text editing in Freeform Find offloaded media in Messages All options displayed in Camera settings Password help accessible from the Lock Screen Group conversation support in Shortcuts New keyboards for languages including Afrikaans, Basque, Baybayin, English (Philippines), Galician, Guaraní, Luxembourgish, Xhosa, and Zulu Smoother Freeform board performance Improved PlayStation Access controller support Improved reliability of Apple Music streaming New AutoMix transitions Camera uses less power in Low Power Mode Extra-solid widget option in visionOS Refreshed album pages in Apple Music iCloud sync status for Journal entries More responsive Control Center in tvOS Faster network file browsing Ethernet status in menu bar in macOS Perimenopause and menopause symptom logging in the Health app Improved Wi-Fi connectivity in watchOS Faster multilingual text processing for handwriting in multiple languages Guest key in watchOS Expanded Get What’s On Screen capabilities in Shortcuts Faster HomeKit accessory pairing Faster Now Playing view loading in Music Faster start page content loading in Safari Increased attachment limits in Journal More accurate route maps in the Fitness app after workouts New keyboards for Indigenous languages, including Blackfoot, Comanche, Cree, Kiowa, and Tsuut’ina Switch between two iPhone devices with the same phone number Content-based recipient suggestions for sharing photos and links Album organization improvements in Photos Perimenopause and menopause education in the Health app Improved RDMA over Thunderbolt Customize Liquid Glass Support for 4K camera recordings in the Home app Faster Camera launch in Low Power Mode Colorful sidebar icons Faster Voice Control response in iOS More accurate Visited Places in Maps Improved Messages syncing across devices Dual camera in FaceTime Faster browsing and transfers in Files in iPadOS Full-resolution photos and videos in iCloud Shared Albums Faster Lock Screen switching Store data in Shortcuts Additional participant permissions in Shared Albums Guides in Maps available in more places New windows with curvature in visionOS Enhanced Flyover in Maps Customize slideshows in Photos Section links in Notes More power-efficient Personal Hotspot on N1 devices Stylized notes from third-party Calendar accounts Improved Control Center in visionOS Perimenopause and menopause support in the Health app Optional persistent menu bar on iPad Lock Screen consistently stays awake while scrolling notifications Faster AirDrop transfers Dark Mode adaptive canvas in Freeform More flexible sharing options in Find My Captured by Me collection in Photos Extra-large widgets in iOS Failed messages automatically retry sending Save any slideshow as a video in Photos Faster web application performance in Safari Expire your Shared Albums Faster loading of emoji and sticker keyboards GymKit on iPhone and AirPods Pro 3 Redesigned Podcasts app for tvOS Consolidated Find My app in watchOS Improved distance accuracy during treadmill workouts Find My UI enhancements Chāizi typing Richer iCloud collaboration link previews Improved Bluetooth power management Access requests for items shared via iCloud Expanded touch support in Sidecar Faster Text Recognition in photos and documents Support for Mac mirroring in 5K resolution Smoother Calendar scrolling Smoother animations and graphics in Safari Refreshed artist pages in Apple Music Search within shows in Podcasts Look and Tap to view and respond to notifications in visionOS Improved navigation heading and GPS accuracy in CarPlay Smart language and keyboard configuration suggestions Faster workout start in the Workout app Updated Liquid Glass Independent alarm volume Smoother camera switching when zooming in video Faster app extension launch in watchOS Recent activity in Shared Albums Offline Maps update improvements Improved FaceTime quality on poor connections Tap gesture on Apple Watch Synced step count in the Health and Fitness apps AirPods Custom EQ Faster media playback in watchOS Faster workloads and actions indexing in Spotlight Multilingual grammar checking Faster loading of new captures in Photos Copy and paste as Markdown in Notes Redesigned Shortcuts editor Continuous sending of photos, videos, and texts in Messages Save a video frame as a photo Faster handling of JavaScript in Safari Choose a specific pet in Photo Shuffle Modify multiple Calendar events Holiday-aware alarms in China More reliable search indexing in Mail iPhone app resizing in iPadOS React with any emoji in Shared Albums QuickPath and typing suggestions for Vietnamese VNI keyboard Updated menu bar icons Punctuation suggestions as you type in Chinese Consolidated notifications for multiple Tapbacks in Messages Updated app icons Swipe down to refresh in macOS Larger text sizes in tvOS Spatial scene support for panoramas in visionOS View streams from compatible cameras simultaneously in the Home app Dynamic app grid in watchOS App names in iPad status bar Participate in iCloud Shared Albums from Android and Windows Alternate calendars for India support current time zone while traveling Smoother scrolling in Safari in macOS Faster boot and connect to Wi-Fi in visionOS Uniform toolbars Thumbnails displayed for offloaded media in Messages App resizing in iPhone Mirroring Search for conversations in Messages by phone number or a contact’s nickname Easier to invite others in Shared Albums Collaborative folders in Freeform Improved list formatting in Mail Star ratings in Photos Consistent corner radii Easier card selection and payment management with Apple Pay Screenshot and notification automations in Shortcuts More efficient water detection on Apple Watch Maps Parked Car widget in Smart Stack Faster audio fingerprint discovery Optimized CPU scheduler Autosize and reset columns Search for photos and videos using additional metadata Improved wireless CarPlay reliability Grocery List in Reminders language expansion Smoother paging between Home Screen pages Search returns more pleasing photos of people and pets in Photos Improved conversion from phonetic scripts like Pinyin and Kana when typing in Simplified Chinese and Japanese Smoother resolving in Control Center and Control Gallery Drawing in Freeform in macOS Faster app launches More high-resolution and high-refresh-rate display modes for external displays Easier-to-reach Camera experience Option to prioritize syncing to iCloud Photos Easier to save photos from Shared Albums Faster menu bar access in iPadOS Redesigned settings in the Apple Watch app Support for time changes in Sleep More accurate photo orientation Streamlined Assistive Access setup Faster and more reliable NFC reading Easier to open full-screen view from Photos widget Smoother animations and app launches in tvOS Time stamps for Journal entries DRM video support in iPhone Mirroring Divider lines in Notes Faster Apple Music playback start Smoother scrolling in the widget gallery Easier to recovery codes for Apple Accounts Faster access to shared content on iCloud.com Quick Start with a recovery contact News+ audio support in iPadOS Option to include photos of yourself in Photo Shuffle Smoother animations in News and Stocks articles Live Voicemail translation for English (Singapore) and Japanese Smoother animations in Mission Control and Spaces Visited Places available in more markets Faster rendering of Collections tab in Photos Smoother start page resizing in Safari Selection view in Photos View card balance in Wallet in watchOS Faster Rapid Return to Service Updated hourly and 10-day views in Weather Live Activities in Dynamic Island in landscape Transit cards and IDs in Smart Stack in watchOS More easily accessible share link for iCloud collaboration Faster window switching in iPadOS More distinct active windows Show Borders for macOS accessibility Widget for Mac Virtual Display in visionOS Streamlined setup for Touch Accommodations in iOS and iPadOS Pairing and handoff improvements for MFi hearing devices Multiple tab views in Safari in visionOS Scribble support for Hindi and Marathi with Apple Pencil More seamless transitions between Wi-Fi and cellular networks Fitness+ workouts for perimenopause and menopause Audio MiniPlayer in CarPlay HDR for macOS system UI Identity Documents collection in Photos Improved unread badge accuracy in Mail Proactive car key setup Natural language search for routing in Maps More reliable HomeKit camera storage Onscreen context for more relevant typing suggestions for Chinese and Japanese Faster to add recent camera captures in Messages Real-time updates for widgets when app is open Wallet Order Tracking support in Australia and Canada Faster entry and exit from Assistive Access and Guided Access modes Support for media sharing from third-party apps Expanded language support for autocategorization in Reminders Faster user account creation in macOS Streamlined Calendar event details FaceTime Live Captions for Traditional Chinese New Smart Stack suggestions in watchOS Faster to start uploading to iCloud Photos1 hour agomacOS 27 Golden Gate Gains Native Ultrawide Display Support
Apple adds native ultrawide display support in macOS 27 Golden Gate, bringing higher resolutions and persistent display arrangements to users of widescreen monitors. The update allows ultrawide displays to run at resolutions up to 5K at 120Hz. Apple also says that display arrangements are now preserved across connections, so the layout automatically restores exactly as the user left it each time they plug in. The feature addresses a longstanding pain point for Mac users with ultrawide setups, who previously had to work around limited native resolution options or manually reconfigure their display arrangements after each connection. macOS 27 Golden Gate is expected to ship to the public this fall. It is available to developers in beta now. Related Roundup: macOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums1 hour agoApple Unifies iOS 27, macOS, and Even CarPlay Wallpapers for First Time
Apple has taken a new approach to its stock wallpapers with iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate, using variations of the same artwork across all platforms for the first time. In previous years, most platforms shipped with their own distinct wallpaper. This year, they all share a design called "Celosia," featuring sweeping, overlapping curves and soft shadows inspired by layered flower petals or folded paper. In Light mode, warm sandy gold blends into soft purple; Dark mode shifts to moody deep indigos with silvery-blue edges. The curved shapes also form a stylized "27," tying the design directly to the software version. The iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Celosia collection comes in three variants: a standard iOS 27 version, Dynamic, and Color, each with separate Light and Dark versions optimized for the Home Screen and Lock Screen. macOS 27 Golden Gate ships with dynamic wallpapers accessible only through the OS itself. Even CarPlay contains 14 Celosia wallpaper options in the first developer beta, spanning Light and Dark modes across Grey, Purple, Red, Teal, Blue, Brown, Dark Blue, and Green variants, plus a Hero option in both Light and Dark.Related Roundups: CarPlay, iOS 27, macOS 27Related Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:25 ammacOS 27 Lets You Resize iPhone Mirroring in New Aspect Ratios
macOS 27 Golden Gate brings a major improvement to iPhone Mirroring, allowing users to resize the window beyond the iPhone's fixed aspect ratio for the first time. Until now, iPhone Mirroring has been limited to the iPhone's native aspect ratio in a small window. Users could adjust the window's overall size somewhat, but its proportions remained locked. With macOS 27, users can now change the aspect ratio of the iPhone Mirroring window itself, offering dramatically more flexibility for workflows that rely on the feature. The update was revealed in Apple's Platforms State of the Union address. Several fixed aspect ratios appear to be available rather than free-form resizing, meaning the system snaps to the nearest supported shape. Depending on the chosen aspect ratio, iPhone Mirroring renders either an adjusted version of the app's iPhone layout or its iPad layout, when one is available. Aspect ratio adjustments are currently limited to iOS 27-compatible apps, which at present means only native iOS apps. macOS 27 also adds Control Center to iPhone Mirroring, joining the Home Screen, App Switcher, and Spotlight as iPhone areas accessible directly from the Mac. The improvements arrive alongside a broader push Apple made at this year's Platforms State of the Union, where developers were encouraged to move away from designing apps for fixed orientations and specific devices, and instead target what Apple described as "a dynamic range of sizes and aspect ratios." Apple introduced resizable iOS apps in iPhone Mirroring and on iPad, with developers who rebuild against the latest SDK automatically opted in. A new resizable iOS simulator in Xcode lets developers test layouts across a wide range of screen sizes and aspect ratios. That guidance appears to have ramifications well beyond iPhone Mirroring, with wide speculation that the feature is essentially a veiled preparation for the upcoming foldable iPhone. Moreover, iOS 27 contains frameworks that point more explicitly toward foldable hardware: "foldState" and "angleDegrees." A third find, a new key that returns the total count of built-in displays on a device, suggests Apple is also preparing the software stack for a device with more than one integrated screen. Taken together, the strings and the resizability push appear to be laying the groundwork for the foldable iPhone, widely expected to be called the "iPhone Ultra" and anticipated to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in September 2026.Related Roundup: macOS 27Tag: iPhone MirroringThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:14 amiOS 27: Find My App Lets You Hide Location From Others Temporarily
Apple's first iOS 27 developer beta, released on Monday, includes a new feature in the Find My app that lets you temporarily hide your location from select people. A new "Hide Location" option appears in the user's Find My card in the People section, under "My Location." Tapping it hides your location temporarily for 12 hours before reverting to your previous shared location state. When enabled, the option switches to "Unhide Location." As it currently works, enabling the feature doesn't appear to notify the person that you are hiding your location from them – your Find My card simply registers "No Location Found" on their device. iOS 27 introduces a new "Hide Location" button in Find My that allows you to stop sharing your location without notifying the other person. pic.twitter.com/p0gIHsMy46— Aaron (@aaronp613) June 9, 2026 Apple intends to make a public beta of iOS 27 available next month, with a general release expected in September.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: Find MyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:07 amApple Outlines Major AI and Developer Tool Updates at 2026 Platforms State of the Union
Apple yesterday held its WWDC 2026 Platforms State of the Union, detailing a wide range of updates to its developer tools and platforms, headlined by a major expansion of the Foundation Models framework. The main announcement was free access to Apple Foundation Models running on Private Cloud Compute for developers with fewer than two million first-time App Store downloads, removing infrastructure costs as a barrier to building AI-powered features. The framework is also gaining image input support, server-side model integration allowing developers to call third-party models like Claude and Gemini through the same Swift API, and a new Dynamic Profiles system for building multi-agent workflows. Apple also confirmed the Foundation Models framework will go open source later this summer. Key announcements from the session include: Foundation Models framework: Free Private Cloud Compute access for smaller developers, image input support, server-side model support (Claude, Gemini, and others), Dynamic Profiles for multi-agent workflows, and open source release later this summer. Core AI: A brand new framework for running custom on-device models, with ahead-of-time compilation, dedicated instruments, and Python tools for converting PyTorch models to Apple silicon. Powers Siri under the hood. App Intents and Siri: New entity and intent schemas let apps contribute content to Spotlight's semantic index, making it discoverable and actionable through natural language. A new View Annotations API lets Siri act on on-screen content conversationally. Xcode 27: 30% smaller and Apple silicon-only, with iCloud settings sync, customizable toolbar, per-project themes, and a new Device Hub replacing Simulator. Agentic coding is expanded significantly: agents can now interact with the simulator, localize apps, run tests, and fix crashes pulled from Organizer. Xcode Cloud builds are up to twice as fast. Liquid Glass forced migration: Support for opting out of the Liquid Glass design language is being removed. Apps recompiled with Xcode 27 will automatically adopt the new design. Liquid Glass itself has been refined with better content diffusion, a new darkened edge for depth, and a user-facing transparency slider. Intel Mac deprecation complete: macOS Tahoe was the final Intel release. Developers can now ship Apple silicon-only binaries on the Mac App Store. iOS app resizability: iPhone apps on iPad and in iPhone Mirroring now support resizing, with apps automatically opting in when rebuilt with the latest SDK. Speculated to be related to the upcoming foldable iPhone. SwiftUI updates: Reorderable containers and swipe actions for any container, layouts that resize up to twice as fast, lazy state initialization, and a new document infrastructure with first-class URL access. Swift 6.4: Includes an anyAppleOS availability shorthand, suppressible compiler warnings, async support in defer blocks, and improved type-checker diagnostics. Parts of the OS kernel are now being written in Swift. Notion migrating to SwiftUI: Apple cited Notion as a major app moving its UI from cross-platform web technologies to native SwiftUI for performance and consistency. Game Porting Toolkit: Major update adding AI skills for coding agents and new Metal command line tools to speed up bringing games to Apple platforms. MLX: Apple's open source ML research framework now supports Metal 4 and can scale model training across multiple Macs via RDMA over Thunderbolt. Spatial Preview framework: Mac apps can now extend 3D models into space around Apple Vision Pro wearers in real time. Apple also mentioned that its fifth Apple Developer Center will open this fall in Berlin, joining Cupertino, Shanghai, Singapore, and Bengaluru. See Apple's full address video for more information. All sessions from WWDC 2026 are available via the Apple Developer app, the Apple Developer website, and YouTube.Tag: WWDC 2026This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:04 amHow impressed were you by Apple’s AI announcements at WWDC? [Poll]
Ahead of yesterday’s keynote, we asked you how optimistic you were about what the company was likely to announce. The executive summary was that there was absolutely no consensus. Votes were split very evenly between very optimistic, somewhat optimistic and not very. So now that you’ve heard what Apple had to say, what were your impressions … ? more…11:00 amiOS 27 Lets You Dismiss the 'Now Playing' Lock Screen Widget
Apple in iOS 27 has made a small but significant change to how the Now Playing widget works on your iPhone's Lock Screen – you can now swipe it away to get rid of it. Previously, there was no way to dismiss the Now Playing interface on the Lock Screen. But in the first iOS 27 developer build released yesterday, a leftward swipe on the playback controls slides in a Clear button from the right. Clearing the controls from the screen also removes the smaller Now Playing widget from the Dynamic Island. It's not quite clear yet how to bring the widgets back immediately – as 9to5Mac notes, the only workaround appears to be pausing whatever's playing, waiting a few minutes, and then resuming it. It also seems to depend on which app you're using for playback. For example, switching from a podcast to video playback re-invokes the Lock Screen widget. New in iOS 27: You can now swipe away the now playing controls on the lock screen. Unclear how to get it back at the moment pic.twitter.com/NuEbyiHgok— Aaron (@aaronp613) June 8, 2026 Being able to make the Now Playing widget go away is admittedly a small tweak, but it will be welcomed by anyone who likes to dismiss whatever is taking up space on their Lock Screen, playback controls included. Apple will make iOS 27 available in public beta next month, with a general release expected in the fall.Related Roundup: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:00 ammacOS Golden Gate could finally unlock the shackles holding back my Mac
Macworld I recently wrote a couple of articles about the attacks PC makers have made against the MacBook Neo. In both those articles, I responded to criticism from Dell and Microsoft, with the major point being that, in the end, you’re still using Windows, which has so many problems that it makes the argument against Microsoft’s platform very easy to make. However, I have to admit that while Windows is filled with bloatware and performance issues, I have to give Microsoft credit for at least trying to do something substantial and game-changing. Even though you may be sick of hearing it, AI is the future, and Microsoft has attempted to make its Copilot agent the core of Windows. It hasn’t quite worked out, but at least Microsoft is trying. Meanwhile, Google held its own developers conference recently, and it showed off so many AI-based features with its Gemini technology that it was hard to keep track of them all. Many of these features will be available in Chromebooks that compete in the same market as the MacBook Neo. My thinking before the WWDC keynote on Monday was that Windows has Copilot, Google has Gemini, and Apple has… scattered features such as Image Playground and Writing Tools. [Insert sad trombone sound here.] While macOS is head and shoulders its competitors in usability, I couldn’t help but feel like macOS was still in danger of being left behind. Sure, Microsoft had to reassess and scale back its Copilot integration, but they’re clearly doing something to show that Windows is progressing with the times. It’s hard to say that about macOS. We got a glorified makeover last year and an Apple Intelligence false start two years ago. The Siri AI features in the first developer beta of macOS Golden Gate are not yet available.Foiundry So I felt that at this year’s WWDC, Apple had to do something to prove. Based on what was shown in the keynote, it looks like macOS Golden Gate will be the start of a new era of modernization that macOS sorely needs. Siri AI will unlock new levels of user productivity, free users from monotonous tasks, and allow users to try things they’d won’t before. Sure, it would’ve been nice if Apple didn’t have to turn to Google as a starting point, but Apple Foundation Models are still private and steeped in Apple training. And there are flourishes all over macOS 27 that make the entire system more modern. For example, Apple is integrating Siri into the Spotlight search bar for all-over access. You can type any question into the search to start a conversation with Siri, kind of like an iMessage chat, but also extend it to documents and projects with system-wide context menus. As you work, the new Siri will recognize names, places, and messages, give writing suggestions, and help discover things that would normally take hours using Safari. The demo by OS system experience director Justin Titi was impressive and appeared to open up the Mac to a whole new world of possibilities. While I’m excited by the possibilities with macOS Golden Gate, I’ll need to temper my enthusiasm. You can thank the WWDC24 false start for that. Also, as of the very first developer beta that was released on Monday, the new Siri AI features are not yet available–developers have to join a waitlist before they can get access. As of now, it’s very much a “wait until I see it” situation, but I’m optimistic.10:45 amThe market hates Siri AI, so it must be good
Macworld Apple took to the virtual stage yesterday for its annual WWDC keynote and, while it did not go so far as to apologize for anything (please, that would be uncouth), it almost might as well have. Take Liquid Glass. Please. Apple didn’t so much walk back Liquid Glass as it did slide back Liquid Glass by providing a slider that goes from “All your layers are one incomprehensible jumble that we call Liquid Glass Ultra, and we think you’re gonna hate it” to “Oh, thank god, I can see things again”. That slider should make a slide whistle noise. That wasn’t all. Apple de-iconed the menus in macOS, another bone of contention among long-time Mac users, and standardized the corner radii of windows. Now if it would just fix those horrible app icons, it’d be all good. With macOS Golden Gate on the horizon, Tahoe may be the first release of macOS that will never make it onto the Macalope’s primary machine. In a bit of a surprise, Apple spent a good chunk of the early keynote discussing new and greatly needed improvements for parental controls. While they definitely raise concern about potential abuse by parents who are not supportive of kids just being who they are, they attempt to address the needs of parents trying to protect children from overtly sexual, violent or hateful content who have been struggling with iOS’s existing parental controls for years. Thus, it was a bit unusual for a keynote in the Year of our Lord 2026 to get almost 30 minutes in with barely a mention of AI. The first real mention was in the context of parental controls as one of the things parents might be concerned about their kids having access to. Craig Federighi went so far as to say that it often seems like “some are racing ahead with AI for the sake of AI”. Truly helpful AI must be centered around you and your needs. It seems like Federighi saw the same stories about people booing mentions of AI that the Macalope did. Of course then the company spent the rest of the keynote talking about AI, but it did grease the skids for it and couch it in terms of what AI can do for people without sacrificing their privacy rather than just cheerleading AI itself. The first demo for Siri AI was, not surprisingly, very similar to Google’s demo at I/O: planning a party. You may not like or be aware of it, but the big problem people currently have across the globe is, um… party planning. We’ve had two keynotes in two months about it, so it must be. If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors.Foundry Yes, whether it’s a get-together with neighbors or a World Cup party with friends, the dark art of sending out an email, planning a menu and… whew… making a cringe-worthy image to highlight the event is what the masses are struggling with? The Macalope knows it seems like there’d be bigger problems in the world people were trying to solve, but tech companies seem pretty sure it’s party planning. So, there ya go. Fortunately, they are ON IT. Rest assured, they have been WORKING ON THE ISSUE and have some very exciting solutions to the party planning problem. It’s not that they have this AI technology they’re desperate to sell to people and are just trying to find something, anything, they can do with it. Perish the thought. And Apple’s not showing the same demo with just a different kind of party because it’s using Google’s AI. That’s not it, either. Nope. They’re doing it because none of you dopes know how to make a party happen. Apparently. The company also showed a number of other AI features coming in its new operating system releases. The ability to reframe photos was a particular standout, and the Macalope feels like he could actually use the Safari extension creator and tab organization features. Overall, the horny one thinks Apple hit the right tone with its announcement. If you need any proof, just know this: the stock market hated it! Apple shares dropped precipitously and predictably as soon as Siri demos started. If it wasn’t for the market then it was probably for us. Indeed, while the keynote may have lacked anything huge and saddled with the baggage of trying to finally deliver the stuff they promised two years ago, it focused on tangible benefits and on fixing what currently isn’t working so well. Calling this a Snow Leopard year is far from an insult, it’s a compliment.10:37 amCloudflare Workers and Pages build delays
Jun 9, 10:37 UTC Investigating - Cloudflare is aware of and investigating an issue with which potentially impacts multiple customers. Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.10:30 amSiri AI? I’ll believe it when I see it
Macworld Apple’s WWDC keynotes are usually reminiscent of a painstakingly curated meal at a high-class restaurant. Perhaps a little iPad software as an amuse-bouche, sir? Then, can I recommend the iPhone as your starter, the Mac for the main course, a small dish of Apple Watch to clear the palate, and finally just a soupçon of Vision Pro as dessert. WWDC26, which saw the various OSes crammed together willy-nilly, was more like the anarchy of an all-you-can-eat hotel breakfast. Partly, this seems to be the result of Apple not having all that much to say about each product in isolation. As in September 2023, when Apple suddenly cared passionately about the environment, the company’s lengthy discussion of the (undoubtedly important) subject of child safety was a giveaway that its commercial priorities didn’t merit as much stage time as usual. But mainly it was because the feature that did need extensive discussion, Siri AI, is integrated across the ecosystem. Siri AI’s alluring promises are relevant to nearly every Apple customer. Personally, though, I’ll believe it when I see it. We’ve been here before: two years before, to be exact, when Apple Intelligence was unveiled at WWDC24. Apple was adamant that a new contextually aware version of Siri would be ready in time for iOS 18 and the 16-series iPhones, and even made a commercial showing this off. In the end it turned out that building a contextually aware Siri was quite a bit harder than the company expected, and it had to pay compensation to iPhone 16 buyers who felt ripped off. Did Siri AI look decent in the demos? I suppose it did. As I’ve explained elsewhere, it doesn’t exactly feel like a cutting-edge voice assistant, with what seemed to be distinctly mediocre performance on the speed front without any stand-out features you can’t get from any number of other chatbots. But it looks a lot better than current Siri, and that’s what I wanted. Apple was keen to emphasise that Siri AI is significantly more accurate than its predecessor. It has the contextual awareness we were promised in 2024, which makes it far more powerful and capable; instead of having to begin from scratch each time you make a query, you can depend on the software keeping in mind the context of previous comments, along with relevant personal data, information, and images onscreen, and the content of your emails and messages. It’s easier to have a conversation with someone who’s well informed. For the first time, Siri is getting a dedicated app. This means you can easily access previous conversations and the information contained within, and carry on where you left off. Better still, you can start a conversation on your Mac at work and then continue this on your iPhone on the train home. And Apple says the new version of Siri can perform actions in more apps, giving it agentic powers to accomplish multi-step tasks. As I say, very little of this is new in the wider sense. While Siri AI has access to parts of your iPhone that no other AI agent has, I wouldn’t expect the average AI enthusiast to get excited. But current Siri has set the bar so low that these moderate upgrades are hugely appealing to me. The problem is that at this point, so much is still unsure. Those demos, for example. How legit are they? Is Siri AI actually that reliable, or did they have to run multiple attempts and take the best? Are we sure that was even live software and not a simulation like in the commercial? One of the biggest negatives of the switch from live to recorded event presentations is that demos become essentially meaningless as a measure of a feature’s real-world experience. There are political uncertainties, too. Apple says Siri AI won’t initially be available on iPhone or iPad in the EU because of the Digital Markets Act and admitted that “there is currently no timeline” for this to happen. For now, it can only handle English; the company says it “will quickly expand support for more languages,” but again, doesn’t offer a date. Privacy is central to Apple’s marketing of Siri AI, but that too is a point of uncertainty. We know that some user data will be processed on Google servers, but it isn’t clear exactly how this will be protected. Apple has its own Private Cloud Compute technology but this doesn’t appear to offer good enough performance, so Nvidia’s “confidential computing” feature may have to do the job instead. Does that meet Apple’s privacy standards, or is this simply the most convenient option? Siri AI will launch to users “later this year” (how much later? Does this mean it may not be part of iOS 27.0?), but it will be classified as a beta, which is often a sign that we should expect suboptimal performance. In the meantime, developers can test out its features, but there’s a waiting list to get in. And so for now, we have to take a great deal on trust, and that’s not easy when you’ve been let down so many times before. Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Top stories from WWDC 2026 iOS 27’s Siri AI is actually going to change how Felipe Esposito uses his iPhone. Apple’s new Siri doesn’t feel very new. Apple just killed Alex Blake’s Apple Intelligence dreams. Mahmoud Itani’s fingers already love this macOS 27 Safari feature. With its watchOS 27 announcement, Apple just made about a million Apple Watches obsolete. You can catch up on all of yesterday’s announcements, along with our reaction as they happened, with our WWDC26 liveblog. Have your say: AI haters, unite! I expected pushback after lambasting AI hype in the last Apple Breakfast, but was pleasantly surprised by your supportive messages. “Thank you for a wonderful pre-WWDC piece!” wrote Garry H. “Agree that the best AI is no AI.” John S., meanwhile, said AI has not been well thought out in its use cases, and expressed a hope that Apple doesn’t follow Microsoft down this path. “Unfortunately,” he added, “the tech companies see a need to recoup the huge investment. If Apple does go down the AI rabbit hole, all I ask is that it gives users an opt-out.” Michael, finally, wants to make use of AI, “but not until we apply effective guardrails in its access and application, and until we massively rethink environmentally and economically how to power it. Right now, the overlords’ myth of inevitability is driving this false need to force adoption at the expense of… well, everyone and everything.” Video of the week @macworld.com The new Siri AI voice is almost TOO good #apple #ios27 ♬ original sound – Macworld – Macworld In iOS 27 Siri gets a new voice. And it’s good! Check it out. For more short videos, follow us on TikTok and Instagram. And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters, including our new email from The Macalope–an irreverent, humorous take on the latest news and rumors from a half-man, half-mythical Mac beast. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, or X for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.10:27 amApple @ Work Podcast: What role will MCP servers play in Apple device management?
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Apple yesterday announced a redesigned Find My app in watchOS 27 that brings all tracking functionality into a single, map-centric interface. Previously split across separate Find Devices, Find People, and Find Items apps, the new app now consolidates everything into one unified view. Apple says the update makes it easier to locate the people, devices, and items you care about, with a map-centric layout as the central navigation paradigm. The redesign also introduces more flexible sharing options within Find My, giving users greater control over how they share their location and item tracking with others.Related Roundup: watchOS 26Tag: Find MyRelated Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:00 amFoldable iPhone gets biggest clue yet in iOS 27 beta
Hidden code in the first iOS 27 beta offers Apple’s strongest software hint yet that its long-rumored foldable iPhone is getting closer to launch. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:52 amvisionOS 27 Gains New Icelandic Environment Called 'Thórsmörk'
Apple made the visionOS 27 beta available to Vision Pro developers after Monday's WWDC 2026 keynote, and in this version there is a new Environment that allows you to immerse yourself in the Icelandic highlands. "Thórsmörk" is a mountain ridge in Iceland that was named after the Norse god Thor. It offers a nighttime and daytime experience of the icy landscape surrounding a lake, complete with wintry sound effects and running water. It also includes a view of the Northern Lights. Environments let you transform your physical surroundings into a different place, like Yosemite, Mount Hood, or the Moon. Environments can be used while you're using apps or they can provide a backdrop when you're watching movies. In Thórsmörk, for example, if you're watching a video, the scene's colors are reflected in the snow and the water for extra immersion. Last year, visionOS 26 introduced an interactive Jupiter Environment that uses imagery from NASA for maximum authenticity. There were only a handful of passing references to visionOS 27 during Apple's keynote, but the Vision Pro software is set to benefit from the same Siri AI features that are coming to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. visionOS 27 is expected to be released in the fall.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProTag: WWDC 2026Buyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:51 amInstagram Now Lets Users Reorder Posts on Their Profile Grid
Instagram is now rolling out a long-awaited feature that lets users rearrange posts in any order on their profile grid. The update, which began reaching users on June 8, is available via the Instagram app for iPhone and Android. To reorder posts, users can go to their profile, long-press any post on the grid, select "reorder grid" from the pop-up menu, then drag content to the desired position. Changes save immediately and are visible to all visitors. Until now, Instagram profiles have displayed posts in strict reverse-chronological order, with the only exception being the ability to pin up to three posts at the top. The new feature lifts that restriction entirely, allowing posts of any age to be freely repositioned. Pinned posts continue to appear at the top regardless of any reordering. You can now re-order your profile grid on Instagram! pic.twitter.com/Jfd0AgAkOf— hartley (@ihxrtlxy) June 9, 2026 The feature had been available to some users in test groups prior to the wider release. It arrives nearly a year after it was first revealed. Instagram first announced the change in January 2025, partly as an apology to users whose carefully assembled profile pages had been disrupted when the app switched from square to taller, vertically oriented thumbnails.Tag: InstagramThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:26 amApple Expands GymKit to iPhone and AirPods Pro 3
Apple expands GymKit support to the iPhone and AirPods Pro 3 with iOS 27, extending the gym equipment connectivity feature beyond Apple Watch for the first time. GymKit originally launched in 2017 and has, until now, been exclusive to the Apple Watch feature, requiring users to wear the watch and tap it against compatible equipment to pair. The expansion means that iPhone and AirPods Pro 3 users can now also connect to supported cardio machines, including treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and stair-steppers, for more accurate real-time workout metrics, without needing an Apple Watch on their wrist. The feature works via two-way data exchange, syncing metrics such as speed, pace, distance, calories, and heart rate between the device and the machine in real time, with the goal of aligning what the user sees on their device with what the equipment displays.Related Roundup: AirPods Pro 3Tags: AirPods Pro 3, GymKitBuyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:15 amApple left some major folding iPhone hints in the iOS 27 code
Macworld Rumors that Apple is working on a foldable device have been swirling all year, with all of them pointing to the launch of the Phone Ultra later this year. And although Apple has never said a word about it, iOS 27 has just given us a major clue that this new foldable device is indeed coming later this year. After digging through parts of the iOS 27 code following WWDC 2026, developer Sam Henri Gold discovered new internal references tied to device folding states. Macworld was able to independently confirm the findings, and some of these references are extremely difficult to explain away as anything other than foldable device support. Specifically, the code includes references to “foldState” and “angleDegrees,” internal status values apparently designed to tell apps whether a device is folded and at what angle. That may not sound particularly exciting at first glance. But here’s the important detail: no current Apple device uses these states. To add fuel to the fire, Macworld also found internal code suggesting that Apple has been testing a device that features both Dynamic Island and Touch ID – a combination that doesn’t exist in any device today. Given these references, it’s clear that iOS 27 is ready for a new category of device. One that likely features a foldable display. Apple left some pretty clear signs that the folding iPhone Ultra is indeed coming soon.Foundry Apple is clearly preparing apps for foldable displays During the Platforms State of the Union session at WWDC, Apple repeatedly encouraged developers to stop designing apps around fixed screen assumptions. Instead, developers were told to ensure apps can resize dynamically and adapt fluidly to different screen configurations. On its own, that advice sounds fairly generic. Apple has spent years pushing developers toward responsive layouts across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But in the context of the newly discovered fold-related APIs, those comments start sounding very specific. There’s more: with iOS 27 and macOS 27, users can finally resize iPhone Mirroring to any size they want, making an iPhone app the same size as an iPad app on the Mac. It’s almost as if iOS were ready for an iPhone capable of running apps on both screen sizes. Apple rarely announces entirely new product categories without first quietly preparing its software ecosystem behind the scenes. For example, back in 2014, before the iPhone 6 was announced, Apple encouraged developers to make their apps more flexible when it came to screen sizes. Of course, there were already two different iPhone sizes at the time, but the company was clearly looking ahead to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and later, the iPhone X. We also saw similar groundwork years before the Vision Pro launched, with Apple gradually introducing spatial computing frameworks into its developer tools long before the headset was official. The folding iPhone is rumored to open up to a screen that’s roughly the size of an iPad mini.Foundry Apple’s foldable strategy is finally taking shape Of course, hidden code references don’t guarantee a product launch anytime soon. Apple constantly experiments internally with hardware and features that never see the light of day. And it’s entirely possible that these code references are related to early prototypes. But taken together, the evidence surrounding iOS 27 feels unusually specific. There are references to folded mode, APIs for detecting display angles, Apple encouraging developers to create resizable interfaces, and internal flags suggesting the existence of a device with a Dynamic Island but without Face ID, which fit rumors of the so-called iPhone Ultra. And if iOS 27 is already laying the software groundwork, the first folding iPhone may be just around the corner.09:11 amiOS 27 gives you more control over iPhone’s alarms and ringtone volume
iOS 27 will fix a major iPhone frustration by letting you independently adjust the volume of ringtones, alarms and system alerts. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:07 amApple Pay for Transit Now Works in These 14 U.S. Cities
Apple has expanded the number of major U.S. cities where its Apple Pay for transit feature is supported, providing a simple way for those who use public transportation to pay for rides. Apple Pay for transit now works in Atlanta, the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, Philadelphia, Portland, San Diego, Seattle, and Washington, DC. Some of these cities have supported Apple Pay for transit purposes for several years, and in others like Dallas and Houston, support is new as of June 2026. In cities that support Apple Pay for transit, iPhone users can enable Express Mode to pay fares without unlocking their device or using Face ID or Touch ID. To choose a card, open Settings, go to Wallet & Apple Pay, and tap Express Transit Card. When a credit or debit card is set for Express Mode, it can be used automatically at transit terminals. On iPhone XS and later, Express Transit may also work for up to five hours after the battery runs out, thanks to power reserve. Some cities allow standard credit or debit cards for transit, while others require a dedicated transit card in the Wallet app. For example, in Houston, users add a virtual RideMETRO card, whereas in Dallas users can pay their DART transit fare with any contactless credit card or debit card. The iPhone 6s, 2016 iPhone SE, and later support Express Mode for Apple Pay transit. It also works on Apple Watch Series 1 and later with watchOS 5.2.1 or newer. Apple Pay transit is available in several cities around the world, including London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Toronto, Beijing, and Shanghai. Transit support varies by city, so check local requirements before traveling. In supported areas, Apple Pay can make public transit easier by letting you pay at the gate without buying tickets in advance. Apple lists supported transit systems on its website.Related Roundup: Apple PayTags: Apple Pay, Express TransitRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:00 amDitch 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.07:30 amNetwork 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.07:15 amGraphQL elevated latency
Jun 9, 07:15 UTC Resolved - Cloudflare identified an issue where some customers may have experienced latency querying the GraphQL API between 07:15 and 09:30 UTC.This has been 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 ForumsFirehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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