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- Saturday June 13
- 1 hour agoToday in Apple history: Eddy Cue takes the stand to defend iBooks pricing
On June 13, 2013, Eddy Cue testified during an antitrust case regarding e-book pricing. Apple eventually settled the iBooks lawsuit. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)1 hour agoiOS 27 makes it easier to switch between Apple Pay cards
Apple has redesigned the Apple Pay checkout flow in iOS 27 for apps and websites. The changes make it easier to switch between different payment cards and see key details about the order you’re placing.12:17 pmMacBook Neo vs Dell XPS 13: $599 budget battle, compared
Dell has rebuilt the XPS 13 to directly take on Apple's MacBook Neo on price. Here's how the entry-level models compare on specs and value.MacBook Neo [left] vs Dell XPS 13 [right]Apple's MacBook Neo arrived as the company's most accessible laptop, pairing the A18 Pro chip with a $599 price. Dell has now answered directly with a new XPS 13.Dell is open about the target. Its announcement names the MacBook Neo and frames the XPS 13 as the more feature-rich option at a similar price. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:00 amThis app unlocks hidden features on your Mac, and for one day only, a lifetime license is just $23 | MacworldThis app unlocks hidden features on your Mac, and for one day only, a lifetime license is just $23
Macworld TL;DR: Until June 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get a MacMagic lifetime license on sale for only $23. Just use code MACSAVE. macOS hides a pile of useful tools, and Apple leaves a few handy ones out of the box entirely. MacMagic drags those buried features and a stack of daily utilities into one window, so you can use your Mac to its real potential. Right now, a lifetime license for MacMagic is on sale for $22.97 (reg. $99.99). MacMagic gives you one easy interface where you can clear caches and logs to claw back disk space, reveal hidden files in Finder, and force-delete the stubborn ones that won’t budge. PDF tools merge and compress documents in seconds. The image converter batch-scales and switches between more than 100 formats, and a batch renamer tags dozens of files at once by date or metadata. There’s plenty more below the surface, including a lightweight text editor, a QR code generator, an SQLite browser, and one-click access to tucked-away tools like Screen Sharing. You can even lock a whole folder shut when you want it out of sight. Your license activates on up to five Macs a year, covers new and existing users, and runs on macOS 11 or later. Future upgrades stay included, so the toolkit keeps growing without another charge. You don’t need to switch to Windows to have more control over your computer. Use code MACSAVE to get a MacMagic Lifetime License on sale for $22.97. Offer ends June 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT. MacMagic: Lifetime Upgrades LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amCancel your Adobe Acrobat subscription—This PDF editor lifetime subscription is $70 until June 14 | MacworldCancel your Adobe Acrobat subscription—This PDF editor lifetime subscription is $70 until June 14
Macworld TL;DR: Replace your Adobe Acrobat monthly subscription with a lifetime of PDF Expert on sale for $69.97 through June 14. Most Mac users end up paying for a PDF tool one way or another, usually through a monthly Adobe Acrobat subscription that keeps charging long after the one document you needed it for. PDF Expert takes the opposite approach. One payment gets you the full Mac app for good, and it’s on sale for $69.97 right now (reg. $139.99). PDF Expert handles just about any PDF task you can name, built specifically for macOS rather than ported over from Windows. You can edit text directly in a document to fix typos or update numbers, swap out images like an old logo in a contract, and add links to other pages or websites. Annotation tools let you highlight key sections, drop in pop-up notes, and stamp documents for review. The conversion side covers the formats you reach for most. Turn a PDF into an editable Word file, an Excel spreadsheet, a PowerPoint deck, or a plain image, and go the other direction just as easily. Built-in OCR recognizes text in scanned documents so you can search, highlight, and copy it, and it cleans up distortions and shadows while it’s at it. You can also fill out forms with a click, sign documents, merge or split files, and redact confidential information before sharing. The license covers unlimited personal Macs running macOS 12.0 or later. Skip the monthly Acrobat bill and get a PDF Expert Premium lifetime subscription for $69.97. Sale ends June 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT. PDF Expert Premium Plan: Lifetime Subscription (Mac)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.01:30 amAnthropic pulls Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5 following US government directive
Anthropic confirmed tonight that it has disabled access to Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 to all customers, following an export control directive from the US government. Here are the details.Friday June 1211:43 pmIcon Composer 2 and SF Symbols 8 now available as betas
Developers and designers can now download the betas for Apple’s updated library of symbols, as well as the next version of its tool for creating Liquid Glass app icons. Here are the details.11:36 pmThe Talk Show: Live From WWDC 2026
Recorded in front of a live audience at The California Theatre in San Jose on Tuesday 9 June 2026, special guests Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel join John Gruber to discuss Apple’s announcements at WWDC 2026.10:41 pmDownload all 18 wallpapers Apple included in CarPlay with iOS 27
While CarPlay was mentioned only once during the WWDC26 keynote, it includes several improvements and, as always, a new set of wallpapers. You can download them below.09:58 pmShrinking fans get exciting season 4 update from Jason Segel
During a recent appearance at the Newport Beach TV Fest, Shrinking star and co-creator Jason Segel (Over Your Dead Body) shared a welcome update on the show’s next season. Here are the details.09:16 pmiOS 27 brings new keyboards and typing improvements across multiple languages
Among the many tidbits coming to iOS 27 is support for a new set of keyboards, including Afrikaans, Galician, and Indigenous languages. Here are the details.09:00 pmApple’s Liquid Glass fixes in iOS 27 go beyond a simple slider
Apple’s controversial "Liquid Glass," which drew criticism for poor legibility in its initial release, has seen major improvements in iOS 27… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:45 pmAndy Ihnatko’s New Blog Is Thoroughly Enjoyable
Andy Ihnatko, whose tech journalism has graced Macworld, the Chicago Sun-Times, and MacBreak Weekly, has launched a new membership blog. Few writers combine his technical depth, pop-culture wit, and genuine humanity. Give his free posts a read.08:08 pmUnreleased Beats headphones spotted again … with a customizable design?
Beats is gearing up for a new product launch — and it loves dropping hints about what’s coming. As the World Cup kicks off this week, another soccer player has been seen wearing an unreleased pair of Beats headphones … but there’s a twist.07:45 pmApple’s Camera Chief: AI will give you photography superpowers — but keep your memories real | Mac Daily NewsApple’s Camera Chief: AI will give you photography superpowers — but keep your memories real
Apple’s head of camera software, Jon McCormack, explains how the company is bringing generative AI to the iPhone’s Photos app in iOS 27… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:31 pmOwning an Apple Home: Robots, maintenance, and chores
Whether you rent or own, there are some chores you have to complete on a near-constant basis. The good news is, you can get some help from robots and apps in your Apple Home.Get a little help in your smart home from some robots and tech solutionsI'm a firm believer in optimizing when possible. If a robot, machine, or gadget exists to speed up or even remove the need for certain tasks, I'm going to implement it.While we're still waiting on a robot that can fold your laundry and put it away, there are plenty of robots available that can take on your chore list. Whether it's mowing, mopping, or changing out the litter box, there's something available. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:29 pmFour new Macs are launching later this year, here’s what’s coming
Apple launched three new Macs earlier this year, but there are another four Macs rumored to debut throughout the remainder of the year. Here’s what’s coming.07:05 pmApple TV has three fan-favorite shows returning soon, here’s what’s coming
Apple TV has an exciting and packed summer lineup this year, anchored by a variety of compelling series. Here are three fan-favorite returning shows set to be among Apple’s biggest hits of the summer.07:00 pmTouchscreen Macbook '100% Confirmed,' Says Reputable Leaker
A leaker with a strong Apple rumor track record says a touchscreen MacBook is "100% confirmed. If true, it would mark a major reversal for Apple, which has long argued that the Mac is built for indirect input rather than reaching up to touch a vertical screen. MacRumors reports: Instant Digital has a good track record for Apple rumors and has provided some strikingly accurate information in the past, so it's always worth noting what they have to say about Apple's plans. The claim is also backed by several recent reports. [...] Touchscreen support is expected to be one of several major upgrades coming to Apple's next-generation high-end MacBook Pro models. Other rumored features include M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, an OLED display, a Dynamic Island (i.e., no notch), and a thinner design. The new laptops could also adopt MacBook Ultra branding. Notably, macOS 27 Golden Gate also introduces a more touch-friendly interface, since Apple's Sidecar feature now allows users to tap and interact with macOS interface elements using a finger on their iPad. Apple apparently is not going to advertise the new MacBook Pro/Ultra as a touch-first device like the iPad -- it will be "touch-friendly, not touch-first," according to [Bloomberg's Mark Gurman]. In that sense, Apple will let customers use touch and mouse gestures interchangeably for all functions. Further reading: Steve Jobs Was Wrong About Touchscreen Laptops (2012) Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:30 pmThe real Siri has arrived: Apple fulfills its original vision
After years of underwhelming performance, Apple is finally delivering on Siri's original promise. In a new USA Today column, tech analyst… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.