Apple Launches 2023 Mac Mini Repair Program Due to Power Issue
Apple today launched a repair program for Mac mini models with the M2 chip, after it determined that a "very small percentage" of these computers may no longer power on. No other Mac mini models are part of this program. If your Mac mini has exhibited this issue, you can enter its serial number on Apple's website to see if it is eligible for this program. If it is, Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider will provide service, free of charge. Mac mini models with the M2 chip were first released in 2023, but Apple says that affected units were manufactured between June 16 and November 23 of 2024. The worldwide program covers an eligible Mac mini for up to three years after it was purchased. Apple did not provide a reason for the power issue.Related Roundup: Mac miniTag: Repair ProgramBuyer's Guide: Mac Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac miniThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Here's What's New With Visual Intelligence in iOS 26
Visual Intelligence, an Apple Intelligence feature that Apple introduced last year, has some new capabilities in iOS 26 that make it more useful and better able to compete with the functionality available through some Android smartphones. Onscreen Awareness In iOS 18, ‌Visual Intelligence‌ only works with the camera, but in ‌iOS 26‌, it also works with what's on your device. You can capture a screenshot of what's on your screen and then use ‌Visual Intelligence‌ on it to identify what you're looking at, find images, and get more information through ChatGPT. How to Get Use Onscreen Awareness for Visual Intelligence ‌Visual Intelligence‌ for screenshots works about the same as ‌Visual Intelligence‌ with the camera app, but it's located in the screenshot interface. Take a screenshot (hold down the volume up button and the side button), and then tap out of the Markup interface if it's showing. To get out of Markup (which is the default view), tap on the little pen icon at the top of the display. From there, you should see the ‌Visual Intelligence‌ options. Highlight to Search With Highlight to Search for ‌Visual Intelligence‌ onscreen content awareness, you can use a finger to draw over the object in the screenshot that you want to look up. It's similar to Android's Circle to Search feature. Highlight to Search lets you conduct an image search for a specific object in a screenshot, even if there are multiple things in the picture. It uses Google Image search by default, but Apple showed off the feature working with other apps like Etsy during its keynote event. Apps will likely need to add support for the feature. In some cases, ‌Visual Intelligence‌ will identify individual objects in an image on its own, and you can tap without needing to use Highlight to Search. This is similar to the object identification feature in the Photos app, but it still leads to an image search. Ask and Search If you don't need to isolate one object in your screenshot, you can simply tap on the Ask button to ask questions about what you're seeing. Questions will be relayed to ChatGPT, and ChatGPT will provide the information. The Search button queries Google Search for more information. As with the standard Visual Search, if your screenshot includes dates, times, and related information for an event, it can be added directly to your calendar. New Object Identification Apple didn't mention it, but ‌Visual Intelligence‌ adds support for quick identification of new types of objects. It can now identify art, books, landmarks, natural landmarks, and sculptures, in addition to the animals and plants it was able to provide information on before. If you use ‌Visual Intelligence‌ on an object that it is able to recognize, you'll see a small glowing icon pop up. Tapping on it reveals information about what's in view. What's neat about this aspect of ‌Visual Intelligence‌ is that it works with the live camera view or with a snapped photo. For standard Ask and Search requests using ‌Visual Intelligence‌, you have to take a photo so that it can be relayed to sources like ChatGPT or Google Image Search. Art, books, landmarks, natural landmarks, sculptures, plants, and animals can be identified on-device without contacting another service. Compatibility ‌Visual Intelligence‌ is limited to devices that support ‌Apple Intelligence‌, which includes the iPhone 15 Pro models and the iPhone 16 models. It is activated by a long press on the Camera Control button on devices that have Camera Control, or using the Action Button or a Control Center toggle. Launch Date ‌iOS 26‌ is in beta testing right now, but it will launch to the public in September.Related Roundup: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Now Selling Refurbished M4 MacBook Air Models
Apple today added M4 MacBook Air models to its refurbished store in the United States, making the latest ‌MacBook Air‌ devices available at a discounted price for the first time since they launched earlier this year. Both 13-inch and 15-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ models are available, with Apple offering multiple capacities and configurations. The refurbished devices are discounted by approximately 15 percent compared to equivalent new models. Pricing starts at $849 for the base M4 MacBook Air model, down from $999. Refurbished stock will fluctuate as Apple sells its current inventory and replaces it with new devices, but there are over 30 options to choose from right now if you've been holding out for a discounted M4 model. Apple's refurbished Macs are identical to new products. Apple uses a refurbishment process with full functionality testing, thorough cleaning, battery replacement, and inspection. Refurbished devices are eligible for AppleCare+ and have the same 14-day return period as new devices. Refurbished M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pro models have been available for purchase since February, and Apple began offering refurbished versions of the M4 Max and M3 Ultra Mac Studio earlier this week.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 26 Adds Support for Transferring an eSIM to and From Android
With iOS 26, Apple is adding support for transferring an eSIM from an iPhone to an Android device, and vice versa. The new functionality will make it easier for smartphone users to move their numbers between platforms, alleviating the need to contact a carrier for help with a transition between ‌iPhone‌ and Android. Some ‌iOS 26‌ users have noticed a "Transfer to Android" option in their cellular settings, though it is not an option for all plans at the current time. On Reddit, an ‌iPhone‌ user with US Mobile's Dark Star eSIM found a cellular option to transfer an eSIM to an Android device. When adding an eSIM in ‌iOS 26‌, there's also a "Transfer From Android" option. Tapping on it provides a QR code that can be scanned with an Android device to start the transfer process, and that's also how the ‌iPhone‌ to Android transfer process works. Apple appears to have implemented the new functionality alongside Google. Prior to when ‌iOS 26‌ debuted, an Android 16 beta featured a reference to a "Transfer to Android" feature that hinted at the new cross-platform transferring options. In iOS 18, it is simple to transfer an eSIM from ‌iPhone‌ to ‌iPhone‌, but it is not easy to transfer an eSIM from an ‌iPhone‌ to an Android device. It typically requires contacting a carrier to get a QR code, as there is no automated way to make the transition. With ‌iOS 26‌, many ‌iPhone‌ users who want to move to Android should have an easier time doing so.Related Roundup: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Says iPhone Games Can Offer Redemption Codes Later This Year
Apple this week announced that App Store app developers will be able to offer redemption codes for all types of in-app purchases starting later this year. In 2020, Apple introduced the ability for developers to offer customers unique, alphanumeric codes that they can redeem in the App Store for free or discounted auto-renewable subscriptions. Later this year, Apple will be allowing developers to offer these codes for any in-app purchases, including consumable items like in-game currency. Apple previously said that developers can offer customers these one-time codes digitally, such as through an email, or offline at physical events. For example, the team behind Clash of Clans could promote the game at a convention by offering customers who walk by their booth a card with a redemption code for a free or discounted Sack of Gems.Tag: App StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Says iOS 26 Can Reserve Space for Automatic Software Updates
iOS 26 can dynamically reserve space for automatic updates, according to Apple. "Depending on the amount of free space available, iOS might dynamically reserve update space for Automatic Updates to download and install successfully," says Apple's release notes for the first iOS 26 developer beta. This change will ensure that iPhone users who have Automatic Updates turned on in the Settings app actually have enough storage space available for those updates to download and install. However, Apple has not shared any further information about this capability at this time, so it is unclear exactly how it works.Related Roundup: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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tvOS 26 Introduces Automatic Sign-In Feature for Apple TV Apps
Apple this week introduced a new Automatic Sign-In API, which will make it easier to sign in to apps across multiple Apple devices. Starting with Apple's latest software releases, such as iOS 26 and tvOS 26, you will be able to sign in to an app on one Apple device and automatically be signed in to the app on other Apple devices. For example, if you sign in to the Disney+ app on your iPhone, you would automatically be signed in to the Disney+ app on your Apple TV. However, it will take time for developers to begin implementing this functionality. Apple says this feature will eliminate the need to re-enter usernames and passwords across its software platforms, by linking app logins to a user's Apple Account. tvOS 26 is currently available in beta.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 forums

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Apple Seeds Revised iOS 26 Developer Beta
Apple today provided developers with a revised version of the first iOS 26 beta for testing purposes. It's not clear what's new in the updated beta, but it may address a critical bug or two. The update is only available for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models, so if you're running ‌iOS 26‌ on an iPhone 14 or earlier, you won't see the revised beta. Registered developers can download the new beta software through the Settings app on each device. ‌iOS 26‌ includes all of the new features that were shown off at Apple's keynote event on Monday. Apple debuted its Liquid Glass design, which you'll find throughout ‌iOS 26‌ and Apple's other software updates. Along with a refreshed design, there are a long list of new features in ‌iOS 26‌, including changes to Messages, Phone, Safari, Music, Photos, Camera, and more. While today's beta is limited to developers to give them time to learn the new features and adjust their apps, Apple will provide public beta testers with a chance to try the software in July. ‌iOS 26‌, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26 are set to launch to the public in September.Related Roundup: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Executives Discuss WWDC and Delayed Siri Features in Interviews
Apple's software engineering chief Craig Federighi and marketing chief Greg Joswiak went on a WWDC 2025 media tour this week. The pair of executives discussed key WWDC 2025 announcements, explained why the more personalized version of Siri is delayed, and more. We have rounded up their various interview videos below, including their full-length discussion with The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern. Related Roundup: WWDC 2025Tags: Craig Federighi, Greg JoswiakRelated Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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CarPlay on iOS 26: Here's Everything New
Apple this week announced iOS 26, and the upcoming software update includes many new features and changes for CarPlay. To try out these features now, you will need to be using an iPhone running iOS 26, which is currently available in developer beta. Below, we recap nine changes to CarPlay. Liquid Glass Design When you are using CarPlay with an iPhone running iOS 26, the new Liquid Glass design extends to the CarPlay interface. Like on the iPhone, the new look includes more shimmery app icons and translucent user interface elements. New Messages App Features Starting with iOS 26, you can respond to messages with standard Tapbacks like a heart, thumbs up, or exclamation marks directly through CarPlay. Pinned Conversations You can now view your pinned conversations in the Messages app on CarPlay. Compact View for Phone Calls CarPlay has a new compact view for incoming phone calls, so that you can still see other information on the screen, such as turn-by-turn directions. Live Activities CarPlay's Dashboard screen can now show Live Activities, letting you keep track of things like a flight's arrival time at a glance. Widgets The regular version of CarPlay now has a widgets screen, for things like calendar appointments and HomeKit accessory controls. Widgets were previously limited to CarPlay Ultra. On a related note, all of these new features are coming to CarPlay Ultra. Multi-Touch Maps Starting with iOS 26, CarPlay users can interact with mapping apps using multi-touch gestures in supported vehicles. This allows users to zoom and pan on the map with their fingers, just like they can on an iPhone. Watch Videos While Parked iPhone users will be able to wirelessly stream videos to the CarPlay screen using AirPlay, according to Apple. For safety reasons, video playback will only be available when the vehicle is parked, to prevent distracted driving. The connected iPhone will be able to detect when the vehicle is in motion and end playback. Automakers need to add support for this feature, so it might be limited to newer vehicles and take some time to roll out. Smart Display Zoom iOS 26 adds a new Smart Display Zoom setting to CarPlay. When the setting is enabled, CarPlay will be automatically resized to better fit the shape and size of your vehicle's dashboard screen, if possible. The images below show what CarPlay looks like before and after the Smart Display Zoom setting is enabled. With the setting turned on, all of the user interface elements become smaller, allowing for an extra row of app icons to fit on the screen. BeforeAfter iOS 26 should be released in September.Related Roundup: CarPlayRelated Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Shop Last-Chance Father's Day Deals Alongside Sales on AirTag, Beats, and More
This week's best Apple deals include low prices on AirTag, iPad Air, iPad Mini, and Beats headphones. You'll also still find a few great Father's Day sitewide sales going on this weekend, all of which will expire when the holiday rolls around this Sunday, June 15. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Father's Day Deals What's the deal? Save on popular Apple accessories for Father's Day Where can I find the original deal? Right here Father's Day deals continued this week at numerous retailers, and they include great deals on everything from Sonos home audio equipment to Mophie charging accessories and more. Sonos - Get up to $250 off home audio equipment Logitech - Get 20% off two or more items Native Union - Get 20% off sitewide Belkin - Get up to 30% off select purchase amounts GRID Studio - Get 15% off sitewide ZAGG - Get 25% off sitewide Beats What's the deal? Get up to 51% off Beats headphones Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here UP TO 51% OFFBeats Deals on Amazon Amazon this week began discounting a collection of Beats headphones and speakers, including an all-time low price on the Powerbeats Pro 2. You can get this new 2025 model for $199.95 in four colors, down from $249.99. This deal on the Powerbeats Pro 2 is being matched at Best Buy, along with a few other Beats deals. Beats Studio Buds+ - $99.95, down from $169.95 Beats Pill - $99.00, down from $149.95 Beats Solo 4 - $99.95, down from $199.95 Beats Fit Pro - $169.95, down from $199.99 Beats Studio Pro - $169.95, down from $349.99 Powerbeats Pro 2 - $199.95, down from $249.99 AirTag What's the deal? Get up to $24 off AirTag Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $6 OFFAirTag 1-Pack for $22.98 $24 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $74.99 Amazon this week introduced a few good deals on the AirTag 1-Pack and 4-Pack, available for $22.98 for the former and $74.99 for the latter. iPad Air What's the deal? Get $100 off M3 iPad Air Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFF11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $499.00 $100 OFF13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $699.00 Amazon this week introduced discounts across nearly the entire M3 iPad Air lineup, offering $100 off these tablets. Prices start at $499.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M3 iPad Air, down from $599.00. Best Buy is matching all of these deals on the iPad Air. iPad Mini What's the deal? Get $100 off iPad mini 7 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $399.00 $100 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $699.00 Amazon and Best Buy this week brought back $100 discounts across numerous models of the iPad mini 7. Prices start at $399.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model, and all of these represent record low prices for each model. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2025? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Explains Why iPads Don't Just Run macOS
iPadOS 26 allows iPads to function much more like Macs, with a new app windowing system, a swipe-down menu bar at the top of the screen, and more. However, Apple has stopped short of allowing iPads to run macOS, and it has now explained why. In an interview this week with Swiss tech journalist Rafael Zeier, Apple's software engineering chief Craig Federighi said that iPadOS 26's new Mac-like features strike a good balance between productivity and simplicity. He added that macOS is not optimized for touch-screens, although rumors suggest that might change one day. "We want to retain all the simplicity of the iPad, but still allow iPad users who want to go deeper and further to push it at their own pace to doing more," said Federighi, in a sit-down interview at Apple Park's podcast studio. "I think with macOS, you'd lose what makes iPad iPad, which is the ultimate touch device. But there are lots of things the two platforms can learn from one another, and that's where we've adapted our best ideas to each." The quote above is only a portion of Federighi's answer, with the full interview available below. For those who are still looking for a true iPad and Mac hybrid, Apple is reportedly working on everything from touch-screen Macs to a 19-inch foldable iPad, so the dream of using macOS on a touch-screen might be just a few years away.Related Roundups: iPad Pro, WWDC 2025Tag: Craig FederighiBuyer's Guide: iPad Pro (Caution)Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Logitech Announces Two New Accessories for WWDC
Alongside WWDC this week, Logitech announced notable new accessories for the iPad and Apple Vision Pro. The Logitech Muse is a spatially-tracked stylus developed for use with the ‌Apple Vision Pro‌. Introduced during the WWDC 2025 keynote address, Muse is intended to support the next generation of spatial computing workflows enabled by visionOS 26. The device incorporates six degrees of freedom (6DoF) tracking, pressure-sensitive tips, and real-time haptic feedback to allow users to interact with digital environments through precise input and tactile realism. According to Logitech, Muse is intended for use across a wide range of spatial computing applications, including 3D design, collaborative workspaces, and immersive visualization tools. During the keynote, the Muse stylus was used to draw freehand in virtual space, annotate objects, and measure dimensions of virtual items. The device features both physical buttons and gesture controls. Muse will be available later in 2025 through both Logitech and Apple. Logitech also introduced the Flip Folio, a versatile new keyboard case for iPad Pro and iPad Air models. The accessory includes a full-size Bluetooth keyboard that magnetically attaches to the back of the protective folio case when not in use. The case also includes a multi-angle kickstand that supports both landscape and portrait orientations. The Flip Folio is compatible with the 11-inch and 13-inch M4 ‌iPad Pro‌ models, as well as the 11-inch and 13-inch M2 and M3 ‌iPad Air‌. It also supports the 5th generation ‌iPad Air‌. The keyboard includes dedicated shortcut keys and supports pairing with up to three Bluetooth devices simultaneously. The keyboard is powered by replaceable coin cell batteries with an estimated battery life of up to two years under typical usage. The Flip Folio is priced at $179.99 in the United States for the 13-inch version and $159.99 for the 11-inch model. Logitech is launching the Flip Folio in several colorways: Graphite and Black will be available globally in June 2025, though Black is exclusive to North America. Additional Pale Grey and Lilac options will arrive in September in select regions, while a Sand color variant will also debut in September as a North America exclusive. Tag: LogitechThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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macOS Tahoe's New Theming System Explained
In macOS Tahoe, Apple introduces the concept of Themes, with new appearance settings that go beyond the traditional Light and Dark modes, allowing you to customize the look of your Mac desktop more than ever. Here's what's changed. In System Settings ➝ Appearance, there are still the standard Auto, Light, and Dark modes, but Apple has added several options that allow you to really mix things up and create your own stylized desktop environment. The new Theme section in Appearance settings "Accent color" has become "Color," and there's a new "Text highlight color" option, so you can now make highlighted text appear in a different shade to buttons, pop‑up menus, radio buttons, checkboxes, and focused outlines. The new Text highlight color option The default setting maintains the classic macOS look with app icons displaying their original colors. However, you can now customize folder colors independently through a dedicated new "Folder Color" setting. When set to Automatic, folders retain their traditional blue appearance, but switching to other colors like purple will change all folder colors system-wide. The new Folder color option Meanwhile, a new "Icon & widget style" section offers three distinct modes alongside the Default. Like iOS 18, the new Dark option applies black backgrounds to icons throughout the system interface, including System Settings sidebar icons (this works in both Light and Dark modes). You can set this to Always or Automatic, which switches to dark icons at night while maintaining the default appearance during daylight hours. Dark icon & widget style (shown in Dark mode) The new Clear setting emphasizes the Liquid Glass redesign and adds a new transparency by picking up background colors, creating a more translucent interface effect. Clear also includes Light and Dark variants, or it can be set to Auto for automatic day-night switching. The new Clear icon & widget style (shown in Dark mode) Most notably, the Tinted option allows comprehensive color customization of both icons and folders. With "Tinted" selected, the Folder color setting becomes "Icon, widget & folder color," allowing you to select from preset colors or choose custom tints using the Other option (which includes a color picker and a theme color). Tinted mode can also be configured as Light or Dark for a more subdued appearance or set to Auto for time-based switching. The new Tinted icon & widget style (shown in Dark mode) Overall, the new Theme enhancements ensure "personalization parity" between macOS and iOS. Apple is offering unprecedented control over your desktop's visual appearance, but you still get system-wide consistency across interface elements. For added visual customization, you can even add a symbol or emoji to folders for a unique flair. What do you think of the new Theme options in macOS 26? Let us know in the comments.Related Roundup: macOS 26 TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Says iPhone XS is Now Vintage
Apple today added the iPhone XS to the vintage products list on its website. Apple considers a device to be "vintage" once five years have passed since the company stopped distributing it for sale. Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers may still offer repairs for vintage devices, subject to parts availability. In two more years from now, the iPhone XS will be classified as fully obsolete, at which point Apple will no longer service the device. Apple released the iPhone XS in September 2018, and it was discontinued a year later. However, the device remained available through select resellers for longer, so it has only recently reached the five-year mark for vintage status. Apple already classified the larger iPhone XS Max as vintage in November 2024. Overall, the iPhone XS was a relatively minor upgrade over the iPhone X. The device's key new features included a faster A12 Bionic chip, improved cameras, and dual SIM support, while the iPhone XS Max offered a larger 6.5-inch display. Apple also moved the iPad 5 from the vintage list to the obsolete list today. Last, Apple added fine print to the page that says 2018 Mac mini owners should check with an Apple Authorized Service Provider to determine the service status of that computer, which was added to the vintage list a few months ago. It seemed a bit early for this model to be considered vintage, but the situation is not clear to us.Tag: Vintage and Obsolete Apple ProductsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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The MacRumors Show: WWDC 2025 Recap LIVE From Apple Park
On this week's special episode of The MacRumors Show from Apple Park, we discuss the recap Apple's major announcements from WWDC 2025. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple introduced a uniform naming scheme across its platforms—iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and macOS are now versioned by the calendar year. This includes macOS 26, titled "Tahoe." The update marks the final macOS release to support Intel-based Macs. Liquid Glass is a new translucent design language inspired by visionOS. It dynamically refracts and reflects its surroundings across icons, menus, widgets, and controls, introducing a clear, immersive home screen experience. This is Apple's most sweeping visual refresh since iOS 7. Nearly all of the new features in iOS 26 carry over to Apple's other platforms. Messages gains chat backgrounds, polls, and typing indicators in group threads. A new Games app aggregates event feeds, community tabs, and "Play Together" social features. The Photos app returns to a Library/Collections tabbed interface and introduces spatialized photo effects. Battery settings now include recharge‑time estimates and adaptive power mode. The Phone app is redesigned (and extended to iPad and Mac) with unified design, call screening, and Hold Assist. Apple Music offers animated album art full-screen, Music pins, AutoMix DJ transitions, and lyric translation. Finally, Maps introduces a "Visited Places" feature leveraging on‑device intelligence. watchOS 26 debuts a refreshed Workout app layout and introduces Workout Buddy, an AI fitness coach that uses voice guidance to mark milestones, deliver stats, and celebrate records. The Apple Watch can now suggest workout music, and the Smart Stack UI adapts more intelligently. A wrist‑flick gesture dismisses notifications, and notification volume auto‑adjusts. Plus, the Notes app makes its debut on watchOS. In visionOS 26, users can place widgets in physical space, and the system retains their position. A "Look to scroll" gesture enables more intuitive navigation, and users can now unlock iPhones via Vision Pro. The update introduces new customizable Personas and enhanced guest‑mode collaboration. New accessories such as the Logitech Muse (a 6‑DoF pen) and PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers are now supported. iPadOS 26 embraces macOS‑style windowing—full‑screen with resizable grab handles, traffic‑light controls, flick‑to‑tile window placement, and Exposé. A persistent menu bar and revamped pointer introduce desktop-like navigation. The Files app features customizable columns, default‑app settings per file type, folder personalization, and drag‑to‑Dock support. Apple adds a standalone Preview app and the Journal app (also now on macOS). Developers gain local audio‑input APIs, video‑call recording tools, and background‑task support. macOS 26 Tahoe adopts Liquid Glass throughout, introduces color‑and‑emoji folder customization, and brings support for Shortcut automations. Spotlight becomes a full‑featured launcher—complete with intelligent suggestions, inline app actions, Quick‑Key shortcuts, clipboard history, and developer App Intents integration. A new Applications experience replaces Launchpad. Apple Intelligence expands with developer access to its foundation model via a new API, supporting private, offline AI integration. Visual Intelligence extends across screens, allowing direct in‑screenshot actions, while Image Playground gains support for ChatGPT image‑creation. Live Translation is built in for Messages, calls, and FaceTime captions, and these tools are now accessible through developer APIs. YouTuber Kevin Nether, also known as "Kevin the Tech Ninja," joins us on this week's episode. See more of his work over on his YouTube channel. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player. Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as John Gruber, Mark Gurman, Kevin Nether, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. ‌The MacRumors Show‌ is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. 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How to Downgrade From the iOS 26 Beta to iOS 18
If you installed iOS 26 Beta or iPadOS 26 Beta through Apple's Developer Program or Software Beta Program, you may decide you want to downgrade because of usability or stability issues. Keep reading to learn how it's done. Apple's beta versions of its major software updates can be notoriously buggy, especially the early releases. You may find apps not working properly, poor battery life, device crashes, and features that don't do what they're supposed to. Fortunately, you can restore your iPhone or iPad to the previous version of iOS. If you made an archived backup before you installed the iOS 26 beta, you can remove the ‌beta and restore the backup. If you didn't make a backup, you can still downgrade, but you won't be able to restore your device to its original state before you upgraded. Also, bear in mind that if you've installed watchOS 26 on your Apple Watch, you won't be able to use it with your ‌iPhone‌ once you've gone back to iOS 18. And downgrading an Apple Watch to a previous version of watchOS can't be done manually either – if you want to remove ‌watchOS 26, you'll have to send your watch in to Apple. How to Downgrade From iOS 26 Beta or iPadOS 26 Beta Launch Finder on your Mac (or iTunes on Windows PCs.) Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer using a Lightning or USB-C cable. Put your device into recovery mode. The method of doing this depends on your device, so check the list below these steps to find your model. Apple also provides more information on Recovery mode in this support article. A dialog will pop up asking if you want to restore your device. Click Restore to wipe your device and install the latest public release of iOS or iPadOS. Wait while the restore process completes. How to Enter Recovery Mode on Your iOS Device iPad models with Face ID: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Press and hold the Top button until your device begins to restart. Continue holding the Top button until your device goes into recovery mode. iPhone XS or later: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then, press and hold the Side button until you see the recovery mode screen.One you've followed the above steps, you can restore a backup of your device from iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 using your Mac or iCloud. This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Steam Beta Adds Native Apple Silicon Support for Mac
Valve has quietly released a Steam Client Beta that runs natively on Apple Silicon, finally ending its reliance on the Rosetta 2 translation layer. The updated Steam client eliminates the performance overhead that plagued Mac gamers since Apple's transition to its own chips. Steam's Chromium-based interface, which could slow to a crawl on occasion, now runs directly on Apple Silicon rather than through Intel emulation. Early testers report dramatically faster launch times and smoother navigation through the Store and Library. The difference should be immediately apparent, with basic actions like switching tabs feeling fluid rather than laggy. Apple announced this week at WWDC that macOS Tahoe will be the last version supporting Intel Macs, with Rosetta 2 set for deprecation. Starting with macOS 28, Apple said that only a limited version of Rosetta 2 will remain available for older games that rely on Intel-based frameworks Mac users can access the beta through Steam's settings. Navigate to Interface, select "Steam Beta Update" from the Client Beta Participation dropdown, then restart to download the roughly 230MB update. You can verify the native version is running by checking Activity Monitor – Steam should appear with "Kind: Apple" rather than "Kind: Intel."This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Passwords App Gains Version History Feature
Apple's Passwords app is getting a handy new feature in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe that should eliminate a particularly frustrating password management scenario. The Passwords app now saves complete version history for stored logins that have been changed, which could be a lifesaver if you find yourself in a situation where a password gets accidentally overwritten. Users will find a new "View History" button when opening any login that has multiple saved versions. The history display shows each different password iteration, creation timestamps, and an option to clear the stored versions. Apple launched the standalone Passwords app in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia after years of burying password management tools within the Settings app, and the version history addition is a nice refinement in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and MacOS Tahoe. The update should prove particularly valuable for users managing frequently-changing credentials or situations where you update a password on a website and something causes the new credentials to not register properly.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple TV Thread 1.4 Update Coming in tvOS 26 This Fall
Apple TV devices will support Thread 1.4 when tvOS 26 launches this fall, according to network analysis by Matter Alpha. The update was discovered in the tvOS 26 beta announced at WWDC, suggesting the upcoming HomePod Software 26 will also support the latest version of the protocol. Thread 1.4 addresses a particular issue in the form of competing Thread networks. Previously, border routers from different manufacturers would create separate networks, which fragments your smart home setup. The new standard ensures all Thread 1.4 devices join a single mesh network instead. The protocol update also gives Thread devices direct internet access, enabling features like smart shades that adjust based on weather conditions or lights that change color with sports scores. Since HomePod uses a fork of tvOS, the upcoming HomePod Software 26 will likely include Thread 1.4 support as well. Both Apple TV 4K and HomePod models work as home hubs in Apple's smart home ecosystem, and they also serve as Thread border routers. Thread 1.4 was officially released in September 2024 and includes improved testing tools for manufacturers plus better network visibility for troubleshooting. The Thread Group reports major device and platform vendors are gradually adopting the standard, though Google and Amazon's adoption of Thread 1.4 is expected to come next year at the earliest. Apple users will gain access to the new Thread 1.4 capabilities when tvOS 26 is released in September.Related Roundup: Apple TVTag: ThreadBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 26 Adds New Zoom Setting to CarPlay
iOS 26 adds a new Smart Display Zoom setting to CarPlay. When the setting is enabled, CarPlay will be automatically resized to better fit the shape and size of your vehicle's dashboard screen, if possible. The images below show what CarPlay looks like before and after the Smart Display Zoom setting is enabled. With the setting turned on, all of the user interface elements become smaller, allowing for an extra row of app icons to fit on the screen. BeforeAfter Apple highlighted the setting in a WWDC 2025 video for developers this week. "Vehicle screens come in many shapes and sizes," said Olivia Hess, a CarPlay software engineer. "In iOS 26, some screen configurations allow drivers to adjust their display scale with Smart Display Zoom configurable within Settings in CarPlay. When Smart Display Zoom is enabled, your CarPlay app will be automatically resized to the new display scale." To see this new CarPlay setting, you will need to be using an iPhone running iOS 26, which is currently in developer beta. A public beta will be available next month, and the update should be released in September for the iPhone 11 and newer. CarPlay is gaining many other new features with iOS 26, including a Liquid Glass design, Live Activities on the Dashboard screen, a new widgets screen, Tapbacks and pinned conversations in the Messages app, multi-touch support in mapping apps, the ability to play videos from an iPhone via AirPlay while the vehicle is parked, and more.Related Roundups: CarPlay, iOS 26, WWDC 2025Related Forums: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto Technology, Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 26 Streamlines Apple Music Replay
iOS 26 improves the Apple Music Replay viewing experience. As spotted by Hidde Collee and others, Apple Music Replay is now a completely native feature on iOS 26. This means that you can see your monthly and yearly listening statistics directly in the Apple Music app, rather than in a popover web view. This change is minor in the grand scheme of things, but for many Apple Music enthusiasts, it is a long-awaited improvement. Apple Music Replay is similar to Spotify Wrapped, showcasing the top songs and artists that you listen to each year, complete with a year-end highlight reel. Apple Music Replay is available for most of the year, though. A corresponding Apple Music Replay playlist is available in the Apple Music app, at the bottom of the Home tab. The playlist lists the 100 songs that you have listened to the most as the year progresses, and it is updated on a weekly basis until the end of the year. At that point, the playlist for that particular year becomes final. iOS 26 is currently in beta, and the update should be released in September.Related Roundup: iOS 26Tags: Apple Music, Apple Music ReplayThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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AutoMix in iOS 26 Adds DJ-Like Song Transitions to Apple Music
Apple Music is one of the apps that got a noticeable Liquid Glass design overhaul in iOS 26, but Apple also added a useful new feature that streamlines song transitions. AutoMix is designed to transition from one song to another as the song that's playing ends, using time stretching and beat matching for a seamless shift. Apple says that it's meant to work "like a DJ." Songs are designed to transition at the "perfect moment," based on an analysis of the key and tempo of the music. AutoMix replaces Crossfade, and can be enabled when opening up ‌Apple Music‌ after updating to ‌iOS 26‌. AutoMix is live in the developer beta, and so far testers have been impressed with the feature, and there are multiple threads on Reddit and other social media networks praising it as one of the best features in the new update. Though Apple describes AutoMix as using "intelligence" for beat matching, it is not an Apple Intelligence feature, and is not limited to newer iPhones. It is, however, designed for ‌Apple Music‌ subscribers, so you need an ‌Apple Music‌ subscription to use it. There are other new features in ‌Apple Music‌ too. For songs that are in a different language, Apple has a Lyrics Translation feature, plus a Lyrics Pronunciation option so you can accurately sing those lyrics. There's also an option to pin favorite playlists to the top of the Music app, and access those through a new pinned music widget on the Home and Lock Screens. ‌iOS 26‌ is available for developers at the current time, but a public beta will be coming in July. The update will see a launch this fall alongside new iPhone models.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPadOS 26 Gets New 3D Graphing Feature for Math Notes
Apple improved the Math Notes feature in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, allowing users to input equations to create graphs in three dimensions. Math Notes was added in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. It works in the Notes app, or through a Math Notes option that's accessible through the Calculator app. The feature is designed to solve math problems or equations when an equals sign is entered. On the iPhone, Math Notes works with typed equations, but on the iPad, you can write out equations by hand with the Apple Pencil and get in-line results. With ‌iOS 26‌ and iPadOS 26, when you write an equation with three variables, Math Notes is able to create a graph with three dimensions. So, for example, if you write an equation like z=sin(x^2 + y^2), you'll get a ripple graph. To use the feature, write or type an equation and then tap on one of the variables and choose the Insert 3D graph option. 3D graphs can be enlarged, resized, and moved using tap and drag gestures. While it is available on both ‌iPhone‌ and ‌iPad‌, the feature works better on the ‌iPad‌ due to the larger display area. If you're handwriting Math Notes on the ‌iPad‌, write an equation and then circle it to get to the graphing options. The new 3D graphic functionality could be useful for linear algebra and multivariable calculus visualizations, and the graphs that are output can be copied and pasted into other apps. ‌iOS 26‌ and iPadOS 26 are in the early stages of testing and are only available to developers at the current time. Apple plans to release a public beta in July, and a launch will follow in September.Related Roundup: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Plans to Release Delayed Siri Apple Intelligence Features in Spring 2026
Apple is aiming to debut its delayed personalized Siri features in the spring of 2026, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman claims that Apple set an "internal release target" of 2026, which is in line with comments from Apple executives this week. Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak did multiple post-WWDC interviews acknowledging Apple's issues with ‌Siri‌, and confirmed that Apple is now planning for a 2026 release. According to Apple's narrative, there were ongoing quality issues with its testing of the new ‌Siri‌ features, so it held them back and swapped to a more powerful underlying architecture to address the problems. Apple initially planned to launch the personalized ‌Siri‌ features in iOS 18.4, so after the year-long delay to fix the architecture, we could see the functionality introduced in an iOS 26.4 update sometime in March or April 2026. Gurman claims that if the next few weeks of development "proves promising," Apple could preview the features when it launches the new iPhone 17 models in the fall. It is unclear if Apple will do so, because it faced significant criticism and multiple class-action lawsuits for delaying the ‌Siri‌ features in the first place. Apple first showed off the Apple Intelligence ‌Siri‌ updates at WWDC 2024 last June, and advertised the iPhone 16 models using demonstrations of the functionality. Customers who bought an ‌iPhone 16‌ in anticipation of the ‌Siri‌ features were not happy with the news of Apple's delay this March. For WWDC 2025, Apple did not highlight any features that are coming in the future, and almost everything that the company introduced during the keynote event is present in the first developer beta. The ‌Apple Intelligence‌ ‌Siri‌ features that we are waiting on include personal context, on-screen awareness, and deeper integration with apps. Related Roundup: iOS 26Tags: Apple Intelligence, Bloomberg, Mark Gurman, SiriThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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What’s new in Copilot Studio: May 2025 
In this edition of our monthly roundup, we're recapping the biggest news from Microsoft Build 2025 and announcing new resources for Copilot Studio adoption and training.  The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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Researcher and Analyst are now generally available in Microsoft 365 Copilot
We’re excited to announce the general availability of Researcher and Analyst, two first-of-their-kind reasoning agents designed specifically for work. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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Multi-agent orchestration, maker controls, and more: Microsoft Copilot Studio announcements at Microsoft Build 2025
Explore powerful features in Microsoft Copilot Studio announced at Microsoft Build 2025, including multi-agent orchestration and more developer tools. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Tuning, multi-agent orchestration, and more from Microsoft Build 2025
Today at Microsoft Build 2025, we announced Microsoft 365 Copilot Tuning—a new, low-code capability in Microsoft Copilot Studio for every organization to tune AI models using their own company data, workflows, and processes—all without needing a team of data scientists or weeks of work. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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Today's Best Mobile Game Discounts (Updated)
Every day, we pick out a curated list of the best mobile discounts on the App Store and post them here. This list won't be comprehensive, but it every game on it is recommended. Feel free to check out the coverage we did on them in the links below to further vet these discounted games before you decide to buy: Games marked with an asterisk(*) denote that the entire developer/publisher’s catalog is discounted, despite the fact that all of their games may not be listed here Don't Starve: Pocket Edition ($0.99)* Click here to read our Don't Starve: Pocket Edition review Titan Quest: Legendary Edition ($9.99) ... [MORE]

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Warframe reveals more details for the Isleweaver update coming later this month
If you hate spiders, then boy howdy are you going to loathe this article, because the arachnid-themed Oraxia is landing in Warframe on June 25th. The 61st Warframe will join us in the Isleweaver update, as well as a fresh Clan Operation, and a player-friendly revamp of the game's introduction. Let’s kick off with the fun bit: Oraxia, and fair warning, it gets a bit spider-graphic. As the dubbed Mistress of Fear, Oraxia can poison her enemies and imbibe marked enemies for buffs. Her most nightmarish skill, however, is the summoning of spider swarms from the corpses of her slain foes. Enjoy that image. She brings the barb cluster Scyotid throwing weapon and poisonous Spinnerex whip with her. ... [MORE]

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Goddess of Victory: Nikke soon releases the Stellar Blade collaboration they announced many moons ago
Do you remember back in December when Goddess of Victory: Nikke announced a future collab with Stellar Blade? Of course, you don’t, because we have all hopefully slept multiple times since then, and they had the big crossover with Evangelion in the middle. Well, remember or not, it is almost upon us! Starting June 12th, multiple characters from the hit action-adventure will make their way over to help tackle the Raptures and protect what’s left of Earth. Protagonist Eve and her helpful mechanic, Lily, will make the jump, but so too is antagonist Raven, so expect a little bit of tension when you put them on a team together. ... [MORE]

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Monster Hunter Now reveals details of Season 6, including new weapon and Style Customisation
Monster Hunter Now Season 5 brought us a lot of fun times, such as the tricksyChameleos Elder Dragon, but sadly, it is time to bid adieu. Fret not, though, as Season 6 is coming out of the gates swinging with a new weapon type, skills, and fresh ways to swing your weapons. Fans of the standard Support Classes can soon celebrate as the Hunting Horn will release this season. When you attack, musical notes will start to accumulate. Order them correctly and you will trigger melody effects to increase your team's stats, impart Special Gauge acceleration, and even heal. Each weapon has its own effect, so start collecting early. ... [MORE]

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Apple elevates the iPhone experience with iOS 26
Apple today previewed iOS 26, a major update that brings a beautiful new design, intelligent experiences, and improvements to the apps users rely on every day.

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watchOS 26 delivers more personalized ways to stay active and connected
Apple today previewed watchOS 26, offering a beautiful new look and even more intelligence for a more personalized experience.

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Apple TV brings a beautiful redesign and enhanced home entertainment experience
Apple today previewed tvOS 26, making Apple TV even more immersive, enjoyable, and convenient.

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macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever
Apple today previewed macOS Tahoe 26, which introduces a stunning new design and powerful capabilities that enable users to get even more done.

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Apple introduces a delightful and elegant new software design
Apple previewed a new software design, crafted with Liquid Glass, that makes apps and system experiences more expressive and delightful.

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visionOS 26 introduces powerful new spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro
Apple today previewed visionOS 26, an expansive update packed with groundbreaking spatial experiences and new features for Apple Vision Pro.

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Apple Intelligence gets even more powerful with new capabilities across Apple devices
Apple today announced new Apple Intelligence features that elevate the user experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.

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iPadOS 26 introduces powerful new features that push iPad even further
Apple today previewed iPadOS 26, the biggest iPadOS release ever, taking a huge leap forward and pushing the unique capabilities and versatility of iPad even further.

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AirPods now more versatile with studio-quality audio recording and camera remote
Apple today previewed software updates for AirPods that improve how users communicate and add new ways to capture content.

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Apple supercharges its tools and technologies for developers
Apple announced new technologies and enhancements to its developer tools to help developers create more beautiful, intelligent, and engaging apps.

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Hitman: World of Assassination is coming to Apple devices this year
The amount of console and PC games that have seamlessly popped over to iOS is frankly impressive, such as many Resident Evils, and my beloved Warframe. IO Interactive has clearly seen this and has finally said, “Hold my local Danish beverage”, because the outstanding Hitman World of Assassination is coming to iOS in Summer 2025. If you don’t know World of Assassination, then stop reading this and go buy it now! It is the rebranded collection of Hitman 1, 2, and 3. The trilogy that started in 2016, when they gave up with fancy monikers like Absolution and Silent Assassin. Anyway, some smart cookie in IO thought, “These are three of the greatest games ever, let's just make them into one”, and thus a legend was born. ... [MORE]

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Play Together embraces the eldritch with massive deep sea fish
Normally, when you think of massive underwater fish, you would think of Dredge or perhaps Jaws, real end is nigh stuff basically. It is precisely because of this that I think Haegin is going for a bit of a genre shift, as cute social game Play Together welcomes the Sea Monster update. More proof of this is how the story begins. The great sea beast sinks the Majesty, a ship that is supposed to protect Kaia Island, but is clearly bad at it. You must then head over to the Resort and take on missions such as rescuing the crew and rebuilding the Majesty. Last month was photo booths. This is a huge swing. ... [MORE]

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Warframe unveils a plethora of giveaways for its tenth TennoCon
Warframe fans have a lot to celebrate right now, as this year marks TennoCon's tenth celebration. Taking place from July 18th to19th, players who attend in-game and virtually are in for more than a few treats. There will be a derelict lyceum floating through the in-game stars to serve as this year's TennoCon Relay. You can kick back with the community and discuss the year's reveals, or go on an easter egg hunt to discover all the fun hidden goodies. It will be accessible between July 19th and August 2nd, so don’t miss out. ... [MORE]

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Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition welcomes the forth expansion for the dinosaur survival sim
Back in the days of the Winter War, when holiday songs assaulted our senses and we all froze to popsicles, Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition solved all our problems with that universal of solutions, dinosaurs. This week marks ten years since the original Survival Evolved launched, and to mark the occasion, Genesis Part 1 makes its way to mobile. Now, personally, I dislike it when technology gets involved in a good fantasy or prehistoric setting. Final Fantasy XIV is ruining their world doing it, and when you start getting turrets and grenade launches in Ark, I am kind of done. Now to fake enthusiasm for a tech-heavy expansion! ... [MORE]

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Monster Hunter Go can’t make its mind up as it pushes the Charge Blade this week
Are you a fan of the Charge Blade in Monster Hunter Now? Of course you aren’t, because it isn’t the Dual Blades. However, if you do like to waste an offensive arm during battle, then until June 8th, you can enjoy a boosted performance for all Charge Blades. To give it its due, changing from Axe to Sword mode is pretty cool, so it can get a pass. By equipping this weapon and certain armour, you can complete limited-time quests to gain rewards, such as slaying Bazelgeuse and Zinogre. Clearing these will net you the likes of Earth crystals, Volvidon Bones, Nergigante Horn+, and Zenny. ... [MORE]

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Prince of Persia, Kumome, and more; The Games I've Been Playing – May 2025
Each month, I want to share some less formal thoughts about the games I've been playing and my impressions of them. These might be game's that got reviewed for the site or not. As an individual person covering a storefront that is shoveling titles onto its store each day, I have time to dip my toes into a lot of it, but I can't always spend the time needed for a review. With recaps like this, I can give some games their due, even if I can't get a full review of them. I can also add additional thoughts to things I did decide to write about or even honor older games I just decided to back to for some reason or another. See below for what I played this past month. Scratch Inc. (Free) This idle game took over my Memorial Day weekend. InScratch Inc., you scratch off virtual scratch cards to earn points, and—like all good clicker-type games—you can use those points on things that let you earn more points. There’s something oddly satisfying but also deviously compelling about mindlessly scratching and pumping up numbers to jump through this game’s various hoops, and a lot of that ties back to the fact that when you do this the numbers just keep going up. ... [MORE]

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Holo Hunt lets you scour your neighbourhood for AR eggs to win IRL goodies, now in early access
ABIU Ltd has kicked off early access for Holo Hunt, inviting you to start your collection of Aether Eggs from the future across an Augmented Reality game. Now free to play on iOS and Android, the AR adventure tasks you with unlocking rare technologies and powerful artifacts from the year 2087 via AR eggs, turning your local neighbourhood into a parallel universe brought on by the Nexus Convergence. Top that off with real-world prizes you can score simply by collecting those eggs, and it might just be worth turning your regular Sunday walk into an actual egg hunt. If you can manage to earn enough points with every Aether Egg you collect, you can enter the Exodus Hunt - a global challenge where only the best of the best can compete for the ultimate prize. ... [MORE]

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Snowbreak: Containment Zone introduces its strongest support yet in latest update
This past weekend was the Destiny: Rising beta test over in the US and Canada, and I think everyone can join me in being jealous of those lucky people who got to try it. Happily, though, another shooter is stepping in to ease the pain, with Snowbreak: Containment Zone dropping its Fragments of Truth update. Let’s dive straight into the new character, as Amazing Seasun describes her as the strongest support yet. Vidya - Celestial Swan is a Chaos sniper wielder who can reduce enemy resistance and defence for bigger damage. You can pick up her Starlit Truth weapon, which enhances her energy regen. ... [MORE]

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Asphalt Legends Unite clashes with the king of video game speed as Sonic enters the race
It has sadly been quite a while since we heard anything about Sonic Rumble, the last piece of news being the postponed launch back at the end of April. So, we are left waiting. And how will we tide ourselves over? Perhaps with the Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration with Asphalt Legends Unite? Sonic and friends will be joining the race, and god bless the little blue rodent, he’s making it fair and also jumping in a car instead of running literal rings around his opponents. During this event, slated to last until June 26th, you can tackle the Boss Mode, a one-on-one race against a weekly revolving challenger, each with a Sonic-inspired car aesthetic. ... [MORE]

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Mr Lone Hero is a physics-based arcade shooter that's out now on iOS and Android
Unit102 Games has officially launched Mr Lone Hero on iOS and Android, inviting you to put your shooting skills to the test across the Wild West. The studio's new arcade shooter will have you rescuing hostages and taking down bandits through 11 different locations, with each mission getting progressively more difficult as you go along. In Mr Lone Hero, you can look forward to clearing stages with a variety of physics-based challenges. How you get rid of the baddies in the way depends on how you shoot - how can you angle your trajectory so that your bullets hit the sweet spot? There's also that hapless hostage to look out for too, of course - not to mention the best weapon you need to equip to breeze through the levels as efficiently (and with more stars!) as possible. ... [MORE]

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Mirren: Star Legends joins the Crunchyroll vault as Ani-May draws to a close
We are in the death throes of Ani-May, and Crunchyroll isn’t done with the game releases just yet. A stunning number of them have been added to the vault, including thatgenuine gold mine from the beginning of the month, and we can now add Mirren: Star Legends to that list. Since being born into existence 120,000 years ago, Mirren has played host to a huge number of races, including angels, humans, elves, demons, and dragons. Chaos was inevitable and constant, somewhat obviously when one of the races is big, scaly beasts that could easily swallow the rest of them whole. ... [MORE]

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SMS Delivery Delays to Multiple Networks in United States Over A Subset Of Short Code
Jun 13, 22:05 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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On Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Jun 13, 11:30 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue affecting SMS from a subset of accounts. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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Processing Delays
Jun 13, 11:42 EDTInvestigating - We are currently investigating an issue with video processing and creation delays in a single region.

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SMS Delivery Delays to Grameenphone in Bangladesh
Jun 13, 07:26 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Grameenphone in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Intermittent Message Delivery Delays or Failures Across US1 and IE1 Regions
Jun 13, 04:44 PDTResolved - Customers may have experienced intermittent message delivery delays or failures across US1 and IE1 regions during the following time windows:June 12 23:32 PT - June 13 00:07 PT June 13 01:30 PT - June 13 01:35 PT The issue has now been resolved.

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AI translations and Highlights are down
Jun 13, 05:44 EDTIdentified - AI translations and highlights services are not working for all users. We have identified the problem and are working towards a resolutions.

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SMS Delivery Delays to Liberty Mobile Network in Puerto Rico Over A Subset Of Short Code
Jun 12, 23:50 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to Liberty Mobile Network in Puerto Rico over a subset of short code. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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On Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Jun 12, 23:35 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue SMS delivery report delays to Telstra network in Australia via a subset of longcodes. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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SMS Delivery Report Delays to Hello Network in Cambodia
Jun 12, 22:13 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery report delays to Hello Network in Cambodia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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SMS Delivery Delays to Smart Axiata Network in Cambodia
Jun 12, 19:55 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to Smart Axiata Network in Cambodia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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On Call Engineers are Investigating an issue of SMS delivery delays to Brisanet in Brazil
Jun 12, 18:21 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue of SMS delivery delays to Brisanet in Brazil . Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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SMS Delivery Delays To 9mobile Network In Nigeria
Jun 12, 14:41 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to 9mobile Network in Nigeria. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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On Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Jun 12, 13:16 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue where media retrieval functionality is minimally degraded. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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DBaaS – Degraded provisioning
Jun 12, 20:04 UTCInvestigating - Provisioning is degraded due to ongoing issue. Services are recovering. We are still monitoring.

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Synthetics firing for cloudflare
Jun 12, 19:31 UTCInvestigating - Starting at 17:53 UTC, some customers in the US and EU regions may experience timeouts, irregularities, and delays in their chart data related to a global outage happening across industry cloud providers.

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UPDATE: We’re investigating reports of an issue with Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Chat, Google Cloud Search, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Meet, Google Tasks, and Google Voice. We will provide more information shortly.
Incident began at 2025-06-12 17:58 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)). We're investigating reports of an issue with Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Chat, Google Cloud Search, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Meet, Google Tasks, and Google Voice. We will provide more information shortly. Multiple Workspace products beginning on Thursday, at 2025-06-12 10:58 PDT may be experiencing service issues. Our engineers are currently investigating the issue. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Affected products: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Chat, Google Cloud Search, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Meet, Google Tasks, Google Voice

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App integration errors across Zapier due to Google Firebase Outage
Jun 12, 11:56 PDTIdentified - Our team has been made aware of an outage with Google Firebase causing issues across various apps. This issue is not limited to Zapier and is due to a widespread internet outage. You can follow the status of that issue here:https://status.firebase.google.com/We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Support Team:https://zapier.com/app/get-help

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App integration errors across Zapier due to Google Firebase Outage
Jun 12, 11:56 PDTIdentified - Our team has been made aware of an outage with Google Firebase causing issues across various apps. This issue is not limited to Zapier and is due to a widespread internet outage. You can follow the status of that issue here:https://status.firebase.google.com/We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Support Team:https://zapier.com/app/get-help

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App integration errors across Zapier due to Google Firebase Outage
Jun 12, 11:56 PDTIdentified - Our team has been made aware of an outage with Google Firebase causing issues across various apps. This issue is not limited to Zapier and is due to a widespread internet outage. You can follow the status of that issue here:https://status.firebase.google.com/We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Support Team:https://zapier.com/app/get-help

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UPDATE: Multiple GCP products are experiencing impact due to Identity and Access Management Service Issue
Incident began at 2025-06-12 12:00 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Multiple GCP products are experiencing Service issues Description We are experiencing service issues with multiple GCP products beginning at Thursday, 2025-06-12 10:51 PDT. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Thursday, 2025-06-12 12:15 PDT with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Symptoms: Multiple GCP products are experiencing varying level of service impacts. Workaround: None at this time. Affected products: Google Cloud Bigtable, Google Cloud Console, Google Cloud Dataproc, Google Cloud Storage, Identity Platform, Identity and Access ManagementAffected locations: Johannesburg (africa-south1), Multi-region: asia, Taiwan (asia-east1), Hong Kong (asia-east2), Tokyo (asia-northeast1), Osaka (asia-northeast2), Seoul (asia-northeast3), Mumbai (asia-south1), Delhi (asia-south2), Singapore (asia-southeast1), Jakarta (asia-southeast2), Multi-region: asia1, Sydney (australia-southeast1), Melbourne (australia-southeast2), Multi-region: eu, Multi-region: eur4, Warsaw (europe-central2), Finland (europe-north1), Stockholm (europe-north2), Madrid (europe-southwest1), Belgium (europe-west1), Berlin (europe-west10), Turin (europe-west12), London (europe-west2), Frankfurt (europe-west3), Netherlands (europe-west4), Zurich (europe-west6), Milan (europe-west8), Paris (europe-west9), Global, Doha (me-central1), Dammam (me-central2), Tel Aviv (me-west1), Montréal (northamerica-northeast1), Toronto (northamerica-northeast2), Mexico (northamerica-south1), São Paulo (southamerica-east1), Santiago (southamerica-west1), Multi-region: us, Iowa (us-central1), South Carolina (us-east1), Northern Virginia (us-east4), Columbus (us-east5), Dallas (us-south1), Oregon (us-west1), Los Angeles (us-west2), Salt Lake City (us-west3), Las Vegas (us-west4)

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