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- 12 minutes agoThis foldable 3-in-1 Anker MagSafe charging cube is a steal at $65 off
Macworld Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); You can get Anker’s 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube for just $64.99 right now, a massive 50% discount from its $130. This Woot deal is better than anything we’ve seen at Amazon (its sister site), where the lowest price has been $85. This cube is going to be so useful to have on your desk. It can charge all three of your Apple devices from a single spot, so you stop juggling separate cables and pucks. The MagSafe pad lets you pop on your iPhone, angling it just right so you can still read notifications (or doomscroll socials). With 15W charging, your device will be back to 100 percent in no time. While your phone charges, the built-in pop-out arm will handle your Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time, turning one outlet into a full charging hub. The coolest part is that when you’re not using it, it simply folds down into this compact little cube. If you want to move it to another room, that’s super easy to do as well. Best of all, Anker includes a 30W USB-C charger in the box, so you’re not hunting for a separate adapter to make it work. The only downside is that this is, for the most part, built exclusively for Apple devices, so you won’t be able to use it for any Android phones or watches you have lying around. But we doubt that’ll be an issue. So, at $65, this is a great pick if you want to have a centralized way to recharge your iPhone, Watch, and AirPods together.13 minutes agoDelayed processing for webhook-based triggers
Status: InvestigatingWe are currently investigating an issue causing delays in the processing of webhook-based triggers. As a result, some Zaps that rely on trigger events may run later than usual. This may affect trigger events across a range of apps. No trigger data is being lost — affected events are delayed, not dropped, and will be processed once the system catches up. Our team is actively investigating and working to restore normal processing times. If you have any questions, please reach out to our support team: https://zapier.com/app/get-help Thank you for your patience.Affected components Instant Triggers (Degraded performance)31 minutes agoFormula 1 Austrian Grand Prix will be free on Apple TV in the US
Apple TV will stream an entire Formula 1 race weekend free to U.S. viewers for the first time, opening every Austrian Grand Prix session to fans without a subscription.Austrian Grand PrixViewers in the United States will be able to watch all Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix sessions live through Apple TV at no cost. The free access runs from June 26 through June 28 and includes every on-track session, from practice and qualifying to Sunday's Grand Prix.The schedule begins with Practice 1 at 7:30 a.m. Eastern on June 26, followed by Practice 2 at 11 a.m. Practice 3 starts at 6:30 a.m. on June 27, with qualifying at 10 a.m. The Austrian Grand Prix is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Eastern on June 28.Apple said the Austrian Grand Prix marks the first time it has made an entire Formula 1 race weekend available free to viewers in the United States. The company has offered free sports programming before, but this promotion includes every Formula 1 session across a race weekend rather than a single event. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums55 minutes agoYou Can Watch All of F1's 2026 Austrian Grand Prix For Free on Apple TV
Apple today announced that every part of Formula 1's 2026 Austrian Grand Prix (June 26 to June 28) will be streamed live on the Apple TV streaming service for free. U.S. viewers can watch all sessions — including practices, qualifying, and the Grand Prix — with no subscription required.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 forums55 minutes agoThe Virtual OS Museum: A time machine for Mac fans
If you ever owned a Mac that greeted you with that iconic boot chime, the Virtual OS Museum is the perfect rabbit hole… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.1 hour agoEU-style App Store rules reach Brazil with new app stores & payments
Apple is bringing alternative app marketplaces and payment options to iPhone users in Brazil under an agreement with the country's antitrust regulator, extending App Store changes that were previously limited to the European Union.Apple announces changes to iOS in BrazilThe changes reflect an agreement with Brazil's competition regulator, the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Economica, known as CADE, and will arrive as part of iOS 26.5. Developers can begin integrating the new capabilities immediately.Developers in Brazil will be able to distribute iPhone apps through marketplaces outside the App Store. Marketplace operators must receive authorization from Apple and comply with ongoing requirements.Apple will also require apps distributed through alternative marketplaces to pass a notarization process. The company said the review combines automated checks and human oversight designed to identify malware and other known security threats. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoApple's A12 and A13 Chips Facing New Unpatchable Exploit
Security research firm Paradigm Shift today published details of a new BootROM vulnerability affecting Apple's A12 and A13 chips, along with a working proof-of-concept exploit named "usbliter8." The BootROM, or SecureROM, is the first code an iPhone runs when it powers on. Because it is baked directly into the chip at manufacture, any vulnerability found there cannot be fixed with a software update, meaning affected devices will remain vulnerable for the rest of their lives. The last publicly known BootROM exploit of this kind was "checkm8," released in 2019 which affected devices from the iPhone 4S through to the iPhone X. usbliter8 now extends that history to the next generation of chips, covering the iPhone XS through to the iPhone 11 series. The exploit works by taking advantage of a bug in the USB controller built into Apple's chips. When an iPhone receives USB data during startup, the controller uses a memory buffer to store incoming packets. Paradigm Shift found that by sending a specific sequence of unusually small packets, they could manipulate an internal hardware pointer in a way that causes it to walk backwards through memory, allowing data to be written to locations it should never reach. The researchers say this appears to be a bug in the USB controller hardware itself, not in Apple's software. The A11 chip, used in the iPhone X, is not affected because its USB driver manually resets the pointer after each packet. A14 and later chips are also safe, as they configure a memory protection feature correctly at the BootROM level. The A12 and A13 sit in a vulnerable middle ground between the two. On A12 devices, gaining code execution is relatively straightforward. On A13 devices, things are considerably harder because Apple introduced a security feature called Pointer Authentication Codes (PAC), which detects and blocks certain types of memory tampering. Paradigm Shift says working around PAC on the A13 required a lengthy multi-step process before the researchers could finally take control of the processor. Once in control, the exploit installs a custom handler that survives a device restart and adds two capabilities: temporarily lowering the device's security settings, and booting unsigned software without any verification checks. It also injects the traditional "PWND" string into the iPhone's USB serial number as a signal that the device has been compromised, a convention that carries over from checkm8 and earlier exploits. Paradigm Shift notes that while usbliter8 does not affect the Secure Enclave directly, a BootROM compromise of this kind opens up wider avenues for attacking it. The firm says it reported its findings to Apple Product Security before publication and worked with Apple on coordinated disclosure. The full proof-of-concept code has been published alongside the write-up at ps.tc.Tag: Apple SecurityRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums1 hour agoWWDC 2026: AsyncImage Caching [FREE]
Learn about the new caching feature of AsyncImage and how to customize a URLRequest or URLSession to manage the cache. Discover a quick and easy way to download and cache images in your apps.1 hour agoNew Logitech travel mouse folds to be oh so portable [Review] ★★★★☆
For our Logitech Mobi Fold review, we put the folding travel mouse to the test. It's super portable, which is both good and bad. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)1 hour agoTim Cook Says Apple Price Increases Are 'Unavoidable' Due To Memory Costs
An anonymous reader quotes a report from MacRumors: Apple is raising its prices to offset the high cost of memory and storage, CEO Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal. Apple is no longer able to absorb the increased prices and will need to pass some of the cost on to consumers. "Unfortunately, price increases are unavoidable," said Cook. "We're doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that are being passed to us, and we've been trying to shield our customers from the increases, but the situation has become unsustainable." Growing demand for memory and storage chips from AI companies has led to chip shortages and higher costs. The Wall Street Journal suggests Apple will need to increase device costs "substantially" to maintain its current profit margins given the cost of memory chips and SSDs. Research firm TechInsights claims Apple will need to make the iPhone 18 Pro around $270 more expensive to keep its existing profit margin. Apple is struggling more with memory chips, but storage chips are also an issue. "There's less supply at a time when consumers want devices and the memory guys are passing along huge price increases," Cook told The Wall Street Journal. Cook said Apple will use its cash to increase memory supply, but he did not give details on what that means. Apple does not plan to create its own memory and storage factories. "We can't do everything," Cook said. "We know what we're good at." Cook likened the memory shortages to a hundred-year flood. "I've never seen anything like it in any area in over 40 years," he said. Further reading: Smartphone Market To Shrink 15% This Year Due To Memory Crisis Read more of this story at Slashdot.03:50 pmApple Announces Major App Store Changes on iOS in Brazil
Apple today announced that developers in Brazil will be allowed to distribute iPhone apps through alternative app marketplaces on iOS, and accept payments through third-party platforms. In other words, developers in Brazil will be able to circumvent the App Store and Apple's in-app purchase system, but there are still fees. Alternative app marketplaces will have to be authorized by Apple and will need to meet ongoing requirements. For apps that are still distributed through the App Store, developers will be able to include an alternative payment processing method in their app and/or link users to a website to complete a transaction. These changes are available on iOS 26.5 and later, and they are the result of regulatory action from Brazil's competition regulator. Apple has added a new page on its website with additional details for developers in Brazil. Apple said these changes introduce privacy and security risks for users, including children. The company has introduced safeguards to mitigate these risks, including a notarization process for iOS apps, an authorization process for app marketplaces, and limitations on external links and alternative payments for users under the age of 18. Apple has already allowed alternative app stores and/or third-party payment systems on iOS in the EU, Japan, and South Korea, and it will likely be forced to do so in the UK and Australia too, due to similar regulations in those countries. Fees iOS apps distributed on the App Store in Brazil will be able to take advantage of a lower commission of up to 21% on digital goods and services, down from a maximum of 30%, but many developers qualify for a commission as low as 10% through things such as the Small Business Program, Video Partner Program, and Mini Apps Partner Program. If an app uses the App Store's in-app purchase system, there is an additional 5% fee. Developers with iOS apps on the App Store in Brazil will pay a commission of 15% on transactions for digital goods and services made on a website linked to by the developer's app. In some cases, this commission will be lowered to 10%. iOS apps distributed outside of the App Store in Brazil will be required to pay a 5% commission on the sale of digital goods and services, including paid apps. Apple says this "Core Technology Commission" compensates it for the tools, technologies, and services that enable developers to offer apps to iOS users. By July 6, 2026, all current members of the Apple Developer Program will need to agree to an updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement, which includes new terms that allow for these options in Brazil.Tag: App StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:45 pmTrump says Apple and Intel will build chips together in US
President Trump says Apple and Intel will build chips in US plants, but offered zero details. Here's what we know so far. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:30 pmDeals: Rare Apple Watch Ultra 3 price drops nearly $100 off, 1TB M5 MacBook Pro $200 off, Beats headphones up to $220 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Rare Apple Watch Ultra 3 price drops nearly $100 off, 1TB M5 MacBook Pro $200 off, Beats headphones up to $220 off, more
Alongside all of the early Prime Day deals now live, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by rare early Prime Day deals on Apple Watch Ultra 3 at nearly $100 off (additional colors and band options are now live), alongside ongoing Series 11 discounts starting from $299 with up to $160 in savings. We also have a rare deal on this entry 1TB M5 MacBook Pro with the official 96W Apple charger upgrade live at $200 off alongside Apple’s mid-range 512GB M5 iPad Pro back down to one of its best prices today at nearly $150 off, and this load of Beats headphones at up to $220 off via Best Buy. Head below for a closer look.03:18 pmWoody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey team up in Apple TV's new comedy series “Brothers” | AppleInsiderWoody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey team up in Apple TV's new comedy series “Brothers”
A decades-old family secret threatens to unravel a lifelong friendship in "Brothers," set to premiere on Apple TV in September.Image credit: Apple TVThe series follows fictionalized versions of McConaughey and Harrelson, a pair of lifelong best friends. After Woody's daughter's wedding falls apart, he turns to Matthew for comfort, only to find out from Matthew's mother that the pair may actually be related.While Woody will do anything to uncover the truth, Matthew finds himself navigating a different kind of identity crisis: running for Governor of Texas. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:09 pmiPhone 18 Pro is getting larger camera bump per leaks, here’s why
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to have largely the same dimensions as their predecessors, except in one key area: the camera plateau. Here’s why iPhone 18 Pro’s camera bump is expected to get even larger this year.03:06 pmiOS 27 Adds These New Features to Find My, Including 'Hide Location'
The upcoming iOS 27 update that Apple unveiled last week includes some new features and enhancements for Apple's Find My app on the iPhone. iOS 27 is currently available as a developer beta, with a public beta to follow in July. The update is expected to be released to all users in September. Below, we have outlined three additions to Apple's Find My app on iOS 27. Hide Location A new "Hide Location" option in Find My allows you to discreetly pause your location sharing with specific people until the end of the day — the other person will not receive any notification or alert about you temporarily hiding your location. Apple says it added this feature for situations such as surprise birthday parties. Custom Durations for Location Sharing Find My now lets you share your location with others for a custom duration between 15 minutes and 30 days. You can set a precise number of days, hours, and minutes, or you can set a set a date and time for your location sharing to expire. On iOS 26, there are only three preset timeframes: indefinitely, until end of day, and one hour. Landscape Mode iOS 27 enables landscape mode in more of Apple's built-in iPhone apps, including Find My. Landscape mode was already available on iOS 26 or earlier in Apple Maps, Calendar, Files, Notes, Mail, and some other Apple apps too, but iOS 27 expands support to many more apps. This change could be laying the groundwork for the "iPhone Ultra," as landscape-friendly apps would be well suited for the rumored foldable device. To use landscape mode in a supported app, simply turn your iPhone sideways. Portrait Orientation Lock must be turned off in Control Center.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27Tag: Find MyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:00 pmGrace Gummer joins Dakota Fanning in Apple TV thriller series
Grace Gummer ("Love Story"), daughter of Meryl Streep, has signed on to join Dakota Fanning in Apple TV’s new thriller series from Alex Cary… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmApple announces major App Store changes for Brazil, including alternative app marketplaces | 9 to 5 MacApple announces major App Store changes for Brazil, including alternative app marketplaces
Starting today, app developers will be able to distribute apps through alternative app marketplaces in Brazil, as part of a broader set of changes to the app distribution and payment rules in the country. Here are all the details.02:55 pmToday in Apple history: John Sculley steps down as Apple CEO
On June 18, 1993, Apple CEO John Sculley gave up the reins after a 10-year run, following a crash in AAPL's stock price. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:50 pmFacebook Lead Ads intermittently missing leads
Status: InvestigatingWe're received reports of missed leads for Facebook Lead Ads triggers. We're currently working with our Partners at Meta to figure out the root cause and implement a fix as soon as possible. We'll be updating this status page with our progress. Many thanks for your patience! If you have any questions, feel free to reach us at zapier.com/get-help.02:31 pmThree Ways macOS 27 Improves iPhone Mirroring
In macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple has brought some meaningful updates to iPhone Mirroring besides a new app icon. Here's what's new. macOS 27 is currently in developer beta, with a public beta coming next month and a general release expected in the fall. Window Resizing In macOS Tahoe, iPhone Mirroring is constrained to the iPhone's native aspect ratio, so window resizing is limited to the device's fixed proportions. Smaller, Actual Size, and Larger are the only options. By contrast, macOS 27 introduces support for multiple aspect ratios. Depending on the chosen aspect ratio, iPhone Mirroring displays either a modified iPhone interface or an app's available iPad layout. Adjustments are limited to iOS 27-compatible apps for now, but expect this to change when developers update their own apps. The change has also stoked speculation about a rumored foldable iPhone coming in September. Control Center Access In macOS 27, you can now access your iPhone's Control Center directly from your Mac using the Command-4 keyboard shortcut or via the View menu in the menu bar. Previously, iPhone Mirroring didn't support Control Center access at all. DRM Support macOS 27 also adds support for DRM-protected video playback in iPhone Mirroring. In macOS Tahoe, attempting to watch protected content, such as videos from streaming services or rented movies, results in a black screen on your Mac. With the next major update, however, you can view DRM-enabled content directly through the mirrored iPhone window.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:30 pmUpdated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available
Attachment 12 of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to specify terms for iOS apps in Brazil, including alternative distribution, alternative payments and out-of-app offers, and the Core Technology Commission. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms. Translations of the updated agreement will be available on the Apple Developer website within one month.02:30 pmChanges to iOS in Brazil
As part of a recent agreement with Brazil’s competition regulator CADE (Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Brazil. Beginning with iOS 26.5, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more. The new options for downloading apps from alternative app marketplaces and making app payments open new avenues for malware, fraud, scams, and privacy and security risks. Apple has worked with CADE to introduce protections from these new threats — with a special emphasis on child safety. Those protections include Notarization for iOS apps, an authorization process for app marketplaces, and requirements that help protect children from inappropriate content and scams.By July 6, 2026, all current members of the Apple Developer Program will need to agree to the latest update to the Apple Developer Program License Agreement, which includes new terms that allow for these options in Brazil.Learn more about the updatesYou can also request a 30-minute online appointment to ask questions about these changes.02:16 pmApple TV reveals new comedy series with Matthew McConaughey coming soon
Apple TV just announced the release date for Brothers, a new comedy series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Here are the details.02:00 pmHere’s why I think the AI photo features in iOS 27 are so well considered
In my roundup of what I saw as the 11 key AI features announced by Apple at this year’s WWDC, I said that the camera features seemed extremely well thought through. In the two weeks since, my view has been very much reinforced. The Clean Up tool is now significantly more powerful, while the Reframe and Extend tools address similar real-life needs …01:58 pmiPhone 18 Pro could start at $1,399 or more, per report
Due to unprecedented cost increases for RAM and storage, Apple has confirmed that price increases are coming for its products. Here’s how much the iPhone 18 Pro is now expected to cost, per WSJ estimates.01:49 pmSamsung Takes $50 Off 2026 Monitors, Plus Credit Towards Future Purchases
Samsung's newest monitors are now available to purchase, including the Odyssey G8, ViewFinity S8, and Movingstyle Essential. All of these are available with a $50 launch discount, plus your choice of extras including up to $300 in Samsung credit on a future purchase, a free Music Studio speaker, or free Galaxy Buds4 Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Starting with the Samsung Odyssey G8 monitors, you will find $50 discounts across every model of the new 2026 devices. Prices start at $899.99 for the 27-inch Odyssey G8 5K Monitor, and also include Samsung's first 6K monitor with the 32-inch Odyssey G8 6K Monitor for $1,549.99. $50 OFF PLUS EXTRASSamsung 2026 Monitors Samsung also has a new 40-inch ViewFinity S8 Curved Monitor on sale for $1,349.99, as well as the Movingstyle Essential Monitor for $849.99, both $50 discounts. Additionally, the company announced a 27-inch model of the ViewFinity S8, but it's not yet available for purchase. 43-inch Movingstyle Essential - $849.99 ($50 off), plus $200 Samsung credit 27-inch Odyssey G8 5K Monitor - $899.99 ($50 off), plus $200 Samsung credit 32-inch Odyssey OLED G7 4K Monitor - $1,049.99 ($50 off), plus $200 Samsung credit 27-inch Odyssey OLED G8 4K Monitor - $1,049.99 ($50 off), plus $200 Samsung credit 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 4K Monitor - $1,249.99 ($50 off), plus $300 Samsung credit 40-inch ViewFinity S8 Curved Monitor - $1,349.99 ($50 off), plus $300 Samsung credit 32-inch Odyssey G8 6K Monitor - $1,549.99 ($50 off), plus $300 Samsung credit 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 2026? 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 forums01:41 pmBest MacBook & Mac Prime Day Deals 2026: The best early discounts
Macworld Best Mac deals at Amazon U.S. $149 off MacBook Air $9 off MacBook Neo $29 off Mac mini $250 off MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max) Best Mac deals at Amazon U.K. £110 off MacBook Air £50 off MacBook Neo £220 off MacBook Pro, M5 Pro If you’re looking to get a great price on a new MacBook, Amazon’s Prime Days event is a great time to grab a bargain. The sale runs from June 23-26, and we expect some huge savings on MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros and maybe some small discounts on the MacBook Neo. If it’s a Mac mini you are after we don’t expect that the deals will be as forthcoming as there are supply issues affecting availability of the Mac mini and Mac Studio. We could see a discount on the iMac, but with M5 update expected soon, we’d avoid that unless it’s a huge saving. Be sure to check out our roundup of the best Apple Prime Day deals for the best bargains on iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. For help deciding which Mac to buy read our comparison of every Mac and MacBook. Best Amazon Prime MacBook deals MacBook Air Apple / Amazon The latest MacBook Air models were released in March 2026. The M5 MacBook Air introduced several significant hardware upgrades over previous generations, most notably doubling the base memory and storage capacities. U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon already has 14% off the price of the 13-inch MacBook Air and 11% off the 15-inch MacBook Air. You can get the 512GB model for $950. However, we recommend waiting because back in May the price dropped to $900. MacBook Air, 13-inch, M5, 512GB: $950 U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon has already cut the price of the both the 13-inch MacBook Air and 15-inch MacBook Air by 10%. The price of the cheapest MacBook Air is now £988.97, a saving of £110 of the usual price and the best price we’ve ever seen. MacBook Air, 13-inch, M5, 512GB: £988.97 MacBook Pro Apple / Amazon The latest MacBook Pro models are the M5 series, released in late 2025 and early 2026. The lineup includes 14-inch and 16-inch models with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips. Key upgrades include improved performance and power efficiency, along with the introduction of Thunderbolt 5 connectivity on M5 Pro and M5 Max models. U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently selling the M5 MacBook Pro for $1,549, a savings of $150. This isn’t the lowest we’ve seen the price though: it was $1,499 in May. If you have a bit more to spend, the ultimate MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max) is at it’s lowest ever price of $3,649, that’s $250 off. MacBook Pro, 14-inch, M5, 1TB: $1,549 U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon has discounted the M5 MacBook Pro by 9% in the U.K. dropping the price to £1,545. That’s a savings of £154, but we saw it drop to £1,529 in April. The other MacBook Pro models have better savings, with the 14-inch, M5 Pro model at it’s lowest ever price of £1,978.97, £220 off. MacBook Pro, 14-inch, M5, 1TB: £1,545 MacBook Neo Foundry The MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop to date, launched in March 2026 with a starting price of $599/£599. It’s designed primarily for students, first-time Mac users, and budget-conscious consumers. U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently selling MacBook Neo for $590, a savings of $9. This is the same as their all-time low in May so we hope to see it drop even further. MacBook Neo, $590 U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon is selling the MacBook Neo for £549, £50 off and its lowest ever price. MacBook Neo, £549 Mac mini Apple/Amazon The Mac mini is Apple’s ultra-compact desktop computer. The latest models, released in October 2024, feature a significant redesign that reduced the chassis to a 5-by-5-inch footprint, making it the smallest desktop Mac ever produced. It’s recent surge in popularity, coupled with component shortages, has constrained stock. U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently selling a Mac mini for $769, that’s a savings of $29, but due to stock shortages the delivery date isn’t until after June 29. During Black Friday the price dropped to $669, but such price cuts are unlikely currently. Mac mini, $769 Watch List: The Prime Day MacBook (and Mac) deals we are looking out for Based on recent reviews and pricing trends for Apple’s MacBooks and desktop Macs these are our buying recommendations: ModelLowest Ever $ PriceLowest Ever £ PriceBuying AdviceMacBook Neo$589.99£549If you are on a strict budget, the MacBook Neo offers premium build quality a low price. At $550/£549 it would be a true bargain.13-inch MacBook Air$900£988.97The best overall choice for most users and highly recommended if discounted to $899/£899.15-inch MacBook Air$1,100£1,168.97We’ve previously seen the price drop to $1,100, which is an excellent deal.14-inch MacBook Pro, M5$1,499£1,528.97An easy recommendation at $1,499/£1,499, if it drops to that level.14-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro$1,983.94£1,978.97If the price dips below $2,000/£2,000 we recommend buying.16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro$2,428.97£2,428.97If you want the ultimate Mac laptop and find the 16-inch for around $2,400/£2,400 we recommend it. iMac, M4$1,021.51 £1,099Unless you really need one, we recommend waiting for Apple to update the iMac. Mac mini, M4$669£689.99If you can find a Mac mini for sale at a discount and you need one now, get it. If you can wait until the M5 update we would recommend you do that. Best Mac & MacBook Deals Right Now Check below to find the best price we are seeing right now for each configuration compared to the best price we have ever seen and the full price. We’ll start with U.S. prices. U.K. readers can find the best prices in the section below. We indicate in bold where the current price matches the lowest. U.S. deals MacBook ProDealLowestMSRP14-inch, M5, 1TB$1,549 Get the deal$1,499 $1,69914-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB$2,034.05 Get the deal$1,983.94$2,19914-inch, M5 Max, 2TB$3,316.31 Get the deal $3,316.31$3,59916-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB$2,492 Get the deal$2,449$2,69916-inch, M5 Max, 2TB$3,649 Get the deal$3,649$3,899 MacBook AirDealLowestMSRP13-inch, M5, 512GB$949.99 Get the deal$899.99$1,09913-inch, M5, 1TB$1,149.99 Get the deal$1,099.99$1,19915-inch, M5, 1TB$1,149.99 Get the deal$1,099.99$1,299 MacBook Neo DealLowestMSRPA18-Pro, 256GB$589.99 Get the deal$589.99$599A18-Pro, 512GB$689.99 Get the deal$689.99$699 Mac miniDealLowestRRPM4, 512GB$769.99 Get the deal$669£799M4 Pro, 512GBOut of stock $1,173.49£1,399 iMacDealLowestMSRPM4, 256GB, 8-core$1,194.48 Get the deal$1,149$1,299M4, 256GB, 10-core$1,364.79 Get the deal$1,347.50$1,499 U.K. deals MacBook ProDealLowestRRP14-inch, M5, 1TB£1,544.97 Get the deal£1,528.97£1,69914-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB£1,978.97 Get the deal£1,978.97£2,19914-inch, M5 Max, 2TB£3,238.97 Get the deal£3,238.97£3,59916-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB£2,439 Get the deal£2,428.97£2,69916-inch, M5 Max, 2TB£3,508.97 Get the deal £3,508.97£3,899 MacBook Air DealLowestRRP13-inch, M5, 512GB£988.97 Get the deal£988.97£1,09913-inch, M5, 1TB£1,555 Get the deal£1,154.97£1,19915-inch, M5, 1TB£1,168.97 Get the deal£1,168.97£1,299 Get the dealGet the dealGet the dealRRPA18-Pro, 256GB£549 Get the deal£549£599A18-Pro, 512GB£629.97 Get the deal £617.97£699 Mac miniDealLowestMSRPM4, 512GBOut of stock£689.99$799M4 Pro, 512GBOut of stock £1,249.99$1,399 iMacDealLowestRRPM4, 256GB, 8-core£1,149 Get the deal £1,099.00£1,299M4, 256GB, 10-core£1,249 Get the deal£1,249.00£1,499 Which MacBook should you buy? Foundry MacBook Neo: Best for students, basic tasks, budget buyers. MacBook Air: Ideal for most users, commuters, university students. MacBook Pro, M5: Great for entry-level pro work, creative students. MacBook Pro, M5 Pro & M5 Max: For 4K video, 3D rendering. Choosing the right MacBook depends on your needs and budget. Apple’s laptop lineup ranges from the affordable MacBook Neo to the powerful MacBook Pro models powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. For most people, the MacBook Air is the best choice, offering an excellent balance of performance, battery life, portability, and value. MacBook Air: Best for Most People Released in March 2026, the 13-inch MacBook Air with M5 chip is our top recommendation for the majority of users due to its balance of portability and power. We recommend: Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M5, 2026) Price When Reviewed: From $1,099 Best Prices Today: $949.99 at Amazon | $1042.52 at Walmart | $1099 at Apple MacBook Pro: Best for Creative Professionals For those with demanding workloads like 4K video editing or software development, the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro is essential. These models feature active cooling to prevent thermal throttling during sustained tasks. We recommend: Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 2026) Price When Reviewed: $2,199 Best Prices Today: $2,045 at Amazon | $2065.54 at Walmart | $2149 at B&H MacBook Neo: Best for Budget Buyers Introduced in March 2026, the MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop ever. It is aimed at K-12 students and casual users who previously might have chosen a Chromebook or a budget Windows laptop. We recommend: Apple MacBook Neo Price When Reviewed: $599 Best Prices Today: $539 at Walmart | $589.99 at Amazon | $599 at Apple Which Mac desktop should you buy? Mac mini: Best for students, home offices, AI developers. Mac Studio: Best for creative pros, engineers, power users. iMac: General consumers, all-in-one fans. Choosing the right Mac desktop depends on whether you prioritize value, professional workstation performance, or an all-in-one design. Currently the lineup is affected by global memory shortages that have constrained availability and led to the discontinuation of several entry-level and high-RAM configurations. Mac mini: Best for Value The Mac mini remains the most versatile and cost-effective entry point into the macOS ecosystem. It is particularly popular for home offices, students, and AI developers. As of June 2026, stock is very limited with long delivery times and we are also expecting an update to the M5, so unless you really need one now we don’t recommend buying. See Should I buy a Mac mini. We recommend: Apple Mac mini (M4, 512GB/16GB RAM) Price When Reviewed: $799 Best Prices Today: $749.99 at Best Buy US | $769.99 at Amazon | $799 at Apple United States Mac Studio: Best for Professionals We don’t tend to see the Mac Studio for sale at Amazon. Like the Mac mini stock is limited and we expect an update to the M5-series soon. iMac: Best All-in-One The iMac is a strong choice for users who want a tidy, single-cable setup for home or office use. Like te other desktops, it is due an update to the M5 so we don’t recommend buying unless the price drops significantly. Prime Day Mac & MacBook deals to avoid The cheapest Mac isn’t always the best value. Rather than using Prime Day to spend less, use it as an opportunity to get better specifications for the same budget. When buying a Mac in 2026, avoid models with too little memory or storage. Most current Macs now start with 16GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD, which is a much better baseline for modern workloads. The main exception is the entry-level MacBook Neo, which still ships with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Because Apple Silicon uses unified memory and storage that can’t be upgraded later, it’s worth buying as much RAM and SSD capacity as you can comfortably afford. Memory is especially important for Apple Intelligence features and other AI workloads. While the MacBook Neo supports Apple Intelligence, some advanced features require an M3 chip or later. For most buyers, prioritizing memory upgrades will deliver greater long-term benefits than paying extra for a faster processor. Professional users should consider at least 36GB of memory, while 64GB or more is recommended for demanding tasks such as video production, software development, and AI work. Should you buy a MacBook or Mac during Prime Day? Prime Day is widely considered one of the best times of the year to buy Apple products, alongside Black Friday. However, there are a few things to consider before making a purchase: Prime membership is required: Many of the best deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. If you’re not already subscribed, you might be able to take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day free trial or you could sign up for a month and cancel afterward. As well as getting free two-day shipping, Prime customers also get access to Prime Video and Music. Prime memberships cost $139 / £95 annually, or $14.99 / £8.99 / AU$6.99 every month. Other sales: If you miss Prime Day, you’ll have another chance to save during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days in October, followed by Black Friday sales in November. Student Discounts: Students can take advantage of Apple’s “Back to School” promotion, which runs from June to September in the U.S. and July to October in the U.K, to get free AirPods with the purchase of a qualifying Mac or iPad. Students and educator can save significantly through the Apple Education Store. For example, the MacBook Neo drops to $499 and the MacBook Air to $999. Compare Prices: Amazon isn’t always the cheapest option. Retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy frequently run competing promotions around the time of Prime Day, so it’s worth comparing prices before buying. Prime Day is available in multiple countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S. Why you can trust Macworld’s recommendations The MacBooks picked here are all chosen by our editors, who have decades of experience with Apple devices. We’ve reviewed everything we recommend, and we only highlight deals that are genuinely good value. The products selected in this article are at the best current price, usually at or near all-time low prices, and we’ve selected what we think is the best configuration for each product type. We know Apple is expensive, so we’ve chosen products at prices we would be willing to pay, so you can trust that our recommendations will steer you in the right direction. Prime Big Deal Days: More Apple bargains For more Amazon Prime Day coverage, check out our other Apple deal roundups and see all our Prime Day Apple Deals coverage. Best Apple Prime Day Deals Best Amazon Prime Day AirPods deals Best Amazon Prime Day iPad deals Best Amazon Prime Day Apple Watch deals Best Amazon Prime Day MacBook & Mac deals01:30 pmSmart business owners can now get QuickBooks Premier 2024 for just $399.99 (regularly $625) | Cult of MacSmart business owners can now get QuickBooks Premier 2024 for just $399.99 (regularly $625)
QuickBooks Premier 2024 helps businesses track inventory, manage cash flow, create custom reports and monitor profitability from one place. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:30 pmSmart business owners can now get QuickBooks Premier 2024 for just $399.99 (regularly $625) | Cult of MacSmart business owners can now get QuickBooks Premier 2024 for just $399.99 (regularly $625)
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macOS 27 is packed with hidden features — which will make your daily life on the Mac all the better. Here are the 10 best. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmHigher Apple prices are sending Micron stock to a record high
Micron shares hit fresh record highs after outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook signaled higher iPhone prices, underscoring robust demand for… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:00 pmAdobe expands Firefly capabilities, extends agentic tools to Creative Cloud apps
Adobe is out with a massive update to its suite of creative agents today, including new Firefly capabilities and agentic features across several Creative Cloud apps. Here are the details.12:05 pmTime Capsule survives macOS 27, but Apple really should make a new one
While macOS 27 introduces lots of new features, it does have a few drawbacks. One of these appeared to be that it bricked Time Capsules. A Microsoft engineer has found a way to maintain compatibility, but it really just leads me to renew my belief that Apple needs to revive the product …12:00 pmFox Buying Roku: A Cage Match for the TV Home Screen
Fox’s plan to acquire Roku is one of those deals that looks obvious only after someone finally has the nerve to do it. The fight for television is no longer just about what people watch. It is about where they decide to watch it. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:59 amTrump confirms that Apple will buy chips made by Intel
Intel's stock has risen after Trump announced that the company will make chips for Apple, but it's not clear when chips will get delivered, how many will ship, or how much the deal is worth.Intel is confirmed to be producing chips for Apple - image credit: IntelFollowing initial rumors that Apple was in discussion with Intel over manufacturing processors, it was revealed in May 2026 that test production had begun.Now in a late-night posting on Truth Social, Trump announced that "Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and build its chips in America." Consequently, according to CNBC, Intel stock rose 8.8% in premarket trading, while Apple was up 0.6%. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:52 amiPhone Air 2 will reportedly fix its two biggest problems
Macworld A 2nd-gen version of last year’s iPhone Air will address two of the biggest complaints about the original model, according to a new report. Sources also claim that the new Air is being prepared for a launch next spring. Writing for Bloomberg, leaker-analyst Mark Gurman says Apple is “aiming to boost the appeal of the slimmed-down device” in two ways. If the project goes as planned, it will feature both a second rear camera lens and improved battery life. When Apple unveiled the startlingly slim original Air last fall, it had to address three obvious customer fears: that the device would bend, that it would have disastrously poor battery life, and that it wouldn’t have room for the camera setup of a larger phone. These attempts at reassurance met with mixed success. On the design front, the Air is clearly a marvel of consumer tech engineering, and you’ll struggle to find a single report of the device bending or breaking in normal use. But battery and (particularly) camera performance remain areas of dissatisfaction. Improvements to these aspects could do a lot to convince customers that this is the phone for them. Citing “people with knowledge of the matter,” Gurman claims prototypes of the 2nd-gen Air, codenamed V62 and currently in “advanced testing,” feature a second rear camera for ultrawide-angle photography. The original Air only has a single rear 48MP main camera. Adding an ultrawide lens would bring it to parity with the iPhone 17, although it would still be missing the third telephoto lens from the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. In our iPhone Air review, my colleague Jason Cross reports that he was painfully conscious of the device’s limited camera setup. “Not a day went by that I didn’t miss having a second (or third) camera,” he writes. “The lack of an ultrawide didn’t bother me for landscape shots, but the inability of the standard wide camera to focus less than about 6 inches is a killer. I missed my macro photography! And I was surprised at just how often I regularly use a telephoto of around 4x or 5x. I can always use digital zoom and get the shot, it just doesn’t look as good as it should. Not for a thousand-dollar iPhone.” It’s less clear how Apple will address the battery issue. Gurman simply says Apple is trying to improve performance. “It’s unclear if that will come from a larger battery, which may be impractical in the Air’s compact chassis, or efficiency gains,” he admits. If the iPhone Air’s battery performance is so good, how come Apple pushes the MagSafe battery so hard?Apple The original iPhone Air has an estimated battery life of up to 27 hours of (non-streamed) video playback, compared to 30 hours for the iPhone 17 and 33 for the iPhone 17 Pro. That isn’t disastrous, but it’s also not ideal when you bear in mind that the iPhone 17 is $200 cheaper. It also seems noteworthy that Apple feels it necessary to include the battery life for the Air when using the MagSafe battery accessory in the comparison table, as if the company knows 30 hours isn’t really acceptable and that customers will be looking for more. (The augmented total is 40 hours, by the way.) Perhaps most intriguingly, Gurman’s sources claim to know the planned launch timing for the 2nd-gen Air: spring 2027, 18 months after the first model came out. Whether that would put it on an 18-month update cycle or whether it would be updated each spring—as appears to be the plan for the baseline and e model of each iPhone generation—is, like much else, unclear at this point. Indeed, up to now, it hasn’t been clear if the iPhone Air would get a second model at all. Back in January, a report on Chinese social media claimed it would launch in fall 2026, but the muted critical response to the device and its seemingly pedestrian sales have led some pundits to speculate that the Air might be entirely replaced by the iPhone Ultra later this year rather than sitting alongside it.11:38 amPresident Trump reveals Apple-Intel domestic partnership, boosting American chip stocks | Mac Daily NewsPresident Trump reveals Apple-Intel domestic partnership, boosting American chip stocks
Following President Donald Trump's announcement that "Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and build its Chips in America," chip… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.11:26 amAirPods Pro 3 just crashed to an insane $169 ($80 off)
Macworld Apple AirPods Pro 3 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 price is getting ready for Prime Day and taking another dip. For the first time, you can get your hands on these earbuds for just $169, a massive 32 percent under their MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen, even lower than last week’s rock-bottom price. And it’s not even Prime Day yet. The AirPods Pro 3 are our favorite earbuds, and it’s easy to see why when you check out our review. We gave the earbuds a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, finding they’re a lot more comfortable than the previous generation, have a better battery life, and generally deliver better noise cancelling and transparency. It’s not just about the better audio these earbuds deliver, of course. The AirPods Pro 3 are so much more than that because they come with built-in heart rate tracking sensors, which means they’re a great fitness companion. Live Translation helps you understand what those around you are talking about while traveling abroad. The Pro 3 buds have a better life, delivering up to 8 hours of listening with noise canceling on, or up to 10 hours in Transparency mode. With the charging case, the number climbs to 24 hours with ANC on. The one thing we don’t love about these buds is that the upgrades over the previous generation in terms of audio are a bit light when compared to the previous version. But while at full price, this may not seem like a worthy upgrade from AirPods Pro 2, but at this discounted $169, it feels like a justified splurge. Grab the AirPods Pro 3 for $169 while this early Prime Day deal is still around.11:01 amiOS 27 speed improvements won’t matter individually, but will collectively
It’s not unusual for both hardware and software companies to make claims about faster performance for new models and new software releases. I generally roll my eyes a little at these since they often refer to tiny improvements that would hardly be noticed in real life usage. Apple has claimed more than 40 speed improvements in iOS 27, and I have to say that I did do a little eye rolling …11:00 amIs this fall’s folding iPhone already a flop?
Macworld Apple discontinued the Mac Pro earlier this year, and it’s not hard to imagine why: the flagship computer was simply too high-end and too expensive for its own good. As if to demonstrate this, Apple launched the budget MacBook Neo at almost the same time, and it proved a huge hit. Public judgment doesn’t get much clearer than that. Given this scenario, it’s tempting to wonder why Apple is charging full steam ahead with the iPhone Ultra. Like the Mac Pro, this foldable phone is set to raise Apple’s price ceiling considerably at a time when many customers are having to reassess their outgoings. Foldable phones remain a niche market, and the iPhone Ultra risks following in the footsteps of the Mac Pro and other top-shelf Apple products that failed to move the needle, including the Apple Watch Edition, iMac Pro, and Vision Pro. I’m worried, in short, that the iPhone Ultra could end up being dead on arrival. It feels like a risky move at the best of times, but with the Mac Pro’s demise fresh in everyone’s minds, is Apple dooming its device before it even arrives? The hard sell There’s a common misconception that Apple overprices products to gouge gullible fans out of their hard-earned cash. And sure, Apple products can tend to be on the pricey side. But with reports showing that its devices last far longer than rivals year after year, it’s hard to believe that Apple is ripping off its customers. Nevertheless, it remains true that Apple is not afraid to charge an arm and a leg to welcome you into its walled garden. The company’s philosophy is not to be the first but to be the best, and that sometimes means going all out with a premium offering that boasts all the bells and whistles. The iPhone Ultra will be a unique device with a sky-high price tag.Foundry The iPhone Ultra will undoubtedly fall into this category. For a start, you can’t make a foldable smartphone without incurring major costs. This is a sector that is both niche and cutting edge, and no one has really worked out how to perfect the form factor yet, never mind make products that are remotely affordable. Throw in Apple’s tendency to include superior features in an effort to improve the experience and the iPhone Ultra is well on its way to expensive territory. Indeed, that’s exactly what Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says we should expect, with the journalist predicting the device will “cross the $2,000 threshold” when it’s launched later this year. Interestingly, it’s not clear if Gurman meant the iPhone Ultra could be configured to cost over $2,000 or start at that point. If we assume its initial, baseline cost is $2,000, you could be looking at a price of around $2,800 if you outfit it with 2TB of storage. That’s based on the costs involved with an iPhone 17 Pro Max, the current top-end iPhone. Regardless, $2,000 is almost twice the price of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. That likely won’t be an easy pill to swallow, even for seasoned Apple fans. The solid-gold Apple Watch was a gimmick that put Apple’s wearable in the wrong light.Foundry Apple’s previous experiences at the ultra-high end of the market have not been encouraging. The past is littered with failures: not only is there the recently deceased Mac Pro, but the Vision Pro is another clear example. Going a little further back, the $10,000 Apple Watch Edition was so unappealing to users that it almost derailed Apple’s wearable entirely. It was only by reorienting the device towards health and fitness that Apple was able to turn it into a success. Yet despite all these ill omens, Apple keeps trying to convince its users that sacrificing their future financial stability on a luxury product is exactly what they should be doing. Not only is that past form concerning, but it runs counter to the evidence that’s right in front of Apple’s eyes. The MacBook Neo alternative There’s an alternative to all this premium posturing: make affordable products that most people want to buy. This was Apple’s founding vision and the one that motivated Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in all their work. Indeed, Jobs told biographer Walter Isaacson: “I love it when you can bring really great design and simple capability to something that doesn’t cost much… It was the original vision for Apple. That’s what we tried to do with the first Mac. That’s what we did with the iPod.” To counter claims that Apple was overpricing its products, Jobs also pointed to their quality and said that getting rivals’ devices up to Apple’s standards often meant paying more than if you’d just stuck with Apple in the first place. And this isn’t all theoretical; just look at the MacBook Neo. It’s brought a level of power and quality to the entry-level side of the market that has been entirely absent for years. Pay $599 to a PC manufacturer, meanwhile, and you’ll get a plastic laptop with a nerfed version of Windows and a chip that runs hot, loud and slow. The MacBook Neo shows what can be done on an affordable budget.Foundry Despite some concerned pundits wondering aloud about what kind of Mac you’d get for $599, the MacBook Neo has garnered near-universal acclaim and has been flying off the shelves. Indeed, there are reports that Apple is selling so many that it might run out of A18 Pro chips before the A19 version of the laptop is ready. In other words, Apple has proof positive that making an insanely great, affordable product can lead to both critical and commercial success. The contrast with the Mac Pro, which was discontinued a mere 15 days after the MacBook Neo went on sale, is stark and unmistakable. By looking at both the Mac Pro and the MacBook Neo, we can see two diverging paths for Apple. The former–paved with other stuttering efforts, most recently the Vision Pro–presents a risky, high-cost road for customers. The latter lowers the barrier to entry and has proven to be remarkably successful. I’m not saying that it’s cut and dried or that things always play out this way, but the contrasting fortunes of the Mac Pro and the MacBook Neo provide a helpfully cautionary tale. None of this is proof that the iPhone Ultra’s failure is pre-ordained. While I’m not expecting it to sell in record numbers, perhaps Apple is confident that it will move enough units to justify the cost, effort and research. For Apple’s own sake, you’d hope that it knows what it’s doing, given that plans for the iPhone Ultra appear to be going ahead. But the trail of very public misfires, and the obvious success of the MacBook Neo, hasn’t settled my nerves.10:33 amBest AirPods Prime Day Deals 2026: The best early discounts
Macworld Best AirPods deals at Amazon U.S. $30 off AirPods 4 $30 off AirPods 4 with ANC Best AirPods deals at Amazon U.K. £49 off AirPods Pro 3 £39.20 off AirPods 4 £43.60 off AirPods 4 with ANC Amazon Prime Day is kicking off a little early this year, running from June 23-26, but we still expect a steady stream of excellent Apple deals. In fact, if you’re looking for a new pair of AirPods, you’re likely to find the biggest savings of the year on all four models—and hopefully some all-time low prices as well. Apple’s current AirPods lineup consists of four models: AirPods Pro 3 ($249), AirPods 4 ($129), AirPods 4 (with ANC) ($179), and the most recent release, AirPods Max 2 ($549). Amazon always has them on sale, usually between $30 and $50 off, depending on the model. We’ll spotlight each model below as well as its current price and whether it’s a good deal or not. In the U.K. Amazon is already listing Early Prime Day deals on AirPods, with some of the best prices we have seen so far. We expect prices in the U.S. to drop further as we get closer to the official event start. This article focuses on AirPods. For the very best discounts across Apple’s entire product range, see our roundup of the Best Apple Prime Day Deals. Best Amazon Prime AirPods deals AirPods Pro 3 Apple Apple released AirPods Pro 3 in September 2025. They brought a slightly new design with foam-infused tips for a better fit. They also brought several new features, including an in-ear heart rate sensor, better battery life, enhanced noise cancellation, and improved sound. U.S. Prime Day price: On June 17, Amazon was selling AirPods Pro 3 for $169, a savings of $80 and the same as their all-time low from Black Friday 2025. However, as of June 18, only refurbished AirPods Pro 3 are available – we suspect just until Amazon lists the Prime Day price. AirPods Pro 3: TBC U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon has already discounted the AirPods Pro 3 to the best price we’ve seen so far. Get them for £170, a savings of £49. AirPods Pro 3: £170 AirPods 4 Apple/Amazon Apple’s fourth-generation AirPods have been on shelves since September 2024. They were a dramatic upgrade over the previous model, bringing a new design, H2 chip, and a USB-C charging case. Additionally, Apple cut the price from $169 to $129 for the standard model and introduced a higher-end version with noise cancellation. U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon is offering the AirPods 4 (without ANC) for $99, a savings of $30. While this is a good price, it’s not any better than Amazon’s normal sale price, so we don’t recommend rushing to buy a pair until they drop below $90 or nearer their Black Friday price of $69. AirPods 4: $99 U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon has an “Early Prime Day Deal” and are selling AirPods 4 for £79.80, a savings of £39.20 and their lowest price ever. AirPods 4: £79.80 AirPods 4 with ANC Apple / Jan Gruber Sitting between the low-end AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3 are the AirPods 4 with ANC for $179. As the name suggests, the only difference between these earbuds and the standard AirPods 4 is the addition of noise cancellation. They also miss out on some features enabled by noise cancellation, including Adaptive Audio, Transparency Mode, and Conversation Awareness, as well as Live Translation. U.S. Prime Day price: AirPods 4 with ANC are currently reduced to $149, a savings of $30 off their $179 MSRP. That’s not much different than Amazon’s regular sale price, so there’s no reason to rush to buy a pair unless they drop down to $125 or, even better, if they drop to $99 as they did for Black Friday. AirPods 4 with ANC: $149 U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently selling AirPods 4 with ANC for £125.40, a saving of £43.60 in an “Early Prime Day Deal” and the lowest ever price. AirPods 4 with ANC: £125.40 AirPods Max 2 Apple Apple finally updated its AirPods Max headphones in April with a new H2 chip and better noise cancellation. Unlike Apple’s earbuds, they come in a variety of colors, including blue, orange and purple. U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon has cut the price of AirPods Max 2 to $499, a savings of $50 and the lowest price they’ve reached since their April debut. We’re not sure if they’ll drop much lower until Black Friday, so if you want a pair, you’ll be getting them for a very good price. AirPods Max 2: $499 U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently selling AirPods Max 2 for the usual price of £499. We haven’t seen a saving yet. Watch List: The Prime Day AirPods deals we are looking out for Based on recent reviews and pricing trends for the AirPods these are our buying recommendations: ModelBuy?Best PriceBest DealAirPods Pro 3Yes$169 / £170Highly recommended if discounted to $179/£170 for its top-tier noise cancellation and new heart-rate tracking features.AirPods 4Yes$69 / £79.80An easy recommendation at $99/£79.80, especially for those who dislike silicone ear tips.AirPods 4 (ANC)Yes$99 / £125.40With several pro-level additions compared to the standard model, if the price drops to $125/£125 this is a good buy. AirPods Max 2Compare$499 / £499The AirPods Max are expensive so any deal below $499/$449 would be attractive. Consider the Beats Studio Pro (frequently on sale for around $170/£170) as a good alternative. Which AirPods should you buy? AirPods Pro 3: Best for most people, especially if you want top-tier noise cancellation and built-in health tracking. AirPods 4: The most affordable option. AirPods 4 with ANC: Ideal if you want noise cancellation without silicone ear tips. AirPods Max 2: Best if you prefer over-ear headphones. Apple’s AirPods lineup caters to different priorities, from premium audio and health features to budget-friendly everyday listening. AirPods Pro 3: The Best All-Rounder Released in September 2025, the AirPods Pro 3 are Apple’s flagship earbuds. They combine excellent noise cancellation, improved comfort thanks to foam-infused ear tips, and new health-tracking capabilities. We recommend: Apple AirPods Pro 3 Price When Reviewed: $249 Best Prices Today: $179.99 at Target | $239.95 at B&H | $239.99 at Best Buy US AirPods 4: The Budget-Friendly Choice The AirPods 4 offer a more affordable entry point and are a good choice for anyone who prefers an open-ear design over silicone-tipped earbuds. We recommend: Apple AirPods 4 (without ANC) Price When Reviewed: $129 without Active Noise Cancelation Best Prices Today: $85 at Walmart | $99 at Amazon | $99.99 at Target AirPods 4 with ANC: A good compromise For listeners who want some noise reduction without the fit of in-ear tips, the AirPods 4 with ANC strike a strong balance between comfort, convenience, and noise cancellation. We recommend: Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) Price When Reviewed: $179 with Active Noise Cancelation Best Prices Today: $92 at Walmart | $148.99 at Amazon | $149.99 at Best Buy AirPods Max 2: Premium Over-Ear Audio Launched in April 2026, the AirPods Max 2 retain the premium design of the original model while adding Apple’s H2 chip for improved performance and audio processing. We recommend: Apple AirPods Max 2 Price When Reviewed: $549 Best Prices Today: $549 at Apple Still not sure which AirPods to buy? Take a look at our Best AirPods buying guide. Also, if it doesn’t have to be AirPods, take a look at how other over-ears compare to the AirPods Max, and our favorite AirPods alternatives. Amazon Prime Day AirPods deals to avoid In previous sales, the AirPods Pro 2 offered a cheaper alternative to Apple’s latest premium earbuds. This year, however, we expect any significant discounts on the AirPods Pro 2 to be limited to refurbished models. If you find the AirPods Pro 3 at a good price, they’re the better buy. If they’re still beyond your budget, consider the AirPods 4 with ANC instead. You could also look at Beats headphones and earbuds, which use much of Apple’s technology but are often available for less. Be wary of promotions that advertise “free” AirPods. These offers often require long-term financial commitments or involve complicated rebate processes. For example, a recent Apple Card promotion offered AirPods Pro 3 for signing up, but only through a reimbursement scheme outlined in the fine print. You should also be cautious of AirPods being sold at unusually low prices. Counterfeit models are common and are often advertised at discounts far below Apple’s normal pricing. If a deal seems too good to be true, it’s worth checking whether the product is genuine. See our guide on How to tell if AirPods are fake. Amazon Prime Day: Beats headphones deals Beats If AirPods aren’t in your budget, Apple also sells a line of Beats headphones and earbuds that offer many of the same features for a lower price, including the popular over-ear Solo 4 and PowerBeats Pro 2. The savings here are all good, though Beats headphones often see deep savings at Amazon, so these deals aren’t exclusive to Prime Day, even if Amazon says they are. We’ll also track headphone deals in our round-up of the best earbuds for iPhone and best over-ear headphones if you’d like to see deals on other brands. U.S. Beats Prime Day deals Beats Solo 4: $130 ($70 off, MSRP $200) Beats Solo Buds: $70 ($10 off, MSRP $80) Beats Studio Buds +: $100 ($70 off, MSRP $170) Beats Studio Pro: $170 ($180 off, MSRP $350) Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: $200 ($50 off, MSRP $250) Beats Powerbeats Fit: $170 ($30 off, MSRP $200) Beats Pill: $85 ($65 off, MSRP $150) Beats Flex: $49 ($21 off, MSRP $70) U.K. Beats Prime Day deals Beats Solo 4: £150 (£50 off, RRP £200) Beats Studio Buds +: £109 (£70 off, RRP £179) Beats Studio Pro: £179 (£170 off, RRP £349) Beats Powerbeats Fit: £149 (£51 off, RRP £200) Beats Pill: £107 (£42 off, RRP £149) Beats Flex: £57 (£13 off, RRP £70) Should you buy AirPods during Prime Day? AirPods Pro and AirPods 4.Petter Ahrnstedt Prime Day is widely considered one of the best times of the year to buy Apple products, alongside Black Friday. However, there are a few things to consider before making a purchase: Prime Membership Requirement: Many of the best deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. If you’re not already subscribed, you can take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day free trial or sign up for a month and cancel afterward if you don’t plan to keep the membership. Prime membership costs $139 / £95 / AUD$59 annually, or $14.99 / £8.99 / AU$6.99 on a monthly basis. As well as getting free two-day shipping, Prime customers also get access to Prime Video and Music. Alternative Sales: If you miss Prime Day, you’ll have another chance to save during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days in October, followed by Black Friday sales in November. Student Discounts: Students may find better value through Apple’s “Back to School” promotion, which typically runs from June to September in the U.S. and July to October in the U.K. The offer often includes free AirPods with the purchase of a qualifying Mac or iPad. Compare Prices: Amazon isn’t always the cheapest option. Retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy frequently run competing “anti-Prime Day” promotions, so it’s worth comparing prices before buying. Prime Day is available in multiple countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S. Why you can trust Macworld’s recommendations The AirPods picked here are all chosen by our editors, who have decades of experience with Apple devices. We’ve reviewed everything we recommend, and we won’t tell you to buy something that’s not actually worth your money. The deals we recommend are all at or near all-time lows, and we’ve selected what we think is the best configuration for each product type. We know Apple is expensive, so we’ve chosen products at prices we would be willing to pay, so you can trust that our recommendations will steer you in the right direction—and save you big bucks. Amazon Prime Day: More Apple bargains For more Prime Day coverage, check out our other Apple deal roundups: Best Apple Prime Day Deals Best Amazon Prime Day iPad deals Best Amazon Prime Day Apple Watch deals Best Amazon Prime Day MacBook & Mac deals See all our Prime Day Apple Deals coverage10:30 amMy 17 favorite iOS 27 features have nothing to do with Siri or AI
Macworld Apple dedicated this year’s software development cycle to making its devices smarter and more efficient. At the opening WWDC26 keynote, the company primarily focused on Siri AI and the performance gains coming with OS 27. It was notably lighter on new features than usual keynotes, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be anything new for phones that miss out on the new AI stuff. Despite the update packing fewer user-facing changes than the last several releases, iOS 27 still introduces numerous smaller features that didn’t get much attention at the Apple event. These 17 new additions truly make this fall’s update worthwhile for anyone, even if you’re skipping Siri AI. Custom Wallet passes iPhone users know all too well how convenient it is to store your digital passes, keys, and cards in the Apple Wallet app to minimize the number of physical items you carry around. The problem, however, is that many gym and venue apps don’t natively support exporting your membership details or tickets to Wallet. While you’ve been able to manually generate Apple Wallet passes using third-party apps for a while, Apple is baking the pass creation feature natively into Wallet, letting you securely store the relevant QR codes. There are several design templates and customizable fields to choose from during creation, or you can scan a QR code if one is available. The passes also sync to watchOS 27 automatically, letting you get through your frequented gates via a quick wrist scan. iOS 27 will let you create custom passes in the Wallet app so you’ll be able to ditch your real wallet for good.Foundry A sharper keyboard When you copy a photo or a bit of text on your iPhone, it’s generally intended to be pasted somewhere else within the next few seconds. Apple acknowledged this user behavior in iOS 27 by incorporating a paste shortcut into the built-in keyboard’s predictive text bar. Instead of manually hitting a text field a couple of times to paste a clipboard item, you can now directly tap the prediction to quickly insert it without using the contextual text menu. Another welcome keyboard update coming with iOS 27 is Apple’s forcing of the Liquid Glass UI—even if the app developer hasn’t yet adopted it. The same applies to native menus in outdated third-party apps. While purely visual, the change brings consistency to all iPhone apps and makes them look more modern. Clearer voice messaging iMessage has long supported playback speed controls for voice messages through a hidden menu that required users to tap and hold on the play button. With iOS 27, Apple is bringing these controls to the surface, as many users are likely unaware they exist. The supported playback speeds include 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, and 2x. To make the UI less confusing, iOS 27 also allows you to pick whether the audio button in the iMessage text field functions as Dictation or a voice message recorder. In previous releases, the functionality alternated per chat, depending on the feature you used last. Letting users pick the functionality universally across all chats through a Settings option clears things up. Apple is making the audio controls in Messages much clearer in iOS 27.Foundry Drawing app With iOS 27, Apple seemingly retired the ability to send handwritten texts in iMessage—which was accessible by rotating your iPhone sideways. The update, however, does introduce a richer alternative: the Drawing app. The new iMessage applet mimics the sketching functionality found in Apple Notes and other first-party apps, letting you choose between various colors, styles, shapes, and stickers directly inside a specific chat. Dual Capture in FaceTime With the iPhone 17, Apple introduced Dual Capture, allowing users to record videos using the front and rear cameras simultaneously. iOS 27 is porting this perk to FaceTime, making conversations more fun and engaging. If you’re hiking, for example, you could show the other party the mesmerizing views surrounding you while still maintaining virtual eye contact. Birthday reminders in calls During WWDC, Apple previewed Call Context—a feature that surfaces relevant information when calling customer support. This tool’s utility, however, extends beyond confirmation codes and order numbers. If you call a contact on their birthday, the call screen will display a festive banner on your end to remind you about it. Of course, that’s assuming you’ve saved their birthday to their contact card. Silent location pausing For the longest time, there hasn’t been a way to stop sharing your Find My location with a contact without notifying the other person. iOS 27 addresses that by adding a tool to silently pause location sharing. This allows you to go incognito for one day at a time without any awkward confrontation. iOS 27 has introduced several new AI photo modes, including faster Clean Up.Foundry New Clean Up modes When Clean Up in Photos first debuted, it had a habit of generating nightmarish results due to the underlying model’s limitations. iOS 27 not only improves the output, but it also allows you to pick between quick edits and high-quality ones. So, if you’re rushing to eliminate a few blemishes, you could opt for the fast mode. Otherwise, if you’re removing complex objects in a detailed setting, you’ll want to choose the slower mode to produce a more realistic image. New photo categories The Photos app on iOS 27 also adds two handy automatic categories: “Captured by Me” and “Identity Documents.” Captured by Me compiles every single photo you’ve ever taken with your own iPhones, excluding screenshots and images sourced from third-party apps, while Identify Documents doubles as an ID card hub for quick access. You’ve always been able to search your library for passport and driver’s license images, but this shortcut simplifies the process. Snap a high-res video frame A more concealed Photos feature in iOS 27 is the ability to save a video frame. Instead of taking a screenshot that strips the quality and metadata, you can now hit the dedicated button under the 3-dot menu while watching a video to maintain the image’s resolution and geotag. Redesigned workout screens As a fitness enthusiast, I’ve always disliked how dull the workout summary looked in the native Fitness app. Unlike Strava and similar apps, Apple Fitness hadn’t offered presentable, full-screen workout summaries that you can share as Instagram Stories. iOS 27 refreshes workout summaries by placing your personal map front and center, followed by neatly stacked metrics. Your runs are now Instagrammable without using third-party fitness or design tools. The Fitness and workout screens are getting a glow-up in iOS 27.Foundry Hide watched workouts Another relevant change I appreciate in iOS 27 is the ability to hide completed Fitness+ workouts when viewing the vast catalog. In iOS 26 and earlier, I’d spend time browsing through kickboxing workout videos to find one that I hadn’t already completed. The app now offers the option to surface only unwatched videos. Landscape apps iOS 27 prepares for the iPhone Ultra’s foldable form factor in multiple ways—some of which will also impact regular iPhone users. One of my favorite changes is support for landscape orientation in several first-party apps, including Music, Fitness, Health, and Weather. This allows you to unlock more versatile UIs that adapt to whichever way you want to hold your iPhone. Larger widgets The update also prepares for the wider iPhone screen by supporting extra-large widgets. You can now place gigantic data snippets that occupy full Home Screen pages, including widgets from Weather and Calendar. But even if you’re not buying a folding phone, it’s ideal for those with busy schedules who want a comprehensive overview at all times. Yes, that’s a giant widget.Foundry Granular volume sliders Android users have been laughing at us for years, but iOS 27 finally introduces individual volume sliders for ringtones, alarms, and alerts. The change is optional, so you could stick to a single slider for all output audio if you so desire. CarPlay audio scrubber One thing I disliked about CarPlay is the lack of an audio scrubber to easily jump ahead to my favorite part when playing a certain song. iOS 27 addresses this limitation by incorporating a draggable knob in Apple Music and other audio apps. iPhone recovery menu Finally, iOS 27 introduces a bona fide recovery mode for iPhones, similar to that of macOS. If you’re dealing with software issues, you can now boot into this overhauled menu to pick between Recovery Assist, Software Update, Diagnostics Mode, Erase All Content and Settings, and Recovery Mode. iOS 27 is now available as a developer beta, with a public beta coming in July and a general release to follow in September.10:22 amApple and Intel are working together to build chips in America, says President Trump
President Trump took to TruthSocial tonight to confirm what was previously rumored: Apple and Intel have agreed a partnership where Intel will manufacture chips for future Apple devices, using Intel’s American-based fabrication sites. The breadth and depth of the agreement is unclear. It is unlikely that Intel will be able to supply the latest-generation chips for Apple’s highest-end iPhones, any time soon.10:11 amBest Apple Watch Prime Day Deals 2026: The best early discounts
Macworld Best Apple Watch deals at Amazon U.S. $100 off Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm or 46mm) $100 off Apple Watch Ultra 3 $30 off Apple Watch SE 3 Best Apple Watch deals at Amazon U.K. £70 off Apple Watch Series 11 £80 off Apple Watch Ultra 3 £20 off Apple Watch SE3 Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales event officially starts on Tuesday, June 23, but we’re already seeing some fantastic Apple Watch deals. This year’s event runs from June 23 to June 26, and Prime Day is usually a great time to save significantly on a new Apple Watch. So far, we’ve seen discounts of $100 on the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3, along with a more modest $30 off the affordable Apple Watch SE 3. The same discounts are currently available across both watch sizes and for both GPS and GPS + Cellular models. If pricing starts to vary significantly by size or cellular option, we’ll note that here. For more coverage of Amazon’s deals, check out our roundup of the Best Apple Prime Day Deals as well as our main Prime Day page. Best Amazon Prime Apple Watch deals Apple Watch Series 11 Apple / Amazon The Apple Watch Series 11 was released in September 2025, and honestly isn’t very different from the Series 10. It’s slightly more durable and has marginally better battery life, but really, there’s no need to upgrade unless you have an older watch. It’s also harder to find existing inventory of the Series 10 than it was, while discounts on the Series 11 are abundant, so you don’t need to hunt for the older model to save money. U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently selling the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299, which is a 25% discount from the $399 retail price and the same price as it was for Black Friday. Jumping up to the 46mm size adds $30, and adding cellular tacks on $100 more, but in all cases you’re looking at a $100 discount. Apple Watch Series 11: $299 U.K. Prime Day price: You can get £70 off the price of the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 in the U.K. Amazon is selling it for £299, as it did for Black Friday. Apple Watch Series 11: £299 Apple Watch Ultra 3 Apple The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a significant leap over the Ultra 2. Faster chip, longer battery, better display, satellite connectivity, and improved durability. You can’t really find the Ultra 2 new any more, but the Ultra 3 is probably worth the price anyway. U.S. Prime Day price: You can save $100 on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, which is almost the biggest discount we’ve seen. Unlike other Apple Watch models, the Ultra series comes in one size and always includes cellular connectivity. The only price differences are for different finishes and bands. Apple Watch Ultra 3: $699 U.K. Prime Day price: In the U.K., the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is available at an £80 discount – the same as the Black Friday price. Apple Watch Ultra 3: £669 Apple Watch SE3 Apple / Amazon Apple’s “budget” Apple Watch SE3 has a retail tag considerably cheaper than the Series 11. It’s a lot better than the SE2 ever was, though you do miss out on a few premium health features. With the Prime Day sales, the gap in price is narrower, so it might be worth springing for the Series 11. U.S. Prime Day price: The Apple Watch SE3 is currently down to $219, a $30 discount, but we’ve seen it as low as $199 before and it may dip down that low during this Prime Day event. The larger size adds $30 and the cellular option adds $50. Apple Watch SE3: $219 U.K. Prime Day price: You can pick up the Apple Watch SE3 for £199, which is barely a discount over the £219 retail price, but not far off the lowest price we’ve seen – £197 back in March. Apple Watch SE3: £199 Watch List: The Prime Day Apple Watch deals we are looking out for Based on recent reviews and pricing trends for the Apple Watch these are our buying recommendations: ModelBuy?Best priceBest DealApple Watch Series 11Yes$399 / £299We don’t expect the discount to go any lower, so $399 / £299 for Apple’s best watch is excellent, especially as we don’t expect a big upgrade this fall.Apple Watch Ultra 3Yes$679 / £669We’d like the U.S. price to fall a little more to $679, but even $699 is a good deal, while in the U.K. this is as cheap as we’ve seen it.Apple Watch SE3Maybe$199 / £197Unless the SE3 price goes lower than $199/£199 we’d recommend a discounted Series 11 instead. Which Apple Watch to buy this Prime Day David Price / Foundry Choosing the right Apple Watch depends on your specific needs, whether you are looking for a rugged outdoor companion, a feature-rich flagship, or a budget-friendly entry point into the ecosystem. Our top recommendation for Prime Day is the Apple Watch Series 11. Apple Watch Series 11: Best for Most Users The sweet spot for the average iPhone user, the Series 11 includes a comprehensive suite of sensors for ECG readings, blood oxygen monitoring, and sleep tracking that can flag signs of sleep apnea or hypertension and offers several key improvements over previous generations. Apple Watch Ultra 3: Best for outdoor sports The Ultra 3 is the most capable and rugged option for avid runners, hikers, and athletes. It offers dual-frequency precision GPS for accurate tracking in rough terrain and battery life of 42 hours of normal use or 72 hours in Low Power Mode. Apple Watch SE 3: Best value A competent smartwatch without the premium price tag, the SE 3 offers an always-on display, essential safety features like Fall Detection and Crash Detection, and a heart rate monitor. If you can afford the Series 11 we recommend that instead, though. For more advice read our Best Apple Watch guide. Amazon Prime Day Apple Watch deals to avoid David Price / Foundry Avoid buying older Apple Watch models, such as the Series 10 or Ultra 2, unless the discount is exceptional. At this point, most remaining stock is refurbished, and with strong discounts often available on the latest models, there’s little reason to choose an older generation. Before you buy, compare prices across different colors and sizes. While most configurations are discounted equally, popular color options can sometimes carry a small premium. Don’t pay an extra $100 for a Cellular model unless you specifically need standalone connectivity. Cellular Apple Watches also require a separate wireless plan, typically around $10 per month. Double-check that you’re not accidentally selecting a cellular version when the GPS model would meet your needs. Students and educators should check that they can’t save even more through the Apple Education Store: eligible buyers can save up to $80 on an Ultra 3 or up to $40 on a Series 11. Should you buy an Apple Watch during Prime Day? Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to buy an Apple Watch, alongside Black Friday. While Apple typically unveils new hardware in September, major Apple Watch changes aren’t expected this year, making current-generation models an easy recommendation if you find a strong discount. Before you buy, keep the following in mind: Prime Membership Requirement: Many of the best deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. If you’re not a Prime subscriber, you can take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day free trial or sign up for a month and cancel afterward. Prime membership costs $139 / £95 / AUD$59 annually, or $14.99 / £8.99 / AU$6.99 on a monthly basis. As well as getting free two-day shipping, Prime customers also get access to Prime Video and Music. Compare Prices: Amazon isn’t always the cheapest retailer. Stores such as Walmart and Best Buy often run competing promotions during Prime Day, so it’s worth checking prices elsewhere before making a purchase. Alternative Sales: Missed Prime Day? Similar discounts often return during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event in October and Black Friday sales in November. Student Savings: Students may find better value through Apple’s “Back to School” promotion, which typically runs from June to September in the U.S. and July to October in the U.K. Eligible purchases often include a free accessory, such as AirPods, with select Macs and iPads. Prime Day deals are available in multiple countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S. Why you can trust Macworld’s recommendations We have decades of experience with Apple devices and have tested and reviewed every Apple Watch since the original model. Everything we recommend has been thoroughly tested and weighed against its contemporaries and previous models. We don’t recommend products we wouldn’t buy, and we don’t point out a deal unless it’s actually a deal—a product that can always be found at the “sale” price really isn’t on sale. Macworld checks Prime Day deals, comparing against MSRP, price history, model relevance and deal quality before we give our recommendation. Amazon Prime Day: More Apple bargains For more Prime Day coverage, check out our other Apple deal roundups: Best Apple Prime Day Deals Best Amazon Prime Day iPad deals Best Amazon Prime Day AirPods deals Best Amazon Prime Day MacBook & Mac deals See all our Prime Day Apple Deals coverage09:57 amApple to Make Chips in US With Intel, Trump Says
Apple has agreed to work with Intel to manufacture some of its chips in the United States, U.S. president Trump said on Thursday. Intel's stock rose 9 percent in premarket trading following Trump's comments, which appeared in a social media post. Apple was up 0.6 percent in premarket trading. Neither Apple nor Intel have officially commented on the deal, but The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Apple and Intel had established a preliminary agreement that would see Intel manufacturing processors for Apple devices. Intel would make chips based on Apple chip designs in the same way that TSMC currently does. Prior rumors on Intel's Apple talks have suggested Intel could make some of the lower-end processors used in Apple devices, including the lowest-end M-series chip used in select iPad and Mac models. Before Apple adopted Apple silicon, it used Intel-designed chips for its Macs, but there were continual chip delays. Today, Apple designs its own Arm-based chips and has TSMC manufacture them, giving it the freedom to roll out updates on a more predictable schedule. Apple hasn't looked to Intel as a supplier before, both because the chipmaker has trailed rivals like TSMC and Samsung and because of the rocky history between the two companies. That picture may be shifting under Lip-Bu Tan, who took over as Intel CEO last year after the company ousted Pat Gelsinger, and has since pushed to turn around its struggling chip manufacturing arm. Tan's efforts appear to be having the desired impact – the company's stock has surged 464 percent in the past 12 months, with the company hitting a market cap of $608.7 billion. The U.S. government also took a 10 percent stake in Intel last year, converting $8.9 billion in unpaid Chips Act grants into equity. Apple has been trying to broaden its supply chain, since TSMC – based in Taiwan – is its only Apple silicon manufacturer at the moment. On Apple's most recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said iPhone 17 supply had been constrained during the quarter because the company couldn't secure enough A19 and A19 Pro chips from TSMC. With the AI boom driving massive demand for AI servers, TSMC has less capacity to spare for consumer-device chips. That's left Apple with a weaker hand when it comes to securing production slots.Tag: IntelThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:17 am12 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro
We're only three months out from the launch of Apple's premium next-generation smartphone lineup, and while we're not expecting a sea change in terms of functionality, there are still several enhancements rumored to be coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. One thing worth noting is that Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle this year, adopting a two-phase rollout starting with the iPhone 18 series. That means the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumored foldable iPhone ("iPhone Ultra") will be released in September 2026, followed by the iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, and iPhone 18e in spring 2027. Overall Design iPhone 17 Pro Style Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will largely retain the same design as the iPhone 17 Pro models. Most rumors suggest the rear camera system will look identical to the current generation, featuring a raised "plateau" with three lenses arranged in a triangle – although recent dummies indicate a possible thickening of the plateau and the protrusion of individual lenses. Display sizes are also expected to remain unchanged, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max continuing to use 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch panels, respectively (the same dimensions introduced with the iPhone 16 Pro series). iPhone 18 Pro models could drop the current two-tone look of the rear casing found on the iPhone 17 Pro in favor of a more seamless aesthetic, while Apple has apparently updated the back-glass "replacement process" to minimize the color difference between the Ceramic Shield 2 glass and the aluminum frame, resulting in a more unified appearance. Next-Level Battery Life Thicker Chassis The iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a bigger battery for continued best-in-class battery life, claims a Chinese leaker. The Weibo user known as "Digital Chat Station" said that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will have a battery capacity of 5,100 to 5,200 mAh. (The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the biggest iPhone battery to date at 5,088 mAh. Apple says it has a battery life of up to 39 hours.) According to another rumor, the body of the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, raising the device's weight to around 243 grams. That would make the iPhone 18 Pro Max approximately 3 grams more than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is currently the heaviest model Apple has produced. A larger battery is the most likely cause. Smaller Dynamic Island Under-Screen Face ID? Rumors continue to circulate about whether the iPhone 18 Pro models will introduce under-display Face ID, but reports remain divided on when the technology will actually arrive. The feature would move the TrueDepth camera system beneath the display, eliminating the need for the current Dynamic Island cutout. According to Wayne Ma of The Information, Apple is targeting a design without a Dynamic Island, replacing it with a single pinhole camera in the upper-left corner of the screen. However, other sources dispute that claim. Display analyst Ross Young believes under-display Face ID is possible for the iPhone 18 Pro, but says a smaller Dynamic Island will still be present. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has echoed this view, reporting that the new models will feature a slimmed-down Dynamic Island rather than removing it entirely. Apple is also said to be testing new camera miniaturization technology to reduce the size of the front-facing camera currently located within the Dynamic Island. The Weibo leaker "Ice Universe" has claimed the Dynamic Island cutout on the iPhone 18 Pro models will be approximately 35% narrower than it is on the iPhone 17 Pro models. Specifically, they said it will have a width of around 13.5mm, down from around 20.7mm. Meanwhile, Chinese leaker Instant Digital has offered yet another version of events, saying the Dynamic Island will shrink in size, but that under-display Face ID and camera technology won't debut this year. The latest word on the subject is that Apple is weighing two options for the iPhone 18 Pro's Dynamic Island, and a final decision has yet to be made. One option apparently retains the existing screen mold from the iPhone 17 Pro, while the other introduces a significantly smaller "Mini Dynamic Island" enabled by moving the Face ID receiver and transmitter components beneath the display. Upgraded Display LTPO+ The iPhone 18 Pro models will reportedly use LTPO+ display technology, which should be more power efficient than the current LTPO technology in the iPhone 17 series. Such an upgrade could also contribute to longer battery life (see above), since LPTO+ enables finer control of OLED light emission, potentially allowing the display to optimize its operation based on environmental conditions. In other words, it will know better when to up screen brightness or reduce it, depending on surrounding light sources. The panels are reportedly being supplied by Samsung Display and LG Display. A20 Pro Chip 2nm Process The iPhone 18 Pro models will use Apple's A20 chip, based on TSMC's 2nm process for power and efficiency improvements. A move to 2nm fabrication increases transistor density, which will enable higher performance. The A20 series is expected to deliver roughly a 15 percent speed gain and about 30 percent better efficiency compared with the A19 series used in Apple's iPhone 17 models. Apple's A20 chip will be packaged with TSMC's Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module (WMCM) technology, suggesting at least some A20 chips will have RAM integrated directly onto the same wafer as the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, rather than sitting adjacent to the chip and connected via a silicon interposer. This could contribute to faster performance for both overall tasks and Apple Intelligence, and longer battery life from improved power efficiency. C2 Modem Replacing Qualcomm Apple plans to include its next-generation C2 modem in the iPhone 18 Pro models, according to supply chain analyst Jeff Pu. The chip will succeed the C1 modem, which debuted in the lower-cost iPhone 16e as Apple's first in-house cellular modem, and the C1X modem chip in the iPhone Air, which Apple says is up to 2× faster than the C1. The C2 is expected to bring faster speeds, improved power efficiency, and support for mmWave 5G in the United States – a feature missing from the C1 and C1X. Apple's modem roadmap is part of a long-term strategy to reduce reliance on Qualcomm, which currently supplies 5G modems for the rest of the iPhone lineup. The company has been working on developing its own cellular chips for years, aiming for deeper integration and greater control over power management and performance. New Camera Sensor Samsung-Made Samsung is working on a new three-layer stacked image sensor, reportedly intended for the iPhone 18. The sensor, referred to as PD-TR-Logic, integrates three layers of circuitry, which would improve camera responsiveness, reduce noise, and increase dynamic range. The leak comes from a source known as "Jukanlosreve," who claims the sensor is being developed specifically for Apple's 2026 iPhone lineup. Sony has long been Apple's sole image sensor supplier, so Samsung's entry would be a big shift in the iPhone's camera supply chain. Variable Aperture DSLR-Style Apple intends to equip this year's iPhone 18 Pro models with a variable aperture lens, according to reports. Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station claims the main rear camera – what Apple calls the 48-megapixel Fusion camera – on both iPhone 18 Pro models will offer variable aperture, which would be a first for the iPhone. A variable-aperture system physically adjusts the lens opening, letting more light in for low-light shots or narrowing the opening for brighter scenes and deeper depth of field. The main cameras on the iPhone 15 Pro, 16 Pro, and 17 Pro all use a fixed ƒ/1.78 aperture, where the lens is permanently set to its widest setting. With a variable lens, the iPhone 18 Pro would allow users to manually shift the aperture, similar to on a DSLR camera. This would mean more control over depth of field, enabling sharper focus on subjects or smoother background blur. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in November 2024 that Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models will get the feature. 5G Satellite Internet Non-Terrestrial Data According to a report by The Information, Apple plans to add support for 5G networks that operate via satellites rather than Earth-based towers as early as next year. This advancement would allow future iPhones to gain full internet connectivity through satellite, not just limited emergency features. If Apple meets the 2026 target, the first devices to feature 5G satellite internet would likely be the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumored foldable iPhone. Apple partners with Globalstar for its iPhone satellite features, but there is currently no service that delivers full 5G satellite internet directly to a smartphone. That said, Amazon and Globalstar announced in April a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire the satellite operator. Amazon's Leo satellite network will power existing iPhone features – with scope for additional feature support as part of a forthcoming infrastructure upgrade. Simplified Camera Control New Design Apple is reportedly working to simplify the Camera Control button's design on iPhone 18 models in order to reduce costs. The current Camera Control button on iPhone 17 models uses both capacitive and pressure sensors beneath a sapphire crystal surface. The capacitive layer detects touch gestures, while the force sensor recognizes different pressure levels for taps, presses, and swipes. However, according to the Weibo-based account Instant Digital, Apple will remove the capacitive sensing layer and retain only pressure sensing recognition in the second iteration to achieve all Camera Control functions on the iPhone 18. The simplified version is not about reducing functionality in the button, but about saving money. The current solution is said to be very expensive for Apple and is generating costly after-sales repairs. We don't expect Camera Control to go away anytime soon – Apple apparently sees it as a key feature, so much so that it has reportedly made deliberate engineering compromises to ensure that the first foldable iPhone features the button. New Colors Three in Testing In February 2026, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple is testing a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Rumors of purple and brown finishes have also circulated, but Gurman believes those are just variants of the same red idea. Since then, we've seen aligned rumors that the devices will come in light blue, dark cherry, dark gray, and silver. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max were previously available in Deep Purple, and Apple has never released an iPhone in a genuinely brown color. According to a Chinese leaker, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models won't come in black this year. If the rumor is true, it will be the second consecutive year Apple has ditched what was arguably its most classic color option for the Pro lineup. iOS 27 Smarter Siri The iPhone 18 Pro will ship with iOS 27, which brings the biggest Siri shake-up in the assistant's history. Apple introduced Siri AI at WWDC in June – a rebuilt, more conversational version of Siri with onscreen awareness, personal context understanding, and broad world knowledge that lets it pull up-to-date answers from the web. It also gains its own standalone app for revisiting past conversations, an expanded Visual Intelligence mode, and writing tools that work across email, messages, and documents. Like the iPhone 17 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to carry 12GB of RAM, so it should run the full range of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:19 amNRT (Tokyo) on 2026-06-18
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Macworld One of the great features of Apple’s iCloud+ online storage service is Hide My Email, a feature that allows users to create and use an anonymous email address when signing up for something online. It currently creates an email address using @icloud.com; since the email domain is the same as the one for your actual iCloud email address, a site can’t block you for using a “fake” address. But Apple announced some news to developers about Hide My Email, and it’s not the best. Apple said that “later this summer,” it is changing Hide My Email so that the email address created uses @private.icloud.com instead. That’s a distinct difference from @icloud.com and could allow services to filter the two domains and reject @private.icloud.com from being accepted when an email address is demanded. That could be bad news for users who depend on the service and want to keep their personal email free from spam. On the bright side, existing Hide My Email addresses that you’ve already created will continue to work and will remain @icloud.com addresses. But at some point this summer, any new addresses you create will have the new domain, so be prepared for the possibility that Hide My Email address will be rejected. Apple did not offer an explanation for the change in its news release. Our friends at TechCrunch contacted Apple for a comment, but did not receive a response either. If, after this new policy goes into effect, you find that Hide My Email isn’t effective anymore, you could do what I used to do (and will probably go back to doing) and create an account at a free online email service for the specific purpose of non-critical logins. It’s not as convenient as Hide My Email–you need to log into the email account to confirm and complete any registration. But it’s better than exposing your actual email address to a service that will likely use it for marketing purposes.08:00 amThis Deal Days Babbel offer gets you linguist-built language lessons for less
Macworld TL;DR: New U.S. users can get a Babbel Lifetime Subscription for $159 (reg. $299) with code LEARN through June 22 and unlock all 14 languages, 10,000+ hours of lessons, and lifetime access. Learning a new language sounds like a great idea—right up until you’re staring at a 300-day streak requirement and another monthly subscription charge. Babbel completely shakes up language-learning. As part of the Deal Days savings event, new U.S. users can get a Babbel Language Learning Lifetime Subscription for just $159 with code LEARN. Babbel’s library includes more than 10,000 hours of language education covering Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Norwegian, Danish, Turkish, Indonesian, Russian, and English. You don’t have to pick just one, either—you can explore as many languages as you like. Most sessions take just 10 to 15 minutes, making it easy to practice during a coffee break, commute, or while waiting for your flight to board. Babbel also includes speech recognition technology, personalized review sessions, offline learning, and an AI conversation partner. Whether you’re planning a trip abroad, expanding your professional skills, or reconnecting with family heritage, Babbel offers a flexible way to do it. Get lifetime access to all of Babbel’s languages for a one-time $159 (reg. $299) through June 22 with code LEARN. Click here to view more of the Deal Days collection. Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages)See Deal StackSocial prices are subject to change.07:57 amTim Cook warns of ‘unavoidable’ price hikes as iPhone launch looms
Macworld Tim Cook is just a couple of months away from stepping down as CEO, but he’s still very much involved in Apple’s day-to-day business. And according to his comments in an interview this week, it’s getting harder with each passing day. In no uncertain terms, Cook told the Wall Street Journal that prices will be going up, an ominous sign with barely three months to go until the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone Ultra. He declined to share specifics, but he didn’t mince words when asked about future price hikes: Unfortunately, price increases are unavoidable. We’re doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that are being passed to us, and we’ve been trying to shield our customers from the increases, but the situation has become unsustainable. Apple has already taken some significant steps to mitigate rising component costs. In March, Apple discontinued the Mac Pro as well as some higher-end configurations of the Mac Studio. It also eliminated the 256GB Mac mini and the 512GB MacBook Pro from the lineup, effectively increasing prices across the board. It’s not yet clear which products will receive price increases. But Apple is launching several new products this fall, including the iPhone 18 Pro (the baseline iPhone 18 isn’t expected to arrive until the spring), the Apple Watch Series 12, and its first folding phone, the iPhone Ultra. Reports have claimed the folding phone could cost as much as $2,499. Cook said the current situation is like “a hundred-year flood” and unlike anything he’s seen in 40 years. Several companies, including Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, have increased prices due to rising memory costs. Reports claim that RAM prices doubled earlier this year and the situation has only gotten worse.07:49 amLAX (Los Angeles) on 2026-06-18
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Macworld Apple unveiled watchOS 27 at WWDC last week, and there wasn’t much to see—at least that’s the impression you’re left with after the presentation. So, on this week’s Macworld Podcast, we’re talking about what you’ll find in watchOS 27. This is episode 988 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 988 on YouTube Listen to episode 988 on Apple Podcasts06:19 amApple products are about to get more expensive
Tim Cook confirmed that Apple can no longer absorb soaring memory costs forever, making future price hikes inevitable. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:22 amHow to update an iPad through the Mac's Finder when Software Update fails
A Mac can update an iPad using the same iPadOS software Apple delivers through Software Update. Here's how Finder can help recover failed installs, fix update problems, and restore devices that won't start properly.Updating an iPad via macOSUpdating your iPad directly through Settings remains the easiest way to keep the device current. Apple can automatically download and install new software overnight while the iPad is charging and connected to Wi-Fi if Automatic Updates is enabled.The seamless background process handles everything for the vast majority of users. But sometimes an update refuses to install or leaves the iPad stuck on a recovery screen.Finder offers a reliable recovery path when these software failures occur. Apple built this utility to manually install iPadOS when the on-device update process fails. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:22 amApple to raise prices due to memory chip crunch, says outgoing CEO Tim Cook
Apple's outgoing CEO Tim Cook confirmed that price hikes across Apple’s product lineup are now “unavoidable” due to skyrocketing costs… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:57 amPressure mounts for Apple to give unionized workers better options as Towson store closes | AppleInsiderPressure mounts for Apple to give unionized workers better options as Towson store closes
The Mayor of Baltimore has added his voice to the many telling Apple it needs to reconsider either closing the Towson store or at least giving its employees better opportunities in the region.Apple Towson is closing. Image source: AppleOn June 20, Apple's first unionized Apple Store will close alongside two other stores in other regions. They're all stores in failing malls, but the problem with Towson in particular is the lack of options employees are getting.An official statement from the mayor of Baltimore was shared to social media, first seen by 9to5Mac, charging Apple to do better by the Apple Towson employees. As with previous statements from Congress and an Unfair Labor Practice charge, the demands are for Apple to take one of three approaches. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:46 amSnippets requests returning Worker threw exception
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The pill-shaped Siri AI that shows up on iPhone 17 models isn’t what Apple had in mind. A hardware upgrade could fix that. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:13 pmBaltimore Mayor voices support for Apple Towson workers amid store closure controversy
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott has joined the list of elected officials calling on Apple to change how it is handling the closure of its Towson Town Center store. Here are the details.11:06 pmApple's AI agents in Xcode 27 make vibe coding easier
Making an app with Xcode may soon become easier than ever with AI, as an Apple presentation highlights the different use cases and capabilities of agentic coding.Xcode 27 can build entire apps for you with the help of AI. Image Credit: AppleWhile WWDC 2026 saw all eyes on Siri AI, as Apple rolled out features that were supposed to arrive two years ago, the company also unveiled AI-focused developer tools. Game Porting Toolkit 4 includes support for agentic coding, and the same is true for Xcode 27.In a nearly 90-minute video, recorded at the Steve Jobs Theater, Apple detailed the capabilities of Xcode 27 and its AI integration. In an era where even Apple executives acknowledged people's fears about being replaced by artificial intelligence, Apple sought to portray Xcode's agentic coding capabilities as a powerful extension. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:25 pmApple TV adds Grace Gummer to untitled thriller series also starring Dakota Fanning
Grace Gummer (The Newsroom) has joined Dakota Fanning (All Her Fault) in an untitled thriller series created by Alex Cary. Here are the details.09:54 pmiOS 26’s Confusing Hidden Folder Drag Behavior
A TidBITS reader thought he had found a bug in iOS 26 that made apps inaccessible. After investigation, the real culprit turned out to be misleading visual feedback when dragging apps to the App Library’s Hidden folder.09:48 pmAI-driven chip shortages to cause Apple product price increase, says Cook
Apple has attempted to shield customers from memory and storage chip price increases, but it has "become unsustainable." Price change timing hasn't been shared.Chip shortages could affect iPhone pricing in the fallOne of the most predictable parts of Apple is its price structure. It's basically a feature of the product, so price changes are very rare and heavily considered.In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook says that product prices will have to increase to account for chip shortages. While the company has worked its usual supply chain magic to mitigate costs, things have exceeded its ability to shield customers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:28 pmApple showcases its new developer AI tools in impressive 90-minute presentation
Apple today shared a 90-minute WWDC26 presentation recorded live at a packed Steve Jobs Theater, featuring impressive demos of its latest AI tools for developers and an entire app built from just a few prompts. Watch it below09:17 pmApple confirms price increases are coming to its products due to RAM shortage
Apple has confirmed that its products will see price increases in the future due to ongoing memory supply constraints. Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered the bad news in an interview with The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday.09:15 pmiPhone 18 to sport 12GB of unified memory to support Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features | Mac Daily NewsiPhone 18 to sport 12GB of unified memory to support Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features
The standard iPhone 18 launching next year will include 12GB of unified memory to power Apple’s on-device AI model and its new Siri AI… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:08 pmTim Cook Says Apple Price Increases Are 'Unavoidable' Due to Memory Costs
Apple is raising its prices to offset the high cost of memory and storage, Apple CEO Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal. Apple is no longer able to absorb the increased prices and will need to pass some of the cost on to consumers. "Unfortunately, price increases are unavoidable," said Cook. "We're doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that are being passed to us, and we've been trying to shield our customers from the increases, but the situation has become unsustainable." Cook did not say which products will get price increases, or how much pricing will go up. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max coming in September could be more expensive than the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Prices on iPads and Macs could go up in the near future. Apple already raised the price of the Mac mini from $599 to $799 by eliminating its lowest-tier model. Apple has also eliminated several higher-tier Mac mini and Mac Studio options. Growing demand for memory and storage chips from AI companies have led to chip shortages and higher costs. The Wall Street Journal suggests Apple will need to increase device costs "substantially" to maintain its current profit margins given the cost of memory chips and SSDs. Research firm TechInsights claims Apple will need to make the iPhone 18 Pro somewhere around $270 more expensive to keep its existing profit margin. Tag: Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:51 pmiPadOS 27 Hands-On: Everything New for iPad
Like iOS 27, iPadOS 27 gains a smarter, more capable version of Siri, the Siri app, and new Apple Intelligence features in apps, but there are a few iPad-only standouts. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Siri AI on iPad has all of the same features as Siri AI on the iPhone, so it can access your personal data, search the web for answers, complete tasks in apps, and answer questions about what's on your screen. For people who write with Apple Pencil on iPad, it can index your handwritten notes so you can search through them. You can use Siri to take action on your notes, whether typed or handwritten. Siri can summarize, rewrite, give you writing advice, check grammar, generate new text for you, and more. There's a systemwide Write with Siri feature for getting help no matter which app you're using. There's a new Image Playground app that can generate images in any style, including photorealistic, and that powers the Image Wand in the Notes app. You can draw a quick sketch of something in Notes and then use Image Wand to turn it into a photorealistic visual aid. Visual Intelligence used to be an iPhone-only feature, but in iPadOS 27, it's expanding to the iPad. You can take a screenshot and then circle what you want to know more about with a finger or the Apple Pencil. The iPad supports the same Visual Intelligence features, like telling you the nutritional value of food and identifying plants and animals. The Shortcuts app can use AI to automatically generate shortcuts for you, which can be especially useful on the iPad. If you want a quick way to change how the iPad's windowing works when you attach a keyboard vs. when you use it without a keyboard, you can describe that in a sentence or two and get a functional shortcut just a minute later. Safari supports automatically grouping tabs, plus there's an AI feature for generating your own extensions. Like iOS 27, iPadOS 27 is also more responsive thanks to performance improvements. Browsing and transferring files are quicker, AirDrop is faster, apps launch more quickly, and multitasking on iPad is faster. There's a Liquid Glass slider for adjusting opacity to your taste, and Apple also made other Liquid Glass improvements to boost readability. You can also resize iPhone apps that are running on the iPad. Siri AI and Apple Intelligence in iPadOS 27 require an iPad with an M-series chip or the A17 Pro iPad mini. EU users won't get Siri AI on iPad when iPadOS 27 launches, and it's also not available in China. Older iPads won't get Siri AI or Apple Intelligence features, but they will get the performance improvements Apple added. Older iPads will feel faster on iPadOS 27 than they do in iPadOS 26.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:49 pm9to5Mac Daily: June 17, 2026 – Siri overhaul, Messages fixes
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 Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.08:45 pmApple Watch Ultra 4: Four rumored new features coming this fall
Apple has a packed lineup of 15+ new products launching this fall, including the Apple Watch Ultra 4—here are four rumored new features.08:31 pmiPhone Air successor rumored for spring 2027 with two cameras
A new rumor suggests that the iPhone Air 2 is being tested and is expected to launch in early 2027 with improved battery life and an ultra-wide camera. Though, these aren't groundbreaking claims.iPhone Air 2 is expected to add an ultrawide rear cameraThe iPhone Air debuted in September 2025 alongside the iPhone 17 lineup as a separate device. It seemed clear at the time that Apple wouldn't be upgrading it annually, at least not at first.The latest rumor places the second-generation iPhone Air in the spring alongside the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e. Speculation already picked that timeframe due to the previously known shift in iPhone release schedule. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:20 pmiPhone Air 2 coming next year with two key upgrades: report
Apple is aiming to launch an iPhone Air 2 in the spring of 2027, Bloomberg reports today. The iPhone Air 2 will reportedly retain the same design as the current model, but with improvements in two key areas.08:18 pmiPhone Air With Dual Lens Camera Coming in Spring 2027
Apple is working on a new iPhone Air that's expected to launch in spring 2027, reports Bloomberg. The updated iPhone Air could get an Ultra Wide lens in addition to the Wide lens to make it a better value for the money. An iPhone Air with two camera lenses has reached the advanced testing phase. The device has the same design as the current model with the exception of the extra lens. Apple also wants to improve battery life, either through an increased battery size or improvements to efficiency. Given that the design of the new model is similar to the current design, there may not be room for a larger battery. The device will use an A20 chip built on Apple's new 2nm process, so it could feature better efficiency. Multiple prior rumors have suggested Apple is adding a second camera to the iPhone Air to address the main customer complaint about the device. The current model has a single rear lens with a Wide lens, which makes it inferior to the more affordable iPhone 17 in terms of camera quality. The iPhone 17 has a two-camera setup, while the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have three cameras. The next iPhone Air will come out alongside the iPhone 18 in 2027, with the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable iPhone set to debut in September.Related Roundup: iPhone AirBuyer's Guide: iPhone Air (Neutral)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:17 pmHere’s everything new for AirPods in iOS 27
When Apple unveiled iOS 27, it highlighted only a pair of new AirPods features initially. But there are several more AirPods additions in iOS 27, here’s everything new.08:05 pmVSCO unveils Studio Pro app as it pushes further into professional photography workflows | 9 to 5 MacVSCO unveils Studio Pro app as it pushes further into professional photography workflows
VSCO today announced Studio Pro, an app designed specifically for professional photographers and more advanced editing workflows. Here are the details.08:00 pmApple is poised to ruin ‘Hide My Email’ aliases
Later this summer, Apple will unify the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a single, shared domain… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:28 pmApple's Game Porting Toolkit 4 is a big improvement for modern game coders
Apple's fourth-gen Game Porting Toolkit has big speed boosts when testing modern games on a Mac. Here's what's faster, and what it means for users.GPTK4 can run new titles like 007 First Light very well oin a MacEver since the introduction of the Game Porting Toolkit, gamers have leveraged it as a way to play Windows titles on a Mac. It makes sense, because that is something it is designed to do.Only, it's intended as a way for developers to see how a port of a Windows game to macOS would perform and look like. And, they can do this testing before working on the real thing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:15 pmOpenAI launches scheduled tasks in ChatGPT, details here
OpenAI is updating ChatGPT with a new scheduled tasks feature. The new ability is rolling out starting today.06:30 pmApple rolls out new firmware updates for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and Beats Studio Buds | Mac Daily NewsApple rolls out new firmware updates for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and Beats Studio Buds
Apple this week released fresh firmware updates for the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and Beats Studio Buds… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:29 pmMatter 1.6 Announced With NFC Setup, Cross-Ecosystem Device Sharing, and Smarter Thermostats | MacRumorsMatter 1.6 Announced With NFC Setup, Cross-Ecosystem Device Sharing, and Smarter Thermostats
The Connectivity Standards Alliance that includes Apple today announced the latest version of Matter, Matter 1.6. The update focuses on improved device setup, better coordinated device management, and response to control inputs. Matter 1.6 includes NFC-Based Commissioning for setting up light bulbs in ceiling fixtures, in-wall switches, and other products that need to be configured prior to installation. It allows for setup before the device is fully powered, and it serves as an alternative to Bluetooth LE setup. Users will just need to hold a smartphone near a device to commission it. For multi-ecosystem device sharing, Matter 1.6 supports "Joint Fabric" as a new approach that expands the Enhanced Multi-Admin toolkit. Joint Fabric lets multiple user-authorized controllers co-administer a single shared Matter network. Any device added to the Joint Fabric is accessible to all participating controllers, which makes it simpler for Android and iOS users in a household to access and control Matter-enabled devices. Matter smart home products can be controlled from any interface or ecosystem without requiring a separate setup of every device for each platform. Thermostat Suggestions improve how thermostats account for user inputs and preferences. Controllers won't send direct commands to change temperature or mode, but will instead submit a time-bound suggestion tied to the thermostat's supported presets so the thermostat can react based on preferences and environmental conditions. The CSA says the new feature will be helpful in the following situations: A user enrolled in a utility demand-response program can configure the thermostat to protect those commitments, preventing an automation from a different ecosystem from accidentally overriding a savings event. A user who has chosen to optimize for energy savings, or for humidity control, air quality, or another preference, can have the setting recognized and respected across connected services without needing to configure it in each one. A thermostat that was just manually adjusted, on the device or through one ecosystem, can recognize a suggestion arriving moments later from another source and will identify it is likely not what the user intended, and defer. The update standardizes how devices communicate their capabilities and operational limits, and CO and smoke alarms are now able to indicate when they have been removed from their installed position. Security sensors are also able to interoperably indicate a sensor event history, so ecosystems have access to real-time status and past activity. Matter 1.6 is available for device makers and platforms to integrate into their products. Apple so far has not been quick to implement new Matter specifications. Matter 1.4 was announced back in November 2024, but Apple Home doesn't support all of the Matter 1.4 features. In tvOS 27, Apple implemented support for Thread 1.4, improving Matter-over-Thread connectivity. Thread credential sharing allows smart home devices to join existing Thread networks for a true mesh network instead of separate, parallel networks across Thread Border Routers from different manufacturers.Tags: Matter, ThreadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:05 pmYou Can Easily Install the iOS 27 Beta For Free Right Now, Here's How
If you have not been paying close attention, you might still think that you need to be enrolled in the Apple Developer Program for $99 per year to install iOS developer betas, but that has not been the case for a few years now. In fact, anyone can install the iOS 27 developer beta on their iPhone for free, and the process is quite easy. Even if you are not an app developer and have no current plans to release apps on the App Store, you can still install the iOS 27 developer beta on your iPhone. If you feel more comfortable with waiting for the iOS 27 public beta, though, Apple said that the first public beta of iOS 27 will be available at some point in July. Warning: While the first iOS 27 developer beta is considered to be relatively stable, iOS betas can and do have bugs and performance issues. You may not be able to use some apps that you rely on, and issues can extend to CarPlay. Backing up your iPhone before installing beta software is highly recommended, and relying on a secondary iPhone altogether is always a good idea if possible. How to Install the iOS 27 Developer Beta Sign into your Apple Account from this page and accept the Apple Developer Agreement to become a registered Apple developer for free. Open the Settings app and tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates. Select the iOS 27 Developer Beta option (restart your iPhone if you don't see it) and follow the on-screen steps.How to Install the iOS 27 Public Beta (in July) Sign up at beta.apple.com for free. Open the Settings app and tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates. Select the iOS 27 Public Beta option (restart your iPhone if you don't see it) and follow the on-screen steps.iOS 27 is compatible with the iPhone 11 and newer, but Apple Intelligence features like Siri AI are limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer. Keep in mind that the revamped version of Siri has a waitlist. To join the waitlist, open the Settings app on iOS 27 and tap on Siri and you will find it there. It can take anywhere from hours to many days to receive access to Siri AI and the Siri app.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:00 pmKodebits Day 42: Operator Overloading [FREE]
Practice operators with a short kotlin challenge.05:49 pmBlink has a big speed advantage against WebKit in browser tests
WebKit has met its match, as the prototype Blink schools Apple's well-worn browser engine and hints at the future of web browsing on iOS.Logos for Chromium and WebKitWebKit, Apple's well-used browser rendering engine, has not had to deal with alternatives for quite some time. Even after the EU's Digital Markets Act changed the game and forced Apple to allow others to be used on iOS, via BrowserEngineKit.However, a LinkedIn post from Microsoft Edge Web Platform Group Product Manager Kyle Pflug on June 15 indicates that a change is in progress. All based on a Chromium project using the Blink browser engine that dates back to February 2023. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:44 pmApple’s new software drops support for these 16 products
iOS 27 is compatible with all the same iPhones as last year’s iOS 26, but almost every other software platform drops multiple devices this year. Here’s the full list of 16 products no longer supported in macOS Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and tvOS 27.05:29 pmiPhone users can now join the 'Pokemon Champions' fray
"Pokemon Champions" has arrived on iPhone and iPad, giving players access to a dedicated competitive battle platform and the same matchmaking ecosystem available on Nintendo's consoles.Raichu evolutionThe Pokemon Company launched "Pokemon Champions" on the iPhone, iPad, and Android on June 17, expanding its competitive battle game beyond Nintendo Switch. The free-to-play title focuses entirely on Pokemon battles instead of exploration or story content.Players can compete in ranked, casual, and private matches using familiar mechanics such as Pokemon types, abilities, and moves. "Pokemon Champions" is built around competitive play rather than the collection-focused approach used by "Pokemon GO."The game supports cross-platform battles between mobile devices, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players can also connect Pokemon Home to bring eligible Pokemon from existing collections into the game. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:22 pmHere’s why your Mac blocked that Terminal command you pasted
Macworld When macOS 26.4 Tahoe was released in March, Apple introduced an additional safeguard against malware distribution: if a user pastes lines of code into the Terminal, a warning appears, signaling that the paste was blocked because the copied code could contain malware. The warning gives the user the option to continue with the pasted command or to stop it before it executes. This is a new behavior in macOS, and you may have noticed it if you recently used the Terminal. In a support document posted earlier this week, Apple explains why it implemented the warning. It appears only if you do not regularly use the Terminal and copied a command from email, chat, or another source. Two types of warnings may appear. The first is “Potential malware detected,” where macOS explains that it has detected a copied command and warns the user against executing it unless they are certain that the command comes from a reliable source. The second warning blocks the paste without an option to override it because it has detected known malware in the copied code. According to various reports, malware attacks on Mac users are on the rise. However, macOS’s built-in security measures make it a little more difficult for attackers to execute malicious code, so in some instances, they resort to social engineering and persuading users to paste malicious code directly into the Terminal and execute it. They can be disguised as a way to “fix” something wrong with your Mac by pasting a command into the Terminal. Unsuspecting users then follow the instructions, unaware of the damage they could do to their Mac. These Terminal warnings are new to macOS Tahoe.Apple How to protect yourself from malware The easiest way to protect yourself from malware is to avoid downloading software from places that are unfamiliar. Apple has vetted software in the Mac App Store, and it is the safest way to get apps. If you prefer not to patronize the Mac App Store, then buy software directly from the developer and their website. If you insist on using cracked software, you will always risk malware exposure. Never open links in emails or texts you receive from unknown and unexpected sources. If you get a message that looks like it is from an entity that you do business with, check the sender’s email address and inspect the URL carefully. If you see a link or button, you can Control-click it, select Copy Link Address, and then paste it into a text editor to see the actual URL to check it there. Macworld has several guides to help, including a guide on whether or not you need antivirus software, a list of Mac viruses, malware, and trojans, and a comparison of Mac security software.05:11 pmiOS 27 Adds Four New Features to Notes App, Including Markdown Copy-and-Paste
The upcoming iOS 27 update that Apple unveiled last week includes some new features and enhancements for Apple's Notes app on the iPhone. iOS 27 is currently available as a developer beta, with a public beta to follow in July. The update is expected to be released to all users in September. Below, we have outlined four additions to Apple's Notes app on iOS 27. Siri AI On the iPhone 15 Pro and newer, the more intelligent and personal version of Siri known as "Siri AI" can create notes with generated content. For example, you can ask Siri AI to create a note with a list of all iPhone models that are compatible with iOS 27, and it will do so after retrieving this information from the internet. On iOS 26 and earlier, Siri can only create notes based on the words you actually say. In addition, Siri AI will intelligently show an "Add to Notes" shortcut below certain messages in the Messages app based on the context of the conversation. Copy and Paste in Markdown iOS 27 introduces the ability to copy and paste text that is formatted in the Markdown language, created by well-known Apple commentator John Gruber. Markdown lets you add formatting to text without using HTML: Bold text: **bold** Italic text: *italic* Linked text: [Apple](https://apple.com) List item: - ExampleFor example, if you paste "Apple's next CEO is **John Ternus**" into the Notes app on iOS 27, "John Ternus" will appear in bold text. In reverse, if you select formatted text in the Notes app and tap on the right arrow in the Cut/Copy/Paste menu that pops open, there is a new "Copy as Markdown" option on iOS 27. If you tap on this option, any rich text formatting in your selection will automatically be converted to Markdown that can be pasted elsewhere. Apple Notes already gained support for importing and exporting Markdown files on iOS 26. Divider Lines iOS 27 lets you organize notes with divider lines. Simply place the text cursor where you want the line to be inserted, tap on the right arrow in the Cut/Copy/Paste menu that pops open, and tap on the new "Insert Divider Line" option. Section Links You can now add a link to a specific section of a note. When you tap on the link, the Notes app automatically jumps to that section of text. For example, you could create a new note that links back to a section of a previous note.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27Tag: Apple NotesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:11 pmSiri AI will make the Apple Watch a fully-fledged AI wearable in watchOS 27
While it’s not available in the very first beta, Siri AI is coming to the Apple Watch in watchOS 27. In my view, this is the biggest change for the device in a long time.05:08 pmBrowser Isolation Availability Issues
Jun 17, 17:08 UTC Investigating - Cloudflare is investigating an issue with the Browser Isolation service. Impact is limited to customers accessing websites secured with Cloudflare Turnstile, who may observe errors when attempting to load these sites through the service. Other Cloudflare services are not affected. We are working to mitigate this problem and will provide further updates shortly.05:02 pmApple sets new iPhone sales records in China; while beleaguered Huawei faces empty stores | Mac Daily NewsApple sets new iPhone sales records in China; while beleaguered Huawei faces empty stores
Millions of Chinese students are engaging in “revenge spending,” driving record activations of over 32 million iPhone 17 units and Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:28 pmIntel launches production of advanced 18A-P chip node, moves closer to potential Apple foundry deal | Mac Daily NewsIntel launches production of advanced 18A-P chip node, moves closer to potential Apple foundry deal
Intel has officially begun production of its most advanced chip process technology yet — the 18A-P node — marking a significant… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:27 pmThis GitHub project saves your AirPort Time Capsule from the grave
Macworld I have an old AirPort Time Capsule, and while its usefulness as a Wi-Fi hotspot is outdated, it still works perfectly well for Time Machine backups on my secondary Mac at home. But then Apple announced that macOS 27 Golden Gate won’t include support for AirPort Disk or other Time Capsule disks, and suddenly the AirPort’s usefulness will soon expire, even though it continues to work without a hitch. But James Chang has come to the rescue with a project that gives “all Time Capsules” new life. His TimeCapsuleSMB project is a “modern Samba setup” for the AirPort Time Capsule that essentially lets the device run as a Samba 4.24.3 server. This allows for Time Capsule to be seen by macOS 27 on networks via Bonjour. You can then use the Time Capsule on the network for Time Machine backups. TimeCapsuleSMB is free and offers in-depth documentation on how to install it and troubleshooting on its GitHub repository. It does have some quirks. For example, if you have a 4th-generation AirPort or older, you must manually activate the Samba installation any time the device reboots. On 5th-generation and later devices, Samba restarts automatically. But for the most part, it should do the trick if you’ve been fretting about needing a new backup drive this fall. Apple discontinued the AirPort in 2018, 10 years after it introduced the first Time Capsule and 20 years after the very first AirPort Base Station, which arrived in 1999. The devices use Apple Filing Protocol (AFP), a network file-sharing protocol that Apple stopped supporting in macOS 15.5, and Server Message Block (SMB) version 1. TimeCapsuleSMB uses a fork of Samba 4 that is modified to work with Time Capsules.04:15 pmThis $40 AI app can turn your idea into a complete e-book in mere minutes
EbookMagic creates publication-ready e-books, custom covers and audiobooks in minutes. Save on lifetime access to the AI book generator. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:14 pmApple's WebKit Rules Reportedly Cost iOS Users Almost 30% Browser Performance
Microsoft engineers have published benchmark results showing that a Chromium-based browser using its own rendering engine scores 28.6% higher than Safari on Apple's own Speedometer 3.1 performance test on iOS. Kyle Pflug, group product manager for the Microsoft Edge Web Platform, published results on Monday comparing a research prototype of Edge built with Apple's BrowserEngineKit framework against Safari running iOS 26.5.1. The Blink-based prototype scored 49.27 versus Safari's 38.3 on Speedometer 3.1, and also outperformed Safari on the JetStream 3 JavaScript benchmark by 13.1% (306.35 vs. 270.9) and on the MotionMark 1.3.1 graphics rendering benchmark by 2.1% (4,773.52 vs. 4,673.68). Pflug described the work as a research prototype rather than a finished product, and the numbers as preliminary results from his own device rather than lab conditions. Apple requires all browsers on iOS to use WebKit, the engine that powers Safari, meaning browsers like Chrome and Firefox on iPhone are effectively reskinned Safari instances. The EU's Digital Markets Act theoretically changed that in March 2024, requiring Apple to allow alternative browser engines through BrowserEngineKit, yet more than two years later no browser maker has shipped an alternative engine on iOS. Companies cite technical barriers and the requirement to publish any such browser as an entirely separate app from their existing WebKit-based version. Open Web Advocacy told The Register the results illustrate a 17-year cost to consumers. The group called on the European Commission to open a specification proceeding instructing Apple precisely how it must remove barriers to alternative engines, adding that restricting browser engines allows Apple to limit what the mobile web is capable of and keep businesses dependent on native apps and App Store rules.Tag: WebKitThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:00 pmSign in with Apple domain consolidation could trip up unprepared services
Apple is changing the email domains behind Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email, forcing developers and email providers to update systems before the transition begins.Apple's Hide My Email serviceA June 15 developer notice told developers to update account systems, email validation tools, and allowlists before the rollout begins. Email service providers were also asked to review filtering, suppression, and routing rules tied to Apple's current relay domains.The change affects two privacy features that let users interact with apps, websites, and online services without revealing a personal email address. Sign in with Apple currently generates relay addresses ending in privaterelay.appleid.com.Hide My Email generates relay addresses on icloud.com. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:58 pmApple Weather gets two brand new features in iOS 27
iOS 27 includes new features for Apple Calendar, Wallet, Messages, Maps, and also the Weather app. Here are two new features coming to Apple Weather in iOS 27.03:37 pmAirPods Pro 3 hit lowest price ever at $169 ahead of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon has issued a steep price drop on AirPods Pro 3 as Prime Day kicks off next week, with the earbuds falling to the lowest price ever at $169.AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to the lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day.With delivery by Father's Day to many locations, Amazon's early Prime Day $80 discount on AirPods Pro 3 is worth checking out. This is the lowest price on record at Amazon for Apple's high-end earbuds and the steepest discount available across the current AirPods lineup.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $169 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:33 pmiOS 27 makes your iPhone faster in 40+ ways, here’s the full list
While Apple Intelligence and Siri AI are the biggest additions to iOS 27, the update will also make your iPhone noticeably faster. In fact, Apple has outlined more than 40 ways in which your iPhone will be faster after you update to iOS 27 later this year.03:21 pmDeals: AirPods Pro 3 best price ever at $80 off in early Prime Day sale, Apple Watch Ultra/Series 11 up to $160 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods Pro 3 best price ever at $80 off in early Prime Day sale, Apple Watch Ultra/Series 11 up to $160 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 dropping to the best price ever at the $169 Amazon all-time low ($80 off). This deal has been less than reliable, coming in and out of stock, but it appears to be up for grabs right now at the time of writing – get in there while you can. We also have polished titanium Apple Watch Series 11 models up to $160 off with Father’s Day delivery (plus more from $299), Apple’s official MagSafe Battery sitting at all-time low pricing (40% off), and Beats headphones up to $220 off at Best Buy. Head below for a closer look.Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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- 02:58 pmMacBook Neo Models Available at Amazon Starting at $589.99
Amazon currently has broad availability across the MacBook Neo lineup, with all four colors and both storage configurations available to order online. Prices start at $589.99 for the 256GB model and $689.99 for the 512GB version, both slightly below Apple's MSRP. Shop MacBook Neo deals at Amazon. While the discounts themselves are modest, the bigger story is availability. Amazon currently appears to have stock across the entire lineup, giving buyers multiple color and storage options without waiting for inventory to return. Browse all MacBook Neo configurations here. For the latest sales and deals, see our MacBook Neo Price Tracker, updated daily.12:22 amRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Green – G1K33LL/A – $2,119.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Green – G1K33LL/A – $2,119.00
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Amazon is now offering the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $699, a $100 discount from Apple’s $799 MSRP and the lowest price currently available among major Apple retailers. This marks one of the first Prime Day deals on the Ultra 3 model and a solid opportunity for buyers who were waiting for a price drop. The Ultra line is designed for durability, long battery life, and advanced fitness and outdoor features, making it a strong option for more active users. View the deal here at Amazon, and compare all Apple Watch prices on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.02:22 pmDeal Alert! AirPods Pro 3 now only $169 at Walmart, $80 off MSRP!
Walmart has dropped Apple's AirPods Pro 3 to just $169, down from Apple's standard $249 MSRP. That's a substantial $80 discount and the lowest price we've seen on Apple's flagship wireless earbuds. Check Walmart's current pricing here. Walmart also makes the deal easy to take advantage of, offering online ordering with free shipping or free local store pickup where available.For the latest sales and deals, see our AirPods Price Tracker, updated daily.11:53 amRefurb Apple iPad 10.9″ 64GB WiFi Tablet (2022) for $223 + free shipping
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