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- 06:35 pmWhat makes Apple’s fave apps and games of 2026 so good?
Find out why the Apple Design Awards at WWDC26 crowned the top apps and games of 2026 the best of the best. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pm2026 Apple Design Award winners include Cyberpunk 2077, Blue Prince
As per tradition, one week before WWDC, Apple is revealing the winners of its annual Design Awards. There are some great apps and games on the list.Image credit: AppleEach year, the Apple Design Awards honor App Store developers who have created outstanding apps and games. Winners are selected from a list of 36 global finalists across six categories."This year's Apple Design Award winners are a remarkable reflection of how developers are creating exceptional experiences," said Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmMacBook Neo sales blast past Apple’s pricier laptops
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is already outselling the MacBook Air and Pro, with demand expected to reach even higher in Q2. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:05 pmA naming hint for Apple's macOS 27 may be hiding in plain sight
Apple's social media promo for WWDC may have given away the name of macOS 27, as it has before.Big Bear Lake - Image Credit: Christopher Spence/PexelsEach year, the WWDC keynote has Craig Federighi joking about the "crack marketing team" that comes up with the name for that year's macOS release. While the keynote is still a week away, it appears the punchline has already been discovered.Posting to X, designer Andreas Storm explains that there's a very small clue in the small image appearing next to specific X-post hashtags, such as #WWDC26. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:02 pmIs Apple Verification Server down again??
Anyone else here get this error? """ Unable to Verify App An Internet connection is required to verify trust of the developer <redacted>. This app will not be available until verified. """ This company never improves 😞 We’re literally 1 week away from WWDC26. submitted by /u/m1_weaboo [link] [comments]06:00 pmKodebits Day 33: Data Class Destructuring [FREE]
Practice data classes with a short kotlin challenge.06:00 pmIntroducing Microsoft Scout: Your always-on personal agent
Microsoft Scout is integrated across the Microsoft 365 apps you use every day, keeping it grounded in your flow of work. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.05:55 pmPerplexity Computer adding ability to split tasks between local and cloud models
Perplexity has announced a major new feature coming soon to Perplexity Computer: the ability to split tasks between local and cloud models. more…05:53 pmDuckDuckGo keeps surging on iPhone after Google’s AI search overhaul
DuckDuckGo is riding a fresh wave of user interest after Google’s AI-heavy search overhaul demoed at Google I/O. Here’s the latest data on the search engine’s recent success, which is especially strong among iPhone users. more…05:45 pmNintendo Music Now Available on iPad and CarPlay
Nintendo Music has been updated with support for the iPad, CarPlay, and searching for tracks via Siri. The app allows Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to stream soundtracks from popular Nintendo games.Related Roundup: CarPlayTag: NintendoRelated Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:30 pmApple’s foldable iPhone ‘Ultra’ said to feature advanced Liquidmetal hinge
Chinese supply chain leaker Fixed Focus Digital has provided the latest update on Apple’s first foldable iPhone. Liquidmetal is said… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:18 pmApple Announces This Year's App Design Award Winners Ahead of WWDC 2026
WWDC is set to start on Monday, June 8, and ahead of the keynote event, Apple has announced the winners of its annual Apple Design Awards. The Apple Design Awards recognize apps and games for their innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement. Apple chose one app and one game for each of the six award categories. Delight and Fun - Grug (App) and Is This Seat Taken? (Game) Innovation - NBA: Live Games and Scores (App) and Blue Prince (Game) Interaction - Moonlitt: Moon Phase Tracker (App) and Sago Mini Jinja's Garden (Game) Inclusivity - Guitar Wiz (App) and Pine Hearts (Game) Social Impact - Primary: News in Depth (App) and Consume Me (Game) Visuals and Graphics - Tide Guide: Charts and Tables (App) and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (Game) More details on the winning apps and games and the developers behind them can be found on Apple's website. Apple also has a selection of apps and games that were selected as finalists before the winners were chosen. WWDC will begin on Monday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.Related Roundup: WWDC 2026Tags: App Store, Apple Design AwardsRelated Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:14 pmAmazon Prime Day Apple deals: What to expect from the 4-day event
Macworld Amazon’s annual Prime Day event is returning early this year. Instead of getting to enjoy thousands of deals in the middle of July, start saving now because this year’s event takes place this month. Amazon has announced that the massive four-day savings extravaganza will kick off before the end of June this year, only the third time in 11 years that it hasn’t launched in July. Here’s everything you need to know before the deals start dropping. Prime Day 2026: When is this year’s sale and how long will it last? Amazon’s first Prime Day of the year kicks off on June 23 and will last through June 26, about three weeks early. In fact, this is only the second time the event has taken place in June: In 2020, the pandemic pushed Prime Day to October, and in 2021, the sale was held from June 21–22. It’s unclear why Amazon has decided to shift the timing this year. Prime Day has been around since 2015, and it’s become this massive shopping event Amazon has created for Prime members. Nowadays, it’s held twice a year, in July and October, although we may very well see a permanent switch to June from here on out. Usually, we get some pretty decent discounts on Apple gear, whether we’re talking about iPads, Apple watches, MacBooks, AirPods, and so on. Of course, we always see tons of other products on sale, too, such as chargers, power banks, cables, keyboards, and so on. Prime Day 2026: What Apple gear will be on sale? Well, since Prime Day is known for delivering some of the absolute best discounts of the year, we’re expecting to see some 2026 and maybe all-time lows on Apple gear. Apple tends to update many of its products in the fall, so Prime Day is usually a great time to get big savings on AirPods, Apple Watches, MacBooks, and more. Here’s what we expect from each of Apple’s products: M5 MacBook Air: Amazon regularly discounts the MacBook Air by as much as $200, so we expect to see the $1,099 entry-level model for under $900, possibly as low as $849. M5 MacBook Pro: Like the Air, Apple’s MacBook Pro is almost always on sale at Amazon for $200-$300 off, depending on the configuration. We’ve already tracked the entry-level model for $1,499 ($200 off), and we’ll be looking for it and other higher-end configurations to drop even further during Prime Day. MacBook Neo: The MacBook Neo is cheaper at Amazon than anywhere else, but only by $9. Prime Day is a perfect opportunity for Apple to offer it for $25 or $50 off for the first time, so if you don’t need one right now, it’s not a bad idea to wait. iPad: Amazon regularly chops $50 off the entry-level iPad and $100 or more off higher-end models, so look for $150 off the iPad Air and $200 off the iPad Pro, based on previous Prime Day sales. Apple Watch: With September approaching, Amazon is going to be looking to clear out some of its remaining stock of Apple Watches. Look for $100-$120 off the Series 11 and Ultra 3, and $50-$70 off the SE 3. AirPods Pro 3: Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are often on sale for under $200 ($50 off), but they’ve briefly been as low as $185. We expect the high-end earbuds to hit that price again over Prime Day and possibly a few dollars lower. AirPods 4: Apple’s low-end earbuds are also on sale regularly for $30 off, so look for savings of $50 or more during Prime Day, possibly even eclipsing their Black Friday low of $69 ($60 off). The same goes for the ANC model, for which we’re looking for a possible return to their all-time-low of $99. AirPods Max 2: Apple’s over-ear headphones just got a $40 discount to $509, but there’s definitely room for savings. Look out for them to drop under $500 for the first time and possibly as low as $450. Mac mini: While the Mac mini is usually a Prime Day target for $100-$150 savings, that won’t be the case. Due to memory constraints, it’s not even in stock at Amazon anymore. iPhone: Amazon doesn’t sell iPhones, but we’ll be tracking stores that do for deals, particularly from Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Many of the deals you’ll see on Prime Day will, naturally, be exclusive to Prime members. If you aren’t subscribed yet, you can get a 30-day free trial at any point. It will cost you $14.99/month or $139 for the full year once the month is over. Prime Day 2026: Best Apple deals you can get right now If you don’t want to wait around until the end of the month, there are plenty of Apple deals to enjoy right now. M5 MacBook Pro (14.2-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB): $1,499 ($200 off) M5 MacBook Air (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB): $1,149 ($150 off) iPad A16 (128GB): $299 ($50 off) M5 iPad Pro (11-inch, 256GB): $899 ($100 off) AirPods Pro 3: $199 ($50 off) Apple Magic Keyboard: $86 ($13 off) Apple Magic Mouse: $64 ($15 off)05:09 pmApple reveals Apple Design Awards app and game winners for 2026
Ahead of WWDC next week, Apple has just revealed the 12 apps and games being honored this year as winners of 2026 Apple Design Awards. more…05:00 pmApple reveals winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards
Apple announces the winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards, recognizing outstanding app and game design across six categories.05:00 pmAnnouncing the new Work IQ APIs
Work IQ is a new intelligence layer for Microsoft 365, designed to understand how work gets done across your organizations. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.04:56 pmThe AirPods Pro 3 is $49 off
The AirPods Pro 3 is more than just a pair of headphones. Take a hearing test in your home, protect your ears with active Hearing Protection to shield your ears from the loud noise in your environment, and hear the person you are speaking to clearly with Conversation Boost. Track your heart rate and calories […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:55 pmBattery Capacity for Upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Model Leaked
The battery capacity for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max has apparently been leaked, with the numbers hinting at a small increase over the previous model. The company is trying out the upcoming device with different capacities for the United States and Chinese models, with the Chinese model having 4,065mAh, and the United States […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:54 pmiPhone Fold's wide screen means iPad's Split View is a necessity
The layout of the iPhone Fold means Apple has to come up with a way to handle portrait iOS apps on a wide screen. The iPad shows the way forward.You can put apps beside each other on the iPad. The iPhone Fold should do the same. The use of a large internal folding screen means the iPhone Fold, also referred to as the iPhone Ultra, has a squarer aspect ratio than available in previous models. That can cause problems for typical iPhone apps, displayed in full screen, as they could be visually distorted on the landscape iPhone Fold.However, according to one May 31 post on Weibo by Fixed Focus Digital, Apple has already come up with a solution. The leaker says that Apple is working on a "parallel view" for iOS to solve the problem of landscape adaption. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:54 pmApple Watch Could Integrate OLED Technology
OLED Technology Display Backplane is in Apple’s plans for future models of the Apple Watch to make the device more power-efficient. LG Display is rumored to be making high mobility oxide technology for film transistors for their sixth-generation medium and small-scale OLED production lines. HMO is made to improve TFT conventional oxide displays with increased […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:53 pmLiquid Metal Hinge Coming to Foldable iPhone
The first foldable iPhone is going to feature a liquid metal hinge, with prototype units now being shipped to carriers globally and are up for testing, as revealed by Fixed Focus Digital. Progress for the production of the foldable iPhone is going fast. The device will feature vapor chamber cooling. The details for the liquid […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:36 pmHomePod Mini and Apple TV Release Imminent
The new HomePod Mini and 4K Apple TV are almost ready for release. Apple has been holding off on releasing the devices until the revamped Siri is available. The long-awaited Siri is anticipated to be released in iOS 27, macOS 26, and iPadOS 27 during this year’s WWDC. The last Apple TV 4K we have […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:34 pmFootball Star Lamine Yamal Spotted Wearing Unreleased Over-Ear Beats Headphones
Lamine Yamal, football superstar, arrived at the Spanish national team’s training camp ahead of the World Cup. The star looks to be rocking an unreleased pair of over-ear earphones. The earphones also surfaced in the FCC United States database last week, which was speculated to be a new product from Beats instead of being an […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:33 pmMacBook Neo Outsold Every Other Mac in Its Debut Quarter
Apple shipped 1.1 million MacBook Neo units in the first quarter of the year, according to IDC, making it one of the strongest Mac debut performances in recent memory (via TechCrunch). The figure is particularly striking given that the laptop was only available for roughly three weeks of the period, having gone on sale in mid-March. Shipments began spiking from early April, suggesting the March tally understates underlying demand. By comparison, the M5 MacBook Air shipped over 900,000 units in its debut quarter, while the M5 MacBook Pro shipped 550,000. Apple introduced the MacBook Neo in early March with a starting price of $599, which is roughly 45% below the entry-level MacBook Air. The laptop features an aluminum chassis and a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, but uses an A18 Pro chip rather than an M-series processor, along with 8GB of RAM, to reach the lower price point. Of the units shipped globally during the quarter, 44% went to the U.S., while India accounted for approximately 18,000 shipments despite the short availability window, with retailers reportedly struggling to secure adequate inventory. Counterpoint Research said that the MacBook Neo's significance extends beyond its early sales, noting that it is helping Apple compete in lower-priced notebook segments where Macs have historically had little presence. Although it is still early, the MacBook Neo launch stands out as one of Apple's most strategically important recent Mac releases, especially as the wider PC market deals with rising memory costs and "shrinkflation," while Apple is expanding its reach. The MacBook Neo could eventually help Apple grow its share of the $400 to $699 notebook market from about 2% to around 15%. IDC believes the opportunity extends to consumer and small-business laptop segments beyond first-time buyers. The MacBook Neo's popularity could also displace some older models, including the M1, M2, and M3 MacBook Air, which have historically driven volume in markets like India when sold at discounted prices during sales events. The launch is already prompting responses from rivals. Dell this week unveiled a new XPS 13 laptop starting at $699, aimed at the same segment, citing the MacBook Neo's arrival as evidence of strong demand for premium-quality laptops at accessible prices. IDC forecasts a "very big spike" in MacBook Neo shipments in the current quarter as Apple works through supply constraints and expands availability.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoTags: Counterpoint, IDC, TechCrunchBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:33 pmApple Smart Glasses Looking at a Late Next Year Release
Apple is looking to launch its first AI smart glasses late next year, with the company facing delays in development for the glasses. The smart glasses are going to have unique colors, many frame styles, and cameras that are oval-shaped. As time passes, the company thinks that the AI glasses could turn into a device […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:27 pmOpenAI Phone To Rival Apple
OpenAI was rumored to be creating a phone that would directly rival the iPhone. Checks in the supply chain talk about the gadget as an AI agent phone made based on a context-aware interface that’s always running. The device is rumored to be using a TSMC N2P node that will be made in the second […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:26 pmApple Wallet Bringing Drivers License Feature to Virginia
The digital driver’s license in the Apple Wallet app will be branching out to a 15th state in the United States, Virginia. Certain states in the United States allow users of the Apple Wallet app to have their state ID and driver’s license in the app. The states that have this available are Hawaii, New […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:25 pmGlobalstar Stake from Apple Acquired by Amazon
Globalstar, the provider for Apple satellite, will be acquired by Amazon, as a deal has been reached where they will be taking over Apple’s stake in Globalstar. Amazon is starting a merger structure that will make Grapefruit Acquisition Sub II, a new subsidiary. Apple has a 20% voting and 20% equity interest in LLC Globalstar […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:24 pmThe 13-inch M5 MacBook Air 16GB/1TB is $199 Off
The MacBook Air, the portable lightweight device you could bring with you anywhere, has now been refreshed, given the M5 chip to bring speed, performance, and AI capabilities to your laptop. It features unified memory and a faster CPU to handle graphics-heavy games, blitz through your workload, and allow you to move through apps smoothly […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:22 pmOpenAI putting Codex inside ChatGPT app everywhere, releasing 6 business plugins
OpenAI continues to push Codex beyond an agentic coding desktop app to a general productivity tool for everyone. As part of that effort, the company shared three enterprise-focused Codex updates today. Additionally, OpenAI says it will soon put Codex functionality inside the ChatGPT app everywhere. more…04:21 pmImage slip-up reveals possible name of macOS 27
Macworld With less than a week to go until the start of Apple’s annual WWDC get-together, an accidental leak appears to have revealed the name, or at least one of the possible names, of this year’s Mac software update. The best thing about this leak is that you can very easily check it out for yourself. (At least for now. Apple may take it down in the future.) Find a tweet using the #WWDC26 hashflag, such as the post by Andreas Storm in which he reveals this discovery, right-click the tiny Apple logo next to the hashtag text, and select Copy Image Address. Then paste it into a document, and you should see the following label: https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/Project_Big_Bear_2026_Hashmoji_only/Project_Big_Bear_2026_Hashmoji_only.png Notice anything unusual? That’s right: it refers to something called “Project Big Bear.” Perhaps this relates to soil sampling in Ontario, Canada, or a Bristol charity. But more likely this is a glimpse of the California landmark that will be used for this year’s macOS update. Versions of macOS were once named after big cats, but in 2013, Apple, joking that it was starting to run out of suitable felines, switched to places in its home state of California. The current version, macOS 26, is named after Lake Tahoe. (We’ve got a comprehensive list of all macOS versions together with their codenames and features.) Craig Federighi traditionally spends several minutes at WWDC each year discussing the exploits of Apple’s “crack marketing team” as they travel around the state scouting out potential targets. Based on the image filename it now seems likely that macOS 27 will be named after Big Bear Lake, a lake and adjacent city in San Bernardino County. The area was named after its population of grizzly bears, but these left or died out in the early 20th century. A view of Big Bear Valley from Butler Peak. Image used under Creative Commons license.BigBearCabins macOS 27 will be revealed during the WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday. For all the latest information about macOS Big Bear, assuming that is its name, and this whole thing hasn’t been a Federighi prank, bookmark our macOS 27 superguide.04:21 pmApple To Use WWDC To Highlight AI Capabilities on Device
Apple is rumored to be using the WWDC taking place next month to emphasize AI capabilities as an advantage in the competition, as they are depending on 15 years of expertise in custom silicon to run AI models independently instead of the cloud. Apple will be displaying the chips made for Macs, Apple Watches, and […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:20 pmUpgrade for iPhone 18 Pro Camera to Cost More than Half for Apple
The new variable aperture lens for the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Pro models will cost the company 50% more than the unit camera that is used for the current models we have. Variable aperture is one of those relentless rumors for the iPhone over the last couple of years. The part has a 50% […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:19 pmMock iPhone 18 Pro Models Photos Emerge
Photos for mock iPhone 18 Pro models have been leaked by Sonny Dickson. The photo shows four colors that are rumored for the upcoming device, giving us a look at what to expect from the models. Previous rumors have been corroborated with the mock models as they come in Black, Silver, Light Blue, and the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:15 pmApple releases official WWDC 2026 wallpapers, ‘Hello’ playlist, and ‘Get Ready’ video ahead of June 8 Keynote | Mac Daily NewsApple releases official WWDC 2026 wallpapers, ‘Hello’ playlist, and ‘Get Ready’ video ahead of June 8 Keynote
Apple is ramping up excitement for WWDC 2026 with fresh promotional materials, including official wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:08 pmHere’s how MacBook Neo sales compare to M5 MacBook Air and Pro
A new IDC report (via TechCrunch) offers a glimpse into MacBook Neo sales in its first few weeks compared to the also-new M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. more…03:54 pmCode by Zapier seeing errors
Status: InvestigatingWe are currently investigating an issue affecting the ability of Code by Zapier steps to run. Starting at approximately 11:00am EST, some Code by Zapier steps began encountering errors, including CodeStorageExceededException OR ResourceConflictException This is affecting new Code by Zapier steps, and some existing steps as well. We will provide updates as we make progress on resolving this issue. Thank you for your patience.03:50 pmIntroducing the 2026 Apple Design Award winners
Join us in celebrating these extraordinary apps and games.Meet the 2026 Apple Design Award winners03:33 pmToday in Apple history: Yosemite brings a visual overhaul to OS X
On June 2, 2014, Apple showed off Mac OS X Yosemite for the first time at WWDC. Its design more closely resembled iOS than previous versions. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:31 pmDeals: AirPods Pro 3 $199 or $100 off ‘like-new’, Apple Pencil Pro $49, 32GB M5 MacBook Air $200 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods Pro 3 $199 or $100 off ‘like-new’, Apple Pencil Pro $49, 32GB M5 MacBook Air $200 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 back down at $199 via Amazon, or up to nearly $100 off via Amazon resale. We also have all AirPods Max 2 colors back to Amazon low pricing alongside a chance to score the regularly $129 Apple Pencil Pro down at $49 and another rare opportunity to score $200 off this 32GB M5 MacBook Air. Head below for a closer look. more…03:29 pmiOS 27 Rumored to Include Split-Screen App Adaptation Feature
Apple is working on a split-screen app landscape adaptation feature for iOS 27, according to a known leaker. In a new post on Weibo, the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said Apple is developing a "Parallel View" capability for iOS, aimed at solving the platform's longstanding weakness with large-screen and landscape layouts. Parallel View is a feature in Huawei's HarmonyOS that automatically adapts smartphone apps for wide displays at the system level, without requiring developers to redesign their apps. Fixed Focus Digital appears to be using the term as a reference point for the type of solution Apple is pursuing, rather than suggesting Apple is directly replicating Huawei's implementation. The leaker pointed to iPadOS as Apple's own existing example of the approach, noting that Apple already handles landscape adaptation at the system level on the iPad. iOS has never had an equivalent mechanism. The feature appears to be aimed squarely at the foldable iPhone, whose 7.8-inch inner display will expose a fundamental limitation of iOS: virtually every iPhone app is designed for a tall, narrow screen. Without a system-level solution, those apps would appear letterboxed on the larger display. Fixed Focus Digital acknowledged that iOS is "indeed excellent" while noting its large-screen adaptation has consistently fallen short. The claim corroborates earlier reporting from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who reported in March that iOS 27 would support two apps side-by-side on the foldable iPhone's inner display, with an iPad-like layout and left-side navigation bars in supported apps. Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 later this month, ahead of a fall release alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models and the foldable iPhone.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: Fixed Focus DigitalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:20 pmmacOS Emerald to macOS Big Bear: What Will Apple Name macOS 27?
Every year heading into WWDC, one thought on many Mac fans' minds is what Apple will choose as the name for the next version of macOS. The tradition dates all the way back to the beginning of Mac OS X with big cat names like Leopard, and Apple eventually shifted to California-themed names with the unveiling of OS X Mavericks. Apple has yet to announce the name for macOS 27, but macOS Emerald and macOS Big Bear have emerged as two speculative possibilities. While it will have a new Siri app and other Apple Intelligence enhancements, macOS 27 will reportedly be focused on bug fixes and stability improvements. In other words, it will be a refined version of macOS Tahoe. For this reason, macOS Emerald could be a fitting name for macOS 27, given that Emerald Bay is part of Lake Tahoe. This would be similar to how macOS High Sierra was a refined version of macOS Sierra. macOS Big Bear is another speculated name, as MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris discovered that the filename for Apple's WWDC 2026 hashtag graphic on X mentions "Project Big Bear." macOS Big Bear would refer to Big Bear Lake in California. However, the filename could obviously end up being unrelated to macOS 27 naming. Back in 2014, we discovered more than 20 California-themed trademark applications filed by various limited-liability companies, which were all but certain to be shell companies created by Apple to hide its identity. Over time, some of the trademarks like Yosemite, Sierra, Mojave, Monterey, Mojave, Ventura, Sonoma, and Sequoia were indeed used as macOS names, while trademark applications for other names were abandoned. Apple has still proceeded to use some of the names with abandoned trademark filings as macOS names, such as Big Sur in 2020. So, there is still a possibility that macOS 27 will use one of the names that Apple had filed to protect many years ago. Here is a list of the remaining words that Apple had filed: California Condor Diablo Farallon Grizzly Mammoth Miramar Pacific Redtail Redwood Rincon Shasta Skyline Tiburon Of course, there is no guarantee that Apple will ever use any of these names. It is simply fun to think about the possibilities each year. Apple will unveil macOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, June 8.Related Roundups: macOS 27, WWDC 2026Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:18 pmScheduled maintenance
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A prominent leaker says Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone may use a liquid metal hinge -- currently undergoing testing by mobile carriers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:07 pmAirPods drop to as low as $99 as Prime Day 2026 approaches
Prime Day 2026 starts in three weeks, but AirPods are already on sale, with every option from AirPods 4 to AirPods Max 2 marked down.Save up to $50 across AirPods earbuds & headphones - Image credit: AppleDiscounted AirPods prices start at $99 today, with both in-ear and over-ear options eligible for price cuts. Whether you're looking for AirPods 4 or AirPods Max 2, the latter of which were released in 2026, you can save double digits on Apple headphones. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:04 pmApple TV unveils trailer for third season of its globally acclaimed drama ‘Silo,’ premiering July 3rd | Mac Daily NewsApple TV unveils trailer for third season of its globally acclaimed drama ‘Silo,’ premiering July 3rd
Apple TV on Tuesday debuted the trailer for season three of “Silo,” the hit world-building drama created by Emmy Award winner Graham Yost… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:03 pmiPhone Ultra might have tech innovation over 15 years in the making
iPhone Ultra is launching this fall, and a new leak says it will feature a tech innovation that’s been over 15 years in the making within Apple: liquid metal. more…02:35 pmAmazon Offers Early Prime Day Discounts on Anker, Samsung, Sonos, and More Accessories
Amazon is set to host its annual Prime Day event later in June, but you can already find massive discounts across popular accessories right now. This includes year's best prices on Anker chargers, Samsung monitors, Sonos audio products, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. An ongoing highlight of these deals is Anker's Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station, available for $109.99 on Amazon this week, down from $149.99. This is one of Anker's newest accessories, and Amazon's sale today is a solid second-best price on the device. $39 OFFAnker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for $109.99 The Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station features Qi2.2 support, which lets a compatible MagSafe iPhone charge at up to 25W. It's the same speed as Apple's MagSafe charger, and it is 10W faster than the standard Qi2 MagSafe chargers. You can also simultaneously charge an Apple Watch and AirPods with the device. We're also tracking big discounts from brands like UGREEN, Sony, Samsung, Sonos, and more in the lists below. Accessories on sale include USB-C wall chargers, MagSafe-compatible wireless chargers, portable batteries, headphones, soundbars, and monitors. Docks iVANKY 23-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 FusionDock Max 2 - $399.99, down from $499.99 Wall Chargers Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger - $27.99, down from $39.99 UGREEN 100W GaN 4-Port Charger - $42.99, down from $54.99 Anker 140W 4-Port GaN USB-C Charger - $64.99, down from $99.99 Anker 3-Port Prime Charger - $115.99, down from $149.99 Wireless Chargers Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible UFO Charger - $67.49, down from $89.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Foldable Charging Station - $89.99, down from $109.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube - $86.99, down from $129.99 Anker 3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station - $109.99, down from $149.99 Anker Prime MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Charging Station - $149.99, down from $229.99 Portable Chargers Anker MagGo Power Bank With Stand - $67.99, down from $89.99 Anker MagGo Power Bank 10,000 mAh - $69.99, down from $79.99 Anker Prime Power Bank 20,100 mAh - $125.99, down from $179.99 Anker SOLIX C300 Power Station with Lantern - $179.99, down from $249.00 Anker Prime Power Bank 26,250 mAh - $199.99, down from $229.99 Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $499.99, down from $799.00 Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station - $499.00, down from $799.00 Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $749.00, down from $1,499.00 Audio Sonos Beam Gen 2 - $369.00, down from $499.00 Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones - $398.00, down from $459.00 Monitors Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 Monitor - $179.99, down from $249.99 LG 27-inch UltraGear Monitor - $329.95, down from $499.99 Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G5 - $349.95, down from $499.99 Samsung 32-inch M9 Smart Monitor - $1,299.99, down from $1,599.99 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 forums02:34 pmNintendo Music comes to CarPlay with latest app update
Nintendo has released a big update to its popular Nintendo Music app. The update adds three new features, including CarPlay support, Siri integration, and a dedicated iPad app. more…02:19 pmFolding iPhone Liquid Metal hinge may pay off 16 years of Apple research
A new leak backs up recent claims that the folding iPhone hinge will use Liquid Metal, which is technology Apple has been working on since at least 2010.Render of a possible iPhone Fold, showing the hingeIn March 2025, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that Apple would "use liquid metal materials for key components" of the iPhone Fold, such as the hinge. Now leaker Fixed Focus Digital on Chinese social media site Weibo, claims that this is confirmed.The leaker also says, in machine translation, that a prototype has been sent to "global operators" for testing. It presumably means a version with such a hinge is in manufacturing testing, although it's not clear whether it's the same one that has reportedly been causing problems. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:13 pmApple Releases 'Silo' Season Three Trailer Ahead of Hit Show's Return
Apple's hit sci-fi series "Silo" is returning for a third season starting Friday, July 3, and a final trailer was released today. "Silo" follows the lives of 10,000 people living in an underground bunker to escape the seemingly toxic wasteland outside. The people are unaware of why the silo was built, and those who seek the truth face deadly consequences. Rebecca Ferguson stars as Juliette Nichols, an engineer who attempts to unravel the mysteries surrounding the silo following a loved one's murder. The show is based on Hugh Howey's best-selling book series, and it is one of the most popular original series on the Apple TV streaming service. The third season will have 10 episodes, with one released every Friday through September 4. Apple says the third season "continues the saga of a dystopian society." "In the present, Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) survives her forced 'cleaning' but returns with memory loss as the silo recovers from rebellion and faces a dangerous new threat," says Apple. "Meanwhile, in the 'Before Times,' journalist Helen Drew (Jessica Henwick) and Congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman) uncover a conspiracy that pulls them into a chain of events with catastrophic, irreversible consequences." Apple already renewed "Silo" for a fourth and final season as well. "With the final two chapters of 'Silo,' we can't wait to give fans of the show an incredibly satisfying conclusion to the many mysteries and unanswered questions contained within the walls of these silos," said showrunner and executive producer Graham Yost, regarding the third and fourth seasons of the show. Trailer Apple TV In the U.S., Apple TV is priced at $12.99 per month or $129 per year, with a free one-week trial available for new subscribers. Apple TV is also included in Apple One and Peacock bundles, with all of the options outlined on Apple's website. You can stream Apple TV in the Apple TV app, which is available on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, Android, PlayStation, Xbox, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, select smart TVs, on the web at tv.apple.com, and more.Tags: Apple TV Service, Apple TV ShowsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:10 pmApple TV reveals Silo season 3’s split-timeline plot, here’s the trailer
Apple TV just unveiled the trailer for Silo season 3, which premieres next month, and it reveals the split-timeline plot that’s coming. more…02:01 pmAnthropic expands Glasswing as it promises public Claude Mythos-class model releases
Anthropic unveiled its Claude Mythos AI model in April, only sharing access with select partners like Apple. The controlled release is part of Anthropic’s Project Glasswing cybersecurity initiative. Now Anthropic says it’s sharing Claude Mythos access with more partners in more countries. Meanwhile, the company says Mythos-class models will be available to all customers in a matter of weeks. more…02:00 pmMorgan Stanley: Apple’s WWDC 2026 a ‘key catalyst’ for AAPL stock
With Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference just days away (June 8-12), the usual pre-WWDC buzz is growing louder. Morgan Stanley is… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:55 pmCloudflare Access Configuration Delays
Jun 2, 13:55 UTC Investigating - Cloudflare is aware of and investigating issues with Cloudflare Access. Customers may observe delays when making configuration changes. We are currently working on a resolution. More updates to follow shortly.01:53 pmUpgrade to Apple’s AirPods Max 2 and save $40 in rare discount
Macworld Apple AirPods Max 2 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; }); })(); The price of Apple’s over-ear headphones haven’t much below their $549 asking price since the second generation launched in April, but today you can get a pair for just $509, a savings of $40 and the best price we’ve seen so far. The new AirPods Max feature the H2 chip, which powers better Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation. The audio quality also gets a bump, with deeper bass. Overall, these are some of the best-sounding over-ear headphones you can buy whether you’re in the Apple ecosystem or not. But it helps to have an iPhone, of course, as the day-to-day features are where these headphones shine. Along with hands-free Siri support, you’ll get excellent features such as Adaptive Audio, for instance, which reads your environment and automatically adjusts how much outside sound bleeds through. The Conversation Awareness mode drops the volume the moment you start talking to someone, which is one of those small things that make headphones genuinely easier to live with. Perhaps the best thing, however, is the Transparency mode because it allows you to keep an ear out for potential dangers around you. The headphones have a battery life of about 20 hours with ANC and Spatial Audio running, so you won’t have to worry about charging. And if you’re traveling, Live Translation will let you communicate in a foreighn language without needing to whip out your iPhone. The one thing we hate about the AirPods Max 2 is the price. But with this discount, it’s much easier to swallow. At $509, this is the right buy for Apple users who want the best over-ear headphones in that ecosystem and have been waiting for the price to move.01:45 pmThis folding e-bike will change your commute — and it’s $300 off right now
The Riley RB1 electric bike combines a compact, folding design with up to 50 miles of range, a removable battery and smart features. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:31 pmMicrosoft Office 2019 for Mac Will Soon Stop Letting You Edit Documents
Microsoft will prevent Office 2019 for Mac owners from editing their documents from July 13, a restriction the company is attributing to the productivity suite's expiring digital certificate. The Office 2019 apps affected include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Once the certificate used to confirm the suite's license expires, these apps will drop into what Microsoft is calling "reduced functionality mode." In other words, users will still be able to open, view, and print existing documents, but creating, editing and saving documents will be disabled. The same restriction will apply to iPhone and iPad apps that can't be updated, according to Microsoft. Microsoft has actually renewed the suite's certificate, but the fix can only be delivered through a software update. That means users of Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 are in the clear – they'll receive the update, so neither will be affected. However, Microsoft stopped offering support for Office 2019 on October 10, 2023, and the suite has received no updates since. As such, it won't be updated to version 16.83, which is the release that includes the renewed certificate. Microsoft says the problem can't be fixed by reinstalling Office 2019. Instead, it suggests affected users turn to the company's free Microsoft 365 web apps, take out a paid Microsoft 365 subscription, or make a one-time purchase of Office 2024. Users running newer supported versions of Office on macOS 12 Monterey or later simply need to update to build 16.83. For users on iPhone and iPad running iOS 17 or later, it's build 2.93. You can check which version you have by opening Word and selecting Word ➝ About Word, but most suites will be automatically updated in the background. Office 2021 will only receive updates until October 13, 2026, when it too reaches the end of support. Microsoft says the apps will continue to function after that date, but they will no longer receive security or feature updates. Some critics have argued that Microsoft's deadline is effectively self-imposed because the company renewed the certificate but chose not to provide the update to Office 2019 users. For example, JimmyTech, the IT consultancy that spotted the change, has argued that using the expiry to retire older software rather than quietly renewing it "amounts to a choice." Microsoft's messaging on the subject hasn't done it any favors, either. Its end-of-support page for Office 2019 for Mac, originally posted in October 2023, once told owners to "Rest assured that all your Office 2019 apps will continue to function." A revision now dated May 15, 2026 has dropped that line, replacing it with a note that their data "can be accessed in a supported Microsoft 365 or Office product." Microsoft began emailing affected customers in May, but there's a chance this is still news to some Office for 2019 owners. Apple's iWork suite is an alternative route for anyone done with Microsoft's offering. It's also worth checking out the free and open-source LibreOffice, developed by The Document Foundation.Tag: Microsoft OfficeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:30 pmGoogle delivering on Gemini promises means Apple Intelligence can do the same
Tests to determine whether Google’s agentic AI system Gemini Spark can deliver on the promises made on stage at last month’s I/O event shows that, for the most part, it can. Since this is the model Apple will be using to power the new Siri, that’s equally good news for the Cupertino company and its customers … more…01:30 pmCongress pressures Apple to keep first unionized U.S. store open
With a stern letter sent to Tim Cook and John Ternus Monday, Congress pressures Apple to keep the first unionized U.S. store open. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:21 pmiPhone 18 Pro leak points to smallest battery gain since 2020
Macworld Apple’s iPhones are sometimes accused of offering only minor upgrades between generations, but there are a few improvements customers can generally rely on when a new model comes out. Such as a faster chip, a better camera, and a bigger battery. That is likely to remain the case this fall, when the iPhone 18 Pro arrives, but the latest report suggests that the latter upgrade will be very minor indeed. According to the prolific Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station, who posted about the topic today, the battery capacities for the U.S. (or eSIM-only) and Chinese (or nano-SIM) versions of the iPhone 18 Pro will be 4056 mAh and 4288 mAh respectively. If those figures are accurate, and despite the leaker’s claim in the comments that this is “a normal iteration,” those would represent the smallest year-on-year increases since the iPhone 12 Pro in 2020, both as a percentage and in absolute numbers. The iPhone 17 Pro, the first model to take advantage of the extra space left by removing the SIM tray, offered capacities of 3998 mAh (nano-SIM) and 4252 mAh (eSIM). So this year’s models would offer an increase of just 1.5 percent and 0.8 percent. By contrast, the nano-SIM version of the 18 Pro saw an increase of 11.6 percent on the 16 Pro, which was in turn up 9.4 percent on the 15 Pro. Those two generations received particularly impressive battery boosts, but the 15 Pro, 14 Pro, and 13 Pro all managed to outperform the claimed improvements of the 18 Pro too. In fact we have to go all the way back to the iPhone 12 Pro in 2020 to find a Pro-branded handset that offered less of an increase in battery capacity. That year the capacity actually went down, dropping to 2815 mAh from 3046 mAh on the 11 Pro. Other than the speculative 18 Pro specs, the following figures all come from GSMArena: iPhone 18 Pro (eSIM): 4056mAh (+58 mAH/1.5%) iPhone 18 Pro (nano-SIM): 4288mAh (+36 mAH/0.8%) iPhone 17 Pro (eSIM): 4252 mAh (+670 mAh/19%) iPhone 17 Pro (nano-SIM): 3998 mAh (+416 mAH/11.6%) iPhone 16 Pro: 3582 mAh (+308 mAh/9.4%) iPhone 15 Pro: 3274 mAh (+74 mAh/2.3%) iPhone 14 Pro: 3200 mAh (+105 mAh/3.4%) iPhone 13 Pro: 3095 mAh (+280 mAh/9.9%) iPhone 12 Pro: 2815 mAh (-231 mAh/7.6%) iPhone 11 Pro: 3046 mAh It’s worth pointing out that this is just a rumor, so the numbers may be off, as Digital Chat Station themselves acknowledge. They include a ± symbol after each one, indicating that they are only rough, and refer to them as prototypes. There are still at least three months to go before the handsets are unveiled, and Apple may yet tweak the tech specs before launch. Or, as is always a possibility with unsourced reports on social media, the claimed specs may never have been accurate in the first place. Readers should also bear in mind that lower battery capacities do not necessarily correlate with lesser battery performance. The new phones will benefit from software optimisations and the new more powerful processors. For all the latest news and rumors as we count down to the launch, bookmark our regularly updated iPhone 18 Pro superguide.01:04 pmPSA: A security breach means you must update the ChatGPT Mac app [U]
If you use the ChatGPT desktop app on Mac, you’ll be forced to update it sometime between now and June 12. That’s due to a security breach involving two OpenAI employee devices. As of June 2, the company is emailing users to remind them to accept the update when offered. more…01:01 pmA new high-tech display might give a future Apple Watch better battery life
A future Apple Watch battery could last even longer in the future. That is, assuming Apple adopts display partner LG's new screen technology.Apple Watch UltraApple actively works with its supply chain partners to improve the components used in its products. With the display being an extremely important part, it comes as no surprise that Apple has considered what the next big screen tech switch should be.Industry sources cited by The Elec on Tuesday claim that LG Display is developing and validating high-mobility oxide (HMO) thin-film transistor (TFT) backplane technology. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:00 pmMelius Research hikes Apple price target to $385 ahead of WWDC
The Apple bulls are at it again, and this time they’re not mincing words. Melius Research just cranked their price target on Apple from… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:00 pmNew Research Suggests Apple Could Expand the Foldable Market
A new study suggests Apple could expand the foldable smartphone market by attracting mainstream buyers who have yet to embrace the category. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.01:00 pm10 Apple Watch settings everyone should change
You may think that the simplicity of the device means that there aren’t a lot of Apple Watch settings to set. But you would be mistaken. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:46 pmLeaker: Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' Will Feature Liquid Metal Hinge
Apple's first foldable iPhone will feature an innovative liquid metal hinge and has now shipped prototype units to carriers around the world for testing, the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital" today said. In a new post on Weibo, Fixed Focus Digital said development and production related to the foldable are now "progressing rapidly." The claim arrives one day after the leaker reported that the foldable iPhone would feature vapor chamber cooling. The liquid metal hinge detail is significant in light of the ongoing debate over the device's production difficulties. Earlier reports from the leaker known as "Instant Digital" attributed manufacturing problems to the hinge failing Apple's quality control standards under prolonged, high-frequency open-and-close testing. Fixed Focus Digital previously pushed back on that characterization, arguing the hinge was not the primary source of difficulty, and today's post appears to position the hinge as a resolved and confirmed element of the design. Liquid metal is an amorphous metal alloy with a notably higher strength-to-weight ratio than conventional metals, along with superior resistance to corrosion and wear. Apple has used liquid metal in limited contexts before, most notably for the SIM ejector tool included with iPhones and for certain internal components, but its application in a structural hinge mechanism would be a far more demanding use of the material. The foldable iPhone is expected to fold and unfold hundreds of thousands of times over its lifespan, placing exceptional stress on the hinge, and liquid metal's durability properties make it a more capable material than conventional alloys. Apple's history with liquid metal stretches back over 15 years. In 2010, Apple signed an exclusive deal with Liquidmetal Technologies, receiving a perpetual worldwide license to commercialize the material in consumer electronics. In the years that followed, the company used liquid metal only for minor components such as the SIM ejector tool, with the material proving difficult to scale for larger structural parts. Apple repeatedly renewed its arrangement with Liquidmetal Technologies, and the material has continued to surface in patent filings covering hinges and other moving parts. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo first reported in March 2025 that the foldable iPhone's hinge would use liquid metal, with Dongguan EonTec named as the exclusive supplier of the alloy. A subsequent January supply chain report corroborated the liquid metal hinge plans, but in April Fixed Focus Digital cast doubt on the material choice, claiming Apple was still weighing liquid metal against 3D-printed titanium alloy. The claim that prototypes have reached global carriers for testing represents a meaningful milestone, suggesting the device is now sufficiently complete to undergo the network compatibility and carrier certification process that precedes commercial launch. DigiTimes reported in April that mass production was planned to begin in July, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported the device remains on track for a September debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, though he noted the timing was not yet final at the time of writing. The foldable iPhone is expected to feature a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch cover display, the A20 chip, the C2 modem, Touch ID in place of Face ID, and two rear cameras, with pricing rumored to start at around $2,000.Related Roundup: iPhone FoldTags: Fixed Focus Digital, Foldable iPhone, iPhone UltraThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:23 pmNext-gen OLED Apple Watch displays could lead to longer battery life
Next-gen OLED Apple Watch displays coming as soon as next year could mean better power efficiency, leading to longer battery life. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:00 pmNvidia Raises Ante in AI PC Market With RTX Spark
Nvidia and Microsoft are betting that powerful AI agents belong on personal computers, introducing RTX Spark systems designed to bring data center-class AI performance to Windows PCs. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:00 pmHackers tricked Instagram AI into letting them take over high-profile accounts [Video]
Hackers managed to trick Meta’s AI-powered support bot into allowing them to take over a number of Instagram accounts, including some high-profile ones. This included accounts belonging to the White House, US Space Force, and security researcher Jane Wong. On a more positive note, the social network is experimenting with a way of blocking teenage users from repeated exposure to content likely to impact their mental health … more…12:00 pmWithings unveils more affordable smart scale with body scanning feature, details here
Withings is making its body scanning feature more affordable with the new BodyFit smart scale. This mid-range model offers features similar to the pricier Body Scan model, but for a lower starting price. more…12:00 pmNetwork performance issues in US Eastern region
Jun 2, 12:00 UTC Resolved - Between 13:39 and 14:06 on June 2nd, 2026 Cloudflare identified and mitigated a network performance issue specifically affecting the US Eastern region.Users may have experienced increased latency or intermittent connectivity.11:31 amXcode Accessibility Inspector incorrectly claims Dynamic Type font sizes are unsupported. Anyone run into this? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingXcode Accessibility Inspector incorrectly claims Dynamic Type font sizes are unsupported. Anyone run into this?
Hi guys, I'm using Dynamic Font throughout my entire app yet the audits in Accessibility Inspector will give me a ton of "Dynamic Type font sizes are unsupported: User will not be able to change the font size of this SwiftUI.AccessibilityNode" warnings. The problem is the users CAN change the font size. I can even […]11:18 amiPhone 18 Pro battery capacity could offer far more modest gains this year
It’s long been rumored that the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery capacity would be the largest ever seen in an iPhone, with a report back in February suggesting that it could get close to 5200mAh. The same leaker has now reported on the iPhone 18 Pro capacity and is suggesting that we will see only very modest gains over last year’s model … more…11:15 amiPhone 18 Pro will have only a fractionally higher capacity battery
A new leak claims to have details of the battery capacity for the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro, and while it continues the pattern of improving every year, this time Apple has managed only a minor increase.Mockup of a Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro - original image credit: Wesley Hilliard, recoloring by William GallagherBack in February 2026, a leak claimed to show that the iPhone 18 Pro Max would have longer battery life than its predecessor, but only by a small amount. Now according to a leaker with only a mixed track record, the same is true for the iPhone 18 Pro.Specifically, leaker Fixed Focus Digital reports that for the US, the iPhone 18 Pro will have a 4,288 mAh battery. For China, which still requires space for a physical SIM card, the capacity will be 4,056 mAh. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:50 amAmazon Prime Day 2026 dates announced, avoiding major event clashes
The dates for Amazon Prime Day 2026 have now been announced, with the company stating it is bringing the event forward from its traditional July timing in order to avoid clashing with a couple of major events. Amazon had previously announced earlier timings but not stated the dates. The company has now said that it wanted to avoid the FIFA World Cup and the 250th anniversary US Independence Day … more…10:45 amApple’s jam-packed June: Here’s what’s coming at WWDC and more
Macworld There are two months on the Apple calendar that stand out above all others: September and June. Of course, September is when we get new iPhones, but June is when we find out all about the version of iOS that will be running on them. We’re talking about Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference, which kicks off with a keynote this year on June 8, followed by the first developer betas of the new operating system updates. And this year’s show will be massive. Along with the usual new features and fixes, all eyes will be on Apple this year because it is expected to introduce, at long last, a massive overhaul to Siri and the way AI is used throughout iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Here’s everything we expect at the big show and throughout the month. New hardware releases We’ve been waiting for a few Mac updates for some time now. The M5 Mac mini, the M5 Ultra update to the Mac Studio, and M5 iMacs are all supposed to be on the way… eventually. The most recent rumors claimed they would launch in the first half of this year, which would normally mean at or around WWDC. Macs are a good fit for WWDC, an event focused on developers, and Apple has often used the stage to announce new models. But this isn’t a normal year. If you haven’t heard, we’re in the middle of a huge supply shortage for key components, especially RAM. Certain Mac models are very hard to find—it can take weeks or months to get a new Mac mini, for example. Apple likely has most, if not all, of these new Macs essentially ready to go, but won’t release them while key components are in such short supply that most customers won’t be able to get one. It’s also possible, though unlikely, that Apple will preview some of its upcoming products powered by the new Siri, such as the long-rumored “home hub” device or cameras. These products wouldn’t be able to release until the fall anyway, but Apple has used the WWDC stage to preview new platforms months before they ship, including HomePod and Vision Pro. So an early look at one or more of the rumored products is possible. Apps and software updates OS 26.6 updates: The beta tests of the OS 26.6 updates started on May 26, and the final release should be in June sometime. We’re expecting nothing more than bug fixes and security updates in this one, with the possible exception of supporting new hardware if Apple releases new Macs or something. OS 27: On June 8, the big OS 27 updates will be announced at Apple’s WWDC keynote, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. For more on what we expect from these updates, check out our iOS 27 guide and macOS 27 guide, but you can expect a heavy dose of Apple Intelligence features, including our first actual look at the new Siri. OS 27 developer beta: Following the keynote, Apple will likely make the developer beta available immediately. Apple typically releases two or three rounds of developer-only betas before the first public beta, which will probably come in July. Services Apple TV+ Here are the shows, series, and movies we expect to release on Apple TV+ in June. If you want to know what’s coming later, check our full guide to upcoming Apple TV+ content. Cape Fear: A 10-episode limited series inspired by Martin Scorsese’s 1991 remake, a storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna and Tom Bowden when Max Cady, the notorious killer they are responsible for putting behind bars, is let out of prison. June 5 Sugar (season 2): John Sugar is an American private investigator on the heels of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. June 19 Apple Arcade Apple releases most Apple Arcade games around the first Friday of each month. Check our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full list of Apple Arcade games and more details on the service. Occasionally, games are released with no forewarning, but you’ll usually see next month’s releases listed in the Coming Soon section. Coffee Inc 2+: Build your coffee empire in this business simulation game. June 4 FreeCell Solitaire: Card Game+: The classic one-player card game brought to your iPhone. June 4 Mini Football Legends: Compete with teams from all over the world in this arcade-y soccer game. June 4 My Talking Tom 2+: It’s more My Talking Tom with your virtual pet cartoon cat! June 410:36 am2027 Apple Watch Could Adopt Next-Generation OLED Display Tech
Apple is evaluating a new OLED display backplane technology that could make future Apple Watch models more power efficient, according to a new report from Korean publication The Elec. LG Display is said to be developing high-mobility oxide, or HMO, thin-film transistor technology for its sixth-generation small and medium-sized OLED production lines. The technology is reportedly being considered by Apple as a next-generation successor to low-temperature polycrystalline oxide, or LTPO – the TFT backplane technology currently used to enable iPhone and Apple Watch features like always-on displays and variable refresh rates. HMO is designed to improve on conventional oxide TFT displays by increasing electron mobility (i.e., how easily electrons move through the transistor material when an electric field is applied). Mobility is important for driving OLED panels while keeping power consumption low, and The Elec says current mass-produced oxide TFTs typically offer mobility below 10 cm²/Vs (square centimeters per volt-second), whereas the industry is targeting around 30 to 50 cm²/Vs for its next-generation OLED products. LG Display is also reportedly using a "sputtering" process that could make the technology easier to integrate into existing production lines. Meanwhile, OLED supplier Samsung Display is said to be pursuing a different approach that uses atomic layer deposition (ALD), which involves laying down extremely thin films one atomic layer at a time. ALD is a slower process, but it suggests Samsung may be trying to create a more carefully controlled oxide transistor layer than HMO allows for. The report goes on to suggest that the first Apple product to use LG Display's HMO technology could be next year's Apple Watch. Apple has historically tested new display backplane technologies in the Apple Watch before expanding them to larger-volume products such as the iPhone, so this could also represent an initial step towards wider adoption. The report notes that LG Display still needs to validate the HMO technology for mass production, and that involves verifying mobility, uniformity, reliability, process temperature, and yield. As such, commercial adoption is not yet guaranteed. So far, rumors suggest this year's Apple Watch lineup won't include any major design changes, with a redesign said to be unlikely before 2028. However, those reports don't necessarily rule out the possibility of Apple adopting the new, more power-efficient OLED technology in 2027.Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3Tags: OLED, The ElecBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Caution), Apple Watch Ultra (Neutral)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:33 amApp preview videos
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Macworld Once again, the clock on the wall is telling the Macalope it’s June, and that means WWDC is almost here again! You know, the Macalope really needs to take that clock in. It’s just a regular analog clock, it should not be whispering event dates, secrets and veiled threats to the Macalope. He thinks it might be possessed. To be honest, expectations for WWDC this year seem pretty low. Jason Snell just wants Apple to get real and show some practical features for users, AI-based or not. Filipe Esposito doesn’t think Apple’s going to announce any new hardware. Of course, developers will probably walk away with some neat new tools that help them make apps, but what about the rest of us? If WWDC often isn’t the place for Apple to announce new products, it is the place for it to announce new platforms and services developers can take advantage of. This could put the spotlight on Apple’s expected push in home automation. But while Tim Cook may insist great progress is being made on enhanced Siri, it’s not expected to arrive until later this year, which put a host of products in limbo. Which, come to think of it, is where the Macalope bought that clock. Oh, it’s possessed, alright. The company’s long-rumored “HomePad” home command-center device has been sitting around reading magazines for months, just waiting for its chance to take the stage. Apple could pull a Vision Pro with this device by unveiling it and whatever affordances it offers developers, then shipping it later in the year once it’s able to get conversational Siri to be able to have something one could vaguely call a conversation. If you have a teenager in the house, you know what the Macalope means: grunt a couple of things in acknowledgement, grudgingly turn the lights on, or looking something up before stomping off to their room and slamming the door. That kind of conversational level. But at the risk of sounding like a broken record, Apple should be careful with the AI word. As the Macalope said last week, Apple would be well served to smell the zeitgeist (it smells like flop sweat and gasoline!) and not shove “AI” into every other sentence as Google did at I/O. In the last seven days, public opinion of AI has not appeared to have gotten any better. “US students on why they booed their pro-AI graduation speakers: ‘They’re not reading the room’” “Harvard Graduation Speaker Unloads on AI in Profanity-Loaded Tirade, Prompting Cheers From Students: ‘I’m Here to Tell You the Mission of Your Generation Is to Destroy AI’” Doctors are reportedly booing it and now it’s even making developers mad. On Monday, Microsoft switched Github Copilot billing from a flat fee per month to token-based billing, causing fees to jump drastically. But the Macalope’s favorite is this: “Hackers Simply Asked Meta AI to Give Them Access to High-Profile Instagram Accounts. It Worked” Yes, after blithely turning support for Facebook and Instagram over to its AI back in March, a number of accounts have been hijacked out from under their users. Hackers say that they used Meta’s AI support chatbot to break into a host of high-profile Instagram profiles by asking the support bot to change the email address associated with the target account. The cherry on top of this turd sundae? Users who have had their accounts stolen say that there is no way to escalate their problem to a human. An entire culinary school of chefs kissing. (Presumably kissing the tips of their fingers, not each other, but the Macalope doesn’t judge.) If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors.Foundry Who is WWDC for? Well, first and foremost it should be for developers. It’s right in the name, even when you squeeze the two Ws together like Apple does. Second, it should be for customers, those of us who use the platforms and features Apple announces at WWDC. While developers want AI to help them do their jobs, customers do not really care for it. That can make messaging at a developers conference tricky. Added to that combination, there’s a third group that apparently wants to hear AI all the time: investors. Apple should absolutely not try to appease this group when crafting its WWDC message. First of all, they’re an over-indulged group to begin with. But second, their interests seem oddly counter to what Apple’s customers actually want. The Macalope doesn’t expect any college graduation-style booing at WWDC, but if the message leans too far in promoting AI technology rather than promoting what practical features Apple is delivering, the booing might come after.10:00 amApple @ Work Podcast: A new era for Jamf
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Macworld The MacBook Neo shook up the budget laptop market with its combination of performance, design quality, and price, and it’s “captivating customers all around the world,” according to Apple CEO Tim Cook. Windows PC makers, who sat around putting out crap for too long, are scrambling to do something while Apple takes away their sales. The latest company to respond to the MacBook Neo is Dell, which this week announced the XPS 13 laptop. Priced at $599 for students ($699 regular price), the XPS 13 looks like a quality laptop. It has an aluminum case (to the disappointment of hardcore PC fanboys), and a couple of nice features that Dell is happy to point out aren’t on the Neo: a backlit keyboard and an OLED display with a variable refresh rate. The funny thing about Dell’s announcement is that it is basically admitting that Apple forced them to do better with their budget laptops. “Apple’s MacBook Neo is a capable machine, and its arrival confirms that there’s real appetite for premium quality at accessible prices,” Dell states in its press release. In other words, Dell wasn’t going to offer premium quality at an affordable price until Apple forced them to do so. Because it didn’t think people wanted them, I guess? “Where Dell differs is what we think premium [emphasis Dell’s] means at this price point and what we were willing to build to deliver it.” Which is basically saying that before the MacBook Neo came along, Dell had a different idea of what premium meant at this price point. That idea changed, thanks to Apple. The $599 XPS 13 uses the new Intel Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake processor, and according to benchmarks spotted by TweakTown, it has a multi-core advantage of about 22 percent over the A18 Pro in the MacBook Neo while the two chips have roughly the same single-core scores. That means that you could notice a difference when using apps that take advantage of multi-core processing, such as video or audio editors. But when using the apps you use most frequently—word processors, spreadsheets, browsers, email clients, etc.—there won’t be a noticeable difference. At least not when it comes to processing power. Memory is another story. The XPS 13 starts at 8GB of RAM, the same as the Neo. You might remember that PC fanboys immediately attacked the Neo for having such a small amount of RAM when most Windows laptops have 16GB or 32GB. What those arguments fail to consider is that macOS is heavily optimized for small amounts of RAM. I was able to make basic edits to a 4K video in Adobe Premiere without a problem on a MacBook Neo. But with Windows, 8GB of RAM is, according to Microsoft, “adequate for basic use,” while 16GB of RAM is the recommended baseline memory. Which leads to the question, after weeks of criticism, why is 8GB of RAM suddenly OK for a Windows laptop? Will the 8GB of RAM negate the purported multi-core performance gains of the Intel Core Series 3? Since the XPS 13 isn’t shipping yet, we don’t know, but I’m betting it will have a negative effect, if not out of the box, then after a few months of use. Oh, one more thing. The $599 student pricing for the XPS 13 is only available until November 20. After that, it’s $699, whether you’re a student or not. Apple’s student price doesn’t have an expiration date, so it’s either $499 for 256GB of storage or $599 with Touch ID and a 512GB SSD now and after November 20. That’s nice if, say, you don’t need a new laptop right now or want to wait for the second-gen model, which is almost certain to have an A19 Pro processor with 12GB of RAM. Ultimately, Dell and all the other PC makers can step up their game (finally) and make better hardware, but in the end, they still run Windows. Windows’ ads and bloatware will look particularly nice on the XPS 13’s OLED display. Also, that multi-core performance advantage of the Core Series 3 will surely be hindered by Windows 11’s Copilot, which Microsoft itself admits is so bloated that it hinders performance. So students, the choice is clear: Spend $599 on a MacBook Neo with an optimized operating system built to run on 8GB of RAM, or buy an 8GB laptop running an OS built for 16GB of RAM before the offer expires on November 20.Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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