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Jun 8, 15:47 UTC Investigating - Cloudflare has identified an issue where some customers may experience latency querying the GraphQL API. We are working to analyze and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.03:35 pmiPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max leaks: All the biggest rumors so far
Macworld The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to launch in September 2026 featuring several cutting-edge hardware advancements, including the debut of Apple’s C2 modem, and a shift to a 2nm manufacturing process for the A20 Pro chip. Other key rumored upgrades include a smaller Dynamic Island with under-display Face ID components and camera improvements that may include variable aperture on the Pro Max and enhanced sensors. Alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Apple is said to be planning to launch the ultra-premium folding iPhone. However, in a change to the usual schedule, the company is expected to shift the launch of the iPhone 18 spring 2027 to keep the spotlight on the Pro series during its traditional September debut. Here’s a quick summary of what all the rumors and leaks say to expect from the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in 2026. Update April 20, 2026: A Macworld source has revealed that there will be a new Dark Cherry color for the 2026 iPhone Pro, see more below. What are the biggest upgrades for iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max Pro models launching first in September 2026, base models delayed to spring 2027 Smaller Dynamic Island likely, with some Face ID components under the display Possible variable aperture camera (Pro Max only) New A20 chip (2nm) for performance and efficiency gains Apple’s own C2 modem expected across the lineup Potential satellite internet support, for web browsing and so on, not just emergency use How is iPhone 18 Pro/Max different from iPhone 17 Pro/Max? Split release schedule (Pro first, base later) Smaller or modified Dynamic Island Possible under-display Face ID components New modem (shift away from Qualcomm) Camera experimentation (rumored variable aperture on Pro Max)03:18 pmWWDC 2026 — Megathread
Worldwide Developer Conference 2026 WWDC, despite its name, begins with a consumer-focused event and Apple will subsequently upload videos for developers, including what is new. Apple WWDC stream | Youtube alternative _______________ Platforms State of the union available at 1 pm California time or 22:00 in Germany (GMT +2) Watch Platforms State of the Union […]03:17 pmDeals: AirPods, Apple Watch Series 11 up to $160 off, SE 3 25% off, M5 Pro MacBook Pro $300 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods, Apple Watch Series 11 up to $160 off, SE 3 25% off, M5 Pro MacBook Pro $300 off, more
Joining the ongoing deals on AirPods Pro 3 down at $199, AirPods 4 nearly 25% off, and the best price ever on AirPods Max 2, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple Watch Series 11 configs up to $160 off with deals from $299 and the return of one of the best Apple Watch SE 3 deals to date at 25% off. We also have these 14-inch 48GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro models at $300 off and Apple’s Magic Mouse back at the Amazon all-time low. Head below for a closer look ahead of today’s WWDC festivities. more…03:05 pmGrab Anker’s massive 20,000mAh Nano power bank for an all-time-low of $30
Macworld Anker Nano 20,000 Power Bank 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; }); })(); Anker’s Nano 20,000mAh slim power bank is down to $30 from its usual $55 at Woot, which puts it among the cheaper ways to grab a high-capacity battery with a built-in cable right now. If you want to get two, that’ll cost you $25 or just $25 each. The 20,000mAh capacity is one of the best things about this power bank because that means it’s got enough juice to recharge your iPhone about 3-4 times over. On a flight, a road trip, or a packed day of errands, that’s the kind of cushion that means you’re not hunting for a wall socket every few hours. The built-in USB-C cable is super convenient because it simply means there’s no separate cord to forget, tangle, or dig out of your bag. Of course, if you really want to and you know you’ll have to charge multiple devices at once, there are two extra ports available, a USB-C and a USB-A. Broad USB-C compatibility means it works with most modern phones, tablets, and accessories without issue. 30W output handles phones and tablets just fine, but it won’t do much for laptops. If you’re looking for a power bank that can also charge a MacBook, you’ll have to look towards other models, of course. Anker has plenty of laptop power banks that deliver at least 65W of power, but they’re typically a bit pricier. This 25,000mAh model with 165W total output is on sale for $120 at Amazon right now. At $29.99, the Anker Nano power bank is an easy recommendation for travelers, commuters, or anyone who wants dependable backup power with one less cable to pack.03:00 pmApple TV’s ‘Schmigadoon!’ wins Best Musical at the 79th Annual Tony Awards
Apple was honored with its first-ever Tony Award wins for “Schmigadoon!,” co-produced by Apple TV and inspired by the Apple TV series… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:58 pmFive things to expect from today’s WWDC keynote
With the WWDC 26 keynote just hours away, the main story this year is expected to be Siri and its Gemini-powered revamp. But if the rumors hold up, Apple will have more than that in store across iOS 27 and its other operating systems. Here’s what to expect. more…02:52 pmToday in Apple history: OS X Snow Leopard roars for the first time
On June 8, 2009, Apple introduced OS X Snow Leopard, a version of its Mac operating system that ranks among the company's finest desktop updates. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:30 pmCelebrities have fun with Tim Cook’s ‘good morning’ in video ahead of WWDC26
Celebrities amused themselves with Tim Cook's iconic 'good morning' in a video released just hours before the CEO's last major event, WWDC26. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:16 pmThe last good morning: Celebrities help Tim Cook start WWDC
Hours ahead of his last WWDC keynote as CEO, Tim Cook has shared a video of famous faces helping him say "good morning."Celebrities advise Tim Cook on how to say "Good Morning" - Image Credit: Tim Cook/XThe start of almost all major Apple presentations in the Tim Cook era has led with the CEO wishing viewers and crowds "good morning." The well-known phrase has now become part of an early-morning tease before what is believed to be Tim Cook's final use of the term for a keynote.Posted to X hours ahead of the WWDC keynote address, the minute-long video has Tim Cook in FaceTime calls with a range of celebrities. All of them took a moment to advise Cook on how to say "good morning" at the start of the event. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:52 pmApple investors pin hopes on WWDC AI overhaul to ignite next stock surge
Apple investors have waited nearly two years for the company to deliver a meaningful artificial intelligence breakthrough. That… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:43 pmNew report details Apple’s AI shakeup that led to iOS 27’s major upgrades
Today at WWDC Apple is expected to announce major AI upgrades in iOS 27, including the long-awaited Siri overhaul. A new report from Bloomberg details how we got here, including fresh details on the internal shakeups at Apple during its AI pivot. more…01:43 pmApple Intelligence could bring a better Gemini experience than Google does
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple will be trying to make greater use of Google Gemini than even its maker is, by how it employs this AI within iOS and Private Cloud Compute.Users won't see Google Gemini on iPhone, but Apple will use it extensively both on-device and through the cloudApple confirmed in January 2026 that it will be using Google Gemini in its updating of Siri, and Google itself has made much of this. Now analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple has an opportunity to deliver more with Apple Intelligence using Gemini on-device and through iCloud Private Compute, than the standalone AI platform can do.Kuo is speculating, and in this case he is particularly focused on the impact to investors of what Apple is able to do. But he argues that over the long term, Apple should be a good bet for investors because of this ability to leverage Gemini across all of Apple Intelligence's features. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:42 pmTim Cook Shares 'Good Morning' Video Ahead of Today's Apple Event
Ahead of the WWDC 2026 keynote at 10 a.m. Pacific Time today, Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared a short video in which country singer Lainey Wilson, actress Rhea Seehorn, DJ and producer Zedd, and other celebrities say "good morning" in various ways. "I think I'll say it the way I always say it," concludes Cook. Apple's hardware engineering chief John Ternus becomes CEO on September 1, so this WWDC will likely be Cook's final event running the company. pic.twitter.com/iVv4DEkaz8— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 8, 2026 Related Roundup: WWDC 2026Tags: Apple Event, Tim CookRelated Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:30 pmStandalone bitcoin ticket miner offers easy way into crypto for $39.99
Curious about crypto? Get an energy-efficient desktop bitcoin ticket miner for just $39.99 (regularly $99.99). (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:25 pmTim Cook posts comedic ‘Good morning’ video to mark final Apple event as CEO
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook will step down from his current role on September 1. All expectations are that today’s WWDC keynote will be his final Apple event to say, “Good morning,” and Cook has just shared a special video ahead of the event kickoff. more…01:18 pmThe wake-up call: How a secret 2025 meeting forced Apple to finally begin trying to catch up in AI | Mac Daily NewsThe wake-up call: How a secret 2025 meeting forced Apple to finally begin trying to catch up in AI
In early 2025, a group of Apple’s top executives gathered in a conference room — without Tim Cook — and confronted a harsh reality… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:14 pmHow to watch Apple’s WWDC keynote: iOS 27, new Siri, and more
WWDC 2026 kicks off today, and with it the unveiling of Apple’s major new software versions: iOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and more—including Siri’s major overhaul. Here’s how to watch Apple’s WWDC 2026 keynote live. more…01:13 pmFolding iPhone Ultra might launch in only one color
Looks like we’ll be able to get the folding iPhone Ultra and any color we want, as long as what we want is white. A noted tipster says Apple’s upcoming handset with a flexible screen could come only in that single color option. It’s not a surprising move for a device expected to be a […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:10 pmGet a 44mm Apple Watch SE 3 with or without 5G for just $249
Macworld Apple Watch SE 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 stylish Watch SE 3 with both GPS and cellular connection is as affordable as the regular GPS version. Instead of shelling out $329 for the 44mm model, you can grab one for a mere $249 right now, which also happens to be the very best price we’ve seen for this model. It’s also the same price Amazon is selling the non- That cellular ability is what makes this deal worth every penny. You don’t need to have your phone with you to take on calls, send texts, stream music, or reach emergency services. So, if you’re only going out for a quick run, an errand, or a walk where you’d rather leave your phone at home to enjoy the weather, that freedom is genuinely useful. The Apple Watch SE 3 is one smartwatch we loved testing. We gave it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, finding that it’s comfortable to wear, has an unobtrusive design, and has excellent battery life. It handles the daily health and fitness metrics just fine, delivering a sleep score that helps you understand your rest, sending heart rate alerts for highs, lows, and irregular rhythms, and tracking your workouts. The safety features are extremely useful as well, with fall and crash detection automatically connecting you with emergency services and notifying your contacts. With 18 hours of battery, you get to use this watch from morning to night, while a quick 15-minute top-up adds about 8 hours of use, which is enough to cover a night of sleep tracking. The one thing you’ll need to know is that cellular only pays off if you get a carrier plan, which will add about $10 to your monthly bill. But that’s only if you want to use it—it works just fine when tethered to your iPhone. At $249, the Apple Watch SE 3 with GPS and Cellular connectivity is an easy recommendation for any iPhone owner who wants a capable everyday watch.01:01 pmUK demands Apple makes a child-protecting nudity detector that already exists
The UK government's child safety crusade now demands that Apple blocks nude images from being seen by children. This is a feature that already exists in iOS, and is on by default.Big Ben's clocktower - Image Credit: Amar Saleem/PexelsThe government of the United Kingdom has repeatedly demanded that Apple does something to protect children from the dangers of technology. Aside from discussions about blocking young people from social media and forcing stringent age checks on apps and websites, the government is still demanding that big tech firms do more.Once more, it's trying to get Apple to block nude imagery from children's eyes. But this time, the UK really means it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:50 pmiOS 27 Beta Available Today With These 12 New Features
Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today, and there are many rumored features and changes for iPhones. The first developer beta of iOS 27 will likely be available immediately following the keynote, and a public beta typically follows in July. Following beta testing, the software update should be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September. Below, we outline 12 new features that are rumored to be coming with iOS 27: Siri App: A dedicated Siri app will allow users to have back-and-forth conversations with Siri, similar to other chatbots like ChatGPT. Search or Ask: Swiping down on the Dynamic Island area will open a new "Search or Ask" interface powered by the revamped Siri. "Create a Pass" in Apple Wallet: iOS 27 will reportedly let users create their own digital passes for physical items like a gym membership card. Apple Cash Bill Splitting: In the Wallet and Messages apps, a person who paid a bill in full will be able to take a photo of the receipt, assign individual items to certain people, and then generate Apple Cash payment requests for the purpose of reimbursement. Apple Cash is currently available in the U.S. only. "Extend" and "Reframe" in Photos: Two new Apple Intelligence photo editing options. Generated Subtitles: Apple previewed new accessibility features coming in iOS 27, including automatic captions for personal iPhone videos. Apple Maps via Satellite: iOS 27 will reportedly include several new satellite features, including Apple Maps via satellite. Battery Life Enhancements: iOS 27 been likened to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is reportedly focused on bug fixes and performance improvements. Longer battery life is expected as a result. Improved Autocorrect: Apple has reportedly tested an updated iPhone keyboard with enhanced autocorrect functionality. Visual Intelligence Expansion: A new "Siri" mode in the Camera app will let you scan nutrition labels and contact information. Apple Intelligence for Shortcuts: In the Shortcuts app, Apple Intelligence will be able to create shortcuts based on natural language prompts. Custom Wallpapers: Apple Intelligence will be able to generate iPhone wallpapers.As was the case with iOS 26, it is likely that anyone with an Apple Developer account will be able to install the iOS 27 developer beta for free, with Apple Developer Program membership for $99 per year no longer required. After registering, restart your iPhone and open the Settings app. Next, tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates and select the iOS 27 Developer Beta once it is seeded later today. To install a public beta, first sign up at beta.apple.com. After enrolling, restart your iPhone and open the Settings app. Next, tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates and select the iOS 27 Public Beta once it is available. iOS beta versions can have bugs and performance issues. Backing up your iPhone before installing beta software is highly recommended.Related Roundup: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:31 pmGoogle Gemini Could Be the Ceiling on Apple's AI Ambitions
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the real test of today's WWDC keynote is whether Apple can deliver better AI experiences than Google using the same Gemini models. Apple is using Google's Gemini to underpin the revamped version of Siri and new Apple Intelligence features. The key takeaway from WWDC, Kuo argues in a new post on X, will not be the short-term market reaction after the event. It will be whether Apple, using the same Gemini models, can deliver better AI applications, agentic workflows, and on-device and cloud hybrid experiences than Google. If the answer is yes, it would help extend Apple's "bull" case. If the answer is no, the implication is that Apple's ceiling is set by a model it does not control. Kuo raised the point arguing against the market sentiment that "Even if Apple is temporarily behind on AI, it will ultimately catch up and come out ahead." Nevertheless, Kuo believes Apple's business momentum will stay strong through year-end based on his latest supply-chain checks, which he expects observers to spin as "If Apple is doing this well without AI, just imagine once it has AI." Other reports suggest Apple's longer-term advantage could lie in on-device AI, with the company expected to show how its custom silicon lets it process more AI queries directly on the device rather than in the cloud. Kuo expects today's announcements to have little bearing on the direction of Apple's stock price in the second half of the year. Regardless of what Apple says at WWDC, he argues, the positive second half of 2026 share-price trend is unlikely to change as long as the core narrative stays intact. The longer-term risk is more pointed. Should Apple fail to outdo Google with Gemini, Kuo says the stock would not necessarily turn bearish, but the assumption that Apple "will ultimately come out ahead" would begin to face growing scrutiny. How much longer the bull narrative can last beyond 2026, in his view, is what makes the keynote worth watching closely.Tags: Apple Intelligence, Gemini, Google, Ming-Chi Kuo, WWDC 2026This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:00 pmInside Hyundai’s Metaplant and the Future of Manufacturing
A tour of Hyundai's Georgia Metaplant reveals how robotics, AI, and flexible manufacturing could change the way products are built in the decades ahead. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:47 amUgreen’s new GT NAS lineup is built for speed and serious storage
Ugreen’s new DXP4800GT and DXP2800GT NAS pair AMD Ryzen processors with 10GbE networking, ECC memory support, and up to 144TB of storage. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:45 amHow optimistic are you about today’s new Siri announcements? [Poll]
Top billing in today’s WWDC 2026 keynote will be Apple’s reveal of exactly what we can expect in terms of new Siri features in iOS 27. We know what we should be expecting, but there may be important small-print about limitations and timings. Clearly things have not gone well to date, but will this be the day when Apple announces a clear turnaround for the checkered history of its revitalized intelligent assistant … ? more…11:19 am'Schmigadoon!' earns Apple EGOT status for winning all major awards
Apple TV is now the winner of Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, and finally Tony awards, and it made this EGOT status in about half the time it took Netflix.Apple TV's 'Schmigadoon!' has won four Tony AwardsOriginally an Apple TV musical comedy, "Schmigadoon!" has become a stage hit, and in May 2026 was nominated for multiple Tony Awards. It's now won four of them, including the most prestigious ones:Best Musical Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:13 am5 Things to Watch for During Apple's WWDC 2026 Keynote Today
WWDC 2026 has officially arrived, with Apple set to kick off its annual developer conference with its opening keynote at 10 a.m. Pacific Time today. Apple will announce its latest software updates, including iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. Could there also be a surprise or two in store? Below, we recap five key talking points heading into WWDC 2026: Apple could announce new hardware at this year's conference – reportedly, it even has a couple of new devices "ready to go" – but we are keeping our expectations in check. Apple is believed to be holding back new additions to the company's hardware lineup until the new version of Siri and other Apple Intelligence upgrades are released to the general public later this year. The global memory shortage is also making Mac upgrades less likely for now. Apple may gate access to new Siri features via a waitlist when iOS 27 arrives in September, similar to the initial launch of the Apple Intelligence platform two years ago. Apple is still internally labeling the long-delayed revamped Siri as a "beta," suggesting it won't be marketed as finished when it arrives later this year. Today's preview of the software should clarify what still needs work. macOS 26 Tahoe will be the final major macOS version for Intel-based Macs, Apple revealed at last year's WWDC. That means macOS 27 will be compatible with Apple silicon Macs only, so you will need a Mac with an M-series chip or a MacBook Neo with an A18 Pro chip in order to install the software update. Dropping support for the legacy chips also means Apple can focus on honing new features exclusively for Apple silicon. WWDC 2026 will be Apple CEO Tim Cook's last as keynote speaker. The opening keynote of WWDC has been presented by Apple CEO Tim Cook every year since 2012, but Cook is stepping down as Apple's chief executive officer, and hardware engineering chief John Ternus is set to take over on September 1. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman anticipates that Cook will kick off the keynote, but software chief Craig Federighi will be the most prominent figure for the majority of the presentation as he introduces the new AI-centric features. This year, macOS Emerald and macOS Big Bear have emerged as two speculative possibilities for the name of macOS 27, which Apple has yet to announce. Meanwhile, Little Finder Guy has re-appeared, this time in WWDC swag bags! The tiny anthropomorphized version of the Mac Finder icon went viral earlier this year after appearing in Apple's MacBook Neo marketing campaign. Could we see the character return during the macOS 27 preview? Fingers crossed! Stay tuned for in-depth coverage of all of Apple's announcements today. We also have a guide explaining all the ways you can watch Apple's WWDC 2026 Keynote live as it happens.Related Roundup: WWDC 2026Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:01 amThere’s a devious new free phone scam, to add to the lengthy list
‘Free phone’ scams are becoming increasingly common, and there’s now a new one to watch out for. With this version, a brand new phone is left on your doorstep and – unusually – the scammer didn’t use your money to buy it. This is just the latest in a long line of scams involving new phones delivered to your home … more…10:46 amCloudflare Dashboard and Cloudflare API service issues
Jun 8, 10:46 UTC Investigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Cloudflare Dashboard and related APIs. These issues do not affect the serving of cached files via the Cloudflare CDN or other security features at the Cloudflare Edge. Customers using the Dashboard / Cloudflare APIs are impacted as requests might fail and/or errors may be displayed.10:37 amHackers tricked Instagram AI into letting them take over 20,000 accounts [U]
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. Update: Meta has now revealed that around 20,000 accounts were compromised and has explained the steps it has taken in response … more…10:08 amR2 and Teams’ payments failing during Checkout flow
Jun 8, 10:06 UTC Update - We are continuing to work on a fix for this issue. Jun 8, 10:05 UTC Identified - Starting June 5, 2026 (~12:00 UTC), users adding R2 and Teams products see "An unexpected error occurred while processing your payment." blocking them from creating subscriptions.09:45 amHow to Watch Apple's WWDC 2026 Keynote on June 8
The 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference will take place this week from June 8 through June 12, and like the last six years, it will be an online event, although select developers and students will be invited to Apple Park. To kick things off, Apple holds a keynote event on the Monday to announce new software, which is what makes it of interest to the general public. During the keynote event on Monday, June 8, Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27. (The "27" represents the September 2026 to September 2027 release season.) You can watch the WWDC 2026 keynote event using one of the methods outlined below. The live stream is set to start at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time from Apple Park in Cupertino, California. We have a full list of when the event will begin in other time zones in the United States and around the world. Honolulu, Hawaii -- 7:00 a.m. HAST Anchorage, Alaska -- 9:00 a.m. AKDT Cupertino, California -- 10:00 a.m. PDT Phoenix, Arizona -- 10:00 a.m. MST Vancouver, Canada -- 10:00 a.m. PDT Denver, Colorado -- 11:00 a.m. MDT Dallas, Texas -- 12:00 noon CDT New York, New York -- 1:00 p.m. EDT Toronto, Canada -- 1:00 p.m. EDT Halifax, Canada -- 2:00 p.m. ADT Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- 2:00 p.m. BRT (no DST) London, United Kingdom -- 6:00 p.m. BST Berlin, Germany -- 7:00 p.m. CEST Paris, France -- 7:00 p.m. CEST Cape Town, South Africa -- 7:00 p.m. SAST Helsinki, Finland -- 8:00 p.m. EEST Istanbul, Turkey -- 8:00 p.m. TRT Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- 9:00 p.m. GST Delhi, India -- 10:30 p.m. IST Jakarta, Indonesia -- 12:00 a.m. WIB next day Shanghai, China -- 1:00 a.m. CST next day Singapore -- 1:00 a.m. SGT next day Perth, Australia -- 1:00 a.m. AWST next day Hong Kong -- 1:00 a.m. HKT next day Seoul, South Korea -- 2:00 a.m. KST next day Tokyo, Japan -- 2:00 a.m. JST next day Adelaide, Australia -- 2:30 a.m. ACST next day Sydney, Australia -- 3:00 a.m. AEST next day Auckland, New Zealand -- 5:00 a.m. NZST next day Watch the Keynote on YouTube Watching the WWDC keynote on YouTube may be one of the quickest and easiest ways to catch the event because YouTube is generally available on most devices, including TV sets and consoles. The YouTube live stream above will be accessible on June 8 when the event kicks off. Watch the Keynote on Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Vision Pro You can watch the WWDC keynote on any Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Vision Pro using Apple's native Safari browser or another browser. iOS devices must be running iOS 10 or later, and Macs need to be running macOS Sierra 10.12 or later to access the stream. Launch Safari from your chosen device and follow this link to the WWDC 2026 Keynote. Watch the Keynote Using the Apple TV App You can watch the WWDC keynote via Apple's TV app on Mac, iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, and Apple TV, with the link in the TV app becoming available on the day of the event or just before. Open the TV app on your chosen device. Scroll down the Watch Now category and select WWDC 2026. Alternatively, type "WWDC" into the Search field and select WWDC 2026 from the results. Click Play. The app may tell you to tune in at your local time to watch the event live prior to when the WWDC keynote begins. Watch the Keynote on a Windows PC If you don't have an Apple device handy, you can still watch the WWDC 2026 keynote on a PC running Windows 10 or later. Open Microsoft Edge browser and follow this link to the WWDC 2026 Livestream. While Apple offers no guarantees, other platforms may also be able to access the WWDC 2026 keynote using recent versions of Chrome or Firefox (MSE, H.264, and AAC codecs/extensions must be installed). Watch in the Apple Developer App or Developer Website Apple also plans to stream the keynote in the Apple Developer app, and on the Apple Developer website, making it easier than ever for Apple fans and developers to catch the event. MacRumors Coverage For those unable to watch the live stream, or who prefer to read a text version of the announcements, we'll have live coverage both here on MacRumors.com and through our MacRumorsLive X (Twitter) account, so make sure to follow.Related Roundup: WWDC 2026Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:42 amWWDC 2026 Swag Bag Includes Little Finder Guy
Just hours away from WWDC's opening keynote, some developers have been sharing the contents of their conference swag bags on social media. The bags are given to attendees when they register for the event, and typically contain limited-edition Apple gifts. This year, developers have been registering early at Apple's Infinite Loop campus, where they have been gifted a black tote bag emblazoned with the WWDC 2026 logo, along with a water bottle, a selection of stickers, and collectible enamel pins. There are four pins in the bag, including the Apple skull and crossbones, an Apple 50 pin, Clarius the Dogcow, and Little Finder Guy – the tiny anthropomorphized version of the Mac Finder icon that went viral after appearing in Apple's recent online marketing campaign for the MacBook Neo. wwdc 2026 apple swag #wwdc pic.twitter.com/SLgrgLxQwl— Canoopsy (@Canoopsy) June 7, 2026 MacRumors will be in attendance at the keynote, with live coverage of the event beginning shortly after 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Stay tuned to MacRumors.com and our @MacRumorsLive account on X (Twitter). We've also put together a guide explaining all the ways you can watch Apple's WWDC 2026 Keynote live as it happens.Related Roundup: WWDC 2026Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:30 amDFW (Dallas) on 2026-06-08
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Macworld Welcome to WWDC day! In just a few hours (10am PT to be exact), Apple will kick off its 2026 World Wide Developers Conference with a jam-packed, wide-ranging keynote that outlines its plans for the next 12 months: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26, along with our first look at the new Siri and upgraded Apple Intelligence. You can follow along with the announcements and watch the event with our live blog, but until then, we’re still looking for any clues about what’s coming today. Here’s the latest: Finder Guy is real! Ever since Apple started making TikTok videos to promote MacBook Neo, we’ve been infatuated with its little Finder Guy mascot (officially named Fin, according to Om Chachad on X). And he’s already made his first appearance at WWDC in the form of a swag pin alongside Claris the Dogcow, the original Mac pirate flag, and a rainbow “50” logo to mark Apple’s 50th anniversary. Does this mean the little guy will make an appearance in the show? Will the Mac get more attention than we think it will? We’ll find out in a few hours. A hint at Liquid Glass changes: In another post on X, iOS developer Rudrank posted a photo standing next to a WWDC sculpture that appears to be a Liquid Glass reference. While the WWDC words are translucent, the area around them is more transparent, a not-so-subtle hint at Apple’s interface transparency. We’re expecting tweaks to the Liquid Glass redesign that was introduced at last year’s WWDC, so perhaps this is a clue to one of the biggest rumors: a slider to adjust the transparency to your specific preference. Good, not great Siri: On the eve of the event, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman throws a little cold water on the new Siri: “Overall, my expectation tomorrow is that Apple’s AI features & Siri should move from being completely subpar to being adequate – but far from leading.” Siri concept shows off new animations: This isn’t an official Apple video, but it could be an official Apple video. Based on rumors from Gurman and others, user crodie on X has created a Siri concept video that has us excited about what the new design could bring for the Dynamic Island.08:00 amRunning Windows on your Mac? If you’re coding, you need this $33 Microsoft tool (MSRP $500) | MacworldRunning Windows on your Mac? If you’re coding, you need this $33 Microsoft tool (MSRP $500)
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This is a rant!!! Ahhh everything is so fking unoptimized these days. It's a MBP M2 pro 16 gb. Figma on browser takes around 800MB for each tab. And restarting macOS when applications are stuck and it's waiting for apps to respond to quit is sooo annoying. Just give me an option to stop […]06:42 amB&H is blowing out MacBook Air inventory at $899 with WWDC Deal Zone
Today only, pick up a 13-inch MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU for $899 during B&H's WWDC Deal Zone event.Grab a MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU for $899 today only - Image credit: AppleBoth Apple's Sky Blue and Midnight colorways are marked down to $899 this Monday, a discount of $300 off the original MSRP for the closeout M4 model.Buy M4 13" MacBook Air for $899 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:56 amDNS Resolver issue
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The Broadway adaptation of Apple TV’s Schmigadoon! won 4 Tony Awards tonight, officially making Apple TV an EGOT winner. Here’s what that means. more…01:30 amSwiftUI Only Makes It Easy to Develop Bad Apps
Apple’s developer message used to be that it was not just easy to develop apps for their platforms, but that it was easy to develop good idiomatically native apps. That’s still true for AppKit and UIKit, but it’s never been true for SwiftUI, and SwiftUI is now seven years old.Sunday June 0708:12 pmSunday Reboot: Intel support is on its last legs this WWDC
WWDC's keynote will celebrate macOS 27, but it will also be a funeral for Intel Macs. The final countdown for their apps starts tomorrow.If only Apple keynotes gave blunt advice...The introduction of Apple Silicon immediately put a timer on the Intel Mac experience. Apple Silicon was the company's new direction, and that everyone should migrate that way or be left behind.Evolve or die. Except less morbid and that it really dealt with software and hardware support. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:00 pmApple embraces Lil Finder Guy with WWDC 2026 swag
There’s now a physical Apple pin for Lil Finder Guy, the adorable Finder-based Mac mascot who originated from MacBook Neo’s marketing campaign. more…07:55 pmLooking for open-source Swift projects with high-quality, idiomatic code for learning | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingLooking for open-source Swift projects with high-quality, idiomatic code for learning
I’m currently leveling up my Swift skills and want to dive into some high-quality production code. I’m looking for open-source projects on GitHub that are known for being well-architected and idiomatic. I really want to see how experienced developers make the most of Swift's syntax and features rather than just writing code that "works." Whether […]07:47 pmLittle Finder Guy joins Clarius the Dogcow in the 2026 WWDC swag bag
The WWDC swag bag for 2026 has arrived, with attendees getting a bag, a bottle, and a collection of pins, including one of Little Finder Guy.WWDC 2026 swag bag - Image Credit: Canoopsy/XEach year, visitors to Apple Park taking part in the WWDC festivities can pick up exclusive Apple merchandise from the on-site Apple Store. At the same time, attendees can pick up a swag bag, made specifically for the developer event.The 2026 swag bag was picked up by Canoopsy, who posted pictures to X on Sunday. The merchandise consists of: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:00 pmKodebits Day 36: Lambda With Receiver [FREE]
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I think their new infomercial style presentations work really well for product launches, but I wish WWDC went back to the full week of IRL presentations. Thoughts? submitted by /u/Odd_Maintenance_6236 [link] [comments]04:04 pmHere’s how Apple Watch Series 11 stacks up against Oura, Fitbit, and Whoop, per WSJ
Apple Watch performs favorably in The Wall Street Journal’s health and fitness tracker showdown today. Here’s how Apple Watch Series 11 stacks up against the Oura smart ring and fitness bands from Fitbit and Whoop. more…04:02 pmWhy do people keep saying that the technical barrier to building ups has been significantly lower? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWhy do people keep saying that the technical barrier to building ups has been significantly lower?
I think there are some new considerations regarding this statement that highlight the technical barriers to building. The MVP has been lowered, but creating a production-ready app that can handle many users without breaking still remains significant, even with AI. I’m not seeing people developing the next Airbnb or Uber; most are just building utility, […]03:19 pmCMB (Colombo) on 2026-06-09
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Apple's Home Hub could arrive in late 2026, smart glasses in late 2027, and a tabletop robotic arm sometime in 2028. These were all expected sooner, but Apple's delayed AI upgrades created roadblocks.Apple Home Hub could be a tablet device that attaches to mounts like speakers and standsIn the Apple leaks world, unannounced products that get release windows pushed internally still get labeled as "delayed." Apple engineers clearly had a release date in mind, and even had a target set, but other product divisions can get in the way.According to the latest "Power On" newsletter from Bloomberg, three unannounced products waiting on AI upgrades equate to "so many Apple product delays." These unreleased, unannounced products include the rumored Home Hub, smart glasses, and a robotic arm upgrade to the Home Hub. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:07 pmI would pay for an app that makes screenshot of the app in every language available | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI would pay for an app that makes screenshot of the app in every language available
For the people who are looking for ideas, maybe that's something. submitted by /u/Additional_Appeal442 [link] [comments]03:01 pmOne fateful meeting in 2025 put Apple Intelligence and Siri on the right course
The battle to rework the failed Apple Intelligence initiative and Siri stems from a fateful meeting of executives, that triggered a major restructuring of Apple's AI efforts. Here's what happened, and when it all went down.Craig Federighi promoting Apple Intelligence - Image Credit: AppleMonday's WWDC keynote address is expected to be heavy on AI features in iOS 27 and Apple's other operating systems.It should also bring to an end a turbulent period for the company. After the initial launch of Apple Intelligence and its seeming failure, as well as repeated delays for the promised Siri revamp, it had to do something. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:57 pmWhy does everyone say apps don’t make money
I found a post in this community and it was someone asking how much they can realistically earn by releasing a mobile app. All the comments said "realistically $0", "you won't make any money". The people who talk like that in this community might make 0 but they shouldn't limit others, to their own experience. […]02:36 pmTim Cook expected to head WWDC keynote, for the last time
The opening keynote of WWDC has been presented by Tim Cook every year since 2012, but as his time as CEO draws to an end, there is speculation over whether he'll make one last appearance.Apple CEO Tim Cook will present WWDC 2026, but many of his executive team will feature too - image credit: AppleTim Cook does appear, unsurprisingly, to have already handed over the reins to the incoming CEO John Ternus for Apple's future planning. But Cook remains CEO until September, so the first time we'll see Ternus hosting an event will be the iPhone launch later that month.Speculation by Bloomberg backs up the idea that Cook will have one last hurrah. However, it argues that Cook will quickly hand over to Apple's Craig Federighi for the majority of the keynote video. This is fairly typical of WWDC, though. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:25 pmToday in Apple history: The first great color PowerBook arrives
On June 7, 1993, Apple debuted the PowerBook 180c, its first laptop with a truly high-quality color display. Battery life sucked, though. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:15 pmThe 5 most important WWDC announcements I’m hoping to see Monday
Macworld WWDC is the year’s most exciting event for the Apple community. Of course, September is when the new iPhones come out, but WWDC is when Apple unveils the ideas that will shape the next 12 months of its ecosystem. Not only that, but we even get to try out many of these announcements right after they’re unveiled in the developer betas. And this year seems particularly important. Following the ambitious yet chaotic rollout of Apple Intelligence in 2024, WWDC 2026 is rumored to be the event where Apple will show that it can finally deliver on all those AI promises to users. With the WWDC 2026 keynote just around the corner, here are five things I can’t wait to see at the event next week. A smart assistant that’s actually smart Apple showed off its vision for a new AI-powered Siri at WWDC 2024, but that Siri never saw the light of day. Nearly two years later, Apple’s virtual assistant still struggles with context, multi-step requests, and natural conversation. These are things that other AI agents solved long ago. That looks to finally change at WWDC. According to multiple reports, Apple has been working on a major overhaul of Siri, powered by Google Gemini’s large language models and a redesigned interface. Some rumors even suggest Apple may introduce a dedicated Siri app that works more like ChatGPT, complete with conversation history and richer text responses. Honestly, this is what Siri should have become years ago. And there’s more. In a recent announcement about new Accessibility features for iOS 27, Apple showcased a new version of Voice Control integrated with Apple Intelligence, which is capable of understanding what’s on the screen and responding to natural voice commands which is also expected to come to Siri. I don’t necessarily expect Apple to win the AI race in one day. I just don’t want Siri to seem like the least intelligent assistant in the room. If Apple can finally make Siri reliable, contextual, and genuinely useful across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, that alone could define this entire WWDC. Foundry Apple Intelligence features that are actually useful Over the past two years, Apple has introduced numerous Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools, Genmoji, Summarization, and Clean Up in the Photos app. Some of them are fine, but none of these features really change the way we interact with our devices. This year, I want Apple Intelligence to feel less like a feature and more like part of the platform. Rumors point to AI upgrades across Photos, Search, Camera, and system-wide interactions, including smarter editing tools, contextual suggestions, and deeper app controls. For instance, a report suggests that iOS 27 will allow users to scan nutrition labels on food packaging to add and track calories and nutrients in the Health app. Visual Intelligence will also reportedly gain the ability to scan phone numbers and addresses on business cards and posters. If true, these features will certainly be much more useful than being able to create your own emojis using AI. A Camera app that’s actually helpful If there’s one iPhone app I use the most, it’s the Camera. And to be honest, the current Camera app has become a mess. Important controls are hidden behind gestures, while pro-level features are limited. At the same time, casual users have a hard time finding basic features, like how to keep the flash on all the time. Like many other people, I rely on third-party apps such as Halide to get the most out of my iPhone’s camera. Thankfully, a recent report suggests that Apple will introduce a redesigned Camera app with iOS 27 that could solve all of my problems. According to rumors, the Camera app will be much more customizable, and users will be able to choose which controls they want to see right in front of them. I’d also love to see easier access to manual controls and a cleaner interface for switching between camera modes. The iPhone camera system is more powerful than ever, but the software still doesn’t fully match the hardware. This WWDC could finally change that. The iOS Camera app could soon be as good as third-party apps such as Halide.Foundry Liquid Glass improvements that are actually consistent Introduced last year, Liquid Glass is the interface across all Apple platforms that adds depth and reflections to icons, buttons, controls, and other elements. Visually, it’s one of Apple’s most beautiful interface designs in years. But in practice, the current implementation of Liquid Glass prioritizes style over usability. There are many examples of transparency issues, inconsistent animations, and readability issues that make Liquid Glass seem unfinished. This year, I really hope Apple has taken the time to polish the Liquid Glass interface. I don’t think Apple should get rid of it or start from scratch. I just want better contrast and more consistency across apps and platforms. Recent rumors suggest that we’ll see improvements in this area with iOS 27 and the other new operating systems set to be unveiled next week. An iPhone update that’s actually forward-looking I don’t really expect Apple to unveil a new iPhone at WWDC. But I do think there’s a chance Apple will start laying the groundwork for it. Rumors about the first foldable iPhone, likely to be called the iPhone Ultra, have been intensifying in recent months as Apple is expected to announce this new iPhone in September. And for such a significant new piece of hardware, Apple also needs to have its software ready for it. Reports suggest iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 could introduce multitasking improvements and split-screen features designed to support foldable devices. That’s the kind of subtle WWDC teaser I’d love to see. Apple’s first folding iPhone is coming. Will Apple drop some clues about it in iOS 27?Foundry Maybe Apple will introduce more advanced app continuity. Maybe iPhone apps become more flexible with windowing. Maybe Split View finally comes to larger iPhones. Or maybe Apple simply hints at a future category without naming it outright. Apple often uses WWDC to prepare developers for hardware that arrives later. And if the foldable iPhone really is coming out soon, this year’s WWDC seems like the perfect place to get things started. WWDC 2026 could be Apple’s most important software event in years In recent years, Apple has been falling behind in AI. WWDC 2026 looks like it will be the moment when the company finally catches up with the rest of the industry. There probably won’t be any new hardware at the event, but we’ll see things like a smarter Siri, improved Apple Intelligence, and more refined software. There’s still plenty to look forward to for this event, and I’m really excited to see what Apple has been working on.02:11 pmRevenue cat vs native subscription
I’m planning to launch a subscription for my app and I’ve seen a lot of people here posting about revenue cat. What are the pros and cons of using a third-party to manage subscriptions versus natively building it into the app using Apple’s tools? submitted by /u/Locksmith_Usual [link] [comments]02:00 pmAnker 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station Now $40 Off Ahead of Amazon Prime Day
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 for Prime members 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. $40 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 - $33.23, 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 - $89.99, 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 - $169.99, 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 - $449.00, 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 - $319.99, down from $499.99 Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G5 - $399.00, down from $499.99 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 forums01:30 pmThe $15 guide for people who don’t want to get replaced by AI
Get lifetime access to the AI Essentials 2026: The Complete Guide to AI Fundamentals for $14.99 (regularly $64.99). (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:29 pmNew dummy units give our closest look yet at the iPhone Fold
We don’t know yet whether Apple will call it the iPhone Fold, iPhone Ultra, or something else — but everyone expects the company to announce its first foldable phone later this year. Via Sonny Dickson, these dummy unit photos give us our closest look yet at what we expect the design to be. The foldable iPhone will feature an approximately 7.8-inch screen when unfolded, giving an effective inner screen area similar to an iPad mini. As shown by these dummy mockup models, the front-facing camera will be positioned in the top-left corner of this screen. more…12:54 pmMore iPhone Fold dummy shots appear in folded, open forms
More images of a purported dummy unit of the iPhone Fold have appeared, helping solidify the appearance of the much-rumored model.A supposed iPhone Fold dummy unit - Image Credit: Sonny DicksonOn June 1, an image circulated Weibo via a reputable leaker showing what seemed like a prototype or dummy unit for the iPhone Fold or Ultra. Days later, more shots have emerged.Shared to X early on June 7, the images from Sonny Dickson outright describes the pictured item as an "iPhone Fold dummy unit." There are four shots, showing the model in its opened and closed states. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:50 pmHow to create a Keynote presentation that would make Steve Jobs proud
If you want to make the best Keynote presentation, you need to follow a few simple rules (and ape the style of the keynote GOAT, Steve Jobs). (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:26 amHow to find and delete duplicate files and photos on a Mac
Macworld If you are running out of space on your Mac, deleting duplicate files can be a quick and easy way to recover valuable storage. Duplicate files often build up over time through repeated downloads, copied folders, email attachments, photo imports, and multiple versions of the same document, potentially consuming gigabytes of disk space. Finding and removing duplicate files doesn’t necessarily require specialist software. While macOS doesn’t include a dedicated duplicate-file finder, recent versions of the operating system can identify duplicate photos and videos, while Finder and Terminal offer ways to track down duplicate files elsewhere on your system. If you’d prefer a faster, more automated approach, dedicated duplicate-finder apps can scan your Mac and identify identical files wherever they are stored. These tools are often more effective at finding duplicates spread across multiple folders and drives. We’ve included the best options we’ve tested below. If your Mac is slowing down or running out of storage, you can reclaim space by targeting these redundant files. In this guide, we’ll show you how to find and delete duplicate files using both built-in macOS tools and the best third-party apps for the job. Which methods can you use to find and delete duplicate files on your Mac? In this guide we’ll look at two main ways to look through the drive on your Mac and remove any duplicate files. Fastest: Using dedicated software is definitely the easiest and fastest way to accomplish this task, as long as you don’t mind paying. Free: Smart Folders and Terminal commands are more time-consuming, but they are free and available to anyone with a Mac.10:30 amI hate AI. Speak to me, Apple
Macworld The problem with tech trends is you can’t easily tell in the moment which ones are going to have a lasting impact. In retrospect it seems obvious that 3D printers were going to upend multiple industries and 3D TVs just… weren’t. But both, rather inexplicably in the latter case, were hailed as the future by legions of impassioned evangelists. If we drew up a scale of long-term relevance, with MP3s at one end and NFTs at the other, where would AI sit? Bearing in mind the caveats above, I suspect it would be pretty close to the MP3 end. It’s likely to be extremely relevant in the long term. It’s just that many of the things it changes about our world will be, well, horrifyingly negative. Personally, in fact, I think AI pretty much sucks. To be clear, it doesn’t suck in absolutely every application. There are plenty of things AI can do efficiently and usefully, from medical diagnostics to meeting transcriptions. It’s worth noting that in almost all such scenarios, it’s important, at least for now, that a human supervises the output and applies a sanity check for hallucinations. Many of the things that are essentially powered by AI, indeed, existed before AI was a shareholder buzzword. We (including Apple) used to refer to “machine learning” when talking about developments in areas such as voice recognition. It’s a shame that Siri has lost the plot so badly in that area lately, but the tech in general has been a hugely beneficial tool for convenience and accessibility. The problem isn’t that AI doesn’t have any benefits. It’s that those benefits have started to become so grossly outweighed by the costs. AI technology is at its worst when, as is increasingly the case, human critical thinking is not applied. When the technology serves as a replacement rather than an augmentation for human thought, it actually diminishes critical thinking in those who use it, as research has shown. AI makes misinformation more likely to be spread in the first place, then adds insult to injury by rendering us less capable of recognizing the misinformation when it arrives. AI is also, of course, impacting the job market, particularly among entry-level skilled workers; the effects on the legal sector, for example, will only become apparent in time as senior lawyers retire from the industry and cannot be replaced. And it necessitates the construction of vast data centers that waste energy and space, and create noise, drought, and pollution. In comparison to those factors, it seems impertinent to even mention this, but AI’s infrastructure greed is also responsible for the components crunch affecting the rest of the technology industry. All this for the sake of a technology that steals art and makes everyone’s LinkedIn posts read the same. AI’s fundamental badness, at least in current and proposed use cases, feels like something we should all be able to agree about. But like so many things in 2026, and like NFTs in the past, it only ever seems to be discussed in polarised tribal terms. Those of us who write articles like this are referred to as antis, which I suppose is fair, and dismissed as Luddites, which surely is not. And I don’t quite understand why there is such passionate and widespread endorsement of the technology. Hyping AI is helping a few billionaires get even richer, which I get. But why are so many regular people on board with it? The good news is that not everyone is buying it. (I mean this in the metaphorical sense only, because our AI overlords are doing their best to keep the tech free to consumers for now. Just wait until the sinister phase two of their plan.) It emerged last week that Google’s recent AI-first, or more accurately AI-even-more-first, overhaul of search has faced significant pushback. iPhone installs of DuckDuckGo, a search engine which focuses on privacy rather than AI, have spiked. The rebellion starts today! Or perhaps the rebellion starts tomorrow. At its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, where the company announces the major changes coming to its software platforms in the coming year, Apple is expected to get more AI-obsessed than ever. Some of this will be useful, such as Siri (hopefully) getting the functional overhaul it’s needed for years. But far more, I’m afraid, will be wasteful posturing targeted at shareholders rather than users. Please, Apple: Consider the rest of us. Not everyone is obsessed with AI. Not everyone owns shares in OpenAI or uses ChatGPT to secretly reply to their friends’ texts. Not everyone talks about vibe-coding, or boasts on social media about the number of Claude tokens they’ve burned this month. Some of us just want to do fun and useful things on our iPhones without having to worry that we’re contributing to the decline of civilisation. What do you say, Apple? Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. One day to go: WWDC 2026 special! Felipe Esposito lists his top 5 announcements he wants Apple to make during Monday’s keynote. iOS 27 is coming soon. There’s a good chance you’ll hate it. These 4 changes will make macOS 27 massively better. We hate taking iPhone photos. That might finally change this coming week. Apple just teased an iOS 27 feature that could change everything. Apple Intelligence is coming at WWDC, says the Macalope. Just don’t call it AI. Trending: Top stories Nvidia’s RTX Spark laptops are gunning for the MacBook Pro. Yawn! MacBook Neo is so popular, Dell is baiting PC shoppers again. Planning to buy an iPhone 18 Pro this fall? Here’s why you might want to hold off. Apple just picked a dozen apps you need to download right now. Podcast of the week WWDC26 starts tomorrow, so in the latest episode of the Macworld podcast we discuss what we expect to see in iOS 27, the next version of the iPhone operating system. You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Reviews corner AV Access iDock M10: The best KVM dock for MacBook and PC setups? The rumor mill Image slip-up reveals possible name of macOS 27. iPhone to get ‘Parallel’ landscape apps in iOS 27, report claims. iPhone 18 Pro leak points to smallest battery gain since 2020. Football star reveals existence of unreleased Apple headphones. Video of the week @macworld.com Half of you already hate iOS 27 #apple #ios #ai ♬ original sound – Macworld – Macworld Apple’s about to show off iOS 27, and a lot of people might really hate it. For more short videos, follow us on on TikTok and Instagram. Software updates, bugs, and problems Microsoft warns that some Office files might not open on your Mac next month. Apple just issued critical updates for iPhone 17 and M5 Macs. And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters, including our new email from The Macalope–an irreverent, humorous take on the latest news and rumors from a half-man, half-mythical Mac beast. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, or X for discussion of breaking Apple news stories, and keep up with the latest speculation with our WWDC26 live blog. We’ve got a special WWDC edition of this newsletter coming on Tuesday, then we’ll see you next week, back in the usual Monday slot. Stay Appley!10:28 amBest Look at Foldable iPhone Design Revealed, May Only Come in White
Sonny Dickson today shared detailed images of a foldable iPhone dummy unit with what appears to be a finalized design, providing the best look yet at the device's look, with the suggestion that the device may only be available in white. Dummy units are non-functional units intended primarily for display purposes and accessory manufacturers, who need a high level of physical accuracy to mass produce cases and other accessories ahead of a device's announcement. Dickson first shared early-production dummy models of the foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in April, providing the first real visual confirmation of the foldable's passport-style form factor. The latest foldable iPhone dummy is markedly more detailed than those that have previously circulated. Earlier this week, the leaker known as "Ice Universe" shared what appeared to be an image of a white foldable iPhone dummy, but Dickson's unit offers a substantially clearer view of the design and display. First look at the iPhone Fold dummy unit. It doesn't look like Apple will offer multiple colors, with white currently appearing to be the only option. What do you think? pic.twitter.com/olMzm6t6Ts— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) June 7, 2026 The images align with the wider body of design rumors accumulated so far. The device is expected to feature a book-style, passport-shaped design with a 4:3 aspect ratio, wider than it is tall and unlike any foldable currently on the market, with a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner OLED panel that would make it just slightly smaller than the iPad mini when open. Rumors point to an ultra-thin 4.5mm titanium frame, with volume buttons relocated to the top edge of the device, no Action Button, Touch ID in place of Face ID, and a horizontal dual-camera array on the back in an iPhone Air-style camera plateau. The latest dummy models reveal several new design aspects, such as the fact that the cover display will be edge-to-edge and slightly curved at the edges, the camera flash will be located below the rear microphone in the camera plateau, the rear microphone has a new design consisting of five drilled holes, and the front-facing camera on the inner display is located on the top left. This will almost certainly have implications for the Dynamic Island. On the device's color, Dickson's observation corroborates a report from Friday, in which the Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital" suggested that there may be no black finish, with white potentially being the only option. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported that Apple planned to avoid bold colors and stick to traditional finishes. It is worth noting that several new high-end products such as the Apple Watch Ultra and Vision Pro only launched with one color option. The approach would be broadly consistent with how Apple has handled generationally significant launches before. The iPhone X debuted in November 2017 in just two colors, Silver and Space Gray, at a then-record starting price of $999. The iPhone XS that followed a year later added Gold to the lineup, and Apple may take the same incremental approach with the iPhone Ultra over time. The foldable iPhone is expected to be announced in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, at a starting price Gurman says will cross the $2,000 threshold.Related Roundup: iPhone FoldTags: Foldable iPhone, Sonny DicksonThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:08 amNostalgicPod iOS version ready: considering a skins-based approach for App Review | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingNostalgicPod iOS version ready: considering a skins-based approach for App Review
Hi everyone, A couple of weeks ago I posted here asking whether Apple would reject a retro music player because of the click-wheel style interface. The feedback was really helpful, so I wanted to come back with an update and ask for some more advice. The app is called NostalgicPod. It's now live on Google […]08:00 amAttention planners—10TB of Internxt Cloud Storage is just $269.97 today only
Macworld TL;DR: Internxt gives you 10TB of encrypted cloud storage for life for $269.97 (reg. $2,900) through today only. At a certain point, cloud storage subscriptions start feeling less like “technology” and more like a utility bill you forgot you agreed to years ago. A few bucks here for photos. More for backups. Another upgrade because your laptop is full again. Suddenly you’re renting digital closet space forever. That’s why Internxt’s 10TB lifetime storage plan feels oddly satisfying. For a one-time $269.97 today only (reg. $2,900), you get 10TB of zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage for life — meaning one payment, no recurring fees, and enough space to store years of photos, videos, work files, creative projects, backups, and general digital clutter without constantly deleting things to free up room. Files are encrypted before they even leave your device, and even Internxt itself can’t view your data. The platform is open-source, independently audited, GDPR compliant, and built around post-quantum encryption, designed to protect against future security threats. It also works across Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, and web browsers. Paying just once instead of dealing with endless monthly charges feels pretty darn smart. Get lifetime access to 10TB of Internxt Cloud Storage for a one-time $269.97 (reg. $2,900) through June 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 10TB PlanSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:34 am'Steve Jobs In Exile' Remembers the Birth of the Web and 'Making Unix Taste Sweet'
Ars Technica shares some anecdotes from Steve Jobs in Exile, a new book released last month: [Author Geoffrey] Cain reminds us, in stunning detail, that Jobs' "exile" era at NeXT was not only critical to his evolution as a man and an entrepreneur, but that it mattered for the rest of us, too. The technological innovations that came out of NeXT — notably, the NeXTSTEP OS — continue to live on in what we now call both macOS and iOS. As Cain puts it, "NeXTSTEP was Steve's attempt to make Unix taste sweet...." [W]hile many tech nerds know that Tim Berners-Lee created the first World Wide Web server on a NeXT machine while working in Switzerland in 1990, few know that NeXT employees were wary of bringing the news to Jobs. Why? They feared his wrath "and that he would dismiss [the web] as 'shit.'" (In another timeline, NeXT might itself have capitalized on this world-changing innovation....) Perhaps one of the wildest anecdotes that Cain uncovered was how one voicemail changed computer history forever. In 1996, when Apple was solidly in its mediocre Performa era — and considering buying BeOS as the basis for its new operating system — a mid-level NeXT product manager asked aloud, "Why don't we just frickin' call Apple?" (NeXT was also struggling during this period.) And so someone did. As Cain writes: Garrett left the group of managers, walked back to his office, and took a risk. He picked up his designer phone and called the head of software at Apple. He left what he described as "one of my more inspired sales pitches" on the man's voicemail, explaining why Apple should be looking at NeXT instead of Be... In any other universe, Garrett's call might have gotten him fired. But in this timeline, it worked out. And thanks to him, Steve [Jobs] was about to enter Apple's airspace once again. Thanks to long-time Slashdot reader destinyland for sharing the article. Read more of this story at Slashdot.05:06 amB&H slashes up to $300 off M5 Pro, M5 Max MacBook Pros for WWDC
B&H is celebrating WWDC with steeper discounts on MacBook Pros, and a variety of 14-inch and 16-inch models are in stock and up to $300 off.Save up to $300 with MacBook Pro deals for WWDC - Image credit: AppleYou can shop the full selection of MacBook Pro savings at B&H. We've also rounded up top picks from the sale in the bulleted list below.Shop B&H's MacBook Pro sale Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:47 amNetwork Connectivity Issues observed in Dallas (DFW)
Jun 7, 02:47 UTC Resolved - Connectivity errors (HTTP 500s) and elevated latency observed due to a hardware failure between 20:45 - 21:05 UTC 2026-06-06. Cloudflare have mitigated the issue.Saturday June 0609:19 pmA native SwiftUI app I built to control the iOS Simulator (no more simctl incantations) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingA native SwiftUI app I built to control the iOS Simulator (no more simctl incantations)
https://preview.redd.it/t3a7p0qcbq5h1.png?width=2560&format=png&auto=webp&s=80cec1d8ce4da7bb36ddcbfc0d901a8623b63172 I'm an indie iOS dev. A lot of my week is QA and App Store prep, and I got tired of re-Googling the commands syntax for routine things, a screenshot, a test push, a mocked location, and juggling a terminal plus three separate apps. So I built CosmoKit: a native macOS control center for […]07:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Grit Method’ builds character with 4 daily goals
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Habit tracking apps are a dime a dozen, but Grit Method sets itself apart by requiring you to be more thoughtful. With your input, the app clearly outlines four clear goals for you to work towards daily, and it’s about more than just being more productive. more…07:21 pmiOS 27 is coming Monday: New features, compatibility, more
We’re just two days away from iOS 27 being announced WWDC, and rumors are waiting a clear picture of what to expect. The update will reportedly bring a focus on stability improvements and bug fixes, with some big new Apple Intelligence features sprinkled in. Here’s everything we know so far about new iOS 27 features, the update’s release date, and more. more…06:37 pmFighting a Denial of Service Attack with AI Assistance
Troubleshooting an inaccessible server is challenging at the best of times and doubly so when you are out of practice. Read how Claude guided Adam Engst through troubleshooting and mitigating a denial of service attack.05:44 pmRevenueCat alternative with a free analytics/entitlements tier
TL;DR: I'm Ryan, CTO and cofounder of ZeroSettle. We made the analytics + entitlements layer (the RevenueCat-style part) free with no MRR cap, and only charge on an optional web-checkout product. The SDKs are all open source. Obviously biased — I'm posting to hear why you would or wouldn't switch 🙂 RevenueCat is free up […]05:41 pmHands-on: BenQ’s new MA270S is a glossy 27-inch 5K display made for Mac
BenQ has been making excellent Mac-friendly monitors for years, and their new MA270S is the creme de la creme of their lineup. It’s a 27-inch 5K monitor, but with a feature that most monitors don’t ship with: a glossy finish. All of Apple’s displays ship with glossy finishes by default, but for one reason or another, matte finishes have dominated the external monitor market – and BenQ is bucking that trend. This makes the MA270S much more at home with the Mac. more…05:25 pmRoute Visualization using SceneKit, MapKit, MetalFX and more
Been experimenting with SceneKit and visualizing GPS data points. Really happy with how the results turned out, especially the fade which was a mess to get correct. The colors are tied to my HR zones. Hope it inspires someone. Then extending the visualization into MapKit still keeping the HR route but also allowing different metrics […]04:54 pmI built a Cat TV-style iOS app using SwiftUI + SpriteKit
I recently launched PurrPlay, an iOS/iPadOS app with interactive screen games made for cats. A human sets up the session, then the cat interacts with moving objects on the screen. I built it after using Cat TV with my cat Ame and getting annoyed by ads, fixed videos, and not being able to choose which […]03:27 pmHow to watch Apple’s WWDC26 keynote
How can you watch the Apple event at WWDC26? You can stream the keynote on YouTube, on the apple.com website or on your smart TV. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:19 pmSome of the levels in my zen puzzle: Zyl
Hi all, I launched my app last week available for pre-order on the App Store. It's called Zyl, available now for pre-order on the app store. Sharing some screenshots of three of the puzzles in the game. The game has 200 puzzles total. I built Zyl as a premium game ($1.99) with no fluff. No […]03:19 pmtvOS 27 is Apple’s chance to finally fix Apple TV gaming, here’s how
Over a decade ago, with the launch of the of the Apple TV HD and the first version of tvOS, Apple set off on a rather unsuccessful journey to turn the Apple TV into a gaming platform. The efforts have largely died off, but I think this year could potentially mark the beginning of a renaissance, if Apple wanted to. Let’s outline it. more…03:10 pmiOS 27: Seven new iPhone features are coming soon
Apple will unveil iOS 27 on Monday during WWDC’s kickoff. Here are seven new iPhone features rumored to be coming in iOS 27. more…02:00 pmEasily turn your podcast ideas into episodes with this AI tool
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Google has set new browser performance records for Chrome following a year of improvements, with the latest results made using an M5 MacBook Pro.Google Chrome iconAs one of the main browsers in use today, Google Chrome has engineers working to improve its performance, so it can maintain its position in the market. That work can sometimes lead to massive improvements, even for Mac users.In a Chromium blog post on June 4, Google declares that its optimizations to Chrome have resulted in it setting records in some industry-standard benchmarks. They are said to be records across all browsers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:34 pmChrome for macOS soundly beats browser benchmark records
Google has set new browser performance records for Chrome following a year of improvements, with the latest results made using an M5 MacBook Pro.Google Chrome iconAs one of the main browsers in use today, Google Chrome has engineers working to improve its performance, so it can maintain its position in the market. That work can sometimes lead to massive improvements, even for Mac users.In a Chromium blog post on June 4, Google declares that its optimizations to Chrome have resulted in it setting records in some industry-standard benchmarks. They are said to be records across all browsers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:34 pmChrome for macOS soundly beats browser benchmark records
Google has set new browser performance records for Chrome following a year of improvements, with the latest results made using an M5 MacBook Pro.Google Chrome iconAs one of the main browsers in use today, Google Chrome has engineers working to improve its performance, so it can maintain its position in the market. That work can sometimes lead to massive improvements, even for Mac users.In a Chromium blog post on June 4, Google declares that its optimizations to Chrome have resulted in it setting records in some industry-standard benchmarks. They are said to be records across all browsers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:34 pmChrome for macOS soundly beats browser benchmark records
Google has set new browser performance records for Chrome following a year of improvements, with the latest results made using an M5 MacBook Pro.Google Chrome iconAs one of the main browsers in use today, Google Chrome has engineers working to improve its performance, so it can maintain its position in the market. That work can sometimes lead to massive improvements, even for Mac users.In a Chromium blog post on June 4, Google declares that its optimizations to Chrome have resulted in it setting records in some industry-standard benchmarks. They are said to be records across all browsers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:34 pmChrome for macOS soundly beats browser benchmark records
Google has set new browser performance records for Chrome following a year of improvements, with the latest results made using an M5 MacBook Pro.Google Chrome iconAs one of the main browsers in use today, Google Chrome has engineers working to improve its performance, so it can maintain its position in the market. That work can sometimes lead to massive improvements, even for Mac users.In a Chromium blog post on June 4, Google declares that its optimizations to Chrome have resulted in it setting records in some industry-standard benchmarks. They are said to be records across all browsers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:34 pmChrome for macOS soundly beats browser benchmark records
Google has set new browser performance records for Chrome following a year of improvements, with the latest results made using an M5 MacBook Pro.Google Chrome iconAs one of the main browsers in use today, Google Chrome has engineers working to improve its performance, so it can maintain its position in the market. That work can sometimes lead to massive improvements, even for Mac users.In a Chromium blog post on June 4, Google declares that its optimizations to Chrome have resulted in it setting records in some industry-standard benchmarks. They are said to be records across all browsers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:34 pmChrome for macOS soundly beats browser benchmark records
Google has set new browser performance records for Chrome following a year of improvements, with the latest results made using an M5 MacBook Pro.Google Chrome iconAs one of the main browsers in use today, Google Chrome has engineers working to improve its performance, so it can maintain its position in the market. That work can sometimes lead to massive improvements, even for Mac users.In a Chromium blog post on June 4, Google declares that its optimizations to Chrome have resulted in it setting records in some industry-standard benchmarks. They are said to be records across all browsers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:34 pmChrome for macOS soundly beats browser benchmark records
Google has set new browser performance records for Chrome following a year of improvements, with the latest results made using an M5 MacBook Pro.Google Chrome iconAs one of the main browsers in use today, Google Chrome has engineers working to improve its performance, so it can maintain its position in the market. That work can sometimes lead to massive improvements, even for Mac users.In a Chromium blog post on June 4, Google declares that its optimizations to Chrome have resulted in it setting records in some industry-standard benchmarks. They are said to be records across all browsers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:34 pmChrome for macOS soundly beats browser benchmark records
Google has set new browser performance records for Chrome following a year of improvements, with the latest results made using an M5 MacBook Pro.Google Chrome iconAs one of the main browsers in use today, Google Chrome has engineers working to improve its performance, so it can maintain its position in the market. That work can sometimes lead to massive improvements, even for Mac users.In a Chromium blog post on June 4, Google declares that its optimizations to Chrome have resulted in it setting records in some industry-standard benchmarks. They are said to be records across all browsers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:34 pmChrome for macOS soundly beats browser benchmark records
Google has set new browser performance records for Chrome following a year of improvements, with the latest results made using an M5 MacBook Pro.Google Chrome iconAs one of the main browsers in use today, Google Chrome has engineers working to improve its performance, so it can maintain its position in the market. That work can sometimes lead to massive improvements, even for Mac users.In a Chromium blog post on June 4, Google declares that its optimizations to Chrome have resulted in it setting records in some industry-standard benchmarks. They are said to be records across all browsers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:30 pmGoogle Chrome breaks its own speed records on macOS Tahoe
Macworld Google has posted benchmarks from its own testing with its Chrome browser on the Mac, and the results show a nice speed improvement. In Speedometer 3.1 tests, Chrome posted a score of 61, which is a 5 percent improvement over results posted a year ago. Chrome also recorded a score of 469 in JetStream 3 tests, which is a 10 percent increase. While a 5 to 10 percent increase doesn’t seem like much, consider that last year, Google reported a 22 percent Speedometer improvement from 2024 to 2025. So that’s a sizeable 30 percent boost over a two-year span. Faster is always better, especially when it comes to browsers, since web content and sites are becoming more and more complex. Google states that it performed most of its optimizations on JavaScript. One optimization involves “fast paths” where the browser’s engine can skip unnecessary execution steps. The handling of async and generator functions has been improved, optimized BigInt handling, and more. Non-JavaScript optimizations include WebAssembly items, rendering engine style computations, page-loading and text-handling, and vector gaphics rendering. Google’s report does not state what version of Chrome was tested, though the testing was done on macOS Tahoe 26.0.1. Google also did not provide any test results on Apple’s Safari browser for comparison. I wasn’t able to replicate Google’s results while running Speedometer or JetStream, but my testing conditions are not the same as Google’s, and Google did not define their test bed in their report. The current version of Chrome is 149.0.7827.54. To update Chrome, launch the browser and then go to Chrome > About Google Chrome. In the main window, the top of the About Chrome will show the version you are using and whether an update is available. Chrome will need to relaunch to complete the update.01:05 pm$499 AirPods Max 2? The Best Apple Deals of the Week Are Here
This week's best Apple deals included a new all-time low price on the AirPods Max 2, which have now hit $499.00 thanks to a $50 discount at Amazon and Best Buy. You'll also find great deals on AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and LG accessories below. 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. AirPods Max 2 What's the deal? Take $50 off AirPods Max 2 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $50 OFFAirPods Max 2 for $499.00 Apple's AirPods Max 2 hit a new record low price of $499.00 this week on Amazon and Best Buy, down from $549.00. On Amazon, you'll find four colors of the headphones on sale at this price. AirPods Pro 3 What's the deal? Take $50 off AirPods Pro 3 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $50 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $199.00 AirPods deals were in abundance this week, with the AirPods Pro 3 also on sale at an all-time low price on Amazon. You can still get this model for $199.00, down from $249.00. AirTag What's the deal? Take $40 off first gen AirTag 4-Pack Where can I get it? Woot $40 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $59.99 Woot has Apple's first generation AirTag 4-Pack for $59.99 this week, down from $99.99. The AirTag 4-Pack is in new condition and comes with a 90-day Woot limited warranty. Apple Watch Series 11 What's the deal? Take $100 off Apple Watch Series 11 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $329.00 Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. This sale includes a handful of GPS aluminum models on sale at record low prices. LG What's the deal? Save sitewide at LG Where can I get it? LG Where can I find the original deal? Right here SITEWIDE SALELG Summer Sale LG is hosting a big savings event on its website this week, with deals on monitors, TVs, home appliances, and more. Highlights of the event include up to $500 off select LG monitors and up to $1,500 off LG's best TV sets. 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 forums01:00 pmWWDC26 predictions: Siri, AI, hardware and screen time [Cult of Mac podcast No. 23]
This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: We match wits with our predictions about what we'll see at Apple's WWDC26 keynote. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmTop Stories: 'All Systems Glow' for WWDC, MacBook Neo Popularity, and More
Apple's big week for developers is just around the corner, and that means WWDC 2026 will also be giving everybody else their first peek at what Apple has in store for iOS 27, macOS 27 and more later this year. Other notable Apple news this week included the popularity of the budget MacBook Neo, the status of new Apple TV and HomePod mini models, iOS 26.5.1 and macOS 26.5.1 bug-fix updates, and more, so read on below for all the details! Top Stories What to Expect From WWDC 2026: Gemini-Powered Siri, iOS 27, macOS 27 and More Apple's annual developer conference WWDC returns for 2026 next week, so be sure to check out our comprehensive guide of everything we're expecting to see at Monday's keynote event. Apple this week teased the event with a new "All systems glow" tagline, a play on the phrase "all systems go," and it likely hints at Siri's rumored new design on iOS 27. Both a dedicated Siri app and a new "Search or Ask" feature in the iPhone's Dynamic Island will reportedly have a dark color scheme with glowing elements, as shown in leaked images last week. Apple has also shared new WWDC 2026-themed wallpapers, an Apple Music playlist, and a "Get Ready" video to help developers prepare to get the most out of next week's conference. MacBook Neo is So Popular That Apple Reportedly Doubled Production On an earnings call in late April, Apple's CEO Tim Cook said that customer response to the MacBook Neo was "off the charts," and the popularity of the laptop has reportedly led the company to significantly boost production. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this week said he believes that MacBook Neo shipments to Apple were doubled from an initial target of 5 million units to 10 million units in 2026 at some point after the laptop launched in March. The MacBook Neo is quickly reshaping the low-cost laptop segment, with companies like Acer, ASUS, and Dell reacting to the shift and in some cases already introducing their own competing products. New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Are 'Nearly Ready' to Launch, New Siri Remote Also Rumored New models of the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini are "nearly ready to go," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Both devices have been ready "for months," but Apple is holding off on launching them until the more personalized version of Siri is available, he said. "I am told the hardware for the next Apple TV set-top box and HomePod mini has been done for months and that both devices are already in active use among employees at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California," wrote Gurman. Apple Releases iOS 26.5.1 to Fix Charging Issue on iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Models Apple this week released iOS 26.5.1, a bug fix update that is only available for the iPhone Air and all models in the iPhone 17 lineup. According to Apple's release notes, the update fixes a previously documented charging issue with iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models. macOS Tahoe also got a 26.5.1 release this week, and it fixes an issue that can affect certain enterprise users on Macs equipped with the latest M5 chip. First 'Confirmed' iPhone Ultra Color Allegedly Revealed in Leaked Image Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone later this year. Rumors suggest the "iPhone Ultra" will come in two color options, and a leaker shared an image this week that allegedly shows one of them. Posted on Weibo by the Chinese leaker known as Ice Universe, the image purportedly offers a first glimpse of Apple's foldable in white. The device is believed to have entered early mass production, but the model shown is likely a dummy. Regardless, fellow leaker Instant Digital has said white is so far the only "confirmed" finish that the device will be available in. The iPhone Ultra will reportedly feature vapor chamber cooling and a liquid metal hinge, with production efforts said to be ramping up now following reports of some delays due to various challenges with the complicated high-end device. iPhone 18 Pro Battery Capacities Allegedly Leaked Battery capacities for Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro have allegedly surfaced, and the numbers suggest only a modest increase over the iPhone 17 Pro. According to prolific Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple is testing the iPhone 18 Pro with different battery capacities for the China and U.S. versions of the device, similar to last year's iPhone 17 Pro models. The Chinese model is said to have a roughly 4,056 mAh battery, while the U.S. model is said to have a roughly 4,288 mAh battery. In other iPhone 18 Pro rumors, the all-new variable aperture camera will reportedly cost Apple 50% more than the corresponding unit in the current iPhone 17 Pro, while some fresh dummy units revisited the expected colors for this year's Pro models. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:00 pmApple @ Work: How zero-touch enrollment killed the market for stolen corporate devices
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- 08:43 pmApple MacBook Air M5 15.3″ Laptop (2026) for $949 + free shipping
Amazon offers the Apple MacBook Air M5 15.3″ Laptop (2026) w/ 16GB RAM for $949. That’s $150 off list and the best price we could find. Free shipping applies. Buy Now at Amazon Features 15.3″ 2560×1664 display Apple M5 CPU 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Mac OS08:43 pmApple MacBook Air M5 13″ Laptop (2026) for $949 + free shipping
Amazon offers the Apple MacBook Air M5 13.6″ Laptop (2026) w/ 16GB RAM for $949. That’s $150 off list and the best price we could find. Free shipping applies. Buy Now at Amazon Features 13.6″ 2560×1664 display Apple M5 CPU 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Mac OS04:34 pmUsed Apple MacBook Air M4 15.3″ Laptop w/ 512GB SSD (2025) for $994 + free shipping | DealNews LaptopsUsed Apple MacBook Air M4 15.3″ Laptop w/ 512GB SSD (2025) for $994 + free shipping
Buy Now at Amazon03:10 pmSpace Black 14″ M5 MacBook Pros Drop Below Apple Pricing at Amazon & B&H
Amazon and B&H are both offering some of the best prices right now on Apple’s Space Black 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro lineup, with meaningful discounts on the 16GB/1TB and 24GB/1TB configurations. The 16GB/1TB model has dropped to $1539 at Amazon and $1549 at B&H versus Apple’s $1699 MSRP. The 24GB/1TB version is now $200 off Apple's MSRP, $1699 at Amazon and $1699 at B&H. For the latest sales and deals, see our 14" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.Tuesday May 0509:41 pmApple 11″ M4 128GB WiFi iPad Air (2026) for $520 + free shipping
Get this new release from Apple at its best price across all four colors. 256GB is likewise discounted. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon02:42 pmRefurb Unlocked Apple iPad Pro 3 11″ 128GB WiFi + Cellular Tablet (2021) for $409 + free shipping | DealNews iPadsRefurb Unlocked Apple iPad Pro 3 11″ 128GB WiFi + Cellular Tablet (2021) for $409 + free shipping
You'd pay over $500 elsewhere for a refurb model. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay02:24 pmRefurb Apple MacBook Pro i7 13″ Laptop (2019) for $358 + free shipping
That's 60% off at a savings of $540. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBayMonday May 0409:48 pmUnlocked Apple iPad Air M3 13″ 256GB WiFi + Cellular Tablet (2025) for $749 + free shipping | DealNews iPadsUnlocked Apple iPad Air M3 13″ 256GB WiFi + Cellular Tablet (2025) for $749 + free shipping
Get this Apple iPad at Best Buy for $749, a $300 savings. Most merchants only sell refurbs for this model. Shipping is free. Deal ends May 5th at 1:00am ET. Buy Now at Best Buy03:35 pmiPad Deals Hit Walmart — $50+ Off Apple’s Entry-Level Models
Walmart is now offering $50–$52 off Apple’s iPad lineup, bringing prices below Apple’s standard MSRP and making these models a bit more approachable right now. The base 11-inch iPad that typically sells for about $349 is now $299, which is one of the best consistent discounts we’ve seen on these newer models. Check current iPad deals at Walmart. Walmart also makes the buying process simple, with fast free shipping on online orders and the option for free local store pickup (if available in your area). That combination of price and convenience is what really stands out right now.For the latest sales and deals, see our iPad Price Tracker, updated daily.03:08 pmRefurb Apple MacBook Pro M2 Pro 14.2″ Laptop (2023) for $865 + free shipping
At eBay, get the refurb Apple MacBook Pro M2 Pro 14.2″ Laptop for $865. It’s the best deal we’ve seen for this model in any condition. It includes a 1-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay Features Apple M2 Pro Chip 14.2″ Liquid Retina XDR display 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD Mac OS Model: MPHE3LL/A01:29 pmMacBook Neo Now In Stock at Walmart — Fast Shipping & Easy Pickup Available
The MacBook Neo is now fully in stock at Walmart’s online store, making it one of the easiest places right now to actually buy one without worrying about availability. Instead of hunting for specific configurations, you can go in, choose what you want, and check out without the usual friction. Check current MacBook Neo availability at Walmart.Walmart also makes the process simple once you decide—offering fast free shipping on online orders, along with the option for free local store pickup (if available in your area). That combination of full availability and easy fulfillment is what really stands out right now.For the latest sales and deals, see our MacBook Neo Price Tracker, updated daily.01:09 pm13″ M5 MacBook Air Drops $150 at Amazon — Lowest Prices Across the Lineup
13-inch M5 MacBook Air pricing has finally shifted, with Amazon now offering $150 off across the entire lineup. The popular 16GB/512GB model has dropped to about $949 from Apple’s $1099 MSRP, and higher-end configurations are seeing the same consistent discount pattern. Check current 13-inch deals at Amazon. The 16GB/1TB model is now around $1149 (down from $1299), while the 24GB/1TB version is about $1349 (down from $1499), giving you the same $150 savings no matter which configuration you choose. Browse all configurations here. For the latest sales and deals, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.12:34 pm15″ M5 MacBook Air Drops $150 at Amazon & B&H — Lowest Prices Yet
Amazon and B&H are now offering some of the best pricing yet on Apple’s 15-inch M5 MacBook Air lineup, with $150 discounts across multiple configurations. The popular 16GB/512GB model has dropped to about $1149 from Apple’s $1299 MSRP, and similar savings are showing up on higher storage and memory options as well. Check current deals at Amazon. B&H is matching these prices while adding a key advantage: free 1–2 day shipping to most U.S. addresses, making it one of the fastest ways to get one without paying full price. View current deals at B&H. For the latest sales and deals, see our 15" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.Saturday May 0210:58 amRefurb Apple 7th-Gen. iPad 10.2″ 32GB WiFi Tablet (2019) for $90 + free shipping
This refurbished 7th-generation Apple iPad is now just $90 at Walmart. That's another $9 drop since our January mention and the best deal we've ever seen for this 2019 release. You'd pay over $100 for a refurbished item today at Amazon. Warranty info isn't available on the product page. Buy Now at Walmart09:19 amRefurb Scratch & Dent Apple iPad Deals at Woot for From $80, iPad Air from $230 + free shipping w/ Prime | DealNews iPadsRefurb Scratch & Dent Apple iPad Deals at Woot for From $80, iPad Air from $230 + free shipping w/ Prime
This iPad sale at Woot has dropped the prices on a range of scratch-and-dent Apple iPads. It puts the price of standard iPads at $80, iPad Mini models at $210, and iPad Air tablets at $230. You can shop multiple generations of Apple tablets, from the budget-friendly iPad 6 to more recent releases like the 2022 iPad 10 and iPad Air 5. Amazon Prime members get free shipping on all orders, too. The sale ends on May 15, 2026. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon CompanyFriday May 0112:00 pmApple iPad Magic Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 13″ for $263 + free shipping
Amazon offers the Apple iPad Magic Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 13″ for $263. That’s the lowest price it’s been listed at since Black Friday and $16 less than what you’d pay elsewhere. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon11:18 amRefurb Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro Desktop for $1,729 + free shipping
That's $170 less than a new model costs. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay Features Apple M2 Pro Chip with 10‑core CPU 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD macOSThursday April 3008:51 pmRefurb Apple MacBook Air Broadwell i5 11.6″ Laptop (2015) for $150 + free shipping | DealNews LaptopsRefurb Apple MacBook Air Broadwell i5 11.6″ Laptop (2015) for $150 + free shipping
That's 90% off its original list price and the lowest price we could find for this refurb. A 90-day warranty and free shipping apply. Buy Now at UntilGone01:51 pmApple MacBook Air M5 15.3″ Laptop (2026) w/ 24GB RAM for $1,299 + free shipping
That’s a total savings of $220 off. It’s even a bit lower than the best we could find on a 13.6″ model. Shipping is free. Buy Now at B&H Photo Video Features 15.3″ 2560×1664 display Apple M5 CPU 24GB RAM Mac OS01:49 pmCompare MacBook Neo prices instantly across retailers with our easy price tracker—see deals, stock status, and savings at a glance. | MacPrices.netCompare MacBook Neo prices instantly across retailers with our easy price tracker—see deals, stock status, and savings at a glance.
Our exclusive MacBook Neo Price Tracker makes it incredibly easy to see exactly where to find the best deal—without wasting time jumping between retailer sites. Instead of digging through multiple tabs, everything is right there in one simple, clean table. You can instantly compare prices across Apple’s major retailers and see which store is offering the lowest price at any given moment. Even better, the tracker shows current sale prices side-by-side with Apple’s MSRP, so you know exactly how much you’re saving. One of the most useful features is the at-a-glance stock status. A quick glance tells you which retailers actually have the MacBook Neo available for delivery within a reasonable timeframe, helping you avoid the frustration of clicking through to an out-of-stock product page. And because deals change fast, the page is designed for speed and simplicity—prices are visible immediately above the fold, making it easy to check for updates anytime you visit.10:40 amRefurb Unlocked 5th-Gen. Apple iPad Air 5 256GB WiFi+ Cellular 10.9″ Tablet for $340 + free shipping | DealNews iPadsRefurb Unlocked 5th-Gen. Apple iPad Air 5 256GB WiFi+ Cellular 10.9″ Tablet for $340 + free shipping
That's a huge savings of $409. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay08:22 am