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- 01:34 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 Forums01:34 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
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. There was a time when a stolen iPad or MacBook was a double nightmare for an IT department. You had to worry about the data, but you also knew the physical hardware was gone forever and would have to be replaced. A thief could wipe the device, reinstall the OS, and sell a perfectly good machine on Facebook Marketplace. However, with the maturity of the Apple Business platform and zero-touch enrollment, Apple has mostly destroyed the financial incentive for stealing corporate Macs and iPads. more…12:30 pmToday in Apple history: Apple chooses Intel over PowerPC
On June 6, 2005, Steve Jobs said Apple would transition the Mac from PowerPC processors to Intel. The first Intel Macs arrived within months. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:43 amSteve Jobs made his last WWDC appearance 15 years ago, today
It should be remembered for the launch of iCloud, but instead the WWDC on June 6, 2011, will always be known as the last appearance of Steve Jobs at an Apple event. It was 15 years ago, today.Steve Jobs was visibly more gaunt during his last few times presenting WWDC - image credit: AppleEven as early as WWDC 2006, there was concern over Steve Jobs's health. By WWDC 2011 on June 6 that year, there was no denying that he was looking gaunt, and that he had less energy than we were used to.But then by this time, there was also no denial that his health was poor. He'd had leaves of absence for treatment, and Apple had stopped pretending everything was fine. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:57 amTestFlight Screenshot Feedback just stopped showing up in ASC — anyone seen this? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingTestFlight Screenshot Feedback just stopped showing up in ASC — anyone seen this?
Used to work fine: tester sends screenshot via "Share beta feedback", push comes in, everything shows up in ASC → Picstreak → TestFlight → Screenshots Now it's just "No Screenshot Feedback" even though testers are definitely sending stuff Both me and another tester sent feedback yesterday and this morning. "Share with App Developers" is on, […]09:10 amTomescroll – scroll to learn with an illustrated knowledge feed
I’ve recently released my first app, Tomescroll. I wanted to replace my mindless scrolling habits with something healthier so I made a feed that shows Wikipedia derived fact cards around hundreds of topics; each topic illustrated with pixel art. My key aim is to keep it easy to use, interesting and accurate. The feed algorithm […]09:02 amI built Artwork Codex, an iOS app for art inventory
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/artwork-codex/id6761773802 I built a tool: Artwork Codex for artists (and collectors and galleries). It's an all in one inventory system to manage artworks, images, video, private viewing rooms, create PDF catalogues, online portfolio, sales, contacts, collections, PDFs, and portfolio links. Basically everything needed to make the process of sharing and selling work a lot easier […]08:00 amThis $40 tool helps you discover Mac features you’ve been missing out on
Macworld TL;DR: Get the most out of your Mac with this lifetime license to MacPilot, on sale now for $39.99 (MSRP $99). Are you making the most of your Mac? Even if you’re a Mac expert, you may not realize all your device can really do. MacPilot changes that — allowing you to unlock some of the coolest Apple features that are hidden from view. Right now, you can lock in major savings and get a lifetime license to MacPilot for only $39.99. Access hidden Mac features in just a few clicks You paid a lot of money for your Mac, so you should make sure you’re getting a lot out of it. MacPilot can help you unlock more than 1,200 Mac features — from displaying hidden files in Finder to fully customizing your dock with spacers and stacks. You don’t need any coding or previous tech knowledge to take advantage of this tool. Change your screenshot file format, disable the startup chime, or use your screensaver as your desktop background with MacPilot. It also lets you see your Mac’s graphics card, RAM bus speeds, and system serial number. Change up your Mac with this lifetime license to MacPilot for just $39.99. MacPilot Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amTrade your monthly Microsoft 365 bill for a $44.97 lifetime Office license
Macworld TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac for $44.97 through June 14 and stop paying recurring subscription fees for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. The best productivity software is the kind that helps you get work done without charging you a monthly fee forever. Right now, Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac is on sale for $44.97 through June 14, giving Mac users a lifetime license that only has to be paid for once. MS Office apps you’ll own forever: Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams (basic) OneNote (free version) That’s basically everything you need to handle work projects, personal tasks, or school assignments like a pro. It’s perfect for students, families, or small business owners who want a dependable, full-featured productivity suite without ongoing costs. Once you purchase, you’ll get instant delivery of your redemption code via email, along with instructions to activate it. The license connects to your Microsoft Account (not your device), and it works on one Mac for the lifetime of the product. It also comes with updates and free customer service. Just make sure you redeem the code within 7 days of purchase, and note that this version is not compatible with virtual machines like Parallels Pro. Skip the subscriptions — get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 while this $44.97 deal lasts until June 14. Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.06:33 amRevenue cat is acting strange
Hi, I have revenue cat implemented into my app. It works fine, tested in sandbox and I even had few purchases from real customers, however, I often have trials that turn are cancelled due to billing errors. At first I thought that’s because user doesn’t have money in they account, but then why even trying […]04:50 amORD (Chicago) on 2026-06-09
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jun 9, 07:00 - 10:00 UTC Jun 6, 04:26 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ORD (Chicago) datacenter on 2026-06-09 between 07:00 and 10:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.12:36 amIntermittent errors on Templates pages
Status: ResolvedThe issue affecting Zapier Templates pages has been resolved. Some users may have experienced intermittent errors or missing content when loading Templates pages. We’ve taken steps to stop the abnormal traffic driving the problem, and the Templates pages are now operating normally. If you’re still seeing issues, please contact Support: https://zapier.com/app/get-helpAffected components Website (Operational)12:13 amChrome for Mac breaks benchmark records on the latest MacBook Pro
A new post on Google’s Chromium blog shares the results of the latest Chrome performance benchmarks, including record scores on tests running on an M5 MacBook Pro. Here are the details. more…Friday June 0511:29 pmiFixit tears down fake Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods Pro 3
iFixit recently visited the Huaqiangbei district of Shenzhen, China, where they bought Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods Pro 3 knockoffs, took them back to the studio, and immediately disassembled them. Here’s what they found. more…09:28 pmThe better way to use Gemini on the Mac
Back in April, Google joined OpenAI and Anthropic in offering a dedicated Mac app for its AI chatbot software. Two months later, it’s clear that Gemini for Mac isn’t as good as it could be. more…09:15 pmWhat to Expect From WWDC 2026: Gemini-Powered Siri, iOS 27, macOS 27 and More
Apple's 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference is just days away, and it's going to be an interesting event because it will give us a look at Apple's AI plans. We'll see how Apple is going to compete with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google in the months to come with an AI version of Siri and new AI features for its apps. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. iOS 27 Siri Changes Big changes are coming in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, and Apple employees haven't been able to keep quiet. We've heard details on a long list of AI updates Apple has planned, with enough detail that screenshots could be recreated by Bloomberg. Much of what's rumored relates to AI features and changes. New Siri Features Based on Apple's promises and rumors about what's coming in the new version of iOS, Siri in iOS 27 will be nothing like Siri in iOS 26. In 2024, Apple showed us three ways that Siri will improve, but two years have passed and extra work has been done, so we're expecting even more than what Apple demonstrated back then. Siri is going to be able to draw on user data and information from Apple devices, with access to personal data for completing tasks. The assistant is also going to be able to do more with apps, and it will be able to tell what's on the screen to answer questions. Personal Context Siri will be able to access emails, messages, files, photos, and more, learning all about you to help you complete tasks and keep track of what you've been sent. Apple offered some examples of how personal context will work: Show me the files Eric sent me last week. Find the email where Eric mentioned ice skating. Find the books that Eric recommended to me. Where's the recipe that Eric sent me? What's my passport number? Onscreen Awareness Onscreen awareness will let Siri see what's on your screen and complete actions involving whatever you're looking at. If someone texts you an address, you can tell Siri to add it to their contact card. Or if you're looking at a photo and want to send it to someone, you can ask Siri to do it for you. App Integration Siri will be able to do more in and across apps, performing actions and completing tasks that are just not possible with the personal assistant right now. We don't have a full picture of what Siri will be capable of, but Apple gave a few examples of what to expect. Moving files from one app to another. Editing a photo and then sharing it with someone. Getting directions home and sending the ETA in the Messages app. Drafting and then sending an email. Siri will be able to complete tasks in Apple apps and in third-party apps, with developers able to expose app capabilities to Siri. Siri Chatbot Apple needs a Siri app because Siri is becoming a chatbot. Siri will be like ChatGPT or Claude, able to draw on information from the web to provide answers to questions. Siri will be deeply integrated into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS at the system level, and can draw on device information. It will know more personal context than before, and will be able to access emails, texts, photos, calendar information, contacts, notes, and other personal data. Some of what Siri will be able to do: Search the web for information Generate images Generate content Summarize information Analyze uploaded files Use personal data to complete tasks Ingest information from emails, messages, files and more Write emails, notes, and texts Analyze open windows and on-screen content to take action Control device features and settings Search for on-device content, replacing Spotlight Siri will be integrated into Apple apps like Mail, Messages, Photos, and Apple TV. Siri Design With Siri's chatbot transition, Apple will be making multiple Siri-related design changes. Siri will largely live in the Dynamic Island, and Bloomberg says there will be new ways to access Siri. Swiping down from the center of the iPhone's display from the Home Screen or any app will bring up a new "Search or Ask" feature in the Dynamic Island. A glowing, pill-shaped animation will be displayed in the Dynamic Island to indicate that Siri is processing a request. When Siri has an answer, the Dynamic Island will expand into a transparent card with the result, incorporating images, info from the web, notes and other information relevant to the query or request. Swiping on the results card will bring up a conversation mode that looks similar to an iMessage chat, and there will be an option to transition to the full Siri app. Search or Ask replaces Siri Suggestions and will let users launch apps, start text messages, ask about the weather, add calendar appointments, trigger shortcuts in apps, and search the web using Apple's new AI web search feature. Search or Ask queries can also be sent to third-party chatbot services like ChatGPT instead of Siri. While Siri can be accessed through a swipe in iOS 27, Apple is keeping the "Hey Siri" wake word and Siri activation through the Side button. With the new center swipe, accessing the Notification Center will be done with a swipe down on the left side of the display. Swiping down on the right side will continue to bring up Control Center. With the change to how Notification Center is accessed, notifications will now slide in from the left side of the iPhone instead of the top of the display. Apple will also integrate an "Ask Siri" button into the menus of its apps, giving users a way to send content directly to Siri alongside a request. The new Siri interface uses dark colors with no light mode available. Siri UI elements have a dark background with color accents that mirror the options Apple is using in WWDC imagery. Apple's WWDC website features a white Swift bird with subtle highlights in pink, dark blue, purple, and orange. Standalone Siri App Bloomberg recently shared a mockup of what the standalone Siri app will look like, and it's similar to other chatbot apps like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. Siri will support text or voice-based conversations. The app will open with an "Ask Siri" bar where users can type in a question. A paperclip icon will be available for attaching images, PDFs, and other documents. Apple will provide prompts with suggestions on what users can ask. Questions will resemble iMessage chat bubbles, with Apple adopting a design that is familiar to users. Responses will include links, images, and other information. A section of the app will be dedicated to past conversations that can be shown in a card-style interface with conversation summaries, or a list view. Users will be able to tap into a conversation to continue it. Siri Privacy Apple plans to lean into privacy as a central principle of its approach to AI, giving it a way to distinguish Siri from other chatbot options. Apple will likely aim to keep as much processing on-device as possible to limit the amount of data that leaves a user's device. Apple said that Apple Intelligence features will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute. Apple will have limits around memory, including restrictions on the information that can persist and how long it is kept. Users will be able to auto-delete Siri chats and requests after a set period of time, like 30 days or one year. There will also be an option to keep chats permanently, and chats will sync across Apple devices signed into the same iCloud account. Siri can be turned off right now, as can Apple Intelligence, and there's no sign that's going to change in iOS 27. Users who don't want to enable Siri or use the new features will not have to. Siri Extensions Apple is letting rival chatbots integrate with Siri in iOS 27, expanding on the OpenAI partnership that currently allows Siri to hand off requests to ChatGPT, Bloomberg says Apple plans to allow other chatbots like Claude and Gemini to work with Siri, so users will be able to send questions to their favorite chatbot instead of Siri. iPhone users will be able to select which services they want to use inside Siri through "Extensions" options coming to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. The options will be available in the Apple Intelligence and Siri section of the Settings app, with Apple providing download links for chatbot apps. There will be a dedicated Extensions section in the App Store that will serve as a way to choose a third-party AI app. Siri will be the default for the Search or Ask interface, but rumors suggest users will be able to select other chatbots to speak with. Users will also be able to choose third-party AI services as the default for Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and Image Playground, expanding Apple Intelligence integration beyond ChatGPT. Apple also plans to let users choose voices from third-party AI to use instead of Siri, so there will be a distinct audio difference between a response from Siri and a response from the user's chatbot of choice. Siri would use one voice, while responses from third-party AI options would use another voice. Google Gemini Backbone To get Siri up and running, Apple partnered with Google to use Gemini AI models instead of using its own AI models. Apple signed a multi-year deal to use Google's Gemini models and cloud technology for its Apple Foundation Models, and it's costing Apple somewhere around $1 billion a year. Google and Apple said that the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google Gemini models, with Gemini used to power future Apple Intelligence features and the more personalized version of Siri. Apple said Google's AI technology offered the most capable foundation for its models. iOS 27 Apps and Feature Updates Camera Apple is moving Visual Intelligence from the Camera Control button to the Camera app in iOS 27. Bloomberg has shared images of the new interface, featuring a Siri mode that's available alongside the existing Photo, Video, Portrait, and Panorama modes. When in Siri mode, the existing Camera app shutter button will feature the Apple Intelligence logo, letting users know the Siri features are available. Siri mode is a renaming of Visual Intelligence, and it will make the feature more visible. Accessing Visual Intelligence in iOS 26 requires users to hold down the Camera Control button or assign the feature to the Action button, and many people may not even know it exists. Visual Intelligence can identify objects, plants, animals, art, books, and more, searching for whatever the user snaps on Google Image Search. In iOS 27, Siri will be able to answer questions about what a user is looking at, providing information from the web. Apple is adding new Visual Intelligence capabilities in iOS 27, and they will be available through the Camera app Siri mode. Nutrition - Users can scan nutrition labels on food packaging for calorie and macronutrient tracking using the Health app. Contacts - Visual Intelligence will let users scan phone numbers and addresses on business cards and other print media, adding the information to the Contacts app. Apple plans to make the Camera app more customizable in iOS 27. iPhone users will be able to replace the top row of camera shortcuts with options of their choosing, selecting features like flash, exposure, timer, depth of field, photo styles, and resolution. Camera controls, now labeled as widgets, can be placed at the top of the Camera interface in any order. Users can select widgets from a transparent widget tray that comes up from the bottom of the app and organizes widgets into categories like basic, manual, and settings. The Camera app will have the same default layout that's available now with quick tap buttons for flash, Live Photos, and Night Mode, but the customizable widget interface will be added as an advanced layout that will appeal to professional users. iPhone users can currently tap on an icon at the top right of the Camera app to access all of the Camera controls, but Apple is moving that view to the right of the shutter button in iOS 27. The Camera app is also going to get new grid and level options that will join the existing features. Photos The Photos app will have an Apple Intelligence Tools section when editing an image. According to Bloomberg, there will be new Extend and Reframe options. Extend - Extend generates additional image content beyond the original frame of the photo, filling in scenery when changing the crop of an image. This tool will support expanding the edges of an image with zoom gestures. Reframe - When used with spatial photos, Reframe will let users change the perspective of an image after it's captured. Apple is also testing an AI photo editing feature that lets users request edits using natural language. Users would be able to tweak color, lighting, cropping, and other image parameters without having to use manual tools. The natural-language editing feature may not arrive in the first version of iOS 27. Shortcuts The iOS 27 Shortcuts app will support using natural language to create a shortcut with AI. Users will be able to tell Siri what they want to accomplish with a multi-step shortcut, and Siri will generate it. The Shortcuts app will open with a prompt that says "What do you want your shortcut to do?" with a text field to enter a description. Shortcuts that are created using AI are then automatically installed and immediately available for use. Wallet The Wallet app is getting a "Create a Pass" option so users can generate digital passes from scans of physical items like movie tickets, concert passes, and gym membership cards. Users can tap on the "+" button in the Wallet app and then scan a QR code on a pass or ticket if one is available. If there is no QR code available, there will be an option to create a custom pass. There are three pass types in Create a Pass, each with a different color. Apple is using purple for events, blue for memberships, and orange for other types of passes. Users can customize images, colors, style, and text on the digital passes. Apple is also adding an AI bill-splitting feature that will work with Apple Cash. iPhone users will be able to take a photo of a receipt and generate Apple Cash payment requests for different people. Image Playground and Genmoji Apple is updating the Image Playground app. The interface for generating a new image has fewer controls and a "describe a change" option for editing images that are created. Previously created images are displayed in a grid with more rounded edges, and instead of a New Image button, there's a "+" button. Apple has also been testing new models that produce more lifelike images, so we could see new image generation capabilities in iOS 27 with better image quality. Genmoji is also getting an update so it will use fewer resources, causing less battery drain and fewer heat problems. Genmoji will be better quality with a new Genmoji model, and a Suggested Genmoji feature will bring up custom emoji ideas based on your media and text history. Writing Tools Apple is testing an expanded version of Writing Tools that will do more rewriting and text generation than the current version. There is a "Write with Siri" toggle at the top of the keyboard, according to Bloomberg, along with a "Help Me Write" option that comes up when Siri is activated while a text field is open. Apple is going to add a dedicated AI grammar checker that will work alongside the current spell check. When writing in Messages, Mail, and other apps there will be a translucent menu that slides up from the bottom of the iPhone's screen, and it will show suggested revisions next to the original written text. Users can go through the suggestions and accept or reject them one by one, approve all of the changes at once, or ignore the changes. Other Features Wallpaper - There will be an option to generate custom wallpapers with the Image Playground app, with the feature built into the interface for selecting a new wallpaper. Safari - Safari will get an updated start page with four tabs for switching between favorites, bookmarks, Reading List, and history. Calendar - Rumors suggest the Calendar app will incorporate new AI features. Siri will also be able to draw on information in the app. Health - With a new calorie scanning feature coming to the Camera app, calorie tracking will be more prominent in the Health app. Apple was also planning a Health+ subscription service, and while that's been scaled back, there could be other AI health app changes. Weather - The Weather app will have a new Conditions panel for switching between temperature, rain, and wind from the main interface, without the need to tap into a weather module. AirPods settings - The AirPods interface in the Settings app will be simplified, with options featuring better organization. Major features like hearing health will be easier to find. AirPlay Alternatives - Apple is adding a feature that will let users beam content to AirPlay alternatives like Google Cast. It could be limited to iPhone users in the EU because it is being implemented as a Digital Markets Act requirement. iOS 27 System-Wide Design Changes There are system-wide design changes coming in iOS 27. The separate tab bar in apps like Apple Music, Podcasts, News, and Apple TV will be adjusted to combine search with the other navigation options. Apple separated search in many apps when introducing Liquid Glass, but it's reverting to the original look. When using the on-screen keyboard, there's a new animation that shows the keys sliding up from the bottom of the iPhone interface, and Apple is adding redo and undo controls for easier customization of the Home Screen's icon and widget layouts. Apple doesn't plan to make major changes to the Liquid Glass aesthetic in iOS 27, but the company is mulling a system-wide setting that would precisely adjust the look of the interface. In iOS 26.2, Apple added a slider that lets users adjust the opacity of Liquid Glass for the Lock Screen's clock, and that setting could be expanded to the entire operating system. iOS 27 Updates for Foldable iPhone The first foldable iPhone will be introduced in September. Rumors suggest that it will feature a 5.5-inch display when folded, and a 7.8-inch display when it's opened up like a book. An iPhone with a larger display will require major updates to iOS, and iOS 27 will focus on building new interfaces and experiences made for a larger smartphone display. The iPhone Fold will operate like a cross between an iPhone and an iPad, but it will run iOS, not iPadOS, and it won't support iPad apps. When unfolded, the iPhone will have an iPad-like layout that supports multitasking with two apps side-by-side. Many of Apple's iPhone apps will have sidebars on the left of the display, with Apple providing developers with tools to easily adapt their apps to the new layout. Apple is using a wider design for the iPhone Fold than most foldable smartphone makers have used, and it is rumored to have an iPad-like 4:3 aspect ratio. When the iPhone is closed, it will have a standard iPhone layout that looks like the version of iOS we have now. iOS 27 Satellite Features Apple is working on several new satellite features for the iPhone, and it's possible some features could be introduced as soon as 2027. Apple Maps via satellite Photos in Messages via satellite Satellite API framework for third-party apps Satellite over 5G Satellite connectivity without the need for a view of the sky iOS 27 Accessibility Updates Each May, Apple previews new accessibility features that are coming later in the year. This year, Apple showed off some new options that are expected in the iOS 27 update. Apple is adding new Apple Intelligence features to VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control, and Accessibility Reader. VoiceOver Image Explorer uses Apple Intelligence for detailed descriptions of images throughout the system, including photographs, scanned bills, and personal records. Users can press the Action button on the iPhone to ask questions about what the camera viewfinder sees, with follow-up questions supported in natural language. Magnifier brings Apple Intelligence-powered visual descriptions to its high-contrast interface for users with low vision, with support for spoken commands like "zoom in" or "turn on flashlight." Voice Control gains natural language input so users can describe onscreen elements conversationally, such as "tap the guide about best restaurants" or "tap the purple folder," rather than memorizing exact label names or numbers. Apple says the feature can also help when users want to access on-screen elements that don't have clear accessibility labels. Accessibility Reader gains support for more complex document layouts including scientific articles with multiple columns, images, and tables, plus on-demand summaries and built-in translation that retains a user's custom font, color, and formatting preferences. Generated Subtitles use on-device speech recognition to automatically transcribe spoken audio in uncaptioned video content, including clips recorded on iPhone, received from friends and family, or streamed online, across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. The feature will be available in English in the U.S. and Canada at launch. iOS 27 Performance and Stability Bloomberg has described iOS 27 as a "Snow Leopard" update, suggesting that Apple will focus on improving underlying performance and quality. Apple is prioritizing cleaning up the iOS code and removing anything that's outdated, which could mean upgrading apps to improve performance and rewriting some existing features to be more efficient. The code updates could provide a more responsive, faster version of iOS. Apple is also aiming for efficiency improvements that could translate into tangible battery life gains. iOS 27 Compatibility iOS 27 is expected to drop support for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and second-generation iPhone SE. It will be available on all other iPhones that support iOS 26. iPadOS 27 Many of the features that are coming in iOS 27 will also extend to the iPad, including all of the new Siri capabilities. We haven't heard rumors of iPad-specific features as of yet. macOS 27 Like iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS 27 will adopt the new version of Siri with chatbot capabilities, personal context and the ability to access data on your Mac, and improved integration in and between apps. A standalone Siri app for the Mac is likely. We've heard a lot about what Siri will look like on the iPhone, with it set to be integrated into the Dynamic Island, but no detail on how Siri will look on the Mac. The Siri Mac interface will be more of a surprise. The Photos app feature for AI reframing and extending an image will be available, as will the text-based option to create a Shortcut with natural language commands. Grammar checking capabilities will be added to Writing Tools, and Image Playground and Genmoji will see improvements to the underlying models. Apple is experimenting with more realistic models, so Image Playground might be able to generate content that's not so cartoonish. Safari is expected to have a new feature that uses AI to automatically group tabs that are similar to one another, expanding on the tab groups feature. In iOS 27, we're getting some minor tweaks to Liquid Glass, including tab bars that do away with the standalone search option and possibly a slider for adjusting the overall look of Liquid Glass, but we know less about what to expect for Liquid Glass on the Mac. There has been criticism of the Mac's Liquid Glass interface in particular, so Apple could have changes planned. Bloomberg claims Apple is working on a "slight redesign" for macOS 27, with plans to address "quirks" with shadows and transparency. Apple is working on an OLED MacBook Pro with a touchscreen, so there could be new touch-based interface options hidden in macOS 27. The OLED MacBook Pro likely isn't launching until early 2027, so it's not something we're expecting to see in the launch version of macOS 27. macOS Naming We don't know what Apple is going to call macOS 27, but it will likely continue to have a California landmark name. The filename of Apple's hashmoji for WWDC 2026 on X is "Project Big Bear," leading to speculation that Apple might go with macOS Big Bear. The filename could be unrelated to macOS 27, and it's possible Apple will choose something else entirely. Apple has trademarked multiple California-themed names in the past, including Diablo, Grizzly, Mammoth, Miramar, Pacific, Redtail, Redwood, Shasta, Skyline, and Tiburon. Performance Improvements Apple has been working on refinements to macOS that will include bug fixes, performance improvements, and tweaks to boost battery life. No More Intel Macs Apple is dropping support for Intel Macs with macOS 27, so if you have an Intel Mac, it's not going to be able to run the new Mac software. macOS Tahoe is the last version of macOS that will work on Intel Macs. Apple is also phasing out Rosetta 2 support, and macOS 27 will be the last version of macOS that includes it. Rosetta 2 lets Apple silicon Macs run apps built for Intel Macs, so older apps that still have the outdated architecture will no longer work in macOS 28. Current Intel Macs that run macOS Tahoe but won't run macOS 27 include the 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2020, the 16-inch MacBook Pro from 2019, the 27-inch iMac from 2020, and the 2019 Mac Pro. watchOS 27 In watchOS 27, Apple plans to introduce new watch faces, including a variant of the Modular Ultra face. The new watch face will have a large time readout with three complications, and it will be available for all Apple Watch models. We haven't heard anything else about new watchOS 27 features, and Apple Watch software updates tend to be on the smaller side. With Apple planning to add an option for generating a wallpaper using AI on the iPhone, it's possible there could be some Apple Watch equivalent feature. Some of the new Siri features could work on the watch, and some of the AI features might transition, like grammar correction when writing or dictating on the watch. tvOS 27 We haven't heard anything about tvOS 27, and Apple TV updates are usually not super exciting. With the Apple TV expected to be refreshed with a chip that works with Apple Intelligence later this year, we could see Apple introduce some AI features for the Apple TV. Better TV and movie recommendations are a possibility, as is a more capable Siri that is better at handling requests. There could also be new smart home integrations that will work alongside a centralized smart home hub Apple is rumored to be launching this year. One feature we do know about is larger text, which is an Accessibility option Apple is adding. visionOS 27 visionOS 27 will apparently be "light on new features," but it could get the same AI app updates and Siri changes that are coming to Apple's other platforms. New Hardware? There are several products that Apple is still expected to launch in 2026, but it's not looking like any of them are going to be unveiled at WWDC. With several new software updates to cover and an all-new version of Siri, Apple may not want to take the focus away from its software announcements. We are expecting M5 Mac Studio and Mac mini updates at some point, plus there could be a new iMac. Unfortunately, high RAM costs and chip shortages mean delayed Mac refreshes, and new models aren't expected until later in the year. The low-cost iPad still hasn't been refreshed, and updates for the HomePod mini and Apple TV are apparently ready to go. There's also a new smart home hub tied to the new version of Siri, but it's not likely to come out until Siri sees an official launch in the fall. How to Watch WWDC 2026 begins at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time on June 8. Apple plans to stream the WWDC keynote on YouTube, the Apple TV app everywhere it's available, and the Apple Events website. For those who are unable to watch the livestream, we'll have live coverage at MacRumors.com and the MacRumorsLive X (Twitter) account. Launch Timeline Betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 will be seeded to developers after Apple's keynote event. Public betas will come out in July, and after several months of testing, the updates will launch to the public in the fall.Related Roundups: iOS 27, macOS 27, WWDC 2026Tag: SiriRelated Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:14 pmApple Starts Selling Refurbished Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3
Apple is now selling refurbished versions of the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3 at discounted prices. This is the first time the Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 have been available through Apple's online refurbished store since the devices launched last September. Refurbished pricing on the 46mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 starts at $369, down from $429, while Apple Watch Ultra 3 pricing starts at $699, down from $799. Apple Watch SE 3 40mm models start at $209, which is $40 less than the standard $249 price. Apple has limited colors and sizes available for the Apple Watch Series 11, but refurbished stock changes regularly. If you're looking for a specific color, you can check back later to see if it's in stock. Both Apple Watch Ultra 3 colors are available, and there are also several SE 3 options in stock. Refurbished devices go through a rigorous cleaning and inspection process prior to sale, according to Apple. Refurbished products feature the same one-year limited warranty as newly purchased devices, and they are eligible for AppleCare+. Apple offers around a 15 percent discount on its refurbished products, but you can get even better prices from third-party sellers. Amazon has the Apple Watch Series 11 available starting at $299 this week.Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11, Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Ultra 3Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Caution), Apple Watch SE (Buy Now), Apple Watch Ultra (Neutral)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:13 pmSteve Jobs’ Apple Retail Store chief Ron Johnson: ‘Apple is going to win on AI’
Steve Jobs’ former retail chief Ron Johnson believes Apple is poised to dominate artificial intelligence, largely because the iPhone will be… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:48 pmmacOS 27: Everything we know about the next big Mac update
Macworld On June 8, Apple will officially reveal the follow-up to macOS 27 Tahoe, followed by a months-long beta cycle, and the official release of the new operating system in the fall. As for what to expect, since the development is all in-house at Apple, leaks aren’t as prevalent as hardware, so a lot of the features are seen for the first time at the WWDC keynote. However, we’ve heard about big changes to how Siri is implemented, along with tweaks to the Liquid Glass UI that was released with macOS Tahoe. We can also draw some conclusions based on Apple’s hardware plans. For example, Apple is rumored to release its first touchscreen MacBook Pro during the macOS 27 cycle, so it’s possible that macOS 27 could bring major interface changes related to the new machine. Leading up to WWDC, stay tuned to this page as we track all the latest macOS 27 rumors. We also have an Apple WWDC event live blog where we will be sharing expert commentary and our immediate reactions and what the news means to you. What’s coming in macOS 27: At a Glance New chatbot-style Siri app Release timeline for advanced Siri capabilities New Apple Intelligence features End of Intel Mac support Touchscreen features macOS 27 release date: When will macOS 27 be available? First developer beta: June 8, 2026 First public beta: July 2026 Final version: September 2026 Apple will debut macOS 27 at WWDC26. Apple’s Keynote presentation will be on June 8, 2026, and the company will highlight the key features. The official version of macOS 27 will not be available until later in 2027. In recent years, Apple has released macOS at the same time as iOS. The iOS release has been happening during the second week of September, so Monday, September 14, is our guess as to when macOS 27 becomes available to everyone. When will the macOS 27 beta be released? It isn’t necessary to wait until the fall to try out the new features in macOS 27, though. Apple will release a developer beta at WWDC – likely immediately after the keynote on June 8. Apple will then release a public beta in July. The beta cycle includes several iterations as Apple refines the software. Here’s how you can participate in the beta program.07:27 pmDEVONthink 4.3.1
Maintenance release refines the new Markdown parser and some image-generation AI models. ($99 new for standard and $199 for Pro, free update, 90.5 MB, macOS 13+)07:24 pmNew iOS 27 designs reportedly coming to these iPhone apps
iOS 27 will be unveiled in mere days, and rumors indicate the update will bring new design changes in big and small ways to a variety of iPhone apps. Here’s what’s coming. more…07:24 pmNew iOS 27 designs reportedly coming to these iPhone apps
iOS 27 will be unveiled in mere days, and rumors indicate the update will bring new design changes in big and small ways to a variety of iPhone apps. Here’s what’s coming. more…07:23 pmTypinator 10.1
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Popular encyclopedia of Apple products updated with several throwback additions. (Free, 267.5 MB, macOS 11+)07:20 pmCloudflare Storage Maintenance
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Macworld Apple is still wrapping up development of iOS 26, but is already hard at work on the next major iPhone operating system release: iOS 27. With an unveiling coming in early June at WWDC, we’ve already heard a few rumors about what the next OS will have in store for our iPhones when it is released in September 2026. We also have an Apple WWDC event live blog where we will be sharing expert commentary and our immediate reactions and what the news means to you. iOS 27 could be one of Apple’s most important iPhone updates. The leaks and rumors suggest that Apple will be focused on performance and stability improvements, rather than new features. Siri is said to be getting a huge overhaul, with a new chatbot-like interface. Apple is also expanding its Apple Intelligence features, according to reports. The Camera app is also said to be getting new customization abilities. Plans change of course, and you shouldn’t consider anything to be set in stone until Apple makes a formal announcement. Here’s what we think we know so far. What’s coming in iOS 27: At a Glance Performance and stability improvements New Apple Intelligence features New chatbot-style Siri based on Gemini technology Camera app customization with new Advanced mode and widgets Read on for more detail about these changes and what else to expect.06:59 pmHomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot launches a battery-powered standing fan with Apple Home integration | 9 to 5 MacHomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot launches a battery-powered standing fan with Apple Home integration
Fans are one of those categories where true innovation is kind of hard to find. Ultimately, it’s just there to cool things and circulate air. SwitchBot recently launched its new SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan, which caught my eye for its built-in battery and Matter (and therefore Apple Home) compatibility. Let’s take a closer look at what this portable fan actually offers and what you need to know before picking one up. more…06:45 pmPrice cut: AirPods Max 2 hit new record low
The best deal yet on Apple’s AirPods Max 2 lets you save on the premium headphones, which bring big upgrades over the originals. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:37 pmLil Finder Guy pet was the gateway to building my own Mac apps with Codex
At the start of May, OpenAI released a playful feature inside its Codex desktop app for creating a virtual pet. This silly little addition solved my biggest challenge with Codex: what should I do with it? My first real task with Codex was putting together a virtual Lil Finder Guy for fun. A month later, I’m using two Mac apps that Codex built at my direction. Toying around with Codex Pets was the gateway for me to better understand its capabilities. more…06:14 pmZap History Export Notifications are not being send to users.
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Apple’s big WWDC keynote is almost here, and rumors indicate iPadOS 27’s unveiling will bring these four new features—plus a lot more. more…05:38 pmChrome Sets Browser Speed Records on M5 MacBook Pro
Google's Chrome browser hit new records on browser benchmarking tools Speedometer 3.1 and JetStream 3, Google said today. Chrome earned a score of 61 on Speedometer, a five percent improvement since last year. It earned a 469 on JetStream 3, a 10 percent improvement since the beginning of 2026. Tests were done on an M5 MacBook Pro running macOS 26.0.1. Google says it holds a dual record across all browsers, beating every other Mac browser, including Safari. Google reworked JavaScript handling to boost its benchmarking scores, skipping unnecessary execution steps and inlining asynchronous operations. Inlining "fast paths" for common operations resulted in speed gains across multiple daily tasks. Improvements were also implemented for WebAssembly workloads and the Blink rendering engine, with details available on Google's Chromium blog. Google says the benchmarking wins translate into a "meaningfully faster" browsing experience for Chrome users.Related Roundup: MacBook ProTag: ChromeBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:28 pmTLS Connectivity Issues Affecting Subset of Let’s Encrypt Certificates
Jun 5, 17:28 UTC Identified - Cloudflare has identified an issue affecting a subset of Let's Encrypt certificates, in which unsupported CA bundling may result in TLS connectivity issues for some visitors. Customers requiring immediate resolution may order a replacement certificate; re-issuance from the same Certificate Authority will resolve the issue. Customer action is not required for a permanent fix — Cloudflare engineering is rebuilding all impacted certificate chains, and affected certificates will be automatically restored to a valid state. Jun 5, 17:22 UTC Investigating - Cloudflare has identified an issue affecting a subset of Let's Encrypt certificates, in which unsupported CA bundling may result in TLS connectivity issues for some visitors.04:58 pmThe MacRumors Show: What to Expect at WWDC 2026
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of the major rumors surrounding Apple's announcements at WWDC 2026. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The event's tagline, "All Systems Glow," is widely seen as a hint at Siri's new design. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is rebuilding Siri as a full chatbot to compete with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, complete with a dedicated app, Dynamic Island integration, and a new system-wide search interface wrapped in a dark, glowing aesthetic that matches the WWDC branding. The dedicated Siri app for back-and-forth conversations is said to be modeled on iMessage, with voice input and the ability to attach images and documents. Users will reportedly be able to set conversation history to auto-delete after 30 days, one year, or never. A new system-wide interface called "Search or Ask" purportedly replaces Siri Suggestions entirely, triggered by swiping down from the top center of the screen. From there, users can launch apps, start texts, set reminders, trigger Shortcuts, or query Apple's new AI web search, which Gurman says Apple is positioning as a Perplexity competitor. Results apparently appear as a translucent card in the Dynamic Island, and swiping further opens the full Siri app. Notification Center moves to a top-left swipe, while Control Center stays top-right. The new Siri will reportedly be able to answer multi-part questions, maintain conversational context, summarize uploaded documents, generate images, and draw on personal data across first-party apps like Mail, Messages, Photos, Notes, Contacts, Calendar, and Reminders. Apple is powering its new AI features with a custom model based on Google's Gemini, after its own models reportedly fell short. Gurman says the personalized Siri still carries a "beta" label in internal builds, and there is a "strong chance" it ships that way. iOS 27 will also purportedly introduce an "Extensions" feature letting users choose which AI service powers Siri, with a dedicated App Store section for third-party integrations. Users will reportedly be able to set ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others as the default for Writing Tools, Image Playground, and more, with third-party responses using a distinct voice so users can tell which is speaking. Apple has also reportedly held talks with developers about deeper agentic integrations, and is said to be replacing Core ML with a new Core AI framework. Apple is reportedly giving the Camera app a major overhaul, moving Visual Intelligence from the Camera Control button into a dedicated Siri mode inside the app. Apple is also purportedly making the interface fully customizable via a widget tray, letting users arrange controls like flash, exposure, timer, and depth of field. Visual Intelligence will allegedly also gain the ability to scan nutrition labels for Health app tracking and read contact details from business cards. Photos is said to be getting three new AI editing tools alongside the existing Clean Up feature. "Extend" generates content beyond the original frame, "Reframe" changes the perspective of spatial photos, and "Enhance" applies automatic color and lighting adjustments. Writing Tools are reportedly getting a grammar checker with per-suggestion accept and reject controls, and keyboard autocorrect is said to be gaining Grammarly-style alternative word suggestions. Apple is reportedly redesigning Image Playground with a simpler interface and new models producing more lifelike images. Genmoji is allegedly getting a new model that improves quality and reduces battery drain, with a Suggested Genmoji feature drawing on the user's media and messages. AI-generated wallpapers are also reportedly coming, with Image Playground built into the wallpaper picker. The Wallet app is purportedly gaining a "Create a Pass" feature for digitizing physical tickets and membership cards, and Apple Cash is reportedly getting a bill-splitting feature that lets users photograph a receipt, assign items to individuals, and send payment requests via Wallet or Messages. Shortcuts is said to be getting a natural language interface for building automations by description. Other notable changes include a system-wide Liquid Glass opacity slider that Apple apparently couldn't get working in iOS 26, the option to beam content to AirPlay alternatives like Google Cast (reportedly EU-only as a DMA requirement), and expanded satellite features including Apple Maps and photo sharing over satellite. Apple also previewed a wide range of accessibility improvements ahead of WWDC, including AI-powered descriptions in VoiceOver and Magnifier, an upgraded Accessibility Reader for complex document layouts, automatic video captions generated on-device, and a new FaceTime API for live sign language interpretation. For visionOS, Apple is adding Power Wheelchair Control using Vision Pro's eye-tracking, Vehicle Motion Cues for users in moving vehicles, and face gesture support for system actions. Leaker "Instant Digital" claims iOS 27 will drop support for the iPhone 11 lineup and second-generation iPhone SE, requiring at least an iPhone 12, with Apple Intelligence continuing to require an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. macOS 27 is said to share the same Siri and Apple Intelligence upgrades, with refinements to Liquid Glass and the same performance focus. It will reportedly be Apple silicon only, dropping all remaining Intel Macs, and is said to be the last release to include full Rosetta support. Gurman described iOS 27 overall as a "Snow Leopard" update, with Apple prioritizing stability, code cleanup, and battery life gains alongside the new features. The keynote begins June 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with developer betas expected the same day and a public release in September. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! 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Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Related Roundup: WWDC 2026Tags: The MacRumors Show, WWDC 2026Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:56 pmTouch ID coming to iPhone Ultra this fall, here’s why
This fall, Apple is launching a new foldable iPhone that rumors say will be called iPhone Ultra. And one of the more curious features of iPhone Ultra is the use of Touch ID instead of Face ID. Here’s why Apple’s reportedly making the switch. more…04:55 pmHow to watch WWDC 2026 live on Apple TV, YouTube, Safari & web browsers
Apple will stream WWDC 2026 through the Apple TV app, its websites, and YouTube, giving viewers several ways to watch the company's biggest software event of the year. Besides reading here on AppleInsider, here's how to stay tuned in.WWDC 2026WWDC is Apple's annual developer conference, where the company previews updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro. Developers are the primary audience, but the keynote also gives consumers an early look at many of the features Apple plans to release later in the year.Both presentations are free to watch through Apple's streaming platforms. Apple also offers calendar links on its WWDC and Apple Events pages so viewers can add the sessions to their schedules before they begin.Apple kicks off WWDC 2026 with its keynote on Monday, June 8, at 1 p.m. Eastern. The presentation is expected to introduce the next major versions of Apple's operating systems, along with new platform features and developer technologies. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:40 pmLatest foldable iPhone leak improbably says Apple hasn't decided on colors yet
Apple's first foldable iPhone may be just months away, but anyone hoping for a stealth black iPhone Fold may have to look elsewhere if the latest leak turns out to be accurate.The iPhone Ultra might not come in a familiar black hueWith the clock ticking down to an expected September unveiling, we're seeing more and more iPhone Fold leaks by the day. The latest claims that even Apple doesn't yet know what colors the device will come in.Writing in a post to the Chinese social network Weibo, leaker Instant Digital hinted Apple is still deliberating whether to launch a black iPhone Fold. He even went so far as to wonder aloud whether Apple has a grudge against the color. Rumor Score: 🙄 Unlikely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:39 pmWatch this Franken-Neo come alive with official Apple parts
Macworld One of the cool things about the MacBook Neo is that it’s designed so the user can repair it if needed. You can order parts online and use Apple’s manuals to, say, replace a broken trackpad. But as it turns out, Apple doesn’t require you to buy the same-colored parts as your MacBook Neo. You could, for example, buy a Citrus trackpad for your Indigo Neo or mix-and-match keycaps to create a multi-colored rainbow MacBook Neo. That’s exactly what Antonio G. Di Benedetto did at The Verge. After purchasing an Indigo MacBook Neo, he went to the Self Service Repair Store, bought parts of different colors, and used those parts to replace some of the Indigo-colored ones on the Neo. The result is a laptop with multiple splashes of color. @verge The MacBook Neo is Apple’s cheapest laptop, its most colorful, and its easiest to repair in years. And you can buy official replacement parts in all four of its colors. So that got us thinking: What if we bought a Neo just to see how funky we could make it look? #apple #macbook #macbookneo ♬ original sound – The Verge More important than the results, however, is the insight into how easy it is to replace parts on the MacBook Neo. It was relatively easy for Di Benedetto; replacing the trackpad, USB-C ports, and the bottom case went smoothly, but the trouble began when replacing the keycaps. Di Benedetto neglected to buy the tools from Apple needed to do this, so he used his own and ended up damaging some of the keycaps. The takeaway here if if you need to repair your Neo and you want to do it yourself, be sure to double-check for any necessary tools you’ll need on the Repair Store website.04:32 pmUK plans to jail tech execs if kids keep seeing nudes on devices
Per possible new policy, the UK threatens to jail tech execs like Apple's John Ternus if they fail to block the smutty stuff from kids' eyes. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:30 pmCalDigit TS5 and Element 5 Hub Review: Two Thunderbolt 5 Docks for Apple's Latest Macs
CalDigit is best known for its docks and hubs, and it has two options designed for Apple's latest Macs. I reviewed the larger $500 20-port TS5 Plus last summer, and for the last couple of weeks, I've been testing the $400 15-port TS5 that launched a bit later than the premium model, and the smaller $250 Element 5 Hub. TS5 The TS5 is probably the Thunderbolt 5 dock that I would recommend if someone on the street came up to me and asked which Thunderbolt 5 dock to buy. It's smaller and takes up less space on a desk than the TS5 Plus, it has no fans like some competing docks, and it has a useful port selection. With some exceptions, it'll meet the needs of most people. Thunderbolt 5 docks are ideal for Apple's Thunderbolt 5 Macs (the M4 Pro, M4 Max, M5 Pro, and M5 Max), but they're also backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 Macs, so you can use the TS5 with almost any Mac to add ports for displays and accessories. Ports on the front: Audio jack USB-C with 10Gb/s speeds and 7.5W USB-C with 10Gb/s speeds and 20W MicroSD card slot (UHS-II) SD card slot (UHS-II) Ports on the back: Audio in/out USB-C port with 10Gb/s speeds and 7.5W USB-A port with 10Gb/s speeds and 7.5W USB-A port with 480Mb/s speeds and 7.5W 2.5 GbE Three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports with 15W charging One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port with 140W charging The TS5 does not have dual USB controllers like the TS5 Plus, it has 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet instead of 10GbE, it doesn't have DisplayPort, and it has three fewer USB-A ports and two fewer USB-C ports than the TS5 Plus. The TS5 has three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports instead of two, so it beats the TS5 Plus (which only has two), but the higher-end TS5 Plus has more charging power. The front USB-C port on the TS5 Plus is 36W, as are the two downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports at the back. The TS5 has the same general design that CalDigit has used for its last several docks. It's made from a space gray aluminum material with ribbing on the top and sides for dissipating heat. Though it has no fan, it never got beyond lukewarm in my testing, and I was surprised at how cool it stayed. The TS5 Plus ran much warmer when I tested it, but the smaller TS5 wouldn't keep me cozy on a freezing night. The dock's design blends in well with a desk setup, but like most Thunderbolt 5 docks, it's not going to turn any heads. I don't have space gray equipment so the color doesn't match my MacBook or my Studio Display, but it doesn't look too out of place. I wish accessory makers would adopt bolder, brighter colors, but I'm guessing gray and black are what sell. CalDigit's TS5 dock is about 5.5 inches tall, 4.5 inches wide, and a little under two inches thick. It fits well under a display, and it can be positioned either upright or on its side. There is a separate 240W power brick, and that's typical for most Thunderbolt 5 docks. Along with the power supply, CalDigit includes a braided 1-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable, and I appreciate the cable upgrade because not all docks come with nice cables. One thing I appreciate about CalDigit over some other dock makers is the info the website provides. I think the average person probably finds hubs and docks somewhat confusing, especially when it comes to determining which displays and how many external displays a dock supports with a given Mac. CalDigit has an extensive chart with all Apple silicon Macs listed, so it's fairly easy to see what your Mac will support. Thunderbolt 5 supports up to 80Gb/s speeds with bandwidth boost up to 120Gb/s for displays, twice that of Thunderbolt 4. The TS5 supports up to four 6K 60Hz displays, but only if you're using a Mac with an M5 Max chip. It'll also run dual 8K 60Hz displays, dual 4K 240Hz displays, or four 4K displays with up to a 144Hz refresh rate. When used with an M5 Pro Mac, the dock supports up to three 6K 60Hz displays, and for Macs with earlier Pro/Max chips, the dock is limited to dual displays. You can power dual 8K 60Hz displays using the TS5 with an M4 Max or M5 Max Mac, while other machines cap out with two 6K 60Hz displays. The base M-series chips have different support depending on generation too. The M4 and M5 chips can support two external displays up to 6K at 60Hz with the TS5, but M1 and M2 chips only support one. The M3 is a special exception because it supports two displays when the Mac is in clamshell mode, or one with the display open. I tested with a Studio Display and a Studio Display XDR, both of which are 5K displays. I also tested with a Studio Display and a 32-inch 120Hz OLED display, and I didn't run into any issues with either setup. There is one 5K display limitation that potential buyers should be aware of, and that's support for the LG UltraFine 5K monitors. The dock does not support dual LG UltraFine 5K displays unless used with an M5 Max MacBook Pro. I used every port at once and performance was as expected, but I did run into an issue with the TS5 not recognizing SSDs. SSDs that I plugged into the two USB-C ports weren't popping up, but a Thunderbolt 5 SSD was fine. Unplugging the dock and plugging it in again didn't work, but restarting my Mac did. I've had the same problem intermittently, but after the first time, unplugging the dock and then plugging it back in seemed to work. It doesn't happen every time, but losing SSD connectivity through the USB-C ports is a hassle. The TS5 has 140W host charging, which is more than enough for all of Apple's notebooks. The Thunderbolt 5 ports and the 10Gb/s USB-C and USB-A ports have offline charging so you can charge accessories with the dock when your Mac isn't connected. Element 5 Hub I also spent a short amount of time with CalDigit's $250 Element 5 Hub, which is an impressive little device. It's as small as the 180W power brick it comes with, and it's the Thunderbolt 5 option to get if you need minimal ports. The Element 5 Hub has four Thunderbolt 5 ports (one upstream, three downstream), two USB-C ports, and three USB-A ports. 90W host charging is available for a connected Mac, which is enough to keep my 16-inch MacBook Pro charged. The downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports have 15W for accessories, and the USB-C ports offer 7.5W. Like the TS5, the ports work even when the hub isn't connected to a host computer. Since there are three Thunderbolt 5 ports, the Element 5 Hub can drive the same number of displays as the TS5. It doesn't have as many USB-C ports, no SD card slots, and no audio jack, but if all you need is Thunderbolt and a couple of USB-C/USB-A ports, this is the way to go. I love how little space the Element 5 takes up on my desk, so much so that I may adopt one for long-term use. I do use SD card slots, but the smaller size may be worth the sacrifice. The Element 5 is 2.75 inches wide, 4.5 inches long, and an inch thick. It's about the same size as my Thunderbolt 5 SSD, and smaller than an iPhone. If you want compact, get this dock. Bottom Line I prefer the TS5 over the TS5 Plus because of the extra Thunderbolt 5 port on the TS5. I can connect two displays and still have a port for a Thunderbolt 5 SSD, which isn't the case with the TS5 Plus. Unfortunately, I'm continually running into problem where SSDs connected to the USB-C ports on the dock don't work, and that makes it hard to recommend to someone who needs to use it for storage purposes. I can just restart the dock, but I shouldn't have to. TB5 SSDs are fine, so are USB-C SSDs connected through a Thunderbolt port. CalDigit's more expensive TS5 Plus is a better option than the TS5 if you need DisplayPort 2.1, 10GbE, or an absurd number of USB-A ports (five for the TS5 Plus vs two for the TS5). The TS5 Plus also has dual 10Gb/s USB controllers, which is useful if you want to run multiple high-speed SSDs or drives at the same time. If you only need a limited number of ports, I'd definitely recommend checking out the Element 5 Hub. It's compact, but still includes four Thunderbolt 5 ports, three USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports. I didn't seem to have the same SSD problem with the TS5 Plus or the Element 5. I like CalDigit's Thunderbolt 5 docks over competing docks from Anker and Satechi, mainly because CalDigit doesn't include fans and its docks operate silently. The SSD problem might be my particular dock or my MacBook Pro, but if you pick up a TS5, get it from a place with a return policy just in case. I like all of the docks I've tried so far, though, and they've all been good options with no major problems. I'd pick Anker's Prime Thunderbolt 5 dock if I wanted a dock with no external power supply, or Satechi's CubeDock if I wanted a built-in SSD or had a Mac mini and wanted to match it. Thunderbolt 4 docks are cheaper than Thunderbolt 5 options, but if you have a Thunderbolt 5 Mac or are planning to get one in the next year or two, it's worth going for Thunderbolt 5 for the upgraded bandwidth. How to Buy The CalDigit TS5 can be purchased from the CalDigit website or from Amazon for $400. The Element 5 Hub is available from the CalDigit website or from Amazon for $250. Note: CalDigit provided MacRumors with a TS5 and Element 5 Hub for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received.Tag: CalDigitThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:28 pmApple Arcade in June: Four new games added to the service
Macworld Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t a little different from the likes of PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. If you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers. Updated June 5, 2026: There are four new games on the service this month: Coffee Inc. 2+, Free Cell Solitaire: Card Game+, Mini Football Legends, and My Talking Tom 2+. What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features several hundred games. The games are a mix of genres and styles, and include original games you’ll only find on the service and others that can be found on the regular App Store or even other platforms. Apple Arcade isn’t a streaming service like Xbox Live Cloud Gaming or GeForce NOW. Games must be downloaded onto your device in order to be played. What do I need to run it? Apple Arcade was made available as part of iOS 13, iPad OS 13, tvOS 13, and macOS Catalina or later. Some of the more visually-intensive games may only run well on newer hardware, though, and some Mac games require macOS 11 (Big Sur). How much does Apple Arcade cost? Apple Arcade costs $6.99/£6.99 per month, and you’ll also get a one-month free trial or you can get three months free if you purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac. To claim your free trial click here. You can get Apple Arcade for less than $6.99 a month if you subscribe for a year upfront. A year of Apple Arcade is $49.99/£49.99 (so $4.16 a month). If you’re currently on the $6.99 month-to-month plan and want to switch to the annual plan and save some money, you can do so on your iPhone or iPad. Open the App Store app, then tap your account icon in the upper right. Tap Subscriptions, then tap the entry for Apple Arcade. Here, you can switch to the annual plan. Apple Arcade is also included in the Apple One subscription bundles, which range from $20 a month to $38 a month and include access to Apple Music and Apple TV and iCloud storage. There is also a month free trial of Apple One. To claim the trial, or sign up for Apple One, click here. How do I sign up for Apple Arcade? There isn’t an Apple Arcade app—it’s built into the App Store. On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac open the App Store and look for the Apple Arcade tab at the bottom of the screen (or in the left column on macOS). A sign-up screen with a Try It Free button will appear. After the trial you’ll be charged either the monthly or annual fee, depending on your selection. When subscribing, you’ll need to enter your Apple ID password or use Touch ID or Face ID to sign in, and you’ll have to confirm your subscription purchase a few times. Once you’re done with the sign up, the Arcade section of the App Store shows what games are available to you. To access a game, tap on it in the App Store, then tap the Get button. When the game is done installing on your device, the Get button turns into a Play button, and you can tap it to launch the game. The game app icon will also appear on your device’s Home page. On the Apple TV, there actually is an Arcade app. Open that to see the sign-up offer. You’ll also find an Arcade tab within the App Store. Does my subscription include family sharing? Yes. One $6.99 per month subscription can be shared between up to six people (including you). How do I cancel Apple Arcade? First off, keep in mind that if you cancel Apple Arcade (either before your free trial is up or after subscribing), you won’t be able to keep playing the games unless you re-subscribe. If you’re okay with that, you can use the same process you use to cancel any other subscription service. Here’s the easiest way to do it on the iPhone and iPad: Open the App Store app and tap on your profile photo in the upper right. In the screen that pops up, press Subscriptions near the top of the page. You’ll then see a list of active subscriptions, and Apple Arcade should be listed there. Tap it. You’ll either see Cancel Free Trial or Cancel Subscription toward the middle of the page that appears. Tap whatever option is available, then Confirm Cancellation. And here’s how to cancel Apple Arcade on the Mac: Open the App Store app and then press the icon with your profile photo in the lower left. The Account window will appear, and you should then click View Information at the top of the window. Enter your password when/if prompted. When your Account Information appears, scroll down to the Manage section and click the Manage link to the right of Subscriptions. When the list of your active subscriptions appears, click Edit to the right of Apple Arcade. Toward the middle of the page that appears, you’ll see a button that says either Cancel Free Trial or Cancel Subscription. Click it, then click Confirm Cancellation and Confirm. Do Apple Arcade games have in-app purchases? No. In Apple’s words, “since every game includes access to the full experience, including all game features, content, and future updates, no additional purchases will be required.” Even games that have in-app purchases on the App Store won’t have any in Apple Arcade. Do Apple Arcade games have ads? Also no. On a related note, Apple says Apple Arcade has no ad tracking. Is Apple Arcade a game streaming service like GeForce NOW or Xbox Game Streaming? No. All Apple Arcade are downloaded. Are there demos for Apple Arcade games? No, and they’re not really necessary. Like App Store apps, games download quickly and can easily be removed if you don’t want to keep it anymore. Apple partly envisions Apple Arcade as a way of letting players try out games with more freedom than the App Store currently allows (which is basically none). In Apple’s words, “rather than pay upfront for each game, a subscription to Apple Arcade will give players the opportunity to try any game in the service without risk.” The service has a free trial, though, as we’ve seen with other Apple subscription services. Am I able to keep playing Apple Arcade games if I cancel my subscription? No. As with most subscription services, you only have access while you’re a subscriber. Can I use controllers with Apple Arcade games? Yes. In additional to traditional MFi (Made for iOS) controllers, you can pair some specific Bluetooth controllers for either PlayStation or Xbox with either your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. Since many Apple Arcade games are playable on Mac and Apple TV (where controller support is more common), many games will support them. Some games, especially those that are also available in the broader App Store and only for iPhone or iPad, have no controller support. Recently Apple relaxed the requirements for MFi controller certification, which may have grown out of the Apple Arcade negotiations. How often are new games released? Games are typically released on the first Friday of each month. There are some rare exceptions. What games have been released so far? There are over 200 games available for Apple Arcade, and the list grows all the time. 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Fans of "Ted Lasso" are mourning the loss of Anthony Head, the talented British actor best known in the Apple TV series as Rupert Mannion… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:01 pmAirPods 4 are down to a cool $99 for those hot summer beats
Macworld Apple AirPods 4 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; }); })(); Summer is nearly here, and just in time, Apple’s AirPods 4 are down to $99 from $129, the lowest they’ve been all year. They briefly dipped lower for Black Friday 2025, so this isn’t an all-time best, but $99 is a strong number for Apple’s current standard earbuds and an easy entry point if you’ve been holding out. If you absolutely hate earbuds with silicone tips, then you’ll love the fit of AirPods 4. When using them for long hours, these buds will be a lot more comfortable as you won’t have to deal with that in-ear pressure. The redesigned shape and shorter stem add to that, sitting more securely so they stay put during a walk or a quick jog. The H2 chip inside these buds improves sound quality over previous models. The call clarity also holds up well thanks to voice isolation and trimming background noise. The chip will also make pairing the buds to your other devices so much easier. Even better, they also switch between an iPhone, iPad, or Mac on their own. And when you forget where they are, you can use the Find My app to track their location. Personalized Spatial Audio and head-nod Siri replies are nice extras you get when picking the AirPods 4. The buds will keep you listening to your favorite songs for about five hours, although you’ll get about 30 hours with the case. At $99, the AirPods 4 are easy to recommend, especially since better deals are few and far between.04:00 pmApple’s big AI redemption at WWDC 2026: Overhauled Siri, iOS 27, macOS 27, and more set for reveal on Monday | Mac Daily NewsApple’s big AI redemption at WWDC 2026: Overhauled Siri, iOS 27, macOS 27, and more set for reveal on Monday
Apple is gearing up for what could be one of its most important Worldwide Developers Conferences in years. On Monday, June 8th… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmSmart home diary: A fresh look as I start again in my new home
I’ve recently completed what must be a strong contender for the longest-running saga in selling one home and buying another. I won’t bore you with the details, but the entire process from start to finish was two years almost exactly to the day. I have sadly sacrificed my former spectacular city view but let’s just say it was a good move. I set an ambitious target of a fortnight for completing all the main home improvement work on my new apartment, and so far seem to be getting pretty close. This includes much of my new smart home setup … more…03:56 pmLIS (Lisbon) on 2026-06-09
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Brydge Max 13 is an all-in-one keyboard, trackpad, and stand for iPad Pro that has the potential to outshine Apple's Magic Keyboard.Brydge Max 13 review: The new all-aluminum iPad keyboardWith a price tag pushing $400 in the U.S., post-tax, it's no surprise that competitors have been relentlessly releasing lower-priced options to the Magic Keyboard. Most, though, swap out premium materials for cheaper ones, like plastic.At times, it feels like a race to the bottom. Premium keyboards outside of Apple's have largely been few and far between. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:39 pmApple TV has its best summer lineup ever, here’s what’s coming
Apple TV has its best summer lineup ever this year, with compelling new and returning series—all kicking off today with Cape Fear, the excellent new thriller. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV this summer. more…03:29 pmDeals: AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2, Apple Watch from $219, black Trail Loop, MacBook Air, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2, Apple Watch from $219, black Trail Loop, MacBook Air, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some of the AirPods 4 nearly 25% off, and the best price ever on AirPods Max 2. Alongside the most affordable Apple Watch Series 11 down at $299 ($100 off) and Apple Watch SE 3 down at $219, we also have a super rare discount hitting Apple’s latest black Ultra Trail Loop today and Spigen’s Athlex Trail Loop-style Apple Watch band at $20. Just be sure to also scope out these M5 MacBook Air models still up to $270 off. Head below for a closer look. more…03:24 pmFoldable iPhone May Not Come in Black, Leaker Suggests
Apple has yet to finalize whether its upcoming foldable iPhone will be available in black, according to a questionable new rumor. The Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital" commented today that Apple "hasn't even decided yet whether the foldable screen will come in black," adding pointedly: "Do they have a vendetta against the color black?" The remark suggests black is at least under consideration, but has not been confirmed as part of the lineup, a notably open question for a device that is expected to enter mass production imminently and launch as soon as September. In February, the leaker described the device as coming in just two color options, with white as the only confirmed shade and the second unspecified. Instant Digital revisited that report in May without walking back any color details, keeping the two-option account intact. Today's comment does not necessarily contradict that, but introduces new uncertainty about what the second option actually is. Separately, Macworld cited a supply chain source claiming the second finish will be an indigo option similar to the iPhone 17 Pro's Deep Blue, alongside a classic silver and white model. That source also said the device will offer fewer choices than the iPhone 18 Pro models, with no bold or vibrant colors. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman similarly reported that Apple plans to "stay away from fun colors" and stick to more traditional silver/white and space gray/black finishes. Samsung Display's OLED panels for the device are already entering mass production, and ramp-up is underway. Color decisions typically feed directly into manufacturing and component procurement, all of which needs to be locked well in advance of launch. For a device as complex and supply-constrained as the foldable iPhone is expected to be, any severe late-stage indecision seems unlikely, so the rumor may simply indicate some opaqueness in the supply chain about the second color. That being said, dummy models that have surfaced so far have only been seen in white. It is also worth noting that new high-end products such as the Apple Watch Ultra and Vision Pro only launched with one color option. A limited color offering may partly reflect the practical realities of manufacturing the device at all. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has warned that early-stage yield and ramp-up challenges could constrain supply through at least the end of 2026, and that the frequently cited figure of 15 to 20 million units likely reflects cumulative demand across the product's full two to three year lifecycle, not 2026 alone. Adding color variants increases the number of SKUs to produce, stock, and allocate, which is a complication Apple has little commercial incentive to absorb when launch supply is expected to be tight regardless. 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. At a starting price that Gurman says will "cross the $2,000 threshold", the foldable iPhone is unlikely to attract buyers whose purchasing decision is heavily determined by color options. That gives Apple room to keep the initial palette narrow. The first foldable iPhone is expected to be announced in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.Related Roundup: iPhone FoldTags: Foldable iPhone, Instant DigitalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:23 pmAnthropic urges AI industry to develop ‘brake pedal’ as self-improving systems approach | Mac Daily NewsAnthropic urges AI industry to develop ‘brake pedal’ as self-improving systems approach
Anthropic, a leading AI research company, has issued a public warning about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence toward… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmAnker’s versatile 2-in-1 Nano docking station is $40 off today
Macworld Anker Nano 13-in-1 docking station 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 uniquely versatile Nano docking station is down to $110 from $150, a $40 cut, and the cheapest this handy hub has ever been. This is such a cool dock to hub because it’s a 2-in-1 model. On the one hand, it’s a 13-in-1 docking station that can find its home near your laptop, and on the other hand, it’s a 6-in-1 hub you can take anywhere you go. Most docks live permanently on your desk, but this one lets you pop off a smaller hub and take essential ports with you when you head out. The main dock handles the usual desk duties. You get dual HDMI and DisplayPort outputs for external monitors, Ethernet for a stable wired connection, a bunch of USB-C and USB-A ports for accessories, an audio jack, and SD and TF card slots if you move photos or footage around. It’s easy and straightforward. Then, if you pop out the smaller hub, you get the SD card slots, a USB-A and USB-C on one side, an HDMI, USB-C upstream, and USB-C with PD-IN on the other. Now, while this dock supports a triple-screen setup, things are different on a Mac. According to Anker’s description, when hooked up to a Mac, external monitors mirror the same content rather than extending into separate screens. Also, video output runs through HDMI or DisplayPort only, not the USB-C ports, so plan your monitor connections accordingly. But those are specific issues. For most people, this 2-in-1 Anker docking station is a great pick at $110, handling your needs while at the office and while on the go.03:00 pmiOS 27 beta release date: When you can install the new iPhone update
iOS 27’s big unveiling is just days away, and if you’re interested in installing pre-release software on your iPhone, you won’t have to wait long for the beta. Here’s the expected iOS 27 beta release date. more…02:58 pmCloudflare API service issues
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Apple has several hardware releases in the pipeline, but will we see any of them unveiled at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference? WWDC is primarily a software event where new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS take center stage, but it's not unusual for Apple to introduce new hardware during the developer conference. Take WWDC 2017, for example, where Apple first unveiled the original HomePod over six months ahead of its launch. Apple has chosen to show off other major products at the annual event, like the redesigned Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR announced in June 2019. More recently, Apple unveiled the first 15-inch MacBook Air in 2023, along with the M2 Ultra chip in the Mac Studio, and the first Mac Pro powered by Apple silicon. So What Can We Expect at WWDC 2026? Probably not much. Apple has actually released a lot of updates already in 2026. We've seen the AirTag 2, the iPhone 17e, and a new iPad Air with M4 chip, along with refreshed M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro models. Indeed, March was a big month for Apple. The Studio Display XDR arrived with mini-LED backplane technology and a 120Hz refresh rate, the regular Studio Display received a Thunderbolt 5 upgrade, and the company also debuted its industry-disrupting $599 MacBook Neo. It even quietly updated the AirPods Max with an H2 chip. But despite the flurry of spring announcements, Apple reportedly has more products waiting in the wings. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, new models of the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini are "ready to go" and have been "for months." So why has Apple yet to launch the new devices, and should we expect to see them at WWDC? Unfortunately, it's unlikely that we will see either of these products announced during the conference. The main reason is that Apple is holding them back until the more personalized version of Siri and other Apple Intelligence upgrades are released later this year. We'll undoubtedly see these software features previewed at WWDC, but they won't be released to the public until mid-September, so it's not reasonable to expect that the new Apple TV and HomePod mini will launch before then. The same goes for other rumored products like smart glasses, AirPods with cameras, and the smart home hub or so-called "HomePad." All of these devices will rely on an enhanced Siri and a version of Apple Intelligence that finally lives up to its promises, but we won't see these improvements go public until the fall. Mac Updates? Unlikely It's not looking good for Mac mini or Mac Studio updates arriving anytime soon, either. Apple is battling a global memory chip shortage, driven by hyperscalar companies building out AI server facilities. The squeeze has already seen Apple remove desktop Macs from its online store – Mac mini models with 32GB and 64GB of RAM are no longer available for purchase, nor is the M3 Ultra Mac Studio with 256GB RAM. Apple even went so far as to remove the Mac mini with 256GB of SSD storage, leaving the 512GB model as the minimum option. Apple CEO Tim Cook himself has said that the Mac mini and Mac Studio could be hard to get for months to come. Perhaps the best we can hope for is a hardware preview of Apple's smart home accessories. Other than that, the safest overriding assumption is not to expect hardware-based product launches at all until Apple's new software updates mature to a point where its AI-based features no longer carry the "beta" badge caveat, and there's no sign that's about to happen anytime soon. WWDC 2026 kicks off with Apple's keynote on Monday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Be sure to stay tuned here at MacRumors for comprehensive coverage of all the announcements.Related Roundup: WWDC 2026Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:32 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 forums02:24 pmDisguised Russian banking app surges to top three on the US App Store
The third most popular free iPhone app in the U.S. App Store today is a mysterious productivity app that’s only available in Russian. That’s a pretty obvious red flag that something isn’t quite what it seems. more…02:24 pmDisguised Russian banking app surges to top three on the US App Store
The third most popular free iPhone app in the U.S. App Store today is a mysterious productivity app that’s only available in Russian. That’s a pretty obvious red flag that something isn’t quite what it seems. more…02:24 pmiOS 27 Notifications Will Slide in From Left Side of Your iPhone's Screen
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today revealed another iOS 27 change: notifications will slide in from the left side of the screen instead of from the top. In addition, accessing Notification Center on iOS 27 will require swiping down on the top-left corner of the screen. If you swipe down on the Dynamic Island area, a new "Search or Ask" interface tied to the revamped Siri will appear, instead of Notification Center. This change may be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer if the "Search or Ask" interface ends up requiring an iPhone model with Apple Intelligence. Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, and the first developer beta should be available on the same day. A public beta typically follows in July, and the update should be widely released in September.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:23 pmEmerging Service Issue – LKE Enterprise – All Regions
Jun 5, 14:23 UTC Investigating - We are currently investigating an emerging service issue affecting LKE Enterprise clusters across all regions. During this time, users may experience failures when deploying new clusters or upgrading existing ones. Our team is working to resolve this, and we will provide updates here as they become available.02:21 pmiOS 27 Will Reportedly Give Your iPhone 'Longer Battery Life'
iOS 27 is rumored to be focused on bug fixes and performance improvements, and this should result in "longer battery life," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In line with his previous reporting, Gurman today said Apple is "making performance improvements aimed at extending the battery life of the iPhone," but he said it is "unclear if Apple will quantify how much longer devices will last." In other words, it remains to be seen if Apple highlights the battery life improvements during its WWDC 2026 keynote this Monday.Related Roundup: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:15 pmThe Guardian reviews Apple TV’s ‘Cape Fear’ series: ‘Amy Adams and Javier Bardem’s immaculate update is a wild, wild ride’ | Mac Daily NewsThe Guardian reviews Apple TV’s ‘Cape Fear’ series: ‘Amy Adams and Javier Bardem’s immaculate update is a wild, wild ride’
Apple TV's "Cape Fear" series is inspired by the 1991 remake directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Steven Spielberg. A storm is coming… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:14 pmmacOS 27 could grant two wishes that longtime Mac users want most
macOS 27 will be unveiled on Monday at WWDC, and rumors indicate the update will grant two wishes that longtime Mac users especially have been wanting. more…02:09 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: E-bikes, WWDC and Gemini/Siri privacy
Dave just bought his first e-bike so we talk about how the technology and the prices have changed over the past couple of years. WWDC is coming up next week and it is going to be an exciting time. Of course, the biggest news is that Gemini will now be incorporated into all of Apple's operating systems. We also talk about the privacy issues and what Apple is going to do to avoid sharing customer information with Google. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: nordLayer: Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: DALRYMPLE10. Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: Google and Siri/Gemini handoff privacy Siri in iOS 27: Every New Feature and Change to Expect Apple Invites WWDC 2026 Attendees to 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Screening at Apple Park Apple says Texas App Store age assurance rules start tomorrow after court ruling Joanna Stern: I paid someone to hack my meta glasses Shows and movies we're watching The Bear, Disney+ Widow’s Bay, Apple TV+02:05 pmBeyond Siri: New Apple Intelligence features to expect at WWDC26
New Apple Intelligence features beyond Siri coming at WWDC26 could include better Visual Intelligence, enhanced AI photo editing and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:57 pmStay safe & browse the internet freely with 70% off Proton VPN
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iOS 27 is expected to be full of new features for Siri and Apple Intelligence. There are, however, a few other changes in store for some of the most-used iPhone apps. Here are a few new details from a Bloomberg report published today. more…01:50 pmToday in Apple history: The revolutionary Apple II goes on sale
On June 5, 1977, the first Apple II computer went on sale. With great specs and breakthrough technology, it quickly became legendary. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:32 pmi miss the “programming” aspect of ios programming.
remember when ios APIs and frameworks were still very new and exciting? there was an actual art form in seeing how much of the new hardware/new OS capability you can use elegantly. now most of this sub is AI posting, self promotion, and app marketing questions. everyone seems to want "people who'll download and pay […]01:30 pmGet lifetime WordPress hosting for 5 websites for just $80
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Apple is surely laser-focused now on next week's WWDC, but it did take a moment for a rare swipe at a rival, and it seems to have made some harsh choices about Apple Vision Pro.It doesn't look like there's going to be an Apple Vision Pro 2 for a long time.T'wasn't really the night before Christmas, but every day now feels like it because we're so close to WWDC and that all-important opening keynote. Just imagine it: once that's happened, we will finally know everything about iOS 27, and be looking instead to September's iPhone launch.But for now, all eyes are on WWDC and that means every eye that can is finding out details. Such as the possibility that the new macOS 27 will be called Big Bear. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:06 pmU.S. labor market powers ahead: 172,000 jobs added in May, far surpassing expectations in strong show of American economic resilience | Mac Daily NewsU.S. labor market powers ahead: 172,000 jobs added in May, far surpassing expectations in strong show of American economic resilience
The U.S. economy delivered another impressive performance in May, with nonfarm payrolls surging by a robust 172,000 jobs — more than double… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:03 pmI only want one thing from WWDC 2026, and it's got nothing to do with AI
Apple is set to announce a raft of new platform updates at WWDC on June 8, but there's only one thing I want, and it's got nothing to do with the Apple Intelligence or Siri upgrades that have been rumored for months.HomeKit simply refuses to be consistent in our homeAmid ongoing work to make Siri more personal and conversational, I'm left feeling less interested than ever before. Apple has had its chance to make Siri part of my life, and it's failed spectacularly.Apple Intelligence is a marketing term for a variety of AI-powered features. But none of them have proven to be everyday must-haves. OK, maybe with the exception of the Clean Up feature in Photos. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:55 pmBest vintage and retro Apple setups: Old gear, new love
Our roundup of the best vintage and retro Apple setups shows aging hardware is often the most beautiful gear in the room. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:49 pmApple Card Savings interest rate falls again — here’s why
Find out the reasons for the latest Apple Card Savings interest rate change. They aren't all responses to macroeconomic factors. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:48 pmiOS 27: You might have to join a waitlist to try new Siri features
Apple is set to announce iOS 27 and an all-new version of Siri at WWDC in just a few days. Ahead of that, Bloomberg has published a monster recap of everything to expect at the event. There’s one specifically interesting tidbit: the so-called new Siri might have a waitlist for people who want to try the new features. more…12:18 pmAge of Empires II: Definitive Edition for Mac Review: A strategy classic returns
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Fast-paced real-time strategy action Updated high-res graphics Dozens of historical campaigns to play Tutorials for new players Cons Online multiplayer is Mac-only Slightly dated interface Our Verdict Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition remains one of the finest real-time strategy games available, with enhanced visuals and substantial DLC content. However, Mac players should be aware that it requires Apple Silicon hardware and online multiplayer is limited exclusively to other Mac users. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$34.99 Best Prices Today: Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Retailer Price Steam $19.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best for: Strategy fans who enjoy fast-paced real-time battles, resource management and challenging military campaigns. History enthusiasts who like commanding famous civilisations and replaying historical conflicts across Europe and Asia. Not for: Players who prefer slower, turn-based strategy games with a more methodical pace. Gamers looking for FPS, RPG or action-focused experiences rather than large-scale strategic warfare. We’re used to waiting months, or even years, for PC games to arrive on the Mac – and, of course, there are many popular games that are never released for the Mac at all. But there can’t be many games that take as long to arrive as Age Of Empires II: Definitive Edition. The original Age Of Empires II was launched back in 2005, and there was a Mac version released about a year later. However, there was an updated Definitive Edition launched for PCs in 2019, which added support for 4K graphics and also included a number of expansion packs that added new civilisations and campaigns to extend the base game. And now, in 2026, Age Of Empires II: Definitive Edition has arrived on the Mac, courtesy of our friends at Feral Interactive, who have been responsible for porting many classic games onto the Mac in recent years. At the moment, the game is only available on Steam, but Feral tell us they’re also hoping to release it on the Mac App Store later in 2026. For more Mac game recommendations see: Best Games for Mac 2026: A-list Mac games to play. What Is Age Of Empires II: Definitive Edition? Like all the games in the AoE series, Age Of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a real-time strategy game (RTS). This means that the action continues on the screen in real-time – in contrast to the more measured pace of turn-based games, such as the Civilization series – although you can pause it in single-player mode if you need some time to think and plan your next move. The game covers a period of roughly 1,000 years, from the Dark Ages through to the Mediaeval era, and covers much of Europe and Asia, allowing you to take control of many different nations and kingdoms, led by historical figures such as Joan Of Arc, Attila The Hun, and even Vlad Dracula leading the troops of Wallachia against the Ottoman Empire. The game’s single-player mode provides dozens of campaigns in which you control each kingdom and lead it into battle against its enemies, and this Definitive Edition includes three DLC expansion packs that add more campaigns in India, Poland and other countries, so there’s enough strategy action to keep you busy for many months. And, if you’re new to strategy games, there’s a number of tutorials within the game that teach you both the basics of commanding your troops, as well as more advanced military tactics, based on the classic book The Art Of War, written by the Chinese leader and philosopher, Sun Tzu. The game includes dozens of campaigns that re-enact historical battles across Europe and Asia.Foundry What’s new in the Mac version of Age Of Empires II: Definitive Edition? 4K/high-resolution support: Updated graphics support modern high-resolution and 4K displays, making the classic battlefield visuals sharper and more detailed. Included DLC: The Definitive Edition bundles three expansion packs, adding extra civilisations, regions and historical campaigns. Apple Silicon requirement: The game only runs on Macs with Apple Silicon processors and is not supported on older Intel-based Macs. Steam availability: The Mac version is currently available through Steam. Planned Mac App Store release: Publisher Feral Interactive plans to release the game on the Mac App Store later in 2026. Multiplayer restrictions: Online multiplayer and co-op are limited to Mac players, with no cross-platform play against PC users. How much content is included? There’s an enormous amount of content included in the Definitive Edition. Alongside the original game, players get three bundled DLC expansions that add new civilisations and campaigns. Combined with dozens of historical scenarios, tutorial missions, skirmish battles and replayability across multiple factions, it can provide hundreds of hours. How to play Age Of Empires II: Definitive Edition The computer-controlled armies waste no time in attacking your village to get the upper hand. Foundry Your main task, of course, is to play the single-player campaigns that re-enact historical battles, so that your nation grows in status and (hopefully) emerges as the victor. However, each nation represents a different challenge, as they all have their own distinctive military strengths, such as the longbows of the Britons or the horsemen of Attila The Hun, so you’ll have to learn new tactics for each campaign. However, each campaign starts in essentially the same way, with a handful of villagers who can be sent out to explore the territory around their village, and to gather resources such as wood and gold, and plants and animals for food. These resources allow you to build structures such as an army barracks, which then allows you to train soldiers so that you can defend yourself against attacks from rival nations. Other types of buildings have benefits too, such as universities, which can conduct scientific research in order to develop new weapons and technologies. As well as the historically-based campaigns that make up the bulk of the game, there’s also a single-player Skirmish mode that allows you to design your own battles, competing against up to seven computer-controlled opponents fighting on your choice of terrain. There are a lot of tutorials within the game to show new players how to control their armies in battle.Foundry There are online multiplayer and co-op modes as well, although the Mac version of the game only allows you to play with other Mac users, so you won’t be able to play with friends who own the game on PC. The game does occasionally show its age, with a slightly clumsy interface, and the game does a poor job of explaining that the updated high-res graphics require a separate (free) download that needs to be installed in addition to the main game. Fortunately, the age of the game means that you don’t need a really fast Mac to run it properly – although it does require a Mac with Apple Silicon, so check the system requirements on Steam before buying. Should You Buy Age Of Empires II: Definitive Edition? Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition proves that great strategy games never go out of style. The classic RTS gameplay remains as compelling as ever, while enhanced high-resolution graphics help it feel at home on modern Macs. The inclusion of three DLC expansions adds excellent value, providing dozens of additional campaigns and countless hours of gameplay. However, Mac players should note that the game requires Apple Silicon and lacks cross-platform multiplayer with PC users. Even so, strategy fans will find a huge amount to enjoy here.11:55 amBright? Glow? What do the WWDC taglines mean?
Macworld Apple is notoriously secretive, famous for locking down information about its products until the very moment they’re announced. Paradoxically, however, the company loves to tease us with cryptic clues and hints in its invites. The WWDC 2026 invitations feature a glowing version of the logo for Apple’s Swift programming language, above the words, “Coming bright up.” On its developer portal, meanwhile, the company uses the line “All systems glow.” What could Apple mean by these phrases? The words “bright” and “glow” and the glowing logo all likely point to a visual redesign. Siri is expected to get a new interface as part of the iOS 27 update, and this will reportedly include a glowing Dynamic Island to indicate it’s running. Mostly, though, we should bear in mind that Apple likes the idea of clues more than the reality of them. It doesn’t actually want to give away anything useful, but it does like to stoke speculation. In 2022 and 2023, respectively, the WWDC taglines were “Call to code” and “Code new worlds,” which, for a conference addressing software coders, is about as uninformative as it gets. Last year’s event was tagged “Sleek peek.” That makes sense in retrospect as a veiled reference to Liquid Glass–sleek means both smooth, kind of like glass, and elegant, which is how the company hoped we’d view the new design–but no one could have used those two words alone to work out what was coming. And if we’re honest, virtually any product launch in history could plausibly have used that tagline since they always give a peek of something which its makers would like us to think is terribly sleek. In other words, “Coming bright up” and “All systems glow” are specific puns, but we won’t know for sure what Apple means until the keynote. But by Tuesday, we’ll be able to look back and see what Apple was referring to. But it’s probably Siri. The event starts at 10am PT on Monday. Join our WWDC26 live blog for all the latest news, rumors, and speculation.11:35 amPlugable TBT-UDH2 review: The first dual-HDMI Thunderbolt 5 dock for Mac
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Thunderbolt 5 Two dedicated HDMI 2.1 ports Supports dual 6K/60Hz on Mac 2.5Gb Ethernet Fast card readers 140W PD 3.1 to laptop 2x 30W charging ports Cons Only one downstream Thunderbolt port Our Verdict The TBT-UDH2 is an exceptionally able docking station with Thunderbolt 5, an incredible nine downstream USB ports, 2.5Gb Ethernet, fast card readers and unique dual-HDMI 2.1 ports that for many users will do away with the need for extra adapters. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$349.95 Best Prices Today: Plugable Dual HDMI Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station (TBT-UDH2) Retailer Price $349.95 View Deal $349.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Buy the TBT-UDH2 if you need dual HDMI displays, Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth, strong charging, and lots of ports. Skip if you need multiple downstream Thunderbolt ports or use a base M1/M2 Mac. The 6K upgrade is worthwhile only for professionals needing higher-resolution displays. Mac Thunderbolt docking stations have long offered two basic solutions for monitor support, using either one or more Thunderbolt ports to connect displays and/or a DisplayPort—forcing HDMI users to buy a separate and messy adapter cable to fully utilize the dock. To their rescue comes Plugable, with its new 16-port Thunderbolt 5 docking station that includes two HDMI 2.1 ports and a downstream Thunderbolt 5 port as well as the upstream Thunderbolt 5 port to the host computer. It’s ideal for its target audience: Mac users looking for a setup of two external HDMI monitors plus the fast 80Gbps data bandwidth of Thunderbolt 5. First unveiled at CES 2026, Plugable’s new Thunderbolt 5 TBT-UDH2 dock not only includes dual HDMI 2.1 but a generous six downstream USB-C/Thunderbolt ports—two with a power output of 30W, which is perfect for fast-charging your iPhone and/or iPad. Who is the Plugable Thunderbolt 5 TBT-UDH2 Dock for? With its two top-end HDMI 2.1 ports, the Plugable TBT-UDH2 is the solution for those of us who need a two-display setup based on HDMI without needing external video adapters. It’s not for owners of the MacBook Neo or base M1/M2 Macs but it offers much for just about everyone else. You can buy cheaper but not at this level of functionality. Simon Jary Specs and features One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port (80Gbps, 140W) One downstream Thunderbolt 5 port (80Gbps, 30W) Two HDMI ports (2.1) One USB-C port (10Gbps, 30W) One USB-C port (10Gbps, 4.5W) Three USB-C ports (5Gbps, 4.5W) One USB-A port (10Gbps, 4.5W) Two USB-A ports (5Gbps, 4.5W) Ethernet (2.5Gb) UHS-II SD card reader (312MBps) UHS-II microSD card reader (312MBps) 3.5mm combo audio jack (front) 180W power supply Many docks come with one upstream and three downstream Thunderbolt (TB) ports (Intel’s reference design). Others trade one of the TB ports for a DisplayPort as it is expected that connecting to at least one external monitor is at the heart of any dock’s purpose. Thunderbolt is built on DisplayPort (DP) technology, combining two main data highways into a single cable: PCI Express (for data and devices) and DisplayPort (for video and monitors). (Thunderbolt 1 and 2 even used the same physical connector as Mini DisplayPort, but beginning with Thunderbolt 3, the technology was adapted to piggyback onto the universal USB-C connector.) That close technical relationship between Thunderbolt and DisplayPort, and DisplayPort’s superior capabilities, meant that it was a natural fit for docks to trade a TB port for a DP. However, it left owners of HDMI monitors scrabbling around to find a DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter cable. HDMI 2.1 has largely caught up with DisplayPort in terms of capability, although gamers and top-end video professionals might still prefer DisplayPort as it offers up to 240Hz refresh rates for 4K displays, while HDMI is ‘limited’ to 120Hz. Simon Jary Rather than offering two additional downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports, Plugable allocates these two “pipes” to two dedicated HDMI outputs and leaves one downstream Thunderbolt 5 port available for additional expansion (including Thunderbolt daisy-chaining) or display use. As macOS doesn’t support MST (Multi-Stream Transport), only one of the HDMI ports would normally function on a Mac if the dock also preserved two downstream Thunderbolt ports. Windows does support MST so is much more able when it comes to multi-display setups. Even if your current Mac uses Thunderbolt 4, the Plugable Dual HDMI TBT-UDH2 Docking Station will operate (although not with Thunderbolt 3 Macs) as Thunderbolt 5 is backwards compatible. It makes sense to buy Thunderbolt 5 now in anticipation of your next hardware upgrade. Display capability The Plugable TBT-UDH2 can support up to dual 8K/60Hz (7680 x 4320 pixels) or 4K/144Hz, depending on the model of Mac and its M-series processor. At the top, a Mac with an M4 Max or M5 Max chip can support two 8K/60Hz displays or two at 4K/144Hz. M4/M5 Pro, M2/M3 Pro/Max or base M4/M5 Macs can connect two 6K/60Hz displays or 4K at 144Hz. Macs with an M1 Pro/Max support two 6K/60Hz but lack the 4K/144Hz option. Macs with a base M1/M2 are limited to one 6K/60Hz external display. While this is a dock with a lot more than just flexible video options, owners of the older base M1/M2 should be looking to the best DisplayLink docks for multi-monitor options with software workarounds. MacBook Neo users should also look for a DisplayLink dock, and don’t need the 80Gbps bandwidth of a Thunderbolt 5 docking station. For more expansive display options, M5 Pro and M5 Max users can add a third display to the downstream Thunderbolt 5 port. M5 Max users can even stretch to four displays, using Thunderbolt’s daisy-chaining capabilities. Displays with HDMI can be connected to the 2x HDMI 2.1 ports. The downstream Thunderbolt port can provide up to 120Gbps via TB5’s Bandwidth Boost, and can be used to connect up to one display via USB-C/Thunderbolt or via USB-C to HDMI or USB-C to DisplayPort cables/adapters. Only two displays may be used at a time (HDMI+HDMI or HDMI+Thunderbolt/USB-C Alt Mode). A three-display setup with an M5 Pro or M5 Max would consist of two HDMI displays plus one USB-C DP Alt Mode or Thunderbolt display connected via the front downstream Thunderbolt 5 port. In tests, three 4K 144Hz HDR displays have been proved to work simultaneously. The M5 Max theoretically supports four displays with two HDMI displays plus two Thunderbolt displays that are connected in series to each other (daisy-chained) but neither we nor Plugable have tested this in practice. Simon Jary Not forgetting the 9 USB ports This compact dock manages to fit nine downstream USB ports alongside the two HDMI. One is Thunderbolt 5 with 30W device charging, compared to TB’s usual 15W output. That’s enough power to fast-charge an iPhone or iPad. It can also be used as a video port if required—maybe your second monitor is USB-C rather than HDMI. There’s a 10Gbps USB-C port that also has 30W power output at your disposal. Both 30W ports are located at the front for easy access. In comparison, the $399.99 CalDigit TS5 provides less charging power overall for your devices, with only 15W from each downstream Thunderbolt 5 port and 20W from its front USB-C port. The CalDigit TS5 Plus steps up accessory charging with 36W from each downstream Thunderbolt 5 port and 36W from the front USB-C port, but costs $499.99. Also at the front are one USB-C and one USB-A data port, both rated at a speedy 10Gbps. As you’d expect, both card readers are also facing you as you work, and these are fast UHS-II at 312MBps. There’s an audio jack at the front and also a handy power button so you can rest assured that no power is going to your MacBook’s battery while you aren’t using it. Apple’s battery tech should handle that anyway, but I like the option to power off. At the back, alongside the two HDMI 2.1 ports are the upstream Thunderbolt 5 port, plus three 5Gbps USB-C data ports and two 5Gbps USB-A. The upstream TB5 port can supply up to 140W of Power Delivery (3.1), which is enough to fast-charge even the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Rounding it off is an Ethernet port for stable wired network access, and this is rated at 2.5Gb, two and a half times faster than standard Gigabit Ethernet (1Gb) if your network supports it. If your network is still 1GbE, it will still work as it’s backwards compatible and forwards too for 5GbE and 10GbE. It comes with an external 180W power supply, so when going full pelt to a PD 3.1 laptop, there will be 40W remaining for the other ports. In most scenarios the laptop will be taking a lot less than 140W so both 30W charging ports should be able to cope just fine. Simon Jary Design The space gray aluminum dock can be oriented vertically or horizontally to best fit your desk. Grilles along the sides aid cooling as the dock is fanless for silent operation. Runners are included if you want the horizontal orientation. It is compact, measuring 5.9 x 2 x 3 inches (150 x 50 x 75mm) and weighs just over 2lbs (a little under 1kg) without the power supply. In terms of physical security, it comes with both a standard K-slot and a Kensington Nano slot (K-slot nano), ensuring lock standard compatibility. Simon Jary What you gain and what you give up You gain dual HDMI 2.1 outputs without adapters, Thunderbolt 5 performance, 140W laptop charging, nine USB ports, 2.5Gb Ethernet, and fast UHS-II card readers—making it one of the most capable docks for HDMI-based Mac setups. You miss out on two potential downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports, limiting expansion flexibility compared with traditional Thunderbolt 5 docks such as the CalDigit TS5 or Plugable TBT-UDT3. Base M1/M2 Macs remain restricted to a single external display, Thunderbolt 3 Macs aren’t supported, and availability is currently limited to North America. Price Available in North America only at the time of writing, the Plugable Dual HDMI Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station (TBT-UDH2) is priced at $349.95. This is at the upper-end for Thunderbolt 5 docks, but the 16 ports are well chosen, and dual-screen setups will be boosted by the double dose of HDMI 2.1. If you just want all the basics you need at top speed and an attractive price point, the £299.99 Plugable TBT-UDT3 Dock has three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports (each at 15W), three USB-A ports and pretty much everything the TBT-UDH2 has in terms of Ethernet and card readers. That extra $50 gets you a big upgrade on the number of USB ports and device-charging capability, although you are sacrificing two of the downstream TB5 ports for the convenience of the double HDMI. See our reviews and comparisons of the other best Thunderbolt docking stations. Should you buy the Plugable Dual HDMI Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station? The TBT-UDH2 is an exceptionally able docking station with 80/120Gbps Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth, an incredible nine downstream USB ports, 2,5Gb Ethernet, fast card readers and unique dual-HDMI 2.1 ports that for many users will do away with the need for extra adapters.11:29 amApple’s (almost) definitely about to launch new headphones
Macworld As the saying goes, once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, and six times is a sure sign of an imminent product launch. Football star Lamine Yamal has posted to Instagram yet another photo of himself with a pair of unreleased Beats over-ears, and come on people, who are we kidding, Apple is definitely about to drop some new headphones. Last week, we reported on the Barcelona midfielder’s “inadvertent” posting of four carefully posed photos and one carefully posed video of himself with the unidentified pink cans, and speculated that it was most likely paid stealth marketing ahead of a launch. Now he has posted another still photo, this time in the form of a story on his Instagram account, and it shows the player hugging a fan and clutching a bag with not one but two pairs dangling off the handle. Who carries around two pairs of the same headphones? Not many millionaires, I would have thought. They have people for that, right? Most convenient of all, the two pairs are in different color finishes. The ones we saw last week were seen in a pale pink, but in the new post, they are joined by a pair in a Beats trademark creamy off-white. These look to correspond respectively to the Cloud Pink finish of the Beats Solo 4 and the Sandstone on the Beats Studio Pro. No current model offers both colors. The Sandstone finish is third from the left.Beats Such unsubtle guerrilla marketing hints that Apple will release the new Beats headphones in the near future. An updated version of the Beats Studio Pro is a strong possibility, particularly after Apple filed documents with the FCC last month. We don’t currently expect any hardware to be announced at the WWDC 2026 keynote next week (on Monday, from 10am PT), but it’s not impossible that Apple will spring a surprise. Join our WWDC live blog as we discuss all the news and rumors surrounding the event.11:24 amiOS 27: New 'Beta' Siri Features Could Be Gated Behind a Waitlist
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has published his WWDC preview ahead of Monday's keynote, and while almost all of the iOS 27 features he covers have already made the rounds, there are a couple of details worth highlighting. As we've covered previously, Apple is turning Siri into a full chatbot that users can interact with, similar to Claude or ChatGPT. The Siri chatbot will be integrated into Apple's operating systems at the system level, and there will also be a Siri app for back-and-forth conversations. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Gurman says that Siri chats will sync across devices via iCloud, making Apple's assistant similar to rivals like ChatGPT that retain history across sessions. Users' chats with Siri will also be able to auto-delete on a schedule, 30 days, a year, or never. The options will be controlled in Settings, much like Messages. Notably, Gurman says that Apple is still internally labeling the long-delayed revamped Siri as a "beta" and "preview," suggesting it won't be marketed as finished software when it arrives later this year. That may frustrate some users, given that Apple Intelligence features that were first teased in 2024 have been repeatedly delayed, but it's worth noting that the original Siri also held the same "beta" caveat for two years after its 2011 debut. As a result of the abiding "beta" moniker, Gurman says it's possible that Apple will initially introduce a waitlist for the new Siri that could gate access to certain features when iOS 27 arrives in September, similar to the initial launch of the Apple Intelligence platform two years ago. It's not clear which features they might be, though. Siri in iOS 27: Every New Feature and Change to Expect WWDC 2026 kicks off with Apple's keynote on Monday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tags: Mark Gurman, SiriThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:47 amAlogic Clarity 6K Touch monitor review: This could be the ultimate Mac display for creatives | MacworldAlogic Clarity 6K Touch monitor review: This could be the ultimate Mac display for creatives
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Super-crisp UHD 6K 60Hz touchscreen 32-inch and max 6016 x 3384 pixels Color accuracy Cheaper than Apple Studio Displays Clarity Fold Stand Cons Hub doesn’t daisy-chain extra displays Our Verdict Graphic and video professionals will appreciate the higher 6K resolution of this generously sized 32-inch touchscreen display with digital-artist-friendly stand, and impressive color specs. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$2,499.99 Best Prices Today: Alogic Clarity 6K Touch 32-inch Monitor Retailer Price $1,696.65 View Deal Alogic $2499.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Buy the Clarity 6K Touch if you’re a graphic designer, video editor, illustrator, photographer, or CAD professional who benefits from maximum detail, color accuracy, and touchscreen input. Skip it if you’re a general user. The 6K premium is worthwhile mainly for creative professionals. While Apple rules the roost with mobile touchscreens on its iPhones and iPads, it has kept a distance from touchscreen displays for its Macs. There are rumours of a touch screen slated as part of an overhaul of a redesigned OLED-screened MacBook Pro, but it was a definite case of Do Not Touch with Apple’s recent new Studio Display models. Alogic is an Australian company that makes premium products for the Apple ecosystem and has been a pioneer in creating touchscreen displays for Mac users. It was first to market with a 4K touchscreen—the Clarity 4K Pro Touch— and a 5K, the Clarity 5K Touch. The company has now released another world first, the Clarity 6K Touch, which as its name points out takes Mac touchscreens up to a new level of screen quality. Like the previous Clarity Touch monitors, you can use the touchscreen display much like an iPad with on-screen tap, swipe, slide and pinch, and over 4,000 levels of pressure sensitivity. Alogic caught up with Apple’s Studio Display with its Clarity 5K but now goes one better. Where the Apple Studio Display has a maximum resolution of 5120 x 2880, the Clarity 6K reaches 6016 x 3384 at the same pixel density on a larger screen (32 inches vs Apple’s 27 inches). Alogic 6K vs 5K monitors The Clarity 6K Touch costs $2,499, compared to $1,799 for the 5K Touch. Alongside the resolution boost, you also get a larger 32-inch panel rather than the 5K model’s 27-inch screen. The main difference between 5K and 6K displays is resolution. A 5K monitor offers 5,120 x 2,880 pixels, while 6K increases that to 6,016 x 3,384. This delivers both more screen space and greater pixel density. A 5K display contains around 14.7 million pixels, while a 6K panel packs in more than 20 million. The result is exceptionally sharp text, finer image detail, and nearly 2.5 times the pixel count of a 4K display. Running at the full 6K resolution can make interface elements uncomfortably small, so most users will prefer a scaled setting. The default 3,008 x 1,692 resolution strikes a good balance between workspace and readability. For creative professionals, pixel density is the bigger advantage. A 32-inch 5K display delivers 163ppi, while the 6K reaches 216ppi—Apple’s Retina benchmark. Images and text appear noticeably sharper, allowing photographers, designers and video editors to work with greater precision. Many users may struggle to spot the difference between 5K and 6K in everyday use, but professionals who rely on fine detail will appreciate the added sharpness. The display tops out at 60Hz, which is more than adequate for creative work but less appealing for gamers. Alogic Screen pixels and colors Screen: 32-inch IPS 8-bit + HiFRC Finish: Gloss Max resolution: 6016 x 3384 pixels Refresh rate: 60Hz DCI-P3 color coverage: 100% Adobe RGB color coverage: 100% sRGB color coverage: 100% Contrast Ratio: 2000:1 Delta E (dE):10:35 amiOS 27, macOS 27, Siri: What to expect to launch at WWDC 2026
WWDC is just around the corner. Here's what to expect from Apple about the future of iOS 27, macOS 27, AI, and Siri.The WWDC 2026 logo - Image Credit: AppleApple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference will be held from June 8 to June 12. As it's big developer event, it is also the main place to discover the big changes that will be arriving in its operating system updates due this fall.Just after the keynote announcing the news, Apple will release its first developer beta builds of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. These will be a second beta-testing track alongside the current-gen 26 versions, though those will be more for performance and bug fixing rather than introducting new features. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:32 amUK wants to jail John Ternus if children's iPhones don't block nude images
The UK is reportedly planning to introduce new laws that require Apple and Google to protect children from any online nudity, or see their CEOs jailed.Detail from Apple's existing child protection white paper — image credit: AppleIt's already because of the UK's Online Safety Act and and some laws on the state-level in the US that Apple has introduced age verification. According to The Times, however, the country's government intends to go further.Reportedly, UK ministers will announce plans to require technology firms such as Apple and Google to make it impossible for children to see any nude images. That includes sex scenes in films and TV, as well as on social media. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsFirehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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