Instagram Plus launches on iPhone, here’s every new feature Instagram Plus is a new optional subscription plan rolling out globally for Instagram users at $3.99/month, here’s every new feature it offers.
more…
Apple Park Visitor Center Gets New Merch Ahead of WWDC 2026 With developers and members of the media soon to arrive at the Apple Park campus for WWDC 2026, Apple has added new merchandise to the store at the Apple Park Visitor Center.
Mr. Macintosh shared images of the new items, including crewneck sweatshirts with the classic Apple Garamond text featuring rainbow lettering, hats with a rainbow Apple logo, and water bottles in gray and white.
Exclusive new Apple Park Visitor Center #WWDC26 merch drop today!!!🤩I was first in the store this morning after the overnight reset! Here's what Apple added:🌈 Rainbow Apple Logo Hat🌈 Rainbow Garamond Crewneck🚰 Apple Stainless Steel Water Bottle pic.twitter.com/joEbAtigjq— Mr. Macintosh (@ClassicII_MrMac) June 4, 2026
He also said Apple is using new merchandise drawers at the Apple Park Visitor Center to hold the WWDC 2026 gear.
The Apple Park Visitor Center sells Apple-branded gear unavailable at other Apple retail stores. Apple regularly introduces new T-shirt and sweatshirt designs, and it sells water bottles, notebooks, pens, and other small items.
Apple Park is also a full Apple Store with the option to purchase standard Apple products like iPhones, iPads, Macs, and accessories.
Apple invited members of the media and select developers to an in-person WWDC 2026 keynote viewing event. WWDC is set to begin on Monday, June 8, which means attendees will be heading to Apple Park in the coming days.Related Roundup: WWDC 2026Tag: Apple ParkRelated Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
How long does Apple support iPads? Macworld
If you own an older iPad – or are considering buying a refurbished iPad – you may be wondering how long Apple will continue to support it and whether you should update to a newer model.
Apple has one of the best software support records in the industry. Many iPads receive major iPadOS updates for six to eight years, and some continue to receive security updates even after they stop getting new features.
As of 2026, any iPad that supports iPadOS 26 can be considered fully supported. Older models may still receive security updates, but eventually every device reaches a point where Apple stops providing software updates and hardware repairs.
Here’s what you need to know about how long iPads remain supported, when it’s time to upgrade, and which older models are still worth buying.
Is my iPad still supported?
Fully supported iPads can run the latest version of iPadOS (currently iPadOS 26).
Older iPads may continue to receive security updates even if they cannot run the latest version.
Unsupported iPads no longer receive security patches and may experience app compatibility and security issues.
If your iPad cannot run the current version of iPadOS and is no longer receiving security updates, it is approaching the end of its practical lifespan.
Take a look at the chart below to check if your iPad can run iPadOS 26, or is supported with security updates.
iPad support status, as of June 2026 these iPadFoundry
Apple doesn’t publish a formal support timetable, but its track record indicates that most iPads receive major software updates for around six to eight years.
Support generally falls into two stages:
Major iPadOS updates
Most iPads receive new versions of iPadOS for several years after launch. These updates include new features, interface changes and compatibility improvements.
Devices that support the latest version of iPadOS – currently iOS 26 – are considered fully supported.
Security updates
Even after an iPad stops receiving major feature updates, Apple often continues to provide security patches for older versions of iPadOS.
These updates fix vulnerabilities, maintain compatibility with Apple’s services and help extend the safe lifespan of older devices.
For many iPads, security support continues for years after major software support ends.
As of June 2026, Apple is supporting the following iPadOS versions with security updates:
iPadOS 18 (last updated May 11, 2026)
iPadOS 17 (last updated May 11, 2026)
iPadOS 16 (last updated May 11, 2026)
iPadOS 15 (last updated May 11, 2026)
Why security updates matter: The risks of using an unsupported iPad
Britta O’Boyle
Security updates are more important than feature updates because they protect your data and device from newly discovered vulnerabilities.
Without security updates, an iPad becomes increasingly exposed to threats and may eventually lose compatibility with essential services.
An iPad that still receives security updates can remain safe to use for many everyday tasks, even if it no longer supports the latest version of iPadOS.
Once an iPad stops receiving security updates, it becomes increasingly difficult to recommend using it for anything involving personal information.
Potential issues include:
Security vulnerabilities that are never patched
Banking and payment apps ceasing to work
App Store compatibility problems
Loss of support for services such as FaceTime and iMessage
Difficulty activating or restoring the device
Reduced performance and battery life
Unsupported devices may continue functioning, but their usefulness declines over time.
Which iPads support iPadOS 26?
Foundry
These iPads are compatible with iPadOS 26 and are considered fully supported.
iPadOS 26 arrived in September 2025. It runs on the following iPads:
iPad Pro 11-inch & 13-inch (M1 and later)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen and later)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen or later)
iPad Air (3rd gen and later)
iPad (8th gen and later)
iPad mini (5th gen and later)
Not every compatible iPad supports every feature. Apple Intelligence features require newer hardware, including M-series chips in recent iPad Air and iPad Pro models and the A17 Pro chip in the latest iPad mini.
Which iPads will support iPadOS 27?
Apple has yet to confirm which iPads will run iPadOS 27, but it is expected that it will be compatible with the following iPads:
iPad Pro 11-inch & 13-inch (M1 and later)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen and later)
iPad Pro 11-inch
iPad Air (4th gen and later)
iPad (9th gen and later)
iPad mini (6th gen and later)
Which iPads still receive security updates?
Some iPads that cannot run iPadOS 26 continue to receive security updates via iPadOS 15, iPadOS 16, iPadOS 17 and iPadOS 18.
These versions of iPadOS no longer receive major new features, but do receive important security vulnerabilities.
While Apple provides security updates for iPadOS 15, iPadOS 16, iPadOS 17 and iPadOS 18 the following iPads are secure, the oldest model being the 2014 iPad Air 2nd gen.
iPad Air (2nd gen)
iPad mini (4th gen)
iPad Pro 12.9in (1st gen, 2nd gen)
iPad Pro 9.7in (1st gen)
iPad (5th gen and 6th gen)
When iPadOS 27 arrives Apple may stop support for iOS 15 and iOS 16, reducing the list of supported iPads.
When does Apple stop repairing iPads?
Dominik Tomaszewski/IDG
Software support isn’t the only factor that determines an iPad’s lifespan.
Apple also classifies older devices as Vintage or Obsolete, terms that define support statue based on when Apple stopped selling the product.
Vintage products
Products become Vintage between five and seven years after Apple stops selling them.
Apple may still offer repairs, but parts availability is not guaranteed.
Vintage iPads
iPad mini (4th gen, 2015)
iPad Pro 10.5-inch (2017)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen, 2018)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd gen, 3rd gen, 2018)
iPad (6th gen, 2018)
Obsolete products
Products become Obsolete more than seven years after Apple last sold them.
Once an iPad reaches Obsolete status, Apple and Apple Authorised Service Providers can no longer obtain official replacement parts, making repairs significantly more difficult.
Obsolete iPads
iPad Air (2nd gen and older, 2015)
iPad mini (4th gen and older, 2014)
iPad (5th gen and earlier, 2017)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd gen, 2017 and older)
iPad Pro 9.7-inch (1st gen, 2016)
Why some iPads lose support sooner than others
The processor and RAM inside an iPad plays a major role in determining how long it remains supported.
More powerful models generally remain compatible with new features for longer, while entry-level models tend to reach the end of software support sooner.
This is especially important as newer versions of iPadOS introduce increasingly demanding features and AI capabilities.
Should you buy an older iPad?
A refurbished iPad can still be a good purchase, but we recommend choosing a model that supports the current version of iPadOS whenever possible. Read: Best place to buy a refurbished iPad.
If you’re planning to keep the iPad for several years, avoid models that are already limited to security updates only.
For most buyers, choosing an iPad released within the last two generations offers the best balance of performance, longevity and value.
FAQ
1.
How many years do iPads get updates?
Most iPads receive major iPadOS updates for approximately six to eight years, with security support often continuing beyond that.
2.
Is an old iPad still safe to use?
Yes, provided it continues to receive security updates from Apple.
3.
Can I use an iPad after Apple stops supporting it?
Yes, but you may encounter security risks, app compatibility problems and hardware repair limitations.
4.
Which versions of iPadOS does Apple support with security updates?
As of June 2026, iPadOS 15, iPadOS 16, iPadOS 17 and iPadOS 18 get security updates. We anticipate that Apple will stop supporting iPadOS 15 and iPadOS 16 with the arrival of iPadOS 27.
5.
What is Apple’s oldest supported iPad?
As of mid 2026 the 2014 iPad Air (2nd gen) is the oldest iPad to get security updates, but that it likely to change later in 2026 with the arrival of iPadOS 27.
The oldest supported iPad depends on whether you’re looking at full iPadOS support or security-update support, as Apple often continues providing security updates for older models after major software support ends.
6.
How can I find out how old my iPad is?
To identify your iPad:
Open Settings
Go to General
Tap on About
Find the Model Name
You can then compare your model with the list above to see what year that iPad was introduced.
Want to know how long Apple supports iPhones and how long Apple supports Macs, we have that covered too.
Apple rolls out age verification in Texas starting today Apple is implementing age verification requirements for new Apple ID accounts in Texas, effective Thursday, June 4, 2026, in compliance with…
The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
Satechi CubeDock Review: A Thunderbolt 5 Dock That Doubles as an SSD Enclosure Accessory maker Satechi released its first Thunderbolt 5 dock earlier this year, debuting the $400 Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock. Satechi's dock combines Thunderbolt 5 connectivity with the traditional ports you expect from a dock, plus extra SSD storage thanks to an added SSD enclosure.
Satechi likes to make things shaped like the Mac mini, and the CubeDock gives Mac mini vibes. It's five inches by five inches, and two inches thick, identical to the Mac mini. It's silver, so it matches Apple hardware that comes in that shade, and it would pair well with a Mac mini.
The front of the dock has a 30W/10Gbps USB-C port, a 7.5W/10Gbps USB-A port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and SD and microSD card slots. I like the positioning of the card readers because they're easy to get to. I don't use wired headphones, but if I did, I'd also appreciate having that front audio jack. 30W charging for the front USB-C port is useful too, because 30W is enough to fast charge an iPhone and charge an iPad or MacBook Air.
The back has a 2.5Gb Ethernet port, an 80/120Gbps Thunderbolt 5 host port to connect to a Mac, three additional 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 ports (with 15W each for accessories), a 10Gbps 4.5W USB-A port, a 10Gbps 7.5W USB-C port, and a DC port for connecting the power supply. The CubeDock provides 140W for a MacBook,can charge the 16-inch MacBook Pro at the fastest speed.
At the bottom of the CubeDock, there's a panel that can be popped out to add in up to an 8TB NVMe SSD. It supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes with transfer speeds of up to 6000MB/s, depending on the SSD used. The CubeDock has an SSD enclosure, but it does not come with SSD storage. You need to buy an internal SSD separately if you want to use the enclosure, and SSDs aren't cheap right now.
I installed a 2TB SSD in the slot at the bottom of the CubeDock. There's a plastic cover that comes off, and the SSD plugs in underneath. It's held in place with a screw, but the installation process was a little annoying because the screw needs to be positioned before the SSD is inserted. Satechi includes a thermal pad, which I added before closing it back up. My Mac recognized the SSD in the enclosure just as it would any other SSD I plugged in.
There is a fan in the CubeDock that circulates air, along with vent holes at the sides. It has an LED power button on the front, and it charges with an included 180W power supply. The power supply is not built into the dock and is instead an external brick. Satechi also includes a Thunderbolt 5 cable to connect the dock to a Mac.
I don't generally mind the sound of fans, but the CubeDock's fans have a subtle electronic whine that bothers me. I know some people can't hear that high-pitched electronic noise, but I can, and in a quiet room, it's the audio equivalent of having a pebble stuck in my shoe. I can't hear the sound when the TV is on, when music is playing, or when my AC is running. Anker's Thunderbolt 5 Dock has fans and had a similar noise, but fanless models like the CalDigit TS5 Plus are silent.
With the fans, the CubeDock doesn't get blazingly hot, but it is warm to the touch. The temperature is closer to a hand warmer on a cold day than scorching coffee. I didn't notice a temperature difference testing with the SSD installed and without it.
The CubeDock supports up to three 8K displays at 60Hz, but Satechi says 8K is limited to Windows machines. The M5 Pro and M5 Max chips do support 8K displays, but I don't have one to test with.
What I do have on hand is a 5K Studio Display and a 32-inch 4K 120Hz OLED display, both of which the CubeDock can handle with no problem. I plugged in two iPhones to charge, put in an SD card, and connected two SSDs, and transferred large files. I had no issues with the CubeDock under this stress test, and everything also worked during day-to-day testing.
The benefit of a dock like the CubeDock is being able to plug in multiple displays, peripherals, and accessories while only having one cable connected to a Mac. I can tuck the CubeDock under a display, route the cables out the back, and keep my desk neater with less cable clutter. I felt like the CubeDock had a good number of ports for everyday use, and I wasn't missing anything. It has fewer USB-C and USB-A ports than some other docks that it competes with, but I have few enough USB-A devices that even two USB-A ports felt like one too many.
The Apple silicon chip you have determines the number of displays that the CubeDock can drive over a single Thunderbolt port. M5 Pro and M5 Max Macs can drive three displays at 6K/60Hz with Satechi's dock. M4 Max, M4 Pro and earlier Pro/Max chips support up to two external displays with the CubeDock (up to 6K/60Hz).
Pro/Max Macs can generally support more than two external displays, but you need to use more than one Thunderbolt port. I have two displays connected to an M1 Max with the CubeDock, and a third display plugged into a different Thunderbolt port.
Base M1 and M2 Macs support a single external display over Thunderbolt, but base M4 and M5 Macs can drive two. The M3 is complicated because an M3 MacBook Air can support two displays, but only in clamshell mode. It's best to check Satechi's website for compatibility info to make sure you can connect what you want to connect.
Bottom Line
Satechi's dock lets you connect multiple displays, peripherals, and accessories to your Mac with one cable, offering easy plug-and-play functionality. The addition of an SSD enclosure helps differentiate the CubeDock from competing products. It puts the ports most people need right up front, and hides the rest away for desk organization.
The CubeDock is one of the better looking options on the market because of how well it matches Apple's aesthetic, and it doesn't run as hot as docks without a fan included. Unfortunately, the fan noise can be distracting for people who are sensitive to certain sounds.
With two generations of Thunderbolt 5 Macs now available, there's more reason to choose a Thunderbolt 5 over a Thunderbolt 4 dock. Compared to Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5 offers double the bandwidth (80Gbps instead of 40Gbps) and up to 120Gbps for display-heavy setups.
If you have a newer Mac that supports Thunderbolt 5 and need extra ports, a Thunderbolt 5 dock makes the most sense. If you have an older Mac and are trying to decide between Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 5 is the better choice if you're going to upgrade anytime in the next couple of years.
How to Buy
The Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure can be purchased from the Satechi website or from Amazon.com for $399.99.
Note: Satechi provided MacRumors with a CubeDock for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Satechi and may earn commissions on purchases made through links in this article.Tag: SatechiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
iPhone 18 Pro getting new display upgrade with two benefits, per rumors iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to have the same 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes as their predecessors, but rumors indicate those displays will come with a key technology upgrade.
more…
Security Bite: DeepSeek trending among US firms as low-cost AI alternative, what could go wrong? 9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIALtoday and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple.
A rather alarming new report from financial services company Ramp shows DeepSeek catching on with US firms looking for cheaper alternatives to Anthropic and OpenAI. In its June 2026 series covering all of last month, the Chinese AI company ranked first among SaaS vendors for breakout growth relative to size across Ramp customers.
Needless to say, the security implications here are quite alarming.
more…
Apple Wallet’s new Digital ID feature just got way more useful in Texas Today Apple implemented a variety of age-related restrictions in Texas based on new legislation, and as a result, the Wallet app’s Digital ID feature just became far more useful for Texans.
more…
‘Mini Football Legends,’ ‘Family Feud Pocket,’ and seven more hit games join Apple Arcade Apple Arcade’s award-winning catalog of more than 200 games is adding nine new games. Starting today, players can lace up their cleats…
The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
9to5Mac Daily: June 4, 2026 – iPhone Ultra rumors, Siri servers Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card.
more…
Flaky OLED MacBook Ultra rumor contradicts more reliable leakers's timeframes A new research report has Apple's first MacBook Pro with OLED shipping weeks or months sooner than other, more reliable leakers have been claiming for months, if not years.The display of the current-gen M5 MacBook ProWe've seen rumors about the fabled OLED Apple laptop for years, all with various release dates. But recently, reports have coalesced on a release window of anywhere between October 2026 from older reports, and newer ones saying the early months of 2027.Despite that, research outfit Omdia now believes that Apple is readying the MacBook Ultra for a release sooner than that. In its report on OLED display demand, Omdia says the new premium laptop will debut in the third calendar quarter of 2026. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
AirPods got new iPhone camera feature in iOS 26, here’s how to use it iOS 26 added a variety of new features for AirPods, including a Camera Remote setting to control your iPhone’s Camera app. Here’s how to use it.
more…
Apple’s Gemini-powered Siri might run on Nvidia’s encrypted chips Apple’s smarter Siri might route certain queries through Google Cloud on Nvidia Blackwell B200 chips, without compromising on privacy.
(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple and Major League Baseball reveal July ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule July’s schedule features several marquee matchups, beginning July 10 when the Boston Red Sox visit Juan Soto and the New York Mets…
The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
Apple and Major League Baseball reveal July ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule July’s schedule features several marquee matchups, beginning July 10 when the Boston Red Sox visit Juan Soto and the New York Mets…
The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
Apple and Major League Baseball reveal July ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule July’s schedule features several marquee matchups, beginning July 10 when the Boston Red Sox visit Juan Soto and the New York Mets…
The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
Apple and Major League Baseball reveal July ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule July’s schedule features several marquee matchups, beginning July 10 when the Boston Red Sox visit Juan Soto and the New York Mets…
The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
Apple and Major League Baseball reveal July ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule July’s schedule features several marquee matchups, beginning July 10 when the Boston Red Sox visit Juan Soto and the New York Mets…
The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
Apple and Major League Baseball reveal July ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule July’s schedule features several marquee matchups, beginning July 10 when the Boston Red Sox visit Juan Soto and the New York Mets…
The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
Apple to use Google servers with Nvidia hardware for the new Siri Macworld
Early this year, Apple and Google issued a short joint statement saying that the next generation of Apple Foundation Models, upon which the new Siri and some other Apple Intelligence features will be based, will use Google’s Gemini technology.
Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri that will reportedly be unveiled during Monday’s WWDC keynote.
Now, a report from The Information has a little more detail about the servers this will all run on. Apple’s going to try to run as much of the new Siri as possible on-device, but more advanced requests that require more compute power will run on Google’s cloud. That was part of the original announcement above, actually: “models and cloud technology” (emphasis ours). The compute resources Apple will use come in the form of Google’s servers that use Nvidia’s Blackwell B200 data center chips.
Nvidia has its own “confidential computing” feature that encrypts data as it’s being processed, which will be used with other privacy and security measures to protect user data. However, so does Apple, and it’s unclear exactly how Private Cloud Compute, announced at WWDC in 2024, fits into all this. That system was built to run on Apple’s own server hardware using Apple Silicon, but The Information claims that the new model being used for Siri ran too slowly on that system when Apple tested it.
Apple is expected to unveil the all-new Siri at WWDC on Monday, June 8.
LM Studio now lets you use your iPhone to talk to local models on your Mac LM Studio’s Locally app is being updated today with Link, a feature that lets users talk to LLMs running on their Macs right from their iPhones. Here are the details.
more…
Apple’s Messages app on iPhone now has a third-party AI agent Third-party AI service Poke was just approved for use in Apple’s Messages app on iPhone, bringing an AI agent directly into iMessage for the first time. Here are the details.
more…
The MacBook Neo is $9 Off The MacBook Neo is a budget-friendly MacBook introduced by Apple in March, powered by the A18 Pro chip for Apple Intelligence and AI capabilities for getting through your day at work or school with AI. It comes with a wide variety of colors to choose from, featuring a 13-inch Liquid Retina Display with a resolution […]
The post appeared first on iLounge.
First Developer Center in Europe To Open Apple will be opening its first Apple Developer Center in Europe in 2026 located in Berlin. The building joins the current Developer Centers in Cupertino, Singapore, Bengaluru and Shanghai, with the Developer center to be located in Mitte District, giving developers in Europe face-to-face sessions, appointments, and workshops. Apple took note that storefronts in Europe […]
The post appeared first on iLounge.
Demand for MacBook Neo So High Apple Significantly Increasing Production An April earnings call shows the demand for the MacBook Neo is significantly high and off the charts, resulting in Apple rumored to be boosting production significantly. Shipments for the MacBook Neo have doubled from 5 to 10 million units this year after the release in March. Apple looked to be very positive about the […]
The post appeared first on iLounge.
Revamped Siri to Run on Blackwell Nvidia Chip Apple will be depending on the Nvidia chips to be powering the revamped Siri releasing later this year. Apple is thinking of highlighting the AI capabilities on device during this year’s WWDC but it will still be up to the large Gemini models offered by Google for queries that need cloud-based processing. Apple is looking […]
The post appeared first on iLounge.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
Google I/O 2026: The Rise of Frictionless Software [FREE] Google I/O 2026 marked the end of “prompt-and-response” and the start of “delegate-and-execute.” In this deep dive, you’ll unpack the four themes that defined the keynote. You’ll review the infrastructure powering safe autonomous agents (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark, and Antigravity 2.0), AI that generates user interfaces on the fly, the new “vibe coding” development pipeline, and the push into ambient, spatial computing and what it all means for developers when the baseline execution layer becomes automated.
MacBook Ultra could come sooner than you think A tantalizing new report suggests the much-anticipated , with its touchscreen OLED display.
(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Evidence emerges of Apple’s elusive black Vision Pro Macworld
Almost everyone who tries it agrees that Apple’s Vision Pro mixed-reality headset is an impressive piece of tech. The problem is that the downsides–price, weight, lack of a killer application–are too difficult to ignore.
There’s little prospect of Apple fixing those issues in the imminent future, with the company understood to have switched its focus from a lighter and cheaper version of the device to a pair of smart glasses. What we may get is a more cosmetic upgrade: a new colorway.
The leaker known as pipfix, or @LusiRoy8, this week posted to Twitter/X four photos purportedly showing Vision Pro in black. “Apple vision pro black color,” the leaker adds with characteristic brevity, “did you like?”
Apple vison pro black color did you like? pic.twitter.com/J9JIYhbWmq— pipfix (@LusiRoy8) June 3, 2026
The photos show close-up details including the device’s speaker grille, headband, control dial, connector port and braided power cable. The device is mostly black and looks very attractive. But is it attractive enough to convince customers to spend $3,499? That’s debatable.
We should add that this isn’t by any means a new rumor, but merely further evidence for an existing one. As long ago as April 2025 the leaker Kosutami claimed Apple would release a second Vision Pro model in a black which would look like “graphite dark blue,” and an image associated with this made the rounds in December of that year. It was just the strap for the product.
Pipfix themselves posted photos of the alleged black Vision Pro late last month along with the caption “Apple vison [sic] pro 2 upcoming black color.”
Apple vison pro 2 upcoming black color pic.twitter.com/bCxtI7Yq5b— pipfix (@LusiRoy8) May 26, 2026
Are these images likely to be legitimate? Fairly likely, yes. Pipfix, as AppleInsider notes, has previously posted an accurate prediction of the iPhone 17 Pro’s orange and blue color finishes.
What’s more, releasing a sleek black version of an Apple product which was previously only available in white tends to be a winner: see the iPod nano and the iMac Pro. So it’s virtually certain that Apple has at least explored the idea of a black Vision Pro. Whether that will translate into an actual shipped product is harder to say.
Apple published a new Press Release Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple and Major League Baseball announce July “Friday Night Baseball” schedule
OpenAI says ChatGPT’s memory feature is getting smarter and coming to free users ChatGPT’s memory feature allows it to learn about you and remember your preferences over time. Memory gives ChatGPT useful context for natural interactions that don’t need start from scratch each time. OpenAI has released new details on how ChatGPT’s memory feature is getting smarter and coming to free users for the first time.
more…
Apple published a new Press Release Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple and Major League Baseball announce July “Friday Night Baseball” schedule
Cash App launches a payment wand for when Apple Pay just isn’t magical enough No, it’s not an April Fools’ Day gag in June as far as we can tell. Cash App has launched a tap-and-pay magic wand keychain accessory for contactless payments.
more…
Apple TV and MLB Release July Schedule for 'Friday Night Baseball' Apple and MLB today released the July schedule for Apple TV's weekly Friday Night Baseball doubleheader.
Friday Night Baseball games are included with an Apple TV streaming subscription at no additional cost.
Now through July 5, new and qualified returning subscribers in the U.S. and Canada can receive a one-month free trial of Apple TV. Tags: Apple TV Service, MLBThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple TV and MLB Release July Schedule for 'Friday Night Baseball' Apple and MLB today released the July schedule for Apple TV's weekly Friday Night Baseball doubleheader.
Friday Night Baseball games are included with an Apple TV streaming subscription at no additional cost.
Now through July 5, new and qualified returning subscribers in the U.S. and Canada can receive a one-month free trial of Apple TV. Tags: Apple TV Service, MLBThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
I built the ultimate Cosmic Orange iPhone everyday carry [Video] When Apple unveiled the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, I was a bit skeptical. Apple usually reserves more “professional” and dull colors for the Pro models and the more vibrant colors for the regular iPhone lineup. But as someone who loves orange as a color, I went with the 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange. After using it since day one, I can easily say this is my favorite iPhone color variation in a long time. So, naturally, as time went on, some of my favorite accessories began to color-match the Cosmic Orange iPhone, and I had to build an everyday carry around it. These accessories not only complement the Cosmic Orange finish perfectly but also solve real problems, earning a permanent place in my EDC.
more…
Poof! goes privacy-trampling Chrome in Apple’s new ad Apple has released a new ad in its ongoing “Privacy on iPhone” campaign, and this one pulls no punches. Titled “Safari helps block…
The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
Apple Is Bringing Age Verification To Texas This Week joshuark shares a report from The Verge: Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify users' age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file.
Despite Apple's attempts to push back on app store-level age verification, the company has announced plans to implement age checks to comply with laws in places like Utah, Louisiana, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Google is required to make similar changes to the Play Store and is also introducing age-checking tools for developers. Last December, a judge blocked the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) from taking effect, but an appeals court has now reversed this decision -- at least while the court figures out whether the law is constitutional. Even if this law gets struck down in Texas, a federal version with the same name is still making its way through Congress and could impose age verification at the app store nationwide.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Apple Is Bringing Age Verification To Texas This Week joshuark shares a report from The Verge: Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify users' age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file.
Despite Apple's attempts to push back on app store-level age verification, the company has announced plans to implement age checks to comply with laws in places like Utah, Louisiana, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Google is required to make similar changes to the Play Store and is also introducing age-checking tools for developers. Last December, a judge blocked the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) from taking effect, but an appeals court has now reversed this decision -- at least while the court figures out whether the law is constitutional. Even if this law gets struck down in Texas, a federal version with the same name is still making its way through Congress and could impose age verification at the app store nationwide.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Apple Is Bringing Age Verification To Texas This Week joshuark shares a report from The Verge: Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify users' age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file.
Despite Apple's attempts to push back on app store-level age verification, the company has announced plans to implement age checks to comply with laws in places like Utah, Louisiana, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Google is required to make similar changes to the Play Store and is also introducing age-checking tools for developers. Last December, a judge blocked the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) from taking effect, but an appeals court has now reversed this decision -- at least while the court figures out whether the law is constitutional. Even if this law gets struck down in Texas, a federal version with the same name is still making its way through Congress and could impose age verification at the app store nationwide.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Apple Is Bringing Age Verification To Texas This Week joshuark shares a report from The Verge: Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify users' age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file.
Despite Apple's attempts to push back on app store-level age verification, the company has announced plans to implement age checks to comply with laws in places like Utah, Louisiana, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Google is required to make similar changes to the Play Store and is also introducing age-checking tools for developers. Last December, a judge blocked the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) from taking effect, but an appeals court has now reversed this decision -- at least while the court figures out whether the law is constitutional. Even if this law gets struck down in Texas, a federal version with the same name is still making its way through Congress and could impose age verification at the app store nationwide.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Apple Is Bringing Age Verification To Texas This Week joshuark shares a report from The Verge: Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify users' age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file.
Despite Apple's attempts to push back on app store-level age verification, the company has announced plans to implement age checks to comply with laws in places like Utah, Louisiana, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Google is required to make similar changes to the Play Store and is also introducing age-checking tools for developers. Last December, a judge blocked the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) from taking effect, but an appeals court has now reversed this decision -- at least while the court figures out whether the law is constitutional. Even if this law gets struck down in Texas, a federal version with the same name is still making its way through Congress and could impose age verification at the app store nationwide.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Apple Is Bringing Age Verification To Texas This Week joshuark shares a report from The Verge: Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify users' age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file.
Despite Apple's attempts to push back on app store-level age verification, the company has announced plans to implement age checks to comply with laws in places like Utah, Louisiana, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Google is required to make similar changes to the Play Store and is also introducing age-checking tools for developers. Last December, a judge blocked the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) from taking effect, but an appeals court has now reversed this decision -- at least while the court figures out whether the law is constitutional. Even if this law gets struck down in Texas, a federal version with the same name is still making its way through Congress and could impose age verification at the app store nationwide.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Apple Is Bringing Age Verification To Texas This Week joshuark shares a report from The Verge: Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify users' age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file.
Despite Apple's attempts to push back on app store-level age verification, the company has announced plans to implement age checks to comply with laws in places like Utah, Louisiana, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Google is required to make similar changes to the Play Store and is also introducing age-checking tools for developers. Last December, a judge blocked the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) from taking effect, but an appeals court has now reversed this decision -- at least while the court figures out whether the law is constitutional. Even if this law gets struck down in Texas, a federal version with the same name is still making its way through Congress and could impose age verification at the app store nationwide.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Apple Is Bringing Age Verification To Texas This Week joshuark shares a report from The Verge: Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify users' age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file.
Despite Apple's attempts to push back on app store-level age verification, the company has announced plans to implement age checks to comply with laws in places like Utah, Louisiana, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Google is required to make similar changes to the Play Store and is also introducing age-checking tools for developers. Last December, a judge blocked the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) from taking effect, but an appeals court has now reversed this decision -- at least while the court figures out whether the law is constitutional. Even if this law gets struck down in Texas, a federal version with the same name is still making its way through Congress and could impose age verification at the app store nationwide.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Apple Is Bringing Age Verification To Texas This Week joshuark shares a report from The Verge: Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify users' age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file.
Despite Apple's attempts to push back on app store-level age verification, the company has announced plans to implement age checks to comply with laws in places like Utah, Louisiana, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Google is required to make similar changes to the Play Store and is also introducing age-checking tools for developers. Last December, a judge blocked the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) from taking effect, but an appeals court has now reversed this decision -- at least while the court figures out whether the law is constitutional. Even if this law gets struck down in Texas, a federal version with the same name is still making its way through Congress and could impose age verification at the app store nationwide.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Apple Is Bringing Age Verification To Texas This Week joshuark shares a report from The Verge: Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify users' age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file.
Despite Apple's attempts to push back on app store-level age verification, the company has announced plans to implement age checks to comply with laws in places like Utah, Louisiana, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Google is required to make similar changes to the Play Store and is also introducing age-checking tools for developers. Last December, a judge blocked the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) from taking effect, but an appeals court has now reversed this decision -- at least while the court figures out whether the law is constitutional. Even if this law gets struck down in Texas, a federal version with the same name is still making its way through Congress and could impose age verification at the app store nationwide.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Apple and Major League Baseball announce July “Friday Night Baseball” schedule Apple and Major League Baseball have announced the July schedule for “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV, featuring several marquee matchups.
Deals: AirPods Max 2 hit Amazon all-time low, AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air $149 off, Watch bands from $15, more Joining AirPods Pro 3 at one of the lowest prices to date and AirPods 4 at nearly 25% off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 hitting the best price ever. Best Buy has indeed launched a major 4-day Apple sale event, but these AirPods and MacBook deals are even lower, while all brand new condition iPhone Air models just dropped back to all-time low pricing at $149 off. Head below for a closer look and even more.
more…
New MacBook Ultra report covers release timing, display, more A new report from Omdia provides updates on release timing, the OLED display, and more for the upcoming MacBook Pro overhaul, which rumors say will be called MacBook Ultra.
more…
Leaker Says iOS 27 Won't Be Compatible With These iPhones Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 with an all-new Siri app and more next week, but there are some compatibility details to know about.
According to Instant Digital, a known Apple leaker on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, iOS 27 will be compatible with the iPhone 12 series and newer. However, given the more personalized version of Siri will be powered by Apple Intelligence, the revamped Siri is expected to be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer.
If this rumor is accurate, iOS 27 will drop support for the following iPhone models:iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone SE (2nd generation)However, these devices will continue to receive iOS 26 security updates for at least a few years.
iOS 27 will be compatible with the following iPhone models, according to the leaker:iPhone 17e
iPhone 17
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone Air
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone SE (3rd generation)Apple will unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote this Monday, June 8, and the first developer beta should be released later that day. A public beta typically follows in July, ahead of a final release to all users in September.
iOS 27 been likened to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is reportedly focused on bug fixes and stability improvements. There will still be some new features, though, including the dedicated Siri app with ChatGPT-like chatbot functionality and Apple Intelligence enhancements across other Apple apps.
Instant Digital has accurately leaked Apple information before, such as the yellow color for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2's Titanium Milanese Loop. However, the account does not have a perfect track record.Related Roundup: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Cloudflare Analytics API latency out of AMS Jun 4, 15:21 UTC Investigating - Cloudflare is investigating latency issues with Cloudflare Analytics API, specifically affecting the Amsterdam (AMS) region. These issues do not affect other API services nor the serving of cached files via the Cloudflare CDN or other security features at the Cloudflare Edge.
App Store ecosystem surges to $1.4 trillion globally in 2025, from a certain point of view AI apps led App Store growth in 2025, with the entire ecosystem garnering $1.4 trillion in payouts. Apple's take of that is only 10%, assuming you agree with how they count.App Store ecosystem climbs to a record $1.4 trillionEvery year, typically right before WWDC, Apple releases a study showing how the App Store has fared over the prior year. In 2025, the App Store facilitated more than $1.4 trillion in developer billings. And, it said that the App Store ecosystem has tripled in size since 2019."Developers are the heartbeat of the App Store, and this year's incredible milestone is a testament to their boundless creativity," said Apple CEO Tim Cook. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Today in Apple history: Mac clone-maker peaks before a dizzying decline On June 4, 1997, Mac clone-maker Power Computing hit its high point and began a rapid decline. By early 1998, it was out of business.
(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
AirPods Max 2 plunge to $499 at Amazon, the lowest price ever Despite being released only two months ago, AirPods Max 2 are on sale for $499, which is the lowest price to date. And score delivery as early as today.Grab AirPods Max 2 at the lowest price ever - Image credit: AppleYou can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $50 discount at Amazon today when you opt for the Midnight or Starlight colors. This reflects the lowest price seen to date since the over-ear headphones were announced in late March 2026. Amazon Prime members can also get delivery as early as today, depending on your shipping address.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $499 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Morgan Stanley sees WWDC as major catalyst for Apple stock As Apple gears up for its highly anticipated WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8, Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley is bullish on the stock’s…
The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
App Store tops $1.4 trillion as AI apps fuel record developer earnings A new report show that AI apps fuel record App Store developer earnings -- to the tune of $1.4 trillion overall in 2025.
(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple Highlights App Store Study: $1.4 Trillion in Sales Last Year, More Than 90% Commission-Free Apple today highlighted a new study by economists at Analysis Group that outlines four key App Store stats for 2025.
Ahead of WWDC 2026 next week, Apple's core message with this press release is that the App Store is reaching new heights and that "developers continue to thrive globally."
App Store ecosystem facilitated a record $1.4 trillion in total billings and sales
Apple received no commission on more than 90% of transactions
Apps featuring consumer-facing AI saw 4× more growth in billings
App Store ecosystem has nearly tripled in size since 2019Tag: App StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
The Apple Watch Series 11 just dropped down to its best-ever price Macworld
Apple Watch Series 11
View Deal
(function () {
document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) {
const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1;
const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent;
const data = {
event: "stickyConversionUnitClick",
eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion",
eventAction: "Click",
eventLabel: text
};
if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data);
dataLayer.push(data);
return true;
});
})();
The Apple Watch Series 11 is down to $299 again, its best price yet. While Apple marks this as a $100 discount, we’ve most frequently seen the smartwatch available for $330. Still, that doesn’t change the fact that $299 remains the most affordable the Watch 11 has been.
The Apple Watch 11 isn’t just a fitness band or a specialty device; instead, it’s a watch that can do it all, handling health tracking, workouts, notifications, and iPhone syncing all at once. The watch features a ton of health-related sensors, including ECG readings, signal high and low heart rates, irregular rhythm notifications, and more. And if you wear it overnight, the watch will even give you a sleep score that actually helps you understand your rest rather than just logging hours.
One of the things we appreciate about the Apple Watch 11, as we pointed out in our review, is the stellar battery life. For the first time, you’ll get up to 24 hours of normal use, and a quick 15-minute recharge can add about 8 hours of use. One thing to point out is that this is the GPS model, which means that you absolutely must have your iPhone nearby at all times to receive notifications, calls, and messages. If you want to leave your phone at home and still get messages, you’ll need to get one of the GPS models, which are also on sale, but will cost you $100 more.
We also appreciate the safety features. Fall detection and crash detection can automatically connect you with emergency services and alert your preferred contacts. These are great features to have, even if you hope to never have to use them.
At $299, the Apple Watch Series 11 is an easy recommendation for any iPhone owner who wants a gorgeous health and fitness watch without paying full price.
Apple Arcade just got four new games, with more coming soon Apple Arcade just added four new games to its library of over 200+ titles, and it has announced five more that will arrive in the coming month.
more…
Apple Watch Series 11 Drops to $299 at Amazon, $100 Off Select Models 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.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $329.00, down from $429.00. On Amazon, you'll find four of the 42mm GPS models and three of the 46mm GPS models on sale at these all-time low prices.
$100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00
$100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $329.00
Best Buy is matching these deals during its Apple Shopping Event, which is set to last through this Sunday. Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over 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 forums
Apple Card Savings returns keep shrinking as APY falls to 3.4% Apple Card Savings customers are earning less again as the account's annual percentage yield falls to a new low of 3.4%, extending a series of rate cuts that have reduced returns for savers.Apple Savings APY lowering againCustomer notifications show the annual percentage yield has fallen from 3.5% to 3.4%, marking the latest reduction for the savings account.Users began reporting notifications of the change on June 4, adding another entry to the growing list of rate cuts affecting Apple Card Savings. The high-yield savings account, which launched in 2023 with a 4.15% annual percentage yield, is offered through Goldman Sachs and integrated into the Wallet app.Apple Card Savings lets users deposit Daily Cash rewards directly into a savings account and manage their money through the Wallet app. Goldman Sachs operates the savings account, while Apple handles the customer experience through Wallet. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple Arcade Adding Nine New Games, Including 'Family Feud Pocket' Apple today announced that nine new games are coming to Apple Arcade, including a mobile version of the popular game show Family Feud.
The following four games were added to Apple Arcade today:Mini Football Legends
My Talking Tom 2+
Coffee Inc 2+
FreeCell Solitaire: Card Game+Family Feud Pocket is launching on Apple Arcade on Tuesday, June 30. Apple says the game will provide an "authentic, true-to-show trivia experience."
"Hosted by the iconic Steve Harvey, the game features the classic mechanics fans know and love, along with daily challenges and exclusive questions," says Apple. "Players can guess the answer and outsmart the competition solo or with loved ones — at home or on the go — through local and online multiplayer."
Four popular App Store games will be receiving Apple Arcade editions on Thursday, July 2:
Dungeon Clawler+
Creatures of the Deep+
Pocket City 2+
Draw It+
App Store links for the above games are not available yet.
More details about all nine games are outlined in Apple's press release.
Apple Arcade is a subscription service that provides access to hundreds of games across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. All of the games are free of ads and in-app purchases. In the U.S., Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month, and it is also bundled with other Apple services in all Apple One plans.
Apple Arcade can be accessed through the App Store and the Apple Games app.Tag: Apple ArcadeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple published a new Press Release Apple just published a new Press Release:Mini Football Legends, Family Feud Pocket, and seven more hits join Apple Arcade
Apple’s App Store generated a whopping $1.4 trillion in sales in 2025 Apple's App Store generated a staggering $1.4 trillion in sales and billings in 2025, according to a new study by the Analysis Group…
The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
Weather Channel’s Storm Radar lets you build your own forecast, now on Apple Watch In April, The Weather Channel released a new version of its Storm Radar app, introducing a customizable AI weather presenter and much more. More recently, Storm Radar has arrived on Apple Watch.
more…
CPT (Cape Town) on 2026-06-09 THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jun 9, 00:00 - 04:00 UTC Jun 4, 13:40 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CPT (Cape Town) datacenter on 2026-06-09 between 00:00 and 04:00 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.
GVA (Geneva) on 2026-06-08 THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jun 8, 23:00 UTC - Jun 9, 07:00 UTC Jun 4, 13:40 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in GVA (Geneva) datacenter between 2026-06-08 23:00 and 2026-06-09 07:00 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.
EWR (Newark) on 2026-06-08 THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jun 8, 06:00 - 22:45 UTC Jun 4, 13:40 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in EWR (Newark) datacenter on 2026-06-08 between 06:00 and 22:45 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.
'MacBook Ultra' May Drive Industry Shift to Hybrid OLED Laptop Displays Apple's upcoming OLED MacBook Pro – aka "MacBook Ultra" – is expected to be the primary driver of a hybrid OLED laptop display market worth $4 billion this year, according to a new Omdia research report ($).
The report corroborates rumors that Apple's first OLED MacBook will use a hybrid OLED architecture combining oxide TFT (thin-film transistor) and tandem OLED layers. The combination is already used in Apple's iPad Pro models, and offers higher brightness, improved power efficiency, and longer lifespan compared with conventional single-stack OLED panels.
Samsung Display is said to be making the panels, and the supplier has invested heavily in an 8.6-generation OLED production line in South Korea. The line recently reached a key milestone for mass production.
It will be the first time the combination has been used for a laptop in the 14-inch and 16-inch range, and Apple's adoption is expected to pull the rest of the OLED laptop industry in the same direction. Omdia estimates that hybrid OLED panels will account for 12.6% of all OLED laptop shipments in 2026, rising dramatically to 89.5% by 2033.
Omdia says manufacturers are already exploring new patterning methods for large OLED panels. In addition to the established Fine Metal Mask (FMM) process, it says technologies such as inkjet printing (IJP) and fine photolithography mask (FPM) are being developed to improve production efficiency for larger screens.
Apple's first OLED MacBook Pro will also feature a touchscreen display, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The claim has been corroborated by Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who also says the laptops will have "thinner and lighter frames." Apple is apparently focusing on delivering the thinnest possible device without compromising on battery life or major new features. That might also mean a higher price point and a new "Ultra" tier for the laptop.
MacBook Ultra: 5 Features That Could Justify the Name
The redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are also expected to have a hole-punch camera at the top of the display, and it could potentially be housed in a pill-shaped cutout similar to the iPhone's Dynamic Island, rather than the notch MacBook Pro owners are accustomed to. Gurman says the machines will be powered by M6 chips and are being readied for a late 2026 or early 2027 launch. As things stand, the latter time frame is now looking more likely, owing to the global memory chip shortage.Related Roundup: MacBook ProTags: OLED, OmdiaBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
AUS (Austin) on 2026-06-08 THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jun 8, 06:00 - 22:45 UTC Jun 4, 13:40 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AUS (Austin) datacenter on 2026-06-08 between 06:00 and 22:45 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.
SEA (Seattle) on 2026-06-05 THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jun 5, 08:00 - 13:00 UTC Jun 4, 13:40 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SEA (Seattle) datacenter on 2026-06-05 between 08:00 and 13:00 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.
NRT (Tokyo) on 2026-06-04 THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jun 4, 15:00 - 23:00 UTC Jun 4, 13:40 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in NRT (Tokyo) datacenter on 2026-06-04 between 15:00 and 23:00 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.
Affordable new open earbuds bring stamina, comfort — and a few problems [Review] ★★★☆☆ Our hands-on Baseus Bowie MC2 Open-Ear Earbuds review finds good sound and value, but a few caveats with fit, call quality and the app.
(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
I still want an Apple Vision Air but would understand it being low priority A report a year ago said that we could expect an Apple Vision Air product in the second half of 2027. This was expected to address both of the issues that have led to the Vision Pro being such a niche product.
This week brought two reports suggesting that we may have to wait significantly longer for a Vision Air, if indeed we ever see one at all …
more…
These photos are the best leak yet of iPhone 18 Pro colors A new series of images claiming to be the iPhone 18 Pro chassis have been leaked, showing black, blue, and dark cherry red. We think they're genuine.Leaked image purporting to show three light-blue iPhone 18 Pro chassis - image credit: LanzkIt's always suspicious when a leaker has just a single image of a purported device, but now a series of shots have shown off most of the colors expected for the iPhone 18 Pro.On Yeux1122's blog, fellow leaker Lanzk claims to have samples of the aluminum frame for the iPhone 18 Pro. They comprise the back and sides of the phone, and appear to be stamped with "2026" plus some unclear Chinese-language markings. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Clean up duplicate photos, videos and files on your PC for just $20 DupFiles Cleaner Pro scans for duplicate files, similar photos and clutter to help your PC reclaim storage and feel fast again.
(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
App Store ecosystem generated $1.4 trillion in 2025, 90% commission-free Apple has just published a new study from economists at Analysis Group that says $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales was generated by the App Store ecosystem in 2025. Here are the details.
more…
Apple again cuts the interest rate for Apple Card Savings accounts Earlier this year, the Apple Card Savings account earned an interest rate of 3.65%. This was cut in April to 3.5%.
The rate has just been cut for a second time, and there may be more significant reductions further ahead …
more…
AirPods Max 2 Hit New Low Price of $499 Best Buy has a new sale going on today with multiple Apple devices hitting record lows, and that includes the AirPods Max 2. You can get the brand new over-ear headphones for $499.00 in all five colors, down from $549.00.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
This beats Amazon's current low price by $10 and is a new record low price on the headphones. Best Buy offers both in-store pick-up and delivery options for the AirPods Max 2, so you should be able to get them before the end of the week in many locations.
$50 OFFAirPods Max 2 for $499.00
You'll also find solid deals on Beats products, Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, iPad Air, iPad, AirPods Pro 3, and more during this event. We've collected some of the best deals in the list below, but be sure to browse the full sale on Best Buy's website before it ends on Sunday.
Beats Pill - $99.99 ($50 off)
Beats Solo 4 - $149.99 ($50 off)
Beats Studio Pro - $249.99 ($100 off)
AirPods Pro 3 - $199.99 ($50 off)
Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm GPS) - $219.00 ($30 off)
Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) - $299.00 ($100 off)
iPad (128GB Wi-Fi) - $299.00 ($50 off)
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 forums
3 exercise tips every Apple Watch wearer should know You'll find exercise tracking less frustrating on your Apple Watch with these tips. Closing your Stand and Workout rings should get easier.
(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
TSMC CEO signals unwavering AI demand surge; what it means for Apple’s chip supply and roadmap TSMC remains the foundational partner powering Apple's most advanced silicon, from A-series chips in iPhones to M-series processors in Macs…
The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
Apple Card Savings Account's Interest Rate Lowered The annual percentage yield (APY) for the Apple Card's savings account was lowered from 3.5% to 3.4% this week.
If you deposited $1,000 and maintained that balance for one year, you would earn $34 in interest at the current APY.
Tag: Apple CardThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
iPhone 18 Pro: Dark Cherry, Light Blue, and Dark Gray Chassis Leaked The color options Apple is reportedly planning for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have appeared online today in the form of images of chassis parts of unknown origin.
Shared by the account name "yeux1122" on the Korean-langauge Naver blog, the images show what appear to be production-ready frames for three of the four colors Apple is rumored to be planning.
Multiple rumors have suggested Apple is testing a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro models, and the color is expected to be the special color that Apple chooses in 2026, similar to Cosmic Orange for iPhone 17 Pro.
Two other colors Apple is said to be planning are Light Blue and Dark Gray. Apple may also offer the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in Silver, though that color isn't shown in these pictures. Macworld previously shared what it said were Pantone codes for the four colors Apple is testing.
The four colors have also been spotted in the first iPhone 18 Pro dummy models to leak, providing another look at the shades Apple is likely to use.
The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to be unveiled this September alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone, which will have its own set of color finishes that are likely to be more muted, with silver, white, and indigo rumored so far.Related Roundup: iPhone 18 ProTag: NaverThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums