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- 07:26 pmThis AI-powered PDF editor gives you the tools you require (and some you didn’t know you needed) | Cult of MacThis AI-powered PDF editor gives you the tools you require (and some you didn’t know you needed)
PDNob Pro PDF Editor combines AI-powered PDF chat tools, OCR, editing, conversion, signing, annotation and cloud storage across Mac, Windows and iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:51 pmiPhone 18 Pro: Three new features might make you want to upgrade
iPhone 18 Pro is coming this fall, and three new features could be among the top upgrade motivators for Apple’s latest flagship model. more…06:45 pmApple quietly axes long-neglected Walkie-Talkie app from Apple Watch in watchOS 27 beta | Mac Daily NewsApple quietly axes long-neglected Walkie-Talkie app from Apple Watch in watchOS 27 beta
Apple has made a low-key but notable change in the first developer beta of watchOS 27: the Walkie-Talkie app is gone… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:33 pmmacOS 27 warning: Your Intel apps are nearly dead
Macworld As each day goes by, we come closer and closer to the absolute end of Intel-based tech on the Mac. macOS Tahoe is the last version to have any support for Intel-based Macs (it’s only a few models, at that). Not only does macOS Golden Gate not support Intel-based Macs at all, but it also has a feature that warns that the clock is ticking for apps built specifically for Intel processors. In Golden Gate’s System Settings > About, the macOS section has a new Intel-based Apps tab. Click on the associated Details button, and you’ll find a list of any Intel apps on your Mac that have been opened in the past year. As the heading for the list states, “Intel-based apps running on Rosetta will not open in macOS 28. The following apps need to be updated for Apple silicon. An update may be available on the developer’s website.” When you move the cursor over an app in the list, a button appears, giving you the option to show the app in the Finder, or to move it to the Trash. A Learn more link take you to a support document explaining the end of Rosetta, Apple tech for running Intel apps on Apple silicon. If you’re using such an app, the clock is ticking. You can use it for now, but if you decide to update to macOS 28 next year, it won’t work anymore without an update. At least you have a good amount of time to find one.06:18 pmiOS 27 gives FaceTime huge upgrade with this powerful new feature
iOS 27 brings exciting new features to Messages, Apple Notes, Wallet, and more. But FaceTime is getting one of the biggest upgrades thanks to a powerful new Dual Camera feature for iPhone 17 and newer. more…06:15 pmMorgan Stanley boosts Apple price target to $360 after WWDC 2026; sees 51% upside as AI narrative takes center stage | Mac Daily NewsMorgan Stanley boosts Apple price target to $360 after WWDC 2026; sees 51% upside as AI narrative takes center stage
In the wake of Apple’s annual WWDC, Morgan Stanley’s Eric Woodring this week maintained his Outperform (Buy) rating while raising both… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:15 pmApple Music gets compelling upgrades in iOS 27
Apple Music gets a significant refresh in iOS 27, with visual changes, smarter AutoMix, translation upgrades and behind-the-scenes fixes. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:00 pmGrab AirPods Pro 3 at the best price ever: Just $179
Apple's high-end, noise-canceling earbuds already provide incredible value, and this AirPods Pro 3 deal makes them way more affordable. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:00 pmTop section image
Wtf is this since when can you add an image to the header banner in app store? submitted by /u/Top-Masterpiece2729 [link] [comments]06:00 pmKodebits Day 38: Infix Function [FREE]
Practice infix functions with a short kotlin challenge.06:00 pmmacOS 27 Beta Boots Asahi Linux Off Apple Silicon
The Asahi Linux team is warning Apple Silicon users not to upgrade to the macOS 27 beta because Apple's changes to the boot picker and Startup Disk app make Asahi partitions invisible, preventing Linux from booting. The Register reports: The team added: "If you insist on trying out macOS 27 as soon as possible, please ensure you install a secondary copy of macOS 26 first, or install macOS 27 itself on a secondary volume." They've also updated the installer to prevent installs from running on macOS 27 for now. For anyone who ignored all of the above, "we will not support users who have installed the macOS 27 beta without ensuring at least one stable version of macOS is installed." Considering macOS 27 is in beta, the issue may be accidental rather than an attempt by Apple to block Linux on its hardware. The Asahi team said it has filed bug report. The good news for anyone who pulled the trigger on installing the macOS 27 beta is that although the partition might not be visible, it hasn't gone anywhere. The Asahi team wrote: "If you have already upgraded to the beta and noticed that your Asahi partition has disappeared, do not stress. Your Asahi partition is still there, and you have not lost any data." Read more of this story at Slashdot.05:51 pmiOS 27 Introduces New 'Tap to Share' Feature, But Not Available in EU
iOS 27 has a new "Tap to Share" feature that lets merchants use their iPhone to connect to a customer's device with an NFC tap for the purpose of data exchange. This is useful for small business owners, vendors at local markets, and so forth. Tap to Share is an extension of the existing Tap to Pay on iPhone feature, which lets merchants accept contactless payments on an iPhone, with no point-of-sale hardware required. The latter feature allows customers to pay by simply tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch, contactless credit card or debit card, or other contactless payment option on the merchant's iPhone. Payment is securely completed using NFC, like Apple Pay. During an active Tap to Pay on iPhone session, iOS 27 users can now share contact details for membership sign-up, provide a shipping address or email for receipts, add or share Apple Wallet passes, view their cart, and pay with Apple Pay. Tap to Share requires an iPhone 12 or newer, and the feature is not currently available in the European Economic Area (EEA), which consists of all of the countries in the EU plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Apple did not explain why the feature is not immediately launching in the EEA or provide a timeframe for future availability there.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: European UnionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:43 pmApple’s AirPods Pro 3 crash to an all-time low price of $179
Macworld Apple AirPods Pro 3 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Usually on sale for $199, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 have dropped all the way down to $179 at Walmart, a whopping $70 cut on an absolutely amazing pair of earbuds. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen on these buds, which makes the Pro 3 even easier to recommend. The noise cancellation feature is what you’ll love most about these earbuds. These earbuds block out far more than earlier models, and that difference shows up exactly where you want it, such as on noisy commutes, crowded flights, or an open office where you’re trying to focus. It’s not just the noise-cancelling part that shines with this new model, but also the transparency mode, which is also something we note in our 4.5-star review. We gave the AirPods Pro 3 our Editors’ Choice award for good reason, praising the sound, the silence, and the improved battery life. Battery life holds its own, with up to 8 hours on noise cancellation or 10 in Transparency mode, which is more than enough for long days and travel. One of the coolest features about these earbuds is the new sensors that help with health metrics. Built-in heart rate tracking across 50 workout types is definitely a nice bonus, especially if you don’t love wearing a smartwatch while exercising. If you’re not that fond of the way silicone-tipped earbuds feel in your ear, then the AirPods Pro will not be for you. The regular AirPods 4 with ANC (on sale for $149) will do just fine. And while the noise-cancelling won’t be as good and you won’t get as many features, the comfort might be worth it. At $179, however, these AirPods Pro are an easy pick for iPhone owners who want top-tier noise cancellation and hearing health features in one set.05:30 pmHands on: Sidecar previews a full touch interface for macOS 27
Sidecar in macOS 27 finally allows you to use your finger to navigate macOS apps from your iPad's screen, without needing an Apple Pencil. Here's how it works, with one key limitation.Touch is better in Sidecar for macOS 27 and iPadOS 27Sidecar is a feature of macOS that lets you extend your Mac's display onto an iPad's screen. For road warriors with a MacBook Pro, it was an invaluable way to get a multi-screen desktop while on the go.While Sidecar has been around for quite a while, it hasn't really undergone that much of a change. For macOS 27 and iPadOS 27, that seemed to be the case at first glance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:27 pmIs the App Store Connect translations & pricing tab a real pain point for you worth building a tool? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIs the App Store Connect translations & pricing tab a real pain point for you worth building a tool?
I'm trying to gauge if I'm just hyper-sensitive to bad UX or if this is a shared frustration among developers. Whenever I need to handle localizations or update pricing tiers across multiple countries, the App Store Connect web interface feels like a data-entry nightmare. Part 1: The Problem Does manually managing multi-language metadata and pricing […]05:26 pmiOS 27 just broke 15 years of muscle memory on iPhone and iPad
Since iOS 5 in 2011, the iPhone and iPad have included Notification Center, a central place to find alerts from various apps in chronological order. Starting with iOS 27, Apple is making a major change to how users open Notification Center on iPhone and iPad. more…05:14 pmSonos Summer Sale Takes Up to 25% Off Speakers, Headphones, and More
Sonos this week kicked off a new summer sale, with big discounts aimed at dads and anyone else shopping ahead of Father's Day. This sale includes deals on Sonos smart speakers, sound bars, subwoofers, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Sonos. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. One highlight of the event is the Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar at the record low price of $899, down from $1,099, which is being matched at Amazon. For a cheaper soundbar, you can get the second generation Beam for $369, down from $499. UP TO 25% OFFSonos Summer Sale Additionally, the new Sonos sale has a few bundle deals, which combine a few different home audio devices at one discounted price. This includes the 2 Room Set with Era 100 for $378 ($60 off), Premium Entertainment Set with Arc Ultra for $1,658 ($340 off), and more. Arc Ultra Soundbar - $899, down from $1,099 Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar - $369, down from $499 Roam 2 Speaker - $134, down from $179 Ace Headphones - $299, down from $399 Era 100 Speaker - $189, down from $219 Era 300 Speaker - $379, down from $479 Sub Mini - $399, down from $499 Sub 4 - $759, down from $899 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 forums05:04 pmHere’s everything new for Apple Notes in iOS 27
iOS 27 adds new features for CarPlay, the Messages app, and a lot more, including a handful of Apple Notes upgrades. Here’s what’s new for Apple Notes in iOS 27. more…05:00 pmApple accelerates app development with new intelligence frameworks and advanced tools in Xcode 27 | Mac Daily NewsApple accelerates app development with new intelligence frameworks and advanced tools in Xcode 27
Apple this week introduced new intelligence capabilities, expanded productivity features in Xcode 27, and platform improvements… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:51 pmAmazon-owned Woot slashes Dell UltraSharp 32-inch 6K monitor to $1,379
Today only, save 45% on Dell's UltraSharp 32-inch monitor (U3224KB), bringing the price down to $1,379.99.Pick up Dell's UltraSharp 32 6K monitor for $1,379 today only - Image credit: DellAmazon-owned Woot is running a flash sale on Dell's 32-inch UltraSharp 6K display, delivering a markdown of 45% off the original retail price.Buy Dell UltraSharp 32 for $1,379.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:45 pmEpic Games can't talk its way out of a Supreme Court appeal, says Apple
Apple's lawyers are trying to rip apart Epic Games saying that the Supreme Court should just forget all about this little case and let it continue claiming victory."Fortnite" ad (source: Epic Games)The ongoing, never-ending tennis match between Apple and Epic Games continues with another legal filing. On June 4, 2026, Epic Games demanded that Apple's appeal over this ceaseless case be thrown out.Now Apple has filed its response which, unsurprisingly, defends its right to appeal. In a 12-page filing, Apple lawyers aim to take down each of Epic's arguments and demonstrate how it "confirms the need for review." The short version of Apple's response to Epic's 35-page filing, boils down to the same two key issues that Epic has tried to describe as too unimportant to warrant the appeal. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:43 pmHands on: iPadOS 27's shortcut builder creates automations from plain English
Apple's Shortcuts generator has always been powerful, but iPadOS 27 finally makes it easier for everybody to use. Here's how Apple Intelligence turns plain-language prompts into workflows, and what to look out for.Apple lets you vibe-code shortcuts in iPadOS 27Apple Intelligence makes Shortcuts far easier to approach in iPadOS 27. Users can describe a task in plain language, and the app generates a workflow based on that request.Instead of hunting through actions and connecting them one by one, users can start with a prompt and refine the result inside the existing editor. The change addresses one of the biggest challenges that has limited Shortcuts for years.Shortcuts can automate tasks across apps, process information, manage files, and control smart-home devices. Building custom workflows often requires users to understand actions, variables, inputs, and outputs before they can create something useful. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:41 pmThe MacRumors Show: Siri AI, Apple Intelligence in Apps, and More at WWDC 2026
On this week's special episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of the major announcements Apple unveiled at WWDC 2026, including Siri AI, new Apple Intelligence features in apps, and system-wide performance and design improvements. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple framed the keynote around three areas: platform improvements, Trust and Safety, and a sweeping overhaul of Apple Intelligence and Siri. Developer betas of all six operating systems are available now, with a public beta expected in July and a general release in September. Liquid Glass received a series of improvements in response to user feedback, with Apple reworking the foundations of how the translucent design language is constructed to deliver more uniform refraction and improved contrast. A new system-wide opacity slider lets users dial transparency anywhere from completely clear to fully tinted. App icons also gain sharper definition with additional layering. macOS Golden Gate receives the same Liquid Glass refinements with particular attention to the transparency and shadow issues most pronounced on the Mac. A significant chunk of the keynote was devoted to performance improvements across all platforms. iPhone and iPad apps launch up to 30% faster, new photos appear in iCloud Photos up to 70% faster after capture, AirDropped photos transfer up to 80% faster, and file transfers in Files are up to 50% faster. A redesigned CPU scheduler reportedly makes older iPhones feel more meaningfully responsive, and iOS 27 supports every iPhone compatible with iOS 26, going back to the iPhone 11. The search index has been rearchitected to be more stable and comprehensive, with new content indexed almost immediately and a new ranking system in Mail to surface more relevant results. iCloud Shared Albums also gain support for contributions from Android and Windows users. Apple announced an expanded set of parental controls and Screen Time tools, giving parents more granular ability to monitor and approve what children are doing on-device and within apps, with changes the company said are grounded in expert research. The centerpiece of the keynote was Siri AI, a ground-up rebuild of Apple's personal assistant built on new Foundation Models co-developed with Google using Gemini technologies. Apple described the result as a profoundly more capable assistant supporting natural back-and-forth conversation, personal context understanding across all on-device content, onscreen awareness, image understanding, and broad world knowledge via web access. Siri now has a dedicated app for browsing and continuing conversations, which sync across devices via iCloud. On the iPhone, Siri is embedded in the Dynamic Island and on the Mac it lives inside Spotlight. A new customizable voice model is available at setup. Siri AI extends to CarPlay and AirPods as well. Visual Intelligence has been folded into a dedicated Siri mode in the Camera app, with new capabilities including nutritional information from a photo of food and bill-splitting from a receipt snap. Siri can now write anywhere text input is available, generate first drafts from natural language descriptions, give feedback on existing writing, and Apple Intelligence adds automatic proofreading system-wide. Apple said Siri AI uses on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute, with cloud processing running on Apple's servers using Google's infrastructure, but handled such that data remains inaccessible to Apple or third parties. Siri AI is free, with some features such as image generation carrying daily usage limits and expanded access available through most iCloud+ plans. Users must join a waitlist to access the new Siri. Siri AI will not be available in the EU or China at launch and launches in English only. Safari gains tab grouping, with Apple Intelligence analyzing pages and organizing open tabs without manual intervention, and a new webpage monitoring feature that notifies users when a page is updated. Safari will also let users describe what they want a browser extension to do in natural language, with Apple Intelligence generating one accordingly, and can automatically change compromised passwords, updating them in the Passwords app. Shortcuts gains natural language creation, so users can describe a workflow and have Apple Intelligence build it automatically. Messages and Mail both gain contextual one-tap suggestions for actions such as creating a reminder or inserting a photo. Calendar adds natural language event creation and can automatically update recurring events when their pattern changes. Photos gains an improved Clean Up tool with more realistic infill, a new Extend tool that adds breathing room around images or straightens a crooked horizon without cropping, and Reframe, which uses on-device spatial models to adjust perspective. Image Playground is updated with a new generative model capable of photorealistic output, support for editing existing photos, and the ability to circle specific areas for targeted changes. The Home app now aggregates notifications to reduce noise, and uses Apple Intelligence to generate summaries of recorded footage, linking content from multiple cameras together. Maps Flyover has been overhauled with significantly more detail, combining aerial imagery with vision intelligence models. CarPlay gains new features including video app support, AirPods gain custom EQ settings, Apple Vision Pro gains the ability to turn panorama photos into spatial scenes, and the Health app adds perimenopause and menopause tracking. watchOS 27 brings a dynamic app grid, new gesture controls, and a Siri app to the Apple Watch. Developer betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 are available now, with a public beta to follow in July. All of the updates are expected to release to the public in September alongside the new iPhone lineup. 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! You can also listen to The MacRumors Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or other podcast apps. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up to hear our discussion about all of the major rumors surrounding Apple's announcements at WWDC 2026. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Kayci Lacob, Kevin Nether, John Gruber, Mark Gurman, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. The MacRumors Show is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also email us at podcast@macrumors.com or head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread. 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: Apple Intelligence, Siri, The MacRumors Show, WWDC 2026Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:35 pmContainer Scheduling Delays
Jun 10, 16:35 UTC Investigating - Customers may see increased latency while scheduling containers in the Western North America (WNAM) regionImpacted services.04:33 pmI’m using macOS Golden Gate’s Siri on the MacBook Neo. Ask us anything
Macworld The biggest deal about macOS 27 Golden Gate isn’t the design tweaks, the better responsiveness, or even the ultrawide display support. The star of the update is Siri AI, the new and improved digital assistant that is now essentially a generative AI chatbot built into macOS (as well as iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27). Siri AI is available in the xOS developer betas released last Monday, and after 28 hours on a waitlist, I was finally granted access to Siri AI on a macOS Golden Gate dev beta installed on a MacBook Neo. (Learn more about what devices can run Siri AI.) Siri’s performance on the Neo was quite acceptable; there wasn’t any lag that was clearly due to the A18 Pro chip and its 8GB of RAM. Siri did take a moment to process my inquiries, but it never felt like it was struggling to process. If you watched the WWDC keynote and noticed the amount of time it took for Siri to process, my experience with Siri on the Neo was similar to those demos. After insalling Siri AI and giving it some time to index, I started using it right away, so these are my initial thoughts. It’s important to keep in mind that this is an early beta, so expect things to change before the official release this fall. A quick query about an upcoming trip After pressing Command+spacebar to launch Spotlight (Siri AI is integrated into Spotlight), I was actually a little bit at a loss what to ask–so many places to start. I’m going on a trip soon, so I thought I’d ask about finding a place to get lunch after my plane lands. Siri was able to pull information from Calendar, but it wasn’t able to pin a location in Maps. (Note: these are three different screenshots combined in one image.)Foundry I wanted to check if Siri can see my Calendar entry for this trip, so I entered in Spotlight, “What am I doing on June 11?” It responded by showing my Calendar entry, as well as some details in that entry. Good start! I then asked for a recommendation for a burger place near the airport. I had to get specific here, because I realized that I didn’t provide enough data in my Calendar entry, such as my travel itinerary, so I had to note the airport in my query. It recommended three places. Next, I asked Siri to pin one of the restaurants in the Maps app. Unfortunately, it couldn’t do it, but it was able to open Maps so I can pin it myself. This trip consists solely of a Calendar entry shared by my wife. I don’t have any emails or flight details anywhere on my Mac, so Siri was working with very little information. Overall, it was impressive that Siri was able to check my Calendar, get event details, and search a location for a place I asked about. But it’s odd that it couldn’t do the seemingly simple final step I wanted. Perhaps that functionality will come in a later beta. I have another, more elaborate trip planned for later this summer, so I will do another test later to see how it handles all the data housed in different places on my Mac. A little bit of research My next Siri task was an easy research task: When will macOS Golden Gate be released? For this, it provided an answer, using Wikipedia as the source, which it linked to. And the answer was correct–it properly said that Golden Gate is “expected to be released in September 2026.” A specific date has not been announced. Oddly, Siri showed a picture of an old MacBook Pro and with a display that clearly was showing a version of the Mac operating system that was not Golden Gate. When I clicked on the picture, it opened it in the Preview app. Siri AI in macOS Golden Gate presents its answers in a window clearly made for the iPhone. While it is expandable manually, it gives the impression that Siri AI has simply been ported over from iOS 27. Foundry The goal of this task was to see how much it differed from the Siri that’s being replaced. Asking the “old” Siri this question usually resulted in a list of web articles you can use to look for yourself. Do the math For my third task, I decided to see if Siri could do some math. Nothing too complex, but something that maybe a grade-level student would ask. I took a question from a textbook and pasted it into Spotlight. Generative AI chatbots are often used by students to “do their homework,” so to speak. No doubt that Siri AI will be used in the same way.Foundry Siri got the answer correct. It even provided a few more details to give insight into the answer, but it didn’t actually show the work. But this Siri actually addressed the question; the Siri it is replacing couldn’t understand the question, offering only a list of search results. Work in progress This is just a quick first look at the new Siri AI, and it’s promising. The research and question-asking aspects seem like low-hanging fruit in terms of Siri AI’s ability–it’ll be able to handle it like other generative AI chatbots. What’s more interesting is its ability to do productivity tasks and interact with other Mac apps. Siri’s ability to take a brief agenda from me and enter it in all the proper apps will be a time saver, but it has to be able to do it without fault. I’ll keep testing and reporting back. Got questions about the new Siri or want to ask it (or me) something? Drop me a line at rloyola@foundryco.com!04:00 pmPocket Casts adopts Liquid Glass design in latest podcast player app update
Pocket Casts for iOS has picked up a fresh visual overhaul this week. The latest version brings Apple’s Liquid Glass design language to one of the most popular podcast apps on the platform. more…03:56 pm6 key ways iOS 27 upgrades Apple Wallet
We learned from WWDC26 that iOS 27 upgrades Apple Wallet in six key ways that go way beyond cosmetic tweaks. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:53 pmCloudflare Images upload failures
Jun 10, 15:53 UTC Investigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue which potentially impacts customers trying to upload new files to Cloudflare Images.We are working to understand the full impact and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.03:46 pmNon user generated NSFW content
My app essentially consists of historic videos and images. Some of the NSFW content(from ww1, ww2 and other wars) consists of explosions, graphic injuries, and other war content. Will this pass for app review? I’ve added a mechanism similar to Reddit’s where it blurs that content and there’s a button you have to tap to […]03:30 pmApple TV debuts trailer for ‘Camp Snoopy’ season two, premiering globally Friday, June 26th | Mac Daily NewsApple TV debuts trailer for ‘Camp Snoopy’ season two, premiering globally Friday, June 26th
Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for season two of “Camp Snoopy,” premiering globally on Friday, June 26. In season two, Snoopy… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:29 pmDeals: AirPods Pro 3 hit best price ever at $179, MacBook Pro $300 off, Series 11 $130 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods Pro 3 hit best price ever at $179, MacBook Pro $300 off, Series 11 $130 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 dropping even lower to the best price ever at $179 shipped (nearly 30% off) and all five AirPods Max 2 colors hitting the Amazon all-time low. We also have up to $300 off M5 Pro MacBook Pro models joined by Apple’s most affordable 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $200 off, the most popular Apple Watch Series 11 models up to $130 off, and the upgraded 240W braided Beats USB-C cable down as low as $19. Head below for a closer look. more…03:26 pmASO is not enough anymore, my app’s landing page is bringing downloads
I'm a solo mobile app dev and have been for the past 15 years. The app stores have changed a lot over the years and now we can't rely on ASO only anymore. The stores are way too crowded, thousands of apps are released every day. It's getting hard to stand out so hoping to […]03:17 pmHere's How Liquid Glass Is Changing in iOS 27
Apple this week detailed a broad set of improvements to Liquid Glass, the translucent design language it introduced last year, spanning readability, personalization, sidebar behavior, and app icons. Announced at the WWDC 2026 keynote and elaborated on further at the Platforms State of the Union, the changes address feedback that followed last year's rollout by making adjustments to the underlying foundations of how Liquid Glass is constructed. At the core of the updates is a tuning of how the material handles content behind it. Apple has adjusted Liquid Glass so it more effectively diffuses complex content, improving readability throughout the system. To add greater depth and visual separation, Apple has also introduced a darkened edge around Liquid Glass elements, along with brighter specular highlights. The headline change for users is a new transparency slider in Settings, which allows the look of Liquid Glass to be adjusted anywhere from ultra clear to fully tinted. The control goes considerably further than a binary toggle, giving users granular control over how much the glass effect appears across the system. Apps already using Liquid Glass will gain many of these improvements automatically when running on iOS 27, without needing to be recompiled. Liquid Glass also adapts to accessibility settings such as Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast. Apple has also addressed behavior when content scrolls under floating bars. A uniform toolbar now appears across the top in these situations, keeping text legible while improving contrast. The effect is applied automatically for standard toolbars and can be further adjusted using the existing scroll edge effect APIs. Icon rendering has been updated substantially. Apple says icons will now appear sharper and more defined, with new refraction features that can be selectively applied for added character. On macOS and iPadOS, developers also now have access to an API to surface icons for key app actions in menus, which are hidden by default. Icon Composer, Apple's dedicated tool for designing app icons, has been updated to support building icons from multiple layers of Liquid Glass. New annotation features allow developers to add refraction or dial in content effects, while an interactive preview shows how a designed icon will look on earlier operating system releases. Apple has also made a number of changes specific to macOS 27 Golden Gate, including further sidebar refinements and window corner radius updates. For a full breakdown of how Liquid Glass is evolving on the Mac, see our dedicated article.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: Liquid GlassThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:09 pmApple is giving Screen Time and parental controls a long overdue upgrade in iOS 27
Apple is making a major push around child safety and parental controls with iOS 27, including a completely redesigned Screen Time experience, new limits for websites, expanded communication controls, and more flexible tools for managing when kids can use apps. The changes are part of Apple’s broader OS 27 updates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. more…03:08 pmmacOS 27 Hints at 'MacBook Ultra' in Three Ways
Apple this week unveiled macOS 27 Golden Gate, and the upcoming software update hints at the rumored "MacBook Ultra" in at least three ways. "MacBook Ultra" is the rumored name for a new high-end model above the MacBook Pro. The laptop is rumored to feature an OLED display, touch-screen capabilities, a Dynamic Island, a thinner design, and M6 Pro and M6 Max chips. macOS 27 includes a trio of hints about touch-screen support and a Dynamic Island in particular. First, the update adds direct touch input to Sidecar, the feature that allows you to use an iPad as a second display for a Mac. This enhancement allows users to tap and interact with macOS elements with a finger on their iPad. This strongly hints at Apple preparing to bring touch-screen support to macOS after years of resisting. Second, macOS 27 adds iPhone-like pull-to-refresh support to the Mac. This allows you to swipe down on the trackpad to refresh the page or visible content in apps such as Safari, Mail, News, Podcasts, and Calendar. Apple may have finally expanded this functionality to the Mac in preparation for a "MacBook Ultra" with a touch screen. Third, the new "Search or Ask" feature powered by the revamped version of Siri is built into Spotlight on macOS 27, resulting in a dark, pill-shaped interface that would be very fitting for a MacBook screen with a Dynamic Island. macOS 27 is currently available in developer beta, with a public beta to follow in July. The update is expected to be released in September. Apple reportedly plans to launch the "MacBook Ultra" in early 2027.Related Roundup: macOS Golden GateTag: MacBook UltraThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:00 pmHow iOS 27 and tvOS 27 updates make your home smarter
Got a smart home? Look at the ways iOS 27 and tvOS 27 updates make your home smarter, according to Apple's plans revealed at WWDC26. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:59 pmHomePod gets better in two new ways with iOS 27
Apple’s HomePod products were largely absent from the company’s WWDC announcements this week, but there are two improvements coming in iOS 27—with more set to be unveiled this fall. more…02:40 pmToday in Apple history: The first Apple II ships
On June 10, 1977, Apple Computer Inc. shipped its first Apple II. The hulking beige computer defined Apple for a generation of fans. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:35 pmAirPods Pro 3 plunge to $179, lowest price ever, ahead of Prime Day
Apple AirPods Pro 3 have plunged to $179 ahead of Father's Day, making it a great time to pick up a pair of earbuds for Dad while they're down to the lowest price on record.Walmart's $179 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers lowest price ever.Walmart has slashed $70 off AirPods Pro 3 today, delivering the lowest price on record (and beating Amazon by $20). With Prime Day 2026 starting in just under two weeks, Walmart's bid to grab your business now comes at a great time if you're looking for a great gift for Father's Day.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $179 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:32 pmAmazon's Early Prime Day Deals Expand With New Sales on Desktop NAS and More
We started tracking early Prime Day deals last week, and today Amazon expanded its selection of items on sale ahead of Prime Day, which will begin on June 23. New deals include UGREEN's best desktop NAS systems, the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar at a record low price, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. These new deals join ongoing highlights of early Prime Day deals, including Anker's Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station, available for $109.99 on Amazon this week, down from $149.99. This is one of Anker's newest accessories, and Amazon's sale today is a solid second-best price on the device. $39 OFFAnker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for $109.99 The Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station features Qi2.2 support, which lets a compatible MagSafe iPhone charge at up to 25W. It's the same speed as Apple's MagSafe charger, and it is 10W faster than the standard Qi2 MagSafe chargers. You can also simultaneously charge an Apple Watch and AirPods with the device. We're also tracking big discounts from brands like Sony, Samsung, Sonos, and more in the lists below. Accessories on sale include USB-C wall chargers, MagSafe-compatible wireless chargers, portable batteries, headphones, and soundbars. UGREEN 2-Bay Desktop NASync - $186.99, down from $219.99 2-Bay Desktop NAS - $369.99, down from $439.99 4-Bay Desktop NAS - $619.99, down from $729.99 4-Bay Desktop NAS Pro - $679.99, down from $799.99 Docks iVANKY 23-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 FusionDock Max 2 - $399.99, down from $499.99 Wall Chargers Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger - $29.99, down from $39.99 UGREEN 100W GaN 4-Port Charger - $33.23, down from $54.99 Anker 140W 4-Port GaN USB-C Charger - $79.99, down from $99.99 Anker 3-Port Prime Charger - $115.99, down from $149.99 Wireless Chargers Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible UFO Charger - $69.99, down from $89.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Foldable Charging Station - $79.99, down from $109.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube - $89.99, down from $129.99 Anker 3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station - $109.99, down from $149.99 Anker Prime MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Charging Station - $159.99, down from $229.99 Portable Chargers Anker MagGo Power Bank 10,000 mAh - $69.99, down from $79.99 Anker Prime Power Bank 20,100 mAh - $149.99, down from $179.99 Anker SOLIX C300 Power Station with Lantern - $169.99, down from $249.00 Anker Prime Power Bank 26,250 mAh - $199.99, down from $229.99 Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $449.99, down from $799.00 Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station - $449.00, down from $799.00 Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $799.00, down from $1,499.00 Audio Sonos Beam Gen 2 - $369.00, down from $499.00 Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones - $398.00, down from $459.00 Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar - $899.00, down from $1,099.00 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 forums02:25 pmFeedback Assistant being down for maintenance feels like something you should declare on your status page, no? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingFeedback Assistant being down for maintenance feels like something you should declare on your status page, no?
I’m over developer.apple.com/system-status being the most useless url on the World Wide Web. What is it about Apple’s culture that makes them so transparency averse that they don’t even announce maintenance? submitted by /u/jtlthe2 [link] [comments]02:25 pmiOS 27 Adds Six New Features to Apple Wallet on Your iPhone
The upcoming iOS 27 update that Apple unveiled this week includes many new features and enhancements for Apple's Wallet app on the iPhone. Below, we have outlined six additions to the Apple Wallet app on iOS 27. New Features Enhanced Passes iOS 26 introduced enhanced Apple Wallet boarding passes, and iOS 27 will gradually expand this improved experience to all other types of passes in the app, including for loyalty, rewards, membership, and gift cards. The newer passes have an elevated design with more detailed background images, and there are tiles below them that provide relevant information. Apple has introduced a new macOS app called Pass Designer for creating and previewing passes. Pass Designer is available in beta on macOS 27. Enhanced Hotel Keys iOS 27 supports enhanced Apple Wallet digital keys at participating hotels and resorts. You can view more details about your trips, receive updates about booked activities, access services available during your stay, and more. Apple did not share a list of hotel brands or locations that will be offering these upgraded keys. Create Passes You can now create custom passes in Apple Wallet by scanning physical cards, like loyalty or membership cards. With the new Siri mode in the Camera app, you can simply point your iPhone at any physical card with a barcode and save it to Apple Wallet. Once added, passes are ready to present as a barcode or QR code right from the iPhone. New Barcode Types Apple Wallet passes can display four new barcode types: EAN-13, Code 39, Codabar, and ITF. Split Bills With Apple Cash In the U.S. only, iOS 27 allows you to split bills with a new feature powered by Apple Cash and Apple Intelligence. This capability is available in the Apple Wallet and Messages apps, or by using the new Siri mode in the Camera app. "When users point their iPhone at a receipt using Siri mode, it can surface the relevant action to split a bill with Apple Cash and identify the items on the receipt," said Apple. "As users select their items, their total payment is calculated, including their share of tax and tip, so they can pay back exactly what they owe with Apple Cash." Wallet Order Tracking in More Countries Starting with iOS 27, Apple Wallet's order tracking feature is available in Australia and Canada. The feature was limited to the U.S. and the U.K. previously. Learn More Apple shared a WWDC 2026 video outlining new features coming to the Wallet app this year, and it has a page on its developer website with more details. iOS 27 Availability iOS 27 is currently available as a developer beta, with a public beta to follow in July. The update is expected to be released to all users in September. How to Install the iOS 27 Beta iOS 27 is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: Apple WalletThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:24 pmWireless earbuds market dominated by Apple, open-ear models are rising
AirPods helped Apple retain the top position in the global wireless earbuds market during the first quarter of 2026, with it and Beats accounting for nearly a third of all shipments.AirPods ProResearch firm Smart Analytics Global estimated Apple captured 23% of the global true wireless stereo (TWS) market during the January-through-March period. Xiaomi ranked second with an 11% market share, while Beats placed third at 8%.Global TWS shipments increased 4% year over year during the quarter, while wholesale revenue rose 8%.Apple also led the market by revenue. The company captured 44% of global TWS revenue during the quarter, helped by the premium pricing of AirPods. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:21 pmYou can buy unlimited AT&T data for your iPad for $3 a day
AT&T will let iPad owners buy a day of unlimited cellular data for $3, and it doesn't matter if your device is from Verizon, T-Mobile, or other competing wireless carriers.M3 iPad AirThe cellular carrier announced Unlimited Day Pass on June 10. The service gives eligible Wi-Fi + Cellular iPads 24 hours of unlimited data on AT&T's network without requiring a monthly plan, contract, subscription, or credit check.Users can activate the service directly from the Cellular Data section of Settings on supported eSIM-capable iPads. Purchases are made with a debit or credit card, and data service begins shortly after activation.The offering is available to AT&T customers and people who use other wireless providers. The service is designed for iPad owners who don't maintain a dedicated tablet data plan but occasionally need a cellular connection. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:20 pmmacOS 27 has broken the boot drive selector for some
What appears to be a bug in macOS 27 is preventing a number of users from selecting alternate partitions or drives to boot from. This is having a big impact on Asahi Linux users.You can run Linux on an Apple Silicon Mac. Just beware of macOS 27 right now. Most Mac users won't ever have to deal with issues such as switching the partition their hardware boots from. However, for a contingent of users who use multiple operating systems on their Mac, there seems to be an issue with macOS 27.In a post to Mastodon, Asahi Linux has warned that Apple has changed how the boot picker and Startup Disk applications detect if there are valid OS boot volumes available. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:19 pmThis ultimate spec’d-out MacBook Air is a crazy $500 off today
Macworld Apple MacBook Air M4 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Apple’s 13.6-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip has dropped all the way down to $1,799, a $500 savings, and the reason this one’s worth a look isn’t just because of the $500 discount alone, but how much you’re getting for it. This model pairs a max 32GB of unified memory with a 2TB SSD for a fully loaded monster machine. The 32GB gives you plenty of power for heavy multitasking, allowing you to open dozens of browser tabs, several apps open at once, and so on. The 2TB drive means you’ll never have to think about storage space again, even as you pile up photos, projects, and downloads without the constant cleanup you’d do on a smaller drive. Plus, keep in mind that both RAM and storage are soldered in and can’t be upgraded later. So while the base configurations look tempting, you’ll be better off paying a little more now and enjoying the performance boost later. The M4 chip isn’t Apple’s newest, but it still delivers tons of power to drive your daily workload with ease, from office tasks to web browsing, media streaming, photo editing, and so on. At about 2.7 pounds and thin enough to disappear into a bag, it’s genuinely easy to carry from room to room or take on the road. The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display is sharp and easy on the eyes for a full day of reading and typing. Worth being clear on what this isn’t, though: this is the mainstream Air, not the Pro. There’s no high-refresh display, no MiniLED, no Thunderbolt 5 or HDMI, and definitely no SD card slot. If you don’t need those pro extras, you won’t miss them, as the Air is, in general, the best everyday laptop for most people who don’t need a workstation. So, at $1,799, this is an easy pick if you want a light, capable Mac with room to grow built in.02:17 pmAI Assistant Service Disruption in US-W1
Jun 10, 10:17 EDT Investigating - We are currently investigating an issue affecting AI Assistant functionality in the US-W1 (US West-1) region. Users may experience errors or be unable to access AI Assistant features.Our engineering teams are actively investigating the issue and working to restore normal service as quickly as possible.Please check back here or subscribe to updates for the latest information.02:15 pmHere’s everything new for Messages in iOS 27
iOS 27 adds new features across many system apps, like Wallet, Calendar, Music, and Maps. Here’s what’s new for the Messages app in iOS 27. more…02:15 pmApple TV debuts trailer for fifth season of critically acclaimed comedy ‘Trying’
Apple TV on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for the fifth season of acclaimed comedy series “Trying,” starring Esther Smith and Rafe Spall… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:13 pmA dedicated Apple Watch communication app is missing in watchOS 27
While the Apple Watch is gaining a handful of helpful features with watchOS 27, it’s also losing one that some users might miss. more…02:03 pmWho Runs the Ransomware Group ‘The Gentlemen?’
A cybercrime group known as The Gentlemen has emerged as the second most active ransomware gang by victim count, rapidly attracting a talented pool of hackers through an aggressive recruitment strategy that promises affiliates 90 percent of any ransom paid by victims. This post examines clues pointing to a real life identity for the administrator of The Gentlemen ransomware group.02:00 pmAT&T launches new $3 ‘Unlimited Day Pass’ plan for iPad cellular
AT&T has announced a new ‘Unlimited Day Pass’ plan launching today that allows iPad users to activate cellular coverage on a convenient, per-need basis. Here are the details. more…01:44 pmApple Seemingly Discontinuing Vision Pro Travel Case Around the World
Apple appears to be quietly discontinuing the Vision Pro Travel Case in international markets, with the $199 accessory removed from storefronts across much of the world. MacRumors can confirm that the Apple Vision Pro Travel Case is no longer listed on Apple's online storefronts around the world, including the UK, Japan, Germany, France, Ireland, and Hong Kong. The Apple Vision Pro accessories page in these countries no longer list the Travel Case at all, and the product web pages that once contained it have been completely removed, which would indicate discontinuation with no plans to revive the product, at least in these countries. In China and Australia, the listings remain live and visible but the product is grayed out and unavailable to purchase. The case continues to be sold as usual in the U.S., Canada, and the UAE. It is unclear when the changes were made, but they appear to have taken place recently. The Belkin Travel Bag for Apple Vision Pro remains available for customers in international markets as an alternative. Apple has not announced any changes to the original product's availability. The move comes as Apple appears to have scaled back its Vision Pro ambitions. The headset's October 2025 M5 refresh reportedly failed to revive meaningful consumer interest, with the $3,499 price tag remaining unchanged despite the chip upgrade. Apple is believed to have sold around 600,000 Vision Pro units in total, and sources have noted an unusually high rate of returns compared to any other recent Apple product. Following the M5 model's weak reception, the Vision Pro team was reportedly disbanded and its members redistributed across other projects. Vision Products Group chief Mike Rockwell has been leading Apple's Siri team since March 2025. Plans for a cheaper, lighter "Vision Air" were reportedly scrapped in October 2025, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that if a new headset does eventually materialize, he would not expect it for "around two more years at least," given that the bulk of Apple's mixed-reality hardware talent have been moved to other projects. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported this month that incoming Apple CEO John Ternus signed off on canceling both a second Vision Pro and the Vision Air, with Apple's focus now shifted to smart glasses. Kuo says two products remain in development: AI-equipped glasses to rival Meta's Ray-Bans, expected in 2027, and a display-equipped set of AR glasses unlikely to arrive before 2029. Gurman separately indicated that a slimmer, cheaper Vision Pro remains a possibility in the long term, but is unlikely to arrive before late 2028 or 2029 at the earliest. Whether it signals a complete discontinuation or simply a quiet inventory wind-down, it is difficult to not see the apparent phasing out of the Vision Pro Travel Case as part of the device's uncertain future. Thanks, Ben!Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:34 pmIt’s not just Apple – WhatsApp has to allow competing AIs too
One controversy to mar the launch of Siri AI was the news that it will not as yet be available within EU countries. The EU told Apple that it would have to allow third-party AI providers to offer similar functionality on iPhones, and the company has responded by withholding an EU launch for now. We’re now learning that Meta’s WhatsApp is being faced with a similar demand … more…01:26 pmiOS 27 Brings These Five New Features to Your iPhone Lock Screen
Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC this week, and while the headline-grabbing Siri overhaul has received the most attention, the Lock Screen has picked up several refinements that you may have missed. Some are brand-new additions, while others are tweaks to features Apple introduced in iOS 26, but together they give you more control over how your Lock Screen looks and behaves. Here are five to try if you plan to install the public beta next month, or when iOS 27 becomes generally available in the fall. Extend Your Wallpaper A new wallpaper extension feature in iOS 27 uses Apple Intelligence to automatically expand a photo beyond its original boundaries so it fills the entire Lock Screen more naturally. If a photo is cropped too tightly, doesn't match your iPhone's aspect ratio, or it leaves empty space when positioned on the Lock Screen, iOS 27 can generate additional image content around the edges with the "Extend" option. It will analyze the existing image and create matching background details that blend with the original photo, so there's no need for aggressive cropping. The Extend option can also be found in the Photos app. Make the Clock Tiny A new compact clock mode is available as a new Lock Screen layout option in iOS 27. Found in the top-right corner of the Font & Color panel, the option moves the time from its traditional large, centered position to a much smaller format alongside the date and widgets at the top of the screen. It's a nice option to have if you like a cleaner Lock Screen look that shows off your wallpaper more fully, and it's the complete opposite effect introduced in iOS 26 that stretches the clock down the screen. Generate Wallpapers With AI iOS 27 also expands Image Playground with support for AI-generated Lock Screen wallpapers. You can create custom backgrounds using text descriptions, and the app will generate entirely new images tailored to your preferred style, subject matter, or aesthetic, allowing you to set it directly as your Lock Screen wallpaper. Change Liquid Glass Opacity In iOS 27, Apple added a full Liquid Glass slider under Settings ➝ Appearance ➝ Liquid Glass. It changes the translucency of Liquid Glass elements, and you can choose a clear version of Liquid Glass that allows some of the background to show through, select a more opaque, tinted version that improves the legibility of text, or choose something in between. Granted, it's more of a system-wide customization feature than a Lock Screen-exclusive feature, but it directly impacts the look of your clock setup, buttons, widgets, and notifications. New Siri Interface To go with Apple's tentpole "Siri AI" chatbot-style overhaul, iOS 27 introduces a redesigned Siri experience. Instead of the glowing light effect that previously traced the edges of the display, a swirling Siri orb now expands and animates within the Dynamic Island. Siri requests and responses are also now presented in a more compact interface surrounding the Dynamic Island, so interactions should feel more focused rather than completely taking over your Lock Screen.Related Roundup: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:21 pmWhere to submit questions for Group Labs?
Hey all, I signed up for the SwiftUI group lab for today and Thursday, but can't find a link to submit questions. Where can I do so? Thank you! submitted by /u/Lucas46 [link] [comments]01:07 pmApp name replaced by another when searched in the App Store
I recently launched my first app, and I noticed that when I search for it in the App Store, it searches for another closely related name instead (‘Did you mean to search for…?’). I have to confirm that I actually want to search for my app’s name. Have you had a similar problem? Did you […]01:00 pmApple Photos finally gets a proper slideshow maker in iOS 27 – customizable, exportable, and long overdue | Mac Daily NewsApple Photos finally gets a proper slideshow maker in iOS 27 – customizable, exportable, and long overdue
Apple announced a significant upgrade to its Photos app on Monday, introducing a dedicated slideshow maker that lets users turn… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:53 pmApple Silicon MacBooks are way more reliable over time than Intel Macs were
The numbers are in! Given the same amount of time in use, with data spanning more than a decade, Intel Macs come in for service at twice the rate that Apple Silicon Macs have.There are fewer problems with refurbished Apple Silicon Macs versus Intel versions. When it comes to device longevity, Apple's products tend to last quite a long time, if cared for properly. While this has been a consistent feature of Apple's hardware, it seems that the chip being used plays a factor.According to a June report from UK Apple refurbisher Hoxton Macs, it has found that Intel Macs it has sold is returned for a hardware fault at twice the rate of Apple Silicon models. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:49 pmApple’s new AI-powered Extend and Reframe image tools are the real deal
Apple's new AI-powered Extend and Reframe image tools in iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 show real promise. Here's a demo to prove it. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:46 pmAirPods Pro 3 Hit New Low Price of $179
Walmart today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $179.00, down from $249.00. This is a new all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 3, and it's a deal that we're only tracking at Walmart as of writing. 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. This model of the AirPods Pro launched in September 2025 and has 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, better audio quality, a revised fit that's meant to improve comfort and stability, Live Translation for in-person conversations, and heart rate sensing for workouts. $70 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $179.00 This deal beats the current Amazon discount by about $20, although Amazon does typically follow suit and match all-time low prices from other retailers so there is a chance we'll see this deal on Amazon soon. If it appears, we'll update this article. 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 forums12:40 pmUPDATE: **Title** Gemini App in Workspace and Gemini Side Panel (Gemini in Workspace) customers are experiencing “Something Went Wrong” errors. **Description** We are experiencing an issue with Gemini beginning on Wednesday, 2026-06-10 03:26 PDT. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2026-06-10 06:30 PDT with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Symptoms** Gemini App in Workspace and Gemini Side Panel (Gemini in Workspace) customers are experiencing “Something Went Wrong” errors. **Workaround** None at this time. | Google AppsUPDATE: **Title** Gemini App in Workspace and Gemini Side Panel (Gemini in Workspace) customers are experiencing “Something Went Wrong” errors. **Description** We are experiencing an issue with Gemini beginning on Wednesday, 2026-06-10 03:26 PDT. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2026-06-10 06:30 PDT with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Symptoms** Gemini App in Workspace and Gemini Side Panel (Gemini in Workspace) customers are experiencing “Something Went Wrong” errors. **Workaround** None at this time.
Incident began at 2026-06-10 10:26 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Title Gemini App in Workspace and Gemini Side Panel (Gemini in Workspace) customers are experiencing “Something Went Wrong” errors. Description We are experiencing an issue with Gemini beginning on Wednesday, 2026-06-10 03:26 PDT. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2026-06-10 06:30 PDT with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Symptoms Gemini App in Workspace and Gemini Side Panel (Gemini in Workspace) customers are experiencing “Something Went Wrong” errors. Workaround None at this time. Affected products: Gemini12:40 pmInterview: Swift Student Challenge winners talk app inspiration, presenting to Tim Cook and John Ternus, more | 9 to 5 MacInterview: Swift Student Challenge winners talk app inspiration, presenting to Tim Cook and John Ternus, more
While at Apple Park this week for WWDC, I had the opportunity to sit down with two Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winners to talk about their apps and what it’s like giving a surprise demo to Tim Cook and John Ternus. more…12:39 pmmacOS 27 Golden Gate Is the Last to Support Intel Apps via Rosetta 2
macOS 27 Golden Gate is the final version of macOS to feature full Rosetta 2 support, meaning the translation layer that keeps Intel-built apps running on Apple silicon Macs is set to disappear entirely with next year's major macOS release. Golden Gate is the first macOS release limited to Apple silicon Macs and marks the end of the road for Intel-based hardware, but the implications reach Apple silicon owners too. Rosetta 2 is the dynamic binary translator Apple introduced alongside the M1 chip in late 2020. It currently allows Intel-compiled apps to continue running on Apple silicon without modification. Apple first confirmed this timeline at its Platforms State of the Union during WWDC 2025: Rosetta was designed to make the transition to Apple silicon easier, and we plan to make it available for the next two major macOS releases — through macOS 27 — as a general-purpose tool for Intel apps to help developers complete the migration of their apps. Beyond this timeframe, we will keep a subset of Rosetta functionality aimed at supporting older unmaintained gaming titles, that rely on Intel-based frameworks. With macOS 27 Golden Gate now in beta testing, that commitment has reached its final stage. Apple silicon Mac owners running Intel-only apps have one macOS release left before those apps stop working. Apple began warning users ahead of the cutoff. With macOS 26.4 and 26.5, a system alert surfaces whenever a user launches an Intel-only app, flagging that support will end in a future macOS release. The notifications are designed to give both end users and developers time to find or build native Apple silicon alternatives before the deadline arrives. Most widely used apps have been updated with native Apple silicon support in the six years since the transition was announced in 2020. Developers and organizations still dependent on Intel-only software, however, will need to find replacements or push for updated builds before macOS 28 ships, or simply remain on macOS 27. Golden Gate also automatically uninstalls Rosetta 2 if you had it installed in macOS 26 Tahoe, so those who need to continue using it will have to reinstall the feature. macOS 27 Golden Gate is currently in beta for developers, with a public beta coming next month and launch expected in September.Related Roundup: macOS Golden GateTags: Intel, RosettaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:19 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTS
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jun 15, 20:00 - 21:30 PDT Jun 10, 05:01 PDT Scheduled - The MTS network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 15 June 2026 at 20:00 PDT until 15 June 2026 at 21:30 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MTS Russia handsets.12:11 pmImagine doing a $0 giveaway for your app launch just for Apple to charge your user full price… | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingImagine doing a $0 giveaway for your app launch just for Apple to charge your user full price…
To celebrate my app launch, I set my Lifetime IAP to $0 for a giveaway. Both App Store Connect and RevenueCat show a steady flood of $0 transactions, except for one user who was charged full price. Here is the mystery: I checked the transaction history on both dashboards, and there are multiple successful $0 […]12:07 pmCraig Federighi Explains Why Apple Pivoted to a Siri Chatbot App
Apple senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi has explained why the company launched a standalone Siri app in iOS 27, after previously characterizing a dedicated chatbot as contrary to its Apple Intelligence strategy. The new Siri app, announced at WWDC earlier this week, gives users a centralized place to manage and revisit their conversations with Siri AI. Federighi addressed the apparent about-face during a post-keynote discussion for the media at Apple Park this week, responding directly to a question about Apple's prior public stance. Following WWDC 2025, Federighi and senior vice president of worldwide marketing Greg Joswiak went on a media tour in which they described Apple's approach as weaving Siri into the user's existing workflow rather than offering "a bolt-on chatbot on the side." Federighi this week said the decision came down to a practical user need to return to and continue past Siri conversations. Apple determined that a home screen app was the most natural affordance on its platform for that purpose, and framed the Siri app as an extension of the system experience rather than a standalone product: We see Siri not as a separate chatbot, just an unintegrated place you go and chit-chat, but rather as an integral, conversational tool that you use in the moment, deeply integrated into your experience. Understanding what's on screen, able to interface, not in some separate world, but directly in the document that you're editing and that you want help proofreading, that you want tips on. And so all these experiences are conversational. They are really an extension of your system experience, deeply integrated into your flow. Now, we did go back and forth on what's the best way, if you want to get back to such a chat that you had, because you want to continue it, you want to reference it, and quite honestly, in our platform, the most natural affordance for any user to go find something like that is to have an app that they can manage on their home screen, launch, and get back to. And so we have a Siri app, and that Siri app just re-embodies those capabilities of that core system experience. The iOS 27 developer beta is available now, though access to the new Siri requires joining a waitlist in Settings, with a public beta expected in July.Tags: Craig Federighi, Siri, Siri AI, Siri Chatbot, WWDC 2026This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:06 pmmacOS Golden Gate vs macOS Tahoe: What’s new and should you upgrade?
Macworld Should you upgrade to macOS Golden Gate: At a glance Upgrade to macOS Golden Gate when it arrives if you have an Apple Silicon Mac and want the latest Apple Intelligence features. Golden Gate is especially appealing for heavy Spotlight users, Safari users, Shortcuts fans, and families who use parental controls. Note that some features need newer hardware. All Macs with Apple Silicon can run macOS 27, but certain advanced AI features require newer chips and more memory. Apple has revealed the new features coming in macOS 27 Golden Gate, the next major software update for Mac that’s due to arrive later in 2026. Building on the foundations laid by macOS 26 Tahoe, macOS 27 Golden Gate focuses on making Apple Intelligence more useful, refining the Liquid Glass interface, improving performance, and adding stronger security and parental controls. But how much has actually changed since Tahoe? From a smarter Siri and AI-powered Safari features to upgraded photo editing tools and faster search, here’s everything new in macOS Golden Gate and whether it’s worth upgrading when it arrives. What are the best new features in macOS 27 Golden Gate? Apple Here is our pick of the features coming in macOS 27 that we think will make the biggest impact: Siri AI being genuinely usefulGolden Gate’s biggest upgrade is the complete overhaul of Siri. Instead of relying on simple commands, Siri can understand personal context, search across files and photos using natural language, compare documents, answer questions about on-screen content, and even create Shortcuts automatically. If Apple delivers on its promises, this could be the most significant Siri improvement since the assistant launched. Smarter Search and SpotlightApple has rebuilt the indexing system that powers Spotlight, Mail, and Photos. The result should be faster searches, more relevant results, and better understanding of what users are looking for. Since search is something most Mac users perform dozens of times every day, this under-the-hood improvement could end up being one of the most valuable changes. Safari gaining automation featuresSafari receives several genuinely useful AI upgrades. Tabs can automatically organize themselves into related groups, making research easier to manage. The new Notify Me feature can monitor a webpage and alert you when content changes. Safari can also automatically update compromised passwords across supported websites, potentially saving users a significant amount of time and effort. Advanced AI photo editingGolden Gate introduces powerful AI editing tools within Photos. Users can extend images beyond their original boundaries, change perspective and composition after a photo has been taken, remove unwanted objects more effectively, and create new imagery through Image Playground. These tools bring capabilities previously associated with specialist software directly into Apple’s built-in apps. Much stronger parental controlsFamily features receive a major upgrade. Parents can approve websites through Ask to Browse, approve new contacts, monitor a wider range of harmful content, and use updated Screen Time recommendations based on guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics. For families with children using Apple devices, this is one of the most meaningful improvements in the release.12:00 pmID Thieves Can Spam, Target Devices
Unauthorized device access has overtaken scams as a leading identity theft threat, exposing consumers to account takeovers, credential abuse, and interconnected fraud schemes. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:53 amSiri demos in keynote were a little slow, but that’s good-ish news
A number of people have been complaining that the new Siri demos during the keynote videos were a little on the slow side. There were notable lags of several seconds between Siri requests and the task being carried out. But while the ideal we’re aiming for is for AI tasks to be carried out as quickly as possible, what we saw is kind of good news … more…11:40 amHow to use Reduce Interruptions on iPhone and what it does
The Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important. Here's how to use it.The Reduce Notifications Focus ModeA strength of Apple Intelligence is that rather than some separate ChatGPT-like app, its features are woven into all aspects of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But that also makes it confusing when Apple promotes some feature but doesn't say where it fits."For example," said Craig Federighi at the WWDC 2024 launch, "your iPhone can prioritize your notifications to minimize unnecessary distractions while ensuring you don't miss something important." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:31 amApple Removes Walkie-Talkie From Apple Watch in watchOS 27 Beta
Apple has quietly removed the Walkie-Talkie app from Apple Watch in the first developer beta of watchOS 27, with the app vanishing from both the app list and Control Center. Walkie-Talkie launched with watchOS 5 in 2018 and allowed Apple Watch users to send push-to-talk voice messages to one another over Wi-Fi or cellular using FaceTime infrastructure. Unlike traditional walkie-talkies, it worked over any distance, making it a novel way to communicate without picking up an iPhone. Despite the promise of the feature at launch, however, Apple gave it very little attention in the years that followed, with no meaningful updates across eight major watchOS releases. Shortly after its debut, Apple was forced to temporarily disable Walkie-Talkie following the discovery of a security vulnerability that could allow a user to listen through another person's microphone without their knowledge. Apple resolved the issue with a watchOS 5.3 update, but the episode did little to build lasting enthusiasm for the feature. The app's removal has not been officially confirmed by Apple, but users running the first watchOS 27 beta observe that the app is nowhere to be found, with no option to reinstall it. watchOS 27 is still in very early beta testing and there remains a slim possibility Apple could reintroduce the app before the software reaches a public release later this year. Given how little attention the feature has received over the years, however, its removal looks more like a quiet retirement than an accidental omission. A public beta of watchOS 27 is set to arrive next month, followed by launch in the fall, likely alongside new Apple Watch models.Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11, watchOS 26Tag: Walkie-TalkieBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Caution)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:15 amBenQ MA320UG review: Bigger, smoother, and a lot cheaper than Studio Display
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Great image quality Variable refresh rate; 120Hz max Tilt and height adjustable stand Built-in hub for device connectivity Cons No webcam May run into glare issues with environmental lighting Our Verdict If you need a bigger display with good looks and hub capabilities for your Mac, the MA320UG is a good choice. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$829.99 Best Prices Today: MA320UG Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket I’ve been looking at several BenQ displays lately, including the MA270U, the PD2730S, the MA270UP, and most recently, the MA270S. The company is doing an excellent job with its displays specifically geared towards Mac users, and the ones I’ve reviewed are all fantastic options. They do have one thing in common: they’re all 27-inch displays, which is the sweet spot for most users, but I’ve heard from a few readers who won’t even consider a display unless it’s at least 30 inches. Well, for those who think bigger is better, BenQ has a new display for its Mac lineup, the MA320UG. It’s a 4K 32-inch display that offers the same good stuff found in the other displays in the company’s MA Series for MacBook Users, but it also has a higher 120Hz refresh rate, another feature that’s in high demand. BenQ MA320UG: Specifications Size32 inchesGlass frontNano Gloss PanelAspect ratio16:9Native resolution3840 by 2160Panel type/BacklightIPS/LED backlightResponse time5 msContrast ratio1300:1Refresh rateVariable; 120Hz maxColor depth10-bitBrightness600 nitsDimensions with stand (horizontal)Highest height: 24.0 by 28.1 by 8.7 inches (608.8 by 493.8 by 220.2mm) Lowest height: 19.4 by 28.1 by 8.7 inches (493.8 by 493.8 by 220.2mm)Weight with stand20.06 lbs (9.1 kg) BenQ MA320UG: Design and build The MA320UG follows the same look and design as the other displays in BenQ’s MA Series. The case is plastic with thin bezels surrounding the screen. A Visual Optimizer sensor is located in the lower left corner; it’s a light sensor that can adjust the brightness based on the lighting of the surroundings. It’s similar to the auto-brightness feature that’s in System Settings for the MacBook. The base of the stand has a rubber pad for helping items stay put, such as a MacBook in clamshell mode. Or, if you keep your MacBook Pro open while connected to the MA320UG as I did, you can put your iPhone or AirPods case on it. (Though keep in mind, it’s not a charging pad.) BenQ’s MA Series is designed with Mac connectivity in mindMacworld However, the stand does provide a wide range of adjustments. It offers 150 mm of height, -5 to 029 degrees of tilt, 15 degrees of swivel in two directions, and pivots 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. It’s much more versatile than the stand included with the Apple Studio Display, which only tilts–a tilt and height-adjustable stand is an additional $400, increasing the Studio Display’s price to $1,999. That’s more than twice as much as the $830 MA320UG. The MA320UG has what BenQ calls a Nano Gloss Panel, which most people would refer to as glossy. The other displays in the MA Series have the same front, and my experiences with Nano Gloss Panels have always been positive. Any glossy front is going to have reflections, but I barely noticed them, and they never disrupted my view. As iMac and MacBook users can attest, the advantage of a glossy display is that it makes colors look rich and vibrant, and images on the MA320UG didn’t disappoint. However, unlike the smaller BenQ monitors, there’s no matte option for the MA320UG. The 27-inch MA27U is matte, and BenQ offers a line of matte displays for Mac photographers, but those displays are a bit more expensive, since they are built with higher-end color accuracy features. BenQ MA320UG: Ports The MA320UG has the following ports: Two HDMI 2.0 ports One 35W PowerDelivery USB-C port One 96W PowerDelivery Thunderbolt 4 port One 15W PowerDelivery Thunderbolt 4 port Two USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps, 7.5W) One USB-C downstream (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps, 15W) 3.5mm headphone jack This is the same port configuration as the other MA Series displays. This series is designed for MacBook users looking to connect a display when at an office desk, and the port configuration does well to not just cover the ports on a MacBook, but also provide other ports you might need, including USB-A. If you do want to take advantage of the display’s ports, you need to connect it to the MacBook through USB-C or Thunderbolt, since an HDMI connection with a MacBook is video only. The USB-C and Thunderbolt connections also charge the MacBook; another thing HDMI won’t do. Rear and bottom ports of the MA320UG. BenQ MA320UG: Image quality I’ve been using the MA320UG daily with a M5 Max MacBook Pro and a 2022 Apple Studio Display. My experience with the MA320UG has been extremely satisfying, with crisp, clean text, lively color with clarity, even brightness throughout the panel, and deep, rich black reproduction. The MA320UG offers a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, as well as an option for a variable refresh rate between 48Hz and 120Hz with most of the resolutions the display can perform. A few resolution settings have a maximum of 100 Hz and no variable rate. Like Apple’s ProMotion displays, the 120Hz refresh rate makes the MA320UG look smoother with video and animations, compared to 60Hz. If you do a lot of work with motion graphics, you’ll like the faster rate. It’s worth noting that Apple’s Studio Display doesn’t have 120Hz refresh, but the higher-end Studio Display XDR, which starts at $2,899 without a stand, does. BenQ MA320UG: Price The MA320UG is $830. You can find 32-inch 4K displays for a few hundred dollars less, but look at the specifications carefully. They won’t offer many of the features the BenQ display does, such as the 120Hz refresh rate, multiple ports, or a stand with height, tilt, or pivot adjustability. The MA320UG is a lot cheaper than Apple’s current 27-inch Studio Display, which starts at $1,599/£1,599. Add $400/£400 for a tilt- and height-adjustable stand, and the Studio Display is more expensive than two 32-inch MA320UGs. However, the Studio Display is a 5K display compared to the 4K MA320UG, which can make a big difference, especially for production use. But for most people, 4K will be plenty good. Should you buy the BenQ MA320UG? Apple doesn’t offer a 32-inch display, but the BenQ MA320UG fills in the gap, offering great image quality, a wide array of connectivity options, a solid design, and a versatile stand. It’s not a 5K display but it does offer 4K resolution at 120Hz–the faster refresh rate makes motion graphics look smooth. If you want a bigger display that looks good and has hub capabilities for your Mac, the MA320UG is a good choice. For other options from BenQ and other brands, read: Best Mac monitors: The Mac compatible displays we recommend11:07 amAAPL stock slides, but is it a reaction to AI announcements?
There’s been an unusually large drop in the price of AAPL stock so far this week, losing roughly $25 per share in the two days since the WWDC keynote. While some are inevitably speculating that investors weren’t impressed by Apple’s AI announcements, there are other factors at play … more…11:07 amAAPL stock slides, but is it a reaction to AI announcements?
There’s been an unusually large drop in the price of AAPL stock so far this week, losing roughly $25 per share in the two days since the WWDC keynote. While some are inevitably speculating that investors weren’t impressed by Apple’s AI announcements, there are other factors at play … more…11:07 amAAPL stock slides, but is it a reaction to AI announcements?
There’s been an unusually large drop in the price of AAPL stock so far this week, losing roughly $25 per share in the two days since the WWDC keynote. While some are inevitably speculating that investors weren’t impressed by Apple’s AI announcements, there are other factors at play … more…11:01 am14 Ways Apple Is Improving Messages in iOS 27
Apple at this year's WWDC emphasized that its approach to iOS 27 development was to add fewer newer features and instead make existing features better. Examples of that approach can be seen across the operating system, but it is arguably most obvious in the changes coming to Messages. That's not to say there's nothing original coming to Messages in iOS 27. For instance, one new Apple Intelligence feature brings content-aware suggestions directly into conversations. If someone asks for photos, for example, Messages can recognize what's being discussed and suggest searching your photo library, using details like people, places, and keywords to surface relevant images. The app can also detect when a conversation would benefit from creating a reminder or note and offer a shortcut to do so without leaving the thread. Apple is also bringing drawing tools directly into Messages, allowing users to create and share hand-drawn sketches within conversations. Otherwise, Apple's focus has been on making the following enhancements and improvements to its broader Messages platform: Faster message loading: Large conversations, especially those containing years of history and thousands of attachments, should load and scroll more quickly. Improved syncing across devices: Apple says Messages, read states, reactions, and attachments sync more reliably and quickly between iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. Find offloaded media in Messages: Search can surface photos and videos that have been offloaded from local storage and stored in iCloud. Thumbnails for offloaded media: Offloaded photos and videos now get visible preview thumbnails instead of generic placeholders, making older media easier to identify. Personalized Smart Reply suggestions: Apple Intelligence-generated Smart Reply suggestions can now reflect a user's own writing style, making suggested responses feel more natural and personal. Consolidated notifications for multiple Tapbacks: Multiple reactions to a message are grouped into a single notification rather than generating separate alerts. Continuous sending of photos, videos, and text: Messages continue sending in the background and automatically resume when connectivity returns, reducing interrupted sends. Search conversations by phone number or nickname: Conversation search now works with saved nicknames and phone numbers, not just contact names. Faster access to recent camera captures: Newly captured photos and videos appear more quickly in the Messages media picker. Failed messages automatically retry sending: Messages that fail because of temporary network issues will automatically attempt to resend without the user's intervention. Early adopters of iOS 27 will receive access to the public beta next month, when they can try out the new features and improvements themselves. Apple is expected to make a general release available in the fall.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: MessagesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:45 amDid Apple save the best parts of the OS 27 updates for September?
Macworld We’ve known for several months that OS 27 would largely revolve around performance gains, design tweaks, and the big Siri upgrade first previewed in 2024. To no one’s surprise, WWDC26’s main keynote turned out to be exactly that and, as such, was one of the most uneventful Apple events in a long time. While the forthcoming operating systems pack plenty of smaller quality-of-life updates, the conference lacked any sort of surprise factor: Headlining features had leaked in advance, and we didn’t get any “One More Thing” announcements. That’s not the full story, however. Despite WWDC being Apple’s dedicated event for annual software announcements, the company tends to preserve a few tidbits for its fall hardware launch. So, while we may have a solid idea of what OS 27 will look like for existing phones, there’s still more to come. Specifically, we expect iOS 27 to be tuned for the upcoming iPhone Ultra with some new multitasking features, watchOS to pack a new face, and tvOS to get smarter. There’s Ultra in the air While Apple hasn’t publicly referenced its first folding smartphone, iOS 27 code all but confirms it’s being actively developed. Known as iPhone Ultra, the device is set to launch in September—alongside the stable iOS 27 build. According to the code, the system will identify its folding state and angle, presumably for app layouts to adapt accordingly. Apple has also been encouraging developers to design flexible apps that work reliably regardless of the screen size or aspect ratio. This seems like an indirect confirmation that a device with an atypical display could be coming soon. If the iPhone Ultra is indeed coming this fall as rumored, iOS 27 is hiding lots of new features.Foundry Beyond cryptic code snippets and developer recommendations, iOS 27 features concrete, user-facing changes that support this theory. The Apple Music, Fitness, and Health apps have all gained landscape orientation support after long being locked to portrait orientation. This shift suggests that the iPhone Ultra launch is imminent, potentially as soon as this fall. As such, by the time iOS 27 launches, Apple is certain to introduce some exclusive iPhone Ultra features like multitasking and potential app window resizing. While many of these perks probably won’t make it to all other iPhone models, Apple could announce other universal iOS features during the iPhone 18 event, such as multitasking with split-screen apps. Heading Home The full iOS 27 feature list isn’t the sole Dub Dub absentee. tvOS 27 was barely mentioned during the event for similar reasons. It’s long been rumored that the next Apple TV 4K and HomePod models are ready to ship but are awaiting the Siri 2.0 update. This suggests that these smart home devices could similarly launch in the fall with OS 27. Like the folding iPhone, Apple has likely held back some iOS 27 features until the next-gen HomePod and Apple TV arrive. It’s not clear whether any of them will support older models, but even if they do, it makes sense to hold off on any new features until the new devices arrive, especially if some of them are visual as well as audio features for the rumored HomePad. While it’s not clear what AI features the new smart home devices will support, we can make some safe bets. The additions in tvOS 27 could realistically include AutoMix in Apple Music, the smarter Siri 2.0 with personal context and world knowledge support, and comprehension of more complex smart home commands. Compatible Apple Watches will get a new dynamic app grid in watchOS 27—but is more coming this fall? Apple Watch this space The Apple Watch was notably absent from the WWDC keynote. While watchOS 27 brings some new features, including a new dynamic app grid, Siri AI support, Call Context, and other design refinements and general improvements, it didn’t get much stage time during the event. Along with the lack of attention, Apple slashed support for watchOS 27, eliminating the Series 6, 7, and 8, 2nd-gen SE, and original Ultra from the compatibility list. Apple didn’t explain why it uncharacteristically removed so many models. It appears to be related to the S9 chip, which was the first system-in-package to have a Neural Engine, but the stringent requirements could mean bigger and better features are coming this fall, not just to the new watches but older models as well. As the Apple Watch has matured, Apple has begun running out of meaningful hardware upgrades to incorporate into its annual releases. For this reason, Apple often announces new watchOS apps and faces during the fall event, disguised as latest-generation exclusives, such as last year’s Sleep Score and hypertension notifications. Things like the rumored Modular watch face could still be coming to all smartwatches running watchOS 27 in September, as well as some new health and lifestyle features.10:14 amiOS 27: Here’s all the new Apple Music features
Apple Music has a few new features with iOS 27, which Apple just announced today at its annual WWDC conference. Perhaps the most immediately visible change is a newly-redesigned artist page featuring prominent shuffle play button, new artist name display, and other smaller layout changes. more…10:09 amXcode 27 has Delete Derived Data
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With the launch of iOS 27 and HomePod Software 27, Apple is adding support for AutoMix, Apple's AI-powered Apple Music feature that blends songs using matching key and tempo. Apple says it has improved AutoMix's underlying algorithms to generate new transition types, making for more seamless blends between tracks, so this should also benefit the newly introduced feature for HomePod. Running Apple's current HomePod Software 26, the AutoMix feature in Apple Music is not available on HomePod. Users running the existing software only have access to the crossfade feature that improves transitions between songs. If users AirPlay to HomePod and the device they are using to AirPlay supports AutoMix (and it is turned on), then it will play on the AirPlay stream to HomePod, but that's the only workaround. OG HomePod Support In case anyone was wondering, the new HomePod Software 27 beta does support the original HomePod. There was some confusion about this earlier in the week, but MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris was able to independently confirm support for Apple's first smart speaker, which launched in 2018 and was discontinued in 2021. HomePod Software 27 will come out of beta when iOS 27 becomes generally available in the fall.Related Roundups: HomePod, HomePod mini, iOS 27Buyer's Guide: HomePod (Caution), HomePod Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:45 amApple finally figured out how to make old iPhones faster
Macworld Every year at WWDC, Apple tries to impress users with major new features or a redesigned interface. And yes, iOS 27 comes with some cool new additions, like Siri AI and improved Liquid Glass. But what got me most excited about iOS 27 is something most users won’t see, but they’ll definitely notice. Apple spent a significant part of its keynote talking about performance. That’s because, according to the company, iOS 27 has many under-the-hood improvements that will make your iPhone or iPad run much faster and use less battery power. Performance is the upgrade Of course, we all love new features. But there’s no denying that iOS 26, announced last year, was a buggy release. As I recently wrote for Macworld, iOS 26 had serious performance issues and glitches. Instead of completely overhauling the operating system from scratch, Apple’s engineers focused on refining what already exists. For instance, Apple claims that system animations are much smoother in iOS 27. According to Apple’s data, apps now open 30 percent faster, and photos load 70 percent faster after being taken. Other parts of the system have also been improved, such as AirDrop, which is now allegedly 80 percent faster at transferring files. The search engine across the entire system has also been overhauled to be faster and more reliable. Older iPhones could get a serious boost when they install iOS 27.Apple Part of this was made possible by optimizations to the CPU scheduler, a system component that manages CPU resources as you use your iPhone throughout the day. But you don’t need to understand all of this. You just need to know that Apple tweaked the right things to make everything feel more fluid. And that’s especially good news not only for the latest iPhones, but also for older models, such as the iPhone 11. Thanks to all these improvements, iOS 27 runs on the same iPhone models supported by iOS 26, which also includes the 2nd-generation iPhone SE. That means iPhone users won’t have to buy a new device just to get better performance this year. And honestly, that’s way more exciting than some of the AI features shown at today’s event. People don’t just notice when their phone gains a new feature. They notice when it becomes slower and apps take too long to open. The reality is that speed itself has become a feature. And Apple seems to finally understand that again. Apple’s performance and usability enhancements extend to visual upgrades such as the Liquid Glass slider.Apple More refinements across the system Apple didn’t just make iOS 27 faster. The company also tweaked the Liquid Glass interface, which has been a major reason for complaints from a number of users since last year. iOS 27 introduces a new slider that lets users adjust the intensity of the Liquid Glass effect exactly as they like, ranging from more transparent to more frosted. And even if you opt for a more transparent look, Apple has made changes to make everything easier to read. Many icons and buttons have also been slightly redesigned to highlight the depth effects of Liquid Glass. Apple has also added a subtle background to toolbars, aimed at improving readability. None of these changes sound revolutionary on their own. But together, they point toward something important: Apple is prioritizing usability again. And honestly, usability is what made the iPhone great in the first place. It’s the kind of thing I missed from the last several releases, and Apple seems to have gotten it right this time. Other than AI, you won’t find a ton of new features in iOS 27—and that’s a good thing.Apple Few actual new features For those looking for something new, iOS 27 includes features that Apple desperately needed to deliver this year. Apple Intelligence continues to expand throughout the system, and Siri AI is clearly the company’s biggest bet for this year. But I genuinely think the quieter improvements may end up mattering more in daily life. Most users won’t spend all day talking to Siri, but they’ll notice if their iPhone feels faster. Those are the kinds of improvements that make devices feel better over time. And that might just end up being the best part of iOS 27. iOS 27 is available now as a developer beta, with a public beta to arrive next month. The official release will land on iPhones this fall.09:36 amIncreased HTTP 526 Errors
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Apple this week revealed what its most advanced on-device AI model does, and the feature list is shorter than the hardware requirements might suggest. In its Siri AI announcement during WWDC 2026, Apple confirmed that the model powers two things: more expressive Siri voices and a major accuracy gain for systemwide dictation. Both require 12GB of unified memory. Among current iPhones, that limits the more powerful AI model to the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, alongside iPad models with the M4 chip or later, Macs with M3 or later, and Apple Vision Pro with M5. That's right, the standard iPhone 17 misses out. Having only 8GB to its name – the minimum Apple Intelligence has required since launch – the base flagship model falls short of the new threshold. This is the first time Apple has raised that bar, given that Apple Intelligence has required 8GB since its introduction two years ago. So What Does 12GB Get You That 8GB Doesn't? On the voice side, users can adjust the expressiveness and pace of Siri's speech so that the assistant sounds the way they want it. However, it's the dictation feature that includes the more substantial change. Apple's most advanced on-device AI model is said to be able to turn speech into polished text on the fly, handling capitalization, punctuation, and formatting automatically, with improved speech understanding that's meant to cut down on errors. Everything else in the Siri AI rollout – personal context, onscreen awareness, web answers, the dedicated Siri app, Visual Intelligence, and Writing Tools – runs on the broader Apple Intelligence device list. That list still includes iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 16 series, and iPhone 17. The 12GB requirement, in other words, does not refer to Siri AI wholesale; it improves how Siri sounds and how well it transcribes. Base iPhone 17 owners will still get the new chatbot-style assistant with iOS 27, they'll just get the older voices and a less precise dictation engine. Whether that matters will vary from user to user, but for anyone who dictates messages and notes all day, the better transcription is the kind of thing you will likely notice immediately. For everyone else, the difference may be something they can quite happily live with. iOS 27 is currently in developer beta, with a public beta launching next month and a general release arriving in the fall.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPhone 17Tags: Siri, Siri AIBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 (Neutral)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:15 amTelegram returns to the Apple Watch with a native app
Telegram's native Apple Watch app is live again, years after it was discontinued, bringing full chat access and more to your Apple Watch. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:44 amtvOS 27: Apple Music Gains Hi-Res Lossless Audio on Apple TV 4K
Apple Music is bringing Hi-Res Lossless Audio to tvOS 27, in addition to standard Lossless Audio. Apple says subscribers with compatible external speaker outputs will be able to enjoy their favorite songs in the highest audio quality and experience studio-quality sound directly through their Apple TV 4K. As of tvOS 26, Apple TV 4K supports Apple Music Lossless audio up to 24-bit/48 kHz, but does not support Hi-Res Lossless playback (above 48 kHz, or up to 24-bit/192 kHz). Lossless audio refers to a form of compression that preserves all of the original data, which can result in an improved listening experience, although to what extent is debated. The tvOS 27 developer beta is already out, and registered developers can install it through Settings ➝ System ➝ Software Update ➝ Beta Updates on a supported Apple TV. tvOS 27 will go on general release in the fall.Related Roundup: Apple TVTag: Apple MusicBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:00 amWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and more—Get them all for life for $104.97
Macworld TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life for $104.97 until June 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Microsoft 365 is $99.99/year right now, and there’s no guarantee the price won’t go up. If you want a smarter way to get the apps you use every single day, you can switch to a Microsoft Office 2024 lifetime license. It’s a little more expensive on day 1, but that’s only time you’ll ever pay for it. It’s even on sale now for $104.97 (reg. $249.99). This license covers all five core apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Unlike the Home edition, Home & Business includes Outlook, so your email, calendar, and contacts live in one place instead of scattered across separate tools. Everything runs as a full desktop app on macOS, not a stripped-down browser version. That means you can work offline on a flight or anywhere without Wi-Fi, and your files sync once you reconnect. The apps support the three most recent versions of macOS, including Apple Silicon Macs. Office 2024 also brings newer AI tools. Smart Compose suggests text as you write in Word, Dynamic Arrays in Excel let a single formula spill results across multiple cells, and AI Data Insights flag trends and suggest charts so you spend less time formatting or figuring out what all the buttons do in Excel. Real-time co-authoring and Microsoft Teams integration keep shared documents moving when you work with others. No more sharing back and forth across other apps. One thing to know going in: this is not Microsoft 365, so it doesn’t include OneDrive storage or Copilot. But it also doesn’t charge you every month for the rest of your life. June 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT is the cutoff to get Microsoft Office 2024 for $104.97. Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:34 amLog Explorer queries failing
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https://preview.redd.it/65hoiwcq3d6h1.png?width=2688&format=png&auto=webp&s=708ec0910dfbdd272c1812a0de91cf63f20d8138 Hi, I'm Nathan. Started vibe coding in October 2025, and my first App Store screenshot submission was a disaster — wrong pixel sizes, rejected uploads, hours gone. So I built the thing I wished existed. Drag a screenshot or screen recording in, it lands on a 3D iPhone/iPad/MacBook in a little studio — real […]01:49 amSiri AI might display break reminders if conversations go on for too long
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Incident began at 2026-06-09 11:22 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary Network traffic to Google Cloud originating from Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and surrounding areas is experiencing intermittent periods of elevated latency and possible packet loss. Description A fire at a third-party data center facility required an emergency power shutdown of networking equipment, isolating a non-compute local Point of Presence (POP) in Delhi and reducing available network capacity in the metro area. We rerouted significant traffic from the impacted facility in Delhi to address reduced local serving capabilities. As a result, a subset of Hybrid Connectivity and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) customers may be impacted by the routing changes made to address reduced local, latency-optimized serving capabilities in Delhi. Affected customers may experience intermittent latency spikes due to demand exceeding capacity across Indian metros and regional ISPs. We are investigating additional traffic mitigations and Internet Edge peering augmentation to alleviate the latency issues affecting our customers. We will provide our next update by Wednesday, 2026-06-10 17:00 PDT. Symptoms Customers may experience slightly elevated latency and non-optimal network routing into Google Cloud until the affected facility is fully restored. Workaround There is no workaround at this time. Affected products: Hybrid Connectivity, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)Affected locations: Delhi (asia-south2)12:56 amApple’s CoreAI feels like the first AI framework actually built for small iOS devs | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingApple’s CoreAI feels like the first AI framework actually built for small iOS devs
As an iOS dev from back in the bad old Objective reference counting days, I've been a little skeptical of Apple's small / indie dev focus over the last few years, but CoreAI is really making me look twice – well, more than twice 😉 Am I the only one who sees this as a […]12:49 amMIA (Miami) on 2026-06-10
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THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jun 15, 05:00 - 12:00 UTC Jun 10, 00:16 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in YUL (Montréal) datacenter on 2026-06-15 between 05:00 and 12:00 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.12:20 amYUL (Montréal) on 2026-06-11
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