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Ahead of WWDC, Apple adds new merchandise to the store at the ‌Apple Park‌ Visitor Center

With Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference coming next week, the tech giant has added new merchandise to the store at the ‌Apple Park‌ Visitor Center. In an X post, “Mr. Macintosh” shared images of the new items. They include a rainbow Apple logo cap, a rainbow...

Apple TV beats Hulu, Paramount +, and Peacock in new Entertainment & Streaming AI Visibility Index’

Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+ lead 5W’s inaugural Entertainment & Streaming AI Visibility Index 2026, released today. The index is the first research-grade ranking of how generative AI engines surface streaming services and entertainment platforms to...

Mini Football Legends, Family ‍‍‍Feud ‍‍‍Pocket, and seven more games come to Apple ‍‍‍Arcade

Apple Arcade’s award-winning catalog of more than 200 games is adding nine new games. Starting today, players can lace up their cleats for arcade-style soccer glory in Mini Football Legends, nurture a virtual pet with My Talking Tom 2+, build a global coffee...

Apple and Major League Baseball announce July ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule

Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) have unveiled the July schedule for “Friday Night Baseball,” the weekly doubleheader streaming every Friday on Apple TV throughout the 2026 regular season. Apple TV subscribers across 60 countries and regions can enjoy two...

Apple says the App Store ecosystem has reached record $1.4 trillion

Apple says the global App Store ecosystem facilitated over $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2025, according to a new study by economists at Analysis Group. For more than 90% of the billings and sales facilitated by the App Store ecosystem,...

iPhone sales in the MEA grew 33% year-over-year as of the first quarter

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) mobile shipments declined by 7% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, marking the region’s first quarter of decline after a strong 2025, according...

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Analyst: BOE’s iPhone display shipments expected to grow rapidly

In his latest Medium blog, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says BOE’s iPhone display shipments for 2023 are expected to grow rapidly, potentially overtaking Samsung and LG Display to become the largest supplier of displays for the new iPhone by 2024. From his blog: BOE has...

An Apple tablet running macOS should be dubbed a ‘Mac Pad,’ not an iPad

As noted by AppleInsider, leaker Majin Bu claimed in October 2022 that Apple is working on a version of macOS exclusively for the M2 iPad Pro. I’m skeptical, but I’d love to see this happen. Bu said it will be a “smaller” version of the operating system and arrive...

Here are the 2023 predictions from the Apple World Today gang

The Apple World Today gang aways likes to offer our predictions on all things Apple for the year ahead. And here is what our crystal balls show for 2023. Editor/Publisher Dennis Sellers Macs Obviously, we’ll see new Macs. I expect the first ones will be new 14-inch...

Foldable smartphone shipments expected to grow (but I still don’t think we’ll see an “iPhone Fold”)

Global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to grow 52% year-over-year in fiscal year 2023 to reach 22.7 million units, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Foldable Smartphone Market Forecast, Q3 2022 report. However, I still don’t think we’ll see an...

Apple granted patent for a ‘sensor mounting assembly’ for an Apple Car

Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number 11536593) for a “sensor mounting assembly” for a vehicle. The goal is for the car to detect to environmental conditions and respond accordingly. About the patent In the patent Apple notes that...

Apple working on an iPad mini with a new processor (but it won’t be foldable)

Apple is working on a new version of the iPad mini equipped with a new processor as the main selling point, and the mass shipment is expected to start by the end of 2023 or in the first half of 2024, according to analysts Ming-Chi Kuo. However, apparently you’ll be...

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Tuesday June 16
12:00 pm
AI Can Identify Threats. It Can’t Own Security Decisions | TechNewsWorld
AI Can Identify Threats. It Can’t Own Security Decisions
AI can identify threats and speed security analysis, but risk scoring alone cannot determine what software should be allowed to run. Effective prevention requires explainable, policy-driven controls. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.
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12:00 pm
Mophie announces three new premium 25W MagSafe chargers for iPhone: hands-on | 9 to 5 Mac
Mophie announces three new premium 25W MagSafe chargers for iPhone: hands-on
Mophie’s been a mainstay in the charging tech industry, and today, they have an all new lineup of premium 25W MagSafe charging products for Apple users – available from Mophie.com and Apple Retail. While most 25W MagSafe chargers deploy some kind of active cooling tech, Mophie has a new approach meant to keep your devices cool without the additional noise – dubbed StealthCharge.
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11:58 am
Apple faces yet another EU antitrust investigation, this time for preferencing iCloud | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple faces yet another EU antitrust investigation, this time for preferencing iCloud
Apple’s antitrust battles with the European Union are many and varied, and it may now be facing yet another one. Italy’s competition regulator has today opened an investigation into whether Apple illegally preferences iCloud over third-party cloud services – and says it will be sending a report to the EU Commission …
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11:36 am
We’re getting tired of these unreleased Apple headphone teasers | Macworld
We’re getting tired of these unreleased Apple headphone teasers
Macworld Two more soccer players have been photographed with a “mysterious” pair of unreleased Apple headphones, in what must now count as the least subtle campaign in the history of guerrilla marketing. On two separate occasions earlier this month, and spanning a total of five photos and one video, Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal appeared on social media either wearing or holding an unidentified pair of Beats over-ears. The posts were not tagged as ads, nor did the player make any reference to the product in the captions. But it seemed obvious that the inclusion of the headphones was a deliberate piece of marketing ahead of an imminent launch. Just casually carrying two pairs of the same headphones on the outside of your bag, as you do.Lamine Yamal The over-ears were shown in two different colorways (corresponding to the Cloud Pink and Sandstone of the Beats Solo 4 and Beats Studio Pro respectively) with the Beats logo visible, and clearly had a different design to any existing Beats headphones. Industry speculation, along with documents filed with the FCC in May, hint that this may be an updated version of the Beats Studio Pro. Yamal’s efforts garnered plenty of publicity, but Apple, which owns the Beats brand, is not leaving anything to chance. Two other players involved in the ongoing World Cup have made their own Instagram posts showcasing what appear to be the same pair of headphones. Over the weekend, U.S. left-back Antonee Robinson posted seven photos in celebration of his team’s victory over Paraguay, and one of these showed him wearing the same mysterious headphones–this time in a mixed blue-and-white finish. And this in turn followed a post two days earlier which included a photo of that same pair of headphones (this time with the colors reversed and his number “5” printed on them) without any explanation. Product placement doesn’t get much more blatant than this. This, apparently, was “final prep” for the World Cup.Antonee Robinson The South Korean player Kang-in Lee, meanwhile, appeared in two photos wearing the headphones in yellow and white. These latest posts imply that the product may allow customers to mix and match ear cups and headbands in different colors. I’ve cropped out the bag he’s holding, but that may have been product placement too.Lee Kang-in Surely the headphones will launch soon. Because this flood of stealth marketing is becoming unbearable–and frankly, a distraction from the football.
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11:01 am
Reports of iPhone Ultra launch delays are ‘false,’ says leaker | 9 to 5 Mac
Reports of iPhone Ultra launch delays are ‘false,’ says leaker
Alongside question marks on whether the first folding iPhone will be branded as the iPhone Fold, iPhone Ultra, or something else, there’s also been uncertainty about the launch timings. (I’m going to refer to it as the iPhone Ultra purely to avoid clumsy phrasing.) There have been multiple reports suggesting that the launch could be significantly delayed, but a new comment from a leaker with a decent track record says otherwise …
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10:48 am
Strident leaker insists iPhone Fold is not delayed at all | AppleInsider
Strident leaker insists iPhone Fold is not delayed at all
The back and forth of conflicting claims about the iPhone Fold continues, as now a vocal leaker has repeatedly scorned reports of the device being delayed until 2027.iPhone Fold leakers continue to argue over whether it has been delayedJust to be clear, the previous most recent rumor about the iPhone Fold was that Apple will announce it as expected in September 2026, but it will not actually ship until early 2027. But now leaker Fixed Focus Digital on Chinese social media site Weibo says no, no, and four times no.It's an unusual post for the leaker in that it just quotes four headlines, without attribution, and says they're wrong. In translation, two of these apparent headlines are identical, but then so is the leaker's response. "Fake," he says next to those. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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10:45 am
Three ways the OS 27 betas give away Apple’s folding phone secret | Macworld
Three ways the OS 27 betas give away Apple’s folding phone secret
Macworld Apple just released the first developer beta of iOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and all the other OS 27 updates. These updates are loaded with all the features Apple announced during its WWDC keynote, but sometimes it’s the things you find that weren’t announced that prove the most interesting. For some time now, we’ve heard rumors that Apple will, at long last, release a folding iPhone this fall. The apparent name will be iPhone Ultra, and it will feature a book-style fold design with an unusual aspect ratio similar to a passport. Now, the new OS 27 betas feature three very strong clues that this folding iPhone is definitely on the way. Folding in the code The strongest evidence of the folding iPhone is also the least visible. Hidden in the iOS 27 code are references to two new status variables: foldState and angleDegrees. These sorts of status values are typically given to apps to tell them how to operate: a status value would tell an app if you’re holding your phone in landscape orientation, for example, so it can change its layout if it supports landscape mode. Obviously, there’s no need for these two particular state values on anything but a folding device. We’ve also seen code that suggests that there’s a device on the way that features both Touch ID and Dynamic Island. There’s no such device on the market today, but it would neatly fit the iPhone Ultra rumors. Resizeable iPhone mirroring When using the macOS iPhone Mirroring feature (introduced in iOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia), you could only select one of three sizes: smaller, actual size, or larger. The actual shape of the mirrored iPhone could never change. Now, iPhone Mirroring gives you a freely resizable window. With most third-party apps, this simply grows or shrinks the iPhone-shaped window smoothly. But within many of Apple’s own apps, the application itself resizes and refactors itself to allow a wider layout. This isn’t the Weather app on macOS, it’s the iPhone app with iPhone Mirroring!Foundry This is known as “app adaptability” in Apple developer circles; building an app with relative layout controls instead of a fixed layout, so it smoothly adapts to different screen (or window) sizes. The fact that the iPhone Mirroring app supports this, and that Apple’s iPhone apps feature adaptive layouts, almost certainly signals that an iPhone with a wildly different aspect ratio is definitely on the way. Lots of new landscape apps Apple dropped the landscape orientation home screen and most app views back in iOS 14. Since then, a few iPhone apps have added back landscape support over the years, including Maps, Files, Notes, and Mail. With iOS 27, Apple has added back a flood of apps supporting landscape view: Find My, Fitness, Health, Home, Music, Podcasts, Reminders, Shortcuts, Watch, Weather, Voice Memos, and even Apple TV Remote. Apple has made the Dynamic Island and Live Activities work in landscape view, too. Even the Apple Watch app has a landscape view now.Foundry Some of these apps have only partial landscape support–the Now Playing screen in Podcasts and Music work with your phone held sideways, but the main category navigation does not. Also, there’s no landscape home screen view. I suspect later beta releases of iOS 27 will expand this landscape app support. In Podcasts and Music, landscape support is limited to the Now Playing screen.Foundry Some of this is the natural consequence of Apple building its apps for reactive layouts, but it’s all in service of an iPhone that will obviously have a more horizontal orientation by default.
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10:30 am
Apple took Gemini out of Google, but can it take Google out of Gemini? | Macworld
Apple took Gemini out of Google, but can it take Google out of Gemini?
Macworld You humans don’t handle nuance very well. Before you complain about that being racist, remember that the Macalope is part human, so he can say that. He’s not saying that when he gets together with his antelope cousins, it’s like a friar’s club roast of humans. He’s not saying that. Now, you’re probably asking yourself if, after weeks of discussing AI, the Macalope is finally going to talk about something, ANYTHING, else? Well, let the Macalope just tell you that, uh, no, he is not; this one’s also about AI. He’s very sorry about that. So very sorry. But the problem with the term “AI” is that it’s too broad. There are a number of different kinds of AI. There’s the programming kind that can finish a line of code or tell you how to accomplish something or just do it for you. There’s the horrible kind that can put a birthday cake in front of a generated image of a dead-eyed friend for a party invitation that asks, “What even is reality anymore?” There’s the scientific kind that can comb through massive amounts of data and analyze it. There’s even the disgusting kind that can take peoples clothes off without their consent. Obviously some of these are laudable and some are decidedly not. Some seem like it would be worth assiduously dedicating resources to. Many do not. It’s complicated and that complication is being ham-fistedly exploited in order to make AI, all AI, seem like a necessity, one that just happens to make a whole bunch of people even richer than they already are. At least Apple’s implementation of AI will be easy to understand. During the WWDC26 keynote, Apple announced its third generation of Apple Foundation Models (AFM), comprising five models, some of which are local, some of which are cloud-based, and one of which lives in Google’s servers running on Nvidia chips. 9to5Mac, June 11, 2026 Uhnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. Come onnnnnnn. Well, let’s see if we can at least unpack some of this because the Macalope himself has been guilty of fudging the details, although largely before they weren’t yet available. Apple has now made it clear that the updated Apple Intelligence isn’t just a skinned version of Google’s AI. As Macworld’s Jason Cross says: It seems like Apple started with Gemini’s foundation models, optimized and rebuilt them for Apple Silicon and the model sizes it needs, and retrained them with its own data, weights, and guardrails. That might seem like semantics but, again, nuance is pretty important here. Those last three dials on the ol’ AI machine are pretty important and can change your results drastically. The first two models are AFM 3 Core, which provides more Siri smarts, and AFM 3 Core Advanced, which brings more expressive voices and better dictation but requires a more powerful device. These both run on-device to keep you warm on those cold winter days. Then we have AFM 3 Cloud, which provides the general server-side smarts, ADM 3 Cloud for image generation and editing, and AFM 3 Cloud Pro. These three run in the cloud to one day rid us of those cold winter days completely through the magic of human-induced climate change. Too dark or just dark enough to make you remember the difference? That’s an exercise the Macalope will leave to the reader. If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors. Foundry The final one, AFM 3 Cloud Pro, is the only one running on Google’s servers, which run on chips made by a noted leather fetishist instead of Apple Silicon. It’s not, however, Google code other than having been derived from Google code, and it’s the bit that will do all that cool party planning stuff for you. So… yeahhh. We’re going to be throwing so many parties, y’all. From this entire combination you can see why it was hard to suss out the elephant from each of these parts before WWDC26. Apple started with Google code but made it its own. It put what it could on-device, but is running a lot in the cloud, some of it even on Google’s own infrastructure. There might be a joke to be made here about people in glass caves not throwing stones, but that parable is kind of complicated and, honestly, the Macalope’s trying to wrap up. Just like the parable of The Cave, AI is also complicated, both technically and in terms of what it provides. The term combines technical tools that are extremely useful to some, having applications that legitimately benefit humanity, with visual slop and filth and LLM feedback that is often computational malpractice based on misappropriated source material, all run on servers that can damage the environment that no one wants in their neighborhood. The cherry on top? The people in charge of it are pretty much the worst. The horny one wishes we could have a more nuanced conversation about AI but when we keep calling it all the same thing, it just isn’t possible.
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10:00 am
Apple @ Work Podcast: Leebry aims to unify your SaaS tools for AI use | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple @ Work Podcast: Leebry aims to unify your SaaS tools for AI use
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In this episode of Apple @ Work, Dan Jaenicke, Director of B2B Product Strategy at MacPaw, joins the show to talk about Leebry.
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09:45 am
Where are the missing iOS 27 features? Don’t worry, they’re still coming | Macworld
Where are the missing iOS 27 features? Don’t worry, they’re still coming
Macworld At WWDC this year, we got a swarm of new improvements in iOS 27. Almost everything announced was previously leaked, largely by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Two features that we were really looking forward to were leaked prior to the event, but were not part of Apple’s presentation or the iOS 27 betas: a customizable Camera app and AI extensions to use your preferred AI chatbot with Siri. Don’t worry, Mark Gurman says, those features are still in testing and will be coming. Apple just hasn’t announced them yet. Customizable Camera app We were supposed to get two big changes to the Camera app in iOS 27: A new Siri mode that brings Visual Intelligence inside the app, and a customizable interface where you would drag controls and settings from a drawer of features onto the camera mode of your choice. The first was announced, the second is nowhere to be seen. Bloomberg Gurman says the feature is still in active testing in Apple’s internal builds, and it’s not clear why it wasn’t announced and isn’t in the iOS 27 beta. I have two theories. One is that it’s simply not going to be ready for the first iOS 27 release. After getting embarrassed by a slew of iOS 18 features that didn’t arrive on time, Apple changed its strategy to announce only those features that are sure to arrive at launch in September. Features that weren’t ready are announced ahead of iOS updates that roll out later in the year, giving Apple flexibility to test and delay features if necessary. So, if a customizable Camera interface won’t be ready until iOS 27.2 or whatever, Apple wouldn’t have used the WWDC keynote to announce it. However, the more likely reason is that Apple is saving it for the introduction of the iPhone 18 Pro this fall. That phone is supposed to introduce the biggest improvement in camera hardware in some time, with a variable aperture lens on the wide camera and improvements to telephoto, in addition to better camera sensors. Apple is probably just going to show off the new “pro-focused” customizable interface at that time. Whether the interface will be exclusive to the iPhone 18 Pro or not, we simply don’t know yet. Siri AI extensions For all the many Siri improvements in iOS 27, one anticipated rumored feature seemingly didn’t make the cut: AI extensions. Apple was said to be building a system in which AI app developers could hook their apps into Siri, allowing users to use their LLMs with Siri requests. Users who install the Claude or Gemini or ChatGPT apps could hop into Settings and select those as their AI of choice. Apple was (and apparently still is) building a whole system to support this, including special entitlements that AI app developers could apply for and frameworks within Siri to support it. So where is it? The first iOS 27 beta has an “Extension” section the Siri section of the Settings app, while allow you to choose ChatGPT per the company’s current arrangement. It’s easy to see how that section could be populated by other AI agents eventually. It’s possible that Apple simply didn’t want to pull any attention away from the new Siri and its own AI work, but I think it’s more likely that the system just needs a little more time. During the WWDC keynote, Apple said, “Siri AI will not initially be available in the EU on iOS and iPadOS. We’re working hard to find a path forward that preserves our users’ privacy and security.” I think this is what the missing Siri AI extensions are all about. Apple’s solution to the antitrust protections demanded by the EU’s Digital Markets Act is to make it easy for anyone to choose another leading AI provider, but it’s taking a lot of time to ensure the system is set up so that OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and others can’t just gobble up all the personal data stored on your iPhone. If I had to guess, I would suspect the Siri AI extensions will be announced later this year after the iOS 27 launch, and ship to customers in iOS 27.3 or iOS 27.4 in the spring.
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08:00 am
A near-mint refurbished MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM is only $395 today | Macworld
A near-mint refurbished MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM is only $395 today
Macworld TL;DR: Get a 16GB MacBook Pro refurb in near-mint condition on sale for $395. Sale ends June 28. Buying a laptop in 2026 means walking into the worst market in years. A global RAM shortage driven by AI data centers gobbling up supply has sent prices soaring and pushed the cost of new machines right along with them. That makes a refurbished Mac with generous RAM like this near-mint MacBook Pro an excellent option, particularly now that it’s on sale for $394.97 (reg. $1,799). This Mac comes with 16GB RAM, enough memory to run photo editing, dozens of browser tabs, and development tools at the same time without slowdown. With memory prices elevated across the board, buying that capacity in a new laptop costs a premium right now, so a refurbished unit that already includes it carries most of the savings. The rest of the specs are well matched for everyday and creative work. A quad-core Intel Core i5 Turbo Boosts to 3.8GHz, the 512GB SSD handles fast app launches and ample file storage, and the 13.3-inch Retina display reaches 500 nits with True Tone color accuracy. Four Thunderbolt 3 ports support charging, external displays, and transfers up to 40Gb/s, while Touch ID and up to 10 hours of battery life cover security and a full workday. Until June 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get a near-mint refurbished MacBook Pro on sale for $394.97. Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13″ i5 2GHz Touchbar 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Silver (Refurbished)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
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07:39 am
Apple’s next privacy change is happening behind the scenes | Cult of Mac
Apple’s next privacy change is happening behind the scenes
Apple is unifying the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email, though existing aliases will continue to work as before. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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03:02 am
How to run Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on a Mac | AppleInsider
How to run Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on a Mac
Playing Minecraft is better with Bedrock, but it's not directly available for macOS. Here's how to get around the limitation and improve your building experience.You can play Minecraft Bedrock on macOS, but it requires a workaround. Minecraft is one of the longest-running online games that is still actively being played by a lot of people. Originally playable since 2009 and officially released in 2011, it has stood the test of time.However, while it has been improved over the years, Mac gamers have missed out on one important update: Bedrock Edition. It's a version that is available on many other platforms, but never made its way to macOS. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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01:57 am
Apple TV releases massive Widow’s Bay-themed playlist on Apple Music | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple TV releases massive Widow’s Bay-themed playlist on Apple Music
The “Patricia’s Sunset Cocktails” playlist from episode 4 of Widow’s Bay’s first season is now available on Apple Music. Get it below.
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01:16 am
Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email are getting a new shared email domain | 9 to 5 Mac
Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email are getting a new shared email domain
Apple announced today that it will soon use a single shared domain for private email addresses generated by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email. Here are the details.
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01:03 am
iOS 27 fixes three of the most annoying Messages bugs | 9 to 5 Mac
iOS 27 fixes three of the most annoying Messages bugs
iOS 27 focuses heavily on bug fixes and performance improvements across apps like Safari, Mail, Calendar, and more. In the Messages app, iOS 27 fixes what I think are three of the most frustrating bugs …
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Monday June 15
11:57 pm
Still seeing ‘Indexing in Progress’ on iOS 27? Here’s how to check the actual status | 9 to 5 Mac
Still seeing ‘Indexing in Progress’ on iOS 27? Here’s how to check the actual status
For some iOS 27 beta 1 users, the indexing process is taking much longer than expected. Thankfully, there’s a way to check the actual percentage from a Mac. Here’s how.
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11:35 pm
9to5Mac Daily: June 15, 2026 – More iOS 27 features and changes | 9 to 5 Mac
9to5Mac Daily: June 15, 2026 – More iOS 27 features and changes
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.
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11:13 pm
iOS 27 isn’t done yet: Additional features might arrive in September | Cult of Mac
iOS 27 isn’t done yet: Additional features might arrive in September
From a customizable Camera app to third-party AI in Siri, Apple may have three more surprises lined up for September. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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09:56 pm
WhatsApp Web extends voice and video calls test to group chats | 9 to 5 Mac
WhatsApp Web extends voice and video calls test to group chats
Users who rely on WhatsApp’s web version will soon be able to make voice and video calls in group chats. Here are the details.
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Monday May 18
05:35 pm
Apple Design Award Finalists Announced Ahead of WWDC 2026 | MacRumors
Apple Design Award Finalists Announced Ahead of WWDC 2026
In preparation for the 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference that is set to begin on June 8, Apple today announced its finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards. Apple picks top apps and games annually, and announces winners at WWDC. The Apple Design Awards recognize apps with innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design. Delight and Fun - Apps Blippo+ Metaballs Grug Delight and Fun - Games PowerWash Simulator Is This Seat Taken? Ball x Pit Inclusivity - Apps Guitar Wiz Hearing Buddy Structured Inclusivity - Games Sago Mini Jinja's Garden Pine Hearts Civilization VII Innovation - Apps Detail: AI Video Editor NBA: Live Games & Scores D-Day: The Camera Soldier Innovation - Games TR–49 Blue Prince Pickle Pro Interaction - Apps The Outsiders: Athlete Tracker Moonlitt: Moon Phase Tracker Tide Guide: Charts & Tables Interaction - Games TR–49 Sago Mini Jinja's Garden Grand Mountain Adventure 2 Social Impact - Apps Primary: News in Depth Katha Room Harvee Social Impact - Games Consume Me Despelote Spilled! Visuals and Graphics - Apps Tide Guide: Charts & Tables Caradise (Not Boring) Camera Visuals and Graphics - Games Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition Arknights: Endfield SILT One app and one game will be chosen in each category, with Apple to announce winners during the 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference. Winners will receive a physical award and hardware to help them continue to create apps and games. Links to all of the apps that are nominated can be found on Apple's website.Related Roundup: WWDC 2026Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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05:23 pm
Apple Announces WWDC 2026 Schedule, Sends Media Invites | MacRumors
Apple Announces WWDC 2026 Schedule, Sends Media Invites
Apple today provided a schedule for its 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference, which starts on June 8 and ends on June 12. Apple also sent out invites to members of the media who have been invited to attend an in-person keynote viewing at Apple Park. Both the invites and schedule confirm that the keynote will begin at the standard time, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time or 1:00 p.m Eastern Time. Apple says the keynote event will be available to stream on Apple.com, the Apple TV app, and the Apple YouTube channel. We'll also be providing live coverage at MacRumors.com for those who are unable to watch. Apple also plans to host the Platforms State of the Union for developers at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and video sessions and guides will start coming out after the keynote event. Group Labs and Q&A sessions will be hosted by Apple engineers and designers throughout the week, providing more insight into the new software coming at WWDC 2026. ‌WWDC 2026‌ will see Apple unveil iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and more. An updated version of Siri that's smarter and more like a ChatGPT-style chatbot will be unveiled, along with multiple design changes to accommodate ‌Siri‌'s new abilities. We have an in-depth look at what's coming in iOS 27 in our dedicated roundup.Related Roundup: WWDC 2026Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:08 pm
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Could Get Redesign and Blood Pressure Monitoring | MacRumors
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Could Get Redesign and Blood Pressure Monitoring
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 could feature a complete redesign and blood pressure monitoring, according to DigiTimes. Apple will apparently add a new high blood pressure notification feature to the Apple Watch that uses the optical heart-rate sensor on the back of the device to analyze how blood vessels respond to each heartbeat, sending alerts when an abnormal pattern is detected. The feature is said to be under FDA review. It is not entirely clear how it differs from the Hypertension Notifications feature Apple introduced with watchOS 26 last fall, which itself uses the optical heart sensor to analyze blood vessel responses over 30-day periods. DigiTimes says that earlier Apple Watch models already had some blood-pressure sensing capabilities, and the new feature appears to represent a more refined or clinically validated implementation of that underlying hardware. After this, Apple's next health monitoring capabilities are expected to focus on noninvasive blood-glucose monitoring, a capability Apple has been pursuing for a number of years, pending government approval. The report is largely consistent with a DigiTimes report from last year, which said at least one new Apple Watch model would feature a "significant redesign," with supply chain sources pointing to exterior design changes including eight sensors arranged in a ring pattern on the back of the device. Today's update describes the changes more forcefully, calling it a "full redesign" alongside a "significant upgrade to sensing functions." According to market observers cited by the report, the redesign could boost Apple Watch shipments by 20% to 30% compared to 2025. The sensor upgrades are expected to be a major boost for Taiwan-Asia Semiconductor (TASC), Apple's exclusive supplier of sensor components, with large-volume orders anticipated as early as July. Apple Watch Ultra 4 is expected to be announced alongside the Apple Watch Series 12, iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and foldable "iPhone Ultra" in fall 2026.Related Roundup: Apple Watch Ultra 3Tags: DigiTimes, Health and Fitness, Health TechnologiesBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch Ultra (Neutral)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:11 pm
Apple Card Holders Can Now Get Free AirPods Pro 3, But There's a Catch | MacRumors
Apple Card Holders Can Now Get Free AirPods Pro 3, But There's a Catch
Apple today launched a new promotion offering new Apple Card holders the chance to earn back the cost of AirPods Pro 3 through monthly cash rebates, but there is a recurring spend requirement attached. Customers who open a new Apple Card account and purchase ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ directly from Apple by June 15 will qualify. Starting July 1 and running through April 30, 2027, cardholders can earn $25 in Bonus Daily Cash each month, up to $250 total, but only in months where they make at least ten purchases on the card. Each qualifying purchase must be at least $0.01, and the ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ purchase itself does not count toward the monthly ten-purchase threshold. The offer is open to new ‌Apple Card‌ applicants only, and is not available to existing cardholders or anyone with a pending application. The ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ purchase must be made directly from Apple, either online or in an Apple Store. Refurbished products, purchases through third-party retailers, international transactions, and business bulk orders are all excluded. The ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ purchase cannot be made entirely with an Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance. All ‌Apple Card‌ payment options are eligible, including paying in full or financing via ‌Apple Card‌ Monthly Installments, and any trade-in applied to the purchase does not affect eligibility. Returning the ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ purchase may result in forfeiture of the offer. The ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ are priced at $249 and were introduced alongside the iPhone 17 lineup in September 2025.Related Roundup: AirPods Pro 3Tags: AirPods Pro 3, Apple CardBuyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:45 pm
Anker's Newest Prime Chargers Hit Their Lowest-Ever Prices on Amazon | MacRumors
Anker's Newest Prime Chargers Hit Their Lowest-Ever Prices on Amazon
Anker's new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has been marked down to $104.99 on Amazon, down from $149.99. This is one of Anker's newest accessories, and Amazon's sale today is a match of the all-time low price. 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. 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. $45 OFFAnker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for $104.99 There are plenty of other Anker discounts happening on Amazon this week, including Anker's Prime 14-in-1 Docking Station for $339.99, down from $399.99. Below you'll find a list of the best Anker discounts on Amazon this week, also including wall chargers, portable chargers, and more. $60 OFFAnker Prime 14-in-1 Docking Station for $339.99 Wall Chargers Nano USB-C Wall Charger - $29.99, down from $39.99 140W 4-Port GaN USB-C Charger - $79.99, down from $99.99 160W 3-Port Compact Charger - $105.99, down from $149.99 Wireless Chargers 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible UFO Charger - $69.99, down from $89.99 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Foldable Charging Station - $85.99, down from $109.99 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube - $86.99, down from $129.99 3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station - $104.99, down from $149.99 Prime MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Charging Station - $159.99, down from $229.99 Portable Chargers MagGo Power Bank 10,000 mAh - $63.99, down from $79.99 Prime Power Bank 20,100 mAh - $149.99, down from $179.99 SOLIX C300 Power Station with Lantern - $169.99, down from $249.00 Prime Power Bank 26,250 mAh - $171.48, down from $229.99 SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $449.99, down from $799.00 SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $799.99, down from $1,499.00 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 forums
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02:29 pm
Foldable iPhone Production Stalls Amid Hinge Issues | MacRumors
Foldable iPhone Production Stalls Amid Hinge Issues
Trial production of Apple's long-anticipated foldable iPhone, likely called the "iPhone Ultra," has run into a significant engineering hurdle centered on hinge reliability, according to a known leaker. The leaker known as "Instant Digital" posted on Weibo that the foldable device's hinge is consistently failing to meet Apple's quality control standards under conditions of prolonged, high-frequency opening and closing. The leaker described the mechanical wear issue as one that "must be resolved with absolute perfection; otherwise, progress will simply have to be stalled for the time being." The hinge has been a key focus of Apple's foldable development for years. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo first reported that the device would use Liquid Metal components in the hinge mechanism, with Dongguan EonTec serving as the exclusive supplier of the amorphous alloy. Instant Digital subsequently elaborated that the material, also known as metallic glass, features a disordered atomic structure that is more resistant to bending and deformation than traditional metals, and more durable than titanium alloy. This makes it suitable for a foldable's hinge. Apple has previously used the material only in small components such as SIM ejector pins, so the ‌iPhone Ultra‌ would mark its first major use in a critical mechanical part. A subsequent report in January corroborated the liquid metal hinge plans, noting that Apple has been exploring the material for over 15 years, tracing back to a 2010 licensing deal with Liquidmetal Technologies. Screen creasing is a concern that has followed the foldable smartphone category since its inception. Instant Digital says Apple has essentially accepted some degree of crease as inevitable, but that test results have demonstrated the device can maintain a visually crease-free state over the long term. That aligns with previous reporting: leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" reported in February that production orders had been placed with a crease depth under 0.15mm and a crease angle under 2.5 degrees. Apple has reportedly pursued eliminating the crease "regardless of cost," with engineering solutions including a dual-layer ultra-thin glass structure designed to spread mechanical stress across multiple layers, and advances in optically clear adhesive to keep display layers in precise alignment. A follow-up post from the leaker suggested the hinge difficulties are unlikely to push back the device's expected release window somewhat, noting that there is still ample time remaining. That is broadly consistent with earlier reporting: DigiTimes reported in April that production was running roughly one to two months behind schedule, but that a fall 2026 launch remained on track, with mass production planned to begin in July. Apple is expected to announce the foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models at its September event, though some reports suggest customer availability could slip as late as December. In a third post, Instant Digital offered a note on the device's experience, suggesting that despite its larger form factor the foldable feels like an iPhone rather than an iPad when in use. The leaker added that the screen size offers limited practical utility for a stylus, casting doubt on whether Apple Pencil support would be a meaningful feature for the device. The foldable iPhone is expected to feature a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch cover display, with an A20 chip, C2 modem, Touch ID power button, and two rear cameras. Pricing is rumored to sit at around $2,000.Related Roundup: iPhone FoldTags: Foldable iPhone, Instant DigitalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:08 pm
AMC+ Premium for $29.99: Stream Shudder, BBC America, and More for a Year | MacRumors
AMC+ Premium for $29.99: Stream Shudder, BBC America, and More for a Year
AMC+ has kicked off a major new discount this week, offering 74 percent off your entire first year of the service via Amazon channels. This knocks the price of AMC+ Premium down to $29.99 per year, down from $109.99 per year. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This is the Premium tier of the subscription service, allowing you to stream without ads (with limited exceptions), access to six live TV channels, and the ability to download and watch programs on the go. It also features full access to Shudder, BBC America, and Sundance Now. 74% OFFAMC+ Premium via Amazon for $29.99/Year To get the deal, you can follow this link on Amazon and click "select plan" under the AMC+ Premium tier option. From there, you can select the Annual option to add the AMC+ Premium subscription to your channels list for just $29.99 for one year. Shoppers should note that the price will increase to $109.99 per year at the end of your first year unless canceled. This discount is expected to expire on May 25, so be sure to lock in the sale soon if you're interested. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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01:50 pm
Sony's 10th Anniversary 'Collexion' Over-Ear Headphones Leaked | MacRumors
Sony's 10th Anniversary 'Collexion' Over-Ear Headphones Leaked
Sony's latest noise-canceling headphones have been leaked. Images of the 10th anniversary models, called 1000X "The Collexion" Edition, were shared online today by OnLeaks. They're expected to launch tomorrow, coming just a year after the company's WH-1000XM6 series. From what we can tell based on the leaked materials, the changes are largely design-based. The new cans have a thicker leatherette padding than their predecessors, as well as larger ear cups, while the buttons are more separated and the microphone grilles get more breathing room. But it's the headband stems that stand out. Depending on the color choice, they're glossy black or chrome-on-white. The touch control surface has also been moved to the side and rear of each cup. The biggest difference though is said to be a more robust design. Durability was reportedly a recurring complaint with the XM6's, so Sony has reinforced the stems by making them a single piece of polished metal rather than a fork. A purse-style carry case comes along for the ride, as does a headphone cable, but a USB-C charging cable may not be included (the leaked materials are contradictory on this point). Battery life on a single charge sounds roughly comparable to the XM6's, with up to 24 hours of playback with acoustic noise-canceling enabled and 32 hours with ANC off. There's also a five-minute quick-charge feature that gets you 1.5 hours of battery life. Sony says it has partnered with three world-class mastering studios for the driver tuning, including Battery Studios, Sterling Sound and Coast Mastering. The new headphones will be available on Tuesday for $649 in the United States – $200 more than the cost of the XM6 headphones at launch, suggesting they are being marketed as a luxury product. It's only a short step up from the category occupied by Apple's $549 AirPods Max, which received a refresh earlier this year with a H2 chip. (Via HotEUDeals.)Tag: SonyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:30 pm
First Gen AirTag 4-Pack Drops Below $50 for the First Time Ever | MacRumors
First Gen AirTag 4-Pack Drops Below $50 for the First Time Ever
Woot today has Apple's first generation AirTag 4-Pack for $45.59 with the code SAVETWENTY, down from $99.00. This code works on numerous products sitewide this week on Woot, taking 20 percent off for existing customers and 30 percent off for new customers. This means that if you've never purchased anything at Woot, you can get the AirTag 4-Pack for around $40 this week. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The AirTag 4-Pack is in new condition and comes with a 90-day Woot limited warranty, and the sale is set to last for four more days. Be sure to check out the rest of the products that you can use the SAVETWENTY code on, including monitors, video game accessories, smart home products, apparel, and much more. $54 OFFAirTag 4-Pack (1st Gen) for $45.59 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:52 am
'Suggested Genmoji' Are Coming to an iPhone Near You | MacRumors
'Suggested Genmoji' Are Coming to an iPhone Near You
Apple wants users to look again at their use of generative Genmoji in iOS 27, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. ‌Genmoji‌ is an Apple Intelligence feature that lets you use AI to generate all-new emoji characters based on text input. All ‌Genmoji‌ generation happens directly on-device, but the feature has had a rocky run. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says that the generated images often looked nothing like Apple's polished marketing examples, and the underlying models were demanding enough to heat up iPhones and drain their batteries. Apple has apparently made some tweaks so that no longer happens, while also adding a new supplementary feature. "Suggested Genmoji" will reportedly offer you custom emoji ideas automatically based on your media and text history, rather than you having to think them up yourself. The feature is said to be optional in the next iPhone and iPad software update. Gurman says a new toggle in the Keyboard settings of iOS 27 reads: "Suggested Genmoji are created from your photos and your commonly typed phrases." iOS 27 will be previewed at WWDC next month, with a public release expected in the fall.Tags: Genmoji, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:00 am
iOS 27: Dedicated Siri App to Include Auto-Deleting Chats Feature | MacRumors
iOS 27: Dedicated Siri App to Include Auto-Deleting Chats Feature
Apple in iOS 27 will include an enhanced Siri with a dedicated app that gives users options to keep conversations in memory for a limited time, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says that Apple is keen to market its privacy credentials as a key advantage in the way it is implementing AI across its software compared to rivals. Cognizant of the perception that it has fallen behind other companies in the race to integrate AI into its operating systems, Apple will lean into privacy as a core tenant of its approach – starting with giving users options to auto-delete chats. In the Settings panel for the new Siri app, "users will be able to choose to keep conversations for 30 days, one year, or forever," says Gurman, based on his sources. A similar feature can already be found in the Messages app's Settings. "Most leading AI chatbots today rely heavily on histories and memory systems to personalize responses and improve future interactions," says Gurman. "But Apple will place tighter limits around how memory works, including restrictions on what information can persist and how long it can be retained." Gurman also mentions that users will be able to decide if the Siri app opens showing either a grid of prior conversations or a new chat screen. Apple's enhanced Siri will be powered by Google's Gemini models, but Apple apparently won't emphasize this, given that Google is historically known as an ad-driven business that farms users' data. Another interesting tidbit in Gurman's latest newsletter is that the new Siri app will be labeled "beta," despite being the culmination of two years of delays. Apple recently agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over delayed Siri features, with eligible iPhone users able to receive up to a $95 payout.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tags: Mark Gurman, SiriThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Sunday May 17
02:20 pm
Amazon Offers Up to $109 Off New M4 iPad Air Models This Weekend | MacRumors
Amazon Offers Up to $109 Off New M4 iPad Air Models This Weekend
Amazon this weekend has brought back a major sale on the M4 iPad Air, with a trio of all-time low prices on the tablet. This includes both 11-inch and 13-inch models of the brand new 2026 M4 iPad Air. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Specifically, the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M4 iPad Air has dropped to $519.99, down from $599.00, beating the previous low price by about $40. You'll also find low prices on the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch model and 256GB Wi-Fi 13-inch model, both of which we're only tracking on Amazon. $79 OFF11-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $519.99 $89 OFF11-inch M4 iPad Air (256GB Wi-Fi) for $609.99 $109 OFF13-inch M4 iPad Air (256GB Wi-Fi) for $789.99 The new iPad Air features the M4 chip, C1X modem, and N1 networking chip, which brings support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. In terms of design, the 2026 models are identical to the 2025 iPad Air tablets, with an edge-to-edge display, slim bezels, and aluminum chassis. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Saturday May 16
01:20 pm
Best Apple Deals of the Week: Anker Accessories on Sale Plus AirPods Max 2 for $509 and More | MacRumors
Best Apple Deals of the Week: Anker Accessories on Sale Plus AirPods Max 2 for $509 and More
The best Apple deals this week include AirPods Max 2 for $40 off, 2026 MacBook Pro for up to $216 off, and Apple Watch Series 11 for up to $130 off. You'll also find Anker's best charging accessories on sale on Amazon right now, including the new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station. 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. Anker What's the deal? Save on Anker charging accessories Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $45 OFFAnker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for $104.99 Anker's new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has been marked down to $104.99 on Amazon, down from $149.99. This is one of Anker's newest accessories, and Amazon's sale today is a match of the all-time low price. AirPods Max 2 What's the deal? Take $40 off AirPods Max 2 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $40 OFFAirPods Max 2 for $509.00 Amazon this week has a record low price on the AirPods Max 2, now available for $509.00, down from $549.00. This sale is available in three colors of the headphones. MacBook Pro What's the deal? Take up to $249 off M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $199 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $1,999.99 $249 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,449.99 Amazon is offering a few all-time low prices on Apple's M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro this week, with up to $249 off select models. Apple Watch Series 11 What's the deal? Take up to $130 off Apple Watch Series 11 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $130 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm Cell) for $399.00 Amazon has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11 this week, with up to $130 off numerous models of the smartwatch. A highlight of the sale is the 46mm cellular model at $130 off, which is a match of the all-time low price. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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01:00 pm
Top Stories: iPhone 18 Pro Rumors, iOS 26.5 Released, and More | MacRumors
Top Stories: iPhone 18 Pro Rumors, iOS 26.5 Released, and More
WWDC is less than a month away, so the focus of the Apple world is turning toward what we might see in the next major operating system updates, but we're also looking ahead to the busy hardware update season in the fall. This week also saw a significant change to Apple's education pricing program in some countries, while a new commemorative U.S. coin featuring Steve Jobs made a brief appearance, so read on below for all the details! Top Stories 11 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro We're only four months out from the launch of Apple's premium next-generation smartphone lineup, and while we're not expecting a sea change in terms of functionality, there are still several enhancements rumored to be coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Despite cost pressures from industry-wide memory shortages that are forcing some Android smartphone manufacturers to raise prices, one analyst believes Apple will be "aggressive" on pricing with the iPhone 18 Pro models. iOS 26.5 Features: Everything New in iOS 26.5 Apple this week released iOS 26.5 and related updates to the general public, delivering several new features and dozens of fixes for security issues. The headline features in iOS 26.5 include a beta of end-to-end encryption for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users on supported carriers, a new "Suggested Places" section in the Maps app for recommendations based on your location and recent searches, and a new Pride Luminance wallpaper option. macOS 27: Two More Changes Leaked Ahead of WWDC Next Month macOS 27 will have a "slight redesign" compared to macOS Tahoe, according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter this week, Gurman said the design changes will help to improve the readability of macOS Tahoe's Liquid Glass interface. In addition, Gurman said macOS 27 will have a new Safari feature that can automatically organize browser tabs into groups. This feature, previously revealed by MacRumors, is also expected to be available on iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. macOS 27 and Apple's other major operating system updates will be revealed during the WWDC keynote on June 8. Apple Watch Series 12 and watchOS 27: What to Expect Later This Year While not too much has been reported about the next Apple Watch models, there are a few rumors about potential design changes and watchOS 27 features. Apple Watch Series 12 and potentially Apple Watch Ultra 4 models are expected to be released in September, and we recently recapped some of the key rumored hardware and software changes. A new Apple Watch SE is not expected this year, as that model was just updated last year and it typically goes two to three years between refreshes. Touch ID is one interesting rumor that has been circulating based on leaked Apple code, but one leaker recently claimed it won't be coming to the next-generation Apple Watch models, so we'll have to wait and see whether it makes an appearance. Otherwise, it seems battery life improvements, new Apple Intelligence and satellite features, and a few other quality-of-life improvements are likely. Apple Now Requires UNiDAYS Verification for Education Discounts in U.S. and Canada, Adds Apple Watch Apple has long offered discounted pricing on an array of products to educational customers, but in the U.S. and Canada this has largely been on the honor system outside of the occasional audit. That changed as of this week, with Apple now requiring education customers in the U.S., Canada, and several other countries to verify their eligibility via the UNiDAYS system that the company has long used in other countries around the world. On the positive side, Apple Watch is now eligible for education pricing in a number of countries, delivering a roughly 10 percent discount compared to regular pricing. Steve Jobs U.S. Commemorative $1 Coin Goes on Sale, Immediately Sells Out The United States Mint this week began selling a new $1 American Innovation Coin featuring Steve Jobs, although the coins sold out within minutes. The $1 Steve Jobs Coin features a young Steve Jobs in a turtleneck, jeans, and sneakers, sitting in front of the Northern California landscape. Jobs is said to be "captured in a moment of reflection," in which "his posture and expression reflect how this environment inspired his vision to transform complex technology into something as intuitive and organic as nature itself." The coin is part of the American Innovation $1 Coin Program that has been graudally honoring groundbreaking innovations and innovators from every U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia for nearly a decade. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Friday May 15
11:08 pm
10 Useful iPhone Tips and Tricks You Might Not Know About | MacRumors
10 Useful iPhone Tips and Tricks You Might Not Know About
Over the years, the iPhone's operating system has gotten complicated. Apple adds new features with every version of iOS, and many of them aren't always obvious, leading to hidden iPhone capabilities you might not be aware of. The tips below assume that you have iOS 26 or later installed. Turn an App Into a Widget You can turn most app icons into widgets right from the iPhone's Home Screen. Just long press on an app icon, and select one of the squares from the top to choose a widget size. It works with any Apple or third-party app that has a widget option. Long press again and select the top left icon with four squares to turn it back into a standard app icon. See Where You've Been In the Maps app, you can look back at your location history to see places that you've visited. It's useful if you've been on a weekend trip, found a great restaurant, and want to remember where it was the next time you visit. You can get to this feature by opening up the Maps app, tapping on your profile, selecting Places, and then choosing Visited Places. Places are organized by category like leisure or shopping, and by city. You can clear your history by scrolling down to the bottom of the interface, or select a period of time for visits to be kept. Go to Settings > Maps > Location > Visited Places to turn it off entirely. Set Custom Vibrations You probably know you can set custom sounds for people that call or text, but you can also do the same thing for vibration patterns if you keep your iPhone on silent all the time, as civilized people do. Important people you message can each have a different vibration pattern, so you know who is texting without having to look at your phone. To set a vibration pattern for someone, open up the Contacts app and select them. Tap Edit in the upper right corner, then tap on Text Tone or Ringtone. Tap on Haptics and then select Create New Vibration. From there, you can use taps and presses to make your own vibration patterns. Customize Your Lock Screen Buttons Your Lock Screen buttons don't have to open up the Flashlight and the Camera app. You can set them to any Control Center option, including those from third-party apps. To do so, go to the Lock Screen and long press. Tap on Customize if you want to edit your current wallpaper and Lock Screen, or the "+" button to make a new one. From there, tap on the "-" button on the apps at the left or right of the screen to remove them, and then tap on "+" to choose something new to add. Back Tap Gestures Back Tap has been around for a long time, but it's easy to forget it exists. You can use it to set a tap on the back of the iPhone to do whatever you want, from snapping a screenshot to activating the flashlight. It even works with Shortcuts you've created. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch and then scroll down to Back Tap to set it up. You can set actions for a double tap or a triple tap. Screenshot a Webpage When you press the side button and volume buttons to take a screenshot, the default is a capture of what's currently on your display. If you want to screenshot a whole webpage or a PDF, there is a way to do it. Take the screenshot as normal, then tap it (if you have full-screen previews off). Select "Full Page" at the top of the interface, and then choose where to save your extra long screenshot. Hide Apps If you have apps that you don't want to show up on the ‌Home Screen‌, you can hide them one by one by long pressing and tapping the Face ID option, or you can hide a whole app page at once. To hide an app page, long press on the ‌Home Screen‌ to enter jiggle mode. Tap on the dots at the bottom of the display, and then select the app page you want to hide from view. Apps hidden this way don't show up in the Hidden folder in the App Library. You can still find them through Spotlight Search and they're visible in their appropriate App Library category. To unhide a page, follow the same steps and tap the checkbox to bring it back. Quick Set a Timer If you add the Timer option to Control Center, you can long press on it to get an easy slider that lets you select an amount of time you want to set it for. In Control Center, tap the "+" button and then choose Add a Control. Select the Timer icon to add it to Control Center. Long press on the timer, choose an amount of time from the slider, and then tap Start. Times range from two hours to one minute. Remove Photos Location Data If you're sending a photo to someone, you might want to remove metadata like location first. To do so, select an image in the Photos app, swipe up, and tap on Adjust Location. From there, you can choose No Location. Alternatively, when you go to share a photo, you can turn off metadata there. Select a photo, and tap on the Share button. Tap on Options, and toggle off Location. Use a Timer to Turn Off Media You can use timers to control how long music, podcasts, audiobooks, and other media play for, which is useful if you only want to listen for a short period at night. In the Clock app, tap on Timers. Set a time period, and then tap on the When Timer Ends option. Scroll down and select Stop Playing. When your timer goes off, any media you have playing will stop. More Tips Have a favorite iPhone tip that most people don't know about? Let us know in the comments below.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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09:22 pm
SwitchBot Launches Two Matter Smart Locks With 3D Facial Recognition | MacRumors
SwitchBot Launches Two Matter Smart Locks With 3D Facial Recognition
SwitchBot today debuted the SwitchBot Lock Vision and the Lock Vision Pro, two Matter-enabled smart locks that include facial recognition technology for quick door unlocking. With Matter-over-WiFi, the locks are compatible with HomeKit and they support NFC, so you can use them with an Apple Home setup. SwitchBot also included "advanced 3D structured light" facial recognition that's able to recognize approved lock users in under one second. SwitchBot says the facial recognition is comparable to 3D facial recognition used by "flagship smartphones," and it can't be spoofed with photos or videos, even when wearing glasses, hats, or makeup. It uses more than 20,000 infrared dots to create an accurate 3D facial map that SwitchBot says is capable of millimeter-level recognition. The locks also include multiple other unlocking methods, including NFC, passwords, iPhone app controls, the Apple Watch, Siri-based voice commands, geofencing, and physical keys. The Pro version of the lock adds palm vein and fingerprint access too, for even more ways to get into your house. Palm vein detection works without touching the lock, even if hands are wet or dirty. SwitchBot's Lock Vision and Lock Vision Pro have 12-month battery life and emergency backup power options. They are meant to replace a standard deadbolt, and include mmWave radar detection to determine when someone is approaching the door. No hub is required for the locks, and biometric data is stored on-device. The SwitchBot Lock Vision is priced at $170, while the SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro is available for $230. SwitchBot has a $40 launch discount on Amazon and on its website.Tag: SwitchBotThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Cats Lock for Mac Stops Your Cat From Causing Keyboard Havoc | MacRumors
Cats Lock for Mac Stops Your Cat From Causing Keyboard Havoc
If you have a Mac and a cat, you've probably run into a situation where your cat sits on your computer keyboard. Whether it's because Macs are warm or because they want to distract you from the screen absorbing all of your attention, laptops tend to attract cats. A new Mac app called Cats Lock adds cat-proofing that keeps your cat from doing damage to whatever you're working on when it gets on your keyboard, and it can even be set to shoo the cat off. You can click to turn on Cats Lock from the menu bar or use a quick keyboard shortcut, and it prevents cats from being able to activate the keys. Cats can be particularly good at finding odd keyboard shortcuts you never knew existed and making changes that are annoying to undo, so Cats Lock is useful for preventing that. It also has an option to cut sound, so there's no more incessant beeping of keys when your cat gets on your keyboard and holds down a button. Putting your Mac in sleep mode is an alternative, but you can also set Cats Lock to alert you or make a loud noise when your cat gets on the keyboard. Some of the built-in sounds like a barking dog, vacuum cleaner, or hissing cat might serve as a deterrent even when you're not around. You can also upload your own sounds. Cats Lock stays on until your Mac goes to sleep, at which point it turns off so you're not locked out of your Mac because of the app. Cats Lock can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $2.99.Tag: Mac App StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Anker Accessories on Sale Plus AirPods Max 2 for $509 and More | MacRumors
Best Apple Deals of the Week: Anker Accessories on Sale Plus AirPods Max 2 for $509 and More
The best Apple deals this week include AirPods Max 2 for $40 off, 2026 MacBook Pro for up to $216 off, and Apple Watch Series 11 for up to $130 off. You'll also find Anker's best charging accessories on sale on Amazon right now, including the new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station. 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. Anker What's the deal? Save on Anker charging accessories Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $45 OFFAnker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for $104.99 Anker's new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has been marked down to $104.99 on Amazon, down from $149.99. This is one of Anker's newest accessories, and Amazon's sale today is a match of the all-time low price. AirPods Max 2 What's the deal? Take $40 off AirPods Max 2 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $40 OFFAirPods Max 2 for $509.00 Amazon this week has a record low price on the AirPods Max 2, now available for $509.00, down from $549.00. This sale is available in three colors of the headphones. MacBook Pro What's the deal? Take up to $249 off M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $216 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $1,984.00 $249 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,449.99 Amazon is offering a few all-time low prices on Apple's M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro this week, with up to $249 off select models. Apple Watch Series 11 What's the deal? Take up to $130 off Apple Watch Series 11 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $130 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm Cell) for $399.00 Amazon has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11 this week, with up to $130 off numerous models of the smartwatch. A highlight of the sale is the 46mm cellular model at $130 off, which is a match of the all-time low price. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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ChatGPT Can Now Connect to Your Financial Accounts for Budgeting Advice | MacRumors
ChatGPT Can Now Connect to Your Financial Accounts for Budgeting Advice
OpenAI is adding a new personal finance feature to ChatGPT, letting people connect their financial accounts to the chatbot to get budgeting advice. Through a partnership with Plaid, ChatGPT users can connect their bank accounts, credit cards, investment accounts, and other financial accounts to get advice. OpenAI says ChatGPT supports more than 12,000 financial institutions. ChatGPT will provide a dashboard of how money is being spent, along with an up-to-date view of portfolio performance, spending, subscriptions, upcoming payments, and more. It will also let users ask finance-related questions, and OpenAI provided a sample of questions ChatGPT will be able to answer with access to a user's financial accounts. Help me build a plan to buy a house in my area in the next 5 years What did my recent vacation actually cost me? I feel like I've been spending more recently. Has anything changed? Can I afford to take a lower-paying job if it gives me more flexibility to be home with the kids? What's the biggest risk in my portfolio? Look at my subscriptions and help me choose what to cancel OpenAI says that connecting financial accounts lets ChatGPT provide a more personal and complete finance guidance experience. ChatGPT will be able to see balances, transactions, investments, and liabilities, but it can't see full account numbers or make changes to accounts. The new personal finance feature is available to Pro ChatGPT users located in the United States, and it works on iOS and the web. While integration is limited to Plaid right now, OpenAI is adding Intuit soon. Support for ChatGPT Plus subscribers will be added in the future after OpenAI improves it after feedback from Pro users.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAIThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Review: iVANKY's FusionDock Ultra is a Premium 26-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock for Your Mac | MacRumors
Review: iVANKY's FusionDock Ultra is a Premium 26-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock for Your Mac
A couple of years ago, I reviewed iVANKY's FusionDock Max 1, a powerful Mac dock utilizing dual Thunderbolt chips and dual-cable connectivity to drive 20 ports of various types for extreme versatility. Since that time, iVANKY has taken things further with the 23-port FusionDock Max 2 and now the 26-port FusionDock Ultra, and I've spent the past few weeks testing out the top-of-the-line FusionDock Ultra to see how it performs. Similar to the FusionDock Max 1, the FusionDock Ultra features a dual Thunderbolt chip architecture that supports an impressive set of ports for power users. You'll find a huge array of USB ports, plus Gigabit Ethernet, SD/TF card slots, and more. The FusionDock Ultra offers an appealing and practical design, although the front of the dock is littered with ports. That's a positive for ease of access if you need to connect and disconnect things, but it results in a less clean look and can make it harder to keep cables out of sight. But with this many ports, it more or less requires using the full front and rear panels of the dock just to fit them all in, so it's an understandable compromise. The main body of the dock appears to float within a larger enclosure, only sitting on a few small pegs within the extruded black aluminum exterior shell. This design offers visual appeal while also providing room for airflow and a hefty amount of aluminum for heat dissipation via the copper-alloy midframe. In my testing, I found the exterior shell to get a bit warm with use, but not uncomfortable to touch at any point. On the front of the FusionDock Ultra, you'll find a whopping six 10 Gbps USB-C ports, an additional 10 Gbps USB-C port with Power Delivery support up to 45 watts, two 10 Gbps USB-A ports, a 3.5mm combo audio port, UHS-II SD and TF/microSD 4.0 card slots, and an LED power light that's bright enough to let you know it's on while remaining dim enough to not be a distraction, even in a dark room when your screens are sleeping. The rear of the dock features more than a dozen additional ports, including a pair of Thunderbolt/USB-C ports for the upstream connection to the Mac, four downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports for displays with the ability to support up to 80 Gbps or even 120 Gbps of data connection, an HDMI 4K port, a DisplayPort 2.1 port, one additional 10 Gbps USB-C port, two 10 Gbps USB-A ports, a 10 Gb Ethernet port, an S/PDIF optical port, and separate 3.5mm audio in and out ports, plus a Kensington lock slot to help secure the dock if used in a public environment. There are dual fans inside the dock to help move air for heat dissipation, and they are audible when they kick on in a quiet environment, but I have not found them to be distractingly loud. Adaptive fan control modulates the speed depending on the heat being generated, and they will turn off or run very quietly at low speed under light to moderate workloads before ramping up under more demanding conditions. iVANKY says the fans register at 44–46 dBA when measured at a 1 cm distance, and that sounds about right: audible but more of a low white noise in a quiet environment and becoming nearly unnoticeable in busier environments. As mentioned, the FusionDock Ultra connects to a Mac over a double Thunderbolt cable, and iVANKY has a clever cable design to help keep things neat. The two Thunderbolt connectors at the Mac end of the cable attach to each other magnetically, creating what amounts to a single connector for machines such as the MacBook Pro that have standard horizontal spacing between Thunderbolt ports. If you're using something like a Mac Studio or Mac mini with a different alignment of the ports, the cable connectors can be separated. iVANKY's solution also includes a pair of slidable clips to help keep the two cables together and organized. Notably, the FusionDock Ultra can provide up to 140 watts of upstream power to a connected Mac over this Thunderbolt connection, delivering quick charging to even Apple's most power-hungry portable Macs. In order to drive all of this, the dock comes with a fairly large 240-watt external power brick, but most users shouldn't find it too hard to tuck it away on the floor or behind other equipment. Turning to display connectivity, while the FusionDock Ultra can drive four 6K displays natively, support ultimately depends on the Mac you're connecting it to. For full quad-display support, you'll need to be using a Mac with a Max or Ultra flavor of chip, anywhere from M1 up to M5. The latest ‌MacBook Pro‌ with an M5 Pro chip supports up to three displays, as does the latest ‌Mac mini‌ with either the M4 or M4 Pro chip. Machines with most other chips can support two external displays, while some older base chips like the ‌M1‌ or M2 in a ‌MacBook Pro‌ or MacBook Air can only support a single external display. Simply put, go off Apple's published specs for your model to see how many external displays you can use, as iVANKY's dock won't supersede those limits by using tricks like DisplayLink compression. This ensures optimal performance without degraded image quality or lag. Users of the LG UltraFine 5K or Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K displays should note that the FusionDock Ultra only supports up to two of these being connected simultaneously. Apple Studio Displays are fully supported up to the maximum number specified for your machine. Generally speaking, I've been regularly using the FusionDock Ultra with two external displays throughout my testing and had a brief opportunity to test it with four displays, and I've seen no hiccups in performance with everything working seamlessly through the dock. 10Gb Ethernet connectivity is a major selling point for power users, as most docks deliver Ethernet at lower speeds as they seek to balance demands on the overall connection bandwidth, but the FusionDock Ultra's dual-chip and dual-cable design gives it the headroom to support the higher data speed. There aren't a whole lot of Intel Macs left at this point, but it's worth noting that the FusionDock Ultra is only compatible with Apple silicon Macs, so it won't work with Intel Macs or PCs. All of this doesn't come cheaply, with the FusionDock Ultra normally priced at $749.99, although iVANKY is currently discounting it to $649.99 on the iVANKY website and at Amazon. But for power users looking to connect a boatload of accessories to their Macs with minimal fuss, the FusionDock Ultra is an excellent companion. And if your needs aren't quite as high as what the FusionDock Ultra supports, iVANKY also offers the FusionDock Max 2 currently discounted to $399.99 or the original FusionDock Max 1 on sale for $299.99. Note: iVANKY provided MacRumors with the FusionDock Ultra for the purposes of this review. No other compensation was received. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Tag: iVANKYThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Italy SMS Carrier Maintenance – Vodafone | Twilio
Italy SMS Carrier Maintenance – Vodafone
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 26, 14:00 - 17:00 PDTMay 15, 03:56 PDTScheduled - The Vodafone network in Italy is conducting a planned maintenance from 26 May 2026 at 14:00 PDT until 26 May 2026 at 17:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Vodafone Italy handsets.
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Italy SMS Carrier Maintenance – Vodafone | Twilio
Italy SMS Carrier Maintenance – Vodafone
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 20, 14:00 - 17:00 PDTMay 15, 03:56 PDTScheduled - The Vodafone network in Italy is conducting a planned maintenance from 20 May 2026 at 14:00 PDT until 20 May 2026 at 17:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Vodafone Italy handsets.
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SIN (Singapore) on 2026-05-19 | CloudFlare
SIN (Singapore) on 2026-05-19
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 19, 16:00 - 23:00 UTCMay 15, 06:39 UTCUpdate - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter on 2026-05-19 between 16:00 and 23:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.May 15, 06:37 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter between 2026-05-19 16:00 and 2026-05-20 23:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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Investigating – Linode VM Migration Delays (All Regions) | Linode
Investigating – Linode VM Migration Delays (All Regions)
May 15, 02:24 UTCInvestigating - We are currently investigating an issue causing delays to both cold and live migrations globally. A number of migrations are stuck, and additional migrations are queued and pending across all regions.Customer Impact: Cold and live migrations may be delayed or unresponsive. We recommend avoiding initiating new migrations until this is resolved.We are actively investigating the root cause and will provide an update shortly.
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UI and Data Irregularities – US Region | New Relic
UI and Data Irregularities – US Region
May 15, 00:06 UTCInvestigating - We are investigating an interruption where some customers in the US region may be experiencing issues loading the different pages in the New Relic UI. Some customers in the US region may be experiencing delayed data in queries, charts, and dashboards as well as delayed or missing alert notifications for related data. If you are experiencing issues and unable to access In-App support, please reach out to our Support team through this form: https://support.newrelic.com/s/contact-new-relic-support-form.
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Thursday May 14
07:23 pm
United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three | Twilio
United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 20, 14:30 - 17:15 PDTMay 14, 12:06 PDTScheduled - Our carrier partner Three United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 20 May 2026 at 14:30 PDT until 20 May 2026 at 17:15 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Three United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup SIM Swap, Lookup Identity Match, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes
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JRG (Sambalpur) on 2026-05-14 | CloudFlare
JRG (Sambalpur) on 2026-05-14
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 14, 20:00 - 22:30 UTCMay 14, 18:50 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in JRG (Sambalpur) datacenter on 2026-05-14 between 20:00 and 22:30 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.
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Elevated error rate on Cloudflare Stream API operations | CloudFlare
Elevated error rate on Cloudflare Stream API operations
May 14, 15:30 UTCInvestigating - We are investigating increased errors on certain API operations. Customers may experience HTTP 503 errors when creating or updating videos, or starting/stopping live broadcasts. Playback is unaffected.
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10:52 am
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline | Twilio
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 19, 10:00 - 13:00 PDTMay 14, 03:32 PDTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 19 May 2026 at 10:00 PDT until 19 May 2026 at 13:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.
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GoToMyPC – Maintenance | GoToMeeting
GoToMyPC – Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 20, 05:30 - 08:00 UTCMay 14, 08:37 UTCScheduled - As part of our commitment to provide exceptional service and reliability to our customers, the GoToMyPC team will be conducting service maintenance on the following date and time listed below. Our team will be taking all appropriate actions to minimise service interruptions during this event.Date and Time: May 20th, 2026, 5:30 AM UTC to 8:00 AM UTC Purpose: This maintenance is to ensure and maintain system performance and stability.Duration: All maintenance will be performed within the 2-hour 30-minute maintenance window.What to expect: During the Maintenance, GoToMyPC customers may expect 5 minutes of downtime.We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
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05:23 am
Scheduled Maintenance for Cloudflare Access | CloudFlare
Scheduled Maintenance for Cloudflare Access
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 17, 12:00 - 13:00 UTCMay 14, 04:57 UTCScheduled - Cloudflare will be performing scheduled maintenance on systems supporting Cloudflare Access. User and service authentication, as well as policy enforcement, will remain fully operational during this maintenance window.During this time, configuration changes to Cloudflare Access will be unavailable. Access API write operations, including policy updates and other configuration changes made through the Dashboard or API, will not be accepted and will return HTTP 500 responses. Read operations will remain fully functional. Audit logs may experience mild processing delays.
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Scheduled Maintenance for Rulesets Configuration | CloudFlare
Scheduled Maintenance for Rulesets Configuration
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 26, 12:00 - 13:00 UTCMay 14, 05:10 UTCScheduled - Cloudflare will be performing scheduled maintenance on systems supporting Rulesets configuration. During this window, Dashboard and API requests for Rulesets-based products, including WAF, Rate Limiting, Transform Rules, Redirect Rules, Cache Rules, Configuration Rules, Page Shield, and API Shield, will be intermittently unavailable, and configuration changes to rules and rulesets may not succeed. Existing rule evaluation and traffic enforcement at the Cloudflare edge will continue operating normally.
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SYD (Sydney) on 2026-05-18 | CloudFlare
SYD (Sydney) on 2026-05-18
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 18, 15:00 - 19:00 UTCMay 14, 02:38 UTCUpdate - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SYD (Sydney) datacenter on 2026-05-18 between 15:00 and 19:00 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.May 14, 02:26 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SYD (Sydney) datacenter on 2026-05-18 between 15:00 and 21:00 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.
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MAA (Chennai) on 2026-05-21 | CloudFlare
MAA (Chennai) on 2026-05-21
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 21, 20:00 UTC - May 22, 00:00 UTCMay 14, 02:12 UTCUpdate - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MAA (Chennai) datacenter between 2026-05-21 20:00 and 2026-05-22 00:00 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.May 14, 02:10 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MAA (Chennai) datacenter between 2026-05-21 20:00 and 2026-05-22 01:00 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.
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Wednesday May 13
11:53 pm
Cloudflare Dashboard and API service issues | CloudFlare
Cloudflare Dashboard and API service issues
May 13, 23:53 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues affecting the Load Balancer API and dashboard, along with delays in audit log delivery for some services. Customers may experience failed or delayed requests to the Load Balancer API, and some dashboard operations may return errors. The serving of cached content and other security features at the Cloudflare edge are not affected. We are working to mitigate this problem and will provide an update shortly.
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