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Apple reveals winners of ‍‍‍the 2026 Apple Design Awards

Ahead of next week’s Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple has announced the winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards, honoring 12 outstanding apps and games. This year’s winners include development teams from around the world whose work demonstrates innovation,...

Apple TV releases the trailer for the third season of ‘Silo’

Apple TV has debuted the trailer for season three of “Silo,” the world-building drama created by Emmy Award winner Graham Yost. He also serves as showrunner and executive producer. The show stars and is executive produced by Rebecca Ferguson. The 10-episode...

Forty members of Congress send Tim Cook and John Ternus a letter asking them to reconsider closing Apple’s Towson, MD retail store

Forty members of Congress have sent a letter to current Apple CEO Tim Cook and future CEO John Ternus criticizing the closing of Apple’s retail store in Towson, MD. They ask them to reconsider the store closure and explore alternatives that would preserve the...

Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus’ wins Gotham Award for Breakthrough Drama Series

Apple TV’s “Pluribus” won the Gotham Award for Breakthrough Drama Series on June 1. The Gotham Awards honor visionary talent in front of and behind the camera, expanding the audience for groundbreaking film and television and supporting the year-round work of the...

Are Fast Upgraders Renting Their iPhones or Breaking Them?

The folks at Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP ) say they recently identified an interesting iPhone customer behavior. “There is a stark divide between owners that keep a phone for a long period of time, and owners that trade in a new phone quickly,”...

Zoë Kravitz to start in upcoming Apple TV movie

Zoë Kravitz (“Batman,” “Caught Stealing”) has landed the lead role in an upcoming Apple TV film from director Megan Park, reports Deadline. Details about the film are under wraps. Park will direct from her own script and exec produce, with Apple Studios and LuckyChap...

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Apple patent involves live streaming with commentary from a variety of devices

Apple has been granted a patent (number 11516518) for “live streaming with live video production and commentary.” The goal is to make it easier to stream live content, along with your comments, from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. About the patent In the patent, Apple notes...

Analyst: Mass shipments of Apple’s AR/ER headset delayed until the second half of 2023

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says mass shipments of Apple’s rumored augmented reality/extended reality headset may be delayed until the second half of 2023 due to unspecified “software-related issues.” Of course, it could still be previewed in the first half of the...

IDC: global sales of personal computers, tablets will continue to decline

Well, this is a bummer. In a new International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast, the outlook for personal computers (PCs) and tablets continues to get worse. Worldwide PC and tablet shipments are forecast to decline 11.9% in 2022 with volumes shrinking to 456.8...

Future AirPods may be able to identify who’s wearing them, adjust audio accordingly

Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220382843) for “user identification using headphones.” It hints at future AirPod and Beats wearables that can identify who is wearing them — via a paired iPhone or Apple Watch— and adjust incoming audio, accordingly. About the...

2023 projected to see global shipments of VR devices reach 10.35 million units

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Apple applies for patent for ‘headphones with anti-buckling assembly’ regarding the AirPods Max

Apple has applied for a patent (number 20220386009) for “headphones with anti-buckling assembly.” The goal is to make future AirPods Max models even more comfortable. About the patent filing The features described in the patent filing are designed to help improve the...

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Monday June 15
11:20 am
The stability of the first iOS 27 developer beta tells its own story | 9 to 5 Mac
The stability of the first iOS 27 developer beta tells its own story
If there’s one thing which is usually a very bad idea even for the most enthusiastic of Apple fans, it’s installing a first developer beta on any of your daily driver devices. However, since my iPhone is the only iOS device I own recent enough to give access to the new Siri, and I’m extremely curious to try it, I made an exception in this case …
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11:08 am
Here we go again: Supply chain thinks iPhone Fold will ship in 2027, not 2026 | AppleInsider
Here we go again: Supply chain thinks iPhone Fold will ship in 2027, not 2026
The iPhone Fold has been on and off for years, but now the supply chain is suggesting that Apple will announce it as expected in September 2026, yet not actually ship it for several months.Render of a possible iPhone Fold - image credit: AppleInsiderThere are at last positive signs from Apple that it is preparing an iPhone Fold, but there have also been multiple reports that it is delayed. Now according to Economic Daily News, the CEO of Apple lens supplier Largan Precision has hinted at delays."Some new opportunities will be announced in the third quarter," Enping Lin said at a shareholders' meeting (in translation), "and some will be moved to the beginning of next year." Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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11:00 am
How macOS 27 is going to help Apple sell a ton more MacBook Neos | Macworld
How macOS 27 is going to help Apple sell a ton more MacBook Neos
Macworld Apple spent most of WWDC 2026 talking about Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, and performance improvements across iOS 27 and macOS 27. But one of the smartest announcements may end up being the one that was its least flashy. Sandwiched between those two announcements was a section on Trust and Safety, where Apple previewed a huge expansion of its parental controls, including redesigned Screen Time tools, contact approval systems, website permission requests, safer communication features, and age-based protections that work across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It’s great for kids with iPads and iPhones, of course, but these features seemed designed to make the MacBook Neo significantly more interesting and appealing to parents looking to buy the first laptop for their children. Family-first ecosystem One of the biggest themes behind Apple’s new child safety system is control without complexity. With iOS 27 and macOS 27, parents can now quickly approve who their children communicate with across Messages, FaceTime, and Phone, with kids getting the option to request permission to add new contacts remotely. Parents can also approve websites before children visit them through a new “Ask to Browse” feature in Safari. Apple’s new Time Allowances feature helps parents regulate their kids’ device usage while still giving kids freedom to play and chat with friends.Apple Screen Time has also been redesigned with simpler management tools and category-based time allowances. Parents can choose which apps are available to their children at different times of the day. This means they can restrict certain apps during school hours, while allowing others, such as games and social media, outside of school hours. Apple is also expanding Communication Safety beyond nudity detection to intervene around graphic or violent content. Individually, none of these features sounds revolutionary. But together, they solve a major problem for parents. Modern devices can be exhausting to manage, especially when you’re not always around your children. Right now, giving a child unrestricted access to the internet feels risky. But overly restrictive parental control systems often become frustrating for both parents and kids, especially when the system for implementing them is overly complex. Apple seems to finally understand that balance matters. Instead of locking devices down completely, Apple is building systems that allow children to gradually gain more independence while still keeping parents involved. And that’s a much smarter approach. Apple’s new parental controls are easier and more flexible than before.Apple Smart and sensible When Apple launched the MacBook Neo, it highlighted how the device is designed to be many people’s first Mac. It’s a more affordable, lighter laptop that runs the full version of macOS. But after seeing Apple’s new child safety features in macOS 27, the strategy is becoming much clearer. The MacBook Neo isn’t just about making Macs more affordable. It was about making them more approachable for families. For years, Chromebooks dominated the education market because they were inexpensive and easy for parents and schools to manage. Traditional MacBooks, even the MacBook Air, still felt like premium computers primarily aimed at adults or professionals. The Neo changes that dynamic. And now, with better parental controls across the entire Apple ecosystem, the MacBook Neo seems like a much better choice for families. It’s not just a good laptop, but it’s also the one with the best platform for parents and kids. Of course, there are other existing features that add even more value to the experience. These include things like Find My, which lets you track your children’s location in real time, even when their device is offline. Not to mention that you can share your iCloud storage and create shared photo libraries with them. Safety as a platform feature What’s particularly interesting is how seamlessly these features are integrated across Apple’s entire ecosystem. For instance, they apply not only to the Mac, but also to the iPhone and iPad. As Apple explained, protections now begin automatically during device setup for younger users, with age-appropriate restrictions enabled from the start. Parents can approve app downloads, manage web access, and configure communication permissions without needing complicated third-party software. Of course, Apple’s macOS child safety features extend to all of its devices.Apple This is important because many parents give up on monitoring their children’s devices, as it usually requires downloading parental control software that is too complicated. Some are too restrictive, while others are confusing. Apple’s solution still isn’t perfect, but it feels far more thoughtful than most alternatives. That usability matters because parental controls only work if parents actually use them. Parents already trust Apple when it comes to privacy and security. Expanding that reputation into child safety feels like a natural evolution. And the MacBook Neo seems to be the perfect fit for all these new child safety features. It’s a win-win situation for everyone. Parents have a new, reliable laptop to consider, kids now have a better chance of owning a Mac, and Apple gains potential new users who will remain loyal to the brand in the future.
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10:15 am
Apple is right. Technology needs to disappear | Macworld
Apple is right. Technology needs to disappear
Macworld What is an AI chatbot’s output? What does it make? Neither fun, nor art, nor connection, nor productivity. It’s certainly not a deeper understanding of the world, based on the hallucinated misinformation bots have firehosed into our lives. The answer, rather, is long-term dependence; or, to use the positive verbiage of social media companies, “engagement.” Use of AI is designed to beget more use of AI, and anything else is incidental. That, at least, is the nature of chatbots in general, but some companies would claim to be exceptions. Such as Apple, whose senior execs last week gave an interview with the tech podcast Mostly Human in which they contrasted their newly unveiled Siri AI with the engagement-thirsty approach taken by other AI services. “If you use many of the existing chatbots, they’re really focused on engagement to a large degree, and sycophancy, right?” said Craig Federighi. “They want to pull you in. They might encourage you to reveal things about yourself and then use that as a basis to establish a connection. And we view it quite the opposite.” The funny thing is that this bold rejection of a near-universal AI strategy wasn’t made in response to a broad question about the state of the industry. It was in response to the interviewer, Laurie Segall, asking if Siri AI can be used as a romantic partner. “We view it quite the opposite,” Federighi went on. “The way that we have designed Siri, Siri really wants to say, ‘Listen, that’s not what I’m here for. I’m here to help you. I can help you learn about the world.’ But if you try to engage Siri as a romantic partner, Siri’s not up for that.” So romance is off the table, but that’s not where the conversation ends. Apple’s approach to cyber-intimacy is part of a wider philosophy about the nature of technology, about the utility of things that aren’t “sexy,” as Segall puts it, and the danger of things that are. “I don’t think the sexy part belongs in your computer,” Federighi responds, conjuring up an alarming image. “It belongs in your life.” The fact is that technology, and AI in particular, risks forming too large a part of our existence and getting in the way of things that matter. AI chases engagement, but it’s scarcely alone in doing so. Smartphones are incredibly efficient machines for swallowing up human attention; social media algorithms are constantly iterating more and more sophisticated methods to turn lust, rage, and misinformation into engagement, and then into money. Many parents and some legislators find these developments troubling, particularly in regard to their effects on children, but the tech giants have the money and the lobbyists to resist most efforts at substantive change. And yet Apple remains apart. Whether or not we believe the spiel, it claims not to want engagement. Indeed, it may be the first tech company to actively discourage use of its tech. Back in 2018, at another WWDC in a very different time, Apple launched iOS 12. This included a new feature called Screen Time, which tracked usage of apps and app categories and enabled the user to impose time, purchase, and other usage limits. (“I’ve been using it, and I have to tell you, I thought I was fairly disciplined about this. And I was wrong,” Cook admitted at the time. “I was spending a lot more time than I should.”) The feature was explicitly designed to encourage Apple’s customers to spend less time looking at their iPhones. The iPhone’s Focus modes, too, have a peculiarly anti-engagement objective. They are designed to filter notifications and reduce distractions. They want you to focus on parts of your life which don’t revolve around a screen: working out, sleep, your personal life. If the modes work as designed, they lower the time you spend engaging with your device, or ensure that you engage with it in a more mindful, limited, task-oriented way. This, if you’re a tech billionaire, is breaking all the rules. But Apple can get away with it because its business model doesn’t depend on users looking at adverts or giving up their data. (The company is showing a growing and worrying interest in that side of things, but it’s not fundamental to how it does business.) It knows that building features to help its customers to live healthy and happy lives, rather than sucking them into a digital hellscape and refusing to let them leave, is the path to long-term success. And that technology’s job is to help our lives, not to rule them. “We like when technology disappears, right?” said Greg Joswiak later in the interview. “You just focus on what you want to do or you focus on the content.” The technology isn’t the point. The point is what the technology can do, and how best it can serve the user. And making users’ lives better may best be served by removing technology from the equation entirely. Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Trending: Top stories Apple’s OS 27 releases are out of the ordinary–in a good way. The best thing about iOS 27 isn’t a feature. It’s that Apple finally figured out how to make old iPhones faster. Marvel at over 250 fixes and improvements coming to your Apple devices this fall. Apple’s Passwords app got one of the best new AI features at WWDC 2026. This could be revolutionary. Did Apple save the best parts of the OS 27 updates for September? Maybe. The market hates Siri AI, so it must be good, says the Macalope. Podcast of the week The WWDC26 keynote was filled with AI. What do we think about the new features in the xOS 27 software? That’s in the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast. You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Reviews corner macOS Golden Gate vs macOS Tahoe: What’s new and should you upgrade? iOS 27 vs iOS 26: What’s new, what’s improved? BenQ MA320UG: Bigger, smoother, and a lot cheaper than Studio Display. Alogic Aspekt 4K Touch: A flexible 32-inch docking display with a clever Mac mini twist. The rumor mill Report: Apple’s touchscreen MacBook is “100% confirmed.” Software updates, bugs, and problems Felipe Esposito’s favorite Android feature just landed on the iPhone and he’s in love. macOS 27 warning: Your Intel apps are nearly dead. Apple might finally start to clean up the junk clogging the App Store. And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters, including our new email from The Macalope–an irreverent, humorous take on the latest news and rumors from a half-man, half-mythical Mac beast. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, or X for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.
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08:00 am
For $39.97, you can get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life | Macworld
For $39.97, you can get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life
Macworld TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life for only $39.97. Offer ends June 28. Microsoft 365 keeps charging your card year after year, and the apps stop working the moment you stop paying. A lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home and Business takes the opposite approach. You pay once, and the apps are yours for good. Right now, lifetime licenses for Microsoft Office are on sale for $39.97 (reg. $219), but that ends soon. This license gives you Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote, all installed as full desktop software on a single Mac. Everything runs offline, syncs back up when you reconnect, and never interrupts you for a renewal. Stack that against a 365 plan that bills you every single year, and the math gets lopsided fast. Office for Mac runs on the three most recent versions of macOS, including Sonoma, Sequoia, and Tahoe, with feature updates included along the way. Two quick notes before you commit: the license attaches to your Microsoft account rather than your hardware, and you’ll want to redeem the code within seven days. After that, it just works, with no invoice waiting next year. You have until June 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get a Microsoft Office Home and Business Lifetime License for $39.97. Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
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05:43 am
Blowout savings drive MacBook Air prices down to as low as $899 | AppleInsider
Blowout savings drive MacBook Air prices down to as low as $899
Two exclusive MacBook Air deals are in effect on M4 13-inch and 15-inch models, dropping prices to as low as $899 while supplies last.B&H is blowing out M4 MacBook Air inventory at $899 - Image credit: AppleThe first exclusive deal is on Apple's closeout M4 MacBook Air 13-inch. This upgraded model, which is discounted to $899* in Sky Blue, has a 10-core GPU for enhanced performance. It also has 16GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage.Buy M4 13" MacBook Air for $899 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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03:53 am
The iPad 11 is $50 Off | iLounge
The iPad 11 is $50 Off
The iPad is powered by the A16 chip, allowing you to cruise through your daily tasks and workloads effortlessly. iPadOS allows for more intuitiveness and productivity allowing you to run many apps at the same time. The device features an 11-inch Liquid Retina Display, an amazing display that allows you to play games and enjoy […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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03:52 am
The Big Updates Coming in macOS 27 Golden Gate | iLounge
The Big Updates Coming in macOS 27 Golden Gate
The beta for macOS 27 Golden Gate is open before the slated release in the fall of this year. macOS Golden Gate adds new features like updates to Liquid Glass, many features for Apple Intelligence, and Siri AI. Command + Space is a feature that boots up an interface for Search or Ask to ask […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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03:51 am
New Fitness+ Content Added | iLounge
New Fitness+ Content Added
New things have been added to Fitness+, featuring a menopause-centric workout program. It is a three-week progressive program that features strength workouts and yoga that guide the user through menopause and perimenopause with benefits like better mobility, strength building, and improved balance. The subscription acquires ‘Strong Through Menopause’. iOS 27 brought many updates for the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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03:50 am
2026 Apple Employee Exclusive Close Your Rings Apple Watch Band Shown | iLounge
2026 Apple Employee Exclusive Close Your Rings Apple Watch Band Shown
Employees of Apple who took part in the yearly Close Your Rings Challenge of Apple will receive an Apple Watch Band that is limited edition alongside a special enamel pin to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the event. The band comes in a black Sport Loop, featuring an end piece that is similarly colored to […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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03:49 am
The Apple Watch SE 3 is $30 off | iLounge
The Apple Watch SE 3 is $30 off
The Apple Watch provides you with health insights and serves as an advanced health tracker to get you to understand your body better. You will be notified of potential sleep apnea, identify your sleep score and identify irregular rhythm or a low or high heart rate. The smart watch is a versatile fitness partner that […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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03:48 am
MacBook with Touchscreen Capabilities Confirmed | iLounge
MacBook with Touchscreen Capabilities Confirmed
A MacBook that has touchscreen capabilities has essentially been confirmed after Instant Digital, a famous leaker in China on the Chinese-based social platform Weibo, provided a statement. The leaker looks to have inside information from supply chain sources. Regarding Apple rumors, Instant Digital has a good track record, with accurate information provided in the past. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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03:47 am
Jon Prosser and Apple Formally Ask Court to Set The Default Judgement Aside | iLounge
Jon Prosser and Apple Formally Ask Court to Set The Default Judgement Aside
Leaker Jon Prosser and Apple have asked a federal court to put aside the initial judgment given to him in October last year, as the leaker has agreed to give the documents that he has failed to provide. A lawsuit was filed by Apple against Michael Ramacciotti and Jon Prosser in July last year, accusing […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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03:46 am
Apple Ad Shows AirPods Pro 3 Offers the Best Active Noise Cancellation | iLounge
Apple Ad Shows AirPods Pro 3 Offers the Best Active Noise Cancellation
An ad was uploaded by Apple focusing on the Active Noise Cancellation of the AirPods Pro 3. Brazilian footballer Vini Jr starred in the ad playing for the Brazilian national team in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and for Real Madrid. The footballer in the film dances on the streets to the music playing on […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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02:06 am
How long Macs & MacBooks last: Lifespan, support & when to upgrade | Macworld
How long Macs & MacBooks last: Lifespan, support & when to upgrade
Macworld Macs have a high price so it’s understandable that many Mac users will want to put off replacing them for as long as they can. But just how long should you expect a Mac to last? Similarly, in order to save money, you may be considering buying an older, used or refurbished Mac. Is that 2018 MacBook Pro for $300/£300 a good deal, or would you be better off spending a bit more on a newer model? The question of whether a Mac is too old depends on hardware durability and software support, both of which we will address in this article. Hardware: Macs and MacBooks are built to last, with most users getting five to eight years of reliable performance. Beyond that though, Apple gives Macs that have been off sale for five to seven years “vintage” and eventually “obsolete” status, at which point opportunities for repairs become limited. Software: Software support also plays a crucial role, especially unsupported Macs can be vulnerable to security issues. Apple typically provides macOS updates for Macs up to around eight years old, but that window is narrowing with the company ending support for Intel Macs in the near future. With Apple transitioning fully to its own silicon and phasing out support for Intel models, knowing how long your Mac will receive updates – and when it’s time to upgrade – is more important than ever. Is your Mac too old? We know that Macs cost a fair bit of money and not everyone has the luxury of upgrading every few years. But at what point is it time to consider upgrading your Mac? Is the hardware to old? One factor to consider is the age at which most Macs start to experience issues, such as random shutdowns and degraded batteries that no longer hold their charge. Unfortunately, at one point repairing your Mac or MacBook will no longer be a viable option and you will need to look for a replacement. There is a point at which Apple stops providing the required parts for Macs, rating them either obsolete and vintage. Once a Mac is considered vintage (you can find a list of vintage and obsolete Macs below) we would recommend that you upgrade it. Is the software to old? Another issue with aging Macs is that the software you need may not run on it. You may find that your Mac cannot update to the latest version of macOS (Apple’s Mac operating system software), but it’s even more concerning if Apple is no longer issuing security updates to the version of macOS you can run – because that make you open to malware and security vulnerabilities. We will explain which versions of macOS are supported – and for how much longer, below. If the following apply, it is probably the case that your Mac has reached the end of its useful life: Apple no longer supports the latest version of the software it runs (which could leave you vulnerable). The apps you need to use no longer run on it. The Mac struggles to perform the tasks you need it to – especially as you can’t update the RAM and other components. Something breaks and is too expensive to fix, or the parts aren’t available. The Mac is becoming unreliable. Unexpected shutdowns are becoming commonplace and you’ve tried everything to fix the problem to no avail. Apple
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Sunday June 14
08:08 pm
Sunday Reboot: The WWDC hangover and Siri AI blindspots | AppleInsider
Sunday Reboot: The WWDC hangover and Siri AI blindspots
Apple's WWDC went about as expected for 2026. While it's a tiny bit disappointing, Siri AI turned out to be worth the wait, but with some painful app-based gaps.WWDC was all AI, almost all the time.WWDC 2026 was on Monday, and it was expected to be a bit of a slow one this time around. As predicted by the rumor mill and countless reports in the weeks ahead, it certainly wasn't an event that shouted about many new features.Actually, that's not quite true. Apple did harp on about one big thing, and that was its whole artificial intelligence push. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:08 pm
Sunday Reboot: The WWDC hangover and Siri AI blindspots | AppleInsider
Sunday Reboot: The WWDC hangover and Siri AI blindspots
Apple's WWDC went about as expected for 2026. While it's a tiny bit disappointing, Siri AI turned out to be worth the wait, but with some painful app-based gaps.WWDC was all AI, almost all the time.WWDC 2026 was on Monday, and it was expected to be a bit of a slow one this time around. As predicted by the rumor mill and countless reports in the weeks ahead, it certainly wasn't an event that shouted about many new features.Actually, that's not quite true. Apple did harp on about one big thing, and that was its whole artificial intelligence push. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:08 pm
Sunday Reboot: The WWDC hangover and Siri AI blindspots | AppleInsider
Sunday Reboot: The WWDC hangover and Siri AI blindspots
Apple's WWDC went about as expected for 2026. While it's a tiny bit disappointing, Siri AI turned out to be worth the wait, but with some painful app-based gaps.WWDC was all AI, almost all the time.WWDC 2026 was on Monday, and it was expected to be a bit of a slow one this time around. As predicted by the rumor mill and countless reports in the weeks ahead, it certainly wasn't an event that shouted about many new features.Actually, that's not quite true. Apple did harp on about one big thing, and that was its whole artificial intelligence push. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:08 pm
Sunday Reboot: The WWDC hangover and Siri AI blindspots | AppleInsider
Sunday Reboot: The WWDC hangover and Siri AI blindspots
Apple's WWDC went about as expected for 2026. While it's a tiny bit disappointing, Siri AI turned out to be worth the wait, but with some painful app-based gaps.WWDC was all AI, almost all the time.WWDC 2026 was on Monday, and it was expected to be a bit of a slow one this time around. As predicted by the rumor mill and countless reports in the weeks ahead, it certainly wasn't an event that shouted about many new features.Actually, that's not quite true. Apple did harp on about one big thing, and that was its whole artificial intelligence push. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:08 pm
Sunday Reboot: The WWDC hangover and Siri AI blindspots | AppleInsider
Sunday Reboot: The WWDC hangover and Siri AI blindspots
Apple's WWDC went about as expected for 2026. While it's a tiny bit disappointing, Siri AI turned out to be worth the wait, but with some painful app-based gaps.WWDC was all AI, almost all the time.WWDC 2026 was on Monday, and it was expected to be a bit of a slow one this time around. As predicted by the rumor mill and countless reports in the weeks ahead, it certainly wasn't an event that shouted about many new features.Actually, that's not quite true. Apple did harp on about one big thing, and that was its whole artificial intelligence push. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Monday May 11
05:04 pm
macOS Tahoe 26.5 Now Available | MacRumors
macOS Tahoe 26.5 Now Available
Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.5, the fifth major update to the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ operating system. ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.5 comes seven weeks after Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.4. Mac users can download the new software by opening up the System Settings app and navigating to the Software Update section. ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.5 adds a Suggested Places section to the search interface in the Apple Maps app. It also lays the groundwork for ads in the Maps app, which are coming this summer. The App Store is also getting a monthly subscription option that will let users pay a lower price on a monthly basis, but agree to pay for a subscription for a 12-month period. The update also likely includes several bug fixes and other under-the-hood performance updates, but no new features were found during the beta testing period.Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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05:03 pm
Apple Releases watchOS 26.5 With New Pride Luminance Watch Face | MacRumors
Apple Releases watchOS 26.5 With New Pride Luminance Watch Face
Apple today released watchOS 26.5, the fifth major update to the watchOS 26 operating system that came out in September. watchOS 26.5 comes a month and a half after Apple released watchOS 26.4. watchOS 26.5 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.5 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or initiating an update in the Settings app on the watch. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger. watchOS 26.5 adds a new Pride Luminance watch face. It also fixes a bug with dual SIM iPhones and an issue that could cause audio alerts to fail to play in the Workout app. Apple's release notes for the update are below. This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes: - Pride Luminance watch face that dynamically refracts a spectrum of colors, is available to add from the Face Gallery - Fixes an issue where Messages on Apple Watch may use SMS instead of iMessage when paired with a dual SIM iPhone - Fixes an issue where Workout app audio alerts could fail to play if the phone was not nearby Apple Watch For information on the security content of Apple software please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/100100 More on the features in ‌watchOS 26‌ can be found in our watchOS 26 roundup.Related Roundup: watchOS 26Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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05:03 pm
Apple Releases watchOS 26.5 With New Pride Luminance Watch Face | MacRumors
Apple Releases watchOS 26.5 With New Pride Luminance Watch Face
Apple today released watchOS 26.5, the fifth major update to the watchOS 26 operating system that came out in September. watchOS 26.5 comes a month and a half after Apple released watchOS 26.4. watchOS 26.5 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.5 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or initiating an update in the Settings app on the watch. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger. watchOS 26.5 adds a new Pride Luminance watch face. It also fixes a bug with dual SIM iPhones and an issue that could cause audio alerts to fail to play in the Workout app. Apple's release notes for the update are below. This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes: - Pride Luminance watch face that dynamically refracts a spectrum of colors, is available to add from the Face Gallery - Fixes an issue where Messages on Apple Watch may use SMS instead of iMessage when paired with a dual SIM iPhone - Fixes an issue where Workout app audio alerts could fail to play if the phone was not nearby Apple Watch For information on the security content of Apple software please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/100100 More on the features in ‌watchOS 26‌ can be found in our watchOS 26 roundup.Related Roundup: watchOS 26Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Releases tvOS 26.5 | MacRumors
Apple Releases tvOS 26.5
Apple today released tvOS 26.5, the fifth update to the tvOS operating system that came out last fall. tvOS 26.5 is available for the Apple TV 4K, and it comes over a month after Apple released tvOS 26.4. tvOS 26.5 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 26.5 automatically. No new features were found in tvOS 26.5 during the beta testing period, so it likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements. Apple shares tvOS release notes on its website.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Releases tvOS 26.5 | MacRumors
Apple Releases tvOS 26.5
Apple today released tvOS 26.5, the fifth update to the tvOS operating system that came out last fall. tvOS 26.5 is available for the Apple TV 4K, and it comes over a month after Apple released tvOS 26.4. tvOS 26.5 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 26.5 automatically. No new features were found in tvOS 26.5 during the beta testing period, so it likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements. Apple shares tvOS release notes on its website.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Releases visionOS 26.5 | MacRumors
Apple Releases visionOS 26.5
Apple today released visionOS 26.5, the fifth update to the visionOS 26 operating system that launched in September. visionOS 26.5 comes close to two months after Apple released visionOS 26.4. ‌visionOS 26‌.5 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Update option. To install an update, the Vision Pro headset needs to be removed, and there is a software progress bar available on the exterior EyeSight display. Apple's release notes say that visionOS 26.5 includes bug fixes and security improvements. visionOS 26.5 is recommended for all Vision Pro users. Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.5 | MacRumors
Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.5
Alongside iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5, Apple has released new HomePod 26.5 software for the ‌HomePod‌ and the HomePod mini. The update comes a little over a month after Apple released ‌HomePod‌ Software 26.4. According to Apple's release notes, ‌HomePod‌ Software 26.5 includes performance and stability improvements. ‌‌HomePod‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ software is installed automatically on the ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌HomePod‌‌‌‌ unless the feature is disabled‌‌‌‌, but the ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌HomePod‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ can also be manually updated in the Home app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac by tapping on the More button, choosing Home Settings, and then selecting the Software Update option.Related Roundups: HomePod, HomePod miniBuyer's Guide: HomePod (Caution), HomePod Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro | MacRumors
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. One thing worth noting is that Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle this year, adopting a two-phase rollout starting with the iPhone 18 series. That means the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumored foldable iPhone ("iPhone Ultra") will be released in September 2026, followed by the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e in spring 2027. Overall Design iPhone 17 Pro Style Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will largely retain the same design as the iPhone 17 Pro models. Most rumors suggest the rear camera system will look identical to the current generation, featuring a raised "plateau" with three lenses arranged in a triangle – although recent dummies indicate a possible thickening of the plateau and the protrusion of individual lenses. Display sizes are also expected to remain unchanged, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max continuing to use 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch panels, respectively (the same dimensions introduced with the iPhone 16 Pro series). iPhone 18 Pro models could drop the current two-tone look of the rear casing found on the iPhone 17 Pro in favor of a more seamless aesthetic, while Apple has apparently updated the back-glass "replacement process" to minimize the color difference between the Ceramic Shield 2 glass and the aluminum frame, resulting in a more unified appearance. Next-Level Battery Life Thicker Chassis The iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a bigger battery for continued best-in-class battery life, claims a Chinese leaker. The Weibo user known as "Digital Chat Station" said that the ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro Max will have a battery capacity of 5,100 to 5,200 mAh. (The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the biggest ‌iPhone‌ battery to date at 5,088 mAh. Apple says it has a battery life of up to 39 hours.) According to another rumor, the body of the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, raising the device's weight to around 243 grams. That would make the iPhone 18 Pro Max approximately 3 grams more than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is currently the heaviest model Apple has produced. A larger battery is the most likely cause. Smaller Dynamic Island Under-Screen Face ID? Rumors continue to circulate about whether the iPhone 18 Pro models will introduce under-display Face ID, but reports remain divided on when the technology will actually arrive. The feature would move the TrueDepth camera system beneath the display, eliminating the need for the current Dynamic Island cutout. According to Wayne Ma of The Information, Apple is targeting a design without a Dynamic Island, replacing it with a single pinhole camera in the upper-left corner of the screen. However, other sources dispute that claim. Display analyst Ross Young believes under-display Face ID is possible for the iPhone 18 Pro, but says a smaller Dynamic Island will still be present. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has echoed this view, reporting that the new models will feature a slimmed-down Dynamic Island rather than removing it entirely. Apple is also said to be testing new camera miniaturization technology to reduce the size of the front-facing camera currently located within the Dynamic Island. The Weibo leaker "Ice Universe" has claimed the Dynamic Island cutout on the iPhone 18 Pro models will be approximately 35% narrower than it is on the iPhone 17 Pro models. Specifically, they said it will have a width of around 13.5mm, down from around 20.7mm. Meanwhile, Chinese leaker Instant Digital has offered yet another version of events, saying the Dynamic Island will shrink in size, but that under-display Face ID and camera technology won't debut this year. The latest word on the subject is that Apple is weighing two options for the iPhone 18 Pro's Dynamic Island, and a final decision has yet to be made. One option apparently retains the existing screen mold from the iPhone 17 Pro, while the other introduces a significantly smaller "Mini ‌Dynamic Island‌" enabled by moving the Face ID receiver and transmitter components beneath the display. Upgraded Display LTPO+ The iPhone 18 Pro models will reportedly use LTPO+ display technology, which should be more power efficient than the current LTPO technology in the iPhone 17 series. Such an upgrade could also contribute to longer battery life (see above), since LPTO+ enables finer control of OLED light emission, potentially allowing the display to optimize its operation based on environmental conditions. In other words, it will know better when to up screen brightness or reduce it, depending on surrounding light sources. The panels are reportedly being supplied by Samsung Display and LG Display. A20 Pro Chip 2nm Process The iPhone 18 Pro models will use Apple's A20 chip, based on TSMC's 2nm process for power and efficiency improvements. A move to 2nm fabrication increases transistor density, which will enable higher performance. The A20 series is expected to deliver roughly a 15 percent speed gain and about 30 percent better efficiency compared with the A19 series used in Apple's iPhone 17 models. Apple's A20 chip will be packaged with TSMC's Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module (WMCM) technology, suggesting at least some A20 chips will have RAM integrated directly onto the same wafer as the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, rather than sitting adjacent to the chip and connected via a silicon interposer. This could contribute to faster performance for both overall tasks and Apple Intelligence, and longer battery life from improved power efficiency. C2 Modem Replacing Qualcomm Apple plans to include its next-generation C2 modem in the iPhone 18 Pro models, according to supply chain analyst Jeff Pu. The chip will succeed the C1 modem, which debuted in the lower-cost iPhone 16e as Apple's first in-house cellular modem, and the C1X modem chip in the iPhone Air, which Apple says is up to 2× faster than the C1. The C2 is expected to bring faster speeds, improved power efficiency, and support for mmWave 5G in the United States – a feature missing from the C1 and C1X. Apple's modem roadmap is part of a long-term strategy to reduce reliance on Qualcomm, which currently supplies 5G modems for the rest of the iPhone lineup. The company has been working on developing its own cellular chips for years, aiming for deeper integration and greater control over power management and performance. New Camera Sensor Samsung-Made Samsung is working on a new three-layer stacked image sensor, reportedly intended for the iPhone 18. The sensor, referred to as PD-TR-Logic, integrates three layers of circuitry, which would improve camera responsiveness, reduce noise, and increase dynamic range. The leak comes from a source known as "Jukanlosreve," who claims the sensor is being developed specifically for Apple's 2026 iPhone lineup. Sony has long been Apple's sole image sensor supplier, so Samsung's entry would be a big shift in the iPhone's camera supply chain. Variable Aperture DSLR-Style Apple intends to equip this year's iPhone 18 Pro models with a variable aperture lens, according to reports. Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station claims the main rear camera – what Apple calls the 48-megapixel Fusion camera – on both iPhone 18 Pro models will offer variable aperture, which would be a first for the iPhone. A variable-aperture system physically adjusts the lens opening, letting more light in for low-light shots or narrowing the opening for brighter scenes and deeper depth of field. The main cameras on the iPhone 15 Pro, 16 Pro, and 17 Pro all use a fixed ƒ/1.78 aperture, where the lens is permanently set to its widest setting. With a variable lens, the iPhone 18 Pro would allow users to manually shift the aperture, similar to on a DSLR camera. This would mean more control over depth of field, enabling sharper focus on subjects or smoother background blur. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in November 2024 that Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models will get the feature. 5G Satellite Internet Non-Terrestrial Data According to a report by The Information, Apple plans to add support for 5G networks that operate via satellites rather than Earth-based towers as early as next year. This advancement would allow future iPhones to gain full internet connectivity through satellite, not just limited emergency features. If Apple meets the 2026 target, the first devices to feature 5G satellite internet would likely be the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumored foldable iPhone. Apple partners with Globalstar for its iPhone satellite features, but there is currently no service that delivers full 5G satellite internet directly to a smartphone. That said, Amazon and Globalstar announced in April a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire the satellite operator. Amazon's Leo satellite network will power existing iPhone features – with scope for additional feature support as part of a forthcoming infrastructure upgrade. Simplified Camera Control New Design Apple is reportedly working to simplify the Camera Control button's design on iPhone 18 models in order to reduce costs. The current Camera Control button on iPhone 17 models uses both capacitive and pressure sensors beneath a sapphire crystal surface. The capacitive layer detects touch gestures, while the force sensor recognizes different pressure levels for taps, presses, and swipes. However, according to the Weibo-based account Instant Digital, Apple will remove the capacitive sensing layer and retain only pressure sensing recognition in the second iteration to achieve all Camera Control functions on the iPhone 18. The simplified version is not about reducing functionality in the button, but about saving money. The current solution is said to be very expensive for Apple and is generating costly after-sales repairs. We don't expect Camera Control to go away anytime soon – Apple apparently sees it as a key feature, so much so that it has reportedly made deliberate engineering compromises to ensure that the first foldable iPhone features the button. New Colors Three in Testing In February 2026, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple is testing a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Rumors of purple and brown finishes have also circulated, but Gurman believes those are just variants of the same red idea. Since then, we've seen aligned rumors that the devices will come in light blue, dark cherry, dark gray, and silver. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max were previously available in Deep Purple, and Apple has never released an iPhone in a genuinely brown color. According to a Chinese leaker, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models won't come in black this year. If the rumor is true, it will be the second consecutive year Apple has ditched what was arguably its most classic color option for the Pro lineup.Related Roundup: iPhone 18 ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' Rumored to Launch in Just Two Colors | MacRumors
Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' Rumored to Launch in Just Two Colors
Apple's first foldable iPhone, expected to be called the "iPhone Ultra," is shaping up to launch with a noticeably restrained selection of colors, according to multiple leakers, with sources pointing to as few as two options and a deliberate avoidance of bold or vibrant finishes for the device. In February, the Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital" shared a broader account of the foldable iPhone's design, describing it with just two color options, with white as the only "confirmed" shade at the time. The leaker did not reveal the second option. Instant Digital revisited their February report earlier this month without walking back any color details, keeping the two-option account intact. More recently, Macworld cited a supply chain source to provide new details about the foldable's color options: a classic silver and white model, and an indigo option described as similar to the iPhone 17 Pro's Deep Blue finish. The same source said the device will offer fewer choices than the iPhone 18 Pro models, with no bold or vibrant colors. The approach is reminiscent of the iPhone X, which similarly launched in just two colors, Silver and Space Gray, when it debuted in November 2017 at a then record starting price of $999. Like the foldable iPhone, the iPhone X was a generational leap that introduced an entirely new design language. The iPhone XS that followed a year later added Gold to the lineup, suggesting Apple may take the same approach with the ‌iPhone Ultra‌ over time. A limited color offering may also be a practical consequence of the device's constrained production outlook. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo warned that early-stage yield and ramp-up challenges could mean smooth shipments may not occur until 2027, with potential shortages lasting through at least the end of 2026. Kuo also clarified that the frequently cited order figure of 15 to 20 million foldable iPhones likely reflects cumulative demand across the product's full two to three year lifecycle, rather than 2026 alone, suggesting that annual volumes will be modest. Developing and manufacturing each additional color variant adds complexity and cost to an already challenging production process, as well as additional SKUs to stock. With the device expected to be in short supply at launch regardless, there is little commercial incentive for Apple to broaden the initial color palette. At a starting price that Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says will "cross the $2,000 threshold," the ‌iPhone Ultra‌ is also unlikely to attract the kind of buyer who might be swayed by a wider color range, making the calculation even simpler. The ‌iPhone Ultra‌ is expected to be announced in September 2026 alongside the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max.Related Roundup: iPhone FoldTag: Foldable iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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B&H Introduces New Low Prices On 2026 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air | MacRumors
B&H Introduces New Low Prices On 2026 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air
B&H Photo has introduced a handful of notable MacBook Pro and MacBook Air discounts this week, all of which beat the current Amazon discounts on these notebooks. B&H Photo is a trusted authorized Apple reseller that sometimes offers great deals on brand new Apple products. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with B&H Photo. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. MacBook Pro B&H Photo's deal of the day is the 48GB RAM/1TB SSD 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro, available for $2,699.00, down from $3,099.00. This beats the current sale price on Amazon by $200, and represents a new all-time low price on this model. $400 OFF16-Inch MacBook Pro (48GB RAM/1TB SSD) for $2,699.00 This sale is part of B&H Photo's daily Deal Zone event, and will disappear later tonight. The discount has been applied automatically and does not require any coupon codes to see the final sale price. MacBook Air If you're shopping for the new M5 MacBook Air, B&H Photo is offering a few coupon discounts on the 13-inch and 15-inch models this week. This includes up to $30 in extra coupon savings once you add the notebook to your cart, stacking on the existing $150 discounts on each computer. 13-inch MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) - $1,349.00, down from $1,499.00 ($20 coupon in cart) 15-inch MacBook Air (512GB) - $1,149.00, down from $1,299.00 ($20 coupon in cart) 15-inch MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) - $1,349.00, down from $1,499.00 ($20 coupon in cart) 15-inch MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) - $1,549.00, down from $1,699.00 ($30 coupon in cart) 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, "B&H Introduces New Low Prices On 2026 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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01:36 pm
Apple Says Mac is 'Best Choice for College' in New Ad Aimed at Students | MacRumors
Apple Says Mac is 'Best Choice for College' in New Ad Aimed at Students
Apple today shared a new ad that promotes MacBooks as the "best choice for college." In the 90-second video, students are frustrated by but eventually overcome creative block while working on assignments like screenplays and CADs. "Mac laptops are your best choice for college," says Apple. "Whether you're studying business, engineering, design, or the arts — get started on Mac." The ad is set to the song "I'VE GOT THIS ALL UNDER CONTROL" by Willow Kayne. With the MacBook Neo, the Mac is more affordable than ever. In the U.S., the laptop starts at just $499 for college students who verify their enrollment.Tag: Apple AdsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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01:10 pm
Reddit Starts Blocking Mobile Website, Pushing Users to App Instead | MacRumors
Reddit Starts Blocking Mobile Website, Pushing Users to App Instead
Social network Reddit recently began blocking mobile visitors to its website while pushing them to download the official Reddit app, and it's fair to say that the move is not going down well with users. If you visit reddit.com on your iPhone today, you may see a new popup that can't be dismissed, asking you to "get the app to keep using Reddit." A Reddit spokesperson told Ars Technica that it was "a test for a small subset of frequent logged-out mobile users that prompts them to download the app after visiting the site." They continued: "These users are already familiar with Reddit and we've seen that the experience is much better for them in the app. The app offers a more personalized experience and users can more easily find communities that match their interests." Users have since taken to subreddits like r/bugs and r/help to voice their displeasure at being blocked out of the website on mobile. "Are my days of anonymously browsing over?" asked one user. Futurism's Victor Tangermann wrote about the aggressive ad last week, suggesting the change was the latest indication of the platform's "enshittification" – a neologism coined by author Cory Doctorow that describes tech companies deliberately degrading their services in order to maximize profit. Despite consistent user growth and 121 million daily active users, Reddit has struggled to find a path to monetization since it went public on the stock exchange two years ago. The site's principal revenue is advertising, which explains the push to log users into its mobile app, where it can consistently track their activity. In 2024, the company also signed a controversial contract with OpenAI that allowed the ChatGPT maker to train its AI models on user-submitted posts. (It's currently in legal battles with Perplexity and Anthropic over alleged unlawful use of its data.) Over half the population of the U.S. visits Reddit each week, according to the Financial Times, but most of that discovery comes from Google searches, which suggests the so-called "front page of the internet" is walking a tightrope between monetizing interactions and stifling engagement growth. I am not really a Reddit user.However, from time to time I am checking few subreddits, like r/Monero, on my mobile device.But it seems like this is over now, since Reddit decided to not let me use their website anymore:"Get the app to keep using Reddit", it now says. No way... pic.twitter.com/UuTd6FIwpu— CR1337 (@CR1337) May 6, 2026 It's not the first time Reddit has alienated some of its users. In 2023, it stopped letting users opt out of ad personalization. Then again in the same year, ahead of its IPO, the company started charging developers for accessing its API, which led to the shutdown of several popular Reddit clients, including Apollo. Tag: RedditThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:16 pm
Gurman: New Apple Vision Pro Won't Arrive for at Least Two Years | MacRumors
Gurman: New Apple Vision Pro Won't Arrive for at Least Two Years
Apple hasn't fully abandoned the Vision Pro, but anyone hoping for a successor will be waiting at least two more years, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman resisted suggestions that Apple has walked away from the headset entirely. The well-connected reporter says the company continues to develop new technologies and materials behind the scenes with the goal of eventually producing a cheaper, lighter enclosed headset. That said, no such product is apparently in active development, and the long-rumored "Vision Air" was canceled last year. If a new Vision Pro-style device does materialize, Gurman says he wouldn't expect it for "around two more years at least," given that the bulk of Apple's mixed-reality hardware talent has been pulled onto other projects like lightweight smart glasses. Indeed, Apple's smart glasses project is now the focus, and former Vision Products Group members have been reassigned to that team, as well as shoring up its Siri chatbot development, not to mention other AI wearables such as the AirPods with cameras and a planned AI pendant. The Vision Pro's troubled retail launch was recently extensively covered in a book by New York Times labor reporter Noam Scheiber, who argues that Apple's decade-long erosion of its retail workforce directly contributed to the disappointing launch of the $3,499 headset. Apple refreshed the Vision Pro in October 2025 with an updated model featuring an M5 chip.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProTag: Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Next Apple Watch Models Unlikely to Add Touch ID, Focus on Battery Life | MacRumors
Next Apple Watch Models Unlikely to Add Touch ID, Focus on Battery Life
Apple is prioritizing larger batteries and more advanced health sensors over fingerprint authentication for the Apple Watch, according to a new claim from a prominent Chinese leaker. In a new Weibo post, Instant Digital pushed back on recent speculation about biometric recognition coming to Apple's wearable lineup, claiming instead that the company remains content to let users unlock their devices via their paired iPhone. Adding Touch ID sensors would introduce extra cost and eat into precious internal space that could otherwise be used for battery capacity, which is a tradeoff Apple apparently isn't willing to make at this stage, suggests the leaker. Last August, MacRumors confirmed lines of code uncovered by Macworld that suggested Touch ID could arrive on the Apple Watch Series 12 or Apple Watch Ultra 4. That discovery led to suggestions that Apple could put the Touch ID sensor under the display or potentially integrate it into the side button, similar to its implementation on the iPad mini and iPad Air. As things stand, the 2026 Apple Watch models are not expected to feature major design changes, and a design update is unlikely to happen until 2028 at the earliest. When it does, Apple could introduce noninvasive blood glucose monitoring technology, but currently the feature remains in the early stages of development.Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3Tag: Instant DigitalBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Caution), Apple Watch Ultra (Neutral)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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09:41 am
WhatsApp Plus Lands on iPhone With Custom Themes, Icons, and More | MacRumors
WhatsApp Plus Lands on iPhone With Custom Themes, Icons, and More
WhatsApp has started rolling out its paid WhatsApp Plus subscription to iOS, following beta testing of the new personalization-focused tier amongst a small group of users, reports WABetaInfo. The plan is light on practical features, and is aimed more at heavier users who want to customize various aspects of the WhatsApp experience. It gives you access to premium sticker packs with fullscreen overlay animations (visible to recipients without the plan) and 18 accent colors that replace the app's default green across the interface. There are also 14 alternate app icons to choose from, ranging from minimal outlines to glittery and artistic designs. The plan also raises the pinned-chat limit from 3 to 20, adds 10 new ringtones, and allows bulk theme, alert tone, and ringtone settings across chat lists. The subscription costs €2.49 per month in Europe and $29 in Mexico, but that may not be reflective of the price in other regions. Eligible users may also see a one-week or one-month free trial, depending on the country. If you have a WhatsApp Business account, though, you won't see the subscription option -- it's for regular users only. WhatsApp's core functionality remains changed, so users with no interest in the plan don't lose anything. Messaging, voice and video calls, status updates, and end-to-end encryption are still free for everyone. WhatsApp Plus is basically an optional add-on providing extras rather than restricting existing features. The rollout is limited to a small group of iOS users on the latest App Store version, but broader availability is expected over the coming weeks. Tag: WhatsAppThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Sunday May 10
04:45 pm
macOS 27: Two More Changes Leaked Ahead of WWDC Next Month | MacRumors
macOS 27: Two More Changes Leaked Ahead of WWDC Next Month
macOS 27 will have a "slight redesign" compared to macOS Tahoe, along with an option to automatically group tabs in Safari, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the design changes will help to address some of the criticism surrounding macOS Tahoe's new Liquid Glass interface. In particular, the changes should improve overall readability. "Apple aims to address the shadows and transparency quirks," he said. In addition, Gurman said Apple is testing a new AI-powered Safari feature that can automatically organize browser tabs into groups. This feature, previously revealed by MacRumors, is expected to be available across macOS 27, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27. "I'm told that in test versions of iOS 27, the center-top button that users can tap to move between their tab groups has a new option called 'Organize Tabs,'" he said. "You can choose whether you want the grouping to occur automatically or not." Apple will unveil macOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, June 8. The first developer beta of macOS 27 will likely be available immediately following the keynote, and a public beta typically follows in July. Following beta testing, the software update should be released to all users in September. Related Reading: Apple to Unveil macOS 27 Next Month With These New FeaturesRelated Roundups: macOS 27, WWDC 2026Tags: Bloomberg, Mark Gurman, SafariRelated Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:09 pm
Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro Available for Record Low Price This Weekend | MacRumors
Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro Available for Record Low Price This Weekend
Apple's new 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD is still available for an all-time low price this weekend on Amazon. It's available for $1,983.94, down from $2,199.00. 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 beats the previous deal we tracked on this model by about $17, and as of writing it's only available in Space Black. Amazon provides a free delivery estimate by around May 12, with quicker delivery for Prime members. $216 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $1,983.94 You can also get up to $200 off the 16-inch MacBook Pro model right now on Amazon, with the 48GB RAM/1TB M5 Pro model hitting an all-time low price of $2,899.00, down from $3,099.00. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Saturday May 09
02:51 pm
AirPods Max 2 Available for $509 in All Colors on Amazon | MacRumors
AirPods Max 2 Available for $509 in All Colors on Amazon
Apple's new AirPods Max 2 just launched last month, and you can get all five color options for $509.00 this weekend on Amazon, down from $549.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This is a match of the all-time low price on the brand new AirPods Max 2 headphones. Free delivery has the AirPods Max 2 arriving around May 11, while Prime members may be able to find quicker options in select locations. $40 OFFAirPods Max 2 for $509.00 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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Top Stories: iOS 26.5 Coming Soon, Goodbye $599 Mac Mini, and More | MacRumors
Top Stories: iOS 26.5 Coming Soon, Goodbye $599 Mac Mini, and More
With Apple preparing to unveil iOS 27 and related updates at WWDC in just under a month, iOS 26.5 and friends are now right around the corner with some minor tweaks before we get our first look at the next major update. This week also saw Apple making more changes to its Mac mini and Mac Studio offerings amid product shortages, while the company is weighing how it can meet strong demand for the new MacBook Neo, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more! Top Stories Apple Says iOS 26.5 Adds Three New Features to Your iPhone iOS 26.5 includes three new features for iPhones, according to Apple's release notes for the update, which is expected to be released next week. As discovered during beta testing, iOS 26.5 enables end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between iOS and Android devices. Apple says this security upgrade is limited to supported carriers around the world and will continue to roll out. The second new feature added in iOS 26.5 is "Suggested Places" in Apple Maps. This section of the app provides recommendations based on your location and recent searches, and it will start showing ads in the U.S. and Canada later this year. Third, a new Pride Luminance wallpaper that "dynamically refracts a spectrum of colors" is available to download on iPhones and iPads running iOS 26.5 or iPadOS 26.5. Released alongside a new Pride Edition Sport Loop and Pride Luminance watch face, Apple says the wallpaper celebrates LGBTQ+ communities around the world. Why You Might Want to Wait to Buy a MacBook Pro Apple refreshed the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max models in March 2026, but depending on your needs and interests, you might want to skip this generation because there's something better in the works. The M5 Pro and M5 Max ‌MacBook Pro‌ models have faster chips, but the same design that Apple has used since 2021. An updated design with new display technology and faster performance is coming in late 2026 or early 2027. Check out our overview of everything rumored for this upcoming "MacBook Ultra." Apple Stops Selling Mac Mini With 256GB of Storage, Starting Price Rises to $799 Apple last week stopped offering a 256GB storage option for the Mac mini worldwide. As a result, the desktop computer now has a higher starting price. In the U.S., for example, the Mac mini now starts at $799 with the M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, whereas it previously started at $599 with the M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. Apple is also continuing to cut other configurations of the Mac mini and Mac Studio as the company has been hit by related issues of memory shortages throughout the industry amid strong demand from customers looking to use these machines for AI-related purposes. Apple Was Caught Off Guard by MacBook Neo's 'Off the Charts' Demand Apple's most affordable MacBook ever appears to be a resounding hit with customers, based on comments shared by CEO Tim Cook last week. On an earnings call last Thursday, Cook said that customer response to the MacBook Neo has been "off the charts" since the laptop was unveiled in March. "We could not be happier with how things are going at the moment," he said. Apple has been struggling to meet customer demand for new laptop, and the company is said to be running out the A18 Pro chips used to power them. With Apple rumored to be considering ordering another run of the chips that will add to the cost, plus rising memory costs, tech columnist Tim Culpan believes Apple could be considering dropping the entry-level $599 configuration of the MacBook Neo and perhaps offering it in some additional colors. iPhone 18 Pro Rumored to Keep Aluminum Finish Amid Durability Complaints The iPhone 18 Pro will reportedly carry over the same anodized aluminum finish introduced with the iPhone 17 Pro, despite concerns from some users about its durability. According to the Weibo leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital," surface chipping on the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ has become a common complaint, and that users who have sought recourse from Apple have been told they cannot claim it, with the company classifying the issue as an inherent characteristic of the aluminum alloy material and normal wear and tear. Crucially, they added that the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ will "continue to utilize this same design approach" despite its weaknesses. Separately, a fresh leak of a CAD render for the iPhone 18 Pro lends support to circulating rumors of a smaller Dynamic Island. iPhone 18 Might Look a Lot More Like an 'e' Model, Leaker Claims The standard iPhone 18 and the lower-cost iPhone 18e are said to share components, according to the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital," as further evidence that Apple is narrowing the gap between the two devices. In recent posts on Weibo, Fixed Focus Digital said that certain parts are interchangeable between the two models, adding that the information originates from a reliable manufacturing source. The leaker described the component overlap as confirmation that the specification convergence between the ‌iPhone 18‌ and iPhone 18e is real and measurable at the supply chain level. "Take it from me: The standard ‌iPhone 18‌ model has been downgraded and its launch delayed—this decision is final and will not change," they added. 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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11:14 pm
Apple's AirTag-Sized AI Pendant: Five Features Rumored So Far | MacRumors
Apple's AirTag-Sized AI Pendant: Five Features Rumored So Far
Apple is developing a wearable AI device that's been described as a pin or pendant, and that could compete with a similar AI product coming from OpenAI's Jony Ive. It wasn't clear if the wearable would actually make it to launch because Apple sometimes cancels projects, but it is still in the works and could come as soon as next year. 1. It'll Look Like an AirTag Apple's design plans could change, but rumors suggest the device is a pin or pendant that looks similar to an AirTag. It's been described as having a thin, flat, circular disc shape, with an aluminum and glass shell. A physical control button is included on one edge. Apple wants the final version of the device to be about the same size as an ‌AirTag‌, but because of the hardware inside, it could be thicker. It sounds like the wearable will be versatile. It could have a clip to attach to clothing like a pin, but there's also supposedly a hole in the device so it can be worn as a necklace. Rumors have referred to it as both a pin and a pendant. 2. There Will Be Cameras Apple's AI wearable is going to have at least one camera, but rumors are mixed on exactly what the camera will be used for. Bloomberg says the pin will have a low-resolution camera that gives it info about its surroundings rather than a camera for capturing photos and videos. The camera will be always-on and processing visual data, but users will not be able to use it for images. The Information reports there will be two front cameras, one with a standard lens and one with a wide-angle lens for capturing photos and videos. Apple's AI device will rely heavily on Visual Intelligence, which is currently an iPhone feature that uses the camera to provide users with more information about places and objects around them. 3. Siri is the Brain Rumors have described Apple's wearable as an AI pin or pendant, because it's going to be reliant on artificial intelligence. It's one of several AI-equipped devices that Apple is working on, and it will give wearers a way to interface with Siri without having to use an iPhone. The camera on the pin will give ‌Siri‌ insight, and ‌Siri‌ will be able to answer questions about what the wearer is looking at or the wearer's surroundings. Apple is planning to completely overhaul ‌Siri‌ in iOS 27, turning the personal assistant into a much smarter chatbot on par with Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT. 4. iPhone Required While the AI wearable will have a chip inside, it will be a smaller chip that's similar to the H2 in the AirPods. It won't use a high-powered chip, and most processing will need to be done on the iPhone. The pin is not meant to be a standalone device, and it will instead be marketed as an iPhone accessory. 5. It'll Listen, But Might Not Talk Back To listen for voice requests and to pick up sounds around the wearer, the AI pin will have a microphone. Apple has not yet decided whether to add a speaker for back-and-forth ‌Siri‌ conversations and audio playback. If there's no speaker, responses might be directed to the wearer on the iPhone, Apple Watch, or AirPods. Release Date Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said this week that the AI wearable could see a launch as soon as 2027.Related Roundup: AirTagTag: Apple AI PinBuyer's Guide: AirTag (Buy Now)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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LHR (London) on 2026-05-12 | CloudFlare
LHR (London) on 2026-05-12
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 12, 00:30 - 07:00 UTCMay 9, 12:18 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in LHR (London) datacenter on 2026-05-12 between 00:30 and 07:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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South Africa SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTN | Twilio
South Africa SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTN
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 18, 15:00 - 19:00 PDTMay 8, 23:36 PDTScheduled - The MTN network in South Africa is conducting a planned maintenance from 18 May 2026 at 15:00 PDT until 18 May 2026 at 19:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from MTN South Africa handsets.
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US SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers | Twilio
US SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 19, 02:00 - 04:00 PDTMay 8, 16:07 PDTScheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting a planned maintenance from 19 May 2026 at 02:00 PDT until 19 May 2026 at 04:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to small US carriers handsets.
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Errors when creating or reconnecting app connections | Zapier
Errors when creating or reconnecting app connections
Status: InvestigatingWe are currently investigating an issue where users may encounter the following error when creating a new connection or reconnecting an app: "Failed to execute 'removeChild' on 'Node': parameter 1 is not of type 'Node'. Uh oh, something is not quite right!" Our team is actively working to identify the root cause. We’ll provide updates as soon as more information is available.
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High Latency is impacting hook ingestion | Zapier
High Latency is impacting hook ingestion
Status: InvestigatingWe are currently investigating an issue causing elevated latency in hook ingestion and event processing. As a result, some customers may experience delays of approximately 30–40 minutes before events are processed. Our team is actively working on the fix.We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to resolve this issue.
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Certificate Issuance through Let’s Encrypt unavailable | CloudFlare
Certificate Issuance through Let’s Encrypt unavailable
May 8, 19:46 UTCInvestigating - We are aware of an issue affecting certificate issuance through Let's Encrypt. Customers using Universal SSL, Advanced Certificate Manager, or Cloudflare for SaaS may experience delays or failures when issuing or renewing certificates that use Let's Encrypt as the Certificate Authority.Certificates issued through other CAs (such as Google Trust Services) are not affected. Existing certificates that have already been issued remain valid and are unaffected.We are actively monitoring Let's Encrypt availability and will issue certificates as soon as service is restored. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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LAX (Los Angeles) on 2026-05-13
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 13, 09:00 - 11:00 UTCMay 8, 14:31 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in LAX (Los Angeles) datacenter on 2026-05-13 between 09:00 and 11:00 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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United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – EE | Twilio
United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – EE
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 18, 08:00 PDT - May 19, 01:00 PDTMay 8, 06:53 PDTScheduled - Our carrier partner EE United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 18 May 2026 at 08:00 PDT until 19 May 2026 at 01:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for EE United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup Identity Match, Lookup SIM Swap, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes
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[DirtyFrag] Linux Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | Linode
[DirtyFrag] Linux Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
May 8, 13:40 UTCInvestigating - Akamai is aware of the recently disclosed “DirtyFrag”[1] vulnerability that followed the “CopyFail”[2] disclosure. This vulnerability is very similar in nature and has a similar impact, exploit path, and mitigation approach. We have not observed any related malicious exploits targeting our infrastructure and are continuing to address the vulnerability across our product portfolio and internal systems.As with “CopyFail”, we are advising customers to consider most Linux distributions to be at-risk until patched. Since the “DirtyFrag” vulnerability was disclosed prior to upstream patches having been made available, we are forced to wait for the different OS providers to create new releases or patches before we can integrate them into the versions we make available to customers.As this is a rapidly developing incident, we will provide further information regarding recommended actions, possible mitigations, and OS updates for all customers who may be affected.[1] https://github.com/V4bel/dirtyfrag/blob/master/assets/write-up.md[2] https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/cve-2026-31431-copy-fail-mitigation/
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Wrangler users may experience frequent log out | CloudFlare
Wrangler users may experience frequent log out
May 8, 10:36 UTCIdentified - The issue has been identified, and we are working on a fixMay 8, 10:35 UTCInvestigating - We are currently investigating an issue where Wrangler users experience frequent log out.
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Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline | Twilio
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 19, 14:00 - 18:00 PDTMay 8, 00:07 PDTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 19 May 2026 at 14:00 PDT until 19 May 2026 at 18:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.
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LHR (London) on 2026-05-13 | CloudFlare
LHR (London) on 2026-05-13
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 13, 00:00 - 06:00 UTCMay 8, 02:50 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in LHR (London) datacenter on 2026-05-13 between 00:00 and 06:00 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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OTP (Bucharest) on 2026-05-08 | CloudFlare
OTP (Bucharest) on 2026-05-08
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 8, 02:00 - 08:00 UTCMay 8, 01:44 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in OTP (Bucharest) datacenter on 2026-05-08 between 02:00 and 08:00 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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Grasshopper – Issues to Admin Portal | GoToMeeting
Grasshopper – Issues to Admin Portal
May 8, 01:22 UTCInvestigating - We are actively investigating reports that some Grasshopper customers may be experiencing audio issues on calls.Our engineers are working to identify the issue and will provide another update shortly.
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AWS availability causing degradation in user experiences for various services | Reddit
AWS availability causing degradation in user experiences for various services
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