Get ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and more for life for $60
Macworld TL;DR: Replace your ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude monthly fees with a lifetime subscription to ChatPlayground, on sale now for $59.97. Subscribing to ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all at once means three monthly bills, each for $20, each with no sign of ever stopping. If you’d rather not keep paying every month forever, ChatPlayground bundles major AI models into one platform, and it’s on sale for $59.97 right now (reg. $619). ChatPlayground runs in your browser on macOS and puts more than 20 AI tools in a single window. You type one prompt and see answers from GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet 4, Gemini 1.5 Flash, DeepSeek V3, Llama, Perplexity, and others side by side, then keep whichever result you like best. No more asking the same question in four tabs to figure out which model actually knows what it’s talking about. ChatPlayground actually does more than just chat. You can generate images, work through coding problems, and upload images or PDFs to get answers based on what’s inside them. Prompt engineering tools help you sharpen a request when the first try comes back vague, and saved chat history keeps your past conversations around for ongoing projects. The Unlimited plan ditches the message cap, so you can run as many prompts as you want without watching a counter tick down. It also gets you priority access to new models as they drop, which is handy in a space that changes constantly. Stop paying three subscriptions just to get your work done. Get a ChatPlayground AI Unlimited Plan lifetime subscription for $59.97. Sale ends June 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT. ChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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iOS 27 adds an all-new app to your iPhone’s Home Screen
Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC this week, coming with a ton of new Siri and Apple Intelligence features. One of the biggest changes here is the addition of an all-new Siri app. This marks the first time that Siri has been available as a standalone app for iPhone users …

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AirPods Pro 3 are getting even better with iOS 27, order them today at their lowest price ever
While we are still slightly under a couple weeks out from Amazon’s massive summer sale event, the best Prime Day deal of the year might already be live right now – Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 have now dropped to the best price ever at $179 shipped.  Plus, Apple just announced a bunch of new iOS 27 features for AirPods coming this year … so there’s no better time to jump in.

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Siri AI: This time Apple means it! [Cult of Mac podcast No. 24]
This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: For once, Siri doesn't leave us angry! After a week of WWDC26 surprises, we're stoked about Siri AI. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Waymo has bought the Apple Car self-driving test site for $220M
Over two years after the Apple Car program was declared dead, Apple has offloaded its 5,500-acre Arizona proving ground to Waymo. It's a sale that recoups $220M from the $10B Apple spent on the failed project.The Apple Car no longer exists. Nor does its test track. The Apple Car project is a program believed to have been cancelled by Apple after about a decade of research and development. In what is the surest sign of it being dead, Apple has sold off a massive parcel of land used for self-driving vehicle testing.In a filing reported by TechCrunch dated June 5, the property at Wittman, Arizona, has been acquired by Waymo. The sale, which was confirmed by Waymo, sees a payment of $220 million being handed over to Route 14 Investment Partners LLC. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘oh my hours’ counts the hours you’ve wasted, not your screen time
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Many people want to spend less time on their iPhones, whether that be for productivity, socializing more, or something else. Screen time tools prove useful here, providing users with an idea of how much time they’re spending on their iPhones. For many people, though, they end up being too lenient to be effective. With ‘oh my hours’ – the app flips the script, and instead makes you aware of how many hours you’ve wasted in an undesired app, rather than simply telling you you’ve hit your screen time limit.

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Apple's M4 Mac mini is back in stock & on sale for $769, but supply is limited
With delivery by Father's Day and a 90-day low price, you'll want to grab Amazon's weekend Mac mini deal before inventory runs out.Pick up Apple's Mac mini at a discount while supplies last.With increased demand for a headless machine to run AI agents and a budget-friendly price tag, Apple's M4 Mac mini has been sold out for much of Q2 2026. But Amazon has the 16GB/512GB configuration back in stock, and it's on sale for $769.99 (a $30 discount off retail).Buy M4 Mac mini for $769.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Hands-on: Belkin’s new 25W MagSafe battery packs 10,000mAh for your iPhone
Belkin has a beefy new 25W MagSafe battery on the market – packing a whopping 10,000mAh of capacity. It has two killer new features: a kickstand, and a second MagSafe ring. Initially unveiled back at CES 2026, it’s now available for purchase.

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HeyPolo is a smarter Find My app for family, friends, and co-workers
There are a number of ways to share your location with family and friends, from Apple’s built-in Find My app to location pins in messaging apps like WhatsApp. HeyPolo aims to deliver smarter features, including even greater privacy controls than available in the Find My app. The app was developed by the team behind leading VPN provider Surfshark, with seven key features on offer.

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Apple needs a better solution for the App Store’s vibe coding flood: Here’s what I’d do
Vibe coding has shaken the App Store. As stated at WWDC, over 1000 apps are being submitted every hour. Apps can be built substantially faster now – creating a flood of submissions. This is a bit of an issue when there’s only one true method of distributing apps on iPhone, at least in most of the world. Apple recently introduced a higher review bar for App Store submissions, and while that’s certainly a step in the right direction – I don’t think it’s a full solution.

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$20 Claude AI training bundle covers prompting, automation and real-world workflows
With 100-plus lectures, practical projects, automation training and more, this Claude AI training bundle helps you get the results you want. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple @ Work: Why Gen-AI will not cause a SaaS apocalypse for IT teams
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. My LinkedIn feed is full of a growing narrative predicting a coming SaaS apocalypse. It’s actually full of AI-slop-thought-leadership as well, but that is another story. The idea is that generative AI tools like Claud will eventually become so powerful that businesses will simply replace all their specialized SaaS software vendors with a single AI tool. As someone who’s worked in IT for 20 years and currently uses these tools in the workplace, I want to immediately push back on that idea

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Apple is fixing the Mail app’s broken search in iOS 27
iOS 27 brings a new on-device search index to Mail, along with improved relevance ranking and history re-indexing features. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Today in Apple history: Eddy Cue takes the stand to defend iBooks pricing
On June 13, 2013, Eddy Cue testified during an antitrust case regarding e-book pricing. Apple eventually settled the iBooks lawsuit. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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iOS 27 makes it easier to switch between Apple Pay cards
Apple has redesigned the Apple Pay checkout flow in iOS 27 for apps and websites. The changes make it easier to switch between different payment cards and see key details about the order you’re placing.

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MacBook Neo vs Dell XPS 13: $599 budget battle, compared
Dell has rebuilt the XPS 13 to directly take on Apple's MacBook Neo on price. Here's how the entry-level models compare on specs and value.MacBook Neo [left] vs Dell XPS 13 [right]Apple's MacBook Neo arrived as the company's most accessible laptop, pairing the A18 Pro chip with a $599 price. Dell has now answered directly with a new XPS 13.Dell is open about the target. Its announcement names the MacBook Neo and frames the XPS 13 as the more feature-rich option at a similar price. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Best magnetic power banks and MagSafe portable chargers for iPhone 2026
Macworld Portable power banks that charge your phone are popular, but wireless battery packs using Apple’s magnetic MagSafe technology offer a simpler and smarter cable-free solution for iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and Air users. Phone batteries are prone to run dry just when you’re heading away from a power source, so having a portable charging source is one of today’s necessities. Annoyingly, most power banks require you to carry around a cable, too. Wireless power banks do away with cables but come with their own major limitation—the inefficiency of wireless charging means you need a high-capacity power bank to fully charge a drained iPhone. PROMOTIONBaseus PicoGo AM52: Slim Qi2.2 Charging The PicoGo AM52 keeps your phone powered without adding extra bulk. With strong magnetic attachment, advanced temperature control, faster Qi2.2 wireless charging, and an optional built-in cable version, it’s designed for effortless charging with iPhone 17. Shop now MagSafe is a technology that’s compatible with all iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and Air models, from the mini to the Pro Max, but strangely missing from the 16e model. It allows accessories to clamp magnetically to the back of the iPhone, making the charging connection more efficient. For more information read our Complete guide to Apple MagSafe: What is MagSafe? Read on or go straight to the best magnetic power banks we have tested, listed by power, portability and functionality: Best high-capacity 10k MagSafe power banks Best small portable magnetic power banks Best multi-device charging MagSafe power banks Best size magnetic power bank for you You should consider size when it comes to a power bank: physical size and battery capacity. The higher the battery capacity, the more recharging power you’ll get from the power bank—but you’ll also be carrying around a larger, heavier item. Lighter, slimmer power banks are easier to pocket even when clamped to your phone. Larger power banks might not fit in your trouser pocket and can slide off easier when pocketed even if clamped magnetically. 10K power banks (with a 10000mAh battery capacity) can charge a phone close to two times over, while 5K (5000mAh) battery packs usually stretch between 60-75%, which is often enough to get you to the next wall-socket powering opportunity. If you are relying on the power bank for long-haul travel or a camping trip, a 10K battery or higher will suit you better. Belkin even offers a mid-range 8K power bank. Milliamp hours (mAh) is quite a blunt measurement of battery capacity. It’s great for quickly differentiating between power bank sizes but we also list the capacity in the more accurate watt hours (Wh). Wireless power bank charging speed Wireless charging speeds vary from 7.5W (MagSafe Compatible) to 15W (certified MagSafe and Qi2), all the way to the very fastest wireless charging at 25W (Qi2.2). While it’s not as efficient as using a cable to charge a phone, magnetic wireless charging is a step closer to doing away with cables altogether. Qi2 25W brings wireless charging close to wired speed but only iPhones 16 and later support that speed, and some power banks include a built-in USB-C cable for even faster charging up to 45W. The iPhone Air can manage 20W max on even a 25W charger. See Which wireless tech is best for your iPhone?. We have listed the speeds at which each portable power bank can be charged itself (Input charger) and charge the iPhone (Output charger). The higher the wattage, the faster the charging should be. Best high-capacity 10K MagSafe power banks A 10000mAh (10K) battery is the sweet spot for both power and portability. 5000mAh (5K) power banks reviewed further down are slimmer, lighter and easier to pocket, but generally offer a maximum of 70-80% recharge potential versus a 10K power bank that should be able to recharge an iPhone at least one and a half times over. Kuxiu S3 25W 10K Solid-State Power Bank – Fast 25W wireless battery pack that has it all Pros Large battery capacity 25W wireless or 35W wired charging Built-in USB-C cable Digital display Kickstand Cons Not as slim as the S4 Price When Reviewed: $149.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Kuxiu $68.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Capacity: 39.5Wh (10000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (30W) Output charger: Wireless (25W Qi2.2) & USB-C (35W) Macworld Recharge Test Score: 177% Weight: 8.65oz (245g) Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.8 x 0.9 inches (107 x 71 x 22mm) Colors: Black The Kuxiu S3 was the first semi-solid-state 25W magnetic wireless power bank to enter the Macworld Lab. A semi-solid state (SSS) power bank is more energy-dense than a traditional liquid electrolyte power bank because its semi-solid electrolyte is less prone to leakage and thermal runaway. SSS is therefore more durable, safer and offers more charge cycles so will last longer. Indeed, not only does it tick those boxes but its also boasts three other top-end features: a built-in USB-C cable, integrated kickstand, and super-clear digital battery display. Only the iPhones 16 and 17 support the very fastest wireless tech Qi2 25W, and only the iPhone 15 and later have a USB-C charging port. Older iPhones (from 12 on) can use a 25W charger such as the S3 but are pegged back at 15W—still faster than the 7.5W found on cheaper power banks. Switch to wired charging via the integrated USB-C cable and you’ll achieve up to 35W so even faster. The S3 has a 10000mAh (10K) battery capacity and managed to recharge that same iPhone to 177%—so up to 100% then another 77% when it came to a second recharging task. That’s not the top score we’ve had in our 10K power bank tests: the champ so far is the Ugreen MagFlow Air 10K, which scored an unmatched 208%, with the EcoFlow RAPID 10K and Anker MagGo Slim scoring 190% or close—both are reviewed here. But 177% is above average. The same company offers two other 25W magnetic power banks: the similar S4 reviewed below, and the K1 Ultra (reviewed in our multi-device section below) that has a neat slide-out panel that can charge your Apple Watch or AirPods at the same time as the iPhone. Read our full Kuxiu S3 25W 10K Solid-State Power Bank review

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This app unlocks hidden features on your Mac, and for one day only, a lifetime license is just $23
Macworld TL;DR: Until June 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get a MacMagic lifetime license on sale for only $23. Just use code MACSAVE. macOS hides a pile of useful tools, and Apple leaves a few handy ones out of the box entirely. MacMagic drags those buried features and a stack of daily utilities into one window, so you can use your Mac to its real potential. Right now, a lifetime license for MacMagic is on sale for $22.97 (reg. $99.99). MacMagic gives you one easy interface where you can clear caches and logs to claw back disk space, reveal hidden files in Finder, and force-delete the stubborn ones that won’t budge. PDF tools merge and compress documents in seconds. The image converter batch-scales and switches between more than 100 formats, and a batch renamer tags dozens of files at once by date or metadata. There’s plenty more below the surface, including a lightweight text editor, a QR code generator, an SQLite browser, and one-click access to tucked-away tools like Screen Sharing. You can even lock a whole folder shut when you want it out of sight. Your license activates on up to five Macs a year, covers new and existing users, and runs on macOS 11 or later. Future upgrades stay included, so the toolkit keeps growing without another charge. You don’t need to switch to Windows to have more control over your computer. Use code MACSAVE to get a MacMagic Lifetime License on sale for $22.97. Offer ends June 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT. MacMagic: Lifetime Upgrades LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Cancel your Adobe Acrobat subscription—This PDF editor lifetime subscription is $70 until June 14
Macworld TL;DR: Replace your Adobe Acrobat monthly subscription with a lifetime of PDF Expert on sale for $69.97 through June 14. Most Mac users end up paying for a PDF tool one way or another, usually through a monthly Adobe Acrobat subscription that keeps charging long after the one document you needed it for. PDF Expert takes the opposite approach. One payment gets you the full Mac app for good, and it’s on sale for $69.97 right now (reg. $139.99). PDF Expert handles just about any PDF task you can name, built specifically for macOS rather than ported over from Windows. You can edit text directly in a document to fix typos or update numbers, swap out images like an old logo in a contract, and add links to other pages or websites. Annotation tools let you highlight key sections, drop in pop-up notes, and stamp documents for review. The conversion side covers the formats you reach for most. Turn a PDF into an editable Word file, an Excel spreadsheet, a PowerPoint deck, or a plain image, and go the other direction just as easily. Built-in OCR recognizes text in scanned documents so you can search, highlight, and copy it, and it cleans up distortions and shadows while it’s at it. You can also fill out forms with a click, sign documents, merge or split files, and redact confidential information before sharing. The license covers unlimited personal Macs running macOS 12.0 or later. Skip the monthly Acrobat bill and get a PDF Expert Premium lifetime subscription for $69.97. Sale ends June 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT. PDF Expert Premium Plan: Lifetime Subscription (Mac)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Anthropic pulls Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5 following US government directive
Anthropic confirmed tonight that it has disabled access to Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 to all customers, following an export control directive from the US government. Here are the details.

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Icon Composer 2 and SF Symbols 8 now available as betas
Developers and designers can now download the betas for Apple’s updated library of symbols, as well as the next version of its tool for creating Liquid Glass app icons. Here are the details.

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The Talk Show: Live From WWDC 2026
Recorded in front of a live audience at The California Theatre in San Jose on Tuesday 9 June 2026, special guests Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel join John Gruber to discuss Apple’s announcements at WWDC 2026.

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Download all 18 wallpapers Apple included in CarPlay with iOS 27
While CarPlay was mentioned only once during the WWDC26 keynote, it includes several improvements and, as always, a new set of wallpapers. You can download them below.

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Shrinking fans get exciting season 4 update from Jason Segel
During a recent appearance at the Newport Beach TV Fest, Shrinking star and co-creator Jason Segel (Over Your Dead Body) shared a welcome update on the show’s next season. Here are the details.

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