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Today at the kickoff of the 2026 Worldwide Developer Conference Apple introduced Siri AI, an entirely new version of Siri, powered by Apple Intelligence. Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, said a “profoundly more capable and...

Today at the kickoff of the 2026 Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple introduced the next generation of Apple Intelligence. It’s powered by a new architecture that integrates the latest Apple Foundation Models deep into Apple’s platforms and is uniquely designed to...

Today at the annual Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple previewed a new suite of features designed to allow parents to more easily manage the content their children can see, who they can communicate with, and when they have access to apps.  With software...

Today at the annual Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple announced expanded App ‍‍‍Store capabilities to help developers grow their businesses and reach new users. The tech giant says that new App Store capabilities rolling out this year will give...

Apple has removed the state-backed MAX app from its App Store in Russia to comply with international sanctions, reports TechRadar.  While the app still functions for existing users, Apple has cut off push notifications for calls and messages.  Max is a...

“Schmigadoon!” officially helped Apple TV achieve EGOT status at Sunday’s Tony Awards, crowning the achievement by winning Best Musical, reports Deadline. The show led the field with 12 nominations and came away with four wins, including Best Book of a Musical, Best...

Apple’s 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off today. And, of course, we’ll be covering it here at Apple World Today. WWDC takes place online June 8-12. Today will see the Keynote and Platforms State of the Union. We’ll see glimpses of macOS 27, iOS 27, iPadOS...

Introduction  It may be disappointing to spend time shooting a video that looks grainy, shaky, dark, or simply a mess in iMovie. Even experienced editors can face this problem along with beginners. As a matter of fact, iMovie is a wonderful app for doing basic...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From The MacObserver: Apple’s secret 2025 AI meeting reshaped Siri, leadership, and strategy, setting the stage for major WWDC 2026 announcements. ° From 9to5Mac: There’s...

Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of June 1-5. ° Updates of the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini are reportedly almost ready to launch. ° A lighter version of the Apple Vision Pro (a “Vision Air) may arrive in 2028 or...

Eight Apple TV shows are nominated for SDSA Awards for television. The awards, from the Set Decorators Society of America (SDSA), recognize outstanding work by set decorators on a wide range of small-screen productions. “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” “The Morning...

UK legislation, specifically the Online Safety Act 2023 and subsequent Crime and Police Bill amendments, is now threatening tech executives and companies with prison sentences and massive fines if their platforms fail to block child access to explicit imagery or fail...

Epic Games wants the Supreme Court to throw out Apple’s appeal in the never-ending legal battle, reports AppleInsider. You can read the company’s appeal here. Last month Apple filed a request with the Supreme Court in an attempt to reverse key lower court rulings over...

“Cape Fear,” the 10-episode psychological horror thriller, debuts today on Apple TV. The first two episodes are now available. They’ll be followed by new episodes every Friday through July 31, 2026.  “Cape Fear” is showrun and executive produced by Nick Antosca,...

Here are some of the latest hardware and accessory announcements: ° Withings has launched the US$279.95 Withings BodyFit, an at-home body composition scale delivering 6-zone segmental analysis via its retractable handle, giving athletes, fitness-focused...

Here are some of the latest software announcements. ° The final releases of DaVinci Resolve 21 and Fusion Studio 21 are now available from Blackmagic Design. DaVinci Resolve 21 is an update introducing hundreds of features including new AI tools like...

Salto, a smart access company, has announced that its hospitality platform now supports Room Keys in Apple Wallet.  By delivering Digital Keys directly into Apple Wallet, guests can lock or unlock room doors via an iPhone and Apple Watch.  This solution...

Joshua Jackson (“Fringe,” “The Affair”) has been cast in a major recurring role in the upcoming third season of Apple TV’s “Your Friends & Neighbors,” reports Deadline.  There’s no word on what role he plays. Jackson joins Jon Hamm, Michell Monaghan in the...

The leaker known as “Instant Digital” has listed which iPhones won’t be compatible with iOS 27 — as noted by MacRumors.  They are the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and iPhone SE (second generation). However, they’ll continue to receive iOS 26 security updates for...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: The color options Apple is reportedly planning for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max have appeared online in the form of images of chassis...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apple will use Google’s Nvidia processors for the long-awaited Siri update, reports The Information (a subscription is required to read the article). We’ll almost certainly get at least a preview of the upgraded personal assistant at Monday’s keynote at the Apple...

Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) asked new iPhone buyers why they bought their new phone.  Previously the research group noted that most new iPhone buyers reference dissatisfaction with their prior phone, rather than excitement about a feature or...

A new nationwide survey from Lurie Children’s Hospital finds 81% of parents use AI to help with parenting tasks and 43% use it weekly. Here are some key takeaways from the study: The top ways parents use AI are for health or medical information, meal planning and...