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- 56 minutes agoHow to use Playlist Playground to build Apple Music playlists in seconds | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>How to use Playlist Playground to build Apple Music playlists in seconds
Apple Music's Playlist Playground feature is a prompt-driven playlist builder that's fast and surprisingly useful, even if it won't replace a carefully curated mix. Here's how to start playing, and how well it works.Apple Music's new Playlist PlaygroundApple added Playlist Playground to Apple Music on March 24 with iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. It lets users build playlists by describing what they want instead of adding songs one by one.Building playlists in Apple Music takes time, especially when you're chasing a specific mood. Playlist Playground cuts that down to a few seconds, making it useful as a starting point. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:28 amiOS 27 public beta: Should you install it on your iPhone? | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>iOS 27 public beta: Should you install it on your iPhone?
The iOS 27 public beta is now available, and it’s full of major new features. Should you install it on your iPhone? Here’s everything you need to know.Monday July 1311:52 pmOpenAI could force Apple into an awkward fight with Jony Ive | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>OpenAI could force Apple into an awkward fight with Jony Ive
While Apple did its best to insulate Jony Ive in its lawsuit against OpenAI, the company may not be able to keep its former design chief out of the fight. Here’s why.10:56 pmSecond report says Apple posted its strongest-ever Q2 for iPhone shipments amid market downturn | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Second report says Apple posted its strongest-ever Q2 for iPhone shipments amid market downturn
Adding to an earlier report from Counterpoint Research that showed Apple posting its strongest-ever second quarter for iPhone shipments, Omdia has now published its own figures pointing to the same record performance. Here are the details.10:44 pmiOS 27 public beta arrives, and it’s stable enough to trust | <font style="color: black;">Cult of Mac</font>iOS 27 public beta arrives, and it’s stable enough to trust
Anyone can download the iOS 27 public beta, which brings new Apple Intelligence tools. Grab it now and sign up for the Siri AI waitlist. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:31 pmThe OS 27 public betas are out now with Siri AI, platform improvements, and more | <font style="color: black;">Macworld</font>The OS 27 public betas are out now with Siri AI, platform improvements, and more
Macworld Apple has released the OS 27 operating system betas to those who have signed up for the Public Beta. That includes iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27. The headline feature is of course Siri AI, a new conversational, full-chatbot-style Siri that is far more capable and can mine your iPhone for details to aid it its answers. The other big improvements include major platform improvements to make everything faster, smoother, and more consistent, a big overhaul to trust and safety features for families, and other big AI enhancements throughout the system. For more on all the new features in the OS 27 updates, and to see if your device is compatible, check out our iOS 27 guide and macOS 27 guide. The first beta builds are based of the most recent Developer Beta releases. That means Beta 3, released on July 3 for iOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS. For iPadOS and macOS, Apple released an updated “version 2” of the Beta 3 build for developers today, and the public beta carries that same build number. How to join Apple’s Public Beta Program The public beta is accessible to anyone with a valid Apple ID. Visit the Apple Beta Software Program webpage and click Sign Up. Sign in with your Apple ID and agree to the terms and conditions. Select the operating system you want to test – such as iOS, iPadOS, or macOS – and follow the prompts to enroll your device. Enable Updates: On iPhone/iPad: Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates and select the Public Beta. On Mac: Go to System Settings > General > Software Update. Click the information (i) icon next to Beta Updates and choose the Public Beta.10:15 pmOpenAI Shuffles ChatGPT Apps, Kills Atlas Browser, Improves Voice | <font style="color: black;">TidBITS</font>OpenAI Shuffles ChatGPT Apps, Kills Atlas Browser, Improves Voice
OpenAI has replaced its Mac apps with a confusing 1.45 GB amalgamation, killed its ChatGPT Atlas Web browser after less than a year, and boosted ChatGPT Voice by backing it with more capable models.09:35 pmApple TV series ‘Lucky,’ starring Anya Taylor-Joy is ‘a propulsive crime thriller’ – The Independent | <font style="color: black;">Mac Daily News</font>Apple TV series ‘Lucky,’ starring Anya Taylor-Joy is ‘a propulsive crime thriller’ – The Independent
“Lucky” centers on a young woman (Anya Taylor-Joy) who left behind the life of crime she was raised in years ago, but must now embrace… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:07 pmiPadOS 27 & macOS 27 beta 3 get a version 2 update as public betas drop | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>iPadOS 27 & macOS 27 beta 3 get a version 2 update as public betas drop
It's OS 27 public beta day, but developer beta testers are getting a little treat with version 2 updates of the iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 beta 3 release.iPadOS 27 beta 3 got a version 2 updateWhile it isn't clear exactly what Apple might have changed in its second version of macOS 27 beta 3 and iPadOS 27 beta 3, they are now available. Every other OS 27 beta retained its beta 3 build numbers for the public beta.The build number for macOS 27 beta 3 version 2 is 26A5378n, up from 26A5368g. The iPadOS 27 beta 3 version 2 build number is 24A5380I, up from 24A5370h. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:59 pm9to5Mac Daily: July 13, 2026 – Apple sues OpenAI
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.08:59 pmtvOS 27 and HomePod 27 public betas now available, here’s what’s new | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>tvOS 27 and HomePod 27 public betas now available, here’s what’s new
Apple has just released tvOS 27 in public beta, so any Apple TV 4K user can install the software in advance of its fall launch. HomePod 27 is available in public beta too. Here’s what’s new.08:54 pmStrong iPhone 17 demand keeps Apple climbing in global smartphone market | <font style="color: black;">Cult of Mac</font>Strong iPhone 17 demand keeps Apple climbing in global smartphone market
Robust iPhone 17 demand helped Apple grow its share of the global smartphone market even as most of its rivals struggled. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:53 pmFirst iOS 27, macOS 27 public betas are out, but you should still be careful | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>First iOS 27, macOS 27 public betas are out, but you should still be careful
Apple has finally introduced its first public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27.iOS 27's public beta is hereSince the introduction of the 27-generation operating systems at WWDC in early June, Apple has been testing developer beta builds. A few rounds later, and it has started to do the same with the public beta.The first public builds are: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:53 pmApple rolls out revised beta 3 builds for iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Apple rolls out revised beta 3 builds for iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate
In addition to releasing the first wave of public betas for iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple also rolled out revised versions of these developer betas with new build numbers. Here are the details.08:46 pmProduct managers & engineering leads are the target for Apple's next WWDC26 session | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>Product managers & engineering leads are the target for Apple's next WWDC26 session
On July 23, 2026, Apple will hold an online session that is meant to cater to leadership roles and how they might implement Siri AI features, Liquid Glass, and more in their apps for iOS 27.Siri AI can tap into third-party apps thanks to app intentsWWDC 2026 may be over, but that doesn't mean Apple has finished interacting with developers and other businesses outside of Cupertino. In-store and online developer sessions have been going on regularly since the June event, but the next one has a more specific audience.According to Apple's listing for the next online session, it is aimed at "designers, product managers, and engineering leads who drive roadmap decisions." The session is online and will be held on July 23, 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:45 pmmacOS 27 public beta now available, here’s how to install it | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>macOS 27 public beta now available, here’s how to install it
After three rounds of developer betas, Apple is now rolling out the first public beta of macOS 27. Here’s how to install it.08:45 pmwatchOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI and smarter Apple Watch features | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>watchOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI and smarter Apple Watch features
The watchOS 27 public beta is now available for Apple Watch. It gives users an early look at the software update coming to everyone this fall. watchOS 27 includes one potentially transformative addition: Siri AI on your wrist. Apple also added a dynamic app grid, a one-handed tap gesture, and a more proactive Smart Stack. In addition, the update brings several health and fitness upgrades. Here’s how to install the beta, which watches can run it, and what you should try first.08:45 pmiOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>iOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more
The first iOS 27 public beta is now available for iPhone. It gives users an early chance to try Apple’s biggest software update of the year. Siri AI is the headline feature. The release also includes a redesigned Screen Time experience, Liquid Glass refinements, performance upgrades, and dozens of quality-of-life changes. Here’s how to install the beta, what’s new, and which features you should try first.08:44 pmApple releases iPadOS 27 public beta, here’s what’s new | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Apple releases iPadOS 27 public beta, here’s what’s new
Apple has just launched iPadOS 27 in public beta, so anyone can try the new software in advance of its fall release. Here’s what’s new in iPadOS 27, and how to get the public beta.08:32 pmApple shares hit new all-time closing and intraday highs | <font style="color: black;">Mac Daily News</font>Apple shares hit new all-time closing and intraday highs
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high was also set today… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.