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- 12:31 amAdobe Photoshop update brings on-device AI processing, but there is a catch
Adobe released Photoshop version 27.7 today, and one of the most interesting additions is an on-device AI model for the Remove tool that, alas, comes with rather steep hardware requirements. Here are the details. more…12:23 amSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 review: The Mac gaming headset to beat
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 is an updated version of a popular headset, adding Mac support for the first time, and it has immediately become the model that all other headsets need to beat.SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 review: The gaming headset for Mac usersSteelSeries is a mainstay of the gaming accessory market, making some of the most popular headsets. Its Nova 7 sits towards the top of its audio lineup, and while the X version adds Xbox support, it works with everything.With this second-generation model, SteelSeries has iterated on a winning formula. The result is one of the best gaming headsets around right now, especially in its $200 price bracket. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsWednesday May 2011:48 pmEddy Cue named 2026 Cannes Lions Entertainment Person of the Year
Apple SVP of Services and Health Eddy Cue has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Entertainment Person of the Year Award, which will be presented next month at the Cannes Lions festival. Here are the details. more…11:48 pmEddy Cue named 2026 Cannes Lions Entertainment Person of the Year
Apple SVP of Services and Health Eddy Cue has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Entertainment Person of the Year Award, which will be presented next month at the Cannes Lions festival. Here are the details. more…11:43 pmApple’s titanium iPhone experiment may not be over just yet
Apple may be working on a way to make titanium iPhones run cooler. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:41 pmApple lets Fortnite back on the App Store, but the fight isn’t over yet
Fortnite’s global App Store comeback marks a major moment for Epic Games, but the legal dispute is still unresolved. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:33 pmThe Outsiders celebrates Apple Design Awards 2026 nomination with biggest update yet
Just days after being nominated for a 2026 Apple Design Award in the Interaction category, The Outsiders rolled out a major update with Home Screen widgets, expanded workout import options, new metrics, additional workout types, and more. Here are the details. more…09:06 pmKansas City Public Schools are going all-in on Apple
More than 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks are getting the boot as Kansas City prepares to transition its public school students exclusively to Apple devices.Kansas City Public Schools have procured more than 4,500 MacBook Neos as part of its transition to an "All-Apple District" On Wednesday, Kansas City Public Schools elaborated on its decision to become an "All-Apple District." The district says the move reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality education to its students."Students are now proud of their schools because they have the best products," KCPS Chief Technology Officer Scott Jones said in a statement. The district believes that Apple devices have an edge over the competition, calling them "secure, durable, and reliable." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:00 pmApple’s App Store stopped over $2.2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2025
Apple's App Store was built on two core principles: provide users with a secure, trusted place to discover apps, and offer developers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:48 pmApple TV renews ‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ for a second season
‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ has been renewed for a second season on Apple TV, following an acclaimed eight-part season 1. Here’s what to expect from season 2. more…08:36 pmtvOS 27 will give Apple TV 4K a useful new display setting
Next month tvOS 27 will be unveiled, the next major version of Apple TV 4K software, and Apple confirmed this week that it will bring a useful new display setting: Larger Text. more…08:13 pmApple shares hit new all-time closing high
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:12 pmAudio that relies too heavily on AI-generated sound won't be on Apple Music
Music Labels will do better with music that doesn't use that much AI, Apple has warned, as it tries to keep the humanity in songs.Apple Music asks distributors to label AI worksLike other areas of the creative world, artificial intelligence is becoming part of the music we listen to. However, Apple has issued a warning to the industry at large that it is working to combat the influx of AI audio content.In an open letter to music labels and music industry partners seen by 9to5Mac titled "What we're doing to keep music fair," Apple Music offers a balanced take. There are benefits to AI, even in music, but it is working to make things fair for those who don't use it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:55 pmKansas City Public Schools to replace 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with Apple devices | 9 to 5 MacKansas City Public Schools to replace 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with Apple devices
Following a quick comment during Apple’s Q2 2026 earnings call, the Kansas City Public Schools website has elaborated on its plan to transition to an “all-Apple district.” Here are the details. more…07:31 pmHovercraft is a new Mac app that makes video call presentations feel more personal
The simple act of sharing your screen in a way that feels natural during a video call can be overly complicated. Hovercraft is a new Mac app that solves a very specific problem around screen sharing during video calls. more…07:00 pmApple TV announces season two renewal for “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars”
Today, Apple TV announced an eight-part second season for acclaimed, BAFTA Award-nominated docuseries “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars,” hailing from world-famous chef, restaurateur, author and executive producer Gordon Ramsay (“Next Level Chef,” “Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares”) and Studio Ramsay Global, and hosted by Topjaw’s Jesse Burgess. Exploring the high-stakes world of international fine dining with exclusive […] The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:54 pmApple Music shares what it is doing to ‘keep music fair’ in an AI world
The streaming service Apple Music today shared an open letter with music labels and industry partners entitled ‘What We’re Doing to Keep Music Fair’, reaffirming its commitment to help the music business navigate the use of AI responsibly. The company said it believes technology should amplify artists, not replace them. Apple says AI music represents significantly less than 1% of all plays on the service, but it is being proactive to keep a fair, level playing field for all creators. more…06:49 pmWow! This loaded M3 iPad Air is just $849 after a massive $400 off
Macworld Apple iPad Air M3 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); We don’t often see deals on Apple devices that are impressive enough to make our jaws drop, but we got one today: For the first time, you can get a massive $400 discount on the 11-inch M3 iPad Air. Yes, you read that right. Instead of shelling out $1,249 for this decked-out model, you can get it for a mere $849. That’s a fantastic price for a tablet that comes with an M3 chip, 1TB of storage, as well as 5G connectivity, and since it’s the first time we see such a deep dive, you should most definitely check it out, especially if you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to get a tablet. As we’ve told you before, we simply adore this tablet, giving it a solid 4-star rating in our review for its outstanding performance and the fantastic battery life. The 11-inch Liquid Retina display will look gorgeous in all lighting situations, delivering vibrant colors and great contrast. It’s a great tool to use for streaming, photo editing, and even gaming, and with the savings, you can grab an Apple Pencil Pro or Magic Keyboard and still come out ahead. The tablet comes with both Wi-Fi 6E and cellular 5G, so you get a high-speed internet connection anywhere you go. It’s true that the M3 processor doesn’t hit the same speeds the newer M4 does, but you won’t find that model with a massive 1TB of storage and 5G for such a low price anytime soon. So grab this one while it’s still on sale and in stock!06:47 pmApple server schematics stolen in May 2026 Foxconn cyberattack, AppleInsider confirms | AppleInsiderApple server schematics stolen in May 2026 Foxconn cyberattack, AppleInsider confirms
Leaked documents may be tip of the iceberg in Foxconn hack, as only Apple server schematics have been shared so far. More damaging documents may come later.Apple's server designs may be at risk of exposure, because of a May 2026 cyberattack that targeted Foxconn.On May 12, AppleInsider reported that ransomware group Nitrogen hacked into Foxconn facilities in North America. Initially, based on the available sample files, it appeared that the attackers didn't obtain any Apple documentation.However, additional sample files have now been provided to AppleInsider, including more than 30 confidential Apple documents, all of which appear to be genuine. We've analyzed the newly available sample, and while we won't share any links, the files have all the hallmarks of genuine Apple documentation. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:11 pmApple’s customer satisfaction drops from top slot for the first time since the iPhone 11
Macworld Apple is no longer the top dog in the smartphone market, in one respect at least. The company has dropped from joint top to second place in the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) study. In a new report published earlier this week, the ACSI reports that Apple has dropped one point for overall cellphone satisfaction, from 81 percent in 2025 to 80 percent this year. Samsung, meanwhile, remains at 81 percent, which means it no longer has to share the top spot. This is the first time since the 2020-2021 study, when the Galaxy S20 leapfrogged the iPhone 11 series, that Apple doesn’t have a share of the No. 1 position. Google and Motorola sit in joint third in the 2026 study. Each registered a score of 77 percent and a two-point increase on the previous year, thereby closing the gap on Apple and Samsung. The market as a whole saw a general rise in customer satisfaction, with companies outside the top four seeing a rise from 68 percent to 73 percent, and the industry average (including the leaders) rising from 78 percent in 2025 to 79 percent this year. Samsung: 81% (no change from 81% in 2025) Apple: 80% (down from 81%) Google: 77% (up from 75%) Motorola (Lenovo): 77% (up from 75%) All others: 73% (up from 68%) The changes are small, so it would be unwarranted to claim Apple’s reputation has suffered significantly in the past 12 months, nor that Samsung, Google, or Motorola are doing anything particularly special that incoming CEO John Ternus will need to worry about. But one possible explanation for Apple’s slight fall is the inclusion, for the first time, of “AI feature performance” as a metric for satisfaction. Even in the full published study, the ACSI doesn’t give each company’s individual scores for each metric: the numbers are separated by company, or by category, but not by both at once. However, we can see that customers in general are enjoying AI features, since they received a satisfaction rating of 85 percent, the joint third-highest score out of 20 categories. (Calling and texting each got 86 percent; warranty coverage was the lowest at 80 percent, with call center satisfaction avoiding the bottom spot with a surprisingly respectable 81 percent.) We also know that Apple has had issues delivering the AI features that today’s phone customers expect, nor indeed the ones it explicitly promised in adverts. The iPhone 16 was sold as “Built for Apple Intelligence” but launched before Apple Intelligence was available; one would imagine that the many customers who bought that device in 2024 and still have it today would not have given a very high score in the AI category. Still, the good news is that Apple has a prime opportunity next month to win customers back. All eyes will be on the WWDC keynote on June 8 to see if Apple can fix Siri, at the very least. Bookmark our WWDC topic zone to keep up with the latest news and rumors.