Apple accelerates app development with new intelligence frameworks and advanced tools in Xcode 27
Apple this week introduced new intelligence capabilities, expanded productivity features in Xcode 27, and platform improvements… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Amazon-owned Woot slashes Dell UltraSharp 32-inch 6K monitor to $1,379
Today only, save 45% on Dell's UltraSharp 32-inch monitor (U3224KB), bringing the price down to $1,379.99.Pick up Dell's UltraSharp 32 6K monitor for $1,379 today only - Image credit: DellAmazon-owned Woot is running a flash sale on Dell's 32-inch UltraSharp 6K display, delivering a markdown of 45% off the original retail price.Buy Dell UltraSharp 32 for $1,379.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Epic Games can't talk its way out of a Supreme Court appeal, says Apple
Apple's lawyers are trying to rip apart Epic Games saying that the Supreme Court should just forget all about this little case and let it continue claiming victory."Fortnite" ad (source: Epic Games)The ongoing, never-ending tennis match between Apple and Epic Games continues with another legal filing. On June 4, 2026, Epic Games demanded that Apple's appeal over this ceaseless case be thrown out.Now Apple has filed its response which, unsurprisingly, defends its right to appeal. In a 12-page filing, Apple lawyers aim to take down each of Epic's arguments and demonstrate how it "confirms the need for review." The short version of Apple's response to Epic's 35-page filing, boils down to the same two key issues that Epic has tried to describe as too unimportant to warrant the appeal. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Hands on: iPadOS 27's shortcut builder creates automations from plain English
Apple's Shortcuts generator has always been powerful, but iPadOS 27 finally makes it easier for everybody to use. Here's how Apple Intelligence turns plain-language prompts into workflows, and what to look out for.Apple lets you vibe-code shortcuts in iPadOS 27Apple Intelligence makes Shortcuts far easier to approach in iPadOS 27. Users can describe a task in plain language, and the app generates a workflow based on that request.Instead of hunting through actions and connecting them one by one, users can start with a prompt and refine the result inside the existing editor. The change addresses one of the biggest challenges that has limited Shortcuts for years.Shortcuts can automate tasks across apps, process information, manage files, and control smart-home devices. Building custom workflows often requires users to understand actions, variables, inputs, and outputs before they can create something useful. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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I’m using macOS Golden Gate’s Siri on the MacBook Neo. Ask us anything
Macworld The biggest deal about macOS 27 Golden Gate isn’t the design tweaks, the better responsiveness, or even the ultrawide display support. The star of the update is Siri AI, the new and improved digital assistant that is now essentially a generative AI chatbot built into macOS (as well as iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27). Siri AI is available in the xOS developer betas released last Monday, and after 28 hours on a waitlist, I was finally granted access to Siri AI on a macOS Golden Gate dev beta installed on a MacBook Neo. (Learn more about what devices can run Siri AI.) Siri’s performance on the Neo was quite acceptable; there wasn’t any lag that was clearly due to the A18 Pro chip and its 8GB of RAM. Siri did take a moment to process my inquiries, but it never felt like it was struggling to process. If you watched the WWDC keynote and noticed the amount of time it took for Siri to process, my experience with Siri on the Neo was similar to those demos. After insalling Siri AI and giving it some time to index, I started using it right away, so these are my initial thoughts. It’s important to keep in mind that this is an early beta, so expect things to change before the official release this fall. A quick query about an upcoming trip After pressing Command+spacebar to launch Spotlight (Siri AI is integrated into Spotlight), I was actually a little bit at a loss what to ask–so many places to start. I’m going on a trip soon, so I thought I’d ask about finding a place to get lunch after my plane lands. Siri was able to pull information from Calendar, but it wasn’t able to pin a location in Maps. (Note: these are three different screenshots combined in one image.)Foundry I wanted to check if Siri can see my Calendar entry for this trip, so I entered in Spotlight, “What am I doing on June 11?” It responded by showing my Calendar entry, as well as some details in that entry. Good start! I then asked for a recommendation for a burger place near the airport. I had to get specific here, because I realized that I didn’t provide enough data in my Calendar entry, such as my travel itinerary, so I had to note the airport in my query. It recommended three places. Next, I asked Siri to pin one of the restaurants in the Maps app. Unfortunately, it couldn’t do it, but it was able to open Maps so I can pin it myself. This trip consists solely of a Calendar entry shared by my wife. I don’t have any emails or flight details anywhere on my Mac, so Siri was working with very little information. Overall, it was impressive that Siri was able to check my Calendar, get event details, and search a location for a place I asked about. But it’s odd that it couldn’t do the seemingly simple final step I wanted. Perhaps that functionality will come in a later beta. I have another, more elaborate trip planned for later this summer, so I will do another test later to see how it handles all the data housed in different places on my Mac. A little bit of research My next Siri task was an easy research task: When will macOS Golden Gate be released? For this, it provided an answer, using Wikipedia as the source, which it linked to. And the answer was correct–it properly said that Golden Gate is “expected to be released in September 2026.” A specific date has not been announced. Oddly, Siri showed a picture of an old MacBook Pro and with a display that clearly was showing a version of the Mac operating system that was not Golden Gate. When I clicked on the picture, it opened it in the Preview app. Siri AI in macOS Golden Gate presents its answers in a window clearly made for the iPhone. While it is expandable manually, it gives the impression that Siri AI has simply been ported over from iOS 27. Foundry The goal of this task was to see how much it differed from the Siri that’s being replaced. Asking the “old” Siri this question usually resulted in a list of web articles you can use to look for yourself. Do the math For my third task, I decided to see if Siri could do some math. Nothing too complex, but something that maybe a grade-level student would ask. I took a question from a textbook and pasted it into Spotlight. Generative AI chatbots are often used by students to “do their homework,” so to speak. No doubt that Siri AI will be used in the same way.Foundry Siri got the answer correct. It even provided a few more details to give insight into the answer, but it didn’t actually show the work. But this Siri actually addressed the question; the Siri it is replacing couldn’t understand the question, offering only a list of search results. Work in progress This is just a quick first look at the new Siri AI, and it’s promising. The research and question-asking aspects seem like low-hanging fruit in terms of Siri AI’s ability–it’ll be able to handle it like other generative AI chatbots. What’s more interesting is its ability to do productivity tasks and interact with other Mac apps. Siri’s ability to take a brief agenda from me and enter it in all the proper apps will be a time saver, but it has to be able to do it without fault. I’ll keep testing and reporting back. Got questions about the new Siri or want to ask it (or me) something? Drop me a line at rloyola@foundryco.com!

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Pocket Casts adopts Liquid Glass design in latest podcast player app update
Pocket Casts for iOS has picked up a fresh visual overhaul this week. The latest version brings Apple’s Liquid Glass design language to one of the most popular podcast apps on the platform. more…

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6 key ways iOS 27 upgrades Apple Wallet
We learned from WWDC26 that iOS 27 upgrades Apple Wallet in six key ways that go way beyond cosmetic tweaks. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple TV debuts trailer for ‘Camp Snoopy’ season two, premiering globally Friday, June 26th
Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for season two of “Camp Snoopy,” premiering globally on Friday, June 26. In season two, Snoopy… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Deals: AirPods Pro 3 hit best price ever at $179, MacBook Pro $300 off, Series 11 $130 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 dropping even lower to the best price ever at $179 shipped (nearly 30% off) and all five AirPods Max 2 colors hitting the Amazon all-time low. We also have up to $300 off M5 Pro MacBook Pro models joined by Apple’s most affordable 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $200 off, the most popular Apple Watch Series 11 models up to $130 off, and the upgraded 240W braided Beats USB-C cable down as low as $19. Head below for a closer look. more…

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Apple is giving Screen Time and parental controls a long overdue upgrade in iOS 27
Apple is making a major push around child safety and parental controls with iOS 27, including a completely redesigned Screen Time experience, new limits for websites, expanded communication controls, and more flexible tools for managing when kids can use apps. The changes are part of Apple’s broader OS 27 updates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. more…

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How iOS 27 and tvOS 27 updates make your home smarter
Got a smart home? Look at the ways iOS 27 and tvOS 27 updates make your home smarter, according to Apple's plans revealed at WWDC26. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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HomePod gets better in two new ways with iOS 27
Apple’s HomePod products were largely absent from the company’s WWDC announcements this week, but there are two improvements coming in iOS 27—with more set to be unveiled this fall. more…

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Today in Apple history: The first Apple II ships
On June 10, 1977, Apple Computer Inc. shipped its first Apple II. The hulking beige computer defined Apple for a generation of fans. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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AirPods Pro 3 plunge to $179, lowest price ever, ahead of Prime Day
Apple AirPods Pro 3 have plunged to $179 ahead of Father's Day, making it a great time to pick up a pair of earbuds for Dad while they're down to the lowest price on record.Walmart's $179 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers lowest price ever.Walmart has slashed $70 off AirPods Pro 3 today, delivering the lowest price on record (and beating Amazon by $20). With Prime Day 2026 starting in just under two weeks, Walmart's bid to grab your business now comes at a great time if you're looking for a great gift for Father's Day.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $179 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Wireless earbuds market dominated by Apple, open-ear models are rising
AirPods helped Apple retain the top position in the global wireless earbuds market during the first quarter of 2026, with it and Beats accounting for nearly a third of all shipments.AirPods ProResearch firm Smart Analytics Global estimated Apple captured 23% of the global true wireless stereo (TWS) market during the January-through-March period. Xiaomi ranked second with an 11% market share, while Beats placed third at 8%.Global TWS shipments increased 4% year over year during the quarter, while wholesale revenue rose 8%.Apple also led the market by revenue. The company captured 44% of global TWS revenue during the quarter, helped by the premium pricing of AirPods. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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You can buy unlimited AT&T data for your iPad for $3 a day
AT&T will let iPad owners buy a day of unlimited cellular data for $3, and it doesn't matter if your device is from Verizon, T-Mobile, or other competing wireless carriers.M3 iPad AirThe cellular carrier announced Unlimited Day Pass on June 10. The service gives eligible Wi-Fi + Cellular iPads 24 hours of unlimited data on AT&T's network without requiring a monthly plan, contract, subscription, or credit check.Users can activate the service directly from the Cellular Data section of Settings on supported eSIM-capable iPads. Purchases are made with a debit or credit card, and data service begins shortly after activation.The offering is available to AT&T customers and people who use other wireless providers. The service is designed for iPad owners who don't maintain a dedicated tablet data plan but occasionally need a cellular connection. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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macOS 27 has broken the boot drive selector for some
What appears to be a bug in macOS 27 is preventing a number of users from selecting alternate partitions or drives to boot from. This is having a big impact on Asahi Linux users.You can run Linux on an Apple Silicon Mac. Just beware of macOS 27 right now. Most Mac users won't ever have to deal with issues such as switching the partition their hardware boots from. However, for a contingent of users who use multiple operating systems on their Mac, there seems to be an issue with macOS 27.In a post to Mastodon, Asahi Linux has warned that Apple has changed how the boot picker and Startup Disk applications detect if there are valid OS boot volumes available. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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This ultimate spec’d-out MacBook Air is a crazy $500 off today
Macworld Apple MacBook Air M4 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; }); })(); Apple’s 13.6-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip has dropped all the way down to $1,799, a $500 savings, and the reason this one’s worth a look isn’t just because of the $500 discount alone, but how much you’re getting for it. This model pairs a max 32GB of unified memory with a 2TB SSD for a fully loaded monster machine. The 32GB gives you plenty of power for heavy multitasking, allowing you to open dozens of browser tabs, several apps open at once, and so on. The 2TB drive means you’ll never have to think about storage space again, even as you pile up photos, projects, and downloads without the constant cleanup you’d do on a smaller drive. Plus, keep in mind that both RAM and storage are soldered in and can’t be upgraded later. So while the base configurations look tempting, you’ll be better off paying a little more now and enjoying the performance boost later. The M4 chip isn’t Apple’s newest, but it still delivers tons of power to drive your daily workload with ease, from office tasks to web browsing, media streaming, photo editing, and so on. At about 2.7 pounds and thin enough to disappear into a bag, it’s genuinely easy to carry from room to room or take on the road. The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display is sharp and easy on the eyes for a full day of reading and typing. Worth being clear on what this isn’t, though: this is the mainstream Air, not the Pro. There’s no high-refresh display, no MiniLED, no Thunderbolt 5 or HDMI, and definitely no SD card slot. If you don’t need those pro extras, you won’t miss them, as the Air is, in general, the best everyday laptop for most people who don’t need a workstation. So, at $1,799, this is an easy pick if you want a light, capable Mac with room to grow built in.

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Here’s everything new for Messages in iOS 27
iOS 27 adds new features across many system apps, like Wallet, Calendar, Music, and Maps. Here’s what’s new for the Messages app in iOS 27. more…

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Apple TV debuts trailer for fifth season of critically acclaimed comedy ‘Trying’
Apple TV on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for the fifth season of acclaimed comedy series “Trying,” starring Esther Smith and Rafe Spall… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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