iPhone Air 2 coming next year with two key upgrades: report
Apple is aiming to launch an iPhone Air 2 in the spring of 2027, Bloomberg reports today. The iPhone Air 2 will reportedly retain the same design as the current model, but with improvements in two key areas.

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Here’s everything new for AirPods in iOS 27
When Apple unveiled iOS 27, it highlighted only a pair of new AirPods features initially. But there are several more AirPods additions in iOS 27, here’s everything new.

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VSCO unveils Studio Pro app as it pushes further into professional photography workflows
VSCO today announced Studio Pro, an app designed specifically for professional photographers and more advanced editing workflows. Here are the details.

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Apple is poised to ruin ‘Hide My Email’ aliases
Later this summer, Apple will unify the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a single, shared domain… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple's Game Porting Toolkit 4 is a big improvement for modern game coders
Apple's fourth-gen Game Porting Toolkit has big speed boosts when testing modern games on a Mac. Here's what's faster, and what it means for users.GPTK4 can run new titles like 007 First Light very well oin a MacEver since the introduction of the Game Porting Toolkit, gamers have leveraged it as a way to play Windows titles on a Mac. It makes sense, because that is something it is designed to do.Only, it's intended as a way for developers to see how a port of a Windows game to macOS would perform and look like. And, they can do this testing before working on the real thing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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OpenAI launches scheduled tasks in ChatGPT, details here
OpenAI is updating ChatGPT with a new scheduled tasks feature. The new ability is rolling out starting today.

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Apple rolls out new firmware updates for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and Beats Studio Buds
Apple this week released fresh firmware updates for the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and Beats Studio Buds… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Blink has a big speed advantage against WebKit in browser tests
WebKit has met its match, as the prototype Blink schools Apple's well-worn browser engine and hints at the future of web browsing on iOS.Logos for Chromium and WebKitWebKit, Apple's well-used browser rendering engine, has not had to deal with alternatives for quite some time. Even after the EU's Digital Markets Act changed the game and forced Apple to allow others to be used on iOS, via BrowserEngineKit.However, a LinkedIn post from Microsoft Edge Web Platform Group Product Manager Kyle Pflug on June 15 indicates that a change is in progress. All based on a Chromium project using the Blink browser engine that dates back to February 2023. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s new software drops support for these 16 products
iOS 27 is compatible with all the same iPhones as last year’s iOS 26, but almost every other software platform drops multiple devices this year. Here’s the full list of 16 products no longer supported in macOS Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and tvOS 27.

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iPhone users can now join the 'Pokemon Champions' fray
"Pokemon Champions" has arrived on iPhone and iPad, giving players access to a dedicated competitive battle platform and the same matchmaking ecosystem available on Nintendo's consoles.Raichu evolutionThe Pokemon Company launched "Pokemon Champions" on the iPhone, iPad, and Android on June 17, expanding its competitive battle game beyond Nintendo Switch. The free-to-play title focuses entirely on Pokemon battles instead of exploration or story content.Players can compete in ranked, casual, and private matches using familiar mechanics such as Pokemon types, abilities, and moves. "Pokemon Champions" is built around competitive play rather than the collection-focused approach used by "Pokemon GO."The game supports cross-platform battles between mobile devices, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players can also connect Pokemon Home to bring eligible Pokemon from existing collections into the game. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Here’s why your Mac blocked that Terminal command you pasted
Macworld When macOS 26.4 Tahoe was released in March, Apple introduced an additional safeguard against malware distribution: if a user pastes lines of code into the Terminal, a warning appears, signaling that the paste was blocked because the copied code could contain malware. The warning gives the user the option to continue with the pasted command or to stop it before it executes. This is a new behavior in macOS, and you may have noticed it if you recently used the Terminal. In a support document posted earlier this week, Apple explains why it implemented the warning. It appears only if you do not regularly use the Terminal and copied a command from email, chat, or another source. Two types of warnings may appear. The first is “Potential malware detected,” where macOS explains that it has detected a copied command and warns the user against executing it unless they are certain that the command comes from a reliable source. The second warning blocks the paste without an option to override it because it has detected known malware in the copied code. According to various reports, malware attacks on Mac users are on the rise. However, macOS’s built-in security measures make it a little more difficult for attackers to execute malicious code, so in some instances, they resort to social engineering and persuading users to paste malicious code directly into the Terminal and execute it. They can be disguised as a way to “fix” something wrong with your Mac by pasting a command into the Terminal. Unsuspecting users then follow the instructions, unaware of the damage they could do to their Mac. These Terminal warnings are new to macOS Tahoe.Apple How to protect yourself from malware The easiest way to protect yourself from malware is to avoid downloading software from places that are unfamiliar. Apple has vetted software in the Mac App Store, and it is the safest way to get apps. If you prefer not to patronize the Mac App Store, then buy software directly from the developer and their website. If you insist on using cracked software, you will always risk malware exposure. Never open links in emails or texts you receive from unknown and unexpected sources. If you get a message that looks like it is from an entity that you do business with, check the sender’s email address and inspect the URL carefully. If you see a link or button, you can Control-click it, select Copy Link Address, and then paste it into a text editor to see the actual URL to check it there. Macworld has several guides to help, including a guide on whether or not you need antivirus software, a list of Mac viruses, malware, and trojans, and a comparison of Mac security software.

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Siri AI will make the Apple Watch a fully-fledged AI wearable in watchOS 27
While it’s not available in the very first beta, Siri AI is coming to the Apple Watch in watchOS 27. In my view, this is the biggest change for the device in a long time.

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Apple sets new iPhone sales records in China; while beleaguered Huawei faces empty stores
Millions of Chinese students are engaging in “revenge spending,” driving record activations of over 32 million iPhone 17 units and Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Intel launches production of advanced 18A-P chip node, moves closer to potential Apple foundry deal
Intel has officially begun production of its most advanced chip process technology yet — the 18A-P node — marking a significant… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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This GitHub project saves your AirPort Time Capsule from the grave
Macworld I have an old AirPort Time Capsule, and while its usefulness as a Wi-Fi hotspot is outdated, it still works perfectly well for Time Machine backups on my secondary Mac at home. But then Apple announced that macOS 27 Golden Gate won’t include support for AirPort Disk or other Time Capsule disks, and suddenly the AirPort’s usefulness will soon expire, even though it continues to work without a hitch. But James Chang has come to the rescue with a project that gives “all Time Capsules” new life. His TimeCapsuleSMB project is a “modern Samba setup” for the AirPort Time Capsule that essentially lets the device run as a Samba 4.24.3 server. This allows for Time Capsule to be seen by macOS 27 on networks via Bonjour. You can then use the Time Capsule on the network for Time Machine backups. TimeCapsuleSMB is free and offers in-depth documentation on how to install it and troubleshooting on its GitHub repository. It does have some quirks. For example, if you have a 4th-generation AirPort or older, you must manually activate the Samba installation any time the device reboots. On 5th-generation and later devices, Samba restarts automatically. But for the most part, it should do the trick if you’ve been fretting about needing a new backup drive this fall. Apple discontinued the AirPort in 2018, 10 years after it introduced the first Time Capsule and 20 years after the very first AirPort Base Station, which arrived in 1999. The devices use Apple Filing Protocol (AFP), a network file-sharing protocol that Apple stopped supporting in macOS 15.5, and Server Message Block (SMB) version 1. TimeCapsuleSMB uses a fork of Samba 4 that is modified to work with Time Capsules.

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This $40 AI app can turn your idea into a complete e-book in mere minutes
EbookMagic creates publication-ready e-books, custom covers and audiobooks in minutes. Save on lifetime access to the AI book generator. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Sign in with Apple domain consolidation could trip up unprepared services
Apple is changing the email domains behind Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email, forcing developers and email providers to update systems before the transition begins.Apple's Hide My Email serviceA June 15 developer notice told developers to update account systems, email validation tools, and allowlists before the rollout begins. Email service providers were also asked to review filtering, suppression, and routing rules tied to Apple's current relay domains.The change affects two privacy features that let users interact with apps, websites, and online services without revealing a personal email address. Sign in with Apple currently generates relay addresses ending in privaterelay.appleid.com.Hide My Email generates relay addresses on icloud.com. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Weather gets two brand new features in iOS 27
iOS 27 includes new features for Apple Calendar, Wallet, Messages, Maps, and also the Weather app. Here are two new features coming to Apple Weather in iOS 27.

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AirPods Pro 3 hit lowest price ever at $169 ahead of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon has issued a steep price drop on AirPods Pro 3 as Prime Day kicks off next week, with the earbuds falling to the lowest price ever at $169.AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to the lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day.With delivery by Father's Day to many locations, Amazon's early Prime Day $80 discount on AirPods Pro 3 is worth checking out. This is the lowest price on record at Amazon for Apple's high-end earbuds and the steepest discount available across the current AirPods lineup.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $169 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 27 makes your iPhone faster in 40+ ways, here’s the full list
While Apple Intelligence and Siri AI are the biggest additions to iOS 27, the update will also make your iPhone noticeably faster. In fact, Apple has outlined more than 40 ways in which your iPhone will be faster after you update to iOS 27 later this year.

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