These 100W USB-C cables with 27,000 5-star reviews are less than $5 each
Macworld Ugreen USB-C Cables, 100W, 2-pack 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; }); })(); Every so often, when I can’t find my regular charger, I dig through my tech drawer and pull out a cable that’s been there forever, and then act surprised when it takes forever to charge my phone. These days, it’s easier than ever to rectify this problem if you recycle all those old cables and just buy some new ones. This two-pack of 100W Ugreen USB-C cables is only going to cost you $9 right now, a 30 percent discount. These Ugreen cables are capable of handling 100W charging, which means you can even use them with your MacBook, with an equally powerful charger. Oh, and the cables will also help you quickly transfer files between devices, as they support 480Mbps transfer. These cables are only 3.3 feet long, so they’re better suited for charging things at your desk or nightstand. They are super sturdy, too, thanks to being covered in the braided nylon. Therefore, when you pack them up and throw them in your laptop bag, they won’t suffer damage. And the best part? People love them. These cables have nearly 31,000 reviews with a near-perfect 4.8-star rating. So go grab a couple of these fast Ugreen USB-C cables for $9 before this deal runs out.

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This could be the best thing to ever happen to Apple’s Camera app
Apple’s stock Camera app started out with a very straightforward goal: it was intended to allow anyone to pick it up, press a button and get a decent result. It essentially made an iPhone the ultimate point-and-shoot camera. Over the years, however, the app has grown increasingly sophisticated. While that may be a good thing, it has been accompanied by growing complexity. Finding the setting you want can involve a lot of guesswork about where it is found in the ever-expanding UI. Fortunately, it seems that iOS 27 may solve this problem … more…

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More than 10% of iPhone owners eyeing a folding phone – survey
Price alone is likely to make the iPhone Fold (or iPhone Ultra) a somewhat niche product in Apple’s lineup, but a new survey suggests there could be more interest than one might expect. While the majority of US smartphone owners unsurprisingly care most about two vital but uninteresting things, interest in new form factors like foldables was surprisingly high … more…

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A screen-less ‘Apple Watch Neo’ is exactly what the lineup needs
Macworld The Apple Watch is by far the most popular smartwatch on the planet. It offers a wide range of health sensors, integration with other Apple products, and advanced features that replicate a basic iPhone. Today, users can rely on the cellular-enabled model to independently call and text others, stream music, record workouts, view notes, and much more. While the technology packed in this tiny form factor is undoubtedly impressive, it can feel overwhelming. Fitness trackers are a solid smartwatch replacement for users interested in collecting health data and nothing else. Google just launched the Fitbit Air, featuring stress-free battery life, support for various data types, and an alluring $99.99 price tag. Products like Whoop and Oura have been growing in popularity. Meanwhile, Apple’s cheapest alternative is the Apple Watch SE, which requires daily charging and starts at $249. A screen-less “Apple Watch Neo” would complement the company’s lineup, compete directly against Fitbit and Whoop, and act as a gateway to the higher-end smartwatches. Always-off display Every few years, the Apple Watch’s display just a little bit bigger, adapting to the increasing complexity of watchOS and its on-screen elements. It’s time to think differently and offer a completely screen-less model for users opposed to the regular evolution. The always-on display technology has become standard on Apple’s flagship iPhones, letting users easily glance at the date, time, notifications, and widgets. For many of us, that’s sufficient to stay up to date throughout the day. And given that your iPhone and Mac can show all that information as well, there’s little need to have them duplicated on our wrists. No screen means smaller, lighter, more comfortable, and longer battery life.Google That’s not to say that Apple should completely eliminate the watch’s display. Many users appreciate the Apple Watch’s advanced utility, including the constant notification buzzing. But a simpler, standalone screen-less variant would cater to customers suffering from screen fatigue. Charging forward Users typically need to charge their Apple Watches daily—a recurring stressor that the Mindfulness app does little to alleviate. It’s particularly problematic for those tracking their sleep, who can’t just charge their watches overnight. Instead, they have to dedicate time during the day to ensure that the watch is sufficiently charged before bed. Without a screen, you can charge a Whoop while you wear it. And only once a week!Foundry In contrast, the new Fitbit Air and Whoop last for a full week, eliminating a daily task from your routine. And if by any chance you forget about charging it once a week, a 5-minute top-up can provide power for a full day of use—making it effortless to avoid tracking interruptions. Monitor-less monitoring One would assume that the Apple Watch—considering its bulk—would collect more health and fitness data types. While, yes, there are certain smartwatch exclusives, such as the ECG sensor, Google’s Fitbit Air supports most of the relevant metrics users need. Google These include activity tracking, exercise modes, daily readiness score, cardio load, active zone minutes, calorie burn, goals, heart rate (including irregularities), stress management, skin temperature, sleep insights, and the (long) list goes on… Despite its sleek design, the Fitbit Air is a comprehensive fitness tracker that monitors more values than you’d expect. Wrist rest Another smartwatch annoyance is the above-mentioned bulk. Many users find it awkward to sleep while wearing their Apple Watches but are pushed to do so for overnight data collection. Plus, you’ve got to stay aware of your wrist’s movements throughout the day to avoid smashing its display against a rough surface. In general, the Apple Watch requires more care and is less durable, comfortable, and practical than wristbands like Fitbit. Fitness trackers are liberating in comparison. Smaller, lighter, thinner fitness trackers are easier to wear while you sleep.Google A new Neo One could argue that uninterested users can turn off most of the Apple Watch’s smart features to preserve battery, minimize distractions, and treat it as a basic fitness tracker. That doesn’t address its price tag, which starts at $249 for the SE model or $399 for the regular one. Given that the Fitbit Air costs just $100 and works with iOS, Google could attract budget-conscious iPhone users who can’t justify buying an Apple Watch SE. An “Apple Watch Neo” that drops the display wouldn’t cannibalize standard Watch sales, as it’ll miss out on a ton of handy perks that power users depend on. Some of the watchOS features it would miss out on include music playback via AirPods, Maps, iMessage, and of course notification mirroring. A basic Neo fitness tracker would attract those currently seeking third-party options and potentially convert them to flagship Apple Watch users when they’re ready to unlock the wearable’s full potential. Regardless of its exact specs and price, there’s no denying that a dedicated fitness tracker is missing from Apple’s product line. This is particularly surprising, as Apple has long been invested in personal health and continues to expand upon its established foundation. With its main rivals, Google and Samsung, offering simpler form factors through wristbands and smart rings, Apple is ignoring a significant, untapped market. A heart rate sensor in AirPods Pro 3 is not a sufficient substitute.

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AI could make iOS 27 much bigger than the rumors suggest
Macworld WWDC is many Apple enthusiasts’ favorite event of the year. During the opening keynote, the iPhone maker unveils the upcoming major versions of its operating systems. It then releases the first beta builds to enrolled testers, giving them an early look at what’s to come. These updates tend to pack dozens of changes, including user interface tweaks, fresh features, bug fixes, and other improvements. Following last year’s substantial Liquid Glass redesign, iOS 27 is believed to focus on implementing AI tools and optimizing performance and reliability. The forthcoming update seemingly won’t introduce a ton of noteworthy features (beyond AI). While geeks may find the boring nature of iOS 27 underwhelming, I think it’s exactly the kind of update that Apple’s platforms currently need. AI for the rest of the OS As we’ve established, most of iOS 27’s new user-facing features will likely revolve around AI. Many users assume that the Apple Intelligence upgrade will be limited to a smarter Siri and some other gimmicks they’ll rarely use. In reality, iOS 27’s AI boost is shaping up to be much more than just that. For starters, the Photos app could finally be getting some new AI tools, apart from the existing Clean Up feature. The rumored Enhance, Extend, and Reframe features could allow users to apply suitable color edits, stretch an image beyond the frame, and change its perspective. These are much-needed additions that mobile photographers will especially appreciate. Foundry Other handy introductions could include a Grammarly-like keyboard that helps you pick the right words, tailored analyses in the Health app, and an AI-powered Calendar overhaul. These are all apps that we use every day, and the meaningful AI additions are bound to make them even more useful. It goes without saying that Siri is finally getting some love with iOS 27, too. The assistant is rumored to get a dedicated app with support for complex conversations, world knowledge, multitasking, third-party model extensions, and more. Apple’s virtual assistant will also be able to pull up personal data stored on your iPhone, understand on-screen elements, execute in-app actions, build Shortcuts using natural language, and more. Even if you don’t currently rely on Siri to perform basic tasks, you’ll likely appreciate the advanced capabilities it’s gaining with the next big release. If successful, it will likely transform how users interact with their iPhones over the coming years. Malleable Glass iOS 26 brought the most dramatic iPhone interface change since iOS 7, featuring the futuristic Liquid Glass design language. The new look heavily relies on fluidity and translucency, and it can be perceived in menus, buttons, toggles, navigation bars, and other interface elements across apps and the system itself. Naturally, many users absolutely hate how it looks and functions due to text legibility concerns and how drastic of a change it is. During iOS 26.0’s initial beta cycle, Apple listened to testers’ feedback and repeatedly tweaked the intensity of Liquid Glass. With iOS 26.1, it even gave users control over Liquid Glass by letting them set the look to Clear or Tinted. iOS 26.2 then added a dedicated slider that lets you precisely adjust the Liquid Glassiness of the Lock Screen clock.  Foundry Given that Liquid Glass is still relatively fresh, iOS 27 will almost certainly include tweaks that improve its functionality and aesthetic. It’s also rumored that, similar to the existing Lock Screen clock, the operating system will offer a slider that controls the intensity of Liquid Glass universally. This would make the design more flexible and allow users to opt for whichever system-wide appearance they prefer. Actually snappier Beyond the AI goods and potential Liquid Glass tweaks, iOS 27 is rumored to be a Mac OS X Snow Leopard sort of update. For those unfamiliar, Snow Leopard launched in 2009 to optimize the performance of Macintosh computers and improve their stability through bug fixes and code clean-up. This would get rid of outdated and unnecessary iOS code in the background, boosting the operating system’s speed and possibly extending the battery life. It may not be as exciting as visible changes, but it’s certainly necessary to maintain the iPhone’s long-term reliability. Foundry A few more things Taking the above-mentioned leaks and rumors into consideration, iOS 27 already appears to be a somewhat feature-packed update—despite its “Snow Leopard” nature. Still, Apple will surely include a slew of other smaller quality-of-life updates that actually make a difference to our everyday digital lives. For example, the Wallet app will reportedly allow users to create and store custom passes without depending on third-party apps. These minor, albeit handy, introductions often don’t leak in advance, so we can expect to see several of them during WWDC and once we get our hands on the first iOS 27 beta build next month. Foundry The iPhone’s time to properly embrace AI and run more smoothly has come, and that’s what iOS 27 could be all about.

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35 years ago, the Mac got an era-defining upgrade
Macworld A lot of Mac users don’t remember a time before Mac OS X (or macOS, or OS X, depending on the era), but before OS X arrived on the scene, the Mac ran on an entirely different operating system, the classic Mac OS, which was with us from the Mac’s launch in 1984 through the funeral Steve Jobs held for Mac OS 9 in 2002. The original Mac OS evolved a lot across those 18 years. And perhaps its single most important update, System 7, arrived 35 years ago this month, in May of 1991. It seems like a footnote now, but so much of what we take for granted on the Mac today was introduced in System 7. Take it from someone who was there–I wanted System 7 so badly, I downloaded a load of floppy disk images across my college computer network so I could install it. And I wasn’t disappointed by what I got. System 7 really did show the way to the future of the Mac. Seven-year itch As amazing as the original Mac operating system was, it was largely conceived of in the early 1980s and designed for extremely limited hardware. Even seven years after the first Mac shipped, it had only evolved in some limited ways. By the early 1990s, support for color displays had arrived, though the Mac was hardly what you’d call a colorful interface. Multitasking of a sort arrived, thanks to software called Switcher and later MultiFinder, but it was a severely constrained add-on. Macs at the time had very little memory, which limited what they could do.Foundry And then came System 7. Let’s start with multitasking. Early Macs had so little memory that it was a miracle they could run one program (plus the Finder), let alone more than one at a time. Some clever hacks let you run more than one app on some Macs with a lot of memory, but it wasn’t until System 7 that the Mac embraced the concept that you could run as many apps as would fit in your Mac’s RAM. Apple added an Application menu to the menu bar, which indicated the currently open app, the forerunner of the modern macOS menu item that does the same thing. System 7 also introduced virtual memory, which allowed the system to use some disk space to save out memory and also dynamically allocate memory to the programs that really needed it. I can’t underscore how much of a productivity boost this was. Before multitasking, copying data between multiple apps really was often an exercise of copying, saving, quitting, opening the next app, and pasting. If that seems archaic, let me assure you that you’re also imagining every step of that process happening at least ten times faster than it actually did. System 7 was the first Mac operating system that supported multitasking. It had an application menu in the upper right corner of the Finder for switching apps.Foundry With more programs running, there were also more problems. Now you didn’t need to worry about a bug in one program, but in any of the programs you were running. Fortunately, System 7 also introduced the Force Quit command, activated by pressing Command-Option-Shift-Escape. (Today, we use the more modern Command-Option-Escape.) However, since the Mac wouldn’t get true memory protection until OS X arrived, Apple strongly encouraged you to immediately close all apps and reboot your Mac if you ever had to force quit an app. Find it in Finder, finally One of the jokes of the early Mac era was that the one thing the Finder app couldn’t do was find anything. While Spotlight was years away, System 7 did introduce a proper Find command, which let you search for files on your hard drive by name. This was an enormous productivity boost at the time, and charted a course that would eventually lead to Spotlight itself. To this day, Finder windows in list view display folders with an indicator to the left that, when clicked, rotates and exposes the contents of that folder. That’s another System 7 innovation. We also still have the ability, introduced in System 7, to create an alias of a file in a different location. In previous versions of Mac OS, copying a file was entirely modal. You had to sit and watch as the files were copied. In System 7, you could switch to other apps and continue to work while the copy concluded. macOS Tahoe introduced the ability to tag individual files with custom colors–or should I say reintroduced, since that feature was also part of System 7. System 7’s Balloon Help could be both helpful and annoying.Foundry A trash can that sits there, full of stuff that you can fish out if need be, until you finally choose to empty it? System 7. And how about the ability to share some or all of your hard drive over the network, to other Macs? The fundamental concept of file sharing was also introduced in System 7, bringing an end to a bunch of very weird hacks that let Macs send files to one another over local networks. AppleScript feels close to retirement these days, and actually didn’t premiere in System 7.0–it arrived a little later, in 7.1.1. But the infrastructure that works to this day to let apps communicate with one another, Apple Events, was introduced in System 7. Basically, every Mac app has a Help menu at the very end of the menu bar; that was a System 7 innovation, along with a concept called Balloon Help, which was basically floating “tool tips” that could be turned off at a system level. Finally, here’s a simple bit of Mac body language that so many of us have internalized, but just wasn’t there until 1991: If you drag a file on top of an app icon, that file opens in that app. Yep, something that simple wasn’t a part of the original Mac OS–it was a System 7 innovation. What we left behind It’s not all groundbreaking features, of course. A bunch of System 7 stuff died on the vine or gave way to very different ways of approaching computer interfaces in the years to come. In the early days, the Apple menu was a place for a very specific, regimented set of menu items. Today, it’s similarly locked down. But in the System 7 era, the Apple Menu was literally just the contents of a folder, located inside the System Folder, called Apple Menu Items. You could put pretty much anything in there, and it would be easily accessible from the Apple Menu. Similarly, the Mac’s original Control Panel was an app full of little tiles that let you do things like adjust the volume. Today’s System Settings app (and its OS X predecessor, System Preferences) is similarly a single app that offers every setting in a series of sub-sections. System 7 went the other way, exploding that original Control Panel into a folder that was full of individual Control Panel items that opened more or less like apps. System 7 also introduced Extensions, which were the next generation of “INITs,” or software patches that loaded when you booted your Mac and modified the system in some way. I remember being really excited about Extensions, but they added enormous instability to the system. One of the first Extensions was Extensions Manager, which let you choose which Extensions to load in order to help troubleshoot which ones might be crashing your Mac. Eventually, an extremely popular program called Conflict Catcher would help users do the same. In System 7, the Apple Menu was a folder, and you could customize it by placing items in the folder. Foundry Suffice it to say that Apple doesn’t put up with that level of hacking of the system anymore. And for good reason. End of an era System 7 was really amazing (web emulators are available for you to try System 7), but it was also a symptom of a growing disease that would plague 1990s Apple. The project was created by a software group nicknamed the Blue Meanies, a reference to the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” They got that name because when Apple engineers were figuring out what features to build for the future of Mac OS, they wrote down more achievable jobs on blue index cards, and long-term goals on pink and red index cards. The team in charge of implementing the near-term features on the blue cards became the Blue Meanies, and System 7 was the result. The long-term stuff was so far out there that ultimately, the Pink group got spun out of Apple into a next-gen operating system company called Taligent, a joint venture with IBM. It never shipped. The Yellow stuff included some vital stuff, like protected memory and pre-emptive multitasking, that would eventually become a part of a project called Copland, which was destined to be Mac OS 8 up until the moment when it failed to ship and was literally broken up into parts, some of which shipped, most of which didn’t. The failure of Copland led, eventually, to Apple’s purchase of NeXT, and the arrival of both Steve Jobs and the future Mac OS X at Apple. So yes, Classic Mac OS was showing its age. But System 7 helped breathe life into it, long enough for it to get to the point where it was worth replacing with something new. 35 years later, it’s clear that Mac users still owe a lot to the Blue Meanies.

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How to stop your MacBook sleeping when the lid is closed
Macworld Many Mac users want to turn their MacBook into a desktop-style workstation, using an external display, keyboard, and mouse with the lid closed – a setup often called clamshell mode. Running a MacBook this way can make sense for several reasons, from supporting multiple external monitors on certain Apple-silicon models to freeing up desk space and improving ergonomics. Others may want their Mac to keep working with the lid closed while it downloads files, runs backups, plays music, or so you can keep your AI agents running. The problem is that macOS is designed to put a MacBook to sleep as soon as you close the lid. Apple does support clamshell mode (or closed-display mode), which lets you use a MacBook like a desktop by connecting an external display, keyboard, and mouse while the lid is closed. However, this setup comes with strict requirements: clamshell mode won’t work without an external monitor, and it can introduce performance or thermal trade-offs. If those limitations don’t suit your needs, there are alternative approaches – including third-party apps and system settings – that can keep a Mac awake with the lid closed. Just ensure that if your Mac is running in clamshell mode you do not put it inside a bag or enclosed space as it is likely to get hot. In this article we cover: What you need to use a MacBook with the lid closed, the steps to follow to use a MacBook with the lid closed, different methods to stop a Mac sleeping when the lid is closed, how to play music or continue a download while a MacBook lid is closed, and how to turn on a MacBook with the lid closed. Why would you want to use a MacBook with the lid closed? Using a MacBook with the lid closed. Petter Ahrnstedt There are several functional and technical reasons why you might choose to operate your MacBook with the lid closed. Multi-Monitor Support: One common reason to use clamshell mode is to maximise external display support. For example, on some earlier base-model Apple Silicon MacBooks, including the M3 MacBook Air and certain 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro models, dual external display support is only available when the built-in display is closed. When running macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later, these systems can support up to two external displays – but only in clamshell mode because the internal display is disabled, freeing hardware resources to power a second external monitor. Desk Organization and Ergonomics: Using a MacBook in clamshell mode allows you to move it out of the way to free up physical desk space, perhaps tucking the laptop into a vertical stand or a docking station, significantly reducing its footprint on your desk. This is particularly useful if you prefer using a full-sized mechanical keyboard and a dedicated mouse rather than the built-in laptop peripherals. Uninterrupted Background Tasks: You may want to close the lid while the Mac is busy with long-running tasks, such as downloading large software updates, syncing a Time Machine backup, or playing music during a DJ set, or keeping AI agents running. Normally, closing the lid puts the Mac to sleep, but specific settings or third-party apps like Amphetamine can keep the system active for these tasks. See also: Best stands for MacBook and Best MacBook docking stations.

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We might not get another new Mac till 2027
Macworld This year was supposed to be a banner year for the Mac. Eight weeks after the beginning of the year, the fun started in a big way with the MacBook Neo release, along with the M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro, and the new Studio Display and the Studio Display XDR, which all arrived in March. The star, of course, was the MacBook Neo, which made a huge splash with its combination of affordability, performance, and quality that can’t be found in a PC laptop. It created hype that lasted several weeks, and for Mac enthusiasts like me, it was nice to revel in the idea that 42 years after it debuted, the Mac is still able to change conventional thinking. All the excitement raised expectations even higher for Mac releases for the rest of 2026. But it was too good to last. Widespread industry supply constraints finally caught up with Apple, and now it looks like the Mac parade we thought was going to happen this year isn’t going to happen. The AI effect AI is “the thing” now in technology, and it’s so overwhelming that it’s at the root of the supply chain shortages. Chip components are being swallowed up by manufacturers for AI infrastructure. The demand is so high that suppliers can’t keep up, and chips of all kinds that should be destined for consumer products are suddenly very difficult and expensive to get. Macs that are currently in Apple’s lineup are already affected. Apple is resorting to narrowing down the options customers once had when shopping for Macs. The entry-level $599 Mac mini is no longer available, replaced by the $799 model with 512GB, double the storage of the previous $599 model. Both the Mac mini and Mac Studio no longer have their highest RAM configurations (32GB, 128GB, respectively) available. If you order a MacBook Neo from Apple, you still have to wait a week or so, though stock for some color options on Amazon and other third-party retailers has improved to overnight delivery (for now). The situation looks like it’s going to worsen before it improves. During Apple’s Q2 2026 earnings announcement, CEO Tim Cook said that for the upcoming June quarter, “The majority of our supply constraints will be on several Mac models, given the continued high levels of demand that we’re seeing, and we have less flexibility in the supply chain than we normally would.” Cook also cautioned that stock issues with the Mac mini and the Mac Studio “may take several months to reach supply-demand balance.” That implies that an M5 model isn’t coming anytime soon, and the same could happen to the iMac, as well. The Mac mini has become so popular with AI enthusiasts that it’s basically sold out.Foundry Changing the schedule More importantly the current crop of Macs, supply chain shortages appear to be seriously impacting Apple’s 2026 Mac roadmap. We thought that Apple would end 2026 with a bang by releasing its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, but Apple may very likely be forced to delay the new laptops until 2027. The Mac Studio, which was expected to get an M5 upgrade during WWDC, is probably going to be pushed back to October, and it could be pushed back even further. Rumor has it that the M5 Ultra was going to make its debut in the Mac Studio, but this chip requires a ton of RAM. If it’s going to take Apple “several months” for its current Mac Studio supply to catch up, it doesn’t seem likely that it’ll be capable of creating enough supply for a brand-new M5 Max or M5 Ultra Mac Studio. Updates to the Mac mini and iMac were also expected this year, but we haven’t heard any reports about their time on the schedule. While those Macs don’t need as much RAM as the Mac Studio, it doesn’t seem likely that their release is still on for 2026. Apple could limit the configurations so that those Macs are released this year; the iMac seems to have the best chance of actually being released, since it is usually sold in lower RAM configurations, and iMac unit sales aren’t as high as other Macs. Out of Apple’s control If it’s any consolation, the cause of any Mac delays isn’t Apple’s fault or the result of some unexplained decision, like when the company decided not to update the Mac mini from 2014 to 2018. While Apple is doing its best to address the issue, there’s only so much it can do. These new Macs are going to be released eventually. It’s just that 2026 won’t have the Mac parade we were looking forward to.

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If your keys and wallet live in chaos, this $23.99 slim tracker can help — and it works with Apple Find My
Macworld TL;DR: Track your wallet, bag, or essentials with the MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card that works with Apple Find My for $23.99 (MSRP $59.99). It slips into your gear and helps you locate lost items fast from your iPhone. You know the feeling — your wallet or bag is right where it should be…until it isn’t. For something you use every day, it only takes one distracted moment to turn “I know where that is” into retracing steps and second-guessing every stop you made along the way. Apple designed the AirTag to fix this problem, but it doesn’t fit everywhere you need it to. The MagTag actually does. Slipping right into your wallet, passport card, or lanyard holder, this $23.99 credit card–sized tracker removes the headache from managing your valuables at home and while traveling (MSRP $59.99). It’s different from most other trackers because it still works with Apple’s Find My app, showing up right alongside your other Apple devices and using the same global network for real-time tracking. That’s especially useful when traveling. If you leave something behind, you’ll get an instant alert on your iPhone. And if it’s nearby but out of sight, you can trigger a loud beep to track it down quickly—no digging through bags in a panic. Also, unlike many trackers, it’s rechargeable (lasting up to five months per charge) and works with standard Qi wireless chargers, so there’s no need to keep buying batteries. For a limited time, grab the MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card for $23.99 (MSRP $59.99). MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card – Works with Apple Find My AppSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Google and Apple team up to improve iPhone-to-Android migration
Google and Apple are working together to make switching from iPhone to Android far less frustrating by adding support for transfer of passwords, apps, eSIMs and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Nextpad++
feels like a fever dream. Like what Mac apps would be if the Nazis had won WWII.

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Apple supplier Foxconn confirms ransomware attack affected North American factories
WIRED reports that Foxconn acknowledged that some of its North American factories “suffered a cyberattack” in recent days, after the ransomware group Nitrogen claimed to have stolen 8TB of data from the company. Here are the details. more…

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WhatsApp Plus delivers customization to iPhone users — for a price
WhatsApp Plus looks a lot like Telegram Premium, and Meta is betting iPhone users will pay less than $3 for things like custom stickers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Your iPhone just got a brand new colorful wallpaper, here’s how to customize it
With the iOS 26.5 update, Apple has added a new Pride Luminance wallpaper to your iPhone. The wallpaper features strips of colors that transition as you swipe up from the lock screen to the home screen. By default, the wallpaper uses a rich, vibrant color palette that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. But it’s actually super customizable, and it allows you to pick your own personal color palette for your iPhone’s lock screen. Here’s how to add the new colorful wallpaper and make it your own. more…

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Apple notified in Brazil over allegedly misleading Apple Intelligence ads
After agreeing to a $250 million settlement in the U.S. over claims that it misled customers about delayed Apple Intelligence and Siri features, Apple is now facing similar scrutiny in Brazil. Here are the details. more…

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watchOS 26.5 fixes annoying bugs — and sets the stage for something bigger
The new Pride Luminance watch face might get all the glory, but watchOS 26.5 finally fixes a pair of annoying Apple Watch problems. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Big Camera and Siri design changes are reportedly coming with iOS 27
Macworld WWDC is just a few weeks away, and we’re starting to get more details about the iOS 27 features Apple plans to show off. The latest comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who spells out some big design changes coming to the Camera app and Siri. The new Camera app sounds like it will make iPhone photo enthusiasts very happy. Apple is leaning in to the idea that users know what they want, and will allow you to fully customize the interface. The current default setup will still exist, but you will be able to switch to an “advanced” mode, or choose your own options from an array of widgets. The widgets are split into categories like “basic,” “manual,” and “settings,” and will allow you to build the camera interface of your dreams. The widgets include things like depth-of-field adjustment, timers, photo styles, exposure controls, and so on. There are new grid and leveling options, too. As previously reported, the Camera app will add a new Siri mode, similar to how it has modes for slo-mo or panoramic today, which will operate as a quick way to access Visual Intelligence. Speaking of Siri, it has been widely reported that Apple will change the way we access Siri, and the visual representation while it is in action. Siri will become a full-fledged chatbot made for back-and-forth conversations similar to AI agents like Gemini or ChatGPT. Siri’s activation animation is centered around the Dynamic Island now. When you invoke Siri with the side button or wake word, a “large, roughly pill-shaped Siri animation” appears around the Dynamic Island at the top of your iPhone. You’ll also be able to swipe down from the top center of your iPhone display, which will extend the Dynamic Island into a “Search or Ask” Siri interface. There will be a microphone icon to enter voice mode, too. Whenever Siri gives you a result, you’ll be able to swipe down on the transparent result to enter a chat interface that looks similar to iMessage. You’ll be able to access this chat interface, and look at, search, or continue your past chats, via a dedicated Siri app as well. Gurman’s report mentions a few other interface changes coming in iOS 27 as well. There’s a new Safari start page with four tabs (favorites, bookmarks, a reading list of saved articles, and browsing history), slight changes to the Weather app, and a completely new interface for the Image Playground app, along with some system-wide tweaks like a new keyboard animation.

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Apple will soon start using AI-generated presenters on its Sales Coach app
As spotted by Aaron Perris, Apple will soon start using AI-generated presenters in its Apple Sales Coach app. Here are the details. more…

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Hackers attack Foxconn again, Apple doesn't appear to be at risk
More than 10 million documents spanning 8 terabytes of data were reportedly stolen from Foxconn's network. Confidential AMD, Google, and Intel projects are at risk of exposure, but Apple's tech appears to be safe.Apple supply chain partner Foxconn suffered a cyberattack at its Wisconsin facility.Even with Apple's extensive security measures for pre-production designs, the company's supply chain partners often fall victim to cyberattacks. In December 2025, an Apple assembler in China was targeted by attackers, with the same thing happening to Luxshare in January 2026.Now, Foxconn has become the latest Apple supply chain and assembly partner to suffer a cyberattack. On Tuesday, the company confirmed its facility in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, had been impacted by the attack in May 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s all-new Siri to get standalone app, chatbot interface, and always-on agent powers
Apple is completely rebuilding Siri in iOS 27, transforming it from a traditional voice assistant into an always-on intelligent agent… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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