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- Tuesday June 09
- 11:24 pmReport: iPhone production grew 20% in Q1, countering global smartphone dip
A new TrendForce report shows Apple’s iPhone production growing sharply in Q1, even as rising memory costs put pressure on the broader smartphone market. Here are the details. more…11:04 pmB&H's best $899 MacBook Air deal has been extended, but supply is limited
B&H's popular $899 MacBook Air deal has been extended exclusively for AppleInsider readers, but supply is limited and this upgraded model may sell out at any time.Grab this M4 MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU for just $899 - Image credit: AppleTo grab the blowout $899* special on the 13-inch MacBook Air M4, simply shop through the exclusive pricing links in this post from a laptop or desktop computer. This configuration, which is available at the reduced price in the Midnight finish, has a 10-core GPU (a $200 upgrade at launch), 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage.Buy 13" MacBook Air M4 for $899 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:03 pmWWDC26: The Talk Show livestream returning to Theater for Apple Vision Pro
Missing out on this week’s WWDC fun in California? Apple Vision Pro users can virtually join tonight’s The Talk Show livestream with the Theater app. more…10:46 pmWWDC26: Watch Apple’s short recap of this year’s Platforms State of the Union
If you missed yesterday’s hour-long WWDC26: Platforms State of the Union, which followed the keynote, Apple has published a 5-minute recap of the most important announcements. Watch it below. more…10:30 pmTired of monthly bills? This 1TB lifetime cloud storage deal ends them.
Koofr lifetime cloud storage plan gives you 1TB of space, accessible from any device. Pay just $129.99 for the cheapest cloud storage around. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:29 pmPhilips Hue smart lights now react to live sports events in real-time
Signify, the firm behind Philips Hue, is launching a new Sports Live feature that connects lighting effects to real-time live sports data. The new feature arrives in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff. more…10:11 pmTelegram launches fully native Apple Watch app with messages, GIFs, video, and more
More than a decade after launching and later discontinuing its first native Apple Watch app, Telegram is back on the device with a fully native experience. Here are the details. more…09:37 pmmacOS 27 Golden Gate adds higher resolution support for ultrawide displays
One addition to macOS 27 Golden Gate that went unmentioned during yesterday’s WWDC keynote was the fact that the system has improved its ultrawide display support. Here are the details. more…09:10 pmExpect more controllers & objects for Apple Vision Pro thanks to visionOS 27
Apple is opening up what is possible on Apple Vision Pro by implementing physical object tracking and expanded spatial accessory support. Here's what that means for users when visionOS 27 launches.More spatial accessories can be built for Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 27When Apple initially launched Apple Vision Pro, it was very proud of the hand and eye tracking it had developed. Controllers weren't even mentioned beyond PlayStation's standard one for playing 2D iPad games.Slowly, it seems Apple realized that having zero haptic or physical feedback in games and interactions would severely impact what was possible. visionOS 26 introduced spatial accessories, and now visionOS 27 is expanding what is possible, both with fully realized controllers and basic objects. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:00 pmiCloud+ subscribers gain higher daily limits for Apple Intelligence features like image generation | Mac Daily NewsiCloud+ subscribers gain higher daily limits for Apple Intelligence features like image generation
iCloud+ subscribers will receive significantly higher Apple Intelligence allowances compared to users on the free tier, making premium… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:39 pmHere’s everything new coming to Safari on macOS 27 Golden Gate
macOS 27 includes several additions and improvements in Safari, including optional AI-powered features that help organize tabs and keep users up to date on changes to the websites they’re watching. Here’s everything new. more…08:37 pmiOS 27 will make customer service phone calls so much easier, here’s how
At WWDC26 this week, Apple announced its series of new software updates – iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and everything else. Of course, Siri and Apple Intelligence ended up being the star of the show, and Apple finally delivered on its AI promises from 2 years ago. Apple didn’t stop there though. The company went above and beyond, and introduced far more than just what it unveiled at WWDC24. One of those features is called Call Context, and it’ll make everyones phone calls to customer support substantially easier. more…08:11 pmSiri AI is trapped in Apple's escalating cold war with the EU
Regulators in the EU have returned fire at Apple, claiming the tech giant had ample time to meet DMA compliance requirements, while Apple claims the EU refused to negotiate at all.Siri AI remains a battleground for both Apple and EUAllegedly, instead of working with the EU, Apple applied for an 18-month exemption from the current Digital Markets Act (DMA) requirements. The EU, unsurprisingly, had rejected the exemption.So, Apple simply chose to not introduce Siri AI in the EU. And then the company took it a step further and instead blamed regulators. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:06 pmiPhone 18 Pro’s new C2 chip to bring three advantages over iPhone 17
Apple is rumored to have a next-generation C2 chip coming to iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, shifting away from the Qualcomm 5G modem found in iPhone 17 Pro. Here are three new advantages the Apple-designed modem will bring. more…08:00 pmNew Apple Foundation Models contain ‘none’ of Google’s Gemini Assistant
“The amount of Google Assistant we use is none,” Federighi said, emphasizing that Apple relies on none of the Gemini models Google deploys… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:50 pmmacOS 27 Golden Gate includes these changes that Tahoe critics will appreciate
macOS 26 Tahoe made some polarizing design choices that evoked strong responses from critics. While the new design in macOS 27 Golden Gate is still all about Liquid Glass, Apple’s new Mac operating system corrects a lot of the mistakes Tahoe made. more…07:36 pmPretty trees and Local Lists: Apple Maps gets a big upgrade in iOS 27
The updates to Apple Maps in iOS 27 will use the wisdom of crowds to recommend restaurants, while AI helps Flyover look even better. Here's what's changing soon.Apple Maps in iOS 27Pretty much the unsung hero of modern-day iPhone usage, Apple Maps is an essential tool for navigation. But it's also very helpful when you're trying to find something to eat nearby, and for planning trips.Sometimes, users take time just browsing the Earth, viewing cities they want to visit and enjoying the view. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:15 pmGreg Joswiak on Siri AI delay in the EU: ‘Most serious negative outcome yet’ of the DMA | 9 to 5 MacGreg Joswiak on Siri AI delay in the EU: ‘Most serious negative outcome yet’ of the DMA
Apple yesterday announced that Siri AI will not be available at launch in the European Union due to the Digital Markets Act. In a new conversation with 9to5Mac today, Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, went in-depth on the situation. more…07:07 pmApple TV just dropped trailers for two upcoming returning shows
Apple TV kicked off its best summer lineup ever last week with thriller series Cape Fear, and today the streamer released trailers for two returning shows coming soon. more…07:05 pmSiri AI and Apple Intelligence: Do you need to buy a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac?
Macworld Apple’s WWDC26 keynote was focused on new AI-based features, including Siri AI and Apple Intelligence. The demonstrations during the keynote portray the new AI features as powerful ways for users to be more productive, efficient, and creative. But in order to unleash all that power, you have to have a device that’s compatible. Because there is varying level of AI implementation here, the compatibility list seems as complicated as the tech created to run these features. The compatibility list for each device breaks down to the following levels: xOS 27 compatibility without Apple Intelligence and Siri AI xOS 27 compatibility including Apple Intelligence and Siri AI Devices that can run xOS 27 and Apple Intelligence/Siri AI with on-device AI models The main difference with the on-device AI models is, according to Apple, “helpful features like expressive voices and higher-accuracy dictation.” Here’s a lowdown on the level of AI features Apple will offer in the xOS 27 updates this fall, and the devices that are compatible with them. iPhone compatibility Apple Summary If you want to be able to run everything–iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, and Apple Intelligence features that use on-device models–you need an iPhone 17 Pro or later, or an iPhone Air. To be able to run iOS 27 and Apple Intelligence without the on-device model features, you need an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro, or an iPhone Air. Any other iPhone as far back as the iPhone 11 will run iOS 27 without Apple Intelligence. iOS 27 is compatible with: iPhone SE (2nd generation) iPhone 11 and later iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max and later iPhone 12 mini and later iPhone 14 Plus and later iPhone 16e and later iPhone Air However, Apple Intelligence and Siri AI are not compatible with all the iPhones on the above list. iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI requires: iPhone 16 and later iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max and later iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16e and later iPhone Air Apple Intelligence compatibility goes a step further. During the keynote, Apple’s Craig Federighi said, “Our most powerful on-device model and the features it enables, like expressive voices and more advanced dictation, will be coming to our most capable iPhone, iPad, and Mac systems.” The list of iPhones that support on-device Apple Intelligence models is short: iPhone 17 Pro and later iPhone Air