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- Tuesday June 16
- 02:46 pmToday in Apple history: iPhone 4 preorders set an impressive record
On June 16, 2010, Apple reported a massive surge of interest in its upcoming iPhone 4, with 600,000 sales on the first day of preorders. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:36 pmHere’s everything new for Apple Photos in iOS 27
iOS 27’s biggest highlight is Siri AI, but the update also packs new features for apps like Messages, Notes, Wallet, and more. Here’s everything new for Apple’s Photos app in iOS 27.02:00 pmApple’s initial iOS 27 and macOS 27 betas are remarkable stable
Apple’s first developer betas are rarely known for their polish, but iOS 27 (and macOS 27) appear to be breaking that rule. In this personal… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:00 pmApple’s initial iOS 27 and macOS 27 betas are remarkably stable
Apple’s first developer betas are rarely known for their polish, but iOS 27 (and macOS 27) appear to be breaking that rule. In this personal… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:59 pmSharepower is a magnetic power bank that snaps in half so you can share a charge
Nimble, the maker of many interesting iPhone accessories, is launching a new product called Sharepower, which it bills as the world’s first sharable battery. Nimble says Sharepower will be available in Apple retail stores.01:57 pmBase model iPhone 18 very likely to support all Siri AI features
Only three existing iPhone models get access to all of the new on-device Siri AI features: the iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Air. While the base model iPhone 17 is excluded, it’s very likely that the non-Pro version of the iPhone 18 will get access to all of the new features …01:36 pmApple TV is $5.99/month (50% off) for Prime members, details here
Apple TV just launched a new $5.99/month (50% off) promo deal that lets Amazon Prime members subscribe at a steep discount for up to two months. Here are the details.01:33 pmElon Musk’s SpaceX plus Tesla set to eclipse Apple’s market cap
SpaceX stock is surging in early trading, pushing its market capitalization above $2.9 trillion and putting the rocket company neck-and-neck… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:31 pmGrab this massive 24,000mAh Anker power bank for a dirt-cheap $35
Macworld Anker 65W 24,000mAh power bank 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; }); })(); Anker’s 24,000mAh 65W power bank is down to $35, a 50 percent discount from its $70 MSRP at Woot. For a power bank with such a high capacity, $45 is an absolute bargain price. The 24,000mAh capacity is what impresses us most about this power bank. That’s enough juice to fully top off a MacBook Pro about once, or refill an iPhone four times over and still have leftover battery for your AirPods. This is the type of power bank that will do a fantastic job when you’re away for a couple of days, even if you’re nowhere near a power outlet. The 65W total output is what makes this Anker model more than a smartphone charger. Along with its tremendous capacity, it also features two USB-C ports so you can fast-charge two power-hungry devices at once. The battery will work just fine with laptops, phones, tablets, and most USB-C gear, so you won’t need different gear. You do have to keep in mind that when multiple devices are charging, the 65W will be split between devices, so your laptop won’t get the same power. At $35, this Anker power bank is all you’ll ever need to get through a weekend outdoors or just a long day of working on the road.01:30 pmTake the pain out of transferring large files with this pro platform
Get lifetime access to file transfers with unlimited file sizes and pro tracking and delivery. Save on Transfr Pro file transfer service. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:28 pmFather’s Day gift guide: The best Beats headphones, Apple Watch, more
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got a whole bunch of tech-focused recommendations for gift ideas for the dad in your life. Whether you’re looking to take advantage of some killer deals on Apple’s versatile lineup of Beats headphones, add an Apple Watch to his arsenal, or upgrade his tech everyday carry, we have some ideas for you.01:20 pmItaly targets iCloud interoperability for DMA investigation
Apple's troubles with the EU's Digital Markets Act are continuing, with Italy now investigating iCloud and the cloud storage market.The EU's DMA is now being used against iCloudThe Digital Markets Act has been a thorn in Apple's side, with it giving regulators more reasons to examine its business practices in Europe. In the latest salvo, Italy's Competition Authority is now going after the company.In a statement released on Tuesday, the Autorita Garante Della Concorrenza E Del Mercato said it had launched an investigation into Apple Inc, Apple Distribution International Ltd, and Apple Italia. It is looking into whether Apple complies with the DMA's interoperability requirements, specifically for cloud storage. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:15 pmTailscale Aperture targets shadow AI with new controls for IT teams
Today, Tailscale has announced new capabilities for Aperture, its AI access and control platform, designed to provide IT teams with a common and stable layer for managing AI across evolving models, tools, and data sources.01:05 pmSpaceX purchases Cursor, a Claude Code and OpenAI Codex competitor [U]
When SpaceX isn’t landing rockets, it’s apparently landing AI company deals. In February, the firm behind Starlink absorbed xAI, which includes Twitter-turned-X. In April, SpaceX inked a deal with Cursor, a competitor to Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex.01:01 pmCrucial AI upgrade may be coming to the iPhone 18
Macworld In its WWDC26 keynote last week, Apple announced that several of Siri AI‘s most advanced features, including new, more expressive voices, would only be available on iPhones with at least 12GB of RAM. That’s a requirement which includes the iPhone Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, but excludes (perhaps conveniently, from an upsell point of view) the extremely popular baseline iPhone 17, which only has 8GB. Apple fans who don’t relish the prospect of spending $999 on their next phone will be pleased to hear that this segregation won’t apply in the next generation. As well as the iPhone Ultra and 18 Pro/18 Pro Max, the vanilla iPhone 18 is expected to get an upgrade to 12GB as well. In a new report, KB Securities (via DigiTimes Asia) predicts that the entire iPhone 18 lineup will feature 12GB of RAM, and thus be able to run the full range of Siri AI features. The company will do this, analysts say, to increase adoption of Siri AI and encourage customers to buy new iPhones. Those who might not be prepared to buy an iPhone 18 Pro are more likely to stomach the cost of an iPhone 18. The report doesn’t mention whether the 18e will get the same RAM upgrade. The price tag of that device, incidentally, is the subject of some more good news. Analysts further predict that the iPhone 18, despite the major spec bump and rising component costs thanks to the RAM shortage, will start at the same price point as its predecessor: $799. As with the compromises made by Apple to make the iPhone 16e Apple Intelligence-ready, the company wants as many users as possible to get access to its most advanced new AI tech. Still, the jump from 8GB to 12GB of RAM is a significant one, and (given that the jump from 6GB to 8GB happened as recently as the iPhone 16) may come slightly earlier than Apple would otherwise have wished. If the prediction is correct, there will be the same difference in RAM allocation between the iPhones 17 and 18 as there is between the iPhone 17 and iPhone XS. iPhone X: 3GB iPhone XS: 4GB iPhone 11: 4GB iPhone 12: 4GB iPhone 13: 4GB iPhone 14: 6GB iPhone 15: 6GB iPhone 16: 8GB iPhone 17: 8GB iPhone 18: 12GB (predicted) On the baseline iPhone, RAM increases have been limited to 1GB or 2GB at a time. But aside from the Siri AI factor, 12GB is the next logical step, as demonstrated by the Pro models: iPhone 11 Pro: 4GB iPhone 12 Pro: 6GB iPhone 13 Pro: 6GB iPhone 14 Pro: 6GB iPhone 15 Pro: 8GB iPhone 16 Pro: 8GB iPhone 17 Pro: 12GB iPhone 18 Pro: 12GB (predicted) The bad news for those who want to enjoy advanced Siri AI on a relatively affordable handset is that the iPhone 18 probably won’t become available until the spring of 2027. Apple’s (already widely rumored) plan to stagger the launches, with Pro models in the fall and the standard and e models in the following spring, appears to have been confirmed by Largan Precision chairman Lin En-ping, speaking at the company’s annual shareholder meeting. A “major U.S. client” has pushed back the launch of a new model to Q1 2027, he said (via MacRumors), thereby affecting component procurement timelines. Apple wasn’t mentioned by name, but few listeners could be in doubt what he meant by the remark. For all the latest news and rumors, bookmark our regularly updated iPhone 18 superguide.01:00 pmAdobe survey: AI is helping creators grow, but not without tradeoffs
Adobe published a report today showing that creators are increasingly embracing creative AI, with 75% of respondents now describing it as integrated or essential to how they work. Here are the details.01:00 pmStudy Finds Most Restaurants Missing From AI Recommendations
AI search is changing how diners discover restaurants, with Local Falcon research finding many eateries visible on Google Maps are missing from AI-generated recommendations. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:54 pmiPhone 18 could get 50% more RAM without a price hike
Apple may give the base iPhone 18 a big memory upgrade while keeping its $799 starting price, making it an even better value than its predecessor. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:31 pmNew Verizon plans and loyalty program announced with Austin Powers ad campaign
A common complaint about mobile carriers is that they launch attractive new plans and other deals that are limited to new subscribers, leaving existing customers feeling short-changed. Verizon is aiming to avoid this by combining the launch of new plans targeting switchers with a loyalty program for existing customers. Both are being promoted with an Austin Powers ad campaign …12:20 pmMophie fixes flaws in wireless charging with new StealthCharge system
Mophie StealthCharge accessories offer an innovative approach to faster, cooler wireless charging for your iPhone plus other Apple devices. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)