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- Sunday May 24
- 02:57 pmApple Intelligence image models to boast ‘major’ visual upgrades in iOS 27: report
According to this weekend’s Power On newsletter, Apple’s image generation models – used in Genmoji and Image Playground – will be receiving a ‘big boost’ in visual quality. Currently, they’re far from anything to write home about. more…02:31 pmiOS 27 could offer native integration with Google Cast and other streaming protocols
In response to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple is reportedly working on the ability to replace AirPlay with other third-party streaming protocols at a system level. This feature may only roll out in the European Union, similar to third-party app marketplaces. more…02:30 pmHow AirPods Ultra could redefine premium earbuds
Here's what you need to know about Apple's upcoming AirPods Ultra, which could make the jump from audio to an advanced AI device. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:12 pmReport: iOS 27 to revamp the AirPods settings UI
While a dedicated ‘AirPods’ app does not seem to be on the cards, AirPods Pro. Bloomberg says iOS 27 will significantly change the layout of the AirPods menu in Settings app. The new design will be ‘more functional, better organized and more streamlined’. more…01:00 pmTitanium iPhone redux? [Cult of Mac podcast No. 21]
On this episode of the Cult of Mac podcast: Apple might go back to the future, thanks to some metallurgical magic that involves a special titanium alloy. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:04 pmToday in Apple history: iTunes ditches movie trailer downloads
On May 24, 2013, Apple began phasing out downloads from its once enormously popular iTunes Movie Trailers website. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:03 pm'GenAI' Apple subdomain surfaces weeks ahead of WWDC
A new Gen AI subdomain has been found for Apple's website, with the domain's appearance solidifying AI as one of the major topics at WWDC in June.Apple Intelligence is expected to get a big Siri upgrade for WWDC 2026Apple's annual WWDC event is set to start on June 8, with its keynote setting the tone for the rest of the year. While Apple is secretive as usual about what will be mentioned, one web-based change has practically confirmed one of the most likely topics.A new subdomain for genai.apple.com has been found, reports MacRumors. Attempts to load the subdomain comes up with connection time-out messages, indicating that it has been registered but not configured for its final server destination. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:00 amCut the Microsoft Office subscription and own it for life — $45
Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime license to Microsoft Office is available for $44.97 (regularly $219) through May 31 — no monthly fees, no renewals, ever. Most people kick off a new year with a list of subscriptions they keep meaning to cancel. Microsoft 365 is one of the sneakier ones — easy to set up, easy to forget, and quietly billing you every single month. If dropping that recurring charge is on your list for 2026, there’s a straightforward way to do it. A lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac is currently on sale for just $44.97 (regularly $219), and once it’s installed, the meter stops running for good. One payment gets you the core apps most people rely on every day — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. No trial period, no tier to upgrade from, and no reminder emails telling you your subscription is about to renew. It’s also a practical fix if you recently picked up a new PC and discovered Office wasn’t included. Rather than defaulting to yet another monthly plan on day one, this gets your setup complete without adding anything to your recurring expenses. There’s nothing to manage after the initial install. No cancellation windows to watch, no annual pricing jumps to deal with, and no account juggling. You own it, you use it, and that’s the end of it. Get a lifetime Microsoft Office license for $44.97 (regularly $219) through May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT and make 2026 the year the monthly Office bill finally disappears. Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amThis $45 Montessori-style app rethinks screen time for kids
Macworld TL;DR: Guilt-free screen time for kids exists thanks to Pok Pok, and now a lifetime subscription can be yours for just $44.97 (MSRP $250) through May 31. If you’re a Mac lover, you probably spend a lot of time on screens. And if you’re a parent, you probably worry about your kids doing the same thing. Pok Pok gives you a safe and gentle way to introduce kids ages 2 to 8 to screen time, and right now, a lifetime subscription is just $44.97. Give kids safer screen time with Pok Pok Make screen time for kids educational and non-addictive with Pok Pok. This award-winning app takes a Montessori-style approach — emphasizing hands-on learning, independence, and natural development — with hand-drawn animations and low-stimulation, in-house-made sound effects. Pok Pok can be navigated solo, as kids learn STEM concepts, language, and numbers as they play. There are no levels, no objectives, and no winners or losers. You can also rest easy knowing it’s COPPA-certified and GDPR compliant. Your lifetime subscription comes with an exclusive gift mailed to your home. It also includes new content, as well as seasonal and cultural updates for life. Give the little ones in your life safe, guilt-free screen time with Pok Pok, now $44.97 (reg. $250) through May 31. Pok Pok: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.04:32 amiOS 27 to feature upgraded Camera interface and Photos app: Here’s what’s rumored
While many of the iOS 27 rumors have focused on Apple Intelligence, Siri, and performance – there’s a plethora of upgrades reportedly coming to the Camera app, building on top of the redesign that we saw last year with iOS 26. There’ll also be a number of new AI-enhanced editing tools coming to the Photos app. more…Saturday May 2310:37 pmApple registers new ‘gen AI’ subdomain ahead of next month’s WWDC keynote
Apple has just registered a new subdomain record ahead of WWDC: genai.apple.com. All signs point to WWDC 2026 being Apple’s major AI renaissance, where the company will live up to the promises it made back at WWDC 2024, as well as a few additional new announcements. more…08:00 pmTwo affordable iPhone 17 Pro accessories worth trying
While my preferred way to use an iPhone is with no case or screen protector, I’m actually enjoying both on iPhone 17 Pro and can recommend them. They’re inexpensive enough to try without committing for a year or more. more…07:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Poppy’ is a proactive AI assistant that handles what Siri still can’t | 9 to 5 MacIndie App Spotlight: ‘Poppy’ is a proactive AI assistant that handles what Siri still can’t
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. In a world full of AI assistants and tools that try to make your life easier, Poppy takes a different approach. Rather than requiring your effort up front, Poppy does its best to be proactive – and give you helpful context before you even know you need it. more…07:08 pmApple’s Focus filters are a great feature, but they have a glaring blind spot: group chats | 9 to 5 MacApple’s Focus filters are a great feature, but they have a glaring blind spot: group chats
Introduced in iOS 16, Focus Filters are excellent in premise. If you’re in say, a Work focus, you can block out distracting apps, websites, and notifications. It even works in Messages, where you’ll only see texts from people in your Work focus. There’s one caveat with its implementation in Messages though, and it makes it much less useful for me than it could be. more…05:45 pmInsta360 jumps on the rear iPhone screen trend with Snap monitor
Insta360, named for its panoramic action camera, is the latest company to jump on the magnetic selfie screen for iPhone trend. more…05:03 pmAnker Prime 3in1 Wireless Charging Station is $45 Off
Enjoy 25W of Qi2.2 wireless MagSafe fast charging that charges your iPhone from 0-50% in below 30 minutes. It features a compact design (the size of your palm), allowing you to accommodate charging needs without having to compromise space, and lets you bring it anywhere with you. The charger works quietly but efficiently, operating at […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:02 pmGoogle’s First AI Smart Glasses Launching This Fall With iPhone Support
The first intelligent eyewear by Google is slated to be released in the fall of this year, collaborating with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, manufacturers of eyewear, and Samsung to release a new pair of AI Audio glasses. The smart glasses will be running on Android XR, the platform made by Google for VR/AR headsets […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:01 pmApple Manufacturing Liquid Metal for Frames of Future iPhone Pro Models
Apple is reportedly looking to transition from aluminium for the future of the iPhone and is considering two materials for better heat dissipation and weight balance. Titanium was introduced by Apple to the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pro models in 2023. The following models, the iPhone 16 Pro, also had the same material, and […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:00 pmApple Hikawa Accessory Re-Releases
The Hikawa Stand and Grip has been re-released by Apple today, coming in three colors after a year of being sold out. The accessory is priced at $54.95 in the United States and is only available on the Apple Online Store. The colors that were released are in Speckled Stone, Glow Blue, and Orange Swirl. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:53 pmEntertainment Person of the Year Goes to Eddy Cue
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president, will be receiving the award Entertainment Person of the Year next month during the Cannes Lions festival, acknowledging his leadership at Apple’s services and entertainment business. A keynote will be delivered by Eddy Cue during the opening of the festival from June 22 to June 26 in the South […] The post appeared first on iLounge.