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- 11:28 amRumors of an all-black Apple Vision Pro are back
Newly released images claim to show that Apple is preparing an Apple Vision Pro in black, although this is a rumor that keeps cropping up.Purported components for a future black Apple Vision Pro - image credit: LusiRoy8Back in April 2025, it was claimed that Apple's second Apple Vision Pro headset would come in either black or a dark blue color. Then there was a leak of a dark blue connecting cable, and in December 2025 there came a leaked image of a black headset connector.Most of those rumors came from Apple prototype collector Kosutami, who has a mixed track record. But now a Hong Kong developer known as both pipfix and LusiRoy8, has shared two further images of components for what may be a black Apple Vision Pro. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:07 amApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe returns10:00 amiPhone 18 Pro is coming soon. Don’t buy one until you read this
Macworld This year’s iPhone Pro will be the best iPhone Apple has ever made. I mean, obviously, it doesn’t take an expert to predict that. The question, however, is whether it will be enough of an improvement on the 2025 handsets to be worth the money and the wait. Apple’s annual hardware upgrades are often iterative, which means the differences between one generation and the next are relatively minor. If you’re wondering whether to grab an iPhone 17 Pro now or hang on for the iPhone 18 Pro, for example, the truth is that the latter probably won’t be worth the wait. The changes anticipated in the 18 Pro are unlikely to significantly impact the main feature set you get or the way you use your device each day. That’s not the case every year, however. Every once in a while, Apple puts out a breakthrough iPhone model with core changes to its design and functionality. We saw that with the iPhone X. The overhauled phone instantly stood out, making the same-generation iPhone 8 and previous models look ancient in comparison. And we think something similar is going to happen in 2027. For the iPhone’s 20th anniversary, Apple will reportedly introduce dramatic changes that kickstart the device’s upcoming era. If you’ve been planning to buy an iPhone 18 Pro this fall, these seven reasons will make you want to wait for 2027’s special model. Bye-bye, bezels Former Apple designer Jony Ive famously envisioned the iPhone’s ultimate form as a single glass slab. The 20th-anniversary iPhone could mark a major milestone by taking that concept to the next level and adopting a curved display for the first time. According to rumors, the display’s four edges will all curve, virtually eliminating any visible bezels. The Liquid Glass design on iOS will likely be optimized to blend software elements with the hardware, resulting in realism and visual harmony. The phone won’t actually be a mere glass slab, of course, but it will look like one to those interacting with the screen. Invisible buttons Reports about the iPhone dropping its mechanical side buttons in favor of haptic ones have been circulating for years. These rumors could finally materialize with the 20th-anniversary iPhone thanks to the curved display. Apple could incorporate solid-state buttons into the glass edges and upgrade its Taptic Engine to provide sensory feedback when clicked—similar to the iPhone 7’s Home button. This will further contribute to the iPhone’s futuristic feel and eliminate lint-collecting gaps. Physical buttons that actually stick out from your phone are so 2025.Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Apple’s most immersive display yet The 2027 iPhone’s design innovations likely won’t be limited to the curved edges and haptic side buttons. The device will also reportedly feature a thinner OLED panel, increasing the brightness while reducing power consumption. Better still, the top cutout could finally be eliminated by moving the Face ID sensors and front camera under the display. This would completely get rid of distracting elements and get us yet closer to Jony Ive’s “glass slab” vision. If Apple fails to overcome the associated technological challenges before then, it may settle for a smaller Dynamic Island (Dynamic Islet?) instead. Power-full battery Battery life is one of the most common concerns among smartphone buyers. The eSIM-only iPhone 17 Pro Max currently boasts the largest iPhone battery capacity, at 5,088 mAh. The 20th-anniversary model could push that number as high as 6,000 mAh. Apple has also been experimenting with silicon anode technology, which would extend the battery’s life while maintaining its size. Speaking of batteries, the 20th-anniversary iPhone may finally implement reverse wireless charging support, letting you recharge compatible accessories—such as AirPods—by placing them on the phone’s rear surface. Shooting star Apple has long invested in the iPhone’s photographic capabilities, and its camera is often considered the best on certain social media platforms. For the 20th-anniversary iPhone, the company could debut its custom Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor (LOFIC) sensor, significantly boosting HDR output. The technology minimizes overexposure in bright areas and dark shadows in dim spots by letting each pixel store different amounts of light in a single photo as required. This would noticeably enhance iPhone photography by preserving more details and outputting more balanced shots. If you don’t think the iPhone’s camera could get any better, wait until next year.Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Speed and intelligence It goes without saying that the 20th-anniversary iPhone will enjoy the usual annual chip upgrade and performance gains. Logically that means the unreleased A21 Pro, Apple’s second 2-nm iPhone chip. It could feature Mobile High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), which would accelerate data transfer between the RAM and CPU/GPU. HBM is also more optimized for on-device AI tasks, speeding up processing and reducing battery drain. To further extend battery life, 2027’s flagship iPhone could feature an in-house Apple modem. The company has already included the C-series cellular chips in select devices, such as the iPhone Air. It’s believed that the company will roll these chips out to all of its iPhones once they surpass the performance of their Qualcomm counterparts next year. Price? Not as painful as you might think Because the 20th-anniversary iPhone is expected to be significantly more advanced than its predecessors, some customers may understandably be worried about a price hike. However, a fresh rumor suggests this special model will actually occupy the Pro tier in fall 2027’s iPhone generation, rather than a new, higher tier. While Apple may yet raise prices, the potential increase presumably won’t be drastic. With this year’s folding iPhone Ultra expected to cost around $2,000, the company will likely want to maintain clear price spacing between its different iPhone models.08:00 ammacOS hides a lot of useful functions, but this $23 lifetime license finds them for you
Macworld TL;DR: MacMagic is a Mac utility app that unlocks hidden macOS features and adds tools Apple left out, and a lifetime license is on sale for $23 (reg. $99.99) with code MACSAVE. macOS is a polished operating system, but it keeps a surprising number of useful tools tucked away where most users never find them. MacMagic is a utility app that surfaces those hidden features and adds practical tools Apple left out by default, and a lifetime license is on sale for $22.97 (reg. $99.99) until May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Unlock your Mac’s hidden tools The most immediately useful tools are the ones macOS should probably already have. A cache and log cleaner identifies and removes oversized app caches, freeing up disk space without digging through Library folders manually. Show Hidden Files reveals files and folders that macOS keeps out of Finder by default, and Force Delete removes stubborn files that refuse to clear through normal means. Batch Rename lets you rename large numbers of files at once using dates, metadata, or custom tags, and the built-in PDF tools combine and compress documents without needing a separate app. MacMagic also surfaces buried macOS utilities like Screen Sharing, File Merge, and Certificate Utility without hunting through System Settings. A one-click option quits and restarts Finder to free up RAM when things get sluggish. The QR code generator, plain text editor, and image converter supporting over 100 formats might even let you delete some old apps and finally free up some space. Use code MACSAVE to get a MacMagic Lifetime License for $23. MacMagic: Lifetime Upgrades LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:49 amApple plans a powerful new anti-theft upgrade for iPhones
Apple’s upcoming anti-theft protection could automatically lock an iPhone if someone suddenly snatches it from your hand. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:43 amCanada's online safety bill could threaten encryption, Apple & Google push for amendments | AppleInsiderCanada's online safety bill could threaten encryption, Apple & Google push for amendments
As the Canadian bill for online safety is being debated in the House of Commons, Apple and Google have shared their desire for judicial oversight and protections for encryption in the bill.Apple uses end-to-end encryption to protect user data, even when governments don't approveApple isn't afraid to pull out the big guns when dealing with overzealous regulators. Just as it had to pull safety features in the UK in response to backdoor requests, it could do the same in Canada.According to a report from Reuters, Apple and Google representatives both spoke on the bill as it was being debated in the House of Commons. The bill, C-22, is an online safety bill that is meant, in part, to give law enforcement access to encrypted data. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:40 amWhatsApp will soon let iPhone users share documents with Meta AI
Meta is working on a new WhatsApp feature that lets users upload documents directly to Meta AI from the in-chat attachment menu. Here are the details. more…Tuesday May 2611:54 pmCase manufacturers are guessing more than leakers with iPhone Fold product listings
Renders and 3D-printed models of the iPhone Fold are enough for some case manufacturers to try and get ahead of the competition, but don't treat their listings as leaks.Cases overlaid on an iPhone render is a classic move for manufacturersIt is tempting to see a case listed for iPhone Fold filled with pictures and design elements and take it at face value. However, chances are these case and accessory makers know less about the upcoming product than you do.A Czech-based Apple-focused website called Letem Svetem Applem shared what it believes are exclusive photos of the iPhone Fold obtained from accessory seller iFunSmart. The problem is, these photos aren't exclusive or even new. Rumor Score: đź’© B#$&(*it Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:29 pmApple working on iPhone anti-snatching feature that locks the device automatically
Apple is working on a new iPhone security feature that can automatically lock the device when it detects that it has been snatched from the user’s hand. Here are the details. more…11:26 pmApple rolling out new AirTag 2 firmware update
Up until today, Apple had released only a single firmware update for the AirTag 2 since its January launch. Now, a second firmware version is rolling out to owners of Apple’s tracking device. Here are the details. more…11:15 pmPrevious OS updates contained security patches which have now been detailed by Apple
Apple's security releases page has been updated with additional information regarding the security issues resolved in iOS 18, iOS 26, and other OS versions.Apple has released new security details about its older OS updates.The company added new details about the vulnerabilities patched in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26. Also updated was the security information concerning iOS 18.7, iPadOS 18.7, macOS 14.8, and macOS 14.8.2.On Tuesday, Apple added a Siri vulnerability to the list of issues resolved with iOS 26. The now-patched security issue allowed access to Private Tabs without proper authentication, and it was fixed by improving state management. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:50 pmApple shifts leadership on long-running non-invasive blood glucose monitoring project for Apple Watch, signaling potential progress | Mac Daily NewsApple shifts leadership on long-running non-invasive blood glucose monitoring project for Apple Watch, signaling potential progress
Apple has been working on non-invasive blood glucose monitoring for the Apple Watch for more than 15 years, a potential… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:31 pmApple could finally let your iPhone play nice with Google Cast
Google Cast is built into nearly every smart TV on the planet, and your iPhone has been ignoring all of them. But that may soon change. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:14 pmApple adds new CVE details to several macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and watchOS updates | 9 to 5 MacApple adds new CVE details to several macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and watchOS updates
Apple today updated the security content pages for several macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and watchOS releases, adding new CVE details for vulnerabilities addressed in each update. Here are the details. more…09:11 pmDuckDuckGo sees iPhone installs spike in the US following AI announcements at Google I/O | 9 to 5 MacDuckDuckGo sees iPhone installs spike in the US following AI announcements at Google I/O
Following the AI-heavy Search announcements at last week’s Google I/O, DuckDuckGo says it has seen a notable and sustained surge in U.S. users, including a sharp jump in iPhone app installs. Here are the details. more…08:53 pmPasseig de Gracia Apple Store reopens, updated with new industrial design
After more than three months of renovations, the doors of the Passeig de Gracia Apple Store in Barcelona are open, with updated interior, bigger Genius Bar, and a dedicated online order pickup area.Apple's Passeig de Gracia Store in Barcelona has been updated with a new pickup area for online orders. Image Credit: AppleSferaOpened in 2012, Apple's Passeig de Gracia store is the company's second retail location in Barcelona. It's located in a historic 32,000-square-foot five-story building, dating back to the 1800s. The building itself is near the Mandarin Oriental hotel, and is on one of Barcelona's most expensive commercial streets.Though the stone exterior of the store location remains unchanged, Apple has made significant updates to the interior of its Barcelona store. The ground floor is more spacious, as the Forum area has been removed. The store's iconic staircase is also more visible. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:43 pmApple Wallet’s new Digital ID feature recently added more ways to use it
Last fall, Apple launched a new Digital ID feature in the Wallet app. Now, that feature can officially be used as an age verification method in several cases on iPhone. Here’s what that means. more…08:37 pmiPhone 18 Pro could further a design trend I’ve finally come around on
iPhone 18 Pro is coming this fall, and rumors indicate it will further a design trend started last year with iPhone 17 Pro: making the iPhone even thicker. Here’s why I’m actually behind this decision despite previously opposing it. more…08:32 pm9to5Mac Daily: May 26, 2026 – watchOS 27 rumors, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card.  more…08:30 pmBank of America ups Apple price target to $380
In a notable vote of confidence for Apple amid ongoing questions about its AI pace, Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan has significantly… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.