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06-12-26 -
Apple and the American Academy of Pediatrics have a plan to teach healthy dig...
Apple is gearing up to release new child safety tools in iOS 27. Here's a look at what the science behind the guidelines says.The science behind keeping kids safe online | Image credit: AppleDuring the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple announced that it wo...
06-12-26 -
WWDC, Siri AI, and all of Apple's platforms, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Finally, we know details about iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more. There is still so much more to discover, especially now that we're diving into the betas on the AppleInsider Podcast.Craig Federighi starts to introduce macOS Golden Ga...
06-12-26 -
All the Liquid Glass design fixes are in Apple's new Design Resources documents
Developers looking to see just how much design work they have to do to match the revised Liquid Glass with its new app icons, can see every detail in Apple's updated resources library.Every detail of, in this case, the look of macOS Golden Gate is...
06-12-26 -
macOS Golden Gate beta review: it's nothing without Siri AI
Thank goodness for Siri AI, because if the only updates with macOS Golden Gate were the other ones shown at WWDC, this would be the weakest release in history.Apple's macOS Golden Gate really only brings one new feature to the Mac, but it's the mo...
06-12-26 -
Save $300 on Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM this weekend
Save $300 on Apple's 2026 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to the M5 Pro 18C CPU/20C GPU chip and boost to 48GB RAM. This flash deal ends Sunday.Save $300 on Apple's latest MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM this weekend - Image credit: AppleDespite bei...
06-11-26 -
CrossOver, a Windows to Mac gaming tool, goes Apple Silicon only
If you're a CrossOver user on Intel or use 32-bit gaming bottles, your time is up with version 27. 64-bit bottles and Apple Silicon are now required.CrossOver is going Apple Silicon onlyGaming on Mac has always been a bit of a wasteland, but that ...
06-11-26 -
Apple executive: 'We don't do AI for AI's sake'
Apple's executives say the new-and-improved Siri won't try to be your friend or your partner, because it's only there to help you as efficiently as it can.Craig Federighi (left) and Greg Joswiak (right) discuss Apple's approach to Siri AI. Image C...
06-11-26 -
Early Prime Day Apple deals start at just $14.99, save up to $300
With Prime Day 2026 fast approaching, Apple deals are heating up, and some of the lowest prices on record are available on new releases.Save up to $300 on electronics with early Prime Day Apple deals - Image credit: ApplePrime Day officially start...
06-11-26 -
If your iPhone or Mac has Apple Intelligence, you're getting Siri AI
Because Apple tossed out a slide that has no context outside the keynote, the internet has convinced itself that Siri AI is only coming to hardware released since 2024. That's untrue.The new Siri AI on iPhone - image credit: AppleApple announced S...
06-11-26 -
US legislation outlawing big tech from favoriting their own services resurrected
Four years after it died, the US Congress is reviving one of the most significant antitrust bills Apple has faced in years. The fight over big tech, App Stores, and platform control is alive again.App StoreSens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Chuck G...
06-11-26 -
If you rely on Mac RAID enclosure software, it's time to check with your supp...
It's early days yet, but if you rely on vendors' software for your RAID enclosure, you probably need to find out what their macOS 27 plans are.LaCie 12Big in its natural environment in 2017We've had macOS 27 for all of four days at this point, and...
06-11-26 -
Apple Vision Pro's biggest problem isn't addressed in visionOS 27, but progre...
In spite of the AI-heavy WWDC, Apple Vision Pro still got plenty of attention with visionOS 27. Here's what Apple got right and where it still needs work.Apple Vision Pro gets another great update with visionOS 27I've been asked to provide my firs...
06-11-26 -
iPhone Stolen Device Protection is thwarting prolific London thieves
The number of iPhones stolen in London that have been reactivated by thieves has plummeted in recent weeks, preventing them from being sold and, hopefully, making iPhones less likely to be stolen in the future.Apple's Stolen Device Protection is g...
06-11-26 -
Photographers get a dramatic RAW update with iOS 27
Apple has told developers that iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate feature revised RAW image processing, which they can exploit to bring better sharpness and color in camera and image editing apps.Apple has upgraded its RAW processing for pho...
06-10-26 -
Prominent leaker may see default ruling reversed in Apple lawsuit
Jon Prosser's failure to respond to Apple's initial lawsuit led to a default ruling against him, but Apple lawyers are willing to give him another shot if the judge approves.Jon Prosser continues to make videos about Apple leaks amid a lawsuitAppl...
06-10-26 -
Fewer iPhone users are updating to iOS 26 than they did with iOS 18
The iOS 26 update has the second-worst adoption rate of all iOS releases since 2015, falling behind both iOS 18 and iOS 8.iOS 18 (left) adoption rates were better than those of iOS 26 (right).Though all eyes might be on iOS 27 and its AI-infused S...
06-10-26 -
Apple's expanded child safety features aren't going to protect kids from ever...
Apple's efforts to expand parental controls are a good start, and legally required soon. Like all safety systems, it's only as strong as its weakest link.All the tools in the world can't keep kids safe online if they're only used sometimes and by ...
06-10-26 -
Time Capsule support is dead in macOS 27, but you can keep the hardware alive
Apple has terminated support for AFP in macOS 27, effectively killing off the Time Capsule. However, affected owners might be able to revive their hardware.AirPort devices that Apple used to produce. Now, Time Capsule isn't supported in macOS 27. ...
06-10-26 -
Hands on: Sidecar previews a full touch interface for macOS 27
Sidecar in macOS 27 finally allows you to use your finger to navigate macOS apps from your iPad's screen, without needing an Apple Pencil. Here's how it works, with one key limitation.Touch is better in Sidecar for macOS 27 and iPadOS 27Sidecar is...
06-10-26 -
Amazon-owned Woot slashes Dell UltraSharp 32-inch 6K monitor to $1,379
Today only, save 45% on Dell's UltraSharp 32-inch monitor (U3224KB), bringing the price down to $1,379.99.Pick up Dell's UltraSharp 32 6K monitor for $1,379 today only - Image credit: DellAmazon-owned Woot is running a flash sale on Dell's 32-inch...
06-10-26 -
Epic Games can't talk its way out of a Supreme Court appeal, says Apple
Apple's lawyers are trying to rip apart Epic Games saying that the Supreme Court should just forget all about this little case and let it continue claiming victory."Fortnite" ad (source: Epic Games)The ongoing, never-ending tennis match ...
06-10-26 -
Hands on: iPadOS 27's shortcut builder creates automations from plain English
Apple's Shortcuts generator has always been powerful, but iPadOS 27 finally makes it easier for everybody to use. Here's how Apple Intelligence turns plain-language prompts into workflows, and what to look out for.Apple lets you vibe-code shortcut...
06-10-26 -
AirPods Pro 3 plunge to $179, lowest price ever, ahead of Prime Day
Apple AirPods Pro 3 have plunged to $179 ahead of Father's Day, making it a great time to pick up a pair of earbuds for Dad while they're down to the lowest price on record.Walmart's $179 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers lowest price ever.Walmart has s...
06-10-26 -
Wireless earbuds market dominated by Apple, open-ear models are rising
AirPods helped Apple retain the top position in the global wireless earbuds market during the first quarter of 2026, with it and Beats accounting for nearly a third of all shipments.AirPods ProResearch firm Smart Analytics Global estimated Apple c...
06-10-26 -
You can buy unlimited AT&T data for your iPad for $3 a day
AT&T will let iPad owners buy a day of unlimited cellular data for $3, and it doesn't matter if your device is from Verizon, T-Mobile, or other competing wireless carriers.M3 iPad AirThe cellular carrier announced Unlimited Day Pass on June 10...
06-10-26 -
macOS 27 has broken boot drive selection for some
What appears to be a bug in macOS 27 is preventing a number of users from selecting alternate partitions or drives to boot from. This is having a big impact on Asahi Linux users.You can run Linux on an Apple Silicon Mac. Just beware of macOS 27 ri...
06-10-26 -
Apple Silicon MacBooks are way more reliable over time than Intel Macs were
The numbers are in! Given the same amount of time in use, with data spanning more than a decade, Intel Macs come in for service at twice the rate that Apple Silicon Macs have.There are fewer problems with refurbished Apple Silicon Macs versus Inte...
06-09-26 -
Hands on with AirPods EQ settings in iOS 27
If you've ever wanted a native way to control how your AirPods sound across every device and app, Apple has finally provided it in iOS 27. Here's where to find the setting and what it can do.AirPods have a built-in EQ in SettingsApple's 2026 WWDC ...
06-09-26 -
B&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: AppleT...
06-09-26 -
Expect 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 Vi...
06-09-26 -
Siri 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, inst...
06-09-26 -
Pretty 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...
06-09-26 -
For the first time in four years, tvOS cuts off some older Apple TV hardware
Apple's new tvOS 27 delivers Apple's first major Apple TV hardware cutoff in years, ending support for streaming boxes introduced in 2015 and 2017.Apple TV 4KThe compatibility change appeared in Apple's tvOS 27 documentation following WWDC 2026 on...
06-09-26 -
Apple Intelligence gives Photos in iOS 27 its biggest editing upgrade in years
Apple is making Photos much more powerful in iOS 27 by adding AI-powered editing tools that can fix framing mistakes, remove unwanted distractions, and reshape images after they're taken. Here's what's new.New photo editing in iOS 27New Apple Inte...
06-09-26 -
Amazon slashes 30% off Eero Max 7 Wi-Fi router ahead of Prime Day
Early Prime Day savings are in effect on Amazon's Eero Max 7 Mesh Wi-Fi system, matching the lowest price on record.Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 with this Eero Max 7 Prime deal.Prime members can take advantage of Prime deals on Amazon's Eero Max 7 Mesh Wi-F...
06-09-26 -
You can buy unlimited AT&T data for your iPad for $3 a day
AT&T will let iPad owners buy a day of unlimited cellular data for $3, and it doesn't matter if your device is from Verizon, T-Mobile, or other competing wireless carriers.M3 iPad AirThe cellular carrier announced Unlimited Day Pass on June 10...
06-09-26 -
WWDC 2026 was somehow even more one note than I expected
Apple just gave the keynote for WWDC 2026, and it's made one thing abundantly clear: it's going to ship those promised AI features come hell or high water.Tim Cook hosts his final WWDCIt's June, which means Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference,...
06-09-26 -
There's not much new in the iOS 27 Camera app beyond minor refinements
Apple's main Camera app push for iOS 27 was about Siri AI, but it did include other changes. They're very small alterations, but they do exist.The Camera app in iOS 27The WWDC keynote didn't dwell for long on the Camera app in iOS 27. There was di...
06-09-26 -
Don't get excited for big Liquid Glass changes in macOS 27, because they aren...
Maybe Apple's latest Liquid Glass changes will be enough to silence critics, but most users will never even think to look. Here's what they look like, where they are, and what you can change.This slider controls Liquid Glass, but the difference be...
06-09-26 -
How to control separate alarm & notification alert volumes iOS 27
For years, Apple forced notifications and alarms to share the same volumes. That is finally changing in iOS 27.iOS 27 offers new volume controlsApple introduced new sound & haptics controls during WWDC26. Under the new settings, alarms, timers...
06-09-26 -
How Apple Wallet's Create a Pass works in iOS 27
The Wallet app in iOS 27 lets you make your own digital passes from all those membership bar codes you have. It takes a little work, but it already works well.Wallet's Create a Pass in iOS 27The Wallet app has been used to hold more than just your...
06-09-26 -
Why Apple's new Siri AI may never come to the EU
Apple briefed the EU on how Siri AI worked months ago and tried to find a compromise. The European Union stood firm and insisted keeping other vendors out of the new feature was illegal under the DMA.EU users will not get the new Siri AI features ...
06-09-26 -
uGreen NASync DXP 4800 GT review: The best NAS price to perfomance in 2026
The uGreen NASync DXP4800 GT is a four-bay NAS with dual 10GbE networking that targets creators and small teams, and is an excellent mid-range NAS for Apple users.uGreen NASync DXP4800 GTuGreen has built out its NAS range quickly since entering th...
06-09-26 -
macOS Golden Gate menus revert to having no icons by each item, as it should be
macOS Tahoe threw an icon on every menu item, making them impossible to distinguish at a glance. macOS Golden Gate has rectified that design taboo with blessedly iconless menus.macOS Golden Gate gets rid of the icons by menu itemsIn Disney's 2004 ...
06-08-26 -
Apple's new foundation models don't contain a drop of Gemini
Apple confirmed at WWDC that its Foundation Models aren't a cut and paste of Gemini, and are all-Apple through-and-through. We've been telling you this all along.The new Apple Foundation Models doesn't have a drop of Google codeWWDC 2026 was a rol...
06-08-26 -
iOS 27 code has clear signs that a folding iPhone is coming soon
Code sleuths are diving into iOS 27 and finding hints about the unreleased iPhone Fold, and finding subroutines that report just how open or shut the foldable might be.Code in iOS 27 hints at iPhone FoldApple does its best to hide any code that mi...
06-08-26 -
Spatial Reframe in iOS 27 is a neat trick that creates nightmare fuel right now
Apple's Spatial Reframing tool in Photos for iOS 27 is an interesting use of Apple Intelligence, but don't push it too far just yet.iOS 27 Photos gains Spatial ReframingWWDC 2025 included a neat feature for Spatial Photos that lets users convert f...
06-08-26 -
Ultrawide displays gain explicit support in macOS 27
Apple is adding explicit ultrawide display support in macOS 27, enabling higher-resolution display modes and preserving monitor layouts when displays are reconnected.macOS 27 adds explicit ultrawide display supportThe feature appeared in Apple's m...
06-08-26 -
WWDC's Siri AI, macOS Golden Gate, and updated Apple Intelligence on the Appl...
We wanted details, and WWDC did not disappoint. Join us for a first and fast recap of what this year's macOS, iOS, and iPadOS announcements mean.Craig Federighi learns that macOS 27 is to be called Golden Gate, not Big Bear - image credit: AppleMa...
06-08-26 -
Game Porting Toolkit 4 ushers in support for agentic coding
Apple's Game Porting Toolkit has been supercharged with AI agents, which might make it significantly easier to bring a game to the Mac.Game Porting Toolkit 4 introduces support for AI agents.While iOS 27 and Siri were the stars of the WWDC 2026 ke...

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