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Deals: AirPods Max 2, 240W Beats cable, MacBook Pro, more 9to5Mac
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 dropping even lower to the best price ever at $179...
HomePod gets better in two new ways with iOS 27
Apple’s HomePod and HomePod mini get better in two ways with iOS 27—and bigger changes are rumored to be unveiled this fall.
I’m relieved Siri AI isn’t trying to be a health coach
I’d rather no announcement than an underbaked Siri-flavored health coach.
Craig Federighi Explains Why Apple Pivoted to a Siri Chatbot App
Apple senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi has explained why the company launched a standalone Siri app in iOS 27, after previously characterizing a dedicated chatbot as contrary to its Apple Intelligence strategy. The new Siri app, announced at WWDC earlier this week, gives users a centralized place to manage and revisit their conversations with Siri AI.
Apple Removes Walkie-Talkie From Apple Watch in watchOS 27 Beta
Apple has quietly removed the Walkie-Talkie app from Apple Watch in the first developer beta of watchOS 27, with the app vanishing from both the app list and Control Center. Walkie-Talkie launched with watchOS 5 in 2018 and allowed Apple Watch users to send push-to-talk voice messages to one another over Wi-Fi or cellular using FaceTime infrastructure. Unlike traditional walkie-talkies, it worked over any distance, making it a novel way to communicate without picking up an iPhone.
Apple Struck the Right Notes With Its New AI Tools. Here's 4 Features I'm Excited to Try
Siri AI is the headline feature of WWDC 26, but there are more new capabilities I need to check out.
iOS 27 Brings New Functionality to HomePod
With the launch of iOS 27 and HomePod Software 27, Apple is adding support for AutoMix, Apple's AI-powered Apple Music feature that blends songs using matching key and tempo. Apple says it has improved AutoMix's underlying algorithms to generate new transition types, making for more seamless blends between tracks, so this should also benefit the newly introduced feature for HomePod.
Apple Made a Sports App That Does Almost Nothing. It’s Incredible.
There are no chatbots, betting odds, or videos. That’s what makes it perfect.
iPhone 17's 8GB Limit Costs It These Two Siri AI Features in iOS 27
Apple this week revealed what its most advanced on-device AI model does, and the feature list is shorter than the hardware requirements might suggest. In its Siri AI announcement during WWDC 2026, Apple confirmed that the model powers two things: more expressive Siri voices and a major accuracy gain for systemwide dictation. Both require 12GB of unified memory.
Apple Updates App Store Guidelines With Stricter Rules for Low-Quality Apps
Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines this week, adding stricter language around low-quality apps. The 4.3 Spam rule already barred overly simple apps in saturated categories, but Apple now includes language saying low-effort apps could be pulled from the App Store. Apps in oversaturated categories that are not updated, improved, or do not attract customers may be removed, according to Apple.
All the Liquid Glass Changes in macOS Golden Gate
When Liquid Glass launched in macOS Tahoe, Apple faced criticism over how the design looked on the Mac. Some people felt that Liquid Glass in macOS Tahoe was an afterthought with little impact from the design update, while others had issues with contrast, readability, rounded corners, and design consistency. There were long complaint threads on the MacRumors forums and on Reddit, and some people refused to update.
Ahead of Apple MacBook Ultra: macOS 27 gets touchscreen support
With the MacBook Ultra, Apple will soon be launching its first laptop with an OLED touchscreen. The first beta version of macOS 27 already shows that macOS is being prepared for this laptop, as the system can be officially operated via touchscreen for the first time.
Apple iOS 27 Release Date: When You Can Download The New iPhone Software
The next iPhone software has just been officially unveiled and the first developer beta is out. Here’s when you can download it.
Apple introduces new subscription bundles coming to App Store
Earlier this year, Apple launched a new subscription option on the App Store: monthly plans with 12-month commitments. Now this...
Scheffler campaign: Voters win: WEC unanimously rejects challenge to Scheffler's ballot access
APPLETON, WI — Mark Scheffler for Congress campaign calls a press conference for 3:00 p.m. this afternoon at Houdini Plaza in Appleton to issue the following statement and to take questions from the media: “Last week, the Secretary of the Brown County...
The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
Apple took the wraps off iOS 27 at its WWDC event, and the iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri.
Top watchOS 27 features that will enhance your Apple Watch
While watchOS 27 didn’t get much stage time during WWDC 2026, the next Apple Watch software update still packs some...
MacOS Golden Gate Fixes the Most Un-Apple-Like Thing About MacOS
Commentary: MacOS Tahoe's worst feature is finally being addressed, and it has nothing to do with AI or Siri.
GOP primary for U.S. House seat and Democratic governors race among Nevada's key contests
Nevadans are choosing their party nominees Tuesday for two closely watched congressional seats and the governor’s race, among others, as the state grapples with an affordable housing shortage, exploding energy demand from data centers and federal cuts to key state programs.
Apple Says iOS 27 Adds These 12 New Features to Your iPhone
iOS 27's key new feature is a more intelligent and personal version of Siri, but the changes go well beyond that. In a press release today, Apple outlined additional enhancements coming across Apple Maps, Find My, Apple Wallet, Apple Music, and more. Apple Maps has gained an enhanced Flyover experience powered by AI, enabling you to view aerial imagery in "stunning detail" for select cities.
macOS 27 Finally Brings Direct Touch Control to Sidecar
Apple has added direct touch input to Sidecar with macOS 27 Golden Gate and iPadOS 27, allowing users to tap and interact with macOS interface elements using a finger on their iPad for the first time. Previously, Sidecar was deliberately limited as a touch interface.
Apple’s iOS 27 goes all agentic on compromised passwords
iBiz might not win the AI race, but analysts say it's focusing on features people may actually use
Apple officially announces tvOS 27 – and it nearly makes up for the missing next-generation Apple TV 4K
Your streaming box is about to get speedier
Here’s everything new for Apple Maps in iOS 27
iOS 27 is packed with a variety of new features for iPhone, including in Apple Maps. Here’s everything new for Apple Maps in iOS 27.
Apple says it may remove apps from the App Store if they don’t attract users
Apple may begin removing existing apps that it considers stale, low-value, or unable to attract users.
Apple brings streaming-style subscription bundles to the App Store
Apple is expanding its App Bundles feature to allow developers to partner with one another on discounted subscription packages.
Apple’s AI promises are finally, almost, sort of, here
After almost entirely neglecting Siri and punting its AI promises down the road in 2025, Apple went all in on the tech this year.
macOS 27 Golden Gate makes it clear when apps are sneakily running in background
Google Gemini for macOS was recently flagged for not being a very good app citizen on the Mac. Apple’s new...
EU Says Decision Not to Launch Siri AI in Europe Is Apple's Alone
The European Commission has responded to Apple's announcement that Siri AI will not launch in the EU, saying the decision is entirely Apple's and that the company sought an exemption from its legal obligations rather than a compliant solution. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier told reporters in Brussels (via Reuters) that Apple had failed to develop interoperability solutions meeting EU privacy and security standards, and instead asked to be let off the hook entirely.
Apple's New AI Models Contain 'None' of Google's Gemini Assistant
Apple executives have detailed the architecture of the company's new Apple Foundation Models (AFM) and clarified exactly how Google's technology factored into their development.
Dexcom RCT suggests CGM benefits for broad diabetes population
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Dexcom's CGM trial, udpates from Apple's annual developers' conference, and wearables.
Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, iOS 27: Everything You Missed at WWDC 2026
We're in Cupertino for Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference. Can Tim Cook save Siri and Apple's AI ambitions on his way out the door?
Apple dials down Liquid Glass, and the Mac looks way better for it
Less Liquid Glass is good Liquid Glass.
iOS 27 Introduces Overhauled AirPods Settings Menu
When AirPods owners connect to their iPhone running iOS 27, they'll see a completely revamped settings menu for their earbuds that does a better job at organizing all of the feature options that Apple has added over the last few years. In the first iOS 27 developer beta, released on Monday, the new settings menu can be accessed in the same way as the old one – i.e. by appearing only when your AirPods are paired with your iPhone – but the menu itself is now a lot more easy to navigate.
macOS 27 Golden Gate Gains Native Ultrawide Display Support
Apple adds native ultrawide display support in macOS 27 Golden Gate, bringing higher resolutions and persistent display arrangements to users of widescreen monitors. The update allows ultrawide displays to run at resolutions up to 5K at 120Hz. Apple also says that display arrangements are now preserved across connections, so the layout automatically restores exactly as the user left it each time they plug in.
I can't believe I'm saying this: Android needs these five iOS 27 features
Credit where it's due: Apple had some genuinely smart ideas this year.
Everything New Coming To tvOS 27 For Apple TV Users
Even though Apple didn't focus on what's coming to its set-top box in the WWDC keynote, there are at least eight features coming to Apple TV.
Apple’s iOS 27 Is Filled With Hints About Its Upcoming Foldable iPhone
Apple Inc.’s iOS 27 and related software updates offer the clearest public signs yet of the company’s upcoming foldable iPhone, revealing references to folding hardware and new features designed for larger, more flexible displays.
What smart people are saying about Apple's slew of AI announcements
Tech industry leaders are weighing in on Apple's AI updates across its ecosystem, including on Siri, call assistance, and photo editing tools.
What smart people are saying about Apple's slew of AI announcements
Tech industry leaders are weighing in on Apple's AI updates across its ecosystem, including on Siri, call assistance, and photo editing tools.
watchOS 27 Features Dynamic App Grid, New Gesture Control, and More
Apple today unveiled watchOS 27, featuring a redesigned dynamic app grid, new gesture controls, and a raft of usability and battery improvements. The new dynamic app grid surfaces and rearranges five apps based on context and usage. Users can simply tap the bottom center icon to go to the rest of their apps. A new tap gesture lets users select a widget in the Smart Stack by tapping their index finger and thumb together once, allowing interaction even when the other hand is occupied.
watchOS 27 Introduces Workout Buddy Upgrades, Better Sleep Tracking, and More
watchOS 27 contains a series of enhancements to fitness and sleep tracking, including new Workout Buddy insights, improved indoor run tracking, and more. Workout Buddy is gaining new data-driven motivation features, delivering progress updates for pace, distance, and workout duration based on a user's fitness history. Apple is also enabling Workout Buddy to function without an iPhone nearby, allowing users to stay motivated during workouts without needing a phone in their pocket or hand.
Apple’s Screen Time updates are too little, too late
I’m tired of playing whack-a-mole with my kids’ devices.
The iOS 27 Beta Pretty Much Confirms That An Apple Foldable Is Happening
Can’t a multi-trillion-dollar company have secrets any more?
Apple's WWDC AI demos looked more real after $250M false ad settlement
The vibe of Apple's 2026 WWDC keynote felt like a spouse proudly listing all the honey-do-list items tackled. One subtle example: the many AI demos of someone standing, phone in hand.
4 of the best iOS 27 features Android already has
Apple rarely does things first, which is one of the reasons we love Android so much.
iOS 27 Tidbits: Share a Phone Number on Two iPhones, Independent Alarm Volume, Faster AirPlay and More
At the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple detailed iOS 27 changes like a new version of Siri with a dedicated Siri app and Apple Intelligence features across multiple apps, but there are dozens of smaller but still important changes that Apple didn't have time to go through. Apple shared an image summarizing some of the bug fixes and optimizations it made in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, and there are some interesting changes.
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.
Apple leaks foldable iPhone references in iOS 27 beta
Apple seems to have leaked references to features that can only belong to a foldable iPhone—like iPhone Ultra—as found in iOS 27 beta code.
Tim Cook Delivers Farewell Remarks at His Last Apple Keynote as CEO
Tim Cook closed out what is expected to be his last keynote as Apple's chief executive officer today with some emotive final remarks. Wrapping up a pre-recorded video message, Cook reflected on his tenure at the company. "Some of the highlights of my time as CEO have been events like this, sharing powerful new tools with all of you," he said, adding that what developers create with Apple's platforms has been "a constant reminder that imagination has no limits".
Apple Intelligence Can Change Your Passwords for You When You Get Hacked
Agentic AI and security are normally at odds, but this Apple Intelligence feature could be a lifesaver.
tvOS 27 Drops Support for Two Apple TV Models
The upcoming tvOS 27 update that was previewed today drops support for two Apple TV models. The two Apple TV models that are compatible with tvOS 26 but not tvOS 27 are the Apple TV HD from 2015 and the Apple TV 4K (1st generation) from 2017. tvOS 27 is compatible with the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, according to Apple's documentation. tvOS 27 features a redesigned Podcasts app, smoother app launches and animations, support for larger text across the interface, and more.
Apple plays catch-up at WWDC
Apple spent much of its WWDC keynote highlighting fixes, performance improvements, and long-requested features before unveiling its upgraded AI-powered Siri, signaling that the company wants users to see AI as just one part of a broader effort to improve its software.
https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/08/watchos-27-apple-watch-update-details/
Although watchOS 27 drops support for several older Apple Watch models, Apple has confirmed to 9to5Mac that one compatible model was mistakenly left out of its official list.
Owners of older iPhones just got some good news
Apple announced at WWDC that giving iPhones as old as the iPhone 11 a CPU scheduler "will make older iPhones feel even more responsive."
macOS 27 requires Apple Silicon, as Apple draws down the Intel Mac era
You'll need an M1 or better to run the next release of macOS.
iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 don't drop support for any iPhones—and just a few iPads
This promises to be a solid release for aging iPhones.
44 things coming to your Apple devices that you might have missed
Like a much-needed opacity slider for Liquid Glass.
Apple Brings AI Tab Organization and AI-Generated Extensions to Safari
Apple today unveiled a raft of Safari upgrades powered by Apple Intelligence, including automatic tab organization, AI-generated custom extensions, and new privacy-first browsing tools. The centerpiece feature is automatic tab organization, which uses Apple Intelligence to group a user's open tabs into relevant topics without any manual intervention. If someone is planning a weekend trip, for example, Safari can pull all of their travel-related tabs into a single topic.
Samsung and Google are winning the wearable update war by doing nothing
Shocking watch OS 27 compatibility cuts give Samsung and Google a massive victory over Apple in wearable software longevity.
Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2026
Updates include a new souped-up Siri, lots of iOS enhancements, and some inkling on how an AI partnership with Google has come to power Apple’s products.
tvOS 27 drops support for two Apple TV models
Two Apple TV models currently supported by tvOS 26 are not compatible with the new update, tvOS 27. Here are the details.
Apple Says New Siri is Compatible With These iPhones, iPads, and Macs
The more intelligent and personalized version of Siri that Apple introduced today — "Siri AI" — is limited to devices with Apple Intelligence support. "Siri AI" is available on the devices listed below.
iOS 27: Here's all the new Apple Music features
Apple Music has a few new features with iOS 27, which Apple just announced today at its annual WWDC conference....
Apple drops support for a long list of iPads and Apple Watches with latest OS updates
iPadOS 27 drops support for M1-powered iPads, and watchOS 27 won’t even support Apple Watch Series 9 models.
iOS 27 has new app icon designs for many iPhone apps
Last year Apple redesigned its full lineup of app icons in iOS 27, and one year later, iOS 27 has even more design changes for many app icons.
iCloud+ subscribers will get new benefits in iOS 27
Today Apple unveiled its next generation of Apple Intelligence, which includes new benefits for iCloud+ subscribers. Next-gen Apple Intelligence will...
watchOS 27 supported by just five Apple Watch models
Apple has hammered the Apple Watch compatibility list for watchOS 27, with just five models making the cut this year.
Apple will let you build workflows using AI in its new Shortcuts app
Shortcuts gets an AI upgrade, letting you describe the workflow you want in a prompt.
tvOS 27 beta 1 available now for Apple TV 4K
Apple has just released the first developer beta for tvOS 27, the next major software version for Apple TV 4K. Here’s what to expect.
Apple Releases First iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Betas to Developers
Following the WWDC 2026 keynote event, Apple has seeded the first betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 to developers for testing purposes. Registered developers can opt in to betas and download the software through the Settings app on each device. The software includes many of the new features that were shown off earlier today, though some of what Apple demoed won't be available right away.
watchOS 27 beta 1 now available for Apple Watch
Apple’s WWDC keynote unveiled watchOS 27, the new software for Apple Watch which was just now released in developer beta.
watchOS 27 Drops Support for Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 1, SE 2, and Older
Apple today confirmed that watchOS 27 will not support the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra (first generation), or Apple Watch SE (second generation), effectively drawing a line at devices equipped with the S9 or S10 chip. The only Apple Watch models compatible with watchOS 27 are the Apple Watch Series 10, Series 11, Ultra 2, Ultra 3, and SE 3. Despite the fact that the Apple Watch Ultra 2 contains the S9 chip, the Series 9 which contains the same chip will no longer be supported.
iOS 27 gives AirPods custom EQ and heart rate sync
Each new iOS update comes with new features for existing iPods, but this year’s announcements were a little light …...
Apple announces tvOS 27 with smart downloads, new Podcasts app, more
Apple today announced tvOS 27, the next major software version for Apple TV, as part of the WWDC keynote which...
Will your Apple Watch run watchOS 27? Here’s the full list of compatible models
watchOS 27 drops support for several older models of the Apple Watch. To check out whether your Apple Watch will run the new system, check out the full compatibility list below.
iOS 27’s most powerful on-device AI requires iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air
iOS 27’s most powerful on-device AI model will be restricted to some of Apple’s newest products. Here are the details
New Siri AI Features Won't Be Available in EU Later This Year
The new enhanced Siri AI features that Apple announced today at WWDC 2026 will not be available in the European Union or in China when they are released in beta later this year. Apple said that while Siri AI will be available for free with the new upcoming OS releases, it will not be available in the EU on iOS and iPadOS until it can find a path forward for regulatory approval.
AI photo editing in iOS 27: revamped Clean Up and two new AI tools for iPhone Photos app
Apple today announced a significant upgrade to the editing features available in Apple Photos on iPhone, Mac and Vision Pro....
Apple puts parents back in control of kids' iPhone use
Apple is putting control back into the hands of parents with more granular screen time features.
Apple's iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and other updates focus on refinement
Apple's OSes come with Liquid Glass tweaks and performance optimizations.
iOS 27’s Passwords app can change your passwords for you, automatically
Apple has unveiled a new iOS 27 feature for the Passwords app: an AI capability that can automatically change your passwords for you.
Apple's Health app can now tell you if you're in perimenopause
Cycle tracker will now notify women when their cycle patterns are suggestive of perimenopause.
Apple introduces systemwide dictation
Apple's new dictation system could compete with Wispr Flow and others.
Apple is redesigning Screen Time and overhauling child controls
Recommended time allowances for apps and ‘Ask to browse’ are coming to Apples devices.
Apple finally gives Siri an AI glow-up after yearslong delay
After repeated delays, Apple's Siri is finally poised for a big AI overhaul.
Apple announces Siri AI and its next generation of Apple Intelligence
Apple’s second chance at an AI Siri should bring improved capabilities to Apple devices.
Apple to Bring Custom EQ to AirPods
Apple today announced that AirPods will gain a custom EQ (equalizer) feature, allowing users to further personalize how their AirPods sound. The new capability is part of Apple's next-generation software platform updates, which the company unveiled today. Custom EQ lets listeners adjust audio output to match their personal preferences, going beyond the fixed audio profiles AirPods have offered previously.
Apple unveils iPadOS 27 with speed and productivity improvements, more
Today during its WWDC keynote, Apple unveiled iPadOS 27, the next major software update for iPad. Here are the new...
watchOS 27 for Apple Watch unveiled with these features
Apple has unveiled watchOS 27, the next Apple Watch software update, and it will include a number of new features...
WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more
Apple's WWDC 2026 event kicked off this morning at 10 a.m. PT at Apple Park, starting a week full of expected announcements around Siri, iOS 27, Apple
Apple Announces iOS 27 for iPhone With New Liquid Glass Slider
The software update will be supported on iPhones as old as the iPhone 11 series.
Apple is tweaking its controversial Liquid Glass design
While some users liked the sleek, transparent designs that look "glassy," others found Apple's design overhaul from last year to be hard to read.
Apple's Health App Now Supports Both Menopause and Perimenopause
Announced at WWDC 2026, Apple's Health app supports cycle tracking for menopause and perimenopause.