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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.) Go to Source Author: Ed Hardy
The WWDC updates for watchOS 27 are expected to be minimal thanks to Apple’s stability focus. However, Apple is rumored to be improving the heart-rate tracking with the new fall update.Apple Watch Series 11The WWDC 2026 keynote is a few weeks away, and the excitement is all about AI and iOS 27’s changes. While you…
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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… Go to Source Author: Michael Burkhardt
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… Go to Source Author: Michael Burkhardt
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… Go to Source Author: Benjamin Mayo
For the better part of a year, we’ve been hearing about Project Mulberry: Apple’s AI-powered health coach. Back in February, it was reported that these efforts had been scaled back. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the features should still be on track for iOS 27, though they may not release until later in the cycle….
Apple will be adding support for Google Cast and other alternatives to AirPlay as part of iOS 27, in order to appease the EU’s Digital Markets Act.EU flags in Brussels — image credit: EUThe Digital Markets Act is viewed by Apple as a problem, due to a lack of clarity about regulatory requirements and their…
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Generative AI is not Apple’s strong suit, but Image Playground, the tool responsible for horrific AI avatar generation and Genmoji, should see significant improvements with the OS 27 cycle.Image Playground will generate images based on provided photos and other inputs, but the results leave a lot to be desiredApple announced Apple Intelligence features that had…
Read More “Apple’s worst AI feature to get a ‘big boost’ with upgraded Apple Foundation Models” »
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.) Go to Source Author: Lewis Wallace
This $24.99 blood pressure monitor syncs to your phone, tracks trends, and gives you real health data at home. Save on iHealth Track. (via Cult of Mac – Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.) Go to Source Author: Cult of Mac Deals
Anker’s Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station is still available for $104.99 on Amazon this weekend, down from $149.99. This is one of Anker’s newest accessories, and Amazon’s sale today is a match of the all-time low price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make…
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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…
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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…
Read More “iOS 27 to feature upgraded Camera interface and Photos app: Here’s what’s rumored” »
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… Go to Source Author: Michael Burkhardt
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…