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• Apple's expanded child safety features aren't going to protect kids from everything

  10-06-2026 22:52 via appleinsider.com
  
  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 some users.
  On Monday, Apple spent 30 minutes of the WWDC 2026 discussing its latest updates to Child Accounts. These updates are designed to make using iPhone, iPad, and Mac safer for users under 18.But how good are these features, really? Let's break
  
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• Time Capsule support is dead in macOS 27, but you can keep the hardware alive

  10-06-2026 21:50 via appleinsider.com
  
  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.A long-discontinued network storage device, Time Capsules gave Mac users a way to back up over a home network using Time Machine. While the hardware hasn't been available for quite a few years, support continued up to macOS 26.However, as warned in macO
  
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• Hands on: Sidecar previews a full touch interface for macOS 27

  10-06-2026 19:30 via appleinsider.com
  
  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 27
  Sidecar is a feature of macOS that lets you extend your Mac's display onto an iPad's screen. For road warriors with a MacBook Pro, it was an invaluable way to get a multi-screen desktop while on the go.While Sidecar has been around for quite a while, it hasn't
  
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• iOS 27 Feels Like an Empty Update on Older iPhones

  10-06-2026 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Sure, iOS 27 will be able to run on an iPhone 11, but does that actually matter?
  
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• Amazon-owned Woot slashes Dell UltraSharp 32-inch 6K monitor to $1,379

  10-06-2026 18:51 via appleinsider.com
  
  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: Dell
  Amazon-owned Woot is running a flash sale on Dell's 32-inch UltraSharp 6K display, delivering a markdown of 45% off the original retail price.Buy Dell UltraSharp 32 for $1,379.99
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• Epic Games can't talk its way out of a Supreme Court appeal, says Apple

  10-06-2026 18:45 via appleinsider.com
  
  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 between Apple and Epic Games continues with another legal filing. On June 4, 2026, Epic Games demanded that Apple's appeal over this ceaseless case be thrown out.Now Apple has filed its response which, unsurprisingly, defends its right to appeal. In a 12-page f
  
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• Hands on: iPadOS 27's shortcut builder creates automations from plain English

  10-06-2026 18:43 via appleinsider.com
  
  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 shortcuts in iPadOS 27
  Apple Intelligence makes Shortcuts far easier to approach in iPadOS 27. Users can describe a task in plain language, and the app generates a workflow based on that request.Instead of hunting through actions and connecting them one by one,
  
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• How to Find a Dead iPhone Using Apple's Find My Network

  10-06-2026 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  A completely dead battery doesn't disable Find My. Here's everything you need to know about locating a powered-off iPhone.
  
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• AirPods Pro 3 plunge to $179, lowest price ever, ahead of Prime Day

  10-06-2026 16:35 via appleinsider.com
  
  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 slashed $70 off AirPods Pro 3 today, delivering the lowest price on record (and beating Amazon by $20). With Prime Day 2026 starting in just under two weeks, Walmart's bid to grab your business now comes at a great time if you're looking for a great gi
  
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• Wireless earbuds market dominated by Apple, open-ear models are rising

  10-06-2026 16:24 via appleinsider.com
  
  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 Pro
  Research firm Smart Analytics Global estimated Apple captured 23% of the global true wireless stereo (TWS) market during the January-through-March period. Xiaomi ranked second with an 11% market share, while Beats placed third at 8%.Global TWS shipments increased 4% year over year during the quarter, whil
  
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• macOS 27 has broken boot drive selection for some

  10-06-2026 16:21 via appleinsider.com
  
  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 right now.Most Mac users won't ever have to deal with issues such as switching the partition their hardware boots from. However, for a contingent of users who use multiple operating systems on their Mac, there seems to be an issue with macOS 27.In a post
  
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• Apple Silicon MacBooks are way more reliable over time than Intel Macs were

  10-06-2026 14:53 via appleinsider.com
  
  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 Intel versions.When it comes to device longevity, Apple's products tend to last quite a long time, if cared for properly. While this has been a consistent feature of Apple's hardware, it seems that the chip being used plays a factor.According to a June rep
  
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• How to use Reduce Interruptions on iPhone and what it does

  10-06-2026 13:40 via appleinsider.com
  The Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important. Here's how to use it.
  The Reduce Notifications Focus Mode
  A strength of Apple Intelligence is that rather than some separate ChatGPT-like app, its features are woven into all aspects of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But that also makes it confusing when Apple promotes some feature but doesn't say where it fits."For example," said Craig Federighi
  
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• Apple Struck the Right Notes With Its New AI Tools. Here Are 4 Features I'm Excited to Try

  10-06-2026 12:54 via cnet.com
  
  Siri AI is the headline feature of WWDC26, but there are more new capabilities I need to check out.
  
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• Hands on with AirPods EQ settings in iOS 27

  10-06-2026 01:42 via appleinsider.com
  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 Settings
  Apple's 2026 WWDC keynote was packed with tiny features and improvements. One of the long-awaited crowd pleasers was bringing an equalizer to AirPods settings.Owners of the AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3, or AirPods 4 can now choose the level of playback for lows, mids,
  
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• B&H's best $899 MacBook Air deal has been extended, but supply is limited

  10-06-2026 01:04 via appleinsider.com
  
  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: Apple
  To grab the blowout $899* special on the 13-inch MacBook Air M4, simply shop through the exclusive pricing links in this post from a laptop or desktop computer. This configuration, which is available at the reduced price in the Midnight finish, has a 1
  
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