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• Snap built standalone AR glasses without a convincing reason to wear them

  16-06-2026 21:25 via appleinsider.com
  
  Snap Inc. wants its Specs to be the future of everyday computing, but between the eye-watering price and lackluster demos, we don't see it happening.
  Snap Inc's new Specs
  On Tuesday, Snapchat unveiled Specs, a $2,195 pair of augmented reality glasses. The glasses, notably, are fully standalone and do not need to be tethered to a computer or smartphone to work.They come in two sizes, too. A 47mm model that weighs 132 grams, and a 52mm model that weighs 136 grams. The lens inserts are removable an
  
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• AirPods Pro & Beats Studio Buds move to new firmware versions

  16-06-2026 21:11 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has released new firmware updates for AirPods and Beats earbuds, continuing its steady rollout of bug fixes and performance improvements across its audio lineup.AirPods Pro
  AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 are receiving firmware version 8B41, while Beats Studio Buds are being updated to version 1B211. The release updates AirPods Pro models from version 8B40 and Beats Studio Buds from version 1B204.Apple hasn't disclosed what's included in the update. The company typically limits AirPods fir
  
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• iPhone's 20th anniversary could be marked with an iPhone Fold 2, plus AirPods with cameras

  16-06-2026 19:56 via appleinsider.com
  
  A new report claims that Apple is preparing multiple new releases for late 2027, including a 20th-anniversary iPhone, and AirPods with cameras. Though, there's enough hedging here to be skeptical.
  Apple is said to be planning a new iPhone plus AirPods with cameras for late 2027
  It's long been presumed that Apple will release an iPhone 20 to mark the anniversary of the original iPhone, and that it may have a bezel-free display. Similarly, a second generation folding iPhone, and AirPods with camer
  
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• Adobe's glowing AI survey leaves out most of the creative industry

  16-06-2026 19:18 via appleinsider.com
  
  Adobe claims that 75% of creatives now say creative AI is essential to their work, which might be true if you're willing to severely restrict what your definition of a creator is.
  Adobe AI creator survey excludes traditional creatives
  On Tuesday, Adobe released its 2026 Creators' Toolkit Report. According to Adobe, this report is:"[A] global study exploring how content creators are integrating creative generative AI and mobile tools in their workflows, and what they expect from the next generati
  
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• 'Widow's Bay' playlist lasts nearly 10 times longer than the show

  16-06-2026 19:15 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple Music's new "Widow's Bay" playlist lasts so long that it can outlive the entire first season several times over.Patricia's Sunset Cocktails
  Apple Music has published "Patricia's Sunset Cocktails Playlist", a collection inspired by the world of "Widow's Bay." While the playlist page doesn't prominently advertise its size, scrolling to the bottom reveals 811 songs with a total runtime of 60 hours and 32 minutes in the US version of Apple Music."Widow's Bay" follows a small coastal town whose
  
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• Amazon slashes M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD to $1,329

  16-06-2026 17:48 via appleinsider.com
  
  Amazon has quietly issued steeper M5 MacBook Air price drops on high-end configurations with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage thanks to an early Prime Day coupon.
  Pick up Apple's upgraded M5 MacBook Air with an early Prime Day discount - Image credit: Apple
  Amazon's early Prime Day MacBook Air deals deliver $170 in stacked savings thanks to a $150 cash discount stacked with a $20 in-cart coupon for qualifying accounts (business accounts may see a single $170 discount in lieu of the $20 in-cart sav
  
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• Italy targets iCloud interoperability for DMA investigation

  16-06-2026 15:20 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's troubles with the EU's Digital Markets Act are continuing, with Italy now investigating iCloud and the cloud storage market.
  The EU's DMA is now being used against iCloud
  The Digital Markets Act has been a thorn in Apple's side, with it giving regulators more reasons to examine its business practices in Europe. In the latest salvo, Italy's Competition Authority is now going after the company.In a statement released on Tuesday, the Autorita Garante Della Concorrenza E Del Mercato said it
  
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• iPhone 18 will get 12GB to fully benefit from Siri AI

  16-06-2026 14:03 via appleinsider.com
  
  The iPhone 18 is again speculated to get an upgrade to 12GB of memory, so that future owners can get as much of a benefit as possible from Siri AI.
  iPhone 17 has 8GB of memory. iPhone 18 should have 12GB.While the fall release schedule will include the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 is anticipated to arrive months later, in the spring of 2027. When it launches, it should have a considerable upgrade to its memory.According to KB Securities in a DigiTimes report on Tuesday, Apple will be including 1
  
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• Time is Right to Save More on Apple Watch Series 11 With These Deals

  16-06-2026 13:38 via cnet.com
  
  Get an Apple Watch Series 11 for $100 off on most websites, or even free (with a new line) with these deals.
  
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• Our Shopping Experts Found 8+ Apple Watch Ultra 3 Deals That Are Too Good to Scroll Past

  16-06-2026 13:02 via cnet.com
  
  No major direct discounts right now, but trade-in offers and carrier credits make the Apple Watch Ultra 3 easier to justify.
  
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• Strident leaker insists iPhone Fold is not delayed at all

  16-06-2026 12:48 via appleinsider.com
  
  The back and forth of conflicting claims about the iPhone Fold continues, as now a vocal leaker has repeatedly scorned reports of the device being delayed until 2027.
  iPhone Fold leakers continue to argue over whether it has been delayed
  Just to be clear, the previous most recent rumor about the iPhone Fold was that Apple will announce it as expected in September 2026, but it will not actually ship until early 2027. But now leaker Fixed Focus Digital on Chinese social media site Weibo says no, n
  
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• How to run Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on a Mac

  16-06-2026 05:02 via appleinsider.com
  
  Playing Minecraft is better with Bedrock, but it's not directly available for macOS. Here's how to get around the limitation and improve your building experience.
  You can play Minecraft Bedrock on macOS, but it requires a workaround.Minecraft is one of the longest-running online games that is still actively being played by a lot of people. Originally playable since 2009 and officially released in 2011, it has stood the test of time.However, while it has been improved over the years, Mac gamers h
  
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• New domain for Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email

  16-06-2026 00:00 via developer.apple.com
  Later this summer, Apple will unify the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a single, shared domain: private.icloud.com.New addresses generated for both features will be issued on the new domain. For example:
  Sign in with Apple addresses, previously issued on privaterelay.appleid.com, will be issued on private.icloud.com.iCloud+ Hide My Email addresses, previously issued on icloud.com, will be issued on p
  
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