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• Apple Home AI features locked behind 2TB iCloud+ plan

  06-07-2026 23:34 via appleinsider.com
  
  Whether you subscribe to the 2TB iCloud+ tier individually or pay for Apple One Premier, you're getting the new Apple Intelligence in Apple Home features announced during WWDC 2026.
  Apple Home AI updates are behind an iCloud+ subscription tier
  Apple didn't break out exactly what customers might have to pay in order to access its most advanced AI features. While there aren't any separate AI subscriptions or token purchase programs, users will need to spend more cash for the most access.In the mac
  
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• Apple is warning when your AI prompts go to Google's servers, just like with ChatGPT

  06-07-2026 23:05 via appleinsider.com
  
  Image generation features found in Apple Creator Studio rely on Google Cloud servers, but users will be warned before prompts are sent to the third-party AI tool.
  Apple warns users before sending prompts to Google Cloud
  Apple Intelligence is powered by Apple Foundation Models found on your iPhone and in Apple's Private Cloud Compute servers. Those are distinct features and models from the integrations that utilize third-party AI tools like Google Cloud and ChatGPT.After updating to the latest Ap
  
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• watchOS 27 beta 3 brings Siri AI to the Apple Watch

  06-07-2026 21:57 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple Watch owners can now finally use the new-and-improved Siri AI, thanks to watchOS 27 beta 3.
  watchOS 27 beta 3 introduces a dedicated Siri app.
  At WWDC 2026, Apple's virtual assistant received a long-overdue upgrade. Siri AI, available on iOS 27 beta, supports contextual awareness and understands natural language, effectively making it an Apple-designed chatbot.Initially, Siri AI was made available to developers with an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro. With Monday's watchOS 27 develo
  
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• B&H is blowing out M4 Pro MacBook Pro inventory at $1,799

  06-07-2026 21:18 via appleinsider.com
  
  B&H is clearing out M4 Pro MacBook Pro inventory, offering discounts of up to $500 off and prices as low as $1,799. But inventory is limited, and the deals may sell out quickly.
  Save up to $500 on blowout 14-inch MacBook Pro laptops - Image credit: Apple
  Kicking off the sale is Apple's last-gen M4 Pro 14-inch laptop that's marked down to $1,799. This configuration in Apple's silver finish has a 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, along with 24GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage.Buy M4 Pro Mac
  
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• New in iOS 27 beta 3: Siri AI voice customization options

  06-07-2026 20:42 via appleinsider.com
  
  The third developer beta of iOS 27 is here, with added customization options for Siri AI, visual tweaks, and more. Here's what's new.
  iOS 27 beta 3 delivers new customization options for Siri AI.
  On Monday, two weeks after the arrival of iOS 27 beta 2, Apple made the third developer beta available for download. While iOS 27 beta 1 delivered the long-overdue Siri AI, the second beta included enhancements for the Apple Home and Apple Wallet apps.Notably, for most, the entire Siri AI model needs to
  
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• Apple rolls out the third iOS 27, macOS 27 developer betas

  06-07-2026 19:45 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has now moved to the third round for the developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27, and others of the 27 generation. Expect more to come before the eventual fall releases.
  An earlier iOS 27 beta screen
  The developer beta program for the 27-gen operating systems is continuing with its third round of builds. All to make sure that the versions that ship in the fall are in top working order for the general public.The third developer builds arrive after the second, which arrived on June 22 for most o
  
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• Fourth developer betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 land for testing

  06-07-2026 19:36 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's beta program for its 26-gen operating systems continues, with the fourth developer builds of iOS 26.6 and others now available for testing.
  Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
  While the main attention is on the 27-generation, Apple is still making changes to its current-gen operating systems.The fourth developer betas landed after the third, which landed on June 29. The second was distributed on June 15, and the first round came out
  
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• iPhone 17 Pro Max will represent America's present, in 250 years

  06-07-2026 19:09 via appleinsider.com
  
  An iPhone 17 Pro Max will represent American innovation in the nation's official time capsule, joining a collection that reflects how the United States chose to remember itself in 2026.America 250
  America250 has sealed the nation's official time capsule with an iPhone 17 Pro Max inside. The capsule preserves a snapshot of the United States that won't be reopened until 2276.The collection will be buried on July 4 at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia as part of the country's 25
  
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• The iOS 26 Features Apple Didn't Put in the Keynote (but Should Have)

  06-07-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  iOS 26 hid some of its best additions behind menus Apple barely mentioned. Here's the complete tour of what's worth finding.
  
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• Best Cheap Phone of 2026: These Good Phones Are Still at Reasonable Prices

  06-07-2026 17:39 via cnet.com
  
  Even as the cost of electronics rises, these phones provide everything you need without spending a ton of money.
  
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• 9 Reasons Your Phone Keeps Dropping Calls and How to Fix Every One

  06-07-2026 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  These nine targeted fixes can address the most common causes of dropped calls and weak signals without costing you a cent.
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra 3 drops to $699 with $100 Amazon discount

  06-07-2026 16:37 via appleinsider.com
  
  Amazon has knocked $100 off the Apple Watch Ultra 3, dropping Apple's premium smartwatch to $699.99 for a limited time.
  Save $100 on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Amazon - Image credit: Apple
  Amazon has cut the price of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $699.99, delivering a solid $100 discount on Apple's premium smartwatch. While we've seen the wearable dip to as low as $649 this year, today's offer remains one of the best widely available deals on the current-generation model.Buy Apple Watch Ultra 3 for
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Max may get significantly longer battery life after all

  06-07-2026 16:27 via appleinsider.com
  
  Despite previous reports saying the iPhone 18 Pro range will see only fractional improvements to battery life, a cautious leaker now claims that might not be the case with the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
  The current iPhone 17 Pro Max
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• Apple & Broadcom renew partnership through 2031

  06-07-2026 16:08 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has extended its long-time supplier agreement with Broadcom, ensuring Apple gets a steady flow of custom chips until 2031.
  Broadcom offices - Image Credit: Broadcom
  Apple has used Broadcom as a supplier for its iPhone and other hardware for quite some time. However, as threats like the global memory crisis demonstrate, supply chains often aren't as stable as they could be.On July 6, Broadcom confirmed to Reuters that it had agreed to an extension of its partnership with Apple. The deal mea
  
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• How to Free Up iPhone Storage Without Touching Your Photos or Apps

  06-07-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Before you delete a single app or photo, try these iPhone storage settings to reclaim space without touching anything you care about.
  
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• Four years later, Apple bends to India's demands over card payments

  06-07-2026 14:48 via appleinsider.com
  
  App Store and iCloud users in India should soon be able to subscribe using credit or debit cards again, as Apple tries to smooth the way to launching Apple Pay.
  Dierdre O'Brien and Tim Cook open Apple BKC, the first Apple Store in India (Source: Apple)
  Starting in June 2022, India introduced extra banking laws regarding any online recurring payments, such as subscriptions, and Apple ceased accepting any debit or credit cards in the country. The company said at the time only that it was because o
  
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