• AppleInsider at Apple Park before the WWDC 2026 keynote

    AppleInsider at Apple Park before the WWDC 2026 keynote
    Join AppleInsider live from WWDC 2026 as we prepare for Apple's big keynote address, including iOS 27, macOS 27, and a ton of AI announcements.
    We have our WWDC badge ready.WWDC 2026 is underway, and a number of developers and other attendees have made their way to Apple Park. While the main attraction will be the keynote and Apple's new operating system launches, it will also serve as the first opportunity for anyone to try out the announced new features.While most people will be experiencing W
  • Apple's new foundation models don't contain a drop of Gemini

    Apple's new foundation models don't contain a drop of Gemini
    Apple confirmed at WWDC that its Foundation Models aren't a cut and paste of Gemini, and are all-Apple through-and-through. We've been telling you this all along.
    The new Apple Foundation Models do not have a drop of Google code
    WWDC 2026 was a rollercoaster event that primarily focused on Apple's latest AI upgrades. This time, though, they had a little help from Google.Apple pre-announced that Google was providing Gemini technology to help develop the new Apple Foundation Models, but didn't say
  • Apple's new foundation models don't contain a drop of Gemini, as we said they wouldn't

    Apple's new foundation models don't contain a drop of Gemini, as we said they wouldn't
    Apple confirmed at WWDC that its Foundation Models aren't a cut and paste of Gemini, and are all-Apple through-and-through. We've been telling you this all along.
    The new Apple Foundation Models doesn't have a drop of Google code
    WWDC 2026 was a rollercoaster event that primarily focused on Apple's latest AI upgrades. This time, though, they had a little help from Google.Apple pre-announced that Google was providing Gemini technology to help develop the new Apple Foundation Models, but didn't sa
  • iOS 27 code has clear signs that a folding iPhone is coming soon

    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.
    Code in iOS 27 hints at iPhone Fold
    Apple does its best to hide any code that might give away some future product, but it isn't always perfect. Code references in iOS 27 show some of what Apple is preparing for the upcoming iPhone Fold.Even though there hasn't been a single component leak or information about mass production star
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  • Spatial Reframe in iOS 27 is a neat trick that creates nightmare fuel right now

    Spatial Reframe in iOS 27 is a neat trick that creates nightmare fuel right now
    Apple's Spatial Reframing tool in Photos for iOS 27 is an interesting use of Apple Intelligence, but don't push it too far just yet.
    iOS 27 Photos gains Spatial Reframing
    WWDC 2025 included a neat feature for Spatial Photos that lets users convert flat images into 3D scenes. By moving the iPhone around, you could temporarily re-angle your shot and explore the scene.It was a neat trick, but it wasn't that much of a major feature for photographers. It did, at least, give you an idea of how a Spati
  • Ultrawide displays gain explicit support in macOS 27

    Ultrawide displays gain explicit support in macOS 27
    Apple is adding explicit ultrawide display support in macOS 27, enabling higher-resolution display modes and preserving monitor layouts when displays are reconnected.
    LG curved ultra-wide Thunderbolt Display
    The feature appeared in Apple's macOS 27 preview materials released on June 8 during WWDC26. Macs can drive higher resolutions on supported ultrawide displays, with Apple citing 5K at 120Hz as one example.The update also remembers display arrangements between sessions, allowing monitors to r
  • WWDC's Siri AI, macOS Golden Gate, and updated Apple Intelligence on the AppleInsider Podcast

    WWDC's Siri AI, macOS Golden Gate, and updated Apple Intelligence on the AppleInsider Podcast
    We wanted details, and WWDC did not disappoint. Join us for a first and fast recap of what this year's macOS, iOS, and iPadOS announcements mean.
    Craig Federighi learns that macOS 27 is to be called Golden Gate, not Big Bear - image credit: Apple
    Maybe much of this year's WWDC keynote was rumored, but now we know that even some of the leaks that were more wishful thinking are real. Tim Cook's final WWDC played out as a torrent of new features across all of Apple's platforms.There was so much tha
  • Game Porting Toolkit 4 ushers in support for agentic coding

    Game Porting Toolkit 4 ushers in support for agentic coding
    Apple's Game Porting Toolkit has been supercharged with AI agents, which might make it significantly easier to bring a game to the Mac.
    Game Porting Toolkit 4 introduces support for AI agents.
    While iOS 27 and Siri were the stars of the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple hasn't forgotten about the Mac as a gaming platform. While we didn't get any triple-A game announcements this time around, the company did unveil a significant upgrade with Game Porting Toolkit 4.The utility, as its name implies, is meant
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  • App Store overhaul gives developers new ways to sell subscriptions

    App Store overhaul gives developers new ways to sell subscriptions
    Apple is overhauling the App Store with new subscription tools, personalized recommendations, and marketing features that give developers more ways to attract customers and grow their businesses.Developers have more options in the App Store
    Apple announced the changes on June 8 during WWDC 2026 as part of an effort to help developers grow on the App Store. New features include subscription options for groups, businesses, and schools.Users will see new recommendation tools that explain why specif
  • iOS 27 & macOS 27 developer betas are out, but you should probably wait

    iOS 27 & macOS 27 developer betas are out, but you should probably wait
    Apple's WWDC is rolling on with betas now available for download, but if you use your Mac, iPhone, or iPad for anything else than development, you should wait.
    iOS 27's first developer beta is out. Don't install it.As is tradition for WWDC, following the keynote detailing the changes Apple is making in its fall operating system updates, the first developer betas have been made available.The first developer builds of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27 are now downlo
  • tvOS 27 sneaks out with redesigned Podcasts app & AI subtitle generation

    tvOS 27 sneaks out with redesigned Podcasts app & AI subtitle generation
    Released without any real fanfare, developers can now update their Apple TVs to tvOS 27, allowing for on-device AI subtitles on videos, on-screen text size adjustment, a new Podcasts app, and not much more.
    tvOS 27 is here, with on-device video captioning, text size adjustment, and more.
    Though iOS 27 was undoubtedly the star of WWDC 2026, tvOS received several meaningful enhancements of its own. These include a redesigned Apple Podcasts app and smart downloads on Apple TV.Additionally, AppleCar
  • Will Your iPhone Run iOS 27? Here Are All the Compatible Models

    Will Your iPhone Run iOS 27? Here Are All the Compatible Models
    Several older iPhones will get at least one more year of major software updates.
  • Apple Didn't Really Say What's Coming in iOS 27, So I Guess I Will

    Apple Didn't Really Say What's Coming in iOS 27, So I Guess I Will
    The next major iOS software will be available on devices as old as the iPhone 11, and it will land on your device this fall.
  • iPadOS 27 cuts off a few favorite iPad models

    iPadOS 27 cuts off a few favorite iPad models
    Apple's iPadOS 27 has finally arrived, and now we know which iPad models will be supported. Is your device on the list?
    iPadOS 27 is here with a redesigned Siri, Liquid Glass improvements, and more.
    At WWDC 2026, Apple previewed long-awaited Apple Intelligence upgrades, with a redesigned Siri experience being one of the biggest software changes. There's also a new Liquid Glass slider, for easier user interface customization.Stability and performance improvements are a cornerstone of iOS 27 and i
  • watchOS 27 supported by just five Apple Watch models

    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.
    New icons on an Apple Watch in watchOS 27
    Whenever Apple updates its operating systems, it occasionally drops support for older hardware. This usually includes a few aging models, but for watchOS 27, it's a certifiable bloodbath.According to Apple's watchOS 27 Preview page, the section discussing compatibility lists just five products:
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  • Siri AI & new Apple Intelligence not coming to EU right away thanks to DMA

    Siri AI & new Apple Intelligence not coming to EU right away thanks to DMA
    When iOS 27 and the rest arrive in September, Apple will not be including Siri AI or the new Apple Intelligence for users in the EU. The Digital Markets Act is being blamed.
    Apple will continue its fight with the EU through withholding features
    When Apple first revealed Apple Intelligence in 2024, it shared that the DMA would prevent its immediate rollout to the EU. It did eventually arrive via iOS 18.4 in March 2025.Now, EU users will have to deal with a similar delay in rollout for the new Sir
  • macOS 27 compatibility list focuses entirely on Apple Silicon

    macOS 27 compatibility list focuses entirely on Apple Silicon
    Apple's macOS 27 finalizes the move to Apple Silicon, leaving Intel Macs further behind.macOS Golden Gate runs on these Macs
    The software update was announced at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, as part of the company's annual developer conference. Apple said macOS 27 will be available as a developer beta immediately, with a public beta arriving later in the summer and a full release planned for the fall.The compatibility list includes every Apple Silicon Mac currently supported by Apple. Ow
  • Coaching, wellness features & AI make the biggest impact in watchOS 27

    Coaching, wellness features & AI make the biggest impact in watchOS 27
    Apple previewed watchOS 27 on June 8 during WWDC26, bringing Siri AI to Apple Watch while expanding health tracking, Workout Buddy, and Smart Stack with new Apple Intelligence-powered features.Apple Watch Ultra 3
    watchOS 27 puts Siri AI at the center of the Apple Watch experience. Apple says the new assistant can answer open-ended questions, hold more natural conversations, and find information from a user's personal context.The update also expands Workout Buddy with new coaching insights based
  • Major new Apple Intelligence features limited to the newest iPhones & Macs

    Major new Apple Intelligence features limited to the newest iPhones & Macs
    Apple says that most new Apple Intelligence features will work on the same devices as before, but an unclear number will require the latest iPhones, iPads and Macs.
    Apple says the most powerful on-device AI models will not be on all devices - image credit: Apple
    The most significant part of Apple's WWDC announcement was the extensive array of features coming to Apple Intelligence and the new Siri AI. It's at last the natural language and contextual Siri we've been promised, plus major new featur
  • WWDC26 iPadOS guide

    What’s new in iPadOS 27Unlock the full potential of iPadOS.Foundation Models frameworkThe Foundation Models framework is a native Swift API that gives you direct access to the same on-device model that powers Apple Intelligence. You can now work with any language model, including Apple Foundation Models, cloud models like Claude and Gemini, or any other provider that conforms to the Language Model protocol.Multimodal prompts let you pass images alongside text so your app can reason ab
  • WWDC26 iOS guide

    What’s new in iOS 27Level up your iOS apps and games.Foundation Models frameworkThe Foundation Models framework is a native Swift API that gives you direct access to the same on-device model that powers Apple Intelligence. You can now work with any language model, including Apple Foundation Models, cloud models like Claude and Gemini, or any other provider that conforms to the Language Model protocol.Multimodal prompts let you pass images alongside text so your app can reason about vi
  • Being Apple CEO was Tim Cook's 'honor of a lifetime'

    Being Apple CEO was Tim Cook's 'honor of a lifetime'
    Apple CEO Tim Cook signed off his last WWDC keynote in the role by calling it the "honor of a lifetime" to make a difference in the lives of users.
    Apple CEO Tim Cook delivering personal comments at WWDC 2026
    The WWDC 2026 keynote wasn't just the venue for Apple's operating system and developer announcements. It's also the last time that Tim Cook will front the event as Apple's CEO.With it being the last major event before the CEO role transitions to John Ternus, Cook took a minute at the end of
  • Image Playground gets realistic AI image generation in iOS 27

    Image Playground gets realistic AI image generation in iOS 27
    Apple added native photorealistic image generation to Image Playground at WWDC 2026, bringing photo-realistic AI-created images to the app for the first time as part of iOS 27.Image Playground
    The updated Image Playground can generate realistic images directly from text prompts. Users can also continue creating images in the app's existing Animation, Illustration, and Sketch styles.Apple announced the changes during its WWDC keynote as part of a broader Apple Intelligence update for iPhone, iPad
  • Spatial Reframing will fix your bad iPhone photos with iOS 27

    Spatial Reframing will fix your bad iPhone photos with iOS 27
    Apple's iOS 27 software update will add Spatial Reframing, a feature that will allow users to change the position and angle of a photo even after it has been taken.
    Spatial Reframing will make it easier to fix your bad iPhone photos
    Spatial Reframing was announced as part of the WWDC 2026 opening keynote. It's set to be made available to iPhone owners when the iOS 27 update is released to the public this fall.Part of Apple Intelligence, the Spatial Reframing feature uses Apple's Private Cloud Co
  • Find out what's new for Apple developers

    Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms and create even more unique, intelligent experiences in your apps and games with major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools, and services. The latest SDKs bring incredible new features, including platform design refinements, powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities, and new AI development frameworks.Explore what’s newInstall the latest beta softwareBrowse documentation and sample code
  • Introducing Time Allowances

    New Time Allowances in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, or later, give parents more flexible ways to manage the time their kids spend in apps across categories, including Entertainment, Games, and Social Media. Time Allowances are developed based on expert research and tailored to a child’s age to give parents a helpful starting point. Parents can adjust these settings based on what they determine is best for their child. Time Allowance categories are different from categori
  • Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines now available

    Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines now available
    The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines have been revised to support new features, updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.Apple Developer Program License Agreement
    Sections 3.1, 14.8: Specified requirements for providing information and responding to questions about developer identity, including in the context of export compliance.
    Definitions, Section 3.3.3(N): Clarif
  • AirPods finally gain custom EQ feature in iOS 26

    AirPods finally gain custom EQ feature in iOS 26
    Apple's line of AirPods will gain a custom equalizer in software as part of the company's 2026 fall OS updates, giving users more control over how they sound.
    A custom EQ is coming to Apple's AirPods
    A custom EQ will allow AirPods owners to customize their sound signature, such as increasing the bass or boosting the treble. Apple announced the new feature as part of its WWDC 2026 opening keynote.This is the first time that Apple has allowed AirPods owners to actively change the way they sound. I
  • iOS 27 gets better Liquid Glass and more responsiveness

    iOS 27 gets better Liquid Glass and more responsiveness
    As expected from the WWDC keynote, Apple has launched iOS 27, with Liquid Glass and responsive improvements coming to your iPhone this fall.
    The new Liquid Glass slider for iOS 27
    The annual keynote address of Apple's WWDC week has, as usual, introduced developers to the next major release of iOS. Using the new year-based naming convention, iOS 27 will be installable on user iPhones this fall.As tradition dictates, it will also be testable by developers months in advance, usually starting from a
  • Spatial computing & Apple Intelligence upgrades collide in visionOS 27

    Spatial computing & Apple Intelligence upgrades collide in visionOS 27
    Apple Vision Pro is the one platform that could be impacted by the advent of AI the most, and Apple's WWDC announcements for visionOS 27 show why.
    Apple Vision Pro runs visionOS and it will see some changes with version 27
    WWDC 2026 is underway, and Apple is showing off all of the new features coming to each of the OS 27 updates due in the fall. Since Apple Intelligence can run on Apple Vision Pro, the new AI features are coming to the platform in addition to some platform-specific upgrades.Appl

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