Insider sources have confirmed what everyone already knew — Apple Foundation Models trained by Google Gemini will have LLM features seen in other AI tools.
Siri's LLM backend will have been trained by a Gemini model
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Gemini-trained Apple Intelligence will work like other LLMs, says unsurprising report
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New in iOS 27 beta 2: Update an Apple TV in the Home app, Wallet Insights
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The second developer beta of iOS 27 is here with added features for the Home and Apple Wallet apps. Here's what's new.
iOS 27 beta 2 is here with new options in the Apple Home and Apple Wallet apps.
On Monday, two weeks after iOS 27 debuted at WWDC 2026, Apple deployed the software's second developer beta. While iOS 27 beta 1 delivered the long-overdue Siri AI, Monday's update delivers changes beyond artificial intelligence.In the Apple Home app, for instance, it's now possible to update a conne
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Belkin joins in for Prime Day deals, cutting MagSafe charger prices by up to 42%
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Belkin's latest Prime Day discounts knock up to 42% off a pair of versatile wireless chargers built for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods users.
Belkin Prime day Deals
If you've been waiting to pick up a multi-device charger, now may be the time to pull the trigger. Belkin is offering some great deals on two of its popular charging devices, the UltraCharge Pro and the PowerBoost Pro.Get Belkin Prime Day deals
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Amazon's $769 Mac mini M4 deal is back in stock for Prime Day 2026
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After selling out last week, Amazon's best Mac mini deal marks a return of the discounted $769 price just in time for Prime Day.
Amazon's best Mac mini deal is back in stock for Prime Day.
With increased demand for Apple's current Mac mini, multiple stockouts ensued when Amazon launched this $769.99 M4 Mac mini deal last week. But Amazon has replenished inventory of the M4/16GB/512GB model just in time for Prime Day.Buy M4 Mac mini for $769.99
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Photos' Extend tool in iOS 27 does a good job at expanding your images
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Apple Intelligence is once again helping photographers add to their images in Photos for iOS 27. So long as you're fine with it guessing what you didn't include in the original shot.
Extending images in Photos for iOS 27
The Photos app has been the beneficiary of a number of generative AI-based tools that use Apple Intelligence. All to try and make your photographs look great.It all started with Clean Up, which let you eliminate unwanted and unsightly elements from your images, and then intellig
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Second developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27 are out
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The second round of developer betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, and the rest of Apple's upcoming operating systems has been issued. You may still want to hold off on installing them.
The second developer beta for iOS 27 is out.The march to the fall milestone operating system release is well underway, with Apple continuing to test out its work on them all. After the expected post-WWDC first beta round, Apple's now moved to its second.The first developer builds of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, v
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Samsung Display milestone moves the iPhone Fold beyond rumor territory
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Samsung Display has reportedly won Apple's approval to begin making foldable display modules, suggesting the long-rumored iPhone Fold is moving closer to a late-2026 launch. When it ships, is an unanswered question.iPhone Fold render
According to The Elec, Samsung achieved production yields above 80% before winning approval. The company has also started operating part of its Vietnam production lines to fulfill an initial order of about 3 million panels.The reported approval is one of the cleares
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AirPods get customizable EQ, improved precision finding, and more in iOS 27
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Apple is gearing up to add a few new major features to AirPods in iOS 27, including one feature that Apple fans have been requesting for years. Here's what you can expect.
Updates coming to AirPods in iOS 27
The new iOS 27 developer beta is out, and it's given us a sneak peek into what Apple's got in the works. These new updates include the oft-requested customizable EQ, expanded Find My options, and even a major improvement to how you manage your AirPods settings within iOS itself.Subscribe to
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Jon Harros from the CSA talks Matter 1.6 on Smart Home Insider
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On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Jon Harros from the Matter governing body joins to talk through the latest release of the home automation standard.
Smart Home Insider Podcast
Jon Harros is head of testing and certification for the Connectivity Standards Alliance, and he drops in on the podcast from Unify. Unify is the CSA's first public-facing conference on the smart home and there were many announcements from the week.We start the episode going through the news. The bi
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New supply chain source is sure iPhone Fold will launch in September 2026
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The on/off back and forth about when the iPhone Fold will be released continues, but now a shaky report claims the first batches have been manufactured and will ship alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in September.
Mockup of a possible design for the expected iPhone Fold - image credit: AppleInsider
The likelihood of Apple launching an iPhone Fold in September 2026 seems to change depending on the day. The latest rotating rumors have been either that it's delayed until 2027, or that it is exactly on sc
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Apple left Apple TV & HomePod out of WWDC and Siri AI is the culprit
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Apple left Apple TV and HomePod out of WWDC 2026, a notable omission that may reveal more about the company's Siri AI plans than its hardware roadmap.Apple TV 4K
The omission was notable because Apple spent much of the keynote talking about Apple Intelligence and the next generation of Siri. New home hardware was absent from the presentation, even as reports continue to point to updated Apple TV and HomePod models.Apple hasn't explained why those products didn't appear, but the timing raises que
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How hide your location works and how location sharing is improved in iOS 27 Find My
via appleinsider.comThe upgrades to Find My in iOS 27 are more than just graphical. Now there's more granular control over location sharing, and you can even pause sharing temporarily.
Find My's changes in iOS 27
Like a lot of other apps in iOS 27, the updates to Find My are not really groundbreaking in nature. But they are still useful.The obvious changes this time are a refinement of the design. The Liquid Glass aesthetic wasn't around for iOS 26, but it's certainly here in iOS 27.
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Best early Prime Day deals: $199 Apple Watch, $799 MacBook Air, Beats $89, AirTag 2 sale
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Record-low prices have hit numerous Apple Watches, iPads, Macs, AirTags, and more as Amazon launches early Prime Day deals.
Early Prime Day sales slash up to 50% off Apple products - Image credit: Apple
From a record-breaking discount on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at $150 off to a $799 MacBook Air and new low price on AirTags 2, Amazon's early Prime Day Apple deals are plentiful.Shop early Prime Day Apple deals
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Your Mac isn't immune to viruses & surveillance tools, Intego One is here to help
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If you're on the hunt for one of the best antivirus for Mac, then Intego One is an excellent option, as it combines four important security tools into one. Get it today at 50% off your subscription.
Intego One is a complete suite of tools for your Mac
There may be fewer viruses and spyware made for Macs, but that advantage is shrinking every day. Apple's protections are robust, but you don't want to go without some dedicated tools to help ensure your data stays yours as you use your Mac.That's w
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Steve Jobs would approve of Apple TV, says Cue
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Alongside dropping yet more hints about a sequel to "F1: The Movie," Eddy Cue has revealed how it was down to Steve Jobs's ethos why Apple TV didn't just buy an existing library.
Eddy Cue (third from left) with Steve Jobs (far right) and European Commission officers in 2008 - image credit: All About Steve Jobs
There have been many seemingly reliable reports that Apple wanted to buy Warner Bros. to bolster Apple TV's catalog. Yet according to Variety, Apple senior vice president of services and h
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Apple Watch sales rise, but can't get back to previous highs
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Sales of the Apple Watch rose considerably in the first quarter of 2026, but rivals have driven it down far below the heights it had back in 2021.
Apple Watch Ultra
It may seem as if the Apple Watch has no real competitors for its functionality, and especially all of its health features. But although it still dominates the market, it's no longer close to the 35.9% it had in Q1 2021.According to Counterpoint Research, the figure for Q1 2026 is 23%. That does come after all smartwatch sales faced
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 falls to $649, lowest price ever before Prime Day
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Amazon is offering the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at a record-low $649 as part of an early Prime Day push.
Grab the lowest Apple Watch Ultra 3 price on record - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's $649 early Prime Day price is available on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with an Ocean Band. The 49mm GPS + Cellular model with your choice of a Black Titanium Case or Natural Titanium Case comes in one size, so you don't have to worry about finding the right size band if the watch will be a gift.Buy Apple Watch Ultra 3 f
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AirPods Max 2 plunge to record-low $399 ahead of Amazon Prime Day
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Amazon has issued a steeper price drop on AirPods Max 2 leading up to Prime Day, with the over-ear headphones plunging to a record-low price of $399.
Save $150 on Apple's new AirPods Max 2 headphones - Image credit: Apple
You can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $150 discount at Amazon when you opt for the Starlight finish, which is the lowest price on record for the 2026 release. If you prefer another color option, Walmart is matching the $399 price across the line.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $399
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Amazon slashes Apple Watch Series 11 to $279 in early Prime Day sale
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Save $120 to $200 on the Apple Watch Series 11 with new early Prime Day deals, as Amazon drops prices on numerous styles.
Save up to $200 with early Prime Day Apple Watch Series 11 deals - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's early Prime Day Apple Watch sale includes discounts across the entire wearable line, but we're pleased to see the Apple Watch Series 11 has received a steeper price drop today, bringing the wearable down to $279. Save $120 to $200 on numerous styles, including 46mm case options and
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Amazon's $169 AirPods Pro 3 deal is back for Prime Week
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After selling out last week, Amazon has replenished AirPods Pro 3 inventory, while retaining the record low price of $169.
Amazon's best AirPods Pro 3 deal has returned.
Amazon's best AirPods Pro 3 deal has returned as Prime Day approaches. Grab an $80 discount, which matches the lowest price on record for the earbuds. Considering inventory sold out when the deal was last available, it's worth snapping up the savings now to avoid a possible stockout when Prime Day starts on June 23.Buy AirPods P
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Sunday Reboot: The right marketing, the wrong changes
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In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Beats subverts the World Cup, and GymKit and Malcolm's gym are updated in opposite ways.
Jamal Musiala with some taped Beats - Image Credit: Instagram/Beats/Jamal Musiala
Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.This week, current Apple CEO Tim Cook warned of price increases, Brazil adopted EU-style App Store rul
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Apple Vision Pro vs Snap Specs: Two visions of face-worn computing, compared
via appleinsider.comApple wants you to step into a virtual world, while Snap wants you to stay in the real one. Here's how their very different approaches to spatial computing compare.
Apple Vision Pro [left] vs Snap Specs [right]
The launch of Snap Specs at Augmented World Expo on June 16 is a big shift forward for the social company. After the previous effort of Snap Spectacles, Snap Specs are a step closer to the augmented reality future by being smart glasses with a built-in display.This is something that bring
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Incoming CEO John Ternus may be looking to fix something that isn't broken
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John Ternus has been talking about focusing on Apple's core strength of design once he takes over as CEO, and a now a questionable report extrapolates that this means he'll shake up the design team.
John Ternus plans to concentrate on Apple's core strength of design
John Ternus is now best known for taking over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook, but as recently as January 2026, he took control of the firm's design team. Now according to Bloomberg, far from leaving that because of other CEO duties, he i
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Apple's home automation updates & new product releases will stretch into 2028
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Apple's home automation updates and new product roadmap powered by Siri AI will kick off in 2026 with HomePod and Apple TV updates, but if you're excited for the robotic arm for a Home Hub, you're going to be waiting a while.
A HomePod mini update should finally arrive in 2026
It's no secret that Apple's new AI push will include several new products like the long-rumored Home Hub. However, the timing of some of those products' releases remains in question.According to the "Power On" newsletter f
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Tiny Ann Arbor Apple Store will move to a bigger space in July
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The Apple Store at Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is getting an upgrade. It's set to shift over to a larger space in the same mall at the end of July.
Apple Briarwood - Image Credit: Apple
The Apple Briarwood store is one of the smallest outlets in Apple's retail empire. However, that will soon change for the better.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that the Briarwood Mall store is getting a major upgrade. It will be changing its spot to a larger space w
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Save up to $300 with these early Prime Day Apple deals
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Prime Day 2026 kicks off on Tuesday, but there are numerous Apple deals in effect now that deliver the lowest prices of the season.
Grab early Prime Day Apple deals from just $14.99 - Image credit: Apple
There are several early Prime Day Apple deals worth checking out this weekend, as the sale festivities kick off. From AirPods 4 for $99 to triple-digit discounts on M5 MacBook Air models, Apple products are a popular pick for Prime Day.Shop Prime Day deals
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New Aspekt Touch & Folio displays bring touch-first computing to Macs
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Alogic is bringing more touch and stylus input options to Mac with a new desktop monitor and portable displays, expanding a lineup that adds a feature Apple doesn't offer on its own hardware yet.The Aspekt Touch 27
The company unveiled the Aspekt Touch 27 and Folio portable displays at InfoComm 2026, expanding its lineup of touch-enabled hardware for Mac users. Both products let users interact directly with apps, documents, presentations, and creative projects through touch and stylus input.Alog
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What Siri AI, Apple TV, & more are like with CarPlay in iOS 27
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CarPlay is seeing one of its biggest updates in years thanks to the upcoming release of iOS 27. Here are all the new features, including Siri AI and Apple TV apps.
CarPlay in iOS 27
At WWDC 2026, Apple officially unveiled its next version of iOS. The update, iOS 27, will be released in the fall of 2026 and is packed full of useful new features.CarPlay, Apple's in-car UI, is powered by iOS, so this new software will bring a bunch of enhancements to your car. This year, at least one major feature
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Amazon's AirPods 4 sale slashes price to $99, with delivery by Father's Day
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Amazon's $99 AirPods deal makes a great gift for Dad, as delivery by Father's Day is still available to many locations.
Grab AirPods 4 for $99 ahead of Father's Day.
Early Prime Day deals are running now at Amazon as the retailer gears up for its mega sale starting on June 23. If you're looking for a last-minute gift for Dad, AirPods 4 are marked down to $99 after a $30 discount.Buy AirPods 4 for $99
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Siri AI leaves older Apple Watches behind without a clear reason
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Apple's latest explanation for Siri AI on Apple Watch identifies which models support the feature, but it still doesn't explain why older watches are excluded despite requiring a nearby Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone.Apple Watch Series 11
A June 19 interview with TechRadar offered Apple's first public response to questions about the cutoff. Apple Watch and Health Product Marketing Manager Cait Dooley said Siri AI and other watchOS 27 features work best on newer hardware.Apple specifically poi
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