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• If you rely on RAID array software on Mac, it's time to check with your supplier

  11-06-2026 15:56 via appleinsider.com
  
  It's early days yet, but if you rely on vendors' software for your RAID enclosure, you probably need to find out what their macOS 27 plans are.
  LaCie 12Big in its natural environment in 2017
  We've had macOS 27 for all of four days at this point, and there may already be a show-stopping problem for folks that hang on to RAID enclosures. We've found several that just don't work under macOS 27.For example, I've got a Thunderbolt 3 LaCie 12Big enclosure that I've had for a while. It runs fine in Tah
  
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• Apple executive: 'We don't do AI for AI's sake'

  11-06-2026 23:49 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's executives say the new-and-improved Siri won't try to be your friend or your partner, because it's only there to help you as efficiently as it can.
  Craig Federighi (left) and Greg Joswiak (right) discuss Apple's approach to Siri AI. Image Credit: Mostly Human Podcast
  Apple's latest attempt at modernizing its virtual assistant was the star of the show at WWDC 2026. Siri AI now supports natural language, contextual awareness, and advanced in-app actions, along with a chatbot-style experien
  
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• Early Prime Day Apple deals start at just $14.99, save up to $300

  11-06-2026 21:07 via appleinsider.com
  
  With Prime Day 2026 fast approaching, Apple deals are heating up, and some of the lowest prices on record are available on new releases.
  Save up to $300 on electronics with early Prime Day Apple deals - Image credit: Apple
  Prime Day officially starts on June 23, but retailers are slashing prices on popular Mac configurations, iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. Plus, the in-demand Mac mini is back at Amazon (and marked down). Here are the top deals this Thursday.
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• If you rely on Mac RAID enclosure software, it's time to check with your supplier

  11-06-2026 19:14 via appleinsider.com
  
  It's early days yet, but if you rely on vendors' software for your RAID enclosure, you probably need to find out what their macOS 27 plans are.
  LaCie 12Big in its natural environment in 2017
  We've had macOS 27 for all of four days at this point, and there may already be a show-stopping problem for folks that hang on to RAID enclosures. We've found several that just don't work under macOS 27.For example, I've got a Thunderbolt 3 LaCie 12Big enclosure that I've had for a while. It runs fine in Tah
  
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• If your iPhone or Mac has Apple Intelligence, you're getting Siri AI

  11-06-2026 19:06 via appleinsider.com
  
  Because Apple tossed out a slide that has no context outside the keynote, the internet has convinced itself that Siri AI is only coming to hardware released since 2024. That's untrue.
  The new Siri AI on iPhone - image credit: Apple
  Apple announced Siri AI as part of the WWDC 2026 opening keynote on June 8. It'll ship this fall as part of the iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27 software updates.Siri AI is built on Apple Intelligence and will see the assistant gain new abilities, includin
  
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• US legislation outlawing big tech from favoriting their own services resurrected

  11-06-2026 19:02 via appleinsider.com
  
  Four years after it died, the US Congress is reviving one of the most significant antitrust bills Apple has faced in years. The fight over big tech, App Stores, and platform control is alive again.App Store
  Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, reintroduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) on June 10. It revives a bipartisan effort to limit how dominant technology companies favor their own products and services.The bill targets the largest online platform
  
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• Surprising nobody, leaker claims a touchscreen MacBook is '100% confirmed'

  11-06-2026 17:15 via appleinsider.com
  
  A new leak says Apple's first-ever Mac with a touchscreen display is now "100% confirmed," days after a report that it was already in production testing and months from an expected release date.
  A MacBook Pro with a touchscreen OLED display is in the cards.Rumors of Apple's intention to bring touch to the Mac lineup have been rife for years. But they've coalesced in recent months, with a release window of late-2026 to early 2027 generally accepted to be most likely.Now, in a surprise to nobody,
  
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• Deprecation of the ImageCreator class

  11-06-2026 17:00 via developer.apple.com
  
  As we continue to refine our approach to image generation, the ImageCreator class is being discontinued and will no longer work in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27 or later. When we introduced the Image Playground framework, we included the ImageCreator class as a way for apps to generate images programmatically using the on-device image generation model.If your app uses the ImageCreator class, here's what to expect:
  Beta OS releases: Your code will continue to co
  
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• WWDC26 survey

  11-06-2026 16:00 via developer.apple.com
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• Apple Vision Pro's biggest problem isn't addressed in visionOS 27, but progress is progress

  11-06-2026 14:52 via appleinsider.com
  
  In spite of the AI-heavy WWDC, Apple Vision Pro still got plenty of attention with visionOS 27. Here's what Apple got right and where it still needs work.
  Apple Vision Pro gets another great update with visionOS 27
  I've been asked to provide my first impressions of visionOS 27, and honestly, I think it's a good release. The quality-of-life work continues in this release alongside some really interesting new features.There was some talk about Apple basically abandoning Apple Vision Pro. However,
  
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• Snag an iPhone 16 or 16E for Less (or Free) With These CNET-Picked Deals

  11-06-2026 14:35 via cnet.com
  
  Save up to $1,100 on an iPhone 16 or 16E with trade-ins, offers or by changing plans.
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 17 Lineup Might Be Its Best Yet. Here’s How to Get One Without Overpaying

  11-06-2026 14:09 via cnet.com
  
  CNET's shopping team has scoured the web so you don't have to. Here are the best iPhone 17 deals available now.
  
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• iPhone Stolen Device Protection is thwarting prolific London thieves

  11-06-2026 14:03 via appleinsider.com
  
  The number of iPhones stolen in London that have been reactivated by thieves has plummeted in recent weeks, preventing them from being sold and, hopefully, making iPhones less likely to be stolen in the future.
  Apple's Stolen Device Protection is getting the job done
  The theft of iPhones has become a real problem for London in recent years. So much so that some thieves have been known to hand back a stolen phone if it turns out not to be an iPhone.Thieves typically use mopeds to ride up to a vic
  
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• Photographers get a dramatic RAW update with iOS 27

  11-06-2026 13:56 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has told developers that iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate feature revised RAW image processing, which they can exploit to bring better sharpness and color in camera and image editing apps.
  Apple has upgraded its RAW processing for photographers.
  In principle, RAW photos are ones where there hasn't been any of the kind of processing that JPEG or PNG ones do. But in practice, Apple takes the RAW sensor data and does some processing to make it viewable.Now in one of WWDC's developer s
  
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• Don’t Buy an iPhone 17 or Galaxy S26 Until You See Our Favorite Phone Deals

  11-06-2026 11:27 via cnet.com
  
  The best trade-ins, discounts and bundles are available online today.
  
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• Prominent leaker may see default ruling reversed in Apple lawsuit

  11-06-2026 00:57 via appleinsider.com
  
  Jon Prosser's failure to respond to Apple's initial lawsuit led to a default ruling against him, but Apple lawyers are willing to give him another shot if the judge approves.
  Jon Prosser continues to make videos about Apple leaks amid a lawsuit
  Apple filed a lawsuit against Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti alleging that they conspired to steal information about a pre-release version of iOS. An Apple employee, Ethan Lipnik, was fired after the event where the alleged conspirators accessed his
  
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• Fewer iPhone users are updating to iOS 26 than they did with iOS 18

  11-06-2026 00:52 via appleinsider.com
  
  The iOS 26 update has the second-worst adoption rate of all iOS releases since 2015, falling behind both iOS 18 and iOS 8.
  iOS 18 (left) adoption rates were better than those of iOS 26 (right).
  Though all eyes might be on iOS 27 and its AI-infused Siri, which debuted at WWDC, the software has only entered beta testing.Most iPhones, or 79% of all devices to be more precise, are currently running iOS 26. This is according to Apple's App Store data for June 2026, which also revealed that 86% of all
  
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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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