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• RCS Messages Between iPhone and Android Get End-to-End Encryption With iOS 26.5

  05-06-2026 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  Apple and Google start rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS chats in beta for iPhone owners and Android phone users.
  
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• How to watch WWDC 2026 live on Apple TV, YouTube, Safari & web browsers

  05-06-2026 18:55 via appleinsider.com
  Apple will stream WWDC 2026 through the Apple TV app, its websites, and YouTube, giving viewers several ways to watch the company's biggest software event of the year. Besides reading here on AppleInsider, here's how to stay tuned in.WWDC 2026
  WWDC is Apple's annual developer conference, where the company previews updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro. Developers are the primary audience, but the keynote also gives consumers an early look at many of the feature
  
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• Latest foldable iPhone leak improbably says Apple hasn't decided on colors yet

  05-06-2026 18:40 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's first foldable iPhone may be just months away, but anyone hoping for a stealth black iPhone Fold may have to look elsewhere if the latest leak turns out to be accurate.
  The iPhone Ultra might not come in a familiar black hue
  With the clock ticking down to an expected September unveiling, we're seeing more and more iPhone Fold leaks by the day. The latest claims that even Apple doesn't yet know what colors the device will come in.Writing in a post to the Chinese social network Weibo, leak
  
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• Brydge Max 13 review: Finally, a compelling Magic Keyboard alternative

  05-06-2026 17:44 via appleinsider.com
  
  Brydge Max 13 is an all-in-one keyboard, trackpad, and stand for iPad Pro that has the potential to outshine Apple's Magic Keyboard.Brydge Max 13 review:The new all-aluminum iPad keyboard
  With a price tag pushing $400 in the U.S., post-tax, it's no surprise that competitors have been relentlessly releasing lower-priced options to the Magic Keyboard. Most, though, swap out premium materials for cheaper ones, like plastic.At times, it feels like a race to the bottom. Premium keyboards outside of A
  
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• Stay safe & browse the internet freely with 70% off Proton VPN

  05-06-2026 15:57 via appleinsider.com
  
  Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, are basically a required utility in 2026 if you want to browse the internet without being tracked. Get Proton VPN at up to 70% off a two-year subscription.
  Proton VPN can keep your browsing habits private. Image source: Proton
  It seems like everyone on the internet is trying to track you. Whether it's data brokers trying to profit off your personal information or your ISP attempting to help build an advertising profile, all eyes are on you when you browse.There
  
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• Apple Vision Pro, WWDC, and Apple takes on Chrome, on the AppleInsider Podcast

  05-06-2026 15:21 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple is surely laser-focused now on next week's WWDC, but it did take a moment for a rare swipe at a rival, and it seems to have made some harsh choices about Apple Vision Pro.
  It doesn't look like there's going to be an Apple Vision Pro 2 for a long time.
  T'wasn't really the night before Christmas, but every day now feels like it because we're so close to WWDC and that all-important opening keynote. Just imagine it: once that's happened, we will finally know everything about iOS 27, and be loo
  
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• I only want one thing from WWDC 2026, and it's got nothing to do with AI

  05-06-2026 15:03 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple is set to announce a raft of new platform updates at WWDC on June 8, but there's only one thing I want, and it's got nothing to do with the Apple Intelligence or Siri upgrades that have been rumored for months.
  HomeKit simply refuses to be consistent in our home
  Amid ongoing work to make Siri more personal and conversational, I'm left feeling less interested than ever before. Apple has had its chance to make Siri part of my life, and it's failed spectacularly.Apple Intelligence is a market
  
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• iOS 27, macOS 27, Siri: What to expect to launch at WWDC 2026

  05-06-2026 12:35 via appleinsider.com
  
  WWDC is just around the corner. Here's what to expect from Apple about the future of iOS 27, macOS 27, AI, and Siri.
  The WWDC 2026 logo - Image Credit: Apple
  Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference will be held from June 8 to June 12. As it's big developer event, it is also the main place to discover the big changes that will be arriving in its operating system updates due this fall.Just after the keynote announcing the news, Apple will release its first developer beta builds of iOS 27, iP
  
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• UK wants to jail John Ternus if children's iPhones don't block nude images

  05-06-2026 12:32 via appleinsider.com
  
  The UK is reportedly planning to introduce new laws that require Apple and Google to protect children from any online nudity, or see their CEOs jailed.
  Detail from Apple's existing child protection white paper — image credit: Apple
  It's already because of the UK's Online Safety Act and and some laws on the state-level in the US that Apple has introduced age verification. According to The Times, however, the country's government intends to go further.Reportedly, UK ministers will announce p
  
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• Love Wordle? Here Are 10 Similar Games to Try Now

  05-06-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Some of these word and puzzle games offer a challenge, while others are more casual.
  
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• Mova LiDAX Ultra Lawn Mower review: Mostly hands-off lawn care

  05-06-2026 02:05 via appleinsider.com
  
  If you've got a medium to large-sized yard that needs mowing regularly, the Mova LiDAX Ultra robot lawn mower can make mowing an afterthought.
  Mova LiDAX Ultra Lawn Mower review
  One of the most recurring tropes of futuristic homes in fiction is this idea of little robot guys that run around doing stuff for you. We've had robot vacuums, mops, and even litter boxes, but the outdoors felt like a domain that hadn't been tackled just yet.When robotic lawn mowers first started becoming more affordable
  
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• Apple's Supreme Court appeals should be thrown out, says Epic

  05-06-2026 01:13 via appleinsider.com
  
  The two points Apple has brought to the Supreme Court could undo the entire remainder of the case, so of course Epic Games has filed to suggest Apple is totally wrong here.
  Epic Games hopes the Supreme Court will throw out Apple's requests. Image source: Epic
  The Apple versus Epic saga continues with yet another filing, this time from Epic. Even as the company prematurely celebrates its supposed victory, it has filed a strong attempt at convincing the Supreme Court to throw it all out.Basically,
  
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• First AI agent for Messages Business Chat approved by Apple

  05-06-2026 00:47 via appleinsider.com
  
  The Poke app will give Siri even more competition, as it lets you send emails, set reminders, generate images, and more, right from the Apple Messages app.
  The Poke app lets you use AI to respond to messages, schedule dinners, and more, all via iMessage.
  WWDC 2026 is right around the corner, and it's been rumored that Apple is working on improving support for third-party AI utilities in iOS 27. We may just have gotten a better idea of what the future of iOS might entail, as the iPhone now suppor
  
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• The best solid-state MagSafe batteries for your iPhone in 2026

  04-06-2026 23:47 via appleinsider.com
  After multiple high-profile recalls, battery packs are starting to switch to new, safer solid-state technology. We've rounded up the best solid-state MagSafe battery packs for your iPhone to help you pick one.We tested a bunch of solid-state MagSafe-compatible batteries
  Currently, most batteries on the market are traditional lithium-ion battery cells. It's a tried-and-true technology, utilized for years, that is commonplace and affordable.That doesn't mean the process is without its downsides, t
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro color leaks are yet again just third-party accessories

  04-06-2026 21:41 via appleinsider.com
  
  A new series of images claiming to be the iPhone 18 Pro chassis have been leaked, but they appear to be sophisticated accessories instead.
  Leaked image purporting to show three light-blue iPhone 18 Pro chassis - image credit: Lanzk
  It's always suspicious when a leaker has just a single image of a purported device, but now a series of shots have shown off most of the colors expected for the iPhone 18 Pro. The problem is, they're not the iPhone 18 Pro at all.In a social media post from LusiRoy8, p
  
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• Flaky OLED MacBook Ultra rumor contradicts more reliable leakers' timeframes

  04-06-2026 21:03 via appleinsider.com
  
  A new research report has Apple's first MacBook Pro with OLED shipping weeks or months sooner than other, more reliable leakers have been claiming for months, if not years.
  The display of the current-gen M5 MacBook Pro
  We've seen rumors about the fabled OLED Apple laptop for years, all with various release dates. But recently, reports have coalesced on a release window of anywhere between October 2026 from older reports, and newer ones saying the early months of 2027.Despite that, research outfi
  
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• Flaky OLED MacBook Ultra rumor contradicts more reliable leakers's timeframes

  04-06-2026 20:20 via appleinsider.com
  
  A new research report has Apple's first MacBook Pro with OLED shipping weeks or months sooner than other, more reliable leakers have been claiming for months, if not years.
  The display of the current-gen M5 MacBook Pro
  We've seen rumors about the fabled OLED Apple laptop for years, all with various release dates. But recently, reports have coalesced on a release window of anywhere between October 2026 from older reports, and newer ones saying the early months of 2027.Despite that, research outfi
  
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• App Store ecosystem surges to $1.4 trillion globally in 2025, from a certain point of view

  04-06-2026 17:17 via appleinsider.com
  
  AI apps led App Store growth in 2025, with the entire ecosystem garnering $1.4 trillion in payouts. Apple's take of that is only 10%, assuming you agree with how they count.
  App Store ecosystem climbs to a record $1.4 trillion
  Every year, typically right before WWDC, Apple releases a study showing how the App Store has fared over the prior year. In 2025, the App Store facilitated more than $1.4 trillion in developer billings. And, it said that the App Store ecosystem has tripled in size since 20
  
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• Run Google's Gemma LLMs right on your Mac with the new AI Edge Gallery

  04-06-2026 17:13 via appleinsider.com
  
  Google has released its AI Edge Gallery app on the Mac for the first time, allowing AI fans to run its Gemma large language models (LLMs) locally, without the need for an internet connection.
  Google's AI Edge Gallery just launched on the Mac
  While the AI Edge Gallery has been available for the iPhone for a while, the Mac has lagged behind. That changed today when Google made the AI Edge Gallery app available as a direct download from its website.Running an LLM locally has multiple benefits, not
  
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• AirPods Max 2 plunge to $499 at Amazon, the lowest price ever

  04-06-2026 17:05 via appleinsider.com
  
  Despite being released only two months ago, AirPods Max 2 are on sale for $499, which is the lowest price to date. And score delivery as early as today.
  Grab AirPods Max 2 at the lowest price ever - Image credit: Apple
  You can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $50 discount at Amazon today when you opt for the Midnight or Starlight colors. This reflects the lowest price seen to date since the over-ear headphones were announced in late March 2026. Amazon Prime members can also get delivery as early as to
  
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• Apple Card Savings returns keep shrinking as APY falls to 3.4%

  04-06-2026 16:23 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple Card Savings customers are earning less again as the account's annual percentage yield falls to a new low of 3.4%, extending a series of rate cuts that have reduced returns for savers.Apple Savings APY lowering again
  Customer notifications show the annual percentage yield has fallen from 3.5% to 3.4%, marking the latest reduction for the savings account.Users began reporting notifications of the change on June 4, adding another entry to the growing list of rate cuts affecting Apple Card Sa
  
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• These photos are the best leak yet of iPhone 18 Pro colors

  04-06-2026 15:33 via appleinsider.com
  
  A new series of images claiming to be the iPhone 18 Pro chassis have been leaked, showing black, blue, and dark cherry red. We think they're genuine.
  Leaked image purporting to show three light-blue iPhone 18 Pro chassis - image credit: Lanzk
  It's always suspicious when a leaker has just a single image of a purported device, but now a series of shots have shown off most of the colors expected for the iPhone 18 Pro.On Yeux1122's blog, fellow leaker Lanzk claims to have samples of the aluminum fra
  
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• Run Google's Gemini LLMs right on your Mac with the new AI Edge Gallery

  04-06-2026 14:16 via appleinsider.com
  
  Google has released its AI Edge Gallery app on the Mac for the first time, allowing AI fans to run its Gemini large language models (LLMs) locally, without the need for an internet connection.
  Google's AI Edge Gallery just launched on the Mac
  While the AI Edge Gallery has been available for the iPhone for a while, the Mac has lagged behind. That changed today when Google made the AI Edge Gallery app available as a direct download from its website.Running an LLM locally has multiple benefits, not
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Max isn't getting any thinner as Apple focuses elsewhere

  04-06-2026 13:45 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is said to be the same thickness as the iPhone 17 Pro Max, dashing hopes of a more svelte form factor this time around.
  The iPhone 18 Pro Max isn't getting any thinner this year.
  Just like its predecessor, a new report claims Apple's monster 2026 iPhone will measure 8.75mm. That's thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro Max's 8.25mm measurement, and a pocket-filler for fans of skinny jeans and the like.The measurement comes from Weibo leaker Ice Universe, and is notable
  
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• Revamped Siri will tap Nvidia chips for fast, private cloud computing

  04-06-2026 13:37 via appleinsider.com
  
  Despite initial claims that Apple Intelligence would run only on Apple Silicon, the company will now also use Google Cloud and Nvidia processors, raising questions about privacy.Apple is continuing to promote how Apple Intelligence can work on-device without needing an internet connection. But when a prompt requires more, Craig Federighi said in 2024 that it was essential for privacy and security that it uses only Apple servers.That was before the partnership with Google Gemini, however, which h
  
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• How to manage your privacy on iPhone and iPad

  04-06-2026 04:59 via appleinsider.com
  Social media sites and advertisers aren't actually using your iPhone microphone to spy on you, but what's happening is complex. Here's how to limit the amount of access Big Tech has to your data, by performing a quick privacy audit.
  The iPhone can protect your privacy, and limit what it sends to advertisers. Here's how - Image credit: Apple
  It happens to all of us. You'll be talking about something, and then later you'll see an advertisement pop up on Facebook or Instagram. It couldn't be a coin
  
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• iPhone Fold: What We Know So Far About Apple's 2026 Foldable

  04-06-2026 02:45 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's first folding phone may be just a few months away. Rumors point to a September introduction, a $2,000-plus price and a possible new name: the iPhone Ultra.
  
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• Latest Apple privacy on iPhone ad takes direct shots at Chrome

  04-06-2026 02:09 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's latest privacy ad is filled with chrome-wearing spies that disappear as soon as the person opens Safari. It's yet another ad that doesn't shy away from calling out surveillance capitalism.Apple's new campaign targeting Chrome's stance on privacy
  The "Privacy, That's iPhone" campaign has been ongoing for years. In 2024, Apple shared an ad with some unsettling mechanical birds with cameras for heads that would follow you around.The latest ad takes on the familiar tagline in a short film du
  
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• Apple TV's 'Prehistoric Planet' brought extinct animals to life with custom instruments

  04-06-2026 01:03 via appleinsider.com
  
  The music produced for Apple TV's "Prehistoric Planet" was created in part with custom instruments made from actual fossils and replicas of skulls.
  The score of the Apple TV show "Prehistoric Planet" used custom-made instruments. Image Credit: Apple.
  Apple's streaming service is home to a variety of original content, including the natural history series "Prehistoric Planet," which focuses on ancient wildlife. The show premiered back in 2022, while its latest season, dubbed "Prehistoric Planet: I
  
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• Age verification now mandatory for App Store users in Texas

  03-06-2026 23:19 via appleinsider.com
  
  Despite Apple's objections, new App Store users in Texas will soon be subject to age verification, as a new state law is set to take effect on June 4.
  App Store users in Texas will be required to verify their age under a new law.
  In May 2025, the Texas App Store Accountability Act made it mandatory for companies like Apple and Google to verify the ages of their Texas-based users. As the law is set to be enforced starting Thursday, Apple has outlined an update to its App Store rules.On the Apple
  
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