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• Want Apple’s Thinnest iPhone? Here’s How to Get It for Free

  15-06-2026 11:08 via cnet.com
  
  We've rounded up free phone offers, trade-in deals and carrier promos that can help you save hundreds on the iPhone Air.
  
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• At WWDC 2026, energy and optimism were high as Apple finally delivers

  15-06-2026 19:51 via appleinsider.com
  
  After spending several days at Apple's campus for WWDC, developers seem to feel energized by everything Apple has announced. Here's my early impression of what Apple has coming.
  Apple's WWDC 2026 status that looks like the new Siri AI window
  WWDC is one of my favorite times of the year. I appreciate seeing the features coming to existing hardware and connecting with the developers building the apps.While most users and media alike had cautious expectations going in after two years of underwhelmi
  
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• Second developer betas for iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 have arrived

  15-06-2026 19:25 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's beta testing routine for the current-gen operating systems continues, with the second developer builds of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6 out now.
  Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
  The second developer builds arrive after the first, which landed on May 26.While usually we deal with only one set of betas, sometimes we have to manage two of them. Following the WWDC keynote, Apple ha
  
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• Give Your Old Phone New Life as a Security Camera With My 3 Easy Steps

  15-06-2026 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Don't throw your old iPhone or Android away yet. Transform it into a free security cam instead.
  
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• Adobe crams more AI into Lightroom, Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects

  15-06-2026 18:23 via appleinsider.com
  
  Adobe has added new features to most of its Creative Cloud software, including quite a few that are powered by artificial intelligence.
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  On Monday, Adobe announced that it had begun rolling out the next batch of updates to its popular design software. The updates, while minimal for each program, are substantial across the entire platform.As expected, many of these features are powered by AI. This strategy has put Adobe at odds with many of the creatives who use its software.
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• Apple Watch Ultra 3 drops to $699.99 as countdown to Prime Day begins

  15-06-2026 16:43 via appleinsider.com
  
  With only a week to go before Prime Day 2026 kicks off, early Prime Day Apple deals are hitting a fever pitch. Today, we're following a $100 price drop on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, delivering the lowest price of the year.
  Amazon's early Prime Day deal drops Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $699.99 - Image credit: Apple
  Amazon's $699.99 special price is available on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Black Titanium Case and Black Ocean Band, a sleek color combo that's perfect for Father's Day. The 49mm GPS + Cell
  
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• Trump threatens to squeeze France where it hurts over tech tax

  15-06-2026 16:42 via appleinsider.com
  
  President Trump has issued an ultimatum to France, threatening to place a 100% tariff on French wines if the country doesn't kill a tax on US big tech that went into effect seven years ago.
  Trump threatens 100% wine tariff on France over tech tax
  The tax in question is France's Digital Services Tax (DST), first announced in December 2019. It applies to any tech company with an annual global revenue of at least 750 million euros ($870 million) and at least 25 million euros ($29 million) within Fr
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro buyers should watch out for a repeat problem

  15-06-2026 16:05 via appleinsider.com
  
  The fiasco of the color-changing iPhone 17 Pro is threatening the iPhone 18 Pro, with one leaker claiming that Apple has apparently not managed to defeat truths about chemistry, physics, and used behavior for the fall release.
  iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange, without the color-change issue.Following the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro, consumers started to complain about the coating of the Cosmic Orange model. If a leaker is to be believed, history is about to repeat itself. And, AppleInsider can
  
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• India threatens to shut down iPhone factory for polluting farmland

  15-06-2026 15:52 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple iPhone manufacturer Tata is accused of contaminating water needed by farms near its plant in Tamil Nadu, India, and of failing to take corrective action after warnings.
  Tata's plant in Tamil Nadu, India - image credit:Storyboard18
  The plant in question is in Hosur in the south of the region, which Tata built after also acquiring a separate Pegatron iPhone factory in 2024. Now according to Reuters, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has warned Tata that it may force a shutdown.T
  
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• WWDC 2026 Apple Home, Apple TV, & HomePod news roundup on Smart Home Insider

  15-06-2026 15:23 via appleinsider.com
  
  There was a lot at WWDC last week. On this week's Smart Home Insider Podcast, we go through it all!
  Smart Home Insider Podcast
  With Apple annual developer conference officially in the rearview mirror, we walk through all the biggest announcements Apple made. We walk through the changes to Apple Home, HomePod, and Apple TV.There's a lot to love in these updates, including support for 2K and 4K camera feeds, Apple Intelligence video processing, and more intelligent notifications. We've been using
  
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• Game development diary: Running on Steam

  15-06-2026 14:50 via appleinsider.com
  
  I slipped under the wire and got a demo of "Character Limit" submitted to Steam just in time. That wasn't the stressful part.
  Steam now lists the Character Limit demo. It's a massive step.In April, the development of Character Limit had reached a point where it could be tested by actual players. It did fantastically well at Dreamhack Birmingham, and I had also started doing testing on iPhone and iPad with Testflight.However, later that month, registration for something known as Steam Next Fest w
  
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• Beats continues World Cup tease of its mystery headphones

  15-06-2026 14:03 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's Beats by Dre is really pushing its unannounced headphones at the World Cup, with more player social media shots suggesting that the new model might be customizable.
  Lee Kang-in and Antonee Robinson, wearing unannounced Beats headphones - Image Credit: Instagram kanginleeoficial and antonee_jedi
  After an initial mention in an FCC filing on May 23, an unannounced pair of Beats were then shown around the neck of soccer star Lamine Yamal. Now, more players attending the FIFA World Cup have b
  
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• Here we go again: Supply chain thinks iPhone Fold will ship in 2027, not 2026

  15-06-2026 13:08 via appleinsider.com
  
  The iPhone Fold has been on and off for years, but now the supply chain is suggesting that Apple will announce it as expected in September 2026, yet not actually ship it for several months.
  Render of a possible iPhone Fold - image credit: AppleInsider
  There are at last positive signs from Apple that it is preparing an iPhone Fold, but there have also been multiple reports that it is delayed. Now according to Economic Daily News, the CEO of Apple lens supplier Largan Precision has hinted at delay
  
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• Blowout savings drive MacBook Air prices down to as low as $899

  15-06-2026 07:43 via appleinsider.com
  
  Two exclusive MacBook Air deals are in effect on M4 13-inch and 15-inch models, dropping prices to as low as $899 while supplies last.
  B&H is blowing out M4 MacBook Air inventory at $899 - Image credit: Apple
  The first exclusive deal is on Apple's closeout M4 MacBook Air 13-inch. This upgraded model, which is discounted to $899* in Sky Blue, has a 10-core GPU for enhanced performance. It also has 16GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage.Buy M4 13" MacBook Air for $899
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• Sunday Reboot: The WWDC hangover and Siri AI blindspots

  14-06-2026 22:08 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's WWDC went about as expected for 2026. While it's a tiny bit disappointing, Siri AI turned out to be worth the wait, but with some painful app-based gaps.
  WWDC was all AI, almost all the time.
  WWDC 2026 was on Monday, and it was expected to be a bit of a slow one this time around. As predicted by the rumor mill and countless reports in the weeks ahead, it certainly wasn't an event that shouted about many new features.Actually, that's not quite true. Apple did harp on about one big thing,
  
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• iPhone Fold, touchscreen MacBook evidence mounts in iOS 27, macOS 27

  14-06-2026 17:40 via appleinsider.com
  
  As is often the case, Apple has leaked its own hardware. Here are the signs that the folding iPhone and MacBook Pro with touchscreen are coming, and where they are.
  A render of a potential iPhone Fold design -image credit: AppleInsider
  The release of the first developer betas of macOS 27 Golden Gate, iOS 27, and others was followed by the inevitable deep dive into the changes. All to find out what Apple is planning for the future.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman lays
  
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• Siri AI success could embolden Apple to charge a subscription

  14-06-2026 16:51 via appleinsider.com
  
  It's obviously speculation, and repeated at that, but a new report argues that it's more likely that Apple will eventually charge a fee for Siri Ai now that Apple Intelligence has improved so much.
  For now, Siri AI is free, although iCloud+ subscribers get higher daily usage limits.
  Apple has long been predicted to introduce a subscription version of Apple Intelligence, and a new report chiefly repeats speculation from 2024. However, the new claim comes after the launch of Siri AI in beta, and B
  
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• Crime blotter: Arrested NFL star accused of biting iPhone

  14-06-2026 13:18 via appleinsider.com
  
  An employee disappearing with a MacBook, a man convicted of tracking a woman with an AirTag, and a woman who used an AirTag to track her husband in ICE custody, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.
  Man in cuffs - Image Credit: Pixabay
  The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.
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• Your iPhone 11 Will Run iOS 27, but It Won't Run Siri AI

  14-06-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Sure, you'll be able to run iOS 27 on an iPhone 11, but does that actually matter?
  
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• Waymo has bought the Apple Car self-driving test site for $220M

  13-06-2026 22:13 via appleinsider.com
  
  Over two years after the Apple Car program was declared dead, Apple has offloaded its 5,500-acre Arizona proving ground to Waymo. It's a sale that recoups $220M from the $10B Apple spent on the failed project.
  The Apple Car no longer exists. Nor does its test track.The Apple Car project is a program believed to have been cancelled by Apple after about a decade of research and development. In what is the surest sign of it being dead, Apple has sold off a massive parcel of land used for self-drivi
  
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• Apple's M4 Mac mini is back in stock & on sale for $769, but supply is limited

  13-06-2026 21:04 via appleinsider.com
  
  With delivery by Father's Day and a 90-day low price, you'll want to grab Amazon's weekend Mac mini deal before inventory runs out.
  Pick up Apple's Mac mini at a discount while supplies last.
  With increased demand for a headless machine to run AI agents and a budget-friendly price tag, Apple's M4 Mac mini has been sold out for much of Q2 2026. But Amazon has the 16GB/512GB configuration back in stock, and it's on sale for $769.99 (a $30 discount off retail).Buy M4 Mac mini for $769.99
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• MacBook Neo vs Dell XPS 13: $599 budget battle, compared

  13-06-2026 14:17 via appleinsider.com
  Dell has rebuilt the XPS 13 to directly take on Apple's MacBook Neo on price. Here's how the entry-level models compare on specs and value.
  MacBook Neo [left] vs Dell XPS 13 [right]
  Apple's MacBook Neo arrived as the company's most accessible laptop, pairing the A18 Pro chip with a $599 price. Dell has now answered directly with a new XPS 13.Dell is open about the target. Its announcement names the MacBook Neo and frames the XPS 13 as the more feature-rich option at a similar price.
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• Apple iPhone 20: Everything We Know About the Radical Redesign Coming in 2027

  13-06-2026 14:01 via cnet.com
  
  The 20th anniversary edition iPhone might feature an all-new design. It's shaping up to be a landmark moment overseen by Apple's next CEO, John Ternus.
  
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• Apple Didn't Really Say What iOS 27 Will Bring to Your iPhone, So I Guess I Will

  13-06-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next major iOS software will be available on devices as old as the iPhone 11 this fall.
  
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• Owning an Apple Home: Robots, maintenance, and chores

  12-06-2026 21:31 via appleinsider.com
  
  Whether you rent or own, there are some chores you have to complete on a near-constant basis. The good news is, you can get some help from robots and apps in your Apple Home.
  Get a little help in your smart home from some robots and tech solutions
  I'm a firm believer in optimizing when possible. If a robot, machine, or gadget exists to speed up or even remove the need for certain tasks, I'm going to implement it.While we're still waiting on a robot that can fold your laundry and put it away, the
  
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• How to use Visual Intelligence on macOS Golden Gate, and when it's worth it

  12-06-2026 19:26 via appleinsider.com
  Apple has finally brought Visual Intelligence to the Mac with macOS Golden Gate, and it is a boon when it works. Here's how to get started.
  You can select a region on your Mac's screen and if it shows food, you can get nutrition details - image credit: Apple
  I admit I have sometimes taken a photo of my Mac's screen and used Visual Intelligence on my iPhone to find out what I'm looking at. But as of macOS Golden Gate, I no longer need to do that because the Mac has Visual Intelligence built in.Ap
  
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• Apple Vision Pro helped Disney re-engineer a classic EPCOT ride

  12-06-2026 18:58 via appleinsider.com
  
  Just in time for America's 250th anniversary, Disney Imagineers tapped Apple Vision Pro to help give one of their most iconic flight rides a patriotic makeover.
  A Disney audio engineer wears the Apple Vision Pro
  Disney has shared a brand-new behind-the-scenes video as part of the Disney Unscripted series on YouTube. This time, the company shows off what it takes to revamp one of its existing attractions.The attraction in question is "Soarin', at EPCOT, which has been rebranded to "Soarin' Across
  
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• Your ChatGPT Mac app will stop working tonight if you haven't updated it recently

  12-06-2026 17:22 via appleinsider.com
  
  OpenAI is forcing Mac users to update ChatGPT and other desktop apps, after a supply chain attack exposed signing certificates that Apple's security systems use to verify trusted software.OpenAI is forcing Mac users to update ChatGPT
  The company disclosed the incident on May 13 and confirmed malware linked to the "Mini Shai-Hulud" attack infected two employee devices through the TanStack npm ecosystem. Investigators identified unauthorized access activity in a limited set of internal source code
  
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• How and when macOS will finally stop support for Intel apps

  12-06-2026 17:13 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's forthcoming macOS 27 doesn't run on Intel Macs at all, and that's just the beginning of a timeline that will complete a years-long transition to Apple Silicon. Here's what to expect, and when.
  Running Intel apps on Macs will soon be a thing of the past
  When Apple unveiled macOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 opening keynote, it put into motion its previously announced plan for the end of Intel Macs. Not only will the update not support any Intel Macs, but it also removes the Rosetta 2 translati
  
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• Apple and the American Academy of Pediatrics have a plan to teach healthy digital habits to kids

  12-06-2026 16:24 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple is gearing up to release new child safety tools in iOS 27. Here's a look at what the science behind the guidelines says.
  The science behind keeping kids safe online | Image credit: Apple
  During the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple announced that it would release expanded parental controls for Child Accounts. These tools have been designed to help parents manage how a young person interfaces with a device.The controls range from content blocking to encouraging healthier browsing habits. These guide
  
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