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• You can buy unlimited AT&T data for your iPad for $3 a day

  09-06-2026 18:25 via appleinsider.com
  
  AT&T will let iPad owners buy a day of unlimited cellular data for $3, and it doesn't matter if your device is from Verizon, T-Mobile, or other competing wireless carriers.M3 iPad Air
  The cellular carrier announced Unlimited Day Pass on June 10. The service gives eligible Wi-Fi + Cellular iPads 24 hours of unlimited data on AT&T's network without requiring a monthly plan, contract, subscription, or credit check.Users can activate the service directly from the Cellular Data section of Set
  
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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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• Apple Struck the Right Notes With Its New AI Tools. Here Are 4 Features I'm Excited to Try

  10-06-2026 12:54 via cnet.com
  
  Siri AI is the headline feature of WWDC26, but there are more new capabilities I need to check out.
  
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• Hands on with AirPods EQ settings in iOS 27

  10-06-2026 01:42 via appleinsider.com
  If you've ever wanted a native way to control how your AirPods sound across every device and app, Apple has finally provided it in iOS 27. Here's where to find the setting and what it can do.
  AirPods have a built-in EQ in Settings
  Apple's 2026 WWDC keynote was packed with tiny features and improvements. One of the long-awaited crowd pleasers was bringing an equalizer to AirPods settings.Owners of the AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3, or AirPods 4 can now choose the level of playback for lows, mids,
  
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• B&H's best $899 MacBook Air deal has been extended, but supply is limited

  10-06-2026 01:04 via appleinsider.com
  
  B&H's popular $899 MacBook Air deal has been extended exclusively for AppleInsider readers, but supply is limited and this upgraded model may sell out at any time.
  Grab this M4 MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU for just $899 - Image credit: Apple
  To grab the blowout $899* special on the 13-inch MacBook Air M4, simply shop through the exclusive pricing links in this post from a laptop or desktop computer. This configuration, which is available at the reduced price in the Midnight finish, has a 1
  
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• Expect more controllers & objects for Apple Vision Pro thanks to visionOS 27

  09-06-2026 23:10 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple is opening up what is possible on Apple Vision Pro by implementing physical object tracking and expanded spatial accessory support. Here's what that means for users when visionOS 27 launches.
  More spatial accessories can be built for Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 27
  When Apple initially launched Apple Vision Pro, it was very proud of the hand and eye tracking it had developed. Controllers weren't even mentioned beyond PlayStation's standard one for playing 2D iPad games.Slowly, it seems A
  
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• Siri AI is trapped in Apple's escalating cold war with the EU

  09-06-2026 22:11 via appleinsider.com
  
  Regulators in the EU have returned fire at Apple, claiming the tech giant had ample time to meet DMA compliance requirements, while Apple claims the EU refused to negotiate at all.
  Siri AI remains a battleground for both Apple and EU
  Allegedly, instead of working with the EU, Apple applied for an 18-month exemption from the current Digital Markets Act (DMA) requirements. The EU, unsurprisingly, had rejected the exemption.So, Apple simply chose to not introduce Siri AI in the EU. And then the com
  
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• Pretty trees and Local Lists: Apple Maps gets a big upgrade in iOS 27

  09-06-2026 21:36 via appleinsider.com
  
  The updates to Apple Maps in iOS 27 will use the wisdom of crowds to recommend restaurants, while AI helps Flyover look even better. Here's what's changing soon.
  Apple Maps in iOS 27
  Pretty much the unsung hero of modern-day iPhone usage, Apple Maps is an essential tool for navigation. But it's also very helpful when you're trying to find something to eat nearby, and for planning trips.Sometimes, users take time just browsing the Earth, viewing cities they want to visit and enjoying the view.
  Co
  
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• For the first time in four years, tvOS cuts off some older Apple TV hardware

  09-06-2026 20:59 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's new tvOS 27 delivers Apple's first major Apple TV hardware cutoff in years, ending support for streaming boxes introduced in 2015 and 2017.Apple TV 4K
  The compatibility change appeared in Apple's tvOS 27 documentation following WWDC 2026 on June 8. Apple TV HD, introduced in 2015, and the first-generation Apple TV 4K, introduced in 2017, are no longer eligible for the update.Compatibility is limited to the second-generation Apple TV 4K released in 2021 and third-generation Apple TV 4K mo
  
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• Apple Intelligence gives Photos in iOS 27 its biggest editing upgrade in years

  09-06-2026 19:43 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple is making Photos much more powerful in iOS 27 by adding AI-powered editing tools that can fix framing mistakes, remove unwanted distractions, and reshape images after they're taken. Here's what's new.New photo editing in iOS 27
  New Apple Intelligence features announced during WWDC 2026 let users expand photos beyond their original frame and adjust perspective after capture. These features also allow for more advanced edits directly in the Photos app across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.T
  
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