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• Cyberattack concerns move to the fore amid escalating tension with Iran - CNET

  06-01-2020 22:33
  
  Iran has been accused of hacking banks, a casino company, a dam and more.
  
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• Apple might finally start to clean up the junk clogging the App Store

  11-06-2026 19:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  An update to its App Review Guidelines might give Apple the excuse it needs to start clearing out the tens of thousands of garbage apps cluttering up the App Store. As noticed by our friends at TechCrunch, there’s new language in the document that gives Apple the authority to remove low-effort apps from overcrowded categories.Apple held its Worldwide Developers Conference this week, where it introduced dozens of new APIs, tools, and guidelines for developers, including an update t
  
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• Get 50 hours of battery life with this killer Beats Solo 4 deal for under $130

  11-06-2026 19:38 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBeats Solo 4View Deal
  The Beats Solo 4 headphones are on sale for $130 right now, a steep plunge from their $199.95 MSRP. While we’ve seen these headphones closer to $100 in the past, that was last summer, and it doesn’t seem like such deals will be making a comeback soon.One thing you’ll love about these headphones is the battery life, which is outstanding. You get up to 50 hours on a charge, which is amazing for wireless headphones. You’ll basically never need t
  
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• Report: Apple’s touchscreen MacBook is ‘100% confirmed’

  11-06-2026 19:17 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  One of the most highly anticipated Apple releases of recent years, the company’s first ever touchscreen Mac, now looks almost certain to launch in the near future. In the latest report vouching for its existence, a leaker has said the device is “100% confirmed.”In a post to Weibo on Thursday, the leaker known as Instant Digital made a characteristically terse comment on the upcoming product. “It’s 100% confirmed that the MacBook screen will be touch-enabled
  
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• How Apple broke the mold to give its OS 27 updates a rock-solid foundation

  11-06-2026 17:30 via macworld.com
  
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  The last two years at WWDC, Apple has felt like it’s been in a hurry. In 2024, in a hurry to catch the AI wave before it entirely passed them by. (They didn’t catch that wave–they wiped out, lost their surfboard, and may have been partially gnawed on by a shark.) Then last year it felt like it was trying to cover up its embarrassment about AI failures by rushing out a new design scheme that felt ill conceived, especially when it came to the Mac.This year feels differen
  
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• This pocketable Anker charger will fast-charge your MacBook Pro and iPhone for 25% off

  11-06-2026 17:23 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAnker Prime 160W chargerView Deal
  Anker’s Prime 160W 3-port USB-C charger is down to $116, a hefty $34 discount on its $150 MSRP.The first thing you’ll notice when getting this charger is the size. Roughly the size of an AirPods Pro case, the charger will take little space in your bag or on your desk. Since it uses GaN technology, the charger offers more power in a smaller package and that’s something we appreciate.The Anker Prime charger delivers 160W of total output a
  
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• macOS Compatibility Checker: Can your Mac run macOS 27 Golden Gate?

  11-06-2026 15:06 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Wondering which versions of macOS your Mac can run? Want to know if you will be able to run macOS 27 Golden Gate on your Mac when it launches? We’ve put together a macOS compatibility checker that will show you what Macs the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X support, so you can tell what version you should be running on your Mac if you want the latest features and security protections.Read on to find out exactly which Macs are supported by each version of the Mac operating
  
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• How much Gemini is really inside Siri AI?

  11-06-2026 12:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple this week announced a dramatically improved version of Siri, aptly named Siri AI. But instead of accolades, among the Apple enthusiasts in places such as X and Reddit, it’s already been decided: Siri AI is just a slightly older version of Google’s Gemini, with its own interface and voice.You’d be forgiven for believing this. After months of rumors that Apple was turning to Google’s Gemini technology to bring Siri up to speed, and a purposefully vague joint
  
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• Apple’s OS 27 releases are out of the ordinary–in a good way

  11-06-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  The last two years at WWDC, Apple has felt like it’s been in a hurry. In 2024, in a hurry to catch the AI wave before it entirely passed them by. (They didn’t catch that wave–they wiped out, lost their surfboard, and may have been partially gnawed on by a shark.) Then last year it felt like it was trying to cover up its embarrassment about AI failures by rushing out a new design scheme that felt ill conceived, especially when it came to the Mac.This year feels differen
  
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• My favorite Android feature just landed on my iPhone and I’m in love

  11-06-2026 12:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple talked a lot about its brand-new AI-powered Siri during its iOS 27 unveiling at its WWDC keynote, but the update also adds many small new features and improvements aimed at enhancing the user experience.Buried among all these improvements is a specific feature that Apple quietly introduced with iOS 27 and is already my favorite: the ability to paste copied content directly from the keyboard. And honestly, it’s kind of shocking that this took so long.Fixing the little thingsF
  
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• Cancel your VPN—this one’s only $25 for life for the next 3 days

  11-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Through June 14, you can get a FastestVPN Pro lifetime subscription for only $25.Most VPNs charge you every month, and the bill never stops. FastestVPN Pro takes the opposite route. One payment covers your Mac and up to 14 other devices for good, and it’s on sale for $24.97 right now (reg. $600).A single FastestVPN Pro account protects 15 devices at the same time, so your MacBook, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and router can all run it together. The netwo
  
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• Macworld Podcast: New Siri AI and WWDC26 keynote impressions

  11-06-2026 09:31 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The WWDC26 keynote was filled with AI. What do we think about the new features in the xOS 27 software? That’s in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.This is episode 987 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. 
  Watch episode 987 on YouTubeListen to episode 987 on Apple Podcasts
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  Get info Click on the links below for more info on what was discussed on the show. 
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• macOS 27 warning: Your Intel apps are nearly dead

  10-06-2026 20:33 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  As each day goes by, we come closer and closer to the absolute end of Intel-based tech on the Mac. macOS Tahoe is the last version to have any support for Intel-based Macs (it’s only a few models, at that). Not only does macOS Golden Gate not support Intel-based Macs at all, but it also has a feature that warns that the clock is ticking for apps built specifically for Intel processors.In Golden Gate’s System Settings > About, the macOS section has a new Intel-based Apps t
  
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• Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 crash to an all-time low price of $179

  10-06-2026 19:43 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple AirPods Pro 3View Deal
  Usually on sale for $199, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 have dropped all the way down to $179 at Walmart, a whopping $70 cut on an absolutely amazing pair of earbuds. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen on these buds, which makes the Pro 3 even easier to recommend.The noise cancellation feature is what you’ll love most about these earbuds. These earbuds block out far more than earlier models, and that difference shows up exactly where you want
  
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• I’m using macOS Golden Gate’s Siri on the MacBook Neo. Ask us anything

  10-06-2026 18:33 via macworld.com
  
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  The biggest deal about macOS 27 Golden Gate isn’t the design tweaks, the better responsiveness, or even the ultrawide display support. The star of the update is Siri AI, the new and improved digital assistant that is now essentially a generative AI chatbot built into macOS (as well as iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27).Siri AI is available in the xOS developer betas released last Monday, and after 28 hours on a waitlist, I was finally granted access to Siri AI on a macOS Golden G
  
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• When is Apple’s next event? Dates, rumors, and what to expect

  10-06-2026 17:53 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s WWDC keynote may be over, but Apple’s event calendar for 2026 is far from finished. With iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and the latest Apple Intelligence and Siri updates now unveiled, attention is turning to the company’s next big launch.
  Apple rarely confirms event dates far in advance, and there’s no guarantee an event will take place within its usual window. That leaves Apple fans – and anyone considering a new Apple device – wondering when
  
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• This ultimate spec’d-out MacBook Air is a crazy $500 off today

  10-06-2026 16:19 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple MacBook Air M4View Deal
  Apple’s 13.6-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip has dropped all the way down to $1,799, a $500 savings, and the reason this one’s worth a look isn’t just because of the $500 discount alone, but how much you’re getting for it.This model pairs a max 32GB of unified memory with a 2TB SSD for a fully loaded monster machine. The 32GB gives you plenty of power for heavy multitasking, allowing you to open dozens of browser tabs, several apps
  
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• macOS Golden Gate vs macOS Tahoe: What’s new and should you upgrade?

  10-06-2026 14:06 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldShould you upgrade to macOS Golden Gate: At a glanceUpgrade to macOS Golden Gate when it arrives if you have an Apple Silicon Mac and want the latest Apple Intelligence features. Golden Gate is especially appealing for heavy Spotlight users, Safari users, Shortcuts fans, and families who use parental controls.
  Note that some features need newer hardware. All Macs with Apple Silicon can run macOS 27, but certain advanced AI features require newer chips and more memory.Apple has revealed t
  
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• BenQ MA320UG review: Bigger, smoother, and a lot cheaper than Studio Display

  10-06-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsGreat image qualityVariable refresh rate; 120Hz maxTilt and height adjustable standBuilt-in hub for device connectivityConsNo webcamMay run into glare issues with environmental lightingOur VerdictIf you need a bigger display with good looks and hub capabilities for your Mac, the MA320UG is a good choice.Price When Reviewed
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• Did Apple save the best parts of the OS 27 updates for September?

  10-06-2026 12:45 via macworld.com
  
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  We’ve known for several months that OS 27 would largely revolve around performance gains, design tweaks, and the big Siri upgrade first previewed in 2024. To no one’s surprise, WWDC26’s main keynote turned out to be exactly that and, as such, was one of the most uneventful Apple events in a long time. While the forthcoming operating systems pack plenty of smaller quality-of-life updates, the conference lacked any sort of surprise factor: Headlining features had leaked
  
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• Apple finally figured out how to make old iPhones faster

  10-06-2026 11:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Every year at WWDC, Apple tries to impress users with major new features or a redesigned interface. And yes, iOS 27 comes with some cool new additions, like Siri AI and improved Liquid Glass. But what got me most excited about iOS 27 is something most users won’t see, but they’ll definitely notice.Apple spent a significant part of its keynote talking about performance. That’s because, according to the company, iOS 27 has many under-the-hood improvements that will make
  
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• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more—Get them all for life for $104.97

  10-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life for $104.97 until June 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT.Microsoft 365 is $99.99/year right now, and there’s no guarantee the price won’t go up. If you want a smarter way to get the apps you use every single day, you can switch to a Microsoft Office 2024 lifetime license. It’s a little more expensive on day 1, but that’s only time you’ll ever pay for it. It’s even on sale now for $104.97 (reg. $24
  
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• Apple Updates App Store Guidelines With Stricter Rules for Low-Quality Apps

  10-06-2026 00:52 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines this week, adding stricter language around low-quality apps.
  The 4.3 Spam rule already barred overly simple apps in saturated categories, but Apple now includes language saying low-effort apps could be pulled from the App Store. Apps in oversaturated categories that are not updated, improved, or do not attract customers may be removed, according to Apple.App Guideline 4.3(b) New Language:
  Don't submit apps that are indistinguishable from what's alrea
  
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• Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5, Its First Public Mythos-Class Model

  10-06-2026 00:08 via macrumors.com
  
  Anthropic today announced the launch of Claude Fable 5, a Mythos-class model that it says is safe for general use.
  According to Anthropic, Fable 5's capabilities exceed those of any model it has made generally available, and Fable has demonstrated "exceptional performance" for software engineering, knowledge work, vision, scientific research, and more. It outperforms Opus models on longer, more complex tasks. Fable 5 can work autonomously for longer than any prior Claude model.Fable 5 is being r
  
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• Telegram Gets Native Apple Watch App

  09-06-2026 23:37 via macrumors.com
  
  Messaging app Telegram now has a native Apple Watch app. The app supports viewing and responding to Telegram messages from the wrist.
  Features like stickers, voice messages, and location information can be shared from the Apple Watch app.Telegram had an Apple Watch app back in 2015, but it was discontinued and removed from the App Store a few years back. There have been third-party Telegram apps for the Apple Watch, but now Telegram users can once again use a first-party solution.Related Roundup
  
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• iCloud+ subscribers gain higher daily limits for Apple Intelligence features like image generation

  09-06-2026 23:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  With its new architecture and capabilities, the next generation of Apple Intelligence powers helpful features across the system, simplifying the things users do every day.
  Apple is introducing daily usage limits on certain advanced Apple Intelligence capabilities in iOS 27, particularly those that depend on powerful cloud-based server models. However, iCloud+ subscribers will receive significantly higher allowances compared to users on the free tier, making premium storage plans more appealing f
  
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• New Apple Foundation Models contain ‘none’ of Google’s Gemini Assistant

  09-06-2026 22:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Siri AI takes full advantage of the bold new architecture for Apple Intelligence, including the next generation of Apple Foundation Models that run on device and on servers using Private Cloud Compute.
  Craig Federighi, Apple’s SVP of Software Engineering, held a post-keynote press briefing on Monday (reported by 9to5Mac) alongside AI VP Amar Subramanya, Siri lead Mike Rockwell, and software VP Sebastien Marineau-Mes. The group walked through the development of the third-generation AFM fami
  
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• All the Liquid Glass Changes in macOS Golden Gate

  09-06-2026 21:11 via macrumors.com
  
  When Liquid Glass launched in macOS Tahoe, Apple faced criticism over how the design looked on the Mac. Some people felt that Liquid Glass in ‌macOS Tahoe‌ was an afterthought with little impact from the design update, while others had issues with contrast, readability, rounded corners, and design consistency. There were long complaint threads on the MacRumors forums and on Reddit, and some people refused to update.
  Apple is making several changes to Liquid Glass and the overall macOS
  
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• Siri AI and Apple Intelligence: Do you need to buy a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac?

  09-06-2026 21:05 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s WWDC26 keynote was focused on new AI-based features, including Siri AI and Apple Intelligence. The demonstrations during the keynote portray the new AI features as powerful ways for users to be more productive, efficient, and creative.But in order to unleash all that power, you have to have a device that’s compatible. Because there is varying level of AI implementation here, the compatibility list seems as complicated as the tech created to run these features.
  The co
  
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• Apple’s premium Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable is nearly half-off with this code

  09-06-2026 21:01 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple Thunderbolt 5 Pro 3.3ft cableView Deal
  Apple’s 1-meter Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable is down to $47 from $69 at Woot, which is already a great price for an ultra-high-end cable that rarely goes on sale. However,when you enter APPLEFIVE at checkout, you’ll get an extra $5 off, bringing it down to $42, and if you’re a new Woot customer, that code knocks off $10 instead, landing you the cable for just $37.The cable carries full Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth, high-wattage chargin
  
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