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• HTC Vive Cosmos XR blends AR and VR using a snap-on faceplate - CNET

  20-02-2020 16:00
  
  The Vive's VR future is in modular parts. Plus, a peek at "Project Proton."
  
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• A near-mint refurbished MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM is only $395 today

  16-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get a 16GB MacBook Pro refurb in near-mint condition on sale for $395. Sale ends June 28.Buying a laptop in 2026 means walking into the worst market in years. A global RAM shortage driven by AI data centers gobbling up supply has sent prices soaring and pushed the cost of new machines right along with them. That makes a refurbished Mac with generous RAM like this near-mint MacBook Pro an excellent option, particularly now that it’s on sale for $394.
  
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• Chase Sapphire Preferred just got even better for Apple users: Free Apple TV + 3x points on streaming and travel

  15-06-2026 23:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple fans, your favorite travel rewards card just leveled up with perks tailored to your ecosystem. As of today, June 15, 2026, Chase has refreshed the Chase Sapphire Preferred card with stronger earning rates, enhanced travel protections, and — most exciting for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users — a complimentary one-year Apple TV subscription.
  Why This Matters for Apple Device Users
  • Free Apple TV for a Year: New and existing cardmembers can activate a full year of Apple TV+
  
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• How Apple is making even aging iPhones run faster and last longer

  15-06-2026 22:41 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro Max
  Apple is breathing new life into older iPhones with iOS 27. Through under-the-hood optimizations — like major tweaks to the CPU scheduler — your aging device (even the 2019 iPhone 11) will see snappier app launches, faster AirDrop transfers, quicker photo library access, and smoother overall performance. It’s a smart reminder that you don’t always need the latest hardware to keep your iPhone feeling fresh.
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• Apple TV teases ‘Widow’s Bay’ season finale, coming Tuesday night

  15-06-2026 21:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  “Widow’s Bay” premiered Wednesday, April 29th on Apple TV
  Apple TV has dropped an intriguing teaser for the Season 1 finale of “Widow’s Bay,” one of the year’s most delightful breakout hits. The genre-bending comedy-horror series, which blends quirky small-town humor with genuine scares, wraps up its first season this week — and fans are buzzing with anticipation.
  What Makes Widow’s Bay So Special?
  Created by Katie Dippold (Ghostbusters: Answ
  
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• iOS 26.6 beta 2 is here, but you won’t see much that is new

  15-06-2026 20:32 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has wasted no time in starting to test the next release of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS 26, etc. The 26.6 releases are expected to focus on bugs and security fixes and won’t include any significant new features. It’s possible it will add support for any new hardware that might be announced at WWDC 26, too.Update June 15: The second beta release of iOS 26.6. is out now.
  What’s new in iOS 26.6The only new “feature” we’ve heard of for iOS 2
  
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• Apple releases second macOS 26.6, iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6 betas

  15-06-2026 20:23 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has just seeded the second developer betas for its current-generation operating systems, focusing primarily on stability, bug fixes, and developer tooling rather than flashy new user-facing features. The releases come about three weeks after the first betas of the .6 updates dropped in late May.
  What’s Included in Today’s Release
  • macOS 26.6 beta 2 (build 25G5043d)• iOS 26.6 beta 2 (build 23G5043d)• iPadOS 26.6 beta 2 (build 23G5043d)• watch
  
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• This rugged, 10-foot Beats 240W cable is on sale for less than $17

  15-06-2026 19:21 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBeats 240W USB-C cableView Deal
  Beats’ 10-foot 240W USB-C to USB-C cable is down to $16.49 right now when you clip the coupon on the listing page. That’s good for nearly half off its $30 MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen.The absolute most important feature of this Beats product is the 240W power rating. That’s well beyond what a phone needs, which means this cable can fast-charge a laptop at full speed, not just trickle power to a handset. Pair it with a cap
  
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• Apple’s new AI-powered Image Playground doesn’t suck and actually works!

  15-06-2026 19:06 via macdailynews.com
  
  Express more with Apple’s next-gen Image Playground. Create unique, high-quality images in just about any style, including photorealistic. Modify and transform your images with just a description for endless possibilities.
  Apple’s Image Playground finally delivers on its promise with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. The AI image generator that launched to widespread criticism in 2024 has been dramatically upgraded. Once mocked for cartoonish results and basic flaws like extra limbs,
  
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• Can Apple stop users from ditching Siri for Grok, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude?

  15-06-2026 17:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s all-new Siri AI. An even more capable AI assistant with expanded intelligence to be more helpful every day.
  In the high-stakes world of AI, loyalty is everything — and Apple is fighting to keep it.
  As of mid-2026, consumers have more AI options than ever. xAI’s Grok, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, Anthropic’s Claude, and others deliver powerful, conversational intelligence right in your pocket. Meanwhile, Apple’s long-criticized Siri has lagg
  
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• Grab this cellular Apple Watch Series 10 for just $300 right now

  15-06-2026 16:48 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple Watch 10 GPS + CellularView Deal
  The Apple Watch Series 10 with both GPS and Cellular is down to $300. Want to know how good that is? That’s the same price as Amazon’s sale on the GPS-only Series 11, which is $100 off. So for $300, you can either get a cellular Apple Watch Series 10, which originally sold for $499. In short, you’re saving $200 and not giving up all that much.The display is one of the things we absolutely love about the Series 10, which is the same
  
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• Indian officials inspect farms near Tata iPhone parts plant amid water pollution allegations

  15-06-2026 16:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Indian district officials on Monday surveyed farmland surrounding Tata Electronics’ iPhone component factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, following a state pollution board warning that wastewater discharge from the plant had contaminated groundwater in nearby wells.
  The move adds fresh scrutiny to Apple’s key supplier as it ramps up iPhone production in India, with local farmers reporting foul-smelling water and reduced crop yields. Tata maintains it is compliant with environmental norms.
  
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• Enjoy free Siri AI for now, because you might need to pay for it soon

  15-06-2026 15:23 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  There has long been speculation that Apple will at some point introduce a subscription tier for Apple Intelligence. But that reality has just become significantly more likely, according to a new report from a credible source.Writing in his weekly Power On newsletter this weekend, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman discusses the early response to Apple’s new Siri AI. Damning it with faint praise, he describes the tech as “just good enough” to ease the company’s AI cri
  
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• Apple’s new Siri AI ‘just good enough’ to steady the ship, as foldable iPhone and touchscreen MacBook loom

  15-06-2026 15:07 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s next generation of Apple Intelligence and Siri are truly helpful AI that’s centered around you and your needs. Integrated into your apps, grounded in your context, and private at every step; coming later this year.
  Apple has been under pressure to catch up in the AI race. At WWDC 2026, the company unveiled a major overhaul to Siri, now powered by advanced Apple Intelligence. According to <Bloomberg News’ hands-on review of iOS 27 and macOS 27 betas, the results are s
  
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• This iPad Air with 1TB of storage is a whopping $400 off right now

  15-06-2026 13:56 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple iPad Air, 11-inch, M2View Deal
  When it comes to the iPad Air, it doesn’t really matter which generation you get. Apple updated it with a new chip earlier this year, as well as last year, but the difference is negligible. Apple silicon is so good that an iPad from several years ago performs just as well as a new one. That’s why we need to tell you about this deal: Amazon is selling an 11-inch iM2 Pad Air for just $699, a ridiculous $400 savings and the absolute best pric
  
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• 2026 iPad mini guide: OLED, A19 Pro and price rumors

  15-06-2026 13:52 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  For those who need a premium small-screen tablet, the iPad mini is a popular choice. But should you buy one now, or should you wait to see what Apple has in store for the next model?
  Most buyers should wait – the next model is expected to bring meaningful upgrades. However, Apple isn’t expected to update the iPad mini until late 2026, and that launch date could slip further due to chip demand and wider supply constraints.Here’s what the latest rumors say about the rele
  
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• How macOS 27 is going to help Apple sell a ton more MacBook Neos

  15-06-2026 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple spent most of WWDC 2026 talking about Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, and performance improvements across iOS 27 and macOS 27. But one of the smartest announcements may end up being the one that was its least flashy.Sandwiched between those two announcements was a section on Trust and Safety, where Apple previewed a huge expansion of its parental controls, including redesigned Screen Time tools, contact approval systems, website permission requests, safer communication features, and
  
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• Apple is right. Technology needs to disappear

  15-06-2026 12:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  What is an AI chatbot’s output? What does it make? Neither fun, nor art, nor connection, nor productivity. It’s certainly not a deeper understanding of the world, based on the hallucinated misinformation bots have firehosed into our lives. The answer, rather, is long-term dependence; or, to use the positive verbiage of social media companies, “engagement.” Use of AI is designed to beget more use of AI, and anything else is incidental.That, at least, is the nature
  
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• For $39.97, you can get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life

  15-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life for only $39.97. Offer ends June 28.Microsoft 365 keeps charging your card year after year, and the apps stop working the moment you stop paying. A lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home and Business takes the opposite approach. You pay once, and the apps are yours for good. Right now, lifetime licenses for Microsoft Office are on sale for $39.97 (reg. $219), but that ends soon.This license gives you Word, Exc
  
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• Apple still has three unannounced iOS 27 features in the pipeline: report

  14-06-2026 16:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple wrapped up its WWDC 2026 keynote this week, outlining all of its major new software features for the coming year, with Siri AI and improved stability taking the spotlight. That said, there are a few new features that are reportedly still in the works, and we should still see them by September, per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
  
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• Siri AI is already smarter than your average Swiftie

  14-06-2026 16:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  As you already know by now, iOS 27 comes with a new version of Siri that’s built entirely on a new AI foundation. And this has finally unleashed the potential of Apple’s virtual assistant, since it’s no longer limited to answering trivial questions or performing basic tasks like setting timers or creating reminders.The new Siri is more context-aware than ever. It can read through your emails, calendar events, files, messages, and more to provide you with the best answe
  
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• Get ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and more for life for $60

  14-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Replace your ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude monthly fees with a lifetime subscription to ChatPlayground, on sale now for $59.97.Subscribing to ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all at once means three monthly bills, each for $20, each with no sign of ever stopping. If you’d rather not keep paying every month forever, ChatPlayground bundles major AI models into one platform, and it’s on sale for $59.97 right now (reg. $619).ChatPlayground runs in your browse
  
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• Full iPhone storage? Try this $29.99 lifetime subscription before you delete anything

  14-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Clean up your iPhone storage with a lifetime subscription to Cleaner Kit’s Premium plan on sale for $29.99 (reg. $104.97).A full iPhone storage usually leaves you two annoying options: pay Apple for more iCloud storage, or delete photos one painful tap at a time. Cleaner Kit skips both by hunting down the clutter for you, and a lifetime Premium subscription is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $104.97).Once it’s installed, Cleaner Kit scans your galler
  
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• iOS 27 adds an all-new app to your iPhone’s Home Screen

  14-06-2026 00:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC this week, coming with a ton of new Siri and Apple Intelligence features. One of the biggest changes here is the addition of an all-new Siri app. This marks the first time that Siri has been pre-installed as a standalone app for iPhone users …
  
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• Antonee Robinson Shows Off Unreleased Two-Tone Beats Over-Ear Headphones at the World Cup

  14-06-2026 00:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Several players involved in the World Cup have been spotted wearing unreleased Beats over-ear headphones over the past couple of weeks, and U.S. men's national soccer team star Antonee Robinson is the latest to be spotted with them. Robinson was captured in a photo on his Instagram account wearing a two-tone version that appears to feature a white headband and housings but with royal blue ear cups.
  Previous versions of the headphones seen in photos of Yamine Lamal have featured only a single col
  
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• AirPods Pro 3 are getting even better with iOS 27, order them today at their lowest price ever

  14-06-2026 00:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  While we are still slightly under a couple weeks out from Amazon’s massive summer sale event, the best Prime Day deal of the year might already be live right now – Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 have now dropped to the best price ever at $179 shipped. 
  Plus, Apple just announced a bunch of new iOS 27 features for AirPods coming this year … so there’s no better time to jump in.
  
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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘oh my hours’ counts the hours you’ve wasted, not your screen time

  13-06-2026 21:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.Many people want to spend less time on their iPhones, whether that be for productivity, socializing more, or something else. Screen time tools prove useful here, providing users with an idea of how much time they’re spending on their iPhones. For many people, though, they end up being
  
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• Hands-on: Belkin’s new 25W MagSafe battery packs 10,000mAh for your iPhone

  13-06-2026 20:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Belkin has a beefy new 25W MagSafe battery on the market – packing a whopping 10,000mAh of capacity. It has two killer new features: a kickstand, and a second MagSafe ring. Initially unveiled back at CES 2026, it’s now available for purchase.
  
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• HeyPolo is a smarter Find My app for family, friends, and co-workers

  13-06-2026 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  There are a number of ways to share your location with family and friends, from Apple’s built-in Find My app to location pins in messaging apps like WhatsApp. HeyPolo aims to deliver smarter features, including even greater privacy controls than available in the Find My app.
  The app was developed by the team behind leading VPN provider Surfshark, with seven key features on offer.
  
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• Apple needs a better solution for the App Store’s vibe coding flood: Here’s what I’d do

  13-06-2026 17:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Vibe coding has shaken the App Store. As stated at WWDC, over 1000 apps are being submitted every hour. Apps can be built substantially faster now – creating a flood of submissions. This is a bit of an issue when there’s only one true method of distributing apps on iPhone, at least in most of the world.
  Apple recently introduced a higher review bar for App Store submissions, and while that’s certainly a step in the right direction – I don’t think it’s a full s
  
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