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• NASA surveys grim Australia fire devastation from space - CNET

  17-12-2019 01:33
  Nearly 100 fires have torched an area bigger than Connecticut in New South Wales.
  
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• macOS 27 warning: Your Intel apps are nearly dead

  10-06-2026 20:33 via macworld.com
  
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  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
  
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  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
  
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  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
  
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  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
  
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  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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• Apple’s iOS 27 just dropped major clues about its long-awaited foldable iPhone

  09-06-2026 21:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  CAD renders revealed in March show Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone design
  Apple is no longer hiding its foldable plans. The latest beta code in iOS 27 is packed with explicit references to folding hardware and software optimizations designed for larger, flexible displays — offering the strongest public signal yet that a foldable iPhone is nearly here.
  According to Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman, the device — widely expected to be a book-style foldable — is on track for
  
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• Apple Releases New AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features

  09-06-2026 20:31 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released new beta firmware for the AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3. The firmware is limited to developers at the current time, and it has a build number of 9A5292e.
  In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple is adding a new AirPods interface and support for custom EQ. AirPods are also compatible with the new Siri AI.With iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, Apple added a beta firmware update installation option that's available from the AirPods settings interface w
  
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• Apple unveils innovative features and intelligence experiences across services

  09-06-2026 20:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  This fall, with the launch of its 2027 software releases, Apple is bringing powerful new features to the services users love.
  With the 2027 software releases coming this fall, Apple is bringing powerful new features to services users. New offerings include improved Flyover views and Local Lists in Apple Maps, flexible sharing options in Find My, the ability to use Visual Intelligence to split bills with Apple Cash, video podcast support across Mac and tvOS, revamped Shared Albums in iCloud, and
  
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• Apple could be the biggest winner in AI. Here’s why.

  09-06-2026 19:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  At WWDC26, Apple unveiled the next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, powerful parental controls, and an expansive set of software improvements across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS.
  Apple’s Secret AI Advantage: Your Entire Life in One Trusted Ecosystem
  In a new Yahoo Finance interview, Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, made a compelling case: Apple stands poised to emerge as the biggest winner in the artificial intelligence revo
  
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• Apple Says iOS 27 Adds These 12 New Features to Your iPhone

  09-06-2026 18:41 via macrumors.com
  
  iOS 27's key new feature is a more intelligent and personal version of Siri, but the changes go well beyond that. In a press release today, Apple outlined additional enhancements coming across Apple Maps, Find My, Apple Wallet, Apple Music, and more.
  Apple Maps has gained an enhanced Flyover experience powered by AI, enabling you to view aerial imagery in "stunning detail" for select cities.In the U.S., Apple Maps has also received a new Local Lists feature, which surfaces things such as trendin
  
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• macOS 27 Finally Brings Direct Touch Control to Sidecar

  09-06-2026 18:17 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has added direct touch input to Sidecar with macOS 27 Golden Gate and iPadOS 27, allowing users to tap and interact with macOS interface elements using a finger on their iPad for the first time.
  Previously, ‌Sidecar‌ was deliberately limited as a touch interface. While multi-touch gestures like two-finger scrolling, pinch-to-zoom, and three-finger editing gestures for copy, cut, paste, and undo have been supported for years, directly tapping to click links, open apps, or interact
  
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• iPhone Ultra: Apple’s first folding iPhone design, display, and release rumors

  09-06-2026 18:13 via macworld.com
  
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  We’ve been reporting on the supposedly imminent launch of a foldable iPhone for years. There have been strong and reliable rumors of a foldable iPhone being just two years away, dating as far back as 2018, at least. Back then, reliable reports from the likes of CNBC said Apple was going to have a folding iPhone on the market in 2020.That became 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025… and now it’s expected to land in 2026 – yes, this year!So, while the rumors and reports from pa
  
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• Nomad's New Stellar Orange Charger and Find My Card Match the iPhone 17 Pro

  09-06-2026 18:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Nomad today introduced two new products in its Stellar Orange colorway, expanding the number of accessories it offers in the unique shade. Stellar Orange matches the Cosmic Orange color that Apple used for the iPhone 17 Pro and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max.
  The Stellar Orange Stand One is a 2-in–1 charging stand that's priced at $135. It was previously available in silver and carbide, but it now comes in bright orange. It is a Qi2 charger that charges a MagSafe iPhone at up to 25W.The upr
  
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• EU bureaucrats’ red tape blocks Apple’s advanced Siri AI for Europeans, leaving EU citizens behind

  09-06-2026 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Due to DMA, Siri AI is delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
  In a stark illustration of how excessive EU regulation is stifling technological progress, Apple has been forced to withhold its cutting-edge Siri AI upgrade from the European Union. The company cited insurmountable compliance hurdles imposed by Brussels’ heavy-handed Digital Markets Act (DMA) and related interoperability mandates, which prioritize bureaucratic checkboxes over user privacy, security, and timely access to innovat
  
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• Apple finally got rid of my biggest password headache

  09-06-2026 17:55 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  We are often told how important it is to use a password manager to keep our online presence safely protected, and considering how much we store in our virtual accounts, it’s sensible advice. After all, there are only so many unique passwords you can store in your head before you start reverting to something reused, weak, and easily cracked.I’ve been using 1Password for years, and I’ve found it to be a great way to generate strong passwords and passkeys. It’s amaz
  
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• iOS 27 Fixes Justin Bieber's Problem in Messages App

  09-06-2026 17:53 via macrumors.com
  
  Last year, singer Justin Bieber turned to social media to complain about the placement of the dictation button in the Messages app's text field on the iPhone. Specifically, he said he kept accidentally pressing the dictation button after sending a text, given it shows up in the same spot as the send button.Apple has seemingly listened to this feedback, as iOS 27 lets you turn off the dictation button in the Settings app under Apps → Messages → Show in Text Field.Related Roundup: iOS 27
  
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