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• SpaceX, Blue Origin Headline 4 Major Space Launches Thursday - CNET

  04-08-2022 15:55
  
  It's one of the busiest days in space for Florida in half a century, and that's not the only place the launches are leaving from.
  
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• The MacRumors Show: Hands-On With iOS 27, Brutal watchOS 27 Cuts, and More

  19-06-2026 18:17 via macrumors.com
  
  On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we continue unpacking WWDC 2026 and take a closer look at iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and Apple's other new software updates coming this fall.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos
  iOS 27 supports the same iPhones as iOS 26, including the iPhone 11 and second-generation iPhone SE, giving the update the widest device compatibility of any iOS release to date.macOS Golden Gate drops Intel Macs entirely, confirming the end of an e
  
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• Alogic Debuts New Touchscreen Monitors and Portable Displays With Mac Support

  19-06-2026 18:09 via macrumors.com
  
  Alogic this week unveiled a new lineup of touchscreen displays that bring touch and stylus functionality to Macs, including the FOKUS interactive touchscreen series, the Aspekt Touch 27" monitor, and new Folio portable touchscreen displays.Aspekt Touch 27"
  While Apple has yet to release a touchscreen Mac, Alogic has established itself as one of the few display makers offering touch-enabled monitors designed to work with macOS. The company's latest products continue that focus, aiming to give Mac
  
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• Prime Day 2026: Best Early Apple Device and Accessory Deals Now Live

  19-06-2026 16:43 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon is soon to be back with its annual summertime Prime Day event, lasting for four days from June 23-26, one of the longest Prime Day events yet. As it does every year, Prime Day offers shoppers a huge selection of deals across Amazon's storefront, and there are already many deals you can get on sale ahead of the event.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.For our co
  
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• Best Prime Day Apple deals: Early savings on iPad, AirPods, Macs, Apple Watch

  19-06-2026 16:17 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBest Amazon Prime DayTop U.S. Apple deals
  $149 off MacBook Air$250 off MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max)$30 off AirPods 4 with ANC$100 off Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm or 46mm)$100 off Apple Watch Ultra 3
  Top U.K. Apple deals
  £49 off AirPods Pro 3£110 off MacBook Air£220 off MacBook Pro, M5 Pro£70 off Apple Watch Series 11£80 off Apple Watch Ultra 3£59 off Apple Watch SE3, 44mm
  Updated June 19: We have reviewed the best prices and found more price drops and
  
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• Apple Explains Why watchOS 27 Drops Support for So Many Models

  19-06-2026 15:07 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today detailed why five Apple Watch models will miss out on watchOS 27 and the new Siri AI features that come with it.
  The Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, SE 2, and the original Apple Watch Ultra will not receive watchOS 27, and will only get basic security updates going forward. With the update, Apple is effectively dropping three years' worth of device support in a single software update, which is unprecedented for the product line.Speaking to TechRadar, Cait Dooley, Apple Watch and Health p
  
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• Best Prime Day iPad deals: The best early discounts

  19-06-2026 14:41 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBest iPad deals at Amazon U.S.
  $150 off 13-inch iPad Pro$50 off iPad Air
  Best iPad deals at Amazon U.K.
  £30 off 13-inch iPad Air£130 off 1TB 13-inch iPad ProAmazon Prime Day is starting early this year: it runs from June 23-26, 2026. We expect a steady stream of excellent Apple deals across the four days, and if you’re looking for a new iPad, this is a great opportunity to bag one at a low price.While Amazon always offers some kind of savings on Apple’s line of ta
  
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• Apple price hikes could kick in as early as next week

  19-06-2026 14:31 via macworld.com
  
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  While most of the consumer tech industry has struggled to cope with rising component costs, Apple and its customers have remained largely unscathed, thanks to market leverage and preferential supplier contracts. But that state of affairs, as we’ve pointed out in the past, cannot last forever.Earlier this week, Macworld reported on an interview with Tim Cook in which the outgoing Apple CEO compared the RAM crisis to “a hundred-year flood” and acknowledged that the situa
  
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• Report: iPhone 18 Pro Could Start at $1,399 Amid Price Hikes

  19-06-2026 13:03 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple this week confirmed that price increases are coming across its lineup due to rising memory chip costs, and now The Wall Street Journal has published its own analysis estimating the iPhone 18 Pro could start as high as $1,399.
  Speaking with The Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook acknowledged that the company is not immune to soaring memory chip costs. Asked which devices would see price increases and when, Cook said, "We're still working through that," with more clarification expected
  
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• Apple’s silence about HomePod and Apple TV at WWDC spoke volumes

  19-06-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  WWDC 2026 was almost entirely focused on AI announcements. Apple introduced Siri AI, expanded the capabilities of Apple Intelligence across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and spent a significant amount of time discussing how AI enables new ways for users to interact with their devices using natural language.But as I watched the event, there was one glaring omission. I couldn’t stop thinking about two major products that Apple didn’t mention during the keynote: HomePod and Apple
  
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• If you’re reading this, you might be running iOS 27

  19-06-2026 12:00 via macworld.com
  
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  The iOS 27 developer beta 1 was released less than two weeks ago. Usually, we here at Macworld don’t recommend that you install early betas on your primary devices, especially on machines you use for work. Early betas often have user interface quirks, and the OS itself can be unstable compared to official releases to the general public. Betas are used by Apple to iron out the kinks and fix any hidden pitfalls. You absolutely are not obligated to be a beta tester.That being said, i
  
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• Stop typing, start talking—Voibe Offline Voice Dictation is faster & on sale for a one-time $80

  19-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Voibe is a privacy-first voice dictation tool for Apple Silicon Macs that works offline, runs locally, and lets you dictate text up to 3x faster than typing for a one-time $79.99.Some thoughts move faster than fingers. If you’ve ever had a great idea while typing an email, drafting content, writing notes, or prompting ChatGPT—only to feel your fingers struggling to keep up—you’ll understand the appeal of Voibe.Available now for just $79.99 (
  
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• Everything New in Calendar and Reminders in iOS 27

  19-06-2026 02:07 via macrumors.com
  
  The Calendar and Reminders apps look about the same as they did in iOS 26, but there are a couple of useful new Apple Intelligence features that make both apps more intuitive.
  Natural Language for Calendar
  ‌Apple Intelligence‌ in Calendar lets you add events by describing them in natural language. It identifies people, dates, and places while you are typing, and you can tap to add that info.
  It's not as fluid as Fantastical, but it's better than before. You can't just open the Calendar
  
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• Apple Music Reveals Top 20 Most-Streamed Artists of All Time

  19-06-2026 00:26 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today teamed up with Chart Data to share the top 20 most-streamed artists of all time. Chart Data says this is the first time that Apple has shared the all-time streaming list.Drake is the number one most-streamed artist, with Taylor Swift coming in second. Future was third, followed by YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Bad Bunny. The full list is below.
  Top 20 most streamed artists of all-time on Apple Music pic.twitter.com/c4WyaRZCTx— chart data (@chartdata) June 18, 2026Apple Music l
  
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• Apple Original Films to bring beloved children’s book ‘Little Santa’ to the screen

  18-06-2026 23:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Original Films has landed “Little Santa,” a new animated feature based on the beloved children’s book by Jon Agee.
  Apple Original Films today announced it has landed “Little Santa,” a new animated feature based on the popular and beloved children’s book from award-winning author and illustrator Jon Agee. The project will reunite Apple Original Films with Academy Award and Annie Award-winning director Peter Baynton, who recently landed the Academy Award f
  
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• Hands-On With watchOS 27: Every New Apple Watch Feature

  18-06-2026 22:20 via macrumors.com
  
  watchOS 27 is the new version of watchOS that's coming to the Apple Watch this fall. It's a little light on features, but there are some useful new additions, including access to Siri AI.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  ‌watchOS 27‌ will have ‌Siri‌ AI, so you'll be able to use many of the same ‌Siri‌ features that you have on the iPhone on your wrist. Right now, the ‌Siri‌ features aren't in the ‌watchOS 27‌ beta, but
  
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• Apple TV’s new comedy series ‘Brothers,’ starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, debuts September 23rd

  18-06-2026 22:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey star in and executive produce “Brothers,” premiering Wednesday, September 23, 2026, on Apple TV.
  Today, Apple TV announced that its new eight-episode comedy, “Brothers,” will make its global debut on Wednesday, September 23 with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through November 4, 2026. Starring and executive produced by Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey and Academy Award nominee Woody Harre
  
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• Apple announces changes to iOS in Brazil

  18-06-2026 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple today announced changes impacting iOS apps in Brazil that reflect a recent agreement with Brazil’s competition regulator, the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE). These updates create new options for developers to distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces and to process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase. Across these changes, Apple has worked to reduce the new privacy and security risks they create to provide user
  
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• Philips Hue Adds Play Table Lamp, Floor Lamp, and New Candle Bulbs

  18-06-2026 20:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Signify today announced two new Philips Hue devices to expand its Hue Entertainment lineup, debuting the Philips Hue Play Table Lamp and the Philips Hue Play Floor Lamp Large. There are also new candle bulbs.
  The two lamps are similar to the existing Signe Hue table and floor lamps, featuring a tall, linear design that casts light on a wall or surface behind the light. The lamps offer color-changing lighting effects that synchronize with games, TV shows, movies, and music when used with the Hue
  
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• What to Expect from Apple Watch Ultra 4

  18-06-2026 20:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Watch Ultra 3
  Apple’s rugged flagship smartwatch is gearing up for its next iteration. With the Apple Watch Ultra 3 having launched in September 2025, rumors and supply chain reports point to the Ultra 4 arriving in fall 2026 — likely announced alongside the iPhone 18 series in September.
  Here’s a breakdown of the most credible expectations.
  Design: A Thinner, Redesigned Body
  One of the biggest anticipated changes is a major redesign. Reports suggest a thinner titanium ca
  
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• Apple Announces Major App Store Changes on iOS in Brazil

  18-06-2026 19:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today announced that developers in Brazil will be allowed to distribute iPhone apps through alternative app marketplaces on iOS, and accept payments through third-party platforms. In other words, developers in Brazil will be able to circumvent the App Store and Apple's in-app purchase system, but there are still fees.
  Alternative app marketplaces will have to be authorized by Apple and will need to meet ongoing requirements. For apps that are still distributed through the App Store, develo
  
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• This foldable 3-in-1 Anker MagSafe charging cube is a steal at $65 off

  18-06-2026 19:13 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAnker 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging CubeView Deal
  You can get Anker’s 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube for just $64.99 right now, a massive 50% discount from its $130. This Woot deal is better than anything we’ve seen at Amazon (its sister site), where the lowest price has been $85.This cube is going to be so useful to have on your desk. It can charge all three of your Apple devices from a single spot, so you stop juggling separate cables and pucks. The MagSafe pad lets you pop on your
  
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• You Can Watch All of F1's 2026 Austrian Grand Prix For Free on Apple TV

  18-06-2026 18:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today announced that every part of Formula 1's 2026 Austrian Grand Prix (June 26-28) will be streamed live on the Apple TV streaming service for free.U.S. viewers can watch all sessions — including practices, qualifying, and the Grand Prix — with no subscription required.
  This article, "You Can Watch All of F1's 2026 Austrian Grand Prix For Free on Apple TV" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
  
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• The Virtual OS Museum: A time machine for Mac fans

  18-06-2026 18:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Mac OS (Classic) 1.0 screenshot fro The Virtual OS Museum
  If you ever owned a Mac that greeted you with that iconic boot chime, the Virtual OS Museum is the perfect rabbit hole. Andrew Warkentin has built a massive single emulation project featuring more than 1,700 pre-installed operating systems and applications spanning 250 different platforms — from Classic Mac OS and A/UX to NeXTSTEP, and everything from System 1.0 all the way through Mac OS 9.
  MacSparky:‎It ships two ways. A 121GB
  
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• Apple's A12 and A13 Chips Facing New Unpatchable Exploit

  18-06-2026 18:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Security research firm Paradigm Shift today published details of a new BootROM vulnerability affecting Apple's A12 and A13 chips, along with a working proof-of-concept exploit named "usbliter8."
  The BootROM, or SecureROM, is the first code an iPhone runs when it powers on. Because it is baked directly into the chip at manufacture, any vulnerability found there cannot be fixed with a software update, meaning affected devices will remain vulnerable for the rest of their lives.The last publicly kno
  
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• Grace Gummer joins Dakota Fanning in Apple TV thriller series

  18-06-2026 17:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Grace Gummer
  Grace Gummer (“Love Story”), daughter of Meryl Streep, has signed on to join Dakota Fanning in Apple TV’s new thriller series from Alex Cary (“A Spy Among Friends,” “Homeland”) and Sony Pictures Television.
  In the as-yet-untitled project, Fanning stars as an undercover Treasury agent embedded in a multi-billion-dollar international conglomerate with vast political and criminal reach. She soon finds herself torn between her mission and a deep
  
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• iOS 27 Adds These New Features to Find My, Including 'Hide Location'

  18-06-2026 16:44 via macrumors.com
  
  The upcoming iOS 27 update that Apple unveiled last week includes some new features and enhancements for Apple's Find My app on the iPhone.
  iOS 27 is currently available as a developer beta, with a public beta to follow in July. The update is expected to be released to all users in September.Below, we have outlined three additions to Apple's Find My app on iOS 27.Hide LocationA new "Hide Location" option in Find My allows you to discreetly pause your location sharing with specific people until t
  
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• Three Ways macOS 27 Improves iPhone Mirroring

  18-06-2026 16:31 via macrumors.com
  
  In macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple has brought some meaningful updates to iPhone Mirroring besides a new app icon. Here's what's new.
  macOS 27 is currently in developer beta, with a public beta coming next month and a general release expected in the fall.Window Resizing
  In macOS Tahoe, iPhone Mirroring is constrained to the iPhone's native aspect ratio, so window resizing is limited to the device's fixed proportions. Smaller, Actual Size, and Larger are the only options. By contrast, macOS 27 introd
  
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• Apple to Make Chips in US With Intel, Trump Says

  18-06-2026 16:22 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has agreed to work with Intel to manufacture some of its chips in the United States, U.S. president Trump said on Thursday.
  Intel's stock rose 9 percent in premarket trading following Trump's comments, which appeared in a social media post. Apple was up 0.6 percent in premarket trading.Neither Apple nor Intel have officially commented on the deal, but The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Apple and Intel had established a preliminary agreement that would see Intel manufacturing
  
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• 12 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro

  18-06-2026 15:56 via macrumors.com
  
  We're only three months out from the launch of Apple's premium next-generation smartphone lineup, and while we're not expecting a sea change in terms of functionality, there are still several enhancements rumored to be coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
  One thing worth noting is that Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle this year, adopting a two-phase rollout starting with the iPhone 18 series. That means the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, an
  
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