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Joe joined MacRumors in January 2015, and is now a Senior Reporter. Based out of Stoney Creek, Canada, he has been writing about Apple since 2008, with a focus on breaking news coverage.

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CarPlay iOS 27 Video Apps

Apple Announces New CarPlay Features on iOS 27, Including Video Apps

Monday June 8, 2026 4:17 pm PDT by
Back at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that it was planning to allow CarPlay users to watch video via AirPlay in their vehicles while they are not driving, but we did not hear many specific details about this functionality until now. In a WWDC 2026 video aimed at developers, Apple said the CarPlay video feature is available in new vehicles that support it. When playing a video in an iPhone app...
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iOS 27 Announced: How to Install the Beta

Monday June 8, 2026 3:05 pm PDT by
Apple has announced iOS 27, with key new features including "Siri AI" and a Siri app, a slider to adjust the appearance of Liquid Glass, expanded child safety features, faster performance, "tons of refinements" for improved reliability, and more. Anyone with an Apple Developer account is able to install the iOS 27 developer beta for free, with Apple Developer Program membership for $99 per...
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tvOS 27 Drops Support for Two Apple TV Models

Monday June 8, 2026 2:17 pm PDT by
The upcoming tvOS 27 update that was previewed today drops support for two Apple TV models. The two Apple TV models that are compatible with tvOS 26 but not tvOS 27 are the Apple TV HD from 2015 and the Apple TV 4K (1st generation) from 2017. tvOS 27 is compatible with the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, according to Apple's documentation. tvOS 27 features a redesigned Podcasts ...
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Apple Announces tvOS 27 With These New Features

Monday June 8, 2026 2:00 pm PDT by
Apple barely touched on tvOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today, but the update exists, and it adds some new features to the Apple TV. In a slide that was shown very briefly during the keynote, Apple revealed some of tvOS 27's new features and enhancements: A redesigned Podcasts app Smoother app launches and animations Faster AirPlay connectivity with other Apple devices Smart ...
Ask Siri iOS 27

Apple Says New Siri is Compatible With These iPhones, iPads, and Macs

Monday June 8, 2026 12:53 pm PDT by
The more intelligent and personalized version of Siri that Apple introduced today — "Siri AI" — is limited to devices with Apple Intelligence support. "Siri AI" is available on the devices listed below. iPhone iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 16e iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 17e iPhone 17 iPhone Air iPhone 17 Pro ...
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Apple Announces When iOS 27 and Revamped 'Siri AI' Will Be Released

Monday June 8, 2026 11:37 am PDT by
Apple today announced that iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 will be available in developer beta starting today, with public betas to follow in July. The software updates will all be released in the "fall" as usual — likely September — but Apple did not provide any specific date at this time. The revamped version of Siri that is officially named "Siri AI" will ...
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Apple Unveils All-New Siri App Across iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate

Monday June 8, 2026 11:00 am PDT by
Apple today introduced a Siri app across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, providing users with a dedicated spot to interact with the revamped assistant. In the Siri app, you can have back-and-forth conversations with Siri in text or voice modes, and your conversation history is synced across your devices via iCloud. Apple is finally launching its more personalized version of...
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Apple Announces macOS Golden Gate

Monday June 8, 2026 10:19 am PDT by
Apple today announced that macOS 27 is named macOS Golden Gate. Much like Mac OS X Snow Leopard in 2009, Apple said it focused on improving macOS's performance and dozens of underlying technologies this year. Apple says macOS Golden Gate offers quicker AirDrop transfers, faster network file browsing, improved syncing in the Messages app, better Spotlight search suggestions, and other...
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Apple's Beta Website Says 'We'll Be Back Soon' Just Ahead of WWDC

Monday June 8, 2026 9:20 am PDT by
Apple's Beta Software Program website has gone down ahead of the company's WWDC 2026 keynote next hour. The first developer betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 should be available today, and the first public betas typically follow in...
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Apple Event Today: Tim Cook Kicks Things Off With 'Good Morning' Video

Monday June 8, 2026 6:42 am PDT by
Ahead of the WWDC 2026 keynote at 10 a.m. Pacific Time today, Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared a short video in which country singer Lainey Wilson, actress Rhea Seehorn, DJ and producer Zedd, and other celebrities say "good morning" in various ways. "I think I'll say it the way I always say it," concludes Cook. Apple's hardware engineering chief John Ternus becomes CEO on September 1, so...
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iOS 27 Beta Available Today With These 12 New Features

Monday June 8, 2026 5:50 am PDT by
Update: Apple has officially announced iOS 27, with key new features including a Siri app, a slider to adjust the appearance of Liquid Glass, and more. Read the full list of announcements for iOS 27 and WWDC. Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today, and there are many rumored features and changes for iPhones. The first developer beta of iOS 27 will likely be...
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iOS 27: Release Date and How to Install Beta

Friday June 5, 2026 12:23 pm PDT by
Update — June 8: Apple has announced iOS 27, with key new features including a Siri app, a slider to adjust the appearance of Liquid Glass, and more. iOS 27 will be unveiled today, with the key new feature expected to be a revamped Siri. The assistant is set to become more personalized and gain on-screen awareness, and a dedicated Siri app will provide ChatGPT-like functionality. Apple...
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Last-Minute iOS 27 Leaks Revealed in New Report Just Before WWDC

Friday June 5, 2026 8:05 am PDT by
Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote this Monday, June 8, and a new Bloomberg report has provided some last-minute leaks. While most of the iOS 27 features listed in the report were already rumored, the report did reveal a few new details, including that notifications will now slide in from the left side of the iPhone's screen, rather than from the top. In addition, t...
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iOS 27 Notifications Will Slide in From Left Side of Your iPhone's Screen

Friday June 5, 2026 7:24 am PDT by
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today revealed another iOS 27 change: notifications will slide in from the left side of the screen instead of from the top. In addition, accessing Notification Center on iOS 27 will require swiping down on the top-left corner of the screen. If you swipe down on the Dynamic Island area, a new "Search or Ask" interface tied to the revamped Siri will appear, instead of...
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iOS 27 Will Reportedly Give Your iPhone 'Longer Battery Life'

Friday June 5, 2026 7:21 am PDT by
iOS 27 is rumored to be focused on bug fixes and performance improvements, and this should result in "longer battery life," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In line with his previous reporting, Gurman today said Apple is "making performance improvements aimed at extending the battery life of the iPhone," but he said it is "unclear if Apple will quantify how much longer devices will last." ...
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Apple TV and MLB Release July Schedule for 'Friday Night Baseball'

Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15 am PDT by
Apple and MLB today released the July schedule for Apple TV's weekly Friday Night Baseball doubleheader. Friday Night Baseball games are included with an Apple TV streaming subscription at no additional cost. Now through July 5, new and qualified returning subscribers in the U.S. and Canada can receive a one-month free trial of Apple TV. ...
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Leaker Says iOS 27 Won't Be Compatible With These iPhones

Thursday June 4, 2026 8:25 am PDT by
Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 with an all-new Siri app and more next week, but there are some compatibility details to know about. According to Instant Digital, a known Apple leaker on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, iOS 27 will be compatible with the iPhone 12 series and newer. However, given the more personalized version of Siri will be powered by Apple Intelligence, the revamped...
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Apple Highlights App Store Study: $1.4 Trillion in Sales Last Year, More Than 90% Commission-Free

Thursday June 4, 2026 7:58 am PDT by
Apple today highlighted a new study by economists at Analysis Group that outlines four key App Store stats for 2025. Ahead of WWDC 2026 next week, Apple's core message with this press release is that the App Store is reaching new heights and that "developers continue to thrive globally." App Store ecosystem facilitated a record $1.4 trillion in total billings and sales Apple received no...
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Apple Arcade Adding Nine New Games, Including 'Family Feud Pocket'

Thursday June 4, 2026 7:21 am PDT by
Apple today announced that nine new games are coming to Apple Arcade, including a mobile version of the popular game show Family Feud. The following four games were added to Apple Arcade today:Mini Football Legends My Talking Tom 2+ Coffee Inc 2+ FreeCell Solitaire: Card Game+Family Feud Pocket is launching on Apple Arcade on Tuesday, June 30. Apple says the game will provide an...
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Apple Card Savings Account's Interest Rate Lowered

Thursday June 4, 2026 5:44 am PDT by
The annual percentage yield (APY) for the Apple Card's savings account was lowered from 3.5% to 3.4% this week. If you deposited $1,000 and made no withdrawals for one year, you would earn $34 in interest at the current APY. ...