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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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Apple Friday Night Baseball 2026

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...
Apple App Store Awards 2025

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...
Family Feud Pocket

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. ...
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Apple is Permanently Closing Three U.S. Stores This Month

Wednesday June 3, 2026 12:28 pm PDT by
Apple will be permanently closing three of its retail stores in the U.S. on the evening of Saturday, June 20, according to its website. Apple Towson Town Center The locations that are closing: Apple Trumbull in Trumbull, Connecticut Apple North County in Escondido, California Apple Towson Town Center in Towson, Maryland In April, Apple said it made the "difficult decision" to close...
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Apple's New Beats Pill Ad Leans Into Reality TV Show 'Love Island USA'

Wednesday June 3, 2026 11:08 am PDT by
Apple today shared a new Beats Pill ad that pays tribute to the reality TV show Love Island USA, which returned for an eighth season this week. The ad does not mention Love Island USA, but the "Pill People" are said to have "entered the villa," which is a clear reference to the show. "If you're binging a full summer of island drama, you'll need battery life that can keep up," says Apple. ...
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MacBook Neo is So Popular That Apple Reportedly Doubled Production

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:24 am PDT by
On an earnings call in late April, Apple's CEO Tim Cook said that customer response to the MacBook Neo was "off the charts," and the popularity of the laptop has reportedly led the company to significantly boost production. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this week said he believes that MacBook Neo shipments to Apple were doubled from an initial target of 5 million units to 10...
macOS 27 on MacBook Pro

Apple Says macOS 27 Won't Be Compatible With These Macs

Wednesday June 3, 2026 8:29 am PDT by
During WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that macOS 26 Tahoe would be the final major macOS version for Intel-based Macs. macOS 27 will be compatible with Apple silicon Macs only, meaning that you will need a Mac with an M-series chip or a MacBook Neo with an A18 Pro chip in order to install the software update. Apple will unveil macOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote this Monday, June 8, and the...
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Update Your iPhone Now: iOS 26.5.1 Includes an Important Fix

Wednesday June 3, 2026 8:25 am PDT by
If you own one of Apple's latest iPhone models, an iOS update is available with an important fix. According to Apple's release notes for iOS 26.5.1, the update addresses an issue that prevents wired charging from working on some iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air units after the device has shut off. Given this issue could prevent you from turning your...
Apple TV Lucky

Apple TV Shares Trailer for New Heist Series Starring Anya Taylor-Joy

Wednesday June 3, 2026 7:18 am PDT by
Apple TV today released a trailer for "Lucky," an upcoming crime series starring and executive produced by award-winning actress Anya Taylor-Joy. The show revolves around a heist gone wrong. "When a multimillion-dollar heist goes sideways, con artist Lucky (Taylor-Joy) is forced to go on the run," said Apple. "Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, Lucky must fight for her...
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Apple Store Seemingly Opening in Japan's Second-Largest City

Wednesday June 3, 2026 6:34 am PDT by
As noted by Kazuto Kusakari, new job listings suggest that Apple is preparing to open its first store in Yokohama. Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city by population, after Tokyo. Apple has 11 stores in Japan already. Thanks, @hamu_3nd!...
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Nintendo Music Now Available on iPad and CarPlay

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:45 am PDT by
Nintendo Music has been updated with support for the iPad, CarPlay, and searching for tracks via Siri. The app allows Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to stream soundtracks from popular Nintendo games....
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macOS Emerald to macOS Big Bear: What Will Apple Name macOS 27?

Tuesday June 2, 2026 8:20 am PDT by
Every year heading into WWDC, one thought on many Mac fans' minds is what Apple will choose as the name for the next version of macOS. The tradition dates all the way back to the beginning of Mac OS X with big cat names like Leopard, and Apple eventually shifted to California-themed names with the unveiling of OS X Mavericks. Apple has yet to announce the name for macOS 27, but macOS Emerald ...
Apple TV Silo

Apple Releases 'Silo' Season Three Trailer Ahead of Hit Show's Return

Tuesday June 2, 2026 7:13 am PDT by
Apple's hit sci-fi series "Silo" is returning for a third season starting Friday, July 3, and a final trailer was released today. "Silo" follows the lives of 10,000 people living in an underground bunker to escape the seemingly toxic wasteland outside. The people are unaware of why the silo was built, and those who seek the truth face deadly consequences. Rebecca Ferguson stars as Juliette...
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iOS 27 Will Add Two New Apple Wallet Features to Your iPhone

Monday June 1, 2026 12:15 pm PDT by
Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, June 8, and the update will reportedly include two new Apple Wallet features. First, iOS 27 will reportedly let users create their own digital passes by scanning items like movie tickets, concert passes, and gym membership cards. Many apps already offer Apple Wallet passes, but now users will be able to create a custom...
Dell Unveils 699 Laptop With Features You Wont Find on a MacBook Neo Feature

Dell Unveils $699 Laptop With Features 'You Won't Find on a MacBook Neo'

Monday June 1, 2026 10:04 am PDT by
Dell this week introduced a new version of the XPS 13, a laptop that it said is "contending with the MacBook Neo on price, and exceeding it on features." In the U.S., the XPS 13 starts at $699 for the general public and at $599 for eligible students, which is $100 more than the MacBook Neo on both fronts. However, Dell said the XPS 13 offers the following six features "you won't find on a...
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Apple Event Next Week: 'All Systems Glow'

Monday June 1, 2026 9:49 am PDT by
Apple's annual developers conference WWDC returns for 2026 next week, and the company has teased the event with a new "All systems glow" tagline. "All systems glow" is a play on the phrase "all systems go," and it likely hints at Siri's rumored new design on iOS 27. Both a dedicated Siri app and a new "Search or Ask" feature in the iPhone's Dynamic Island will reportedly have a dark color...
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Apple Shares WWDC26 Wallpaper, Playlist, 'Get Ready' Video, and More

Monday June 1, 2026 9:17 am PDT by
In addition to teasing WWDC 2026 with a new tagline today, Apple has shared a wallpaper, playlist, and a "Get Ready" video ahead of the event. iPhone, iPad, and Mac versions of the wallpaper are available to download on Apple's website. The wallpaper features a dark color scheme with a glowing Apple logo, which likely hints at Siri's rumored new design coming with iOS 27. The wallpaper...
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Apple Teases Next Week's WWDC 2026 Event: 'All Systems Glow'

Monday June 1, 2026 8:26 am PDT by
Apple's annual developers conference WWDC returns for 2026 next week, and the company has teased the event with a new "All systems glow" tagline. "All systems glow" is a play on the phrase "all systems go," and it likely hints at Siri's rumored new design on iOS 27. Both a dedicated Siri app and a new "Search or Ask" feature in the iPhone's Dynamic Island will reportedly have a dark color...