Everything new in iOS 26.5: New Pride wallpapers, Apple Maps suggestions and more

iOS 26.5 adds several meaningful improvements to your iPhone, from encrypted RCS messaging and smarter Apple Maps suggestions to new Pride wallpapers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and …

These AI chatbot app widgets work with CarPlay

Want to use your favorite AI chatbot app in the car? iOS 26.4 and later supports voice-based conversational apps, and we’ve already seen several popular iPhone apps update for CarPlay. While not every AI chatbot has a dedicated CarPlay app just y…

Deals: M5 MacBook Pro up to $350 off orig. list, M5 MacBook Air $180 off, Hue Bridge Pro, CarPlay units, more

The AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and all-time low on AirPods Max 2 roll on, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with these 32GB M5 MacBook Pro models hitting new all-time lows at up to $350 off the original list prices alongside Apple’s 2T…

9to5Mac Daily: May 11, 2026 – macOS 27, Apple-Intel deal

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bit…

Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs lays out a new strategy for Mac OS

On May 11, 1998, Steve Jobs spelled out the future of the Mac operating system. The big news? OS X is scheduled to arrive the following year. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

A $13,500 Unitree robot was ‘ordained’ at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple

At about ten in the morning on Wednesday, in the courtyard of Daeungjeon Hall at Jogyesa, a 130-centimetre humanoid in brown robes pressed its palms together and bowed. A monk asked the figure whether it would devote itself to the holy Buddha. The r…

Apple TV’s ‘The Studio’ sets record as the most-awarded series of the year with 2026 BAFTA win

Apple TV’s smash hit “The Studio” on Sunday evening landed a 2026 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) TV Award in the… The post Apple TV’s ‘The Studio’ sets record as the most-awarded series of the year with 2026 BAFTA win appeared f…

Apple Targets College Students With New MacBook Ad [Video]

Apple has released a new promotional video aimed at college students, highlighting the MacBook lineup for higher education.Titled "Mac Students: The journey to great ideas in college," the spot follows students from around the world as they work thr…

New Denon Home speakers bring Siri smarts and audiophile sound

The impressive new Denon Home series speakers could seriously tempt Apple users waiting for better HomePods. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Hit Apple TV comedy just achieved a feat that no show ever has before

Apple TV’s hit series The Studio has consistently won every major award this season, and now it’s achieved something historic that no comedy ever has before. more…

Apple debuts new Mac video that says ‘Great ideas start here’

Apple has debuted a new video today to promote the Mac, with students the prime target. It has the tagline ‘Great ideas start here.’ more…

EU iPhone Users Get AirPods-Like Pairing and Notification Forwarding for Third-Party Wearables in iOS 26.5

iOS 26.5 introduces several interoperability changes for third-party wearables, which means European iPhone users have access to new capabilities when using non-Apple accessories. To comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple is letting th…

Apple to refine macOS 27 with ‘Liquid Glass’ design tweaks after macOS 26 Tahoe backlash

Apple’s macOS 26 Tahoe has sparked more controversy than its iOS 26 and iPadOS counterparts, and the company is now moving… The post Apple to refine macOS 27 with ‘Liquid Glass’ design tweaks after macOS 26 Tahoe backlash appeared first on MacDailyN…

The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Is 'Omoggle'?

It's a mog-or-be-mogged world out there, people.

Mac Students: The journey to great ideas in college

iOS 27 adding new way to manage your Safari tabs, per report

We’re less than a month away from Apple announcing iOS 27 at WWDC. A new report today corroborates that Apple is adding a new feature to Safari to help you manage your tabs and stay organized … more…

Venmo privacy finally being fixed eight years after ‘alarming’ fails

Problems with Venmo privacy were first highlighted way back in 2018. A security researcher demonstrated how the API could be used to obtain an alarming amount of personal data about users of the digital cash app. A related vulnerability was still…

visionOS 27 will bring these new Vision Pro upgrades: report

Apple’s next major software versions are being unveiled at WWDC 2026 on June 8, including the new Vision Pro update, visionOS 27. Here’s what to expect from visionOS 27, per Bloomberg. more…

Apple's iOS 26.5 Update Patches More Than 50 Security Flaws

The iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates Apple released today address more than 50 security vulnerabilities, which means it's worth updating soon if you haven't done so already. Apple's security support document outlines all of the security updates…

Apple Prioritizes Battery Life Over Touch ID for Future Watches

Apple is moving its focus away from adding fingerprint security to upcoming smartwatches. According to recent details shared by a well-known leaker on Weibo, the tech giant plans to prioritize larger batteries and upgraded health sensors instead. Ea…

Apple Acquires Tiny Color Grading Startup For Creator Studio

Apple recently purchased a small German firm to improve the color correction tools inside its creative software lineup. The tech giant usually makes headlines for massive deals, like its famous three-billion-dollar buyout of Beats. This latest move …