WWDC last-minute rumors: Dark icons, locked apps, Siri with AI, and more

It’s time for the most impactful keynote Apple will deliver all year: WWDC, when the company unveils the new direction it will take its devices. Today Apple will unveil iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS 15, and watchOS 11, along with possible updates to tvOS, AirPods, HomePod, and visionOS all coming this fall.  It’s a big…

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‘Apple Intelligence’ may be the name for Apple’s AI push

Apple's AI changes will probably arrive with the iPhone 16. Apple's name for its big AI push at WWDC could be quite simple, with it reportedly called "Apple Intelligence." Apple is widely thought to be making more of an effort to introduce AI into customer lives. Monday's WWDC could end up being the first real…

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In depth with iPad Air, iPad Pro and the future of iPadOS on the AppleInsider podcast

Apple's new13-inch iPad Pro Now that the new iPad Air and iPad Pro have been thoroughly used in real-world tests, it's time to see how they measure up — and exactly how iPadOS is holding them back. Or at least, how it's holding them back as we wait to see what WWDC brings. There's no…

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‘Show Sidebar’ option turned off in the Finder? Here’s how to bring it back to macOS

I find the Finder window’s sidebar immensely useful. By default, it shows a number of useful folders and locations you might need quick access to, and you can drag in folders, servers, smart folders, and more. But what do you do when the sidebar disappears, and the View menu’s Show Sidebar item is grayed out?…

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Upgrade Dad to Windows 11 Pro for just $25

The latest operating system from Windows 11 Pro is normally $199, but you can get it for just $24.97 through 6/9 for Father’s Day. Enjoy enhanced productivity features like snap layouts, seamless redocking, and improved voice typing. Work safer with biometrics login, TPM 2.0, Smart App Control, and more leading security features. Tap into Microsoft’s…

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Get ready for WWDC with this off-the-wall skit Apple didn’t want you to see

Way back in 2014, there were rumors that Apple had produced one of its trademark WWDC intro skits that never aired. It involved Larry David, app approval, a “Spicy Godfather” sandwich, racial humor, and Evan Spiegel—and Apple apparently got cold feet and showed a fairly standard video about what developers look like instead. it’s kind…

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How to emulate the original PlayStation and Nintendo 64 on Mac

It is possible to emulate the original Sony PlayStation on an Apple Silicon Mac. Games on the Sony PlayStation and Nintendo 64 can be played on an Apple Silicon Mac with a little bit of work. Here's how to emulate the classic consoles on a Mac or MacBook. The transition from the fourth to the…

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How to get your iPhone ready to be the first to try iOS 18 when it arrives

The Worldwide Developers Conference is just days away, and we expect to hear all about Apple’s new operating systems. With a heavy focus on AI and a lot of other features, we expect iOS 18 to be one of the biggest iOS releases in years. If you want to try it out before its release…

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iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro: Where to get the best deals this month

It’s been a long time since you could only get an iPhone directly from Apple or from AT&T. Today, they are offered by all major carriers and big retailers, and many of them want to entice you to buy with them by offering special deals. Of course, you can still buy from Apple directly, either in-store or online,…

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