Mac June 2026
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B&H's best $899 MacBook Air deal has been extended, but supply is limited
B&H's popular $899 MacBook Air deal has been extended exclusively for AppleInsider readers, but supply is limited and this upgraded model may sell out at any time.
macOS 27 Golden Gate adds higher resolution support for ultrawide displays
Apple has confirmed that macOS 27 Golden Gate will improve its ultrawide display support to 5K at 120Hz. Here are the details.
Here’s everything new coming to Safari on macOS 27 Golden Gate
macOS 27 brings new Safari features, including AI-powered tab organization, website change alerts, password updates, and more
macOS 27 Golden Gate includes these changes that Tahoe critics will appreciate
macOS 26 Tahoe made some polarizing design choices that evoked strong responses from critics. While the new design in macOS...
All the Liquid Glass Changes in macOS Golden Gate
When Liquid Glass launched in macOS Tahoe, Apple faced criticism over how the design looked on the Mac. Some people felt that Liquid Glass in macOS Tahoe was an afterthought with little impact from the design update, while others had issues with contrast, readability, rounded corners, and design consistency. There were long complaint threads on the MacRumors forums and on Reddit, and some people refused to update.
Apple Releases New AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features
Apple today released new beta firmware for the AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3. The firmware is limited to developers at the current time, and it has a build number of 9A5292e. In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple is adding a new AirPods interface and support for custom EQ. AirPods are also compatible with the new Siri AI.
Apple Intelligence gives Photos in iOS 27 its biggest editing upgrade in years
Apple is making Photos much more powerful in iOS 27 by adding AI-powered editing tools that can fix framing mistakes, remove unwanted distractions, and reshape images after they're taken. Here's what's new.
macOS 27 Finally Brings Direct Touch Control to Sidecar
Apple has added direct touch input to Sidecar with macOS 27 Golden Gate and iPadOS 27, allowing users to tap and interact with macOS interface elements using a finger on their iPad for the first time. Previously, Sidecar was deliberately limited as a touch interface.
visionOS 27: Siri AI, Eye-Aware Notifications, Curved Windows, and More
Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote may have seemed relatively quiet on the Vision Pro front, but the visionOS 27 beta contains a decent amount of new features and quality of life improvements that are likely to be welcomed by the headset's user base. As you'd expect, visionOS 27 is getting the new Apple Intelligence and Siri AI features that Apple has brought to iOS 27 and macOS 27, but this time they feel more seamlessly integrated into the platform compared to previous efforts.
macOS 27 Golden Gate Adopts iPhone-Like Pull-to-Refresh Support
macOS 27 Golden Gate adds pull-to-refresh support to the Mac, adopting one of iPhone and iPad's most familiar gestures for the first time. The feature, which Apple calls "Swipe down to refresh," lets users swipe down within apps to fetch the latest content, rather than relying on a keyboard shortcut or menu item. Apple confirmed that Safari, Mail, News, Podcasts, and Calendar are among the apps that support the gesture at launch.
Deals: Apple Watch Series 11 $130 off, M5 MacBook Air, iPhone 17 Pro Max $250 off, more
Alongside all of the latest from WWDC and the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 discount, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined...
Don't get excited for big Liquid Glass changes in macOS 27, because they aren't there
Maybe Apple's latest Liquid Glass changes will be enough to silence critics, but most users will never even think to look. Here's what they look like, where they are, and what you can change.
Apple Shares 5-Minute WWDC Platforms State of the Union Recap Video
Apple has published a five-minute recap video summarizing the key announcements from its WWDC26 Platforms State of the Union, covering rebuilt intelligence frameworks, platform design changes, and major developer tools updates. Apple said its Foundation Models have been rebuilt from the ground up in collaboration with Google, leveraging technology from the Gemini family of models.
Apple Podcasts Gets Video on Mac and Apple TV, Plus New Search Feature
Apple yesterday announced several improvements to Apple Podcasts, including video podcast playback on macOS and a fully redesigned tvOS app. Mac users will gain a new, enhanced video podcast experience in Apple Podcasts, including Picture in Picture support for watching episodes while multitasking. The update brings the full mobile Apple Podcasts experience to the Mac, with audio and video content alongside transcripts, timed links, and chapters.
macOS 27 Golden Gate makes it clear when apps are sneakily running in background
Google Gemini for macOS was recently flagged for not being a very good app citizen on the Mac. Apple’s new...
Apple dials down Liquid Glass, and the Mac looks way better for it
Less Liquid Glass is good Liquid Glass.
iOS 27 Introduces Overhauled AirPods Settings Menu
When AirPods owners connect to their iPhone running iOS 27, they'll see a completely revamped settings menu for their earbuds that does a better job at organizing all of the feature options that Apple has added over the last few years. In the first iOS 27 developer beta, released on Monday, the new settings menu can be accessed in the same way as the old one – i.e. by appearing only when your AirPods are paired with your iPhone – but the menu itself is now a lot more easy to navigate.
BenQ MA320UG Review: A 32-Inch 4K 120Hz Display Made for Macs
BenQ is expanding its display lineup with the MA320UG, a 32-inch 4K 120Hz display designed for Mac users. BenQ's new $830 display connects to a Mac using Thunderbolt 4, and provides up to 96W charging. The MA320UG has an appealing design with a silver aluminum stand and a round height-adjustment arm that has up to 150mm of travel. It can be used in landscape or portrait mode by rotating, and the bottom of the base has a rubber pad where a Mac can sit.
macOS 27 Golden Gate Gains Native Ultrawide Display Support
Apple adds native ultrawide display support in macOS 27 Golden Gate, bringing higher resolutions and persistent display arrangements to users of widescreen monitors. The update allows ultrawide displays to run at resolutions up to 5K at 120Hz. Apple also says that display arrangements are now preserved across connections, so the layout automatically restores exactly as the user left it each time they plug in.
Apple Unifies iOS 27, macOS, and Even CarPlay Wallpapers for First Time
Apple has taken a new approach to its stock wallpapers with iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate, using variations of the same artwork across all platforms for the first time. In previous years, most platforms shipped with their own distinct wallpaper. This year, they all share a design called "Celosia," featuring sweeping, overlapping curves and soft shadows inspired by layered flower petals or folded paper.
macOS 27 Lets You Resize iPhone Mirroring in New Aspect Ratios
macOS 27 Golden Gate brings a major improvement to iPhone Mirroring, allowing users to resize the window beyond the iPhone's fixed aspect ratio for the first time. Until now, iPhone Mirroring has been limited to the iPhone's native aspect ratio in a small window. Users could adjust the window's overall size somewhat, but its proportions remained locked.
Apple Outlines Major AI and Developer Tool Updates at 2026 Platforms State of the Union
Apple yesterday held its WWDC 2026 Platforms State of the Union, detailing a wide range of updates to its developer tools and platforms, headlined by a major expansion of the Foundation Models framework. The main announcement was free access to Apple Foundation Models running on Private Cloud Compute for developers with fewer than two million first-time App Store downloads, removing infrastructure costs as a barrier to building AI-powered features.
visionOS 27 Gains New Icelandic Environment Called 'Thórsmörk'
Apple made the visionOS 27 beta available to Vision Pro developers after Monday's WWDC 2026 keynote, and in this version there is a new Environment that allows you to immerse yourself in the Icelandic highlands. "Thórsmörk" is a mountain ridge in Iceland that was named after the Norse god Thor. It offers a nighttime and daytime experience of the icy landscape surrounding a lake, complete with wintry sound effects and running water. It also includes a view of the Northern Lights.