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Apple Watch owners can now finally use the new-and-improved Siri AI, thanks to watchOS 27 beta 3. watchOS 27 beta 3 introduces a dedicated Siri app. At WWDC 2026, Apple's virtual assistant received a long-overdue upgrade. Siri AI, available on iOS 27 beta, supports contextual awareness and understands natural language, effectively making it an Apple-designed chatbot. Initially, Siri AI was made a…

B&H is clearing out M4 Pro MacBook Pro inventory, offering discounts of up to $500 off and prices as low as $1,799. But inventory is limited, and the deals may sell out quickly. Save up to $500 on blowout 14-inch MacBook Pro laptops - Image credit: Apple Kicking off the sale is Apple's last-gen M4 Pro 14-inch laptop that's marked down to $1,799 . This configuration in Apple's silver finish has a …

The third developer beta of iOS 27 is here, with added customization options for Siri AI, visual tweaks, and more. Here's what's new. iOS 27 beta 3 delivers new customization options for Siri AI. On Monday, two weeks after the arrival of iOS 27 beta 2, Apple made the third developer beta available for download. While iOS 27 beta 1 delivered the long-overdue Siri AI, the second beta included enhan…

Apple's beta program for its 26-gen operating systems continues, with the fourth developer builds of iOS 26.6 and others now available for testing. Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple While the main attention is on the 27-generation , Apple is still making changes to its current-gen operating systems. The fourth developer betas landed after t…

Apple has now moved to the third round for the developer betas of iOS 27 , macOS 27, and others of the 27 generation. Expect more to come before the eventual fall releases. An earlier iOS 27 beta screen The developer beta program for the 27-gen operating systems is continuing with its third round of builds. All to make sure that the versions that ship in the fall are in top working order for the …

An iPhone 17 Pro Max will represent American innovation in the nation's official time capsule, joining a collection that reflects how the United States chose to remember itself in 2026. America 250 America250 has sealed the nation's official time capsule with an iPhone 17 Pro Max inside. The capsule preserves a snapshot of the United States that won't be reopened until 2276. The collection will b…

Amazon has knocked $100 off the Apple Watch Ultra 3, dropping Apple's premium smartwatch to $699.99 for a limited time. Save $100 on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Amazon - Image credit: Apple Amazon has cut the price of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $699.99 , delivering a solid $100 discount on Apple's premium smartwatch. While we've seen the wearable dip to as low as $649 this year, today's offer rema…

Despite previous reports saying the iPhone 18 Pro range will see only fractional improvements to battery life, a cautious leaker now claims that might not be the case with the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The current iPhone 17 Pro Max Rumor Score: Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Model US China

Apple has extended its long-time supplier agreement with Broadcom, ensuring Apple gets a steady flow of custom chips until 2031. Broadcom offices - Image Credit: Broadcom Apple has used Broadcom as a supplier for its iPhone and other hardware for quite some time. However, as threats like the global memory crisis demonstrate, supply chains often aren't as stable as they could be. On July 6, Broadc…

App Store and iCloud users in India should soon be able to subscribe using credit or debit cards again, as Apple tries to smooth the way to launching Apple Pay. Dierdre O'Brien and Tim Cook open Apple BKC, the first Apple Store in India (Source: Apple) Starting in June 2022, India introduced extra banking laws regarding any online recurring payments, such as subscriptions, and Apple ceased accept…

In this week's "Sunday Reboot," scientists somehow say iPhones lowered birthrates, and Musk's AI prototype story shows that specialist hardware is coming, even if we don't necessarily want it. Elon Musk denies there's an xAI AI device being prototyped - Image Credit: Tesla Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past…

Apple may be pulling an iPhone X for the iPhone Fold , by launching it in September but actually selling it months later. What the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider Apple is widely expected to launch the iPhone Fold this fall, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. However, the schedule of when it goes on sale could be completely different. According to a Sunday X post by TF Securiti…

Shortly after increasing the lifetime version of the Plex Plan to $749.99, Plex has now introduced a new five-year option. One charging $249.99 for streaming media from your Mac to your iPhone. Plex logo On July 1 , Plex significantly increased the cost of its Lifetime Plex Plan from $249.99 to a staggering $749.99 . While consumers will have missed the boat to get the old pricing, they can still…

With iPhone Air 2 rumored to be less than a year away, Apple could turn to better cooling or more cameras to make the ultra-thin phone even more popular than the original. Here's what's been rumored, and some other possibilities. iPhone Air is a great phone, but the second-generation could be even better Despite what some vocal online detractors say, iPhone Air has its fans. I'm certainly counted…

Code in the latest iOS 27 developer beta describes handling images from a pair of cameras, and hints that these are surely the expected AirPods with cameras. The current AirPods Pro in their charging case. AirPods with cameras may have long been expected , but the most recent leak claimed that Apple has "suspended" the whole project. Whether it has or not, the device got far enough that there are…