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IPhone 18 Gets 12GB RAM to Run Apple Intelligence Features Standard iPhone 17 Cannot — AI
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IPhone 18 Gets 12GB RAM to Run Apple Intelligence Features Standard iPhone 17 Cannot

The base iPhone 18 is getting a major RAM upgrade to 12GB, enabling all models to run Apple’s most powerful on-device AI features. Apple plans to absorb the increased chip costs, keeping prices stable compared to the iPhone 17.

By Carl Sanson, 2 weeksJune 16, 2026 ago
IPhone Foldable Hinge Still Fails Apple's Durability Test — iPhone
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IPhone Foldable Hinge Still Fails Apple’s Durability Test

A Chinese leaker claims Apple’s foldable iPhone will launch this fall with the iPhone 18 series, dismissing delay rumors as “false.” However, persistent hinge reliability issues may still force Apple to postpone the device, with some analysts suggesting a December release.

By Carl Sanson, 2 weeksJune 16, 2026 ago
Messages Gets Automatic Retry for Failed Texts in iOS 27 — iPhone
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Messages Gets Automatic Retry for Failed Texts in iOS 27

iOS 27 finally ends the frustrating manual retry loop for failed Messages, automatically resending them in the background without requiring you to hunt for red exclamation marks. The update also fixes a major bottleneck where large videos could block texts and smaller attachments, giving each message independent sending with its own progress bar.

By Robert Granstone, 2 weeksJune 16, 2026 ago
Siri's Advanced Features Will Eventually Require a Fee — AI
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Siri’s Advanced Features Will Eventually Require a Fee

Apple is testing upgraded Siri features including personal context, web answers, and onscreen awareness, with advanced AI capabilities potentially moving behind a paywall. Basic Siri functions will remain free, while conversational and generative AI features could eventually require a subscription, similar to ChatGPT’s model.

By Carl Sanson, 2 weeksJune 16, 2026 ago
Apple TV's Widow's Bay Finale Airs Tuesday With Season 2 Already Confirmed — Apple TV
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Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay Finale Airs Tuesday With Season 2 Already Confirmed

The season finale of Widow’s Bay airs Tuesday, June 16, at 9 p.m. ET, with Apple already renewing the series for season two before the first even concludes. At 48 minutes, this episode promises hard choices and closure while creator Katie Dippold signs a multiyear deal with Apple.

By Carl Sanson, 2 weeksJune 16, 2026 ago
Siri Rebuilt From Ground Up for iOS 27, Scrapping Working Version — AI
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Siri Rebuilt From Ground Up for iOS 27, Scrapping Working Version

Apple completely rebuilt Siri from the ground up for iOS 27, scrapping a working incremental version because it didn’t meet the company’s vision. The new assistant runs on fresh AI models, works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, CarPlay, and AirPods with a privacy-focused multimodal design.

By Carl Sanson, 2 weeksJune 16, 2026 ago
MacOS Terminal Now Blocks Pasted Commands From Websites — Security
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MacOS Terminal Now Blocks Pasted Commands From Websites

Apple’s macOS now blocks suspicious commands pasted into Terminal, alerting users before execution to prevent social engineering attacks. The system distinguishes between suspicious pastes and confirmed malware, while still allowing trusted users to proceed at their own risk.

By Carl Sanson, 2 weeksJune 16, 2026 ago
Preview's Interactive Loupe Finally Arrives on iPhone With iOS 27 — iPhone
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Preview’s Interactive Loupe Finally Arrives on iPhone With iOS 27

Apple is bringing an interactive loupe to iPhone’s Preview app with iOS 27, letting users drag a magnifying glass across the screen to distort content beneath it. The feature traces back to Preview’s original 2001 Mac icon and now makes the design element actually touchable across iPhone and iPad.

By Carl Sanson, 2 weeksJune 16, 2026 ago
Apple Must Disclose Loot Box Odds After Brazilian Gambling Ruling — Regulatory
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Apple Must Disclose Loot Box Odds After Brazilian Gambling Ruling

Brazil’s court ordered Apple, Microsoft, Tencent, and other gaming companies to pay $58.7 million in damages, finding that loot boxes expose minors to gambling-like mechanics. Beyond fines, companies must implement refunds for unauthorized purchases, strengthen age verification, and disclose item probability odds—requirements that could reshape the global gaming industry.

By Robert Granstone, 2 weeksJune 16, 2026 ago
IOS 26.5.2 Testing Begins as Apple Juggles Three Versions — Security
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IOS 26.5.2 Testing Begins as Apple Juggles Three Versions

Apple’s internal testing logs reveal early signs of iOS 26.5.2, spotted by 9to5Mac and MacRumors in visitor analytics. The update is expected to bring bug fixes, security patches, and minor improvements as Apple works on three iOS builds simultaneously.

By Carl Sanson, 2 weeksJune 16, 2026 ago

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