News | iLounge https://www.ilounge.com/news All things iPod, iPhone, iPad and Beyond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:46:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 https://www.ilounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ilounge-favicon-96x96.png News | iLounge https://www.ilounge.com/news 32 32 The JOYROOM Qi2 4in1 MagSafe Charging Station is $20 Off https://www.ilounge.com/news/daily-deals/the-joyroom-qi2-4in1-magsafe-charging-station-is-20-off Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:45:04 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=400415 Enjoy 15W of Qi2 certified wireless charging and accommodate 4 devices at the same time. Charge your iPhone 16 or 17 from 0-50% in about 30 minutes. The JoyRoom charger is a multi-functional tool that serves as a phone stand, allowing for a convenient viewing experience when using it. The station features effortless control with […]

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]]> Strongest On-Device AI Model By Apple Needs You To Have an iPhone Air or iPhone 17 Pro at the Minimum https://www.ilounge.com/news/apple/strongest-on-device-ai-model-by-apple-needs-you-to-have-an-iphone-air-or-iphone-17-pro-at-the-minimum Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:43:52 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=400412 The most advanced AI on-device model for iOS 27 needs you to have a minimum unified memory of 12GB; this means that the base iPhone 17 will be ineligible for the AI on-device model. Apple introduced the next-generation of Apple Intelligence, being an AI-on device model that is stronger than anything the company has distributed. […]

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]]> Final Remarks By Tim Cook As CEO During the Keynote https://www.ilounge.com/news/apple/final-remarks-by-tim-cook-as-ceo-during-the-keynote Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:42:46 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=400409 In the WWDC keynote, Apple CEO Tim Cook closed it out and it is likely to be his last keynote. During the closing, the CEO has expressed some farewell remarks reflecting on his time with Apple and says that he is privileged to be given the opportunity to work and lead Apple. He talked about […]

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]]> Apple Finally Unveils Revamped Siri https://www.ilounge.com/news/siri/apple-finally-unveils-revamped-siri Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:41:58 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=400406 The revamped Siri has finally been announced during WWDC and has rebranded itself as Siri AI, revealing new capabilities like integration system-wide, better conversational depth, and a redesigned interface for all platforms. The company talks about Siri as a very capable AI assistant that can hold many conversations, interact with your personal data in your […]

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]]> Anker’s 3in1 Wireless Charging Station is $40 Off https://www.ilounge.com/news/daily-deals/ankers-3in1-wireless-charging-station-is-40-off Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:39:19 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=400376 Charge 3 devices simultaneously wirelessly with the Anker charging station to keep your devices powered at home or on the go. The device features a compact and lightweight design that is foldable and measures about the size of your palm, weighing about 8.11 oz. Perfect to bring on the go without having to compromise much […]

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]]> Good Morning Short Video Uploaded by Tim Cook to Kick Off WWDC https://www.ilounge.com/news/apple/good-morning-short-video-uploaded-by-tim-cook-to-kick-off-wwdc Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:38:24 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=400373 Before this year’s WWDC taking place today at 10:00 a.m Pacific Time, Tim Cook, Apple CEO, has uploaded a short video where Rhea Seehorn, an actress, Zedd, a producer, and Lainey Wilson, a country singer, say “Good Morning” in different ways. Tim Cook concludes it with the statement, “I think I’ll say it the way […]

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]]> How Apple Brought the Ancient Creatures to Life in Prehistoric Planet https://www.ilounge.com/news/apple/how-apple-brought-the-ancient-creatures-to-life-in-prehistoric-planet Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:37:43 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=400370 Much original content can be found on AppleTV, the streaming service offered by Apple. The series Prehistoric Planet shows us ancient wildlife, with the show making its debut 4 years ago. The most recent season premiered in November 2025, titled “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age”. The film was made possible through many techniques that are traditional […]

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]]> Poke Is The First Apple-Approved Third-Party AI Agent https://www.ilounge.com/news/poke-is-the-first-apple-approved-third-party-ai-agent Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:57 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=400367 This year’s WWDC is almost here, and many rumors are stating that Apple is looking to bring support for AI third-party utilities for iOS 27, with the iPhone now supporting AI agents for the Messaging App. Poke, an AI assistant, is the first AI third-party agent to become available for iMessage after its public release […]

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]]> Get the AirPods Pro 3 at $50 Off! https://www.ilounge.com/news/daily-deals/get-the-airpods-pro-3-at-50-off Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:06 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=400364 The AirPods Pro 3 has a unique ability to track your heart rate with built-in sensors and the calories you have burned across your workouts, sent to your iPhone, providing you with insight into your workouts. You gain access to the new Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence and the Move Ring. Take a hearing […]

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]]> New Apple Ad Promotes Safari As the Safest Way to Browse the Internet https://www.ilounge.com/news/new-apple-ad-promotes-safari-as-the-safest-way-to-browse-the-internet Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:35:08 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=400360 An ad has been uploaded by Apple to allure consumers to put privacy first when surfing the web. This hints that if you want to shake off data trackers, you should be using Safari. “Safari Helps Block Data Trackers” is an ad that shows rival phone users and what they deal with in daily situations […]

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]]> New Apple Ad Promotes Safari As the Safest Way to Browse the Internet | iLounge An ad has been uploaded by Apple to allure consumers to put privacy first when surfing the web. This hints that if you want to shake off data trackers, ... SB 2420 To Be Effective on June 4, Apple To Bring Changes https://www.ilounge.com/news/sb-2420-to-be-effective-on-june-4-apple-to-bring-changes Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:33:02 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=400357 The App Store rules in Texas will be changing because of the SB 2420 enforcement that adds requirements regarding age assurances for developers and app marketplaces. Users in Texas will be needed to verify if they are 18 or above when making an Apple Account, and those under 18 will need to be part of […]

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]]> Tim Cook To Start Off the WWDC Opening Keynote One More Time https://www.ilounge.com/news/apple/tim-cook-to-start-off-the-wwdc-opening-keynote-one-more-time Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:32:11 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=400354 Every year since 2012, Tim Cook has led the opening keynote for WWDC. This may be the last time he will be leading the WWDC, as he will be handing over his responsibilities to the next CEO of the company, John Ternus, later this year in September. In many segments of the keynote video, many […]

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