MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page https://www.macrumors.com Apple, iPhone, iPad, Mac News and Rumors Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:47:07 PDT en hourly 1 https://www.macrumors.com CalDigit TS5 and Element 5 Hub Review: Two Thunderbolt 5 Docks for Apple's Latest Macs https://www.macrumors.com/review/caldigit-ts5-element-5/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/caldigit-ts5-and-element-5-hub-review-two-thunderbolt-5-docks-for-apples-latest-macs.2483360/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:30:27 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/review/caldigit-ts5-element-5&post_date=1780687827/ Juli Clover CalDigit 20-port TS5 Plus last summer, and for the last couple of weeks, I've been testing the $400 15-port TS5 that launched a bit later than the premium model, and the smaller $250 Element 5 Hub.


TS5


The TS5 is probably the Thunderbolt 5 dock that I would recommend if someone on the street came up to me and asked which Thunderbolt 5 dock to buy. It's smaller and takes up less space on a desk than the TS5 Plus, it has no fans like some competing docks, and it has a useful port selection. With some exceptions, it'll meet the needs of most people.


Thunderbolt 5 docks are ideal for Apple's Thunderbolt 5 Macs (the M4 Pro, M4 Max, M5 Pro, and M5 Max), but they're also backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 Macs, so you can use the TS5 with almost any Mac to add ports for displays and accessories.

Ports on the front:

  • Audio jack

  • USB-C with 10Gb/s speeds and 7.5W

  • USB-C with 10Gb/s speeds and 20W

  • MicroSD card slot (UHS-II)

  • SD card slot (UHS-II)


Ports on the back:

  • Audio in/out

  • USB-C port with 10Gb/s speeds and 7.5W

  • USB-A port with 10Gb/s speeds and 7.5W

  • USB-A port with 480Mb/s speeds and 7.5W

  • 2.5 GbE

  • Three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports with 15W charging

  • One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port with 140W charging


The TS5 does not have dual USB controllers like the TS5 Plus, it has 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet instead of 10GbE, it doesn't have DisplayPort, and it has three fewer USB-A ports and two fewer USB-C ports than the TS5 Plus. The TS5 has three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports instead of two, so it beats the TS5 Plus (which only has two), but the higher-end TS5 Plus has more charging power. The front USB-C port on the TS5 Plus is 36W, as are the two downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports at the back.


The TS5 has the same general design that CalDigit has used for its last several docks. It's made from a space gray aluminum material with ribbing on the top and sides for dissipating heat. Though it has no fan, it never got beyond lukewarm in my testing, and I was surprised at how cool it stayed. The TS5 Plus ran much warmer when I tested it, but the smaller TS5 wouldn't keep me cozy on a freezing night.

The dock's design blends in well with a desk setup, but like most Thunderbolt 5 docks, it's not going to turn any heads. I don't have space gray equipment so the color doesn't match my MacBook or my Studio Display, but it doesn't look too out of place. I wish accessory makers would adopt bolder, brighter colors, but I'm guessing gray and black are what sell.

CalDigit's TS5 dock is about 5.5 inches tall, 4.5 inches wide, and a little under two inches thick. It fits well under a display, and it can be positioned either upright or on its side. There is a separate 240W power brick, and that's typical for most Thunderbolt 5 docks. Along with the power supply, CalDigit includes a braided 1-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable, and I appreciate the cable upgrade because not all docks come with nice cables.

One thing I appreciate about CalDigit over some other dock makers is the info the website provides. I think the average person probably finds hubs and docks somewhat confusing, especially when it comes to determining which displays and how many external displays a dock supports with a given Mac. CalDigit has an extensive chart with all Apple silicon Macs listed, so it's fairly easy to see what your Mac will support. Thunderbolt 5 supports up to 80Gb/s speeds with bandwidth boost up to 120Gb/s for displays, twice that of Thunderbolt 4.


The TS5 supports up to four 6K 60Hz displays, but only if you're using a Mac with an M5 Max chip. It'll also run dual 8K 60Hz displays, dual 4K 240Hz displays, or four 4K displays with up to a 144Hz refresh rate. When used with an M5 Pro Mac, the dock supports up to three 6K 60Hz displays, and for Macs with earlier Pro/Max chips, the dock is limited to dual displays. You can power dual 8K 60Hz displays using the TS5 with an M4 Max or M5 Max Mac, while other machines cap out with two 6K 60Hz displays. The base M-series chips have different support depending on generation too. The M4 and M5 chips can support two external displays up to 6K at 60Hz with the TS5, but M1 and M2 chips only support one. The M3 is a special exception because it supports two displays when the Mac is in clamshell mode, or one with the display open.

I tested with a ‌Studio Display‌ and a ‌Studio Display‌ XDR, both of which are 5K displays. I also tested with a ‌Studio Display‌ and a 32-inch 120Hz OLED display, and I didn't run into any issues with either setup.


There is one 5K display limitation that potential buyers should be aware of, and that's support for the LG UltraFine 5K monitors. The dock does not support dual LG UltraFine 5K displays unless used with an M5 Max MacBook Pro.

I used every port at once and performance was as expected, but I did run into an issue with the TS5 not recognizing SSDs. SSDs that I plugged into the two USB-C ports weren't popping up, but a Thunderbolt 5 SSD was fine. Unplugging the dock and plugging it in again didn't work, but restarting my Mac did. I've had the same problem intermittently, but after the first time, unplugging the dock and then plugging it back in seemed to work. It doesn't happen every time, but losing SSD connectivity through the USB-C ports is a hassle.


The TS5 has 140W host charging, which is more than enough for all of Apple's notebooks. The Thunderbolt 5 ports and the 10Gb/s USB-C and USB-A ports have offline charging so you can charge accessories with the dock when your Mac isn't connected.

Element 5 Hub


I also spent a short amount of time with CalDigit's $250 Element 5 Hub, which is an impressive little device. It's as small as the 180W power brick it comes with, and it's the Thunderbolt 5 option to get if you need minimal ports.


The Element 5 Hub has four Thunderbolt 5 ports (one upstream, three downstream), two USB-C ports, and three USB-A ports. 90W host charging is available for a connected Mac, which is enough to keep my 16-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ charged. The downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports have 15W for accessories, and the USB-C ports offer 7.5W. Like the TS5, the ports work even when the hub isn't connected to a host computer.

Since there are three Thunderbolt 5 ports, the Element 5 Hub can drive the same number of displays as the TS5. It doesn't have as many USB-C ports, no SD card slots, and no audio jack, but if all you need is Thunderbolt and a couple of USB-C/USB-A ports, this is the way to go.


I love how little space the Element 5 takes up on my desk, so much so that I may adopt one for long-term use. I do use SD card slots, but the smaller size may be worth the sacrifice. The Element 5 is 2.75 inches wide, 4.5 inches long, and an inch thick. It's about the same size as my Thunderbolt 5 SSD, and smaller than an iPhone. If you want compact, get this dock.

Bottom Line


I prefer the TS5 over the TS5 Plus because of the extra Thunderbolt 5 port on the TS5. I can connect two displays and still have a port for a Thunderbolt 5 SSD, which isn't the case with the TS5 Plus. Unfortunately, I'm continually running into problem where SSDs connected to the USB-C ports on the dock don't work, and that makes it hard to recommend to someone who needs to use it for storage purposes. I can just restart the dock, but I shouldn't have to. TB5 SSDs are fine, so are USB-C SSDs connected through a Thunderbolt port.

CalDigit's more expensive TS5 Plus is a better option than the TS5 if you need DisplayPort 2.1, 10GbE, or an absurd number of USB-A ports (five for the TS5 Plus vs two for the TS5). The TS5 Plus also has dual 10Gb/s USB controllers, which is useful if you want to run multiple high-speed SSDs or drives at the same time.

If you only need a limited number of ports, I'd definitely recommend checking out the Element 5 Hub. It's compact, but still includes four Thunderbolt 5 ports, three USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports. I didn't seem to have the same SSD problem with the TS5 Plus or the Element 5.

I like CalDigit's Thunderbolt 5 docks over competing docks from Anker and Satechi, mainly because CalDigit doesn't include fans and its docks operate silently. The SSD problem might be my particular dock or my ‌MacBook Pro‌, but if you pick up a TS5, get it from a place with a return policy just in case.

I like all of the docks I've tried so far, though, and they've all been good options with no major problems. I'd pick Anker's Prime Thunderbolt 5 dock if I wanted a dock with no external power supply, or Satechi's CubeDock if I wanted a built-in SSD or had a Mac mini and wanted to match it.

Thunderbolt 4 docks are cheaper than Thunderbolt 5 options, but if you have a Thunderbolt 5 Mac or are planning to get one in the next year or two, it's worth going for Thunderbolt 5 for the upgraded bandwidth.

How to Buy


The CalDigit TS5 can be purchased from the CalDigit website or from Amazon for $400.

The Element 5 Hub is available from the CalDigit website or from Amazon for $250.

Note: CalDigit provided MacRumors with a TS5 and Element 5 Hub for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received.
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The Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital" commented today that Apple "hasn't even decided yet whether the foldable screen will come in black," adding pointedly: "Do they have a vendetta against the color black?" The remark suggests black is at least under consideration, but has not been confirmed as part of the lineup, a notably open question for a device that is expected to enter mass production imminently and launch as soon as September.

In February, the leaker described the device as coming in just two color options, with white as the only confirmed shade and the second unspecified. Instant Digital revisited that report in May without walking back any color details, keeping the two-option account intact. Today's comment does not necessarily contradict that, but introduces new uncertainty about what the second option actually is.

Separately, Macworld cited a supply chain source claiming the second finish will be an indigo option similar to the iPhone 17 Pro's Deep Blue, alongside a classic silver and white model. That source also said the device will offer fewer choices than the iPhone 18 Pro models, with no bold or vibrant colors. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman similarly reported that Apple plans to "stay away from fun colors" and stick to more traditional silver/white and space gray/black finishes.

Samsung Display's OLED panels for the device are already entering mass production, and ramp-up is underway. Color decisions typically feed directly into manufacturing and component procurement, all of which needs to be locked well in advance of launch. For a device as complex and supply-constrained as the foldable iPhone is expected to be, any severe late-stage indecision seems unlikely, so the rumor may simply indicate some opaqueness in the supply chain about the second color.

That being said, dummy models that have surfaced so far have only been seen in white. It is also worth noting that new high-end products such as the Apple Watch Ultra and Vision Pro only launched with one color option.

A limited color offering may partly reflect the practical realities of manufacturing the device at all. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has warned that early-stage yield and ramp-up challenges could constrain supply through at least the end of 2026, and that the frequently cited figure of 15 to 20 million units likely reflects cumulative demand across the product's full two to three year lifecycle, not 2026 alone. Adding color variants increases the number of SKUs to produce, stock, and allocate, which is a complication Apple has little commercial incentive to absorb when launch supply is expected to be tight regardless.

The approach would be broadly consistent with how Apple has handled generationally significant launches before. The iPhone X debuted in November 2017 in just two colors, Silver and Space Gray, at a then-record starting price of $999. The iPhone XS that followed a year later added Gold to the lineup, and Apple may take the same incremental approach with the iPhone Ultra over time.

At a starting price that Gurman says will "cross the $2,000 threshold", the foldable iPhone is unlikely to attract buyers whose purchasing decision is heavily determined by color options. That gives Apple room to keep the initial palette narrow.

The first foldable iPhone is expected to be announced in September 2026 alongside the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max.
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]]> Will Apple Launch New Hardware at WWDC Next Week? https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/05/will-apple-launch-new-hardware-at-wwdc-next-week/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/will-apple-launch-new-hardware-at-wwdc-next-week.2483351/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:56:38 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/05/will-apple-launch-new-hardware-at-wwdc-next-week/ Tim Hardwick Featured WWDC

WWDC is primarily a software event where new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS take center stage, but it's not unusual for Apple to introduce new hardware during the developer conference. Take WWDC 2017, for example, where Apple first unveiled the original HomePod over six months ahead of its launch.

Apple has chosen to show off other major products at the annual event, like the redesigned Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR announced in June 2019. More recently, Apple unveiled the first 15-inch MacBook Air in 2023, along with the M2 Ultra chip in the Mac Studio, and the first Mac Pro powered by Apple silicon.

So What Can We Expect at WWDC 2026?


Probably not much. Apple has actually released a lot of updates already in 2026. We've seen the AirTag 2, the iPhone 17e, and a new iPad Air with M4 chip, along with refreshed M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro models.

Indeed, March was a big month for Apple. The Studio Display XDR arrived with mini-LED backplane technology and a 120Hz refresh rate, the regular Studio Display received a Thunderbolt 5 upgrade, and the company also debuted its industry-disrupting $599 MacBook Neo. It even quietly updated the AirPods Max with an H2 chip.

But despite the flurry of spring announcements, Apple reportedly has more products waiting in the wings. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, new models of the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini are "ready to go" and have been "for months." So why has Apple yet to launch the new devices, and should we expect to see them at WWDC?


Unfortunately, it's unlikely that we will see either of these products announced during the conference. The main reason is that Apple is holding them back until the more personalized version of Siri and other Apple Intelligence upgrades are released later this year. We'll undoubtedly see these software features previewed at WWDC, but they won't be released to the public until mid-September, so it's not reasonable to expect that the new Apple TV and HomePod mini will launch before then.

The same goes for other rumored products like smart glasses, AirPods with cameras, and the smart home hub or so-called "HomePad." All of these devices will rely on an enhanced Siri and a version of Apple Intelligence that finally lives up to its promises, but we won't see these improvements go public until the fall.

Mac Updates? Unlikely


It's not looking good for Mac mini or Mac Studio updates arriving anytime soon, either.

Apple is battling a global memory chip shortage, driven by hyperscalar companies building out AI server facilities. The squeeze has already seen Apple remove desktop Macs from its online store – Mac mini models with 32GB and 64GB of RAM are no longer available for purchase, nor is the M3 Ultra Mac Studio with 256GB RAM. Apple even went so far as to remove the ‌Mac mini‌ with 256GB of SSD storage, leaving the 512GB model as the minimum option. Apple CEO Tim Cook himself has said that the Mac mini and Mac Studio could be hard to get for months to come.

Perhaps the best we can hope for is a hardware preview of Apple's smart home accessories. Other than that, the safest overriding assumption is not to expect hardware-based product launches at all until Apple's new software updates mature to a point where its AI-based features no longer carry the "beta" badge caveat, and there's no sign that's about to happen anytime soon.

WWDC 2026 kicks off with Apple's keynote on Monday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Be sure to stay tuned here at MacRumors for comprehensive coverage of all the announcements.
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]]> iOS 27 Notifications Will Slide in From Left Side of Your iPhone's Screen https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/05/ios-27-notifications-slide-in-from-left/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ios-27-notifications-will-slide-in-from-left-side-of-your-iphones-screen.2483346/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:24:12 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/05/ios-27-notifications-slide-in-from-left/ Joe Rossignol iOS 27 Bloomberg Mark Gurman Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today revealed another iOS 27 change: notifications will slide in from the left side of the screen instead of from the top.


In addition, accessing Notification Center on iOS 27 will require swiping down on the top-left corner of the screen. If you swipe down on the Dynamic Island area, a new "Search or Ask" interface tied to the revamped Siri will appear, instead of Notification Center. This change may be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer if the "Search or Ask" interface ends up requiring an iPhone model with Apple Intelligence.

Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, and the first developer beta should be available on the same day. A public beta typically follows in July, and the update should be widely released in September.
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]]> iOS 27 Will Reportedly Give Your iPhone 'Longer Battery Life' https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/05/ios-27-longer-battery-life-report/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ios-27-will-reportedly-give-your-iphone-longer-battery-life.2483345/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:21:00 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/05/ios-27-longer-battery-life-report/ Joe Rossignol iOS 27 iOS 27 is rumored to be focused on bug fixes and performance improvements, and this should result in "longer battery life," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

In line with his previous reporting, Gurman today said Apple is "making performance improvements aimed at extending the battery life of the iPhone," but he said it is "unclear if Apple will quantify how much longer devices will last." In other words, it remains to be seen if Apple highlights the battery life improvements during its WWDC 2026 keynote this Monday.
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]]> iOS 27: New Siri Features Could Be Gated Behind a Waitlist https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/05/siri-in-ios-27-still-labeled-beta-internally/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ios-27-new-siri-features-could-be-gated-behind-a-waitlist.2483341/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:24:31 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/05/siri-in-ios-27-still-labeled-beta-internally/ Tim Hardwick iOS 27 Mark Gurman Siri Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has published his WWDC preview ahead of Monday's keynote, and while almost all of the iOS 27 features he covers have already made the rounds, there are a couple of details worth highlighting.


As we've covered previously, Apple is turning Siri into a full chatbot that users can interact with, similar to Claude or ChatGPT. The Siri chatbot will be integrated into Apple's operating systems at the system level, and there will also be a Siri app for back-and-forth conversations.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Gurman says that Siri chats will sync across devices via iCloud, making Apple's assistant similar to rivals like ChatGPT that retain history across sessions. Users' chats with Siri will also be able to auto-delete on a schedule, 30 days, a year, or never. The options will be controlled in Settings, much like Messages.

Notably, Gurman says that Apple is still internally labeling the long-delayed revamped Siri as a "beta" and "preview," suggesting it won't be marketed as finished software when it arrives later this year. That may frustrate some users, given the Apple Intelligence features that were first teased in 2024 have been repeatedly delayed, but it's worth noting that the original Siri also held the same "beta" caveat for two years after its 2011 debut.

As a result of the abiding "beta" moniker, Gurman says it's possible that Apple will initially introduce a waitlist for the new Siri that could gate access to certain features when iOS 27 arrives in September, similar to the initial launch of the Apple Intelligence platform two years ago. It's not clear which features they might be, though.

WWDC 2026 kicks off with Apple's keynote on Monday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time.
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]]> 5+ New Features Coming in macOS 27 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/macos-27-features/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/5-new-features-coming-in-macos-27.2483329/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:26:59 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/macos-27-features/ Juli Clover macOS 27 iOS 27 has been the star of the rumors we've been hearing ahead of Apple's WWDC 2026 event, but there have also been a few tidbits about the next version of macOS, macOS 27. We don't know as much about ‌macOS 27‌ as we do about ‌iOS 27‌, so there will be some surprises in store.


Liquid Glass Revision


Hate Liquid Glass on the Mac? It's not going anywhere, but Apple is planning a "slight redesign."

Liquid Glass transparency and shadows don't work as well on the Mac as they do on the iPhone, and Apple has some revisions in mind. Don't expect Apple to revert to the pre-Tahoe design, but minor improvements are likely.

Siri


Most people probably never use Siri on the Mac, but that could change with ‌macOS 27‌. The smarter, more capable version of ‌Siri‌ that we've been hearing about endlessly isn't just for iOS. ‌Siri‌ is also coming to macOS, with a new ‌Siri‌ interface planned and, presumably, a standalone ‌Siri‌ app for the Mac.

We don't know as much about the ‌macOS 27‌ ‌Siri‌ interface as we do about the ‌iOS 27‌ interface, but it'll probably parallel what's coming in iOS. On the iPhone, ‌Siri‌ will be integrated in the Dynamic Island. Will Apple somehow carry that over to the Mac's notch? Who knows, but it's possible. ‌Siri‌ on iOS has a dark interface that's hinted at in WWDC graphics, and we could get that same style in ‌macOS 27‌.

If you want to read more about the changes coming to ‌Siri‌, check out our iOS 27 roundup.

AI App and Feature Updates


Most of these rumors are for ‌iOS 27‌, but a lot of what's available on iOS is also available on macOS.

  • Photos - The Photos app will include new Extend and Reframe options. Extend generates image content beyond the original frame of the photo, and Reframe lets users change the perspective of an image after it's captured. There's also a tool for natural language photo edits, but it might not be ready to go when ‌macOS 27‌ launches.

  • Image Playground - Apple is testing new models that produce more lifelike images, plus there could be some updates to the app interface.

  • Wallpaper - ‌iOS 27‌ is getting a wallpaper-generating feature that uses Image Playground, so it makes sense for it to be available in ‌macOS 27‌ too.

  • Shortcuts - The Shortcuts app will let users ask ‌Siri‌ to generate a shortcut using natural language. With a short statement on what a shortcut should do, AI will whip it up and add it to the app. It'll make shortcuts much easier for the average person to use.

  • Writing Tools - In addition to spell check, there will be a grammar check feature. Writing Tools will also support expanded rewriting and text generation capabilities.

  • Safari - Safari is getting a feature for automatically organizing browser tabs into groups, which will be useful for tab addicts who like to see just how many tabs their Mac can handle before it starts to feel sluggish.



Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements


Bug fixes and performance improvements will be a focus in both ‌iOS 27‌ and ‌macOS 27‌. In fact, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple is working on a "Snow Leopard-style update" for ‌iOS 27‌ and ‌macOS 27‌.

Apple wants to improve the underlying quality and performance of macOS.

Touchscreen Support


There is a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen OLED display that's going to come at some point during the ‌macOS 27‌ release cycle, so there could be hidden touch-based tweaks. This isn't a device that we're expecting until late 2026 at the earliest (and 2027 is more likely), but researchers who like to dig into macOS code might find some hints of touchscreen support.

No More Intel Macs


It's the end of the road for Intel Macs. If you're still using a Mac with an Intel chip, you won't be able to upgrade to ‌macOS 27‌. macOS Tahoe is the last version of macOS that runs on Intel Macs, and ‌macOS 27‌ will require an M1 Apple silicon chip or later.

Apple has phased out all Intel Macs, and it stopped selling the last Mac with an Intel chip in 2023.

Speaking of phasing things out, Apple is ending support for Rosetta 2 after ‌macOS 27‌. Rosetta will still be available in ‌macOS 27‌, but not macOS 28. If you're still using an app that relies on Rosetta, it will need an Apple silicon update by fall 2027 or it's not going to work anymore.

macOS Name


One detail that rarely leaks ahead of WWDC is Apple's name for the next version of macOS. Apple uses California landmarks for its Mac software, and there are still plenty to choose from. "Project Big Bear" is the name of the hashmoji file that Apple shared on X, so macOS Big Bear is a possibility. If ‌macOS 27‌ focuses on bugs and is a "Snow Leopard" update, Apple could pick macOS Emerald after Emerald Bay.

Emerald Bay is a small bay off of Lake Tahoe, and it would be a fitting choice. "Snow Leopard" followed "Leopard," and using the same kind of linked name would be a strong signal of Apple's commitment to performance improvements in the ‌macOS 27‌ update.

Launch Date


‌macOS 27‌ will be available for developers after the June 8 WWDC keynote event. A public beta will follow in July, and the software will see a public launch in the fall.
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]]> macOS 27 Wishlist: What Do You Want From Apple at WWDC 2026? https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/macos-27-wwdc-2026-wishlist/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-27-wishlist-what-do-you-want-from-apple-at-wwdc-2026.2483327/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:54:47 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/macos-27-wwdc-2026-wishlist/ Juli Clover macOS 27 WWDC iOS 27 has been the focus of most of the rumors, but we're also going to get a new version of macOS, macOS 27.


Some of the same features that are coming in ‌iOS 27‌ will come to ‌macOS 27‌, like the new version of Siri and the dedicated ‌Siri‌ app, but we want to hear from MacRumors readers. What are you hoping to see in ‌macOS 27‌?

Do you want updates to Liquid Glass? Changes to multitasking? Bug fixes? Better external display support? Improved memory management since no one can afford RAM anymore?

Guessing the name Apple will choose for the next version of macOS is always fun. There are still plenty of California landmarks for Apple to choose from, and the filename of Apple's hashmoji for the event on X hints that macOS Big Bear is a possibility.

Let us know what name you think Apple will pick, and tell us your most wanted features in the comments below.
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]]> Upcoming Beats Headphones Teased in a Second Color by Lamine Yamal https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/beats-headphones-lamine-yamal/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/upcoming-beats-headphones-teased-in-a-second-color-by-lamine-yamal.2483324/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:29:00 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/beats-headphones-lamine-yamal/ Eric Slivka Beats teasing upcoming Beats over-ear headphones in pink, football superstar Lamine Yamal today shared a Story on his Instagram account revealing a second color for the unreleased headphones: an ivory or stone color.


The Instagram Story is a still photo showing Yamal greeting a fan, and he is carrying a bag with both the pink and ivory color versions of the headphones hanging around the bag's strap, but we don't have any other views of the product.

It's still unclear exactly what features these upcoming headphones are going to offer, and whether they will be considered a successor to the current Beats Studio Pro over-ear model or if they will be a separate product. The headphones first appeared a couple of weeks ago in a U.S. Federal Communications Commission database, but we don't yet know when they will see a public release.
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]]> Ugreen MagFlow Air and Nexode Air Review: A Power Bank and Charger Built for iPhone https://www.macrumors.com/review/ugreen-magflow-air-nexode-air/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ugreen-magflow-air-and-nexode-air-review-a-power-bank-and-charger-built-for-iphone.2483325/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:28:00 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/review/ugreen-magflow-air-nexode-air&post_date=1780619280/ Juli Clover Apple Rumors Mac iOS iPhone iPad recently came out with a new Nexode Air charger and MagFlow Air power bank, two products that are designed for Apple users.


MagFlow Air


The $60 MagFlow Air is a 10,000mAh Qi2 power bank that also has a built-in USB-C cable. The power bank is 4.4 inches long, 2.75 inches wide, and 0.55 inches thick. It has some weight to it, and feels like a good quality device. It's about the same weight as the iPhone 17 Pro Max. It's close in size and design to Anker's MagGo, which is $20 more expensive at $80.


The MagFlow Air has a clever design. It's a Qi2 charger so you can charge your iPhone wirelessly, but there's also a pull-out braided USB-C cable that unclips from the bottom corner. When it's clipped in, it serves as a lanyard. There's another USB-C port at the bottom for charging the power bank or charging a third device (though you can also charge it with the built-in cable). It does support passthrough charging, so you can connect it to a power adapter and then plug in an iPhone. With this setup, the iPhone charges first and then the power bank charges.

I would not choose Qi charging over USB-C charging when there's a choice, but it's useful to have both in case you need to charge two devices at one time. I am a fan of built-in cables, and this one seems well-attached. It takes some force to pull the cable out, so it stays in place when it's used as a carrying strap. The cable is not removable, and it is not replaceable. Ugreen says it has been bent over 10,000 times in testing with no issue.

Qi2 charges a compatible iPhone at up to 15W, and it's not the fastest wireless charging available. You can get up to 25W with one of Apple's MagSafe chargers or a Qi2.2 charger. The magnets in the MagFlow Air are strong, making for a secure connection to an iPhone. It stayed in place when pulling my iPhone out of a pocket.


USB-C charging is faster at 30W, and if you use the USB-C cable instead of the Qi2 charger, you can fast charge your iPhone. You can attach the charger via ‌MagSafe‌ and plug it in, which is useful because it combines USB-C charging speeds with the convenience of a magnetic attachment. An iPhone plugged in via the USB-C cable won't charge wirelessly, but the connection remains available.

I have an ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max, so 10,000mAh isn't quite enough for two full charges, but it is sufficient for a full charge and then some. The MagFlow Air gets warm when charging an iPhone wirelessly, which is not unusual for a Qi charger.

I tested the space gray aluminum color, but the power bank also comes in blue and white. The back has a soft touch material that won't scratch an iPhone, and that provides grip. A button on the side lights up four LEDs to let you know the charge level. It takes about two hours to charge the MagFlow Air from empty to full over USB-C.

Ugreen says the power bank has "Dymondcell ATL cells with 13-layer protection," "intelligent safety protection," and "Thermal Guard temperature control," which will hopefully keep it from exploding on an airplane (it is under the airline limit of 100Wh). The 13-layer protection is supposed to prevent "overheating, overcurrent, and short circuits" for safer charging.

Ugreen doesn't explain what Dymondcell is, but it has partnered with battery maker Amperex Technology Limited (ATL) and is using ATL lithium-ion batteries. Ugreen's UK site has a little more information, but it doesn't detail what the 13 layers are. The battery cells can apparently withstand a 4mm tungsten steel nail penetration test and survive a 1.43-ton crush resistance test. I can't test those claims, but it sounds impressive.

Nexode Air


Priced at $25, the USB-C Nexode Air is the slimmest 65W charger I've seen to date. It uses GaN, and it's not too far off from the size of the tiny power bricks that Apple used to provide with the iPhone.


The Nexode Air is just over 1.6 inches long, 1.2 inches wide, and 1.3 inches deep. The prongs fold in when it's not in use, making it more compact for travel. I tend to prefer multi-port chargers so I can charge more than one device at a time, but if you need a single charger for a Mac or another device, it's a good option.

Ugreen's 65W Nexode Air next to 30W Apple USB-C charger
I tested a space gray version that charges at 65W, but it also comes in 45W and in orange, white, and blue to match Apple's ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ models. 65W is enough to fast charge a MacBook Air, and it also works for iPhones and iPads. It fit well in a plug, left plenty of space to plug in something else, and it charged as expected.

Ugreen includes a color-matched braided USB-C to USB-C cable that feels like it's made well. The cable is 3.3 feet, which is a standard size that usually comes with accessories.

Bottom Line


There are a ton of power banks out there, so the MagFlow Air has a lot of competition. This little Anker Nano is my favorite 10K option, but the MagFlow Air is growing on me. I like the magnetic connection with the option to charge over USB-C because it's a combo that most power banks don't offer.

$60 is on the high side for a 10K power bank, but with the built-in cable and the Qi2 magnetic charging, it's priced competitively with other trusted brands.

As for the Nexode Air, it's a good little USB-C power adapter if you need a pocketable single-device charging option.

How to Buy


The 65W Nexode Air is available from Amazon for $25. The MagFlow Air is available from Amazon for $60.

Note: Ugreen provided MacRumors with an MA320UG for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received.
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]]> Apple Park Visitor Center Gets New Merch Ahead of WWDC 2026 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/apple-park-visitor-center-wwdc-2026-merch/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-park-visitor-center-gets-new-merch-ahead-of-wwdc-2026.2483320/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:35:29 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/apple-park-visitor-center-wwdc-2026-merch/ Juli Clover WWDC Apple Park Apple Park campus for WWDC 2026, Apple has added new merchandise to the store at the ‌Apple Park‌ Visitor Center.


Mr. Macintosh shared images of the new items, including crewneck sweatshirts with the classic Apple Garamond text featuring rainbow lettering, hats with a rainbow Apple logo, and water bottles in gray and white.


He also said Apple is using new merchandise drawers at the ‌Apple Park‌ Visitor Center to hold the ‌WWDC 2026‌ gear.

The ‌Apple Park‌ Visitor Center sells Apple-branded gear unavailable at other Apple retail stores. Apple regularly introduces new T-shirt and sweatshirt designs, and it sells water bottles, notebooks, pens, and other small items.

‌Apple Park‌ is also a full Apple Store with the option to purchase standard Apple products like iPhones, iPads, Macs, and accessories.

Apple invited members of the media and select developers to an in-person ‌WWDC 2026‌ keynote viewing event. WWDC is set to begin on Monday, June 8, which means attendees will be heading to ‌Apple Park‌ in the coming days.
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]]> Satechi CubeDock Review: A Thunderbolt 5 Dock That Doubles as an SSD Enclosure https://www.macrumors.com/review/satechi-cubedock/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/satechi-cubedock-review-a-thunderbolt-5-dock-that-doubles-as-an-ssd-enclosure.2483319/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:28:20 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/review/satechi-cubedock&post_date=1780612100/ Juli Clover Satechi $400 Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock. Satechi's dock combines Thunderbolt 5 connectivity with the traditional ports you expect from a dock, plus extra SSD storage thanks to an added SSD enclosure.


Satechi likes to make things shaped like the Mac mini, and the CubeDock gives ‌Mac mini‌ vibes. It's five inches by five inches, and two inches thick, identical to the ‌Mac mini‌. It's silver, so it matches Apple hardware that comes in that shade, and it would pair well with a ‌Mac mini‌.

The front of the dock has a 30W/10Gbps USB-C port, a 7.5W/10Gbps USB-A port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and SD and microSD card slots. I like the positioning of the card readers because they're easy to get to. I don't use wired headphones, but if I did, I'd also appreciate having that front audio jack. 30W charging for the front USB-C port is useful too, because 30W is enough to fast charge an iPhone and charge an iPad or MacBook Air.


The back has a 2.5Gb Ethernet port, an 80/120Gbps Thunderbolt 5 host port to connect to a Mac, three additional 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 ports (with 15W each for accessories), a 10Gbps 4.5W USB-A port, a 10Gbps 7.5W USB-C port, and a DC port for connecting the power supply. The CubeDock provides 140W for a MacBook,can charge the 16-inch MacBook Pro at the fastest speed.


At the bottom of the CubeDock, there's a panel that can be popped out to add in up to an 8TB NVMe SSD. It supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes with transfer speeds of up to 6000MB/s, depending on the SSD used. The CubeDock has an SSD enclosure, but it does not come with SSD storage. You need to buy an internal SSD separately if you want to use the enclosure, and SSDs aren't cheap right now.


I installed a 2TB SSD in the slot at the bottom of the CubeDock. There's a plastic cover that comes off, and the SSD plugs in underneath. It's held in place with a screw, but the installation process was a little annoying because the screw needs to be positioned before the SSD is inserted. Satechi includes a thermal pad, which I added before closing it back up. My Mac recognized the SSD in the enclosure just as it would any other SSD I plugged in.


There is a fan in the CubeDock that circulates air, along with vent holes at the sides. It has an LED power button on the front, and it charges with an included 180W power supply. The power supply is not built into the dock and is instead an external brick. Satechi also includes a Thunderbolt 5 cable to connect the dock to a Mac.

I don't generally mind the sound of fans, but the CubeDock's fans have a subtle electronic whine that bothers me. I know some people can't hear that high-pitched electronic noise, but I can, and in a quiet room, it's the audio equivalent of having a pebble stuck in my shoe. I can't hear the sound when the TV is on, when music is playing, or when my AC is running. Anker's Thunderbolt 5 Dock has fans and had a similar noise, but fanless models like the CalDigit TS5 Plus are silent.

With the fans, the CubeDock doesn't get blazingly hot, but it is warm to the touch. The temperature is closer to a hand warmer on a cold day than scorching coffee. I didn't notice a temperature difference testing with the SSD installed and without it.


The CubeDock supports up to three 8K displays at 60Hz, but Satechi says 8K is limited to Windows machines. The M5 Pro and M5 Max chips do support 8K displays, but I don't have one to test with.

What I do have on hand is a 5K Studio Display and a 32-inch 4K 120Hz OLED display, both of which the CubeDock can handle with no problem. I plugged in two iPhones to charge, put in an SD card, and connected two SSDs, and transferred large files. I had no issues with the CubeDock under this stress test, and everything also worked during day-to-day testing.

The benefit of a dock like the CubeDock is being able to plug in multiple displays, peripherals, and accessories while only having one cable connected to a Mac. I can tuck the CubeDock under a display, route the cables out the back, and keep my desk neater with less cable clutter. I felt like the CubeDock had a good number of ports for everyday use, and I wasn't missing anything. It has fewer USB-C and USB-A ports than some other docks that it competes with, but I have few enough USB-A devices that even two USB-A ports felt like one too many.

The Apple silicon chip you have determines the number of displays that the CubeDock can drive over a single Thunderbolt port. M5 Pro and M5 Max Macs can drive three displays at 6K/60Hz with Satechi's dock. M4 Max, M4 Pro and earlier Pro/Max chips support up to two external displays with the CubeDock (up to 6K/60Hz).


Pro/Max Macs can generally support more than two external displays, but you need to use more than one Thunderbolt port. I have two displays connected to an M1 Max with the CubeDock, and a third display plugged into a different Thunderbolt port.

Base M1 and M2 Macs support a single external display over Thunderbolt, but base M4 and M5 Macs can drive two. The M3 is complicated because an M3 ‌MacBook Air‌ can support two displays, but only in clamshell mode. It's best to check Satechi's website for compatibility info to make sure you can connect what you want to connect.

Bottom Line


Satechi's dock lets you connect multiple displays, peripherals, and accessories to your Mac with one cable, offering easy plug-and-play functionality. The addition of an SSD enclosure helps differentiate the CubeDock from competing products. It puts the ports most people need right up front, and hides the rest away for desk organization.

The CubeDock is one of the better looking options on the market because of how well it matches Apple's aesthetic, and it doesn't run as hot as docks without a fan included. Unfortunately, the fan noise can be distracting for people who are sensitive to certain sounds.

With two generations of Thunderbolt 5 Macs now available, there's more reason to choose a Thunderbolt 5 over a Thunderbolt 4 dock. Compared to Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5 offers double the bandwidth (80Gbps instead of 40Gbps) and up to 120Gbps for display-heavy setups.

If you have a newer Mac that supports Thunderbolt 5 and need extra ports, a Thunderbolt 5 dock makes the most sense. If you have an older Mac and are trying to decide between Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 5 is the better choice if you're going to upgrade anytime in the next couple of years.

How to Buy


The Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure can be purchased from the Satechi website or from Amazon.com for $399.99.

Note: Satechi provided MacRumors with a CubeDock for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Satechi and may earn commissions on purchases made through links in this article.
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]]> Apple TV and MLB Release July Schedule for 'Friday Night Baseball' https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/apple-tv-friday-night-baseball-july/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-tv-and-mlb-release-july-schedule-for-friday-night-baseball.2483308/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:15:52 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/apple-tv-friday-night-baseball-july/ Joe Rossignol Apple TV Service MLB Apple and MLB today released the July schedule for Apple TV's weekly Friday Night Baseball doubleheader.

Friday Night Baseball games are included with an Apple TV streaming subscription at no additional cost.

Now through July 5, new and qualified returning subscribers in the U.S. and Canada can receive a one-month free trial of Apple TV.
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]]> Leaker Says iOS 27 Won't Be Compatible With These iPhones https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/ios-27-compatible-iphones-rumor/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/leaker-says-ios-27-wont-be-compatible-with-these-iphones.2483304/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:25:00 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/ios-27-compatible-iphones-rumor/ Joe Rossignol iOS 27 iOS 27 with an all-new Siri app and more next week, but there are some compatibility details to know about.


According to Instant Digital, a known Apple leaker on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, iOS 27 will be compatible with the iPhone 12 series and newer. However, given the more personalized version of Siri will be powered by Apple Intelligence, the revamped Siri is expected to be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer.

If this rumor is accurate, iOS 27 will drop support for the following iPhone models:
  • iPhone 11

  • iPhone 11 Pro

  • iPhone 11 Pro Max

  • iPhone SE (2nd generation)
However, these devices will continue to receive iOS 26 security updates for at least a few years.

iOS 27 will be compatible with the following iPhone models, according to the leaker:
  • iPhone 17e

  • iPhone 17

  • iPhone 17 Pro

  • iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • iPhone Air

  • iPhone 16e

  • iPhone 16

  • iPhone 16 Plus

  • iPhone 16 Pro

  • iPhone 16 Pro Max

  • iPhone 15

  • iPhone 15 Plus

  • iPhone 15 Pro

  • iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • iPhone 14

  • iPhone 14 Plus

  • iPhone 14 Pro

  • iPhone 14 Pro Max

  • iPhone 13

  • iPhone 13 mini

  • iPhone 13 Pro

  • iPhone 13 Pro Max

  • iPhone 12

  • iPhone 12 mini

  • iPhone 12 Pro

  • iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Apple will unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote this Monday, June 8, and the first developer beta should be released later that day. A public beta typically follows in July, ahead of a final release to all users in September.

iOS 27 been likened to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is reportedly focused on bug fixes and stability improvements. There will still be some new features, though, including the dedicated Siri app with ChatGPT-like chatbot functionality and Apple Intelligence enhancements across other Apple apps.

Instant Digital has accurately leaked Apple information before, such as the yellow color for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2's Titanium Milanese Loop. However, the account does not have a perfect track record.
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]]> Apple Highlights App Store Study: $1.4 Trillion in Sales Last Year, More Than 90% Commission-Free https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/apple-highlights-2025-app-store-study/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-highlights-app-store-study-1-4-trillion-in-sales-last-year-more-than-90-commission-free.2483301/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:58:35 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/apple-highlights-2025-app-store-study/ Joe Rossignol App Store Apple today highlighted a new study by economists at Analysis Group that outlines four key App Store stats for 2025.

Ahead of WWDC 2026 next week, Apple's core message with this press release is that the App Store is reaching new heights and that "developers continue to thrive globally."

  • App Store ecosystem facilitated a record $1.4 trillion in total billings and sales

  • Apple received no commission on more than 90% of those billings and sales, but this includes physical goods and services ordered in apps

  • Apps featuring consumer-facing AI saw 4× more growth in billings

  • App Store ecosystem has nearly tripled in size since 2019
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]]> Apple Watch Series 11 Drops to $299 at Amazon, $100 Off Select Models https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/apple-watch-series-11-100-off-6/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-watch-series-11-drops-to-299-at-amazon-100-off-select-models.2483298/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:24:30 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/apple-watch-series-11-100-off-6/ Mitchel Broussard Deals all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. This sale includes a handful of GPS aluminum models on sale at record low prices.

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You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $329.00, down from $429.00. On Amazon, you'll find four of the 42mm GPS models and three of the 46mm GPS models on sale at these all-time low prices.

$100 OFF
Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00

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Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $329.00


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]]> Apple Arcade Adding Nine New Games, Including 'Family Feud Pocket' https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/apple-arcade-adding-nine-new-games/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-arcade-adding-nine-new-games-including-family-feud-pocket.2483297/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:21:03 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/apple-arcade-adding-nine-new-games/ Joe Rossignol Apple Arcade announced that nine new games are coming to Apple Arcade, including a mobile version of the popular game show Family Feud.


The following four games were added to Apple Arcade today:Family Feud Pocket is launching on Apple Arcade on Tuesday, June 30. Apple says the game will provide an "authentic, true-to-show trivia experience."

"Hosted by the iconic Steve Harvey, the game features the classic mechanics fans know and love, along with daily challenges and exclusive questions," says Apple. "Players can guess the answer and outsmart the competition solo or with loved ones — at home or on the go — through local and online multiplayer."

Four popular App Store games will be receiving Apple Arcade editions on Thursday, July 2:

  • Dungeon Clawler+

  • Creatures of the Deep+

  • Pocket City 2+

  • Draw It+

App Store links for the above games are not functional yet. More details about all nine games are outlined in Apple's press release.

Apple Arcade is a subscription service that provides access to hundreds of games across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. All of the games are free of ads and in-app purchases. In the U.S., Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month, and it is also bundled with other Apple services in all Apple One plans.

Apple Arcade can be accessed through the App Store and the Apple Games app.
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]]> 'MacBook Ultra' May Drive Industry Shift to Hybrid OLED Laptop Displays https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/macbook-ultra-hybrid-oled-laptop-displays/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macbook-ultra-may-drive-industry-shift-to-hybrid-oled-laptop-displays.2483296/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:57:44 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/macbook-ultra-hybrid-oled-laptop-displays/ Tim Hardwick MacBook Pro OLED Omdia Omdia research report ($).


The report corroborates rumors that Apple's first OLED MacBook will use a hybrid OLED architecture combining oxide TFT (thin-film transistor) and tandem OLED layers. The combination is already used in Apple's iPad Pro models, and offers higher brightness, improved power efficiency, and longer lifespan compared with conventional single-stack OLED panels.

Samsung Display is said to be making the panels, and the supplier has invested heavily in an 8.6-generation OLED production line in South Korea. The line recently reached a key milestone for mass production.

It will be the first time the combination has been used for a laptop in the 14-inch and 16-inch range, and Apple's adoption is expected to pull the rest of the OLED laptop industry in the same direction. Omdia estimates that hybrid OLED panels will account for 12.6% of all OLED laptop shipments in 2026, rising dramatically to 89.5% by 2033.

Omdia says manufacturers are already exploring new patterning methods for large OLED panels. In addition to the established Fine Metal Mask (FMM) process, it says technologies such as inkjet printing (IJP) and fine photolithography mask (FPM) are being developed to improve production efficiency for larger screens.


Apple's first OLED MacBook Pro will also feature a touchscreen display, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The claim has been corroborated by Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who also says the laptops will have "thinner and lighter frames." Apple is apparently focusing on delivering the thinnest possible device without compromising on battery life or major new features. That might also mean a higher price point and a new "Ultra" tier for the laptop.

The redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are also expected to have a hole-punch camera at the top of the display, and it could potentially be housed in a pill-shaped cutout similar to the iPhone's Dynamic Island, rather than the notch MacBook Pro owners are accustomed to. Gurman says the machines will be powered by M6 chips and are being readied for a late 2026 or early 2027 launch. As things stand, the latter time frame is now looking more likely, owing to the global memory chip shortage.
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]]> AirPods Max 2 Hit New Low Price of $499 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/airpods-max-2-low-price-499/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/airpods-max-2-hit-new-low-price-of-499.2483295/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:06:01 PDT https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/04/airpods-max-2-low-price-499/ Mitchel Broussard Deals multiple Apple devices hitting record lows, and that includes the AirPods Max 2. You can get the brand new over-ear headphones for $499.00 in all five colors, down from $549.00. Amazon is matching this deal in four colors.

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This beats Amazon's current low price by $10 and is a new record low price on the headphones. Best Buy offers both in-store pick-up and delivery options for the AirPods Max 2, so you should be able to get them before the end of the week in many locations.

$50 OFF
AirPods Max 2 for $499.00


You'll also find solid deals on Beats products, Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, iPad Air, iPad, AirPods Pro 3, and more during this event. We've collected some of the best deals in the list below, but be sure to browse the full sale on Best Buy's website before it ends on Sunday.



If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.



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