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Bypass Siri Waitlist in MacOS Golden Gate 27 Beta with a Terminal Trick

Jamie Cuevas — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:13:18 +0000

If you’re already running the macOS 27 Golden Gate beta, and you’d like to gain access to the new Siri capabilities that require joining a waitlist, you can use a little Terminal trick to bypass the Siri waitlist. Really! And no, you don’t need to disable SIP or do anything too crazy, it’s achieved through ... Read More

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Deals: AirPods Pro 3 for $179

OSXDaily — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:20:13 +0000

Amazon is cutting a whopping $70 off the price of AirPods Pro 3, bringing these wildly popular headphones down to the price of just $179. A gift for Father’s Day? A treat for yourself or a loved one? AirPods Pro 3 for $179 (down from $249) M5 MacBook Air 15″ from $1099 Amazon is still ... Read More

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How to Install iOS 27 Beta on iPhone

Paul Horowitz — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:02:13 +0000

Now that iOS 27 has been announced at WWDC 2026, any user who is registered with the Apple Developer program can download and install the iOS 27 beta onto a compatible iPhone model. And while we generally do not recommend installing the iOS 27 developer beta unless you’re an advanced user or onto a secondary ... Read More

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Yes, Anyone Can Install iOS 27 Beta, But Don’t

Paul Horowitz — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:09:43 +0000

Apple has just announced iOS 27 for iPhone and iPadOS 27 for iPad, with many updates aimed mostly at performance enhancements, and some tweaks to the Liquid Glass interface and app designs, and some of the newest features are concentrated in Siri and Apple Intelligence. It’s understandable for all users to be excited when new ... Read More

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Beta 1 of MacOS Golden Gate 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, Available to Download

Paul Horowitz — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:29:39 +0000

Apple has released the first beta versions of the all new iOS 27, iPadOS 27, MacOS Golden Gate 27, watchOS 27, and tvOS 27, to users who are enrolled to participate in the developer beta testing programs for Apple system software. With a big emphasis on performance improvements, feature refinements, a new Siri app, and ... Read More

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iOS 27 Announced for iPhone & iPad, with New Siri AI, Performance Improvements

Paul Horowitz — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:19:46 +0000

Apple has announced the next major version of system software for iPhone, versioned as iOS 27, along with iPadOS 27 for iPad. iOS 27 includes a variety of new features, but also has a heavy focus on performance, optimization, and general improvements to the operating system for iPhone and iPad. You’ll also find subtle refinements ... Read More

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MacOS Golden Gate 27 Announced with Performance & Liquid Glass Improvements

Paul Horowitz — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:59:57 +0000

The next major version of MacOS, versioned as MacOS Golden Gate 27, has been announced by Apple at WWDC 2026. MacOS Golden Gate 27 apparently has a significant emphasis on stability, performance, and general improvements to the Mac operating system. Of course you will also find some new features and changes as well, including a ... Read More

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How to Get Beta Apps on TestFlight on Mac, iPhone, iPad

Paul Horowitz — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:10:47 +0000

TestFlight is an Apple developer app used for beta testing applications before they are available to the general public on the App Store. With TestFlight, a developer can easily distribute pre-release versions of their apps to users for beta testing, and the beta tester can easily download, install, and run the beta app. With WWDC ... Read More

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Deals: Apple Watch Series 11 for $299, AirPods from $99, $200 Off M5 MacBook Air, & More

OSXDaily — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:23:25 +0000

Amazon is taking $100 off the price of the Apple Watch Series 11, so check out the various color and band combinations to find the model right for you: Get Apple Watch Series 11 for $299 ($100 off from $399) AirPods from $99 Amazon is discounting AirPods Pro 3 by $50, cutting the price of ... Read More

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Track Your Time in Daylight with Apple Watch & iPhone

Paul Horowitz — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:53:02 +0000

Did you know your Apple Watch can track the amount of time you spend in daylight? Indeed, Apple Watch models can use a built-in light sensor to automatically detect when you’re outside, recording the total amount of time you spend in daylight, and this is documented as a Health metric. Time in Daylight matters for ... Read More

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Get the WWDC 2026 Wallpaper at 6016 × 6016 Resolution

Paul Horowitz — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:21:45 +0000

WWDC 2026 starts next week, where we will all get a first look at iOS 27, MacOS 27, iPadOS 27, and whatever else Apple is cooking up on the software side of things for us. To get into the spirit, Apple has provided a nifty WWDC 2026 wallpaper under a tagline that says “Glow All ... Read More

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iOS 26.5.1 Released for iPhone 17 Models & iPhone Air to Fix Charging Issue

Paul Horowitz — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:55:20 +0000

iOS 26.5.1 update has been released by Apple, aimed at all models of iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air, to address an issue where the iPhone may not charge if the battery is low. The problem appears to only impact iPhone 17 models and iPhone Air, and thus the update is not available for all ... Read More

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MacOS Tahoe 26.5.1 Update Released with Bug Fix for Enterprise M5 Users

Paul Horowitz — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:51:50 +0000

Apple has released MacOS Tahoe 26.5.1 as a software update for Tahoe users, though the update is specifically aimed at enterprise users of M5 machines that could experience an issue where the Mac unexpectedly shuts down. The update is available for all MacOS Tahoe users, but there does not appear to be any security patches ... Read More

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Age of Empires 2 for Mac is Finally Available

Paul Horowitz — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:36:12 +0000

Age of Empires II, regarded as one of the best real-time strategy games of all time, is finally available for Mac. Sure, it originally debuted back in 1999 for Windows, but AoE 2’s depth and replayability has allowed it to maintain a longstanding following that has kept the game wildly popular even 25+ years later. ... Read More

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Deals: AirPods 4 for $99, Take $100 Off iPad Air 13″, & More

OSXDaily — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:34:41 +0000

AirPods 4 are discounted on Amazon down to just $99, making for a fantastic set of wireless earbuds at a great price. AirPods 4 for $99 (down from $129) And if you don’t want wireless earbuds, you can get the classic wired Apple Earbuds for just $16. Up to $100 Off M4 iPad Air Amazon ... Read More

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