iThinkDifferent – Apple News and Guides

Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro with 2nm Chip to Arrive Late 2026

Imran Hussain — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:15:48 +0000

For the first time since Apple Silicon debuted, the M6 will launch as a standalone chip with no Pro or Max versions, marking a significant departure from Apple's silicon roadmap.

M5 Ultra Mac Studio Might be Delayed by Memory Shortage, October Launch Uncertain

Imran Hussain — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:03:53 +0000

Apple's most powerful desktop computer is caught between an impossible supply crunch and an uncertain launch window. The M5 Ultra Mac Studio, expected to arrive in October with around 36 CPU cores and 80 GPU cores, faces a memory shortage so severe that Apple raised prices on its existing M3 Ultra model by $1,300 in a single day.

Apple’s Global Price Hikes: Full List by Country

Imran Hussain — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:46:56 +0000

Apple has increased prices across several major product lines, with Macs, iPads, Apple TV, HomePod, HomePod mini, and Vision Pro all affected in different markets. The changes are already showing up across Apple’s online stores, with price hikes varying by...

Apple’s Statement Explains Why It Raised Price Across Products

Imran Hussain — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:18:04 +0000

Tim Cook calls the AI-driven memory crisis a "hundred-year flood," marking Apple's first major price increase push in decades.

Apple to Skip M6 Pro and M6 Max, Accelerating M7 Chips for AI

Imran Hussain — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:54:36 +0000

Apple is breaking six years of chip strategy by releasing a base M6 only, pushing pro-tier features into the M7 generation arriving in 2027.

Apple Seeds Separate watchOS 27 Beta 2 for Apple Watch Ultra 3

Imran Hussain — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:40:21 +0000

Apple rushed out a dedicated watchOS 27 beta for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 two days after the flagship watch was left out of the main beta 2 release, signaling potential technical complications.

12 Overlooked iOS 27 Features: Call Context, FaceTime Dual Capture, and More

Asma Hussain — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:29:09 +0000

From a Wallet pass scanner to a withheld Camera app overhaul, here are the iOS 27 features Apple confirmed without spotlighting at WWDC 2026.

How to Find and Use the Liquid Glass Slider in iOS 27

Asma Hussain — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:08:03 +0000

iOS 27 replaces the old Clear/Tinted toggle with a full transparency slider for Liquid Glass, and here's exactly where to find it and what it does.

How to Download Apple’s iOS 27 Celosia Wallpapers

Asma Hussain — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:16:16 +0000

The new iOS 27 Celosia wallpapers are available to download and apply today, no developer beta needed, and this guide walks through exactly how to do it.

Apple Increases Prices Across Mac, iPad, More, Due to RAM Costs

Imran Hussain — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:27:24 +0000

Apple's online store went offline this morning, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggesting price increases are imminent and may arrive alongside the company's annual Back to School promotion.

How to Switch Between Siri AI and ChatGPT in the iOS 27 Siri App

Asma Hussain — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:47:50 +0000

iOS 27's new Siri app lets you switch to ChatGPT mid-conversation with a long-press, but there are a few limitations worth knowing before you start.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Drop to $142.49 (20% Off)

Imran Hussain — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:46:17 +0000

Samsung's latest earbuds bring hands-free AI assistance and real-time translation to Galaxy S26 owners, with solid audio and a more comfortable fit.

ShotGlass Makes Your Mac Screen Recordings Look Like Apple Commercials

Imran Hussain — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:17:27 +0000

ShotGlass, a new indie Mac app launched in May 2026, combines screen recording, screenshots, and 3D scene rendering into a single one-time-purchase tool designed to produce Apple-commercial-style demos without jumping between apps.

iOS 27 Beta 2 Tidbits: Siri in Photos, Wallet Insights, and More

Asma Hussain — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:55:43 +0000

Apple’s second developer beta of iOS 27 includes a collection of smaller features and refinements that did not receive much attention during WWDC 2026. While the release does not introduce any major new headline capabilities, it expands Apple Intelligence integrations,...

Get 13-Inch M4 iPad Pro with 512GB Storage for $1,249.99, Save 17%

Imran Hussain — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:49:32 +0000

The M4 iPad Pro is discontinued as of October 2025, making this clearance listing a poor choice compared to the current M5 generation or refurbished alternatives.

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB Cosmic Orange Renewed: $999.99 (23% Off)

Imran Hussain — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:36:10 +0000

Amazon's Prime Day deal on the renewed iPhone 17 Pro Cosmic Orange cuts $299 off Apple's price, delivering flagship hardware with guaranteed battery health for users willing to skip the new-unit premium.

Belkin Pro Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 11″ Drops to $113.99 (24% Off)

Imran Hussain — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:27:26 +0000

Belkin's keyboard case offers backlit keys, a large trackpad, and Apple Pencil storage at $113.99, but trackpad responsiveness issues may give you second thoughts.

ESR 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger with Active Cooling Now 15% Off at $84.99

Imran Hussain — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:19:40 +0000

The ESR 3-in-1 MagSafe charger stand consolidates iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods charging into one compact unit with active cooling and Qi2.2 speed.

iOS 27 Beta 2 Adds a Per-Automation Toggle to Shortcuts

Asma Hussain — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:56:04 +0000

iOS 27 Developer Beta 2 introduces a new on/off toggle directly in the Automations list, a small but significant addition given the sweeping architectural changes to Shortcuts that arrived in Beta 1.

How to Turn off Apple Intelligence Features in iOS 27

Asma Hussain — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:41:07 +0000

The global Apple Intelligence toggle is gone in iOS 27, but you can still disable individual features like Mail summaries, Visual Intelligence, Type to Siri, and more using these steps.