Global Running Day Challenge coming to Apple Watch next week

June is just around the corner, and with the new month comes the next Apple Watch fitness challenge.

Apple Watch users will be able to complete the Global Running Day Challenge next week on Wednesday, June 3.

Completing the virtual activity challenge requires logging a running workout with at least 5K (3.1 miles) distance.

Global running Day Challenge participants will unlock a digital trophy as well as Fitness app stickers to mark the virtual event.

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Apple TV’s new space-race thriller does something unique, first reviews here

Star City premieres on Apple TV this week, a spinoff of the space-race drama For All Mankind. Here’s what the first reviews for Star City are saying.

Star City offers new twist on alt-history space race that feels very different from For All Mankind

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iPadOS 26.6 beta 1 now available, plus watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, more

Apple has released a new wave of developer beta software today, including beta 1 for iPadOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, and more.

Today Apple started a new round of testing for a version of its current major software versions.

The company has rolled out developer beta 1 for:

  • iOS 26.6
  • iPadOS 26.6
  • macOS Tahoe 26.6
  • watchOS 26.6
  • tvOS 26.6
  • visionOS 26.6
  • HomePod 26.

Apple releases macOS 26.6 developer beta 1

Following the release of mcOS 26.5 earlier this month, Apple has now kicked off the next wave of betas for macOS 26.6. Here are the details.

Earlier this month, Apple released macOS 26.5 , which was relatively light on user-facing features. It introduced a new power control setting , that lets Mac mini, Mac Studio, and iMac users power off or restart their devices via assistive accessories, and included the usual box fixes and performance improvements.

Other than that,


Apple releases first iOS 26.6 beta for iPhone

Apple has released the first iOS 26.6 beta for developers. iOS 26.6 beta 1 arrives shortly after the official release of iOS 26.5 for iPhone.

Apple highlighted 3 enhancements in iOS 26.5, including new wallpapers for your iPhone.

As for iOS 26.6, we don’t expect much in terms of new features and functionality as all attention soon turns to iOS 27.

WWDC, Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, kicks off on June 8,


iOS 27’s new Siri design will look like this, per report

Apple’s major Siri overhaul will be unveiled in less than two weeks, and a reveals exactly what to expect from Siri’s new UI design.

Based on numerous reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, we have a good idea of what iOS 27’s new Siri will be able to do.

Now, the latest Gurman report reveals a bit more of how the new Siri will look.

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I wrote in April that the new Siri interface was hidden in the company’s initial promotion for the

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Satellite-based internet will power inflight Wi-Fi on a lot more planes in 2027

Satellite-based internet will be offered on a lot more major airline flights soon.

American Airlines announced today that it has tapped Starlink’s satellite internet service to power inflight Wi-Fi starting in Q1 2027.

The wireless internet upgrade will come to “more than 500 narrowbody aircraft” starting early next year.

“Starlink is widely regarded as the world’s most advanced satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of supporting inflight streaming, online gaming, collaborative meeting


Deals: 24GB M5 MacBook Air up to $320 off, iPhone Air MagSafe Battery 40% off, M5 MacBook Pro $1,499, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by (40% off) alongside the base 1TB M5 MacBook Pro back at the $1,499 Amazon all-time low as well as a host of hangover Memorial Day deals on chargers, and more. Head below for a closer look.

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Spotify will read magazine articles to you for $2 each as it further expands beyond music

As Spotify users around the world await the return of their good old fashioned app icon, the company has announced new ways to stream more than just music.

Starting today, Spotify now includes audio versions of long-form magazine articles from major publications. The feature is included with limits for Premium subscribers, or Spotify users can purchase individual articles for $1.99/each.

Spotify already brings together listeners’ favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks in one place. Now, we’re trialing a new format


Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in June

Apple TV kicks off June with several strong series already airing, like Widow’s Bay and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed . But the new month will bring another high-profile original series, Cape Fear , plus two returning shows and possibly a long-delayed project. Here’s everything coming to Apple TV in June.

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