Here’s why the Apple Ultra rumors make sense to me

A report yesterday suggested that we may be seeing a succession of Apple Ultra products , including the upcoming folding iPhone and an M6-powered MacBook. So far, of course, we’ve only seen the branding used for an Apple Watch.

It may potentially be pointing to a new tier of Apple products across almost the company’s entire range of devices, and to me that would make sense for both the company and its customers …

The first indication of this was the rumored branding of the company’s


Apple @ Work Podcast: Securing mobile apps in the age of vibe coding

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Key takeaways after testing out SpeakON, an AI-powered dictation iPhone accessory

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to test SpeakON, a magnetic, AI-powered dictation accessory that snaps onto the back of the iPhone and refines transcriptions based on preset preferences. Here’s how it did.

As I’ve written before , I find the idea of AI-powered voice-based interactions intriguing, particularly when it comes to the possibility of AI agents getting things done across multiple apps on our behalf.

And while we’re still a little ways away from

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Apple accused of discriminating against unionized Towson workers

Following Apple’s decision to close its first-ever unionized store, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board. Here are the details.

Earlier this month, Apple announced its decision to close three stores: Apple Towson Town Center in Towson (MD), Apple North County in Escondido (CA), and Apple Trumbull in Trumbull (CT).

In all three cases, the company said it had reached the decision after


9to5Mac Daily: April 27, 2026 – iOS 26.4.2, more on Ternus and Cook

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Here’s what Apple showcased at ICLR 2026, one of the world’s biggest AI conferences

The fourteenth International Conference on Learning Representation (ICLR) is wrapping up today in Rio de Janeiro, closing out nearly a week of presentations, debates, and research showcases from leading AI scientists across academia and the tech industry, including Apple. Here’s what the company presented.

While ICLR may not be widely known to the general public, it has been regarded for more than a decade as one of the most renowned and prestigious conferences in machine learning.

, it ran from April 23 through 27 and occupied

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MagSafe Monday: Scosche’s 2-in-1 Qi2 mount is the perfect car companion for summer travel

When you are looking for a MagSafe car mount, you usually have to make a hard choice right at the start of your shopping decisions. Do you want a vent mount or a dashboard mount? Vent mounts are great because they are easy to move between cars and avoid the need for adhesives on your car’s dash, but they can sometimes block your airflow. Dashboard mounts offer a more permanent feel but can be harder to get right.

Scosche decided to skip that debate entirely with the , which includes both options

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Apple introduces monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment on the App Store

Last month, we reported that iOS 26.5 beta 1 hinted at new App Store subscription options. Today, Apple has made that official, with developers now able to set up and test monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment ahead of the public rollout. Here are the details.

Apple confirmed today that developers will soon be able to offer monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment on the App Store.

This will give them a way to split annual-style plans into smaller monthly payments,

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Apple TV is about to have two highly acclaimed new comedies airing at once

Apple TV recently debuted one of its best-reviewed series of the year in , and now another new comedy is about to premiere that’s also highly acclaimed—with more coming.

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Apple TV surveys subscribers about content quality, variety, and interest in sports

Apple is surveying a subset of subscribers about how they feel the service is performing, covering content quality and variety, as well as the importance of awards and sports to their overall experience. Here are the details.

Apple is inviting some subscribers to share their thoughts on their experience with the service.

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