Apple’s new MacBook Ultra could be exactly what I’ve been wanting

Earlier today, a new report said Apple’s forthcoming MacBook Pro overhaul will actually be called the MacBook Ultra. Here’s why the new Mac sounds like the exact kind of model I’ve been wanting.

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WWDC 2026: Apple highlights community events in Cupertino during keynote week

WWDC 2026 is six weeks away, and we’re looking forward to Apple’s big iOS 27 reveal with a healthy side of AI-infused Siri. You don’t need a WWDC ticket to enjoy many of the developer events happening around Apple’s conference in June either.

Apple highlights nine developer community events happening in California during WWDC 2026 keynote week. These take place around Cupertino between Sunday, June 7 and Friday, June 12.

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John Giannandrea has found a new role after leaving Apple

John Giannandrea, Apple’s former AI head, wrapped his final days at Apple earlier this month after his pending departure was first reported in December. And now, it seems Giannandrea already has his next role lined up.

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Apple’s longtime former AI chief John Giannandrea is joining a science AI startup, CuspAI, to help build out its U.S. operations, Upstarts has learned.

The former boss for efforts including Apple Intelligence, robotics and Siri plans to work part-time with CuspAI, three sources


Adam Scott knows Severance’s ending, teases ‘many’ season 3 surprises

Severance season 3 is about to start filming, and in a , Adam Scott teases big surprises coming while also revealing that he already knows the show’s ending.

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Apple releases beta 4 for iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more

Apple moved its lineup of 26.5 software updates closer to launch today, with beta 4 available now for iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more.

We’re only six weeks away from Apple’s WWDC unveiling of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and more.

But before then, Apple has at least one more wave of software updates launching to the public.

iOS 26.5 and its companion updates are expected to ship around mid


Apple releases macOS 26.5 beta 4, here’s what to expect

Just a week after releasing macOS 26.5 beta 3 , Apple is now rolling out the fourth beta, ahead of its official release in a few weeks. Here’s what to expect.

Contrary to macOS 26.4, which reintroduced the compact tab view in Safari, and introduced features such as the Charge Limit , it looks like macOS 26.5 will be a rather quiet release.

So far, macOS 26.5 hasn’t seen any major changes, with most new features


Apple releases iOS 26.5 beta 4 for iPhone

Apple has released the fourth iOS 26.5 beta for developers. A previous beta introduced a splash screen that signaled the upcoming arrival of ads in Apple Maps.

iOS 26.5 beta 4 carries build version 23F5069b, up from 23F5059e. We expect Apple to officially release iOS 26.5 for everyone in May.

While there are no Gemini-powered AI features , the iOS 26.5 update does include a few changes


iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra are coming this year, per report

Rumors about Apple expanding its line of ‘Ultra’ products just got more corroboration. A says Apple’s foldable iPhone and touchscreen MacBook Pro will be named ‘iPhone Ultra’ and ‘MacBook Ultra,’ respectively.

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Apple is rumored to be introducing one of the biggest upgrades to the iPhone lineup ever this year, with the debut of its first foldable phone. While many members of the press have taken to calling this device the “iPhone Fold,” Macworld has received information that corroborates reports that Apple will instead

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Major new Apple products get fresh updates: AR glasses and iPad Fold

Last week Mark Gurman outlined six new products coming in brand new categories after John Ternus becomes Apple CEO. This weekend Gurman to the list, including updates on two major new products: AR glasses and a foldable iPad.

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  • Augmented Reality Glasses: The dream is to create lighter-weight glasses with AR, which overlays digital information over real-world views, in a form factor that could ultimately replace the iPhone. The company wants to launch these between 2028 and 2030.
  • Foldable iPad:
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Deals: AirPods Pro 3, most affordable M5 MacBook Air $150 off, Apple Watch Series 11 up to $130 off, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by another chance at the best price in months on AirPods Pro 3 after dropping back down to holiday pricing over the weekend. We also have the most affordable new 13-inch M5 MacBook Air back to one of the best prices ever , alongside the base 15-inch (nearly $ 150 off ), and Apple Watch Series 11 at up to $130 off this week (one of the most notable deals on Series

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