Benjamin and Chance talk about the surprise AirPods Max 2 announcement, WWDC 2026 is official, and the company confirms that ads are coming to Apple Maps. Also, Bloomberg reports on the latest Siri chatbot designs coming as part of iOS 27.
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Netflix is getting more expensive…again. The streaming giant just rolled out new pricing for all of its streaming plans, with the Premium plan hitting $26.99/month. Here are the details.
Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: a TV streaming service is raising prices.
Netflix, which feels like it was sub-$10 for the good plan not too long ago, has just rolled out new, higher prices yet again ( ).
Apple will unveil iOS 27 on June 8 at WWDC , and we’re learning new details about what to expect in the next big iPhone software release. In a new report, Mark Gurman at has more information about changes coming to Siri, specifically.
Since iOS 18 in 2024, Siri has featured ChatGPT integration . Apple originally said it wanted to add more providers, like Google Gemini, but that never happened. Instead, Apple struck a deal with Google to use its Gemini AI models to
This fall, Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to be unveiled. But corroborating a recent report, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman there is “no doubt” the iPhone Fold will ship a bit later than the iPhone 18 Pro.
Today Mark Gurman at Bloomberg hosted a live Q&A in which he answered a variety of Apple-related questions.
You can find the on Bloomberg’s website.
At one point Gurman was asked about the iPhone Fold’s expected launch timeline.
Last week, a
iOS 26.4 launched this week, and among its many changes , the update expands Apple Creator Studio by introducing exclusive new Freeform features.
Apple products use a wide mix of wireless specifications. Bluetooth 6, 5.3, and 5.0 appear in different iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more. Apple also uses different W-Fi technologies with currently sold products featuring Wi-Fi 7, 6, 6E, and even Wi-Fi 4. Visualize what hardware uses which spec below.
| Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Neo (A18 Pro) | ● | ● | ||
| MacBook Air (M |
Hot on the heels of rolling out a major update last month , Carrot Weather is back with more. A new update today adds two new features to the versatile weather app: multi-model forecasts and analysis from the Storm Prediction Center.
The new multi-model forecast feature lets you compare multiple weather simulations to see the full breadth of outcomes for any given system or forecast. Here’s how it works:
Compare multiple weather simulations to see the full range of possible outcomes. These “ensemble” forecasts run major
Women in Blue is one of Apple TV’s growing catalog of Spanish-language series, and following its critically acclaimed first season, the release date for season 2 has .
When macOS Tahoe and iPadOS 26 launched last fall, they removed support for an optional Safari layout: the compact tab bar. Now, the feature is back in macOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4.
We have now moved into with a batch of fresh discounts now up for grabs. Alongside the ongoing , we have the first at Amazon (or at Best Buy). Those offers are joined by back in-stock at , a chance to land (‘excellent’ Best Buy open-box with 1-yr. Apple warranty), and the first deals on . Head below for a closer look.