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CarPlay in iOS 26 added new setting that should have always existed

Published: Jun 3nd 2026 3:43am on 9to5Mac

While I’m eagerly awaiting iOS 27’s upgrades for CarPlay, I recently had my first hands-on experience with a new CarPlay setting that arrived in iOS 26, and it’s one that should have existed all along.

9to5Mac Daily: June 3, 2026 – MacBook Neo shipments, more

Published: Jun 3nd 2026 3:40am on 9to5Mac

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Deals: Early Prime Day AirPods discounts, 24GB MacBook Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple cables from $7.50, more

Published: Jun 3nd 2026 3:30am on 9to5Mac

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iOS 27 will reportedly add two major new features to Apple Wallet

Published: Jun 3nd 2026 3:08am on 9to5Mac

We’re just a few days away from Apple’s official iOS 27 announcement. The update is expected to introduce new features across many Apple apps and Siri. Apple Wallet is one of the most important apps for many iPhone users, and iOS 27 will reportedly add two key new features.

These iPhones, iPads, Macs may not support Apple’s new software

Published: Jun 3nd 2026 2:54am on 9to5Mac

Next week Apple will unveil iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 at WWDC, but rumors indicate certain iPhone, Mac, and iPad models won’t support the new software. Here’s what to expect.

Apple Vision Pro gains a free, native app that takes you on an immersive private flight

Published: Jun 3nd 2026 2:31am on 9to5Mac

There’s just something special about Apple Vision Pro and airplanes. From turning in-flight entertainment into a cinematic experience to supporting the world’s most advanced flight simulator, Apple Vision Pro has earned its wings.

Now there’s a new native app that’s free to download and experience that takes Apple Vision Pro users on an immersive private flight from the comfort of your living room.

New Apple TV thriller sounds like the first must-watch of summer, reviews here

Published: Jun 3nd 2026 2:18am on 9to5Mac

Cape Fear premieres this week on Apple TV, a new psychological thriller inspired by Martin Scorsese’s 1991 film. Reviews debuted today, and it sounds like Cape Fear has all the makings of the first must-watch show of the summer.

Here’s a look inside Apple’s first developer center in Europe

Published: Jun 3nd 2026 12:45am on 9to5Mac

Apple has announced that it will be opening Europe’s first Apple Developer Center later this year and has provided a sneak peek inside the facility.

Situated in Berlin, Germany, it will be the company’s fifth developer center after Cupertino, Shanghai, Singapore, and Bengaluru …

Apple agrees to reveal India revenue in order to avoid massive $38B fine

Published: Jun 3nd 2026 12:13am on 9to5Mac

Apple has agreed to reveal its revenue in India so that the government can calculate how much it should be fined for antitrust violations.

The company was found guilty of exploiting its dominant position in iPhone apps back in 2024, but the company initially refused to reveal financial data within the country. That potentially left it facing the world’s last largest antitrust fine of a massive $38 billion …

Mac beachballs or lagging performance? AI photo scanning may be the reason

Published: Jun 3nd 2026 11:30am on 9to5Mac

Some users are experiencing beachballs or lagging performance on their Macs on macOS 26.5, and it seems the culprit may be Apple Intelligence photo scanning in the background.

High battery usage also appears to be an issue for some of those seeing these symptoms …