uGreen NASync DXP 4800 GT review: The best NAS price to perfomance in 2026

The uGreen NASync DXP4800 GT is a four-bay NAS with dual 10GbE networking that targets creators and small teams, and is an excellent mid-range NAS for Apple users.uGreen NASync DXP4800 GTuGreen has built out its NAS range quickly since entering the category. AppleInsider has covered uGreen NAS hardware before, including hands-on time with the NASync IDX6011 Pro.The DXP4800 GT is a new branch of the lineup. uGreen frames the "GT" name around Grand Touring, pitching it as built for sustained performance over long sessions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 10:06 pm

macOS Golden Gate menus revert to having no icons by each item, as it should be

macOS Tahoe threw an icon on every menu item, making them impossible to distinguish at a glance. macOS Golden Gate has rectified that design taboo with blessedly iconless menus.macOS Golden Gate gets rid of the icons by menu itemsIn Disney's 2004 animated film The Incredibles, a very basic concept of "when everyone is special, no one is" is explored. Alan Dye must not have seen that movie or the many like it.Well, now that he's gone, so is his team's decision to frustratingly place icons next to every menu item. Apple announced macOS Golden Gate on Monday, and it has fixed this problem. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 9:20 pm

Apple's new foundation models don't contain a drop of Gemini

Apple confirmed at WWDC that its Foundation Models aren't a cut and paste of Gemini, and are all-Apple through-and-through. We've been telling you this all along.The new Apple Foundation Models do not have a drop of Google codeWWDC 2026 was a rollercoaster event that primarily focused on Apple's latest AI upgrades. This time, though, they had a little help from Google.Apple pre-announced that Google was providing Gemini technology to help develop the new Apple Foundation Models, but didn't say much else. The rampant speculation painted a portrait of scrambling and failure, as usual.The reality is exactly what AppleInsider has been reporting all along, which makes sense. All of the information was there if you were willing to see it for what it was. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 5:29 pm

iOS 27 code has clear signs that a folding iPhone is coming soon

Code sleuths are diving into iOS 27 and finding hints about the unreleased iPhone Fold, and finding subroutines that report just how open or shut the foldable might be.Code in iOS 27 hints at iPhone FoldApple does its best to hide any code that might give away some future product, but it isn't always perfect. Code references in iOS 27 show some of what Apple is preparing for the upcoming iPhone Fold.Even though there hasn't been a single component leak or information about mass production starting, some believe iPhone Fold is still coming in September. These bits of code certainly suggest Apple is working to release iPhone Fold, but say little else. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 4:59 pm

Spatial Reframe in iOS 27 is a neat trick that creates nightmare fuel right now

Apple's Spatial Reframing tool in Photos for iOS 27 is an interesting use of Apple Intelligence, but don't push it too far just yet.iOS 27 Photos gains Spatial ReframingWWDC 2025 included a neat feature for Spatial Photos that lets users convert flat images into 3D scenes. By moving the iPhone around, you could temporarily re-angle your shot and explore the scene.It was a neat trick, but it wasn't that much of a major feature for photographers. It did, at least, give you an idea of how a Spatial Photo would look on something like an Apple Vision Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 4:46 pm

Ultrawide displays gain explicit support in macOS 27

Apple is adding explicit ultrawide display support in macOS 27, enabling higher-resolution display modes and preserving monitor layouts when displays are reconnected.LG curved ultra-wide Thunderbolt DisplayThe feature appeared in Apple's macOS 27 preview materials released on June 8 during WWDC26. Macs can drive higher resolutions on supported ultrawide displays, with Apple citing 5K at 120Hz as one example.The update also remembers display arrangements between sessions, allowing monitors to return to their previous positions automatically when reconnected. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 4:36 pm

WWDC's Siri AI, macOS Golden Gate, and updated Apple Intelligence on the AppleInsider Podcast

We wanted details, and WWDC did not disappoint. Join us for a first and fast recap of what this year's macOS, iOS, and iPadOS announcements mean.Craig Federighi learns that macOS 27 is to be called Golden Gate, not Big Bear - image credit: AppleMaybe much of this year's WWDC keynote was rumored, but now we know that even some of the leaks that were more wishful thinking are real. Tim Cook's final WWDC played out as a torrent of new features across all of Apple's platforms.There was so much that it's going to take a while for us all to be clear on what's new, what's useful, and also what's coming when. But even as the beta releases are downloading, there is much to say about first impressions of the new features. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 4:08 pm

iOS 27 gets better Liquid Glass and more responsiveness

As expected from the WWDC keynote, Apple has launched iOS 27, with Liquid Glass and responsive improvements coming to your iPhone this fall.The new Liquid Glass slider for iOS 27The annual keynote address of Apple's WWDC week has, as usual, introduced developers to the next major release of iOS. Using the new year-based naming convention, iOS 27 will be installable on user iPhones this fall.As tradition dictates, it will also be testable by developers months in advance, usually starting from a short time after the keynote concludes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 3:22 pm

Spatial computing & Apple Intelligence upgrades collide in visionOS 27

Apple Vision Pro is the one platform that could be impacted by the advent of AI the most, and Apple's WWDC announcements for visionOS 27 show why.Apple Vision Pro runs visionOS and it will see some changes with version 27WWDC 2026 is underway, and Apple is showing off all of the new features coming to each of the OS 27 updates due in the fall. Since Apple Intelligence can run on Apple Vision Pro, the new AI features are coming to the platform in addition to some platform-specific upgrades.Apple has only just announced visionOS 27, so keep refreshing for more details as they become available. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 3:15 pm

Game Porting Toolkit 4 ushers in support for agentic coding

Apple's Game Porting Toolkit has been supercharged with AI agents, which might make it significantly easier to bring a game to the Mac.Game Porting Toolkit 4 introduces support for AI agents.While iOS 27 and Siri were the stars of the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple hasn't forgotten about the Mac as a gaming platform. While we didn't get any triple-A game announcements this time around, the company did unveil a significant upgrade with Game Porting Toolkit 4.The utility, as its name implies, is meant to help bring games to macOS. With the fourth release of its Game Porting Toolkit, Apple has implemented support for AI agents as part of the porting process. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 3:12 pm

App Store overhaul gives developers new ways to sell subscriptions

Apple is overhauling the App Store with new subscription tools, personalized recommendations, and marketing features that give developers more ways to attract customers and grow their businesses.Developers have more options in the App StoreApple announced the changes on June 8 during WWDC 2026 as part of an effort to help developers grow on the App Store. New features include subscription options for groups, businesses, and schools.Users will see new recommendation tools that explain why specific apps appear across the App Store. Apple will roll out those features alongside new marketing tools throughout 2026 that help developers promote apps and reach potential customers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 2:46 pm

iOS 27 & macOS 27 developer betas are out, but you should probably wait

Apple's WWDC is rolling on with betas now available for download, but if you use your Mac, iPhone, or iPad for anything else than development, you should wait.iOS 27's first developer beta is out. Don't install it. As is tradition for WWDC, following the keynote detailing the changes Apple is making in its fall operating system updates, the first developer betas have been made available.The first developer builds of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27 are now downloadable. They can be installed onto devices for testing right now by anyone interested in them. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 2:41 pm

tvOS 27 sneaks out with redesigned Podcasts app & AI subtitle generation

Released without any real fanfare, developers can now update their Apple TVs to tvOS 27, allowing for on-device AI subtitles on videos, on-screen text size adjustment, a new Podcasts app, and not much more.tvOS 27 is here, with on-device video captioning, text size adjustment, and more.Though iOS 27 was undoubtedly the star of WWDC 2026, tvOS received several meaningful enhancements of its own. These include a redesigned Apple Podcasts app and smart downloads on Apple TV.Additionally, AppleCare coverage details are now available in the tvOS 27 Settings application. The Control Center has been made more responsive, while app launch animations are now significantly smoother. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 2:38 pm

Liquid Glass customization & better Apple Intelligence arrive with iPadOS 27

Apple's latest AI upgrades are coming to every part of the ecosystem, including iPadOS 27, where Apple also focused on system optimizations and Liquid Glass changes.iPadOS 27 brings changes to Liquid GlassWWDC has already promised Apple Intelligence announcements, but there are new features for each OS coming too. The iPad will get iOS 27 features in addition to what has been revealed in iPadOS 27.Apple has only just announced iPadOS 27, so keep refreshing for more details as they become available. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 2:05 pm

Coaching, wellness features & AI make the biggest impact in watchOS 27

Apple previewed watchOS 27 on June 8 during WWDC26, bringing Siri AI to Apple Watch while expanding health tracking, Workout Buddy, and Smart Stack with new Apple Intelligence-powered features.Siri AI on watchOS 27watchOS 27 puts Siri AI at the center of the Apple Watch experience. Apple says the new assistant can answer open-ended questions, hold more natural conversations, and find information from a user's personal context.The update also expands Workout Buddy with new coaching insights based on fitness history and support for Spanish. Smart Stack is gaining more contextual suggestions that surface useful information throughout the day. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 2:03 pm

iPadOS 27 cuts off a few favorite iPad models

Apple's iPadOS 27 has finally arrived, and now we know which iPad models will be supported. Is your device on the list?iPadOS 27 is here with a redesigned Siri, Liquid Glass improvements, and more.At WWDC 2026, Apple previewed long-awaited Apple Intelligence upgrades, with a redesigned Siri experience being one of the biggest software changes. There's also a new Liquid Glass slider, for easier user interface customization.Stability and performance improvements are a cornerstone of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 as well, and even owners of select older devices will benefit from the update. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 2:00 pm

watchOS 27 supported by just five Apple Watch models

Apple has hammered the Apple Watch compatibility list for watchOS 27, with just five models making the cut this year.New icons on an Apple Watch in watchOS 27Whenever Apple updates its operating systems, it occasionally drops support for older hardware. This usually includes a few aging models, but for watchOS 27, it's a certifiable bloodbath.According to Apple's watchOS 27 Preview page, the section discussing compatibility lists just five products: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:54 pm

Siri AI & new Apple Intelligence not coming to EU right away thanks to DMA

When iOS 27 and the rest arrive in September, Apple will not be including Siri AI or the new Apple Intelligence for users in the EU. The Digital Markets Act is being blamed.Apple will continue its fight with the EU through withholding featuresWhen Apple first revealed Apple Intelligence in 2024, it shared that the DMA would prevent its immediate rollout to the EU. It did eventually arrive via iOS 18.4 in March 2025.Now, EU users will have to deal with a similar delay in rollout for the new Siri AI and improved Apple Foundation Models. Apple shared the news during the WWDC keynote and expanded upon it afterwards in a press release. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:48 pm

macOS 27 compatibility list focuses entirely on Apple Silicon

Apple's macOS 27 finalizes the move to Apple Silicon, leaving Intel Macs further behind.macOS Golden Gate runs on these MacsThe software update was announced at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, as part of the company's annual developer conference. Apple said macOS 27 will be available as a developer beta immediately, with a public beta arriving later in the summer and a full release planned for the fall.The compatibility list includes every Apple Silicon Mac currently supported by Apple. Owners of recent MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro models can upgrade to the latest version of macOS.Apple's compatibility strategy has become increasingly predictable since completing its transition from Intel processors. The company has continued to support older Apple Silicon systems while reserving some advanced features for newer chips. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:47 pm

Major new Apple Intelligence features limited to the newest iPhones & Macs

Apple says that most new Apple Intelligence features will work on the same devices as before, but an unclear number will require the latest iPhones, iPads and Macs.Apple says the most powerful on-device AI models will not be on all devices - image credit: AppleThe most significant part of Apple's WWDC announcement was the extensive array of features coming to Apple Intelligence and the new Siri AI. It's at last the natural language and contextual Siri we've been promised, plus major new features for Visual Intelligence in cameras.However, Craig Federighi, though, has specified that some will require specific models of Macs, iPhones, or iPads. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:40 pm

Revamped parental controls are coming to iPhone, Mac, and More

Apple has announced a refreshed version of the iPhone's Screen Time features for iOS 27, giving parents a new way to ensure children only access the content that's right for them.Apple is bringing new parental control features to iPhone, Mac, and moreAlongside iOS 27, parental controls will also extend to the iPad with iPadOS 27 and the Mac, with macOS 27.Screen Time has long allowed parents to limit which apps their kids use, and how long they can use them. With iOS 27, announced at WWDC 2026, Apple has refreshed the way this system works. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:36 pm

Being Apple CEO was Tim Cook's 'honor of a lifetime'

Apple CEO Tim Cook signed off his last WWDC keynote in the role by calling it the "honor of a lifetime" to make a difference in the lives of users.Apple CEO Tim Cook delivering personal comments at WWDC 2026The WWDC 2026 keynote wasn't just the venue for Apple's operating system and developer announcements. It's also the last time that Tim Cook will front the event as Apple's CEO.With it being the last major event before the CEO role transitions to John Ternus, Cook took a minute at the end of the keynote to give a "personal note." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:33 pm

Image Playground gets realistic AI image generation in iOS 27

Apple added native photorealistic image generation to Image Playground at WWDC 2026, bringing photo-realistic AI-created images to the app for the first time as part of iOS 27.Image PlaygroundThe updated Image Playground can generate realistic images directly from text prompts. Users can also continue creating images in the app's existing Animation, Illustration, and Sketch styles.Apple announced the changes during its WWDC keynote as part of a broader Apple Intelligence update for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.The addition closes a notable gap between Image Playground and competing AI image generators. Tools from OpenAI, Google, and other companies have increasingly focused on photorealistic output. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:31 pm

New, more personal Siri AI is set to arrive in 2026

The all-new Siri AI looks like it's finally coming to iPhone in 2026, after much drama, analyst hand-wringing, and two years later than expected.The new Siri AI on iPhone - image credit: AppleWWDC is Apple's annual developer conference. It's held every June and gives developers and fans alike a glimpse of what to expect when Apple rolls out its major operating system updates in the fall.This year is somewhat of a banner year, now, all thanks to one announcement. It finally seems like we're going to get a brand new, contextualized Siri AI Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:25 pm

Spatial Reframing will fix your bad iPhone photos with iOS 27

Apple's iOS 27 software update will add Spatial Reframing, a feature that will allow users to change the position and angle of a photo even after it has been taken.Spatial Reframing will make it easier to fix your bad iPhone photosSpatial Reframing was announced as part of the WWDC 2026 opening keynote. It's set to be made available to iPhone owners when the iOS 27 update is released to the public this fall.Part of Apple Intelligence, the Spatial Reframing feature uses Apple's Private Cloud Compute and on-device spatial models. That means it's private and fast to use on Apple's latest iPhones. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:25 pm