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Apple Is Officially Dropping Support for Intel-Based Macs

In 2020, Apple announced that it would be transitioning from Intel’s chips to Apple silicon on all Macs. Over the next couple years, Apple replaced all Intel Macs with those running its own M-series Apple silicon processors. The company then began slowly dropping software support for Intel Macs—and now, that process is complete. At WWDC, […]

Your Apple Watch Probably Doesn’t Support watchOS 27

Apple’s commitment to iPhone hardware support is truly impressive. During the WWDC 2026 keynote, the company announced that iOS 27 will work on all the devices that currently support iOS 26—all the way back to the iPhone 11, released in 2019. Apple even spent extra effort to customize and speed up the OS on older […]

How to Install the iOS 27 Beta Now (and Why You Probably Shouldn’t)

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Apple’s big WWDC keynote is officially over. After months of rumors and speculation, we now know what iOS 27 is all about: Apple Intelligence, a new AI-powered Siri, and more ways to customize Liquid Glass. (Apple finally added a slider, people.) Apple is also focused […]

The Apple Vision Pro Will Soon Be Able to Turn Your Photos Into Immersive Environments

At WWDC today, Apple announced a new feature for its Apple Vision Pro VR/AR headsets: Users will soon be able to create their own environments from panoramic photos they take. The company also teased greater immersion for spatial photos. Both improvements are coming this fall. Apple Vision Pro’s environments—immersive, detailed 3D backdrops that can be […]

Apple’s New AI Features WIll Only Work on These iPhones

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple’s WWDC 26 event today was heavily focused on how Apple is using AI, or Apple Intelligence, to upgrade its existing devices. Unfortunately, many iPhones didn’t make the cut to get the upcoming Siri […]

You Will Finally Be Able to Share iCloud Photo Albums With Android and Windows Users

During the WWDC 2027 keynote, Apple announced that it’s making iCloud Shared Albums more useful. This feature will now support Android and Windows, which was not the case until now. This means that Android and Windows users will be able to add photos to iCloud Shared Albums, starting with the release of iOS 27 and […]

Apple AirPods Are Finally Getting the Equalizer Controls You Were Waiting For

At today’s WWDC event, Apple announced it’s bringing custom equalizer controls to your AirPods with iOS 27. The company’s earbuds have had their own adaptive EQ prior to now, but you haven’t been able to set the EQ yourself. Credit: Apple / YouTube The new custom EQ feature will be found in the AirPods’ settings […]

The Biggest Apple Intelligence Upgrade Yet Is Focused on You and Your Privacy

Apple has struggled to keep up with the likes of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google with its AI technology, with the long-promised Siri upgrade repeatedly delayed. It’s now trying to fix that: At WWDC 2026 today, we got details of the biggest Apple Intelligence upgrade since it launched, with a focus on understanding users and keeping […]

Here’s How iOS 27’s New Liquid Glass Slider Works

One of the biggest pain points for Apple’s new “Liquid Design” aesthetic, introduced with iOS 26, was that it wasn’t customizable. Many users thought the Liquid Design toolbars did not provide enough contrast or opacity, making labels and buttons almost illegible. Over the last year, Apple has tweaked the design slowly, but in iOS 27, […]

Apple Will Soon Let You Use AI to More Easily Create Automation Routines

The Shortcuts app is Apple’s hub for all kinds of automation on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It allows you to create automation routines based on simple triggers, such as turning on the lights when you’re near home at the end of your work day. While the Shortcuts app is incredibly powerful, it’s always been […]

This Powerful Google Floodlight Camera Is $100 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. As early Prime Day deals begin rolling in, we’re keeping track of discounts and offering shopping advice in our Prime Day 2026 coverage, and this Google Nest camera with floodlight is one of the […]

How to Actually Get Good Videos at a Concert With the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The following content is brought to you by Lifehacker partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. TL;DR key takeaways: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is built for the three things that trip up most phones at concerts: low-light scenes, distant performers, and a crowd that […]

10 Hacks Every Cash App User Should Know

Alongside Venmo, Cash App is among the most popular peer-to-peer payment platforms, though it does a whole lot more than just money transfers. You can use Cash App for things like automated investing, tax filing, and family accounts. If you use the app, here are 10 hacks for optimizing your finances. Turn on “Round Ups” […]

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Is Over $500 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Woot is currently selling the unlocked Galaxy S25 Ultra with 1TB of storage and 12GB of RAM for $1,099.99, a substantial drop from its $1,659.99 launch price. The deal is expected to remain available […]

WWDC 2026 Live Blog: Announcements About iOS 27, AI Siri, Apple Intelligence, and More

We are now fewer than 24 hours away from WWDC 2026. On Monday, June 8, Apple will kick off its week-long developer conference with its famous WWDC keynote. If you’ve watched these events in the past, you already know a lot of what to expect: announcements regarding the next era of Apple’s software, including iOS […]