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The Third Generation of Apple's Foundation Models and AFM Core Advanced
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (270+ words) The native app Sonos should've made. No lag, no hassle, just music. Save up to 50%. I just came back to my hotel room after a long day at Apple Park (I documented most of it in my Instagram stories, including…...
WWDC 2026: Small Details and Compatibility Lists
12+ hour, 21+ min ago (178+ words) The native app Sonos should've made. No lag, no hassle, just music. Save up to 50%. Today's WWDC 2026 keynote had an unusual structure, in that it didn't explicitly section off each operating system to discuss its new features. Instead, with the…...
2026 Apple Design Awards Winners Announced
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (557+ words) With WWDC right around the corner, Apple has revealed the winners of the annual Apple Design Awards. The Awards are given to an app and game from a pool of 36 finalists in the following categories: The pool of finalists was…...
Apple Intelligence-Infused Accessibility Features Promise Greater Flexibility and Power
2+ week, 6+ day ago (229+ words) Now with a Powerful Launcher for Your Mac In what I expect will be an overarching theme at WWDC 2026, Apple's Accessibility group took the wraps off an impressive collection of features coming later this year. The announcement, which is timed…...
Apple Releases Watch Band, Watch Face, and Wallpapers to Celebrate Pride Month
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (235+ words) Apple has released its annual Pride Collection, including a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop band, watch face, and i Phone and i Pad wallpapers celebrating LGBTQ+ communities. The commemorative Sport Loop uses 11 colors of nylon thread that blend…...
Coming Soon: What's Next on Apple TV and Apple Arcade in May 2026
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (486+ words) It's a new month and it's F1 season, which means it's time for a roundup of everything coming to Apple TV and Apple Arcade in May 2026. This month we're adding F1 and other sports airing on Apple TV this month, starting with…...
Game Hub's Desktop Beta Promises to Expand Mac Gaming
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (513+ words) John is Mac Stories' Managing Editor, has been writing about Apple and apps since joining the team in 2015, and today, runs the site alongside Federico. John also co-hosts four Mac Stories podcasts: App Stories, which covers the world of apps,…...
Pedometer++ 8: Glimmers of an Apple Wrist Renaissance
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (245+ words) The latest version of Pedometer++ also adds a nicely designed workout view that shows your position on a map alongside workout metrics, keeping your core stats within easy reach. Like the rest of the update, the design of the workout…...
Podcast Rewind: Steam Controllers on a Boat, Life with the Mac Book Neo, North Carolina BBQ, and an Interview with Nate Parrott
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (392+ words) Enjoy the latest episodes from Mac Stories" family of podcasts: This week, we draw from Federico"s experience creating the Apple Frames 4 shortcut and CLI to discuss the multiplier effect that AI agents can have in the hands of someone…...
Steam Announces Steam Link for Apple Vision Pro and Releases Beta Version
2+ mon, 14+ hour ago (180+ words) Mac Stories Steam's stature in the PC gaming market cannot be understated, so opening the platform up to the Vision Pro is a huge boon for gaming on the device. Of course, one would hope to see VR streaming support…...