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Apple will launch a MacBook Ultra with 14.3-inch and 16.3-inch OLED displays in Q3 2026. Samsung Display will supply the panels starting July 2026. The device uses a hybrid oxide TFT and RGB tandem OLED architecture not seen in laptops before. This tech consumes less power than LTPO or single-layer RGB OLEDs. The MacBook Ultra will sit above the current MacBook Pro in Apple's lineup.

iFixit disassembled fake Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods Pro 3 knockoffs purchased in Shenzhen, China. The fake Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a 260 mAh battery, less than half the capacity of the real thing, and painted-on sensors. The fake AirPods Max 2 has a plastic shell, squishy cushions, and lacks active noise canceling and transparency mode. iFixit found significant differences in materials and build quality between the knockoffs and the real products.

Apple is introducing a variable-aperture lens in the iPhone 18 Pro. The lens allows finer control of depth of field and operates at a 50 percent higher cost than the iPhone 17 Pro lens. The feature does not increase the phone's price but faces supply challenges due to high memory and RAM costs. Apple released iOS 26.5.1 to fix wired charging issues on iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models when batteries are nearly empty.

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is days away, featuring AI-powered Siri and new AI features for apps. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will receive significant updates. Apple employees have leaked details on AI updates, including a Gemini-powered Siri. Apple will compete with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google in the AI space.

Apple's iOS 27 will launch a beta AI Siri powered by Google's Gemini models. Users must join a waitlist to access the feature. Siri chats will sync across Apple devices via iCloud. Users can set Siri to forget history every 30 days, annually, or never. The feature will roll out in September with beta access starting June 8.

Apple will release a Siri app across iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS at WWDC 2026. The new Siri app will be part of a broader Siri redesign. Apple will also unveil new AI features, operating systems, and business features. macOS 27 will include the new version of Siri and a dedicated Siri app. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and other operating systems will also receive updates.

Apple begins age verification in Texas App Store on June 4th. Users under 18 must verify age with credit card or government ID when creating a new account. Apple may auto-verify age using account age and credit card on file. The move follows a federal appeals court allowing Texas' App Store Accountability Act to take effect.

Apple is upgrading the Camera app in iOS 27 with full customization and a new Siri mode for visual intelligence. Image Playground receives a complete redesign with a new gallery and streamlined controls. Find My, Weather, and Safari get minor design updates. iOS 27 re-integrates search into the tab bar across all apps including Music, TV, Podcasts, News, and Health.