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WWDC: Apple confirms that watchOS 27 will run on Apple Watch Series 9 units

If you were worried about watchOS 27’s compatibility with your older Apple Watch, this will probably come as a relief. Following up on worries that its upcoming operating system would require a Series 10 Apple Watch or later to run, Apple has just clarified that watchOS 27 will also install and run on Apple Watch […]

WWDC: Apple posts 5-minute highlight reel of WWDC Platforms State of the Union keynote speech

There’s something to be said for watching the entire Apple Worldwide Developers Conference Platforms State of the Union for roughly two hours the second it goes live. There’s also something to be said for watching the condensed recap that covers the key points, including rebuilt intelligence frameworks, platform design changes, and major developer tools updates. […]

WWDC: Apple announces macOS Golden Gate 27, highlights Siri AI, new features

Apple kicked off its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday with its keynote speech, the company diving into upcoming changes with its assorted operating systems. First out the gate was its announcement of its forthcoming macOS Golden Gate 27 operating system, which will include the following changes and new features: Apple has also announced that it […]

WWDC: Apple hits 3D rendering milestone for upcoming Maps app upgrade

In the continuous arms race between Apple and Google for GPS mapping, Apple may have taken the lead where its 3D imagery is concerned. Among the upcoming features presented at the WWDC keynote on Monday, Apple showed its next generation of 3D rendering for its Apple Maps app, complete with vastly-improved models, realistic trees, and […]

How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2026 Keynote

The day you’ve been waiting a year for has come and Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference begins today in Cupertino. One of the highlights is the keynote speech, which can be seen on Apple’s website, Apple TV, the Apple Developer app and the company’s official YouTube channel on Monday, June 8, at 10 a.m. PT (1 […]

Apple and MLB announce “Friday Night Baseball” schedule for July

If you’re a baseball fan, you’re going to like this. Both Apple and Major League Baseball on Thursday released the July schedule for Apple TV’s weekly Friday Night Baseball doubleheader events. The games are included as part of Apple TV’s streaming Friday Night Baseball games are included with an Apple TV streaming subscription at no […]

Rumor: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max to receive LTPO+, screen upgrades

Whether you’re excited or not about the upcoming iPhone 18 line, the rumor mill is pointing to some interesting new features. Per 9to5Mac and The Elec, while the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature the same 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch screen sizes as their predecessors, it’s been rumored that the iPhone […]

Microsoft Office and Office 365 to require operating system, application updates for Macs, iPhones, and iPads beginning in July

You may have some difficulty opening your Microsoft Office of Office 365 files next month. Per Macworld, Microsoft has pointed to a support document that warns of potential issues with Microsoft Office or 365 and iOS and macOS. The company will be ending support for devices running older operating systems in what the Redmond giant […]

Leaked image file reference hints at potential name for macOS 27

Apple may have accidentally let the name of its upcoming operating system update slip less than a week before the annual WWDC event. Per Macworld and Andreas Storm, an image reference linked to the #WWDC26 hashtag aludes to a “Project Big Bear,” a landmark that could be the name for this year’s macOS update. Versions […]

Be careful what you name your AirPods

This is so dumb. And yet, it’s also incredibly easy to imagine happening. A passenger on a recent flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca, Spain reportedly named a Bluetooth device “BOMB,” triggering enough concern to send the aircraft back to Newark midflight, where it was met by law enforcement. Let’s get something out of […]

Rumor: Apple may be developing multiple subscription tiers for Apple Music app

Apple may be working on implementing different subscription tiers in its Apple Music app. Per noted tech analyst Aaron Perris, references found in two strings in the beta verson of the Apple Music app for Android offered the following hints: one informing the user that a given action requires “premium access,” and an error message, […]

Amazon to purchase Apple’s Globalstar satellite equity in upcoming networking deal

When in doubt, buy a large stake in a satellite company. Per PCMag and a recently published FCC filing, Amazon is acquiring Apple’s stake in satellite provider Globalstar. The filing indicates that Amazon is initiating a merger structure that will create a new subsidiary called Grapefruit Acquisition Sub II to absorb Globalstar’s operations, and then […]

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Breeze Card for Atlanta’s MARTA travel system now supported by Apple Wallet

If you’re in the Atlanta area, you’re going to like this. As of Wednesday, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)’s Breeze Card can be added to the Apple Wallet app. This allows commuters in the Atlanta, Georgia area to tap an iPhone or Apple Watch to pay their fare at train stations and on […]

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Apple boosts trade-in values for most of its Macs, other devices

If you’re looking to trade in your old Mac, Apple device, or Android phone, the values have just gone up a bit. Per 9to5Mac and MacRumors, Apple has raised the highest-end offer from $685 to $695 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, with the handsets now trading in for the following values: The trade-in values […]

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Rumor: Foldable iPhone hits mass production issues at the pre-assembly stage

You can hit development milestones, but still run into issues with mass production. Per MacRumors, in a recent post on Weibo, noted leaker Fixed Focus Digital stated that Apple’s first foldable iPhone has run into mass production yield problems at the pre-assembly stage. The leaker said Apple has apparently sorted out its hinge reliability issue, […]

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iOS 26.5.1 public release may be en route for this week

If you’re hankering for an iOS 26.5 bug fix, it may be just around the corner. Per MacRumors and the macOS visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions in the past, Apple’s software engineers have begun testing the upcoming operating system update. iOS 26.5.1 will almost certainly be a minor […]

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Happy Memorial Day from O’Grady’s PowerPage!

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s Monday and Memorial Day here in the United States, and the staff of O’Grady’s PowerPage will be taking the day to spend time with friends and family. Thanks to everyone who has served or is serving in the military, no matter where you are. Enjoy the day, eat some amazing food, […]

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