Apple is readying the subdomain genai.apple.com, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, but it does not yet lead to a live web page. The genai.apple.com subdomain has been added to Apple's domain name servers a few weeks ahead of Apple's annual developers conference WWDC, where the company has promised to announce "AI advancements" across its software platforms. Apple's website already has an Apple Intelligence page , so it is unclear what the company's plans are for genai.apple.com at this time. The subdomain certainly is a reference to "generative ai" which has been popularized by ChatGPT and Claude in recent years. Apple's next major software releases like iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 are expected to include many new Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized version of Siri with on-screen awareness. Similar to other chatbots like ChatGPT, a dedicated Siri app will reportedly allow users to have back-and-forth conversations . Apple Intelligence will power a wide range of new accessibility features , such as automatic captions for videos recorded with an iPhone . In addition, Voice Control is gaining support for natural language , allowing users to say things like "tap the guide about best restaurants" in Apple Maps or "tap the purple folder" in the Files app. Apple Intelligence will make it easier for users to create shortcuts in the Shortcuts app , and it will power a new "Create a Pass" option in the Wallet app . Safari will be able to automatically name tab groups, and Visual Intelligence will be able to scan food nutrition labels and add information from a business card or paperwork to the Contacts app . Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote begins on Monday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Related Roundup: WWDC 2026 Tag: Apple Intelligence Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech Industry This article, " Apple Preparing New 'Gen AI' Website Ahead of WWDC " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
The week's biggest Apple stories revolved around a new Apple Card promo essentially offering free AirPods Pro 3 to new cardholders, as well as Apple's official announcement of the major WWDC 2026 events plus media invitations to the keynote. Other popular topics this week included rumors about the upcoming foldable iPhone, tips and tricks for Apple Watch and iPhone, and more, so read on below for all the details! Top Stories New Apple Card Holders Can Get Free AirPods Pro 3, But There's a Catch Late last week, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman revealed that Apple would be launching a new promo to encourage users in the U.S. to sign up for Apple Card : a cash back promotion that would essentially offer free AirPods Pro 3 to new Apple Card customers. The promo officially launched this week , and while it does offer the free AirPods Pro 3, there is a bit of a wrinkle. The cash back comes in the form of $25 per month over 10 months with a requirement that the Apple Card be used at least 10 times in a given month to qualify for that month's rebate. Apple Announces WWDC 2026 Schedule, Sends Media Invites Apple this week provided a schedule for its 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference , which starts on June 8 and runs through June 12. Apple also sent out invites to members of the media who have been invited to attend an in-person keynote viewing at Apple Park. Both the invites and schedule confirm that the WWDC 2026 keynote will begin at the usual time, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time or 1:00 p.m Eastern Time. MacRumors will be on hand for keynote day and will have full coverage of WWDC announcements throughout the week. Foldable iPhone Production Stalls Amid Hinge Issues Trial production of Apple's long-anticipated foldable iPhone, likely called the "iPhone Ultra," has run into a significant engineering hurdle centered on hinge reliability , according to a known leaker. The leaker known as "Instant Digital" posted on Weibo that the foldable device's hinge is consistently failing to meet Apple's quality control standards under conditions of prolonged, high-frequency opening and closing. The leaker described the mechanical wear issue as one that "must be resolved with absolute perfection; otherwise, progress will simply have to be stalled for the time being." The issues are reportedly unlikely to delay the phone's launch, as Apple still has time to get the kinks worked out and ship the device later this year. Rumors have already suggested that availability could come a bit later than that of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max that are expected to be introduced at the same time in September. Apple Watch: 15 Tips Every Owner Needs to Know Apple Watch is now eleven generations in, and packed with useful features that are easy to miss at first glance. To help you get more out of your device, we've rounded up 15 practical tips you might not have discovered yet , including a few that long-time users often overlook. We also took a look at 10 useful tips and tricks for iPhone that may make your life easier but which can be a bit hidden. iPhone 17 Pro Named Fastest-Charging Smartphone Apple's iPhone 17 Pro has been named the fastest-charging phone overall in a recent CNET lab test covering 33 smartphones, with Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra taking the top spot for wired charging speed. To determine the rankings, CNET 's lab team ran each phone through a 30-minute wired charging test starting at 10% battery or less, using the phone's included cable and a wall charger rated at or above the device's maximum supported speed. Phones that support wireless charging went through a matching 30-minute wireless test using a Qi (7.5W), Qi2 (15W), or Qi2.2 (25W) charger matched to the phone's peak supported speed. CNET then averaged the wired and wireless results into an overall charging score. Apple Re-Releases a Sold-Out iPhone MagSafe Grip in Three New Colors Apple this week re-released the Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone in three new colors , after the original version quickly sold out last year. The accessory is exclusively available on Apple's online store worldwide, with U.S. pricing set at $54.95. The latest color options include Orange Swirl, Glow Blue, and Speckled Stone. Designed by Bailey Hikawa and produced by PopSockets, Apple says the accessory was created with accessibility in mind, in close collaboration with individuals with a wide range of disabilities affecting grip, strength, and mobility. The ergonomic grip magnetically attaches to any iPhone with MagSafe, and it doubles as an iPhone stand. The release comes alongside Apple's annual unveiling of upcoming accessibility features that will be debuting in iOS 27 and related updates, with many of the new features powered by Apple Intelligence. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter ! Tag: Top Stories This article, " Top Stories: Apple Card AirPods Pro Promo, WWDC 2026 Schedule, and More " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has just published documents related to an apparently unreleased Apple product with model number A3577, with the product described as "Bluetooth over-ear headphones." These headphones do not appear to be the AirPods Max 2 , which carry a model number of A3454, and there is little other information to go on, so it is unclear what these headphones are. Most of the documents that would reveal details on this A3577 product are being temporarily withheld from publication under a confidentiality request, which is standard for Apple's product filings with the FCC. One figure showing the location of the FCC ID labeling on the product appears to show a generic-looking headphone ear cup, with no identifying design details. It is possible these are an upcoming Beats product, such as an updated version of the brand's over-ear Beats Studio Pro headphones, but this is purely speculation. The Beats Studio Pro were released nearly three years ago in July 2023 , so they could be due for a revision. We'll share additional information as we learn more. This article, " New Apple or Beats Over-Ear Headphones Appear in FCC Database " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
The latest "leak" from someone impersonating a now-defunct leaker appears to be nothing more than painted lens covers, especially considering the modern iPhone design has a unibody case. iPhone 17 Pro Max has a unibody rear case. Note the design of the plateau here. Majin Bu was once a prominent Apple leaker who had some accurate leaks. After attempting to sell cases for an unreleased iPhone, the leaker disappeared, and a copycat has risen in its stead. It still isn't clear to me why anyone is covering the clearly fake account, but 9to5Mac shared the latest post about iPhone colors. The publication did call out the potential of the account being fake, but it did serve the post as possible thanks to corroborating previous color rumors. Rumor Score: 💩 B#$&(*it Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
