9to5 Mac

• Epic Games and Coalition for App Fairness slam new App Store terms in Brazil
  June 18, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  Following Apple’s announcement that developers will be able to distribute apps through alternative marketplaces and use alternative payment methods in Brazil, Epic Games and the Coalition for App Fairness criticized the company’s new terms. Here are the details.
• ‘Sugar’ season 2 premiere is now available to stream on Apple TV
  June 18, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  The first episode of Sugar season 2 is now streaming on Apple TV. Here’s what to expect from the show’s return.
• AltStore PAL now available in Brazil as Apple flips the switch on alternative marketplaces [U]
  June 18, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  Brazilian users can now download AltStore PAL on their iPhones, as Apple has officially enabled alternative app marketplaces as part of a broader set of changes to the app distribution and payment rules in the country. Here are the details.
• 9to5Mac Daily: June 18, 2026 – iOS 27 app features, Beats firmware fix
  June 18, 2026 by Seth Kurkowski
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.
• Drake, Taylor Swift, and Future are the 3 most streamed artists in Apple Music history
  June 18, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  ChartData published an interesting chart today, featuring Apple Music’s Top 20 most streamed artists of all time. Here is the list.

Macworld

• Stop typing, start talking—Voibe Offline Voice Dictation is faster & on sale for a one-time $80
  June 19, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Voibe is a privacy-first voice dictation tool for Apple Silicon Macs that works offline, runs locally, and lets you dictate text up to 3x faster than typing for a one-time $79.99. Some thoughts move faster than fingers. If you’ve ever had a great idea while typing an email, drafting content, writing notes, or prompting ChatGPT—only to […]
• This foldable 3-in-1 Anker MagSafe charging cube is a steal at $65 off
  June 18, 2026
  Macworld Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick – pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); You can […]
• Best MacBook & Mac Prime Day Deals 2026: The best early discounts
  June 18, 2026
  Macworld Best Mac deals at Amazon U.S. $149 off MacBook Air $9 off MacBook Neo $29 off Mac mini $250 off MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max) Best Mac deals at Amazon U.K. £110 off MacBook Air £50 off MacBook Neo £220 off MacBook Pro, M5 Pro If you’re looking to get a great price on […]
• iPhone Air 2 will reportedly fix its two biggest problems
  June 18, 2026
  Macworld A 2nd-gen version of last year’s iPhone Air will address two of the biggest complaints about the original model, according to a new report. Sources also claim that the new Air is being prepared for a launch next spring. Writing for Bloomberg, leaker-analyst Mark Gurman says Apple is “aiming to boost the appeal of […]
• AirPods Pro 3 just crashed to an insane $169 ($80 off)
  June 18, 2026
  Macworld Apple AirPods Pro 3 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick – pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Apple’s AirPods Pro […]

Technology

• The Ageless and Undefeated Champs of Tulsa’s Wii Bowling League
  June 19, 2026 by Alexandra E. Petri and Nick Oxford
  The U.V. Okies have dominated a competition with other senior living facilities for six seasons, but they’re not just there to win.
• Have You Bought a Tesla Recently? We Want to Hear From You.
  June 18, 2026 by Jack Ewing
  Tesla sales are rebounding in Europe even though many people have negative feelings about Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive. We want to know why.
• Amazon Retaliated Against Workers Who Supported Regulating Data Centers, Complaint Says
  June 18, 2026 by Karen Weise
  The employees encouraged limits on the complexes in a series of hearings in the tech giant’s hometown, Seattle.
• New Super PAC, the Guardrails Alliance, Aims to Rally Tech Workers to Help Limit A.I.
  June 18, 2026 by Mike Isaac and Theodore Schleifer
  The Guardrails Alliance, which has raised $5 million, is positioning itself as a populist effort that will take on the pro-A.I. interests trying to influence this year’s elections.
• Trump Says Apple to Buy Computer Chips from Intel
  June 18, 2026 by Tripp Mickle
  While neither company has publicly discussed the deal, it would be a big break for Intel, which sold a 10 percent stake to the U.S. government last year.

Personal Tech

• How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)
  June 10, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter.
• The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Used Tech Gadgets
  June 4, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new.
• Should You Outsource Your Morning Routine to a Chatbot?
  June 4, 2026 by Sophie Haigney
  A.I. wants to help you start the day. Its suggestions? Drink coffee and get dressed.
• My Two Sleepless Months With the Eight Sleep Pod
  June 2, 2026 by Amy X. Wang
  The luxury gadget promises to hack sleep — and relationships. But can anything?
• A.I. Is Making Scams Hard to Spot. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
  May 28, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.