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Apple will let third-party developers use Apple Intelligence models to empower their apps

Apple today announced a new framework, called Foundation Models, that will allow developers to access the same models that power on-device Apple Intelligence. This will let third-party apps easily offer AI features.

Because these models run locally using the Apple Silicon chips on your iPhone or iPad, they can be made available wholly offline, and with no associated cloud API costs.

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WWDC 2025 News Hub: iOS 26 is here

Today’s the day! WWDC 2025 officially kicks off this morning with an Apple Keynote. The company is expected to debut iOS 26 with the biggest redesign in over a decade, along with updates to the Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro.

We’re on the ground at Apple Park in Cupertino. Follow along below with all the latest news from WWDC 2025.


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Deals: 24GB M4 MacBook Air $180 off, Apple Pencil Pro $80, 25W MagSafe Charger, Powerbeats Pro 2, AirPods, more

Just before we dive into all of today’s WWDC announcements, let’s take a quick look at the best Apple gear deals. We still have AirPods Pro 2 down at $169 and AirPods 4 from $100 alongside the return of all-time low pricing on the new Powerbeats Pro 2 and $100 price drops on Beats Solo 4. Next up, and joining the $180 price drop on the 15-inch 24GB Midnight M4 MacBook Air, we have Apple Pencil Pro from $80, Apple’s latest 25W MagSafe Charger at the best price in months, AirTag deals, and a new Amazon low on Eve’s smart HomeKit Secure Video Cam. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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A new Apple Games web domain has just gone live, ahead of WWDC announcement

Apple Games app

One of the new features expected for iOS 19 (which we expect now to be named iOS 26) is a new Apple Games app. The Games app will curate games from the App Store and Apple Arcade, as well as blend in some social features like achievements and friends leaderboards from Game Center.

Ahead of its official unveiling at WWDC, Apple is seemingly preparing the way. A new games.apple.com domain has just gone live … although right now it just resolves to a blank page.

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Approaching WWDC, Apple researchers dispute claims that AI is capable of reasoning

Approaching WWDC, Apple researchers dispute claims that AI is capable of reasoning | Apple keyboard render with AI key

While Apple has fallen behind the curve in terms of the AI features the company has actually launched, its researchers continue to work at the cutting edge of what’s out there.

In a new paper, they take issue with claims being made about some of the latest AI models – that they are actually capable of step-by-step reasoning. Apple say its tests show that this simply isn’t true …

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Limited-edition official Apple merchandise goes retro for WWDC 2025

Limited-edition official Apple merchandise goes retro for WWDC 2025 | Photo shows two t-shirts

iOS may be about to get a whole new look, but the latest limited-edition official Apple merchandise available to mark WWDC 2025 is getting a very old look.

For a short time, visitors to the Apple Park store can pick up t-shirts, hoodies, and other items featuring not just the original rainbow version of the Apple logo, but even the Garamond typeface …

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Father’s Day Gift Guide: Five great Apple products you can pick up for your Dad

Father’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking to pick up an Apple gift for your dad this year – I’ve got a number of great recommendations that won’t quite break the bank. Despite not being Black Friday, there are still a number of noteworthy deals at this time of year – all of which offer Prime delivery and will arrive with plenty of time to spare.

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Apple drops first teaser of ‘The Lost Bus’, starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera

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Apple TV+ has just released the first teaser trailer for The Lost Bus, its upcoming survival thriller starring Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar, Dallas Buyers Club) and America Ferrera (WeCrashed, Barbie). The movie is directed by Paul Greengrass (United 93, Captain Phillips), and you can watch the intense teaser trailer below.

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