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After you install macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple automatically downloads a multi-gigabyte AI model to your Mac the next time it's connected to the internet. Unlike previous versions of macOS, you can't prevent it. Siri AI, and by extension Apple Intelligence, are now a mandatory part of your system. For macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple says the latest Apple Intelligence features require up to 14GB of on-device storage on Macs with an M3 chip or later and at least 12GB of unified memory, and up to 8GB of storage for other Apple Intelligence-enabled Macs. But in our experience, AI model storage allocation appears to be considerably higher on some Macs than others. On an M4 Pro Mac mini running macOS 27, for example, MacRumors saw 20.67GB handed over for Apple Intelligence. ArsTechnica recorded an even higher figure of 22.42GB on an M3 MacBook Air after a fresh installation of macOS 27.0 beta 7. Both of these systems will be using Apple's AFM 3 Core Advanced on-device model, which requires an M3-or-newer Mac with 12GB or more of RAM. This doesn't explain why Macs that don't meet the minimum requirements for Apple's most advanced model are still losing unusually large amounts of storage to Apple Intelligence. ArsTechnica reported the same screen showed around 14GB on an M1 MacBook Air and a MacBook Neo, and yet both of these models fall into a category for which Apple lists a requirement of up to 8GB. Other Mac users have posted similar higher-than-expected readings. For example, one Reddit user shared a screenshot from the macOS 27 Release Candidate showing Apple Intelligence gobbled up 30.16GB on their machine. Another user quoted 24.35GB for Apple Intelligence after installing macOS 27 on a MacBook Pro with M3 Pro chip. Device Apple Intelligence storage iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo Up to 14GB iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air Up to 14GB Other compatible iPhones: iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17e Up to 8GB iPad with M4 or later and at least 12GB of unified memory; Mac with M3 or later and at least 12GB of unified memory; Apple Vision Pro (M5) Up to 14GB Other compatible iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro models Up to 8GB Compatible Apple Watch models Up to 1.5GB on the watch iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, iPhone 14 and earlier, and iPhone SE Not supported Figures taken from Apple's support document Apple's support document does not explain whether its "up to 14GB" requirement is directly comparable with the Apple Intelligence "Storage" category in System Settings, or why some Macs display substantially higher numbers. For what it's worth, we haven't seen the same ballooning figures on iPhones and iPads running iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. It's not just academic, either. While using Apple Intelligence is optional, downloading its on-device models is not. Apple removed the toggle to disable Apple Intelligence, so users must set aside space for Apple's on-device models. In an era where memory and storage costs are rising because of AI, the irony of the situation is not lost, but it doesn't make it any less frustrating. If you're on a Mac, you can check your own reading in System Settings ➝ General ➝ Storage by clicking the information button beside macOS. Let us know your findings in the comments.Tag: Apple Intelligence This article, "Apple Intelligence Taking up 30GB+ on Some Macs Running macOS 27" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Ofcom says site’s age-checking regime may not be ‘highly effective’, as required by the Online Safety Act One of the world’s most visited pornography websites is being investigated by the UK’s communications watchdog over concerns it can still be accessed by children. Pornhub’s age checking regime may not be “highly effective”, according to Ofcom, and could be in breach of online safety laws requiring strict measures to prevent under-18s from accessing sexually explicit content. Continue reading...

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The One Club for Creativity, a U.S. non-profit organization that promotes excellence in advertising and design, today announced that Apple has been selected as the first brand to be inducted into its newly established "Brand Hall of Fame." Apple's most famous ads include its iconic "1984" Super Bowl commercial for the original Macintosh, the "Think Different" campaign from the late 1990s, the "iPod silhouette" commercials from the early 2000s, the "I'm a Mac, and I'm a PC" commercials from the late 2000s, and the "Shot on iPhone" campaign.Tag: Apple Ads This article, "Apple Inducted Into 'Brand Hall of Fame' for Iconic Ads" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple's new 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD is still available for an all-time low price this weekend on Amazon. It's available for $1,983.94, down from $2,199.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This beats the previous deal we tracked on this model by about $17, and as of writing it's only available in Space Black. Amazon provides a free delivery estimate by around May 12, with quicker delivery for Prime members. $216 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $1,983.94 You can also get up to $200 off the 16-inch MacBook Pro model right now on Amazon, with the 48GB RAM/1TB M5 Pro model hitting an all-time low price of $2,899.00, down from $3,099.00. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro Available for Record Low Price This Weekend" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Rumors continue to fly about Apple's next flagship iPhone updates coming later this year, while it appears that the popularity of Apple's new MacBook Neo might actually be putting the company into a bit of a dilemma. This week also saw the release of iOS and macOS 26.4.1, plus several popular apps launched new versions for CarPlay, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more! Top Stories iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another five months, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices, so be sure to check out our updated recap outlining everything we've heard. It was initially reported that the iPhone 18 Pro models would have fully under-screen Face ID, with only a front camera visible in the top-left corner of the screen. However, the latest rumors indicate that only one Face ID component will be moved under the screen on the devices, which will result in merely a smaller Dynamic Island. Apple is Reportedly Facing a 'Massive Dilemma' With the MacBook Neo The all-new MacBook Neo has been such a hit that Apple is facing a "massive dilemma," according to Taiwan-based tech columnist and former Bloomberg reporter Tim Culpan. The A18 Pro chip in the MacBook Neo has a 5-core GPU and is a "binned" version of the A18 Pro with 6-core GPU used in the iPhone 16 Pro. Chips discovered to have a faulty GPU core in the manufacturing process would normally be discarded, but with binning Apple is able to use some of these chips in other devices like the MacBook Neo. But with the MacBook Neo proving so popular, Apple is quickly running out of A18 Pro chips with the 5-core GPU. In order to meet demand, Apple may be faced with having to intentionally disable a core on fully functional A18 Pro chips to maintain specs on the machine, impacting profit margins. The company is likely already stockpiling binned A19 Pro chips from this year's Pro iPhone models to use in an updated MacBook Neo due next year. The iPhone Air already uses binned A19 Pro chips with a 5-core GPU, but it has not been selling well and thus there may still be significant numbers of those chips available for next year's MacBook Neo. New Apple TV Waiting for Siri: Here's What's Coming When It Launches We're long overdue for an Apple TV update, and there have been rumors about an imminent refresh since late last year. It's now sounding like we're not going to get a new version for several months because of Siri delays. If you're holding out for a new model, we've put together a recap of what to expect when it eventually comes out so you can decide whether to continue to wait, or buy now. Apple CarPlay Just Got Three Popular iPhone Apps Apple's CarPlay system for accessing iPhone apps on a vehicle's dashboard screen received three popular apps last week: ChatGPT, Google Meet, and Audiomack. CarPlay Ultra in an Aston Martin In addition, WhatsApp released a revamped CarPlay app that improves upon the basic Siri-based functionality that was previously available, offering full access to recent chats and call history, favorite contacts, and more. iOS 26.4.1 Includes These Two Changes for iPhones After we spotted signs of it in our site analytics earlier this week, Apple released iOS and iPadOS 26.4.1 on Wednesday. The update includes a fix for an iOS 26.4 bug affecting iCloud syncing, and it also turns on Stolen Device Protection by default for additional users. Apple followed that up with a macOS 26.4.1 update on Thursday that includes a fix for a Wi-Fi issue on the new M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models. Leaker: Foldable iPhone Won't Be Called iPhone Fold, But 'iPhone Ultra' The Apple rumor mill has been calling Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone the iPhone Fold, but one prominent leaker claims it will arrive under an "iPhone Ultra" name. This week also saw our first look at high-quality dummy units of the iPhone Fold or Ultra amid mixed rumors on when the device might actually become available. The latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is that it should launch alongside or shortly after the iPhone 18 Pro models, although supplies may be tight at first as Apple works out production issues. Expect pricing to come in at around $2,000 or even higher depending on storage capacity. 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: iPhone Rumors, Apple's MacBook Neo Dilemma, and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

This week we began tracking one of the best deals of the year so far, with $150 off nearly every model of Apple's new M5 MacBook Air. You'll find these sales below, plus great discounts on the 2026 MacBook Pro, AirPods Max 2, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and a few Samsung markdowns to celebrate the launch of the new Frame Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. M5 MacBook Air * What's the deal? Take $150 off M5 MacBook Air * Where can I get it? Amazon * Where can I find the original deal? Right here $150 OFF13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $949.00 $150 OFF15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $1,149.00 Amazon has a few record low prices on the new M5 MacBook Air this week, with $150 off nearly every model of the brand new notebook. Prices start at $949.00 for the 512GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air, down from $1,099.00. M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro * What's the deal? Take up to $199 off M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro * Where can I get it? Amazon * Where can I find the original deal? Right here $149 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,049.99 $149 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,549.99 In addition to the M5 MacBook Air deals, Amazon this week introduced record low prices on Apple's M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro. You can get up to $199 off select models without the need of a membership or clipping a coupon, with prices starting at $2,049.99 for the 14-inch model. AirPods Max 2 * What's the deal? Take $19 off AirPods Max 2 * Where can I get it? Amazon * Where can I find the original deal? Right here $19 OFFAirPods Max 2 for $529.99 Apple's new AirPods Max 2 launched last week, and Amazon is one of the only retailers offering a discount on the headphones. You can get the Midnight and Starlight color options for $529.99 on Amazon, down from $549.00. Apple Watch Ultra 3 * What's the deal? Take $99 off Apple Watch Ultra 3 * Where can I get it? Amazon * Where can I find the original deal? Right here $99 OFFApple Watch Ultra 3 for $699.99 Amazon this week brought back deals on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, providing $99 discounts on select models. It's been months since we last tracked any discounts on the Ultra 3, and these are solid second-best prices on the 2025 smartwatch. Samsung * What's the deal? Save on Samsung's new The Frame Pro TV and more * Where can I get it? Samsung * Where can I find the original deal? Right here UP TO $850 SAVINGSThe Frame Pro 'Picture Perfect Bundle' Samsung this week announced its newest lineup of The Frame TVs with the 2026 The Frame and The Frame Pro, and you can get a bundle deal of up to $850 in savings when purchasing the new models. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "Best Apple Deals of the Week: M5 MacBook Air Hits New Record Low Prices at $150 Off, Plus MacBook Pro Deals" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

As noted by 9to5Mac, some Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations are now completely out of stock on Apple's online store in the U.S. as of this writing. Mac mini configurations with an upgraded 32GB or 64GB of RAM and Mac Studio configurations with an upgraded 128GB or 256GB of RAM are listed as "currently unavailable" on the storefront, meaning they can no longer be ordered at all. Other configurations that remain available continue to face lengthy shipping delays, with estimated delivery timeframes ranging from one to three months. Last month, Apple entirely removed the Mac Studio's 512GB of RAM option. While the shipping delays have prompted speculation that Apple may be preparing to update the Mac mini and Mac Studio with M5 chips, the delays are likely the result of a severe global memory chip shortage driven by surging demand from companies building AI servers that require large amounts of RAM. After all, the Mac mini and Mac Studio models that are "currently unavailable" are those configured with higher amounts of RAM. In addition, the current delivery timeframes are extraordinarily long, which makes it harder to determine if this is the usual sign of an upcoming refresh. Memory chip prices are reportedly starting to stabilize or slightly decrease, but prices still remain well above historical averages, so Mac mini and Mac Studio shipping estimates might not meaningfully improve any time soon. It is still possible that the Mac mini and Mac Studio will be updated soon, even if it is purely coincidental. However, our best guess is that Apple will announce Mac Studio models with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips at WWDC in June and update the Mac mini with M5 and M5 Pro chips at some point in September or October this year.Related Roundups: Mac Studio, Mac miniBuyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Caution), Mac Mini (Caution)Related Forums: Mac Studio, Mac mini This article, "Apple Stops Accepting Orders for Some Mac Mini and Mac Studio Models" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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As we previously reported, astronauts aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft used the iPhone 17 Pro Max to take selfies of themselves with the Earth in the background during the Artemis II mission around the far side of the Moon last week. Now that the crew members have safely returned to Earth, Apple's CEO Tim Cook and marketing chief Greg Joswiak have both turned to social media to congratulate them on their successful mission and highlight the iPhone's involvement. "You captured the wonders of space and our planet beautifully, taking iPhone photography to new heights, and we're grateful you shared it with the world," wrote Cook. "Your work continues to inspire us all to think different. Welcome home!" Congratulations to Artemis II on a successful mission! You captured the wonders of space and our planet beautifully, taking iPhone photography to new heights, and we’re grateful you shared it with the world. Your work continues to inspire us all to think different. Welcome home!— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 11, 2026 "Honored that NASA astronauts brought iPhone to space with them," said Joswiak. "One small step for iPhone. One giant leap for space selfies." In February, NASA announced that the iPhone had been fully qualified for extended use in orbit, with reports indicating that each of the four crew members aboard the Orion were equipped with an iPhone 17 Pro Max for personal photos and videos. The photos show Artemis II's Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Christina Koch looking back at Earth through one of the Orion's main cabin windows. Flickr data indicates that these photos were shot with the iPhone 17 Pro Max's front-facing camera on April 2, which was the second day of the mission. Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max (Wiseman)Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max (Koch) Most other photos from the mission shared so far were captured with other cameras, such as the Nikon D5, Nikon Z 9, and GoPro HERO4 Black. Shot on Nikon D5Shot on Nikon D5 Artemis II was NASA's first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972. The crew reached the far side of the Moon on Monday, breaking the all-time record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by humans. However, the Orion does not have landing capabilities, so it was a flyby mission only. The spacecraft returned to Earth on Friday.Related Roundup: iPhone 17 ProTags: Greg Joswiak, NASA, Photos, Shot on iPhone, Tim CookBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: iPhone This article, "Apple Highlights Photos Shot on iPhone During NASA's Mission to Moon" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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