Developers, developers, developers!

At next week’s WWDC, will we see incoming Apple CEO John Ternus bouncing around onstage screaming, “Developers, developers, developers”?

Clearly, no.

There’s no chance of that happening, but Apple definitely wants and needs to keep programmers on its side.

After loosening a few App Store rules over the last few years, mostly in response to EU mandates, Apple appears eager to court coders.

Apple just commissioned a new report that paints a rosy picture of the App Store economy.

Yeah, the report is ostensibly independent, but it casts Apple and the App Store in the best possible light.

Even knowing the bias, it’s interesting to read about the astounding numbers involved, where that money goes, and the major reason for a spike in AI-driven apps on the App Store (and it’s probably not what you’re thinking).

Also in today’s newsletter:

We’ve been hearing about a Mac with a touchscreen for a while now, but a new rumor suggests the machine might be a lot closer than we were expecting.
If you ever got an Apple Watch Stand alert while sitting on the toilet, tip No. 1 might help explain it.
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You can now run Google’s AI models entirely offline, thanks to the company’s new Mac app.
If you don’t like how AirPods feel in your ears, you might be interested in a pair of open-ear earbuds. We just reviewed a new pair from Baseus. They sound great and are very affordable, but there are caveats.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

App Store tops $1.4 trillion as AI apps fuel record developer earnings

Apple’s report shows that AI apps drove coders’ App Store earnings to a new high.

MacBook Ultra could come sooner than you think

A tantalizing new report suggests the much-anticipated MacBook Ultra, with its touchscreen OLED display, is coming soon.

3 exercise tips every Apple Watch wearer should know

You'll find exercise tracking less frustrating on your Apple Watch with these tips. They'll help you close your Stand and Exercise rings.

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Google’s new Mac app keeps your AI chats off the internet

Google is bringing its AI Edge Gallery app to macOS, letting Apple silicon Macs run Gemma models entirely offline.

Microsoft will break Office apps on older iPhones, iPads and Macs next month

Starting July 13, some older iPhones, iPads and Macs will lose the ability to edit, save and create files. Here’s what you can do.

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DupFiles Cleaner Pro scans for duplicate files, similar photos and clutter to help your PC reclaim storage and feel fast again.

A new Apple Pencil could give the Vision Pro a sense of touch

Apple patents an Apple Pencil for the Vision Pro that could simulate the texture of virtual surfaces with haptic feedback.

Today in Apple history: Mac clone-maker peaks before a dizzying decline

On June 4, 1997, Mac clone-maker Power Computing hit its high point before beginning a rapid decline. By early 1998, it was out of business.

Affordable new open earbuds bring stamina, comfort -- and a few problems [Review]

Our hands-on Baseus Bowie MC2 Open-Ear Earbuds review finds good sound and value, but a few caveats with fit, call quality and the app.

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One more thing ...

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The internet is nothing new. It has been happening for 10 years. Finally, now, the wave is cresting on the general computer user. And I love it. I think the den is far more interesting than the living room. Putting the internet into people's houses is going to be really what the information superhighway is all about, not digital convergence in the set-top box. All that's going to do is put the video rental stores out of business and save me a trip to rent my movie. I'm not very excited about that. I'm not excited about home shopping. I'm very excited about having the internet in my den.

— Steve Jobs, 1994.

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