Early iOS 27 buzz

Are you getting psyched for iOS 27? Cult of Mac writer Rajesh Pandey is.

He looked at all the leaks about what to expect from the iPhone’s next big upgrade and compiled a short list of features he can’t wait to try. (If you want the lowdown on all the rumored iOS 27 features, we’ve got a full roundup for you.)

Which ones get you buzzing?

No matter what rumored features make the top of your list, we’ve got just a couple more weeks to wait for WWDC26, when Tim Cook and Co. will spill the beans on iOS 27 and the rest of Apple’s next-gen operating systems.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

Did you hear about getting free AirPods Pro 3 when you sign up for an Apple Card? You’ll be jumping through some hoops to get ‘em.
AI is getting better at hacking, and Apple isn’t immune to the onslaught.
This is one of Apple’s all-time genius moves.
We reviewed some interesting stuff this week, including a powerful NAS, a 4K wireless adapter and the latest book about Steve Jobs.
Gaze in wide-eyed wonder at these amazing Mac setups.
And finally, Cult of Mac Deals rolled out new discounts this week on 2TB Sandisk portable SSDs, lifetime access to an e-signature app that beats Docusign and a solid-state battery pack to keep your iPhone juiced.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

Feature story

6 leaked iOS 27 features I can't wait to try

Based on leaks, iOS 27 may not pack flashy new features. But it could end up packing the right features to make the experience feel more polished and reliable.

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Remap your Mac's keyboard to unlock power features

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How to get free(!) AirPods Pro 3 by signing up for an Apple Card

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News

What to expect from iOS 27 at WWDC26

Given a steady drumbeat of reliable rumors, here are all the new features for iPhone to expect in iOS 27 in June.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

How Apple uses faulty silicon to power fab new devices

Apple uses chip binning to turn defective silicon into products like the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e.

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Apple Intelligence supercharges suite of new accessibility features

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The iPhone and Mac security Apple spent 5 years building? AI broke it in 5 days.

Researchers used Anthropic’s Mythos AI to help crack Apple’s most secure MIE protection system for the M5 MacBook Pro.

Deals

Grab a new 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at the lowest price ever [Price cut!]

The M5 MacBook Air is Apple’s best notebook for most people. It’s always affordable, and a deal on the 15-inch version knocks off up to $199.

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Get a solid-state wireless battery pack with built-in stand for just $59.99

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Reviews

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This powerful Ugreen NAS made me forget about Synology [Review]

Hands-on review: The Ugreen DXP4800 Pro NAS strikes a great balance between performance, ease of use and value.

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Setups

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