The Core: Apple; TLDR (June 14)

by Jonny Evans · Published June 14, 2026 · Updated June 14, 2026

What has been going on this weekend.

Apple kills built-in obsolescence

With the latest OS updates Apple just made all its supported devices feel faster, not slower, even older devices.

Golden Gate gets gold star

First reax to macOS 27 Golden Gate praise it for stability, performance gains, and user interface improvements. “Like a new Mac.” You can also use touch on an iPad to control your Mac…

MacBook Neo review: 3 months later, I love this laptop even more

It’s really hard to say no to the Neo, especially as PC makers hike prices.

This is the new Siri app icon

This is the new Siri app icon you’ll find in iOS 27. Open it to access Siri, start new chats, continue conversations begun on another logged in device, and review previous chats.

Anthropic pulls Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5 following US government directive

Pointless reactionism because if Anthropic can do it, other AI firms can do it, too – including those outside the US.

A dive into how Siri AI works

I have been annoying a lot of people about how cool I think the Siri AI harness and architecture is recently, so while I work on the proper video/report, I made this quick messy screen recording explaining it!

Hopefully it's of interest to some! pic.twitter.com/e0PuzMOeau
— Max Weinbach (@mweinbach) June 13, 2026

Tata’s iPhone water margin

Tata’s massive iPhone factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India, may be shut down by regulators over unauthorised wastewater discharge.

Waymo buys Apple Car testing track

Waymo has purchased the former Apple Car self-driving test site at Wittman, Arizona for $220m as Apple exists its smart car ambition.

On the Maps

Stolen from X

apple maps on ios 27 is actually wild..
looks like a AAA game irl pic.twitter.com/PmTQgS9M0c
— Aurelien (@Aurelien_Gz) June 13, 2026

Investors say Apple’s Taiwanese suppliers Foxconn/Honghai, Hongjun, Huatong, Zhending-KY, Heshuo, TSMC, Daliguang, Yujingguang, and Nissing will do good business on Apple’s AI improvements and new iPhones, particularly iPhone Ultra/Fold.

WWDC clues show foldable iPhone plans

iOS 27 includes code mentions of “foldState” and “angleDegrees”.
iOS 27 includes a check for the number of screens a device has.
Resizable iPhone mirroring so you can make iPhone mirroring look like an iPad display.
Apps are resizable to multiple display sizes.
Full screen widgets on Home screen.