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  • Mac Studio’s M3 Ultra powers huge DeepSeek R1 AI model at home

    Mac Studio’s M3 Ultra powers huge DeepSeek R1 AI model at home

    YouTuber Dave Lee, known for his Dave2D channel, recently showed off how Apple’s latest Mac Studio with the M3 Ultra chip can run a massive DeepSeek R1 AI model right on the device. To pull this off, you need the top-tier version with 512GB of memory.

    Mac Studio 2025 Breakdown

    Lee’s tests revealed that this giant AI model, with 671 billion parameters, works smoothly on the Mac Studio. It gobbles up 404GB of storage and needs 448GB of virtual memory, which users set up manually using Terminal commands.

    The secret sauce is the M3 Ultra’s all-in-one memory setup. It handles a slimmed-down, 4-bit version of DeepSeek R1 without breaking a sweat. This tweak lowers accuracy a tiny bit but keeps all the important bits intact, churning out about 17-18 tokens per second—plenty fast for most tasks.

    Even better, the Mac Studio does this while sipping less than 200 watts of power. If you tried this on a regular PC, you’d need several graphics cards guzzling around ten times more energy.

    Why It Matters

    Running big AI models at home is a game-changer for privacy. Think of things like medical data crunching—keeping it local avoids the risks of sending sensitive info to the cloud.

    The Price Tag

    This power comes with a hefty cost. A Mac Studio with the M3 Ultra and 512GB of RAM starts at about $10,000. Go all out with 16TB of storage and a fully loaded M3 Ultra (32-core CPU, 80-core GPU, and 32-core Neural Engine), and you’re looking at $14,099. Still, for companies needing secure, local AI processing, it’s a solid deal compared to other options. Apple claims the M3 Ultra is its speediest chip yet, made by blending two M3 Max chips with its “UltraFusion” trick. That doubles the power, making it a beast for heavy-duty work.

  • Apple drops bigger iPhone 17 Air plan over bend worries

    Apple drops bigger iPhone 17 Air plan over bend worries

    Apple once tested a super-thin iPhone 17 Air with a big 6.9-inch screen but scrapped the idea. Why? They worried it might bend too easily, a problem they faced years ago. A new report spills the details.

    iPhone 17 Air’s Big Screen Scare

    Mark Gurman, a Bloomberg writer, shared this in his recent Power On newsletter:

    When Apple first worked on this phone, they tried a 6.9-inch screen—same size as the Pro Max. But they dropped it, fearing a slim phone with such a large display could bend. Back in 2014, Apple dealt with “Bendgate” when the iPhone 6 Plus warped in tight pockets. They didn’t want that headache again.

    A rumor from China earlier this month said the iPhone 17 Air matched the iPhone 17 Pro Max in size, just thinner. That might have come from this canceled test model.

    What’s Coming Instead

    The iPhone 17 Air hitting shelves in September will sport a 6.6-inch screen with smooth 120Hz ProMotion tech, a Dynamic Island, a speedy A19 chip, one 48-megapixel back camera, and Apple’s own C1 modem. Gurman hears it could cost around $899 in the U.S.—the same as the iPhone 16 Plus, which this slim phone seems set to replace in Apple’s lineup. Apple’s clearly playing it safe after past lessons, sticking with a size that’s big but not risky. Fans of giant screens might be bummed, but a sturdier phone could be worth it.

  • Apple should pause and polish its software

    Apple should pause and polish its software

    Things have been buzzing with Apple news lately. The company recently shared that the updated Siri won’t be ready anytime soon, and insiders say the cool features promised at last year’s WWDC are still far off. With all this happening, Apple could use a throwback moment—like a new Snow Leopard—to get its software back on track.

    If you’ve used a Mac for a while, say 16 years or more, you might recall Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Back then, Apple didn’t rush out a new Mac OS every year. When Snow Leopard launched, it wasn’t about flashy new tricks or looks. Instead, Apple worked hard to make the software steady and reliable. I started thinking about this after seeing an old WWDC 2009 clip where Bertrand Serlet, a big name at Apple back then, proudly said Snow Leopard had “no new features.” It’s wild to see how much Apple has shifted since those days.

    Apple’s never been quick to say “oops,” but it has owned up to slip-ups before. Think about Steve Jobs talking to the press about the iPhone 4 antenna mess or admitting MobileMe wasn’t great and promising to fix it. I miss that honesty. Today, it’s tough to picture Apple saying, “Hey, this update has nothing new,” or owning up to glitches in front of everyone.

    Fast forward to now—a Bloomberg report says Robby Walker, a Siri boss at Apple, called the delays “messy” and “awkward” in a team meeting. Last June, at WWDC 2024, Apple hyped up Apple Intelligence, but when iOS 18 and macOS 15 dropped, those features were nowhere to be found. Some trickled out later, but the new Siri—yep, the one in iPhone 16 ads—still hasn’t shown up.

    Online, people are grumbling about bugs in Apple’s latest updates, and it’s not hard to see why. Apple should hit pause. Announcing stuff that’s not ready (remember AirPower?) just sets everyone up for disappointment. Now that they’ve admitted Siri’s delay, I hope they focus on smoothing out the rough spots and delivering what they promised. We don’t need big updates every year—give the team time to fix things. A new Snow Leopard vibe could be just what Apple needs.

  • Siri’s late arrival saved Apple from a big mess

    Siri’s late arrival saved Apple from a big mess

    Apple’s decision to hold off on releasing new Siri features has sparked some tough headlines lately. It even led to a big team meeting where one boss called the situation “messy and awkward.” But here’s the thing—waiting might have kept Apple out of an even bigger problem.

    New Siri Features Weren’t Ready Yet

    Pushing back iOS updates doesn’t look good, especially when the news paints it in a harsh light. But what’s way worse? Releasing key features that flop. According to notes leaked from that meeting, that’s exactly what Apple dodged with Siri.

    Mark Gurman shared that an exec, Walker, explained the delay happened because the new tech wasn’t up to par. It worked decently only about two-thirds to 80% of the time. He said they’d rather keep improving it so people could actually trust it. Features that only work some of the time? That’s a no-go for Apple. Even 80% isn’t solid enough. Can you imagine them sending out something that shaky? I sure can’t.

    Why Siri’s Delay Was a Smart Move

    These Siri upgrades weren’t small tweaks—they were a big deal. Apple hyped them up last June, promising a smarter assistant that knows your texts, schedule, and more. If they’d rolled out nearly a year later and still messed up, it’d be a bad look. Worse, though, these features are meant to handle important stuff. If they failed even a little, it could cause real headaches.

    Take this example from John Gruber: Imagine asking Siri when your mom’s flight lands. It says, “4:30, on time,” so you head to the airport. But if it’s wrong and she lands at 7:30—or worse, 1:30—you’re either waiting forever or leaving her stranded. That’s the kind of trust Siri’s supposed to earn. If it shipped half-ready, it’d be a disaster for Apple.

    There’s an old saying from Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto: “A late game can turn out great, but a rushed one stays bad forever.” Games and phone updates aren’t identical, and some debate if he even said it. Still, it fits here. A delayed Siri could end up awesome. A rushed one? That’d hurt Apple and us for good.

  • AirPods to offer real-time language translation by late 2025

    AirPods to offer real-time language translation by late 2025

    Apple is developing an exciting feature for AirPods that will make chatting across languages much easier, according to Bloomberg. This new tool, tied to iOS 19, will roll out with an AirPods software update later this year. With this update, AirPods will help people who speak different languages talk smoothly. It’ll work alongside the iPhone’s Translate app. Imagine an English speaker wearing AirPods chatting with someone speaking Spanish.

    The iPhone will pick up the Spanish words, turn them into English, and send them to the AirPods wearer. Then, when the English speaker replies, the iPhone will translate their words into Spanish and say them out loud. The Translate app on iPhones already does this, but adding it to AirPods will make the whole process quicker and simpler.

    Apple also plans to upgrade the Translate app in iOS 19, though we don’t know the details yet. While new AirPods Pro 3 earbuds are coming in 2025, it seems this translation feature might work on older AirPods models, too. In recent years, Apple has been pairing AirPods updates with iOS releases.

    For example, with iOS 18, they added hearing health tools. These let AirPods check for hearing problems and even act as a hearing aid if needed. This shows how Apple keeps making AirPods more helpful with each iOS update. This translation feature could be a game-changer for travelers, friends, or anyone connecting across languages. By late 2025, AirPods might just break down language barriers like never before!

  • Apple knows its smart features aren’t wowing iPhone fans

    Apple knows its smart features aren’t wowing iPhone fans

    Apple’s new smart features, called Apple Intelligence, rolled out with iOS 18, but they’re not convincing people to buy new iPhones. That’s what analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said recently. He also thinks Siri’s recent flops will hurt iPhone sales in 2025, and the market is starting to agree.

    Back in July, Kuo warned that hopes for Apple Intelligence boosting iPhone upgrades were too high. By January, he was even blunter, saying the excitement around these features had dropped a lot. Why? There was a big gap between Apple showing them off in June and their launch starting in October.

    Kuo still feels the same, especially after Apple delayed some key Siri upgrades tied to Apple Intelligence. These were promised for iOS 18 but got pushed back. According to Kuo, Apple already knows these smart tools aren’t impressing anyone. Because of this, the company gave its suppliers cautious shipment numbers for iPhones.

    Lately, people in the market are growing unsure about iPhone sales and Apple Intelligence, especially Siri. This matches Kuo’s earlier guesses. He says Apple’s low shipment predictions to suppliers earlier this year show they saw the weak response coming.

    The delays with Siri are also turning people off. This could hurt sales of the iPhone 16 and even the iPhone 17 soon. Last week, Apple admitted that some Siri features, like understanding personal details and working better with apps, won’t arrive until next year. The company didn’t expect fans and tech experts to be so upset about it.

    For example, John Gruber, a well-known Apple writer, recently shared a detailed piece pointing out Siri’s problems. Many agree with him, feeling Apple has struggled to make Siri better for a long time. Others have chimed in too, upset about the big promises Apple made last year about its smart Siri features—followed by delays that make people doubt Apple can keep up with rivals like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.

  • Apple updates website with note about delayed Siri features

    Apple updates website with note about delayed Siri features

    Apple is still dealing with the news from last week that some exciting Siri updates tied to Apple Intelligence won’t arrive as soon as hoped. These features have been pushed back with no set release date. Over the weekend, Apple even removed a YouTube ad showing off one of these features—personal context—on the iPhone 16.

    Now, the company has added a short note on its website wherever these upcoming Siri tools are mentioned, especially on pages promoting the iPhone. These Siri upgrades were meant to make life easier. They’d help users dig up details from chats with friends or family—like flight info or book suggestions—by searching through Messages, Mail, and other apps. Another perk, called on-screen awareness, would let Siri act on whatever you’re looking at, like asking it to “spruce up this picture” while viewing a photo.

    Last Friday, Apple confirmed the delay with a brief statement. It said, “We need more time than expected to get these features ready, and they’ll roll out sometime next year.”

    The note now on Apple’s website is simpler but still unclear. It says:

    Siri’s ability to understand personal context, work with what’s on your screen, and handle tasks in apps is still being built. These will come in a future update.

    You’ll spot this same message on pages for the iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPad, and more—anywhere these features were hyped up before without a hint that they weren’t ready. Apple hasn’t shared an exact timeline, but we’re guessing this “future update” might tie in with iOS 19. The first test version of iOS 19 should show up at WWDC in June 2025. Still, an update to iOS 19 could land anytime between fall 2025 and summer 2026. So, don’t hold your breath waiting for it!

  • iPhone 17 Air: Seven cool features to look forward to this year

    iPhone 17 Air: Seven cool features to look forward to this year

    This fall, Apple is shaking things up with a new phone: the iPhone 17 Air. Instead of keeping the Plus model, they’re rolling out something fresh that might even catch the eye of Pro fans. Here are seven exciting things coming with the iPhone 17 Air.

    Super Slim Design

    The iPhone 17 Air will be incredibly thin, taking inspiration from Apple’s slim M4 iPad Pro. Experts guess it could be as thin as 5.5mm in most spots, except for the camera area. That’s a big drop from the iPhone 16 Pro (8.25mm) and the regular 16 (7.8mm). Even the super-thin iPhone 6 was 6.9mm!

    A New 6.6-Inch Screen

    The 17 Air will have a 6.6-inch display, sitting right between the 6.3-inch 17 Pro and the 6.9-inch Pro Max. Its slim body makes it feel compact for Pro users but roomy enough for those who love bigger screens.

    Always-On Screen and Smooth Scrolling

    For years, only Pro iPhones had an Always-On display and a fast 120Hz refresh rate. Now, the 17 Air (and base 17) will get these too! There’s talk of a 90Hz option instead of 120Hz, but either way, it’ll feel smooth and handy.

    A19 Chip Power

    The 17 Air will run on Apple’s new A19 chip, shared with the base 17 model. The Pro versions get an A19 Pro, but the A19 is still great for gaming, AI, and everyday use. It’s just a tiny bit less powerful than the Pro chip.

    One Big 48MP Camera

    Unlike the Pro’s three cameras or the base model’s two, the 17 Air will have just one 48MP rear camera in a cool “bar” design. Details are hush-hush, but it might surprise us with what it can do.

    Better 24MP Selfie Camera

    The front camera jumps from 12MP to 24MP across all iPhone 17 models, including the Air. It won’t match the back camera, but your selfies will look a lot sharper.

    Apple’s Own C1 Modem

    The 17 Air gets a special C1 modem, made by Apple, for better connectivity. It’s a feature only it and the iPhone 16e have so far.

    The iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s most thrilling fourth model yet, blending style and tech in a way that hints at what’s next for iPhones. Get ready for an awesome launch this fall!

  • Popular Apple insider faces claims of skipping payments to artists

    Popular Apple insider faces claims of skipping payments to artists

    Jon Prosser, a well-known figure who shares sneak peeks of Apple products on his YouTube channel, FrontPageTech, is in the spotlight again. This time, it’s not about a big Apple reveal, but because artists say he didn’t pay them for their efforts. Several creators have called out the famous insider, claiming he hired them to make images for his leaks but left them empty-handed.

    Missing Payments

    Prosser has earned a name for himself by showing off Apple gadgets before they hit the market. His spot-on predictions and sharp-looking images often look just like the real thing. But here’s the catch—he doesn’t make those pictures himself. He brings in artists to do it for him.

    The problem? These artists say they’re not getting paid. On X, a creator named Shea pointed fingers at Prosser, saying he drags his feet or skips payments altogether. Shea brought up an old video by artist Randy Vazquez, who said Prosser owed him $1,000 for a job. After months of waiting, Vazquez got just $400—until he posted the video. Only then did Prosser send the rest.

    Shea also mentioned another artist, Asher, who works with Prosser now. Asher reportedly waited three months and got only a fraction of what was promised. Later, Prosser gave him an iPhone 16 Pro, maybe to make up for it. Shea added that the newest artist hasn’t been paid either—unless you count “exposure” as cash.

    Latest Leak and a Heads-Up

    Prosser’s most recent scoop, the iPhone 17 Air, was done with @zellzoi. But Shea has a word of caution for artists thinking about teaming up with him. Sure, Prosser’s leaks get tons of views, putting their work in front of a huge crowd. Still, Shea wonders if that’s worth it when payment isn’t guaranteed.

    Prosser hasn’t answered these claims yet. Sadly, this kind of thing happens a lot in the art world. Many creators get shortchanged, with companies offering “exposure” instead of real money. The trouble is, exposure doesn’t cover rent or groceries—cash does.

  • iOS 19 set to deliver a fresh look for iPhones and more

    iOS 19 set to deliver a fresh look for iPhones and more

    Apple is gearing up to give iPhones, iPads, and Macs a major makeover with iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, according to Bloomberg. This update, coming later in 2025, promises to shake up how these devices look and feel, making them work together more smoothly.

    The company plans to refresh icons, menus, apps, windows, and buttons with a simpler, cleaner style. Navigating your device should also become easier. These updates are said to be much more than just a new coat of paint—they’ll bring the biggest change to iOS since iOS 7 and to macOS since Big Sur.

    The new design takes some inspiration from visionOS, the system used in Apple’s Vision Pro headset. Think rounded app icons, see-through effects, and a touch of 3D flair—but it’s not an exact copy. Apple hopes this fresh vibe will spark excitement for its latest gadgets and shift focus from delays in its Apple Intelligence Siri upgrades.

    We’ll get our first peek at this revamp during the Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2025. After that, it’ll be tested for a few months before rolling out to everyone in the fall. Rumors of this big redesign have popped up three times now. Sources say iOS 19 will borrow some ideas from visionOS, like a simpler layout and translucent touches. The Israeli site The Verifier first hinted at this shift, though it thought it’d come with iOS 18—seems they got the details right but the timing wrong.

    Tech insider Jon Prosser also chimed in, showing off a redesigned Camera app with see-through menus in a YouTube video. He thinks these changes might spread to the Home Screen and beyond. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman backed this up, saying the update will unify Apple’s systems with a fresh, easy-to-use look.

    One big question remains: Will iPhone app icons go fully round like visionOS, or stick with their current shape? Gurman didn’t confirm either way. Still, expect iOS 19 to feel lighter and more modern if these rumors hold true. Mark your calendars for WWDC 2025 in June for the official reveal!

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