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• Redesigned Wacom Cintiq pen displays bring Pro Pen 3 tech to more creators

  Wacom's latest Cintiq models bring Pro Pen 3 and a slimmer design to midrange pen displays built for macOS workflows.
  
  

  
  Wacom Cintiq pen display

  
  Wacom is launching a refreshed Cintiq line in summer 2025, introducing the Cintiq 16, Cintiq 24, and Cintiq 24 Touch. The updated models bring thinner hardware, sharper visuals, and expanded customization, marking a notable shift in Wacom's midrange strategy.
  
  The Cintiq line sits between Wacom's entry-level One tablets and the high-end Cintiq Pro series, which offers 4K resolution and HDR. With this release, Wacom is signaling that professional-grade tools are now within reach for more creators.
  
  
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• TikTok dodges U.S. ban -- again -- as Trump administration pushes deadline back

  In a move that has almost become tradition, the Trump administration has once again hit pause on the TikTok ban, leaving the app's fate mired in uncertainty.
  
  

  
  Image Credit: lechenie-narkomanii on Pixabay

  
  The TikTok ban saga continues to drag on, largely thanks to trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Now, another delay seems likely, even as the app's future remains unresolved.
  
  As The Wall Street Journal has learned, President Trump is planning on pushing back the ban date — for the third time. Allegedly, talks were underway for a sale, but the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China that Trump lit off in April has caused the deal to be pushed onto the back burner.
  
  
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• A new scam is targeting iPhone users with fake traffic fines

  Cybercriminals are using fake DMV texts and cheap tricks to phish iPhone users ahead of a made-up June deadline.
  
  

  
  iPhone users are getting hit with scam texts

  
  Mobile users all over the U.S. face a new scam text wave from fake government authorities. A recent message that one of our staffers got from the "Tennessee Department of Vehicles" warns of an overdue traffic ticket, legal action, license suspension, and credit score damage if payment isn't made by June 8.
  
  The text includes a link to a fake government payment site and urges victims to reply with the letter "Y" to activate the link. Links aren't tappable if the text is from an unknown sender. If you reply with that "Y," the message it automatically becomes from a "known" sender, which makes the link tappable
  
  
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• iPadOS 26 at WWDC 25: Bold design rumors, Multitasking changes, more

  The debut of iPadOS 26 is on June 9, and Apple is set to introduce a radical redesign, improved Apple Pencil functionality, and much more. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about the update.
  
  

  
  Apple is expected to introduce iPadOS 25 on June 9 at WWDC.

  
  Apple's 2024 software releases largely revolved around Apple Intelligence, as the company's platforms received generative AI features across the board. The iPhone, iPad, and Mac all gained AI-powered email summarization, a new Clean Up tool in the Photos app, and much more.
  
  The most notable improvement within iPadOS 18, however, was a standalone Calculator app, developed under the project codename GreyParrot. While the iPad will almost certainly receive a few unique enhancements, much like it did in 2024, Apple is said to be aiming for even better platform consistency this time around.
  
  
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• App Store changes look like a free ride to some developers

  Developers can now direct users in-app to pay for subscriptions outside of the App Store, but the road is not smooth, and there are some pitfalls.
  
  

  
  The App Store is the only global business anyone expects to be run for free - image Credit: Apple

  
  Apple in the US now has to allow developers in the App Store to direct users to their own websites, or other third-party payment systems. While its conclusion seems exaggerated so far, The Information, claims that there is a gold rush as developers seize the change to avoid paying what they call an Apple tax.
  
  "We work so hard to build this product, giving value to customers, and then Apple takes away 30% of our subscriptions," Otter CEO Sam Liang said. "It's completely insane."
  
  
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• Dedicated Games app in iOS 26 will try to help users play together & find new titles

  A standalone Games app in iOS 26 will consolidate Apple Arcade and third-party titles into a single hub, with tabbed sections to help users discover new titles and play games together.
  
  

  
  WWDC 2025 kicks off on Monday, June 9. During the event, Apple is expected to unveil everything we can expect coming to its software later this year.
  
  One new addition coming to iOS 26 — and likely iPadOS 26 — is the Games app. According to Bloomberg on Friday, this new standalone app takes the place of the Games tab in the App Store.
  
  The Games app isn't a new rumor. What is, is how the app is laid out.
  
  
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• iMessage flaw may have allowed for zero-click targeted attacks

  A rare iPhone crash linked to an iMessage image handling and sharing bug may have been the first sign of a targeted spyware attack, according to new forensic evidence — but Apple is skeptical.
  
  

  
  Messages app on iPhone

  
  A newly revealed iMessage bug in iOS, now patched, may have exposed some iPhone users to silent surveillance attempts. The flaw, discovered by the security firm iVerify, affected how iPhones processed nickname updates in the Messages app.
  
  The security researchers say they found signs of possible exploitation on the devices of journalists, government officials, and tech executives. Apple, however, strongly denies that the bug was used maliciously.
  
  
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• iOS 26 will give the Phone, Safari, and Camera apps a big makeover

  Apple's WWDC 2025 will spotlight sleek redesigns in iOS 26, with the Phone, Safari, and Camera apps getting their biggest updates in years.
  
  

  
  Apple's giving iPhone basics a fresh coat of paint in iOS 26

  
  Apple is set to kick off WWDC 2025 on Monday, June 9 at 10 am PT/1:00 pm ET. This year, we anticipate that the Cupertino-based tech giant will likely be focusing on visual updates across its platforms.
  
  As part of iOS 26, Apple is rolling out significant updates to three of its core apps: Phone, Safari, and Camera. According to Bloomberg, while most native apps will see only visual refreshes inspired by the new systemwide visionOS-inspired "Solarium" interface, these three are getting more substantial changes aimed at improving usability and streamlining functionality.
  
  
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• Inside Voice Memos: getting the most out of Apple's most overlooked app

  Voice Memos, Apple's audio recording app, goes far beyond just a simple voice recorder. Here's how to get the most out of what may be Apple's most overlooked app on your iPhone or iPad.
  
  

  
  Inside Apple's Voice Memos App

  
  Voice Memos isn't an app most people give a lot of thought to, but that doesn't mean that it isn't worthwhile. Between layered recordings, auto-transcriptions, and its overall ease of use, it's easy to see why Apple has incorporated it into most of its devices.
  
  Let's take a look at how Voice Memos came to be, and how you can get the most out of it.
  
  
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• Apple Intelligence translation for users, new AI tools for developers coming at WWDC

  Apple will be concentrating its Apple Intelligence launches at WWDC 2025 on developer tools, and wide-ranging translation for users, including live translation via AirPods.
  
  

  
  Craig Federighi launching Apple Intelligence in 2024 — image credit: Apple

  
  This latest of many pre-WWDC leaks concerns the much-anticipated next announcements regarding Apple Intelligence. After last year's launch, it had been expected that WWDC 2025 would be light on Apple Intelligence news.
  
  However, according to Bloomberg, Apple has two major focuses for Apple Intelligence this time, and two more minor ones.
  
  
  Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely
  
  
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