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    NFC Chip in iOS 18.1

    iPhone NFC Tags Turn Shortcuts Into Everyday Triggers

    June 8, 2026 / 8:41 AMJune 7, 2026

    iPhone NFC tag automation lets users tap a sticker, card, or tag to run Shortcuts for home, work, travel, and daily routines.

    A soccer ball hits the net inside a stadium at night, featured on the cover of Apple Magazine. Headlines highlight MacBook Neo sales, ChatGPT app growth, and the expansion of Apple’s global sports streaming.
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    A man with short brown hair in a dark pinstripe suit, patterned tie, and pocket square is smiling at the camera, standing in front of a white background with large, dark, blurred letters—a look reminiscent of Apple TV's Disavowed.

    Disavowed Brings James Marsden to Apple TV

    Three European Union flags wave in front of the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, where recent headlines have focused on the Apple EU dispute, highlighted by the modern building’s banner displaying the EU emblem and "European Commission" in many languages.

    The DMA’s Next Target Could Be AI Assistants

    A smartphone displays a scene from the series "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV+, as a man with a mustache points and smiles. Thanks to Apple TV SharePlay, a small video call window appears in the corner, letting friends watch together. The Apple TV+ logo is visible.

    Apple TV SharePlay Makes Watch Parties Easier

    A car dashboard display featuring CarPlay Ultra shows navigation directions to Apple Park, music playing, and flight information. The screen includes a map, distance, estimated arrival time, and control icons. Trees are visible outside the windshield.

    CarPlay EV Routing Makes Electric Road Trips Easier

    A white wireless earbud with a silicone tip floats in front of a white background, intersected by a colorful, stylized soundwave pattern—highlighting features like AirPods Conversation Boost.

    AirPods Pro Evolution Makes Gaming Sound More Responsive

    A muscular, bearded man with short hair stands shirtless, arms outstretched and tattoos on display, evoking the intensity of a Cape Fear thriller. He is in a room with green curtains and medical equipment visible in the background.

    Cape Fear Trailer Pulls Apple TV Into Classic Horror

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