Apple Arcade welcomes five new games and exciting updates for hit games on the service next month, offering a seamless experience of uninterrupted fun with no ads or in-app purchases. On June 5, players can enjoy these new games with family and friends, including UNO: Arcade Edition, the official reimagining of one of the most popular card games in the world; LEGO Hill Climb Adventures+, where iconic LEGO worlds and Hill Climb Racing’s physics-based gameplay collide; Lost in Play+, an uplifting and wholesome point-and-click adventure; classic 3D arcade bouncing game Helix Jump+; and WHAT THE CAR? for Apple Vision Pro, a new spatial version of the highly rated racing comedy game.
New updates to popular Arcade titles include a special Paddington event in Crayola Create and Play+ starting June 26; a new Queens neighborhood in Skate City: New York on May 22; and the arrival of the Diesel himself, Shaquille O’Neal, in the Greatest Mode in NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition on May 8.
Apple Arcade features more than 200 games, playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro.
UNO: Arcade Edition by Mattel163 UNO: Arcade Edition features vibrant visuals, exciting Apple Arcade-exclusive gameplay, and multiple ways for UNO fans to play. Players can unwind with entertaining solo matches using classic UNO rules, or turn up the heat with a new Custom Games mode featuring new options like Wild Swap Hands and Color Showdown. With three game modes (Quick Match, Custom Games, and Single Player) and rich customizations — including unlockable creative frames, special effects, and emotes — every game feels fun and fresh. Whether playing solo or enjoying matches with friends and family, UNO: Arcade Edition delivers an entertaining and engaging experience anywhere.
UNO: Arcade Edition by Mattel163.
WHAT THE CAR? by Triband Indie developer Triband’s hilarious racing adventure takes on a whole new dimension. Using a floating TV portal with legs and an extendable steering wheel, players with Apple Vision Pro will use their hands — as if holding a physical steering wheel — to maneuver an unconventional race car with constantly changing features, such as legs, wings, and even the common cold. The wacky gameplay elements leverage spatial computing to pop out of the screen, making each race an adventure full of lively twists and turns.
WHAT THE CAR? by Triband.
LEGO Hill Climb Adventures+ by Fingersoft LEGO Hill Climb Adventures+ invites players on a grand adventure where the creative charm of LEGO meets the wild physics-based gameplay of Hill Climb Racing. Players will race, explore, and build their way through dynamic locations — from sunny countrysides to the highest mountains and the daunting great below. With a cast of lovable LEGO Minifigures, upgradeable vehicles equipped with unique gadgets, and hidden secrets around every turn, the game offers a perfect mix of discovery, strategy, and action.
LEGO Hill Climb Adventures+ by Fingersoft.
Lost in Play+ by Happy Juice Games and Snapbreak Games The 2023 App Store Awards winner for iPad Game of the Year, Lost in Play+ is a journey through childhood imagination with thoughtfully crafted puzzles and colorful characters. Players must help a brother-and-sister duo on an adventure to find their way back home, exploring enchanted forests, outwitting quirky goblins, and befriending magical creatures. The young siblings’ adventure is filled with clever puzzles, minigames, and dreamlike surprises. With no dialogue, point-and-click gameplay, and a handcrafted animation style, Lost in Play+ is a wholesome and delightful interactive cartoon where fantasy and curiosity come to life.
Lost in Play+ by Happy Juice Games and Snapbreak Games.
Helix Jump+ by Voodoo and Orbital Knight Helix Jump+ is the classic 3D arcade game and genre-defining hit, reimagined exclusively for Apple Arcade — with reworked haptic, enhanced visual effects, exclusive unlockable skins, and no ads or interruptions. Players will guide a bouncing ball through vibrant, twisting helix towers, timing their drops with precision to avoid traps and smash through platforms in a test of rhythm and momentum.
Helix Jump+ by Voodoo and Orbital Knight.
Alongside new game launches, Apple Arcade players can also continue to enjoy their favorite titles on the service with regular updates.
Crayola Create and Play+ by Red Games Co.
On June 26, families can join Paddington for a special summer event, featuring a seven-day interactive quest full of heartwarming and colorful adventures, imaginative play, and priceless Paddington moments in Crayola Create and Play+ by Red Games Co.
On May 22, players can explore Queens and master 20 new Free Skate goals in Skate City: New York by Snowman and Agens.
On May 8, Shaquille O’Neal is the latest Greatest player to be added to the Greatest Mode in NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition by 2K.
Apple Arcade is available for $6.99 (U.S.) per month with a one-month free trial. Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of Apple Arcade for free.1
Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($19.95 U.S.), Family ($25.95 U.S.), and Premier ($37.95 U.S.) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial.2
Arcade Originals are playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. App Store Greats are available on iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro.
An Apple Arcade subscription gives a family of up to six unlimited access to all the games in its catalog.
Availability for the 200+ games across devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas.
Today’s release of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 brings new features to Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Today, Apple Intelligence—the personal intelligence system that provides useful and relevant solutions while protecting users’ privacy—reaches more people worldwide with features available in eight new languages. With the launch of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, Apple Intelligence is now available in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and English (India, Singapore).
Now, users can rewrite, review, and summarize text with Writing Tools, or reply with a simple tap thanks to Smart Replies. And for those who communicate in multiple languages supported by Apple Intelligence, these features adapt to the language they are writing in.
Users can now also use Clean Up to remove distracting elements from photos, explore new and creative ways of visual expression with Image Playground, and create the perfect emoji for every moment with Genmoji. Thanks to Apple Intelligence, Visual Intelligence helps iPhone users discover a world of information about their surroundings.¹
And now, with ChatGPT integrated into Siri and Writing Tools, they can also access this AI’s knowledge without switching apps, allowing them to complete tasks faster and more easily than ever before.
Apple Intelligence takes an extraordinary step for AI privacy. It all starts with on-device processing, meaning that many of the models powering Apple Intelligence run entirely on the device. To handle requests that require access to larger models, Private Cloud Compute extends iPhone’s privacy and security to the cloud, enabling even greater intelligence.
Review, Rewrite, and Summarize Text with Writing Tools
Thanks to the seamlessly integrated Writing Tools in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, users can rewrite, review, and summarize their texts almost anywhere they write, including Mail, Messages, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps.
With the Rewrite feature, Apple Intelligence allows users to choose from different versions of their text and adjust it to have a professional, concise, or friendly tone, depending on their audience or purpose. The Review functionality can correct grammar, word choice, and sentence structure, while also suggesting edits with explanations that can be reviewed or accepted quickly. Users can also select text and request a concise summary in the form of a paragraph, bullet points, a table, or a list.
With Writing Tools, users can improve their writing almost anywhere they enter text, with options like Rewrite, Review, and Summarize.
In addition to the options to rewrite, review, and summarize text with Writing Tools, users can specify the changes they want to make using the “Describe Your Change” option. This feature gives users even more flexibility and control when they want their writing to sound more expressive—whether by adding more dynamic verbs to their résumé or rewriting a dinner invitation as a poem, among other possibilities.
Enhance Photos and Relive Moments with a Smarter Photos App
The Photos app is now even smarter with its new capabilities. Natural language searches in the Photos app allow users to find virtually anything just by describing it—for example: “Maya dancing in a red dress.” This also works for videos, enabling users to locate specific moments within a video and jump straight to them. Additionally, users receive smart suggestions to quickly complete their searches.
And when an unwanted person or object appears in a photo, the Eraser tool lets them remove intrusive elements without compromising the integrity of the image they wanted to capture.
In the Photos app, Eraser helps users edit a photo to remove any distracting elements in the background without altering the image’s fidelity.
The Memories feature now allows users to create the videos they want to see just by typing a description. Using language and image understanding, Apple Intelligence will select the best photos and videos based on the description, create a story with chapters based on the themes identified in the photos, and arrange them into a movie with its own narrative arc.
Users can create a memory video in Photos to relive the story they want, leveraging Apple Intelligence to select and organize photos and recordings, and include them in a video with their own narrative arc, based on a description.
Design Original and Fun Images with Image Playground
The Image Playground experience allows users to easily create unique and entertaining images with various concepts, including themes, clothing, accessories, and locations. They can add their own text descriptions and even generate images resembling their loved ones using photos from their photo library.
Image Playground generates images in a variety of styles, such as:
Animation: Provides a modern 3D look.
Illustration: Features simple shapes, defined lines, and vibrant colors.
Drawing: An academic and highly detailed style that uses a bright color palette combined with technical lines to create realistic drawings.
With Image Playground, it’s very easy to create unique and fun images with different concepts such as themes, clothing, accessories, and locations.
The experience is integrated directly into Messages, making it easier than ever to create images for conversations, as well as in apps like Freeform, Keynote, and many others. Image Playground is also available as a standalone app.
Image Playground integrates directly into Messages, making it easier than ever to create images for conversations.
Create Genmojis for Every Occasion
With the power of Apple Intelligence, emojis reach a new level with Genmoji, making conversations with loved ones more fun and offering new ways to communicate.
Simply type a description in the emoji keyboard, and a Genmoji will appear, along with several versions to choose from. Using images from their photo library, users can take Genmojis even further by creating one inspired by a loved one. Personalized Genmojis can be customized with accessories like hats or sunglasses and adapted to represent themes or activities, making them even more personal and unique.
Just like emojis, Genmojis can be added while typing a message or shared as a sticker or reaction in a Tapback.
Users can create their own unique emojis with Genmoji, making conversations with their loved ones more fun.
Notes Reach a New Level with Magic Image
The Notes app introduces new tools to make note-taking more visual and dynamic. With Magic Image in the tool palette, users can quickly create images in their notes using the written or visual context already captured in them.
Magic Image transforms a sketch into a perfect image simply by circling it. Users can even draw a circle in an empty space within a note, and Magic Image will gather the surrounding context (using on-device generative models to analyze handwritten or typed text) to create a relevant image that enhances the note and makes it more visual. Images can be generated in Animation, Illustration, and Drawing styles.
With Magic Image in the toolbox, users can quickly create images in their notes using the written or visual context already captured in them.
Prioritize and Stay Focused
Priority Messages, a new section that appears at the top of the inbox in Mail, highlights the most urgent emails, such as a lunch invitation for today or a boarding pass. In the inbox, users can see message summaries without opening them, and with just a tap or click on Summarize, they can view all the details of a long thread. Additionally, the Smart Replies feature suggests quick responses and detects questions within an email to ensure nothing goes unanswered.
On an iPhone 16, a Priority Messages screen displays a list of important emails.
On an iPhone 16, a Smart Replies screen shows a message asking whether the user’s partner will join and whether the user will drive or take an Uber.
Priority Messages in Mail places the user’s most urgent emails in a new section that appears at the top of the inbox.
Apple Intelligence also helps users set priorities and stay focused with notification summaries that quickly display key information from long or stacked notifications on the lock screen, such as when a group chat is particularly active. Priority Notifications help users keep up with the most urgent communications by prioritizing notifications that require their immediate attention.
A new Focus mode, Fewer Interruptions, only shows notifications that might require immediate attention.
Priority Notifications help users stay up to date with urgent information.
In the Notes app, users can record, transcribe, and summarize audio.
Siri: More Natural and Conversational Than Ever
Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is now more natural, flexible, and seamlessly integrated across the system.² It features a new design with a sleek light strip that glows around the edge of the screen when active on iPhone, iPad, or CarPlay. On Mac, users can place Siri anywhere on the desktop for easy assistance while working. They can also type to Siri at any time on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, effortlessly switching between text and voice to speed up everyday tasks.
With its advanced language understanding capabilities, Siri can recognize when users stumble while speaking and maintain context from one request to the next.
Users can type to Siri at any time on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, seamlessly switching between text and voice.
More Information About Your Surroundings in a Single Click with Visual Intelligence
A new Visual Intelligence experience leverages Apple Intelligence to help users discover a world of information about their surroundings. Visual Intelligence can summarize and copy text, translate text between languages, detect phone numbers or email addresses with the option to add them to contacts, and much more.
To use Visual Intelligence, users can press and hold the Camera Control on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro or customize the Control Center, Lock Screen controls, or the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16e.1. Users can also use Visual Intelligence to search Google for where to buy an item or take advantage of ChatGPT’s capabilities to get an explanation of a complex diagram, such as class notes. Users control when to use third-party apps and what information they share.
Use ChatGPT with Siri and Writing Tools
Apple enables access to ChatGPT in Siri and Writing Tools across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, allowing users to tap into its full knowledge base, as well as its image and document understanding capabilities, without switching between apps. With ChatGPT integration, Siri can suggest accessing ChatGPT for certain requests, and the assistant can provide responses directly.
With the “Rewrite” feature, users can ask ChatGPT to generate content for anything they are writing within the system-wide Writing Tools. They can also leverage ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities to add visuals to their written content.
Users can choose to enable ChatGPT integration and control when to use it and what information to share with AI.3 By default, a ChatGPT account is not required to use this integration. When using ChatGPT without an account, OpenAI will not store requests or use data to train models. Additionally, users’ IP addresses are hidden to prevent session linking. OpenAI’s data usage policies apply to those who choose to connect their accounts.
Writing with ChatGPT helps users generate content for anything they are writing about.
A Breakthrough for Privacy in AI
Designed to protect user privacy at all times, a fundamental element of Apple Intelligence is on-device processing. Many of the models that power Apple Intelligence run entirely on the device. For requests that require larger models, Private Cloud Compute enables Apple Intelligence to scale its computational capacity by leveraging server-based models to handle more complex requests—without compromising user privacy. These models run on servers powered by Apple chips, ensuring that information is never stored or exposed.
For the first time in the industry, independent experts can inspect the code running on servers with Apple chips to verify that we uphold this privacy commitment. Apple Intelligence with Private Cloud Compute takes an extraordinary step forward for privacy in AI, enabling intelligence that users can truly trust.
In the fast-paced world of technology, the efficiency of our digital tools becomes a crucial factor. For loyal MacBook users, optimal performance of their device is not just a preference, but a necessity. In this article, we will delve into the intricate details of how to evaluate and improve the performance of your MacBook, focusing on two fundamental elements: RAM and hard drive. More RAM or a New Hard Drive? The recurring question of whether more RAM or a hard drive change is necessary can have complex answers. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate these digital waters.
Do you need more RAM? Monitor memory usage: Opening the “Activity Monitor” app reveals a window into your memory health. Look at the “Memory Usage” graph; If it stays close to the limit, or if the system becomes sluggish with multiple apps open, it’s time to consider more RAM. Review performance during intensive tasks: Put your MacBook to the test with demanding tasks, such as video or image editing. If the system shows signs of slowness or lags, it could be indicative of a lack of RAM. Check the specifications of your MacBook: Don’t forget to check the factory specifications of your MacBook. If you already have the maximum amount of RAM installed, the solution could lie in changing the hard drive. Do you need to change the hard drive? Hear abnormal noises: The hard drive is often the source of unusual noises, such as clicking, humming, or crackling. If your MacBook makes such sounds, it could be a sign of a hardware problem with the hard drive. Check disk health: Use “Disk Utility” for a thorough check. Problems such as bad sectors may require a hard drive replacement.
Slow performance or long loading times: Slowness in loading applications or executing tasks may indicate a problem with the hard drive. Consider a change if these symptoms persist. Consider the available storage space: Lack of space can affect overall performance. A hard drive with higher capacity or a change to an SSD may be the solution. Optimizing RAM Memory on your MacBook RAM congestion is one of the main causes of slowdowns on your Mac. Here are practical tips to optimize this valuable memory: Restart your Mac: Sometimes the simplest solution is the most effective. Restarting your MacBook clears the RAM and cache, offering a restart from scratch. Update macOS: Operating system updates often address common problems. Make sure you have the latest version to get performance improvements. Check Activity Monitor: This essential tool allows you to identify and close applications that consume too much RAM.
Close suspicious applications: Examine your Dock and disable programs that run when you log in. This can help reduce unnecessary resource consumption. Check CPU performance: Not all applications that affect performance consume RAM. Check the Activity Monitor under the ‘CPU’ tab to identify possible culprits. Maximizing your Mac’s RAM If problems persist, consider maximizing the remaining memory with these additional tips: Clean your Desktop: Organize or place files in folders to reduce the load on memory. Set up your Finder: Change the default Finder folder to avoid unnecessary storage in RAM.
Close browser tabs and remove extensions: Unnecessary tabs and extensions can drain RAM. Close what you don’t need and remove extensions that consume resources.
Close or merge Finder windows: Each Finder window uses RAM. Close or melt them to reduce the load. Make sure you have free space on your hard drive: The hard drive can act as virtual memory. Keep at least 20% free space. Check your printer: Documents in the print queue can take up space in RAM. Check and free up space if necessary. Use commands in Terminal (with caution): Advanced users can use commands like ‘sudo purge’ in Terminal to clean up idle memory. Clear cache (with caution): The ‘Caches’ folder in Finder stores temporary data. Clean it carefully to free up space. Use specific applications: Third-party tools like Parallels Toolbox, CleanMyMac, and Memory Clean 2 can help manage RAM effectively. Renewed Performance Understanding and addressing RAM and hard drive issues is essential to maintaining optimal performance on your MacBook. The detailed steps and practical tips offered here give you the tools necessary to diagnose and improve the health of your Apple device. Remember to back up your data before making changes to the hardware and, if you have any questions, seek professional advice or Apple technical support. Your MacBook deserves to perform at its peak, and with this knowledge, you’ll be ready to optimize its performance to extraordinary levels.
Good technical support is not just about solving problems, but about providing an exceptional customer experience. Omnichannel, flexibility, agility, trained agents and personalization are the keys to achieving this. In an increasingly competitive and digital business world, companies that understand the importance of efficient technical support stand out and maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
In the digital age, the quality of technical support has become a critical factor for the success of companies. Today’s consumers not only look for high-quality products and services, but they also expect efficient and personalized technical support. But what are the characteristics that make technical support truly effective?
One of the fundamental pillars of good technical support is omnichannel. This strategy seeks to offer an integrated communication experience to customers, providing support synchronously through various channels. This means customers can communicate with the company via phone calls, chat, email, social media, and more, and receive consistent and effective responses no matter which channel they choose. Companies that take this approach often achieve more positive key customer experience metrics, such as faster response times and higher customer satisfaction.
Flexibility is another essential characteristic of good technical support. There is no one-size-fits-all approach that works for every business or client. Some may prefer in-person support, while others opt for remote support. The choice should be based on the customer’s needs and preferences, as well as the characteristics of the product or service. Offering options and adapting to individual circumstances demonstrates a deep understanding of the client’s needs.
In the business world, time is a valuable resource. Agile technical support is essential to minimize disruptions to customer operations. Speed in problem resolution is a critical factor in maintaining customer satisfaction. Companies that can restore normal operation of a service in the shortest possible time have a significant competitive advantage. Agile technical support not only benefits the customer, but is also an investment in business efficiency and productivity.
Trained Agents: The Key to Success
A technical support team cannot function without trained agents. These professionals are responsible for providing effective responses and solving problems efficiently. Education and training are essential to ensure agents are prepared to address customer needs. Good technical support is characterized by having specialized agents at each level of care, from simple queries to highly complex problems.
Personalization is a crucial element of achieving an exceptional customer experience. Consumers expect companies to recognize them and provide personalized answers and solutions. Brands that can offer relevant recommendations and tailored solutions are more likely to maintain customer loyalty. Investing in integrated support tools that are customer-centric and use artificial intelligence to personalize messages can make all the difference.
Choosing the file system format on your Mac is not a decision you should take lightly. Beyond its apparent simplicity, this factor can have a significant impact on the security, performance, and compatibility of your storage drive. In this article, we will explore the importance of choosing the right file system format and the options available in Mac Disk Utility.
The Apple File System (APFS) has become the de facto standard for newer versions of macOS (10.13 onwards). Its strong encryption and efficient use of space make it ideal for a variety of applications. If you are looking for maximum security, APFS is an excellent choice. This format is ideal for:
Storing Sensitive Data: Thanks to its strong encryption, APFS is a logical choice for storing sensitive data, such as financial information or confidential documents.
Working with Snapshots: APFS allows the creation of file system snapshots, making it easier to recover from previous versions of files or operating systems.
Optimization for Flash/SSD Storage: If you have a newer Mac with solid-state storage, APFS is designed to improve the overall performance of your device.
Mac OS Plus: The Option for Older Versions
For those still using versions older than macOS 10.13, Mac OS Plus is a reliable option. Its advantages include:
Compatibility with Older Versions: Mac OS Plus is compatible with older operating systems and is the obvious choice if you are still using a previous generation Mac.
Maintaining File System Integrity: The Mac OS Plus format logging option helps maintain file system integrity, providing greater security for your data.
Case Sensitive: The case-sensitive variant is useful if you need to organize and access files specifically in terms of capitalization.
Windows Compatible Formats: The Solution for Multiplatform Users
If you plan to use your storage drive on Mac and Windows systems, Windows-compatible formats are essential. These formats are ideal for:
Sharing Files with Windows Users: The MS-DOS (FAT) and ExFAT formats are ideal for sharing files with computers running Windows, making it easy to transfer data between platforms.
Cross-Platform Data Storage: These formats are perfect for external drives used to backup data or transfer files between Mac and Windows seamlessly.
Ultimately, your choice of file system format should be based on your personal needs and how you plan to use your storage drive. Consider the operating system you use, the security of your data, and compatibility with other devices when making your decision. Disk Utility on your Mac gives you a wide range of options to ensure your data is protected and accessible based on your specific requirements.
The file system format is an essential piece in the data management puzzle on your Mac. Choose wisely and make sure your storage drive suits your needs and preferences, whether in terms of security, performance, or compatibility multi platform.
