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  • newApple Releases New AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features
    Apple today released a fifth version of the beta firmware it is testing for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware is available for developers and public beta testers. It has a build number of 9A5347a.In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple is adding a new AirPods interface, a slider for Adaptive mode, and support for custom EQ, so the firmware adds support for those features. AirPods are also compatible with the new Siri AI.When the Air…
    - 3 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 12:40am -
  • newApple, Where is CarPlay Ultra?
    In May 2025, Apple launched CarPlay Ultra, the long-awaited next-generation version of CarPlay that it first previewed in 2022. More than a year later, however, CarPlay Ultra is still limited to select Aston Martin vehicles with six-figure price tags.In a press release last year, Apple said "many" other vehicle brands around the world planned to offer CarPlay Ultra, including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Yet, more than 15 months have passed since that announcement, and the software has still…
    - 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:55pm -
  • newApple Card Turns Seven With Big Change Ahead
    Today marks the seventh anniversary of the Apple Card becoming widely available in the U.S., following a more limited preview period.Apple's credit card can be managed in the iPhone's Wallet app, with key benefits including color-coded spending summaries, no fees, and Daily Cash cash back paid out daily. Apple Card holders can also open a high-yield savings account.The anniversary comes ahead of a big change planned for the Apple Card.In January, Apple announced that Chase will bec…
    - 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:49pm -
  • newApple Watch Alerted Runner to Serious Heart Problem
    In a new ad shared on its YouTube channel today, Apple highlighted how the Apple Watch alerted an athlete named Connor to signs of atrial fibrillation. Apple said doctors later uncovered that Connor had a congenital heart condition, which resulted in him having open-heart surgery, so the Apple Watch potentially saved his life.After noticing he had a very fast heart rate while training for a triathlon, Connor used the ECG app on his Apple Watch, which detected signs of atrial fibrillation.…
    - 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:28pm -
  • newApple's New Beats 360 Headphones Keep Leaking
    Apple's upcoming Beats 360 headphones appeared in Brazil's ANATEL regulatory database today, according to a new filing spotted by MacRumors.The filing merely mentions an unnamed product with a model number of A3577, but we know that it is for the Beats 360. The headphones already appeared in the U.S.'s FCC database with the same model number back in May, before soccer stars like Lamine Yamal and Antonee Robinson were spotted wearing them around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.MacRumors was fir…
    - 7 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:31pm -
  • newiPhone 18 Pro: Pre-Orders and Release Date
    Apple has yet to reveal when the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra will be announced and released, but the dates usually follow a familiar pattern.As usual, the iPhone event is expected to take place in the first half of September.Labor Day falls on September 7 this year. The last time the holiday was on that day was in 2020, but the iPhone event that year was delayed until October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last time Labor Day was on September 7 in a normal year was in 2015, and t…
    - 7 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:30pm -
  • newApple Watch Series 11 Discounted by $100 at Best Buy and Amazon
    Best Buy this week has low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. This sale includes a handful of 42mm and 46mm GPS aluminum models, as well as similar discounts on cellular devices.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and th…
    - 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:22pm -
  • new5 Apple Products to Get OLED Displays
    Apple plans to upgrade several iPads and Macs with OLED displays over the next three years, according to a new DigiTimes report.The following five devices will receive OLED displays between 2026 and 2029, according to the Taiwanese publication's industry sources:iPad mini: 2026 MacBook Pro: Late 2026 or early 2027 iPad Air: 2027 iMac: 2028 or 2029 MacBook Air: 2028 or 2029OLED displays have better overall image quality compared to LCD displays, thanks to richer colors and highe…
    - 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:20pm -
  • newCeramic Apple Watch Rumored to Return With Series 12
    Apple plans to resurrect its ceramic Apple Watch casing with this year's Series 12 model, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami."In a new post on X, Kosutami said that the casing will return with the Series 12. Apple first introduced a ceramic Apple Watch Edition with the Series 2 in September 2016, replacing the original gold Edition model and bringing the line's price down from thousands of dollars to a comparatively modest $1,249.The white ceramic finish…
    - 9 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:47pm -
  • newiOS 27 Shared Albums Go Full Res at the Cost of Your iCloud Storage
    In iOS 27, new Shared Albums you create in the Photos app retain full-resolution quality for the first time, but they now eat into your iCloud storage – and that includes any items added by other people invited to contribute.Currently, photos in a Shared Album are automatically reduced to 2,048 pixels on the long edge (except for panoramic photos, which can be up to 5,400 pixels wide). In iOS 27 though, both retain their full resolution. But there comes the major trade-off.For years…
    - 9 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:18pm -
  • newFake Cases Hint at New Clear and TechWoven Colors for iPhone 18 Pro
    The leaker known as "DuanRui" today shared video and images of cases designed for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, potentially offering an early look at some of the new color options for Apple's official accessories.The cases themselves are fake, featuring the same model number used for existing iPhone 17 Pro accessories, but they could still be based on the genuine cases Apple is expected to release alongside the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max next month.Ahead of every major ne…
    - 10 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:29pm -
  • newStrong iPhone Sales Are Giving Samsung Display a Big OLED Boost
    Strong iPhone sales have helped boost flexible OLED display shipments from Samsung Display so far this year, according to a report from The Elec. Samsung shipped approximately 120 million flexible OLED smartphone panels in the first half of the year, up 35 percent year-over-year. That accounted for about 65 percent of the overall increase in global flexible OLED panel shipments.Market research firm Sigmaintell expects demand to remain strong into the second half of the year, partly thanks to…
    - 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 4:40pm -
  • newApple Fires Back at OpenAI's Bid to Toss Trade Secrets Suit
    Apple has urged a federal judge to reject OpenAI's recent motion to dismiss its trade secrets lawsuit, arguing in a new filing that the company's defense depends on "distortion, speculation, and improper extrinsic evidence." Apple sued OpenAI in July, accusing the company of running a scheme to pull confidential product information out of former Apple employees who became job candidates and new hires. Apple's suit claims more than 400 former Apple employees now work at OpenAI.Earlier t…
    - 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 4:10pm -
  • newEU Welcomes Apple's App Store Changes, Epic Slams 'Junk Fees'
    Apple yesterday updated its App Store fees in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act and to put an end to its ongoing conflict with the European Commission. Apple cut the Core Technology Fee and simplified its pricing structure, so apps distributed through alternative marketplaces or through the web will pay less than before.When announcing the changes, Apple said it worked in "close collaboration" with the EC, and that the updates would "resolve Apple's disagreements with the Commi…
    - 22 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:46am -
  • newApple's Camera AirPods Not Launching Until 2027 Despite Leaked Video
    Apple's camera-equipped AirPods will not launch until 2027 despite the demo video MacRumors found earlier this week, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.On Monday, MacRumors shared a demo video featuring the camera-equipped AirPods in action. The video was hidden in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, suggesting Apple was preparing for a launch. That's apparently not the case, and people familiar with the product told Gurman the AirPods with cameras aren't going to launch anytime soon.…
    - 22 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:12am -
  • newMeta AI Launches Mac App With Screen Sharing and Dictation
    Meta today launched a new ‌Meta‌ AI app for the Mac, which is available in a beta capacity.The app is primarily meant for businesses and content creators, and it integrates with Facebook and Instagram. It incorporates analytics tools so it can answer questions about performance, and connects with Google Workspace for document access. Google Workspace access requires a professional Facebook or Instagram account.‌Meta‌ says there's an option to share a window during a session usi…
    - 23 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 4:05am -
  • New Apple Store Reportedly Opening in Idaho
    Apple plans to open a new 10,000-square-foot store at The Village at Meridian, an outdoor shopping complex near Boise, Idaho, according to building permits reviewed by BoiseDev.Apple is aiming to open the store in time for the iPhone 18 Pro launch this September, a tipster claimed. The company's only other store in Idaho is located at the Boise Towne Square shopping mall.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "New Apple Store Reportedly Opening in Idaho" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this ar…
    - 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 1:16am -
  • College Students Can Get a Free Year of Google AI Pro
    Google today said eligible college students in the United States can get a free year of Google AI Pro. Google AI Pro is normally priced at $19.99 per month, and it includes 4x higher usage limits in Gemini, access to Gemini Spark, Gemini in Google apps like Gmail and Google Docs, and 5TB of storage space.Eligible college students outside the United States can get a free year of Google AI Plus, which includes Gemini Omni, 4x higher usage limits in Gemini, and 400GB storage.College stude…
    - 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 12:30am -
  • Beats 360 Over-Ear Headphones Leak in Retail Listings
    One of the Beats codenames MacRumors found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 update (B518) appears to be for the Beats 360, a new set of over-ear headphones that we could see launch soon.Multiple Reddit users found signs of the Beats 360 on UK websites like Amazon, though those listings have now been removed.The headphones have a look that is distinct from the existing Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones, featuring a rounder design with AirPods Max-like mesh fabric ear cups and headband. The ea…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 11:50pm -
  • Anker and Jackery Kick Off Power Station Sales With Up to $1,500 Off
    Anker and Jackery have introduced big discounts across their most popular portable power stations this week, including up to $1,500 off select models from each company. We're tracking Anker's best deals over at Amazon, while Jackery's discounts can be found on the retailer's own website.Anker SOLIXNote: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Jackery and Anker. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.The majority of…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 11:00pm -

The Unofficial Apple Blog

  • newNew Apple Store Planned for Meridian Near Boise, Idaho
    Apple is preparing to expand its retail presence in Idaho with a new store planned for Meridian, just outside Boise. The location will join the Village at Meridian as the shopping destination adds several new retailers. The expansion gives customers in the Boise metropolitan area another place to explore Apple products and receive in-person support. […]The post New Apple Store Planned for Meridian Near Boise, Idaho appeared first on TUAW.
    - 5 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:45pm -
  • newMacWeek Archive Brings Apple’s Early History Back Online
    Long before social media leaks and instant technology news, Apple enthusiasts relied on printed publications for their latest Macintosh updates. Now, one of the era’s most influential publications has returned in digital form. The Internet Archive has made 183 editions of MacWeek available to read in full. The collection includes the publication’s first issue and […]The post MacWeek Archive Brings Apple’s Early History Back Online appeared first on TUAW.
    - 5 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:30pm -
  • newU.S. Warns Apple Against Buying Chinese Memory Chips
    Apple’s search for more memory-chip suppliers has drawn fresh scrutiny from the U.S. government. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has warned the technology giant against buying memory from Chinese suppliers, including CXMT. Apple has tested CXMT memory as it looks for ways to manage tight supplies and rising costs. However, the potential deal has become politically […]The post U.S. Warns Apple Against Buying Chinese Memory Chips appeared first on TUAW.
    - 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:51pm -
  • Apple Pulls iPhone Ad in Milan After Child Screen-Time Complaint
    Apple has removed an iPhone advertisement in Milan after concerns emerged over its portrayal of a young child using the device. The billboard became the focus of criticism from Italy’s children’s rights watchdog. The advertisement showed a toddler holding an iPhone covered with food. It also featured the Italian phrase “Tutto ok, è iPhone,” meaning […]The post Apple Pulls iPhone Ad in Milan After Child Screen-Time Complaint appeared first on TUAW.
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 8:26pm -
  • Apple Maps Opens Search Ads to Businesses in US and Canada
    Apple is expanding its advertising business by opening Apple Maps search ads to eligible companies in the United States and Canada. The company has also introduced incentives to encourage businesses to join its “Ads on Maps” program. Businesses that meet Apple’s requirements can enroll in the program. Moreover, eligible advertisers that place orders by October […]The post Apple Maps Opens Search Ads to Businesses in US and Canada appeared first on TUAW.
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 5:52pm -
  • Apple Intelligence in China to Use Apple-Trained AI Model
    Apple is preparing a distinct artificial intelligence strategy for China. Instead of relying mainly on an outside large language model, the company has reportedly trained its own system for the market. According to the attached report, Apple Intelligence in China will use an Apple-trained large language model. The company developed the model in partnership with […]The post Apple Intelligence in China to Use Apple-Trained AI Model appeared first on TUAW.
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 4:00pm -

9to5 Mac Apple News

  • newWhatsApp is working on even more Liquid Glass interface changes on iOS
    Following the initial rollout of Liquid Glass on iOS earlier this year, WhatsApp is now working to bring the design to more interface elements. Here are the details.
    - 1 hour ago 21 Aug 26, 2:25am -
  • newApple Music will soon get visible labels for AI-generated content
    Apple has shared more details about the AI labeling requirements it announced for Apple Music back in March. Here are the details.
    - 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 1:38am -
  • newAirPods Pro 3 and more just got new firmware release in beta
    Apple has released new AirPods beta firmware today for developers and public beta testers. It’s available for AirPods Pro 3 and select other models. Here are the details.
    - 3 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 12:03am -
  • newAirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3: Which should you buy in 2026?
    Choosing between AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3 was already mostly a question of fit, features, and price. Apple is also developing camera-equipped AirPods with Visual Intelligence, but they are not expected to arrive until 2027 at the soonest. That could make waiting an awfully long proposition.
    - 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:58pm -
  • newAirPods with camera leak, iOS 27 beta 6, iPhone 18 Pro cases
    Benjamin and Chance talk about the crazy leak by Apple depicting the new AirPods with cameras in a video demo, the changes in iOS 27 beta 6, their latest experiences with Siri AI, whether iPhone 18 Pro will fit iPhone 17 Pro cases, and perhaps some final resolution in the Apple vs EU App Store commission battle.And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about some of the leaks for the upcoming HomePod with a screen. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden, fea…
    - 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:30pm -
  • newChatGPT update adds Apple Messages integration on Mac
    Well, this seems interesting. ChatGPT’s latest update adds a new Mac integration: the ability to work with conversations from Apple’s Messages app. The feature works with iMessage, SMS, and RCS.
    - 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:29pm -
  • newwatchOS 27 adds three new Apple Watch features I’ve been loving
    watchOS 27 is coming soon as the next major Apple Watch software update. I’ve been using watchOS 27 in beta this summer, and there are three new features I’ve been especially loving.
    - 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:20pm -
  • newMacBook Ultra is coming: Six new features launching this fall
    Apple has a new MacBook Ultra rumored to launch this fall as part of its expanding ‘Ultra’ lineup. Here are six new features expected with the MacBook Ultra.
    - 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:48pm -
  • newApple TV has beloved comedy returning soon, with Pluribus star added
    Owen Wilson’s comedy Stick has a lot in common with Ted Lasso, and Apple just announced it’s returning soon for season 2—with Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn joining the cast.
    - 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:16pm -
  • newDeals: M5 MacBook Air $1,099, M5 Pro MacBook Pro 48GB $400 off, Series 11 from $254, AirTag 2, more
    Alongside the AirPods Max 2 at $120 off in all five colors, and the AirTag 2 all-time lows roll on, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break does have some new deals to scope out as well. If you’re quick, the official Apple refurb store has now re-stocked the most affordable 13-inch M5 MacBook Pro down at $1,099 in Midnight, Starlight, and Sky Blue, and we are also tracking a series of M5 Pro MacBook Pro machines at $400 off in brand new condition. The $100 price drops on Apple Watch Series 11…
    - 7 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:53pm -

Cult of Mac

  • newRiot is ending development on its League of Legends fighting game
    Riot Games is already winding down work on 2XKO, the free-to-play League of Legends fighting game, less than a year after its initial launch. Riot says "active development" will conclude at the end of 2026 because the company hasn't "seen enough players stick with the game to get to a path toward sustainability." Servers will […]
    - 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 1:29am -
  • newThe Genesis GV90 blows the bloody doors off what’s possible in EV design
    Genesis, Hyundai's luxury brand, just revealed its first full-size, three-row electric SUV for the US market, the GV90. And arguably it has some of the wildest designs and features in the auto market today. Right off the bat, the coach-style doors signal that things aren't what they seem with the GV90. When the front and […]
    - 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 1:22am -
  • newMark Zuckerberg bought an Irish castle
    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg now owns an actual castle. Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan bought Strancally Castle and its 440-acre estate in Ireland "several weeks ago," according to The Irish Times. While the exact price of the purchase is unclear, the family could have paid "anywhere between €20 million and €30 million" for the […]
    - 3 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 12:20am -
  • newAustralia says Roblox hasn’t fixed its child predator problem
    Roblox is promising more changes to its child safety features following testing from Australia's online safety regulator, eSafety. eSafety has been looking into concerns that the company hasn't been in compliance with Australia's Online Safety Act, including "allegedly failing to have sufficient measures in place to prevent contact between adults and children under 16." While […]
    - 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:12pm -
  • newFCC officially decides gigabit speeds are too good for you
    Another day, another sad thing to report about our compromised Federal Communications Commission. Chairman Brendan Carr has followed through on his 2025 threat to kill long-term broadband speed goals established during the Biden administration, which aimed for eventually getting us to gigabit download and half-gigabit upload speeds. How dare we dream of spreading great download […]
    - 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:08pm -
  • newFramework says it’s addressing a BIOS update that bricked some of its older laptops
    Some Framework Laptop 13 owners with last-gen AMD chips have reported that a recent BIOS update is bricking their laptops on both Windows and Linux. The BIOS update causing this issue is version 3.20 for Ryzen 7040-series mainboards, released back in July and still available on Framework's site at the time of this writing. Upon […]
    - 5 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:46pm -
  • newIt’s Greg Brockman’s OpenAI now
    OpenAI has had a hell of a year. The company spent months battling former cofounder Elon Musk in a sensational jury trial, was hit with a high-profile trade secrets lawsuit from Apple, and faced widespread scrutiny after an unreleased model hacked another AI company. As it prepares for an IPO, a steady string of executives […]
    - 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:15pm -
  • newThis app makes the Pixel 11’s HiLight feature actually useful
    Google's new HiLight notification LED on the Pixel 11 Pro is nearly useless. Out of the box, the only two things it can glow for are when the phone is face down and you're interacting with Gemini, or when you get a call from a favorite contact. And even then, it can only glow one […]
    - 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:00pm -
  • newLG’s 65-inch B6 OLED is $300 lower than its previous best price
    Best Buy has a whole host of LG products discounted for today’s Deal of the Day festivities, including laptops, home theater gear, and more. One that stood out is a price cut on LG’s 65-inch B6 OLED TV that’s deeper than I’ve seen before. At Best Buy, it’s $1,399.99 (originally $1,999.99) for the rest of […]
    - 7 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:38pm -
  • newAmazon’s drone deliveries are landing in pools and ponds
    Amazon's speedy drone delivery service will soon reach 500 cities across the US - but that might just mean there are more pools to drop packages into. On Wednesday, ABC7 News Bay Area shared a video showing an Amazon delivery drone hovering over a customer's pool in Texas, before opening its hatch and plopping the […]
    - 7 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:29pm -

Apple Insider

  • newTested: Amazon's drone delivery service is fast, free, and loud
    We've got an AppleInsider staffer inside Amazon's new drone delivery range. After trying it out on Thursday, we can tell you that it's effective, and we're going to use it again.Amazon drone delivery, in action to an AppleInsider staffer's front yardEarlier this week, Amazon greatly expanded the service area of its drone delivery service. A little napkin math suggests that the airborne delivery service now covers about 3500 square miles more than it did a few days ago.And, as part of this expans…
    - 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 1:21am -
  • newLayoffs in Apple's Vision Products Group prove slow progress in spatial computing
    A source has exclusively revealed to us that Apple has just laid off an unknown number of people dedicated to VR development, which aligns with incoming CEO John Ternus reportedly putting the category "on ice."Apple Vision Pro development will slow as Apple focuses on smart glassesApple Vision Pro was a necessary product launched to let Apple develop visionOS in public. The category is expected to eventually result in a set of full AR glasses we've dubbed Apple Glass.According to a reliable sour…
    - 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 1:18am -
  • newCarPlay the driving force deciding the choice between two nearly identical cars
    GM's decision to drop CarPlay is being put to the test, with a nearly identical CarPlay version outselling its Chevy counterpart by an increasingly wide margin.GM's CarPlay removal puts Chevy EV sales to the testIn 2023, General Motors announced it wouldn't include CarPlay in its electric vehicles going forward. There was notable public backlash.Then, in 2025, GM CEO Mary Barra announced that the company would remove Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from all vehicles. Instead, the company would us…
    - 3 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 12:53am -
  • newAmazon slashes iPads down to as low as $399 for the weekend
    Amazon's $399 iPad deal delivers the lowest iPad price across Apple's tablet lineup, with discounts of up to $150 off iPad Air and iPad Pro models in effect heading into the weekend.Apple's iPad is on sale from $399 at Amazon today.Sale prices are in effect on iPads at Amazon, with month-end deals delivering prices as low as $399.Buy iPad 11 for $399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:09pm -
  • newTriathlon runner credits Apple Watch for saving his life
    Apple has launched another in its occasional series of Apple Watch "true stories," this time featuring a runner who says the device first alerting him to a cardiac condition was the key to saving his life.It was the ECG in his Apple Watch that alerted Connor to his condition - image credit: Apple.Tim Cook has often said that ultimately Apple will be remembered most for what it did for people's health. After countless stories of the Apple Watch saving people's lives, Apple has begun sharing short…
    - 5 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:24pm -
  • newB&H slashes M5 MacBook Pro further, now just $1,669
    A steeper $350 discount on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro with a 96W USB-C power adapter is in effect now, bringing the price down to just $1,669.Save $350 on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro laptop - Image credit: AppleA steeper discount has landed at B&H on Apple's M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 96W USB-C power adapter.Now marked down to $1,669, this deal reflects a $350 discount off MSRP for the laptop in Space Black, with free 2-day delivery thrown in when shipped within the contiguous U.S. Continue Reading on…
    - 7 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:20pm -
  • newSamsung and Apple are now neck and neck in Europe's declining smartphone market
    European sales of smartphones have reached a new three-year low, but Apple's iPhone has increased its share to now tie with Samsung.Apple's current iPhones.Globally, the most recent figures show that Apple has earned 49% of all smartphone revenue in the second quarter, despite the iPhone only accounting for 23% of shipments. New figures for solely the European region show an overall decline, but in that shrinking market, Apple is increasing its share.According to Counterpoint Research, Q2 2026 s…
    - 10 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:16pm -
  • newOpenAI's distortion & speculation warrant denying suit dismissal, says Apple
    Apple sued OpenAI for alleged trade secret theft, and after OpenAI's weak attempt to have the case dismissed, Apple has doubled down on its claims in a new filing.Apple and OpenAI are at odds in a lawsuit alleging trade secret theftThe Apple lawsuit against OpenAI started with several odd public statements from the company denying the accusations. OpenAI filed for dismissal on August 5, simply arguing that it didn't need Apple's trade secrets and that Apple is the one that can't compete.In the l…
    - 10 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:10pm -
  • newAirPods with cameras not coming until 2027, won't take photos
    In spite of a recent demo video leaking, a prolific leaker continues to claim that AirPods with cameras won't be ready for release until 2027. Also, concerns over them becoming "pervertpods" can be set aside.AirPods with cameras won't be able to take photosAfter Apple accidentally leaked its own video of AirPods with cameras, speculation has been running wild. A reinforcement of an older rumor suggests that the timeline for release hasn't shifted.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple is ex…
    - 10 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:00pm -
  • newEuropean Commission approves of Apple's new App Store terms even if Epic doesn't
    There has been very little pushback against Apple's new business terms in the EU, primarily from Epic Games, and even the European Commission has welcomed the changes.The European Commission is finally happy with Apple's App Store business modelThe Digital Markets Act forced Apple to rethink its business model in the European Union, which was initially rejected due to the Core Technology Fee and confusing rates. After going back to the negotiating table, Apple seemingly has found a solution that…
    - 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:42am -
  • newSchlage Sense Pro review: UWB Home Key proves itself again on this sleek smart lock
    The Schlage Sense Pro is the latest smart lock to support Apple Home Key via Ultra Wideband, and while it's an impressive solution, it's largely an Apple-only lock at launch.Schlage Sense Pro review: Exterior view of the UWB-powered deadboltUltra Wideband can automatically unlock your door as you approach, with greater reliability and performance than Bluetooth smart locks. So far, only one or two UWB smart locks have reached the market.The Schlage Sense Pro, first shown off at CES 2026, is the…
    - 22 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:37am -
  • New Apple Store to open in Meridian, Idaho just outside of Boise
    Plans for a new Apple Store location have been discovered for a new shopping center just outside of Boise, Idaho in a location called Village at Meridian.An Apple Store is opening in Meridian. Image source: Meridian City WebsiteApple has retail locations around the world, but it has always been highly selective about when and where it will open up shop. Their rarity plays a part in the high traffic the stores tend to receive.According to a report from Boisedev outlining new stores opening at the…
    - 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 1:47am -
  • Ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 is getting more rumor mill traction
    The possibility of a return to a ceramic Apple Watch body is growing, after a serial leaker posted about its arrival in the Series 12 model.Apple Watch Series 5, in ceramicApple is anticipated to bring out the Apple Watch Series 12 this fall, but it's not expected to be a major upgrade or redesign. That said, there are rumors of a revival of a specific material. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 1:37am -
  • Beats 360 retail leak spills almost everything about the over-ear headphones
    The Beats 360 have leaked yet again, with retailer listings detailing practically all of the important features of the over-ear headphones.A leaked image of the Beats 360 - Image Credit: RedditWhen it comes to product launches from the Apple-owned Beats by Dre, it's usually one that has already been leaked multiple times. A lot of the leaks are carefully managed promotions, such as providing them to soccer players during the World Cup, but sometimes they are completely unplanned.The latest leak…
    - 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 12:09am -
  • Meta brings its personal assistant app to Mac, for better and worse
    Meta AI has arrived as a beta Mac app, but the company's data collection practices make the privacy tradeoff worth considering before diving straight in.Meta AI comes to Mac in a new desktop appAnother AI app is making its way to Mac. This time, it's Meta AI, the progeny of Facebook's parent company, Meta.Meta AI has existed for a while and was previously available as a standalone app for iOS and Android. It is also available as part of WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Facebook. Continue Read…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 11:56pm -
  • What to expect from the 2026 Apple TV 4K: Siri AI, Siri Remote, better networking, more!
    It has been a long time in coming, but Apple is preparing at least two big changes to the Apple TV 4K. Here's what we know about the streaming set-top box update set to finally arrive in the fall of 2026.An Apple TV and Siri RemotePrevious updates to the Apple TV haven't been that major over the years, as there's only so much you can improve with a streaming box. However, that doesn't seem to be the case for the next iteration of Apple TV 4K.Thanks to a pair of leaks that stem from Apple itself,…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 10:55pm -
  • Apple Maps ads will be tasteful and minimal, might even help your local businesses
    Search ads in Apple Maps will provide a great incentive system for local businesses to care about the platform, but it appears to be a bridge too far for users. It's a problem of Apple's own creation.Apple Maps is gaining new ways for businesses to care about the platformAdvertising isn't inherently evil, but Apple's work to make users wary of surveillance capitalism has become a double-edged sword.We're all more aware of the dangers of data collection and its misuse. That also means we've been…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 9:57pm -
  • Predictable as the tides, Epic Games hates the new EU App Store fees
    Hours after Apple made changes to its EU App Store fees, long-time opponent Epic Games and CEO Tim Sweeney lashed out, complaining that Apple didn't do enough.A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.On Tuesday, Apple attempted to appease the European Union by changing the terms and fees for developers distributing iOS and iPadOS apps in the region. The effort involved simplifying the fee structure to use only percentages, as well as some simpler business re…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 9:04pm -
  • The best look into Apple's past comes from this 'MacWeek' archive
    Long before rumors on Weibo, there was the "MacWeek" journal, an indispensable and utterly beloved read in the '80s and '90s for everyone wondering if the Mac or even Apple itself was going to survive the week.Where it all began: issue 1 of "MacWeek" is now on the Internet Archive.In the 1990s, US publisher Ziff Davis started up computer magazines in the UK and I was a features editor on one of them. Being part of that corporation meant we did regularly get company-wide emails saying we should a…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 8:57pm -
  • Incoming! Amazon expands drone delivery so you can get new AirPods faster
    Amazon is expanding the reach of its Prime Air drone delivery service to almost 500 cities and towns in 2026, air-dropping iPhone deliveries to millions of people in as quick as 30 minutes.An Amazon MK30 delivery drone - Image Credit: AmazonAmazon Prime Air is the retailer's attempt to make drone deliveries a reality. It's a program that's over a decade old, and has so far been servicing a few metropolitan areas in the United States.On Wednesday, Amazon said it plans to expand the reach of Prime…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 8:45pm -
  • Apple's M5 MacBook Pro with 96W adapter plunges to $1,699 ($320 off)
    B&H's $320 price drop on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro delivers the lowest price available, but supply is limited.B&H has some of the best MacBook Pro deals in effect this week, with models priced as low as $1,699. Of note is the 14-inch M5 spec with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD in Space Black. This model also comes with a 96W USB-C power adapter, a $20 upgrade at Apple.Buy M5 MacBook Pro 16GB/1TB for $1,699Considering Amazon is selling the same M5/16GB/1TB spec with the 70W adapter for $1,849, this deal…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 8:33pm -
  • Apple's home automation hardware might work more like Apple Watch than a HomePod
    New code references found in macOS Tahoe describe how the rumored HomeHub will work. If you've got an Apple Watch, you'll feel right at home.Details of Apple's HomeHub have been revealedApple has been rumored for years to be making what has variously been known as a HomeHub, a HomePad, or just a HomePod with a screen. Now in the midst of many future products seemingly revealed in a macOS release, there is evidence of how the device will function.The code specifically says that the device will ha…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 6:16pm -
  • PSA: Do not buy iPhone 18 Pro cases before Apple's launch
    Every year, someone brings out cases for the new iPhones early and every year, you risk utterly wasting your money. It's safer to wait.Detail from the Otterbox case being sold in Best Buy for the iPhone 18 Pro - image credit: Mark Gurman.It's not long now until the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, with the smart money saying it will be on September 9, 2026. Even if that's wrong, though, one thing is unquestionably right: you must not buy a case early.As spotted by Mark Gurman, Otterbox has made case…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 4:36pm -
  • Lexar Armor 700 8TB review: Impressive capacity, good speeds, with a catch
    Lexar's new 8TB SSD is a dream for creatives, but Apple's port choices are holding it back. Let's find out if the large capacity Armor 700 is still worth buying.Lexar Armor 700 8TB review: The Lexar drive is good, but Apple won't support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2As both a photographer and videographer, I'm always churning through storage. I have near a hundred terabytes sitting on my desk in one fashion or another.Recently, I've been working more mobile than I had been, requiring somewhat of a reevaluatio…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 4:18pm -
  • What's new with the Camera app in iOS 27: Siri mode, enhanced controls, & more
    In iOS 27, Apple is bringing a welcomed set of changes to the stock Camera app. Here's how it has evolved, what you can now do, and what we didn't see.Apple's updated Camera app with iOS 27There are hundreds of changes throughout iOS 27, and the Camera app has its fair share. It's both easier to use and more powerful than before, so let's walk through it.Jumping into the app, it still looks very familiar. The general layout, color scheme, and functionality have all remained. Continue Reading on…
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  • Apple services outage hit iCloud, Game Center, Find My, and more
    Syncing your data with iCloud was temporarily unavailable, as an outage has affected multiple Apple services, causing issues for developers and users alike.iCloud and other Apple services were hit by an outage on Tuesday.Virtually everything on an iPhone or iPad can be uploaded to iCloud and synced across compatible devices. However, the services that power this functionality can sometimes become unresponsive, which is what happened on August 18.According to Apple's System Status page, several A…
    - 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 3:49am -
  • Apple's EU App Store changes are big, and a preview of what's coming in the US
    Apple's changes to its terms and fees for developers distributing in the European Union is a premonition of reduced commissions for developers that could soon come to the United States.Apple's attempts to comply with EU rules has led to new app transaction fees - Image Credit: AppleApple is waging two wars over the App Store, on both sides of the Atlantic. In Europe, it's dealing with the European Commission and the European Union demanding changes to how the App Store earns income, especially f…
    - 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 12:58am -
  • New EU App Store terms lower both costs and bar to entry for external payments
    On Tuesday, after much back-and-forth with the European Union, Apple has rolled out new and simpler terms and fee structures for developers that distribute in the area.An EU flag with the App Store logoThe terms are greatly simplified. Core technology fees are mostly exterminated, replaced by percentages. For App Store apps using Apple In-App Purchase, the new commission will be 26 percent. For the vast majority of developers, including auto-renewing subscriptions after their first year, that fe…
    - 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 12:21am -
  • Apple pledges relief after deadly Indonesia earthquake
    Apple is donating to first responders and relief efforts in Indonesia following the deadly earthquake that has left thousands displaced and triggered more than a 1,000 aftershocks.Apple to donate to Indonesian earthquake reliefOn August 16, a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia. At the time of publication, the death toll is near 70.Over 200 have been injured, and thousands more have been driven from their homes. According to Reuters, nearly 1,000 aftershocks were detected in the 24…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 11:55pm -
  • There is a good reason to praise AirPods with cameras, and not fear them
    There's already social media outrage that AirPods Pro are going to get a camera very soon. Like with mockery about the Snuggie, the Clapper, and so forth, most of the drama badly misses the point.AirPods Pro 2Meta's AI specs are creepy. They have nearly invisible cameras, whose main protection for the non-wearer is a light that is easily defeated by a piece of electrical tape.This is just the way that they want it. The "protections" that Meta has implemented are pointless by design. Continue Rea…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 11:25pm -
  • Apple's product identifier leak is a hard mystery to solve
    Apple itself leaked many mystery products that are coming out relatively soon. The leaked product identifiers proximity to others give some clues, but not many.An example of an Apple product identifierThe release candidate for macOS Tahoe 26.7 was a trove of information for unreleased products. References to product identifiers littered the build, including for some known-about items.For example, there was sightings of J490 and J491, believed to be versions of the Home Hub. B525 is expected to b…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 9:34pm -
  • Apple Card users can stack summer savings with 5% Daily Cash travel promotions
    Apple Card is making summer road trips more rewarding with 5% Daily Cash on car rentals, hotel stays, gas and EV charging through September 15.Apple Card adds 5% Daily Cash on travel, gas, and moreSummer often means travel, and travel often means travel-related expenses. That's why Apple Card has come up with a panoply of new promotions to help you save the second you hit the road.Apple Card cardholders can score 5% cash back with eligible car rentals through Hertz when they reserve while using…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 9:21pm -
  • Apple may be considering adding a Camera Control button to a future iPad
    A newly-revealed patent details a button that can be swiped as well as pressed. It's the iPhone's Camera Control button, and it may be coming to the iPad.Detail from the patent showing an iPad with Camera Control - image credit: AppleIntroduced in 2024 with the iPhone 16 range, the Camera Control button has been sufficiently divisive that Apple is even rumored to be dropping it entirely. That's unlikely, if not impossible, and now a newly-granted patent suggests that Apple at least used to have…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 8:52pm -
  • A new Siri Remote may be in the works, but don't get excited
    An unreleased device referenced in a beta suggested that there may be a new Siri Remote coming, but we're not expecting a huge shake-up.Code found within the macOS Tahoe beta hints at upcoming Siri RemoteMonday's macOS Tahoe beta hinted at an upcoming Siri Remote, referenced as "ATVRemote1,5" in the code. This wouldn't be the first time that we've heard there's a new Siri Remote in the works, either; it's expected to launch alongside the new Apple TV.That doesn't mean that the remote is going t…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 8:22pm -
  • Save up to $600 on M5 Max MacBook Pro with today's best deals
    Steeper price cuts are in effect on Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro lines, with discounts of up to $600 off.Save $600 on a 4TB M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleToday we're following a $600 price drop on Apple's high-end M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB of RAM, and a spacious 4TB SSD.Save $600 on M5 Max 14" MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 8:14pm -
  • You can now make a bid on Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science fair project
    RR Auction is holding yet another Steve Jobs-centric auction, stuffed full of signed checks, vintage Apple computers, and Apple marketing memorabilia.Steve's 8th grade science fair project | Image credit: RR AuctionThe auction, dubbed "Steve Jobs & the Computer Revolution: The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction Part Two," contains more than 200 items. Nearly all of the items are related to Apple in some way, with almost 40 being directly related to the former CEO.As is standard with many auctions, t…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 7:28pm -
  • Apple's App Store revenue in danger of being regulated away
    Apple's Services is in danger of losing out on App Store revenue, with regulatory interference perhaps becoming a bigger problem sooner rather than later.A report claims Apple has expressed weakness over App Store regulationA Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission came under scrutiny due to a disclosure from Apple. In it, Apple discusses the issue of alternative app storefronts to the main App Store, and of developers monetizing their apps with external linking."If thir…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 7:21pm -
  • A demo video of AirPods with cameras has leaked via a macOS Tahoe RC
    Apple has accidentally left a lot of data within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, including a demo video showcasing AirPods with cameras. It is our best look yet.AirPods with cameras will closely resemble AirPods ProThe new AirPods with cameras have been rumored since January 2025. Not much is known about the product, but a lot of debate has been had over whether or not Apple's earbuds would actually gain "cameras."In a video found within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, AirPods wi…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 7:04pm -
  • Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED review: Excellent color-calibration, not perfect for Mac users
    The Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED model U3226Q is a color-accurate OLED monitor with a full port hub. It makes a strong case as a Studio Display XDR alternative for Mac users, assuming you're fine with not having a Retina-class display.Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED review: This monitor has great colors and deep blacksA great monitor can anchor a whole desk setup. For Mac users who can afford it, the obvious choice has long been Apple's displays.Those displays are beautiful, but price and port qu…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 6:16pm -
  • Rothschild's AAPL price target soars to $400 on iPhone Ultra expectations
    Financial advice group Rothschild & Co Redburn has raised its Apple price target by a huge $140, specifically because it believes that an iPhone Ultra is a "match made in heaven" for the company.Analysts believe Apple will do well in the Q3 results. Rothschild & Co Redburn doesn't seem to concentrate much on Apple, and its usual price targets tend to lag behind firms that do, such as Morgan Stanley. But while Morgan Stanley recently dropped its price target by $4 to $360, Rothschild has dramatic…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 6:00pm -
  • Lindsay Clancy murder trial prosecutors leaning on iPhone & Apple Watch forensics
    Health data from an Apple Watch has been used as evidence in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial alongside iPhone Messages history, detailing some of her last actions before the triple homicide of her children.The Apple Watch can measure heart rate, as well as count steps and climbed flights of stairs. Former labor and delivery nurse Lindsay Clancy is under trial for the alleged murder of three children in Massachusetts in 2023, before attempting suicide. In the last day of the prosecution laying ou…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 5:40pm -
  • Only iPhone 18 Pro Max rumored to get variable aperture
    A leaker with a reasonable reputation has dropped the news that variable aperture is only coming to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, not both Pro models as previously expected.The camera plateau on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max.Variable aperture is a feature that could narrow the gap between iPhone and DSLR photography still further, and it's been rumored to be coming since at least 2024. More recent reports have said the camera component is now in production, but a new leak says it will be confined to th…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 4:35pm -
  • macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub
    Apple inadvertently left a lot of feature flags visible in its macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, which include references to products like AirPods with cameras, the OLED iPad mini, and more.References to future iPhone Air, HomePods, and more found in macOS codeDeveloper betas are one of the easiest ways for Apple to accidentally share future product information. It has occurred before, like during iOS 26 testing, and has happened again on Monday.According to information discovered by MacRumors…
    - 3 days ago 18 Aug 26, 6:12am -
  • Epic doesn't believe in compromise unless it is with Google
    The vendetta Epic Games holds against Apple seemingly won't let it accept any settlement beyond complete surrender, but it wants to participate "in good faith."Epic settled with Google by paying for a promotional campaignApple shared its latest proposed commission rates in an attempt to satisfy an ongoing lawsuit with Epic Games, but they were instantly dismissed by the company. In that filing, Apple suggested that a settlement conference should take place.Epic filed its response on Monday, and…
    - 3 days ago 18 Aug 26, 3:12am -
  • Amazon joins the list of companies destroying rare books to feed to the AI machine
    An AirTag hidden in a rare book followed its journey to a Las Vegas warehouse, where it was likely destroyed in an effort to supply fresh data to hungry LLMs.Amazon is destroying rare books to train AI | Image credit: jarmoluk at PixabayI don't know if you've noticed, but everything is becoming increasingly AI-generated. Whether it's news, music, or social media, AI has seemingly stuck all of its nasty little fingers into any pie it can find.Experts have long warned that eventually we'd get to t…
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  • Latest macOS Golden Gate beta adds unique dynamic wallpapers
    Apple's macOS Golden Gate has reached its sixth developer beta, which includes new dynamic wallpapers and updated traffic light window control icons.macOS 27 beta 6 adds two new dynamic wallpapers.On Monday, a week after the fifth developer beta arrived, Apple made macOS 27 beta 6 available for download. Though the update is a relatively light release, it delivers key visual enhancements.With the latest developer beta, Apple added two dynamic wallpapers, both featuring the Golden Gate Bridge. Th…
    - 3 days ago 18 Aug 26, 12:56am -
  • iPhone 18 Pro's A20 will be faster, power efficient, cost a lot
    The A20 and A20 Pro chips in the iPhone 18 Pro will benefit hugely from TSMC's 2-nanometer process, but Apple will pay dearly for the performance and power consumption improvements.The A20 is on the way for the iPhone 18 generation, starting with the A20 ProApple is widely expected to use TSMC's 2-nanometer process to produce its next generation of chips. This includes the inbound A20 and A20 Pro arriving in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, as well as the iPhone Ultra.There is also always an expec…
    - 3 days ago 18 Aug 26, 12:25am -
  • Apple has shipped iOS 26.6.1, and you should install it soon
    Apple has released an update for iOS 26.6.1 for all users, with the usual inclusion of security fixes, making it a must-install for your iPhone.iOS 26 is the current generation for iOS. While Apple is constantly beta-testing its 27-generation operating systems, it's still shipping updates to its earlier releases. That includes the current-gen versions.On Monday, as part of its swathe of releases, Apple issued its update for iOS 26.6.1. The update, which it rolled out as a release candidate on Au…
    - 3 days ago 17 Aug 26, 11:39pm -
  • Pretty trees and Local Lists: Apple Maps gets a big upgrade in iOS 27
    The updates to Apple Maps in iOS 27 will use the wisdom of crowds to recommend restaurants, while AI helps Flyover look even better. Here's what's changing soon.Apple Maps in iOS 27Pretty much the unsung hero of modern-day iPhone usage, Apple Maps is an essential tool for navigation. But it's also very helpful when you're trying to find something to eat nearby, and for planning trips.Sometimes, users take time just browsing the Earth, viewing cities they want to visit and enjoying the view. Cont…
    - 72 days ago 10 Jun 26, 1:06am -
  • There's not much new in the iOS 27 Camera app beyond minor refinements
    Apple's main Camera app push for iOS 27 was about Siri AI, but it did include other changes. They're very small alterations, but they do exist.The Camera app in iOS 27The WWDC keynote didn't dwell for long on the Camera app in iOS 27. There was discussion about Siri AI being included, and that was about it.There wasn't any other discussion about the Camera app's features or any other changes in the talk. Even the iOS 27 preview page on Apple's website talks about the Siri Mode and an improvement…
    - 72 days ago 9 Jun 26, 9:12pm -

MacWorld

  • new2026 iPad mini guide: OLED, A19 Pro and price rumors
    Macworld For those who need a premium small-screen tablet, the iPad mini is a popular choice. But should you buy one now, or should you wait to see what Apple has in store for the next model? Most buyers should wait – the next model is expected to bring meaningful upgrades. However, Apple isn’t expected to update the iPad mini until late 2026, and that launch date could slip further due to chip demand and wider supply constraints.Here’s what the latest rumors…
    - 3 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 12:32am -
  • newApple’s upcoming headphones appear to be built for MacBook Neo users
    Macworld For the second time this week, an unreleased Apple product has been leaked in shockingly thorough fashion. After a video demonstrating camera-equipped AirPods was spotted in macOS 26.7 on Monday, the Beats 360 over-ears headphones have now been revealed on multiple retail websites despite not yet officially existing.The headphones were spotted by Redditors on Amazon U.K., and one user going by the handle HappyMcPe promptly started a thread featuring more than…
    - 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:27pm -
  • newThis sleek, fold-flat MagSafe stand is down to its lowest price ever (23% off)
    Macworld Twelve South Curve Nano MagSafe View DealIf you’re constantly fiddling with the perfect angle for your FaceTime calls and video sessions, now’s the perfect chance to get your hands on one of the slimmest and most adjustable MagSafe phone stands you can get. The Twelve South Curve Nano MagSafe stand is only $27 at Amazon right now, which is quite the discount from its $35 MSRP. That’s a small price to pay fo…
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  • newThose leaked camera-equipped AirPods probably aren’t coming this year
    Macworld With all eyes on the imminent iPhone and Apple Watch launches, Apple-watching pundits were surprised this week when the company itself accidentally leaked a video of some new camera-equipped AirPods in action. But if you think the existence of an instructional video means the product must be ready for launch, you’re in for some bad news.According to the well-connected Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the leak changes nothing, and the devices still won’t lau…
    - 9 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:33pm -
  • newWhen is Apple’s next event? Dates, rumors, and what to expect

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  • new12 ways to use your iPhone’s USB-C port to do much more than charge
    Macworld It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s here on all models, including the low-end 16e, many users still limit its use to charging, overlooking the slew of other advantages it offers over Lightning. If you’ve got an iPhone 15 or newer, you can expand the USB-C port’s functionality beyond fast charging, and we’ve got a few ideas to share.1. Charge another deviceRival companies, like Sam…
    - 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 4:45pm -
  • newmacOS cheat sheet: How many Mac keyboard shortcuts do you know?
    Macworld One thing that never ceases to amaze me about macOS is the amount you can do with just a few keyboard shortcuts. In fact, Apple seems to have coded so many functions into various combinations of key presses that it feels like I’m finding new ones every day. And whether you’re a newbie with a Neo or a veteran from the PowerBook days, there are always new ones to learn. Here, we’ll show you all of the best macOS keyboard shortcuts that you need to know. Me…
    - 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 4:15pm -
  • newBrydge ProDock Trio review: A premium Thunderbolt 5 MacBook dock
    Macworld At a glanceExpert's RatingProsSpace-saving vertical design3x Thunderbolt 5 ports2.5Gb Ethernet140W PD 3.1 laptop chargingWireless iPhone chargingConsMacBook’s own screen unavailableWireless iPhone charging is slowPremium priceOur Verdict The sleek Brydge ProDock Trio saves desk space while adding Thunderbolt 5, 2.5GbE, faster USB-C and 140W charging to your MacBook. These meaningful upgrades make it worth the extra $40 o…
    - 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:47pm -
  • newMacworld Podcast: Apple product leaks! AirPods Camera and more
    Macworld With new products coming soon, it’s getting more difficult for Apple to keep them under wraps. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at a few leaks from Apple OS updates that provide insight into what to expect in the coming months.This is episode 996 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola.Watch episode 996 on YouTubeListen to episode 996 on Apple PodcastsTune in to episode 996 on SpotifyG…
    - 14 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 1:39pm -
  • newStop paying for five AI subscriptions: Get 50+ models for $39.99
    Macworld TL;DR: AskAnyModel AI Pro bundles 50+ AI models, including GPT, Claude, and Gemini, in one dashboard for $39.99 lifetime (reg. $499.00).Running a separate subscription for every AI model gets expensive fast, and none of those tools let you compare answers in one place.AskAnyModel AI Pro bundles top language-learning models, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, and Llama, into a single workspace for one payment of $39.99 instead of $499.Wha…
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  • newThis AI-powered X growth extension is available for just $49.99 (reg. $89)
    Macworld TL;DR: This Tweetback Starter Plan is an AI-powered X growth extension, and it’s available for just $49.99 (reg. $89.00).Growing an audience on X means writing constantly, watching conversations, and following up with the right people at the right time, and doing it manually eats hours every week.Tweetback handles the busywork with AI-drafted replies, original post ideas, and a built-in watchlist for tracking creators and prospects, all without leavin…
    - 14 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • The new HomePad interface could look a lot like the Apple Watch
    Macworld It turns out that the macOS 26.7 release candidate is a treasure trove of leaks for upcoming Apple products. As we previously reported, it’s full of references to new model numbers, and it has a video of the upcoming AirPods with cameras. And now been discovered that it contains information about the home hub that’s long been rumored.Apple is reportedly developing a new device that is referred to as HomeAccessory in the macOS 26.7 release candidate, accord…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 9:33pm -
  • Will iPhone 17 Pro cases fit the 18 Pro? One major case maker is sure of it
    Macworld There’s likely less than a month to go until Apple unveils its new iPhones. The iPhone Ultra will get the biggest headlines, but far more people will buy its sibling, the cheaper (but still expensive) iPhone 18 Pro. And we’re learning more and more about this device with each passing week.The latest revelation is that it will have the same or very nearly the same dimensions and general design as its direct predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro from late 2025. Alt…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 9:18pm -
  • Apple’s AirTag 2 just dropped back to the best price ever
    Macworld Apple AirTags (2nd gen) 4-packView DealApple’s newest AirTags are on sale, and whether you’re going back to school, heading out on vacation, or just often lose track of your keys, it’s a great time to stock up. Right now, you can grab a four-pack for just $89 at Amazon, which works out to roughly $22 each. That’s the best price we’ve seen yet on the new model.This 2nd-gen version quietly fixes a han…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 8:52pm -
  • The iPhone event will be missing some iPhones this year
    Macworld Apple’s fall iPhone event has become one of the easiest product launches to predict. Every year since 2011, we’ve gotten the full lineup of new iPhones, joined in 2014 by the Apple Watch, and occasionally a related launch like AirPods or Apple Pay. According to strong rumors, this year’s keynote will be quite different from previous ones. While it will still be an iPhone event, only the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumored foldable iPh…
    - 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
  • Sit Smarter This Semester: SIHOO Doro C300 Pro V2 Brings Full-Body Adaptive Support to Back-to-School Season
    Macworld Full-Body Adaptive Ergonomic Chair/Back-to-School promotionSave near $100 off the SIHOO Doro C300 Pro V2 Office Chair View DealsWhether you’re pulling an all-nighter before finals, settling into a new home office, or logging another eight-hour day at a desk, one thing hasn’t changed: most chairs still make you adapt to them, not the other way around. Poor posture, lower-back fatigue, and stiff shoulders are s…
    - 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 2:25pm -
  • A Retina MacBook Air for $199.97, updates to macOS Sonoma
    Macworld TL;DR: This Grade A refurbished MacBook Air packs a Retina display and 8GB of RAM for $199.97 (reg. $1,199.00).A secondary Mac, a travel laptop, or a first machine for a student doesn’t need to cost four figures.This refurbished 2018 MacBook Air runs an Intel Core i5 processor, packs a sharp 13.3-inch Retina display, and still updates all the way to macOS Sonoma. Get this MacBook Air for $199.97 (reg. $1,199.00).What you getIt’s rated Grad…
    - 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • Apple Watch Activity badges: National Parks Challenge on August 23
    Macworld Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Gamification can be a great motivator, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise. If you want to maximize your badge count, you’re going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can.…
    - 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 3:32am -
  • Save $100 on Apple’s blazing-fast M4 iPad Air before this discount vanishes
    Macworld Apple iPad Air M4View DealApple’s latest iPad Air with the M4 chip is down to $649 at Amazon, a solid $100 off its $749 price tag. That’s not just a good discount—it’s the best we’ve seen since Apple hiked prices in June.It’s so easy to recommend iPads because these are such great tablets. The M4 chip under the hood handles just about anything you throw at it, from streaming and gaming to photo ed…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 11:03pm -
  • Upcoming Apple products revealed in the macOS 26.7 release candidate
    Macworld We’re anticipating a slew of new products from Apple over the next several months. While Apple rarely preannounces products, there are ways to figure out the company’s plans. For example, MacRumors reports that the macOS 26.7 release candidate includes references to several new products.Well, several is putting it lightly. There are nearly 40 references, many of which are unidentifiable mode numbers. But a lot of the other model numbers have been previousl…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 10:12pm -