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• $10.8K M5 Ultra Mac Studio benchmark shows a 6x increase in multi-core compute since M1

  15-09-2026 23:49 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple Silicon was a gamble, and in spite of repeated reports of brain drains and executive exodus, the M5 Ultra is Apple's most powerful chipset by a long shot.
  Mac Studio with M5 Ultra is Apple's most powerful Mac yet
  Earlier Tuesday, the M6 benchmarks showed up on Geekbench with impressive results. It is expected to be the only chipset in that generation, so the M5 Ultra is the high-end pros will have to work with for the time being.Another Geekbench result showed up, this time for the M5 Ultr
  
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• Apple's 'vintage products' list now includes the final 21.5-inch Intel iMac

  15-09-2026 23:23 via appleinsider.com
  
  The age of the Intel Mac is coming to an end in every sense, as Apple now classifies the last 21.5-inch Intel-based iMac as a "vintage product."
  Apple's 2019 21.5-inch iMac is now vintage, according to Apple.
  In 2019, Apple updated the aging Intel iMac with eighth-generation Intel processors and new AMD Radeon graphics cards. It shipped in the same slim chassis Apple introduced back in 2012, and Apple still offered then-outdated options like the 1TB Fusion Drive.It was already a mediocre upgrade
  
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• macOS 27 kills Time Capsule backups, but NAS hosts still work

  15-09-2026 21:05 via appleinsider.com
  
  Mac owners upgrading to macOS 27 will need to replace their AirPort Time Capsule for Time Machine backups. We picked five diskless NAS enclosures that cost less than $300 to fit the bill.Five NAS units to replace your AirPort
  Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate on September 14 without support for Apple Filing Protocol, or AFP. AirPort Time Capsule and AirPort Disk depend on AFP for Time Machine backups.The company's updated support document says Time Machine continues to work with third-party ne
  
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• GM caves, CarPlay won't be cut from gas-powered vehicles

  15-09-2026 19:50 via appleinsider.com
  
  It wasn't all that long ago that GM's executives called taking CarPlay out of vehicles a "Jobsian" move. They've caved to public pressure, and the option is present in some 2027 gas vehicles.
  CarPlay Ultra in an Aston Martin - Image Credit: Top Gear/YouTube
  The interface is expected in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. Based on the description by GM, it comes with gauges, hands-free driving, and more. All of this feels like Apple's new CarPlay interface.There will be 60 inches
  
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• First M6 benchmarks reveal how much raw power the Mac mini has

  15-09-2026 19:45 via appleinsider.com
  
  The first benchmarks for the M6 Mac mini have emerged. While Moore's Law is in fact dead, the Mac mini is still getting a massive and noticeable boost in processing performance.
  Mac mini
  Ahead of the release of Apple's product launches to consumers, benchmarks for the models frequently surface, hinting at what's on the way. That has seemingly happened for the M6 Mac mini, which Apple introduced at the end of August.The Geekbench 7 listing for a "Mac18,5" posted on September 15 mentions it is a M
  
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• AirPods 5 get first preorder discount, plus 2026 Mac mini & Mac Studio savings

  15-09-2026 17:47 via appleinsider.com
  
  Amazon has issued the first preorder deal on AirPods 5, which release on Sept. 18. Plus grab preorder savings on Apple's M6 Mac mini and 2026 Mac Studio ahead of their Sept. 22 release.
  Grab a preorder deal on AirPods 5 at Amazon today.
  You can pick up a pair of AirPods 5 for $124.99, a $5 discount on the new earbuds. While not a huge markdown, it does save you a few bucks if you're planning on picking up a pair for yourself or as a gift. Want to learn more about the latest release? Check out ou
  
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• AirPods 5 with wireless charging case review: Somehow both better & cheaper

  15-09-2026 17:13 via appleinsider.com
  
  The impressive AirPods 5 debuted alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, and they pack more value and better noise cancellation in the same tiny form factor, for less money.
  AirPods 5 review: The new AirPods 5 have the same form factor but better ANC
  Like AirPods 4, the AirPods 5 come in two versions: base mode and a high-end model with additional features.For this review, I'm testing the more expensive AirPods 5 with the wireless charging case. Luckily, audio quality and the active noise cancellation are
  
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• Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Air falls to $1,449, save $150

  15-09-2026 16:44 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air is $150 off today when configured with your choice of 16GB or 24GB of RAM.
  Save $150 on 1TB M5 MacBook Air models - Image credit: Apple
  All four color options of the M5/16GB/1TB configuration are discounted to $1,449 at Amazon today, with the upgraded 24GB RAM spec marked down to $1,649 in Midnight and Sky Blue.Save $150 on 1TB 13" MacBook Air
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• John Ternus' iPhone Duo got a red carpet moment, cue internet drama

  15-09-2026 15:38 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple CEO John Ternus whipped out his iPhone Duo on the Emmys red carpet, to the delight of the press gaggle. The Internet immediately started whining, as it does.
  John Ternus at the Emmys with the iPhone Duo - Image Credit: Deadline/X
  The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were a big success for Apple TV. As the new CEO of Apple, John Ternus was in attendance, and he used the opportunity of a red carpet interview to flash the iPhone Duo in front of the cameras.In a clip posted by Deadline to X, Ternus
  
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• iPhone Duo camera system vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Design compromises, not flaws

  15-09-2026 15:22 via appleinsider.com
  Like iPhone Air, iPhone Duo is a series of compromises that enable the thinnest iPhone to date, but that doesn't mean the camera system is bad. Here's what we know pre-shipment.
  iPhone Duo has a unique dual camera system that isn't as compromised as you'd think
  The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable and has four cameras, but unlike the iPhone 18 Pro, they're not the one's you'd expect. There are two rear cameras, an inner under-display FaceTime camera, and a front-facing selfie camera.The came
  
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• How to get iPhone Duo's fun opening animation on your Mac

  15-09-2026 15:15 via appleinsider.com
  
  That gorgeous animation you get opening up your iPhone Duo has been recreated for your Mac for most modern MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs. Here's where to get it.
  Seven years later, Craig Federighi is doubtlessly back opening and closing his MacBook, this time to see Mac Duo, not just Apple Silicon's launch speed - image credit: Apple.
  If you've seen the iPhone Duo demonstrated, you know how good the animation is. And if you don't happen to have seen it yet, you'll surely be able to watch it late
  
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• Apple Watch Series 12 Siri Recap listens all day, but Apple can't access the audio

  15-09-2026 14:47 via appleinsider.com
  
  Your Apple Watch Series 12 will continuously listen to your conversations, but Apple claims it's locked out of the audio. Here's how the new hardware isolation works.Apple Watch Series 12 with Apple Intelligence
  The new Audio Intelligence features include Siri Recap, which summarizes conversations, and Live Rewind, which retrieves the preceding 15 seconds as text. Automatic Shazam recognition and alerts for sounds such as alarms, sirens, and doorbells use the same protected system.Because Siri R
  
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• Apple Intelligence HomeKit Secure Video summaries cost up to $60 per month

  15-09-2026 14:16 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple Intelligence summarizing of HomeKit Secure Video cameras is very useful, but you'll have to really want it as it's tied to iCloud+ plans that start with a single camera for $10 per month.
  The Aqara G5 Pro Outdoor Camera Hub (left) is one of the few cameras Apple currently lists as compatible with its Apple Intelligence video summarizing - image credit: Apple.
  As iOS 27 comes out of beta testing, Apple has updated a support document that reveals the pricing for its Apple Intelligence featur
  
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• Apple faces India repair probe over a lack of software warranties

  15-09-2026 13:53 via appleinsider.com
  
  India's consumer protection regulator has launched a probe into Apple's software warranty terms, over claims iPhone users were paying exorbitant fees for repairs.
  Alleged iOS 18 issues are becoming a regulatory problem in India
  The Central Consumer Protection Agency of India is taking a close look at Apple's software warranty policies, continuing an investigation into repairs. The latest investigation accuses Apple of ripping off consumers through repairs.It is a continuation of an investigation
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 3: Apple's premium smartwatch

  15-09-2026 13:41 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's high-end smartwatch just got a new chip, more AI features, better heart rate sensing, and more. Here's how the Apple Watch Ultra 4 compares to its predecessor.
  Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 3: Apple's premium smartwatch is more useful than ever.
  On Wednesday, alongside the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Though the outside of the watch is effectively indistinguishable from the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the hardware inside packs a significant p
  
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• 'Widow's Bay' leads Apple to multiple record-breaking Emmy wins

  15-09-2026 13:15 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple TV has again won the most awards at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, plus it has become the most awarded streamer ever.
  Matthew Rhys in "Widow's Bay" - image credit: Apple.
  Apple TV had already won 20 awards during the first nights of the 2026 Emmy Awards, in the chiefly technical categories. But now it has brought that up to 29, making it the most awarded network of the year for the second time running.Its wins at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards also mean that Apple TV broke records just wi
  
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