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• Apple readying four iPad Pro models & entry M7 MacBook Pro for early 2027 release

  01-07-2026 23:12 via appleinsider.com
  
  It's not exactly the most unexpected rumor, but a new report claims that Apple is working on an iPad Pro refresh, and a new entry-level MacBook Pro with M7 for spring 2027.
  iPad Pro can replace the MacBook Pro for some users
  If the rumor is accurate, that moves the iPad Pro from a previous fall launch cycle to the spring. This will help level out Apple's earnings cycle, and move some new releases out of the holiday quarter, and into the spring and back-to-school purchasing season.Any new iPad Pr
  
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• Apple says public YouTube videos can be used in AI lawsuit defense

  03-07-2026 05:23 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple is asking a federal court to dismiss the YouTuber AI training lawsuit, on the grounds that publicly available YouTube videos are lawfully accessible under both the DMCA and YouTube's Terms of Service.
  Apple seeks dismissal of YouTube AI training lawsuit
  In April 2026, a collection of YouTube channels sued Apple,claiming the company had scraped videos from YouTube to train internal AI models.The class-action lawsuit was headed up by Ted Entertainment, owners of the h3h3Productions channels
  
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• Anker Solix E10 review: Whole home battery backups finally come within reach

  03-07-2026 02:20 via appleinsider.com
  
  The Anker Solix E10 whole-home battery backup system is a modular setup that can keep your home powered and save you money with multiple forms of power input.
  Anker Solix E10 review: The E10 Power Module connected to the Power Dock.
  In rural Ohio, my partner and I have struggled with power outages since we bought our house. The first weekend we moved in, we were hit with a power outage, and as we walked outside, we heard all of our neighbors turning on loud, gas-powered generators.We knew this w
  
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• Don’t Buy a New Phone Until You Read This

  03-07-2026 00:55 via cnet.com
  
  We've found the very best trade-ins, discounts and bundles on all kinds of phones, from the iPhone 17 to the Samsung Galaxy S26 and beyond.
  
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• What to expect from Apple's Q3 2026 results on July 30

  03-07-2026 00:17 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has confirmed that its financials for the third quarter of 2026 will be reported on July 30. It certainly will be an event with a lot of talking points from the quarter, and it might be the last one with Tim Cook in attendance.
  The Q3 results will be Cook's last as CEO
  Every three months, Apple issues a quarterly report revealing how well it's performed during the period. The third quarter results arrive at the end of July.In a notification to investors and analysts, Apple states that it w
  
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• Best 4th of July Apple deals: $89 AirTags, iPads up to $400 off, Macs up to $650 off

  02-07-2026 21:42 via appleinsider.com
  
  Take advantage of holiday savings in the U.S. on AirTags, MacBooks, iPads, and more. Many of these 4th of July deals could sell out after Apple's recent price hikes.
  Save up to $650 on Apple products for 4th of July.
  Holiday deals are in effect in the U.S. and Apple products are now up to $650 off. Highlights can be found below, with even more discounts in our Apple Price Guides.Shop Apple 4th of July deals
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• The iPhone 15 Series Is Getting Hard to Find, but We Found Retailers and Carriers With Discounts

  02-07-2026 18:36 via cnet.com
  
  Take advantage of savings before stock runs out for good.
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro rumor recycles claims of slower SSD on high capacity models

  02-07-2026 18:30 via appleinsider.com
  
  A new rumor claims that some iPhone 18 Pro models will use slower QLC NAND storage, mimicking a similar 2024 iPhone 16 Pro report. It makes more sense now than it did then, but doesn't matter much in practical usage.
  The 1TB and 2TB iPhone 18 Pro may not have the same type of storage as lower-capacity models.This latest report suggests that Apple will use the faster TLC storage for the iPhones that people are most likely to buy. But those choosing the larger 1TB and 2TB capacities may be left wi
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 17 Is the Top Model of 2026. Here’s How to Get One for Free

  02-07-2026 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  Our shopping experts have tracked down serious savings on all five models -- from the affordable 17E to the pricey 17 Pro Max.
  
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• New Mac infostealer confirms stolen passwords before stealing data

  02-07-2026 15:02 via appleinsider.com
  
  A newly discovered macOS infostealer verifies Mac login passwords before stealing sensitive data, giving attackers immediate confirmation that compromised credentials will actually work.PamStealer
  Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs have documented a new macOS malware campaign built around an infostealer called PamStealer. PamStealer disguises itself as the Maccy clipboard manager and uses AppleScript alongside a Rust payload to infect Macs.Jamf found that PamStealer verifies login passwords through
  
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• Gorgeous shots winning 2026 iPhone Photography Awards show old models still cut it

  02-07-2026 14:14 via appleinsider.com
  
  The winners of the 2026 iPhone Photography Awards have been announced, with many of them taken using older iPhones, including an iPhone 8 Plus.
  The iPhone Photography Awards winners are in
  The 2026 IPPA winners were announced after entries from more than 140 countries were submitted. Four overall winners were announced, ranging from Grand Prix to Bronze.Category winners, runners-up, and honorable mentions were also shared, giving us a wider look at the quality of images that were submitted this
  
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• Summer Heat Is Hard on Your Phone. These Steps Can Help Protect It

  02-07-2026 14:01 via cnet.com
  
  Summer temperatures can quickly push your phone past its safe operating range. Here's how to keep it cool before the damage starts.
  
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• Confident Apple increases its iPhone Fold orders to 10 million

  02-07-2026 13:33 via appleinsider.com
  
  A new report claims that Apple expects to sell 10 million of the iPhone Fold in 2026 and into early 2027, considerably up from most previous estimates.
  Mockup of a possible iPhone Fold design - image credit: AppleInsider
  Nothing varies quite like the rumors that the iPhone Fold is or is not going to be launched in September, but the number Apple will make comes close. In April 2026, for example, Nikkei Asia and most other analysts believed that Apple was ordering 7 million to 8 million for the y
  
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• Love Wordle? Here Are 10 Other Puzzle Games to Try Now

  02-07-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Some of these games are more casual while others offer a challenge.
  
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• Steve Jobs' Bicentennial check captures the birth of Apple and the PC revolution

  02-07-2026 03:23 via appleinsider.com
  
  A newly surfaced Steve Jobs-signed check is up for auction, linking the nation's milestone anniversary with the earliest days of the personal computer revolution.
  Image credit: RR Auction
  RR Auction is currently running a Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction, full of signatures from American presidents, political figures, authors, kings, queens, scientists, engineers, innovators, and everyone in between. Among the famous names is Steve Jobs, Apple's co-founder and former CEO.It's hardly the fir
  
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• iPhone Fold expected to take 29% of 2026 foldable phone screen orders

  02-07-2026 00:08 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's iPhone Fold is expected to be the driving force of a 2026 rebound for foldable smartphone orders, falling onlyjust behind Samsung's hardware.
  Apple's iPhone Fold is expected to account for 29% of all foldable smartphone display orders in 2026.
  Apple is expected to unveil its first folding iPhone in late 2026. Though the move will mark the company's entry into new smartphone territory, the iPhone Fold could also have a significant impact on overall orders for foldable phone screens.Accord
  
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• Apple weighs buying RAM from two blacklisted Chinese suppliers to curb rising costs

  01-07-2026 23:28 via appleinsider.com
  
  A global memory shortage is pushing Apple to consider alternate RAM suppliers. In all likelihood, this will draw scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers.
  Memory is in short supply globally — Image credit: SK Hynix
  The companies in question are ChangXin Memory Technologies Inc. and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. The companies are on a Department of Defense list of Chinese companies believed to support Beijing's military.According to Bloomberg, talks are still ongoing and nothing is final yet. However
  
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• Apple in Russia's crosshairs again, facing $52M fine for not installing state-required apps

  01-07-2026 23:15 via appleinsider.com
  
  Russia is putting pressure on Apple with a proposed $52M fine for discriminating against state-backed apps and not having them installed on every iPhone.
  Russia has threatened Apple with a nearly $52M fine.
  On June 25, the Kremlin demanded answers as to why Russian applications made by VK were removed from the App Store. Apple was accused of removing VK apps and services without "warning or explanation," and Russia threatened to withdraw its cooperation with Apple entirely over the issue.Now, th
  
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• If it exists, Elon Musk's SpaceX AI prototype hardware is thinner than iPhone

  01-07-2026 23:14 via appleinsider.com
  
  While the device has a questionable future, and Elon Musk has denied the report, SpaceX is said to be taking on Apple by shifting into AI hardware, reportedly showing investors a prototype before the company's IPO.
  Elon Musk -Image Credit: Tesla
  SpaceX's artificial intelligence arm, xAI, has been working on a considerably more grounded product it wants to sell to consumers, as it competes against Apple Intelligence and other AI platforms. One that doesn't involve being blasted off the planet.Acc
  
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• Elon Musk's SpaceX AI prototype is thinner than an iPhone

  01-07-2026 20:46 via appleinsider.com
  
  While the device has a questionable future, Elon Musk's SpaceX is taking on Apple by shifting into AI hardware, reportedly showing investors a prototype before the company's IPO.
  Elon Musk -Image Credit: Tesla
  SpaceX's artificial intelligence arm, xAI, has been working on a considerably more grounded product it wants to sell to consumers, as it competes against Apple Intelligence and other AI platforms. One that doesn't involve being blasted off the planet.According to the Wall Street Journal, E
  
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• Google's Gemini Spark for macOS will work on your local Mac files

  01-07-2026 19:27 via appleinsider.com
  
  Google has brought Gemini Spark to macOS, with the app giving the AI assistant access to your Mac's desktop and locally stored files.
  Google Gemini Spark - Image Credit: Google
  The AI industry has moved in recent times from simply answering queries to managing your local files on your behalf. On Wednesday, Google moved to do the same for Mac users with Gemini Spark.The Google Gemini app for macOS now has an option for Gemini Spark, the search giant confirmed via a corporate blog post. The change
  
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• Save up to $400 on Apple's iPad Air, iPad Pro this July

  01-07-2026 17:52 via appleinsider.com
  
  Amazon's July iPad deals are live, with savings of up to $400 off heading into the holiday weekend.
  Save up to $400 across Apple's iPad line at Amazon.
  Amazon's iPad sale delivers prices as low as $559 for Apple's current M4 iPad Air. Higher-end iPad Pro models with 1TB or 2TB of storage are also eligible for steep markdowns, with savings of up to $400 off.Save up to $400 on iPads
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• New Final Cut Camera tries to be more useful for Mac users

  01-07-2026 17:43 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has updated its free Final Cut Camera app, which remains made for Final Cut Pro on the iPad, but its improvements include easier transferring of footage to the Mac.
  The new Final Cut Camera for iPhone is now on the App Store
  Alongside its latest update to Final Cut Pro for the Mac and the iPad, Apple has released a new version of its free companion app, Final Cut Camera for iPhone. This is the app that lets filmmakers shoot simultaneously on multiple iPhones, and have the footage be monito
  
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• Researchers scapegoat iPhone for declining US birthrates

  01-07-2026 16:29 via appleinsider.com
  
  The US has seen a 22% decline in the annual birth rate since 2007. A study confuses correlation with causation, and blames the iPhone without real data to support the claim.
  It's a wonder Apple bothered to add menstrual cycle tracking to the iPhone.
  Jony Ive once expressed regret for the unforeseen consequences of the iPhone, but he meant for the environment and for people's attention. Not for the birth rate.
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• New Jamf Beacon gives businesses active Mac threat hunting

  01-07-2026 16:09 via appleinsider.com
  
  Organizations can now add managed threat hunting to their Mac security with Jamf Beacon, a service designed to uncover attacks that traditional cross-platform security tools may miss.Beacon by Jamf Threat Labs
  Macs have become increasingly common across enterprise environments. Security researchers have also documented a growing number of malware families, social engineering campaigns, and persistence techniques built specifically for macOS.Many macOS attacks rely on techniques that differ from
  
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• Apple hasn't fixed a Hide My Email privacy bug in over a year

  01-07-2026 14:20 via appleinsider.com
  
  A vulnerability was discovered in Apple's "Hide My Email" that allows an attacker to work out your real email address. It's not been fixed for over a year.
  Hide My Email on an iPhone
  Hide My Email has been a great help for Apple users who need to communicate with services and companies, but don't want to provide their real email address. Spam, as ever, continues to be a problem requiring solutions like this.However, while it is capable of thwarting your typical spammer or marketing-happy small b
  
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• Tim Cook's government liaison position comes into focus before stepping down as Apple CEO

  01-07-2026 02:21 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook will soon be Executive Chairman and handle government interactions, but that isn't stopping him from taking a phone call today with a European Commission head over Apple AI in the EU.
  Apple CEO Tim Cook is ready to take on his role as government liaison
  WWDC 2026 was focused on system optimization, child safety, and the new Apple Foundation Models. Apple Users in the EU were cut off completely from that last third of the keynote, as those features can't launch in the region as
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades

  30-06-2026 22:22 via appleinsider.com
  
  After a closer look at some new data, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro modem situation may not be cut-and-dried. Here's what the latest leaks say is in store for cellular connectivity, the A20 chip, and possible camera improvements.
  New details about the iPhone 18 Pro have emerged, thanks to data leaked from Tata.
  On June 25, AppleInsider exclusively revealed that iPhone 18 Pro schematics and documents were among the more than 630GB of files taken from Tata in a cyberattack.An initial analysis of the leake
  
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• Best Buy nabs retailer-exclusive Orange Beats Solo Buds

  30-06-2026 22:16 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has updated its Solo Buds with a new color, with consumers in the United States and Japan able to pick up a pair of bright orange earbuds from select retailers.
  Beats Solo Buds, but in Orange
  Owners of Beats earbuds will be familiar with the blindingly bright orange colorway for some of its models. While you could get the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 and Beats Powerbeats Fit in the colorway, you could only get the Beats Solo Buds in a few more muted colorways.Fans of the
  
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• Amex cardholders can now use Membership Rewards during Apple Pay checkout

  30-06-2026 20:27 via appleinsider.com
  
  American Express is bringing Membership Rewards points directly to Apple Pay checkout to give eligible cardholders a faster way to use their rewards for eligible online and in-app purchases. Here's how to use it.Apple Pay
  The new "Use Rewards" option appears during Apple Pay checkout when an eligible American Express Membership Rewards card is selected. Card members can choose how many points to apply toward all or part of an eligible purchase before completing the transaction.Eligible cardholde
  
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