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• Still simple, still powerful, BBEdit is a Mac app legend

  07-08-2026 11:16 via appleinsider.com
  
  You may like Pages and you may tolerate Microsoft Word, but text editor BBEdit has been rightly earning devotees on the Mac for 34 years. Here's how.
  Software used to come in boxes. I know. Image credit: Bare Bones Software.
  There are very few Mac apps that go back this far, and even fewer that remain both actively developed and actually beloved by its users. And there is only one with the trademark "It doesn't suck."BBEdit is just a text editor, but rather than this meaning it is limited, it me
  
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• Of course, Apple's already planning a third-gen iPhone Fold

  09-08-2026 18:51 via appleinsider.com
  
  The iPhone Fold has yet to ship, but Apple's already working on a third-generation foldable it could release in 2028. It's something it's compelled to do.
  A render of what the first-gen iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider
  Apple is expected to launch the much-rumored iPhone Fold this fall, as part of its usual September iPhone launches. But, despite not having sold a single unit for the foldable, Apple is already planning for multiple follow-ups.According to Mark Gurman in hi
  
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• Ceramic Apple Watch may return as soon as September

  09-08-2026 18:39 via appleinsider.com
  
  While the design isn't changing one bit, one expensive and favorite material might return to Apple Watch after a seven-year absence.
  Apple Watch Series 5, in ceramic
  It's been nine years since the Apple Watch Series 2 debuted the material. After a back-and-forth for a few years of just white, or white and black ceramic options, Apple dropped the material entirely in 2020.That may change soon. Apple is reportedly working on returning ceramic to Apple Watch as soon as 2026.
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• 2026 Apple Watch upgrade will be dull, but a big redesign is in progress

  09-08-2026 16:27 via appleinsider.com
  
  The Apple Watch will see a revamp in the coming years, as Apple is reportedly in the middle of a shake up its wearables formula to meet an ever-changing market.
  Apple Watch Ultra 3
  The Apple Watch has retained the same core design of a square display on a watch band, but it has evolved over time. While it has become thinner, larger, and more rugged in the Apple Watch Ultra, it can potentially do more.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that the Apple Watch is read
  
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• Apple Upgrade plan to preload your data nixed over privacy optics

  09-08-2026 16:24 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple reportedly evaluated giving Apple Upgrade buyers with iPhones that came with all their previous iPhone's data preloaded, but that didn't make the final cut.
  Apple Upgrade could have had more options for the iPhone
  Apple Upgrade is a lease in the US rather than a loan and so it's different to the iPhone Upgrade Program it replaces, but it could have been more different still. According to Bloomberg, Apple at least considered preloading a user's data.It's been described as a "white-glove com
  
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• RAM shortages now affecting MacBook Air availability

  09-08-2026 16:16 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's Mac lineup has seen dwindling supply in recent months due to more expensive and hard-to-get RAM, and now even the MacBook Air is seeing available stock dwindle.
  It's getting harder to find a MacBook Air
  The MacBook Air is Apple's most popular laptop by far, even if the MacBook Neo is seeking to usurp that spot. Up until recently, it has remained relatively easy to find in all configurations, but that is no longer true.As reported in the "Power On" newsletter from Bloomberg, the MacBook A
  
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• iPhone Fold may ship in a choice of Silver or Dark Blue

  09-08-2026 14:16 via appleinsider.com
  
  The iPhone Fold's two colorways may have been revealed, with the foldable smartphone potentially shipping in dark blue and silver colorways.
  A pair of third-party camera bump accessories for the iPhone Fold - Image Credit: Sonny Dickson/X
  The iPhone Fold is expected to arrive this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. However, while the general design and specifications have pretty much been settled on, rumors over the summer couldn't decide what colors it will ship with.If images shared by Sonny Di
  
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• Crime blotter: Thieves try using stolen credit cards at a Miami Apple Store

  09-08-2026 13:12 via appleinsider.com
  
  An Apple Watch is a clue in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, a Senate committee has Anthony Fauci's iPhone, and a man is accused of using a fake Instacart order to steal iPads, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.
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• Amazon slashes $500 off Apple's M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD

  08-08-2026 20:49 via appleinsider.com
  
  Amazon is again offering steep price cuts on Apple's current MacBook Pro line, with a $500 discount in effect this weekend on a high-end M5 Max model with a spacious 2TB SSD.
  Save $500 on Apple's M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
  This weekend's $500 discount applies to the M5 Max MacBook Pro 14-inch with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, and 36GB of RAM. The Space Black laptop also has 2TB of storage, providing extra space for files and apps over the entry-level 1TB M5 Pro.Save $500 on
  
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• iPhone 17 faces potential price hike before iPhone 18 Pro launch

  08-08-2026 19:28 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple may raise the prices of the iPhone 17 roster on August 10, bringing the smartphones in line with other products affected by the memory pricing crisis.
  The iPhone 17 will be around for a while longer, but it could soon get a price rise.After months of being insulated from the rapidly rising cost of memory plaguing the tech industry, Apple increased the prices of most products in late June. A month and a half later, the iPhone could do the same.According to a Friday post to Weibo, leaker Fix
  
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• iPhone 17 faces an early price rise a month before iPhone 18 Pro launch

  08-08-2026 13:54 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple may raise the prices of the iPhone 17 roster on August 10, bringing the smartphones in line with other products affected by the memory pricing crisis.
  The iPhone 17 will be around for a while longer, but it could soon get a price rise.After months of being insulated from the rapidly rising cost of memory plaguing the tech industry, Apple increased the prices of most products in late June. A month and a half later, the iPhone could do the same.According to a Friday post to Weibo, leaker Fix
  
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• Apple RAM supplier makes $38B bet on AI boom lasting until 2029

  07-08-2026 19:32 via appleinsider.com
  
  One of Apple's memory suppliers is making a massive investment to expand chip production amid global shortages, but it won't make your next iPhone any cheaper.
  Apple supplier SK hynix invests $38B in AI memory — Image credit: SK Hynix
  On Friday, SK hynix announced that it has approved a 54 trillion won ($38.3 billion) investment to build two new semiconductor fabrication plants in South Korea.The investment includes 35.2 trillion won ($24 billion) towards the Yongin Y2 facility, which will
  
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• When will Apple have its iPhone 18 Pro release event?

  07-08-2026 19:18 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple obviously knows, and perhaps some of its retail staff have at least a clue, but for the rest of us, here's the best estimate of when the iPhone 18 Pro will be announced.
  Mockup of a possible iPhone 18 Pro Max, which is rumored to come in a dark cherry red.
  No question, it'll be in September. Apple has held its iPhone launches in October, but since 2011 the only time it has done that was during COVID.The question is when in September we'll find out the all-important updates and, more than e
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, under-display Face ID

  07-08-2026 19:16 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's iPhone 18 Pro is right around the corner, and the rumor mill started earlier than normal. Here's what you need to know.
  Apple's iPhone 18 Pro will feature numerous improvements over the iPhone 17 Pro.
  In 2025, Apple gave its high-end iPhone a major redesign, with the iPhone 17 Pro featuring a distinct pill-shaped camera plateau, an aluminum frame, and a bright orange color option. Inside, the A19 Pro chip bumped up the RAM to 12GB, and the phone even gained a vapor chamber cooling system
  
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• B&H's $1,349 M5 MacBook Air deal with 24GB RAM ends this weekend

  07-08-2026 19:11 via appleinsider.com
  
  The upgraded M5 MacBook Air has 24GB of memory to boost performance, and it's $150 off this weekend only.
  Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM is on sale at B&H - Image credit: Apple
  B&H's best-selling 13-inch MacBook Air configuration is $150 off as part of the Apple Authorized Reseller's broader M5 MacBook Air sale. What makes this particular model especially appealing is its upgrade to 24GB of RAM.Buy 13" MacBook Air 24GB RAM for $1,349
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• Apple memory supplier bets on AI boom lasting till 2029 with $38B investment

  07-08-2026 18:18 via appleinsider.com
  
  One of Apple's memory suppliers is making a massive investment to expand chip production amid global shortages, but it won't make your next iPhone any cheaper.
  Apple supplier SK hynix invests $38B in AI memory — Image credit: SK Hynix
  On Friday, SK hynix announced that it has approved a 54 trillion won ($38.3 billion) investment to build two new semiconductor fabrication plants in South Korea.The investment includes 35.2 trillion won ($24 billion) towards the Yongin Y2 facility, which will
  
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• When to expect Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch

  07-08-2026 17:09 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple obviously knows, and perhaps some of its retail staff have at least a clue, but for the rest of us, here's the best estimate of when the iPhone 18 Pro will be announced.
  Mockup of a possible iPhone 18 Pro Max, which is rumored to come in a dark cherry red.
  No question, it'll be in September. Apple has held its iPhone launches in October, but since 2011 the only time it has done that was during COVID.The question is when in September we'll find out the all-important updates and, more than e
  
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• Apple's Mac Pro 'cheese grater' is 20 years old, and is the best Mac ever made

  07-08-2026 15:41 via appleinsider.com
  
  The original Mac Pro is 20 years old today and even though the whole range is now gone, people are still celebrating this old, favorite workhorse from a time when it was the clear top of Apple's lineup.
  The distinctive 2006 Mac Pro
  Apple finally killed off the Mac Pro in March 2026, just shy of its 20th anniversary, but its death throes really began six years earlier as Macs transitioned to Apple Silicon. The Mac Pro was the last to make the leap away from Intel, and by then it didn't matter.The
  
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• Paying for AI, freezing iPhones, & avoiding scams on the AppleInsider Podcast

  07-08-2026 13:01 via appleinsider.com
  
  Someone has to pay for all this AI, nothing is foolproof, and Apple's lawsuit with OpenAI is only just beginning, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
  The cost of iPhone components is only getting higher.
  As Wesley briefly covered on the previous episode, artificial intelligence is costing companies billions with very little return. Every new tool comes with a new cost, sometimes money, sometimes privacy.It's a grab bag of topics with people putting iPhones in freezers, getting Uber email scams, and
  
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• Apple continues to dominate premium smartphone market share in 2026

  07-08-2026 00:56 via appleinsider.com
  
  For smartphones selling at over $600, Apple owns 65% of that market and grew 9% year over year in the first half of 2026. However, Chinese brands are making a dent in local market share.
  iPhone demand increases Apple's premium market share
  Apple ships 23% of all smartphones sold globally and captures 49% of all profit. It's a behemoth on its own, but when accounting for smartphones in the $600 plus range, it's the clear leader in market share.According to a report from Counterpoint Research, App
  
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• Jon Prosser's baby forces another extension to Apple's legal battle

  06-08-2026 23:49 via appleinsider.com
  
  Jon Prosser was sued by Apple over the alleged theft of pre-release information, saw a default ruling due to inaction, had that overturned, and is once again failing to provide discovery materials. There's a reason this time.
  Jon Prosser in his latest video about Apple. Image source: FPT
  Life hasn't been easy for Jon Prosser since a July 2025 lawsuit from Apple accused him and Michael Ramacciotti of stealing information from Apple employee Ethan Lipnik's test device. He says he's not guilty, but
  
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• New ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button, will find 'more reliable facts'

  06-08-2026 23:05 via appleinsider.com
  
  OpenAI continues to churn out upgrades to its various GPT models, the latest GPT-5.6 promises to be more succinct and provide confident wrong answers less often. Here's what's new.
  ChatGPT gets a slider for compute intensity
  Apple and OpenAI have a relationship where ChatGPT is an extension for the previous version of Siri, though that could come to an end soon. The latest updates don't affect users of that specific function, but the Mac utilities and iOS app will gain new features and performan
  
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• OpenAI's new hardware leaks: Over $300, same size as an Alexa Dot

  06-08-2026 22:36 via appleinsider.com
  
  Details have leaked about OpenAI's new hardware, and by all accounts, it's going to be shaped and sized a lot like a second-generation Alexa Dot, be battery-powered, and retail for between $300 and $400.
  Amazon Echo Dot, second generation
  The rumor mill has been loaded with rumors about OpenAI's hardware. A new accounting of the device says it will be a smart speaker without a display.Furthermore, it is rumored to be about the same size as a hockey puck, like the second-generation Echo Dot pictu
  
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• OpenAI's new hardware leak: Same size as an Alexa Dot

  06-08-2026 22:16 via appleinsider.com
  
  Detail has leaked out about OpenAI's new hardware, and by all accounts, it's going to be shaped and sized a lot like a second-generation Alexa Dot, and retail for $300.
  Amazon Echo Dot, second generation
  The rumor mill has been loaded with rumors about OpenAI's hardware. A new accounting of the device says it will be a smart speaker without a display.Furthermore, it is rumored to be about the same size as hockey puck, and donut-shaped. It is also said to include parts that will move on their own
  
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• Apple TV brings free 'Widow's Bay' screenings to AMC theaters

  06-08-2026 21:14 via appleinsider.com
  
  Fans of "Widow's Bay" in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco can catch a free screening of the series' final three episodes of the first season at select AMC theaters.
  Image Credit: Apple TV
  "Widow's Bay" made its debut in April, quickly becoming an Apple TV hit. The series has been praised for blending genuine horror with character-driven comedy.Even with its late premiere date, it earned 19 Emmy nominations. That includes the coveted Best Comedy Series.
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• Apple issues another round of macOS security updates as patch frequency increases

  06-08-2026 20:34 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has rolled out another round of security updates for macOS Tahoe, macOS Sequoia, and macOS Sonoma.
  Apple releases security updates for Mac operating system lineup
  Thursday's update is the second round of macOS updates to be released in less than two weeks. According to Apple, the patch solves an issue with Screen Sharing. The patch note reads, "An attacker on the network may be able to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials."Apple says that the issue was addressed with im
  
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• Last call to save up to $200 on M5 MacBook Air laptops

  06-08-2026 18:19 via appleinsider.com
  
  Time is running out to grab limited-time deals on Apple's latest MacBook Air laptops, with M5 models now up to $200 off. Many deals end this weekend.
  Save up to $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air today - Image credit: Apple
  Both Amazon and B&H are running back-to-school deals on M5 MacBook Air notebooks, resulting in discounts of up to $200 off.Whether you're in the market for a premium 15-inch configuration with 24GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 70W USB-C power adapter that's marked down to $1,819
  
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• Adobe is hell-bent on becoming the creative engine behind AI

  06-08-2026 17:56 via appleinsider.com
  
  Adobe's newest AI ChatGPT plugin shows that the company doesn't care where people create, but more on ensuring they create with Adobe.
  Image generated with Adobe and ChatGPT
  On Thursday, Adobe and OpenAI rolled out a new feature. A new ChatGPT tool that would combine more than 70 of Adobe's creative tools into a single plugin, accessible by typing @Adobe.If you've got an Adobe account, you can go to ChatGPT, install the Adobe plugin, and begin generating... Well, whatever you want, really.
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• One pasted Terminal command opens the door to Mac crypto wallet theft

  06-08-2026 17:10 via appleinsider.com
  
  Researchers have uncovered Mac malware that can steal credentials and drain all or a selected percentage of a cryptocurrency wallet, in yet another reminder not to paste random commands from the internet into Terminal.New malware via ClickFix
  The Go-based malware arrived through a ClickFix attack, which disguises a malicious instruction as a CAPTCHA or error message. Instead of exploiting macOS, the attackers persuaded the victim to run the command that installed their malware for them.Once exec
  
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• Apple sweetens its trade-in deals, but you can still do better

  06-08-2026 17:03 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has significantly increased how much it pays you to trade in most devices, but you should compare carrier offerings, other trade-in vendors, and private sale values to get the most for your hardware.
  Apple has increased its trade-in values for many, but not all, iPhones - image credit: Apple
  There's no question but that Apple is looking down the barrel of weaker than usual sales for the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro. No matter how good that smartphone is, it comes at a time when the global chi
  
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