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• How to Watch Super Bowl For Free Today: iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

  08-02-2026 21:00 via macrumors.com
  Super Bowl LX is today, and there is a way for U.S. viewers to watch for free. Our instructions below are focused on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, but this method will of course work across a variety of devices.
  2026's Super Bowl has the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with the kickoff time scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. These two teams already met in the 2015 Super Bowl, which ended in a Patrio
  
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• The Future of Apple Fitness+ Remains 'Under Review'

  08-02-2026 20:45 via macrumors.com
  The future of Apple Fitness+ remains "under review," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. However, he did not share any specific details.
  "If I were to guess, Apple will ultimately meld its Health app with Fitness+ in some fashion — perhaps offering it as a combined subscription," said Gurman.Gurman recently reported that Apple has scaled back plans for a separate Apple Health+ subscription service, which would have provided AI-powered health recommendations. However,
  
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• Here Are Tim Cook's Full Remarks About Apple's 50th Anniversary Plans

  08-02-2026 20:07 via macrumors.com
  In a recent all-hands meeting, Apple CEO Tim Cook told employees to "stay tuned" about the company's plans for its upcoming 50th anniversary. Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, so the company will turn 50 in a few more months.
  Following a snippet last week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has since shared Cook's full remarks:I've been unusually reflective lately about Apple because we have been working on what do we do to mark this moment — 50 years. It's an extraordinary accomplishment. We've be
  
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• Amazon Discounts Anker's Newest Prime Chargers

  08-02-2026 19:39 via macrumors.com
  Earlier this week, Anker debuted its new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with a launch discount on Amazon. If ordered this week, you can clip the on-page coupon on Amazon to get the accessory for $119.99, down from $149.99.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.The Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station features Qi2.2 support, which lets a compatible MagSafe ‌
  
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• New iPad and iPad Air models should be launching soon, but don’t get too excited

  08-02-2026 16:27 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has two new iPad models slated for early in the year: a new base iPad with A18 chip, and a new iPad Air with an M4 chip. While Apple product launches can often sound exciting, there might not be too much more to the story for these iPad models.more…
  
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• These are my early 2026 favorites for EDC iPhone tech accessories

  08-02-2026 16:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Lately, I’ve been leaning more and more into a sling-based EDC. As a techy husband and father of two, I constantly find myself needing more space than my pockets can hold, but not always wanting to bring an entire backpack. A cross-body sling (or fanny pack, as it was once called) has become the perfect middle ground. It forces you to be intentional about what you carry, while still giving you more flexibility than a standard pocket setup. I wanted to share some of my favorite and most sta
  
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• iPhone 17e ‘due imminently’ with three key upgrades, no price change: report

  08-02-2026 15:06 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s next iPhone launch is expected to be one of its cheapest. With the new iPhone 17e, a follow up to last years first generation iPhone 16e – the company will add three important upgrades to the device, though one thing won’t be changing: the price.more…
  
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• New MacBook Pros Could Now Arrive in March

  08-02-2026 15:02 via macrumors.com
  New MacBook Pro models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips could arrive as soon as Monday, March 2, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  In today's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the release of new ‌MacBook Pro‌ models is tied to the release of macOS Tahoe 26.3. The launch is said to be slated for as early as the week of March 2. He added that the M4 Pro and M4 Max models on sale today remain in short supply, indicating that the launch of new models is close.
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• Report Reveals iOS 26.4 Beta Release Date

  08-02-2026 14:45 via macrumors.com
  Apple is set to release the first beta version of iOS 26.4 later this month, providing the first real-world look at the Apple Intelligence features promised at WWDC 2024, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims.
  Gurman revealed the timing in his "Power On" newsletter. Barring further delays, the first beta version of iOS 26.4 is apparently set to release to developers during the week of February 23. The update will "include some components" of the long-anticipated improvements to Siri.Gurman added that i
  
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• iPad 12 and iPad Air 8 Reportedly Coming Soon

  08-02-2026 14:29 via macrumors.com
  Apple is planning to launch new iPad and iPad Air models in the near future, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.
  Writing in today's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman explained that updated iPads are "coming soon," including a new entry-level ‌iPad‌ and a new ‌iPad Air‌. Both devices are not expected to feature design changes or major enhancements, instead focusing on new chips. The 12th-generation ‌iPad‌ is set to feature the A18 chip, while the eighth-generation ‌iPa
  
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• iOS 26.4: Here’s when Apple will release the first beta

  08-02-2026 14:25 via 9to5mac.com
  iOS 26.4 is set to be one of the most important updates ever for the iPhone, offering a suite of new Apple Intelligence and Siri features. A new report from Bloomberg today reveals Apple’s timeline for launching iOS 26.4.more…
  
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• Report: M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro could launch ‘as early as’ March 2nd

  08-02-2026 14:23 via 9to5mac.com
  There’s been loads of speculation as to when the next generation MacBook Pros with high-end Apple Silicon would launch. Many thought January, then January came and went. All we knew is that they’d launch alongside macOS 26.3 – which should go out to the public in the coming days.However, that only means that the MacBook Pros have to launch sometime before macOS 26.4 launches to the public. Despite the imminent launch of macOS 26.3, the MacBook Pro launch isn’t quite as im
  
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• Gurman: iPhone 17e Launch 'Imminent' With Four New Features

  08-02-2026 14:15 via macrumors.com
  Apple's iPhone 17e is set to launch "imminently" with at least four new features, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the new lost-cost ‌iPhone‌ will feature the A19 chip first introduced with the iPhone 17 last year. The device will also address one of the most glaring omissions from the current generation and add MagSafe connectivity. The device is also apparently set to feature Apple's latest cellular modem, the
  
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• This multi-model AI platform is yours forever with one $100 payment

  08-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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• High-res audio done the Sony way—and 33% off

  08-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Sony’s flagship noise-canceling headphones deliver elite sound, crystal-clear calls, and all-day comfort—now just $299.99 (MSRP $449.99).When it comes to audio, not all headphones are created equal—and trusting your music to just any pair is a gamble. The Sony WH-1000XM6 is what happens when sound is taken seriously. These headphones were co-created with world-class mastering engineers, and it shows the second you press play.The sound is
  
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• M5 MacBook Air will just be a spec bump, but there’s one upgrade I really want to see

  08-02-2026 02:43 via 9to5mac.com
  In many of its most recent hardware launches, including iPad Pro and iPhone 17 Pro, Apple has prioritized one thing heavily: thermals. With how powerful Apple Silicon can be, having sufficient passive cooling is important on fanless devices.There’s one key product line that’s so far missed out on this treatment: the MacBook Air.more…
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro: These rumored camera upgrades could launch later this year

  08-02-2026 00:44 via 9to5mac.com
  While iPhone Fold is certainly the more interesting iPhone launching this fall, the iPhone 18 Pro will always be important for one reason: cameras. iPhone Fold won’t be able to pack a flagship camera experience, so if that’s something you’re after, you’ll have to settle for the “boring” iPhone 18 Pro.
  Despite looking similar on the outside though, there’ll be a number of interesting camera upgrades to look forward to.more…
  
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