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• Tim Cook says Apple at 50 is ‘in a party of one’ that can’t be replicated

  08-03-2026 21:33 via 9to5mac.com
  David Pogue, author of the new book Apple: The First 50 Years, interviewed Apple CEO Tim Cook for CBS’s “Sunday Morning” program ahead of the company’s upcoming 50th anniversary.
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• Apple Planning 'MacBook Ultra' With Touchscreen and Higher Price

  08-03-2026 16:05 via macrumors.com
  Apple is planning to launch an all-new "MacBook Ultra" model this year, featuring an OLED display, touchscreen, and a higher price point, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.Gurman revealed the information in his latest "Power On" newsletter. While Apple has been widely expected to launch new M6-series MacBook Pro models with OLED displays, touchscreen functionality, and a new, thinner design in the fourth quarter of 2026 for some time, Gurman today turned that rumor on its head with the suggestion
  
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• Apple Hoping to 3D-Print More Products

  08-03-2026 15:40 via macrumors.com
  Apple is hoping to 3D-print aluminum device enclosures in the future, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  In today's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman revealed that Apple is pushing to move to 3D-printed aluminum enclosures for for future devices. The MacBook Neo relies on a new aluminum manufacturing process that saves as much metal as possible to drive down costs and speed up production.3D-printing aluminum enclosures would similarly enable Apple to save material and increase efficiency. The pro
  
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• MacBook Neo 2 Could Feature Touchscreen

  08-03-2026 15:35 via macrumors.com
  Apple's second-generation MacBook Neo will launch in 2027 and could feature a touchscreen, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
  Apple this week announced the ‌MacBook Neo‌, an all-new entry-level Apple laptop that starts at $599, with education pricing at $499. The ‌‌MacBook Neo‌‌ is designed to compete with lower-cost Windows laptops and Chromebooks, while expanding the Mac lineup with a substantially more affordable option.Unlike every other Apple silicon Mac, the &
  
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• Apple Watch Series 11 Hits All-Time Low Prices on Amazon With $100 Off Nearly Every Aluminum Model

  08-03-2026 15:18 via macrumors.com
  Amazon this weekend has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. We first started tracking the return of these deals last month, but this sale has now expanded with many more options on both 42mm and 46mm GPS models.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 f
  
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• Apple 'HomePad' to Offer Magnetic Snap-to-Wall Feature and More

  08-03-2026 14:30 via macrumors.com
  Apple's upcoming "HomePad" will offer a magnetic snap-to-wall feature and more, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami."
  In a new post on X, Kosutami said that one of the HomePad prototypes features a MagSafe-like snap-to-wall capability, along with doorbell integration. It is said to be heavily reliant on Apple Intelligence. They apparently saw this prototype in person.Apple has reportedly been working on the device for several years, with the aim for it to serve as
  
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• Apple Still Has More New Macs Planned for 2026

  08-03-2026 14:15 via macrumors.com
  Apple is planning more Mac refreshes for the rest of the year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes.In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that, following the introduction of the M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, and ‌MacBook Pro‌, Apple is preparing for further Mac refreshes to complete the 2026 lineup.These include an upgraded Mac Studio, which Gurman expects to arrive in the middle of 2026, followed by new iMac and Mac mini models. While the new &zwnj
  
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• Apple Could Launch Three New 'Ultra' Devices This Year

  08-03-2026 14:01 via macrumors.com
  Apple is planning to launch at least three new "Ultra"-class devices this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  Writing in this weekend's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman explained that while the low-end of Apple's product lineups are now well-served by the Apple Watch SE, iPad 11, and MacBook Neo, there is "a more significant shift underway" toward higher-end, "Ultra" devices. Apple is planning to launch at least three such devices this year:iPhone Ultra: With a ~$2,000 price tag, large inne
  
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• MacBook Ultra? Apple still expected to release an even bigger MacBook Pro update this year

  08-03-2026 13:52 via 9to5mac.com
  This week, Apple unveiled MacBook Pro models that run on the newly announced M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The new Macs are available for pre-order now and hit stores on Wednesday, March 11. For that reason, it may come as a surprise that Apple is still expected to release an even bigger MacBook Pro update — possibly a MacBook Ultra — in 2026.more…
  
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• Apple planning new 3D-printed aluminum chassis for iPhone and Apple Watch: report

  08-03-2026 13:41 via 9to5mac.com
  With the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple introduced a new 3D-printing manufacturing process for the titanium shell – allowing the company to save on raw materials, improve on cost, and use 100% recycled titanium powder. The company also uses 3D printing for the titanium version of the Apple Watch Series 11, as well as the USB-C port on iPhone Air.Now, the company is looking to expand that process to aluminum – allowing most Apple Watch shells to be 3D printed. Further ahead, it may even c
  
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• 2026 iMac Rumored to Come in New Colors

  08-03-2026 13:40 via macrumors.com
  Apple's upcoming 2026 iMac will be available in a refreshed selection of colors, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.
  In today's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the next ‌iMac‌ will feature a new selection of colors. This could be the first true refresh of the device's color options in five years.The ‌iMac‌ redesign introduced in 2021 uses a distinctive two-tone color design, where the color appears differently on the front and back of the machine. The rear aluminum enclo
  
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• Apple planning ‘new colors’ for iMac update this year

  08-03-2026 13:25 via 9to5mac.com
  Since introducing the current iMac design in 2021, Apple has upgraded the chip inside twice while refreshing the colors just once. It sounds like that will change later this year.more…
  
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• Today only: this lifetime AI workspace is 87% off

  08-03-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: 87% off today only — Get access to multiple top AI models in one platform with a single payment.Trying different AI tools often means managing several subscriptions at once. One service for writing, another for images, and another for research, each with its own monthly bill. The 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription simplifies that setup by bringing multiple AI capabilities into one workspace, and it’s $69.97 today (87% off).In
  
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• This Apple iPad is under $100 right now

  08-03-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get a refurbished Apple iPad (2019) 7th Gen for $94.99 (regularly $199.99) and enjoy a reliable tablet for streaming, browsing, and travel.A good tablet doesn’t need to cost hundreds of dollars, especially if you’re just looking for something reliable for everyday tasks. Right now, the refurbished Apple iPad (2019) 7th Gen with 32GB of storage is available for $94.99 (regularly $199.99), making it an affordable, no-frills tablet.With summer tr
  
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• Apple’s upcoming Mac desktops may cost more, but not for the reason you might think

  08-03-2026 00:25 via 9to5mac.com
  This week, Apple unveiled a plethora of new Macs with M5 chips – and it revealed an interesting new trend. More base storage, but at slightly higher prices. This impacted the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.At the moment, M4 versions of the Mac mini, Mac Studio, and iMac still remain with their old pricing lineup – but that’s likely to change with the M5 lineup.more…
  
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