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• macOS 27.2 reveals new clues about Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro

  05-10-2026 23:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is widely expected to release a new touchscreen MacBook Pro as soon as this month. This will mark the first-ever touchscreen Mac, and Apple is laying the groundwork in macOS 27.2 to accommodate touch gestures.more…
  
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• tvOS 27.2 Code Hints at Apple Intelligence for New Apple TV

  05-10-2026 23:19 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's latest tvOS 27.2 beta adds weight to rumors that the next Apple TV will have Siri AI and Apple Intelligence support. Code suggests Apple is adding an Improve ‌Siri‌ & ‌Apple Intelligence‌ toggle to the tvOS Settings app.
  "Help improve foundation models and ‌Siri‌ by allowing Apple to collect and use your text and audio interactions with ‌Siri‌, Dictation, and Translate," the text reads.Other Apple devices with ‌Apple Intelligence‌ hav
  
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• macOS 27.2 Adds Touch Gestures Ahead of MacBook Ultra

  05-10-2026 23:14 via macrumors.com
  
  macOS Golden Gate 27.2 adds code referencing new touch-specific gestures in apps like Safari, Notes, Photos, and Quick Look, a possible sign Apple is preparing to release the rumored OLED touchscreen MacBook, possibly called the "MacBook Ultra."
  Code in the latest beta adds new gesture recognition tools to several Apple apps. Safari gets a touch sentinel recognizer, ‌Photos‌ has PXGTouchDwellGestureRecognizer, Notes has ICTouchPressGestureRecognizer, and Quick Look gets a dragTouch fea
  
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• Apple and AT&T Have Yet to Explain Cause of iPhone 18 Pro Max Issue

  05-10-2026 23:10 via macrumors.com
  
  In a statement shared with MacRumors on Friday, Apple said that iPhone 18 Pro Max users who have experienced an issue where AT&T cellular service does not work will need to have the device replaced, as the issue apparently cannot be fixed with a software update once it has occurred. This requirement is a big deal, as it hints at hardware failure, but we lack details since Apple and AT&T have yet to disclose the underlying cause of the issue.
  A spokesperson for AT&T directed us to App
  
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• Apple special event reportedly planned for October 13th

  05-10-2026 23:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is planning to hold a special event on Tuesday, October 13th, to introduce a long-awaited smart home hub, a new HomePod mini, and an updated Apple TV, according to Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman.
  In his Power On newsletter, Gurman wrote that “Apple is planning to hold an event on Oct. 13 to unveil its long-awaited smart home hub with a screen, the new HomePod mini and an updated Apple TV.” He added that all three devices will have Siri AI at the core. The report goes furthe
  
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• This is Apple Music’s new logo, probably

  05-10-2026 22:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Music seems to be rolling out a new logo, as spotted in several places including iOS 27 beta 3.more…
  
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• OpenAI details new text watermarking system for ChatGPT, Codex, and the API

  05-10-2026 22:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  OpenAI today announced how it will comply with the EU AI Act, which requires providers of generative AI systems to mark AI-generated text in a way that makes it identifiable. Here are the details.more…
  
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• New tool lets Mac users strip Apple Intelligence and reclaim about 12GB of storage

  05-10-2026 22:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Siri AI takes full advantage of the bold new architecture for Apple Intelligence, including the next generation of Apple Foundation Models that run on device and on servers using Private Cloud Compute.
  Mac owners who never asked for Apple Intelligence are finding a new way to get the disk space back.
  A free open-source tool called RemoveMacAI turns the feature off on macOS 27, deletes the on-device models, and tries to stop them from returning. Developer Om Lahore released it under an MIT licens
  
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• Apple TV brings back hit limited series for season 2 ‘by popular demand’

  05-10-2026 21:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV confirmed today that what was originally planned as a limited series is returning “by popular demand.” Here are the detailsmore…
  
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• Apple is hiring an ‘iCup’ specialist to keep break-room coffee flowing

  05-10-2026 21:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Image: Grok
  Apple is looking for someone to keep the coffee running across its Santa Clara Valley offices, under a job title that sounds more like a product codename than a facilities role.
  The company posted a listing on September 28 for an “iCup Supply Specialist,” a full-time role in its Corporate Functions group based in Santa Clara, California. The posting says the hire will make sure employees have access to freshly brewed coffee in break rooms, and it opens with a line that ha
  
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• Upgrade to Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4? Here’s how to get the most out of it

  05-10-2026 20:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Upgrade to a new Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4? Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 bring upgraded performance and new health sensing features.Still, they can feel like the same watch in day-to-day use unless you know where to look for the changes. From new health complications to automatic Shazam recognition, a few setup changes can help you get more out of your upgrade. Here’s what to try.more…
  
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• Apple Seeds Third macOS Golden Gate 27.2 Beta to Developers

  05-10-2026 20:23 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is testing the next macOS Golden Gate update, and developers can download the third ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 beta. The third beta comes two weeks after Apple released the second beta.
  Registered developers can download ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 by opening up the System Settings app, clicking on General, selecting Software Update, and opting into ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ betas.‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 introduces Siri AI in new languages and includes new bri
  
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• Apple Releases Third iOS 27.2 Beta

  05-10-2026 20:23 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming iOS 27.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the second iOS 27.2 beta. Apple also seeded a new iPadOS 27.2 beta.
  Registered developers can download the beta updates by opting in under Settings > General > Software Update and selecting the iOS 27 developer beta.iOS 27.2 includes Apple's redesigned Health app with new Insight and Longevity tabs. It also brings Siri AI in new language
  
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• macOS 27.2 Golden Gate beta 3 now available, here’s what to expect

  05-10-2026 20:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is rolling out the third developer beta of macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, ahead of its official rollout in the coming weeks. Here’s what’s coming.more…
  
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• Apple releases beta 3 for iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and more

  05-10-2026 20:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is now rolling out new beta software for developers, including beta 3 for iPadOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and more.more…
  
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• Apple Releases Third watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2 Betas

  05-10-2026 20:20 via macrumors.com
  
  Alongside new betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Apple has released the third betas of watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and visionOS 27.2. The betas come two weeks after Apple released the second betas.
  Registered developers can download the betas through the Settings app on each device.With iOS 27.2 and watchOS 27.2, Apple is testing the new Health app that it showed off during its September iPhone event. The updated Health app has new Insights and Longevity tabs with a readine
  
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• Apple releases third iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone

  05-10-2026 20:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has released the third iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone. The update follows the release of iOS 27 to everyone. It also leaps over iOS 27.1, which Apple has shown as an iPhone Duo-focused release.more…
  
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• Apple Cash Adds ID Check for Reloads, Teases Bank Funding

  05-10-2026 20:18 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Cash will soon require identity verification to add money. In emails going out to customers, Apple explains that starting on November 9, Green Dot Bank will begin requiring users to verify their identity when reloading their Apple Cash cards.
  Identity verification is already required when adding, sending, or receiving over $500 total, but verification for any reload is new. Apple says Green Dot Bank may make it easier to add money to an Apple Cash card by introducing support for transferri
  
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• MagSafe Monday: Pelican’s MagSafe Wallet is my go-to wallet for the fall

  05-10-2026 20:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As the weather cools off and the fall outdoor season ramps up, I tend to tweak my everyday carry list to match how I ams spending my time. The Pelican MagSafe Wallet & Card Holder is my go-to option when you want something a little more rugged that can handle the outdoors but still works as a great everyday wallet.more…
  
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• Today is the 15th anniversary of Steve Jobs’ death

  05-10-2026 20:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Steve Jobs with the Macintosh
  Today marks the 15th anniversary of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs’ death.
  Jobs died at his Palo Alto, California home on October 5, 2011, due to complications from a relapse of his previously treated islet-cell pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. He died with his wife, children, and sisters at his side. His sister, writer Mona Simpson, described his passing: “Steve’s final words, hours earlier, were monosyllables, repeated three times. Before embarking,
  
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• AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: Three reasons to upgrade

  05-10-2026 19:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple released AirPods Pro 3 last year, bringing several big updates to its in-ear headphones. If you’re currently using AirPods Pro 2, there are three key reasons to consider upgrading, based on my experience using them over the past year.
  Buy AirPods Pro 3: $179 (Reg. $249) 
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• Apple Configurator App Updated

  05-10-2026 19:25 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today updated the Apple Configurator app on macOS. The new version 2.21 offers improved reliability for signing in with an Apple Account, plus bug fixes and improvements.The app is commonly used by IT departments to install apps and profiles on iPhones and iPads for employees.Tag: Apple Configurator
  This article, "Apple Configurator App Updated" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
  
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• Apple notifies Apple Cash users about two upcoming changes

  05-10-2026 19:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Cash’s terms and conditions have just been updated, and Apple is notifying users about two upcoming changes in particular.more…
  
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• Prime Day Is Not Just Amazon: See the Biggest Competing Deals From Sony, Best Buy, and Walmart

  05-10-2026 19:01 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is nearly live, and as usual multiple retailers have introduced their own Prime Day-like sales to compete with Amazon. In this article we're tracking a few sitewide sales from Sony, Walmart, and Best Buy with big discounts on monitors, TVs, headphones, and more.Best Buy
  Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Best Buy recently kick
  
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• Apple will replace a ‘small number’ of AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max units after service-loss bug

  05-10-2026 19:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  iPhone 18 Pro Max
  Apple said it will replace a “small number” of iPhone 18 Pro Max phones on the AT&T network after a bug left some devices unable to connect to cellular service.
  In a statement given to media outlets, the company said it had “identified an issue affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on the AT&T network that may cause a device to lose service and be unable to make calls.” Reports from affected customers describe phones that also canno
  
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• Apple One Just Went Up in Price in These Countries

  05-10-2026 18:43 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has raised the prices of the Apple One Family and Apple One Premier plans in select countries in Europe, with the company notifying affected subscribers via email starting today. The updated prices take effect immediately for new subscribers, while existing subscribers will see the increase applied on their next renewal date.
  Apple One Family has gone up in price in the following countries:BelgiumBulgariaCzechiaDenmarkHungaryLatviaMaltaPortugalSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwitzerland
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• Apple to tighten Mac prompts when AI agents seek full-disk access after Meta Muse complaints

  05-10-2026 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple said Friday it will add clearer warnings and extra controls on Macs when AI agents request broad access to a user’s files, a change that follows complaints about Meta’s Muse agent and private messages, Reuters’ Stephen Nellis reports.
  On iPhones and iPads, apps are sandboxed by default and cannot read data inside other apps. Macs are more open: a “Full Disk Access” setting lets programs such as backup tools see everything on the machine if the user agrees. Ap
  
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• iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?

  05-10-2026 17:58 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple released the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026, five years after the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The 2021 models introduced ProMotion displays, macro photography, a 3x Telephoto camera, and substantially longer battery life than their predecessors. They remain capable phones and support iOS 27, but owners now have five generations of upgrades to consider.
  The iPhone 14 Pro brought the Dynamic Island, an Always-On display, a 48-megapixel Main camera, and Emergen
  
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• iPad Could Get Significantly Thinner Bezels, Leaker Says

  05-10-2026 17:39 via macrumors.com
  
  The iPad is set to gain significantly narrower borders around its display, according to the leaker known as "Instant Digital" on Weibo. The post gives no model or timeline; it could refer to the entry-level ‌iPad‌ or to Apple's tablet lineup in general.Refreshes of the entry-level ‌iPad‌, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro are in the pipeline. The next iPad mini is already rumored to gain OLED and slimmer bezels, while the iPad Air is expected to adopt ‌OLED‌ in 2027
  
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• iCloud+ just rolled out an improved perk for subscribers

  05-10-2026 17:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iCloud+ includes a lot more than additional storage, and one of the service’s perks for subscribers—custom email domains—just got even better.more…
  
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• Deals: AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, M6 Mac mini $150 off, Series 12, Ultra 4, more

  05-10-2026 17:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The fall Prime Day Apple are seriously kicking off early today folks. We have AirPods Pro 3 at one of the lowest prices ever and AirPods Max 2 at $120 off joined by all-time low pricing on the M6 Mac mini lineup at up to $150 off and loads of M5 MacBook Air models at $200 off. On top of that, we are now tracking the first solid discounts on Apple Watch Series 12 models and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at up to nearly $100 off alongside all-time lows on a collection of Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro/Max
  
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• Apple Original Films celebrates ‘Matchbox The Movie’ in Mexico City

  05-10-2026 17:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Stars Teyonah Parris, Arturo Castro, John Cena, Jessica Biel and Sam Richardson attend Apple Original Films’ special screening of “Matchbox The Movie” at Toreo Parque Central in Mexico City. “Matchbox The Movie” premieres globally on Apple TV on October 9, 2026.
  At the start of this month at Toreo Parque Central in Mexico City, Apple Original Films hosted a special screening for its highly anticipated action film “Matchbox The Movie,” premiering globally
  
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• Apple's Newest Macs Just Got Their Biggest Price Cuts Yet on Amazon

  05-10-2026 16:56 via macrumors.com
  
  Prime Big Deal Days sales are already starting, and have now hit Apple's brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio computers. You can get up to $199 off these 2026 devices with Amazon's latest savings.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.One of the best deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,299.99, down from $2,499.00. Re
  
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• New Apple TV 4K launches next week with two major upgrades

  05-10-2026 16:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  New Apple products are reportedly launching on October 13, including an updated Apple TV 4K. Here are the two major upgrades rumored for the new Apple TV.more…
  
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• macOS 27 just fixed the most annoying problem for third-party HDR displays

  05-10-2026 16:47 via 9to5mac.com
  I’m in the middle of testing Dell’s 32-inch UltraSharp U3226Q, and my thoughts so far are extremely positive. The picture quality of this OLED panel is impressive, especially when HDR is enabled in macOS. I’ll have a full hands-on review of the UltraSharp on our YouTube channel.Meanwhile, I wanted to note a key improvement Apple introduced in macOS 27 regarding HDR support. A drawback of using an HDR-ready third-party monitor on macOS 26 Tahoe was the inability to activate High
  
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• Apple’s redesigned OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro said to be significantly lighter

  05-10-2026 16:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s redesigned MacBook Pro will be significantly lighter than the current models, Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman reports, on top of the touchscreen and OLED display already expected.
  In his Power On newsletter, Gurman says Apple has reengineered the interior, miniaturizing parts and rearranging components so the computer is much easier to carry. He does not give a new weight. The current 16-inch MacBook Pro weighs as much as about 4.7 to 4.8 pounds, compared with 3.3 pounds for the
  
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• Apple Watch Prime Day Deals Arrive With New All-Time Low Prices for Series 12 and Ultra 4

  05-10-2026 15:59 via macrumors.com
  
  Big Apple Watch discounts have started arriving ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, including new low prices on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. These deals join some Apple Watch SE 3 discounts that we began tracking over the weekend, alongside other major early Prime Big Deal Days markdowns.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.Starting with the Apple Watch Seri
  
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• Apple event is reportedly happening next week, per Mark Gurman

  05-10-2026 15:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is expected to launch several new products next week on October 13, and per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the product unveilings will happen at “an event.” Here’s what he said.more…
  
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• Full Disk Access on Mac: Here’s what Apple must, and must not, do

  05-10-2026 15:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’ve seen a number of examples of why giving Meta’s Muse app full disk access to your Mac is a very bad idea, and yet another major privacy issue has recently been discovered. It’s now been found that Muse analyzes your communication with everyone in your life on an hourly basis.Apple is rightly concerned about the development, and in a blog post says that it will be introducing additional controls around the Full Disk Access feature that’s been enabling the problems &he
  
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• John Ternus writes post celebrating Steve Jobs on anniversary of passing

  05-10-2026 15:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple CEO John Ternus, as well as former CEO Tim Cook, have shared posts in remembrance of Steve Jobs today on the 15th anniversary of his passing. Here’s what they said.more…
  
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• Apple Releases MagSafe 3 Charging Cable Firmware Update

  05-10-2026 15:13 via macrumors.com
  
  For the first time since February 2023, Apple has released a firmware update for the MagSafe 3 charging cable for the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
  Specifically, Apple last week released firmware version 3.2.0 for the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. The previous firmware version for the cable was 3.1.12.It is unclear what is included in the latest firmware, as Apple does not publish release notes for this. The update will be installed automatically over time when the cable is connected to a Mac and a p
  
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• New Apple CEO is far more involved in design than predecessor

  05-10-2026 15:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple CEO John Ternus
  Apple is not looking outside for a chief design officer. Chief executive John Ternus is doing the job himself, according to Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman.
  In his Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that Ternus has immersed himself in the company’s industrial design and human interface teams since becoming CEO on September 1st. People familiar with the department say he works hands-on in the design studio several times a week, sometimes returning more than once in
  
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• 15 years after his passing, nobody is ‘The Next Steve Jobs’

  05-10-2026 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today marks 15 years since Steve Jobs passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Every year, memories come flooding back, and this one is no different. When I was contemplating what I wanted to say about Steve today, it occurred to me that much of what I or anyone has ever wanted to say about him has already been said.more…
  
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• Apple TV doc All of Us shows how iPads enable inclusive learning in a unique school

  05-10-2026 14:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A new documentary available on Apple TV, All of Us, tells the story of a public elementary school that has taken a unique approach to how education works for students with very different needs.iPads play a key role in enabling what has been described as a powerful example of how inclusive education can work for every child …more…
  
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• AirPods Max 2 Drop to $429 in All Colors for Prime Day

  05-10-2026 14:40 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon today has every AirPods Max 2 color on sale for $429.00, down from $549.00, marking one of the best early Prime Day deals yet. This is one of the lowest prices we've ever seen on the AirPods Max 2, and the sale is available in Blue, Midnight, Orange, Purple, and Starlight colors.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.AirPods discounts have started to arrive early a
  
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• Prime Day Mac deals start early: New Mac mini $150 off, MacBook Air $200 off, much more

  05-10-2026 14:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Just after catching AirPods Pro 3 dropping to one of the lowest prices to date, the fall Prime Day deals are starting to flood in on the latest Mac releases. We have new all-time low pricing on M6 Mac mini releases at up to nearly $150 off, and a near-$200 price drop on the 2026 Mac Studio. Those deals also join solid $200 price drops across just about all M5 MacBook Air models, an ongoing M5 Pro MacBook Pro offer at $500 off, the first deal on Apple’s new minimalist all-glyph Magic K
  
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• Apple Quietly Triples iCloud Mail Alias Limit to Nine

  05-10-2026 14:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple appears to have quietly tripled the number of iCloud Mail aliases users can create, increasing the limit from three to nine. The increase was first noticed last week by a Reddit user, and picked up shortly after by a member of the MacRumors forums. MacRumors can confirm the change is live at iCloud.com.
  The increased limit has not been mentioned by Apple, so it could conceivably be a test, but that seems unlikely. It's a nice perk to have, but as of this writing, Apple's iCloud User Guide
  
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• John Ternus and Tim Cook took opposite approaches to design, and both were right

  05-10-2026 13:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the most famous and successful partnerships in the history of technology has been that of Steve Jobs and Jony Ive. When Tim Cook took over as CEO, he did not play the same role in working with Ive on hardware design – and that was the right decision.John Ternus is apparently taking a much more Steve-like approach to working with Apple’s design lab, and I think that too is the right call …more…
  
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• Mac Users Reclaim 12GB+ of Storage With Apple Intelligence Removal Tool

  05-10-2026 13:12 via macrumors.com
  
  A new open-source tool is making waves in the Mac community by helping users reclaim valuable storage space taken up by Apple's AI models. Called "RemoveMacAI," the command line tool disables Apple Intelligence on macOS 27, removes its downloaded models, and prevents them from being downloaded again.
  In macOS 27, Apple removed the toggle to disable Apple Intelligence wholesale, and simply disabling individual features doesn't remove the models from your Mac's drive. As explained by the developer
  
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• Focus Modes are another way Apple has adapted iOS 27 for the iPhone Duo

  05-10-2026 12:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The unique form factor of the iPhone Duo led Apple to adapt iOS 27 in a number of ways to take full advantage of the upcoming new phone. This includes the iPhone dock sitting on the right-hand side of the outer display instead of at the bottom of the screen.Developer pdfu has now spotted another iPhone Duo-specific feature offering a more convenient way to toggle Focus modes …more…
  
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