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• Apple releases macOS 12.4 beta 3 to developers and public beta testers [U]

  26-04-2022 19:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following up on launching the second macOS 12.4 beta for developers and public testers last week, Apple has seeded the third macOS 12.4 beta today to developers and public beta testers.more…
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• Minimal Phone 2 lets you break free from iPhone but still keep iMessage

  30-07-2026 18:23 via macworld.com
  
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  In an era where social media seems to be doing more harm than good, the Minimal Phone 2 seems like a really good idea. Billed as a distraction-free device, it’s a mobile phone with a physical keyboard that offers no social media access and only basic apps, including the ability to send and receive messages.However, it’s still an Android phone, so when you send a chat message from the Minimal Phone 2, it naturally appears in a green bubble on an iPhone. As silly as it sounds,
  
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• Get the M5 MacBook Pro for the price it should be ($290 off)

  30-07-2026 16:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Ever since Apple raised prices on MacBooks last month, we’ve been on the lookout for anything that comes close to the prices they were before. Today’s deal gets there: B&H Photo is selling a 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with a 96W power adapter for $1,729, a savings of $290 on the price Apple charges and just $10 more than the price before the hike.This is the base-model MacBook Pro, but you’re still getting a lot of high-end feat
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: When is the Next Apple Event?

  30-07-2026 13:59 via macrumors.com
  
  July is nearly over, meaning that Apple's annual iPhone event is fast approaching. Below, we look back at when Apple typically announces iPhone events.
  This September, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and an all-new foldable iPhone that will reportedly be named the iPhone Ultra. The regular iPhone 18, a lower-end iPhone 18e, and the iPhone Air 2 are not expected to be announced until around March 2027, as part of a new split-up launch strategy.Related: iPhone 18
  
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• iOS 27: Tone Down Liquid Glass Transparency

  30-07-2026 13:27 via macrumors.com
  
  If you've never been a fan of Liquid Glass – Apple's glass-like interface effect introduced in iOS 26 – then there's some good news iniOS 27. Apple has added a setting that lets you finely adjust the level of translucency, giving you more control over the look and feel of your iPhone.
  Perhaps you find notifications too see-through, or you want to see more of your wallpaper through Control Center. Fortunately, iOS 27 includes a dial that can help with that. Apple has swapped the two-o
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro: Twelve Changes Coming to Apple's Next Flagship

  30-07-2026 12:43 via macrumors.com
  
  We're less than two months out from the launch of Apple's premium next-generation smartphone lineup, and while we're not expecting a dramatic change in terms of functionality, there are still several enhancements rumored to be coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
  One thing worth noting is that Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle this year, adopting a two-phase rollout starting with the iPhone 18 series. That means the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro
  
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• iOS 27 finally lets you hide the Audio button in Messages—here’s how

  30-07-2026 12:34 via macworld.com
  
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  We’ve all done it. Some more than others (just ask Justin Bieber). That annoying microphone button on the text entry line in the Messages app that kicks off dictation. It could be a button to start recording an Audio Message, depending on context.Either way, it’s not something you want to tap when you’re trying to type text. And for far too many people, that’s exactly what happens.Good news! In iOS 27, Apple allows you to decide whether that button activates Dict
  
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• Apple Upgrade makes getting a new Mac easier but not necessarily cheaper

  30-07-2026 12:15 via macworld.com
  
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  The Apple Upgrade purchase program was introduced earlier this week in the U.S. It’s a leasing program where you agree to a term, pay a monthly fee, and then have to decide what to do with the device you bought at the end of the term. If you are familiar with car leases, Apple Upgrade will make perfect sense.When you’re in a situation where you need to buy a new Mac, it’s nice to have purchasing options that suit your finances. But regardless of how you buy a Mac, you
  
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• Secure your digital life across all your Apple devices

  30-07-2026 11:35 via macworld.com
  
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  One of the things most of us love best about being in the Apple ecosystem is how easily we can move between our devices with our data always available. No matter if we’re on our iPhone, iPad or Mac, the continuity of experience is one that makes us feel at home. This also means that it’s important that our digital security covers all formats and works on all of them at the same time. So, how can we be sure that connections to networks remain private and our identities are pr
  
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• One AI app, many tools—including ChatGPT & Claude—just $70 for lifetime access

  30-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription for $69.97 (reg. $540) through Aug. 9 and access leading AI models plus writing, image, video, audio, and document tools—all in one app.Does your AI workflow involve opening five browser tabs before you’ve even started working? 1min.AI might be the productivity upgrade you didn’t know you needed. For $69.97 (reg. $540) through Aug. 9, you get lifetime access to the Advanced Business
  
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• Get a Touch Bar MacBook Pro for less than the cost of a new tablet — now $399.99 refurbished

  30-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get a grade-A 2020 refurbished MacBook Pro with a Retina display, Touch Bar, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD for just $399.99 (MSRP $1,999).New MacBooks bring plenty of power, but they also bring premium price tags. If you want Apple hardware without spending over $1,000, the refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2020 delivers a lot of the features that made it a favorite among professionals — now available for $399.99 (MSRP $1,999).This Grade A refurbished mo
  
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• Macworld Podcast: Big changes in store for the Mac lineup

  30-07-2026 09:39 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has major plans for the Mac, starting this fall. In episode 993 of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the upcoming touchscreen MacBook Pro, new chips, and the big hurdle that could influence Apple’s plans. This is episode 993 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 993 YouTube
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• 20th Anniversary iPhone Coming Next Year With These 10 Features

  30-07-2026 03:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone is expected to arrive in the fall of 2027 with the most significant redesign the device has seen since the iPhone X.
  The first iPhone was announced in January 2007 and went on sale that June, meaning the device's 20th anniversary technically falls on June 29, 2027. Apple rarely launches new high-end iPhones outside of its September timeframe, and the anniversary models are still expected to arrive in the fall of that year, just as the iPhone X did in 2017 despite
  
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• Qualcomm Expects Apple Modem Revenue to Drop Faster Than Expected

  30-07-2026 02:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Qualcomm expects its Apple revenue to decline faster than it previously anticipated, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon told Reuters in an interview following the company's earnings call for the third fiscal quarter of 2026.Amon chalked up the loss to supply constraints, which will reduce the share of Qualcomm components used in the next iPhone launch well below its earlier 20 percent estimate. Qualcomm expects the drop in Apple revenue to start in the fourth quarter.Qualcomm is raising its prices star
  
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• Apple Says UK App Store Steering Rules Would Be 'Highly Intrusive'

  30-07-2026 00:43 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple said new UK App Store rules would give regulators a "highly intrusive" role dictating how it runs its business, reports Reuters. Apple submitted feedback to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority as it considers forcing Apple to change its ‌App Store‌ rules around steering.
  The CMA wants Apple to let developers link to payment options outside of the ‌App Store‌, which the CMA says will cut fees and boost competition. Developers in the UK are not currently able to di
  
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• Pastebot 3 for Mac Adds Rule-Based Organization, Powerful Paste Filters

  30-07-2026 00:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Tapbots recently launched Pastebot 3, the newest version of its popular clipboard management software.
  Like prior versions of Pastebot, Pastebot 3 records everything you copy so that it's easy to find and paste when needed. You can store links and other content that you often paste, and organize the snippets by category in Custom Pastebins.There are also rule-based Smart Pastebins for automatic organization, like every link or image copied from Safari. Smart Pastebins can be filtered by clipping
  
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• Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 249 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

  30-07-2026 00:03 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser.
  ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ 249 includes fixes and updates for Accessibility, Animations, CSS, Editing, Forms, HTML, JavaScript, Media, Rendering, Spatial Web, Web API, Web Audio, Web Inspector, WebAssembly
  
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• OpenAI President on Apple Lawsuit: We Don't Need Your Secrets

  29-07-2026 22:45 via macrumors.com
  
  OpenAI president Greg Brockman recently did an interview with Joanna Stern, where he commented on the lawsuit OpenAI is facing from Apple and talked about OpenAI's product plans.
  Brockman reiterated what OpenAI has already said on the record, stating that the company is "plenty innovative" and uninterested in other companies' trade secrets.
  I would say that we have no interest in other companies' trade secrets. We are plenty innovative. We are thinking about things from our own angle. And so tha
  
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• Apple Begins Selling Refurbished Studio Display XDR

  29-07-2026 22:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple this month began selling certified refurbished Studio Display XDR models in the U.S. for the first time since the display was released in March. Availability extends to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and select other countries.A refurbished Studio Display XDR with a VESA mount adapter and standard glass is priced at $2,459, down from $2,899 for the equivalent new configuration. This amounts to a 15% discount, which is typical for Apple's refurbished products.A refurbished model wit
  
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• All the Changes to AppleCare+ This Month

  29-07-2026 21:32 via macrumors.com
  
  July has been a busy month for AppleCare+ news. We have recapped all the changes to AppleCare+ and the AppleCare One bundle below.
  In the U.S., Apple raised the prices on monthly ‌and annual AppleCare‌+ subscription plans for Macs and iPads by $0.50/month and $5/year, respectively.Monthly and annual AppleCare+ subscription plans expanded to a wider range of Apple products in Canada and Japan for the first time this month.AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss plans for the iPad and Apple Watch
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: What Samsung's New Foldable Tells Us About the iPhone Ultra

  29-07-2026 21:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Samsung announced its latest foldable smartphones last week, and the lineup included the Galaxy Z Fold8, a device that's close to what we're expecting Apple's foldable "iPhone Ultra" to look like when it comes out later this year. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been testing Samsung's new foldable, and the wider 4:3 display bodes well for the ‌iPhone Ultra‌.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Unlike most of Samsung's Galaxy foldables, the Z Fold8 is wider
  
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• Sideloading changed everything and nothing about my iPhone

  29-07-2026 20:03 via macworld.com
  
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  When Apple first announced that it would allow third-party app marketplaces on the iPhone, it felt like a major turning point. For years, the App Store had been the only place where iPhone users could download apps, and regulators around the world had been pushing Apple to loosen its grip on software distribution.It was easy to imagine a future where people would browse multiple app stores, developers would offer exclusive deals, and Apple’s App Store would suddenly face real comp
  
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• AirPods Pro 3 Still Available for Best Price Since Prime Day at $199.99

  29-07-2026 19:24 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon still has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.99, down from $249.00. This is the best price we've seen on the AirPods Pro 3 since Prime Day ended last month, coming in around $20 higher when compared to that all-time low price.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.This model of the AirPods Pro launched in September 2025 and has 2x better Active Noi
  
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• Gemini for Mac Adds System-Wide Voice Dictation and Screen-Aware Commands

  29-07-2026 18:46 via macrumors.com
  
  Google today updated Gemini for Mac to add a new quick keyboard shortcut that activates voice mode. By long-pressing the Fn key, users can speak naturally to Gemini from any window on their desktop machine.
  Gemini supports intelligent dictation, so users can speak to the chatbot using natural language and Gemini will transcribe their words to text. Ums, ahs, and other filler words are removed during the process, and it can catch mid-sentence corrections, dropping formatted text at the cursor.The
  
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• iOS 27 Lets You Hide the Messages Button Everyone Hits by Mistake

  29-07-2026 18:10 via macrumors.com
  
  If you accidentally press the dictation or voice icon after sending a text in Messages, your music may pause while your iPhone starts listening. It's a small annoyance, but a frequent one, since the dictation/audio icon sits so close to the send arrow that stray taps are almost inevitable. In iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, Apple has finally given you a way to get rid of it.
  The issue is one that popstar Justin Bieber publicly complained about, claiming that the send button shouldn't have multiple functio
  
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• Best Buy's Back to School Sale Brings Big Savings on AirPods, MacBooks, Headphones, and More

  29-07-2026 17:24 via macrumors.com
  
  Best Buy this week is hosting a pair of sales kicking off Back to School season, as well as its annual Black Friday in July event, with notable markdowns on Apple devices, TVs, headphones, monitors, and much more. These sales are set to last for the rest of this week, and you don't need to be a My Best Buy Plus or Total member to see the deals.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the
  
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• Apple Wallet Support Coming to Manchester's Bee Card

  29-07-2026 17:20 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is preparing to allow the Bee Card to be added to the Wallet app, according to code seen by MacRumors.When this functionality goes live, you will be able to add the Bee Card to your iPhone or Apple Watch and use it to pay your fare for trams and buses in the Manchester, England area. However, the code does not provide any timeframe for availability, so stay tuned.Tag: Apple Wallet
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• Apple's New Upgrade Program: Is It Worth It?

  29-07-2026 16:29 via macrumors.com
  
  With the new Apple Upgrade program in the U.S., you can now lease an iPhone, but is it worth it? The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no.
  We'll use the iPhone 17 Pro with 256GB of storage on a one-year lease as an example. In the U.S., the device costs $1,099 upfront, but through Apple Upgrade you can lease it for $45.99/month for 12 months.For a 12-month lease, your payments would total $551.88, which is lower than the $1,099 that you would have spent upfront. However, it is not
  
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• This 6-port 200W Anker Prime Charging Station is back to its record Prime Day low

  29-07-2026 15:37 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldGet 6 charging ports and 200W of power for $56View Deal
  If you need to charge a bunch of things at your desk, you’ll want three things: Something small, something powerful, and something with a lot of ports. Today’s deal covers all three for a great price: Amazon is selling Anker’s 200W 6-port Prime Charging Station for $56, a savings of 30 percent and matching its all-time low last seen during Prime Day.The desktop charging station provides an impressive amount of powe
  
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• iPhone Driver's Licenses May Soon Expand to Another US State

  29-07-2026 15:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Driver's licenses and IDs may soon be available in Apple Wallet for iPhone and Apple Watch users living in Oklahoma. MacRumors discovered signs of an Oklahoma ID in Apple's backend.
  With input from Apple, a House bill was passed in March 2026 that allows Service Oklahoma to issue mobile or digital versions of state identification cards, driver's licenses or permits – suggesting this is Apple taking preparatory steps for future Wallet integration.
  The digital equivalents are not intended to
  
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