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• Apple reportedly in talks with South Korean manufacturers for Apple Car

  09-08-2021 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple continues taking steps toward the EV business, makinge contact with multiple South Korean manufacturers regarding "Apple Car," an…
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• Turn your phone into a scanner for $24.97—but only through tomorrow

  18-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Grab lifetime access to this iScanner for a one-time $24.97 (reg. $199.90) through July 19.There was a time when scanning a document meant walking over to a giant office machine, waiting for it to warm up, and hoping it didn’t jam. These days, the scanner most people need is already sitting in their pocket.That’s the idea behind iScanner, a document-scanning app that turns your iPhone, iPad, or Android device into a portable scanner, PDF edito
  
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• This $199.97 MacBook Air is the perfect grab-and-go Apple laptop

  18-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get a near-mint 2018 MacBook Air for $199.97 (reg. $1,199)—this lightweight, everyday laptop is perfect for travel, families, or as a second Mac.Not every MacBook has to be your primary computer. Sometimes the smartest buy is the one that’s always ready to travel, gets passed around the family, or lives in your backpack instead of your desk.That’s exactly what this near-mint Apple MacBook Air is ideal for. At just $199.97 (reg. $1,199), you&r
  
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• WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out New Username Feature

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  WhatsApp has started rolling out its new username feature, reports WABetaInfo. Some users who reserved their username have started receiving a notification that their username is active, and that they can now use it to send and receive messages to other users without revealing their phone number.When someone creates a username, WhatsApp will notify people who already have an active chat with that person. WhatsApp has no directory of usernames to browse, and no username discovery suggestions, so
  
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• The MacRumors Show: iPhone XX? Next Year's Major Upgrades Will Change Everything

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  This week's episode of The MacRumors Show looks ahead to the 20th anniversary iPhone, the radically redesigned model that Apple is expected to launch in 2027.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videosApple's plans for the device's name remain unclear. The company skipped "iPhone 9" and moved straight to the iPhone X for the device's 10th anniversary in 2017, and it is widely expected to skip "iPhone 19" in the same way. Rumors have referred to the 2027 models as both the "iP
  
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• Roblox is Adding AI Game Creation to iPhone and iPad

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Online game platform Roblox today said it is adding a new Build tool that will let iPhone and iPad users create games using AI.
  With the mobile-first Build option, Roblox users can write a text-based prompt and have AI turn it into a basic game. A single prompt will create a starting point that can be expanded with playtesting and further commands. The entire game-making process, from creation to uploading on the Roblox platform, can be done on a mobile device.Right now, creating a game in Roblo
  
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• Report: Apple Sends Legal Letters to Dozens of OpenAI Employees

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has reportedly sent legal letters to dozens of former Apple employees now working at OpenAI, telling them to preserve potentially relevant documents and communications as it continues to pursue its trade secret lawsuit against the AI company.The Financial Times ($) reports that Apple has targeted around 40 former employees with legal preservation letters, acting on its belief that the alleged misappropriation of confidential information may extend beyond the individuals named in its origin
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a MacBook Neo Plus Color-Matched Satechi Accessories

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Satechi to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a MacBook Neo and a set of color-matched MacBook Neo accessories to go along with it. A second-place winner will also get a set of Satechi's new accessories.
  The MacBook Neo collection includes the $45 OntheGo 5-in–1 Multiport Adapter, the $45 USB-C Snap Hub, and the $30 Slim EX Wireless Mouse. All of the accessories come in Citrus, Blush, Indigo, and Silver to match the ‌MacBook Neo&zwnj
  
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• iPhone Loyalty Rate Climbs to 87% as Switching to Android Slows

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  iPhone owners are sticking with the platform at a higher rate than a year ago, with new research firm CIRP putting iPhone loyalty at 87% for the first quarter of 2026.
  CIRP's latest quarterly survey found that just 12% of new iPhone buyers in the March quarter had come over from an Android phone, with the remaining 1% arriving from a feature phone, a different smartphone platform, or buying a smartphone for the first time. That puts loyalty three percentage points above the same quarter a year e
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  It is now mid-July, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now just two months away. The devices are expected to look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but there will still be many year-over-year changes, with rumored features including a smaller Dynamic Island, 5G via satellite, and more.
  Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable "iPhone Ultra" in the first half of September, and the devices should be released in the s
  
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• iOS 27: Access the New iPhone Recovery Screen

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Since iOS 26, a malfunctioning iPhone has been able to boot itself into Recovery Assistant, with no Mac or PC required. However, you could only get there if your device failed to start up and dropped into recovery on its own.In iOS 27, currently in beta, Apple has removed that limitation, and you can now manually boot into a Mac-style recovery screen whenever you like.
  The new recovery mode lets you troubleshoot, update, or erase your device without necessarily plugging it into anything. It can
  
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• Google Search Now Connects to Instacart, Canva and YouTube Music

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Google is expanding AI Mode in Search, allowing users to connect apps to improve search results and "get more done."
  Instacart, YouTube Music, and Canva can be connected, and Google explains how the integrations can be useful: Instacart - If you're using AI Mode to help you plan a grocery list, ingredients can be added right to an Instacart shopping cart for quick ordering.Canva - If you're creating a flyer, you can get template options from Canva.YouTube Music - You can use AI Mode to curate a
  
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• EU Orders Google to Give Rival AI Apps the Same Android Access as Gemini

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  The European Commission today formally ordered Google to give third-party AI services the same access to Android device features that Gemini has. Europe's Digital Markets Act requires software makers like Apple and Google to grant equal interoperability to third-party apps and services, and the EC is enforcing it.
  DMA interoperability rules are why Siri AI won't be available in the European Union when iOS 27 launches. While Apple tried to work out an agreement with regulators before launching &z
  
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• Apple Watch Series 11 Drops to $299, MacBook Pro Up to $500 Off in Latest Apple Deals

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Some of the best Apple-related discounts this week include $100 off the Apple Watch Series 11, $150 off the M5 MacBook Air, and up to $500 off the 2026 MacBook Pro. You'll also find great deals on Anker accessories available on Amazon right now.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.MacBook ProWhat's the deal? Take up to $500 off MacBook Pro
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• Apple Sued Over Reported 'Hide My Email' Flaw

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple this week was sued over a reported "Hide My Email" flaw that could expose a user's real email address. The proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Apple violated California's false advertising law and other consumer protection statutes by knowingly offering a feature that does not work as advertised.A security researcher disclosed the apparent "Hide My Email" vulnerability to Apple in June 2025, but there are no known instances of it being exploited, as the steps involved have not been
  
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• Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  After raising prices on all Macs and iPads worldwide last month, Apple has now increased the price of iPhone models in Japan.
  As spotted by the Spanish blog iPhoneros, the iPhone 16, iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max all received price increases on Apple's online store in Japan today. Prices increased by up to 11%.ModelPrevious PriceNew PriceIncreaseiPhone 17 Pro Max¥194,800¥214,80010.3%iPhone 17 Pro¥179,800¥194,8008.3%iPhone Air¥159,800&
  
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• Apple Raises iCloud+ Prices in 8 Countries

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has increased the price of iCloud+ in Nigeria, Türkiye, Vietnam, Japan, Egypt, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, according to an updated version of its iCloud support document.
  Price increases range from 11 percent to 55 percent depending on the plan and the country. Nigeria saw the biggest hike, and a 50GB plan is now ₦1,300, up from ₦900. Türkiye saw the next largest increase, with a 50GB plan priced at 49.99 TL, up from 39.99 TL.Apple has likely adjusted
  
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• Apple Passed Nvidia to Become World's Most Valuable Company Again

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple momentarily became the world's most valuable publicly traded company again today after its market valuation surpassed that of Nvidia, according to CNBC. However, the two companies have since traded places during today's session.Apple's stock has increased by around 20% since it closed at $275.15 on June 25, pushing the company's valuation to nearly $5 trillion.Tag: AAPL
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• Apple Music Now Costs $11.99 as Apple Increases Subscription Prices

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today increased the price of Apple Music and some Apple One subscription bundles. An individual ‌Apple Music‌ subscription is now $1 more expensive in the United States, going from $10.99 to $11.99 per month.
  Pricing on the ‌Apple Music‌ Family plan increased by $3, increasing from $16.99 to $19.99. Student pricing is up $1, with the plan now priced at $6.99.The price of the individual ‌Apple One‌ plan hasn't changed, but the Family and Premier plans have gone
  
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• Apple Car Key Support Coming to Future GWM Tank SUVs

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's Car Keys feature appears to be coming to TANK vehicles made by Chinese maker Great Wall Motor (GWM), based on code changes discovered by MacRumors in Apple's Wallet app backend.
  GWM Tank is a dedicated off-road luxury SUV brand produced by the Chinese automaker.Car Keys allows an iPhone or Apple Watch with NFC capabilities to unlock a vehicle through the Wallet app. A digital version of a car key is stored in Wallet, and unlocking can be done simply by holding an Apple Watch or ‌iPh
  
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• Apple and Google Hit With Demand to Pull AI 'Nudify' Apps

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  A San Francisco City Attorney has sent cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google demanding the removal of 13 AI "face-swap" apps that can generate nonconsensual nude images, according to WIRED.
  The letters, sent on Thursday, target eight apps on the App Store and five on the Play Store that market themselves as face-swapping tools but are used to "undress" photos of real people. The attorney's office wants both companies to cut ties with the developers and stop taking a cut of in-app payments
  
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• Apple and DOJ Hold Early Settlement Talks in iPhone Antitrust Case

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is working to settle an antitrust lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice, reports Bloomberg. Apple has proposed several offers and is now in early settlement talks with the DOJ.
  The DOJ sued Apple for antitrust violations in 2024 as part of an expansive antitrust investigation into major tech companies. The government accused Apple of getting customers "hooked" on its platform through a long-running history of anti-competitive behavior.The lawsuit accused Apple of restricting "super a
  
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• 1Password for Claude Lets AI Log In Without Seeing Your Passwords

  18-07-2026 08:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Popular password management app 1Password today added Claude support, which means AI service Claude can access credentials stored in 1Password for completing browser tasks.
  With the integration, Claude can use 1Password logins and one-time codes without the actual password being exposed to Claude. Passwords never reach Claude's context, memory, or Anthropic's systems.When Claude wants to sign in to a website, 1Password shows the user which credential Claude wants access to and why. After the use
  
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• Investigation reveals dozens of disguised gambling apps on the App Store in Brazil

  17-07-2026 23:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  An investigation by 9to5Mac reveals dozens of apps that disguise gambling platforms as simple games and utilities. Here are the details.
  
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• Apple increases iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11%

  17-07-2026 22:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11% today. The changes affect the iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, and iPhone 16e. Here are the exact increases and the likely explanation.
  
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• Apple ordered to remove 8 AI nonconsensual undressing apps from the App Store [U]

  17-07-2026 21:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update, 4:29 p.m. ET: Apple reached out to 9to5Mac with more information, which you can find below the original post.
  San Francisco city attorney David Chiu has sent cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google, demanding that they remove several “nudify” apps from their app stores. Here are the details.
  
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• 9to5Mac Overtime 073: iOS 27 Public Beta

  17-07-2026 20:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Jeff and Fernando discuss the iOS 27 Public Beta, some of their favorite new iOS 27 new features, and whether or not people should consider installing it on their main device. The pair also talks about ChatGPT vs Siri AI, OpenAI vs Apple, the end of carrier-financed unlocked iPhones, and nine upcoming new emoji.Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring an Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade securit
  
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• Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions

  17-07-2026 20:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has raised the price of Apple Music today in the United States and other countries. Starting today, Apple Music’s Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, up from $10.99.Apple has also increased the price of select Apple One bundles.In a statement to 9to5Mac, Apple said: “As a result of rising licensing costs, Apple Music is increasing its subscription price beginning today.”
  
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• OpenAI fixes chat access in the ChatGPT app for Mac

  17-07-2026 20:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  OpenAI has updated its recently redesigned ChatGPT app for Mac to make chats easier to access once again. Here are the details.
  
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• Apple in talks to settle DOJ antitrust lawsuit, per report

  17-07-2026 19:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back in 2024, the US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of a “smartphone monopoly.”
  Apple has voiced its opposition to the case many times over the last two years. Now, a Bloomberg report says the DOJ and Apple are in talks to settle the lawsuit.
  
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