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• Apple seeds developers with second betas of iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4

  28-02-2023 19:40 via macdailynews.com
  
  Coming two weeks after the launch of the first betas, Apple on Tuesday seeded the second betas of iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 updates to developers.
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  Juli Clover for MacRumors:Registered developers are able to download the iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 updates over-the-air after installing the appropriate profile from the Developer Center. Going forward, beta updates will not require a profile and will instead be done directly on device through an Apple ID linked to a developer account.
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• Google Lowering Play Store Fees and Allowing Alternative Payments Worldwide

  25-06-2026 00:30 via macrumors.com
  
  As a result of the lawsuit Epic Games filed against Google, Google is making major changes to its Play Store worldwide. Google today said it would soon lower fees and start accepting alternative payment options.
  App developers will be able to offer payment options other than Google's in-app billing system in the UK, European Economic Area, and United States. Developers can use the billing system of their choice and link users to websites for purchases.As for fees, Google will charge between 10%
  
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• iOS 27 Home App: 10+ New HomeKit Features

  24-06-2026 23:16 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple updated the Home app with some useful new features that rely on Apple Intelligence. The updates improve the way HomeKit Secure Video cameras work on Apple's HomeKit platform.
  Apple Intelligence Summaries
  The Home app generates written summaries for motion alerts and what's detected, using AI to determine what's been recorded. It can recognize people, animals, vehicles, packages, and general motion, giving a summary of what's happening even if you're not looking at the video footage.It is i
  
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• Prime Day Brings Major Deals on Headphones and Speakers From Popular Brands

  24-06-2026 20:54 via macrumors.com
  
  We're in the second day of Prime Day 2026, and deals on everything from Apple products to TVs and monitors are in abundance. Below we're focusing on some of the best audio discounts you can find during Prime Day this year, from brands like Beats, Sony, Sonos, Soundcore, and more.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.Of course, the best overall audio deal f
  
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• My favorite books about Apple are deeply discounted for Prime Day

  24-06-2026 20:16 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has a rich, long, and unique history, so plenty of books have been written about the company and the people behind it. And it just so happens we’re in the middle of summer here in the northern hemisphere, so there’s no better time to do some reading while you’re on vacation, lounging by the pool, relaxing at the beach, or even just curled up in bed.It’s also Amazon Prime Day. While you can find deals on Apple gear, you can also get really good prices on boo
  
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• Every New AirPods Feature in iOS 27

  24-06-2026 19:58 via macrumors.com
  
  With every iOS update, Apple adds new features to the AirPods. In iOS 27, the AirPods work with Siri AI, and there's a long-requested custom EQ option.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
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  Apple resisted custom EQ for the AirPods for years, preferring to require users to stick with Apple's sound profiles. That's changing in ‌iOS 27‌, and there are finally adjustable equalizer settings.When the AirPods are connected to an iPhone running ‌iOS 27‌
  
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• Prime Day Brings Huge Discounts to Every Apple Watch Model

  24-06-2026 19:39 via macrumors.com
  
  Prime Day deals are in full swing today, and they feature all-time low prices across the Apple Watch lineup, including Apple Watch Series 11 for $120 off, Apple Watch SE 3 for $50 off, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $150 off.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.Apple Watch Series 11
  Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $120 discounts
  
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• These MacBook camera covers are the best $6 you’ll spend this Prime Day

  24-06-2026 18:33 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldPrime Day Deal: 20% offCloudValley Webcam CoverView Deal
  Whether you’re buying a new MacBook Pro for Prime Day or already own a trusty Air, we’ve got a Prime Day deal you’ll want to jump on. For just $5.59 (20 percent off the usual price and matching the lowest ever), you can get a pair of CloudValley Camera Cover Slides that’ll neatly attach to your Mac and completely block your webcam when not in use.These camera covers are about as low-tech as you get. Just pee
  
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• Best Prime Day TV Deals Feature Lowest Prices of the Year Across Top Brands

  24-06-2026 17:07 via macrumors.com
  
  Prime Day is in full swing this week, offering massive savings on everything from AirPods to MacBook Pro and much more. We've been keeping an eye on these Apple-related Prime Day discounts all week, but now we're also tracking great sales on other categories, including TVs.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.Below we've collected some of the best TV deals you can find
  
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• The Apple Watch SE 3 hits its lowest price ever for Prime Day

  24-06-2026 16:50 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldPrime Day Deal: $50 offApple Watch SE3Starting at $199View Deal
  Sure, the Apple Watch Ultra and Series 11 are great, but if you want to get one that’s truly affordable, the Apple Watch SE3 is only $199 right now. That’s $50 off for Prime Day and the absolute best price we’ve ever seen for this model.The Apple Watch SE3 is already a budget-friendly pick, but this Prime Day deal makes it even more affordable. But just because it’s $200 cheaper than the Series 11 doe
  
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• Prime Day Discounts Hit 2026 MacBook Pro With Up to $299 Off Select Models

  24-06-2026 16:26 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon has a few low prices on Apple's M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro for Prime Day, with up to $299 off select models. These join a few M5 MacBook Air Prime Day deals that we started tracking yesterday.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 14-inch models, you can get the 24GB/1TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $2,034.00, down from $2,199.00. The biggest overall sav
  
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• Apple Store in Ann Arbor, Michigan is Moving Soon

  24-06-2026 16:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's retail store at the Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, Michigan will be relocating to a larger space at the mall as early as the end of July, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Simon Property Group has been redeveloping a portion of the surface parking lot at the Briarwood Mall, and previous reports have indicated that Apple will be moving its store to this new mixed-use area.Tag: Apple Store
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• Apple’s smallest iPad is finally back down to $399 for Prime Day

  24-06-2026 16:04 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldiPad Mini A17 ProView Deal
  Apple’s iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip is down to $399, a savings of $100 and matching the best price we’ve seen in months. While it used to be fairly regular, a discount this size on Apple’s most portable tablet doesn’t come around very often anymore.While the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro all have 11-inch displays, the mini features an 8.3-inch screen that’s big enough to comfortably read, stream, browse, and take notes. At the s
  
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• This May Be Your Last Chance to Get AirPods Max 2 for $399 During Prime Day

  24-06-2026 16:03 via macrumors.com
  
  We're now in the second day of Prime Day 2026, and one of the best deals of this year's event is starting to sell out. You can still get the AirPods Max 2 for $399.00, but it's now only available in the Midnight color option. This sale started out with every color on sale over the weekend, so this could be your last chance to get the headphones at this record low price this week.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may
  
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• Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' Set for Production in July Despite Hinge Issues

  24-06-2026 15:29 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's rumored foldable iPhone "Ultra" is expected to begin mass production at the end of July, according to a new report by The Elec.
  Although some recent reports suggested the book-style device could be delayed due to hinge-related issues, the Korean outlet's sources indicate that Apple is still targeting a September launch as planned.Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported in March that the new foldable iPhone won't ship to customers in the same September timeframe as the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iP
  
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• iPad Mini 7 Gets Rare $99 Discounts During Prime Day

  24-06-2026 15:28 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon today has brought back a few $99 discounts on the iPad mini 7 for Prime Day, starting at $399.99 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. It's been nearly three months since we last tracked prices this low on the iPad mini 7.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.Additionally, you can get the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $499.99 and the 512GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7
  
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• Hunting for a MacBook Neo Prime Day deal? Good luck finding one

  24-06-2026 15:25 via macworld.com
  
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  At $599, the MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop, but if you’re like me, you could be hoping that it goes on sale during Amazon Prime Day so you can save a few more bucks and feel proud of yourself for the savings. So far, the best prices we’ve seen only knock off around $10, which isn’t even enough to get an Apple Polishing Cloth.Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that we will see a deeper discount. Amazon’s MacBook Neo Prime Day discount is the
  
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• Folding iPhone is reportedly on track with ‘most’ hinge issues resolved

  24-06-2026 14:29 via macworld.com
  
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  The highly anticipated iPhone Ultra appears to be back on track for a September launch. Sources in Apple’s supply chain indicate that the company’s first foldable phone will enter mass production next month, despite concerns surrounding the performance of the device’s hinge in durability tests.The Elec this week reports that Apple has finalized the Ultra’s key specifications, including its display, case, and mechanical components, and that the device has entered
  
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• Prime Day 2026: Top Savings on Anker, Beats, TVs, and More Accessories

  24-06-2026 14:21 via macrumors.com
  
  Earlier this week we highlighted some of the best Apple-related product discounts that you can find on Amazon during Prime Day, and now we're focusing on third-party accessory markdowns during the event. In this article you'll find all the best accessories for charging, smart homes, smartphones, and more.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.Shoppers shoul
  
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• Apple Seemingly Killed Siri AI Waitlist Workaround in macOS 27 Beta 2

  24-06-2026 14:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple appears to have closed the loophole that let Mac users skip the Siri AI waitlist in the latest macOS 27 Golden Gate beta.
  As we covered earlier this month, beta 1 testers can switch on the enhanced version of Siri straight away using a single Terminal command, effectively sidestepping Apple's waitlist.However, many users who are running the second developer beta of macOS 27, which was released on Monday, are finding that the command does not work for them. Users who enabled Siri AI this wa
  
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• AirPods Max 2 review: Too little, too late

  24-06-2026 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsExcellent sound qualityStill the best active noise cancelling and transparency modeH2 chip brings welcome featuresConsStill too heavyHorrible smart caseAwkward battery drain situationOur VerdictThe H2 chip doesn’t do much to improve the sound quality of AirPods Max 2 over the original, but that was already excellent, and the ANC quality and transparency mode are still hard to beat. But Apple didn’t even being to address any of the other serious f
  
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• Best Prime Day Apple deals 2026: Big savings on iPad, AirPods, Macs, Apple Watch

  24-06-2026 12:43 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBest Amazon Prime Day Apple DealsTop U.S. Apple deals
  $149 off MacBook Air$9 off MacBook Neo
  $250 off MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max)$30 off AirPods 4$30 off AirPods 4 with ANC$150 off AirPods Max$150 off 13-inch iPad Pro$110 off iPad Air$100 off iPad mini$120 off Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm or 46mm)$150 off Apple Watch Ultra 3$50 off Apple Watch SE 3
  Top U.K. Apple deals
  £44 off AirPods Pro 3£43.60 off AirPods 4 with ANC£110 off MacBook Air£50 off MacBook Neo£
  
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• Hunting for a Prime Day deal on the MacBook Neo? You probably won’t find one

  24-06-2026 12:00 via macworld.com
  
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  At $599, the MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop, but if you’re like me, you could be hoping that it goes on sale during Amazon Prime Day so you can save a few more bucks and feel proud of yourself for the savings. So far, the best prices we’ve seen only knock off around $10, which isn’t even enough to get an Apple Polishing Cloth.Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that we will see a deeper discount. Amazon’s MacBook Neo Prime Day discount is the
  
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• Ditch file size limits with this secure transfer tool for life, now $100 (MSRP $499)

  24-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Make the file-sharing process easier with this Transfr Pro Fast and Secure File Transfer lifetime subscription, on sale now for $99.99 (MSRP $499).Sending large files doesn’t have to be a headache. Transfr Pro Fast and Secure File Transfer makes it easier than ever, providing an unlimited file size and plenty of security to give you peace of mind. Right now, a lifetime subscription can be yours for just $99.99.Send large files securely with this browser-based
  
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• iOS 27 Weather App: All the New Features

  24-06-2026 01:08 via macrumors.com
  
  There are no new AI features in the iOS 27 Weather app, but Apple did make improvements to the layout. It's now easier to see at-a-glance information for weather conditions.
  Highlights
  The top of the Weather app now has a Highlights section that shows you need-to-know weather information for the day.
  Conditions
  There are new views for the Conditions section of the main Weather app interface. In addition to viewing temperature and current condition on an hourly basis, you can toggle over to a pre
  
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• Apple Releases Updated AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features

  23-06-2026 23:34 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released updated beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware is limited to developers at the current time, and it has a build number of 9A5304b.
  In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple is adding a new AirPods interface and support for custom EQ. AirPods are also compatible with the new Siri AI.With iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, Apple added a beta firmware update installation option that's available from the AirPods s
  
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• Apple Invites App Gets Co-Hosting

  23-06-2026 22:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple updated its Invites app to add a co-hosting feature that lets two or more people plan and manage a party or event.
  There are also new event background options available, and hosts have the option to make invited guests visible to all attendees. Apple's notes for the update are below:Cohosting is now available, letting you easily plan and manage your party with others.New event backgrounds help set the mood for your next coffee catch-up, boba run, ice cream social, and more.Hosts can now ch
  
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• Apple Invites updated with three changes, including a new cohosting feature

  23-06-2026 22:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s digital event planning app, Invites, is out with three changes today, including a new cohosting feature.
  
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• Chinese developers file antitrust complaint against Apple over App Store fees

  23-06-2026 22:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A group of 48 Chinese developers is asking regulators to investigate Apple over what it describes as unfairly high App Store fees and restrictive distribution rules. Here are the details.
  
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• Apple and Disney had conversations about merging, says Bob Iger

  23-06-2026 22:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Disney’s former CEO Bob Iger is the subject of a new profile at Financial Times, in which he shares new quotes about the long-discussed idea of Apple and Disney merging. Here’s what he said.
  
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