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• Apple stock losing safe haven allure amid AI, China headwinds

  13-03-2025 14:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  For years, investors have viewed Apple stock as a potential safe haven during periods of market instability. However, that perception has not held true in the current climate. Late-to-AI Apple has experienced significant declines in recent trading sessions, worsening its year-to-date underperformance as a mounting array of risks overshadows the company’s historically strong positives.
  Ryan Vlastelica for Bloomberg News:‎While Apple offers steady earnings growth and sits on a mountain
  
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• Apple Original Films to bring beloved children’s book ‘Little Santa’ to the screen

  18-06-2026 23:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Original Films has landed “Little Santa,” a new animated feature based on the beloved children’s book by Jon Agee.
  Apple Original Films today announced it has landed “Little Santa,” a new animated feature based on the popular and beloved children’s book from award-winning author and illustrator Jon Agee. The project will reunite Apple Original Films with Academy Award and Annie Award-winning director Peter Baynton, who recently landed the Academy Award f
  
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• Apple TV’s new comedy series ‘Brothers,’ starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, debuts September 23rd

  18-06-2026 22:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey star in and executive produce “Brothers,” premiering Wednesday, September 23, 2026, on Apple TV.
  Today, Apple TV announced that its new eight-episode comedy, “Brothers,” will make its global debut on Wednesday, September 23 with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through November 4, 2026. Starring and executive produced by Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey and Academy Award nominee Woody Harre
  
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• Apple announces changes to iOS in Brazil

  18-06-2026 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple today announced changes impacting iOS apps in Brazil that reflect a recent agreement with Brazil’s competition regulator, the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE). These updates create new options for developers to distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces and to process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase. Across these changes, Apple has worked to reduce the new privacy and security risks they create to provide user
  
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• What to Expect from Apple Watch Ultra 4

  18-06-2026 20:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Watch Ultra 3
  Apple’s rugged flagship smartwatch is gearing up for its next iteration. With the Apple Watch Ultra 3 having launched in September 2025, rumors and supply chain reports point to the Ultra 4 arriving in fall 2026 — likely announced alongside the iPhone 18 series in September.
  Here’s a breakdown of the most credible expectations.
  Design: A Thinner, Redesigned Body
  One of the biggest anticipated changes is a major redesign. Reports suggest a thinner titanium ca
  
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• This foldable 3-in-1 Anker MagSafe charging cube is a steal at $65 off

  18-06-2026 19:13 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAnker 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging CubeView Deal
  You can get Anker’s 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube for just $64.99 right now, a massive 50% discount from its $130. This Woot deal is better than anything we’ve seen at Amazon (its sister site), where the lowest price has been $85.This cube is going to be so useful to have on your desk. It can charge all three of your Apple devices from a single spot, so you stop juggling separate cables and pucks. The MagSafe pad lets you pop on your
  
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• The Virtual OS Museum: A time machine for Mac fans

  18-06-2026 18:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Mac OS (Classic) 1.0 screenshot fro The Virtual OS Museum
  If you ever owned a Mac that greeted you with that iconic boot chime, the Virtual OS Museum is the perfect rabbit hole. Andrew Warkentin has built a massive single emulation project featuring more than 1,700 pre-installed operating systems and applications spanning 250 different platforms — from Classic Mac OS and A/UX to NeXTSTEP, and everything from System 1.0 all the way through Mac OS 9.
  MacSparky:‎It ships two ways. A 121GB
  
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• Grace Gummer joins Dakota Fanning in Apple TV thriller series

  18-06-2026 17:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Grace Gummer
  Grace Gummer (“Love Story”), daughter of Meryl Streep, has signed on to join Dakota Fanning in Apple TV’s new thriller series from Alex Cary (“A Spy Among Friends,” “Homeland”) and Sony Pictures Television.
  In the as-yet-untitled project, Fanning stars as an undercover Treasury agent embedded in a multi-billion-dollar international conglomerate with vast political and criminal reach. She soon finds herself torn between her mission and a deep
  
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• Best MacBook & Mac Prime Day Deals 2026: The best early discounts

  18-06-2026 15:41 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBest Mac deals at Amazon U.S.
  $149 off MacBook Air$9 off MacBook Neo
  $29 off Mac mini$250 off MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max)
  Best Mac deals at Amazon U.K.
  £110 off MacBook Air£50 off MacBook Neo
  £220 off MacBook Pro, M5 ProIf you’re looking to get a great price on a new MacBook, Amazon’s Prime Days event is a great time to grab a bargain. The sale runs from June 23-26, and we expect some huge savings on MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros and maybe some small disco
  
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• Higher Apple prices are sending Micron stock to a record high

  18-06-2026 15:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Micron shares hit fresh record highs after outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook signaled higher iPhone prices, underscoring robust demand for premium memory chips and reinforcing the ongoing boom in the memory sector.This surge marks Micron’s 34th record close of the year, as investors bet on sustained strength in AI-driven and consumer electronics memory sales.
  George Glover for Barron’s:‎Futures tracking the S&P 500 were 0.8% higher after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum
  
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• iPhone Air 2 will reportedly fix its two biggest problems

  18-06-2026 13:52 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  A 2nd-gen version of last year’s iPhone Air will address two of the biggest complaints about the original model, according to a new report. Sources also claim that the new Air is being prepared for a launch next spring.Writing for Bloomberg, leaker-analyst Mark Gurman says Apple is “aiming to boost the appeal of the slimmed-down device” in two ways. If the project goes as planned, it will feature both a second rear camera lens and improved battery life.When Apple unvei
  
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• President Trump reveals Apple-Intel domestic partnership, boosting American chip stocks

  18-06-2026 13:38 via macdailynews.com
  
  U.S. semiconductor stocks surged in premarket trading on Thursday, June 18, 2026, following President Donald Trump’s announcement that “Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and build its Chips in America.” The news highlights the administration’s ongoing efforts to reshore critical semiconductor production and strengthen America’s technological independence.
  President Trump via Truth Social:‎The Technology the World relies on was invented in America. W
  
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• AirPods Pro 3 just crashed to an insane $169 ($80 off)

  18-06-2026 13:26 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple AirPods Pro 3View Deal
  Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 price is getting ready for Prime Day and taking another dip. For the first time, you can get your hands on these earbuds for just $169, a massive 32 percent under their MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen, even lower than last week’s rock-bottom price. And it’s not even Prime Day yet.The AirPods Pro 3 are our favorite earbuds, and it’s easy to see why when you check out our review. We gave the earbuds a
  
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• Is this fall’s folding iPhone already a flop?

  18-06-2026 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple discontinued the Mac Pro earlier this year, and it’s not hard to imagine why: the flagship computer was simply too high-end and too expensive for its own good. As if to demonstrate this, Apple launched the budget MacBook Neo at almost the same time, and it proved a huge hit. Public judgment doesn’t get much clearer than that.Given this scenario, it’s tempting to wonder why Apple is charging full steam ahead with the iPhone Ultra. Like the Mac Pro, this foldable p
  
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• Best AirPods Prime Day Deals 2026: The best early discounts

  18-06-2026 12:33 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBest AirPods deals at Amazon U.S.
  $30 off AirPods 4$30 off AirPods 4 with ANC
  Best AirPods deals at Amazon U.K.
  £49 off AirPods Pro 3£39.20 off AirPods 4
  £43.60 off AirPods 4 with ANCAmazon Prime Day is kicking off a little early this year, running from June 23-26, but we still expect a steady stream of excellent Apple deals. In fact, if you’re looking for a new pair of AirPods, you’re likely to find the biggest savings of the year on all four models—a
  
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• My 17 favorite iOS 27 features have nothing to do with Siri or AI

  18-06-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple dedicated this year’s software development cycle to making its devices smarter and more efficient. At the opening WWDC26 keynote, the company primarily focused on Siri AI and the performance gains coming with OS 27. It was notably lighter on new features than usual keynotes, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be anything new for phones that miss out on the new AI stuff.Despite the update packing fewer user-facing changes than the last several releases, iOS 27 stil
  
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• Best Apple Watch Prime Day Deals 2026: The best early discounts

  18-06-2026 12:11 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBest Apple Watch deals at Amazon U.S.
  $100 off Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm or 46mm)$100 off Apple Watch Ultra 3$30 off Apple Watch SE 3
  Best Apple Watch deals at Amazon U.K.
  £70 off Apple Watch Series 11£80 off Apple Watch Ultra 3£20 off Apple Watch SE3Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales event officially starts on Tuesday, June 23, but we’re already seeing some fantastic Apple Watch deals. This year’s event runs from June 23 to June 26, and Prime Day is us
  
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• This upcoming change could end up breaking iCloud+ Hide My Email

  18-06-2026 10:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  One of the great features of Apple’s iCloud+ online storage service is Hide My Email, a feature that allows users to create and use an anonymous email address when signing up for something online. It currently creates an email address using @icloud.com; since the email domain is the same as the one for your actual iCloud email address, a site can’t block you for using a “fake” address.But Apple announced some news to developers about Hide My Email, and it’s
  
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• This Deal Days Babbel offer gets you linguist-built language lessons for less

  18-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: New U.S. users can get a Babbel Lifetime Subscription for $159 (reg. $299) with code LEARN through June 22 and unlock all 14 languages, 10,000+ hours of lessons, and lifetime access.Learning a new language sounds like a great idea—right up until you’re staring at a 300-day streak requirement and another monthly subscription charge.Babbel completely shakes up language-learning. As part of the Deal Days savings event, new U.S. users can get a Babbel Langu
  
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• Tim Cook warns of ‘unavoidable’ price hikes as iPhone launch looms

  18-06-2026 09:57 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Tim Cook is just a couple of months away from stepping down as CEO, but he’s still very much involved in Apple’s day-to-day business. And according to his comments in an interview this week, it’s getting harder with each passing day.In no uncertain terms, Cook told the Wall Street Journal that prices will be going up, an ominous sign with barely three months to go until the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone Ultra. He declined to share specifics, but he did
  
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• Macworld Podcast: What to know about watchOS 27

  18-06-2026 09:33 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple unveiled watchOS 27 at WWDC last week, and there wasn’t much to see—at least that’s the impression you’re left with after the presentation. So, on this week’s Macworld Podcast, we’re talking about what you’ll find in watchOS 27. This is episode 988 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. 
  Watch episode 988 on YouTubeListen to
  
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• Apple to raise prices due to memory chip crunch, says outgoing CEO Tim Cook

  18-06-2026 03:22 via macdailynews.com
  
  In an exclusive interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple’s outgoing CEO Tim Cook confirmed that price hikes across Apple’s product lineup are now “unavoidable” due to skyrocketing costs and tightening supply of memory and storage chips.
  “We’re doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that are being passed to us, and we’ve been trying to shield our customers from the increases, but the situation has become unsustainable,” Cook told the WS
  
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• Apple TV adds Grace Gummer to untitled thriller series also starring Dakota Fanning

  18-06-2026 00:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Grace Gummer (The Newsroom) has joined Dakota Fanning (All Her Fault) in an untitled thriller series created by Alex Cary. Here are the details.
  
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• Apple showcases its new developer AI tools in impressive 90-minute presentation

  17-06-2026 23:28 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple today shared a 90-minute WWDC26 presentation recorded live at a packed Steve Jobs Theater, featuring impressive demos of its latest AI tools for developers and an entire app built from just a few prompts. Watch it below
  
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• Apple confirms price increases are coming to its products due to RAM shortage

  17-06-2026 23:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has confirmed that its products will see price increases in the future due to ongoing memory supply constraints. Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered the bad news in an interview with The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday.
  
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• iPhone 18 to sport 12GB of unified memory to support Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features

  17-06-2026 23:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  iPhone 18 Pro color options leak in first real-world dummy shots
  The standard iPhone 18 launching next year will include 12GB of unified memory to power Apple’s most advanced on-device AI model and its new Siri AI features, according to South Korea’s KB Securities (via DigiTimes).
  During its Siri AI announcement at WWDC 2026, Apple confirmed that the most powerful model enables more expressive Siri voices and major improvements in systemwide dictation accuracy. Both features require
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: June 17, 2026 – Siri overhaul, Messages fixes

  17-06-2026 22:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• iPhone Air 2 coming next year with two key upgrades: report

  17-06-2026 22:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is aiming to launch an iPhone Air 2 in the spring of 2027, Bloomberg reports today. The iPhone Air 2 will reportedly retain the same design as the current model, but with improvements in two key areas.
  
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• Here’s everything new for AirPods in iOS 27

  17-06-2026 22:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  When Apple unveiled iOS 27, it highlighted only a pair of new AirPods features initially. But there are several more AirPods additions in iOS 27, here’s everything new.
  
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• VSCO unveils Studio Pro app as it pushes further into professional photography workflows

  17-06-2026 22:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  VSCO today announced Studio Pro, an app designed specifically for professional photographers and more advanced editing workflows. Here are the details.
  
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