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• Best Cordless Vacuum for 2022 - CNET

  14-06-2022 23:58
  
  Tired of lugging that heavy corded vacuum all around the house? We tested 10 cordless options from top brands such as Dyson, Shark and LG to find the best stick vacuums in 2022.
  
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• The 20th anniversary all-glass iPhone might not happen after all

  10-08-2026 19:42 via macworld.com
  
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  In just a few weeks, Apple will unveil its latest iPhones, including the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, and the iPhone Ultra, its first folding phone. However, reports had claimed for months that Apple is planning something even bigger for next year to mark the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. Now, a new report throws a bucket of cold water on those plans.According to Jefferies analyst Edison Lee, Apple’s has scrapped its plans for the 20th anniversary phone, which has been rumored to
  
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• Anker’s foldable 3-in-1 wireless Apple charging station is down to its lowest price ever

  10-08-2026 17:17 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAnker Prime 25W 3-in-1 Foldable Charging StationView Deal
  One way to ensure your nightstand and travel bag are equally organized is to get a portable charging station. Anker’s 3-in-1 model will handle your iPhone, Apple Watch, and your AirPods at the same time, and it will cost you less than $100 to get right now–the best price we’ve seen for this model.The big draw to getting this small station is that it can handle all your Apple gear. Not only will you be able to ret
  
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• iPhone Ultra leak confirms our report of dark blue model

  10-08-2026 16:05 via macworld.com
  
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  It’s widely expected that Apple will announce its first folding phone at next month’s iPhone event, and the leaks keep coming. The latest comes courtesy of Sonny Dickson on X, who posts two photos that give us a look at the colors Apple has chosen.Dickson shares a pair of photos that reportedly show the iPhone Ultra camera protector. The shape matches the leaks: a horizontal oval-shaped stub with holes for two cameras, a microphone, and the flash. The packaging says the part
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro’s flagship new color detailed by leaker

  10-08-2026 16:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last year iPhone 17 Pro’s Cosmic Orange color proved an instant hit, but rumors indicate it’s being replaced in iPhone 18 Pro by a new burgundy. Here’s what to expect, per a new leak.
  
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• Apple reveals how Siri AI features work in China – raising privacy questions

  10-08-2026 15:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has revealed how the new Siri AI features will work for users in China. The new AI features will be powered by Alibaba’s Qwen models.
  While the iPhone maker is partnering with Google for access to its Gemini models in most countries, the Chinese government requires Apple to instead partner with a local AI company …
  
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• Apple has eight new products to unveil at September event: report

  10-08-2026 15:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re one month out from Apple’s big September event, and a new Bloomberg report outlines eight new products likely to be announced.
  
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• Feature Request: Do this to end the guessing game with iPhone app settings

  10-08-2026 15:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the most annoying elements of the iPhone user interface is the guessing game we have to play when changing settings for an app.
  Some of the time we open the app itself and go to its built-in settings menu. Other times we have to exit the app and open the completely separate Apple Settings app, which is a clunky experience to say the least (though a free shortcut helps) …
  
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• A round Apple Watch is possible, but an Apple Ring more likely

  10-08-2026 14:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A Bloomberg report yesterday suggested that we could see a pretty dramatic shake-up in a future Apple Watch lineup.
  In particular, it suggested that the company was exploring the possibility of one or more models with a round rather than square form factor …
  
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• The iPhone 18 Pro will cost Apple 38% more in parts – but there’s some good news

  10-08-2026 13:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A new TrendForce analysis estimates that Apple will pay 38% more for iPhone 18 Pro components than it did for its predecessor. Unsurprisingly, the biggest hike is in the cost of memory, with Apple said to be paying around three times more this year.
  However, the firm’s analysis supports my own view that this year’s increase in price will not be as high as some have suggested …
  
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• A sweeping Apple Watch ‘rethink’ could bring new designs and ‘premium models’

  10-08-2026 12:45 via macworld.com
  
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  In just a few weeks, Apple will unveil its latest family of smartwatches, including the Series 12 and Ultra 4. According to the rumors, the new watches will be relatively minor updates with a new faster chip and a few internal upgrades. But once again, the 2026 Apple Watches will largely be the same as the models they replace.But according to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple’s design team “has been exploring a broader rethink of its smartwatches over the
  
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• Is Apple’s affordability balancing act about to come crashing down?

  10-08-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple, despite its reputation, has never been a luxury company. Macs and iPhones may cost more on average than their competitor’s counterparts, but when you compare apples to Apple’s, a MacBook Pro or iPhone 17 Pro is worth spending a few dollars more than a comparable model from HP or Samsung.Since its very first computer, Apple’s mission has been clear: build the best device in its class at the best possible price. That’s not necessarily the cheapest product (a
  
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• Apple’s affordability balancing act is about to come crashing down

  10-08-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple, despite its reputation, has never been a luxury company. Macs and iPhones may cost more on average than their competitor’s counterparts, but when you compare apples to Apple’s, a MacBook Pro or iPhone 17 Pro is worth spending a few dollars more than a comparable model from HP or Samsung.Since its very first computer, Apple’s mission has been clear: build the best device in its class at the best possible price. That’s not necessarily the cheapest product (a
  
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• Cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription and get Office for life for $43

  10-08-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more when you get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office, on sale for $43 through August 16.Microsoft 365 is no longer the best way to get apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Instead of paying a $99.99/year subscription, you can buy the whole set outright with a Microsoft Office Lifetime License, and it’s on sale for $42.97 (reg. $219).Your license unlocks Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote, all installed
  
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• Will price hikes force Apple to stop dragging its feet on certain product upgrades?

  09-08-2026 20:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this summer, Apple dramatically increased its prices as a result of the ongoing memory crisis around the globe. Things like iPad Air increased from $599 to $749, M5 MacBook Pro from $1699 to $1999, and Apple TV from $129 to $199. That’s just a few examples, but the point is, these price hikes are steep.
  It leaves the question – will Apple work on major improvements to make its products more appealing at these new prices?
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Why the Eve Weather sensor is a must-have for Apple Home automations in 2026

  09-08-2026 20:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Local weather is one of the most underrated variables to use in your Apple Home automation setup. Over the past few years, I have used sensors for everything from knowing when to drip faucets in freezing weather to adjusting the sprinkler schedule with the Eve Aqua on hot days. Eve Weather has been part of my setup for a while now, and with its Matter upgrade a few years ago, it is incredibly useful in my home.
  
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• A new ceramic Apple Watch could go on sale soon

  09-08-2026 16:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman wrote today that Apple is planning a return of the much-beloved ceramic Apple Watch. In fact, Gurman says a new ceramic Watch could go on sale as soon as this year.
  The ceramic watch option was last offered in 2019 as the ‘Apple Watch Edition Series 5’, back when it still used the Edition branding for its more premium watches featuring higher-end materials.
  
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• Apple considers round screens and more radical designs for future Apple Watch revamp

  09-08-2026 16:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman goes into some detail today about the future for the Apple Watch product line.He suggests Apple is going back to the drawing board as the Watch faces stiffer competition from the likes of the Oura Ring and other screenless smart fitness devices. It seems Apple is preparing to revamp the concept of the Apple Watch from the ground up …
  
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• This scrapped Apple Upgrade feature would’ve made setup much more seamless

  09-08-2026 16:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  According to the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Apple had reportedly been considering a feature for Apple Upgrade that would’ve made setting up your iPhone nearly seamless: where Apple would’ve already copied your data over. This feature never ended up seeing the light of day, though.
  
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• Hands-on: This modular controller slides open to transform your iPhone into a mobile game console [Video]

  09-08-2026 16:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I first saw the Ohsnap MCON controller at CES last year, and I immediately fell in love with the concept. The idea was simple: give people a full-featured mobile controller that attaches to your phone via Magsafe, slides open when ready to use, and collapses into something compact that can go with you anywhere. Over the last two weeks, I have put it through its paces. I have tossed it around, pressed the launch mechanism 100s of times, used it with emulators, Apple Arcade games, and with multipl
  
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• Until the end of the day, Windows 11 Pro is only $11.23

  09-08-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Today only: get Windows 11 Pro on sale for $11.23 with code AUG25.If Mac users want to run Windows apps, it’s easier to just set up a Windows operating system with something like Parallels Pro, but that does mean you still have to pay for the OS you’re licensing. Instead of dropping the full $199 on Windows 11 Pro, you can get it right here for only $11.23, but this sale ends today.Pro adds a range of useful upgrades over older versions of Windows.
  
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• Mac business owners, QuickBooks Pro 2024 is just $299.99 right now

  09-08-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Simplify bookkeeping with QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2024 for Mac—available for $299.99 (reg. $536) for one year.Running a business is rewarding. Keeping the books? Usually less so. If your financial records are spread across spreadsheets, email threads, and handwritten notes, it may be time for an upgrade.Intuit QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2024 for Mac is available for $299.99 (reg. $536) and brings your business finances together in one place. Built s
  
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• New leak may reveal the iPhone Ultra’s two launch colors

  09-08-2026 02:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is set to announce the first-ever foldable iPhone next month. A new rumor today suggests that the iPhone Ultra might be available in two colors: silver and dark blue.
  
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• iOS 27: The easiest beta to forget about

  08-08-2026 23:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’ve had iOS 27 in our hands for about two months now. Of course, it’s a beta – and the public release won’t be hitting for another 4-6 weeks. That said, despite the fact that I’ve been running a beta on my phone for the past two months, I can’t say I’ve really thought much about it. It just… works.
  
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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pocket Jam’ helps you learn and practice your favorite songs

  08-08-2026 21:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.If you’re an aspiring musician, Pocket Jam might be something you find useful. It helps you turn your favorite songs into a practice tool, letting you slow down, change the pitch, loop, and dissect tracks as you learn them.
  
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• Why you should buy iPhone 17 Pro now instead of waiting

  08-08-2026 20:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro next month. Should you buy an iPhone now or wait for the iPhone 18 Pro? This year, my advice is a bit different. Here’s why.
  
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• Apple TV welcomes back Ted Lasso with a clever new commercial

  08-08-2026 17:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Apple TV streaming service launched a new commercial this week alongside the premiere of Ted Lasso season four. The clever new ‘Welcome Back’ commercial inserts coach Lasso into a bunch of other Apple TV shows, including hits like Severance, Silo, and The Morning Show.
  You can watch the 1:30 ad after the break …
  
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• Here’s why Apple is skipping its M6 Pro and M6 Max chips to accelerate M7 launch

  08-08-2026 16:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  According to reports from Bloomberg, Apple will be skipping its M6 Pro, M6 Max, and M6 Ultra chips to accelerate development of the M7 chip. That means the only chip to be released from the M6 family will be the base M6. Here’s why.
  
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• Apple @ Work: What IDC’s latest shipments mean for the MacBook Neo and Air in the enterprise

  08-08-2026 15:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Apple weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3 25% off, MacBook Neo, Apple gift cards, iPhone Air, Apple TV, more

  08-08-2026 14:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This weekend’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break has arrived with one of the best deals yet on AirPods Pro 3 at 25% off, $100 off AirPods Pro Max, and some notable offers courtesy of the Apple Certified Refurbished Store. 
  We are also hosting the tail end of this weekend’s 500 price drop on M5 MacBook Pro.Some rare Apple gift card discounts you can use towards the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro launch also join Apple Watch Ultra 3 deals, and brand new, unlocked iPhone Air models at $150+ off th
  
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