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• Government antitrust lawyers not ready to take on Apple, says lawyer who prosecuted Microsoft

  10-09-2020 13:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The lawyer who helped launch the antitrust case against Microsoft 20 years ago says that that government antitrust lawyers are not ready to take on Apple, Google and other tech giants.
  He says the Justice Department is capable of conducting the antitrust investigations into tech companies, but isn’t well placed to actually litigate the cases … more…
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• Apple Announces iPhone Duo Apps Can Now Be Submitted to App Store

  06-10-2026 05:20 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today announced that apps optimized for the iPhone Duo can now be submitted for App Store approval, ahead of the foldable device launching on Friday, October 23.While existing App Store apps will automatically run on the iPhone Duo, only apps built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later can dynamically resize to fill the entire space of the inner display, whereas unoptimized apps will have black borders. Developers can get their apps ready for the iPhone Duo using Xcode 27.1, and Apple shared some
  
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• Sources: Apple Planning Two Sets of Product Launches in October

  06-10-2026 04:25 via macrumors.com
  
  Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple plans to unveil an all-new home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, October 13, and MacRumors has since learned about another launch slated for later in the month.
  Apple is planning to unveil additional new products in the final week of October, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.While we do not know exactly which products Apple plans to announce in the final week of October, the most likely possibili
  
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• tvOS 27.2 Code Hints at Apple Intelligence for New Apple TV

  05-10-2026 23:19 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's latest tvOS 27.2 beta adds weight to rumors that the next Apple TV will have Siri AI and Apple Intelligence support. Code suggests Apple is adding an Improve ‌Siri‌ & ‌Apple Intelligence‌ toggle to the tvOS Settings app.
  "Help improve foundation models and ‌Siri‌ by allowing Apple to collect and use your text and audio interactions with ‌Siri‌, Dictation, and Translate," the text reads.Other Apple devices with ‌Apple Intelligence‌ hav
  
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• macOS 27.2 Adds Touch Gestures Ahead of MacBook Ultra

  05-10-2026 23:14 via macrumors.com
  
  macOS Golden Gate 27.2 adds code referencing new touch-specific gestures in apps like Safari, Notes, Photos, and Quick Look, a possible sign Apple is preparing to release the rumored OLED touchscreen MacBook, possibly called the "MacBook Ultra."
  Code in the latest beta adds new gesture recognition tools to several Apple apps. Safari gets a touch sentinel recognizer, ‌Photos‌ has PXGTouchDwellGestureRecognizer, Notes has ICTouchPressGestureRecognizer, and Quick Look gets a dragTouch fea
  
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• Apple and AT&T Have Yet to Explain Cause of iPhone 18 Pro Max Issue

  05-10-2026 23:10 via macrumors.com
  
  In a statement shared with MacRumors on Friday, Apple said that iPhone 18 Pro Max users who have experienced an issue where AT&T cellular service does not work will need to have the device replaced, as the issue apparently cannot be fixed with a software update once it has occurred. This requirement is a big deal, as it hints at hardware failure, but we lack details since Apple and AT&T have yet to disclose the underlying cause of the issue.
  A spokesperson for AT&T directed us to App
  
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• Apple Seeds Third macOS Golden Gate 27.2 Beta to Developers

  05-10-2026 20:23 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is testing the next macOS Golden Gate update, and developers can download the third ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 beta. The third beta comes two weeks after Apple released the second beta.
  Registered developers can download ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 by opening up the System Settings app, clicking on General, selecting Software Update, and opting into ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ betas.‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 introduces Siri AI in new languages and includes new bri
  
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• Apple Releases Third iOS 27.2 Beta

  05-10-2026 20:23 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming iOS 27.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the second iOS 27.2 beta. Apple also seeded a new iPadOS 27.2 beta.
  Registered developers can download the beta updates by opting in under Settings > General > Software Update and selecting the iOS 27 developer beta.iOS 27.2 includes Apple's redesigned Health app with new Insight and Longevity tabs. It also brings Siri AI in new language
  
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• Apple Releases Third watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2 Betas

  05-10-2026 20:20 via macrumors.com
  
  Alongside new betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Apple has released the third betas of watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and visionOS 27.2. The betas come two weeks after Apple released the second betas.
  Registered developers can download the betas through the Settings app on each device.With iOS 27.2 and watchOS 27.2, Apple is testing the new Health app that it showed off during its September iPhone event. The updated Health app has new Insights and Longevity tabs with a readine
  
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• Apple Cash Adds ID Check for Reloads, Teases Bank Funding

  05-10-2026 20:18 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Cash will soon require identity verification to add money. In emails going out to customers, Apple explains that starting on November 9, Green Dot Bank will begin requiring users to verify their identity when reloading their Apple Cash cards.
  Identity verification is already required when adding, sending, or receiving over $500 total, but verification for any reload is new. Apple says Green Dot Bank may make it easier to add money to an Apple Cash card by introducing support for transferri
  
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• Apple Configurator App Updated

  05-10-2026 19:25 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today updated the Apple Configurator app on macOS. The new version 2.21 offers improved reliability for signing in with an Apple Account, plus bug fixes and improvements.The app is commonly used by IT departments to install apps and profiles on iPhones and iPads for employees.Tag: Apple Configurator
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• Prime Day Is Not Just Amazon: See the Biggest Competing Deals From Sony, Best Buy, and Walmart

  05-10-2026 19:01 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is nearly live, and as usual multiple retailers have introduced their own Prime Day-like sales to compete with Amazon. In this article we're tracking a few sitewide sales from Sony, Walmart, and Best Buy with big discounts on monitors, TVs, headphones, and more.Best Buy
  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.Best Buy recently kick
  
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• Apple One Just Went Up in Price in These Countries

  05-10-2026 18:43 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has raised the prices of the Apple One Family and Apple One Premier plans in select countries in Europe, with the company notifying affected subscribers via email starting today. The updated prices take effect immediately for new subscribers, while existing subscribers will see the increase applied on their next renewal date.
  Apple One Family has gone up in price in the following countries:BelgiumBulgariaCzechiaDenmarkHungaryLatviaMaltaPortugalSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwitzerland
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• iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?

  05-10-2026 17:58 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple released the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026, five years after the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The 2021 models introduced ProMotion displays, macro photography, a 3x Telephoto camera, and substantially longer battery life than their predecessors. They remain capable phones and support iOS 27, but owners now have five generations of upgrades to consider.
  The iPhone 14 Pro brought the Dynamic Island, an Always-On display, a 48-megapixel Main camera, and Emergen
  
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• iPad Could Get Significantly Thinner Bezels, Leaker Says

  05-10-2026 17:39 via macrumors.com
  
  The iPad is set to gain significantly narrower borders around its display, according to the leaker known as "Instant Digital" on Weibo. The post gives no model or timeline; it could refer to the entry-level ‌iPad‌ or to Apple's tablet lineup in general.Refreshes of the entry-level ‌iPad‌, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro are in the pipeline. The next iPad mini is already rumored to gain OLED and slimmer bezels, while the iPad Air is expected to adopt ‌OLED‌ in 2027
  
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• Apple's Newest Macs Just Got Their Biggest Price Cuts Yet on Amazon

  05-10-2026 16:56 via macrumors.com
  
  Prime Big Deal Days sales are already starting, and have now hit Apple's brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio computers. You can get up to $199 off these 2026 devices with Amazon's latest savings.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.One of the best deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,299.99, down from $2,499.00. Re
  
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• Apple Watch Prime Day Deals Arrive With New All-Time Low Prices for Series 12 and Ultra 4

  05-10-2026 15:59 via macrumors.com
  
  Big Apple Watch discounts have started arriving ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, including new low prices on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. These deals join some Apple Watch SE 3 discounts that we began tracking over the weekend, alongside other major early Prime Big Deal Days markdowns.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 Apple Watch Seri
  
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• Apple Releases MagSafe 3 Charging Cable Firmware Update

  05-10-2026 15:13 via macrumors.com
  
  For the first time since February 2023, Apple has released a firmware update for the MagSafe 3 charging cable for the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
  Specifically, Apple last week released firmware version 3.2.0 for the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. The previous firmware version for the cable was 3.1.12.It is unclear what is included in the latest firmware, as Apple does not publish release notes for this. The update will be installed automatically over time when the cable is connected to a Mac and a p
  
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• AirPods Max 2 Drop to $429 in All Colors for Prime Day

  05-10-2026 14:40 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon today has every AirPods Max 2 color on sale for $429.00, down from $549.00, marking one of the best early Prime Day deals yet. This is one of the lowest prices we've ever seen on the AirPods Max 2, and the sale is available in Blue, Midnight, Orange, Purple, and Starlight colors.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.AirPods discounts have started to arrive early a
  
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• Apple Quietly Triples iCloud Mail Alias Limit to Nine

  05-10-2026 14:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple appears to have quietly tripled the number of iCloud Mail aliases users can create, increasing the limit from three to nine. The increase was first noticed last week by a Reddit user, and picked up shortly after by a member of the MacRumors forums. MacRumors can confirm the change is live at iCloud.com.
  The increased limit has not been mentioned by Apple, so it could conceivably be a test, but that seems unlikely. It's a nice perk to have, but as of this writing, Apple's iCloud User Guide
  
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• Mac Users Reclaim 12GB+ of Storage With Apple Intelligence Removal Tool

  05-10-2026 13:12 via macrumors.com
  
  A new open-source tool is making waves in the Mac community by helping users reclaim valuable storage space taken up by Apple's AI models. Called "RemoveMacAI," the command line tool disables Apple Intelligence on macOS 27, removes its downloaded models, and prevents them from being downloaded again.
  In macOS 27, Apple removed the toggle to disable Apple Intelligence wholesale, and simply disabling individual features doesn't remove the models from your Mac's drive. As explained by the developer
  
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• Apple’s new ‘homeOS’ will launch this month, here’s what’s coming

  02-10-2026 19:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple reportedly plans to launch new Home products on October 13 alongside an all-new operating system rumored to be called ‘homeOS.’ Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple now sells Aqara Adaptive Temperature thermostat and seven more accessories

  02-10-2026 18:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This week Apple refreshed its third-party accessories lineup to include eight additional products. This includes the Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 and more.more…
  
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• Using an iPad mini to preview the iPhone Duo experience

  02-10-2026 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Alongside using the iPhone 18 Pro, I’ve also been carrying out a little experiment as we await the launch of the iPhone Duo.To get a sense of what it might be like to use the large screen of the upcoming device, I’ve been using my iPad mini as a substitute phone some of the time. Given that the screen is a similar size and shape, I’m hoping that it gives me something of a preview of the experience …more…
  
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• iOS 27.2 gives Apple Podcasts the big fix I’ve wanted for years

  02-10-2026 17:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Podcasts is my podcast app of choice, but I’ve long had major issues with its central Up Next queue feature. I’m happy to report that iOS 27.2 introduces the solution.more…
  
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• Deals: M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, AirTag 2, smart display power bank, early Prime Day deals, more

  02-10-2026 17:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Alongside the launch of the all-new Twelve South Airfly Drive wireless CarPlay adapter at $40, Amazon has once again updated its early fall Prime Day sale with fresh deals. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple AirTag 2 down at Amazon all-time low pricing. We also have Sharge’s metal 300W smart display power bank at $50 off, loads of new all-time lows on Belkin’s 25W MagSafe charging stations, and the now live official fall Prime Day deals on the Eve Matter/HomeKit
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: October 2, 2026 – MacBook Pro rumors, iPhone Duo display

  02-10-2026 17:25 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.Sponsored by Stuff:Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do list for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with powerful tools that make
  
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• Texas school district ditches Chromebooks, approves $11M iPad and MacBook Neo deal

  02-10-2026 17:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A Texas school district is going all-in on the iPad and MacBook Neo as part of a new $11 million deal. The Beaumont Independent School District is ditching its Chromebook fleet and opting for Apple gear going forward, citing better reliability, lower costs, and performance.As reported by the Beaumont Enterprise this week, the Beaumont Independent School District’s board has approved an $11.19 million four-year lease to upgrade its technology ecosystem.more…
  
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• HBO Max and Paramount+ set to merge under ‘Skydance’ brand

  02-10-2026 16:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Paramount Skydance will complete its acquisition of Warner Bros. next week, and CEO David Ellison just revealed ‘Skydance’ as the new company name ahead of a planned merging of HBO Max and Paramount+ streaming services.more…
  
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• iPhone Duo can be just $9/month with trade-in using Apple Upgrade

  02-10-2026 16:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iPhone Duo pre-orders start soon, and while the foldable is Apple’s most expensive iPhone ever, the new Apple Upgrade program can get you a leased model at a lower monthly cost than I expected.more…
  
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