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• GPT, Claude, Gemini & more—all in one app for just $29.99

  22-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get ChatOn Multi-AI Assistant Premium for $29.99 (reg. $39.99) and enjoy one year of access to multiple leading AI models, image and video generation, document tools, and real-time web search.Using AI has become part of everyday life—but keeping track of multiple apps and subscriptions? Not so much.
  ChatOn Multi-AI Assistant Premium simplifies things by bringing many of today’s most popular AI models together in one place.For $29.99, new users can get&n
  
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• Apple fails to overturn $634 million patent verdict in Masimo lawsuit

  22-07-2026 23:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a significant legal setback, Apple has failed in its bid to overturn a $634 million jury verdict awarded to medical technology firm Masimo in a high-stakes patent infringement case centered on blood oxygen monitoring technology in Apple Watches.
  A federal judge in California rejected Apple’s request to set aside the massive award, upholding the jury’s decision that the tech giant infringed on Masimo’s patents related to pulse oximetry features. The technology in question po
  
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• Will ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 be a woke disaster like Season 3?

  22-07-2026 21:45 via macdailynews.com
  
  Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis, and Tanya Reynolds in “Ted Lasso” season four, premiering Wednesday, August 5 on Apple TV.
  “Ted Lasso” arrived on Apple TV in 2020 as a refreshing antidote to cynicism: a kind-hearted American football coach (Jason Sudeikis) takes over a struggling English Premier League football (soccer) team, winning over skeptics with optimism, biscuits, and “believe” signs. Seasons 1 and 2 delivered sharp comedy, genuine emotional depth, and b
  
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• Apple seeds second public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and tvOS 27

  22-07-2026 20:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Wednesday pushed out the second public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27 to members of its public beta testing program. The updates arrive roughly one week after the first public betas and continue Apple’s focus on refining its next-generation software ahead of the expected September launch.
  Major Siri AI Upgrades Across Platforms
  The most significant highlight across both releases is the expansion of Siri AI, Apple’s more intelligent, context-aware assistant.
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• macOS Beta: Golden Gate Public Beta 2 now available

  22-07-2026 20:08 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Following its preview at WWDC on June 8, Apple released the first developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate, giving developers and Mac users an early look at the next major version of macOS ahead of its expected public release this fall.Rather than introducing a dramatic redesign, Golden Gate focuses on improving the experience established by macOS 26 Tahoe. The update brings Siri AI, deeper Apple Intelligence integration, smarter search tools, and a range of performance enhancements, whil
  
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• Apple Park Visitor Center undergoing updates, exhibition space temporarily closed

  22-07-2026 19:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Park Visitor Center
  Apple has announced minor improvements at its iconic Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino, California, posting a notice on its website indicating that an “update in progress” is underway.
  The Visitor Center remains open to the public during the work, allowing visitors to continue enjoying many of its popular features. However, the Exhibition Space — home to a detailed 3D augmented reality model of the Apple Park campus — is temporarily closed w
  
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• Mac mini M6/M5 Pro: Everything we know so far

  22-07-2026 19:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple is expected to launch an M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini, but ongoing supply shortages and high AI-driven demand have an effect of the release date.The next Mac mini is expected to focus heavily on AI and graphics performance, with improved chips, faster SSDs and higher baseline storage, while keeping the compact 5-by-5-inch design introduced in 2024.Prices may increase compared to the current generation after Apple discontinued the $599 base model, potentially meaning the next Mac mini wi
  
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• Should I buy an Apple Watch now or wait?

  22-07-2026 18:58 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple updates the Apple Watch almost every year, usually at its September iPhone event, so timing your purchase can make a big difference. As of July 2026, the current lineup – the Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 and SE 3 – has been on sale since September 2025, which means we’re approaching the point when Apple is expected to introduce new models.If you’re reading this during the summer, our advice is simple: unless you find an exceptional deal, wait until the ne
  
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• iOS 27 code suggests Apple could restrict apps and services on leased devices due to missed payments

  22-07-2026 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  iOS 27
  Apple is preparing for a major expansion of device financing with the upcoming “Apple Upgrade” leasing program — and iOS 27 already contains the tools to enforce it. Code discovered in the beta reveals a new “Restricted Mode” that can limit access to most apps and services on leased iPhones if payments fall behind, while preserving essential functions like Phone, Settings, and Health. Paired with a new “Partner Finance Lock,” this system gives fin
  
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• Massive Mac overhaul expected to begin this fall–here’s what’s coming

  22-07-2026 17:31 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  While the world waits for new iPhones to land in just a couple of months, Apple is quietly preparing major changes to its lineup of Macs and MacBooks. According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple is prepping new versions of “every Mac it sells,” beginning this fall.The “wave of new computers” is expected to begin this fall with M6 updates to the 14-inch MacBook Pro (codenamed J804) and iMac (J833 and J834). It’s not clear whether the new iMac, which hasn&rsqu
  
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• Apple TV hosts star-studded red carpet finale event for ‘Cape Fear’ series

  22-07-2026 17:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Amy Adams, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Javier Bardem and executive producer and writer Nick Antosca attend a special screening of Apple TV’s “Cape Fear” at the DGA Theater in New York City on July 21, 2026.
  Tuesday evening at the Directors Guild of America, Apple TV reunited award-winning filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg for a special advance screening and Q&A for the highly anticipated finale of “Cape Fear,” the chilling Apple Original lim
  
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• Anker’s monster 250W charging hub hits its best price yet at 37% off

  22-07-2026 16:43 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAnker Prime 6-port chargerView Deal
  If your desk is buried under separate bricks for your laptop, phone, tablet, earbuds, and so on, then having a single unit to handle everything will clear up so much space and help you stay organized while still juggling all that gear. Today’s deal has you covered: Grab Anker’s fancy 6-port charging station for $95 at Amazon right now. That’s a solid $55 discount from its MSRP and the best price we’ve seen for this model.The mos
  
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• Apple TV drops ‘Pluribus’ season 1 blooper reel

  22-07-2026 16:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) tells Manousos Oviedo (Carlos-Manuel Vesga) what’s in the box in “Pluribus” S1E9.
  Apple TV surprised fans yesterday with the release of a laugh-filled blooper reel for the first season of Pluribus, the post-apocalyptic sci-fi series from “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan.
  The official @AppleTV account on X posted the nearly 90-second compilation with the simple caption: “#Pluribus bloopers have arrived.” The video quickly
  
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• iOS 27 code hints at strict penalties for missed Apple lease payments

  22-07-2026 15:31 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  According to a Bloomberg report this week, Apple is about to change the way people buy its products. Mark Gurman reports that a new Apple Upgrade program is coming week that will allow people to lease Macs, iPhones, iPads, and other products rather than buying them outright.We don’t have much in the way of details about the new program, but some code references in the latest iOS 27 beta suggest Apple is developing a new system that will allow it to lock down certain features in th
  
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• Apple’s iPhone Air 2 expected to sport dual cameras, vapor chamber cooling, and bigger battery

  22-07-2026 15:17 via macdailynews.com
  
  Available in four beautiful colors, the polished titanium on Apple’s original iPhone Air has an elegant mirrored finish.
  Apple is doubling down on its ultra-thin iPhone experiment. According to The Information, the upcoming iPhone Air 2 will feature a vapor chamber cooling system — a significant upgrade that first appeared in the iPhone 17 Pro series. The report also confirms that Apple is proceeding with the second-generation model despite softer-than-expected sales of the original
  
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• I’m a die-hard Apple user. Here’s the travel tech I refuse to leave at home

  22-07-2026 12:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  One of the things I enjoy doing most with my family is traveling. Annually, we go on two or three domestic trips (at least one of them to Hawaii to visit relatives). We try to go on an international trip every 18 months or so. Our most recent trip abroad was to South Africa in 2024, and we’re heading to Iceland this August. Then there are weekends away a few times a year.Every great trip requires planning, whether it’s an overnight stay an hour away from home or a grand vaca
  
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• How to remove the iOS 27 Beta from your iPhone and leave Apple’s Beta Program

  22-07-2026 12:38 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Were you so keen to try out the new features coming in iOS 27 that you decided to throw caution to the wind and install the iOS beta on your iPhone? Are you regretting it? If you want to return your iPhone to its pre-beta state and get iOS 26 back, here’s what you need to do.While running the beta of iOS 27 gives you a glimpse of what was to come later in 2026 when the full version launches, it’s a beta, which means that it’s likely to be buggy at best, and at worse it
  
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• Apple’s Hide My Email is once again hiding your email

  22-07-2026 11:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Good news, iCloud+ users. Following reports earlier this month that there was a flaw in Hide My Email that could potentially expose your address to the very people you were trying to hide it from, Apple has reportedly “fully resolved” the issue.According to 404 Media, which broke the story on July 1, Apple patched the vulnerability just a few days after their report was published. The issue was originally discovered by Tyler Murphy of EasyOptOuts in June 2025 and reported to
  
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• The iPhone 18 Pro's Rumored Camera Upgrade, Explained

  22-07-2026 11:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to feature a variable-aperture camera. The upgrade has been rumored repeatedly and would be a first for Apple's smartphone lineup, but what would it actually change for everyday users?
  An aperture is the opening inside a camera lens that lets in light. A natural comparison would be the pupils of your eyes, which open wider in the dark and become smaller in bright conditions.Current iPhone cameras have an opening that's fixed to th
  
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• AppleCare+ Changes Announced in Japan

  22-07-2026 04:34 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today announced that AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss coverage is now available for the iPad and Apple Watch in Japan, after previously being limited to the iPhone there.In addition, monthly and annual AppleCare+ plans are now available for a wider range of Apple products in Japan.Tag: AppleCare
  This article, "AppleCare+ Changes Announced in Japan" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
  
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• Claude Code Can Now Build and Test iOS Apps in Apple's Simulator

  22-07-2026 01:46 via macrumors.com
  
  Anthropic today said Claude Code for desktop has been updated to work with the iOS Simulator, with the integration available in public beta.
  Claude Code can open in-progress apps in the iOS Simulator pane when it's instructed to build, run, or check an app. Claude can watch the iOS Simulator live as it runs, interact with it, and then iterate until a project is finished. Developers can continue to use the iOS Simulator as Claude works.The pane in Claude Code drives the simulator directly, and it
  
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• Apple looks to turn Mac and iPad purchases into monthly subscriptions

  21-07-2026 23:09 via macdailynews.com
  
  In what marks one of its most significant retail model overhauls in years, Apple is preparing to roll out a broad new device leasing initiative called “Apple Upgrade” on July 28th.
  Partnering with Swedish financial tech company Klarna Group Plc, the tech giant will allow U.S. customers to lease most models of iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches with low monthly installments, expanding hardware subscriptions far beyond its traditional phone-only offerings.
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• Apple testing 7-inch display for its largest-ever Twentieth Anniversary iPhone

  21-07-2026 22:38 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max
  Apple is internally prototyping a significantly larger smartphone display, pushing the boundaries of iPhone screen size for its highly anticipated 20th anniversary flagship expected in 2027.
  According to reliable Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple is testing a display that measures approximately 6.96 inches diagonally. If it enters production, the company would likely market it as a full 7-inch panel for the top-tier iPhone 20 Pro Max. The aspect ratio rem
  
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• Apple Invites App Updated With Two New Features

  21-07-2026 21:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Invites was updated today with two minor features related to RSVPing to an invite: hosts and guests can now react with emoji when someone replies to an event, and a confetti animation now appears when guests reply.
  Version 1.10 of the app also contains bug fixes and performance improvements, according to Apple. The update is available now in the App Store.Released for the iPhone in February 2025, the Apple Invites app makes it easy to invite people to events, such as birthday parties and b
  
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• Apple Updates TestFlight

  21-07-2026 21:32 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today updated its TestFlight app with a search field for quickly finding apps that you are beta testing, along with bug fixes and performance improvements.TestFlight version 4.3 is available now in the App Store.Tag: TestFlight
  This article, "Apple Updates TestFlight" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
  
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• Apple TV pickleball comedy ‘The Dink’ delivers the laughs – SF Chronicle

  21-07-2026 21:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s TV’s “The Dink.
  In Apple TV’s new movie, “The Dink,” washed-up former tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd (Jake Johnson) has been reduced to coaching unruly children at his father Chuck’s (Ed Harris) suburban country club. Desperate for his father’s approval, Dusty blindly supports Chuck’s vendetta against the new craze taking over the club: pickleball. But when Dusty reaggravates an old injury, taking away his ability to play tennis, he resort
  
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• Best Buy Offers $160 Off All iPhone Air Models During Black Friday in July

  21-07-2026 20:47 via macrumors.com
  
  Best Buy today is offering customers a chance to get $160 off every model of the iPhone Air during its Black Friday in July event.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.You can get the 256GB iPhone Air for $839.99 ($160 off), and this is an unlocked model available in all colors. The retailer is also offering the 512GB model for $1,039.99 and the 1TB model for $1,239.99
  
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• Unfold the Future: Everything we know about Apple’s first folding iPhone

  21-07-2026 19:46 via macdailynews.com
  
  3D render claiming to depict Apple’s first foldable iPhone (image: Jon Prosser)
  Apple is poised to enter the foldable smartphone market with its first folding iPhone, widely rumored to be branded as the iPhone Ultra (or simply “iPhone Fold”). Expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series in September 2026, the device marks a major milestone in Apple’s mobile strategy after years of development focused on solving the durability issues that plagued early market rival
  
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• Apple Patches Hide My Email Flaw More Than a Year After It Was Reported

  21-07-2026 19:11 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple addressed a vulnerability in Hide My Email that exposed a user's real email address, reports 404 Media. Apple told the site the issue was fully fixed in a patch released on July 3.
  The Hide My Email vulnerability was brought to Apple's attention in June 2025, but the company did not fix it until 404 Media publicized the bug in early July.EasyOptOuts co-founder Tyler Murphy, who first reported the flaw to Apple, said he was told it was under investigation. Apple told him the vulnerability w
  
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• New Apple Upgrade program will soon allow you to lease nearly anything

  21-07-2026 18:33 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple will soon be offering a new leasing program for iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Called Apple Upgrade, the program will reportedly be available starting on July 28.If you’re familiar with car leasing or the Apple iPhone Upgrade Program, the Apple Upgrade may work similarly. Customers choose an iPhone to purchase, which is divided evenly among 24 monthly payments. Assuming payments are made on time, users can cho
  
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