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• Here's where to buy a PS5: Everything we've learned about getting Sony's new console - CNET

  20-03-2021 14:40
  
  The PlayStation 5 is the fastest selling console ever, but most people still don't have one.
  
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• Watch out: New ‘CrashStealer’ Mac malware could nab your passwords

  14-07-2026 16:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Yet more evidence that owning a Mac doesn’t make you immune to hacking: researchers have identified another piece of malware on macOS, this time one designed to steal your passwords and browser data. It’s been given the name “CrashStealer.”Jamf Threat Labs first noticed and began tracking what appeared to be “an infostealer still in development” in early May, and reports that it had matured to active use by early July. It’s notable for impersona
  
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• At $50 off, Anker’s foldable MagSafe charger needs to be in your travel bag

  14-07-2026 16:30 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAnker Prime Foldable 3-in-1 Charging StationView Deal
  Anker’s 3-in-1 foldable MagSafe charging station is a fantastic solution for anyone traveling with a bunch of Apple gear. It also doesn’t hurt that it’s on sale for under $100, a $50 discount from its $150 MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen.This foldable 3-in-1 design makes it possible to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time. It’s going to sit just fine on your desk or your n
  
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• Don’t install the iOS 27 public beta until you read this

  14-07-2026 13:00 via macworld.com
  
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  After announcing iOS 27 last month with a beta version for developers, Apple is now rolling out the first public beta of the new operating system, giving iPhone and iPad users the chance to try out the biggest update of the year without a developer account.If you’ve been following the path of iOS 27, you’ve probably seen the headlines about the new Siri AI, redesigned interface, and dozens of quality-of-life improvements. It’s tempting to install the beta the moment it
  
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• Apple’s accusations against OpenAI are the stuff of AI nightmares

  14-07-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Who says summer is slow for Apple news?!Apple sues OpenAI for theft of trade secrets[over-the-top very obviously fake gasp]The most egregious of the allegations is against former Apple senior systems electrical engineer Chang Liu, who Apple says did almost everything short of stealing John Ternus’s Trapper Keeper marked “BIG SECRETS, DO NOT TAKE OUT OF APPLE PARK, EYES ONLY, THIS MEANS YOU!” under which there is a poorly drawn skull and crossbones, and personally deliv
  
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• Google Chrome's Gemini AI Features Roll Out to UK Users

  14-07-2026 11:32 via macrumors.com
  
  Google has announced the rollout of Chrome's latest AI features to Mac and PC users in the U.K., indicated by a new "Ask Gemini" button with a sparkle icon in the upper right side of the browser.
  Gemini in Chrome can work across multiple tabs, which is supposed to make it useful for comparing and summarizing information from several websites at once.
  It also integrates with Google services such as Calendar, YouTube, Gmail, and Maps, allowing users to perform tasks like jumping to a specific mome
  
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• Run Windows-only apps on your Mac with Windows 11 Pro for $9.97

  14-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 instead of $199 and use it to run Windows-only apps through compatible virtualization software or Boot Camp. This deal ends July 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT.Your Mac may cover nearly everything, but “nearly” can become a problem when work software, games, utilities, or legacy programs only run on Windows. This Windows 11 Pro lifetime deal is a much less expensive way to add that compatibility to your Mac.Bring Windows-only
  
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• iOS 27 Public Beta Is Here: 10 New Features Worth Testing

  14-07-2026 01:07 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple released the iOS 27 public beta today, and if you've been curious about the new software, now's the time to try it out. ‌iOS 27‌ brings Siri AI, performance improvements, and lots of new Apple Intelligence features. With the public betas, you don't need to wait until September to see what's new.
  ‌iOS 27‌ is one of Apple's most stable betas compared to prior years. We never recommend installing a beta on a main device, especially if you rely on important health apps, but
  
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• iOS 26.6 Will Warn You About Malicious iMessages

  14-07-2026 01:02 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is adding a new warning about malicious iMessages in iOS 26.6, according to X user @limpless_skelly, who shared a mockup of the notification.
  The pop-up will warn users that a message could be trying to harm their iPhone or compromise their privacy. Apple asks users to share the message so it can guard against future attacks, and there are "Not Now," "Share With Apple," and "Don't Report" options to tap. Not Now likely causes the pop-up to surface again at a later time.New in iOS 26.6 Beta
  
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• The first iOS 27 public beta arrives, but it’s the same as developer beta 3

  14-07-2026 00:40 via macworld.com
  
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  On the first day of the WWDC developer conference, Apple released the first developer beta of its new operating system. This year, that means that the first release of iOS 27 outside Cupertino came on June 8, 2026.The pattern goes like this: Apple releases developer-only betas for the first month or so, and then starts releasing the same build for both developers and public beta testers. Based on historical precedent, we expect the third or fourth beta to be the first one to go out to p
  
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• iOS 27 Public Beta is out now, it is identical to Beta 3

  14-07-2026 00:40 via macworld.com
  
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  On the first day of the WWDC developer conference, Apple released the first developer beta of its new operating system. This year, that means that the first release of iOS 27 outside Cupertino came on June 8, 2026.The pattern goes like this: Apple releases developer-only betas for the first month or so, and then starts releasing the same build for both developers and public beta testers. Based on historical precedent, we expect the third or fourth beta to be the first one to go out to p
  
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• The OS 27 public betas are out now with Siri AI, platform improvements, and more

  14-07-2026 00:31 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has released the OS 27 operating system betas to those who have signed up for the Public Beta. That includes iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.
  The headline feature is of course Siri AI, a new conversational, full-chatbot-style Siri that is far more capable and can mine your iPhone for details to aid it its answers. The other big improvements include major platform improvements to make everything faster, smoother, and more consistent, a big overhaul
  
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• iOS 26.6 beta 5 is here, but not much is new

  14-07-2026 00:23 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has wasted no time in starting to test the next release of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS 26, etc. The 26.6 releases are expected to focus on bugs and security fixes and won’t include any significant new features. It’s possible it will add support for any new hardware that might be announced at WWDC 26, too.Update July 13: The fifth beta release of iOS 26.6 is out now.
  What’s new in iOS 26.6The only new “feature” we’ve heard of for iOS 26.
  
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• macOS Beta: Golden Gate Public Beta now available

  13-07-2026 22:53 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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• First macOS Golden Gate Public Beta Now Available

  13-07-2026 22:41 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released the first public beta of macOS Golden Gate, expanding the macOS 27 beta test to non-developers. You can sign up to test the update on Apple's beta website, and then download it by going to System Settings > General > Software Update and toggling on the macOS 27 beta.
  ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ includes the same Siri AI features as iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, but you get to ‌Siri‌ through Spotlight with a Command + Space keyboard shortcut. ‌Siri‌ can se
  
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• iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Now Available to Public Beta Testers

  13-07-2026 22:39 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released the first public betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  You can get started by signing up on Apple's beta website and then opting in to the public beta by going to Settings > General > Software Update and choosing the ‌iOS 27‌ or ‌iPadOS 27‌ Public Beta option. Today's public beta is identical to the third developer beta
  
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• tvOS 27 and watchOS 27 Now Available to Public Beta Testers

  13-07-2026 22:38 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released the first public betas of tvOS 27 and watchOS 27, giving Apple TV and Apple Watch users a chance to try the new software ahead of its fall launch. There's also a new HomePod Software 27 beta for the ‌HomePod‌ and HomePod mini.You can sign up for Apple's public beta testing program on the beta website, and then download the updates through the Settings app on each device. Today's public betas are the same as the third developer betas released last week.‌watchOS
  
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• Apple is working on an Ultra chip with 1.5TB of RAM, but we may never see it

  13-07-2026 21:13 via macworld.com
  
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  In his latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple is moving forward with plans to release the M5 Ultra Mac Studio later this year. In June, Gurman said the Mac Studio’s M5 Ultra could have 36 CPU cores, 80 GPU cores, and support up to 768GB of RAM.The M5 Ultra Mac Studio (which has an internal code of J246) will replace the current M3 Ultra model that was introduced alongside the M4 Max in March 2025. The implementation of the M3 w
  
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• AirPods Pro 3 just got a massive $50 discount at Amazon

  13-07-2026 19:59 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple AirPods Pro 3View Deal
  Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $200 at Amazon right now, a savings of $50 off their MSRP, and the best price we’ve seen outside of major sale events like Black Friday and Prime Day. With nothing scheduled for months, it’s a great time to pick up a pair.AirPods Pro 3 earbuds can block twice as much unwanted noise as the AirPods Pro 2, which can be quite the upgrade if you’re often using public transport or working in an open offi
  
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• Fifth macOS Tahoe 26.6 Beta Now Available for Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

  13-07-2026 19:28 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today provided the fifth beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.6 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the fourth beta.
  Developers can download the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.6 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required.With macOS Golden Gate launching in just a couple months, Apple is likely
  
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• Apple Seeds Fifth iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 Betas to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

  13-07-2026 19:28 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the fifth betas of upcoming iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple seeded the fourth betas.
  Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.With iOS 27 set to launch in September, Apple is wrapping up work on iOS 26. We are not expecting any major new features in the iOS 26.6 update, and it will primari
  
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• Apple Releases Fifth watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6 and visionOS 26.6 Betas

  13-07-2026 19:28 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today provided developers with the fifth betas of upcoming watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple seeded the fourth betas.
  The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required.There's no word on what's in the software as of yet. watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS often get few features in each new beta, with updates primarily focu
  
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• Thank the dead Apple Car for Apple’s upcoming AI-enhanced M7 chips

  13-07-2026 19:01 via macworld.com
  
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  Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman previously reported in June that while Apple plans to release the M6 chip in the entry-level MacBook Pro this fall, it’s going to skip the Pro and Max versions to focus on getting the M7 series out quicker. In the most recent edition of the Power On newsletter, Gurman expands on his report, adding that the M7 should arrive in the first half of 2027, followed by the M7 Pro and M7 Max at the end of 2027 and an M7 Ultra in 2028.The reason for the change:
  
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• Touchscreen MacBook Pro Rumours: Release date, OLED, specs and latest leaks

  13-07-2026 18:35 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The touchscreen MacBook Pro has been the subject of speculation ever since Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman first reported in 2023 that Apple was exploring the idea. At the time, the claim seemed hard to believe given Apple’s long-standing opposition to touchscreen laptops. Three years later, however, the rumours are becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss.Multiple reports suggest Apple has overcome the technical and design challenges that previously stood in the way. If they&rsqu
  
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• Report: Apple's OpenAI Lawsuit Threatens iPhone Rival Plans

  13-07-2026 18:31 via macrumors.com
  
  OpenAI's ambitions to build a hardware rival to the iPhone are already running into trouble because of Apple's trade secret lawsuit, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who argues the damage is showing up well before any court ruling.
  Apple sued OpenAI last week, accusing the company of pushing former employees, and even people it was trying to recruit, to hand over details on unreleased products. The suit also claims OpenAI coached new hires on how to dodge Apple's exit-interview security che
  
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• Apple's Steady iPhone Pricing Pays Off as Rivals Scramble

  13-07-2026 16:44 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple captured a record 20% share of the global smartphone market in the second quarter of 2026, even as worldwide shipments fell 4% year-over-year amid an ongoing memory chip shortage, according to a new report from Omdia.
  It is Apple's best second-quarter showing on record, landing in what is normally its slowest stretch of the year. Omdia credits this to a strong iPhone 17 upgrade cycle, as well as Apple keeping prices flat across the lineup while rivals were forced to raise theirs. The firm
  
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• Report: Updated iPad accessories are on the way

  13-07-2026 16:04 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has lots of big-ticket devices in the pipeline, from the iPhone Ultra to the Apple Watch Series 12, and this can leave the company’s cheaper accessory-type products in the shade. But iPad owners will be excited to hear that two new Apple Pencils are slated to launch in the first half of next year, according to a new report.In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman predicts that early 2027 will see the launch of updated Apple Pencils, al
  
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• Apple Acquiring SigScalr

  13-07-2026 16:01 via macrumors.com
  
  In March, Apple informed the EU that it had agreed to acquire certain assets and hire employees from SigScalr, according to a notice published today on the European Commission's website.SigScalr created the open-source observability platform SigLens, which companies can use to aggregate and analyze logs, metrics, and traces at massive scales for monitoring and debugging purposes. SigLens was known for being a cost-effective and fast solution compared to many competing platforms.Tag: Apple Acquis
  
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• Missed the Last Apple Watch Sale? Series 11 Now $100 Off on Amazon

  13-07-2026 15:49 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon this week has low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. This sale includes a handful of 42mm and 46mm GPS aluminum models, but cellular devices are a bit more rare this time around.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.You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and the
  
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• Apple Plans AirPods-Like Pairing for Meta's Glasses and Quest

  13-07-2026 15:45 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is developing a new API that will let third-party accessories, including Meta's Ray-Ban ‌Meta‌ glasses and Quest headsets, automatically pair across a user's Apple devices the same way AirPods and the Apple Watch do today, according to Apple's EU Interoperability Request page.
  The plan responds to a request ‌Meta‌ filed in October 2025 under the EU's Digital Markets Act, asking Apple to let a ‌Meta‌ device, once paired with one iPhone or iPad, automatically be
  
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