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• iOS 13 vs. Android Q: iPhone beats Android in some significant ways - CNET

  09-06-2019 16:30
  With both iOS 13 and Android Q now in beta, here's our take on where things stand with the two mobiles operating systems.
  
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• The M6 MacBook Pro is coming. Is it worth waiting for?

  07-08-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple offers the MacBook Pro with three different chip options. It starts with the entry-level M5 chip, which you can only get in the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Apple also offers M5 Pro and M5 Max chips for the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro, as it has since the M1 arrived in 2020.The M5 MacBook Pro was released in October 2025. According to reports, Apple plans to upgrade the laptop to an M6 chip this fall, which isn’t a surprise. What is a surprise is that Apple will reportedly skip the
  
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• I trained Siri AI to answer my messages. It actually worked

  07-08-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  iOS 27 finally delivers Siri AI—a highly capable chatbot with access to world knowledge, personal data, and live web results. Its system-level agentic privileges, paired with its smarts, turn it into an unrivaled tool that can understand and interact with on-screen content across iPhone apps. This helps you execute complex everyday tasks by using just your voice.Messaging is one of the most common smartphone use cases, and it can feel tiresome at times. Our iPhones buzz whenever w
  
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• You never have to pay full price for AirPods, but AirPods Pro 3 are usually not just $189

  07-08-2026 11:00 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAirPods Pro 3 for just $189.99View Deal
  Decent discounts on most Apple gear is rare. Not AirPods. Apple never drops the price but third-party retailers almost always have them at a discount.For the latest model, that discount is usually in the range of $10-20. For much of the last 6 months, the latest and greatest AirPods Pro 3 have been on Amazon for about $229 or $239. After a brief discount at the last Amazon Prime Day, it’s been hovering at $199.And that’s a good deal. Yo
  
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• TerraMaster F4-425 Pro NAS review: Very fast, with backup, surveillance, and media streaming galore

  07-08-2026 10:32 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsAffordable for four baysDual 5Gbe connectionsTons of apps and capabilitiesExcellent performanceUnlimited IP cams in surveillance appConsDrive trays don’t lockRequires mail address during initializationTOS 7 still slightly buggyOur VerdictTerraMaster’s F4-425 is a fast, versatile, four-bay storage, backup and media streaming NAS box that’s every bit as good as, if not better than similar units from QNAP and Synology. Especially as the compan
  
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• One $30 app unlocks the tools macOS is hiding

  07-08-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: MacMagic unlocks the useful tools macOS hides, and a lifetime license is only $30 (reg. $99.99).macOS hides a surprising number of useful tools behind menus most people never open, and it leaves out a few features you’d expect to find on any modern machine. MacMagic is a new tool that unlocks all those hidden features, and a lifetime license is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $99.99) right now.MacMagic finds and purges oversized app caches and logs, force-delet
  
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• Get an AdGuard ad blocker lifetime subscription for $11

  07-08-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: AdGuard blocks all ads on nine devices, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $11 through August 23.Ads, trackers, and pop-ups follow you across almost every site you visit, and most browser extensions only stop part of them. AdGuard stops ads at the root, and a lifetime subscription covering nine devices is on sale for $11 (reg. $169.99).AdGuard blocks ads at a deeper level than a typical extension, clearing banners, video pre-rolls, and interstitials be
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: August 6, 2026 – Potential iPhone 18 Pro shortages, more

  07-08-2026 02:21 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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• Apple Health is more powerful than you think; here are my top tips

  07-08-2026 02:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Apple Health app on iPhone is a powerful way to track all facets of your health. Whether it’s recording data from your Apple Watch, importing records straight from your doctor, or integration with third-party apps, there’s something for everyone.
  Here’s how to get the most out of the Apple Health app.
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro price: Here’s how much more it could cost

  07-08-2026 01:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to be announced in a month, with new features including an upgraded camera system, the A20 Pro chip, and more. How much will the iPhone 18 Pro cost? Here’s everything we know so far.
  
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• Report: iPad shipments fell 8% in Q2 2026 amid global tablet market decline

  07-08-2026 00:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last week, Apple reported a 5% year-over-year drop in iPad revenue for the June quarter. Now, a new report puts that decline into the context of the broader tablet market’s performance for Q2 2026. Here are the details.
  
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• Apple fixes Screen Sharing vulnerability with macOS 26.6.1 update

  07-08-2026 00:25 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple rarely releases an operating system update for just one of its OSes, and it’s just as rare that it fixes a single issue.That’s exactly what macOS 26.6.1, released today, is and does. Apple’s Security Releases page lists only a single fix, to Screen Sharing:
  An attacker on the network may be able to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials.
  The update is only for macOS—there are not updates for iOS, iPadOS, or any other OS equivalent.For thos
  
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• Report shares new pricing and design details about OpenAI’s first device

  07-08-2026 00:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After sharing initial details about OpenAI’s plans for its first smart device, Bloomberg has published a new report with more information about its form factor and price. Here are the details.
  
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• Apple holds 65% of the premium smartphone market as segment reaches record high

  06-08-2026 23:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Counterpoint Research says Apple captured 65% of the premium smartphone market in the first half of 2026, as the segment grew to a record 29% of global smartphone sales. Here are the details.
  
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• In new court filing, Apple flags delays in Jon Prosser’s response to leak lawsuit

  06-08-2026 21:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In a joint status report filing, Apple said it hadn’t heard from Jon Prosser’s lawyer in a month, which his counsel attributed to Prosser caring for his newborn child. Here are the details.
  
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• X Money FAQ: Account suspensions, 6% APY, physical cards, and more

  06-08-2026 21:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following X Money’s launch last month, one question has repeatedly surfaced: What happens to your money if X suspends or closes your social media account?
  
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• Apple TV’s fall lineup reveals every new show and movie coming soon

  06-08-2026 20:58 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV is now airing Ted Lasso season 4, and more high-profile shows and movies are coming to the streamer soon. Here’s everything in Apple TV’s fall lineup so far, which will keep growing as more premieres are announced.
  
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• AirPods Pro 3 keep getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27

  06-08-2026 20:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  AirPods are getting a variety of new features in iOS 27, two of which are exclusive to AirPods Pro 3. Here’s everything new.
  
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• Apple TV’s surprise hit series is making the jump to theaters for one night only

  06-08-2026 20:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  While Apple TV has found success at the box office, Apple usually reserves theaters for its movies, not its series. However, one hit show from Apple this year is coming to the cinema for one night only in select venues across the country: Widow’s Bay.
  
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• Apple’s latest macOS updates address a serious Screen Sharing vulnerability

  06-08-2026 20:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has now published the security details for today’s macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma updates, revealing that all three address a serious Screen Sharing vulnerability. Here is what Apple fixed.
  
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• Apple releases security updates to macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma [U]

  06-08-2026 19:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update, 2:24 p.m. ET: Apple has now revealed that the updates address a Screen Sharing vulnerability. You can learn more about it here. The original story follows below.
  Apple rolled out macOS Sonoma 14.8.9, macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 today, skipping developer and public betas altogether. Here are the details.
  
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• Apple earnings, universal clipboard interoperability, iPhone event chatter

  06-08-2026 19:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Chance return for another episode recapping the week in Apple news, including the interesting details of Apple’s most recent earnings calls, the last of the Tim Cook era. Also, Apple complies with Microsoft’s Interoperability request for universal clipboard support on Windows, and John Ternus recruits an employee out of retirement to help lead his new company regime.
  And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance is battling with HomeKit reliability woes, and ponders whether Benjamin&rs
  
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• OpenAI updating ChatGPT with a smarter GPT-5.6 Sol and unlimited free chats

  06-08-2026 19:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  ChatGPT has become so much more than just chat over the last year. To that end, OpenAI is removing limits on text chat. ChatGPT will also improve with a smarter version of GPT-5.6 Sol. Details below.
  
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• MacBook Ultra is coming, here’s the latest on release timing

  06-08-2026 18:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  MacBook Ultra is the rumored name for Apple’s exciting MacBook Pro overhaul with OLED, a touchscreen, Dynamic Island, and more. Here’s the latest on when to expect MacBook Ultra’s release.
  
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• GPT-5 turning one as OpenAI shares new Agent Plugins standard

  06-08-2026 18:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  OpenAI’s GPT-5 turns one tomorrow, and the company is marking the week by looking beyond individual models. Today, OpenAI introduced Agent Plugins, an open standard meant to let reusable AI-agent extensions work across compatible products.
  
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• Security Bite: Apple’s baffling bug bounty changes finally make sense

  06-08-2026 18:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Lutron Caseta expands hands-free smart home controls through Sonos

  06-08-2026 18:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Lutron is expanding its existing Caseta integration with Sonos, adding the ability to control smart-home devices using Sonos Voice Control.
  
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• Your old Mac and iPhone are suddenly worth a lot more

  06-08-2026 17:39 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  When Apple hiked prices on dozens of devices in late June, we were left wondering what that meant for trade-ins. Since Apple was charging more for new devices, we naturally assumed Apple should give us more for our older devices, too.Now they are. As spotted by 9to5Mac, Apple has raised trade-in values for most devices, including Android phones. Presumably this is because Apple will get more from the used devices on the secondary market, whether through resale or reused parts, due to th
  
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• CarPlay in iOS 27 adds two new features for popular Apple apps

  06-08-2026 17:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  CarPlay in iOS 27 has a handful of new features and improvements, including two additions for some of Apple’s most popular apps, like Apple Music and Apple Podcasts.
  
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• Deals: AirPods Pro 3 now even lower at 25% off, M5 MacBook Air $190 off, iPhone Air $150+ off, more

  06-08-2026 17:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 dropping in price again for one of the best deals of the year at nearly 25% off, alongside the ongoing AirPods Max 2 offer at $100 off. Joining the up to $300 off M5 MacBook Air on the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store, Amazon is also offering brand new 13-inch models at up to $190 off today. We then move over to the big-time Best Buy 4-day Apple sale that went live this morning with iPhone Air at $150 off, deals on A
  
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