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• iOS 18.5 public beta 1 now available, here’s what’s new

  15-04-2025 19:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple released iOS 18.4 to all users a couple weeks ago, but didn’t have a public version of the iOS 18.5 developer beta. Now, however, a new public beta cycle has officially kicked off: iOS 18.5 public beta 1 is now available. Here’s what’s new.more…
  
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• Apple Releases Firmware Update for 140W USB-C Power Adapter

  08-09-2026 22:35 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released a firmware update (version 1.4.90) for its 140W USB-C Power Adapter.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 power adapter is plugged in and connected to a Mac or other device. There is no way to manually apply the update.
  This article, "Apple Releases Firmware Update for 140W USB-C Power Adapter" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in
  
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• Apple Likely to Announce Beats 360 This Month

  08-09-2026 21:48 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released a firmware update (4A203) for its upcoming Beats 360 headphones, suggesting that a launch is approaching. With the firmware now available, it seems likely that Apple will announce the Beats 360 at some point in September.
  Beats 360 have already leaked across multiple regulatory databases and retail listings over the past several months, and soccer stars like Lamine Yamal and Antonee Robinson were spotted wearing them around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.MacRumors was first to repo
  
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• How to Watch Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' September 9 Event

  08-09-2026 20:45 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is hosting an online streaming event for the public and press on Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The company is expected to announce new iPhone 18 Pro models and a new foldable iPhone alongside new Apple Watch models, and potentially AirPods 5 and other products during the event, dubbed "Sunshine and Shine." Here's how you can watch it and when, wherever you are in the world.
  There are multiple ways to watch the September 9 event, with details listed below. We've also in
  
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• Apple Releases iOS 26.6.2

  08-09-2026 19:47 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released iOS 26.6.2 with a fix for "an issue that prevents downloading a software update over a cellular connection."
  The minor software update is rolling out now for the iPhone 11 series and newer. To update your iPhone, open the Settings app and tap on General → Software Update. It might take a few minutes for the update to be visible to everyone.iOS 26.6.2 arrives approximately three weeks after iOS 26.6.1, which delivered security fixes.Apple is expected to release iOS 27 la
  
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• Apple Event Tomorrow: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra Cheat Sheet

  08-09-2026 19:24 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's biggest event of the year is almost here, and all eyes are on Cupertino. With the first foldable iPhone expected to headline Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the rumor mill has been running full throttle, fuelled by the biggest single design change in the life of the iPhone.
  To get you up to speed, here's a quick reference guide to the rumoured upgrades, expected prices, and possible pre-order/release dates of everything we're expe
  
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• Next Apple TV's Chip Revealed in Latest Leak

  08-09-2026 19:19 via macrumors.com
  
  The next Apple TV 4K will be equipped with an A19 or A19 Pro chip, according to evidence in Apple's code uncovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. In particular, the device's model identifier points towards the A19 generation of chips.Accordingly, the next Apple TV would have 8GB or 12GB of RAM, up from 4GB in the current 2022 model with the A15 Bionic chip. Other rumored upgrades for the next model include Siri AI support, an Apple-designed N1 wireless networking chip with Wi-Fi 7 suppor
  
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• Apple Watch SE 3 is Suddenly Unavailable

  08-09-2026 19:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Nearly all configurations of the Apple Watch SE 3 are suddenly "unavailable" on Apple's online store in the U.S. and other countries we checked, for reasons unknown.
  Apple is holding an event this Wednesday to announce new iPhones and Apple Watches, but an Apple Watch SE 4 was not expected tomorrow, as new generations of the Apple Watch SE have never been released in back-to-back years. The original Apple Watch SE debuted in September 2020, the Apple Watch SE 2 arrived in September 2022, and the
  
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• AirPods Turn 10

  08-09-2026 18:37 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple unveiled the first AirPods on September 7, 2016, meaning the iconic wireless headphones are now 10 years old. However, the AirPods did not launch until December that year.On the same day, Apple ignited controversy when it introduced the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus without a headphone jack. Apple still sells EarPods for customers who want wired headphones, with 3.5mm headphone jack, Lightning, and USB-C versions available for use with a wide variety of devices.Related Roundup: AirPods 4Buyer
  
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• Apple to Introduce All-New 'Readiness' App Tomorrow

  08-09-2026 17:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple plans to announce an all-new "Readiness" app during its "Surprise and Shine" event this Wednesday, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  In a social media post today, Gurman said the "Readiness" app will be a "variant" of the existing Vitals app on the Apple Watch. "The idea is to better compete with software from Whoop and Oura," he said. For example, Oura's smart rings offer a daily "Readiness Score" from 0 to 100 that shows how prepared your body is for the day.Introduced on watchOS 11,
  
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• 'Small Prophets' Renewed for Season 2 Following Apple TV Deal

  08-09-2026 16:56 via macrumors.com
  
  Breakout hit comedy show "Small Prophets" has been renewed for a second season, according to Deadline, a little over a week after Apple TV acquired the worldwide rights to the show's first season. This was the first time the company has acquired the streaming rights to an existing show.
  "Small Prophets" is set to stream on ‌Apple TV‌ worldwide starting on October 7, with creator Mackenzie Crook returning to write and direct season two.Related Roundup: Apple TVTag: Apple TV ShowsBuyer's
  
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• Apple Sued Over Alleged Face ID Patent Infringement

  08-09-2026 16:51 via macrumors.com
  
  TrinamiX, a subsidiary of the German chemical giant BASF, is suing Apple in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, accusing the company of infringing seven patents related to face authentication technology used in Face ID.
  In its complaint, first reported by Reuters, trinamiX said it spent years developing technology to stop people from fooling face unlock systems with a photo, a fake mask, or a silicone copy of someone's face.The complaint says Apple's original version of &z
  
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• Apple Arcade Adds 'Pusheen's Place' and Four More Games in October

  08-09-2026 16:34 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today announced a new series of games coming to Apple Arcade in October, headlined by "Pusheen's Place."The new games heading to ‌Apple Arcade‌ next month are as follows:
  Pusheen's Place: The first officially licensed game starring Pusheen the Cat, letting players build a cozy paradise and collect more than 100 kitties while playing, crafting, and decorating rooms for characters like Pusheenicorn and Pancake Pusheen, alongside mini games such as Snack Stack, Parfait Pop, and Batc
  
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• Apple Acquires Startup Working on 'Breakthrough Sensing Technology'

  08-09-2026 16:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Earlier this year, Apple acquired California-based startup Sonera, according to a notice published today on the European Commission's website.
  Sonera previously announced that it had developed "breakthrough sensing technology" that "non-invasively measures magnetic fields" generated by the brain and body. The company said its technology can analyze neural data without direct skin contact, giving it an advantage over traditional electrical sensing techniques."This proprietary technology holds the
  
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• Amazon Takes Up to $150 Off M5 MacBook Air

  08-09-2026 15:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon is taking up to $150 off multiple models of the M5 MacBook Air, including both 13-inch and 15-inch models. These are the best prices we've seen on the M5 MacBook Air in the wake of Apple's summertime price hikes.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.New highlights include a pair of 15-inch M5 MacBook Air models at $150 off, starting with the 16GB/512GB model for $
  
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• Amazon Introduces First Pre-Order Discount on New Mac Studio, Alongside Mac Mini Deals

  08-09-2026 15:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon last week introduced the first cash discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini, and today the M5 Max Mac Studio has joined in on the discounts. You can get this model, which includes 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,449.99, a $49 pre-order discount.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.All of these deals are pre-order discounts on the 2026 Mac mini and Mac St
  
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• Foldable iPhone Development History and Price Revealed in New Report

  08-09-2026 14:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Former Apple CEO Tim Cook played a major role in the development of the foldable iPhone, which could reach around $3,000 with storage upgrades, according to new details shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Early in the development of the foldable iPhone, the company reportedly targeted a starting retail price of $1,999, hoping to come under the "potentially controversial $2,000 barrier." The idea was to replicate the debut of the iPhone X in 2017, which started at $999.Amid the impact of the global
  
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• iPhone Ultra Touch ID 'Confirmed' in iOS 27? Not So Fast

  08-09-2026 14:10 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's iPhone Ultra is widely expected to feature Touch ID instead of Face ID, but references found in the iOS 27 beta probably shouldn't be treated as proof. Code sleuth pdfu has found Car Key strings that mention an iPhone in the same string as both Ultra Wideband and Touch ID, which they say "confirms" Touch ID for the foldable since "all existing iPhone models with an UWB chip, starting with iPhone 11, use Face ID."
  However, Apple's codebase often has Touch ID references that aren't tied to
  
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• 2024 vs. 2026 Mac Mini Buyer's Guide

  08-09-2026 13:56 via macrumors.com
  
  Last month, Apple announced a new Mac mini built around the all-new M6 chip and the M5 Pro, replacing the M4 and M4 Pro models that had been on sale since October 2024. Pre-orders are open now, with the machines arriving to customers and in stores on September 22.
  The M6 model starts at $899 and the M5 Pro model at $1,699, each $100 above what its predecessor was selling for by the end of its run and $300 above what their predecessors launched at. The ‌Mac mini‌ rose from $599 to $799
  
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• Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' May Launch Later in China, Says Leaker

  08-09-2026 13:47 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's foldable "iPhone Ultra" may launch in mainland China later than in some other markets, according to an oft-reliable Chinese leaker.Posting on the Weibo social media platform, Instant Digital said that Apple has a limited initial inventory for its first foldable device, and the rollout could be shaped by regional allocation.The claim follows a recent report out of Japan suggesting that Apple was struggling to produce more than a few hundred units a day in late August because of the compan
  
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• iPhone Air 2 Could Replace iPhone 18, Sketchy Rumor Claims

  08-09-2026 13:23 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple may be considering scrapping the standard iPhone 18 entirely and rebranding the iPhone Air 2 as its new $999 entry point when the more affordable iPhone models launch in spring 2027, a sketchy rumor claims.
  The claim comes from the X account "Early Apple," who said Apple is "exploring the idea" of having the Air 2 simply take over the ‌iPhone 18‌ name and price point rather than launching as a separate device.
  This would be a major break from how the two devices have been describ
  
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• This new reveal suggests MacBook Ultra might cost more than we think

  06-09-2026 05:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As soon as next month, Apple is expected to introduce its next MacBook Pro redesign. We’ll be seeing OLED, the first touchscreen on a Mac, a thinner chassis, Dynamic Island, and much more. This upgrade was rumored to be called MacBook Ultra, though it wasn’t necessarily clear where that’d leave the MacBook Pro brand. Now, it’s a lot more clear.more…
  
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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘KeyAlarm’ turns your most important calendar events into alarms

  05-09-2026 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.Calendar events can often be missed, especially since they’re usually just a notification. If you’re in do not disturb or simply aren’t looking at your phone, you might not see it. With KeyAlarm, certain key calendar events can easily be turned into alarms, allowing you to
  
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• Apple @ Work: Capping bug bounty submissions is the wrong response in the AI era of security threats

  05-09-2026 15:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Apple Labor Day weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3, Studio Display, Mac mini, AirTag 2, chargers, more

  05-09-2026 14:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: 9/6: Amazon is now offering Apple’s AirPods Max 2 at $100 off.
  Labor Day weekend is here with massive sale events now live at both Amazon and AirTag from $20 a pop. Moving over to the Mac and the pre-order discounts on the new M6/M5 Pro Mac mini, we also have $150 off this 13-inch M5 MacBook Air and new Amazon all-time lows on the 2026 Apple Studio Displays. Just be sure to scope out the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro discounts as well the new Dark Cherry and Anker charging gear
  
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• CarPlay now works with five major chatbot apps

  04-09-2026 23:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  CarPlay has picked up its fifth major AI chatbot app with the addition of Claude. Anthropic’s iPhone app adding CarPlay is the second AI chatbot app to be updated with support this week.more…
  
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• watchOS 27 removes three features that Apple Watch users might miss after updating

  04-09-2026 22:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  When watchOS 27 is released later this month, Apple Watch users may notice that some things work a bit differently. The upcoming software update removes three features that users may miss after updating.more…
  
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• Fender MIX headphones now have an iPhone app for tuning your sound

  04-09-2026 21:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In August, Fender released the $299 MIX wireless headphones. The over-ear headphones come with a replaceable battery and the FWD Tx USB-C wireless transmitter for low-latency, lossless connectivity. Fender MIX headphones also now include an iPhone app for tuning the experience.more…
  
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• New profile of John Ternus offers insight into life and reputation of Apple CEO

  04-09-2026 21:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  John Ternus became Apple’s new CEO this week, and today the Financial Times published a profile that offers fresh insights into Ternus’s life and reputation among Apple employees and partners.more…
  
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• OpenAI releasing major upgrade to ChatGPT and Codex with GPT-6 Astra, details here

  04-09-2026 20:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: A day later, GPT-6 Astra is rolling out to Business and Pro customers on the $100/month or $200/month plan. This follows other new model releases before Plus customers on the $20/month plan gain access.Update #2: A few hours later, Plus users with the $20/month subscription now have Astra access as well.
  It’s been just over a year since OpenAI released the first GPT-5 models for ChatGPT. Now it’s time for GPT-6 Astra to upgrade ChatGPT and Codex capabilities. Details below.mo
  
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