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• Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Max production lags as Apple continues to resolve production issues

  30-08-2023 14:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple yesterday officially announced its iPhone 15 event for September 12, teasing the tagline “Wonderlust.” In a report today, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has some updates on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro production and some of the challenges Apple has faced thus far.
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• Anker’s 140W charging station is the ultimate MacBook accessory at 25% off

  12-08-2026 18:29 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld Anker Prime 6-in-1 Charging StationView Deal
  If your desk is buried under a pile of chargers and cords, this 6-in-1 Anker Prime charging station, on sale for $60 right now, is just what you need. The current price represents a 25 percent discount, the best price we’ve seen for this model.The big draw of this charging station is that it can power up six devices at once. There are 2 AC outlets on top of the station and four ports on the very edge of the device. There are two USB-C a
  
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• 'Everyone' at Apple Apparently Calls Foldable 'iPhone Ultra'

  12-08-2026 15:47 via macrumors.com
  
  Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has said "everyone" inside Apple refers to the company's upcoming foldable iPhone as the "iPhone Ultra" internally, though he cautioned that doesn't necessarily confirm it as the final name.The comments came in response to Max Weinbach, who argued the "Ultra" name doesn't fit because Apple's existing Ultra products represent the most capable version of a lineup, and the foldable wouldn't clearly outclass the iPhone Pro the way that positioning implies.Related Roundup: iPh
  
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• ‘Everyone’ at Apple is already calling the folding iPhone ‘Ultra’

  12-08-2026 15:15 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple is set to launch several new products this fall, including the iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12, but there’s no doubt what its biggest release will be: the company’s first-ever folding smartphone. But there’s still a question about what it will be called.Until the official branding is announced, these things tend to spread by subjective word of mouth: somebody influential will use one particular name, perhaps with little evidence other than personal prefere
  
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• 'iPhone Ultra' Screen Protectors Reveal Asymmetric Corners

  12-08-2026 14:44 via macrumors.com
  
  The leaker known as "Ice Universe" today shared images and a hands on video of screen protectors for Apple's rumored "iPhone Ultra," and the leak appears to confirm two of the most discussed details about the foldable's front design.
  The leaked accessory has square corners on the side that would sit next to the hinge, and rounded corners on the opposite edge. That asymmetry lines up with months of rumors describing a foldable device with a hinge on one side, and the leak marks one of the cleares
  
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• Microsoft Edge Browser to Get Apple Account Sign-In Support

  12-08-2026 14:27 via macrumors.com
  
  Microsoft is testing support for signing into its Edge browser using your Apple Account, avoiding the need to create a Microsoft account. Two new flags related to the support were spotted by MacMagazine in the latest Edge Canary build, with the feature also rolling out to Edge Beta users.One of the flags enables Apple Account sign-in for Edge profiles, while the other adds an Apple sign-in button to the profile menu (where a Google Account sign-in option already exists). In its release notes for
  
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• Leaker: All-Glass 2027 iPhone Still on Track Despite Cancellation Rumors

  12-08-2026 13:43 via macrumors.com
  
  There's been more pushback against the recent analyst report that claimed Apple's all-glass 20th-anniversary iPhone next year has been canceled. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has already responded by saying the "glass-centric" redesign is still on track for 2027, and now a prominent Chinese leaker says the commemorative device indeed remains in active development.
  Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station identifies the device as having two sizes in equivalent Pro/Pro Max variants, citing the internal c
  
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• Apple’s iPhone event will be packed with intrigue

  12-08-2026 11:45 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple always introduces its new iPhones and Apple Watches at a special event in September, and this year is no different.Except this year, everything is different. The iPhones are different. The CEO is different. The event may be different. Here’s what we expect from Apple’s big September event.Time and DateApple always holds its events at 10 am PT, with iPhone launches usually taking place on the second Tuesday or Wednesday of September. This year, that is September 8 and 9.
  
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• Lifetime access to Visual Studio Pro 2026 is only $30

  12-08-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldTL;DR: Get Visual Studio Pro for life on sale for $29.97 (reg. $499.99) through August 23.Visual Studio Pro is an extremely popular IDE, but it’s also expensive to license. If you don’t want to pay recurring fees, you can buy Visual Studio Pro outright as a lifetime license for $29.97 (reg. $499.99).Once you have it up and running, you can use Visual Studio Pro to build cross-platform mobile and desktop apps with .NET MAUI, write web UIs in C# with Blazor,
  
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• Samsung is Starting to Catch Up to Apple on Hearing Health

  12-08-2026 02:01 via macrumors.com
  
  Samsung today said its Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid feature has been cleared by the U.S. FDA, which means hearing aid capabilities will be coming to the Galaxy Buds in the fourth quarter of 2026.
  Samsung will join Apple in offering over-the-counter hearing aid functionality. Apple added an FDA-cleared hearing health feature to the AirPods back in 2024, allowing them to be used as a clinical-grade hearing aid.Like the AirPods, the Galaxy Buds can replace a hearing aid for mild to moderate hearing loss
  
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• Apple extends Back to School Deal gift card offer through September

  12-08-2026 01:55 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple runs a higher education promotion every year that has traditionally been known as its “Back to School” sale. The company now refers to it as the “College Student Offer” or “Higher Education Offer” because it is only available to students in higher education and eligible education staff – not school-age children.The promotion gives eligible customers an extra incentive when purchasing qualifying products through Apple’s Education Store
  
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• Sonos Preparing AirPods Max Rival With Voice Assistant Support

  12-08-2026 00:53 via macrumors.com
  
  Sonos is working on an upgraded version of its Ace headphones that will support AI, reports Bloomberg. The Sonos Ace Ultra showed up in an FCC filing earlier this week, with the product likely set to debut in September.
  Sonos debuted the original Sonos Ace in 2024. Reviews praised the sound quality and active noise cancellation, but the headphone market is crowded, and Sonos' product launched shortly after its disastrous app redesign. The headphones also didn't fully integrate with the rest of t
  
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• Satechi Launches 240W ChargeView Desktop Charger With Six USB-C Ports

  12-08-2026 00:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Satechi today launched the ChargeView 240W Desktop Charger, a successor to the 140W ChargeView released last year. The ChargeView 240W can power multiple devices at one time, splitting 240W across six USB-C ports.
  The ChargeView 240W has an LCD display that shows the live wattage of all ports that are in use. The C1 and C2 ports offer up to 140W each, while ports C3 and C4 can deliver up to 100W each. The final two ports offer up to 30W. These are maximum power levels, and actual wattage will va
  
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• Apple Extends 2026 Back to School Promotion Until September 24

  12-08-2026 00:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today extended its 2026 Back to School Promotion until September 24, which means it will last almost a month longer than planned. The extension is applicable in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and multiple countries in Asia.
  The Back to School promotion offers a free item or gift card when students or educators purchase an eligible Mac or iPad model, plus an educational discount.In the United States, Canada, Mexico, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand, Apple is offering a gi
  
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• Grok Bot Brings Always-On AI Agents to macOS and iOS

  11-08-2026 22:34 via macrumors.com
  
  Elon Musk's SpaceXAI today announced the launch of Grok Bot, a "team of always-on agents" that can complete tasks using tools, websites, and apps. Grok Bot can work in the cloud, so jobs keep running when your laptop is closed. The feature is tied to Cursor, the AI coding company that SpaceX is acquiring for $60 billion.
  Grok subscribers can send a message to a bot from their phone or desktop app using natural language. SpaceXAI says that while other tools may require building workflows and rout
  
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• Apple Pay Chief Jennifer Bailey Retiring in October

  11-08-2026 21:34 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Pay executive Jennifer Bailey is retiring and leaving Apple in October, reports Bloomberg. Bailey has been with Apple since 2003 and has long overseen ‌Apple Pay‌ and Apple Wallet.
  In an employee memo announcing her departure, Apple's services chief Eddy Cue said Bailey will be available in an advisory role.
  After more than 25 years at Apple, Jennifer Bailey has decided to retire in October. During her tenure, Jennifer has made extraordinary contributions from leading the Apple S
  
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• Apple Can't Delay App Store Fee Fight While Waiting on Supreme Court

  11-08-2026 21:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has again failed to earn a stay for fee calculations in its ongoing legal fight with Epic Games. Apple's case will be heard by the Supreme Court in the term that begins in October, and Apple asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to pause proceedings until then, but the court said no [PDF].
  Apple now has 24 hours to give the court an outline of the fees it wants to charge developers for using alternative payment options and linking out to purchase options on
  
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• What’s up with this ‘Apple Reference Image’ rumor?

  11-08-2026 21:06 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldSome clever code divers have found something interesting buried in a privacy disclosure as part of iOS 27 beta 5: a new feature called Apple Reference Image.There are plenty of companies adding metadata to AI generated images, and Apple is one of them. In iOS 27, images created with Image Playground will embed the SynthID metadata watermark created by Google.But Apple Reference Image seems to be a tool to help authenticate images another way: rather than just by positively identifying fa
  
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• Apple Releases New iOS 27 AirPods Firmware for Public Beta Testers

  11-08-2026 20:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released new AirPods beta firmware available for public testers. The firmware has a build number of 9A5336b, and it is available for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. It is the same as the AirPods beta released for developers last week.
  In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple is adding a new AirPods interface, a slider for Adaptive mode, and support for custom EQ, so the firmware lets public beta testers use those features. AirPods are also co
  
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• Amazon Offers AirPods Max 2 for $100 Off in All Five Colors

  11-08-2026 20:12 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's AirPods Max 2 have hit $449.00 on Amazon this week, down from $549.00. This sale is available in all five colors and it's the best price we've seen on the headphones since June.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.Free delivery has the AirPods Max 2 arriving around August 16, but Prime members should see same-day delivery options in many locations
  
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• Third macOS Golden Gate Public Beta Now Available

  11-08-2026 19:26 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released the third public beta of macOS Golden Gate, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its fall release. 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. &zw
  
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• Third iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Public Betas Now Available

  11-08-2026 19:22 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released the third public betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The third betas come two weeks after Apple seeded the second betas.
  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.‌iOS 27‌ introduces Siri AI, a more capabl
  
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• tvOS 27 and watchOS 27 Third Public Betas Now Available

  11-08-2026 19:20 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released the third 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.‌watchOS 27‌ adopts Siri AI, and you can use ‌Siri‌ from your wrist as long
  
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• Apple Now Stockpiling More Components Amid Rising Prices

  11-08-2026 18:00 via macrumors.com
  
  In response to rising component prices, Apple has extended how long it holds OLED display panels in reserve, according to a report from ETNews, citing industry sources in South Korea.
  Apple apparently moved from a four-week display supply buffer to six weeks starting in the second quarter of 2026. The move is unusual since Apple has long treated inventory as a cost to be minimized rather than built up, operating one of the leanest supply chains in the industry.Deliberately stockpiling more panel
  
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• iPhone Users Who Pay for Enough iCloud Storage Get New iOS 27 Perks

  11-08-2026 17:24 via macrumors.com
  
  If you are subscribed to an iCloud+ plan with at least 2TB of storage, you will receive new perks in the Home app on iOS 27, according to Apple.
  Starting with iOS 27, Apple said iPhone users who are subscribed to an iCloud+ plan with at least 2TB of storage receive access to three new Apple Intelligence features in the Home app: generated video descriptions for HomeKit Secure Video cameras, the ability to search for camera clips, and automatic surfacing of noteworthy clips.According to Stephen R
  
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• Two New Games Coming to Apple Arcade's Growing Puzzle Catalog

  11-08-2026 17:09 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today announced that "Block Blast!+" and "Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+" are coming to Apple Arcade on September 3, adding two more puzzle games to the service's catalog.Block Blast!+ is the Arcade edition of "Block Blast," a chart topping block clearing puzzle game. Players fill a grid with block shapes to clear full rows and columns, chasing bigger combos as they go, and the Arcade version drops the ads found in the free to play original.Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+ is based on "Art of Faun
  
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• Apple Accused of 'Fraud' in iCloud Private Relay Class Action Lawsuit

  11-08-2026 16:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is facing a proposed class action lawsuit accusing it of fraud and false advertising over a security flaw in iCloud Private Relay, according to 9to5Mac.The suit was filed by the Clarkson Law Firm, which accuses Apple of deceiving ‌iCloud‌+ subscribers with its marketing of Private Relay, the feature meant to shield a user's IP address and DNS records while browsing in Safari. The firm alleges Apple knew, or should have known, that its privacy claims about the feature were false a
  
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• Beat the recent price hike with $50 off the A16 iPad

  11-08-2026 16:27 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld Apple iPad A16View Deal
  If you didn’t get a chance to get an iPad before the price hike a couple of months back, now’s a good time to get one, as the 11-inch tablet with an A16 chip is on sale for $400, down from $449. That’s a $49 discount and the lowest we’ve seen since Apple hike prices, so if you want one you should take grab itYou already know what you’re getting with this iPad. The 11-inch Liquid Retina display makes all of your photos and videos look
  
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• Reports of the 20th anniversary iPhone’s death seems to be greatly exaggerated

  11-08-2026 14:46 via macworld.com
  
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  In 2027 the iPhone will celebrate its 20th birthday, and this has raised expectations of a momentous launch. In 2017, for comparison, we got the iPhone X, an almost all-screen handset and Apple’s first phone without a Home button. What’s in store next year? That depends on who you ask.For some time pundits have predicted that the 20th-anniversary iPhone will be a major redesign. Rumors have pointed to a very large “quad-curved screen”, with glass making up the ma
  
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• Reports of the 20th anniversary iPhone’s death seem to be greatly exaggerated

  11-08-2026 14:46 via macworld.com
  
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  In 2027 the iPhone will celebrate its 20th birthday, and this has raised expectations of a momentous launch. In 2017, for comparison, we got the iPhone X, an almost all-screen handset and Apple’s first phone without a Home button. What’s in store next year? That depends on who you ask.For some time pundits have predicted that the 20th-anniversary iPhone will be a major redesign. Rumors have pointed to a very large “quad-curved screen”, with glass making up the ma
  
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