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• Musk says Twitter will no longer have a light mode, making dark mode the default option [U]

  28-07-2023 01:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Since Elon Musk became Twitter’s CEO, he’s been pushing through a lot of changes to the social network. But perhaps none of them have been as controversial as Twitter’s recent rebranding to “X” (although the Twitter name is still everywhere). And now it seems another change is coming soon. According to Musk, Twitter will soon get rid of light mode.more…
  
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• The rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3 dropped to one of its lowest prices ever ($139 off)

  09-07-2026 17:09 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple Watch Ultra 3View Deal
  Apple’s gorgeous Watch Ultra 3 is on sale for $660 right now, a savings of $139 off its $799 MSRP. Deals like this on Apple’s flagship adventure watch don’t come around quite often, especially one that’s only a few dollars off the lowest price we’ve seen.The rugged build is the best thing about this Apple Watch. The Ultra 3 pairs a tough titanium case with a 49mm scratch-resistant sapphire crystal display, the largest Apple has e
  
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• Apple’s flagship iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to sport bigger battery, heavier body

  09-07-2026 17:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  iPhone 18 Pro in Dark Cherry (image: MacDailyNews)
  Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is shaping up to be a significant departure from recent trends in the Pro Max lineup, with rumors pointing to a substantially larger battery and a noticeably heavier chassis — the heaviest Apple flagship in several years.
  According to recent leaks, the iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a battery capacity around 5,500 mAh, a sizable jump from the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s roughly 5,088 mAh (eSIM model)
  
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• The iPhone 18 Pro probably won’t be as thick as the latest rumors say

  09-07-2026 16:20 via macworld.com
  
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  As we get closer to Apple’s September event, rumors about the next-generation iPhone are intensifying. This week, several Chinese leakers claimed that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be significantly thicker than the current models—possibly as much as 20 percent.Although rumors quickly fueled speculation about a much larger battery and a redesigned camera system, most of the previous evidence, including CADs and leaked dummy units, points to a much less dramatic
  
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• Apple supplier Luxshare makes waves with Hong Kong’s largest 2026 IPO, but debut shares dip

  09-07-2026 16:07 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry Co. delivered Hong Kong’s biggest listing of 2026, raising approximately HK$24.3 billion ($3.1 billion) before making its trading debut on July 9. The move marks a major step for the Shenzhen-based manufacturer, which is already listed in mainland China.
  Strong Backing Meets Initial Volatility
  Luxshare, a key Apple supplier, priced 383.5 million H-shares at the top of the range — HK$63.28 each. The deal attracted top-tier cornerstone invest
  
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• Skip the iPhone Ultra. Something better is coming

  09-07-2026 15:52 via macworld.com
  
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  You should never be first in line to buy a completely new Apple product. Not in the literal sense–although those guys are totally putting themselves out for no good reason–but in the generational one. It’s nearly always smarter to wait a year or two.Owning an original iPhone was fun from a bragging point of view, and I fondly remember the unaccustomed attention I received while carrying it about on holiday. As a medium-term value proposition, however, it was objectivel
  
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• Apple set to gain as India scraps import tariffs on key smartphone and electronics parts

  09-07-2026 15:08 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a significant boost to its manufacturing ambitions in India, Apple stands to benefit substantially from the Indian government’s decision to eliminate import tariffs on several critical components used in mobile phones and electronic devices.
  The move, announced on Wednesday, removes the existing 7.5% and 5% levies on parts essential for producing wireless charging modules for smartphones, displays for medical devices and automobiles, and lithium-ion cells. The exemptions will remain in
  
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• 10 clever uses for your iPhone’s USB-C port

  09-07-2026 13:36 via macworld.com
  
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  It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s here on all models, including the low-end 16e, many users still limit its use to charging, overlooking the slew of other advantages it offers over Lightning. If you’ve got an iPhone 15 or newer, you can expand the USB-C port’s functionality beyond fast charging, and we’ve got a few ideas to share.1. Charge another deviceRival companies, like Samsung, have long s
  
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• Apple hiked Mac prices at exactly the wrong time

  09-07-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple is a premium company, and that means its prices are tied strongly to its own self-image. High prices make products “aspirational,” or so the crack marketing team would have you believe, and that’s something Apple has built its brand around.When the company announced massive price hikes across the board, I was more worried than you might think. For a company that trades in premium optics and where prices rarely go down (if ever), the unstated implication was that
  
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• How to upgrade your Mac mini without paying Apple’s sky high prices

  09-07-2026 11:05 via macworld.com
  
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  The Mac mini boasts the fast processors, and rivals even Apple’s most pro computers despite costing significantly less. However, as great as it is, there is a problem with the Mac mini—the at-purchase storage upgrades are pricey and after you buy one, it’s nearly impossible to upgrade its internal components. However, we’re here to help.There are two basic Mac mini models: latest M4 mini (5 inches square, 2 inches deep) and older M1/M2 mini (7.7 inches square, 1.
  
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• How to upgrade your Mac mini without paying Apple’s high prices

  09-07-2026 11:05 via macworld.com
  
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  The Mac mini boasts the fast processors, and rivals even Apple’s most pro computers despite costing significantly less. However, as great as it is, there is a problem with the Mac mini—the at-purchase storage upgrades are pricey and after you buy one, it’s nearly impossible to upgrade its internal components. However, we’re here to help.There are two basic Mac mini models: latest M4 mini (5 inches square, 2 inches deep) and older M1/M2 mini (7.7 inches square, 1.
  
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• Save big on Visual Studio 2026 with a $35 lifetime developer license

  09-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Visual Studio 2026 delivers AI-powered coding, collaboration, and cross-platform development tools for $34.97 until July 12.Modern development rarely lives in one place anymore. Even Mac-based developers often find themselves working across cloud environments, backend services, and Windows applications — which means toolchains need to keep up without slowing teams down. Visual Studio Professional 2026 is built for that kind of workflow. Until July 1
  
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• Apple releases third AirPods beta firmware, unlocking iOS 27 features

  08-07-2026 23:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple continues its steady push toward the iOS 27 ecosystem with the release of a new developer beta firmware for its AirPods lineup. Build 9A5314b is now rolling out to developers, bringing compatibility for several major audio and interface enhancements coming in the fall.
  What’s New in This Beta Firmware?
  This marks the third beta iteration of firmware version 9.0 (following earlier builds like 9A5292e and 9A5304b). It prepares the following models for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Gold
  
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• Apple’s foldable iPhone on track for September 2026 launch, supply chain insiders confirm

  08-07-2026 22:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  CAD renders revealed in March show Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone design
  Rumors of delays for Apple’s long-awaited first foldable iPhone have been circulating in early July 2026, fueled by the device’s complex assembly and reportedly low initial yields. However, multiple insiders from Apple’s supply chain companies have pushed back strongly, telling Caijing She that the product is proceeding normally with no known postponements.
  The design and production plans are alread
  
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• Apple defies PC market slump with 10.1% growth in Q2 2026, powered by MacBook Neo

  08-07-2026 21:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s MacBook Neo in Citrus
  While the global personal computer market contracted for the first time in nearly two and a half years, Apple stood out as the clear winner. According to new data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, Apple shipped 6.7 million Macs in the second quarter of 2026, representing a robust 10.1% year-over-year increase and capturing 9.9% of the worldwide market.
  The overall PC market told a different story. Worldwide shipments fell 4.9% year-over-year to
  
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• Apple TV shatters records with historic 87 Emmy nominations, led by breakout freshmen hits

  08-07-2026 19:51 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Television Academy has officially announced the nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, and Apple TV has secured its most dominant showing in company history. Pushing past its previous company record of 79 nods, Apple captured a staggering 87 television nominations (89 total including commercial categories), locking in its place as an elite creative powerhouse.
  The historic haul firmly places Apple TV as the third most-nominated network/platform of the year, trailing only heavyweight
  
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• Apple closes in on Nvidia; poised to reclaim world’s most valuable company crown

  08-07-2026 19:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a dramatic shift in the tech landscape, Apple is rapidly narrowing the gap with Nvidia in the race for the title of the world’s most valuable company. As of early July 2026, Nvidia holds a slim lead with a market capitalization hovering around $4.7–4.8 trillion, while Apple sits just behind at approximately $4.5–4.6 trillion — within striking distance of overtaking its rival.
  This proximity marks a notable comeback for Apple, which has long been a market leader, but c
  
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• Apple touts vague Broadcom deal to help make more chips in the U.S.

  08-07-2026 18:58 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has issued a press release to let everyone know that it is involved in the plan for Broadcom to expand its manufacturing facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. While the press release is full of numbers, the actual details are still unclear.Broadcom currently supplies important radio technology parts to Apple. While Apple is moving to its own modems for cellular (C1, C1X) and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth (N1), there are still lots of radio parts needed in Apple products, including antenna signal
  
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• Apple to end support for encrypted Mac OS Extended drives–here’s what it means

  08-07-2026 18:45 via macworld.com
  
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  In a newly released support document, Apple announced that support for the encrypted Mac OS Extended (HFS+) format will end with macOS 28, which is expected to be released in 2027. This means that users will need to reformat or decrypt any storage device formatted with encrypted Mac OS Extended to use the drive with macOS 28. Apple does not explain the end of Mac OS Extended (HFS+), though the company has been prioritizing its APFS format over HFS+. Apple previously announced the d
  
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• Upgrade your M4 Mac mini’s ports and storage for just $55 ($35 off)

  08-07-2026 18:37 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldUgreen Mac Mini M4 Dock and StandView Deal
  Ugreen’s M4 Mac mini dock and Stand is on sale for $55, which is quite a bit under its $90 MSRP. It’s not the absolute best we’ve seen for this model, which dropped once to $50, but it’s still an excellent discount for a dock that fixes so many of your problems.The M4 Mac mini is a tiny powerhouse, but it’s somewhat short on ports and locked to whatever storage it had when you bought it. This Ugreen dock, which we j
  
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• Apple’s outgoing and incoming CEOs attend 2026 Sun Valley Conference

  08-07-2026 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s incoming CEO John Ternus (left) and outgoing CEO Tim Cook at Apple Park n Cupertino, California in April 2026.
  The Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, long nicknamed “billionaire summer camp,” is underway this week in the Idaho mountain resort, drawing an elite roster of tech, media, and finance leaders for private discussions on AI, media consolidation, and big-ticket deals.
  Apple is prominently represented by CEO Tim Cook and incoming CEO John Ternus, alongside
  
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• Apple testing CXMT memory chips for china devices while lobbying Trump admin for clearance

  08-07-2026 17:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is actively testing memory chips from China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) for devices sold in China, while simultaneously lobbying the Trump administration for assurances to incorporate the supplier amid a severe global DRAM shortage.
  According to the Financial Times and corroborating reports, Apple has begun qualification testing of CXMT’s DRAM products. Although the company has not yet committed to commercial volumes, the testing signals serious intent as it seeks to
  
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• EU court upholds DMA Rules on Apple’s iOS and App Store

  08-07-2026 16:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Europe’s General Court on Wednesday dismissed Apple’s appeal against the European Commission’s decision to designate its iOS operating system and App Store as core platform services subject to the bloc’s strict Digital Markets Act (DMA).
  The ruling is a significant setback for Apple in its ongoing fight against the EU’s landmark antitrust rulebook, which aims to curb the power of big tech “gatekeepers” and open up competition in app distribution, paymen
  
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• Apple to spend more than $30 billion with Broadcom to produce billions more American chips

  08-07-2026 15:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple today announced a new multiyear commitment with Broadcom to design and produce custom silicon components and cutting-edge wireless connectivity technologies for a wide range of Apple products. The new agreement, expected to exceed $30 billion, will lead to the production of more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips and support hundreds of American jobs. Apple has been working with the Trump administration and businesses across the U.S. to help create an end-to-end silicon supply chain in Ameri
  
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• Cheaper Vision Pro takes another hit as Apple reportedly scraps key component

  08-07-2026 14:46 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The prospect of Apple launching a cheaper version of its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset grows ever more remote, with the news that the company has halted work on a new OLED screen for the rumored product.Citing sources in the display industry, Korean site The Elec claims (via Google Translate) that Samsung Display “has finalized an internal decision to terminate the development project for displays for the Apple XR [extended reality] device early this coming September.” It
  
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• Cheaper Vision Pro takes another hit as Apple reportedly scaps key component

  08-07-2026 14:46 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The prospect of Apple launching a cheaper version of its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset grows ever more remote, with the news that the company has halted work on a new OLED screen for the rumored product.Citing sources in the display industry, Korean site The Elec claims (via Google Translate) that Samsung Display “has finalized an internal decision to terminate the development project for displays for the Apple XR [extended reality] device early this coming September.” It
  
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• I closed my rings for 500 days by cracking the Apple Watch code

  08-07-2026 12:45 via macworld.com
  
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  Last year, I shared how a single Apple Watch alert pushed me to become more active and transformed my life. A lot has changed since then, yet one constant has persisted: closing my Activity rings every single day. Despite moving between countries and going through a wide range of ups and downs, I remain committed to at least 30 minutes of exercise and burning over 500 active calories daily.I didn’t miss a day, and now that my streak has crossed the 500-day mark, it got me thinking
  
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• Orico MiniLink review: Dual SSD hub for Mac mini

  08-07-2026 12:18 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsDual SSD slots (M47P)Mac mini designUHS-II card readers (M47P)Dedicated power supplyConsNoisy fanPlacement can affect Wi-Fi performanceExternal power supply requiredOur VerdictThe 40Gbps USB4 M47P MiniLink offers the most in terms of faster and flexible storage, but even the slower 10Gbps M49P hub is a good choice for basic backups and archiving.Price When Reviewed
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• watchOS 27’s new Siri finally fixed my dumb timer problem

  08-07-2026 12:15 via macworld.com
  
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  I cook, I bake bread, I do plenty of stuff in the kitchen. And when I do, I like to use my Apple Watch as a cooking timer. It’s convenient in that it’s on my wrist, taps me when it’s done, and I don’t have to shout out across the room to stop a timer.But for years now, I’ve had one annoying problem that is so simple, and yet Apple refused to solve it: Siri just doesn’t want to add time to a running timer.Here’s the situation: I set a timer for 1
  
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• Ugreen Mac mini SSD Dock review: More storage, more ports

  08-07-2026 11:40 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsBuilt-in NVMe SSD slotMatches Mac mini M4Adds USB-A and card readersConsSlow card readersFive USB-A overkillOur VerdictWhile five USB-A ports might be Considered too many, this dock adds what the Mac mini M4 is missing, and the built-in SSD enclosure enables you to affordably add up to 8TB of fast internal storage to your Mac mini setup.Price When Reviewed
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