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• PayPal officially launches Apple Pay support for small businesses

  04-04-2023 16:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  PayPal has announced that it is now rolling out Apple Pay as a checkout option for small businesses. This means that small businesses using PayPal’s “complete payments solution” online can now offer Apple Pay as a payment option during their checkout flow.more…
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• Report: Apple to skip M6 Pro/Max chips, fast-track M7 for local AI

  25-06-2026 19:55 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s M-series release cadence has been very predictable so far. According to a new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, that’s about to change, and it’s all about getting more powerful products to market sooner.Here’s how it works now. First, Apple launches a standard low-end M chip (M4, or M5, for example) that is found in high-volume products such as MacBook Air, Mac mini, and the entry-level MacBook Pro. That’s followed roughly six months later by hi
  
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• Brace yourself, Apple’s price hikes are much worse than we thought

  25-06-2026 19:38 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Following a warning from outgoing CEO Tim Cook last week, Apple has unveiled new pricing across the range. And the price rises are absolutely brutal. We’re still digging into all the changes, but across the entire Mac and iPad line, prices have jumped by at least $100.The $599 MacBook Neo? It now starts at $699. The $1,699 M5 MacBook Pro? You’ll now need to shell out $1,999. An 11-inch iPad Air will set you back $749, an increase of $150 over the original $599 price. And if
  
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• Avoid MacBook surge pricing with these still-low Amazon Prime Day deals

  25-06-2026 19:02 via macworld.com
  
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  The inevitable has happened: Apple has raised its prices on its MacBooks at the Apple Store. They’re not small increases either—price hikes range from $100 on the MacBook Neo to a whopping $500 on a high-end MacBook Pro. If you’ve been planning on buying a new MacBook but decided to wait, you’ll literally pay a price for waiting.But there is one place where you can save on a new MacBook purchase right now. This week happens to be Prime Day, and Amazon is offering
  
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• Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook’s final act: Jacking up prices by 20%

  25-06-2026 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook
  As Tim Cook finally prepares to step down as Apple’s CEO (with John Ternus set to take over in September 2026), his tenure is closing with a stark reminder of the challenges facing the tech giant in the AI era. In response to skyrocketing memory and storage costs — driven by insatiable demand from AI data centers — Apple has hiked prices on select Mac and iPad models by roughly 20%. Cook has called the situation a “100-year flood,” and pr
  
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• Apple customers won’t blink at RAMageddon price increases – but Dell, Lenovo, and Samsung’s will

  25-06-2026 17:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  In the midst of the 2026 memory crisis dubbed #RAMageddon, DRAM and NAND prices have surged 80-95% quarter-over-quarter in early 2026, with projections of even steeper increases throughout the year. AI demand has redirected fab capacity, squeezing supply for consumer devices. PC and smartphone makers face a stark choice: absorb massive cost hikes that crush margins, cut specs (goodbye to generous RAM configs in budget models), or pass the pain on to buyers.
  The big question: Whose customers are
  
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• The MacBook Neo just became Amazon’s best Prime Day deal

  25-06-2026 16:26 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAct fast!MacBook Neo: $590View Deal
  It seemed like just yesterday when we wrote an article about how you shouldn’t bother looking for deals on Apple’s MacBook Neo. As we explained, Amazon was only taking $10 off the price, and, given Apple’s strategy with the Neo, that was unlikely to go any lower.Well, 24 hours later, things have changed a lot. While Amazon may still be selling the 256GB MacBook Neo for $590, Apple has increased its price to $699 as part of a massive p
  
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• Anker’s ultimate 12-in-1 desk-tidying dock stand is $90 off for Prime Day

  25-06-2026 16:18 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAnker 12-in-1 docking station and monitor standView Deal
  Prime Day is the perfect time to upgrade your desk setup with this 12-in-1 Anker docking station and monitor stand. Instead of shelling out $250 for it, you can grab one for $161.49 right now. It’s still quite a bit of money to pay, but it’s the best price we’ve ever seen and a great addition for busy desks.The monitor stand and dock combo is what makes this Anker product shine. When we reviewed it, we gave this p
  
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• Best Prime Day iPad deals 2026: The best discounts before the price hike

  25-06-2026 16:13 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBest iPad deals at Amazon U.S.
  $450 off 13-inch iPad Pro$229 off 11-inch iPad Air$200 off iPad mini$152 off iPad
  Best iPad deals at Amazon U.K.
  £180 off 13-inch iPad Air£179 off 11-inch iPad Air£304 off 2TB 13-inch iPad Pro£180 off iPad mini
  £130 off iPad
  PRICES CHECKED 25 JUNE 2026 – DISCOUNTS BASED ON APPLE’S NEW PRICING.Amazon Prime Day started early this year: it runs from June 23-26, 2026. We expect a steady stream of excellent Apple deals a
  
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• Prime Day 2026 Apple Deals: Don’t miss these record-low prices on AirPods, MacBooks, iPads, and more before they’re gone

  25-06-2026 16:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day 2026 is in full swing (running through June 26), and it’s shaping up to be one of the best times in a while to grab Apple gear. With rumors of impending price hikes due to a global RAM shortage, these discounts could be among the deepest we’ll see this year. Whether you’re eyeing new over-ear headphones, a powerful laptop, or a smartwatch upgrade, there are standout deals worth considering right now.
  Top Highlights at a Glance
  Here’s a quick rundown of s
  
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• Brace yourself, Apple’s price hikes are here, and they’re brutal

  25-06-2026 15:38 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Following a warning from outgoing CEO Tim Cook last week, Apple has unveiled new pricing across the range. And the price rises are absolutely brutal. We’re still digging into all the changes, but across the entire Mac and iPad line, prices have jumped by at least $100.The $599 MacBook Neo? It now starts at $699. The $1,699 M5 MacBook Pro? You’ll now need to shell out $1,999. An 11-inch iPad Air will set you back $749, an increase of $150 over the original $599 price. And if
  
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• Best MacBook Prime Day Deals 2026: Lowest prices before the hikes

  25-06-2026 15:37 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBest Mac deals at Amazon U.S.$799 off MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max)$450 off MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5)$465 off MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro)$349 off MacBook Air (13-inch)$349 off MacBook Air (15-inch)$109 off MacBook NeoBest Mac deals at Amazon U.K.
  £520 off MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro)£455 off MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5)£560 off MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Pro)£310 off MacBook Air (13-inch)£330 off MacBook Air (15-inch)£150 off MacBook Neo
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• Apple raises MacBook and iPad prices as AI-driven memory costs surge

  25-06-2026 15:14 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a notable shift, Apple announced price increases on its MacBook and iPad lines on June 25, 2026, citing unprecedented rises in memory and storage chip costs fueled by the global AI boom.
  The company, known for its premium positioning and efficient supply chain, said it could no longer absorb the skyrocketing component prices that have rippled through the electronics industry. Notably, the iPhone — Apple’s biggest revenue driver — remains unaffected by the changes.
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• Ugh, Apple’s price hikes are brutal

  25-06-2026 14:58 via macworld.com
  
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  Following a warning from outgoing CEO Tim Cook last week, Apple has unveiled new pricing across the range. And the price rises are absolutely brutal. We’re still digging into all the changes, but across the entire Mac and iPad line, prices have jumped by at least $100.The $599 MacBook Neo? It now starts at $699. The $1,699 M5 MacBook Pro? You’ll now need to shell out $1,999. An 11-inch iPad Air will set you back $749, an increase of $150 over the original $599 price. Stay tu
  
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• iOS 27’s Shortcuts is AI at its best

  25-06-2026 12:45 via macworld.com
  
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  There’s a reason why so many Apple enthusiasts love the Shortcuts app. Like Automator on the Mac, it’s one of the most powerful tools on your iPhone. With Shortcuts, you can automate simple tasks or even create complex workflows that link multiple apps and actions together—if you know how to use it.The problem with Shortcuts is that it’s complicated, and most users have no idea how to use it. Even if you consider yourself an advanced user, there are so many optio
  
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• As Apple starts a new era, mine comes to an end

  25-06-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  My first day on the job at Macworld, Apple was perilously close to going out of business. It was the fall of 1997, and Steve Jobs had returned to Apple and engineered the ejection of Gil Amelio as CEO, but there was no iMac yet, no visible turnaround in terms of products at all. Beyond the release of the iconic “Think Different” ad campaign, there was nothing.Apple’s survival hung by a thread. Steve Jobs asked everyone to trust him. At Macworld Expo, he had enlisted Bi
  
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• I hate AI, but even I can’t wait to try these 10 features on my iPhone

  25-06-2026 12:15 via macworld.com
  
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  As expected, Apple’s WWDC26 keynote presentation was heavily AI-themed. For those of us growing increasingly sick of the AI hype train this was a trying experience, with tech’s buzzword du jour crammed into every conceivable aspect of the OS updates. But it wasn’t all bad.In fact, there are several new functions coming to the iPhone this year which I’m genuinely excited about, showing that AI can be a force for good when companies focus on the output, not on the
  
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• Learn piano from your couch with flowkey at its lowest price ever for a 1-year plan — now $33.99

  25-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Learn piano at your own pace with flowkey’s interactive lessons, now for $33.99 at its lowest price ever for a 1-year subscription through June 28.Learning piano often starts with enthusiasm and ends with a keyboard gathering dust. Between busy schedules and confusing sheet music, it’s easy to fall off track before you even play a full song. flowkey helps solve that by turning practice into something guided, interactive, and actually enjoyable.Right now, a 1
  
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• Macworld Podcast: Our experience with the Siri AI beta

  25-06-2026 09:09 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has released beta versions of Siri Ai, its digital assistant that uses AI technology. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about our experiences with Siri AI: what’s it like, what it does right, what it does wrong, and a lot more. This is episode 989 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. 
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• Google Lowering Play Store Fees and Allowing Alternative Payments Worldwide

  25-06-2026 00:30 via macrumors.com
  
  As a result of the lawsuit Epic Games filed against Google, Google is making major changes to its Play Store worldwide. Google today said it would soon lower fees and start accepting alternative payment options.
  App developers will be able to offer payment options other than Google's in-app billing system in the UK, European Economic Area, and United States. Developers can use the billing system of their choice and link users to websites for purchases.As for fees, Google will charge between 10%
  
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• iOS 27 Home App: 10+ New HomeKit Features

  24-06-2026 23:16 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple updated the Home app with some useful new features that rely on Apple Intelligence. The updates improve the way HomeKit Secure Video cameras work on Apple's HomeKit platform.
  Apple Intelligence Summaries
  The Home app generates written summaries for motion alerts and what's detected, using AI to determine what's been recorded. It can recognize people, animals, vehicles, packages, and general motion, giving a summary of what's happening even if you're not looking at the video footage.It is i
  
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• Apple stock reclaims buy range as AI-powered rebound eyes fresh all-time high

  24-06-2026 23:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple stock has re-entered a technical buy zone after pulling back from its recent record high, demonstrating resilience amid Nasdaq turbulence. The iPhone maker is now featured on IBD’s Breakout Stocks Index, holding above key moving averages and positioning itself for a potential push to new highs as investor focus returns to its artificial intelligence initiatives.
  Matthew Galgani for Investor’s Business Daily:‎Back in buy range after retreating from a record high hit earlier
  
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• FedEx driver accused of stealing more than $31K in Apple products in South Florida

  24-06-2026 21:46 via macdailynews.com
  
  A FedEx Freight driver was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly stealing more than $31,000 worth of Apple products while making deliveries in South Florida, authorities said.
  Michael Turro-Cabrera, 43, faces charges of grand theft and organized fraud.
  According to officials, FedEx Freight suffered two separate thefts of Apple products on November 28 and 29. Both shipments had been assigned to Turro-Cabrera for delivery to retail stores.
  NBC6 Miami:‎“An arrest report said the thefts wer
  
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• Prime Day Brings Major Deals on Headphones and Speakers From Popular Brands

  24-06-2026 20:54 via macrumors.com
  
  We're in the second day of Prime Day 2026, and deals on everything from Apple products to TVs and monitors are in abundance. Below we're focusing on some of the best audio discounts you can find during Prime Day this year, from brands like Beats, Sony, Sonos, Soundcore, and more.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.Of course, the best overall audio deal f
  
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• Apple’s Intel chip partnership is a strategic win for American manufacturing, but years from reality, analysts say

  24-06-2026 20:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is turning to Intel for custom chips in a move that bolsters U.S. efforts to rebuild domestic semiconductor production, but analysts warn that advanced chips are still 2–3 years away from volume output — if they materialize at all. The deal, announced by President Trump last week, pairs Apple’s need for more manufacturing capacity amid TSMC constraints with Intel’s push to revive its foundry business, starting potentially with lower-end components for Macs and iPad
  
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• My favorite books about Apple are deeply discounted for Prime Day

  24-06-2026 20:16 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has a rich, long, and unique history, so plenty of books have been written about the company and the people behind it. And it just so happens we’re in the middle of summer here in the northern hemisphere, so there’s no better time to do some reading while you’re on vacation, lounging by the pool, relaxing at the beach, or even just curled up in bed.It’s also Amazon Prime Day. While you can find deals on Apple gear, you can also get really good prices on boo
  
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• Every New AirPods Feature in iOS 27

  24-06-2026 19:58 via macrumors.com
  
  With every iOS update, Apple adds new features to the AirPods. In iOS 27, the AirPods work with Siri AI, and there's a long-requested custom EQ option.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Custom EQ
  Apple resisted custom EQ for the AirPods for years, preferring to require users to stick with Apple's sound profiles. That's changing in ‌iOS 27‌, and there are finally adjustable equalizer settings.When the AirPods are connected to an iPhone running ‌iOS 27‌
  
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• Prime Day Brings Huge Discounts to Every Apple Watch Model

  24-06-2026 19:39 via macrumors.com
  
  Prime Day deals are in full swing today, and they feature all-time low prices across the Apple Watch lineup, including Apple Watch Series 11 for $120 off, Apple Watch SE 3 for $50 off, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $150 off.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.Apple Watch Series 11
  Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $120 discounts
  
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• Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Snoopy Unleashed’ movie

  24-06-2026 19:06 via macdailynews.com
  
  Still from upcoming film “Snoopy Unleashed”
  “Snoopy Unleashed,” from WildBrain Studios, is a new family film coming soon to Apple TV. When Snoopy runs away from home, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang go on an emotional and wondrous journey to the vibrant Big City as they search for Snoopy and discover that real friendship means loving each other just as they are.
  Mark Kennedy for Associated Press:‎Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic str
  
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• These MacBook camera covers are the best $6 you’ll spend this Prime Day

  24-06-2026 18:33 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldPrime Day Deal: 20% offCloudValley Webcam CoverView Deal
  Whether you’re buying a new MacBook Pro for Prime Day or already own a trusty Air, we’ve got a Prime Day deal you’ll want to jump on. For just $5.59 (20 percent off the usual price and matching the lowest ever), you can get a pair of CloudValley Camera Cover Slides that’ll neatly attach to your Mac and completely block your webcam when not in use.These camera covers are about as low-tech as you get. Just pee
  
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