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• Pixel 4 leaked renders show rear cameras, bottom speakers - CNET

  10-06-2019 22:58
  The renders also show two speaker grills on the bottom of the phone.
  
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• Apple Watch ceramic revival: glossy premium model eyed for this fall

  14-08-2026 23:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Watch Edition Series 2 in brilliant white ceramic
  Apple may be preparing to bring back one of its most distinctive and sought-after Apple Watch materials after a multi-year absence. According to a recent report from Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman, the company is plotting the return of a ceramic case option either this year or in 2027 — raising the prospect that a ceramic Apple Watch could appear alongside the expected Series 12 and Ultra 4 updates this fall.
  The ceramic finish las
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court clears path for App Store commission showdown as Apple must defend its rates in lower court

  14-08-2026 21:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a significant development in the long-running legal battle between Apple and Epic Games, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Apple’s bid to pause proceedings over the commissions it charges developers for sales made outside the App Store. Justice Elena Kagan on Thursday denied Apple’s request for a stay, allowing the lower court to move forward with determining a permissible commission rate while the high court considers a related appeal.
  The decision supersedes a temporary pause
  
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• Next-gen Apple TV 4K expected to launch within weeks

  14-08-2026 20:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s current Apple TV 4K and its Siri Remote
  Apple’s Apple TV 4K has gone nearly four years without a hardware update; the third-generation model debuted in October 2022 with an A15 Bionic chip. Reliable reports now indicate a refreshed version is nearly ready and expected this fall (most likely September or October), timed to coincide with Apple’s broader Apple Intelligence andSiri AI rollout in iOS 27, tvOS 27, and related software.
  Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman has de
  
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• Apple’s MacBook Neo 2 expected to sport 12GB of memory in key upgrade

  14-08-2026 19:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s budget-friendly MacBook Neo has been a hit since its March 2026 launch, but the biggest complaint from many users centers on its 8GB of unified memory. According to recent reports from Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman and other sources, the MacBook Neo 2 — or MacBook Neo (2027) is expected to address that limitation head-on by sporting 12GB of memory.
  The current MacBook Neo relies on a binned A18 Pro chip paired with 8GB of unified memory. The next model is tipped to switc
  
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• ‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 premiere scores record audience for Apple TV

  14-08-2026 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  The fourth season of “Ted Lasso” premiered Wednesday, August 5th on Apple TV.
  Despite a less than stellar critical reception, “Ted Lasso” has made a triumphant return. The season 4 premiere drew 296.6 million viewing minutes in the U.S. over its August 4-5 launch window, according to Nielsen data, making it the most-streamed program on August 5th and Apple TV’s biggest premiere ever.
  Katie Campione for Deadline:‎It remains to be seen whether those numbers will b
  
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• Apple opens Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston

  14-08-2026 17:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston gives small- and medium-sized businesses direct experience with state-of-the-art equipment, interactive labs, and tools they need to accelerate innovation.
  Apple on Thursday opened its new Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Houston. The center offers free training and educational sessions for small- and medium-sized businesses, giving them direct experience with state-of-the-art equipment, interactive labs, and tools they need to acc
  
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• Apple officially rolls out ads in Apple Maps

  14-08-2026 16:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has officially begun allowing businesses in the United States and Canada to purchase advertising placements in Apple Maps, marking the long-anticipated commercial launch of “Ads on Maps.”
  The rollout, which started Friday, August 14, 2026, fulfills the company’s March announcement that paid ads would arrive in the navigation app “this summer.” Businesses can now buy media through the Apple Business platform or the broader Apple Ads system, with no minimum spe
  
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• iOS 27 beta leaks all 6 new models in Apple’s iPhone 18 lineup

  14-08-2026 15:26 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldOn Monday, Apple released iOS 27 beta 5 to developers on Monday after a weeklong delay, bringing another round of changes and refinements ahead of the update’s public release next month. But hidden inside the software are also some interesting clues about what Apple has planned for the iPhone over the coming months.Macworld has found references to six unreleased iPhone models in the latest iOS 27 beta, including the entire iPhone 18 family, iPhone 18e, iPhone Air 2, and iPhone Ultr
  
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• Apple trains proprietary AI model for China alongside Alibaba

  14-08-2026 15:08 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a significant strategic shift, Apple has trained its own large language model tailored specifically for the Chinese market, working closely with Alibaba, Reuters reports citing sources familiar with the matter. The move marks a departure from the company’s previous approach of relying primarily on third-party Chinese models to power generative AI features on devices sold in the country.
  The China-specific model was developed with Alibaba’s technical support, the sources said. Thi
  
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• Macworld Podcast: Folding phones and the iPhone Ultra

  14-08-2026 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldWe are weeks away from the unveiling of what is likely to be called the iPhone Ultra, Apple’s first major change tot he iPhone form factor in ages and first folding phone ever. We’ve got our video product Adam Patrick Murray (who fans of The Full Nerd will recognize) filling in for Roman on vacation, and he’s the perfect match because he’s been a fan of, and using, folding Android phones for years now.While on the topic of advanced new iPhones, we bring up the 20t
  
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• How to save a video frame as a high-res image in iOS 27

  14-08-2026 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldiOS 27 includes lots of useful improvements and tweaks to the Camera and Photos experience, and several of them revolve around making it easier to organize and find your big library of images.One of the ways Apple is taking care of a common issue is in producing still images from videos. Prior to iOS 27, you’d have to use a special application or just freeze your video at the right spot and take a screenshot. But screenshots of videos are fraught with problems. The resolution is lo
  
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• The Apple Watch is forever square

  14-08-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldSince it first launched around a decade ago, the Apple Watch’s exterior design has largely stayed the same. Sure, we got larger displays, thinner bezels, and a slimmer body, but the overall look today still resembles that of the Apple Watch Series 0. Many online users, in fact, have voiced their frustration over the smartwatch’s slow evolution, with some even suggesting that Apple should spice things up and switch to a circular design.Be careful what you wish for. According t
  
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• Grab this Touch Bar MacBook Pro for $267 while refurbs last

  14-08-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldTL;DR: A refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is on sale for $267.99 (reg. $1,499), packing an Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.Not every Mac purchase needs to be a brand-new M-series machine, and this deal is proof. This Grade A refurbished 2017 MacBook Pro brings the Touch Bar era back for a fraction of its original price, and it still holds up for everyday use.The 3.1GHz dual-core Core i5 chip (Turbo Boost to 3.5GHz) paired with 8GB of RAM handles br
  
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• Apple declares iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro obsolete

  13-08-2026 23:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s seminal iPhone X
  Apple has updated its lists of vintage and obsolete products, moving the iPhone X and the 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro into the obsolete category. The change means the company will no longer provide any hardware service for these devices, and authorized service providers can no longer order parts for them.
  Apple classifies products as obsolete more than seven years after it stops selling them, though the exact timing is at the company’s discretion. Devices on the
  
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• Amy Sedaris joins Ben Stiller, Benicio Del Toro in Apple TV comedy series ‘Protective Custody’

  13-08-2026 22:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Amy Sedaris
  Amy Sedaris is the latest addition to the Apple TV comedy series “Protective Custody,” Variety reports. Sedaris will star alongside previously announced series lead Ben Stiller as well as fellow cast member Benicio Del Toro.
  Joe Ottorson for Variety:‎The logline for the show states that it will follow “a disgraced financier (Stiller) accused of massive fraud who is thrown into protective custody, where he must navigate prison politics, salvage his reputation, an
  
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• Apple TV expands collection of classic movies for subscribers to stream at no extra cost

  13-08-2026 21:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV has expanded its streaming catalog with a selection of popular classic and mainstream Hollywood movies, available to subscribers at no additional charge. The move complements the service’s library of original programming and gives users more familiar titles to watch without renting or buying separately.
  The additions appear under a new “Great Movies Available Now on Apple TV” (or similar) carousel in the Apple TV app. Availability varies by region, with the titles con
  
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• iPhone 18 set for a RAM upgrade, and maybe a massive one

  13-08-2026 19:54 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple’s baseline iPhone is reportedly about to get a boost to its RAM allocation, and potentially a very substantial one. This is particularly surprising in light of the memory shortage currently afflicting the consumer tech industry and causing cost headaches for Apple and many of its rivals.The claim comes from a new research note by Jeff Pu (via MacRumors), in which the analyst predicts that next spring’s iPhone 18 will have a whopping 12GB of RAM. That’s a 50 percen
  
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• Apple TV adds back catalogue of popular movies—here’s what you can watch

  13-08-2026 19:49 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldUnlike every other streaming service out there, Apple TV subscribers sign up for one thing: original programming. However, this week, Apple TV users got a surprise in their Apple TV tab. Along with “Ted Lasso,” “Cape Fear,” and “Widow’s Bay,” subscribers now have access to more than a dozen popular movies.This isn’t the first time Apple has randomly offered a collection of 19 “Great Movies” for subscribers. However, while previo
  
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• Apple TV adds back catalog of popular movies—here’s what you can watch

  13-08-2026 19:49 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldUnlike every other streaming service out there, Apple TV subscribers sign up for one thing: original programming. However, this week, Apple TV users got a surprise in their Apple TV tab. Along with “Ted Lasso,” “Cape Fear,” and “Widow’s Bay,” subscribers now have access to more than a dozen popular movies.This isn’t the first time Apple has randomly offered a collection of “Great Movies” for subscribers. However, while previous
  
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• Leaked screen protectors for foldable ‘iPhone Ultra’ confirm asymmetric design and off-center camera cutout

  13-08-2026 19:45 via macdailynews.com
  
  Leaked screen protectors for foldable ‘iPhone Ultra’ (image via Ice Universe)
  Leaked screen protectors for Apple’s rumored foldable “iPhone Ultra” have surfaced, offering one of the clearest looks yet at the device’s distinctive front design. Shared this week by the leaker known as Ice Universe, the accessories and accompanying hands-on video highlight asymmetric corners and a single punch-hole camera placement that align with earlier rumors about the upcoming
  
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• Ditch your bulky power brick for this $26 Anker Nano smart charger

  13-08-2026 18:31 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld Anker Nano 45W chargerView Deal
  If you’re just as tired as we are of bulky chargers, today’s deal has your name on it. Amazon is selling this tiny Anker Nano charger for $26, a savings of $14 on its $40 MSRP and matching the best price we’ve ever seen.
  Just as small as the price, this charger will fit into your pocket just as easily as your backpack, while still delivering enough power to fast-charge your gadgets. Even better, it comes with foldable prongs that go both
  
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• Formlabs names former Apple Hardware Chief Dan Riccio strategic advisor amid board reshuffle

  13-08-2026 18:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Dan Riccio
  Formlabs, the world’s largest supplier of professional SLA and SLS 3D printing systems, announced on August 12, 2026, that Dan Riccio, 62, Apple’s former Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, has joined the company as a strategic advisor and personal investor.
  Riccio, who spent more than two decades at Apple, will advise Formlabs’ leadership on product development, design rigor, and operational scaling as the company expands in industrial and professional 3D
  
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• Deals: AirPods Pro 3, M5 MacBook Air $270 off, UWB smart lock, Thunderbolt 5 dock, Nomad cases from $17, more

  13-08-2026 17:28 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The 25% price drop on AirPods Pro 3 down at one of the best prices to date is still live, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with these M5 MacBook Air configs at $270 off courtesy of the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store and these 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 Cell models at $100 off. We also have the first discount on the new Schlage Home Key Sense Pro lock with Ultra Wideband, a return Amazon all-time low on Hyper’s 2026 120Gbps Thunderbolt 5 Dock with SSD enclo
  
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• watchOS 27 brings dedicated Siri app and unified Find My experience to Apple Watch

  13-08-2026 17:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  At WWDC26, Apple unveiled the next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, powerful parental controls, and an expansive set of software improvements across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS.
  Apple’s next major Apple Watch software update, watchOS 27, will introduce two brand-new apps that expand how users interact with Siri and locate people, devices, and items directly from their wrist.
  A Dedicated Home for the New Siri AI
  Siri is receiving a significant artificial intell
  
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• Three new iPhones launch next month, here’s what’s coming

  13-08-2026 17:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s big September event is almost here, and the company has three new iPhone models set to launch: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra. Here’s what to expect.
  
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• Will the iPhone Ultra avoid the issue that can still kill Samsung foldables?

  13-08-2026 17:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The very first Samsung Galaxy Fold launched back in 2019 proved so vulnerable to screen damage by dust and dirt ingress that the company cancelled all pre-orders for the device. Eight generations later, we’re today learning that the issue still hasn’t been fixed.
  Ensuring that the iPhone Ultra did not share this vulnerability has reportedly been one of the reasons Apple waited so long before launching its own folding phone. We should know how well Apple has succeeded within minutes o
  
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• New Apple TV 4K: Everything we know about Apple’s 2026 upgrade

  13-08-2026 16:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV 4K is finally expected to get its first hardware refresh in nearly four years. If the latest reports are right, Apple’s next streaming box could arrive this fall with a much faster chip, possibly the new Siri, upgraded wireless connectivity, and more.
  Here is everything we currently know about the next Apple TV 4K.
  
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• iOS 27 gives Apple Photos two features we’ve waited a long time for

  13-08-2026 16:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 27 is packed with new features for Apple’s Photos app, including two that have long been on many users’ wish lists: full-featured slideshow creation and upgraded iCloud Shared Albums.
  
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• Apple’s 5% post-earnings slide looks familiar; history points to a rebound

  13-08-2026 16:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple shares fell roughly 5% after the company reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results on July 30, even though the numbers themselves were solid. Revenue rose 16% year over year to $109.4 billion and earnings per share jumped 29% to $2.02. The pullback stemmed mainly from weaker-than-expected guidance for the current quarter, driven by ongoing supply constraints.
  This kind of sharp post-earnings reaction is not new for Apple, The Motley Fool‘s Prosper Junior Bakiny points out. Over the
  
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