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• The 11 best new podcasts to binge in 2020 - CNET

  11-09-2020 03:51
  
  So far we've heard fantastic podcasts courtesy of the New York Times, Slate, NPR, a couple from Parks and Recreation -- and one from CNET, too.
  
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• Top Stories: Apple Leaks, Siri AI Settlement, and More

  26-09-2026 15:00 via macrumors.com
  
  The Apple rumor mill never stops, and this week MacRumors was able to break the news of details on several upcoming products.
  We're also still learning more about the just-released iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max plus the upcoming iPhone Duo, while this week saw the debut of new Beats 360 headphones and the start of claim acceptance for the class action lawsuit over Siri AI delays, so read on below for all of the details on these stories and more!Top Stories
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• watchOS 27: 12 New Things To Check Out on Your Apple Watch

  26-09-2026 09:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple released watchOS 27 on September 14. The features and changes aren't limited to owners of new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 models. If you have an Apple Watch model that supports the latest update, here are 12 features and changes to check out after installation.
  To do so, open the Watch app on your iPhone, then tap General ➝ Software Update, strap your watch into a charger, and follow the onscreen prompts.Check Out the Dedicated Siri AppSiri has finally caught up wi
  
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• Banks and Credit Unions to Team Up Against Apple Pay Fees

  25-09-2026 21:22 via macrumors.com
  
  An antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple of blocking tap-to-pay competition is moving forward and will see banks and credit unions able to band together to sue Apple.
  U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White this week certified a class in the lawsuit. It will include any U.S. entities that issued any payment card enabled for Apple Pay and paid Apple a fee for ‌Apple Pay‌ transactions on that payment card. He also denied a motion from Apple to exclude expert testimony that plaintiff attorneys alleg
  
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• Apple Finally Shares tvOS 27 Release Notes With List of New Features

  25-09-2026 21:07 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today finally shared release notes for tvOS 27, nearly two weeks after releasing the software update. Many of the new features and changes listed were already known, but we are sharing the notes for the sake of completeness.
  tvOS 27 was released on Monday, September 14, but the Apple TV does not show release notes for software updates in the Settings app. Instead, Apple periodically updates a support document outlining what is new in tvOS updates.Here is what is new for the Apple TV on tvO
  
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• Amazon's $199 Discount on Apple Watch Ultra 3 Returns to Help Clear Stock

  25-09-2026 20:28 via macrumors.com
  
  Earlier this week, Amazon knocked the price of the previous generation Apple Watch Ultra 3 down to $599.97, from $799.00. This $199 markdown quickly disappeared, but now we're seeing a new Ultra 3 model (Black with Black Ocean Band) hit this new all-time low price.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.Additionally, there's a $199 markdown on the Black Appl
  
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• Apple Code Confirms iPad 12 Specs: A19, 8GB RAM, N1, C1X Modem

  25-09-2026 20:01 via macrumors.com
  
  The next low-cost iPad will be equipped with an A19 chip, C1X modem, N1 networking chip, and 8GB RAM, according to details found in Apple's code by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.
  We've heard some of these same specifications in prior rumors, so this is more of a confirmation than a new leak. The ‌iPad‌ 11 has an A16 chip, so the upgrade to the A19 in the 12th-generation ‌iPad‌ will bring a noticeable improvement in performance. More importantly, the A19 supports Apple In
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Apple Watch Ultra 4 From Lululook

  25-09-2026 19:56 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Lululook to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a new Apple Watch Ultra 4. Lululook makes all kinds of accessories for Apple devices, including the Apple Watch. The company has a selection of Apple Watch bands that work well with the new Series 12 and the Ultra 4 models.
  Lululook's $129.99 Strata Milanese Band matches the ‌Apple Watch Ultra 4‌. It is made from 99 percent woven grade 5 titanium, and it has a coating that protects it fro
  
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• Launch Week Deals Hit Latest Macs, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and Apple Accessories

  25-09-2026 19:25 via macrumors.com
  
  This week saw the launch of the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, plus the new Beats 360 headphones. You'll find launch discounts on the Macs below, alongside big markdowns on cushion kits for the Beats 360 headphones, AirPods Pro 3, 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.Mac Mini and Mac StudioWhat's the deal? Take up to $50 off Mac mini and Mac Studio
  
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• Some iPhone 18 Pro Max Users Experiencing AT&T Cellular Issues

  25-09-2026 19:07 via macrumors.com
  
  A subset of iPhone 18 Pro Max users in the U.S. are experiencing issues with AT&T cellular connectivity and/or eSIM provisioning, according to complaints across the MacRumors Forums, Reddit, and the Apple Support Community.
  Affected users are unable to connect to the AT&T network for phone calls, text messages, or data.Notably, the U.S. version of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is the only new iPhone released this month that is equipped with a Qualcomm cellular modem. The smaller iPhone 18 Pro an
  
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• The MacRumors Show: Tyler Stalman Talks iPhone 18 Pro's Camera

  25-09-2026 17:58 via macrumors.com
  
  Photographer and videographer Tyler Stalman joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to examine whether the iPhone 18 Pro's camera is a compelling reason to upgrade, how its new features affect everyday shooting, and what photographers gain or give up with the iPhone Duo.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos
  The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌'s Main camera combines a new 48-megapixel sensor, a faster variable-aperture lens, and updated image processing. The vari
  
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• iPad Mini With A20 Pro, New HomePod Mini Colors, and New Apple TV 4K All Just Leaked

  25-09-2026 17:18 via macrumors.com
  
  The next iPad mini, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K models have all leaked, just a few weeks before the devices are expected to be announced. Specifically, MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris discovered a few of Apple's official images of the devices, confirming their existence and some new features that are planned.
  The most notable iPad mini details revealed in today's leak include an A20 Pro chip, a new speaker design, and a landscape front camera, while images have revealed that the next HomePo
  
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• iPad Mini 8 Leaked: A20 Pro Chip, Landscape Camera, and More

  25-09-2026 17:18 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's next-generation iPad mini will feature the A20 Pro chip, a rearranged front-facing camera, and a new speaker system, leaked code reveals.The information originates from Apple's own code (spotted by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris) and also shows clear product images of the new ‌iPad mini‌. Although images of the device only show the front, leaving any design changes of the rear or side profile unknown, there are still visible changes.
  The new ‌iPad mini‌ features a
  
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• Exclusive: First Look at HomePod Mini 2 in Three New Colors

  25-09-2026 17:17 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's new HomePod mini will share the same design as the original model and come in five colors, MacRumors has found.
  The information originates from Apple's own code (spotted by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris) and shows clear product images of the new models in all of their colors. The above image contains Apple's own icons, which specifically refer to a "‌HomePod mini‌ 2."The new ‌HomePod mini‌ will come in green, pink, blue, white, and black. The current model comes
  
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• New Apple TV 4K Leaked

  25-09-2026 17:16 via macrumors.com
  
  MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris has uncovered an image file from Apple for an unreleased Apple TV 4K, suggesting that a new model will finally be released soon. The image is specifically for an "Apple TV 4K (4th generation)" model.Apple TV 4K (4th generation) image (on a gradient)
  The image reveals that the Apple TV will have the same external design as the current model, with all of its upgrades expected to be internal. Rumored features include an A17 Pro chip or newer, an increased 8GB of R
  
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• Create a Custom Pass in the Wallet App on iPhone

  25-09-2026 12:44 via macrumors.com
  
  In iOS 27, Apple's Wallet app lets you create custom passes for things like event tickets, gift cards, loyalty cards, and more. Here's how it works.
  If you have a ticket for an event and there's not a digital version available for the Wallet app, you can create one using the physical pass you have. The same goes for other cards, like a membership card, for example.The Wallet app can use ‌Visual Intelligence‌ to scan your card, and it will match it to a template with corresponding field
  
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• How to Check Your Mac's Manufacture Date in macOS 27

  25-09-2026 09:14 via macrumors.com
  
  If you installed macOS 27 Golden Gate, here's a way to find out when your Mac was manufactured. Apple has restored access to information that effectively disappeared when it randomized its serial numbers a few years ago.
  On your Mac, go to System Settings ➝ General ➝ About, then click"Regulatory Certification" under the System Report button. The certificate will show with a new "Date of Manufacture" field at the bottom.You used to be able to decode the serial number on an Apple dev
  
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• Apple shares video highlighting new child safety features across its devices

  25-09-2026 03:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s YouTube channel shared a video today showcasing how parents can manage the new and existing features of Apple’s Child Accounts. Watch it below.more…
  
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• ‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ season 2 premieres on Apple TV

  25-09-2026 03:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars,” Apple TV’s docuseries about the pursuit of the culinary world’s highest honors, is back. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Rare ‘Antennagate’ press conference Q&A video surfaces online

  25-09-2026 02:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Q&A session of one of Apple’s most notable events in the last 20 years has surfaced online, and you should watch it before it vanishes. Watch it below.more…
  
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• Apple and Qualcomm renew global patent licensing agreement

  25-09-2026 01:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Qualcomm and Apple have renewed their global patent licensing agreement, extending a deal that was previously set to expire in 2027. Here are the details.more…
  
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• What's Gone in macOS Golden Gate and What's Next in macOS 28

  25-09-2026 01:06 via macrumors.com
  
  With macOS Golden Gate, Apple phased out several legacy features and services, cutting support for older devices and accessories. More cuts are coming in macOS 28 as Apple continues to root out lingering Intel features.
  Here's everything that's been dropped. Support for Intel Macs - ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ is the first version of macOS that runs only on Apple silicon Macs. Intel Macs can't run it and are limited to macOS Tahoe. Apple still plans to offer security updates through fall 2028.
  
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• Apple Sports adds real-time Grand Slam draws, expands soccer coverage

  25-09-2026 01:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This week, Apple continued the steady expansion of its Apple Sports app, broadening its soccer coverage while also giving tennis fans a new way to follow some of the most important tournaments. Here’s what’s new.more…
  
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• TestFlight App Gets New iOS 27 Features

  25-09-2026 00:28 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today updated its TestFlight app for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS to version 4.4.0, adding support for features introduced in the latest software updates and products.
  TestFlight for iPhone supports landscape orientation ahead of the iPhone Duo's October launch, though the option is available on all iPhones. TestFlight can now be resized when using iPhone Mirroring on a Mac running macOS 27 with an iPhone running iOS 27.Apple says the update also includes unspecified stability improvem
  
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• M6 Mac mini review, Apple fitness band rumors, Apple AI servers

  24-09-2026 22:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Chance cover the week in Apple news, including hands-on with the new M6 Mac mini and AirPods 5, the first round of bug fixes for the new operating systems, Apple Music Hall, and more. And in Happy Hour Plus, we reflect on how Siri AI has fared in the real world so far. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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• Google Photos Wardrobe Feature Comes to iOS

  24-09-2026 22:33 via macrumors.com
  
  Google today said its digital wardrobe option is available in the Google Photos iOS app in the U.S., India, and Brazil.
  Google first announced the feature back in April, but it was limited to Android users until now. The wardrobe option uses AI to pull images of clothing from the Google ‌Photos‌ library, organizing them into a digital closet.
  Users can put items together to create outfits and virtually try them on.The app shows clothing items in a new Wardrobe section in the Collection
  
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• Apple Maps just added two new features in iOS 27

  24-09-2026 21:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 27 is packed with a wide array of new features for iPhone, including in Apple Maps. Here are the two tentpole iOS 27 features for Apple Maps, plus some miscellaneous improvements.more…
  
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• Apple Music to Host Free Head Trip Festival Livestream

  24-09-2026 21:48 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Music is teaming up with Goldenvoice to livestream the Head Trip music festival that's taking place in Indio, California, on October 10 and 11.
  Head Trip will feature Calvin Harris, Fisher with Chris Lake, Peggy Gou with Four Tet, Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, Dom Dolla with Kettama, and more. Tickets to the in-person event started at $499 but have sold out, and only passes starting at $589 are available now.HEAD TRIP. LIVE FROM INDIO. OCTOBER 10 + 11.WATCH THE LIVESTREAM ON APPLE MUSIC.
  
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• macOS 27 Top Features: much more than just Siri AI [Video]

  24-09-2026 21:13 via 9to5mac.com
  Although Apple’s revamped personal assistant is no doubt the headlining feature in macOS 27 Golden Gate, there are many other new features and refinements in this year’s update that don’t involve Siri AI. Read our post as I cherry-pick a few of my favorite new macOS 27 updates, and be sure to watch our video as I walk through them all.more…
  
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• Apple has three products launching soon that we’ve waited a long time for

  24-09-2026 20:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple had a big September, but it’s set to keep momentum going in October with several rumored product unveilings soon that we’ve waited a long time for.more…
  
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