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• These ‘exclusive’ iPhone 15 leaks may as well be an iPhone 14 with a USB-C port

  23-02-2023 14:03 via macworld.com
  
  The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus aren’t bad phones, but they’re also not very exciting phones. With the same design, screens, processor, and dual 12MP camera system as the iPhone 13, there’s little reason to upgrade over last year’s model. And based on the latest leaks, this year will bring more of the same.Apple hasn’t changed the design of the iPhone since the iPhone 12 brought back the flat edges, and the latest round of iPhone 15 rumors show a phone that will c
  
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• One encrypted cloud storage platform has a 10TB lifetime subscription on sale for $359.99

  08-08-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get a 10TB Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription for $360.Renting cloud storage from Google or Dropbox means a monthly charge that never stops and files a company can scan whenever it likes. Internxt is a private, encrypted alternative, and a lifetime subscription to its 10TB plan is on sale for $359.99 (reg. $2,900).Your files get end-to-end encrypted on your Mac before they ever leave the device, so only you can open them, and not even Internxt c
  
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• James Marsden to star in Apple TV comedy ‘Bad News Dads’ from Stephen Falk and Berlanti Productions

  07-08-2026 23:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to an exclusive report from Deadline’s Nellie Andreeva, Apple TV is developing “Bad News Dads,” a half-hour comedy starring and executive produced by James Marsden. The project comes from “You’re the Worst” creator Stephen Falk, alongside Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, where Greg Berlanti holds an overall deal.
  Based on the upcoming novel by Adam Frost, the series follows an inept men’s recreational baseball league. When one
  
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• OpenAI Delays Next Major AI Model 'Astra' Over Critical Hacking Concerns

  07-08-2026 23:27 via macrumors.com
  
  OpenAI today said it is "pausing" activities involving its upcoming AI model Astra, because its cyber capabilities are potentially too dangerous. OpenAI says its newest internal evaluations show "significant advancements in agentic coding and cybersecurity," and it cannot rule out "critical cyber capabilities." Prior OpenAI models, including GPT–5.6 Sol, were labeled as "High."
  Astra triggers stricter guidelines in OpenAI's "Preparedness Framework." The guidelines call for caution when dev
  
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• iOS 26 Gets First Jailbreak Thanks to Dopamine

  07-08-2026 22:56 via macrumors.com
  
  After 326 days, iOS 26 has received its first jailbreak, thanks to the developers behind the popular Dopamine jailbreak.Lars Fröder, better known as opa334, today released Dopamine 3.0, which adds support for a number of newer firmware versions, including iOS 26.0 and iOS 26.0.1 on devices with A12 or A13 chips.Another major addition in today's release is support for all devices running iOS 16.5.1 through iOS 17.3.1, significantly expanding the range of devices and software versions compati
  
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• iOS 26.6.1 imminent: Apple internally testing quick follow-up update for iPhones

  07-08-2026 22:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s iOS 26.6.1
  Apple is actively testing iOS 26.6.1, a point release that appears poised for release in the coming days, according to visitor logs tracked by sites including 9to5Mac and MacRumors.
  The update comes less than two weeks after the public rollout of iOS 26.6 on July 27, 2026. That earlier release focused primarily on bug fixes, security patches, and optimizing the Spotlight index to prepare devices for the smoother transition to iOS 27 later this year.
  What’s likely t
  
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• If you want an iPhone 18 Pro, you’ll probably need to act fast to buy one

  07-08-2026 21:41 via macworld.com
  
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  Former Bloomberg correspondant and supply-chain expert Tim Culpan has bad news. A brief post on his Substack blog say that Apple isn’t immune to the RAM crunch that is affecting everyone right now. The company is scrambling to get DRAM modules from suppliers to the assembly plants for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra.
  With less than two months before the phones ship out to consumers, production should be in full swing right now. But a shortage of DRAM chips means they’re n
  
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• Apple’s iPhone captures 65% of global premium smartphone market as segment hits record 29% share in H1 2026

  07-08-2026 21:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple dominated the premium smartphone segment in the first half of 2026, holding a commanding 65% market share, according to Counterpoint Research. The Cupertino company outpaced the broader industry as devices priced at $600 and above (wholesale average selling price) accounted for a record 29% of overall global smartphone sales.
  Premium smartphone unit sales grew 5% year-over-year in H1 2026, outperforming the overall market. This marked a rise from 25% share in H1 2025 and 20% in H1 2022. C
  
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• Apple Rumored to Launch Three New 'Ultra' Products by Early Next Year

  07-08-2026 21:06 via macrumors.com
  
  According to various reports from sources such as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Macworld's Filipe Espósito, Apple is planning to release up to three new products with "Ultra" branding between late 2026 and early 2027.
  The long-rumored foldable iPhone is expected to be called the "iPhone Ultra." Rumored features include a 7.7-inch inner display, a 5.3-inch outer display, two rear cameras, one front camera, a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID, and more. The device's large inner screen
  
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• Apple is allegedly scrambling to get enough RAM for the iPhone 18 Pro

  07-08-2026 21:04 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Former Bloomberg correspondant and supply-chain expert Tim Culpan has bad news. A brief post on his Substack blog say that Apple isn’t immune to the RAM crunch that is affecting everyone right now. The company is scrambling to get DRAM modules from suppliers to the assembly plants for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra.
  With less than two months before the phones ship out to consumers, production should be in full swing right now. But a shortage of DRAM chips means they’re n
  
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• Apple Arcade in August: Four new games added to the service this month

  07-08-2026 20:04 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t a little different from the likes of PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. If you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers.Updated August 7, 2026: There are four new games on the service again this month: Everyday Puzzles: Mini Games+, Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition, Retro Bowl College+, and Water Sort Puzzle: Get Color+.What is Apple Arcade?Apple Arcade is a gaming subscripti
  
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• MacBook Ultra rumors: Apple’s thinner OLED touchscreen flagship expected late 2026 or early 2027

  07-08-2026 20:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is reportedly preparing a major overhaul of its high-end laptop lineup, potentially under the new “MacBook Ultra” name. This would sit above the existing MacBook Pro as a premium tier, introducing the first OLED display and touchscreen on a Mac, along with a redesigned chassis and Dynamic Island-style camera cutout. All details remain unconfirmed rumors based primarily on reporting from Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman, supply-chain analysts, and firms like Omdia, as of early
  
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• Apple TV this week: ‘Ted Lasso’ is back for season 4

  07-08-2026 18:47 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content.There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s service, too. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV shows and movies.Updated August 7, 2026: Ted Lasso is back for season 4, after a three-year hi
  
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• Apple expands retail footprint and financing options to capture surging iPhone demand in India

  07-08-2026 18:45 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is intensifying efforts to convert India’s growing appetite for premium smartphones into higher sales by opening more retail stores and offering expanded financing deals, while simultaneously scaling up local manufacturing.
  The company has built a network of Apple Stores across key cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, and Noida, giving customers direct access to products and services in a market long dominated by multi-brand retailers and online platforms. These physical
  
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• The MacRumors Show: iPhone Air 2 - What Changes After a Difficult First Year

  07-08-2026 18:23 via macrumors.com
  
  The iPhone Air reaches one year on sale next month, and Apple is now closer to launching its successor than it is to the original's debut. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss what's next for the device.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos
  The first-generation model has had a difficult run. A KeyBanc Capital Markets survey found virtually no demand for the device within weeks of its September 2025 launch, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported t
  
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• Apple Flags Discovery Delays in Its Lawsuit Against Jon Prosser

  07-08-2026 18:07 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has told a federal court that it hasn't heard from Jon Prosser's legal team in a month, as discovery drags on in its trade secret lawsuit against the leaker.
  In a joint status report filed on Wednesday in the Northern District of California, Apple's attorneys said they had made repeated attempts to reach Prosser's counsel about outstanding discovery issues without success. From the filing:Apple and Mr. Prosser have worked to advance this case through limited discovery. Mr. Prosser provided
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable ‘iPhone Ultra’ likely to sell out fast due to memory shortages

  07-08-2026 17:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  3D render claiming to depict Apple’s first foldable iPhone (image: Jon Prosser)
  Apple and its suppliers are scrambling to secure enough DRAM (mobile memory chips) ahead of the expected September 2026 launches of the iPhone 18 series and the foldable iPhone Ultra, according to semiconductor analyst Tim Culpan’s exclusive reporting for Culpium.
  With under six weeks to the anticipated debut, assemblers are rushing shipments of DRAM. Apple primarily sources from Micron, with additional s
  
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• Apple Captures 65% of Global Premium Smartphone Market

  07-08-2026 16:32 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple captured 65% of the global premium smartphone market in the first half of 2026, as the wider premium segment's share of overall smartphone sales climbed to a record 29%.
  That's according to Counterpoint Research's Handset Model Sales Tracker, which tracks smartphones with a wholesale average selling price of $600 or more. Apple's premium segment revenue grew 9% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, which Counterpoint attributed to strong sales of the iPhone 17 lineup, particularly the
  
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• Apple Testing iOS 26.6.1 Update for iPhones

  07-08-2026 16:17 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's software engineers are internally testing iOS 26.6.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs.Apple already released macOS 26.6.1 yesterday with a fix for a security vulnerability affecting the Screen Sharing app. iOS 26.6.1 would likely include bug fixes and/or security fixes as well, should Apple move forward with releasing the update in the coming days.For example, iOS 26.6 appears to have introduced a bug in the Shortcuts app, so hopefully that would be addressed in iOS 26.6.1.Relate
  
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• Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 to patch critical Screen Sharing security flaw

  07-08-2026 16:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, a rapid security update that addresses a serious vulnerability in the built-in Screen Sharing feature. The update, which arrived on Thursday without any new features, is strongly recommended for all Mac users running the latest version of the operating system.
  Screen Sharing allows users to view and control another Mac remotely over a local network or the internet. It is widely used for remote support, file access, troubleshooting, and managing multiple Ma
  
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• AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99, $25 Best Buy Gift Card With MacBook Neo, and More Apple Deals This Week

  07-08-2026 16:06 via macrumors.com
  
  Some of the best Apple deals of the summer arrived this week, including the AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99, up to $500 off select MacBook Pro models, and the lowest iPad Air prices since Apple's price hike. Additionally, you'll find a solid offer on the MacBook Neo at Best Buy this weekend.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.AirPodsWhat's the deal? Take $100
  
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• Apple Account Card Expands Again: What It Is and What It Isn't

  07-08-2026 15:54 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple this week expanded support for its Apple Account Card in the Wallet app to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Malta. The Apple Account Card option for Wallet started rolling out in 2022, and Apple has been gradually expanding the feature to more countries since then.
  What is the Apple Account Card?
  So what is it, exactly? The card displays the balance associated with a user's Apple Account (formerly Apple ID), and it can be used to make purchases in any brick-and-mortar Apple Store and online
  
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• T-Mobile shuts down 2G network, ending U.S. cellular service for Apple’s original iPhone

  07-08-2026 15:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s revolutionary iPhone (2007)
  T-Mobile officially retired its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, marking the end of 2G service from all three major U.S. carriers. With AT&T having discontinued 2G in 2017 and Verizon following in 2020, devices that rely solely on the older standard—including the original 2007 iPhone — can no longer connect to any cellular network in the United States. The move also affects remaining smartphones, alarm systems, payment terminals, and oth
  
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• Mac Pro Turns 20 Today, Five Months After Apple Killed It

  07-08-2026 14:39 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple announced the original Mac Pro 20 years ago today, with the anniversary landing five months after the company discontinued the machine for good.
  On August 7, 2006, Apple unveiled the first Mac Pro, powered by two dual-core 64-bit Xeon processors that Apple said made it up to twice as fast as the Power Mac G5 it replaced. It was the last Mac to complete Apple's transition from PowerPC to Intel chips, and it launched with PCI Express expansion slots and a $2,499 starting price.The Mac Pro qu
  
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• The M6 MacBook Pro is coming. Is it worth waiting for?

  07-08-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple offers the MacBook Pro with three different chip options. It starts with the entry-level M5 chip, which you can only get in the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Apple also offers M5 Pro and M5 Max chips for the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro, as it has since the M1 arrived in 2020.The M5 MacBook Pro was released in October 2025. According to reports, Apple plans to upgrade the laptop to an M6 chip this fall, which isn’t a surprise. What is a surprise is that Apple will reportedly skip the
  
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• iOS 27's New Compact Clock Gives Your Wallpaper Room to Breathe

  07-08-2026 12:52 via macrumors.com
  
  In iOS 26, Apple let you stretch the Lock Screen clock down your iPhone's display until it dwarfed everything else. In iOS 27, Apple has a new clock option that does the opposite, with the introduction of a compact mode that shrinks the time to roughly the size of the date and tucks it into the row at the top of the screen.
  The result is a Lock Screen that genuinely shows off your wallpaper, while still displaying the time and date. If you picked a photo that looks better in its complete framing
  
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• I trained Siri AI to answer my messages. It actually worked

  07-08-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  iOS 27 finally delivers Siri AI—a highly capable chatbot with access to world knowledge, personal data, and live web results. Its system-level agentic privileges, paired with its smarts, turn it into an unrivaled tool that can understand and interact with on-screen content across iPhone apps. This helps you execute complex everyday tasks by using just your voice.Messaging is one of the most common smartphone use cases, and it can feel tiresome at times. Our iPhones buzz whenever w
  
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• You never have to pay full price for AirPods, but AirPods Pro 3 are usually not just $189

  07-08-2026 11:00 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAirPods Pro 3 for just $189.99View Deal
  Decent discounts on most Apple gear is rare. Not AirPods. Apple never drops the price but third-party retailers almost always have them at a discount.For the latest model, that discount is usually in the range of $10-20. For much of the last 6 months, the latest and greatest AirPods Pro 3 have been on Amazon for about $229 or $239. After a brief discount at the last Amazon Prime Day, it’s been hovering at $199.And that’s a good deal. Yo
  
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• TerraMaster F4-425 Pro NAS review: Very fast, with backup, surveillance, and media streaming galore

  07-08-2026 10:32 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsAffordable for four baysDual 5Gbe connectionsTons of apps and capabilitiesExcellent performanceUnlimited IP cams in surveillance appConsDrive trays don’t lockRequires mail address during initializationTOS 7 still slightly buggyOur VerdictTerraMaster’s F4-425 is a fast, versatile, four-bay storage, backup and media streaming NAS box that’s every bit as good as, if not better than similar units from QNAP and Synology. Especially as the compan
  
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• One $30 app unlocks the tools macOS is hiding

  07-08-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: MacMagic unlocks the useful tools macOS hides, and a lifetime license is only $30 (reg. $99.99).macOS hides a surprising number of useful tools behind menus most people never open, and it leaves out a few features you’d expect to find on any modern machine. MacMagic is a new tool that unlocks all those hidden features, and a lifetime license is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $99.99) right now.MacMagic finds and purges oversized app caches and logs, force-delet
  
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