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• Walmart ends Black Friday tradition by closing stores on Thanksgiving - CNET

  21-07-2020 19:42
  
  The retailer said it wants employees to have a day at home with loved ones.
  
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• Infamous Apple leaker info-dumps almost every iPhone Air 2 detail

  06-07-2026 19:08 via macworld.com
  
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  With all eyes on this fall’s iPhone launches, the notorious leaker Jon Prosser has released a video purporting to reveal numerous details about the biggest Apple product of next spring: the iPhone Air 2.In just over eight minutes (which includes a minute-long sponsor message), Prosser spills the beans on the next Air’s release timing, design, strategic changes, technical upgrades, and color options. He even claims to know how Apple will alter the Air’s name across the
  
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• Replace your MacBook brick with this powerful Anker charger for under $100 ($50 off)

  06-07-2026 18:10 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAnker 160W Prime ChargerView Deal
  You can grab Anker’s $150 Prime 160W 3-port charger for $100 at Amazon right now, a serious $50 discount. That’s the best price we’e ever seen and matches the all-time-low it hit during Amazon’s recent Prime Day sale.While MacBook Pro chargers only have a single port, this charger has three ports but is more compact and just as powerful as Apple’s. You get a full 160W total output from a charger that’s about the size o
  
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• Apple silicon Macs are an ‘amazing system’ for AI–if you can afford one

  06-07-2026 17:35 via macworld.com
  
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  WWDC wasn’t even a month ago, but it feels like an eternity. In the four weeks since the keynote aired, Apple has released two OS 27 betas, unleashed Siri AI on the world, and raised prices on Macs and iPads by hundreds of dollars.That’s why this interview with senior Apple silicon product manager Doug Brooks by The Deep View, a “daily guide to the fast-moving world of AI,” feels so out of touch. It’s not so much what he says, but rather when he said it.The
  
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• The folding iPhone Ultra could follow the iPhone X’s path: Late and expensive

  06-07-2026 14:36 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple fans have been waiting years to get their hands on a foldable iPhone. And that wait may go on for slightly longer than expected when the iPhone Ultra is announced this fall, if the latest report is accurate.According to Ming-Chi Kuo, a widely respected industry analyst, Apple is likely to release its first ever folding phone in a separate batch from the more conventional iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. This is the same policy it followed when releasing the iPhone X in 2017.Citing hi
  
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• Apple leaks have sucked all the fun out of iPhone season

  06-07-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  There are still two months to go until the flagship product launch of Apple’s year. One day in early September (very likely the 8th), we’ll get our first official glimpse of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra. Yet it feels like we’ve already had enough unofficial glimpses to fill a prerecorded keynote presentation.Last week, for example, saw the leaking of the 18 Pro’s parts list and a video of the device allegedly undergoing a drop test, all
  
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• A20 Pro preview: Everything you can expect from Apple’s next iPhone chip

  06-07-2026 10:15 via macworld.com
  
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  When the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra launch this September, Apple will power them with the newest A-series chip. As in recent years, the next-generation processor will likely be split into two, with a full-performance “Pro” version and a non-Pro model made for lower-cost products. All of the products released this fall are expected to use the Pro version of the chip.We won’t know for sure what it can do until we get to test it, but we can examine the history and per
  
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• Still paying monthly for Office? This $55 lifetime license says you don’t have to.

  06-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Pay $54.99 once, use Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for life on one Windows PC.Monthly subscriptions make sense for some software. But if you use the same Windows PC every day and simply want Microsoft Office installed and ready to go, paying once can be the simpler option.That’s what makes Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus worth a look. Right now, you can grab a lifetime license for $54.99 (reg. $249.99), giving you permanent access to Wo
  
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• 'iPhone Ultra' Likely to 'Repeat the iPhone X Story'

  05-07-2026 19:28 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple will likely "repeat the iPhone X story" by unveiling its foldable iPhone at the same time as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but starting foldable iPhone pre-orders at a later date, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
  Kuo today said manufacturing challenges have limited early production of the foldable iPhone, which will reportedly be named iPhone Ultra. As a result, he believes the device may launch at some point after the iPhone 18 Pro models.In 2017, Apple unveiled the iPhone 8,
  
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• Windows 11 Pro has entered “too good to ignore” territory at just $10.49 through today only

  05-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $10.49 (reg. $199) through today only.Anyone ready to upgrade their PC’s OS, this might be one of the easiest upgrades you’ll make all year.Right now, you can grab a lifetime license for Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $10.49 (reg. $199). That’s a one-time purchase, so once it’s installed on your compatible PC, there are no recurring subscription fees to worry about.Windows 11 Pro includes ev
  
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• Learn to use Claude AI like a pro for a one-time $20

  05-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Build practical Claude AI skills—from prompt engineering to automation—for only $19.99.AI skills are quickly becoming some of the most valuable additions to a resume—but simply knowing how to ask a chatbot a question isn’t the same as knowing how to build real workflows with it.That’s where the Claude AI Professional E-Degree significantly helps. For a one-time $19.99 (reg. $159), you’ll get a structured learning path that teaches you
  
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• iPhone 17 Pro Max buried in America’s 250th anniversary time capsule: to be opened in 2276

  05-07-2026 05:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a gigantic time capsule has been buried with numerous items from every state to commemorate our current era – one of them being an iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange. The time capsule is set to be unsealed in 2276 for America’s 500th anniversary.
  
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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘PulseKit’ makes it easy to monitor all of your key analytics on iPhone

  04-07-2026 21:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.PulseKit is an all-in-one app for iPhone that makes it easy to track all of the key analytics that matter to you – without needing to code anything on your own. Everything is visible right from your home screen and lock screen with widgets.
  
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• Apple @ Work: As Apple grows in the enterprise, these are the kind of update bugs it has to squash immediately

  04-07-2026 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Beat the Apple Price Hikes: These MacBook Pro Deals Won't Last Long

  04-07-2026 17:34 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple recently introduced major price hikes across a number of products, including Macs, iPads, and more. This week, Apple's newly increased prices have begun to hit third-party retailers like Amazon, but there are a few select MacBook Pro models that are retaining original prices, which now represent solid discounts on each device.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.1
  
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• MacBook Pro overhaul: entry-level model to gain new design sooner than expected

  04-07-2026 17:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple has a new M7-powered entry level MacBook Pro in the pipeline for spring 2027. This isn’t an ordinary MacBook Pro refresh though. It’ll bring the upcoming redesign down to the entry level, something that previously wasn’t expected.
  
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• iOS 27 beta 2 hints at AirPods Pro with cameras: Here’s what we know so far

  04-07-2026 15:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Spotted by developer Sam Henri Gold on Twitter, iOS 27 beta 2 includes references to an upcoming Apple product codenamed B790, likely to be the rumored AirPods with cameras.
  
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• Hands-on: BenQ’s new MA270S is a glossy 27-inch 5K display made for Mac [U]

  04-07-2026 13:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  BenQ has been making excellent Mac-friendly monitors for years, and their new MA270S is the creme de la creme of their lineup. It’s a 27-inch 5K monitor, but with a feature that most monitors don’t ship with: a glossy finish.
  All of Apple’s displays ship with glossy finishes by default, but for one reason or another, matte finishes have dominated the external monitor market – and BenQ is bucking that trend. This makes the MA270S much more at home with the Mac.
  
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• Security Bite: A note on camera covers in 2026

  04-07-2026 12:21 via 9to5mac.com
  9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally autom
  
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• Block ads & more on 9 devices for life — AdGuard’s Family Plan is a one-time $28 through 7/5

  04-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get lifetime ad blocking across nine devices with the AdGuard Family Plan for $27.99 (reg. $169.99) with code JULY30. Offer ends July 5.Ads hound you across browsers, apps, and every device you touch. The AdGuard Family Plan cuts the constant noise for good. Right now, you can lock in a lifetime license for $27.99 with code JULY30.What AdGuard Actually Does
  Blocks ads and pop-ups across nine devices at once, including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Andr
  
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• 10TB of Internxt lifetime cloud storage is on sale for a one-time $252 through 7/5

  04-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Ditch the monthly cloud bill—replace iCloud with 10 TB of Internxt storage for a one-time payment of $251.99 through July 5.Too many cloud storage platforms ask you to pay a monthly bill just to keep your files safe. If you want an alternative to expensive cloud storage platforms like iCloud, then try Internxt. This secure cloud storage platform uses end-to-end encryption, and they just dropped the price for a 10TB lifetime subscription. Instead of payin
  
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• iPhone 18 With 9GB RAM Still Won't Support Two New iOS 27 Features

  03-07-2026 21:10 via macrumors.com
  
  The lower-end iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will be equipped with 9GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
  In a social media post, Kuo said the 1GB increase in RAM will ensure that Apple Intelligence features continue to run smoothly on the pair of devices.The higher-end iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable "iPhone Ultra" will each have the same 12GB of RAM as the iPhone 17 Pro models, added Kuo.Apple is expected to release the
  
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• The MacRumors Show: Latest iPhone 18 Pro Leaks and Rumors

  03-07-2026 18:13 via macrumors.com
  
  On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the latest leaks and rumors surrounding the iPhone 18 Pro.
  Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videosTata Electronics, one of Apple's manufacturing partners in India, was hit by a ransomware attack that resulted in more than 200,000 internal files being posted online, including component lists, supplier data, and images of ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ test units. The material was obtained illegally, and MacRumors has not
  
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• We really need a way to hand over ownership of an Apple Home

  03-07-2026 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Me being me, one of the first things I wanted to do in my new home was set up the smart home technology. That’s now almost complete (I’m currently engaged in mortal battle with presence detectors) and I’ll have an update soon.
  But there was also the matter of the smart home tech I was leaving behind – and that was less straightforward thanks to a surprising omission in the Apple Home ecosystem …
  
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• Sketchy Rumor Claims Apple Watch Series 12 Could Introduce Sensor in Band

  03-07-2026 17:54 via macrumors.com
  
  The Apple Watch Series 12 could ship with a new health sensor built directly into one of its bands, according to a sketchy rumor from a known leaker.
  The leaker known as "Kosutami" says the sensor will be injection-molded into a silicone band, and only a silicone band, apparently because Apple has not yet solved how to embed similar hardware in bands made from other materials. No detail was given on what the sensor is actually meant to measure.
  [Censo-Wat]ch Series 12 gonna have a sensor on band
  
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• iOS 27 Beta Hints at New Apple Product Such as 'AirPods Ultra'

  03-07-2026 17:44 via macrumors.com
  
  The second iOS 27 developer beta seemingly hints at a new Apple product, according to code uncovered by app designer and developer Sam Henri Gold.
  The code mentions a product codenamed B790 that can relay "two images from cameras on either side of [a] user's head." Gold speculated that the code could be referring to Apple's rumored smart glasses, but a more likely possibility is AirPods with cameras, which are reportedly further along in development compared to the glasses. AirPods Pro 3 were co
  
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• Apple Already Testing iOS 27.4

  03-07-2026 17:42 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's software engineers recently began testing iOS 27.4, according to the MacRumors visitor logs.Fun fact: Apple tests the "fall" (iOS 27.0) and "spring" (iOS 27.4) software releases concurrently.
  This article, "Apple Already Testing iOS 27.4" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
  
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• Fourth of July Sales: Save on AirTag 2, M3 iPad Air, Charging Accessories and More

  03-07-2026 16:40 via macrumors.com
  
  This week's best deals include ongoing all-time low prices on AirTag 2, plus great discounts on the previous-generation M3 iPad Air, for anyone who wants to avoid price hikes on the M4 models. We're also tracking Fourth of July savings from popular accessory makers 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.Fourth of July DealsIt's Fourth of July w
  
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• Today only! Get these Apple-certified USB-C cables for as low as $6 each

  03-07-2026 16:07 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldToday only!Beats USB-C-to-USB-C cable as low as $6View Deal
  A good USB-C cable can be hard to find if you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg to get one. Today, our favorite Apple-made cable is on sale for as low as $6—and you’ll never need to buy another one again.Over at Amazon’s Woot, you can get a single Beats USB-C-to-USB-C cable for $9, a savings of $10 on its MSRP. That’s a good deal on its own (Amazon usually sells them for $17), but they’re a
  
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• 12 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27

  03-07-2026 14:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple will release iOS 27 in September, and despite the company's focus this year on refining its flagship operating system and nixing bugs, there are still many additional features on the way, not least of which is Apple's new context-aware Siri, re-tooled for the generative AI era.This year's major iPhone software update isn't all about AI, though, as the following feature list testifies. iOS 27 remains in developer beta, while a public beta is expected to arrive this month.Extend Your Photos
  
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