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• Where in the world is Amazon HQ2? (The 3:59, ep. 302) - CNET

  19-10-2017 20:08
  We run down the top contenders for Amazon's next major campus and discuss Bixby coming to your fridge.
  
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• This new reveal suggests MacBook Ultra might cost more than we think

  06-09-2026 05:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As soon as next month, Apple is expected to introduce its next MacBook Pro redesign. We’ll be seeing OLED, the first touchscreen on a Mac, a thinner chassis, Dynamic Island, and much more. This upgrade was rumored to be called MacBook Ultra, though it wasn’t necessarily clear where that’d leave the MacBook Pro brand. Now, it’s a lot more clear.more…
  
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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘KeyAlarm’ turns your most important calendar events into alarms

  05-09-2026 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.Calendar events can often be missed, especially since they’re usually just a notification. If you’re in do not disturb or simply aren’t looking at your phone, you might not see it. With KeyAlarm, certain key calendar events can easily be turned into alarms, allowing you to
  
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• Apple @ Work: Capping bug bounty submissions is the wrong response in the AI era of security threats

  05-09-2026 15:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Apple Labor Day weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3, Studio Display, Mac mini, AirTag 2, chargers, more

  05-09-2026 14:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: 9/6: Amazon is now offering Apple’s AirPods Max 2 at $100 off.
  Labor Day weekend is here with massive sale events now live at both Amazon and AirTag from $20 a pop. Moving over to the Mac and the pre-order discounts on the new M6/M5 Pro Mac mini, we also have $150 off this 13-inch M5 MacBook Air and new Amazon all-time lows on the 2026 Apple Studio Displays. Just be sure to scope out the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro discounts as well the new Dark Cherry and Anker charging gear
  
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• CarPlay now works with five major chatbot apps

  04-09-2026 23:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  CarPlay has picked up its fifth major AI chatbot app with the addition of Claude. Anthropic’s iPhone app adding CarPlay is the second AI chatbot app to be updated with support this week.more…
  
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• watchOS 27 removes three features that Apple Watch users might miss after updating

  04-09-2026 22:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  When watchOS 27 is released later this month, Apple Watch users may notice that some things work a bit differently. The upcoming software update removes three features that users may miss after updating.more…
  
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• Fender MIX headphones now have an iPhone app for tuning your sound

  04-09-2026 21:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In August, Fender released the $299 MIX wireless headphones. The over-ear headphones come with a replaceable battery and the FWD Tx USB-C wireless transmitter for low-latency, lossless connectivity. Fender MIX headphones also now include an iPhone app for tuning the experience.more…
  
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• New profile of John Ternus offers insight into life and reputation of Apple CEO

  04-09-2026 21:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  John Ternus became Apple’s new CEO this week, and today the Financial Times published a profile that offers fresh insights into Ternus’s life and reputation among Apple employees and partners.more…
  
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• OpenAI releasing major upgrade to ChatGPT and Codex with GPT-6 Astra, details here

  04-09-2026 20:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: A day later, GPT-6 Astra is rolling out to Business and Pro customers on the $100/month or $200/month plan. This follows other new model releases before Plus customers on the $20/month plan gain access.Update #2: A few hours later, Plus users with the $20/month subscription now have Astra access as well.
  It’s been just over a year since OpenAI released the first GPT-5 models for ChatGPT. Now it’s time for GPT-6 Astra to upgrade ChatGPT and Codex capabilities. Details below.mo
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: ULTRALOQ’s Bolt Fingerprint has everything you’d want except Home Key

  04-09-2026 20:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  My door has had a smart lock on it for 5-6 years, and I’ve tried plenty of options. The ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint is a great option for almost anyone thanks to its Apple Home integration, built-in Wi-Fi, and plenty of ways to lock and unlock your door. Whether you’re looking for fingerprint ID unlock or a simple PIN, this lock has almost everything.more…
  
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• SpaceXAI expands Grok Bot to iPad as access expands to cheaper plans

  04-09-2026 20:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last month, SpaceXAI launched Grok Bot, an iMessage-style AI system that displays agents as teammates. The product originally arrived as an iPhone and Mac app with a very expensive price tag. In the weeks since launch, Grok Bot has expanded to the iPad and dramatically lowered the cost.more…
  
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• Silo season 4 just got its release date on Apple TV and first trailer

  04-09-2026 19:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Silo’s season 3 finale is available now, and Apple TV has already announced the release date for season 4. Here’s when it’s coming, plus the first Silo season 4 trailer.more…
  
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• Will the iPhone 18 Pro’s biggest upgrade really deliver?

  04-09-2026 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  In general, we’re not expecting the iPhone 18 Pro to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor. Indeed, if you currently have an older iPhone there are arguments for buying the iPhone 17 Pro ahead of next week’s launch.Of the few upgrades we are expecting, the biggest one on paper is going to be a variable aperture lens for the primary camera. But will this make a significant difference in reality … ?more…
  
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• Leaked iPhone roadmap reveals plans for larger foldable, ‘biggest overhaul,’ more

  04-09-2026 17:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is launching new iPhones next week, and a Bloomberg report today details what to expect from those models as well as the roadmap for 2027 and 2028 debuts.more…
  
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• Deals: AirPods, Apple 2026 Studio Displays up to $500 off, M5 MacBook Air $150 off, new Dark Cherry chargers, more

  04-09-2026 17:29 via 9to5mac.com
  We are heading into the weekend with the massive Labor Day sale at Amazon and the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, but at $329 off, this standard Studio Display model at the all-time low, and some Apple Refurb options at up to $500 off. Just be sure to also scope out this Midnight 16GB/1TB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air is $150 off via Amazon and this new Dark Cherry smart display charging collection to match your new iPhone 18 Pro – there are some notable launch deals live. Check it all o
  
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• Apple TV’s big fall lineup: Here’s every new show and movie coming soon

  04-09-2026 17:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV is now airing Ted Lasso season 4, and more high-profile shows and movies are coming to the streamer soon. Here’s everything in Apple TV’s fall lineup so far, which could keep growing as more premieres are announced.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: September 4, 2026 – iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro rumors

  04-09-2026 16:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do list for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with powerful tools that mak
  
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• New iPhone 18 Pro report details flagship camera feature and more

  04-09-2026 16:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be unveiled next week, and a new report offers fresh details on the flagship “mechanical aperture” camera feature that’s coming, plus mentions an improved vapor chamber and more.more…
  
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• Apple working on new surround sound, Party Mode features for HomePod

  04-09-2026 15:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has several new HomePod features in development, based on new code references discovered in audioOS 27. The code seemingly suggests work on a new surround sound system, something called Party Mode, and more.more…
  
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• Apple plans to launch home security and monitoring service: report

  04-09-2026 15:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is about to launch several new Home products, but per a new Bloomberg report, the company has a home security and monitoring service in the works for 2027 too.more…
  
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• Apple making just a few hundred iPhone Ultras per day, per report

  04-09-2026 15:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re less than a week away from Apple announcing its first-ever foldable iPhone. A new supply chain report today says that Apple’s “extremely high quality control standards” have led to a much slower ramp for iPhone Ultra production so far.more…
  
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• Apple fixes frustrating TestFlight app regression that search feature update added

  04-09-2026 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back in July, Apple updated its TestFlight app with a basic search feature. While you might think this simple update would be universally welcomed, the same TestFlight app introduced a pretty frustrating bug for a lot of users.more…
  
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• iPhone Ultra Production Hitting Just 'a Few Hundred' a Day, Says Nikkei

  04-09-2026 12:09 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple last month only managed to produce "a few hundred units a day" of its upcoming foldable iPhone because of the company's extremely high quality control standards, according to Nikkei Asia ($), citing supply chain sources.
  From today's report:
  "Production is ramping up slowly, with output currently at only a few hundred units a day in late August. That initial volume could be challenging to meet market demand," one supply chain manager with knowledge of the matter told Nikkei Asia.Multiple r
  
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• Apple Is Testing a Four-HomePod Surround System, Code Suggests

  04-09-2026 11:30 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple appears to be working on some major new HomePod home theater features, including a four-speaker surround sound system and a new "Party Mode," according to code found in audioOS 27 beta 8, and shared on the MacRumors forums by member pdfu.
  References in the software for the second-generation HomePod suggest the ability to tune for a setup with front-left, front-right, rear-left, and rear-right HomePods. The four-speaker surround configuration references automatic room calibration, speaker-p
  
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• New action comedy movie Mayday is now streaming on Apple TV

  04-09-2026 11:10 via 9to5mac.com
  There’s a new original movie streaming today on Apple TV: a new action-comedy called Mayday, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh.
  Streaming for free with an Apple TV subscription, Mayday sees Troy (Reynolds) infiltrate Russian territory amidst the Cold War. Ex-KGB agent Nikolai (Branagh) becomes an unlikely ally in this caper.more…
  
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• Five Sleeps Until iPhone 18 Pro: Here's What We Know

  04-09-2026 04:25 via macrumors.com
  
  We are just five sleeps away from Apple's unveiling of its new-generation iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models, not forgetting its first foldable iPhone.
  Apple is expected to introduce the devices at its annual iPhone fall event, which is this year carrying the tagline "Surprise and shine." The event takes place on Wednesday, September 9. To help you get some shuteye in the meantime, here's a rundown of the features we're expecting from Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models.Overall Design: The iPho
  
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• M6 vs. M5 Pro Mac Mini Buyer's Guide

  04-09-2026 00:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple last week announced two new Mac mini models, one with the all-new M6 chip and one with the M5 Pro chip that debuted in the MacBook Pro earlier this year.
  Somewhat like the ‌MacBook Pro‌ last year, Apple has again placed its newest silicon in the entry-level machine and a previous-generation Pro chip in the high-end machine, so the more expensive ‌Mac mini‌ is not simply a faster version of the cheaper one. The M6 model starts at $899 with a 12-core CPU, 16GB of unified
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Two new display upgrades coming next week

  03-09-2026 22:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will have the same screen sizes as their predecessors, but rumors indicate their displays will be upgraded in two other ways. Here’s what’s coming.more…
  
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• Foldable iPhone Ultra: The Latest Rumors Before Apple's Event

  03-09-2026 22:10 via macrumors.com
  
  We're less than a week away from the debut of Apple's first foldable iPhone, and rumors have been picking up as the event date approaches. Here's the latest.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. MagSafe - Even though foldable iPhone dummies we saw earlier this year didn't have a MagSafe ring, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims all signs indicate MagSafe charging will be supported.Crease - Some of the early language about the foldable iPhone's crease suggested Apple might have f
  
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