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• WikiLeaks' Assange shows pro-Republican view in reported leaks - CNET

  14-02-2018 22:59
  In private chat conversations a year before Donald Trump was elected, the WikiLeaks founder criticized Hillary Clinton as a "sadistic sociopath," The Intercept reports.
  
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• SANDISK Phone Drive for iPhone is a great solution to low storage 

  11-07-2026 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Each time we buy a phone, we have to decide which storage tier to go for, and that requires a judgment call – not just about how much storage we need today, but how much we are likely to need for however long we end up keeping the phone. 
  There are times when we’ll get this wrong, but fortunately there’s a simple solution to your storage woes: the SANDISK® Phone Drive for iPhone. 
  
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• Apple sues OpenAI exec for theft of trade secrets

  11-07-2026 17:02 via macworld.com
  
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  As first reported by Bloomberg, Apple has filed suit against OpenAI, accusing the AI developer of running a coordinated campaign to steal information about upcoming Apple products.OpenAI is Apple’s partner in some ways. Since iOS 18 was released two years ago, Apple has incorporated ChatGPT features into Apple Intelligence, allowing users to optionally ask ChatGPT for more detailed information than Apple’s own AI can provide, or to write longer-form text.But in recent years,
  
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• OS 27 betas for all and everything else coming from Apple this month

  11-07-2026 16:12 via macworld.com
  
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  For the last several years, July has been the same, in the Apple calendar. WWDC is long over, and the rush of hardware for the fall is still a couple of months away.That doesn’t mean there’s nothing exciting, though. After several weeks of beta releases meant only for developers, July is when the new operating systems announced at WWDC and releasing in the fall are deemed stable and feature complete enough for the general public to test out.The Public Beta of iOS 27, iPadOS
  
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• Belkin BoostCharge Pro 10K Apple Watch Power Bank review: The best Apple Watch charger yet?

  11-07-2026 14:27 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsApple Watch fast chargeCan fast-charge two iPhones plus Watch45W maximum outputBattery displayConsAnker alternative is smallerOur VerdictWith its higher USB-C power output and superior dual-iPhone charging advantage, the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K is a compelling alternative to Anker’s Apple Watch power bank. Although we still prefer Anker’s dinkier size, the 20g in weight difference won’t be noticed in your pocket or bag.Price W
  
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• Apple weekend deals: AirPods, Apple Watch Ultra 3, MagSafe chargers, Magic Mouse, more

  11-07-2026 14:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We are touching down today with the weekend edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break to uncover all of the best deals on Apple gear, accessories, and more.Alongside the ongoing Amazon Anker summer sale loaded with notable deals on power banks, 25W MagSafe charging stations, and more from $8, we also have some ongoing deals on Apple Watch Ultra 3, nearly 25% off AirPods 4, and even some notable discounts on iPhone 17 Pro/Max units at up to $449 off. Those deals join the rare price drops on Magic Keyboard
  
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• Apple @ Work: The M1 MacBook Air has the longest usable lifespan of any Apple laptop in history

  11-07-2026 14:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Your Mac doesn’t need another monthly bill to run Microsoft Office — own a license for $43

  11-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for just $42.97 (reg. $219) through July 19 and own Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more with a lifetime license instead of a subscription.There’s no rule saying you have to rent your productivity software forever. Right now through July 19, Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac is available for just $42.97 (reg. $219), giving you a lifetime license to the classic Office apps without subs
  
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• Clean up your iPhone camera roll and save $75 on Cleaner Kit

  11-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get Cleaner Kit for iPhone for $29.99, down from $104.97, and clear out duplicate photos, bulky videos, and other storage-hogging clutter.It doesn’t take long for an iPhone to fill up with screenshots, duplicate photos, forgotten downloads, and videos that are much larger than expected. Cleaner Kit gives you a quicker way to sort through the mess, and its Premium Plan is currently available for $29.99 instead of $104.97.The app scans your photo library for du
  
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• WSJ: Apple avoided semiconductor tariffs last year thanks to Intel chip deal

  11-07-2026 08:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Intel in the U.S. is expected to make at least some upcoming Mac and iPhone chips for Apple. That recent development may have been the key to a major tariff exemption on semiconductors Apple received almost a year ago.
  
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• OpenAI responds to Apple’s trade secret theft lawsuit

  11-07-2026 00:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  OpenAI has issued a formal statement in response to Apple’s lawsuit accusing the company of trade secret theft. Read it below.
  
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• Meta removes feature that let users generate AI images from public Instagram posts

  11-07-2026 00:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Meta AI joined the image generation space this week. However, it did so with a controversial default setting that users found upsetting.
  
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• Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets

  10-07-2026 22:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI today, accusing the company of trade secret theft. Specifically, Apple alleges that its former employees have stolen trade secrets “for the benefit of OpenAI.”
  “This case is about Apple’s former employees stealing Apple’s trade secrets for the benefit of OpenAI. Apple brings this suit to put a stop to it,” the lawsuit says.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: July 10, 2026 – Mac shipments are growing, more

  10-07-2026 22:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Instagram is using your iPhone images to make AI slop. Here’s how to stop it

  10-07-2026 20:55 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Instagram recently unveiled 30 new AI effects, based on the new Muse Image developed by Instagram’s parent company, Meta. Instagram also launched a feature allowing users to tag their friends using their @usernames and generate AI-generated images from their content.While the new features are presented innocuously, a support article from Instagram’s Help Center clarifies who can use your images for AI generation:
  If you have a public account, other Instagram users may be abl
  
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• US eases restrictions on Apple’s access to AI chips and data center equipment in the UAE

  10-07-2026 20:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is among eight U.S. companies now able to bring covered advanced-computing chips, servers, and other controlled technology into the UAE without applying for individual export licenses. Here’s what that means.
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: The LNDU HK01W brings Apple Home Key and Wi-Fi to a budget-friendly lock

  10-07-2026 20:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  My top feature for a smart lock for any Apple smart home person is Apple Home Key support. The ability to tap your iPhone or Apple Watch against your front door and walk right inside is incredibly convenient. The problem is that most locks that support this feature are expensive, often costing $ 200 or more. That is where the LNDU HK01W comes in at a nice spot. It brings native Apple Home Key support to a door for right around $100.
  
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• Anthropic highlights Claude Code’s in-app browser on the desktop

  10-07-2026 19:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Speaking of AI-powered browser capabilities on the Mac, Anthropic is highlighting Claude Code’s in-app browser on the desktop today.
  
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• Apple TV this week: ‘Silo’ season 3 and ‘Trying’ season 5 are now streaming

  10-07-2026 19:42 via macworld.com
  
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  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 July 10, 2026: The third season of Silo is now streaming, and so is t
  
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• Spotify makes Release Radar more customizable with new listening filters

  10-07-2026 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Spotify announced today a series of updates to Release Radar, giving listeners more control over the music recommendations they receive every Friday. Here are the details.
  
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• Best time to buy an iPhone in 2026: When prices drop & which model to buy

  10-07-2026 18:45 via macworld.com
  
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  If you’re planning to buy a new iPhone, timing your purchase can save you hundreds of pounds or dollars. There are certain times of the year when buying a new iPhone is a bad idea, and others when you can pick up a bargain.While Apple rarely discounts its latest models, prices often fall after new iPhones launch in September, during major sales events such as Black Friday, and through retailer and carrier promotions throughout the year.Whether you’re looking for the latest i
  
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• Netflix among many companies showing interest in acquiring Letterboxd: report

  10-07-2026 18:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Letterboxd, the popular hybrid movie tracking and social media app, is exploring a sale. A new report this week from Matt Belloni at Puck outlines the many companies that have shown interest in acquiring the service, including Netflix, Sony Pictures, and more.
  
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• Apple Arcade in July: Four new games added to the service this month

  10-07-2026 18:32 via macworld.com
  
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  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 July 10, 2026: There are four new games on the service again this month: Creatures of the Deep+, Draw It+, Dungeon Clawler+, and Pocket City 2+.What is Apple Arcade?Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV
  
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• Will you miss the Walkie-Talkie Apple Watch app when watchOS 27 drops push-to-talk?

  10-07-2026 18:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Watch is losing its Walkie-Talkie app in this fall’s watchOS 27 software update. Will you miss the Apple Watch push-to-talk functionality?
  
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• Smart Home Diary: Sometimes the smart thing is to live with dumb switches

  10-07-2026 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I think if we are honest with ourselves, most of us would admit that smart home tech falls into one of two categories. First, there is the genuinely useful. Second, there’s the stuff we do just because we can, and it is to some degree cool.
  I think I’ve now discovered a third category: things that really aren’t worth all of the time and effort they take …
  
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• Deals: AirPods, Apple Watch Ultra 3 $140 off, M5 MacBook Air, Bose speakers $150 off, Anker chargers, more

  10-07-2026 17:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Joining the Amazon Anker summer sale loaded with MagSafe gear, chargers, and accessories from $8, as well as the ongoing AirPods 4 deal at nearly 25% off, we have some additional deals to scope out today as well. This Apple Watch Ultra 3 model is nearly $140 off, here are the M5 MacBook Air configs you can score at $150 off the new list prices, a giant $150 off the latest Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker, and a rare deal on Logitech’s latest haptics-enabled MX Master 4 Mouse. All
  
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• These are my favorite new Messages features in iOS 27 [Video]

  10-07-2026 17:28 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you were to just look at the Messages app in iOS 27, you might not think much has changed, but that is far from the truth. Under the hood, Apple has completely revamped the Messages experience, making it faster, smarter, and much less frustrating. From simple little setting toggles for dictation or voice memos to the amazing Siri integrations, the Messages app has gotten much more capable in every way. I wanted to share some of my favorite features that are both quality-of-life features and f
  
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• With ChatGPT Atlas shutting down, here are the AI browsers people actually use

  10-07-2026 16:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  OpenAI is pulling the plug on its dedicated web browser, ChatGPT Atlas. Instead of investing in an AI browser with a small user base, the company is improving agentic web use features inside the new ChatGPT desktop app.While ChatGPT Atlas may not have gained much traction, AI browsers can be useful for automating tasks like research, browser tidiness, and more. Here are options available on the Mac.
  
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• This tiny 45W Anker plug is made for your iPhone for just $26 (35% off)

  10-07-2026 16:09 via macworld.com
  
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  It’s time to upgrade your charging game. The Anker Nano 45W charger is on sale for $26 right now, which is the absolute best price we’ve seen for this charger. It’s small, it’s smart, and it goes perfectly with your iPhone.For starters, it comes in several iPhone-matching colors, including orange, light blue, and white.And it’s super small with fold-up prongs so you can pop it into a small pocket for travel.The charger might b
  
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• iPhone Ultra battery details allegedly revealed in new leak

  10-07-2026 15:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As we approach the official announcement of Apple’s iPhone Ultra in September, more specs continue to leak. A new rumor today claims to reveal exactly how big the foldable iPhone’s battery will be.
  
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