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• Windows 11 Pro is just $9.97 right now (MSRP $199)

  15-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: With the year still young, Windows 11 Pro is available for $9.97, making it an easy, low-cost upgrade to modernize your setup early.The year is still young, which makes this a practical moment to handle upgrades you know you’ll need eventually. One of the simplest is software: right now, a genuine Windows 11 Pro license is $9.97, down from its usual $199 price.For anyone running an older or sluggish PC, Windows 11 Pro can noticeably improve how your system fe
  
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• Report: OpenAI’s first device will be a portable speaker with a camera and other sensors

  14-07-2026 23:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  According to Bloomberg, OpenAI’s anticipated entry into the hardware market is slated to begin with a portable, screenless smart speaker. Here are the details.
  
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• OpenAI says it has seen no evidence supporting Apple’s trade secret theft claims

  14-07-2026 22:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  OpenAI has issued a new statement in reaction to Apple’s lawsuit accusing the company of trade secret theft. Here are the details.
  
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• Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing Apple of failing to stop CSAM on iCloud

  14-07-2026 21:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Reuters reports that Apple has defeated a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing it of failing to stop child sexual abuse material from being stored and shared through iCloud. Here are the details.
  
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• Canva Code 2.0 adds visual editing, HTML imports, and real-time collaboration

  14-07-2026 20:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Canva today unveiled Canva Code 2.0, an AI-powered vibe coding platform that lets users build and visually edit websites, apps, and interactive experiences. Here are the details.
  
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• AirPods public betas arrive one day after iOS 27 public beta, here’s how to enroll

  14-07-2026 20:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following yesterday’s release of the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods (4th gen). Here are the details.
  
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• PrismML releases Bonsai 27B, claiming first major AI model of its size fit for iPhone

  14-07-2026 20:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  PrismML is back in the news today after the AI startup’s CEO told CNBC that Apple is looking at the company’s technology. The company has also released its Bonsai 27B model that it says runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
  
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• Apple Watch among wearables exempted from EU user-replaceable battery rules

  14-07-2026 19:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The European Commission has revised its battery regulations to exempt devices such as the Apple Watch from requirements that batteries be removable and replaceable by users. Here are the details.
  
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• Your iPhone might miss out on these iOS 27 features

  14-07-2026 18:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The iOS 27 public beta is now available, allowing iPhone users to try out the new features the update offers. Which iPhones are compatible with iOS 27? Here’s everything you need to know.
  
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• MacWhisper 14 launches with a new transcript editor, faster performance, more

  14-07-2026 18:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the best AI-powered transcription apps for the Mac just got even better, with a major update that introduces a redesigned transcript editor and significant performance improvements. Here are the details.
  
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• Spotify now lets Premium users talk to a chatbot about music, podcasts, and books

  14-07-2026 17:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Spotify will now let subscribers use natural language to ask questions about their listening history, make playback requests, and more. Here are the details.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: July 14, 2026 – M7 Ultra rumors, iPhone 18 costs

  14-07-2026 17:42 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.
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• Deals: AirPods Pro 3, Nomad 25W MagSafe stands, Find My cards, titanium/leather Apple Watch bands, more

  14-07-2026 17:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the slate Titanium 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 at $184 off, $130 off the aluminum Cell model, and more from $299. The rare Apple keyboards and black Magic Mouse deals are (somehow) still live, and we have a solid discount on my personal favorite Anker Prime Power Bank that doubles as wall charger, but today’s real accessory highlight is Nomad’s giant sitewide Anniversary sale with
  
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• Leaker says next iPad mini will stick with a 60Hz display despite OLED upgrade

  14-07-2026 17:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s next iPad mini might miss out on ProMotion despite switching to OLED, per leaker yeux1122. Here are the details.
  
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• Anthropic is giving teachers free access to premium Claude features, details here

  14-07-2026 17:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Anthropic is providing free access to premium Claude AI features to K-12 teachers in the United States. The effort is part of a new Claude for Teachers initiative.
  
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• Watch out: New ‘CrashStealer’ Mac malware could nab your passwords

  14-07-2026 16:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Yet more evidence that owning a Mac doesn’t make you immune to hacking: researchers have identified another piece of malware on macOS, this time one designed to steal your passwords and browser data. It’s been given the name “CrashStealer.”Jamf Threat Labs first noticed and began tracking what appeared to be “an infostealer still in development” in early May, and reports that it had matured to active use by early July. It’s notable for impersona
  
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• IDC: Apple shipped nearly 1 in 5 smartphones in China in Q2 2026

  14-07-2026 16:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In a report published today, IDC said Huawei and Apple were the only smartphone makers to record shipment growth in China during the second quarter of 2026. Here are the details.
  
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• At $50 off, Anker’s foldable MagSafe charger needs to be in your travel bag

  14-07-2026 16:30 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAnker Prime Foldable 3-in-1 Charging StationView Deal
  Anker’s 3-in-1 foldable MagSafe charging station is a fantastic solution for anyone traveling with a bunch of Apple gear. It also doesn’t hurt that it’s on sale for under $100, a $50 discount from its $150 MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen.This foldable 3-in-1 design makes it possible to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time. It’s going to sit just fine on your desk or your n
  
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• Apple Arcade adding the ultimate NFL game just in time for football season

  14-07-2026 16:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Arcade is scoring a major hit game in August. Apple announced today that the subscription game service will add Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition on August 6. The new game will arrive just before the new NFL pre-season kicks off.Apple says the new Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition title is designed just for Apple Arcade. Apple Arcade games have no ads and no in-app purchases.
  
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• WhatsApp is building its own iCloud alternative for chat backups

  14-07-2026 16:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  References found in the latest TestFlight build of WhatsApp indicate that Meta is working on bringing an alternative to iCloud backups for iPhone users. Here are the details.
  
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• Apple’s MacBook Pro overhaul is coming soon, with a big twist

  14-07-2026 16:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple just released a MacBook Pro update in March, but there’s more coming soon. Apple is expected to debut one of its biggest MacBook Pro updates ever as soon as later this year. Here’s everything we know so far … including details on a surprising recent twist.
  
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• Apple says Epic’s arguments against pausing the case are ‘wrong’

  14-07-2026 16:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has responded to Epic’s opposition to its request to pause lower-court proceedings over App Store commissions while the Supreme Court reviews part of the case. Here’s what that means.
  
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• How the 20th anniversary iPhone will provide a ‘single slab of glass’ look

  14-07-2026 15:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Former Apple design chief Jony Ive always described his long-term vision for the iPhone design as “a single slab of glass.” Apple is believed to have retained that goal long after Ive left the company, with Liquid Glass representing the company’s software prep ahead of the new hardware.
  We’ve already seen reports of a number of ways in which the 20th anniversary iPhone could take us significantly closer to Apple’s vision, and the latest of these may provide another
  
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• Apple TV’s next action-comedy starring Ryan Reynolds gets first trailer

  14-07-2026 15:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV today released the first trailer for Mayday, an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) and Kenneth Branagh (Oppenheimer). Watch it below.
  
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• Your X feed might now work, as platform finally does what everyone wanted

  14-07-2026 14:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Many X users have found that their feed is rather random, with comments on their posts similarly more from randos than those who follow you. The platform says it has finally noticed this and is fixing it with a “tweak” to the algorithm …
  
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• Waze now learns your preferences, and gets more conversational but less chatty

  14-07-2026 13:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Navigation app Waze is rolling out an update to its iPhone and Android app to introduce three new AI-powered features.
  The first uses your journey history to understand your routing preferences in order to provide personalized navigation options …
  
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• Safety regulator says Apple needs to do more to combat sextortion

  14-07-2026 13:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  An online safety regulator has said that tech giants need to do more to combat sextortion (sexual extortion), naming Apple, Meta and Google among the companies who need to do better.
  Victims of sexual blackmail tend to be younger, including children below the age of 16 …
  
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• Don’t install the iOS 27 public beta until you read this

  14-07-2026 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  After announcing iOS 27 last month with a beta version for developers, Apple is now rolling out the first public beta of the new operating system, giving iPhone and iPad users the chance to try out the biggest update of the year without a developer account.If you’ve been following the path of iOS 27, you’ve probably seen the headlines about the new Siri AI, redesigned interface, and dozens of quality-of-life improvements. It’s tempting to install the beta the moment it
  
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• Apple’s accusations against OpenAI are the stuff of AI nightmares

  14-07-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Who says summer is slow for Apple news?!Apple sues OpenAI for theft of trade secrets[over-the-top very obviously fake gasp]The most egregious of the allegations is against former Apple senior systems electrical engineer Chang Liu, who Apple says did almost everything short of stealing John Ternus’s Trapper Keeper marked “BIG SECRETS, DO NOT TAKE OUT OF APPLE PARK, EYES ONLY, THIS MEANS YOU!” under which there is a poorly drawn skull and crossbones, and personally deliv
  
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• Apple @ Work Podcast: Breaking down the recent IDC PC shipment report

  14-07-2026 12:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
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