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• Xfinity Home Security 2021 review: Terrific blend of pro home security and DIY smart home - CNET

  24-04-2021 14:00
  
  The combo of equipment, automation, professional installation and monitoring is great. But it's still a work in progress in places.
  
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• macOS Beta: Golden Gate Public Beta now available

  13-07-2026 22:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Following its preview at WWDC on June 8, Apple released the first developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate, giving developers and Mac users an early look at the next major version of macOS ahead of its expected public release this fall.Rather than introducing a dramatic redesign, Golden Gate focuses on improving the experience established by macOS 26 Tahoe. The update brings Siri AI, deeper Apple Intelligence integration, smarter search tools, and a range of performance enhancements, whil
  
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• Apple is working on an Ultra chip with 1.5TB of RAM, but we may never see it

  13-07-2026 21:13 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  In his latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple is moving forward with plans to release the M5 Ultra Mac Studio later this year. In June, Gurman said the Mac Studio’s M5 Ultra could have 36 CPU cores, 80 GPU cores, and support up to 768GB of RAM.The M5 Ultra Mac Studio (which has an internal code of J246) will replace the current M3 Ultra model that was introduced alongside the M4 Max in March 2025. The implementation of the M3 w
  
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• AirPods Pro 3 just got a massive $50 discount at Amazon

  13-07-2026 19:59 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple AirPods Pro 3View Deal
  Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $200 at Amazon right now, a savings of $50 off their MSRP, and the best price we’ve seen outside of major sale events like Black Friday and Prime Day. With nothing scheduled for months, it’s a great time to pick up a pair.AirPods Pro 3 earbuds can block twice as much unwanted noise as the AirPods Pro 2, which can be quite the upgrade if you’re often using public transport or working in an open offi
  
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• Thank the dead Apple Car for Apple’s upcoming AI-enhanced M7 chips

  13-07-2026 19:01 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman previously reported in June that while Apple plans to release the M6 chip in the entry-level MacBook Pro this fall, it’s going to skip the Pro and Max versions to focus on getting the M7 series out quicker. In the most recent edition of the Power On newsletter, Gurman expands on his report, adding that the M7 should arrive in the first half of 2027, followed by the M7 Pro and M7 Max at the end of 2027 and an M7 Ultra in 2028.The reason for the change:
  
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• Touchscreen MacBook Pro Rumours: Release date, OLED, specs and latest leaks

  13-07-2026 18:35 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The touchscreen MacBook Pro has been the subject of speculation ever since Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman first reported in 2023 that Apple was exploring the idea. At the time, the claim seemed hard to believe given Apple’s long-standing opposition to touchscreen laptops. Three years later, however, the rumours are becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss.Multiple reports suggest Apple has overcome the technical and design challenges that previously stood in the way. If they&rsqu
  
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• Report: Updated iPad accessories are on the way

  13-07-2026 16:04 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has lots of big-ticket devices in the pipeline, from the iPhone Ultra to the Apple Watch Series 12, and this can leave the company’s cheaper accessory-type products in the shade. But iPad owners will be excited to hear that two new Apple Pencils are slated to launch in the first half of next year, according to a new report.In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman predicts that early 2027 will see the launch of updated Apple Pencils, al
  
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• Apple is beating Netflix the same way it beat everyone else: Quality

  13-07-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  You won’t read this in many corporate mission statements, but subscription services thrive on laziness. The very moment that a customer signs on the dotted line, inertia enters the equation: it becomes a pain to cancel, and easier just to go with the flow. And from that point on, the customer is incentivised to do nothing, and the provider is incentivised to do the absolute bare minimum. Which is how they like it.This is why gyms and banks and cable networks do everything allowabl
  
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• Your favorite AI tools are getting expensive — this bundle puts them together for a flat $60

  13-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: 1min.AI brings ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI models into one platform, with lifetime access available for $59.97 (MSRP $540) through July 19.Between ChatGPT, Claude, and the endless stream of new AI tools, keeping up can quickly turn into a pile of monthly charges. Instead of paying for each service separately, 1min.AI brings top AI models together in one place. Right now through July 19, you can lock in lifetime access to ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and more
  
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• Make PDF editing on your Mac faster, easier, and subscription-free for a one-time $79.99

  12-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Edit, convert, sign, annotate, and organize PDFs on your Mac with a PDF Expert Premium lifetime license, now $79.99 (MSRP $139.99).Anyone who deals with PDFs knows the frustration of slow, feature-limited editors. PDF Expert for Mac streamlines everything from editing to annotation, making document work far more intuitive — and a lifetime license is currently just $79.99 (MSRP $139.99).With a lifetime subscription, you can edit PDFs without restrict
  
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• ChatGPT is $20/month, but this app gives you ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for life for $60

  12-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Replace your monthly fees for ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude with a lifetime subscription to ChatPlayground, on sale now for $59.97 — Offer ends 7/19.Subscribing to ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all at once means three separate monthly bills, each around $20. ChatPlayground bundles the major AI models into one platform, and it’s on sale for $59.97 right now (reg. $619).ChatPlayground runs in your browser and puts more than 20 AI tools in a single window
  
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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 for theft of trade secrets

  11-07-2026 17:02 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  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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• Apple sues OpenAI exec for theft of trade secrets

  11-07-2026 17:02 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  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
  
  Macworld
  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
  
  Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work w
  
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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
  
  Macworld
  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
  
  Macworld
  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, alleging theft of trade secrets to fuel hardware ambitions

  10-07-2026 23:29 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a sharp escalation of tensions between two of the tech industry’s biggest players, Apple has filed a civil lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the AI powerhouse of stealing confidential information from former Apple employees to advance its own efforts in building competing hardware devices.
  The complaint, filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, targets OpenAI along with two of its executives: chief hardware officer Tang Tan and technical staff mem
  
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• Apple Watch accounts for 90% of AI smartwatch shipments as Edge AI hits 25% penetration in Q126

  10-07-2026 22:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3.
  Global shipments of Edge AI-capable smartwatches experienced robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, with Apple maintaining overwhelming dominance in the emerging category of on-device AI wearables. According to Counterpoint Research, the Apple Watch accounted for the vast majority of these AI-enabled shipments, highlighting the company’s lead in integrating advanced intelligence directly into its devices.
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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
  
  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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• Apple iPhone Ultra foldable to feature 4,883mAh dual-cell battery, new leak claims

  10-07-2026 21:38 via macdailynews.com
  
  3D render claiming to depict Apple’s first foldable iPhone (image: Jon Prosser)
  Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone Ultra — the company’s first foldable smartphone — is generating significant buzz as its expected September launch approaches. A fresh leak shared today provides new details on the device’s battery specifications, offering a clearer picture of how Apple plans to power its ambitious foldable design.
  According to a Weibo post from well-known leaker Di
  
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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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• Apple emerges as the ultimate defensive play in an AI-driven market

  10-07-2026 20:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Park in Cupertino, California
  While many Big Tech peers chase high-risk AI growth, Apple stands out for its stability and resilience. The company is projected to grow free cash flow in 2026 — a rarity among its counterparts — positioning its stock as a defensive haven traditionally reserved for consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare names.
  Nate Wolf for Barron’s:‎“No one admits they like or want to buy more AAPL,” Mizuho Securities analyst Jordan Klei
  
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