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- 18 minutes agoHow to make Google Translate your iPhone’s default translation app | <font style="color: black;">Cult of Mac</font>How to make Google Translate your iPhone’s default translation app
Find out how to replace Apple Translate with Google Translate on your iPhone and add a new option for language conversion. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)32 minutes agoPSA: Don't use a free iPhone that just turns up at your home | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>PSA: Don't use a free iPhone that just turns up at your home
If you get an unexpected iPhone shipped to you using it is just giving hackers your bank accounts and passwords. Here's what to look for, who to tell about it, and how to deal with it.The sealed iPhone that turned up at a Reddit user's house - image credit: Remarkable_Source_64 on Reddit.Well, maybe you do have a secret admirer, we're not judging and you are looking very good today. But a surprise gift of an iPhone will seem to be too good to be true because it is.It will have been sent to you, or someone in your life who has a big job, in the hope, and possibly the fair expectation, that you won't question your luck and instead will enjoy the phone. Then every single thing you do on that phone is harvested and sent to fraudsters. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums39 minutes agoiOS 27 beta hides Apple Intelligence toggle for Apple TV and HomePod | <font style="color: black;">Mac Daily News</font>iOS 27 beta hides Apple Intelligence toggle for Apple TV and HomePod
A new setting buried in Apple’s Home app is the latest sign that Siri AI and Apple Intelligence are being prepared for the living room… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.42 minutes agoApple's M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM drops to $1,549 | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM drops to $1,549
A limited-time MacBook Air special is in effect on Apple's latest M5 13-inch laptop, bringing the 32GB model down to $1,549.Save $150 on this high-end M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM - Image credit: AppleB&H's $150 discount applies to the M5 13-inch MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU and 512GB of storage. It also has an upgrade to 32GB of RAM, the max amount available in the M5 MacBook Air range.Buy M5 Air 32GB RAM for $1,549 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour ago2025 vs. 2026 Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: All Upgrades Compared | <font style="color: black;">MacRumors</font>2025 vs. 2026 Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: All Upgrades Compared
Apple this week announced a new Mac Studio with the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, discontinuing the M4 Max and M3 Ultra models that had been on sale since March 2025. The machine's design is unchanged for a fifth consecutive year, with all of the upgrades being internal. The table below details everything that changed regardless of whether you choose a Max or an Ultra chip. The two tables that follow break down the differences within each tier. What Changed Across Both Models Here's everything that differs between the 2025 and 2026 Mac Studio irrespective of configuration: Mac Studio (2025) Mac Studio (2026) Baseline SSD read and write speeds Next-generation SSD architecture built on PCIe Gen 6, with up to twice the read and write speeds Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) via the Apple-designed N1 chip Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 6 Genlock over USB-C With the latest model, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 arrive on the Mac Studio for the first time, facilitated by the same N1 chip Apple introduced in the iPhone 17 lineup. Apple also says the new machine is made with 35% recycled content overall, including 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. Mac Studio M4 Max vs. M5 Max Here's everything that differs between the M4 Max and M5 Max configurations: Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025) Mac Studio (M5 Max, 2026) M4 Max chip M5 Max chip 14-core CPU, configurable to 16-core, with 12 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 18-core CPU with 6 super cores and 12 performance cores 32-core GPU, configurable to 40-core 32-core GPU, configurable to 40-core, with Neural Accelerators built into every core and enhanced shader cores Second-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing Third-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing Up to 546GB/s memory bandwidth Up to 614GB/s memory bandwidth 36GB unified memory with the 32-core GPU, or 64GB with the 40-core GPU (128GB option withdrawn in May 2026) 36GB unified memory with the 32-core GPU, or 48GB, 64GB, or 128GB with the 40-core GPU Weighs 6.1 pounds (2.74 kg) Weighs 6.0 pounds (2.7 kg) Now discontinued Starts at $2,499 The most immediately useful change is at the entry level. The M4 Max started with a 14-core CPU and could be configured up to 16 cores, whereas the M5 Max has an 18-core CPU as standard with no CPU upgrade to buy. Apple has also changed its core architecture, dropping the performance and efficiency split in favor of 6 super cores and 12 performance cores. Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs. M5 Ultra The table below outlines every difference between the two Ultra configurations: Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025) Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026) M3 Ultra chip M5 Ultra chip 28-core CPU, configurable to 32-core, with 24 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores 30-core CPU, configurable to 36-core, with 12 super cores and 24 performance cores 60-core GPU, configurable to 80-core 64-core GPU, configurable to 80-core, with Neural Accelerators built into every core and enhanced shader cores First-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing Third-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing Dynamic Caching Second-generation Dynamic Caching 819GB/s memory bandwidth 1.2TB/s memory bandwidth 96GB, 256GB, or 512GB unified memory (512GB option withdrawn in March 2026 and the 256GB option withdrawn in May 2026) 96GB or 256GB unified memory, or 512GB with the 80-core GPU Now discontinued Starts at $5,499 Across both generations, the maximum GPU still contains 80 cores, the Neural Engine still contains 32 cores, display support and media engine is identical, storage still maxes out at 16TB, and maximum unified memory is still 512GB. The 1.2TB/s of bandwidth feeding that memory, which is 50% higher than before, and the Neural Accelerators for each GPU core, are among the key changes. How Big Are the Upgrades? Apple's own comparisons against the outgoing chips are heavily weighted toward AI and graphics. For the M5 Max against the M4 Max, Apple claims: Up to 3.9x faster LLM prompt processing in LM Studio Up to 3.5x faster text-to-image performance Up to 3x faster Magic Mask performance in Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio Up to 1.9x faster basecalling for DNA sequencing in Oxford Nanopore MinKNOW Up to 50% faster graphics performance For the M5 Ultra against the M3 Ultra, Apple claims: Up to 4.3x faster text-to-image performance Up to 4x faster LLM prompt processing in LM Studio Up to 3.3x faster CopyCat ML training performance in Foundry Nuke Up to 1.8x faster graphics performance Up to 1.7x faster scene rendering performance in Maxon Redshift Up to 1.3x higher multithreaded CPU performance On either chip, tasks that use matrix multiplication can run three to four times faster thanks to new Neural Accelerators in each GPU core. Which to Choose? Apple no longer sells the M4 Max or M3 Ultra models, which became relatively poor value for money by the end of their run. The M4 Max cost $2,499 with a 14-core CPU and up to 64GB of memory. For the same price, the M5 Max has an 18-core CPU, 614GB/s memory bandwidth, up to 128GB of memory, twice-fast storage, and Wi‑Fi 7. The M3 Ultra ended at $5,299 with a 96GB memory limit. For $200 more, the M5 Ultra brings back 256GB and 512GB options and adds 50% more memory bandwidth. Current M4 Max and M3 Ultra owners generally do not need to upgrade after only 17 months. Launch buyers paid $1,999 or $3,999, so replacing their machine now costs 25–38% more for the same design, ports, Ultra core limits, storage limit, and Media Engine. The main exception is AI-heavy work. Local LLMs, on-device image or video generation, and demanding machine-learning tasks in applications like DaVinci Resolve or Nuke can benefit substantially from the new Neural Accelerators. The M5 Ultra's 1.2TB/s memory bandwidth can also improve large-model token generation. The upgrade makes more sense for M1 or M2 Mac Studio owners. Apple says the M5 Max can process prompts up to 10.7× faster than the M1 Max, while the M5 Ultra can train ML models up to 15.4× faster than the M1 Ultra. Older models also lack Thunderbolt 5, AV1 decoding, and the newer Media Engine. If you already skipped the 2025 refresh, this is a more meaningful step forward. The 2025 models are mainly worth considering used or refurbished at a steep discount. Apple raised prices in June, so lightly discounted older stock is often too close in price to a new model. One notable exception is an M3 Ultra with 256GB or 512GB of memory, since those configurations were unavailable new for much of 2026 and M5 Ultra equivalents will not ship until later this year. When configuring, buyers should remember that memory and graphics are linked. The M5 Max always has an 18-core CPU, so the key choices are GPU and memory. More than 36GB of memory requires the 40-core GPU. With the M5 Ultra, 512GB of memory requires the 80-core GPU. If memory is your limit, as it often is for local AI tasks, you may need to pay for more GPU cores too. Apple says the 512GB M5 Ultra arrives in late October, with pricing expected to start above $10,000. The M5 Ultra is now Apple's highest-end Mac. Apple discontinued the Mac Pro in March, seemingly with no plans for a replacement. There is no higher end Mac to wait for and no internal expansion path beyond adding a second machine. Pre-orders are now open, with all but the 512GB model arriving on September 22. All M5 Ultra configurations now show a shipping time of 10–12 weeks in the United States. Related Roundup: Mac StudioBuyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac StudioThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:07 pmBuilt-in Genlock makes the Mac Studio a boon for professional video production | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>Built-in Genlock makes the Mac Studio a boon for professional video production
Apple has added Genlock to the new Mac Studio and the M5 Pro Mac mini. If you already know what that does for you, you've already called your production manager to make a purchase.Genlock means you can sync the footage from a whole array of iPhones - image credit: Apple.It wasn't the most high-profile aspect of the newly updated Mac Studio, but Genlock will be the reason some users buy it. Genlock is a system for synchronizing footage from multiple cameras and saves potentially hours of manually aligning video and audio tracks.Genlock has been used by broadcast television productions for decades, and it has been supported by Macs and PCs before. However, it required third-party external hardware that was expensive and complex to use. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:00 pmM6 vs. M5 Pro: Why Apple’s newer chip isn’t always better | <font style="color: black;">Cult of Mac</font>M6 vs. M5 Pro: Why Apple’s newer chip isn’t always better
Apple’s M6 chip uses a newer 2-nanometer design, but that does not necessarily make it better than M5 Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:58 pmFirst 2nm Chip Revealed in M6 Chip
The M6 chip has been announced by Apple today. The chip was manufactured with the 2nm process with a Neural Engine with dual 16-core. With the 2nm process, transistor density is fit into a smaller die for improvements in power efficiency and performance. The chip has a strong 12-core CPU and is said to provide […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:57 pmM5 Pro Chip Described As Strongest Chip Made by Apple
The M5 Ultra has been premiered by Apple with the company promoting it as the strongest chip manufactured by Apple. The chip was manufactured by merging dual-die M5 Max chips with the use of the next-generation UltraFusion technology from Apple. The inter-die bandwidth has been increased by the UltraFusion technology by over 6x, allowing the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:56 pmMac Studio Has Been Refreshed With M5 Ultra and M5 Max Chips | <font style="color: black;">iLounge</font>Mac Studio Has Been Refreshed With M5 Ultra and M5 Max Chips
The Mac Studio has been refreshed with the M5 Ultra and M5 Max chips; Apple describes the Ultra chip as the strongest chip ever made. The revamped Mac Studio comes with a next-generation architecture SSD integrated into Gen 6 PCIe, making it 2x faster. The M5 Ultra chip has 80 cores with Neural Accelerators integrated […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:55 pmLogMeIn Rescue, G2ARS v5, Pro, and Central – Elevated session launch failures | <font style="color: black;">GoToMeeting</font>LogMeIn Rescue, G2ARS v5, Pro, and Central – Elevated session launch failures
Aug 27, 15:55 UTC Identified - Our engineers are investigating issues with code signing for Rescue, GoToAssist v5, Pro and Central, which can lead to intermittent failures when starting sessions.We will provide another update shortly.03:52 pmSmart Home Display by Apple Still Releasing in 2026
We will still be getting the smart home display in 2026, with the device using facial recognition to identify the person standing in front of the device and will provide you with content that is personalized for the user. The smart home hub has been a rumor for years now, coming with a front-facing camera […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:50 pmDynamic Power Adapter By Apple Branching Out
The 40W Dynamic Power Adapter has been branched out by Apple to certain countries in Europe and Vietnam for the two-pin type C Europlug. The revamped version of the adapter features a two prong retractable design that pops the prong back to the enclosure of the adapter, allowing for easier packing. The 40W Dynamic Power […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:49 pmMagic Keyboard Refreshed Went Under the Radar
The Apple Magic Keyboard has been upgraded, and it went under the radar. The new keyboard has the tabs for the keycaps Delete, Return, Caps Lock, Tab, and Shift labeled with glyphs instead of the text on the edge. The full-size models that have a numeric pad have the change go beyond that, where the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:46 pmApple Arcade subscribers get big ‘Sneaky Sasquatch’ treats | <font style="color: black;">Mac Daily News</font>Apple Arcade subscribers get big ‘Sneaky Sasquatch’ treats
Today, the sneakiest crossover of the summer lands exclusively on Apple Arcade. Through October 7, Sneaky Sasquatch transforms the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:44 pmHow to watch Apple’s September event: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Ultra, more | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>How to watch Apple’s September event: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Ultra, more
Apple has announced September 9 as the date for its iPhone launch event, with a tagline: ‘Surprise and shine.’ Here’s how to watch the September event live, and a roundup of new products rumored to debut.03:35 pmPowerful new multiport charger has the coolest display ever [Review] ★★★★★ | <font style="color: black;">Cult of Mac</font>Powerful new multiport charger has the coolest display ever [Review] ★★★★★
The BMX GaNsta Pixel offers 140 watts of power, four useful ports and a clear display for easy charging on the go. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:31 pmDeals: iPhone 17 Pro up to $285 off, AirTag 2, AirPods Pro 3, Anker MagSafe Nano power bank, more | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Deals: iPhone 17 Pro up to $285 off, AirTag 2, AirPods Pro 3, Anker MagSafe Nano power bank, more
Joining this week’s AirPods Pro 3 discount and best deals yet on AirTag 2 from $20 each, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Anker’s MagSafe Nano Power Bank down at $49 in all colors, up to down at $60. Just be sure to dive into the now live ecobee 2026 Labor Day sale – HomeKit thermostats, sensors, and bundles up to $120 off. Scope it all out below.03:22 pmM6 release schedule: Here’s every new Mac and iPad launching next | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>M6 release schedule: Here’s every new Mac and iPad launching next
Apple launched its next-generation M6 chip this week in the new Mac mini. But several more products will get M6 upgrades soon. Here’s the rumored release schedule for M6 Macs and iPads.03:15 pmToday in Apple history: Rainbow Apple logo gets a modern overhaul | <font style="color: black;">Cult of Mac</font>Today in Apple history: Rainbow Apple logo gets a modern overhaul
On August 27, 1999, Apple Computer replaced its rainbow logo with a single-color version. See the evolution of the Apple logo. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:10 pmLG Labor Day Sale Brings Major Discounts on OLED TVs and Monitors | <font style="color: black;">MacRumors</font>LG Labor Day Sale Brings Major Discounts on OLED TVs and Monitors
LG is hosting a Labor Day sale on its website this week, with deals on monitors, TVs, home appliances, and more. LG's discounts have been automatically applied and do not require any discount codes or special memberships. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with LG. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Highlights of the event include up to $700 off select LG monitors and up to $2,700 off LG's best TV sets. Regarding the TVs, discounts include big savings on the new 2026 LG OLED evo AI sets, like the 65-inch LG OLED evo AI C6 4K Smart TV for $1,799.99 ($900 off) and the 65-inch LG OLED evo AI G6 4K Smart TV for $2,999.99 ($400 off). SITEWIDE SALELG Labor Day Sale This sale has been running for a few days now, and we're seeing stock running low on a few of LG's TVs. You can opt in to be notified if a TV is out of stock, and LG will send you an email when they've returned and are available to purchase. TVs 50-inch 50-inch LG Nano 4K UHD TV - $279.99 ($50 off) 55-inch LG UHD 4K Smart TV - $299.99 ($80 off) 55-inch LG Nano 4K AI TV - $299.99 ($50 off) 50-inch LG QNED mini LED 4K Smart TV - $329.99 ($20 off) 55-inch LG 4K Nano AI Smart TV - $329.99 ($70 off) 55-inch LG QNED evo AI 4K Smart TV - $749.99 ($149 off) 55-inch LG Gallery TV with Frame 4K Smart TV - $799.99 ($500 off) 60-inch 65-inch LG Nano 4K UHD TV - $379.99 ($70 off) 65-inch LG 4K Nano AI Smart TV - $399.99 ($80 off) 65-inch LG QNED mini LED 4K Smart TV - $459.99 ($20 off) 65-inch LG OLED AI B6 4K Smart TV - $1,399.99 ($600 off) 65-inch LG OLED evo AI C6 4K Smart TV - $1,799.99 ($900 off) 65-inch LG OLED evo AI G6 4K Smart TV - $2,999.99 ($400 off) 70-inch 75-inch LG 4K Nano AI Smart TV - $499.99 ($200 off) 75-inch LG Nano 4K UHD TV - $549.99 ($50 off) 75-inch LG Mini LED 4K Smart TV - $649.99 ($150 off) 77-inch LG evo AI 4K Smart TV - $2,199.99 ($1,500 off) 77-inch LG OLED evo AI C5 4K Smart TV - $2,199.99 ($1,500 off) 77-inch LG evo M 4K Smart TV - $2,299.99 ($2,700 off) 77-inch LG OLED evo AI C6H 4K Smart TV - $2,799.99 ($900 off) 75-inch LG Micro RGB evo AI 4K Smart TV - $3,799.99 ($1,200 off) 77-inch LG OLED evo AI G6 4K Smart TV - $4,299.99 ($200 off) 77-inch LG OLED evo AI W6 4K Smart TV - $4,499.99 ($1,000 off) 80-inch+ 85-inch LG Nano 4K UHD TV AI Smart TV - $749.99 ($100 off) 86-inch LG QNED AI 4K Smart TV - $1,299.99 ($399 off) 98-inch LG 4K Nano UHD TV - $1,499.99 ($700 off) 100-inch LG QNED evo AI mini LED 4K Smart TV - $3,299.99 ($1,199 off) 83-inch LG OLED AI 4K Smart TV - $3,499.99 ($800 off) Monitors 34-inch UltraGear Curved Monitor - $249.99 ($150 off) 34-inch UltraWide Curved Monitor - $299.99 ($200 off) 34-inch UltraGear OLED Curved Gaming Monitor - $799.99 ($500 off) 27-inch UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor - $599.99 ($400 off) 32-inch UltraFine 6K Monitor - $1,099.99 ($900 off) Appliances 24-inch FlushFit Top Control Dishwasher - $777.00 ($372 off) 26 cu. ft. Wide Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - $1,799.00 ($400 off) 27 cu. ft. Side-by-Side InstaView Refrigerator - $2,088.00 ($511 off) Single Unit Front Load WashTower - $1,999.00 ($600 off) Washer/Dryer LG WashCombo All-in-One - $2,443.00 ($856 off) 30 cu. ft. Smart French Door Refrigerator - $2,499.00 ($1,500 off) If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:06 pmSave $300 on the ultimate M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 64GB RAM | <font style="color: black;">Macworld</font>Save $300 on the ultimate M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 64GB RAM
Macworld Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); It’s a tricky time to buy a new MacBook. Apple raised prices on new MacBooks by as much as $500 in June, and after this week’s Mac mini and Mac Studio releases, that might not be the last one. So you’ll want to get the most memory at the best price, and today’s deal checks both boxes: The 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 64GB RAM is down to $3,399 at B&H right now, a savings of $300 and one of the rare price cuts for this configuration. This 14-inch MacBook Pro runs on the M5 Pro chip with its 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, ready to deliver on any possible task you need to complete. You can work with video, photography, music production, software development — it’ll handle any project with ease. That 64GB of memory boosts this laptop’s processing power even further. You also get a speedy 1TB SSD to store all your data, so you won’t need an extra drive for a long time. Battery life is something you won’t have to worry about with this laptop, as a single charge can keep it running for up to 24 hours. Even in real-world use, it holds up impressively. The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display is sharp, bright, and color-accurate, so any work you do will look flawless. If your laptop’s screen is not enough, that’s OK, because this MacBook lets you add up to three external displays. We’ll admit that at $3,399, this is built for people who push their machines hard. But the $300 discount just makes the decision to buy a lot easier.03:00 pmApple Event: Six New Products to Expect on September 9 | <font style="color: black;">MacRumors</font>Apple Event: Six New Products to Expect on September 9
Apple has announced that it will be holding an event on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the company widely expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, its first-ever foldable iPhone, and more. Other products expected to be announced at the event include an Apple Watch Series 12 with a ceramic case option, an Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods 5 with and without active noise cancellation, and potentially more. Here are the six products most likely to be unveiled at the event. Most Likely iPhone 18 Pro: A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island, a simplified Camera Control button, a Dark Cherry color option, and more. iPhone 18 Pro Max: The same features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, but the Pro Max model may be slightly thicker due to a larger battery and a variable aperture camera, which might be exclusive to the Pro Max model this year. iPhone Ultra: A foldable iPhone Ultra with a 7.7-inch inner display and 5.3-inch outer display, two rear cameras, one front camera, a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID, and more. iOS 27 is expected to be tailored for the foldable iPhone, allowing for side-by-side apps and other iPad-like multitasking functionality. Apple Watch Series 12: A faster S11 chip or newer, longer battery life, fitness tracking improvements, and a ceramic case option. Apple Watch Ultra 4: A faster S11 chip or newer, fitness tracking improvements, and additional satellite features for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and newer, such as Apple Maps via satellite and the ability to send and receive photos with Messages via satellite. Touch ID was initially rumored, but seemingly ruled out.AirPods 5: Two new AirPods 5 models with and without active noise cancellation.Other Possibilities Many of the products below are more likely to be announced in October this year, but perhaps some of them will appear at the September event. iPad mini: A19 Pro or A20 Pro chip, an OLED display, a vibration-based speaker system, and a water-resistant design. iMac: M6 chip and new color options. 14-inch MacBook Pro: A new 14-inch MacBook Pro base model with an M6 chip. MacBook Ultra: A major MacBook Pro redesign in late 2026 or early 2027, with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, an OLED display, a touch screen, a Dynamic Island, and a thinner design. On this laptop, which will reportedly be named MacBook Ultra, macOS 27 is expected to offer a touch-friendly interface. Apple TV: At least five new features, including an A17 Pro chip or newer, an increased 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence, Siri AI support, an Apple-designed N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and an updated Siri Remote. HomePod mini: Newer chip with Siri AI support, improved sound quality, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and potentially new color options like red. Home Hub: An all-new smart home hub featuring Siri AI, a 6-inch to 7-inch square display, an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence, FaceTime, and more. There will a tabletop version with a speaker base and a wall-mounted version.Related Roundup: iPhone 18 ProTag: Apple EventThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:41 pmApple's viral iPhone Ultra tease has probably been lost in translation | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>Apple's viral iPhone Ultra tease has probably been lost in translation
It's fun to look at Apple invite graphics, and speculate, but it can go off the rails. Apple fans are arguing semantics over whether a Chinese event tagline contains a cheeky nod to the iPhone Ultra.02:40 pmTurnstile Challenge Issues
Aug 27, 14:40 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating a potential issue with the Turnstile challenge platform. Users may experience failed challenges solve attempts. Further details will be provided as more information becomes available.02:30 pmApple launches new Education Hub for supplier employees in Vietnam | <font style="color: black;">Mac Daily News</font>Apple launches new Education Hub for supplier employees in Vietnam
Apple is expanding training and skills-development programs for supplier employees in Vietnam by opening a new education hub in Hanoi… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:26 pmApple Arcade sees Sneaky Sasquatch/Subway Surfers+ crossover, with stickers too | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Apple Arcade sees Sneaky Sasquatch/Subway Surfers+ crossover, with stickers too
Apple has announced what it describes as the sneakiest crossover of the summer in the form of Sneaky Sasquatch joining forces with Subway Surfers+ in Apple Arcade – together with a collection of stickers for the Messages app …02:22 pmFour advantages iPhone 18 Pro will have over the iPhone Ultra | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Four advantages iPhone 18 Pro will have over the iPhone Ultra
Apple is about to unveil its flagship new iPhones: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra. Price will be an obvious advantage for the Pro line, but here are several other ways iPhone 18 Pro will have an edge over the more expensive Ultra model.02:12 pmApple's New Macs to Ship With macOS Golden Gate
The new Mac mini and Mac Studio models announced by Apple this week are "slated to ship" with macOS Golden Gate, according to Daring Fireball's John Gruber. Apple's product pages for the new Mac mini and Mac Studio models mention macOS Golden Gate features such as Siri AI, providing further evidence that the computers will ship with the latest operating system, instead of macOS Tahoe. In addition, FCC documents and other evidence uncovered by MacRumors all point towards the new Macs coming with macOS Golden Gate preinstalled. "The new Mac mini comes to life with the upcoming macOS 27, which includes Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant; helpful Apple Intelligence features across everyday apps; and an expansive set of improvements that make the Mac even more responsive and reliable," said Apple, in a press release. Apple said the new Mac mini and Mac Studio will be released on Tuesday, September 22, so macOS Golden Gate would need to be released before that date if the computers will ship with that operating system. Based on historical patterns, macOS Golden Gate will most likely be released during the week of Monday, September 14.Related Roundup: macOS Golden GateThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:59 pmExciting updates for Sneaky Sasquatch come to Apple Arcade | <font style="color: black;">Apple Newsroom</font>Exciting updates for Sneaky Sasquatch come to Apple Arcade
Through October 7, Sneaky Sasquatch transforms Subway Surfers+ with the charm and aesthetic of the hit open-world Apple Arcade game.01:57 pm2026 MacBook Pro Sees Up to $500 Discounts at Amazon and Best Buy | <font style="color: black;">MacRumors</font>2026 MacBook Pro Sees Up to $500 Discounts at Amazon and Best Buy
Amazon and Best Buy today have big discounts on the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, with up to $500 off select models. A handful of models have better discounts when compared to the last time we tracked these deals, coming in as much as $100 off previous price points. 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. We're focusing on Amazon in the links below, but you can find every deal matched at Best Buy this week during its big Labor Day sale. This event includes savings on everything from Apple products to TVs, audio accessories, video games, appliances, and more. 14-Inch MacBook Pro Prices start at $2,299.00 for the 24GB/1TB 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro, down from $2,499.00. Amazon is also providing $300 off the 15-Core/24GB/2TB model, as well as $300 off the 18-Core/24GB/2TB model, both of which are the best prices we've seen in the wake of the summer price hikes. $200 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,299.00 $300 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (15-Core/24GB/2TB) for $2,699.00 $300 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (18-Core/24GB/2TB) for $2,899.00 $399 OFF14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/2TB) for $3,699.99 16-Inch MacBook Pro In terms of the larger display models, we're tracking discounts on all four models on Amazon. These start at $2,759.99 for the 24GB/1TB M5 Pro configuration ($239 off), and reach up to $4,499.00 for the 48GB/2TB M5 Max device ($500 off). $239 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,759.99 $300 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (48GB/1TB) for $3,299.00 $300 OFF16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/2TB) for $3,999.00 $500 OFF16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (48GB/2TB) for $4,499.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:45 pmGet 6 handy Mac apps for just $29.99, with lifetime updates and no recurring fees | <font style="color: black;">Cult of Mac</font>Get 6 handy Mac apps for just $29.99, with lifetime updates and no recurring fees
Secure Software Lifetime Mac Bundle features six native Apple apps for photo cleanup, storage monitoring, network diagnostics and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:29 pmDUB (Dublin) on 2026-09-10
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Apple has moved through 2026 in bursts. First came a new AirTag in January, followed by a packed March launch cycle and two major Mac updates in August. Add everything up, and Apple has announced 11 new hardware products this year, with its biggest event still ahead.01:25 pmIDC expects Apple to ship more than 10 million foldable iPhones in first year | <font style="color: black;">Mac Daily News</font>IDC expects Apple to ship more than 10 million foldable iPhones in first year
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is projected to ship more than 10 million units in its debut year, according to research firm IDC, a forecast… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:11 pmPHL (Philadelphia) on 2026-08-28
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Adobe today announced a beta for AI Assisted Editor, a new optional editing mode within Photoshop with a simplified, prompt-based interface for image editing. Here are the details.12:44 pmApple Seeks 'Sneaky Sasquatch' Trademark for Merchandise | <font style="color: black;">MacRumors</font>Apple Seeks 'Sneaky Sasquatch' Trademark for Merchandise
Apple is seeking trademarks for Sneaky Sasquatch merchandise, including clothing, costumes, watches, jewelry, books, trading cards, bags, lunchboxes, bedding, towels, and more. Apple's request was filed on March 25 and is now under examination in the EU. It follows separate U.S. applications in October 2025 covering toys, plush figures, TV series, films, music, fan clubs, and board games. Apple acquired Sneaky Sasquatch last year. Trademark filings don't guarantee that products will be released, but Apple may be exploring a wider merchandise line for the popular Apple Arcade game. Get your Sneaky Sasquatch iMessage stickers here.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:43 pmIf you ordered an M4 Mac mini, you may be getting a free M6 upgrade | <font style="color: black;">Macworld</font>If you ordered an M4 Mac mini, you may be getting a free M6 upgrade
Macworld Apple surprised us all by announcing a new Mac mini this week with an M6 processor and a higher price tag than the comparable M4 model it replaces. But if you’re one of the lucky people who had ordered one ahead of the announcement, you might be in line for a free upgrade. The M4 Mac mini had been backordered for months, so this new model will hopefully offer some relief. While it’s not available until September 22, Apple’s online ordering system still guarantees you’ll get it on that date, even with the highest memory and storage options. That’s about a month earlier than some of the longest estimates for the previous M4 model. So naturally, anyone who had an M4 on backorder would want to upgrade to the new model. The good news is you don’t have to—Apple is already doing it for you. Numerous accounts on social media have shared an email from Apple regarding their M4 Mac mini orders: Thank you for your recent Mac order. We know you’re looking forward to receiving your purchase. As you may know, Apple recently announced the new Mac mini. Since your order has yet to ship, we automatically upgraded you to the new Mac mini at no additional cost. The “no additional cost” bit is important. With the M6 Mac mini, Apple has raised prices by $100, so these buyers are essentially getting a $100 discount on a new M6. Not only will the machine be much faster, but it’ll also be a better value. It’s not clear how far Apple is going back to offer upgrades. The usual policy is to offer refunds within a 14-day period, but some purchases have been backordered for much longer. So if you have an M4 on backorder and haven’t heard from Apple, reach out to the store. They may have a surprise waiting for you.12:42 pmApple expands educational program for its supply-chain workers in Vietnam | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Apple expands educational program for its supply-chain workers in Vietnam
Apple has announced an expansion of its Supplier Employee Development Fund, a $50 million educational program for workers in its supply chain, in the form of a new Apple Education Center in Vietnam. The country is becoming an increasingly important manufacturing center as Apple diversifies beyond China, and the center operates in partnership with Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) …12:23 pmMac, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro suppliers in Vietnam get new Apple Education Center | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>Mac, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro suppliers in Vietnam get new Apple Education Center
Apple has announced a new Apple Education Center in Hanoi, which aims to train employees in the growing number of Vietnamese manufacturing firms supplying the company.Vietnam is an increasingly significant supplier for Apple - image credit: Apple.The new center is the latest investment from Apple's Supplier Employee Development fund, which was founded in 2022 with an initial $50 million. So far that program has reportedly trained over 108,000 supplier employees, and now Apple has announced an expansion of the training in Vietnam."At Apple, we bring the spirit of innovation into every employee support activity of the global supply chain," said Sarah Chandler, Apple's Vice President of Supply Chain and Environment Innovation (in translation). "We are very excited to expand educational training courses in Vietnam, giving thousands of workers the opportunity to train important skills and discover new opportunities for career development." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:02 pmNeed some insight
Long time lurker, first time poster here. I’m a SWE with 4 YOE, recently got promoted to Senior, no degree, and interested in making a switch into IOS development. Does anyone here know if many iOS dev roles require a degree? Has anyone been in my position and made the switch? I’m curious if it’s […]12:01 pmIndonesia SMS Carrier Maintenance – XL Axiata
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THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Aug 31, 15:00 - 19:30 PDT Aug 27, 04:35 PDT Scheduled - The life:) network in Belarus is conducting a planned maintenance from 31 August 2026 at 15:00 PDT until 31 August 2026 at 19:30 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to life:) Belarus handsets.11:51 amUnprecedented teen protections on Instagram see $18B lawsuit settled | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Unprecedented teen protections on Instagram see $18B lawsuit settled
Meta has reached a settlement with US states in an $18B lawsuit accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Instagram addictive to teenagers. The money will be used to fund youth safety initiatives and more, though there is a catch. More importantly, the company has agreed to introduce unprecedented protections against overuse of its social media apps by teens …11:46 amApple Event Logo Hints at Two iPhone 18 Pro Features
Apple's logo for its upcoming September 9 "Surprise and shine" event hints at two rumored iPhone 18 Pro features, including new color options and a new camera system. Apple fans often like to read into Apple's event invite graphics for clues about unreleased products, and this year Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is also taking part in the fun on Twitter (X). First, Gurman says he sees the shining light behind Apple's logo as a nod to the "mechanical aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro Max." MacRumors has been reporting since 2024 that Apple could introduce a variable aperture camera on the iPhone 18 Pro models – a first for any iPhone. However, a recent rumor out of China suggests the feature could be exclusive to the larger Pro Max model. With a variable lens, the iPhone 18 Pro Max could allow users to manually shift the aperture, similar to on a DSLR camera. It could mean more control over depth of field, enabling sharper focus on subjects or smoother background blur. That all depends on how Apple implements the feature, of course. It may be more automated than that. Second, Gurman links the sky blue color of the event invite to a "possible new iPhone 18 Pro color." According to Macworld, Apple will likely introduce the device in Light Blue, alongside Dark Cherry (the new headline color), Dark Gray, and Silver. What I am seeing: - Shining light = mechanical aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro Max- Sky Blue color = Possible new iPhone 18 Pro color. https://t.co/MHQ21LmT9U— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) August 26, 2026 It's not like we have much longer to wait to find out whether these takes are correct. Apple's event is less than two weeks away. Stay tuned to MacRumors for all the last-minute details.Related Roundup: iPhone 18 ProTag: Apple EventThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:44 amWhere to find the daily incoming App Rating for iOS | <font style="color: black;">Reddit on iOS Programming</font>Where to find the daily incoming App Rating for iOS
In Google PlayStore, when we see the rating, it has a daily incoming rating as shown below, which is very helpful PlayStore Rating showing daily incoming rating In AppStore, when we want to see the Review, we only can see the total. AppStore Rating showing just a total number of rating, not daily. Is there […]11:44 amApp Store Connect: App removed due to App Store Improvements – can I restore it just by uploading a new binary? | <font style="color: black;">Reddit on iOS Programming</font>App Store Connect: App removed due to App Store Improvements – can I restore it just by uploading a new binary?
Hi everyone, Today I received a notification from App Store Connect stating that my app has been removed (due to the "App Store Improvements" policy regarding older, unupdated apps). I have a quick question for those who have experienced this: 1. Has anyone else received this specific removal notice recently? 2. Can the app be […]11:41 amM5 Ultra Mac Studio vs M1 Ultra Mac Studio: Four years of change, compared | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>M5 Ultra Mac Studio vs M1 Ultra Mac Studio: Four years of change, compared
The M5 Ultra Mac Studio arrives four years after the first, equipped with the M1 Ultra. Here's how the latest top-spec model has moved on from the original big-hitter.M5 Ultra Mac Studio vs M1 Ultra Mac StudioThe new Mac Studio appeared with a new M5 Ultra chip on Tuesday, making it the top option for anyone working on AI. It marks the fourth Ultra model to be released, over four years after the very first one was introduced.Back in March 2022, the M1 Ultra model was viewed as a big deal. Thanks to its processing power, it clearly was. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:27 amApple Announces New Education Center in Vietnam
Apple today announced a new Apple Education Center in Hanoi to expand training and skill development programs for employees across its supply chain in Vietnam. The new center is the first of its kind in the country and will begin offering courses this fall, operating in partnership with Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST). Apple and its partners already run almost 20 educational programs for supplier employees in Vietnam. Courses will combine both online and in-person learning, covering areas including manufacturing, robotics, and automation technology. The center will also offer leadership and soft skills training aimed at helping workers advance in their current roles or move into new career paths. The new center is the latest initiative funded by Apple's $50 million Supplier Employee Development Fund, a global program the company launched in 2022. Apple said more than 9 million education and training sessions have been delivered via the fund so far, and more than 108,000 supplier employees have taken part in its Swift programming courses since 2017. The fund also supports workplace rights education and health programs covering broader topics such as health and fitness programming, mental health, and disease screening.Tags: Education, VietnamThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:15 amiOS 27 finally lets you separately adjust the volume of ringtones, alarms, and alerts | <font style="color: black;">Macworld</font>iOS 27 finally lets you separately adjust the volume of ringtones, alarms, and alerts
Macworld It’s one of the more persistently annoying aspects of owning an iPhone, and one of those dumb little things where Apple was overzealous in making things simple and left us with a frustration that most Android users haven’t had to deal with for years: Independent volume controls for various kinds of system sounds. Sure, you’ve been able to adjust the volume for media (videos or music) separately from system sounds for ages. But there’s been one “Ringtone and Alerts” volume setting that controls everything else. Turn it up so your phone rings loudly, your timers will blast your ears off, and your alarm going off on your bedside table will make you jump out of bed. Lower it, and you risk sleeping through a wake-up call. Now, at long last, Apple is giving us the ability to set independent volumes for different sounds. iOS 27 splits these sounds into three groups: Ringtones, Alarms and Timers, and Alerts and System Sounds. In iOS 26 (left) you have one system volume. In iOS 27, Apple lets you split it into three, if you want.Foundry Controlling these volume settings independently is easy and optional. Here’s where you find it: Open Settings Tap Sound & Haptics Tap Match Ringtone Volume under Alarms and Timers or Alerts and System Sounds, as desired. This will make a volume slider appear. Sounds will play as you adjust it, so you can hear how long or soft it is. Foundry If you like the simplicity of fewer volumes to adjust, you can simply leave the “Match Ringtone volume” switched on. So iOS 27 gives you to option to independently adjust just the type of system sounds you want. Adjusting the volume with your volume buttons when listening to media or on a call will continue to adjust the volume of just media or calls, the same way iOS has worked for years.11:15 amiOS 27 finally lets you separately adjust the volume of ringtones, alarms, and alerts | <font style="color: black;">Macworld</font>iOS 27 finally lets you separately adjust the volume of ringtones, alarms, and alerts
Macworld It’s one of the more persistently annoying aspects of owning an iPhone, and one of those dumb little things where Apple was overzealous in making things simple and left us with a frustration that most Android users haven’t had to deal with for years: Independent volume controls for various kinds of system sounds. Sure, you’ve been able to adjust the volume for media (videos or music) separately from system sounds for ages. But there’s been one “Ringtone and Alerts” volume setting that controls everything else. Turn it up so your phone rings loudly, your timers will blast your ears off, and your alarm going off on your bedside table will make you jump out of bed. Lower it, and you risk sleeping through a wake-up call. Now, at long last, Apple is giving us the ability to set independent volumes for different sounds. iOS 27 splits these sounds into three groups: Ringtones, Alarms and Timers, and Alerts and System Sounds. In iOS 26 (left) you have one system volume. In iOS 27, Apple lets you split it into three, if you want.Foundry Controlling these volume settings independently is easy and optional. Here’s where you find it: Open Settings Tap Sound & Haptics Tap Match Ringtone Volume under Alarms and Timers or Alerts and System Sounds, as desired. This will make a volume slider appear. Sounds will play as you adjust it, so you can hear how long or soft it is. Foundry If you like the simplicity of fewer volumes to adjust, you can simply leave the “Match Ringtone volume” switched on. So iOS 27 gives you to option to independently adjust just the type of system sounds you want. Adjusting the volume with your volume buttons when listening to media or on a call will continue to adjust the volume of just media or calls, the same way iOS has worked for years.11:09 amThe Xiaomi 18 Fold leaks, ahead of the iPhone Ultra launch | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>The Xiaomi 18 Fold leaks, ahead of the iPhone Ultra launch
For a time, it was unclear whether the flip or fold form factor was the future of folding smartphones, but for now at least, it seems clear that the book-style fold is the winner. It’s what we saw from Samsung’s 8th-generation folding phone, it’s what we’re expecting from the iPhone Ultra, and leaked images of Xiaomi’s 18 Fold also follow the trend …11:04 amTwo Alleged ‘TeamPCP’ Hackers Arrested in Australia | <font style="color: black;">Krebs on Security</font>Two Alleged ‘TeamPCP’ Hackers Arrested in Australia
Authorities in Australia have arrested two men believed to be members of TeamPCP, a prolific cybercrime and data extortion group blamed for perpetrating the longest running spree of software supply chain attacks ever. In a statement released today, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said two unnamed suspects from Western Australia, aged 21 and 23, were arrested in connection with a "sophisticated cybercrime syndicate that allegedly created malicious open-source software to rob thousands of global businesses." The AFP did not name the defendants, but KrebsOnSecurity learned the 21-year-old suspect's real identity in June, and has been communicating with him ever since. This story includes interviews with TeamPCP's self-described spokesperson, and examines clues left behind by the TeamPCP leader that likely led to his undoing.11:04 amTwo Alleged ‘TeamPCP’ Hackers Arrested in Australia | <font style="color: black;">Krebs on Security</font>Two Alleged ‘TeamPCP’ Hackers Arrested in Australia
Authorities in Australia have arrested two men believed to be members of TeamPCP, a prolific cybercrime and data extortion group blamed for perpetrating the longest running spree of software supply chain attacks ever. In a statement released today, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said two unnamed suspects from Western Australia, aged 21 and 23, were arrested in connection with a "sophisticated cybercrime syndicate that allegedly created malicious open-source software to rob thousands of global businesses." The AFP did not name the defendants, but KrebsOnSecurity learned the 21-year-old suspect's real identity in June, and has been communicating with him ever since. This story includes interviews with TeamPCP's self-described spokesperson, and examines clues left behind by the TeamPCP leader that likely led to his undoing.10:32 amDUB (Dublin) on 2026-09-09
Aug 27, 10:10 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in DUB (Dublin) datacenter between 2026-09-09 23:00 and 2026-09-10 05:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable. You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.10:30 am6 Mac mini and Mac Studio upgrades you may have missed | <font style="color: black;">Macworld</font>6 Mac mini and Mac Studio upgrades you may have missed
Macworld Apple just announced a new M6 / M5 Pro Mac mini and M5 Max/Ultra Mac Studio, both of which are shipping on September 22. On the surface, these look like just the same Macs we have today with faster processors inside. But there’s more to them if you dig a little deeper. Apple promotes these machines with nonspecific performance incremental values: 4.3x faster AI performance, 2x faster graphics, 4.8x faster LLM prompt performance, and so on. All of those claims will have to wait until we can do real testing with real applications. But while the outside of the Macs hasn’t changed, there are a number of features and differences you may have glossed over. Here are some of the more interesting differences between these new Macs and their predecessors. Faster storage: Both the new Mac minis and Mac Studios feature SSDs using the new PCIe Gen 6 standard, with speeds up to twice as fast. Storage performance is a bottleneck to overall system responsiveness more often than you think, so this should really make a difference. Upgraded Ethernet: The Mac mini used to come with a standard gigabit Ethernet port; that has now been upgraded to a 2.5Gb port. The 10Gb port upgrade option is still there, while the Mac Studio still comes with a 10Gb port standard. Better wireless: Both systems now feature Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, up from the Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 of their predecessors. Genlock support: Both the Mac mini and Mac Studio now support Genlock over USB-C, a special timing signal standard used to keep multi-camera video shoots in sync. It won’t matter to most users, but if you’re someone who uses it, it’ll cut down on extra equipment. Dual Neural Engines: Apple’s chips have had a 16-core Neural Engine for some time now. But what’s better than one 16-core Neural Engine? Two! So the M6 has two 16-core Neural Engines. All the M5 chips still have one, including the M5 Ultra, though since it’s two M5 Max chips interconnected, it has a “32-core” Neural Engine, just like the M3 Ultra. Higher refresh rates: In three- and four-monitor configurations, the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini supports higher refresh rates. With three displays, the 4K resolution used to be capped at 60Hz; now it’s up to 165Hz for the two displays connected via Thunderbolt. The M5 Pro version can run three 4K displays at 165 Hz, while the M4 Pro was limited to 60Hz. For a single display, refresh rates are unchanged: 8K at 60Hz, 5K at 120Hz, or 4K at 240Hz.09:33 amApple is automatically updating some Apple Watch apps for watchOS 27 compatibility | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Apple is automatically updating some Apple Watch apps for watchOS 27 compatibility
If you are a big Apple Watch app user on the beta this summer, you may have noticed that some number of existing apps do not launch on watchOS 27. Apple has identified the issue and is automatically updating the apps on the developer’s behalf to ensure compatibility. These updates are being sent out through the App Store with a What’s New note that reads: ‘This app has been updated by Apple to prepare for watchOS 27 compatibility. No new features are included’.09:17 amIs App Store Connect Trends Not Working Today? | <font style="color: black;">Reddit on iOS Programming</font>Is App Store Connect Trends Not Working Today?
https://preview.redd.it/dl6lhq70xvlh1.png?width=1102&format=png&auto=webp&s=e9cd1343685411cf660a04992fd3f392bea048e7 All my download and sales numbers are showing as 0 today on the App Store Connect Trends page. Is anyone else seeing this? Not sure is just my account, as the system status page is showing all fine – https://developer.apple.com/system-status/ submitted by /u/yccheok [link] [comments]09:01 amSJC (San Jose) on 2026-08-31
Aug 27, 09:00 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SJC (San Jose) datacenter on 2026-08-31 between 07:00 and 14:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable. You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.08:58 am'Exclusive Red' iPhone Ultra Images Not What They Seem | <font style="color: black;">MacRumors</font>'Exclusive Red' iPhone Ultra Images Not What They Seem
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has disputed the authenticity of iPhone Ultra renders shared by the usually reliable leaker Evan Blass on X (Twitter). The images show the unreleased foldable iPhone in not just the rumored space gray and white colors, but also in a striking red. "Hearing these renders came from Xiaomi," wrote Gurman, commenting on Blass's post. "This isn't a legitimate look at the foldable iPhone, which also doesn't come in red or green. Just renders made by Xiaomi for some reason. Carry on." Apple is said to be planning to "stay away from fun colors" and stick to more traditional space gray/black and silver/white finishes for the book-style foldable iPhone. One rumor has described the darker color as a shade of indigo rather than black. Another rumor suggests there might not be a black color at all. We'll know for sure soon. Apple will hold its annual iPhone-centric event on Wednesday, September 9 at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, where the company is expected to debut the foldable alongside new iPhone 18 Pro models. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. This year, Apple is using the tagline "Surprise and shine" for its fall event.Related Roundup: iPhone FoldTags: Evan Blass, iPhone Ultra, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:42 amRealtimekit APIs failing due to breakage in DB connectivity | <font style="color: black;">CloudFlare</font>Realtimekit APIs failing due to breakage in DB connectivity
Aug 27, 08:42 UTCResolved - APIs for Meeting creation/ Participant creation were all failing between UTC 08:42 to UTC 08:50. Running meetings/ Recordings and session participants not impacted.08:18 amMacworld Podcast: The end of the Tim Cook era
Macworld Tim Cook’s tenure as CEO of Apple comes to an end on September 1. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at Cook’s memorable run at running one of the most valuable companies in the world. This is episode 997 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 997 on YouTube Listen to episode 997 on Apple Podcasts Tune in to episode 997 on Spotify Get info Click on the links below for more info on what was discussed on the show. Apple launches new M6 Mac mini with another price hike Apple announces the M5 Ultra Mac Studio with up to 512GB of RAM Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO Apple turns to Tim Cook to replace Steve Jobs Tim Cook’s legacy: 9 small bets that paid off and 2 big swings that didn’t Comment Corner The percentage change in price of a product as impacted by rapidly rising prices in RAM and Storage isn’t purely depending on the discrete amount of each. Rather, it depends on the percentage of that product’s cost that is tied to those components. A product not having much RAM or Storage may mean you’ll see a smaller discrete change in cost but not a smaller percentage change. In the Apple TV’s case, what RAM and Storage it DOES have makes up a large portion of the product’s price already. It doesn’t have an expensive display or camera module to mask the cost of components like storage and RAM. As a result, if the RAM and Storage rises in cost, it has a much larger impact on the overall cost of the product. This is to say, it makes PERFECT sense why the Apple TV would see such a large percentage change in price with the increased price of RAM and storage. If there are products you’d EXPECT to see that level of change, it’s products like the Apple TV and the Mac Studio. Chris Carley via Threads I used to upgrade to new [Mac mini] models when they came out, but the new pricing is putting a stop to that for me. doug-eee.bsky.social via BlueSky Streaming miniseries offerings are less like “The Sopranos” and more like extended feature films now. The production values are better. The writing is better. That it’s less than 3 years is an accomplishment. Lloydian via Bluesky Subscribe to the Macworld Podcast You can subscribe to the Macworld Podcast—or leave us a review!—right here in the Podcasts app. The Macworld Podcast is also available on Spotify and on the Macworld Podcast YouTube channel. Or you can point your favorite podcast-savvy RSS reader at: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/macworld To find previous episodes, visit Macworld’s podcast page or our home on MegaPhone. Apple08:00 amThis $25 charging cable also opens your beverages
Macworld TL;DR: GoCable is an 8-function, 100W-capable USB-C and Lightning cable with data transfer, magnetic storage, an LED display, a cutter, bottle opener, and carabiner for $24.99. Most charging cables accomplish one job and then tie themselves into knots at the bottom of a bag. GoCable takes a more ambitious approach, squeezing eight practical features into a 5.9-inch keyring accessory that’s currently $24.99 instead of $49.99. Its headline feature is charging at up to 100W, making it suitable for compatible phones, laptops, cameras, drones, and other gadgets. It supports USB-C-to-USB-C connections and includes an Apple Lightning connector, while an LED display shows charging status in real time. GoCable also supports high-speed data transfers, so it can move files as well as power devices. When the job is done, its magnetic wrap keeps the cable organized instead of letting it audition for a role as a pocket pretzel. Then come the extras. A built-in carabiner attaches GoCable to a bag or belt, while a safe-proofed hidden cutter helps open packages without leaving an exposed blade. There’s even a bottle opener, because apparently this cable refuses to clock out after charging your laptop. The important catch is that GoCable doesn’t produce power by itself. Reaching its maximum 100W output requires a compatible wall adapter or power bank, which isn’t included. For travelers, creators, and anyone tired of carrying loose accessories, this compact tool earns its spot in an everyday carry kit. Get the GoCable on sale for just $24.99 (reg. $49.99). GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W CableSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:31 amUS SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Sep 2, 20:00 - 22:00 PDT Aug 27, 00:24 PDT Scheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting a planned maintenance from 02 September 2026 at 20:00 PDT until 02 September 2026 at 22:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to small US carriers handsets.06:04 amApple reveals how to speed up Spotlight indexing on iPhone and Mac | <font style="color: black;">Cult of Mac</font>Apple reveals how to speed up Spotlight indexing on iPhone and Mac
Apple explains why Spotlight indexing can take days after an update and how to speed up the process on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:53 amPlease tell me your experience using one of the language services for App Store release localization. My new game has 14 language options. | <font style="color: black;">Reddit on iOS Programming</font>Please tell me your experience using one of the language services for App Store release localization. My new game has 14 language options.
A few of my utility apps had Chinese, French and Spanish localization. It was tedious but not unbearable to produce the text & later updates in those languages. But my new product (my first game release) has 14 languages to choose from. As I understand it, there's services or extensions that can automatically add localization […]03:27 amHow to make Mac Downloads & other Dock folders easier to use | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>How to make Mac Downloads & other Dock folders easier to use
Removing Downloads from the Dock eliminates its one-click Fan view, but the folder and its files remain on the Mac. Here's how to restore Fan view on the Downloads folder.Downloads on the Mac DockApple treats Dock items as aliases that point to the originals. Removing a Dock alias changes only the Dock, so putting it back doesn't recover, move, or duplicate any files.Open Finder and choose Go, then Home, or press Shift-Command-H.Drag Downloads to the Dock beside the Trash.Control-click or right-click Downloads in the Dock.Choose View Content As, then Fan.Choose Sort By, then Date Added. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:14 amCan’t get Monthly Sub Info
I'm down to my last issue with my macOS/iPad app. I have my app setup in App Store Connect with a subscription group and monthly subscription. I also have my app setup in TestFlight and I am running that on a clean MacBook with a sandbox user logged into the App Store. When I test […]02:24 amApple says these three things can speed up the new Spotlight indexing | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Apple says these three things can speed up the new Spotlight indexing
Apple has published a new support document explaining how Spotlight indexing works across its devices, including three things it says can help the process finish more quickly. Here are the details.12:51 amwhat’s the story behind your apps name | <font style="color: black;">Reddit on iOS Programming</font>what’s the story behind your apps name
i am at the stage where i need to give me app a name. and i am getting close, but i am not quite there yet. how did you come up with a name that stuck? submitted by /u/curiouscharli_e [link] [comments]12:28 amThe best displays to pair with your new Mac mini or Mac Studio | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>The best displays to pair with your new Mac mini or Mac Studio
If you’ve just purchased a new Mac, like the recently released Mac mini or Mac Studio, you might be in the market for a new external display as well. Here are my recommendations, covering multiple product categories, price points, and more.12:10 amLM Studio adds GLM-5.3-Flash to Bionic, with image support and 1M-token context | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>LM Studio adds GLM-5.3-Flash to Bionic, with image support and 1M-token context
LM Studio has added Z.ai’s new GLM-5.3-Flash model to Bionic, its AI agent platform, bringing multimodal input, a 1 million-token context window, and significantly lower pricing than GLM-5.2. Here are the details.12:08 amBringnox smart roller shades review: wide window coverage in your Apple Home | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>Bringnox smart roller shades review: wide window coverage in your Apple Home
Smart shades are an affordable luxury for your Apple Home, and the ones from Bringnox offer Matter over Thread in a less costly package. It's more of the same, but in a good way.Bringnox smart roller shades reviewWhen I accepted the review for Bringnox smart roller shades, I expected something similar or competitive to the SmartWings shades I previously reviewed. Here's the thing — these might be nearly identical shades under a different brand.I'm not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing or cloning, but it seems both companies may have sourced parts from similar supply chain sources and landed with near-identical products. The only notable difference appears to be the remote and solar panel included. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsWednesday August 2611:45 pmPSA: Proton Mail and other Proton platforms facing widespread outage | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>PSA: Proton Mail and other Proton platforms facing widespread outage
Proton has confirmed a major outage affecting Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Lumo, and other platforms and services. Here are the details.11:41 pmApple's iPhone Event Tagline is Different in Every Country | <font style="color: black;">MacRumors</font>Apple's iPhone Event Tagline is Different in Every Country
Apple today announced it will hold its annual iPhone-centric event on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. In the U.S. and several other countries, Apple used "Surprise and Shine" as its tagline for the event, but in other countries, the tagline isn't a literal translation. Here are the different taglines Apple is using on its regional websites. U.S., UK, NZ, Australia, Ireland, India - Surprise and Shine. Canada, French - Des surprises dans l'air, or surprises in the air. Brazil - Surpreendente e brilhante, or surprising and brilliant. Mexico and Latin America - Sorpresas listas para brillar, which means surprises ready to shine. Germany, Austria, Switzerland - Staunen und strahlen, or something like wonder/amazement and radiate/shine. Spain - Un rayo de wow, which means a ray of wow or a flash of wow. France, Belgium - Un jour nouveau. Bientôt. The French phrase is a little different, translating to a new day, soon. Italy - L'alba di nuove sorprese, or the dawn of new surprises. Denmark - Det bliver solstrålende, or something like it's going to be brilliant/sunny. Solstrålende merges two words that mean sunbeam and brilliant. Norway - Tid for gode overraskelser, time for good surprises. Sweden - Förväntan. Förundran. Anticipation and wonder. Finland - Uudenkoitto, which translates to a new dawn or a new beginning. Poland - Zdumienia i olśnienia, which is surprise and amazement, or astonishment and revelation. Hungary - Ragyogó meglepetés, radiant/brilliant surprise. Portugal - O despontar de surpresas brilhantes, which translates to the dawn of brilliant surprises. Despontar is a word used for daybreak or sunrise, though Apple's Translate app says the phrase means "the unfolding of brilliant surprises." Turkey - Işıltılı. Şaşırtıcı. Heyecanlı or dazzling/sparkling, surprising, exciting. The Netherlands - Surprise party. Apple left this one in English. Czechia - Čas těšení, or time of anticipation. UAE, Saudi Arabia - بدايات تسطع بالمفاجآت, which means beginnings that shine with surprises. China - 亮新篇，来耀眼, which roughly means a bright new chapter, prepare to be dazzled. The 篇 character can also mean page of a book, which is perhaps an interesting nod to a foldable device. Hong Kong - 耀目驚喜，亮起新一章, translates to a dazzling surprise, lighting up a new chapter. It uses a different character for chapter and more clearly says surprise. Taiwan - 驚喜耀現，開新篇。, meaning something like a dazzling surprise opens a new chapter. The different taglines make it clear Apple lets its regional teams write their own content instead of using the same translation worldwide. Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China all use the chapter concept, which is absent from the rest of the world. Many of the European translations use a new beginning or a new dawn, along with the same shining or radiant word in the U.S. version. A new beginning is similar to a new chapter, so the Chinese taglines are probably using that context rather than a book-like chapter context, but there may also be an intentional dual meaning there. For all of the translations to English, there are multiple interpretations because there are characters or words with multiple meanings in English, or phrases that don't translate, but most have the same general meaning as Surprise and Shine. Some regional Apple pages haven't been updated with the event info yet, including Japan, Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam. We're expecting Apple to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the first foldable iPhone at its September 9 event.Tag: September 2026 Apple EventThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:26 pmAstropad Launches Rock Paper Pencil 4.0 With New Graphite Apple Pencil Tip | <font style="color: black;">MacRumors</font>Astropad Launches Rock Paper Pencil 4.0 With New Graphite Apple Pencil Tip
Astropad today launched Rock Paper Pencil 4.0, an updated version of its screen protector and Apple Pencil tip combo made for the iPad. Rock Paper Pencil offers a paper-like writing experience on a tablet display by pairing a paper-textured screen protector with custom tips for the Apple Pencil. The new version of the product comes with two Apple Pencil tips, one with a smooth ballpoint feel and one that mimics a soft graphite pencil. Two of each tip come in the kit for four total. Astropad says the new graphite tip is meant to feel just like a 2B pencil with a "soft, toothy drag" that's ideal for sketching or shading. It even has the sound of a pencil on paper. The ballpoint tip is meant to feel like a smooth gel pen, and it's suited to writing and linework. The reusable screen protector remains the same as before, and users can put it on when writing or drawing on the iPad and take it off for other activities like gaming. It uses Astropad's NanoCling technology to attach, and it leaves no residue on the iPad's display because it doesn't use adhesive. The paper-like feel of the screen protector comes from a microscopic texture that adds a small amount of friction to improve control. When not in use, the screen protector can be kept in an included protective storage sleeve. Rock Paper Pencil is compatible with most iPads, with a list available on the website. The tips work with all Apple Pencil models, including the Apple Pencil Pro. Rock Paper Pencil 4.0 can be purchased from the Astropad website for $49.99. Astropad is also running a "Peel It Off" promo that offers $20 to people who switch to Rock Paper Pencil and share the removal of their old screen protector on social media.Tags: Apple Pencil, AstropadRelated Forum: iPad AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:32 pmApple Releases Safari Technology Preview 251 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements | <font style="color: black;">MacRumors</font>Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 251 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. Apple has not provided notes on what's changed in Safari 251. The current Safari Technology Preview release is compatible with machines running macOS Tahoe and macOS Golden Gate, the newest version of macOS. The Safari Technology Preview update is available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences or System Settings to anyone who has downloaded the browser from Apple's website. Complete release notes for the update are available on the Safari Technology Preview website. Apple's aim with Safari Technology Preview is to gather feedback from developers and users on its browser development process. Safari Technology Preview can run side-by-side with the existing Safari browser and while it is designed for developers, it does not require a developer account to download and use.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:00 pmMeta Agrees to Limit Teens' Time on Facebook and Instagram, Calls on TikTok and YouTube to Match | <font style="color: black;">MacRumors</font>Meta Agrees to Limit Teens' Time on Facebook and Instagram, Calls on TikTok and YouTube to Match
Meta today said it will implement major changes to Facebook and Instagram's child safety features as part of a settlement agreement with almost all U.S. states. Here's what will change for users under 18 on Instagram and Facebook if the agreement is approved. Time Limit - Teens will have a two-hour daily time limit on Facebook and Instagram, though it can be overridden by a parent. The two-hour total includes both apps. Night Mode - Users will be blocked from posting and viewing content between midnight and 6 a.m. School Mode - Notifications are muted between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Prompts - The apps will send prompts after every 15 minutes of continuous screen time. There will also be prompts when daily usage hits 60 minutes and 90 minutes. Feed Control - Teens can choose a non-algorithmic feed that does not include personalization through the Instagram and Facebook recommendation systems. Parents will be able to require this setting. Autoplay Control - Teens will be able to turn off autoplay. Parents can require this setting. Hidden Likes - Teens won't see the likes and reactions on a post by default. Filters - Cosmetic surgery and extreme makeup filters won't be accessible to teens. Age Assurance - Meta plans to strengthen tools it uses to catch accounts belonging to users under 13, as well as accounts used by teens aged 13 to 17 to make sure the accounts have "experiences designed for teens." Parental Controls - Meta will add new controls for parents, notifying them if a teen links a second account or interacts with suspicious accounts. Parents will also get periodic updates on teen usage. Direct Messages - Direct messages are exempt from Time Limit, Night Mode, and School Mode. Meta will also pay approximately $18 billion to states to fund online youth safety initiatives, which is far less than its 2025 net income of $60.5 billion. The payment will be spread over a 10-year period, and Meta is withholding $5.3 billion unless TikTok and YouTube implement similar measures. If they do, Meta says it will lower daily usage limits from two cumulative hours across both apps to one hour for each app and expand Night Mode to run from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Meta wants YouTube and TikTok to add a one-hour daily limit, night mode, and age assurance measures, as well as pay $5.3 billion each to match Meta's withheld $5.3 billion. Meta posted an open letter calling on TikTok and YouTube to implement the same measures. Teens with restrictions on Instagram and Facebook could instead just move over to TikTok and YouTube, and Meta likely doesn't want to be the only company losing out on revenue. Meta has been in a federal trial over the lawsuit, and had it continued, it could have been forced to pay more. California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey were seeking closer to $200 billion in civil penalties, according to Reuters. The settlement came before Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was set to testify, but Florida declined to settle and will continue litigation. New Mexico was also uninvolved because it won its own case against Meta earlier this year.Tags: Facebook, Instagram, Meta, TikTokThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:30 pmiPhone 17 crowns Apple as undisputed smartphone king in Q2 2026 | <font style="color: black;">Mac Daily News</font>iPhone 17 crowns Apple as undisputed smartphone king in Q2 2026
Apple's iPhone 17 emerged as the world’s best-selling smartphone in the second quarter of 2026, capturing an impressive 6% of overall… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:13 pmHere’s how many foldable iPhones IDC expects Apple to ship in one year | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Here’s how many foldable iPhones IDC expects Apple to ship in one year
As Apple reportedly gears up to announce its first foldable iPhone on September 9, Bloomberg reports that IDC has a bullish outlook on the device’s performance during its first year. Here are the details.09:00 pmApple Maps Now Has Ads
Apple has begun rolling out ads in Apple Maps, with sponsored businesses appearing at the top of search results and in the "suggested places" section for users in the U.S. and Canada. Apple says the ads can be based on approximate location, search terms, or the area of the map being viewed, but are not tied to users' Apple Accounts and personal data remains on-device. 9to5Mac reports: Ads appear just like every other business listing, except they have a small blue badge that says 'Ad.' You can see examples of ads [embedded in the article]. Like Apple's ads policy with other services, the company touts user privacy protections for ads in Maps. Per Apple Newsroom: "Ads on Maps builds on Apple's broader privacy-first approach to advertising, and maintains the same privacy protections Maps users enjoy today. A user's location and the ads they see and interact with in Maps are not associated with a user's Apple Account. Personal data stays on a user's device, is not collected or stored by Apple, and is not shared with third parties." Read more of this story at Slashdot.08:37 pmLow hanging fruit promotion
Hey all! What’s an easy way you’ve tried before that has worked to quickly promote your app? I use “promote” as opposed to “market” because marketing feels like more of a sustained effort I’m asking for one off things like posting on a specific subreddit or paying to be featured on a website Hope the […]08:30 pmVenture capitalist says Tesla’s Optimus robot will eclipse Apple’s iPhone, predicts 1 billion robots by 2036 | <font style="color: black;">Mac Daily News</font>Venture capitalist says Tesla’s Optimus robot will eclipse Apple’s iPhone, predicts 1 billion robots by 2036
Venture capitalist Jason Calacanis predicts Tesla will turn its Optimus humanoid robot into a product bigger than Apple's iPhone… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:25 pmHow is the market for hiring iOS devs? | <font style="color: black;">Reddit on iOS Programming</font>How is the market for hiring iOS devs?
My employer is looking to hire mid to senior iOS engineers but it’s been a while since we’ve been hiring so curious what others are experiencing either from the applicant or hiring side. Previously we had a lot of applicants with low level experience / Jr roles but had difficulty finding people with significant experience […]08:24 pmApple Wallet IDs: How to add your license (and where it actually works) | <font style="color: black;">Macworld</font>Apple Wallet IDs: How to add your license (and where it actually works)
Macworld Apple added the capability to add digital state IDs or driver’s licenses to Apple Wallet years ago, with the very first supporting states announced back in 2021. It’s a standards-based approach (ISO 18013-5) that is meant to be more secure and private than physical identification, as well as finally closing one of the last loopholes that make people unable to leave the house without their wallet. If your state doesn’t support driver’s licenses in Wallet (or you don’t have a driver’s license), but you have an active passport, you can now add a Digital ID to your Apple Wallet. Updated August 26, 2026: Your Virginia Mobile ID can now be added to Apple Wallet. Add your driver’s license or ID to Apple Wallet Adding your driver’s license or ID to Apple Wallet is simple, just follow these steps: Open Wallet Tap the “Add” (+) button in the upper-right corner. Tap Driver’s License or State ID and select your state. Now follow the on-screen instructions: First you’ll be asked if you want to add your ID to just your iPhone or your Apple Watch as well if you have a paired Apple Watch. Next you will be asked to take photos of your current ID, likely the front and back. You will then need to take some matching images of yourself. The phone will direct you to be in a well-lit area with a plain dark background and put your head in the frame. Then you’ll turn your head or make facial expressions (closing your eyes, opening your mouth) as directed by your phone. This information will be used to help match your appearance with your photo on record with the state. Think of it like a human making sure you look like the photo on your ID. Foundry States that support Apple Wallet ID This is the current status of which states support Apple Wallet ID and which may be coming soon. States that support Apple Wallet IDStates that have announced future supportArizonaConnecticutArkansasKentuckyCaliforniaMississippiColoradoOklahomaGeorgiaUtahHawaiiIllinoisIowaMarylandMontanaNew MexicoNorth DakotaOhioPuerto RicoVirginiaWest Virginia Will the U.K. support Apple Wallet driver’s licenses? The U.K. government has announced plans to launch a GOV.UK Wallet and App in which licenced drivers will be able to store a digital copy of their driver’s licence. The new app is coming this summer and the ability to store digital drivers licences, later in 2025. The digital driver’s licence will be piloted later in 2025, with plans to offer a digital alternative, alongside paper or card credentials, by the end of 2027. More here: U.K. iPhone users will soon be able to store digital licenses and IDs. Why add ID to Apple Wallet? Your ID in Apple Wallet is more secure than carrying around a physical card that could be lost or could reveal personal information to someone you may not wish to have it. Digital IDs in Apple Wallet do not display any personal information other than your name. If you tap the (i) button to get more info, and then tap Driver’s License Info, your iPhone requires a Face ID or Touch ID login to see things like your address, date of birth, height, eye color, ID number, and so on. The transaction starts over NFC and negotiates a secure Bluetooth LE session—no barcodes. So, you never have to hand your phone over to a police officer, TSA agent, or anyone else, and even if you do, they can’t get your personal info without your authentication. Using your digital ID works a lot like Apple Pay. You hold your iPhone near the reader (which may be another iPhone), and a screen will pop up saying exactly which information you’re going to share. Double-tap the side button to approve it, just like approving a payment. Currently, police agencies do not accept digital IDs as driver’s licenses, so you’ll have to carry your physical card with you when you drive. Rather, the feature works at select TSA checkpoints (see a map here) and participating businesses or age-restricted venues. What’s more, apps that require age identification (like renting a car or ordering alcohol) can use the info stored in Wallet to provide proof of age. What’s nice about digital IDs is that they can transfer only the information needed, and nothing more. A bouncer who wants to check ID at the entrance to a venue would have a reader that shows your ID photo and simply confirms if you’re over 21, for example—they wouldn’t get your actual date of birth, ID number, address, or any other info they don’t need. The same goes for apps that need age verification. With the Apple Wallet implementation, nothing is transferred without your authentication, so not only do you not have to hand your phone over to anyone else, it wouldn’t even help to do so. Why can’t I add my driver’s license? If you are in the U.S. it may be that your state doesn’t yet support the feature. If your State is in the list above and you can’t add your license it may be because of an Apple Server outage (check that here). If that’s not the issue then Apple recommends contacting your “issuing authority”. If you are outside the U.S. it’s bad news. The ability to add ID and driver’s licenses is likely unavailable where you are. It’s not for Apple to implement the feature, but rather a decision on a country level. The U.K. government has announced plans for a digital version of the Driving Licence and other countries are likely to do the same.08:24 pmHere’s everything new for Reminders in iOS 27
iOS 27 adds new features to Apple Notes, Messages, Wallet, and more, and it has a few improvements for the Reminders app too. .08:08 pmDurable Objects and Downstream Service Errors
Aug 26, 20:08 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues causing an increase of errors for Durable Objects and downstream services in ENAM region. We are working to analyze and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.08:07 pmCounterpoint: iPhone 17 topped worldwide smartphone sales during Q2 | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Counterpoint: iPhone 17 topped worldwide smartphone sales during Q2
In a report published today, Counterpoint Research says Apple once again secured five spots among the world’s 10 best-selling smartphones during the second quarter of 2026. Here are the details.08:06 pmSamsung’s slim new portable SSDs hit 8TB and 4,000MBps | <font style="color: black;">Cult of Mac</font>Samsung’s slim new portable SSDs hit 8TB and 4,000MBps
Samsung's new P9 and P7 portable SSDs bring loads of storage plus blazing-fast transfer speeds to your Mac or iPad Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:57 pmApple just did something rare that signals big September event | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Apple just did something rare that signals big September event
Apple’s ‘Surprise and shine’ event is set for September 9, but the company already surprised us this week by launching new products in late August. Here’s why that rare move could signal big things coming at the September event.07:51 pmSpeed Limiters, Short Cables, and Other EV Road Trip Revelations | <font style="color: black;">TidBITS</font>Speed Limiters, Short Cables, and Other EV Road Trip Revelations
A Vermont road trip in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 revealed the joy of the car’s speed limiter feature, the frustration of short Tesla Supercharger cables on older stations, the importance of downloading offline maps before venturing into rural areas, and the utility of ChatGPT in finding a restaurant on the route.07:47 pmiOS 27: 13 Ways the Messages App is Smarter and Less Annoying | <font style="color: black;">MacRumors</font>iOS 27: 13 Ways the Messages App is Smarter and Less Annoying
The Messages app is arguably the most important app on the iPhone, and in iOS 27, Apple is adding some useful improvements. There are some quality-of-life fixes for longtime issues, and new AI features. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Contextual Suggestions Messages uses Apple Intelligence to surface one-tap suggestions based on what's being discussed in a conversation. If someone you're talking to asks you to send a photo, Messages recognizes the request and suggests adding the relevant photos. If someone invites you to an event, Messages offers to add it to your Calendar. If someone asks you to pick something up at the store, Messages will suggest adding it to your Reminders list or to the Notes app. Messages will also suggest Genmoji you might want to generate based on the conversation. Write With Siri There's a systemwide Write with Siri feature that's available in the Messages app. Siri AI can compose entire messages for you, proofread your messages, or give you feedback. There is a dedicated Write with Siri button above the keyboard where you can get to the new Siri tools. Smart Reply suggestions also use your writing style so they sound more natural. Siri AI Siri AI integrates with the Messages app. You can ask Siri to find images, videos, links, addresses, phone numbers, and more in the Messages app, plus Siri can draft message replies and act on info in the Messages app, like adding an event date to the Calendar app. Drawing You can use a new Drawing interface in the Messages app to send little sketches and notes. It's available when tapping on the "+" button next to the text bar in a conversation. The drawing interface is the same as the Markup tool available in apps like Photos and Notes. There's a marker, a pen, a highlighter, and an eraser, plus options to use the tools in any color. Accidental Recordings The iOS 27 Messages app includes an option to remove the audio button from the text bar. In the Messages section of the Settings app, you can navigate to Show in Text Field to set the right-side button to Record Audio, Start Dictation, or None. Setting the option to none will prevent you from accidentally recording a voice message with an errant tap. Tapbacks Messages now consolidates notifications for Tapback responses, which is useful when you're in a group thread and tons of people are sending emojis. Sending When a message fails to send in iOS 27, your iPhone will automatically retry sending it. In iOS 26, you get an alert if a message fails, but you have to manually tap to try to send it again. The Messages app also supports continuous sending of photos, videos, and texts. If you're sending someone a photo and your connection is poor or you go offline, it automatically resumes sending when the connection is restored. Syncing Cross-device syncing is improved in iOS 27, so conversations will sync more reliably across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. Fewer messages will fail to sync and display properly when you switch between devices. Messages, read states, reactions, and attachments sync faster. When you take a photo and then go to the Messages app to send it, you're more likely to see it right away. Apple says the iPhone is faster to add recent camera captures to Messages. Search Apple improved its search index across apps like Mail and Messages, so you're more likely to find what you're looking for. You can also search for conversations in Messages using a phone number or a contact's nickname. Offloaded Media If you have photos or videos that have been offloaded to save storage space, you can still find them in the iOS 27 Messages app when you search. Thumbnails are also displayed for offloaded media instead of a placeholder image, so you know what's there. RCS In RCS message conversations with Android users, you can now long press on a message to send an inline reply. iOS 27 also shows reaction emoji directly on images and videos, a feature that was not functioning in iOS 26. Genmoji Apple revamped Genmoji creation in iOS 27. There's an updated interface for describing an emoji that you want, with options to start from an existing emoji, choose an image from Photos, or select a person. After uploading an image or using a text phrase to create a Genmoji, there's a new "Describe a change" interface for making updates to what you've already created. You can iterate on designs and change individual elements of a Genmoji, tweaking colors and objects. Each change uses the old base instead of regenerating a new Genmoji. With a series of requests, it is possible to make a complicated, multi-element Genmoji. Along with describing changes, you can add in additional emoji, and the interface makes suggestions on what to do next. Genmoji output is more consistent, and Genmoji look more like real emoji with a 3D, cartoonish style by default. There is now an option to change style, so if you don't want the cartoonish look, you can ask for something else like a drawing or a sketch. Large Conversations Large conversations load and scroll faster in iOS 27, according to Apple. Read More More on all of the features in iOS 27 can be found in our iOS 27 guide.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:41 pmGoogle Translate thinks Apple’s iPhone Ultra event tagline in China includes a hidden ‘foldable’ teaser | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Google Translate thinks Apple’s iPhone Ultra event tagline in China includes a hidden ‘foldable’ teaser
Apple officially announced the date for its big September event with the tagline “Surprise and shine,” a play on the phrase rise and shine. This is for the event where Apple is expected to reveal its first foldable iPhone. Meanwhile, in China, the localized tagline includes a hidden “foldable” Easter egg of sorts, at least according to Google Translate.07:36 pmApple’s ‘Surprise and shine’ hashmoji is already live on X | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Apple’s ‘Surprise and shine’ hashmoji is already live on X
As is tradition, users who post on X with the #AppleEvent hashtag over the next few days will get a custom Apple logo hashmoji attached to their posts. See it in detail below.07:30 pm25% of Americans already interested in a foldable Apple device — before it’s even unveiled, survey finds | <font style="color: black;">Mac Daily News</font>25% of Americans already interested in a foldable Apple device — before it’s even unveiled, survey finds
New survey reveals a striking level of early enthusiasm for Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone: one in four U.S. adults say they're interested… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:13 pmApple's iPhone Ultra could mark the return of a red iPhone | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>Apple's iPhone Ultra could mark the return of a red iPhone
A new leak claims Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, could bring back a red finish, but the images raise more questions than they answer.Image Credit: Evan BlassOn Wednesday, longtime Apple leaker Evan Blass suggested that Apple will revive a much-missed color for its yet-unannounced iPhone Ultra. In his post to X, he showcases a few renders of the iPhone Ultra in white, black, and red.It's notable, as Apple hasn't released a red iPhone since 2022, when it released the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE 3 as part of a (PRODUCT)RED partnership. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:02 pm9to5Mac Daily: August 26, 2026 – Apple ‘Surprise and shine’ event confirmed | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>9to5Mac Daily: August 26, 2026 – Apple ‘Surprise and shine’ event confirmed
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 Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
- Thursday August 27
- 11:07 amOpen-box Apple MacBook Neo A18 Pro 256GB 13″ Laptop for $585 + free shipping | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Laptops</font>Open-box Apple MacBook Neo A18 Pro 256GB 13″ Laptop for $585 + free shipping
At eBay, get this open-box Apple MacBook Neo A18 Pro 256GB 13″ Laptop for $585. That’s $14 less than Apple’s price for a refurb of the same model. Shipping is free. Buy Now at eBay Features Apple A18 Pro chip with 5-core graphics 8GB of memory 256GB of SSD storage 13″ display11:07 amOpen-box Apple MacBook Neo A18 Pro 256GB 13″ Laptop for $585 + free shipping | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Laptops</font>Open-box Apple MacBook Neo A18 Pro 256GB 13″ Laptop for $585 + free shipping
At eBay, get this open-box Apple MacBook Neo A18 Pro 256GB 13″ Laptop for $585. That’s $14 less than Apple’s price for a refurb of the same model. Shipping is free. Buy Now at eBay Features Apple A18 Pro chip with 5-core graphics 8GB of memory 256GB of SSD storage 13″ display05:20 amZugu Slim Protective Case for iPad 11th Gen (2025) and iPad 10.9 10th Gen (2022) for $60 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Accessories</font>Zugu Slim Protective Case for iPad 11th Gen (2025) and iPad 10.9 10th Gen (2022) for $60
Anyone who props their iPad up constantly for video calls or watching shows will get the most out of the built-in adjustable stand, and this one's holding steady at its regular $60 price with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Adjustable magnetic stand with endless viewing angles Certified five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design for daily use Durable construction for long-term tablet safety Versatile stability for work, cooking, and play04:50 amZugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad 11th Gen and iPad 10.9 10th Gen for $50 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Accessories</font>Zugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad 11th Gen and iPad 10.9 10th Gen for $50
A solid pick for iPad users who want drop protection without adding much bulk, thanks to Zugu's slim design with a built-in adjustable kickstand for typing or watching video hands-free. It's currently priced at $50, matching its regular list price, so there's no active discount right now. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Adjustable magnetic stand with endless viewing angles Certified five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design for daily use Durable construction for long-term tablet safety Versatile stability for work, cooking, and play04:50 amZugu Slim Protective Case for iPad 11th Gen and 10th Gen for $60 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Accessories</font>Zugu Slim Protective Case for iPad 11th Gen and 10th Gen for $60
Built for daily use with a built-in kickstand and magnetic closure, this case suits anyone who wants tablet protection without adding much bulk. Best Buy has it listed at $60, matching its regular price with no current markdown. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Adjustable magnetic stand with endless viewing angles Certified five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design for daily use Durable construction for long-term tablet safety Versatile stability for work, cooking, and play03:43 amMagnetic Detachable Touchpad Keyboard Case for iPad 10th and 11th Generation for $50 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Accessories</font>Magnetic Detachable Touchpad Keyboard Case for iPad 10th and 11th Generation for $50
Anyone using their iPad as a laptop stand-in will appreciate having a real trackpad for cursor control instead of tapping the screen for everything, and the detachable design means you can ditch the keyboard when you just want to read or draw. Newegg has it for iPad 10th and 11th Gen models specifically, so double check your iPad's generation before ordering. Buy Now at Newegg Features Magnetic detachable keyboard for iPad 10th and 11th Gen Integrated responsive touchpad for precise navigation Modern design with wireless mouse connectivity USB Type-C charging for efficient power Durable black keyboard and mouse set03:19 amStylus Pen for iPad for $13.10 + free shipping w/ $35 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Accessories</font>Stylus Pen for iPad for $13.10 + free shipping w/ $35
Handy for note-takers or sketchers who want a lighter alternative to Apple Pencil pricing, and Walmart has it marked down to $13, about $3 off the usual $16. Buy Now at Walmart03:17 amStylus Pen for iPad for $14 + free shipping w/ $35 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Accessories</font>Stylus Pen for iPad for $14 + free shipping w/ $35
Sketching, note-taking, or marking up PDFs on your iPad gets a lot more natural with a stylus, especially if you're used to writing by hand and want that same precision on screen. Walmart's version covers the basics without the premium price tag of brand-name options. Buy Now at Walmart Features 1.5mm precise tip with no lag Palm rejection for natural writing Quick-charge 8-10 hour battery life Tilt pressure sensing for accuracy Magnetic side adsorption for storageWednesday August 2610:01 pmApple Mac mini w/ M6 (2026) for Preorders from $899 + free shipping | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Laptops</font>Apple Mac mini w/ M6 (2026) for Preorders from $899 + free shipping
Amazon offers preorders of the new Apple Mac mini with an M6 Chip starting at $899. Other options with higher unified memory and storage are also available for preorder. Shipping is free. This item will be released on September 22nd. Buy Now at Amazon08:11 pmBest Buy Mac mini & Mac Studio Pre-order Deals for From $899 + free shipping | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Laptops</font>Best Buy Mac mini & Mac Studio Pre-order Deals for From $899 + free shipping
Best Buy is taking pre-orders on the new Mac mini, with M6 and M5 Pro versions starting at $899, and the Mac Studio, with M5 Max and M5 Ultra versions starting at $2,499. Trading in an older Mac mini can save up to $700, while trading in an older Mac Studio can save up to $400. My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders, and it's free to join. Free shipping applies. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Mac mini available with M6 or M5 Pro chip Mac Studio available with M5 Max or M5 Ultra chip Mac mini configurations start at 16GB memory and 256GB storage Mac Studio configurations start at 36GB memory and 512GB storage Trade-in of an older Mac can save up to $700 on Mac mini or up to $400 on Mac Studio06:55 pmRefurb Apple MacBook Air M3 13″ Laptop for $630 + free shipping | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Laptops</font>Refurb Apple MacBook Air M3 13″ Laptop for $630 + free shipping
This Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air with the M3 chip is $629.99, down from the $899 comparable value listed on the page. It comes with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage, along with up to 18 hours of battery life. My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it's free to join). A 90-day warranty is included. Buy Now at Best Buy06:26 pmRefurb Apple iPad Pro 256GB 10.5″ Wi-Fi Tablet Bundle for $185 + free shipping over $25 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews iPads</font>Refurb Apple iPad Pro 256GB 10.5″ Wi-Fi Tablet Bundle for $185 + free shipping over $25
This refurbished 2017 iPad Pro comes with 256GB of storage, well above the base configuration for this model, plus a bundled case, charger, and screen protector. Buy Now at UntilGone06:19 pmRefurb Apple iPad Pro 12.9″ 128GB Tablet Bundle for $365 + free shipping over $25 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews iPads</font>Refurb Apple iPad Pro 12.9″ 128GB Tablet Bundle for $365 + free shipping over $25
We've pictured the 128GB Apple iPad Pro 12.9" bundle, with a refurbished model, for $365 ($434 off). It features a 12.9" Retina Display with 2732 x 2048 resolution and 264 pixels per inch, along with 128GB of storage for apps, photos, and videos. Buy Now at UntilGone Features Apple® iPad Pro 12.9-Inch Bundle with Retina Display (128GB) Tempered Glass (preinstalled) 128GB of storage UL Certified Wall Adapter Lightning Cable Available in Gold, Silver, or Space Gray Black Snap-on Plastic Case06:15 pmB&H Launches Big MacBook Air Sale: 21 Models Discounted, Prices Start at $1199 | <font style="color: black;">MacPrices.net</font>B&H Launches Big MacBook Air Sale: 21 Models Discounted, Prices Start at $1199
B&H has launched a broad MacBook Air sale covering 21 different configurations, with prices starting at just $1199 and discounts reaching as much as $300. The sale includes both 13-inch and 15-inch models, along with upgraded M5 configurations featuring as much as 32GB of unified memory and 2TB of SSD storage. Shop B&H's MacBook Air sale. Some of the more interesting deals aren't necessarily on Apple's standard configurations. B&H is also discounting a number of custom MacBook Air builds with additional memory and storage, including 24GB and 32GB configurations. For example, select 13-inch M5 models with 32GB RAM and a 512GB SSD are available for as little as $1549, while a 32GB/2TB configuration has dropped to $2349. On the 15-inch side, B&H has select 16GB/1TB M5 configurations starting at $1599, while 24GB/1TB models start at $1799. There's also a remaining 15-inch M4 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD for $1499, which B&H lists as a $300 savings from its regular price. Many of these models are listed as limited supply at the current prices, and B&H is offering free 2-day shipping on most available configurations. Payboo cardholders may also be eligible for B&H's Save the Tax benefit. For the latest MacBook Air prices and deals, visit our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker and 15" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.02:48 pmAmazon Drops Space Gray 13″ M4 iPad Air 512GB Cellular to $1249.97 | <font style="color: black;">MacPrices.net</font>Amazon Drops Space Gray 13″ M4 iPad Air 512GB Cellular to $1249.97
Amazon has a new 30-day low price on one specific 13-inch M4 iPad Air configuration: the Space Gray 512GB Wi-Fi + Cellular model is currently $1249.97. That’s $149 off Apple’s current $1399 price, and the discount appears to apply to the Space Gray model only. Other colors may be priced higher, so be sure to select Space Gray before checking out. Check Amazon’s current price, or compare prices in our iPad Air Price Tracker.05:30 amZugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 13-inch for $90 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Accessories</font>Zugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 13-inch for $90
For anyone who uses their iPad Pro for work or drawing, the built-in kickstand and magnetic closure let you prop it up at multiple angles without adding much bulk, and it's currently priced at $90 at Best Buy. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Adjustable magnetic stand with endless viewing angles Certified five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design for daily use Durable construction for long-term tablet safety Versatile stability for work, cooking, and play05:30 amZugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 13-inch for $90 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Accessories</font>Zugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 13-inch for $90
For anyone who uses their iPad Pro for work or drawing, the built-in kickstand and magnetic closure let you prop it up at multiple angles without adding much bulk, and it's currently priced at $90 at Best Buy. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Adjustable magnetic stand with endless viewing angles Certified five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design for daily use Durable construction for long-term tablet safety Versatile stability for work, cooking, and play05:30 amZugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 13-inch for $90 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Accessories</font>Zugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 13-inch for $90
For anyone who uses their iPad Pro for work or drawing, the built-in kickstand and magnetic closure let you prop it up at multiple angles without adding much bulk, and it's currently priced at $90 at Best Buy. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Adjustable magnetic stand with endless viewing angles Certified five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design for daily use Durable construction for long-term tablet safety Versatile stability for work, cooking, and play05:30 amZugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 13-inch for $90 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Accessories</font>Zugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 13-inch for $90
For anyone who uses their iPad Pro for work or drawing, the built-in kickstand and magnetic closure let you prop it up at multiple angles without adding much bulk, and it's currently priced at $90 at Best Buy. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Adjustable magnetic stand with endless viewing angles Certified five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design for daily use Durable construction for long-term tablet safety Versatile stability for work, cooking, and play05:30 amZugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 13-inch for $90 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Accessories</font>Zugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 13-inch for $90
For anyone who uses their iPad Pro for work or drawing, the built-in kickstand and magnetic closure let you prop it up at multiple angles without adding much bulk, and it's currently priced at $90 at Best Buy. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Adjustable magnetic stand with endless viewing angles Certified five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design for daily use Durable construction for long-term tablet safety Versatile stability for work, cooking, and play05:30 amZugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 13-inch for $90 | <font style="color: black;">DealNews Accessories</font>Zugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 13-inch for $90
For anyone who uses their iPad Pro for work or drawing, the built-in kickstand and magnetic closure let you prop it up at multiple angles without adding much bulk, and it's currently priced at $90 at Best Buy. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Adjustable magnetic stand with endless viewing angles Certified five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design for daily use Durable construction for long-term tablet safety Versatile stability for work, cooking, and play05:30 am