MG Could Be Next Automaker to Get Apple Car Key Support
Code found in Apple's backend car key system suggests the company is preparing to add support for MG vehicles. The discovery indicates Apple has begun preparing car key support for SAIC Motor's MG brand. With an Apple Car Key, drivers can use their iPhone or Apple Watch to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle instead of relying on a traditional key fob, with support for Express Mode that works without authentication. MG began as a British sports car marque in 1924 before China's SAIC Motor acquired the brand in 2007, and it has since become one of the fastest-growing car brands in Europe. The company recently delivered its one millionth car to a European customer, with roughly 386,000 of those sales coming from the UK alone, where MG now holds more than four percent of the market and ranks among the country's 10 largest car makers by volume. That growth has been driven in large part by MG's electric lineup, including the MG4 and MG Cyberster. As with other backend references to expanded Apple Car Key support, the code does not indicate which MG models will be compatible or provide a timeframe for rollout, and MG has not yet announced support for the feature. Its addition to Apple's backend code does suggest, however, that its release could soon be on the way.Tag: iPhone Car KeysThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MG Could Be Next Automaker to Get Apple Car Key Support
Code found in Apple's backend car key system suggests the company is preparing to add support for MG vehicles. The discovery indicates Apple has begun preparing car key support for SAIC Motor's MG brand. With an Apple Car Key, drivers can use their iPhone or Apple Watch to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle instead of relying on a traditional key fob, with support for Express Mode that works without authentication. MG began as a British sports car marque in 1924 before China's SAIC Motor acquired the brand in 2007, and it has since become one of the fastest-growing car brands in Europe. The company recently delivered its one millionth car to a European customer, with roughly 386,000 of those sales coming from the UK alone, where MG now holds more than four percent of the market and ranks among the country's 10 largest car makers by volume. That growth has been driven in large part by MG's electric lineup, including the MG4 and MG Cyberster. As with other backend references to expanded Apple Car Key support, the code does not indicate which MG models will be compatible or provide a timeframe for rollout, and MG has not yet announced support for the feature. Its addition to Apple's backend code does suggest, however, that its release could soon be on the way.Tag: iPhone Car KeysThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MG Could Be Next Automaker to Get Apple Car Key Support
Code found in Apple's backend car key system suggests the company is preparing to add support for MG vehicles. The discovery indicates Apple has begun preparing car key support for SAIC Motor's MG brand. With an Apple Car Key, drivers can use their iPhone or Apple Watch to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle instead of relying on a traditional key fob, with support for Express Mode that works without authentication. MG began as a British sports car marque in 1924 before China's SAIC Motor acquired the brand in 2007, and it has since become one of the fastest-growing car brands in Europe. The company recently delivered its one millionth car to a European customer, with roughly 386,000 of those sales coming from the UK alone, where MG now holds more than four percent of the market and ranks among the country's 10 largest car makers by volume. That growth has been driven in large part by MG's electric lineup, including the MG4 and MG Cyberster. As with other backend references to expanded Apple Car Key support, the code does not indicate which MG models will be compatible or provide a timeframe for rollout, and MG has not yet announced support for the feature. Its addition to Apple's backend code does suggest, however, that its release could soon be on the way.Tag: iPhone Car KeysThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MG Could Be Next Automaker to Get Apple Car Key Support
Code found in Apple's backend car key system suggests the company is preparing to add support for MG vehicles. The discovery indicates Apple has begun preparing car key support for SAIC Motor's MG brand. With an Apple Car Key, drivers can use their iPhone or Apple Watch to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle instead of relying on a traditional key fob, with support for Express Mode that works without authentication. MG began as a British sports car marque in 1924 before China's SAIC Motor acquired the brand in 2007, and it has since become one of the fastest-growing car brands in Europe. The company recently delivered its one millionth car to a European customer, with roughly 386,000 of those sales coming from the UK alone, where MG now holds more than four percent of the market and ranks among the country's 10 largest car makers by volume. That growth has been driven in large part by MG's electric lineup, including the MG4 and MG Cyberster. As with other backend references to expanded Apple Car Key support, the code does not indicate which MG models will be compatible or provide a timeframe for rollout, and MG has not yet announced support for the feature. Its addition to Apple's backend code does suggest, however, that its release could soon be on the way.Tag: iPhone Car KeysThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Biggest Summer Deals Drop: AirPods Max 2 Plummet to $429, M4 iPad Air $100 Off
This week, Best Buy kicked off its big 60th anniversary sale that includes great deals on AirPods, TVs, computers, and much more. Alongside this event, we're tracking solid markdowns on portable power stations from Anker and Jackery, plus the best prices of the summer on M4 iPad Air. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Best Buy Anniversary What's the deal? Save sitewide during Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale Where can I get it? Best Buy Where can I find the original deal? Right here SITEWIDE SALEBest Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Best Buy is hosting its big 60th Anniversary sale this week, with notable markdowns on Apple devices, TVs, headphones, monitors, and much more. This event is set to last for the rest of this week, and you don't need to be a My Best Buy Plus or Total member to see most of the deals. Portable Power Stations What's the deal? Take up to $1,500 off Anker and Jackery portable power stations Where can I get it? Amazon and Jackery Where can I find the original deal? Right here UP TO 46% OFFAnker SOLIX Sale UP TO $1,500 OFFJackery Home Backup Sale Anker and Jackery have introduced big discounts across their most popular portable power stations this week, including up to $1,500 off select models from each company. We're tracking Anker's best deals over at Amazon, while Jackery's discounts can be found on the retailer's own website. AirPods What's the deal? Take $120 off AirPods Max 2, $59 off AirPods Pro 3, and more Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $59 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $189.99 $120 OFFAirPods Max 2 for $429.00 Amazon this week had a big collection of discounts across the AirPods lineup, highlighted by the AirPods Max 2 for $429.00, down from $549.00. This is now the best price we've seen on the AirPods Max 2 since Prime Day, and one of the overall best prices we've tracked so far in 2026, and it's accompanied by a solid deal on the AirPods Pro 3. iPad Air What's the deal? Take $100 off M4 iPad Air Where can I get it? Amazon and Best Buy Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFF11-inch M4 iPad Air for $649.00 $100 OFF13-inch M4 iPad Air for $849.00 Amazon and Best Buy this week have multiple discounts on the M4 iPad Air, providing $100 off these 2026 models. These are the best prices we've seen in the wake of Apple's summer price hikes. AirTag What's the deal? Take up to $10 off AirTag 2 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $5 OFFAirTag 2 (1-Pack) for $24.00 $10 OFFAirTag 2 (4-Pack) for $89.00 Apple's AirTag 2 is on sale for $89.00 this week on Amazon, down from $99.00. This deal is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's a match of the record low price first seen during Prime Day. 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 forums

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Walmart to Begin Accepting Apple Pay in U.S. Stores
After years of holding out, Walmart today announced that it will finally begin accepting tap-to-pay options like Apple Pay in some of its Walmart and Sam's Club stores in the U.S. starting Monday, August 24. The retailer plans to roll out tap-to-pay support to all of its U.S. stores by the end of 2026 and to its gas stations by mid-2027. "We want customers and members to have choice in how they pay, so they can check out in the way that works best for them," said Walmart, in a press release. Other major U.S. retailers like The Home Depot, Lowe's, Kroger, and Texas-based grocery store chain H-E-B already reversed course and rolled out tap-to-pay support in recent years, leaving Walmart as one of the most notable remaining holdouts until now. Before this, Walmart prioritized its own Walmart Pay system that involves scanning a QR code at checkout, but it has finally listened to customer feedback and decided to accept NFC-based tap-to-pay options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay at its U.S. stores. Tap-to-pay support extends to physical credit and debit cards. Launched in 2014, Apple Pay has a lot of privacy protections, including hiding a customer's actual credit card number during the payment process. Walmart has already accepted Apple Pay in its Canadian stores since 2020.Related Roundup: Apple PayTag: WalmartRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Paid $17 Billion in Taxes to Ireland Last Year
Apple paid $17 billion in taxes to Ireland last year, which is 40% of its $43 billion worldwide total (via the Financial Times). The figures were disclosed for the first time under new EU rules requiring large companies to break down their finances by country. The payment was significantly boosted by the EU's top court ordering Apple in 2024 to pay €13 billion in back taxes, after ruling that Ireland had granted the company unlawful state aid resulting in a tax rate of less than 1%.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Paid $17 Billion in Taxes to Ireland Last Year
Apple paid $17 billion in taxes to Ireland last year, which is 40% of its $43 billion worldwide total (via the Financial Times). The figures were disclosed for the first time under new EU rules requiring large companies to break down their finances by country. The payment was significantly boosted by the EU's top court ordering Apple in 2024 to pay €13 billion in back taxes, after ruling that Ireland had granted the company unlawful state aid resulting in a tax rate of less than 1%.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Paid $17 Billion in Taxes to Ireland Last Year
Apple paid $17 billion in taxes to Ireland last year, which is 40% of its $43 billion worldwide total (via the Financial Times). The figures were disclosed for the first time under new EU rules requiring large companies to break down their finances by country. The payment was significantly boosted by the EU's top court ordering Apple in 2024 to pay €13 billion in back taxes, after ruling that Ireland had granted the company unlawful state aid resulting in a tax rate of less than 1%.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Paid $17 Billion in Taxes to Ireland Last Year
Apple paid $17 billion in taxes to Ireland last year, which is 40% of its $43 billion worldwide total (via the Financial Times). The figures were disclosed for the first time under new EU rules requiring large companies to break down their finances by country. The payment was significantly boosted by the EU's top court ordering Apple in 2024 to pay €13 billion in back taxes, after ruling that Ireland had granted the company unlawful state aid resulting in a tax rate of less than 1%.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Paid $17 Billion in Taxes to Ireland Last Year
Apple paid $17 billion in taxes to Ireland last year, which is 40% of its $43 billion worldwide total (via the Financial Times). The figures were disclosed for the first time under new EU rules requiring large companies to break down their finances by country. The payment was significantly boosted by the EU's top court ordering Apple in 2024 to pay €13 billion in back taxes, after ruling that Ireland had granted the company unlawful state aid resulting in a tax rate of less than 1%.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Paid $17 Billion in Taxes to Ireland Last Year
Apple paid $17 billion in taxes to Ireland last year, which is 40% of its $43 billion worldwide total (via the Financial Times). The figures were disclosed for the first time under new EU rules requiring large companies to break down their finances by country. The payment was significantly boosted by the EU's top court ordering Apple in 2024 to pay €13 billion in back taxes, after ruling that Ireland had granted the company unlawful state aid resulting in a tax rate of less than 1%.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Smartphone Sales Are Falling Worldwide, But Apple Keeps Growing
Apple gained ground in India, Latin America, and Europe even as all three markets contracted, according to a new series of Counterpoint Research reports. Between late March and the beginning of August, Indian smartphone sales ran 14% behind the equivalent stretch of 2025, and the market slipped for three straight weeks once major promotions in July had finished. Apple outperformed every rival with a 15% rise, which Counterpoint attributes to strong iPhone 17 demand holding up alongside continued affordability offers. Samsung and OPPO each grew just 4% in the country. The research firm added that promotions are borrowing demand from the weeks either side of them, rather than growing the market. Amid broad price rises, Counterpoint expects the Indian smartphone market to finish 2026 down around 13%. Latin American smartphone shipments fell 10% in the second quarter, which is the region's steepest annual drop since the third quarter of 2023. Apple and Samsung were the only brands to grow, by 5% and 6% respectively, while Motorola, HONOR, and Xiaomi all receded in the market. Apple's gains apparently came from absorbing component cost increases rather than passing them on to customers, and the company now accounts for roughly 51% of everything sold above $600 in the region. European shipments dropped 10% to 35 million units, which is the weakest second quarter in three years. Apple added nine percentage points of market share to achieve parity with Samsung, with each now on 34%, and Xiaomi on 15%. No other brands sit above 4%. Counterpoint expects further declines as inventory dries up, but forecasts that Apple will continue outperforming the wider market. The smartphone market in China was down 8.6% across the first 30 weeks of the year, with the rate of decline widening back into double digits once the popular 618 shopping festival had concluded. Apple's sales have slowed since July, with discounts pulled back across retail channels and much of the summer's demand already spent during promotions. Counterpoint expects that lull to last until the new iPhone lineup arrives. Huawei, meanwhile, led the market throughout in the region, holding more than a fifth of weekly sales since April. Counterpoint expects constrained memory supply and elevated prices to run through the remainder of 2026, with a recovery unlikely before 2028. Apple is expected to introduce its next iPhone lineup in September, featuring the iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and foldable "iPhone Ultra."Tags: China, Counterpoint, Europe, India, Latin AmericaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Smartphone Sales Are Falling Worldwide, But Apple Keeps Growing
Apple gained ground in India, Latin America, and Europe even as all three markets contracted, according to a new series of Counterpoint Research reports. Between late March and the beginning of August, Indian smartphone sales ran 14% behind the equivalent stretch of 2025, and the market slipped for three straight weeks once major promotions in July had finished. Apple outperformed every rival with a 15% rise, which Counterpoint attributes to strong iPhone 17 demand holding up alongside continued affordability offers. Samsung and OPPO each grew just 4% in the country. The research firm added that promotions are borrowing demand from the weeks either side of them, rather than growing the market. Amid broad price rises, Counterpoint expects the Indian smartphone market to finish 2026 down around 13%. Latin American smartphone shipments fell 10% in the second quarter, which is the region's steepest annual drop since the third quarter of 2023. Apple and Samsung were the only brands to grow, by 5% and 6% respectively, while Motorola, HONOR, and Xiaomi all receded in the market. Apple's gains apparently came from absorbing component cost increases rather than passing them on to customers, and the company now accounts for roughly 51% of everything sold above $600 in the region. European shipments dropped 10% to 35 million units, which is the weakest second quarter in three years. Apple added nine percentage points of market share to achieve parity with Samsung, with each now on 34%, and Xiaomi on 15%. No other brands sit above 4%. Counterpoint expects further declines as inventory dries up, but forecasts that Apple will continue outperforming the wider market. The smartphone market in China was down 8.6% across the first 30 weeks of the year, with the rate of decline widening back into double digits once the popular 618 shopping festival had concluded. Apple's sales have slowed since July, with discounts pulled back across retail channels and much of the summer's demand already spent during promotions. Counterpoint expects that lull to last until the new iPhone lineup arrives. Huawei, meanwhile, led the market throughout in the region, holding more than a fifth of weekly sales since April. Counterpoint expects constrained memory supply and elevated prices to run through the remainder of 2026, with a recovery unlikely before 2028. Apple is expected to introduce its next iPhone lineup in September, featuring the iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and foldable "iPhone Ultra."Tags: China, Counterpoint, Europe, India, Latin AmericaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Smartphone Sales Are Falling Worldwide, But Apple Keeps Growing
Apple gained ground in India, Latin America, and Europe even as all three markets contracted, according to a new series of Counterpoint Research reports. Between late March and the beginning of August, Indian smartphone sales ran 14% behind the equivalent stretch of 2025, and the market slipped for three straight weeks once major promotions in July had finished. Apple outperformed every rival with a 15% rise, which Counterpoint attributes to strong iPhone 17 demand holding up alongside continued affordability offers. Samsung and OPPO each grew just 4% in the country. The research firm added that promotions are borrowing demand from the weeks either side of them, rather than growing the market. Amid broad price rises, Counterpoint expects the Indian smartphone market to finish 2026 down around 13%. Latin American smartphone shipments fell 10% in the second quarter, which is the region's steepest annual drop since the third quarter of 2023. Apple and Samsung were the only brands to grow, by 5% and 6% respectively, while Motorola, HONOR, and Xiaomi all receded in the market. Apple's gains apparently came from absorbing component cost increases rather than passing them on to customers, and the company now accounts for roughly 51% of everything sold above $600 in the region. European shipments dropped 10% to 35 million units, which is the weakest second quarter in three years. Apple added nine percentage points of market share to achieve parity with Samsung, with each now on 34%, and Xiaomi on 15%. No other brands sit above 4%. Counterpoint expects further declines as inventory dries up, but forecasts that Apple will continue outperforming the wider market. The smartphone market in China was down 8.6% across the first 30 weeks of the year, with the rate of decline widening back into double digits once the popular 618 shopping festival had concluded. Apple's sales have slowed since July, with discounts pulled back across retail channels and much of the summer's demand already spent during promotions. Counterpoint expects that lull to last until the new iPhone lineup arrives. Huawei, meanwhile, led the market throughout in the region, holding more than a fifth of weekly sales since April. Counterpoint expects constrained memory supply and elevated prices to run through the remainder of 2026, with a recovery unlikely before 2028. Apple is expected to introduce its next iPhone lineup in September, featuring the iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and foldable "iPhone Ultra."Tags: China, Counterpoint, Europe, India, Latin AmericaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Smartphone Sales Are Falling Worldwide, But Apple Keeps Growing
Apple gained ground in India, Latin America, and Europe even as all three markets contracted, according to a new series of Counterpoint Research reports. Between late March and the beginning of August, Indian smartphone sales ran 14% behind the equivalent stretch of 2025, and the market slipped for three straight weeks once major promotions in July had finished. Apple outperformed every rival with a 15% rise, which Counterpoint attributes to strong iPhone 17 demand holding up alongside continued affordability offers. Samsung and OPPO each grew just 4% in the country. The research firm added that promotions are borrowing demand from the weeks either side of them, rather than growing the market. Amid broad price rises, Counterpoint expects the Indian smartphone market to finish 2026 down around 13%. Latin American smartphone shipments fell 10% in the second quarter, which is the region's steepest annual drop since the third quarter of 2023. Apple and Samsung were the only brands to grow, by 5% and 6% respectively, while Motorola, HONOR, and Xiaomi all receded in the market. Apple's gains apparently came from absorbing component cost increases rather than passing them on to customers, and the company now accounts for roughly 51% of everything sold above $600 in the region. European shipments dropped 10% to 35 million units, which is the weakest second quarter in three years. Apple added nine percentage points of market share to achieve parity with Samsung, with each now on 34%, and Xiaomi on 15%. No other brands sit above 4%. Counterpoint expects further declines as inventory dries up, but forecasts that Apple will continue outperforming the wider market. The smartphone market in China was down 8.6% across the first 30 weeks of the year, with the rate of decline widening back into double digits once the popular 618 shopping festival had concluded. Apple's sales have slowed since July, with discounts pulled back across retail channels and much of the summer's demand already spent during promotions. Counterpoint expects that lull to last until the new iPhone lineup arrives. Huawei, meanwhile, led the market throughout in the region, holding more than a fifth of weekly sales since April. Counterpoint expects constrained memory supply and elevated prices to run through the remainder of 2026, with a recovery unlikely before 2028. Apple is expected to introduce its next iPhone lineup in September, featuring the iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and foldable "iPhone Ultra."Tags: China, Counterpoint, Europe, India, Latin AmericaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Smartphone Sales Are Falling Worldwide, But Apple Keeps Growing
Apple gained ground in India, Latin America, and Europe even as all three markets contracted, according to a new series of Counterpoint Research reports. Between late March and the beginning of August, Indian smartphone sales ran 14% behind the equivalent stretch of 2025, and the market slipped for three straight weeks once major promotions in July had finished. Apple outperformed every rival with a 15% rise, which Counterpoint attributes to strong iPhone 17 demand holding up alongside continued affordability offers. Samsung and OPPO each grew just 4% in the country. The research firm added that promotions are borrowing demand from the weeks either side of them, rather than growing the market. Amid broad price rises, Counterpoint expects the Indian smartphone market to finish 2026 down around 13%. Latin American smartphone shipments fell 10% in the second quarter, which is the region's steepest annual drop since the third quarter of 2023. Apple and Samsung were the only brands to grow, by 5% and 6% respectively, while Motorola, HONOR, and Xiaomi all receded in the market. Apple's gains apparently came from absorbing component cost increases rather than passing them on to customers, and the company now accounts for roughly 51% of everything sold above $600 in the region. European shipments dropped 10% to 35 million units, which is the weakest second quarter in three years. Apple added nine percentage points of market share to achieve parity with Samsung, with each now on 34%, and Xiaomi on 15%. No other brands sit above 4%. Counterpoint expects further declines as inventory dries up, but forecasts that Apple will continue outperforming the wider market. The smartphone market in China was down 8.6% across the first 30 weeks of the year, with the rate of decline widening back into double digits once the popular 618 shopping festival had concluded. Apple's sales have slowed since July, with discounts pulled back across retail channels and much of the summer's demand already spent during promotions. Counterpoint expects that lull to last until the new iPhone lineup arrives. Huawei, meanwhile, led the market throughout in the region, holding more than a fifth of weekly sales since April. Counterpoint expects constrained memory supply and elevated prices to run through the remainder of 2026, with a recovery unlikely before 2028. Apple is expected to introduce its next iPhone lineup in September, featuring the iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and foldable "iPhone Ultra."Tags: China, Counterpoint, Europe, India, Latin AmericaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Smartphone Sales Are Falling Worldwide, But Apple Keeps Growing
Apple gained ground in India, Latin America, and Europe even as all three markets contracted, according to a new series of Counterpoint Research reports. Between late March and the beginning of August, Indian smartphone sales ran 14% behind the equivalent stretch of 2025, and the market slipped for three straight weeks once major promotions in July had finished. Apple outperformed every rival with a 15% rise, which Counterpoint attributes to strong iPhone 17 demand holding up alongside continued affordability offers. Samsung and OPPO each grew just 4% in the country. The research firm added that promotions are borrowing demand from the weeks either side of them, rather than growing the market. Amid broad price rises, Counterpoint expects the Indian smartphone market to finish 2026 down around 13%. Latin American smartphone shipments fell 10% in the second quarter, which is the region's steepest annual drop since the third quarter of 2023. Apple and Samsung were the only brands to grow, by 5% and 6% respectively, while Motorola, HONOR, and Xiaomi all receded in the market. Apple's gains apparently came from absorbing component cost increases rather than passing them on to customers, and the company now accounts for roughly 51% of everything sold above $600 in the region. European shipments dropped 10% to 35 million units, which is the weakest second quarter in three years. Apple added nine percentage points of market share to achieve parity with Samsung, with each now on 34%, and Xiaomi on 15%. No other brands sit above 4%. Counterpoint expects further declines as inventory dries up, but forecasts that Apple will continue outperforming the wider market. The smartphone market in China was down 8.6% across the first 30 weeks of the year, with the rate of decline widening back into double digits once the popular 618 shopping festival had concluded. Apple's sales have slowed since July, with discounts pulled back across retail channels and much of the summer's demand already spent during promotions. Counterpoint expects that lull to last until the new iPhone lineup arrives. Huawei, meanwhile, led the market throughout in the region, holding more than a fifth of weekly sales since April. Counterpoint expects constrained memory supply and elevated prices to run through the remainder of 2026, with a recovery unlikely before 2028. Apple is expected to introduce its next iPhone lineup in September, featuring the iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and foldable "iPhone Ultra."Tags: China, Counterpoint, Europe, India, Latin AmericaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Reportedly Lays Off 60 Vision Products Group Employees
Apple "has just laid off an entire team dedicated to VR development," reports AppleInsider, citing its own source. Apple is said to have laid off at least 60 employees from its Apple Vision Group. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported that the Vision Pro team was disbanded and its members redistributed across other projects, following the October 2025 refresh of the Vision Pro and the headset's weak reception. Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus also reportedly signed off on canceling both a second Vision Pro and a cheaper, slimmer "Vision Air," with Apple's focus now shifted to smart glasses. Gurman doesn't expect Apple to launch another headset before late 2028 at the earliest.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Camera AirPods Code Reveals Image Capture Resolution, Status Light, Person Detection, and More
Apple is working on camera-equipped AirPods, as indicated by various reports and a demo video of them in action discovered earlier this week. The video was found by MacRumors in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, but it turns out there are even more details in the code. MacRumors forum member mactracker has discovered a hidden macOS framework called "AccessorySensorManager" that manages sensor data from the AirPods when they are connected to a Mac. That's turned up the following information: AirPods designed to capture paired color images: Code indicates the left and right earbuds have individual camera sensors that return synchronised RGB still images of up to 1 megapixel with matching frame IDs, giving Visual Intelligence the same scene from two angles. This doesn't rule out other sensors like infrared cameras, but they aren't mentioned in the code. AirPods support periodic image capture but not video: The cameras take internal still frames for Visual Intelligence to process, rather than "taking pictures" or recording video. In "active" mode, the framework can request a synced pair of images, or it can receive a capture rate, where pairs of stills are continually sent at the specified rate. Active and passive capture modes use different resolutions: In "active" mode, likely triggered by the user via Siri, the AirPods capture a 640x640 image and return a processed 1024x1024 image. "That's about 0.4 megapixels of sampled image data, and a little over 1 megapixel for the output frame," mactracker explains. In "passive" mode, they capture a 320x320 image that can return a 320×320 or 512×512 output. "These are capture-specific resolutions, and the physical sensor's native resolution may be larger," adds mactracker. Passive mode appears intended for background environmental awareness: The framework mentions contextual conditions like nearby speech, changes in the surrounding audio, posture changes, head rotation, and movement outside a defined area. It's not clear from the code whether every condition triggers a camera capture. AirPods account for continual head movement: The framework includes lens distortion correction, dual-camera calibration, and camera-to-motion sensor calibration. It can also reject images affected by excessive movement or an occluded view. Some processing happens directly on AirPods: The code mentions "peripheral inference," or on-device detection of whether a person is in view. Each AirPod likely has a capture indicator light: The framework contains code that allows it to remotely control a hardware indicator and its brightness, suggesting the AirPods have a light to let other people know when they are capturing still images. It's worth noting that the AirPods that were shown in the demo video were a version of the AirPods Pro 3 with cameras, which have a B790 codename. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has said that Apple no longer plans to release this model, and instead is working on a new generation of AirPods with cameras, codenamed B798. This makes it likely that the discovered framework is related to the canceled model. It also underlines that the findings show how Apple's camera-equipped AirPods could work, rather than a guarantee of the final product's features. Gurman says the AirPods are planned for 2027, and could potentially launch alongside the 20th-anniversary iPhone.Related Roundup: AirPods 4Buyer's Guide: AirPods (Caution)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Netherlands Seizes 800 Servers, Arrests 2 for Aiding Cyberattacks
Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested the co-owners of two related Internet hosting companies for operating IT infrastructure used by Russia to carry out cyberattacks, influence operations and disinformation campaigns inside the European Union. The two men were the focus of a 2025 KrebsOnSecurity story about how their hosting companies had assumed control over the technical infrastructure of Stark Industries Solutions, an Internet service provider sanctioned last year by the EU as a frequent staging ground for cyber mischief from Russia's intelligence agencies.

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IAD (Ashburn) on 2026-08-24
Aug 21, 16:30 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in IAD (Ashburn) datacenter between 2026-08-24 08:00 and 2026-08-25 07:00 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.

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IAD (Ashburn) on 2026-08-24
Aug 21, 16:30 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in IAD (Ashburn) datacenter between 2026-08-24 08:00 and 2026-08-25 07:00 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.

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IAD (Ashburn) on 2026-08-24
Aug 21, 16:30 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in IAD (Ashburn) datacenter between 2026-08-24 08:00 and 2026-08-25 07:00 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.

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Multiple Destination SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Sep 3, 12:00 - 18:00 PDT Aug 21, 08:16 PDT Scheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in Guatemala, Nicaragua, South Africa, El Salvador, Honduras and Vietnam is conducting a planned maintenance from 03 September 2026 at 12:00 PDT until 03 September 2026 at 18:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Guatemala, Nicaragua, South Africa, El Salvador, Honduras and Vietnam handsets.

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Increased Errors for Durable Objects in the Hong Kong region
Aug 21, 15:19 UTCResolved - This incident has been resolved.Aug 21, 15:11 UTCMonitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.Aug 21, 14:59 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue with connectivity in the Hong Kong region. Customers trying to use R2, Durable Objects, and some other reliant products such as RealtimeKit in the aforementioned region may be experiencing an elevated level of errors and higher latencies. We are currently investigating this issue.

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Increased Errors for Durable Objects in the Hong Kong region
Aug 21, 15:19 UTCResolved - This incident has been resolved.Aug 21, 15:11 UTCMonitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.Aug 21, 14:59 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue with connectivity in the Hong Kong region. Customers trying to use R2, Durable Objects, and some other reliant products such as RealtimeKit in the aforementioned region may be experiencing an elevated level of errors and higher latencies. We are currently investigating this issue.

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Dropbox is not working as expected for some users
Aug 21, 13:18 UTC Investigating - . We’re working to fix the problem as quickly as we can.

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United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Aug 31, 14:00 - 22:00 PDT Aug 21, 03:59 PDT Scheduled - Our carrier partner Three United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 31 August 2026 at 14:00 PDT until 31 August 2026 at 22:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Three United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup SIM Swap, Lookup Identity Match, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes

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Czech Republic Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Aug 30, 17:00 - 21:00 PDT Aug 21, 03:57 PDT Scheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in the Czech Republic is conducting a planned maintenance from 30 August 2026 at 17:00 PDT until 30 August 2026 at 21:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent call disconnects or call failures from and to Twilio Czech Republic phone numbers.

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Salesforce integration – trigger and connection disruptions
Status: InvestigatingWe’re investigating an issue affecting Salesforce integrations in Zapier. Some customers may see Salesforce connections disconnect, trigger authentication failures, or Zaps held while we investigate. Zap Runs that use Salesforce triggers may be delayed or fail to fire until connections are restored. Other Zap steps and non-Salesforce workflows are not broadly affected based on what we know so far. We’re actively investigating and will provide another update within 60 minutes. If you need help, contact Support: https://zapier.com/app/get-help

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Czech Republic Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Sep 10, 15:00 - 21:00 PDT Aug 21, 01:46 PDT Scheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in the Czech Republic is conducting a planned maintenance from 10 September 2026 at 15:00 PDT until 10 September 2026 at 21:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent call disconnects or call failures from and to Twilio Czech Republic phone numbers.

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Czech Republic Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Sep 9, 15:00 - 21:00 PDT Aug 21, 01:45 PDT Scheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in the Czech Republic is conducting a planned maintenance from 09 September 2026 at 15:00 PDT until 09 September 2026 at 21:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent call disconnects or call failures from and to Twilio Czech Republic phone numbers.

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Network performance issue in Mumbai
Aug 21, 07:45 UTCResolved - This incident has been resolved.Aug 21, 07:38 UTCMonitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.Aug 21, 07:31 UTCIdentified - Cloudflare is investigating issues with network performance in Mumbai. We are working to analyse and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.

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Cloudflare Access Browser-based RDP Issue
Aug 21, 06:40 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Cloudflare Access Browser-based RDP. Some customers may be unable to connect to RDP servers. We are working to understand the full impact and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.

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Czech Republic Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Sep 8, 16:00 - 20:30 PDT Aug 20, 20:54 PDT Scheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in the Czech Republic is conducting a planned maintenance from 08 September 2026 at 16:00 PDT until 08 September 2026 at 20:30 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent call disconnects or call failures from and to Twilio Czech Republic phone numbers.

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KenKe Detachable Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad 10.2-inch for $19 + free shipping w/ $35
This case suits anyone who wants their 10.2-inch iPad to double as a laptop without carrying extra accessories, since the keyboard detaches when you just want the tablet. The price is essentially at list, with only a 10-cent reduction from $18.99 to $18.89. Buy Now at Walmart Features Compatible with iPad 7th, 8th, and 9th Gen Magnetic detachable keyboard for laptop-like typing Integrated Apple Pencil holder for easy storage Long-lasting battery with 70-hour runtime Auto sleep/wake function saves battery life

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KenKe iPad Pro 11-inch Case for $10 + free shipping w/ $35
Slim protection for an 11-inch iPad Pro if you want basic drop and scratch coverage without adding much bulk, and Walmart has it $4 off the list price. Buy Now at Walmart Features Compatible with iPad Pro 11 2nd and 3rd Gen Magnetic storage and wireless charging for Apple Pencil Airbag bumpers provide military-grade drop protection Auto sleep and wake function extends battery life Tri-fold stand for ergonomic typing and viewing angles

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KenKe iPad 9.7-Inch 5th/6th Generation Case for $10 + free shipping w/ $35
Walmart has the KenKe iPad 9.7-Inch Case for $9.89, about $4 off the $13.99 list price, a solid pick if you've got an older 5th or 6th generation iPad still in daily use and want basic drop protection without spending much on it. Buy Now at Walmart Features Model: A1822, A1893 Integrated Apple Pencil holder Auto wake and sleep magnetic cover Scratch-resistant soft shell back Dual-position folding viewing and typing stand

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ZAGG Pro Keys Connect iPad Air 11-inch Keyboard Case for $104 + free shipping
Anyone typing long documents or emails on an iPad will appreciate having a real keyboard and protective case combined into one accessory instead of juggling separate pieces, and it suits people who want their tablet to function more like a laptop. Buy Now at Amazon Features Plug-and-play USB-C connectivity with trackpad 6.6 ft military-grade drop protection Detachable keyboard and adjustable kickstand Seven-color backlit keys for low-light typing Dual USB-C ports for charging and accessory connectivity

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Yellow – G1EL0LL/A – $1,859.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Yellow – G1EL0LL/A $1,859.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 16GB unified memory 1TB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Best Buy 60th Anniversary Apple iPad Deals: Up to $400 off + free shipping
Best Buy’s 60th Anniversary Sale discounts a range of Apple iPad models, including iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. One standout is the 11″ iPad Air with M3 chip and 1TB of storage at $699, down from $1,099. Other deals include the 11″ iPad Pro with an M5 chip at $1,149 and the 11″ iPad […]

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Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale MacBook Deals: Save up to $300 + free shipping
Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale includes discounts on several MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. A couple of examples: a 16" MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip is $300 off, while a 14" MacBook Pro is $150 off at $1,849. This deal ends August 23. Shop Now at Best Buy

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Zagg Rugged Messenger Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 10.5-inch and iPad Air Gen 3 for $35 + free shipping
This case pairs a built-in Bluetooth keyboard with rugged, drop-tested protection, a solid pick for anyone using their iPad as a laptop substitute on the go. Amazon has it for $35.16, about $16 off the $51.25 list price. Buy Now at Amazon Features 6.6-foot drop protection Multi-device pairing and instant switching Versatile keyboard and case modes 2-year battery life Backlit laptop-style keys

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Zugu Slim Protective Case for iPad Pro 11-inch for $80
Best Buy has this one for iPad Pro owners who want a case that folds into multiple viewing angles and holds a firm magnetic close without adding much bulk, and it's currently priced at $80, matching its list price. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Nearly endless degrees of articulation for perfect viewing angles Five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design Stable hands-free stand functionality Impact-resistant construction

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Zugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 11-inch for $80
This case suits anyone who wants their iPad Pro protected without adding bulk, with a built-in stand and magnetic closure for everyday use, and it's currently priced the same as list at Best Buy, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Nearly endless degrees of articulation for perfect viewing angles Five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design Stable hands-free stand functionality Impact-resistant construction

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Zugu Slim Protective Case for 13-inch Apple iPad Pro for $90
This case suits anyone who wants their iPad Pro protected without adding bulk, thanks to its slim design with a built-in stand and magnetic closure; it's currently priced at Best Buy's list rate of $90, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Nearly endless degrees of articulation for perfect viewing angles Five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design Stable hands-free stand functionality Impact-resistant construction

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STM Dux Plus Case for 11-Inch iPad Pro for $70
Built for users who need serious drop protection for their iPad Pro, like students, tradespeople, or anyone prone to dropping their tech, the Dux Plus features a military-grade rugged design with a built-in Apple Pencil holder. Best Buy has it listed at its standard retail price of $70, so there's no current markdown to factor in. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Exceeds US military-grade drop test standards Built-in integrated storage for Apple Pencil Slim, lightweight design adds no bulk Reinforced corners for enhanced impact protection Sanitizable TPU and polycarbonate construction

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Zugu Slim Protective Case for 13-inch Apple iPad Pro for $90
This case suits anyone who wants their iPad Pro protected without adding bulk, thanks to its slim design with a built-in stand and magnetic closure; it's currently priced at Best Buy's list rate of $90, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Nearly endless degrees of articulation for perfect viewing angles Five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design Stable hands-free stand functionality Impact-resistant construction

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Zugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 13-inch for $90
Built for anyone who wants their iPad Pro protected without the bulk, this slim case includes a built-in stand and magnetic closure for everyday use. Best Buy has it listed at its regular $90 price, so there's no current discount to factor in. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Nearly endless degrees of articulation for perfect viewing angles Five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design Stable hands-free stand functionality Impact-resistant construction

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Zugu Slim Protective Case for Apple iPad Pro 11-inch for $80
This case suits anyone who wants their iPad Pro protected without adding bulk, with a built-in stand and magnetic closure for everyday use, and it's currently priced the same as list at Best Buy, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Nearly endless degrees of articulation for perfect viewing angles Five-foot drop protection against concrete Slim protective design Stable hands-free stand functionality Impact-resistant construction

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