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- 04:40 amApple struggles to keep MacBook Air in stock
Ongoing DRAM and NAND shortage is now hitting the MacBook Air, leading to extended shipping delays and limited availability despite a higher starting price. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)Sunday August 0207:55 pmSunday Reboot: Tons of money, but way more grief
In this week's Sunday Reboot, despite Apple making more money than in any previous Q3, it's never enough to escape a beating from investors or analysts.Apple did really well in its financials, yet analysts and stockholders somehow think otherwise. Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:36 pmIf you use ChatGPT, you need to see this AI tool
The Undetectable Humanizer transforms your AI-generated text into natural, human-like prose to help it bypass AI-detection systems. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:21 pmHere’s how iPhone Ultra’s form factor could compare to other Apple products | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Here’s how iPhone Ultra’s form factor could compare to other Apple products
Next month, Apple will be unveiling its first foldable iPhone – rumored to be called iPhone Ultra. It’s going to feature a 5.5-inch outer display and 7.6-inch inner display. Late last month, Samsung introduced the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 – and it comes with those same screen sizes. Whether or not you believe Samsung only made this phone to preempt the iPhone Ultra is a different story – but one way or another, seeing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 gives us a great early idea of what iPhone Ultra will feel like in the real world.06:51 pmHomeKit Weekly: How I use Apple Home to keep tabs on my home during summer travels | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>HomeKit Weekly: How I use Apple Home to keep tabs on my home during summer travels
As I write this article, I am about to head out for a quick trip up north, and when I hit the road, there are a few key types of gear of my smart home setup I fully rely on to keep things running smoothly. Just remember that you will need a dedicated Apple Home hub, like an Apple TV 4K or a HomePod, to access your devices remotely to take full advantage here.06:50 pmBusyCal 2026.3.1 and BusyContacts 2026.3.1
Calendar and contacts management apps updated with user interface improvements and bug fixes. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 12.4+)06:47 pm4K Video Downloader Plus 26.2
Brings better file organization and smarter YouTube channel subscriptions to the video downloading utility. (Free with paid license options, free update, 271.6 MB, macOS 12+)06:46 pmEagleFiler 1.9.21
Adds support for the beta versions of macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($49.99 new, free update, 34.2 MB, macOS 10.13+)06:44 pmMimestream 1.10.6
Gmail-specific email app updated with important compatibility fix for macOS 26.6 Tahoe. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.9 MB, macOS 12+)06:43 pmMellel 6.7.1
Deals with several crashes and improves display of multi-cell table selection. ($69.99 new, free update, 106.7 MB, macOS 10.13+)06:41 pmKeyboard Maestro 11.1.1
Automation and clipboard utility brings Apple Text Recognition OCR support to additional languages. ($36 new, free update, 36.6 MB, macOS 10.13+)06:39 pmTypinator 10.2
Text expansion utility adds support for importing snippets from more apps. ($29.99 annual subscription, free update, 48.2 MB, macOS 13+)04:18 pmApple’s rumored AirPods with cameras could potentially debut as soon as next month | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Apple’s rumored AirPods with cameras could potentially debut as soon as next month
Apple has been working on camera-equipped AirPods for quite some time, with Visual Intelligence at the forefront of the product. This product had initially been rumored for this year, then ended up getting pushed back to sometime next year. However, there’s now a new chance that we end up seeing our first version of camera-equipped AirPods later this year anyways. Here’s why.03:37 pmToday in Apple history: Newton MessagePad inspires mobile revolution | <font style="color: black;">Cult of Mac</font>Today in Apple history: Newton MessagePad inspires mobile revolution
On August 2, 1993, Apple launched the Newton MessagePad 1001 at Macworld Expo, the first product in the Newton line of PDAs. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:23 pmMacBook Air reportedly facing major supply shortages due to AI-driven memory crisis | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>MacBook Air reportedly facing major supply shortages due to AI-driven memory crisis
The AI datacenter buildout around the US has wreaked havoc across the entire consumer electronics industry. All of this newly found high volume purchasing of high end HBM2 DRAM has shifted entire supply chains, making it incredibly difficult to come across consumer grade memory and storage. SSDs and DDR5 RAM have shot up in price since the start of the year, and Apple finally had to adjust its pricing in late June – with everything becoming $100-400+ more across the board. Despite those price hikes, the company is still struggling to keep MacBook Air in stock.02:40 pm2026 Mac mini rumor roundup: Not the usual speed boost | <font style="color: black;">Cult of Mac</font>2026 Mac mini rumor roundup: Not the usual speed boost
Get the inside scoop on 2026 Mac mini rumors. The little desktop is getting a processor upgrade, but it might not be the one you expect. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:30 pmReport: Apple’s smart glasses will become a major health companion, but not initially | <font style="color: black;">9 to 5 Mac</font>Report: Apple’s smart glasses will become a major health companion, but not initially
According to the latest Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple is working towards turning its upcoming non-AR smart glasses into another platform for health and fitness – though these features likely won’t debut with the first generation model in the coming year.02:30 pmApple's latest job listings suggest Apple Fitness+ could come to Apple Glasses | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>Apple's latest job listings suggest Apple Fitness+ could come to Apple Glasses
Apple Vision Pro is way too unwieldy for yoga and cardio, but fitness tracking could be implemented in a future version of Apple smart glasses if a job listing is anything to go by.Apple Vision Pro isn't the ideal fitness tool, but it worksIf there is one thing Apple CEO Tim Cook did beyond making Apple a company capable of earning $109 billion in a summer quarter, it's bringing health and fitness to its products. There were apparently ambitions for fitness software on Apple Vision Pro, but those plans fell through for obvious reasons.According to the "Power On" newsletter from Bloomberg, Apple is looking to hire a "strategic product design leader" that would "define the future of health, wellbeing, and fitness experiences across vision products." The listing goes further by stating that the person would "translate ambiguous opportunities at the intersection of spatial computing, wearables, consumer health, and human behavior." Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:28 pmApple still plans a camera-free AirPods Pro update for 2026 | <font style="color: black;">AppleInsider</font>Apple still plans a camera-free AirPods Pro update for 2026
While the rumored camera-equipped AirPods Pro won't be coming out until 2027, an update is still expected by the end of 2026.AirPods Pro in a charging caseFall is the traditionally busy launch period for Apple's product catalog, and that can include AirPods. However, while there are rumors of a wild addition to the earbud range in development for 2027, Apple may still have something to launch in 2026.Writing in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman reiterates that AirPods Pro probably won't be coming out in 2026. Back in May, while the model was said to be very close to launch, being in the design validation testing (DVT) stage, it was thought that it was too late in the schedule for 2026, and 2027 was a safer bet. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:00 amMac users can own Microsoft Office apps for a one-time $50 payment | <font style="color: black;">Macworld</font>Mac users can own Microsoft Office apps for a one-time $50 payment
Macworld TL;DR: Get a Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 lifetime license for Mac for $49.97 (reg. $219) and own Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote with no monthly subscription. There’s something satisfying about buying software once and knowing it’s yours. No monthly charges hitting your credit card. That’s exactly what makes this Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac deal so appealing. For just $49.97 (reg. $219), you’ll get a lifetime license that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams (Basic), and OneNote. Instead of paying an ongoing Microsoft 365 subscription, you’ll make one purchase and keep using these classic Office apps for years to come. Whether you’re polishing up a resume in Word, building a budget in Excel, putting together a presentation in PowerPoint, or keeping your inbox under control with Outlook, this bundle covers the productivity essentials most Mac users rely on. Better yet, your license is tied to your Microsoft account, making it easy to reinstall if you replace your Mac down the road, rather than being locked to a single device. If you’re looking for a straightforward way to equip your Mac with Microsoft’s most popular productivity apps, this lifetime license is an easy decision. Get Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for just $49.97 (reg. $219) right now. Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.