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- 03:30 pmDeals: AirPods Pro 3, most affordable M5 MacBook Air $150 off, Apple Watch Series 11 up to $130 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods Pro 3, most affordable M5 MacBook Air $150 off, Apple Watch Series 11 up to $130 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by another chance at the best price in months on AirPods Pro 3 after dropping back down to holiday pricing over the weekend. We also have the most affordable new 13-inch M5 MacBook Air back to one of the best prices ever, alongside the base 15-inch (nearly $150 off), and Apple Watch Series 11 at up to $130 off this week (one of the most notable deals on Series 11 yet). Be sure to stop by Best Buy’s Featured Top Deals of the Week that went live this morning and then head below for a closer look at everything. more…03:30 pmWhy modern companies outsource business system management
Modern businesses cannot fully function, meet consumer needs or remain competitive without digitalization and an advanced ERP system. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:25 pmWhat smart kitchen devices are worth it, and which aren't, on Smart Home Insider
This week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast is all about the smart kitchen, breaking down which devices do and don't need to have connectivity and why there's been a drought on Matter appliances.Smart Home Insider PodcastIn the news this week, we had a rare improvement on pricing. Ecovacs has announced that due to tariff reversals, they were able to drop prices on its vacuums by as much as $400.DJI has also received its first Matter certification from the CSA. It's for a robotic vacuum with Matter version 1.4.2, which could be the existing Romo P, A, and S models that have already been released. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:22 pmAulumu M10: 3-in-1 iPhone MagSafe battery also recharges Apple Watch and AirPods
iPhone MagSafe battery packs are fantastic for extending device usage between charging sessions. While most solutions only work with compatible iPhones, the Aulumu M10 Multi-Charging Dual-Mag Power Bank is a high-capacity MagSafe battery pack that does the job of three distinct chargers. more…02:50 pmWhy all iPhone 18 models will include 12GB of RAM
Apple may upgrade the RAM in the standard iPhone 18 model, improving performance for critical new features. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:38 pmOpenAI's chip talks lay groundwork for iPhone competitor, assuming company survives
OpenAI is absolutely hemorrhaging cash. Despite that, the ChatGPT owner is talking to chipmakers to make an iPhone competitor, with AI centric to the design.Jony Ive & Sam Altman | Image Credit: OpenAIOpenAI is already in the process of working with former Apple design chief Jony Ive on an AI hardware project. However, OpenAI has the potential to take on the smartphone market and try to rival Apple with an AI-centric version.In an X post on Monday, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote that OpenAI is working with MediaTek and Qualcomm on a new generation of smartphone processors. The report frames this as OpenAI moving into the smartphone space. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:15 pmToday in Apple history: Psystar’s clone Macs go rogue
On April 27, 2008, the first Psystar Macintosh clone, the Open Computer, shipped to customers. The era of clone Macs didn't last long. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:10 pmApple’s Smart Home revolution said to include new HomePod with screen and Robotic tabletop display | Mac Daily NewsApple’s Smart Home revolution said to include new HomePod with screen and Robotic tabletop display
Apple is preparing to make a serious push into the smart home with two intriguing new devices that blend familiar HomePod DNA with… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:02 pmJohn Ternus says Apple has ‘so much’ opportunity to expand services
Apple’s incoming CEO John Ternus built his career in hardware, and had little involvement in the company’s services business. However, remarks Ternus reportedly made to Apple employees last week indicate services are set to continue growing at Apple. more…02:00 pmValue-packed EarFun Clip 2 open-ear earbuds put awareness first [Review] ★★★★☆
Our hands-on EarFun Clip 2 earbuds review finds the open-ear buds bring secure comfort, AI translation and decent sound -- with caveats. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:44 pmGETTR adopts Apple’s Liquid Glass design language across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
GETTR has become one of the latest third-party apps to fully embrace Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language, updating its apps on… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:22 pmOpenAI is making its own phone to compete with the iPhone: report
OpenAI’s hardware ambitions have been no secret, but the company has long indicated it’s not making a phone. But a new report says that’s no longer the case, and an iPhone competitor from OpenAI is now in the works. more…01:20 pmApple’s new CEO designed a ‘wacky’ folding iPad, but we might never get it
Macworld According to a new report, Apple intends to position its incoming CEO as the “face” of the burgeoning foldables market. But that market may not include a foldable iPad, even though that product has been one of his pet projects. In a dramatic announcement last week, Apple revealed that John Ternus will take over as CEO on September 1, while current boss Tim Cook will simultaneously become chairman of the board. That transition has been years in the planning, and the date was chosen carefully, as Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman explains in the most recent instalment of his Power On newsletter. Apple wants its new CEO to hit the ground running, and a start date of September 1 is perfectly calculated to achieve that. It means Ternus’s first quarter as boss will include the financially lucrative holiday period, but more importantly, it means he can take the stage at the yearly iPhone release a week or two after starting the job and stamp his mark on proceedings in front of the world’s media. The flagship reveal this September will be Apple’s first folding phone, expected to be called the iPhone Ultra, and Apple wants Ternus to be associated with that product and that market, from the very beginning. “As part of Apple’s planning for the transition from Cook to Ternus,” Gurman reports, “the company wanted its new leader to be the one hosting the event to unveil the device–setting him up to become the face of what it believes will be a blockbuster new product category.” This isn’t as tenuous as it might sound, with the new guy being parachuted in at the last minute to take credit for a project years in the making. On the contrary, Ternus (currently in charge of all hardware engineering at the company) has reportedly been involved with the iPhone Ultra from the start, and Apple intends to make the most of that experience. “The idea that Ternus drove this whole process will be put front and center during the launch period,” says Gurman, who expects the new CEO to be positioned as “the face of the new era.” The new era of foldables could be an exciting one for Apple, but for the time being, it looks set to be confined to the world of smartphones. Apple has other foldable products in the pipeline, but whether or not they will ever ship remains in doubt. The giant folding iPad, for example, has reportedly been a “priority” for Ternus in his current role, but being the new boss’s pet project gives it no guarantee of making it to market. So far from launch is the folding iPad, in fact, that Gurman says it “may end up being a wacky experiment that doesn’t see the light of day.” He cites the testimony of multiple anonymous sources who have worked not merely at Apple but on that exact product. Gurman and his disillusioned sources do not offer any rationale for the giant folding iPad’s dubious prospects or why such a product would ever be commercially viable. However, it’s easy to see why a giany iPad might not be a hit. Apple’s best-selling iPads are the ones that are a) as cheap as possible, and b) roughly 11 inches from corner to corner. The vast majority of iPad users simply want something simple and instant-booting to use when viewing YouTube videos or answering emails on the couch, and have little need for the latest hardware or the budget to pay for it. The iPad Pro has shown that there is a market for premium and larger tablets, but it remains a small one, and a 20-inch folding iPad would surely cost at least twice as much as even the largest iPad Pro… already a premium niche product. A foldable iPad would be glorious to use, folding down to the size of a normal iPad to fit in a bag, and then expanding to the size of a large laptop for watching movies, but it doesn’t seem like a product that would find a large enough audience. Although perhaps John Ternus, in his new role as the face of foldables, will be able to persuade us all of its advantages.01:11 pmNew Apple CEO Ternus’ first act: Introduce the first foldable iPhone
Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, officially takes the helm on September 1. Less than two weeks later, he is set to unveil what is expected… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:02 pmSmartGym expands personalization with custom heart rate zones and smarter routine tracking | 9 to 5 MacSmartGym expands personalization with custom heart rate zones and smarter routine tracking
SmartGym is rolling out a major update today, adding new ways to compare workouts over time, custom heart rate zones, new exercises, and more. Here are the details. more…01:01 pmAdobe launches Firefly AI Assistant public beta with cross-app workflow automation
A few days ago, Adobe announced Firefly AI Assistant, a cross-app AI agent that coordinates actions and workflows across its Creative Cloud suite from a single conversational interface. Now, the company is making it available in public beta. Here are the details. more…12:45 pmNew clip-on earbuds bring AI translation and hi-res sound for less than $80
New EarFun Clip 2 earbuds deliver hi-res sound, spatial audio and AI translation through a noninvasive, open-ear design. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:00 pmApple Leadership Pivot: Safety Net or a Noose for Innovation?
Apple’s leadership transition to John Ternus raises a critical question: will continuity preserve success or slow the company’s ability to innovate? The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:00 pmSpotify launches guided workout experiences for Free and Premium users
Starting today, Spotify users will have access to guided workouts for activities such as yoga, running, dancing, and high-intensity interval training, in addition to Peloton content in certain markets. Here are the details. more…11:15 amApple’s ‘Ultra’ roadmap confirmed: iPhone, MacBook, and more on the way
Macworld Apple is rumored to be introducing one of the biggest upgrades to the iPhone lineup ever this year, with the debut of its first foldable phone. While many members of the press have taken to calling this device the “iPhone Fold,” Macworld has received information that corroborates reports that Apple will instead opt for the “Ultra” brand for its new iPhone model. According to a source familiar with Apple’s plans, the company seems set on expanding its Ultra branding with the new flagship iPhone arriving this fall. Furthermore, our source says Apple is also likely to bring the Ultra branding to the Mac as well. The iPhone Ultra is coming At this point, it has become clear that Apple is indeed planning to launch its first foldable iPhone later this year. Rather than replacing the Pro models, which are also set to receive an upgrade this fall, the foldable iPhone will be marketed as a higher-end model of Apple’s smartphone line. Because of this, many people have been wondering what Apple will call its foldable iPhone. While “iPhone Fold” might seem like the most obvious choice, Apple is expected to go with “iPhone Ultra” as the marketing name for the new phone, according to our sources. The iPhone Ultra will be unlike any iPhone Apple has ever sold.Foundry This isn’t the first time we’ve heard this name, nor is it the first time Apple has used the Ultra name. If true, this would be a significant expansion of the Ultra line. In 2022, Apple launched the Apple Watch Ultra and the M1 Ultra chip. In both cases, “Ultra” means the best (and consequently the most expensive) option available. Our sources also told us that the iPhone Ultra won’t technically be part of the iPhone 18 lineup, which means it won’t have the number 18 in its name, similar to last year’s iPhone Air. However, the iPhone Ultra is expected to be the marquee announcement at the iPhone 18 Pro event in September. According to our source, Apple is working hard to ship the iPhone Ultra alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models this fall without major delays. However, the Ultra models may still hit stores a few weeks later and in smaller quantities. Unlike previous years, Apple won’t upgrade the base iPhone and iPhone Air this fall, shifting those models to the first half of 2027 alongside the iPhone 18e. A MacBook Ultra is also in the works Interestingly, the iPhone Ultra isn’t the only new “Ultra” product Apple has been working on. Our source reports that the upcoming OLED touchscreen MacBook will also use the Ultra branding rather than joining the MacBook Pro line. Like the iPhone Ultra, the MacBook Ultra name has previously been rumored by Bloomberg and other outlets. The main reason for the Ultra branding is likely similar to the iPhone Ultra: This new MacBook will cost significantly more than the current MacBook Pro and offer an entirely new feature set than the existing models. Therefore, Apple plans to keep the MacBook Pro as a more affordable option for those who don’t need the latest technologies. I As for the launch, Apple had been planning to release the MacBook Ultra later this year, but the launch is likely to be pushed back to the first half of 2027 due to the recent RAM supply shortage. The MacBook Ultra could join the lineup in early 2027.Ida Blix Could AirPods and iPad Ultra be next? Along with the iPhone and MacBook, the Ultra branding could also apply to the rumored high-end version of the AirPods with built-in cameras, as well as the M5 Ultra expected to arrive with the Mac Studio. And if Apple is serious about turning Ultra into a new cross-product tier, the iPad is the obvious next candidate. Rumors of a larger, potentially foldable iPad have been circulating for years. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported in his weekly Power On Newsletter that this particular device has been a “priority” for Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus. Like the iPhone and MacBook, an iPad Ultra would be a more expensive and more experimental device. In that context, the “Ultra” brand also seems like a perfect fit.