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    How to Install macOS 27 Golden Gate Public Beta

    Author: Tim Hardwick Apple has made the first macOS 27 Golden Gate public beta available for testing before the new Mac operating system's official release in the fall. Keep reading to learn whether you should install it on your Mac, and if so, how to go about it. Getting access to the...
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    Google and Epic Abandon Settlement, Clearing the Way for Rival Android App Stores

    Author: Juli Clover Google and Epic Games this week withdrew their joint settlement agreement after it became clear the court was unlikely to allow it. With the settlement out, Google is bound by a permanent injunction issued in October 2024 requiring it to allow alternative app stores on...
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    CrashStealer Malware Impersonates Apple Tool to Steal Mac Passwords and Crypto

    Author: Juli Clover Mac users should watch out for macOS malware called CrashStealer, according to Jamf Threat Labs. The malware impersonates Apple's crash reporting framework, and it's meant to steal all kinds of sensitive information. CrashStealer collects browser data, password manager...
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    Apple Closes Unlocked iPhone Loophole for T-Mobile and Verizon Financing

    Author: Juli Clover Carrier-financed iPhones purchased from Apple will soon be locked to the carrier, ending a workaround customers used to purchase an unlocked iPhone on a payment plan. Until the rule change, buying an iPhone from Apple and opting for financing through Verizon or T-Mobile...
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    AppleCare+ for Macs and iPads Just Got More Expensive

    Author: Juli Clover Apple is increasing the price of some AppleCare+ subscription plans, reports Bloomberg. Monthly ‌AppleCare‌+ subscription plans for Macs and iPads are now $0.50 more expensive in the U.S., while annual plans are $5 more. The price increases apply to new subscriptions, so...
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    Apple Won't Allow These Ad Categories in the Maps App

    Author: Juli Clover Apple this week shared a new Advertising Services policy outlining the kinds of ads that won't be allowed in the Maps app. As noted by TechCrunch, Apple has a list of ad categories that are not permitted in Apple Maps. Home services - Ads that directly or indirectly...
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    Apple Lists Products Eligible for Tax-Free Holidays in 10 U.S. States

    Author: Joe Rossignol Apple recently updated its website with a list of products eligible for upcoming 2026 sales tax holidays in select U.S. states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The...
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    Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer Just Went Live in Select Countries

    Author: Joe Rossignol Apple's annual Back to School promotion is now live in select countries in Asia, including China, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The offer provides college students and educational staff with a free item with the purchase of...
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    Apple's 2026 Smart Home Lineup: New Apple TV, HomePod, and Home Hub

    Author: Juli Clover Now that Siri AI is ready to launch in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple can finally introduce new smart home products built to work with the smarter version of ‌Siri‌. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Apple has multiple new...
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    Nomad Kicks Off Anniversary Sale With Up to 30% Off Sitewide

    Author: Mitchel Broussard Nomad is celebrating its anniversary by offering up to 30 percent off sitewide this week, giving shoppers a chance to save on the brand's best wireless chargers, iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, and more. This sale does not require a coupon code as all the discounts...
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    Report: OnePlus to Pull Out of US and Europe

    Author: Hartley Charlton OnePlus is exiting the U.S. and European smartphone markets as part of a broader restructuring at parent company Oppo, Bloomberg reports. OnePlus is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oppo. The change could happen as early as this week, according to a person familiar with...
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    Apple Reportedly Looking to Acquire AI Chip Companies

    Author: Hartley Charlton Apple is looking to acquire AI chip companies as part of an effort to reduce its dependence on Nvidia for demanding AI workloads, according to The Information. Apple currently handles some AI processing in its own data centers using its own chips, but relies on...
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    Apple TV Announces Return of MLS Following the 2026 FIFA World Cup

    Author: Joe Rossignol Apple today announced that Major League Soccer is returning to the Apple TV streaming service tomorrow, July 16, with the regular season resuming as the 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up. Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries can watch every MLS match. A separate...
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    Apple Adds 36-Month Carrier Financing for Cellular iPads

    Author: Hartley Charlton Apple has introduced 36-month financing for cellular iPad purchases through AT&T and Verizon, adding to the 12-month option previously available via Apple Card. The new financing, first reported by 9to5Mac, replaces Apple Card Monthly Installments as the sole route...
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    EU Drops Battery Removal Requirement for Apple Watch and AirPods

    Author: Hartley Charlton The European Commission yesterday adopted new exemptions to its Batteries Regulation that free the Apple Watch and AirPods from having to offer user-removable and replaceable batteries. The EU's Batteries Regulation generally requires consumer products sold in the...
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    Amazon Offers $150 Discount on M5 MacBook Air Models

    Author: Mitchel Broussard Amazon is taking $150 off multiple models of the M5 MacBook Air, focused mainly on 13-inch models this time around. These are some of the lowest prices we've seen on the notebooks in the wake of Apple's price hikes last month. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner...
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    Apple Intelligence Finally Cleared to Launch in China

    Author: Hartley Charlton Apple Intelligence has been approved by Chinese regulators, opening the door for the AI system to reach iPhones in the country for the first time. Reuters reports that China's Cyberspace Administration registered Apple's on-device generative AI service this week...
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    LEGO Considering Bondi Blue iMac G3 Set

    Author: Juli Clover LEGO today said the iMac G3 project submitted for consideration on its "Ideas" site has been moved to Parking Lot status, which means it hasn't been ruled out and could still possibly be turned into an official LEGO set. On its "Ideas" website, LEGO lets fans submit...
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    OpenAI's First AI Device Will Be a Portable Smart Speaker

    Author: Juli Clover OpenAI's first AI hardware product is a mobile smart speaker without a display, reports Bloomberg. The device is at the heart of a new legal dispute with Apple, with Apple accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets that have contributed to the development of the product...
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    OpenAI: No Evidence Apple's Trade Secret Complaint Has Merit

    Author: Juli Clover OpenAI says it is "not aware" of any evidence that Apple's allegations of trade secret theft have merit in a statement provided to Bloomberg. Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday, accusing the company of intellectual property theft. Apple said OpenAI employees...