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iPhone 16 identifiers suggest all models will get an ‘A18’ chip

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According to a leak sent to MacRumors, the iPhone identifiers (allegedly found on Apple’s backend, though no details are given) suggests that this year’s iPhone 16 models will all run an A18 chip.

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macOS 14.6 testing continues with release of the second beta

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With macOS 15 Sequoia on the horizon, Apple hasn’t forgotten about Sonoma. Ahead of its release likely later this month, Apple shipped the second beta of macOS 14.6 to developers, with the public beta to follow. Here’s everything you need…

iOS 17.6 beta 2 arrives for testing as the next iPhone update nears release

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It’s not uncommon for Apple to make two iOS betas available at the same time in the summer. While the longer-term iOS beta for the fall is taking place (that’s iOS 18 this year), a smaller release for the current version is being tested…

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Turn your iPad into a laptop with this 38 percent off this official Apple keyboard

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Your iPad is pretty awesome on its own, but it’s going to be so much better once you attach a keyboard to it. And wouldn’t you know it, but we found the Apple Smart Keyboard on sale at Walmart for $98, down from its MSRP of $159. Now…

Get ready for the onslaught: World War Z is now $19 on Steam

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TL;DR: Gather some friends and see how long you can survive the zombie apocalypse in World War Z, now available on Steam for less than $20.

iPhone 16: Apple may add Samsung as a camera supplier

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Now that the iPhone 15 lineup is on shelves, and now we can officially start thinking about the iPhone 16. Naturally, any rumors or leaks you see this early are going to be fluid at best–even if they are accurate now, plans can and do…

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Apple tags three of its most iconic products as ‘vintage’

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Three iconic and seemingly modern Apple products were this week officially classified as ‘Vintage,’ in a blow to those of us who feel like 2017 was maybe a couple of years ago at the most.

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macOS Sequoia vs Sonoma: What’s new in macOS 15?

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At its WWDC 2024 event in June, Apple unveiled what will be in the new version of its operating systems later this year. We’ve already seen what differences there are between iOS 17 and iOS 18, but what about the Mac? The next version is…

iOS 18: How to make your app icons large and label-free

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By this point, you probably have your iPhone Home screens arranged just the way you want. You know where your most important apps are by their page and position, and certainly don’t need the app’s name labeled underneath.

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Microsoft’s AI stance would be laughable if it weren’t so bad

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It’s been a long while since we last did this but it’s once again time to have a chat with the Winotaur, the Macalope’s Microsoft counterpart!

Monday, Jul 1

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Apple is ‘formally’ working on next year’s OS updates: Here are the code names

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At WWDC24 last month, Apple revealed the new features to its operating systems that will ship later this fall. However, technology is always about moving forward and as Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports, Apple has “formally begun work on…

The Apple Watch SE 2nd gen is an absolute steal at 25% off

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If you want an Apple Watch right now, get the SE 2nd gen because it’s down to $189 at Amazon. With an MSRP of $249, this is the most affordable this smartwatch has been outside of Black Friday, and we know we’re unlikely to get those same…

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Apple Intelligence has exposed HomePod as a not-so-smart speaker

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During WWDC24’s opening keynote, Apple previewed some of the generative AI features rolling out on select devices later this year. From text and notification summaries to artificially generated images and emojis—Apple Intelligence will…

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Apple’s next big thing? AirPods with frickin cameras

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We expect most of Apple’s AirPods headphones to get updated in fall 2024, with Cupertino unveiling its 4th-gen AirPods and 2nd-gen AirPods Max, along with the possibly launch of an entirely new AirPods Lite model. But a new report raises…

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iOS 18, Time Bandits, and everything else coming from Apple in July

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With WWDC in the rearview mirror, the summer turns to updated beta releases as we march steadily toward September, when we expect all the new operating systems to arrive, along with, of course, new iPhones and Apple Watches. And we’lre…

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Admit it, everyone wants an Apple device—even if it’s made by Samsung

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Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but…

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Best iPhone SE deals of July 2024

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If you’re looking for an iPhone but don’t want to spend a fortune, the third-gen iPhone SE, Apple’s cheapest current handset, is the phone for you. It features a powerful processor (the A15, which also appeared in the flagship iPhone 13…

Sunday, Jun 30

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Best MacBook Air deals this month

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In March 2024, Apple introduced new MacBook Air models with M3 chips bringing the MacBook Air into line with the MacBook Pro models that have featured the M3 and variants of that chip since October 2023. The news means that now is a great…

Friday, Jun 28

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Don’t settle for less — your PC can operate with Windows 11 Pro for less than $23!

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TL;DR: Make your PC a beacon of security and productivity when you upgrade its OS to Windows 11 Pro, now available for only $22.97 (reg. $199) until July 21.

Program like Steve Jobs with help from Visual Studio Pro, now under $35

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TL;DR: Write cleaner code faster and manage complex programming projects with help from Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022, now available for only $34.97 (reg. $499) until July 21!

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Apple’s brand-new 13-inch iPad Air is $50 off for the first time

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Back in May Apple released its first-ever 13-inch iPad Air and if you’ve wanted one, now is the time to act because the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M2 is available for $749, down from $799, the lowest we’ve ever seen.

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Apple TV+ this week: ‘Land of Women,’ ‘WondLa,’ and ‘Fancy Dance’ are now streaming

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Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.

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Apple Vision Pro guide: Everything you need to know

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Apple Vision Pro went on sale in the U.S. on February 2, 2024 and is now available for pre-order in the U.K., Canada and other parts of the world, with shipping starting on July 12. Vision Pro is a mixed reality headset (Apple calls it a…

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Beats Solo Buds review: The better AirPods budget option

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Very affordable; 18-hour battery life; Surprisingly good sound for the price

iOS 18: How to put app icons, widgets, and folders anywhere you want

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It has been 17 years since the iPhone was released and Apple is now—only now!—allowing you to put app icons where you want them. When iOS 18 is released this fall, you’ll be able to put icons and widgets in any location on your home screen…

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Arm race: How Apple’s M3 squares off against the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

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In some corners of the laptop market, the PC versus Mac war is firing up again. Apple reignited the flames by including broad comparisons to PC laptops in its marketing for the M1 and subsequent chips—and then delivered incredible speeds…

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Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review

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Good user interface; Easy to scan external volumes such as flash drives on the fly; Good trial period

How to restart iCloud Photos syncing when all else fails

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To repair a photo library, hold down the Command and Option keys while launching the Photos app.

5 reasons why you should buy the Apple Vision Pro

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After being on shelves in the U.S. for about five months, Apple Vision Pro went up for preorder on Friday, June 28, 2024 in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the U.K. But unlike a new iPhone, Apple Watch, or even a MacBook, it’s…