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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily. Go to Source Author: Seth Kurkowski
The iPhone 18 Pro, ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, and foldable “iPhone Ultra” could be in short supply this year, leading to long wait times and an initial sellout during preorders. Semiconductor analyst Tim Culpan says Apple is having trouble getting enough DRAM to finish production of the new iPhone models, and chip supplier TSMC has…
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The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to be announced in a month, with new features including an upgraded camera system, the A20 Pro chip, and more. How much will the iPhone 18 Pro cost? Here’s everything we know so far. Go to Source Author: Chance Miller
T-Mobile retired its 2G GSM network on Monday, August 3, which means all three major carriers in the United States have now ended 2G service. T-Mobile kept its 2G network active because it still had some legacy customers who were using it. Some customers visiting the United States and using international roaming carrier agreements for…
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Last week, Apple reported a 5% year-over-year drop in iPad revenue for the June quarter. Now, a new report puts that decline into the context of the broader tablet market’s performance for Q2 2026. Here are the details. Go to Source Author: Marcus Mendes
Google today added new agentic capabilities to the Gemini-powered “Ask Maps” assistant in the Google Maps app. Ask Maps can complete multi-step tasks, such as ordering a meal for you on your way home. Google says you can simply say something like “order spicy pad kee mao with seafood for me to pick up on…
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For smartphones selling at over $600, Apple owns 65% of that market and grew 9% year over year in the first half of 2026. However, Chinese brands are making a dent in local market share.iPhone demand increases Apple’s premium market shareApple ships 23% of all smartphones sold globally and captures 49% of all profit. It’s…
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Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 with an important fix for a Screen Sharing security flaw. Install it today. (via Cult of Mac – Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.) Go to Source Author: Ed Hardy
Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition is available on Apple Arcade starting today. It’s a full Madden NFL game that does not include ads or in-app purchases, and it is available exclusively on Apple devices. Users can lead and coach teams through every stage of the NFL season, controlling games, making strategic decisions, and aiming for…
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After sharing initial details about OpenAI’s plans for its first smart device, Bloomberg has published a new report with more information about its form factor and price. Here are the details. Go to Source Author: Marcus Mendes
Jon Prosser was sued by Apple over the alleged theft of pre-release information, saw a default ruling due to inaction, had that overturned, and is once again failing to provide discovery materials. There’s a reason this time.Jon Prosser in his latest video about Apple. Image source: FPTLife hasn’t been easy for Jon Prosser since a…
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BMW has enraged customers by sending ads for Spider-Man: Brand New Day directly to in-car infotainment systems. An ad appears as a notification when starting the car, and when tapped, it plays a full-screen 19-second animation with music and a light show. The ad started going out on July 27, and it is set to…
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Counterpoint Research says Apple captured 65% of the premium smartphone market in the first half of 2026, as the segment grew to a record 29% of global smartphone sales. Here are the details. Go to Source Author: Marcus Mendes
OpenAI continues to churn out upgrades to its various GPT models, the latest GPT-5.6 promises to be more succinct and provide confident wrong answers less often. Here’s what’s new.ChatGPT gets a slider for compute intensityApple and OpenAI have a relationship where ChatGPT is an extension for the previous version of Siri, though that could come…
Read More “New ChatGPT version has a ‘Think’ button, will find ‘more reliable facts’” »
OpenAI’s upcoming AI device is a hockey-puck-sized, doughnut-shaped smart speaker with no display, reports Bloomberg. The product is meant to be easy to carry around with one hand, and it will have “moving parts that help give it personality,” along with a price tag around $300 to $400. Bloomberg describes it as an AI-centric device…
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