Sunday June 29
01:00
AI can help you turn your ideas into a literary side...
Macworld
Writing a book can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re staring down a blank page with no clear starting point, but AI can help. Youbooks is an AI-powered platform that helps you turn non-fiction ideas into professional, polished books in a fraction of the time it usually takes. With a lifetime subscription, you get ongoing access to tools that let you generate up to 300,000-word manuscripts tailored to your style, with real research and your own supporting materials built in. It’s also only $49 for a lifetime subscription (reg. $540).
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01:00
Turn your Mac into a multitasking machine with this...
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Running Windows on a Mac isn’t just for the brave anymore—it’s for the smart. Whether you’re dual-booting with Boot Camp, running Parallels, or keeping a Windows environment handy for dev work or app testing, this bundle has you covered.
Right now, you can get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro plus a training course for only $24.99 (reg. $237). That’s a lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro (great for installing on a Mac via virtualization) and a self-paced course that helps you master its features, from productivity-enhancing tips to security tools and customizing system settings.
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Saturday June 28
15:15
This new macOS Tahoe feature solves a common Mac...
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With macOS 26 Tahoe this year, Apple introduced a new Control Center. Of course, it implements the new Liquid Glass design seen across the entire ecosystem, but it also brings a brand new feature to the Mac for the first time: third-party integrations.
That, on its own, is a big deal, and was a greatly appreciated feature of iOS 18 last year. However, it has an even bigger implication for...
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14:34
Redesigned iPhone 17 Pro camera may lead Apple to...
A leaker claims that Apple will change the position of the Apple logo on the back of the iPhone 17 Pro because of the expected camera bar at the top, marking the first such change in six years.
Apple could move its logo downwards to center in the space below the alleged camera bar. Image credit: Majin Bu
In a new image and post on his website, leaker Majin Bu, who has offered a mixed track record on rumors, claims that the new arrangement for the camera expected in the forthcoming Pro model will cause Apple to reposition the Apple logo lower. A new post from Bu says will be moved to the center bottom portion, below the camera bar.
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14:32
Amazon's early Prime Day Apple Watch sale...
Savings of up to $100 off are in effect on a large selection of Apple Watch Series 10 and SE 2 styles during this weekend's early Prime Day sale.
Save up to $100 on Apple Watch styles.
Save up to $100: Early Prime Day Apple Watch deals have dropped prices to as low as $169 at Amazon.
The weekend price drops include a selection of Apple Watch Series 10, Ultra 2, and SE 2 models, with various case sizes and band styles eligible for double-digit and triple-digit savings. You can jump directly to Amazon's sale page or peruse highlights from the sale below and in our Apple Watch Price Guide...
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14:00
Apple Announces Sweeping but Complicated Policy...
Let’s start with Apple’s own announcement at Apple Developer News:
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of
additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
Communication and Promotion of Offers
- Today, we’re introducing updated terms that let developers with
apps in the European Union storefronts of the App Store
communicate and promote offers for purchase of digital goods or
services available at a destination of their choice. The
destination can be a website, alternative app marketplace, or
another app, and can be accessed outside the app or within the
app via a web view or native experience.
- App Store apps that communicate and promote offers for digital
goods or services will be subject to new business terms for
those transactions — an initial acquisition fee, store services
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12:46
Easter egg image uncovered in Power Mac G3 ROM after...
A self-described computer geek has revealed a previously secret "easter egg" image file buried in the ROM code of the 27-year-old Power Macintosh G3 that shows the team that worked on the project.
The secret image of the team that worked on the Power Macintosh G3. Image credit: Doug Brown
Doug Brown, who maintains a blog that documents his experiments and research into older computers, said that he accidentally discovered the Easter egg while looking through resources in the Power Mac G3's ROM. This model was made by Apple between November 1997 and August 1999.
The same ROM was used for the minitower, all-in-one, and beige desktop models. Brown said he was spending "a lazy Sunday" using a pair of tools called ROM Fiend and Hex Fiend to look through the G3's ROM...
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12:30
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Coffee in the Sun’ helps you...
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
If you’re trying to find an ideal spot outdoors, whether that be a coffee shop, bar, or restaurant – but want to know whether or not it’ll be in the sun or shade, Coffee in the Sun is the premier app for you. It’s a vibe coded app, but it certainly works well – and the developer put an adequate amount of effort into crafting it.
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11:29
iPhone 17 Pro may reposition the Apple logo once...
According to Apple leaker Majin Bu, Apple will once again be repositioning the Apple logo on the next iPhone. Apple last repositioned the Apple logo with the iPhone 11 lineup, and it’s remained centered on the iPhone ever since. Six years later, that may be changing once again – if this rumor holds up.
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08:37
'F1' is Apple's biggest hit with $55M...
After some controversial advertising, Apple's 'F1' will be the company's best-ever theatrical debut, after a $10M preview and an immersive trailer for the Apple Vision Pro.
Apple used custom cameras to capture the racing in its new film 'F1.' Image credit: Apple
The company's strong push to promote the new Brad Pitt movie F1 — including a controversial ad within the Wallet app — position the Apple Original Films theatrical release to have the company's best-ever opening weekend.
Apple's new film, which stars Brad Pitt as a race-car driver returning to the Formula One circuit after 30 years away, drew $10 million during its first US preview,...
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06:00
After 27 Years, Engineer Discovers How To Display...
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: On Tuesday, software engineer Doug Brown published his discovery of how to trigger a long-known but previously inaccessible Easter egg in the Power Mac G3's ROM: a hidden photo of the development team that nobody could figure out how to display for 27 years. While Pierre Dandumont first documented the JPEG image itself in 2014, the method to view it on the computer remained a mystery until Brown's reverse engineering work revealed that users must format a RAM disk with the text "secret ROM image."
Brown stumbled upon the image while using a hex editor tool called Hex Fiend with Eric Harmon's Mac ROM template to explore the resources stored in the beige Power Mac G3's ROM. The ROM appeared in desktop, minitower, and all-in-one G3 models from 1997 through 1999. "While I was browsing through the ROM, two things caught my eye," Brown wrote. He found both the HPOE resource containing the JPEG image of team members and a...
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06:00
Apple @ Work: LambdaTest puts Apple Silicon to work...
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Apple’s move away from Intel to its own chips has ultimately unlocked new possibilities for businesses using Apple hardware in modern enterprise environments. One of the clearest examples of that potential is LambdaTest’s...
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05:16
Pfizer: Apple Misreads Why AI Models Struggle with...
Pfizer researchers have challenged Apple’s recent claims about the limitations of artificial intelligence in complex reasoning. In a direct response to The Illusion of Thinking, a study co-authored by Apple scientists, Pfizer argues that the performance drop seen in large reasoning models (LRMs) has more to do with test design than with the models’ actual […]
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04:00
Top Apple-related stories June 23-27
01:00
Apple’s M1 MacBook Air just dropped to $519 — over $...
Macworld
Juggling emails, video calls, streaming, and creative work on an outdated laptop feels like torture because you know a computer with more power would make your life just a little bit easier. This Grade “A” refurbished MacBook Air may be a few years old. Still, for everyday computing, it’s all you’ll need, and right now, you can get it for $519.99 (reg. $1,499).
The M1 chip transforms everyday performance with an 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU built for multitasking. You can edit photos in Lightroom, stream 4K video, manage work apps, and switch between dozens of tabs,...
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01:00
Exclusive: All Babbel language courses are now...
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For a limited time, get lifetime access to all 14 Babbel languages for $129.99 (MSRP $599) with code LEARN40 at checkout. This offer ends June 30—just two days left to grab it!
Babbel is a comprehensive language learning platform developed by a team of over 100 expert linguists, and its methods are supported by research from institutions such as Yale University and Michigan State.
You’ll get lifetime access to over 10,000 hours of content across 14 languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, German, Turkish, and more. Each lesson is built around real-life scenarios...
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Friday June 27
17:36
Anker issues new global recall for five power bank...
Just days after issuing a voluntary recall for the Anker PowerCore 10000, the company has now issued a second, broader recall, this time with global reach and five additional power bank models affected.
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15:30
Roborock Prime Day: Save big on upgraded Qrevo and Q...
Summer is here, and the last thing anyone wants is to think about cleaning floors in the sweltering heat. Fortunately, Roborock robot vacuum and mop solutions are coming to the rescue with groundbreaking innovation and incredible value. Now is the perfect time to plan your next robot cleaner purchase, as the Roborock Prime Day launch is upon us, bringing discounts as significant as $800 off on these top-tier devices. Whether you’re battling pet hair, daily dust, or stubborn spills, Roborock’s latest lineup offers an intelligent, effortless cleaning solution for every home and budget. Let’s explore four standout models poised to make waves during this exclusive sales event.
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15:18
AlgoLaser Pixi Smart Laser Engraver review: Compact...
The AlgoLaser Pixi Smart Laser Engraver is great starter machine for etching onto practically anything, without taking up too much desk space. The software leaves something to be desired, though.
AlgoLaser Pixi Smart Laser Engraver
The maker movement helped propel a new market of small hardware for producing or designing things. It helped the widespread adoption of 3D printing, while speciality hardware like Cricut is seeing massive growth.
The success of high-end tools for consumers to get creative with has also spread into the field of engraving. While you could previously try to freehand an etched design using a Dremel and some careful fingerwork, even engraving has become so much easier to do.
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15:15
Germany asks Apple and Google to pull DeepSeek AI...
Germany just became the latest country to move against DeepSeek over mounting data privacy concerns. Here’s why this keeps happening.
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14:57
Here’s why M4 MacBook Pro is one of the best...
Last October, Apple announced the . On the surface, it looks like yet another MacBook Pro spec bump. However, there are a number of key features that make it worth upgrading to, even if you already have an older .
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14:19
MacWhisper now supports Nvidia’s impossibly fast...
MacWhisper has long been one of the best and easiest ways to transcribe anything on a Mac. I’ve relied on it heavily since it launched, and I can’t recommend it enough. Today, it got even better with an update that adds support for Nvidia’s insanely fast Parakeet model. And I mean fast.
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13:29
Meta wants to upload every photo you have to its...
Meta's latest feature gives Facebook the power to continuously upload your private photos to its cloud — even the ones you never intended to share. Here's how to stop it.
Image credit: Meta
In a time where internet users are goaded into giving away their data to nearly every company, Meta has decided to take it several steps further. It wants you to give Facebook access to your entire camera roll and allow it to upload your photos to its cloud.
The "feature," spotted by TechCrunch has recently begun rolling out to users. When creating a story, a prompt pops up and asks users to opt into "cloud processing."
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13:20
DeepSeek Faces Ban From Apple, Google App Stores In...
Germany's data protection commissioner has urged Apple and Google to remove Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from their app stores due to concerns about data protection. Reuters reports: Commissioner Meike Kamp said in a statement on Friday that she had made the request because DeepSeek illegally transfers users' personal data to China. The two U.S. tech giants must now review the request promptly and decide whether to block the app in Germany, she added, though her office has not set a precise timeframe. According to its own privacy policy, DeepSeek stores numerous pieces of personal data, such as requests to its AI program or uploaded files, on computers in China.
"DeepSeek has not been able to provide my agency with convincing evidence that German users' data is protected in China to a level equivalent to that in the European Union," [Commissioner Meike Kamp] said. "Chinese authorities have far-reaching access rights to personal data within the sphere of influence of Chinese...
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12:49
Apple shells out US$350M to acquire yet another...
It’s been a good week for Apple’s real estate team. Just days after finalizing a $166.9 million deal for the Cupertino Gate office complex, the company has closed another major acquisition, pushing its South Bay real estate tab to over half a billion dollars in a single week.
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12:15
You can now mute words just on Threads, and even set...
It looks like Meta is finally treating Threads as its own app, rather than just an Instagram sidekick. After rolling out a standalone DMs system, Threads is now getting its own mute lists, along with something new (and very welcome): temporary filters that expire automatically.
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11:55
iOS 26 release date: Here’s when the new iPhone...
Apple’s next big iPhone update, iOS 26, will bring a Liquid Glass redesign and tons of new features. Beta testers can try out iOS 26 now, but its release date for the public is still a ways off—here’s when to expect its launch.
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11:44
Apple TV+ confirms return date for award-winning...
Stillwater is one of the highest-rated Apple TV+ shows for kids, and it has snatched quite a few awards since it premiered in 2020. And after a two-year hiatus since the end of last season, Apple has officially confirmed the show’s return date for season 4.
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11:28
The first new iOS 18.6 features were just detailed...
iOS 18.6 is currently being beta tested, with a launch expected in the next month or so. Unlike the major iOS 26 update arriving this fall, 18.6 will focus primarily on bug fixes and stability. But Apple has just shared details on two new features coming in iOS 18.6 too—at least for EU users.
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11:13
Nearly one million 'Fortnite' users...
The FTC is handing out $126 million in "Fortnite" refunds after years of shady charges, surprise bills, and retaliatory bans. Here's how to get yours.
Credit: Epic Games
Nearly one million Fortnite players are getting refunds totaling $126 million. The payouts address years of unauthorized charges and access restrictions tied to billing disputes.
This round of payouts is for those who submitted a valid claim before February 14, 2025. The FTC is currently reviewing claims that were made after February 14 and will provide information to claimants at a later date.
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10:42
Apple’s M5 chip launches this fall, and these new...
Earlier this year after the M4 MacBook Air’s arrival, Apple successfully transitioned all of its most popular M-series products to the latest generation chip. But a new M5 chip is right around the corner, expected to launch this fall in two new products first. Here’s what’s coming.
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10:41
∞ The Dalrymple Report: Alexa+, Charging, and iOS 26
Dave got a new speaker assistant for his home… and it’s powered by Alexa. We talk about how much better Alexa is than Siri and even throw in some comments about Gemini, Google’s AI assistant (spoiler, it’s better than Siri too). We also talk about charging one device off of anotherfor instance, charging your AirPods using your phone. And we look at some of the new features of Apple’s new OSes.
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10:28
More on Apple’s Trust-Eroding ‘F1 The Movie’ Wallet...
This is a funny gag from Claude Zeins, but if you think about it, it shows just how destructive Apple’s decision was to send a push notification from the Wallet app promoting F1 The Movie.
It’s a fact that no company can inject an ad into your physical wallet. It just can’t happen. So if Apple’s message to users is that they should trust Apple Wallet, and move more of their “shit that goes in your wallet” life from their traditional analog wallet into their digital Apple Wallet, that’s the bar. No ads, ever. They’re competing against the privacy and intimacy of one of the most personal things people carry with them.
It’s not just that many people find ads annoying, no matter where they appear. It’s that Apple Wallet ought to be sacrosanct — like the Passwords and Journal apps....
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10:28
The iPhone 17 Air may shift the selfie cam from the...
Macworld
Leaker Majin Bu has noticed something in looking at screen protectors for the iPhone 17 line.
The screen protector for the alleged iPhone 17 Air has its camera cutout shifted from the right side of the Face ID sensors to the left side. The obvious implication is that the usual front sensor layout—an oval cutout for TrueDepth sensors on the left and a round cutout for the front camera on the right—will be reversed in the iPhone 17 Air. The camera will be on the left with the TrueDepth sensors on the right. Screen protectors for the other models show the camera in the usual position.
It’s unclear why Apple is shifting the camera on only this phone, though it likely has something to do with internal...
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10:17
9to5Mac Daily: June 27, 2025 – VisionOS 26 tidbits
10:11
CANAL+ Brings MotoGP to Vision Pro with Blackmagic...
10:11
Apple spends over a half-billion dollars on Santa...
10:10
Apparently, the iPad Pro isn’t svelte enough; Apple...
09:57
These Apple EarPods are only $16 and don’t need to...
Macworld
Wireless AirPods are fun and all, but they can be easy to lose if you’re not careful, and can run out of juice right in the middle of a run. These Apple EarPods, however, are affordable, always attached to your phone, and never run out of battery. You can get a pair for $16 right now, the cheapest they’ve ever been, an impressive 16 percent discount.
These old-school earbuds come with a USB-C port so you can connect them to all the most recent iPhone models, as well as pretty much any other device with a USB-C port, including laptops, tablets, and even Android devices. The EarPods have a sleek design that’s in line with pretty much all other Apple devices and only come in white. They have a round cable, so you’re going to have to be careful about those dreadful tangles.
The volume controls are built into the cable, so you can adjust the volume, control media...
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09:36
Here’s everything new for Apple Wallet in iOS 26
Apple Wallet, like every other iOS 26 app, is getting some Liquid Glass UI changes this year. But iOS 26 is also an especially packed update for new features coming to Apple Wallet. Here’s what’s new.
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09:18
MacBook Air Diary: iPadOS improvements haven’t...
I wrote a year ago that I hardly use an iPad any more. With one small exception, that remains the case – but iPadOS 26 did have me revisit the question.
That’s because this transforms the device so much that, for the first time, I considered it impossible to argue that the iPad isn’t now a (proper) computer …
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09:05
Early Prime Day deals: Grab M4 Mac mini 512GB for $...
Early Prime Day Mac mini deals continue to roll in, with a weekend sale knocking $100 off the latest model with Apple's M4 chip and a bump up to 512GB of storage. Plus, save up to $900 on upgraded models.
Save up to $900 on Apple's M4 Mac mini.
The $100 price cut can be snapped up at Amazon and B&H Photo, as both retailers engage in a price war less than two weeks before Prime Day.
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08:54
Best Mac backup software: Top backup apps compared
Macworld
We all know the importance of backing up our Macs, but what is the best Mac backup software to use for the job? To many of us, backing up a Mac means using Time Machine, the free backup app included with macOS. Time Machine can make incremental backups of everything on a Mac and can be used clone an old Mac to a new Mac. Also popular is iCloud, which although not a way to back up your Mac, can be used to sync photos, music, files and more so you can access them on all your Apple devices.
However, while Time Machine and iCloud are great resources, they aren’t perfect, and relying on them alone to keep your data safe is a mistake that could have disastrous...
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08:50
Deals: 1TB M4 MacBook Air $200 off, new M4 iPad Pro...
08:05
iPad Pro rumored to get much slimmer bezels with...
07:58
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07:36
Apple researchers work to stop AI from taking...
AI agents are learning to tap through your iPhone on your behalf, but Apple researchers want them to know when to pause.
Apple continues to refine AI agent capabilities
A recent paper from Apple and the University of Washington explored this disparity. Their research focused on training AI to understand the consequences of its actions on a smartphone.
Artificial intelligence agents are getting better at handling everyday tasks. These systems can navigate apps, fill in forms, make purchases or change settings. They can often do this without needing our direct input.
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07:34
Synology DiskStation DS925+ review: versatile,...
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Pros
- Compact NAS drive provides lots of storage
- Good performance
- Expandable design
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- Hard drives cost extra
- Poorly designed apps
Our Verdict
The expandable storage options provided by the DS925+ make it a great option for small businesses and home offices that need a fast, reliable network drive. However, Synology’s apps and documentation could be a lot simpler and more straightforward for first-time users.
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07:20
iPhone 17 screen rumored to match iPhone 16 Pro size
A new rumor claims that the iPhone 17 will have a larger screen than the current iPhone 16, making it the same size as the iPhone 16 Pro.
The iPhone 17 could match the iPhone 17 Pro's 6.3-inch screen size
In May 2025, display analyst Ross Young claimed that the iPhone 17 would feature a 6.3-inch screen, compared to the 6.1-inches of the iPhone 16. Now regular, even prolific, leaker "Digital Chat Station" agrees.
"The screen size of iPhone 17 has changed to 6.27/6.3 inches," says the leaker (in translation). The first figure listed is the more precise diagonal size of the screen, but it will be referred to as 6.3-inches...
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07:10
New iPhone 17 screen size is coming, another source...
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup will be unveiled in September with a variety of changes and upgrades. One highlight for the base model has been corroborated yet again today: the iPhone 17 is getting a larger display.
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07:03
M5 iPad Pro, Wallet, Apple Intelligence, and Workout...
Apple has annoyed some users with its F1 Wallet promotion, and pleased others with its Finder icon redesign. Plus, there's news of the M5 iPad Pro, how Apple Intelligence briefly went down, and more, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Apple Wallet and Apple Watch have both had chance to annoy users — but please others
It had already seemed as if Apple had found every possible way to promote its "F1: The Movie," and yet no, there was at least one more way — and judging by social media, it deeply aggravated users. But Apple using its Wallet app to promote a Wallet offer is arguably useful, so let's argue it.
Plus this is week three of the OS 26 betas, and it's the first time that Apple Intelligence has gone down. Apple will surely never admit to a problem, but host Wesley Hilliard has figured out how on-device Apple Intelligence can possibly go down....
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06:50
Apple just bought another Bay Area campus for $350...
Apple has added a $350 million campus to its growing Bay Area portfolio, spending over half a billion dollars on local real estate this week.
Image Credit: Jay Paul Company
Apple has been on a Bay Area shopping spree this week. Earlier we learned that it bought the Tantau office complex for $160 million — but it seems like Apple still had money to burn.
Its newest acquisition is a two-building campus located at 615 and 625 North Mathilda in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County. The location is just under seven miles from Apple Park.
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06:47
Apple gives EU users App Store options in attempt to...
Apple is changing its App Store policies in the EU in a last-minute attempt to avoid a series of escalating fines from Brussels.
The $3 trillion iPhone maker will allow developers in the bloc to offer apps designed for the iOS operating system in places other than Apple’s App Store, the company said.
Apple has been negotiating for two months with the European Commission after being fined €500 million for breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act, the landmark legislation designed to curtail the power of Big Tech groups.
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06:45
Apple leaks another likely AirPods Pro 3 reference
When are AirPods Pro 3 launching? Apple’s code keeps indicating a release happening soon, even as key analysts suggest we may have to wait longer than expected. Here’s what the latest code leak revealed.
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06:27
Trump's new China trade deal is still bad for...
Trump has signed a trade deal with China that will see it withdraw the rare minerals ban that affects iPhones, though it still leaves US consumers paying far more for imported goods.
Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House in 2018
Among the responses to Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs, China halted rare earth mineral exports in April 2025. Now according to multiple sources including Reuters, that ban may be lifted.
There are few details so far, and no confirmation of whether all such rare mineral exports will resume. The news broke as Trump casually mentioned "we signed with China yesterday," and...
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06:08
Apple tests if AI assistants can anticipate the...
As AI agents come closer to taking real actions on our behalf (messaging someone, buying something, toggling account settings, etc.), a new study co-authored by Apple looks into how well do these systems really understand the consequences of their actions. Here’s what they found out.
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05:48
Apple’s Swift programming language is being extended...
05:44
Taron Egerton-starring ‘Smoke’ crime drama drifts...
05:44
Germany office asks Apple and Google to remove the...
05:43
Apple opens new retail store in the heart of Perth,...
05:43
iPhone 17 base model will purportedly feature a...
04:54
Unreleased Apple product revealed by mysterious code...
Macworld
Apple does its best to keep upcoming product launches a secret, but this isn’t always easy. Supply chains have to be briefed, regulatory database entries have to be filed, software for other products has to be updated to work with the new ones. There are lots of clues for eagle-eyed analysts to spot.
The latest example of this concerns an unreleased Apple audio product which appears to be on the verge of launch. We don’t yet know what it is, but there’s a decent chance it’s the long-awaited AirPods Pro 3.
According to MacRumors, Apple this week updated its codebase “with a numerical reference to an unreleased audio product.” This numerical reference is a Bluetooth identifier used to enable wireless headphones to sync with other devices.
Apple’s list of such identifiers includes all of its current audio devices and,...
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04:51
Five productivity-enhancing iOS 26 features that are...
While the new glass-like design may be the most visible change within iOS 26, the operating system also has five features that might be particularly appealing for business users.
iOS 26 includes five features that business users might find particularly appealing.
iOS 26 made its debut on June 9 at WWDC 2025, in a relatively subdued keynote event. While Apple put a strong emphasis on its cross-platform "Liquid Glass" design language...
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04:31
Germany tells Apple to remove DeepSeek from the App...
DeepSeek has been declared by German regulators to contain illegal content because of its security issues, and the local government wants it removed from the App Store and Google Play Store.
DeepSeek is China's equivalent of ChatGPT
DeepSeek is the Chinese generative AI app that jumped to the top of the US App Store, was famously developed for a fraction of what OpenAI spent on ChatGPT, and has even been politely praised by Tim Cook. However, it also comes with severe...
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04:29
As ‘F1’ hits theaters, how big does it need to be to...
Apple Original Films just had its biggest theatrical debut ever, with F1 The Movie. The movie reportedly had a budget of $300 million, which puts it in the same territory as Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But how big must the premiere box office be to count as a blockbuster in 2025? We did the math.
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04:15
Here’s how the next six iPhones’ camera cutouts are...
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Ever since the iPhone X arrived in 2017 with a rather large notch, people have been obsessed with the iPhone’s front camera cutout. Over the years, we’ve gone from a notch (iPhone X) to a smaller notch (iPhone 13) to the Dynamic Island (iPhone 14 Pro), and back to the notch (iPhone 16e). And now reports say Apple is looking to gradually get rid of the cutout altogether within five years.
To recap, Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young reports that Apple will tweak the front camera cutout over the next five iPhone generations before completely removing it in 2030. He claims that the iPhone 17 will have the same Dynamic Island as today’s...
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04:10
Apple granted patent for ‘systems and methods for...
03:49
iOS 26 beta 2 changes, Liquid Glass on Apple Watch,...
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 2 and macOS Tahoe beta 2, try out all the new features in watchOS 26 for the first time, and talk about why availability of Apple features and services can be so splintered.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin saw the F1 film in IMAX, and en route observed some horror stories of how people actually use their phones in the real world. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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03:30
50 years ago, a single keystroke changed Apple and...
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One of the most consequential developments in the history of computing happened 50 years ago. It set Apple on course to becoming one of the most valuable companies on the planet and changed the face of computing in unfathomable ways. Yet, you’ve probably never even heard of what went down. It’s an often-overlooked moment that had incredible consequences for years to come.
Typing on a computer is something we all take for granted. One of Apple’s key philosophies has long been to get the technology out of your way–Steve Jobs and Jony Ive have waxed lyrical on that idea–so day to day, we never really think much about how writing on a computer actually works.
We can debate the pros and cons of various displays and even build our own custom mechanical keyboards to tune the experience to our liking. But the fundamental concept of typing on a keyboard and see the characters appear on your screen in front of you is...
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02:15
Database update points towards potential AirPods 3...
Apple may have its AirPods 3 wireless earbuds en route for this fall. A new Bluetooth ID recently appeared in a database related to device syncing that may reference the AirPods 3. While Apple is fairly careful to avoid inadvertent leaks, it isn’t immune to mistakes. A few small errors have already occurred this year […]
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02:00
Rumor: iPhone Fold to feature 48-megapixel cameras
A new rumor surfaced on Thursday about Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone, set to be released next year. In a previous report, industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he expects the foldable iPhone (or “iPhone Fold” for short) to include a dual-lens rear camera, but Kuo provided no other specifics. Now, prolific Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station […]
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02:00
TerraMaster D4 SSD review: Fast NVMe, USB4 RAID
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At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
- Easy to populate and use
- Up to 32TB (8TB SSDs) of external storage
- Good performance in single (20GBps) or RAID 0 (40Gbps)
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- Paltry paper documentation
- RAID only via software
Our Verdict
If you want to add gobs of fast storage to your Mac, there’s hardly a better way than TerraMaster’s four-slot USB4 D4 SSD. You provide the NVMe SSDs, but you get nearly 4GBps transfers from them in RAID 0 and 1.8GBps individually.
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01:00
The lifetime version of QuickBooks is going viral...
Macworld
Ever since this QuickBooks lifetime subscription deal dropped, people have been going nuts. Now, it makes sense why — the online version costs up to $270 per month with the payroll add-on (when they aren’t running any promotions), and that’s kind of an insane expense for freelancers, start-ups, or small businesses. This deal? It’s just a one-time $249.99 payment.
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Thursday June 26
19:30
New Apple TV+ series starring Taron Egerton starts...
Reeling of the success of prior Apple originals Black Bird and Tetris, Taron Egerton returns to Apple TV+ with a new crime drama Smoke, which starts streaming today. The show is both hot as in fire, as the series centers on tracking down serial arsonists, and hot as in acclaimed, garnering a positive early reception from critics.
You can watch Smoke exclusively on Apple TV+. The nine episode series drops new episodes every Friday through August 15, with a two-episode premiere available to watch now.
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18:50
Apple Store Perth City opens in Australia
The latest Apple Store in Australia is in a historic Commonwealth Bank Building, and it has opened to customers with unique features to the region.
Apple Perth City. Image source: Apple
Apple's ambitious retail plans continue to be carried out unabated as a new Apple Store opens in Perth, Australia. It is technically a store that was moved from a different location in Perth and now resides in a historic Commonwealth Bank Building.
According to comments provided to The West by Apple SVP of Retail and People Deirdre O'Brien, Apple wanted to elevate the experience for local shoppers. Like other stores in historic locations around the world, Apple worked...
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17:20
Apple's Swift Coding Language Is Working On...
Apple's Swift programming language is expanding official support to Android through a new "Android Working Group" which will improve compatibility, integration, and tooling. "As it stands today, Android apps are generally coded in Kotlin, but Apple is looking to provide its Swift coding language as an alternative," notes 9to5Google. "Apple first launched its coding language back in 2014 with its own platforms in mind, but currently also supports Windows and Linux officially." From the report: A few of the key pillars the Working Group will look to accomplish include:
- Improve and maintain Android support for the official Swift distribution, eliminating the need for out-of-tree or downstream patches
- Recommend enhancements to core Swift packages such as Foundation and Dispatch to work better with Android idioms
- Work with the Platform Steering Group to officially define platform support levels generally, and then work towards achieving official support of a...
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16:44
Aura Triple Boost 14 Pro review: Three portable...
The Aura Triple Boost 14 Pro adds three 14-inch folding displays to your MacBook Pro, for when you really need to work on the move — assuming you've got the cargo capacity.
Aura Triple Boost 14 Pro review - deployed with a MacBook Pro
One of the main benefits of having a desktop computer is the ability to use multiple monitors. With more than one screen at your disposal, your digital workspace increases considerably, allowing you to see and work on more things at once time.
At a desk with a Mac mini or Mac Studio, this is an environment that is easy to create. It becomes a much tougher problem when it comes to portable workstations.
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16:13
JPMorgan cuts Apple stock price target on soft...
Apple’s stock took a minor confidence hit today, as JPMorgan lowered its price target, though the firm kept its overall rating intact.
The adjustment comes as analyst Samik Chatterjee and his team dial back expectations for Apple’s medium-term revenue and earnings, citing weakening demand drivers tied to the upcoming iPhone 17 cycle. Here are the details.
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15:18
AirPods Pro 3 possibly referenced in updated codebase
A new Bluetooth ID appeared in a database related to device syncing, and it may be a reference to the AirPods Pro 3 that are expected to launch in the fall.
A new generation of AirPods Pro could be on the way
Apple is fairly careful to avoid inadvertent leaks, but it isn't immune to mistakes. A couple of small flubs occurred in 2025 already, one referencing AirPods Pro 3 directly and another stating AirPods Pro 2 or later.
The latest tidbit was discovered by MacRumors in an undisclosed codebase. The codebase was updated and normally contains a list of Bluetooth IDs for accessories like AirPods and Beats headphones, but the...
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15:15
Tim Sweeney slams Apple’s ‘unlawful’ EU App Store...
Apple today published another round of App Store changes for developers operating in the European Union, this time focused on how apps can communicate and promote alternative payment options under the Digital Markets Act. But from the looks of it, the new rules didn’t impress Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney.
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14:52
Patent troll lawsuit against Apple & Qualcomm...
Apple and Qualcomm sought to transfer the patent troll case filed by Red Rock in 2021 to California, but their appeals have been denied by the U.S. District Judge and the Federal Circuit Court.
Lawsuit seeks damages from years of iPhone sales
Apple is no stranger to patent infringement lawsuits from patent trolls, and one that slipped under the radar since its start in 2021 has resurfaced. Red Rock Analytics, a non-practicing entity and known patent troll, filed a lawsuit with Apple and Qualcomm over U.S. Patent No. 7,346,313 in Texas.
According to a report from Law360, Apple and Qualcomm were denied their appeal to move the lawsuit to California by both the U.S. District Judge Alan Albright and the Federal...
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14:01
Copilot Money is the budgeting app you’ve been...
Managing your finances is more important now than ever, and Copilot Money is the best way to do it. Copilot Money is a beautifully designed, powerful budgeting app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac to help you stay on top of all aspects of your financial life.
And recently, Copilot Money launched a major new feature: Savings Goals.
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13:54
Delta’s creator built a full-featured Game Boy...
Developer Riley Testut, best known for the Delta emulator, is back with another nostalgia-powered app for iOS: Delta Camera, which turns your iPhone into the classic Game Boy Camera. The new app recreates the iconic 8-bit aesthetic of Nintendo’s original 1998 accessory, but adds “features you’d expect from a modern camera app”. Here’s how to get it.
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13:30
Ted Lasso season 4 is coming: Here’s everything we...
Apple TV+ has been on a comedy hot streak this year. But the TV+ comedy that will always live on in our hearts and minds—Ted Lasso—is currently preparing a new season. Here’s everything we know about Ted Lasso season 4.
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13:16
Apple and Qualcomm lose bid to move patent suit out...
Apple and Qualcomm cannot get a long-running patent case moved from Texas to California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has decided. And if you’re thinking: “Wait, didn’t they settle their lawsuits?”, you’re right. They did. This is another lawsuit, filed by Red Rock Analytics, against both of them. Here are the details.
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13:10
9to5Mac Daily: June 26, 2025 – Apple v Epic...
13:06
Rumor Replay: iPhone 17, 18, and Fold latest updates
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: an iPhone-centric roundup of iPhone 17, 18, and Fold rumors, plus the latest M5 iPad Pro update. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.
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12:40
Apple To Open App Store To Competitors in EU As It...
Apple will allow developers in the European Union to distribute iOS apps outside its App Store, the company said Thursday in a bid to avoid escalating fines from Brussels regulators. The policy change came on the deadline for Apple to comply with EU rules or face new financial penalties that can reach up to 5% of average daily worldwide revenue.
The $3 trillion iPhone maker has been negotiating with the European Commission for two months after receiving a $585 million fine for breaching the EU's Digital Markets Act. The landmark legislation targets the power of Big Tech companies and requires Apple to open its mobile ecosystem to competitors.
The second change, set to go into effect in January 2026, would replace the current "core technology fee" model -- a separate charge imposed on developers -- with a commission-based structure.
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12:27
TikTok user donates AirTag-tracked sneakers to Red...
Ever wonder where your donated clothes actually go? One TikTok user decided to find out by slipping an inside a pair of sneakers, dropping them off at a Red Cross bin, and tracking their journey with the Find My app.
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12:14
Apple again tries to cut third party app fees to...
Right at the deadline to comply with the European Union Digital Markets Act, Apple is making changes to its developer policies. However, it may not be enough to escape the European Commission's ire.
An EU flag with the App Store logo
Since the introduction of the Digital Markets Act, Apple has been under close scrutiny, with the repeated threat of fines for noncompliance. On June 26, Apple said it is implementing a plan that makes changes to its rules concerning steering and transaction fees.
The move by Apple was expected, considering that June 26 was the last of 60 days Apple had to fall into compliance. After receiving an initial $570 million fine in April, Apple faced the prospect of...
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12:02
iPhone 17 Air might break from the lineup with new...
Leaked images reveal a small shift in the iPhone 17 Air's front camera, which may hint at internal design compromises required by its ultra-thin build.
Apple is expected to debut an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air or iPhone 17 Slim in 2025.
It's almost rumor season, which means we're getting a steady flow of new leaks that may give us some insight into the next iPhone lineup. And, right on cue, we've got yet another new leak related to the iPhone 17 Air.
This time the leak consists of a photograph of a series of screen protectors designed to work with Apple's iPhone 17 lineup. At first blush, the images aren't terribly noteworthy — that is, until you look at the one for the iPhone 17 Air.
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12:00
Apple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EU
Apple has announced several major changes to its App Store guidelines in the European Union as part of its ongoing efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act.
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11:58
Xfinity now includes unlimited data in all Internet...
Comcast has just announced a streamlining of its Xfinity Internet plans, with four tiers that offer variable pricing based on lock-in timelines, and perhaps most importantly, unlimited data no matter your choice.
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10:59
J.P. Morgan trims Apple stock target to $230 citing...
J.P. Morgan has lowered its Apple stock price target, warning that iPhone demand may be slowing down after a wave of early purchases and weaker interest in the upcoming models.
The iPhone 16 product family
In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, J.P. Morgan has lowered its price target for Apple from $240 to $230. The new price target reflects tempered expectations for revenue and earnings over the next 18 months.
The firm pointed to softer demand projections for the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup. Also noted is broader economic pressures that could weigh on consumer spending.
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10:57
Get the gorgeous Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black for $...
Macworld
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 isn’t all that different than the original Apple Watch Ultra, but we love one thing: the new black titnium color. Unfortunately, it doesn’t go on sale as often as the natural titanium color, but today you can get a great deal on one: Amazon is seling the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a black titanium case and black ocean band for $730, a savings of $69 and the price we’ve ever seen for this colorway.
This is an amazing smartwatch with a ton of features, a super bright screen, and a super slick operating system. When we reviewed the Ultra 2, we gave it a four-star rating, finding it’s super great for tracking workouts, hiking trips, and so on. It comes with built-in GPS and cellular connectivity (for a monthly fee) so you always know where you are. Plus, it does a...
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10:49
Next year, the iPhone is going ultra-premium with...
Recently, Apple’s iPhone lineup has consisted of the same four models each year, but that’s about to change. This fall, a thinner iPhone 17 Air will shake things up, but next year an even bigger shift is coming, with Apple offering its highest-end, most premium fall lineup yet.
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10:31
Latest iPhone Fold rumor revises dimensions, details...
Apple's expected iPhone Fold is said to be in testing, but its specifications undecided — and the latest version has a slightly smaller internal screen.
Render of a possible iPhone Fold - Source AppleInsider
The iPhone fold is believed to have been in development for years, with Apple coming late to the party but planning to do so with a markedly better device whose folded screen does not crease. Now the latest rumor says that Apple is testing a version that would have a smaller screen on the inside than previously reported.
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10:30
Trump Mobile drops false 'made in America...
The T1 "Trump" Phone won't launch in time to fight the iPhone 17 release, and more than a week after debut, claims of the device being made in America have been scrubbed from the website.
Photoshop of what the T1 Phone might look like. Image source: Trump Mobile
The so-called "Trump Phone" was announced by the Trump Organization on the 10th anniversary of Donald Trump announcing he was running for president. It is being marketed alongside Trump Mobile, a T-Mobile-powered MVNO, and was originally called a smartphone that is "made in America."
It was quickly proven that the T1 Phone was not only not made in America, it was likely a re-skin of the REVVL 7 Pro 5G, a $169 smartphone that's made in China and that has...
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09:40
Heybike Alpha review: Off-road eBike fun
The Heybike Alpha is an e-bike that makes a good starter mid-drive e-bike for larger individuals looking to have a bit of off-road fun.
Heybike Alpha
There are two main paths to e-bike ownership. You can either add a conversion kit to a bike you already enjoy or go with a purpose-built model that's ready to ride right away.
It's a tricky balance since every option comes with trade-offs. You might opt for a slim, more traditional-looking e-bike with minimal design compromises, but that usually means a higher price tag and surprisingly heavy weight.
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09:21
Apple celebrates 20 years of podcasts with a list of...
Apple is marking two decades of podcasting, and is highlighting 20 standout shows across that time, that helped shape the medium.
Apple shares top 20 podcasts from the past 20 years
Podcasts first landed on iTunes in 2005. To celebrate 20 years of podcasts, Apple has launched a new page titled "Apple Podcasts 20 Years, 20 Podcasts We Love" promoting its favorite podcasts throughout the years.
"This list is a love letter to the podcasts that left a lasting impact on us and the ones we continue to recommend again and again," the page reads.
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