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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 07/10/2026 05:42 EDT

Foldable iPhone Ultra Battery Capacity Allegedly Registered by Supplier

Apple's battery supplier has registered two new battery cells believed to be destined for the company's rumored foldable iPhone, according to a prolific Chinese leaker. In a post on Weibo, the leaker known as Digital Chat Station said that the two cells have rated capacities of 1,921mAh and 2,962mAh, for a combined minimum rated capacity of 4,883mAh. "The supply chain is also predicting a total battery capacity of 4,800–5,000mAh, though... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 19:23 EDT

iOS 27: 8+ New CarPlay Features

With iOS 27, Apple is introducing several CarPlay features that will improve your in-car experience, both when you're driving and when you're idle in the car. From new video experiences to Siri AI, there are multiple new options to look forward to. Video Apps ‌CarPlay‌ apps can incorporate video browsing capabilities, so you can browse for and watch videos on your in-car display while parked. The video playback feature does... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 19:05 EDT

Apple TV Taking Over Comic-Con's Hall H for the First Time With Widow's Bay, Silo and More

Apple TV is taking over Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con for the first time, according to Deadline. Apple is holding a two-hour panel on July 25 featuring stars from Widow's Bay, Matchbox The Movie, Mayday, Dark Matter, and Silo. Hall H is known for some of the biggest Comic-Con panels and events, and Saturday draws the largest crowds. Apple's event will come before a major Marvel Studios presentation. Panelists... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 16:52 EDT

Anthropic Adds 'Reflect' Feature to Claude for Tracking Your Usage

Anthropic is updating Claude with a new "Reflect" feature that's akin to Spotify Wrapped. Reflect lets you look back on how you've been using Claude, and for how long. Reflect includes a summary of Claude usage, incorporating key topics, usage patterns, and the type of tasks you work through using Claude. You can look back at Claude activity over the past 1, 3, 6, or 12 months, and in the... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 14:01 EDT

OpenAI Debuts ChatGPT Work Agent and New GPT-5.6 Models

OpenAI today announced ChatGPT Work, a ChatGPT agent with built-in Codex that can complete tasks across web, mobile, and desktop using information from your apps. ChatGPT Work can execute multi-step tasks, using scheduling to work independently. Like Claude Cowork, ChatGPT can use your computer to do tasks in the background across apps. Tasks can be started and managed on any device, including a smartphone. On the desktop, OpenAI is merging... Read more ›

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Mitchel Broussard @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 13:20 EDT

Last Call: M5 Pro MacBook Pro Remains at Pre-Hike Price But Not for Much Longer

It's been a few weeks since Apple announced widespread price hikes across numerous product categories, including the 2026 MacBook Pro. These new prices are now reaching third party retailers, but there remains one exception at Best Buy, which still has one model of the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro at its pre-hike price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 12:50 EDT

Apple Exploring Ways to Run Much Larger AI Models Directly on iPhones

Apple has held meetings with PrismML about ways it could use the startup's technology to run much larger AI models directly on iPhones, according to The Information. The report said PrismML has managed to shrink down Alibaba's open-source large language model Qwen 3.6 to run entirely on an iPhone 17 Pro. The model has 27 billion parameters, which is larger than Apple's on-device AFM 3 Core Advanced model with 20... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 12:24 EDT

Apple Exploring Ways to Run Much Larger AI Models Directly on iPhones

Apple has held meetings with PrismML about ways it could use the startup's technology to run much larger AI models directly on iPhones, according to The Information. The report said PrismML has managed to shrink down Alibaba's open-source large language model Qwen 3.6 to run entirely on an iPhone 17 Pro. The model has 27 billion parameters, which is larger than Apple's on-device AFM 3 Core Advanced model with 20... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 12:13 EDT

Apple TV and MLB Release August Schedule for 'Friday Night Baseball'

Apple and MLB today released the August schedule for Apple TV's weekly Friday Night Baseball doubleheader. Friday Night Baseball games are included with an Apple TV streaming subscription at no additional cost.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "Apple TV and MLB Release August Schedule for 'Friday Night Baseball'" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 12:06 EDT

Apple's Manufacturing in India Gets Boost From New Tariff Exemptions

Apple stands to gain from India's decision to eliminate import duties on a range of components used in smartphone manufacturing, in a move that could further lower costs for the company's rapidly growing India-based supply chain. According to a report from Reuters, the Indian government has done away with tariffs of 7.5% and 5% that had applied to inputs for wireless charging hardware, automotive and medical device screens, and lithium-ion... Read more ›

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Mitchel Broussard @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 10:15 EDT

Sonos, Sony, Anker and More: The Best Amazon Accessory Deals Right Now

There's a big accessory sale happening on Amazon this week, with the year's best prices on Anker chargers, Samsung monitors, Sonos audio products, and much more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Highlights this time around include a new batch of audio devices... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 10:08 EDT

'Siri AI' Lawsuit Update: Apple to Pay Owners of These iPhone Models

In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch, and eligible iPhone users could receive up to a $95 payout. This week, the California court overseeing the case held a hearing regarding preliminary approval of the settlement, but the judge has not yet issued a ruling. It will likely be at least a few more months before eligible customers... Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 08:31 EDT

Apple Pulls Ability to Restore iPhone 5c, iPad Mini, and More

Apple has stopped signing several older versions of iOS for a group of legacy iPhone and iPad models, cutting off the paths to reinstall or downgrade the affected software. Apple will no longer validate over-the-air (OTA) or direct IPSW installs of the builds in question. Once a version is unsigned, there is no longer a way to restore or install it through Finder or iTunes. The change is narrower than... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 08:05 EDT

DuckDuckGo Browser Now Blocks YouTube Ads on iPhone and Mac

DuckDuckGo's free web browser now blocks most video ads on YouTube, and the feature is on by default for iPhone and Mac users running the latest version of the app. Announced on Wednesday, YouTube Ad Blocking stops ads that play before and during videos on YouTube's website, and DuckDuckGo says the result is the regular YouTube experience minus the interruptions, so features like viewing history and saving your spot in... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 07:14 EDT

Meta's 'Super Sensing' Prototype Glasses Quietly Record Everything

Meta has prototyped "super sensing" smart glasses that use cameras and audio recordings to capture the wearer's every moment, reports the Financial Times ($). The smart glasses continuously collect audio while taking photos every few seconds, allowing the user to leverage AI to help query what they saw or heard, or recall their day, according to the report's sources. Meta's current AI smart glasses have an LED in the corner... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 07/09/2026 04:57 EDT

iPhone 18 Pro Max Said to Be Thicker and Heavier Than Predecessor

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max could be noticeably thicker and heavier than its predecessor, suggesting a trade-off behind the device's rumored larger battery. Chinese leaker Ice Universe today claimed the iPhone 18 Pro Max will measure around 9mm thick and weigh approximately 240 grams. That would make the device around 0.25mm thicker and roughly 7 grams heavier than the current iPhone 17 Pro Max. The latest claim comes off... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 07/08/2026 19:51 EDT

Everything Coming in the 2026 Apple TV 4K

The Apple TV 4K hasn't been updated since 2022, and it's due for a refresh. An update is planned for 2026, but Apple is likely going to wait to launch it after Siri AI launches in iOS 27. Design ‌Apple TV‌ design updates don't happen often, and that's not changing. The next ‌Apple TV‌ is going to have the same squircle shape as the current model, and it'll continue to... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 07/08/2026 16:52 EDT

Meta's New AI Image Tool Can Use Your Public Instagram Photos by Default

Meta is rolling out a new feature that lets people use public Instagram posts and reels to generate AI content, and it's turned on by default. If you have an Instagram account that's not set to private, there is a setting allowing anyone to generate content on ‌Meta‌ AI using your images and videos. The option was added to support ‌Meta‌'s new image generation model, Muse Image. Muse Image is... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 07/08/2026 15:59 EDT

Nintendo Shutting Down Mario Kart Tour iOS Game

Nintendo today said it is ending service for its Mario Kart Tour mobile game on Tuesday, September 29. There are no plans for an offline version of the game, so it will no longer be playable after that date. In-game currency is no longer available for purchase, and Nintendo has ended automatic subscription renewals ahead of the shutdown date. Players who had a Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass subscription will... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 07/08/2026 15:03 EDT

OpenAI Introduces GPT-Live to Make ChatGPT Voice Feel Like a Real Conversation

OpenAI today introduced GPT-Live, which it describes as a new generation of voice models meant to make talking to AI feel more like having a conversation with a real person. GPT-Live is meant to replace the existing ChatGPT voice experience. GPT-Live is able to listen and speak at the same time, and it can show it is paying attention with acknowledgment phrases like "mhmm." The model was built for continuous... Read more ›

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