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9to5Mac Daily: August 31, 2026 – Apple TV price hikes, more
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In 2023, early adopters were just getting to know ChatGPT and AI chatbot tech. Three years later, OpenAI’s Codex agent, now part of the ChatGPT desktop app, has brought about a similar season of learning. Here’s how I’m using ChatGPT, Codex, and more on my Mac.
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It’s Roborock’s 12th anniversary, and the high-tech cleaning company is celebrating by offering generous discounts across its range of robot cleaners and other products between now and September 6.
Discounts range from 25% to over 50% across the products and bundles included in the anniversary sale, with savings as high as $1600 …
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iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled next week, and while most iPhone 17 Pro owners won’t upgrade so soon, for those considering a new iPhone there are three main features likely to motivate them.
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Apple has filed a new document in its ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI as it continues to push for expedited discovery. In today’s filing, Apple says that it has new “shocking evidence” based on early forensic inspection of a laptop used by former engineer Chang Liu.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to run Mario Kart 64 with native Metal rendering, high frame rate, and HD textures on iPhone [Video]
Love Mario Kart 64 and want to play it on iPhone? You may have tried Delta or another N64 emulator in the past to make that happen. And while that works, it’s now possible to run the classic cart racer with native Metal rendering on iPhone.
As we’ll discuss in this video and post, running Mario Kart 64 with native Metal rendering presents several key advantages over running the same game via an emulator. Combined with a Bluetooth controller like the Mocagen MC1, it’s the best way to play Nintendo’s classic cart racer on iPhone.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone Ultra release timing: Here’s what the latest reporting says
Apple will unveil its foldable iPhone Ultra next week at the September event, but it’s unclear exactly when the new model will ship to users. Here’s what to expect per the latest reporting.
Expand Expanding CloseMagSafe Monday: Anker’s foldable 3-in-1 charger brings 25-watt Qi2 charging into something pocket-sized
The dream for your Apple gear while traveling is one thing, not a collection of cables and wall adapters. There are plenty of options for that, but often they are bulky. Anker’s Prime Qi2 25W Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charger aims to address that. It folds flat, weighs about as much as an iPhone 17 Pro Max, and charges your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods.
Expand Expanding CloseApple releases beta 8 for iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and more
Apple has just released a new round of beta software for testing. Beta 8 is here for iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and more. Here’s what to expect.
Update 5:04 p.m. ET: iPadOS 27 and tvOS 27 are now available for public beta testers as well.
Expand Expanding ClosemacOS 27 developer beta 8 now available, here’s what’s coming
Continuing Apple’s weekly test releases ahead of the official launch of macOS 27 Golden Gate, the company is now rolling out beta 8 for developers. Here’s what to expect.
Update 5:04 p.m. ET: Now available for public beta testers as well.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 27 beta 8 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade
Apple has released the eighth iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 8 continues Apple’s summer beta cycle ahead of a public release in September. We’ll update our devices and share what we discover.
Update 5:04 p.m. ET: Now available for public beta testers as well.
Expand Expanding ClosePhil Schiller steps down from leading the App Store and Apple events
Phil Schiller is stepping down from his role leading the App Store and Apple events, according to a new Bloomberg report. The move is the latest progression of Schiller’s tenure at Apple, which spans multiple decades.
Expand Expanding CloseApple could discontinue 10+ popular products next week
Apple is holding its big September launch event next week, and as new products arrive, the company is expected to discontinue 10+ popular current devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods 5: Here’s what rumors say will launch next week
Rumors indicate AirPods 5 are launching next week alongside iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12, and iPhone Ultra. Here’s what we know so far about the new AirPods.
Expand Expanding CloseRead Tim Cook’s full memo to Apple employees on his last day as CEO
Today is Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO, with John Ternus set to take over tomorrow. To mark his last day in the role, Cook penned an emotional memo to Apple employees today. Read it below.
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Deals: AirPods from $80, MagSafe Battery up to 60% off, AirTag 2 $20 each, Apple Pencil, more
The Amazon Labor Day sale is in full force with thousands of price drops alongside ongoing all-time lows on AirTag 2 from $20 each and the M6 Mac mini pre-order discounts (just make sure you grab the new Apple Polishing Cloth at $9 before it sells out). But for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break we are looking at some wild deals on Apple gear via Amazon Resale – Up to 60% off MagSafe Battery, AirPods, Apple Pencil, and more. We also have the M6 Mac mini-ready Satechi Hub & Stand with SSD enclosure now down at $64 (35% off) and the updated Amazon Anker Labor Day sale from just $12. You have less than 24 hours left to score a Nintendo Switch 2 console before tomorrow’s price hike, and all of today’s deals await below.
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Trump ‘directly’ pushing Apple to update Lake Ontario name to Lake America in Maps
President Trump has “reached out to Apple directly” about changing Lake Ontario’s name to Lake America in Apple Maps, according to U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 18 Pro is coming: Here’s what’s new with each model
iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled next week on September 9, with new Pro and Pro Max models debuting. Here’s what rumors say is new with each model.
Expand Expanding CloseToday is Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO, John Ternus takes over tomorrow
After 15 years at the helm, today is officially Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO. In April, Apple announced that Cook would step down as CEO on September 1, with John Ternus set to take the reins.
Cook, of course, isn’t going away completely. Instead, he’s set to become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors.
Expand Expanding CloseApple pundits say Vision Pro is by far the best way to watch baseball
Both Apple pundits and most of the internet seem to agree that Vision Pro is the best way to watch baseball, following the immersive experience offered by Apple’s Friday Night Baseball.
Notably, there also seemed to be a consensus view that less is more when it comes to the various immersive camera angles …
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Apple Maps still shows Lake Ontario as Google Maps changes name
The latest development in the trade war Trump started with Canada is an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. Google Maps has updated the name, though what you see depends on which country you are in, with only US users seeing Lake America. Apple Maps has so far stuck to the real name …
Expand Expanding CloseCarPlay keeps getting better with three recent exciting app updates
CarPlay is about to get even better with iOS 27 in September. New features including a dedicated Siri app and Siri AI will upgrade Apple’s car infotainment system for iPhone users.
Even before the big iPhone software update officially launches, CarPlay in August has improved for everyone with three big app releases.
Expand Expanding CloseUnusual timing of Mac mini and Mac Studio updates all about AI, claims report
Apple surprised many when it quietly announced updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models shortly before its September event. We would normally have expected these announcements to be part of that event.
One strong theory is that the company may be making a lot of big announcements in its ‘Surprise and shine‘ keynote, and therefore wanted to get these updates out of the way beforehand. But a new report presents another theory …
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the likely reason the iPhone Ultra isn’t getting an Apple Pencil
A report yesterday suggested that Apple considered making a special version of the Apple Pencil for the upcoming iPhone Ultra before deciding against it.
Bloomberg suggests that there are three reasons behind this decision, one of them being a desire not to conflict with the position adopted by Steve Jobs when launching the original iPhone. However, this was almost certainly not the deciding factor …
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