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9to5Mac Daily: September 17, 2026 – iOS 27.2 beta testing, more

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Deals: AirPods, M6 Mac mini, Apple Studio Display $330 off, Thunderbolt 5 dock, MacBook Air, more

Pre-order deals roll on today on various models of the new Apple Watch Series 12 as well as the lowest price on AirPods 5 with ANC down at $125 alongside the early fall Prime Day deals at Amazon. However, alongside the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off we are also tracking the return of Amazon’s pre-order discounts on the most affordable new M6 Mac mini as well as the 24GB model. Those offers join M5 MacBook Air at $150 off, Apple’s 2026 Studio Display XDR dropping back to the Amazon all-time low at $330 off, Hyper’s 2026 Thunderbolt 5 Dock at $80 off, and an exclusive discount on Bluebonnet’s Saddle Tan leather iPhone 18 Pro case with copper buttons. Check it all out below. 

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Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever before

The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are all about what’s happening underneath. Headlined by a new Health Sensing System, they bring some of the biggest improvements to Apple Watch health tracking in years.

I’ve spent the last week with the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Tim Cook keeping John Ternus away from controversy by attending White House dinner

Tim Cook keeping John Ternus away from controversy by attending White House dinner | Tim Cook walking with John Ternus in Apple Park

One of the trickier parts of Tim Cook’s job when he was Apple CEO was walking the tightrope of upholding the company’s values without provoking the ire of the White House over things like immigration policy and DEI.

His new role as executive chairman sees him retain responsibility for government liaison, offering replacement CEO John Ternus some degree of protection …

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Snap announces Specs Intelligence app for iPhone and Mac, cellular variant of Specs

After unveiling the design of its consumer-grade Spectacles back in June, Snap is now announcing that they’ll be available for pre-order starting today with a new 5G carrying case. The company also introduced a new proactive AI agent called Specs Intelligence, which despite being Specs branded, will be available on iPhone and Mac regardless of if you own a pair.

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Upgrade your Mac desk setup with the Sihoo B300 Pro for under $300

A Mac desk setup usually starts with the computer, maybe a display, and a few favorite accessories. But the chair deserves a place on that upgrade list, too. It’s what supports you. Whether you spend your day writing, editing photos, or moving between meetings, it’s something you use in every part of the workday.

The Sihoo B300 Pro puts adjustability at the center of that setup. It combines 4D MicroFit Lumbar Support, 6D All-around Armrests, backrest and seat depth adjustments, an intelligent recline system, and breathable mesh. Together, those features give you more ways to tailor the chair to your body and the way you work.

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This iOS 27 bug temporarily freezes your iPhone … and it’s going viral on social media

Just a matter of days after iOS 27 has been released to the public, people have already discovered a way to temporarily brick your phone with a quick series of swipes on the home screen. And it’s starting to going viral on social media as some kind of iPhone prank to do on your friends.

Luckily, it is only a software soft-lock and you can easily get out of this temporarily bricked state by force rebooting your phone. Here’s how …

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