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Deals: AirPods Pro 3 20% off, Apple Pencil (USB-C), most affordable M5 MacBook Air $200 off, AirTag 2, more

Alongside the ongoing pre-order discount on the new Apple TV 4K, Amazon has now brought back the 20% price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and is still offering Apple Pencil (USB-C) down at $69 (or even less). Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the lowest price ever for AirTag 2 and Apple’s least expensive M5 MacBook Air at $200 off with a FREE 70W charger upgrade. Just be sure to scope out the new Twelve South Airfly View that launched today, as well as its Airfly Drive CarPlay adapter that is now back in-stock, and this cool little gadget that can transform your previous-gen Apple Watch into a retro-inspired handheld device. 

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HomePod 27.2 hands-on: default wireless speaker for Mac, Sound Glow and more [Video]

iOS 27.2 and its corresponding updates for the HomePod lineup bring several key new features to Apple’s smart speakers. The most exciting update? The ability to finally use your HomePod as the default sound output for your Mac. This means that the 2nd-generation HomePod and HomePod mini 2 can now function as low-latency wireless speakers for your Mac!

Watch our hands-on video for an in-depth look at how the new wireless speaker functionality works, along with other new features like Sound Glow, Lock Controls, and home theater surround sound support. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more in-depth videos.

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US government acting illegally over electronic surveillance of its own citizens, say senators

US government acting illegally over electronic surveillance of its own citizens, say senators | Photo shows a close-up of someone peering through a peephole in the dark

Two senators with notable expertise in intelligence matters say that the US government is acting illegally over electronic surveillance of its own citizens.

They say the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) has permitted intelligence agencies to continue warrantless interception of messages by US citizens despite failing to comply with the administration’s own privacy promise to allow public review of such rulings …

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This super cute app turns your iPhone Duo into tiny vintage Macs

This super cute app turns your iPhone Duo into tiny vintage Macs | Photo shows the iMac G3

It’s kind of ironic that the most fun apps we’ve seen for a brand new iPhone turn it into a decidedly old device. We’ve already seen a 1980s Sony Walkman emulator, and now Tiny Computers turns the Duo into a whole series of vintage Macs and more.

You can choose between four vintage Macs and a range of non-Apple machines from a similar era, including the Commodore 64 …

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Apple @ Work Podcast: JNUC recap, Golden Gate, Rosetta, and more

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, Alan West joins the show to talk about his JNUC experience, macOS Golden Gate, and more.

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From iPhone Duo to Mac, Craft shows what a native productivity app can do

It’s been a busy fall for Apple. iOS and macOS 27 arrived in September, iPhone Duo went on sale just a few days ago, and more Mac announcements are expected later this week. Between the new software and hardware, there’s plenty for Apple users to explore.

Of all these announcements, the iPhone Duo has arguably attracted the most attention. As the first iPhone with a fundamentally different form factor, it introduces new possibilities for how we use our phones. But new hardware is only part of the story. Just as important is how apps take advantage of it. For an app like Craft, which brings notes, tasks, and documents together in one place, the larger display and new multitasking capabilities open up interesting new ways to work.

Craft is ready for iPhone Duo from day one, with an interface designed to take advantage of its new form factor. And while the Duo is getting much of the attention right now, Craft has also seen a steady stream of improvements across iPhone, iPad, and Mac over the past few months.

And there’s an additional bonus for anyone looking to give Craft a try: 40% off for life with code 9to5Mac40, available through this exclusive 9to5Mac offer.

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