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tvOS 27 removes a feature that some Apple TV users might miss after updating

When tvOS 27 is released later this month, Apple TV users will gain an overhauled Podcasts app. The new version includes Apple’s new video podcast streaming technology.

However, eagle-eyed users may notice that the upcoming software update removes one feature that may be missed after updating: support for shows followed by a URL.

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Deals: New M5 Max Mac Studio first discount, MacBook Air $150 off, most affordable Studio Display $100 off, more

While the Labor Day sales are over now, Amazon is still offering holiday deal pricing on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and it has brought back all-time lows on AirTag 2 at $20 each. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the very first discount on the brand new M5 Max Mac Studio ahead of delivery this month, alongside the ongoing deals on the new M6 Mac mini. We also have a return all-time low on the most affordable 2026 Apple Studio Display at $100 off and this base model 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at the best price in months ($150 off). Everything else awaits below. 

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The Cadillac Lyriq EV is the first crack in GM’s CarPlay ban

The Cadillac Lyriq EV is the first crack in GM's CarPlay ban | Interior shot shown

General Motors first announced that it was ditching CarPlay in all future EVs back in 2023, subsequently issuing a series of ridiculous justifications – and at one point even implying it’s what Steve Jobs would have done.

But it seems there is now one exception. Since that U-turn was reportedly based on customer feedback, perhaps GM is now rethinking its life decisions …

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Apple will quickly become a dominant player in folding phones – Counterpoint

Samsung 'advice' to Apple suggests it fears the build quality of the iPhone Duo | Mockup of Apple's upcoming folding iPhone shown

Counterpoint Research has predicted that global foldable phone shipments will surpass 100 million units by the end of this year, with the iPhone Ultra playing a major role in this growth. The firm says it expects Apple to take 25% of the entire market this year – and it may be the biggest player by the same time next year.

In timing unlikely to be coincidental, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, leaked last month, is officially launching in China the day before Apple’s event …

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Apple @ Work Podcast: The printer is the least secure piece of equipment you have

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, Kevin Pickhardt from Pharos joins the show to talk about the infosec challenges and balance around paper backups, audit trails, and more.

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9to5Mac Overtime 080: Six new Apple products

Fernando connects from IFA in Berlin to discuss Apple’s forthcoming iPhone Ultra, alongside the five other products that will be announced at this Wednesday’s Surprise and Shine event.

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