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Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro up to $540 off, M5 MacBook Air from $1,099, Apple Watch Ultra 3, MagSafe chargers, more
Amazon is still offering one of the best prices ever on AirPods Pro 3 down at nearly 25% off the list, and likely not for much longer. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some big-time offers on the official Apple refurb store with some M5 Pro MacBook Pro at between $450 and $540 under the new list prices. Those offers also join this 24GB M5 MacBook Air at $150 off via Amazon and some official refurb units as low as $1,099. We also have Apple Watch Ultra 3 Ocean Band configs at nearly $100 off via Amazon as well as Anker’s white model 25W 3-in-1 Foldable MagSafe Charger now back at the Amazon all-time low (nearly 35% off) and the ongoing 2026 Best Buy Back to School sale loaded with thousands of price drops on a giant list of product categories. Details await below.
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iOS 27 introduces a variety of new Home Screen widgets for apps, and Apple Calendar gets my standout favorite. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseMacBook Air shortages are getting worse, here’s where to buy one
As Apple battles ongoing supply constraints, availability of the MacBook Air is dwindling quickly. Here are the latest details on MacBook Air shortages across Apple and third-party retail partners.
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Everything announced at Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, & more
While the actual Made by Google 2026 event isn’t happening for another eight hours, Google has fully detailed the Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag.
Read MoreVince Gilligan reveals Pluribus season 2 just hit major milestone
Pluribus became an instant hit when it premiered on Apple TV last year. And creator Vince Gilligan just shared an exciting update on the progress of Pluribus season 2, and when it might return.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch sleep score became more useful for me with these settings
Apple Watch includes a built-in sleep tracking feature. Just wear your Apple Watch to bed, and it works automatically. No need to install apps or enter a special mode.
watchOS 26 takes sleep tracking further with Apple’s sleep score feature. Sleep score is a great way to visualize the quality of your sleep from night to night. There’s one setting in particular that has made sleep score especially useful for me.
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Apple’s base model iPhone 18 won’t launch until early 2027, but when it arrives, it could pack two new Pro-level upgrades.
Expand Expanding CloseFoxconn used to make half its revenue from Apple; now it’s below 29%
As Apple’s lead iPhone assembler, contract manufacturing company Foxconn long made more than half of its revenue from the Cupertino company.
As of the last quarter, however, that proportion fell to below 29%, and the company says the shift is going to be permanent – leaving investors concerned …
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 20 Pro’s all-glass design spotted in supply chain, says leaker
This week has seen conflicting reports on whether or not Apple has given up on its plan to launch a radical new iPhone design next year, which I’ll refer to as the iPhone 20 Pro for now.
An Apple analyst claimed that the company had found the task too challenging, while Bloomberg quickly said this isn’t true and that the design is on track to launch in 2027. Today sees new support for the latter view …
Expand Expanding CloseApple authenticating iPhone photos is just the start
iOS 27 Beta 5 includes references to an upcoming new feature to allow Apple to authenticate iPhone photos.
Not many iPhone users will need to use this for reasons we’ll get to in a moment, but the move is just the start …
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Parents are being urged to revisit the screen time limits they impose on their kids when they head back to school. It says stressed parents may take a more relaxed attitude to screen time during the summer break, and this can prove seriously detrimental to their children once the new school term begins.
Additionally, experts say that the two hours a day limit previously recommended is now outdated, and parents should take a more sophisticated approach based on “the 5 Cs” …
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Apple TV subscribers can now stream the first episode of the new season of Women in Blue (Las Azules). Here’s what to expect from the season.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft Edge tests Apple Account sign-in support
Microsoft’s latest Edge Canary build has added new flags for signing in to the browser with an Apple Account, while Microsoft’s release notes indicate the feature is also rolling out to Edge Beta users. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple extends 2026 Back to School deals on Macs and iPads until September 24
Eligible students, parents of students, and educators in the United States just got a few extra weeks to claim Apple’s 2026 Back to School deals on select Macs and iPads. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Non-gaming apps drove mobile spending growth in Q2 as games fell 4.5%
A new report from Sensor Tower shows that non-gaming apps continued to drive global mobile spending growth in Q2 2026 across iOS and Android, while gaming revenue declined 4.5% year over year. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 18 Pro: Three new camera upgrades are coming
iPhone 18 Pro is just a few weeks away, and rumors indicate it could bring an especially noteworthy batch of camera upgrades. Here are the three main camera features currently rumored.
Expand Expanding CloseCourt rejects Apple’s attempt to postpone App Store fee proceedings in Epic Games case [U]
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has rejected Apple’s request to pause the App Store fee proceedings pending the Supreme Court’s review of the company’s contempt ruling. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding Close‘Everyone’ at Apple uses iPhone Ultra name, says Mark Gurman
Apple is rumored to use ‘iPhone Ultra’ branding for its upcoming foldable model, and Mark Gurman says that is indeed the name widely used within the company’s ranks.
Expand Expanding CloseApple in talks to acquire streaming rights for golf’s Open Championship: report
Apple is among companies in talks to acquire US rights to golf’s Open Championship, according to a new report from the Guardian. Netflix and Amazon are also expected to be interested in the rights.
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods Pro 3 and more just got new public beta firmware
Apple released iOS 27 public beta 3 today, and now new beta firmware has also arrived for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and more.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: August 11, 2026 – iOS 27 beta 5, glass iPhone rumors
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Apple Pay and Wallet leader retiring after two decades at Apple
Apple’s head of Apple Pay and Wallet is retiring in October, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Jennifer Bailey joined Apple in the early 2000s and has served as vice president of Apple Pay since 2014.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 27 beta 5 lets you make Liquid Glass more transparent than ever
iOS 27 beta 5 released yesterday, and alongside redesigned app icons and new Siri AI voice options, the update also lets you make Liquid Glass more transparent than ever.
Expand Expanding ClosewatchOS 27 will upgrade popular Apple Watch face with new options, per leak
A new leak reveals that one of Apple Watch’s most popular watch faces—Modular—is set to gain a variety of new color customization options in watchOS 27. Here are the details.
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