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iCloud, Photos, Find My and More Experiencing Issues‎

Several iCloud services are experiencing issues, according to Apple's system status page. Find My, Game Center, Photos, ‌iCloud‌ Calendar, ‌iCloud‌ Mail, ‌iCloud‌ Contacts, ‌iCloud‌ Web Apps, and iWork for ‌iCloud‌ are all experiencing service interruptions. Apple says only some users may run into problems. The issue started at 3:33 p.m. Eastern Time and is ongoing.Tags: Find My, PhotosThis article, "iCloud, Photos, Find My and More Experiencing Issues" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Home Hub Will Have a Widget Gallery With iPhone Widget Support‎

Apple is working on a home hub that incorporates Siri AI, and it's set to launch as soon as this year. The home hub will use a Widget Gallery that lets users select the content they want to appear on the device's home screen. Mentions of the Widget Gallery were found in macOS Tahoe 26.7, an update that leaked a long list of unreleased Apple products. The strings were found in a file named PosterKit-J490, and J490 is the codename for the home hub. PosterKit is Apple's framework for Lock Screen customization, and the hub's home screen could have many of the same options for icons, widgets, and clock faces. Apple already uses the Widget Gallery on iPhone, iPad, and Mac for adding widgets to the Home Screen and Lock Screen of those devices, and the home hub will have a similar mechanism. Based on the code, widgets installed on a linked iPhone will be suggested on the home hub, much like how iPhone widgets are available on a Mac without an app being installed. It looks like third-party app widgets may be supported in addition to Apple's own apps. iPhone app widgets displayed on the home hub will have information mirrored from the iPhone. All users in the home will be able to see the widgets installed on the home hub, but content in widgets will only be visible when the primary linked device is in the home for privacy protection. A Smart Stack will automatically rotate through widgets to show relevant information throughout the day, and users will also be able to flip through the different Smart Stack options. Apple already has Smart Stack on its other devices, including the Apple Watch. The home hub isn't expected to have its own App Store, but it will support Apple apps like Safari, Apple News, Apple Music, Notes, Calendar, Photos, and Home. Tapping on an installed widget from the home screen could launch a full app with more information. Apple's hub is expected to have a 7-inch square display with options to put it on a base or mount it on the wall. More information about the device can be found in our guide.Tag: Apple Command CenterThis article, "Apple's Home Hub Will Have a Widget Gallery With iPhone Widget Support" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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National Parks Apple Watch Activity Challenge Launching August 23‎

Apple will launch its annual National Parks Apple Watch activity challenge on Sunday, August 23 to celebrate national parks across the United States. Apple Watch owners can earn an Apple Watch activity award by doing a hike, walk, run, or wheelchair push that lasts for 20 minutes or more on August 23, 2026. Earning this award is a walk in the park. Or a run. Or a hike. Or a wheelchair push. Just record one of these workouts for 20 minutes or more on August 23. Like all of the Apple Watch activity challenges, earning the award will provide users with animated stickers that can be used in the Messages app. Along with a new Apple Watch challenge, Apple typically offers other national parks-themed content in August, including an Apple Pay donation program, Apple TV content, Apple Music songs, books, podcasts, and more.Related Roundup: Apple Watch 11Tag: Activity ChallengeBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Don't Buy)This article, "National Parks Apple Watch Activity Challenge Launching August 23" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Camera AirPods May Launch as 'AirPods Pro,' Not 'AirPods Ultra'‎

The camera-equipped AirPods that we've confirmed Apple is working on are likely going to be part of the AirPods Pro lineup rather than separate "AirPods Ultra." A macOS Tahoe 26.7 file that references the new AirPods is labeled "AirPods Pro," hinting at the new name. It's possible that's a placeholder name, so AirPods Ultra isn't entirely out of the question, but given Apple put a full video of the new AirPods in the software, there isn't much need for a placeholder. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said in March that Apple was considering several devices with the Ultra name, including the foldable iPhone Ultra, AirPods Ultra, and an OLED MacBook Ultra, but that may not be a term we see for the new AirPods. He suggested Apple might use the name because the camera-equipped AirPods were expected to be more expensive than the $249 AirPods Pro 3, so Apple's "Pro" choice could also be a hint that pricing won't be too far off the current model. Rumors about camera-equipped AirPods have been a little confusing, and that could account for any naming discrepancies. Most of the rumors about the AirPods with a camera were about a product with the codename B798. In June, Gurman said the camera AirPods had been delayed because of issues with Siri AI, and would not launch until September 2027 alongside the 20th anniversary iPhone. In early August, Gurman revised his launch timing and said Apple was close to debuting camera AirPods with the codename B790. The B790 AirPods had apparently been progressing alongside the B798 model, and Gurman said the company "famously creates competing versions of the same product internally," with B790 closer to launch than B798. It's not known if there are differences between the B790 and B798 products Apple has been working on, but it looks like we're going to see the camera AirPods this year. The AirPods video in ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.7 suggests the device is near-ready to launch. The camera in the AirPods will not be used for capturing photos and videos and will instead feed visual information to ‌Siri‌ AI for an easier-to-use version of Visual Intelligence.Related Roundup: AirPods Pro 3Buyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "Apple's Camera AirPods May Launch as 'AirPods Pro,' Not 'AirPods Ultra'" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Overhauls EU App Store Fees to Settle Digital Markets Act Dispute‎

Apple today announced changes to its App Store policies and fees in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Apple says the changes were made after "close collaboration" with the European Commission, and the updates simplify the fee structure and "resolve Apple's disagreements with the Commission over business terms and alternative distribution." The initial acquisition fee and store services fee are being removed for apps distributed outside of the ‌App Store‌, and Apple will now charge a 5% Core Technology Commission on digital purchases that replaces the prior per-install Core Technology Fee. Commission rates are changing for ‌App Store‌ apps, alternative payments, and apps distributed through alternative app marketplaces or the web. App Store Apps With In-App Purchase - Apple will charge a 26% fee for apps distributed through the ‌App Store‌ that use in-app purchase. The fee will be 15% for Small Business Program, Mini Apps Partner Program, and Video Partner Program participants. It will also be 15% for auto-renewing subscriptions after their first year. App Store Apps Using Alternative Payments - Apps in the ‌App Store‌ that use in-app alternative payment processing will pay 20%. Developers in Apple's programs will pay 10%. Apps That Link Out of the App for Purchases - Apps that link to a website purchase option will pay 15%. Developers in Apple's programs will pay 10%. Alternative App Marketplace Apps - Apple will charge a 5% Core Technology Commission. Apps Distributed via the Web - Apple will charge a 5% Core Technology Commission. Developers can offer in-app purchase options alongside alternative payment options in the EU, which is something Apple did not allow before. Apple says there will be presentation requirements so users have a consistent, transparent experience. Developers distributing apps in the EU must select their payment options and maintain those options for 12 months before making changes to "provide consistency and clarity for users." Apple will still use a Notarization process for apps downloadable through the web and through alternative app marketplaces. Apps in the Kids category or being used by children under 13 will not include links to websites to complete transactions. All apps that use alternative payment processing or link to a website for transactions have to include a parental gate if the user is under 18. Apple is relaxing the rules for operating an alternative app marketplace. Apple used to require developers to have a one million euro standby letter of credit from an A-rated financial institution, but the new rules are as follows: Meet a moderate financial-stability bar as scored by Dun & Bradstreet. Are publicly traded or owned by a publicly traded company. Have received venture funding from an established investment firm. Have completed a financial audit by a licensed accountant. Are a government entity, educational institution, or nonprofit. Developers can sign the new terms starting today, and the changes go into effect on October 1.Tags: App Store, European Commission, European UnionThis article, "Apple Overhauls EU App Store Fees to Settle Digital Markets Act Dispute" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Card Offering 5% Cash Back on Select Purchases for Limited Time‎

Now through September 15, you can get 5% Daily Cash when you use the Apple Card via Apple Pay on up to $750 in combined eligible purchases at Booking​.com, Hertz, ChargePoint, Exxon, and Mobil. The maximum total Daily Cash you can earn through this offer is $37.50, according to Apple, with complete details outlined on this page. Ordinarily, the Apple Card offers 3% Daily Cash at these partners, but this limited-time promotion provides an additional 2% Daily Cash on eligible purchases up to the $750 limit. Apple has given the offer an "August road trip" theme, as the eligible purchases include hotel rooms, rental cars, gas, and electric vehicle charging. Apple's credit card is available in the U.S. only.Tag: Apple CardThis article, "Apple Card Offering 5% Cash Back on Select Purchases for Limited Time" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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OpenAI Announces ChatGPT for Teens With Built-In Safeguards and Learning Prompts‎

OpenAI is adding a ChatGPT mode for teenagers that includes parental controls, enhanced content safeguards, and a focus on learning. ChatGPT for Teens is "designed to help teens learn, think critically, deepen understanding, and use AI with confidence," said the company in a blog post announcing the feature. The feature includes learning-focused starter prompts for facilitating studying, practicing skills, or exploring ideas. ChatGPT's Study mode is baked in, as are learning tools (including quizzes when available), and Study hours that let the teen or a linked parent/guardian choose when eligible new chats start in study mode. OpenAI says reminders encourage users to take breaks, and there are built-in provisions for making it clear that ChatGPT is AI, and does not have consciousness, experience feelings or emotions. That backstop aims to discourage relationship-forming with the chatbot. ChatGPT automatically enables ChatGPT for Teens for eligible accounts identified as belonging to someone under 18. Users who think they are seeing the feature by mistake can verify their age and ask ChatGPT to remove the teen protections. OpenAI says ChatGPT for Teens is rolling out globally to eligible teen accounts on Free and paid personal ChatGPT plans beginning August 18, with full availability in Australia expected September 8. Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAIThis article, "OpenAI Announces ChatGPT for Teens With Built-In Safeguards and Learning Prompts" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Donating to Indonesian Earthquake Relief Efforts‎

In a social media post today, Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple will be donating to relief efforts on the ground in Indonesia as the country reels from a deadly earthquake and aftershocks. Apple has donated to the Red Cross following past natural disasters, but it does not disclose the dollar amounts.This article, "Apple Donating to Indonesian Earthquake Relief Efforts" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's M4 iPad Air Gets Best-Ever Discounts Since Summer Price Hikes‎

Amazon and Best Buy this week have multiple discounts on the M4 iPad Air, providing $100 off these 2026 models. These are the best prices we've seen in the wake of Apple's summer price hikes. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You'll find savings on both the 11-inch and 13-inch models of the M4 iPad Air, with savings mainly focused on 128GB and 256GB Wi-Fi tablets. All of these discounts have been automatically applied and do not require a coupon code or a special membership. $100 OFF11-inch M4 iPad Air for $649.00 $100 OFF13-inch M4 iPad Air for $849.00 The new iPad Air features the M4 chip, C1X modem, and N1 networking chip, which brings support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. In terms of design, the 2026 models are identical to the 2025 iPad Air tablets, with an edge-to-edge display, slim bezels, and aluminum chassis. 11-inch M4 iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi - $649.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 256GB Wi-Fi - $749.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 13-inch M4 iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi - $849.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 256GB Wi-Fi - $949.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,449.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "Apple's M4 iPad Air Gets Best-Ever Discounts Since Summer Price Hikes" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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New Apple TV to Come With Upgraded Siri Remote‎

The next-generation Apple TV 4K will ship with an upgraded Siri Remote, according to macOS 26.7 code findings. The code does not reveal any specific changes planned for the remote, but it suggests that a new Apple TV is finally coming soon, following years of rumors. The new model, expected to be powered by an A17 Pro chip or newer, will likely be unveiled this September or October.This article, "New Apple TV to Come With Upgraded Siri Remote" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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