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Last Call: M5 Pro MacBook Pro Remains at Pre-Hike Price But Not for Much Longer‎

It's been a few weeks since Apple announced widespread price hikes across numerous product categories, including the 2026 MacBook Pro. These new prices are now reaching third party retailers, but there remains one exception at Best Buy, which still has one model of the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro at its pre-hike price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can get the 24GB/2TB 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $2,549.00, down from the new price of $2,999.00. This one is available in both Silver and Space Black, and Best Buy provides both in-store pick-up and delivery options at checkout. $450 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/2TB) for $2,549.00 Across Best Buy and Amazon, this remains one of the only products still available at pre-hike prices, with nearly every other MacBook and iPad either unavailable to purchase or only available at their newly increased prices. 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, "Last Call: M5 Pro MacBook Pro Remains at Pre-Hike Price But Not for Much Longer" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Exploring Ways to Run Much Larger AI Models Directly on iPhones‎

Apple has held meetings with PrismML about ways it could use the startup's technology to run much larger AI models directly on iPhones, according to The Information. The report said PrismML has managed to shrink down Alibaba's open-source large language model Qwen 3.6 to run entirely on an iPhone 17 Pro. The model has 27 billion parameters, which is larger than Apple's on-device AFM 3 Core Advanced model with 20 billion parameters. Apple's model powers iOS 27 enhancements such as Siri AI's more expressive voices and improved systemwide dictation on iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air models. Unlike with AFM 3 Core Advanced, all of Qwen 3.6's parameters can be active at the same time. "One new on-device Apple model has 20 billion parameters but uses a so-called sparse architecture, in which only 1 billion to 4 billion parameters are active at a time," the report said, in reference to AFM 3 Core Advanced. "In the case of PrismML's on-device model, all 27 billion parameters are active at the same time." Larger models running directly on iPhones would allow for more Apple Intelligence features to run on device instead of on Apple's Private Cloud Compute servers, which could reduce Apple's costs and further enhance user privacy.Tags: Apple Intelligence, The InformationThis article, "Apple Exploring Ways to Run Much Larger AI Models Directly on iPhones" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple TV and MLB Release August Schedule for 'Friday Night Baseball'‎

Apple and MLB today released the August schedule for Apple TV's weekly Friday Night Baseball doubleheader. Friday Night Baseball games are included with an Apple TV streaming subscription at no additional cost.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "Apple TV and MLB Release August Schedule for 'Friday Night Baseball'" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Manufacturing in India Gets Boost From New Tariff Exemptions‎

Apple stands to gain from India's decision to eliminate import duties on a range of components used in smartphone manufacturing, in a move that could further lower costs for the company's rapidly growing India-based supply chain. According to a report from Reuters, the Indian government has done away with tariffs of 7.5% and 5% that had applied to inputs for wireless charging hardware, automotive and medical device screens, and lithium-ion battery cells. The exemptions are set to remain in effect through to March 31, 2029. The wireless charging component exemption, in particular, feeds directly into the MagSafe ecosystem used across the iPhone lineup. With import costs on that hardware now removed, Apple's India-based assembly partners have a clearer path to sourcing and building charging components domestically rather than importing them at a markup. Apple has leaned heavily on India as it works to shift iPhone production away from China, with assembly partners now building roughly a quarter of all iPhones in the country and producing the entire iPhone 17 lineup there for the first time, including the higher-end Pro and Pro Max models. Foxconn, one of Apple's main assemblers, poured $1.5 billion into expanding its India operations earlier this year, and Tata Electronics has grown into an equally central manufacturing partner alongside it.Tags: India, MagSafeThis article, "Apple's Manufacturing in India Gets Boost From New Tariff Exemptions" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Sonos, Sony, Anker and More: The Best Amazon Accessory Deals Right Now‎

There's a big accessory sale happening on Amazon this week, with the year's best prices on Anker chargers, Samsung monitors, Sonos audio products, and much more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Highlights this time around include a new batch of audio devices on sale, including the Sonos Ace Headphones for $279.00, down from $399.00, and Sony's WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Headphones for $248.00, down from $399.00. Another notable audio discount is on the Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds, which are designed to be worn in bed, available for $179.99, down from $229.99. $50 OFFSoundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds for $179.99 $120 OFFSonos Ace Headphones for $279.00 $151 OFFSony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Headphones for $248.00 In terms of monitor and TV deals, there are quite a few Samsung deals happening this week on Amazon. The 32-inch Smart Monitor M9 has hit its second-best price on Amazon at $1,267.20, down from $1,599.99, beating the Prime Day deal by about $30. You'll also find solid sales on The Frame TVs and Odyssey monitors right now. $332 OFFSamsung 32-inch Smart Monitor M9 for $1,267.20 We're also tracking big discounts from brands like LG, Hisense, iVANKY, Jackery, and more in the lists below. Accessories on sale include USB-C wall chargers, MagSafe-compatible wireless chargers, portable batteries, headphones, docks, and monitors. Audio Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds - $179.99, down from $229.99 Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Headphones - $248.00, down from $399.00 Sonos Ace Headphones - $279.00, down from $399.00 Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Canceling Headphones - $398.00, down from $459.00 Monitors and TVs Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 Monitor - $169.99, down from $249.99 LG 27-inch UltraGear Monitor - $269.12, down from $499.99 Hisense 65-inch E6 Cinema Series 4K TV - $377.99, down from $478.00 Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G5 - $415.00, down from $499.99 Samsung 55-inch The Frame 4K TV - $897.99, down from $1,097.99 Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Monitor - $1,049.99, down from $1,299.99 Samsung 32-inch M9 Smart Monitor - $1,267.20, down from $1,599.99 Docks Anker Nano 13-Port Docking Station - $111.99, down from $149.99 Anker Prime 14-Port Docking Station - $169.99, down from $269.99 Anker Prime 14-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock - $319.99, down from $399.99 iVANKY 23-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 FusionDock Max 2 - $399.99, down from $499.99 Wall Chargers Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger - $25.99, down from $39.99 UGREEN 100W GaN 4-Port Charger - $40.84, down from $54.99 Anker 140W 4-Port GaN USB-C Charger - $79.99, down from $89.99 Anker 3-Port Prime Charger - $99.99, down from $149.99 Wireless Chargers Anker 3-in-1 MagGo Qi2 Charging Stand - $71.99, down from $89.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagGo UFO Charger - $71.99, down from $89.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Foldable Charging Station - $85.99, down from $109.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube - $89.99, down from $129.99 Anker 3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station - $99.74, down from $149.99 Anker Prime MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Charging Station - $139.99, down from $229.99 Portable Chargers Anker MagGo Power Bank 10,000 mAh - $65.99, down from $79.99 Anker SOLIX C300 Power Station with Lantern - $189.99, down from $249.00 Anker Prime Power Bank 26,250 mAh - $179.99, down from $229.99 Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $549.99, down from $599.00 Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station - $429.00, down from $799.00 Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $899.99, down from $1,499.00 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, "Sonos, Sony, Anker and More: The Best Amazon Accessory Deals Right Now" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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'Siri AI' Lawsuit Update: Apple to Pay Owners of These iPhone Models‎

In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch, and eligible iPhone users could receive up to a $95 payout. This week, the California court overseeing the case held a hearing regarding preliminary approval of the settlement, but the judge has not yet issued a ruling. It will likely be at least a few more months before eligible customers can begin submitting claims, with payouts unlikely to begin until late this year or early next year if the settlement is ultimately approved. In other words, no action is required from eligible customers at this time. Below, we have answered some key questions regarding the lawsuit. Why Was Apple Sued? In June 2024, Apple previewed new Siri capabilities powered by Apple Intelligence, including understanding of a user's personal context, on-screen awareness, and deeper per-app controls. For example, Apple showed an iPhone user asking Siri about their mother's flight and lunch reservation plans based on info from the Mail and Messages apps. Apple advertised those Siri features in product presentations, on its website, in a TV commercial starring actor Bella Ramsey, and elsewhere. In March 2025, Apple delayed the launch of the personalized version of Siri, leading to the company being hit with a class action lawsuit alleging false advertising. In a statement, Apple touted a range of other Apple Intelligence features it had already released. Nevertheless, Apple agreed to settle the lawsuit "to stay focused" on "delivering the most innovative products and services to our users." Apple finally announced "Siri AI" at WWDC 2026 last month, and the revamped assistant is available to test on the iOS 27 developer beta, with a public beta to follow this month. iOS 27 should be released in September, at which point "Siri AI" will finally be available to all users with an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. Am I Eligible? To be eligible to submit a claim, you must reside in the U.S. and have purchased any iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 model between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025. The full list of eligible iPhone models: iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 16 iPhone 16e iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max It is unlikely that individuals who submit a claim will still need to have physical possession of an eligible iPhone model. However, there is a possibility that proof of purchase or other information will be required, such as the device's serial number. Exact requirements will be outlined on the settlement website, which is still not live. How Much Will Apple Pay Me? According to the terms of the settlement, each person who files an eligible claim will receive a per-device payment of $25, but this amount could increase up to $95 if the total number of claims submitted is lower than anticipated. Where and When Can I Submit a Claim? Over the coming months, a settlement website is expected to go live with an online claims form. Eligible class members will be notified by email within approximately 45 days after the settlement receives preliminary approval, according to the court documents. Even if you are not notified but are a U.S. resident who purchased one of the above iPhone models within the above dates, you are still eligible if you meet the criteria.Tags: Apple Intelligence, Apple Lawsuits, Siri, Siri AIThis article, "'Siri AI' Lawsuit Update: Apple to Pay Owners of These iPhone Models" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Pulls Ability to Restore iPhone 5c, iPad Mini, and More‎

Apple has stopped signing several older versions of iOS for a group of legacy iPhone and iPad models, cutting off the paths to reinstall or downgrade the affected software. Apple will no longer validate over-the-air (OTA) or direct IPSW installs of the builds in question. Once a version is unsigned, there is no longer a way to restore or install it through Finder or iTunes. The change is narrower than a typical signing update. Apple has not stopped signing the iOS versions themselves. Instead, it has ended signing for the baseband firmware, the low-level software that runs each device's cellular modem, tied to those releases. The affected releases span iOS 6 through iOS 10. The full set of devices and versions that can no longer be restored is as follows: iPhone 4 (CDMA): iOS 7.1.2 IPSW installs iPhone 4S: iOS 6.1.3 and iOS 8.4.1 OTA installs, plus iOS 9.3.5 and iOS 9.3.6 IPSW installs iPhone 5 (GSM and CDMA): iOS 8.4.1 OTA installs, plus iOS 10.3.3 and iOS 10.3.4 IPSW installs iPhone 5c (GSM and CDMA): iOS 10.3.3 IPSW installs iPad 2 (Wi-Fi + 3G, CDMA): iOS 6.1.3 and iOS 8.4.1 OTA installs, plus iOS 9.3.5 and iOS 9.3.6 IPSW installs iPad 3rd generation (GSM and CDMA): iOS 8.4.1 OTA installs, plus iOS 9.3.5 and iOS 9.3.6 IPSW installs iPad 4th generation (Wi-Fi + Cellular): iOS 8.4.1 OTA installs, plus iOS 10.3.3 and iOS 10.3.4 IPSW installs iPad mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular): iOS 8.4.1 OTA installs, plus iOS 9.3.5 and iOS 9.3.6 IPSW installs Tellingly, every model caught up in the change is a cellular variant. Wi-Fi-only iPads are untouched, since they carry no cellular modem and therefore there is no baseband to sign in the first place. The oldest hardware on the list is the CDMA iPhone 4, which never advanced beyond iOS 7.1.2, while the newest builds affected are iOS 10.3.3 and iOS 10.3.4 on the iPhone 5 and the fourth-generation ‌iPad‌. For context, Apple did not separate iOS and iPadOS until iPadOS 13, so these much earlier ‌iPad‌ releases were all running iOS at the time. One of the more interesting entries is the OTA version of iOS 8.4.1, which Apple had kept signing to serve as a stepping stone. Certain devices had to pass through iOS 8.4.1 on the way to iOS 9, and the same signed build gave owners a route back if they wanted to revert. That fallback now disappears for nearly every device on the list, from the iPhone 4S up to the iPhone 5. A device that is already up and running on its current firmware carries on as normal, but owners lose the fallback of a fresh install should that firmware ever break. It also shuts the door on restores for anyone holding onto old hardware to test apps, check compatibility, or preserve software. Signing changes like this usually target the latest releases instead, often landing within days of a significant security patch for a current version of iOS or iPadOS. Pulling signatures for decade-old builds on aging devices is rarer, and it touches only a tiny fraction of users in 2026, since everything on the list is more than ten years old.Related Roundups: iPad, iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad (Don't Buy), iPad Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forums: iOS 10, iOS 8, iOS 9, iPad, iPhoneThis article, "Apple Pulls Ability to Restore iPhone 5c, iPad Mini, and More" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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DuckDuckGo Browser Now Blocks YouTube Ads on iPhone and Mac‎

DuckDuckGo's free web browser now blocks most video ads on YouTube, and the feature is on by default for iPhone and Mac users running the latest version of the app. Announced on Wednesday, YouTube Ad Blocking stops ads that play before and during videos on YouTube's website, and DuckDuckGo says the result is the regular YouTube experience minus the interruptions, so features like viewing history and saving your spot in playlists keep working. One thing to watch on iPhone is if you tap a YouTube link, it often opens the dedicated YouTube app if you have it installed. The blocking feature obviously won't work there, and you'll need to open the YouTube website inside the DuckDuckGo browser instead. DuckDuckGo says it is using a community-maintained filter lists from uBlock Origin, along with its own rules to help minimize breakage. The company warns that videos may buffer a little longer than usual, but playback should run uninterrupted once a clip loads. Note that YouTube Ad Blocking is separate from Duck Player, the browser's distraction-free video viewing mode, but the two can be enabled together. The move follows Google's ongoing efforts to break ad blockers every which way it can, including recent changes to Chrome that targeted uBlock Origin. It's worth mentioning that DuckDuckGo isn't the first browser to block YouTube ads, with similar features already available in Brave and Opera. DuckDuckGo's browser offers more than a dozen privacy protections, including ad tracker blocking and cookie pop-up removal. It's available for iOS devices on the App Store and for Mac on the Mac App Store and DuckDuckGo website.Tag: DuckDuckGoThis article, "DuckDuckGo Browser Now Blocks YouTube Ads on iPhone and Mac" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Meta's 'Super Sensing' Prototype Glasses Quietly Record Everything‎

Meta has prototyped "super sensing" smart glasses that use cameras and audio recordings to capture the wearer's every moment, reports the Financial Times ($). The smart glasses continuously collect audio while taking photos every few seconds, allowing the user to leverage AI to help query what they saw or heard, or recall their day, according to the report's sources. Meta's current AI smart glasses have an LED in the corner of the frame that lights up to signal to others when a wearer is taking photographs or filming. But Meta executives don't want to activate the LED when the super-sensing features are turned on. In one proposed system, raw footage and audio would not be stored by Meta or made available to the user, several people said. Instead, the metadata from that audio and images would be extracted and uploaded to the server for Meta's AI to query, which proponents argue would have fewer privacy implications. The company is also discussing whether data collected through the glasses and their features could be used to train its own AI models, as it pours billions into rivalling competition such as OpenAI, Google and Anthropic in the AI race.The report suggests the features could be activated on Meta's existing glasses via a software update. Meta's plan, which could still change, highlights the obvious civil liberty and privacy risks of smart glasses. Privacy experts argue that always-on devices could violate data privacy or biometric data laws. It is also unclear whether the company or the wearer would be liable for potential violations of wiretapping laws, given that several U.S. states prohibit recording third-party conversations without consent. Meta's existing Ray-Ban smart glasses already lack a visual indicator when AI is being used to analyze the wearer's surroundings. The company says it safeguards privacy by stripping out key identifying information. In February, it was reported that the social media giant had an inactive facial recognition feature embedded in its Ray-Ban smart glasses platform. The company later removed the system. Apple is widely expected to release its first smart glasses in 2027, designed in-house rather than through a partner brand. Apple's smart glasses are expected to include cameras, microphones, and AI capabilities, and will have the ability to take photos, record video, provide translations, give turn-by-turn directions, and more. However, they won't have augmented reality capabilities, and it's not clear how Apple will manage privacy concerns.Tags: Financial Times, Meta, PrivacyThis article, "Meta's 'Super Sensing' Prototype Glasses Quietly Record Everything" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone 18 Pro Max Said to Be Thicker and Heavier Than Predecessor‎

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max could be noticeably thicker and heavier than its predecessor, suggesting a trade-off behind the device's rumored larger battery. Chinese leaker Ice Universe today claimed the iPhone 18 Pro Max will measure around 9mm thick and weigh approximately 240 grams. That would make the device around 0.25mm thicker and roughly 7 grams heavier than the current iPhone 17 Pro Max. The latest claim comes off the back of recent regulatory filings indicating the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a 5,391mAh battery in China and a 5,567mAh battery in the U.S. – an increase of nearly 500mAh over the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Ice Universe suggested the added thickness and weight are a direct result of the larger battery, but Apple is also said to be adopting a new type of vapor chamber that uses stainless steel, which could also be a contributing factor. The rumor builds on an earlier claim that Apple's next flagship could become the heaviest iPhone ever. If so, it would have to be heavier than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which also weighed 240 grams, so it may turn out that there are only milligram-level differences between the two. Apple's use of titanium instead of stainless steel made the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro models lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro models. Apple then switched away from titanium to less-dense aluminum for the iPhone 17 Pro models, but internal changes and slightly thicker designs bumped up their weight again. The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max are expected to launch alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone this September.Related Roundup: iPhone 18 ProTag: Ice UniverseThis article, "iPhone 18 Pro Max Said to Be Thicker and Heavier Than Predecessor" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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