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Apple Stores to Expand Use of 'Tap to Pay on iPhone'‎

In 2022, Apple began rolling out Tap to Pay on iPhone, a system that allows small business owners and other merchants to accept contactless payments on an iPhone, with no point-of-sale hardware required. The feature allows customers to pay by simply tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch, credit card or debit card, or other contactless payment option on the merchant's iPhone. Payment is securely completed using NFC, like Apple Pay. Some of Apple's retail employees have been using iPhone 14 units with Tap to Pay on iPhone, instead of a Bluetooth credit card reader affixed to the back of the device, and now the company apparently plans to go a step further. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today said Apple will be giving more retail employees newer iPhone 16 units to expand its in-store usage of Tap to Pay on iPhone. "The tap-to-pay system in the iPhone 14 can sometimes be finicky and not support metal cards like American Express Platinum or Chase Sapphire Reserve," he explained. "But Apple has found that the iPhone 16 does a better job and eliminates the need for store employees to carry around the specialized terminals." iOS 27 builds upon Tap to Pay on iPhone with a new "Tap to Share" feature.Tags: Apple Store, Mark Gurman, Tap to Pay on iPhoneThis article, "Apple Stores to Expand Use of 'Tap to Pay on iPhone'" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's M7 Ultra Chip Designed to Match a 2019 Mac Pro Feat‎

Apple's M7 Ultra chip coming in 2028 is designed to support up to 1.5TB of unified memory, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. However, whether such a configuration is offered may depend on the state of the ongoing memory chip shortage. In 2019, Apple released an Intel-based Mac Pro with up to 1.5TB RAM.This article, "Apple's M7 Ultra Chip Designed to Match a 2019 Mac Pro Feat" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Two New Apple Pencils Reportedly Launching Next Year‎

Two new Apple Pencil models are in development for release alongside next-generation iPad Pro models next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Specifically, he said new versions of the lower-end Apple Pencil with a USB-C port and the higher-end Apple Pencil Pro are in the works. Apple is working to satisfy upcoming EU requirements related to making batteries more replaceable, leading Gurman to believe that the new Apple Pencil models could be equipped with "new battery systems." While that wording is vague, it seems to suggest that the next Apple Pencil models could have replaceable batteries. No other details were provided, so we do not know of any potential design changes or other new features that are planned at this time. The current Apple Pencil with a USB-C port was released in November 2023, while the Apple Pencil Pro followed in May 2024.Related Roundup: iPad ProTags: Apple Pencil, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: iPad Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: iPad AccessoriesThis article, "Two New Apple Pencils Reportedly Launching Next Year" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 27 Public Beta Reportedly Available This Week‎

The first public betas of iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more will be released this week, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This aligns with Apple's promised July timeframe. If you have an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, the key new feature is Siri AI, but there is a waitlist if you want to try it.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27This article, "iOS 27 Public Beta Reportedly Available This Week" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Here's Why Apple is Reportedly Skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max Chips‎

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will be releasing a regular M6 chip, but it has no plans to offer higher-end M6 Pro and M6 Max chips. In his Power On newsletter today, he said the reason for this break in tradition is AI. "Apple had been planning major neural-processing upgrades for the M7 family and ultimately decided those improvements were important enough to justify accelerating the next generation rather than completing the M6 lineup," he explained. There won't be an M6 Ultra chip either, he said. A new 14-inch MacBook Pro with a base M6 chip will be released later this year, and then Apple plans to move on to releasing the base M7 chip in the first half of 2027, M7 Pro and M7 Max chips in late 2027, and an M7 Ultra chip in 2028. He said the M7 Ultra chip in particular "dramatically upgrades AI performance," and that it may power Apple Intelligence servers starting in 2029. "AI is no longer just another feature Apple's chips need to support," said Gurman. "It is now shaping how those products are designed and when they are shipped." The current M5 Pro and M5 Max chips launched in March, and Gurman still expects an M5 Ultra chip to debut in the Mac Studio as early as this year. A summary:M5 chip: October 2025 M5 Pro and M5 Max chips: March 2026 M5 Ultra chip: Late 2026 M6 chip: Late 2026 M7 chip: First half of 2027 M7 Pro and M7 Max chips: Second half of 2027 M7 Ultra chip: 2028Related Roundups: Mac Studio, MacBook ProTags: Apple Silicon, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Don't Buy), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: Mac Studio, MacBook ProThis article, "Here's Why Apple is Reportedly Skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max Chips" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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AirPods Pro 3 Hit Best Price Since Prime Day at $199.99‎

Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.99, down from $249.00. This is the best price we've seen on the AirPods Pro 3 since Prime Day ended last month, coming in around $20 higher when compared to that all-time low price. 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. This model of the AirPods Pro launched in September 2025 and has 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, better audio quality, a revised fit that's meant to improve comfort and stability, Live Translation for in-person conversations, and heart rate sensing for workouts. $49 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over 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, "AirPods Pro 3 Hit Best Price Since Prime Day at $199.99" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer is Coming Soon‎

Apple's stores will be rolling out Back to School marketing materials this week, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This suggests that the offer will begin in the U.S. in the next few days. Last year, college students and educational staff could receive a free accessory like AirPods 4 or an Apple Pencil Pro with the purchase of a qualifying Mac or iPad model. The Back to School offer is in addition to the discounted prices already available through Apple's education store year-round, but it will be a bittersweet situation this year given that Apple recently raised prices on all Macs and iPads.This article, "Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer is Coming Soon" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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