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Apple seeds third macOS Sierra 10.12.1 beta to developers

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A new macOS Sierra beta is here.
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The third beta builds of macOS Sierra 10.12.1 was seeded to developers today, less than a week after Apple released the second build that contained a number of bug fixes.

Developers can pick up the new beta directly form the Apple Developer Center, or install it via the Mac App Store’s software update option if the previous beta build is already installed on your Mac.

Should the MacBook Pro be next in line to lose its headphone jack? [Friday Night Fights]

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Could you live without it?
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If you’re an early iPhone 7 adopter, you’re already getting accustomed to life without a headphone jack. But what if it started to disappear from other devices you use everyday, such as your iPad or MacBook?

Friday Night Fights bugWith a MacBook Pro refresh on the horizon, fans fear it will be the next device in Apple’s lineup to see its headphone jack disappear. The move could allow Apple to make its most powerful portable even slimmer, but would it be worth it?

Join us in this week’s Friday Night Fight as we discuss whether the MacBook Pro should lose its headphone jack this year, or whether Apple should give consumers and the industry time to adapt to other standards.

Week’s best Apple deals: Refurb MacBook Pros from $579

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Are you ready to save some cash on great Apple deals?
Are you ready to save some cash on great Apple deals?
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Refurbished MacBook Pros shine brightly in this week’s top bargains, along with two of the best Apple accessory offers we’ve ever seen. Read on to see the week’s best Apple deals.

Long-awaited MacBook Pro update might land in October

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If you plan on buying the new MacBook Pro, now is the time to sell your current one.
Photo: Martin Hajek

Apple fans eager to get an updated MacBook Pro won’t have to wait much longer, according to a report that claims the new machines could come as soon as next month.

macOS Sierra will launch on September 20th

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OS X is dead. Long live macOS.
Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac

Apple didn’t reveal any new MacBook Pros or iMacs at today’s iPhone-focused keynote, but the company’s next big software update for Macs finally got an official release date.

What Apple fans really want: New MacBook Pros

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Adding an OLED touchpad could make the MacBook Pro even more magical.
Where's the new MacBook Pro at?
Photo: Martin Hajek

Tim Cook is going to disappoint a bunch of Apple fans.

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are set to take the stage at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium tomorrow, but what Apple fanboys really want today is some new MacBooks.

What to expect from Apple’s September 7th event

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The new iPhone is nearly here.
The new iPhone is nearly here.
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Apple is set to take the stage at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in less than a day, but some of the biggest surprises of the iPhone 7 keynote have already been revealed.

While Apple usually comes out with a generational leap for the iPhone every two years, this year’s update is expected to have some of the most boring and controversial changes ever made. Get ready to get your dongle on, because the iPhone 7 is ready to rock.

Here’s what Apple will reveal:

One more thing? Hear our iPhone 7 event hardware predictions on The CultCast

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Will we get more than the iPhone 7 next week?
Will we get more than the iPhone 7 next week?
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This week The CultCast: What new hardware will Apple bestow upon us at next week’s iPhone 7 event? Don’t miss our predictions! Plus: New video shows iPhone 7 Plus in the wild, and we explain Apple’s Irish tax woes (then argue about the situation).

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Week’s best Apple deals: Lowest-ever prices on MacBook Pro, iPad Pro and more

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Get the lowest prices we've ever seen on current-gen Apple gear.
Photos: Apple, Ste Smith/Cult of Mac

We are already dreaming about the iPhone deals we’ll be able to bring you in coming weeks, after the iPhone 7 debuts on September 7 and retailers slash prices on older models.

But for now, we’ve got four Editors’ Choice deals with some of the best prices on Apple hardware we’ve ever seen.

Big iPad update will make Apple Pencil more powerful

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iPad Pro is about to become an even better PC replacement.
Photo: Apple

Apple is planning to make some huge improvements to the software on the iPad, but owners will have to wait until next year to try it out.

One of the biggest new features could involve the Apple Pencil, according to a new report that claims Apple’s big update will bring a powerful annotation feature to the device aimed at professional users.

Which new Apple product gets you most excited? [Poll]

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All of Apple's gadgets are about to get updated.
Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac

Apple is set to deliver its biggest keynote of the year on September 7, when the company will unveil its most important new product of 2016: the iPhone 7.

Apple Watch 2, new MacBook Pros and updated iPads are likely on the horizon as well, so we wanted to know if this is the year you’re looking forward to something other than a new iPhone?

Tell us which Apple product you’re most excited about in our reader poll.

Apple sends out invites for iPhone 7 event on September 7

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Apple is hosting another keynote.
Apple is hosting another keynote.
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The iPhone 7 is coming!

Apple just sent out press invitation to a special event to be held September 7 at 10 a.m. Pacific. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are expected to be unveiled at the event, which will be hosted at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.

Overhauled MacBook Pros are coming your way, this week on The CultCast

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New Apple hardware in March? Reports say yes, indeed.
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This week on The CultCast: New MacBook Pros, incoming! We have even more details to share on the “significant” updates coming soon to Apple’s MacBook Pro line. Plus: iPhone 7 may get a Quad HD display and pressure-sensitive home button; Apple’s plans for a “killer” new health device; and we review our favorite new hoverboards and smart scales on an all-new Under Review.

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Apple deals: Lowest-ever prices on MacBook Pro, iPad Air 2

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Grab a great deal on a refurbished MacBook Pro Ivy i5 Dual 13" Laptop.
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Score an amazingly low price on a MacBook Pro, or the best deal we’ve ever seen on the iPad Air 2 16GB WiFi. These and more are in this week’s best Apple deals.

New MacBook Pro may pack Touch ID power button

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Apple will seamlessly integrate Touch ID into the MacBook Pro.
Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac

Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro refresh won’t just bring a fancy OLED touchbar for customizable function keys, but also the first Touch ID sensor on a Mac, according to a new report. And it will be built into the notebook’s power button.

iPhone 7 launch date leaks and Apple Car rumors heat back up on The CultCast

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The wait is almost over.
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This week, on The CultCast: iPhone 7 gets a new 3D Touch home button and a reported September 9th pre-order date! Plus: we may be just weeks away from Apple’s Macbook Pro and Apple Watch 2 launch event; the big gun is back—Apple puts Big Bob Mansfield at the helm of their top secret Apple Car project; one of the internet’s best web series is now an Apple Music exclusive; and stick around for apps, man—we’ve got some sweet picks for you.

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MacBook Air might not be scrapped after all

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Adding an OLED touchpad could make the MacBook Pro even more magical.
The MacBook Pro might not be the only laptop Apple updates this year.
Photo: Martin Hajek

The death of the MacBook Air has seemed pretty much inevitable ever since the introduction of Apple’s super-thin retina MacBook last year, but it appears that Apple may have at least one more update in the pipeline.

Apple is supposedly planning to release a new MacBook Air with USB-C, according to the latest rumor out of Asia, though no timeframe has been given on the launch date.

Xiaomi’s MacBook Air rival is thinner, lighter, more powerful

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air
Evan Apple has to be impressed with the Mi Notebook Air.
Photo: Xiaomi

Xiaomi has finally delivered its first laptop, and just as expected, it wants to battle the MacBook Air head-on. Its new Mi Notebook Air is thinner, lighter, and more powerful than Apple’s machine — and yet it’s still kinder on your wallet.

Should Apple streamline its product lineup? [Friday Night Fights]

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Do you find it difficult to choose Apple products?
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Apple’s product portfolio has expanded quickly since Tim Cook replaced Steve Jobs as CEO, what with the launch of larger iPhones, Apple Watch and the 12-inch Retina MacBook. But are things getting out of hand?

Friday Night Fights bug Some fans might argue Apple has too much on its plate, and that other products — particularly its software — are suffering as a result. Others might argue that Apple needs everything in its current lineup — and more! — to keep up with the competition.

So, who’s right? Join us in this week’s Friday Night Fight as we exchange insults and virtual blows over whether Apple desperately needs to streamline its product lineup.

Week’s best Apple deals: Big discounts on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and more

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Refurbs, open-box items and a great Groupon sale mean hot deals on Apple gear.
Photos: Apple, Groupon, Jim Merithew/Cult of Mac

This week’s best Apple deals include some amazing offers on hardware, from refurbs to open-box devices to brand-new MacBook Airs. Read on to see these savings and more.

Week’s best Apple deals: Apple Watch for $49, MacBook Pro for $999

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It's the best deal yet on Apple Watch (but there's a catch).
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It’s the cheapest Apple Watch we’ve ever seen by far … you just have to buy an iPhone to get the astonishing $49 price tag. That screaming deal, a great student discount on a MacBook Pro, and more are in this week’s roundup of the best Apple bargains.

Non-Retina MacBook Pro disappears from Apple Stores

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Is the non-Retina MacBook Pro on its way out?
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Apple has begun removing the 13-inch non-Retina MacBook Pro from its retail store displays. The machine is still in stock and available to purchase at most locations, but it would appear that its future is starting to look bleak.

The best WWDC 2016 announcements plus iOS 10 hidden features on The CultCast

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You'll need to be a registered developer to get them today.
You'll need to be a registered developer to get them today.
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This week on The CultCast: It’s our WWDC 2016 reactions! Plus: All the WWDC announcements worth getting excited about; the best hidden iOS features not mentioned onstage; more confirmation that a MacBook Pro with OLED touch bar is imminent; and a very strange iPhone 7 rumor surfaces.

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Concept brings OLED touch pad to Apple Magic Keyboard

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Please, Apple!
Photo: Martin Hajek/Curved

After Apple brings an OLED touch pad to the MacBook Pro later this year, the feature is likely to make its way to other notebooks — and maybe even the Magic Keyboard. This awesome new concept video imagines what that might look like.

Concept imagines the magic of MacBook Pro’s OLED touch bar

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You'll want that touch bar even more after seeing this.
Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac

If you aren’t already stoked for this year’s big MacBook Pro upgrade, perhaps this concept will help. The video imagines the rumored OLED touch bar that all the rumors have been promising, and all the incredible functionality it could bring.