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2013 Mac Pro enters Apple’s vintage hall of fame

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The 2013 trash can Mac Pro is now marked as vintage.
Two years from now, the trash can Mac Pro will become "obsolete."
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The iconic 2013 “trash can” Mac Pro took its first step towards official retirement, as Apple added it to its vintage product list.

Apple also added several iPads launched in 2018 and the 2019 13-inch MacBook Air to its vintage products list.

AirPods hit all-time low prices in Amazon Prime Day sale

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Score big discounts on AirPods for Amazon Prime Day 2025.
Now's the time to buy the AirPods you always wanted.
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PrimOn the fence about buying a pair of AirPods for your iPhone or Mac? Amazon Prime Day sales are the best time to buy Apple’s wireless earbuds, with prices dropping to record lows.

Amazon already frequently discounts AirPods. But for its flagship sale event for the year, it dropped them to new lifetime low prices.

All the CarPlay upgrades coming in iOS 26

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Liquid Glass design in CarPlay
iOS 26 will make CarPlay even better.
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In addition to a Liquid Glass design overhaul, iOS 26 will improve the CarPlay experience by bringing several iPhone features to cars’ infotainment displays.

If you’re a fan of Apple’s in-car software, check out how iOS 26 will upgrade your experience later this year.

Apple might rely on AI rivals to make Siri smarter

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Apple may rely on rivals to make Siri smarter
Siri might be powered by Anthropic Claude or OpenAI ChatGPT.
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Apple’s struggle to develop artificial intelligence might reach the point where the iPhone-maker will need to outsource one of its core technologies: Siri. A promised AI upgrade for the voice assistant may be powered by large language models created by Anthropic or OpenAI, not Apple itself, according to an unconfirmed report published Monday.

But this is only a possibility — no decision has been made.

Apple might launch its most affordable MacBook yet next year

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A wild rumor says Apple's working on a cheaper new MacBook.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Apple could launch a MacBook next year that’s even more affordable than the current $999 13-inch MacBook Air. The new budget laptop supposedly will use an A18 Pro chip and come in several colors.

The company hopes to boost MacBook shipments to return to the COVID-19 peak of around 25 million next year with this move.

All the ways iOS 26 tightens integration between iPhone and Mac

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iPhone and Mac together
Your iPhone and Mac will work even better with iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.
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With every new iOS and macOS release, Apple deepens the integration between its mobile and desktop operating systems. iOS 26 is no different, building on the iPhone Mirroring feature introduced in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia.

Check out all the new cross-device features and integrations that iOS 26 and macOS 26 (aka Tahoe) bring.

CarPlay Ultra is simply too invasive for some big-name automakers

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CarPlay Ultra: Automakers say No
Some carmakers say no to Apple’s CarPlay Ultra.
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CarPlay Ultra just hit another speed bump. Several automakers reportedly won’t use Apple’s most advanced in-dash infotainment system because it takes over too many features of the vehicle that the carmakers themselves want to control. This is especially bad news for Apple as some of these holdouts are companies that previously showed interest in implementing CarPlay Ultra.

On the other hand, there are well-known carmakers still planning on adding the system to their vehicles.

Today in Apple history: iPhone 4 arrives with glorious Retina display

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The iPhone 4 marked the culmination of Steve Jobs' career at Apple.
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June 24: Today in Apple history: iPhone 4 arrives with glorious Retina display June 24, 2010:. The iPhone 4 release date finally arrives, bringing a sleeker design, a new video telephony service called FaceTime and a gorgeous Retina display. Simply put, it’s a stunning smartphone.

While history may remember the device for the “Antennagate” scandal caused by that new design, it is otherwise a fantastic upgrade over the iPhone 3GS. In its first weekend, Apple will sell 1.7 million iPhone 4 handsets. That’s a major triumph for Cupertino.

Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs returns to work after liver transplant

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Why Salesforce chief gave up AppStore.com for Apple
Steve Jobs underwent a liver transplant earlier in the year.
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June 22: Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs returns to work after liver transplant June 22, 2009: Steve Jobs returns to work at Apple, a couple months after undergoing a liver transplant as part of his treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Although Jobs has been steadily getting back into work for the past several weeks, the news is made official when a quote from him appears on a June 22 press release about iPhone 3GS sales. An Apple employee also alerts the media after spotting Jobs on campus.

With his return confirmed, everyone wants to know how long Jobs will continue to lead Apple.

How iOS 26 will upgrade your AirPods experience

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AirPods 4 are coming in 2024
iOS 26 will supercharge your AirPods experience.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

iOS 26 will not just make your iPhone better. It will also add several new features to AirPods, improving the already excellent experience of using Apple’s super-popular earbuds.

The changes will further deepen the AirPods integration with the iPhone. Find out all the ways iOS 26 will improve your AirPods experience.

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