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Expect to wait until July for an iPad Pro shipped from Apple

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2020 iPad Pro with official wallpaper
Ask Apple to ship you a 2020 iPad Pro and you’ll be waiting for weeks.
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Anyone buying a 2020 iPad Pro from Apple.com will need patience. Orders placed on Thursday won‘t ship until next month.

It’s not really clear why, as this tablet is widely available at Apple retail locations.

Tom Hanks’ WWII movie Greyhound sets sail for Apple TV+ next month

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‘Greyhound’ will be Apple’s first summer bLockbuster.
Instead of theaters, Tom Hanks’ WWII movie Greyhound will debut on Apple TV+.
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Greyhound, written by and starring Tom Hanks, was originally headed for theatres. But the World War II film set in the Atlantic changed course to be an Apple TV+ exclusive.

Apple announced Thursday that the drama, with Hanks portraying a navy captain struggling to get a convoy through submarine-infested waters, will debut Friday, July 10.

Amazing Apple Magic Keyboard might come to more iPads

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The eye-catching Apple Magic keyboard could be available for a range of iPads.
Photo: Apple

There’ll be versions of Apple’s clip-on Magic Keyboard for other models besides the iPad Pro, according to a reliable source.

Apple’s accessory wowed reviewers and users this spring, but it’s currently only for the company’s top-tier tablets. Apparently, that’s going to change.

Save 15% on some of the best leather cases money can buy for iPhone

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Mujjo full leather wallet case for iPhone 11
Use our exclusive discount code.
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Mujjo’s luxurious leather cases are some of the best you’ll find for iPhone. With this exclusive Father’s Day discount from the Cult of Mac Store, you can now bag as many as you like for 15% less.

We’ve got options for all recent iPhone models, from iPhone XR to iPhone 11 Pro Max, including great wallet cases. You can also save on premium touchscreen gloves and MacBook sleeves.

Apple details exactly how WWDC 2020 will go down

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Apple WWDC 2020 lineup revealed
Apple's first online-only WWDC will be open to all.
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WWDC 2020 Apple laid out its plans for “the biggest WWDC to date” in a press release Wednesday, detailing exactly how the first online-only developers conference will go down.

With live streams available on Apple’s website, YouTube and other platforms, everyone can watch the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on June 22. During the highly anticipated event, Cupertino’s execs will showcase what the future holds for iPhone, Mac and other Apple devices.

9 new iPhone models, a new Mac head for certification before WWDC

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The wait for a new iMac could soon be over.
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A bunch of new Apple products have appeared in the Eurasian Economic Commission database ahead of their official debuts. There are nine new iPhone models and a new Mac, all of which are expected in 2020.

Many Apple fans will be hoping the mystery Mac is an all-new iMac that’s expected to appear at WWDC 2020 later this month.

iOS 14 call recording is an internal feature not intended for public use

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Well, that's disappointing.
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iOS 14’s new call recording feature, which was spilled by a leaked screenshot earlier this week, was designed for internal debugging and will not be made available to the public, according to a new report.

Many immediately questioned the authenticity of the screenshot, which reveals a new “Enable Audio Call Recording” toggle for iPhone, when it surfaced. It seems the image is genuine, but we shouldn’t get our hopes up for a new feature.

Dickinson on Apple TV+ scores a Peabody Award

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Death kindly stops to visit Emily Dickinson in an award-winning Apple TV+ drama/comedy.
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The Peabody Awards declared on Wednesday that Dickinson on Apple TV+ is one of “the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and digital media during 2019.”

Holy cow! Apple hits $1.5 trillion market cap [Updated]

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International governments plan to rethink tax rules for the ‘digital age’
Apple share price is well into record territory.
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A jump in Apple’s share price in the past two days pushed it over a milestone: On Wednesday, Apple became the first U.S. company valued by investors at more than $1.5 trillion.

AAPL shares have been on the rise for months. Last week, the stock made up all of the COVID-19-induced losses incurred earlier in the year, then headed into record territory.

Apple Store sells out of 27-inch iMac, suggesting new model at WWDC

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The 2020 iMac could like a bit like this.
The 2020 iMac could look much like the Apple Pro Display XDR.
Concept: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple doesn’t have the 27-inch iMac in stock on its website. Orders placed today won’t ship until several days after the start of this month’s Worldwide Developers Conference. This adds weight to previous reports that a significantly updated 2020 version of this macOS desktop will debut at WWDC.

Enjoy big discounts on iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max today only

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This sale is good for one day only!
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Woot is offering rare discounts on iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max for one day only. You can bag yours for as little as $769.99, with various color and storage options to choose form.

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Apple Park staff will begin returning to work on June 15

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Apple Park overhead.
But most employees won't return for months.
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Apple Park staff have been told that they will begin returning to work in phases starting Monday, June 15, a new report claims.

A “very limited” number of workers will be allowed in the office on certain days, depending on their role — and there will be restrictions. Apple has reportedly warned employees that most won’t go back for several months.

iPhone 12 production starts in July

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This iPhone 12 concept reflects all the latest rumors.
Assembly of the iPhone 12 might still be right around the corner.
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The iPhone 12 series will reportedly start being assembled in July. Apple’s top-tier 2020 handsets are waiting on final testing.

What’s not clear how this information, supposedly coming from sources in Apple’s Asian supply chain, fits with various earlier rumors that the next-generation iPhone won’t debut until October. The company typically launches new models in September.

First iOS 13.6 beta brings better option for automatic updates

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iOS 13.6 Developer Beta 2 replaces version 13.5.5
iOS 13.6 will make life easier for people who don’t want to install new iOS versions.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple decided to remove one of the little irritations of iPhone and iPad. Developers on Tuesday got their first look at iOS 13.6 and the iPad equivalent, which give users the option to not download new system software updates.

This is important enough to bring on a new iOS version number.

Sanitize your phone, keys and more with UV light [Deals]

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UV Shield
Use UV light to kill most common bacteria and viruses on your phone, keys, glasses, and more.
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With everything else going on the world, there is still a global pandemic. So now is not the time to stop being careful about viruses and germs. That makes this powerful, microbe-killing UV station a great way to minimize exposure to risky bugs.

Apple could confirm Mac’s transition to ARM chips at WWDC 2020

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Full-screen works great on a MacBook.
The move we've all been waiting for is finally getting close.
Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac

Apple reportedly will confirm the Mac’s transition to ARM chips during its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on June 22.

The company has been using Intel processors inside the Mac since it ditched PowerPC chips in 2006. But speculation regarding a move to custom CPUs has been growing as Apple’s own chips have become incredibly powerful.

We may not see an ARM-powered Mac this year, however. Sources say Apple plans to announce the initiative, code-named Kalamata, at WWDC 2020. That would give developers time to adjust before the first ARM Macs arrive in 2021.

Sketchy report claims recording iPhone calls will be built into iOS 14

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It might be as easy as flipping a switch to start recording iPhone calls with iOS 14. Maybe.
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Recording phone and FaceTime calls with iPhones running iOS 14 could be as easy as flipping a switch, if an unconfirmed report is correct. It’ll supposedly be up to users to do so legally.

That said, the source for this info is a bit questionable.

Support a good cause when you snag this snazzy Apple Watch band

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10% of all profits go to plastic awareness charities.
Photo: Icon Days

Icon Days’ first band for Apple Watch is not only beautiful, but it’s helping clean up our planet. It’s also available at a new, more affordable price.

The band is made from genuine leather, finished with unique and snazzy designs. And at least 10% of all profits go to environmental charities on a mission to eradicate single-use materials that are destroying the environment.

Apple should buy privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo, analyst says

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DuckDuckGo offers great image search, plus it doesn’t track you.
Great image search, plus it doesn’t track you.
Image: DuckDuckGo

Even though Google pays a hefty sum to stay the default iPhone search engine, an industry analyst suggests Apple should buy rival DuckDuckGo anyway.

That likely wouldn’t be the end of Google and Apple’s cooperation on search, according to AllianceBernstein’s Toni Sacconaghi. But it would strengthen Apple’s bargaining position.