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On this episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through Apple’s all-new M5 chip and the three updated devices it announced containing it this week. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple this week announced the M5 chip, featuring improved performance and efficiency with up to a 10-core CPU and 10-core …
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Apple’s software engineers continue to internally test iOS 26.0.2, according to MacRumors logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. iOS 26.0.2 will be a minor update that addresses bugs and/or security vulnerabilities, but we do not know any specific details yet. The update will likely be released by the end of …
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The first alleged benchmark result for the M5 chip in the new 14-inch MacBook Pro has surfaced, allowing for some performance comparisons. Based on a single unconfirmed result uploaded to the Geekbench 6 database today, the M5 chip has pulled off an impressive feat. Specifically, the chip achieved a score of 4,263 for single-core CPU …
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Samsung has abruptly canceled development of its planned Galaxy S26 Edge smartphone after disappointing sales of the ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge, which rivals the iPhone Air, Korea’s NewsPim claims. Samsung apparently halted work on the Galaxy S26 Edge this week, informing employees internally that the product line would be discontinued. Internal discussions in September shifted …
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Apple and Formula 1 today announced a five-year partnership that brings all F1 races exclusively to Apple TV in the United States beginning next year. The partnership allows ‌Apple TV‌ to deliver comprehensive coverage of Formula 1, including all practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix. Select races and all practice sessions will also be …
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The launch of Apple’s first foldable iPhone could be delayed to 2027, according to Japan’s Mizuho Securities (via The Elec). The investment banking and securities firm suggested that a potential postponement could be due to Apple taking longer to decide on key design elements such as the hinge. The device is expected to feature a …
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Apple’s new M5 MacBook Pro will ship without a power adapter in the box in the United Kingdom and European Union, prompting online confusion that the change was mandated by EU law — a claim that is incorrect. Apple quietly updated its online store following the launch of the M5 ‌MacBook Pro‌ to note that …
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Apple’s iPhone Air sold out across online stores in China within hours of pre-orders opening on Friday, the South China Morning Post reports. Demand for the ‌iPhone Air‌ reportedly surged immediately after pre-orders opened. Apple’s online store and the official Tmall flagship both listed multiple color and storage configurations as unavailable within the first two …
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Apple plans to launch MacBook Air models equipped with the new M5 chip in spring 2026, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Apple is also working on M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models that will come early in the year. Neither the ‌MacBook Pro‌ models nor the ‌MacBook Air‌ models are expected to get …
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Despite years of rumors suggesting Apple is working on Macs with Face ID instead of Touch ID, the technology isn’t coming any time soon, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Gurman claims that Apple is aiming to shift from ‌Touch ID‌ to ‌Face ID‌ in the Mac line, but the change “remains years away.” Gurman and …
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