Microsoft Edge Browser to Get Apple Account Sign-In Support
Microsoft is testing support for signing into its Edge browser using your Apple Account, avoiding the need to create a Microsoft account. Two new flags related to the support were spotted by MacMagazine in the latest Edge Canary build, with the feature also rolling out to Edge Beta users. One of the flags enables Apple Account sign-in for Edge profiles, while the other adds an Apple sign-in button to the profile menu (where a Google Account sign-in option already exists). In its release notes for Edge Beta 152, Microsoft already lists Apple Account sign-in support for Windows and macOS, but describes it as a controlled rollout, so there may be some delay before all beta users see it. Tag: Microsoft Edge This article, Microsoft Edge Browser to Get Apple Account Sign-In Support first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
BGMI Redeem Codes for August 12, 2026: How to Get Free Mecha Ant Backpack and Rewards
Krafton India has launched fresh redeem codes for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) on August 12, 2026. These community drops allow active players to acquire the exclusive Mecha Ant backpack. Several other limited-time cosmetic rewards are also up for grabs without spending
Leaker: All-Glass 2027 iPhone Still on Track Despite Cancellation Rumors
There's been more pushback against the recent analyst report that claimed Apple's all-glass 20th-anniversary iPhone next year has been canceled. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman has already responded by saying the glass-centric redesign is still on track for 2027 , and now a prominent Chinese leaker says the commemorative device indeed remains in active development. Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station identifies the device as having two sizes in equivalent Pro/Pro Max variants, citing the internal codenames V73/V74 previously referenced by Gurman . Based on supply chain information, the leaker says the two new displays have increased in physical size while retaining the same aspect ratio. Their rationale for this is that Apple's borderless four-curved-edge design uses a flat 2D display combined with a glass cover, and takes advantage of the glass's optical refraction and shape to create the visual effect of a display lacking borders. The description lines up with Gurman's claim that glass is used on the front and back of the phones, with the material curving into the sides, leaving only a small metal band in the middle. Digital Chat Station's latest post also chimes with an earlier claim of theirs that Apple is testing a slightly larger 6.96-inch display for the device's Pro Max variant, suggesting the OLED panel itself is slightly bigger, but the extra area curves the display further into the device's edges while the chassis remains essentially the same size as the current iPhone 17 Pro Max. Jefferies analyst Edison Lee caused a stir on Monday when he claimed Apple's rumored all-glass iPhone expected to mark the device's 20th anniversary has been canceled . Gurman soon refuted the claim based on his own information, though he did say that Apple had also considered a more aspirational version that used even more glass but this was scrapped early on. It's quite possible that this more ambitious version was the device Lee was referring to in his report. Either way, today's post from Digital Chat Station adds further weight to the possibility that Lee is off the mark, and that the radically redesigned 20th-anniversary iPhone is still in the works and should arrive in the fall of 2027. Tags: 20th-Anniversary iPhone , Digital Chat Station This article, Leaker: All-Glass 2027 iPhone Still on Track Despite Cancellation Rumors first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
It is Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold 50% off if this deal is anything like the previous Google Pixelsnap wall charger offer, it might very well completely sell out sooner than not.
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Latest AirPods Pro 3 still sitting down at one of the best prices on Amazon
Not only are the latest AirPods Max 2 still at $100 off in all five colors, but Amazon is somehow still offering a rock solid 24% off the latest AirPods Pro 3. After offering them down at $200 for Black Friday in July, Amazon actually dropped the price even lower and this deal is still live as of the time of writing.
Best Buys updated Back to School sale is still going strong with a bunch of solid deals on Windows Copilot+ PCs and gaming laptops, and now Woot is offering huge discounts on a wide range of Windows laptops . The sale covers everything from affordable everyday notebooks to newer Copilot+ PCs, along with gaming laptops from Alienware, MSI, and other brands. The prices start at $234.99 Prime shipped , and you can also use promo code 50LAPTOP to take an extra $50 off for additional savings. You can save as much as $1,300 on select models, and all of the laptops included here are brand new. Head below for a closer look at the deals.
Someone paid $200 for a mystery Xbox controller and may have gotten the Elite Series 3
Someone reportedly paid $200 for a mystery Xbox controller on OfferUp, and the apparent Microsoft prototype could be an early Elite Series 3 complete with a tiny built-in display.
Pixel 11 pre-order deals live today, score Pixel 10a at less than half the price from $390 right now
We will be scouring the internet of the best Pixel 11 preorder deals today , but for folks not looking to spend a premium on the new Google flagships this morning, we wanted to highlight the much more affordable current-gen Pixel 10a deals live this week again. New condition models at $75 off at Amazon across the board, and excellent condition open-box units are up to nearly $120 off at Best Buy right now.Details below.
BGMI Redeem Codes: How to Claim Mecha Ant Backpack, Free Rewards, Skins, UC, and More
When it comes to battle royale games, few can match the popularity of Battlegrounds Mobile India or BGMI. The games developer, Krafton India, periodically releases BGMI redeem codes, which provide players with complimentary access to exclusive in-game rewards like skins, outfits, UC (Unknown Cash), and more. To commemorate the rollout of BGMIs 5th Anniversary Edition 4.5 update, Krafton India has released 50 new redeem codes that allow players an opportunity to claim in-game rewards for a limited time.
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Amazon has this 24GB M5 MacBook Air at $150 off today, or as low as $1,099 via Apple refurb store
While we are still tracking some notable M5 MacBook Air deals on the official Apple refurb store at up to $300 off , those looking towards a brand new condition unit will find this one 24GB 13-inch model sitting down at $150 off via Amazon today.
Vivo X500, iQOO 16 Reportedly Get 3C Certification Ahead of Expected Launch
The Vivo X500 has reportedly cleared Chinas 3C certification with 90W charging and N79 5G connectivity, while the iQOO 16 has received approval with 100W charging. The X500 could also support multiple AI platforms and a Beidou satellite communication variant. Earlier leaks have pointed to three main X500 models with different displays, chipsets and camera systems. The range may also include an X500e. The X500 series is tipped to launch in September, followed by the iQOO 16.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Ocean Band configs now nearly $100 off at Amazon
Alongside the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal at close to 25% off the list price, this morning Amazon is bringing back the nearly $100 price drops on the one-size-fits-just about anyone Apple Watch Ultra 3 Ocean Band configurations.
Zoom Fixes Critical Security Flaw That Could Let Attackers Remotely Control Users' Devices
Researchers discovered a critical flaw inZoom that could allow an attacker to take full control of another user's device during a live meeting without any action from the victim. All Zoom Workplace clients on all supported platforms before versions 7.1.5 and 7.0.6 using end-to-end encryption settings are still vulnerable. The researchers state that the vulnerability is a memory-corruption bug that exploits Zoom's annotation feature.
From Apple to Netflix: Why Big Tech is pushing deeper into gaming ecosystem
Samsung, Apple, Meta and Netflix are pushing deeper into gaming, using games to strengthen hardware, subscriptions and ecosystems as the industry expands beyond consoles
XRP Bridge Hit by $200,000 Loss as Software Accepts Fake Deposits
An XRP bridge connecting the XRP Ledger with the tx blockchain lost more than 196,000 XRP, worth around $200,000 (roughly Rs. 1.9 crore), after a software bug allowed an attacker to create fake deposits. The exploit drained the bridges reserve wallet within 97 minutes on August 9 before the service was shut down. The operator has patched the affected code, contacted blockchain forensics experts, and reported the incident to the FBI.
Google Pixel 11 launch: Live updates as the company unveils new devices, AI features and more
Come hang out with us as we liveblog Google's Pixel 11 launch today. Our comments (not DMs) are open.
Phantom Blade Zero Is Getting a Gameplay Deep Dive at Sony's Next State of Play Show Next Week
Phantom Blade Zero is getting a gameplay deep dive at Sony's State of Play broadcast next week. The show will be dedicated to the action title from Chinese developer S-Game. Phantom Blade Zero has also received a new 11-minute trailer, confirming pre-orders for the game.
The next-generation Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold are set to go up for pre-order this morning, and hours ahead of the actual Made by Google 2026 event. The new series 11 devices will be available with around $800 in credit with trade-ins on top of up to $250 discounts via email sign-ups on the official Google Store, alongside notable gift card deals at both Amazon and Best Buy youll want to wait until the listings go live to find which retailer is offering the best trade value and pre-order deal on the device youre after.
Motorola Rolling Out Android 17 Update to Razr, Edge and Moto G Phones
More than 50 Motorola smartphones are listed for the Android 17 update, covering the companys Razr, Edge, Moto G and Signature ranges. The eligibility list includes several models released between 2024 and 2026. The Motorola Edge 2025 has already started receiving the stable update, while other devices will get it in stages. Android 17 is expected to bring changes to multitasking, window management and large-screen support. Users can check for the update through the System Updates section in their phones Settings.
Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 is offering various gaming peripherals, like controllers, headphones, mice, and keyboards, at discounted prices. You can get your hands on a PowerA gaming controller for your PC, laptop, or console at a discounted price of Rs. 3,149, instead of its listed price of Rs. 5,499. The company is offering an instant discount of 10 percent with an HDFC Bank credit card. Those who do not wish to pay the full amount at once, you can also get a 10 percent discount with an HDFC Bank credit card EMI transaction.
The Amazon Great Freedom Sale has entered its final day in India. This means shoppers only have limited time to purchase all the products on their wishlist before the sale event ends tonight. If youve been thinking of upgrading your smartphone but have yet to do so, it can be a great avenue for purchasing one before memory prices cause further price hikes across the smartphone industry. There are still several great last-minute deals on popular smartphones from Samsung, iQOO, OnePlus and other brands.
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Google Pixel 11 Series Price in India Leaked Ahead of Today's Launch; Pre-Order Offer Revealed
Googles Pixel 11 series could be more expensive in India than its predecessors. The standard Pixel 11 will reportedly be priced at Rs. 89,999 for the base variant, up from Rs. 79,999 for the Pixel 10. The Pixel 11 Pro could start at Rs. 1,19,999, compared with Rs. 1,09,999 for the Pixel 10 Pro. Google is offering customers a special discount on the upcoming Pixel devices in the US and India. The company is providing Rs. 2,000 off on eligible Pixel Buds or Pixel Watch when they are purchased together with a new Pixel 11 series phone.
Google is now sending out emails with discount codes for the Pixel 11
You may want to keep a close eye on your Gmail inbox if you're looking to get a Pixel 11.
Bitcoin Slips Below $64,000 as Investors Await US Inflation Data
Bitcoin remained below Rs. 62 lakh on Wednesday as repeated resistance and subdued market activity kept investors cautious. Analysts said ETF demand, trading volumes and the US CPI reading could determine the cryptocurrencys next move.
Total Solar Eclipse Today: How to Watch Live Online, Timings, Safety Tips, and More
The first and only total solar eclipse of 2026 is set to take place today (Wednesday). It presents skywatchers across parts of the Northern Hemisphere with an opportunity to witness the Moon completely cover the Sun. NASA says the path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and a small part of Portugal, while a partial eclipse will also be visible over a larger region. Even with the totality lasting for less than two minutes for most, observers will have a small window of opportunity to witness a rare sky phenomenon.
iQOO Neo 11 Ultra Display and Design Details Confirmed Ahead of August 18 Launch
iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will be equipped with a 2K resolution display, the company has confirmed. The tech firm claims that the phone will be the worlds first to boast a panel with the F2 luminescent material. The screen is claimed to deliver up to 2,000 nits peak brightness across the entire screen (translated from Chinese). The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will deliver a 98 percent first frame brightness ratio, which is claimed to improve the screens visibility outdoors. The display of the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will offer eye protection with less than 5 percent harmful blue light percentage. It will also feature a new circular polarised light 2.0, which is claimed to emit more natural light for better eye protection. Further, the display will offer a minimum brightness of 1 nit.
Apple Pay May Be Coming to India. But Theres a Catch
Spotify Will Label AI-Generated Artist Profiles With New AI Persona Badge
Spotify is introducing AI Persona badges to distinguish AI-generated artist identities from human artists on its platform. The labels will be based on artist disclosures as well as Spotifys own profile reviews. Users will see the badges across artist pages, Search and playlists from mid-September. Spotify will also keep labelled profiles out of editorial, algorithmic and personalised recommendations unless users follow them. The move expands Spotifys existing measures for artist verification, AI credits, track information and protection against incorrectly attributed releases.
Sony has announced a new limited-edtion Marvel's Wolverine PS5 console bundle, which comes with a digital edition PS5 console, a matching limited-edition DualSense controller, and a downloaded code for Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine.
Realme has launched the Realme 16x 5G in India, targeting buyers who prioritise long battery life, durability and everyday performance. The new smartphone is scheduled to go on sale from August 13 through Flipkart, realme.com and offline retail stores. The biggest
Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran gets U.K.s honorary civilian award
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The Redmi Note 17 5G is now available for purchase in India. It was launched last week as the first model in the Xiaomi sub-brands latest Note-series lineup. The handset sports a 6.9-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is among the first smartphones to be powered by Qualcomms Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chip, coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. For optics, it gets a 50-megapixel rear camera. The Redmi Note 17 packs an 8,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging.
Realme 16x 5G Review: A Sub-Rs. 26,000 Mid-Ranger With One Massive Selling Point
Realme 16x 5G has been launched in India as the fifth model in the companys Realme 16 lineup. The smartphone gets the same MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset as its more expensive sibling, the Realme 16T 5G. However, the phone surprisingly performs better in real-world scenarios and benchmark tests, thanks to its large AirFlow vapour chamber cooling solution. The Realme 16x 5G also delivers decent camera performance with its 50-megapixel shooter on the back. However, its biggest selling points are its design and long battery life.
Apple may hike iPhone prices by Rs. 10000 with iPhone 18 Pro launch: What else to expected?
Apple is reportedly planning to bump up prices on both its upcoming and current iPhones by about USD 100, which is roughly Rs. 10,000. If this turns out to be true, buyers in India will see a higher price tag for the new iPhone 18 Pro series, but also for popular models like the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17e.
Last Seen trailer: Patrick Brammall searches for his missing daughter in Apple TVs new thriller
Apple TV has released the first trailer for Last Seen, a new Australian thriller starring Patrick Brammall as a former detective who receives a distress call that could finally reveal what happened to his daughter, who vanished 11 years earlier
Oppo Pad 5 Pro India Launch Tipped as Tablet Appears on BIS Certification Website
Oppo Pad 5 Pro has reportedly been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database with the model number OPD2516. The listing on the certification website suggests that the tech firm could be planning to launch its new flagship tablet in India soon. The tipster has also shared the key specifications and features of the upcoming Oppo Pad 5 Pro, which appears to be identical to its Chinese counterpart. If this is true, then the Oppo Pad 5 Pro could debut in India more than four months after it was unveiled in China in April.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Durability Test Shows Strong Build, Fragile Inner Screen
Zack Nelson, host of the popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything, put the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 through a series of durability tests. Despite the fragile-feeling inner screen, the new foldable proves to be a surprisingly durable handset. In the heat test, both displays get permanent damage after exposure to a lighter. The inner display burned after roughly seven seconds and the outer display after about ten seconds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid Feature Gets FDA Clearance, to Roll Out in Q4 2026
Samsungs new Galaxy Buds hearing features will let users check their hearing and adjust sound amplification according to their individual profiles. The Hearing Test uses pure-tone audiometry and provides an audiogram, while the Hearing Aid feature can enhance harder-to-hear sounds and reduce background noise. Samsung has developed the technology with the National Acoustic Laboratories and Samsung Medical Centre. The features will initially be available on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro in the US and select markets from Q4 2026.
Sonos Ace Ultra over-ear headphones show up in FCC filing
Sonos could launch a new pair of headphones called the Ace Ultra at its September event.
Google Pixel 10 Gets Major Discount on Amazon Ahead of Pixel 11 Series Launch Tonight
The Google Pixel 10 has received a major price cut during the Amazon Great Freedom Day Sale 2026, making Google's premium smartphone more affordable for buyers in India. The Pixel 10 is currently listed at
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The Google Pixel 11 series is set to launch in India and global markets later today. While Google has revealed only a few details about the upcoming lineup in recent days, extensive leaks over the past couple of months have already
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Noise Clutch HP-P01 Gaming Headset Launched In India: Check Price, Specifications, Features
Indian consumer technology brand Noise has officially entered the gaming audio market. The company marked this expansion with its new Clutch audio collection. Its debut product, the Clutch HP-P01 headset, will launch in India on 27 August. Noise co-founder Amit Khatri
Honoring Dr. Vikram Sarabhai: A Tribute from BJP Leaders on His Birth Anniversary
New Delhi, August 12: On the birth anniversary of the eminent physicist and industrialist Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, several BJP leaders, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, paid tribute to his remarkable contributions to science and research. Om Birla expressed his sentiments on X, stating, On the birth anniversary of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the architect ... Read more Honoring Dr. Vikram Sarabhai: A Tribute from BJP Leaders on His Birth Anniversary
Centre actively considering hike in SPOs honorarium: LoP Sunil Sharma
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Tuesday asserted that the Centre was actively considering a hike in the honorarium of Special Police Officers (SPOs) working to safeguard the peace and safety in the Union Territory. LoP, while addressing a press conference at BJP headquarter in Jammu, also questioned the silence of Congress and its allies over the use of brutal force against the protesting students in Jharkhand. He also expressed solidarity of BJP with the students protesting there (Jharkhand) against alleged irregularities, corruption and paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). BJP national secretary and MLA Jammu South Narinder Singh along with J&K BJP spokespersons Vikram Malhotra and Zorawar Jamwal accompanied Sunil Sharma during the presser. Responding to a separate question about the visit of the central Committee on demographic change to Jammu, Sunil Sharma alleged that Pakistan had been trying to alter the demography in J&K through infiltration and illegal settlement. Through terrorism, it achieved success in Kashmir from where Kashmiri Pandits were forced to migrate. Now through infiltration and illegal settlements, attempts are underway to change the demography in Jammu, he claimed, while quoting some examples. LoP stated that the present central government took the matter seriously and constituted a high-level committee, which was currently on Jammu visit, interacting with all stakeholders to assess demographic changes in J&K. With regard to SPOs question, LoP said that BJP always stood firmly with them (SPOs). Soon we will be sharing some very good news for our SPOs, who serve day and night to safeguard the peace and security of Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP-led central government is actively considering a hike in their honorarium, he stated. Regarding Jharkhand students protest, LoP said that the ongoing (student) agitation was fundamentally a struggle for justice, transparency and accountability. He emphasised that the students movement remained peaceful, disciplined and organic, with the protesters conducting themselves within the framework of parliamentary language, constitutional values and the rule of law. Sunil Sharma said that the grievances raised by the students regarding the recruitment examination process deserved to be addressed with seriousness and transparency. He noted that the demand for an independent investigation, including a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry, was aimed at establishing the facts, restoring confidence in the recruitment process and ensuring that deserving candidates were not deprived of their rightful opportunities. The youth of the country place their faith in competitive examinations as a means of building their future. Any allegation of paper leaks, irregularities or manipulation in recruitment examinations strikes at the very foundation of that trust. These concerns must be investigated impartially and transparently, he said. The Leader of Opposition strongly criticised the alleged use of force against students participating in the agitation. He said that peaceful students raising legitimate concerns should not be met with lathicharge or coercive measures. According to Sharma, the appropriate response of a democratic administration should be dialogue, engagement and a credible mechanism for addressing grievances, rather than force. Questioning the silence of the Congress and its alliance partners on the issue, he accused the opposition parties of adopting a selective approach towards student movements and alleged that political considerations were being placed above the concerns and welfare of young people. He said that the concerns of students should not become a matter of political convenience. The aspirations of our youth cannot be reduced to political calculations. Students demanding fairness in examinations deserve to be heard, irrespective of which state or political party is involved, he said. Sunil Sharma further called upon young people to remain vigilant against attempts to politicise genuine grievances and urged them to continue expressing their concerns through peaceful and constitutional means. He stressed that democratic institutions must protect the rights and aspirations of students while ensuring that legitimate public grievances are addressed through due process. The Leader of Opposition reiterated that transparency in recruitment, accountability in public institutions and protection of students democratic rights are essential to maintaining public confidence in the examination and recruitment system. He called upon the Jharkhand administration to engage with the protesting students, address their concerns through a credible process and ensure that any allegations of examination irregularities were subjected to an impartial and time-bound investigation.
Apple extends Back to School Deal gift card offer through September
Macworld Apple runs a higher education promotion every year that has traditionally been known as its Back to School sale. The company now refers to it as the College Student Offer or Higher Education Offer because it is only available to students in higher education and eligible education staff not school-age children. The promotion gives eligible customers an extra incentive when purchasing qualifying products through Apples Education Store, where Macs and iPads are already sold at discounted prices. In recent years, those incentives have included free AirPods, a free Apple Pencil, and other accessories. This year Apple has returned to the tradition of offering gift cards with purchases worth up to $150 in 2026 . Apple launches the offer at different times around the world to coincide with the university summer break in each region. It typically begins before the new academic year and runs until several weeks after the first term starts. In 2025, the U.S. promotion began on June 17 and ran until September 30, so a similar launch date had been expected in 2026. Instead, Apple started the promotion on Thursday, July 16, a month later than expected, and originally announced it would end on August 27, a month earlier than in 2025. However, in early August, Apple extended it until September 24. There had been some speculation that the offer might not return this year particularly after the company increased Mac and iPad price , citing rising component costs and memory shortages, but Apple is going ahead with the deal. The same promotion is likely to start in the U.K. and Europe before the end of July. Region 2026 Start date 2026 End Date 2026 Deal North America July 15, 2026 September 24, 2026 (extended) Confirmed: Gift cards worth up to $150 U.K. & Europe Mid-July (TBC) Mid-October (TBC) Expected: Gift Cards worth up to 150. Australia January 7, 2026 March 11, 2026 Confirmed: Free/discounted AirPods, Apple Pencil, Keyboards and Mice Read on to find out everything you need to know about Apples Higher Education promotion this year, including when it is expected to begin in your region, what products and incentives may be included, who qualifies, and how to take advantage of the offer. Apples Back to school deal: At a glance What is Apples Back to School deal? The 2026 deal is gift cards worth up to $150 with purchases of qualifying Macs and iPads. When is Apples Back to School deal? It is running from July 16 to September 24,, 2026 in North America. U.K. and Europe dates are yet to be confirmed. Is this the only student saving from Apple? No, Apple offers a discount on Macs and iPads all year round to qualifying students. Read: How to get an Apple student discount at Apples Education Store . Who qualifies? Verified students in higher education institutions and their parents. When does Apples Back to School deal start? The 2026 promotion Apple U.S . & Canada : From July 16 September 24, 2026. (Gift cards) U.K. & Europe: TBC, likely lasting until mid October, 2026. India : From July 16 September 24, 2026. (Apple is giving away AirPods and Apple Pencil in India) Australia , New Zealand , Brazil and South Korea : January 7 to early March 11 2026. In North America, Apples annual College Student Offer promotion is live now. It started on Thursday, July 16, and finishes on September 24, 2026. Because the academic summer break begins and ends later in Europe, the promotion is expected to launch in the U.K. and across Europe in mid-July. In 2025, for example, the offer began on July 10 and ended on October 21. The deal ran from January 7 to early March 11 this year in the Southern Hemisphere. Similar timings are expected in 2027. Who can get Apples Back to School give-away? Current and newly accepted higher education students and their parents Apple If you are enrolled at a higher education institution (post-K12 education, such as a university or college), or are the parent of a student who is enrolled, you qualify for Apples year-round education pricing as well as the Back to School promotion while it is running. You will need to verify your eligibility before you can access the offer. Prior to May 2026, verifying student status in some countries including the U.S. only required an .edu email address and the name of a higher education institution. Apple has since tightened its verification requirements. As a result, shoppers now need to verify their student status through UNiDAYS (as was already the case in the U.K.). Students are typically required to provide their name, date of birth, and school email address, then search for their institution and wait for their student status to be confirmed. Apples education pricing is not available to parents buying for school-age children, but it is available to parents who are homeschooling their children. What is Apples Back to School deal this year? Get free money with your purchase. Foundry Gift cards worth up to $150 with MacBook Pro, $100 with MacBook Air, iPad Air and iPad Pro. In India, Apple is giving away AirPods/Apple Pencil/keyboard/mouse were offered with qualifying purchases, as it did for the Australian promotion earlier in 2026. The same gift voucher giveaway is expected to launch later in July 2026 in the U.K. and Europe. The free AirPods usually given away with this offer have a value of $129, so the $150 or $100 voucher has an almost equivalent value to that. The gift card does give students the freedom to decide how they would like to spend the money. Even before the gift card, typical savings in the education store include: $200/200 off an MacBook Pro $100/100 off an MacBook Air $100/100 off an iPad Pro $50/50 off an iPad Air $80/80 off an Apple Watch Ultra 3 $40/40 off an Apple Watch Series 11 10/$10 off the Apple Pencil Pro 10/$10 off the standard Apple Pencil So the gift card represents a total saving of $350 for the MacBook Pro, $200 off the price of a MacBook Air, and $200 off an iPad Pro, and $150 off an iPad Air. This isnt the first time Apple has offered gift cards. From 2022 to 2024 in the U.S., U.K., and some other regions, Apple instead offered gift cards worth up to $150/130, depending on the products purchased during the promotional period. During the Australian promotion, that ran from January 7 to March 11, 2026, Apple offered free or discounted accessories including AirPods, AirPods Pro, Apple Pencil models, and Apple Keyboard, Mouse, or Trackpad products with the purchase of qualifying Macs and iPads. Apple is offering that promotion in India. Some European countries may still get AirPods. The following products were offered for free or discounted, earlier in 2026: AirPods 4 AirPods Pro 3 Magic Mouse Magic Trackpad Magic Keyboard Apple Pencil Pro Magic Keyboard (for iPad Air/iPad Pro) Apple also offered AirPods giveaways during its 2025 promotion, and, previously, Apple also included a discount for the AirPods Max. Can students qualify for other savings at Apple? Yes. Apples Back to School promotion is not the only education-related discount the company offers. Macs and iPads sold through Apples Education Store are discounted year-round, so qualifying students and educational institutions can save on the price of a Mac or iPad at any time of the year. The summertime Back to School promotion is offered in addition to these ongoing education discounts. We explain everything you need to know about qualifying for Apples education pricing including how much you can save and how to shop through the Apple Education Store in our Guide to shopping in the Apple Education Store. If you are unsure which device to buy, we also have guides to the Best Mac for Students and the Best iPad for Students . Students can also take advantage of the discounted Apple Music Student Plan, which includes access to Apple TV+ at no extra cost. Read: How to get the student deal for Apple Music and free Apple TV+. How to get Apples Back to School deal In order to get Apples Back to School Deal you need to purchase a qualifying Mac or iPad from your local Apple Education Store during the promotional period. You will need to verify your student status via UNiDAYS , as explained above. Visit the Apple Education Store for your region using the links below: U.S. U.K. Canada Australia New Zealand Brazil South Korea India France Germany Logging in from your university network may help simplify the verification process. When you purchase a qualifying Mac or iPad, you will then be able to claim the promotional freebie or discounted accessory. You can choose which of the giveaway product you want to receive when you make your order. In some cases the freebee comes with an additional cost, we include details of how much more you may need to pay in the tables below. Which products qualify for Apples Back to School deal this year? Apples Back To School deal in 2025. Apple Apple has yet to confirm which products will qualify for the the 2026 promotion in North America, the U.K. and Europe. However, during the Australian promotion earlier in 2026, the following products qualified: MacBook Air MacBook Pro iPad Pro iPad Air Did Apple include the MacBook Neo in the 2026 Back to School promotion? Since the Australian promotion ended, Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, a new laptop aimed specifically at students. Apple has not included the MacBook Neo in the deal. This is no surprise. While the new MacBook is clearly targeted at students, we did not expect Apple to include it in the promotion because of its already relatively low starting price. Did Apple include the Mac mini in the 2026 Back to School promotion? Apple has previously allowed the purchase of a Mac mini to qualify for the promotion, but not in 2025 or in 2026. In recent times, the Mac mini has surged in popularity, especially among AI developers looking for a relatively inexpensive Apple Silicon machine capable of handling local AI workloads. This popularity, combined with ongoing global component shortages, has left Mac mini supply severely constrained throughout much of 2026. Did Apple include the iPad A16 in the 2026 Back to School promotion? Apple has previously allowed entry-level iPads to qualify for its Back to School promotion, but that was not the case in 2025 and it is not the case in 2026. With a new entry-level iPad expected later in 2026 and the current iPad A16 lacking support for Apple Intelligence so our recommendation would be to choose an iPad Air instead. Did Apple include the iPad mini in the 2026 Back to School promotion? Apple has included the iPad mini in some Back to School promotions in the past. This year it is not included. A new iPad mini is expected to launch in 2026, so we would recommend waiting for that. Did Apple include the iPhone in the 2026 Back to School promotion? Apple has never included the iPhone, Apple Watch, or any products other than selected Macs and iPads as qualifying purchases for its Back to School promotion. How much can you save in Apples student deal? Apple Students can already save up to $200/220 on Macs and up to $100/100 on iPads year-round through Apples Education Store. Read more here: How to get an Apple student discount at Apples Education Store. The additional savings available through Apples Back to School promotion depend on both the product purchased and the promotional accessory being offered. In previous promotions, students could save up to $199 by choosing a free Magic Keyboard, up to 179 with the AirPods Pro 4 ANC (with the MacBook Pro), up to $129 by selecting AirPods 4, or up to $129 by choosing an Apple Pencil Pro. Students who select more expensive accessories offered as part of the promotion, needed to pay the difference above the promotional discount amount. For example, in 2025, choosing AirPods Pro 3 required an additional payment of $70. The gift cards giveaway means that the savings are slightly lower. With $150 and $100 gift cards on offer. Below, you can see the kinds of savings Apple has offered in previous years. Once Apple confirms the 2026 promotion details for North America, the U.K., and Europe, we will update these tables accordingly U.S. Back to School giveaway details: 2026 In summer 2026, U.S. students making the following purchases can get the following vouchers. The terms and conditions of the deal are here: U.S . Apples education discounts are available all year round. Visit the U.S. Education Store and Canada Education Store for more information. Additional spend Get MacBook Pro $150 Gift voucher MacBook Air $100 Gift voucher iPad Air or iPad Pro $100 Gift voucher U.K. Back to School giveaway details: 2025 Between July 10 and October 21 in 2025, U.K. students making the following purchases could either get free Mice, TrackPad, Keyboard, Apple Pencil, or AirPods 4, or get a discount on the price of the AirPods Pro 2 and Magic Keyboard cases for iPad. The terms and conditions of the deal are here: U.K . Apples education discounts are available all year round. Apples education discounts are available all year round. Students and educators need to log in via UNiDAYS website to see the offers. Educational Store discounts are usually up to 280 for U.K. students. See Apples terms and conditions . Buy Get Saving Additional spend MacBook Air or MacBook Pro AirPods 4 with ANC 179 AirPods Pro 2 179 100 Magic Mouse 79 or 99 Magic TrackPad 29 or 149 Magic Keyboard $179 or $199 iMac AirPods 4 179 AirPods Pro 2 179 100 iPad Air or iPad Pro Apple Pencil Pro 119 AirPods 4 129 AirPods 4 with ANC 129 50 AirPods Pro 2 129 100 Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air 119 130 Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air 119 180 Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro 119 160 Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Pro 119 210 If you want AirPods Pro you have to pay a little more, but you are still getting 179 off. Australian Back to School giveaway details: 2026 In summer 2026, Australian students making the following purchases can either get free Mice, TrackPad, Keyboard, Apple Pencil, or AirPods 4, or get a discount on the education price of the AirPods Pro 3 and Magic Keyboard cases for iPad. The terms and conditions of the Australian deal are here . Apples education discounts are available all year round. Visit the Australian Education Store . There were similar savings in New Zealand . Buy Get Saving Additional spend MacBook Air or MacBook Pro AirPods 4 with ANC A$299 AirPods Pro 3 A$299 A$130 Magic Mouse A$119 or A$149 Magic TrackPad A$179 or A$209 Magic Keyboard A$249 or A$279 iMac AirPods 4 (with ANC) A$299 AirPods Pro 3 A$299 A$130 iPad Air or iPad Pro Apple Pencil Pro $199 AirPods 4 A$219 AirPods 4 with ANC A$219 A$80 AirPods Pro 3 A$219 A$210 Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air A$199 A$220 Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air A$199 A$270 Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro A$199 A$270 Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Pro A$199 A$350 If you want AirPods Pro you have to pay a little more, but you are still getting A$130 off. Europe Back to School giveaway details: 2025 European students making the same purchases as those above could either get free Mice, TrackPad, Keyboard, Apple Pencil, or AirPods 4, or get a discount on the price of the AirPods Pro 2 and Magic Keyboard cases for iPad. French details here . German details here . Spanish details here . Italian details here . Netherlands details here . India Back to School giveaway details: 2026 The 2026 deal in India the Back to University is AirPods or Apple Pencil discounts. Details here . T&C here . Brazil and South Korea Back to School giveaway details: 2025 In Brazil and South Korea Apple gave away AirPods with Mac purchases and Apple Pencil with iPad purchases from January to March 13, 2024. The deal was the same in 2025. What was the 2025 Back to School deal in the U.S? Between June 17 and September 30 in 2025, Apple gave away accessories, or allowed shoppers to pay the difference where products cost more than the giveaway value. In 2026 shoppers get a $150 voucher with the MacBook Pro and a $100 voucher with the MacBook Air, iPad Air and iPad Pro. Heres the 2025 offer: Buy Get Get Additional spend MacBook Air or MacBook Pro AirPods 4 with ANC $179 AirPods Pro 2 $179 $70 Magic Mouse $79 or $99 Magic TrackPad $129 or $149 Magic Keyboard $179 or $199 iMac AirPods 4 $179 AirPods Pro $179 $70 iPad Air or iPad Pro Apple Pencil Pro $119 AirPods 4 $129 AirPods 4 with ANC $129 $50 AirPods Pro 2 $129 $120 Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air $119 $130 Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air $119 $180 Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro $119 $160 Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Pro $119 $210 Other ways to save money on a Mac or iPad If you dont qualify for an education discount have a look at these best deals on a new Mac and iPad weve seen this month: $53 off AirPods Max Gen 2 at Amazon $180.66 off 14-inch, MacBook Pro M5 Max, 2TB at Amazon $125 off 14-inch, MacBook Pro M5 Pro, 1TB at Amazon $150 off MacBook Air, 13-inch, M5, 1TB at Amazon $150 off MacBook Air, 15-inch, M5, 1TB at Amazon $150 off iPad Pro, 13-inch, M5, 2TB at Amazon $118 off iPad Pro, 11-inch, M5, 2TB at Amazon $70 off Apple Watch Series 11, 42mm, GPS at Amazon $100 off Apple Watch Ultra 3at Amazon $30 off AirPods Pro 3 at Amazon $30 off AirPods 4 at Amazon We also have these round ups, for even more deals: Best MacBook Pro deals Best MacBook Air deals Best Mac mini deals Best iMac deals Best iPad deals Also read about the Best Mac and the Best iPad to help you decide which model to buy.
Sonos Preparing AirPods Max Rival With Voice Assistant Support
Sonos is working on an upgraded version of its Ace headphones that will support AI, reports Bloomberg . The Sonos Ace Ultra showed up in an FCC filing earlier this week, with the product likely set to debut in September. Sonos debuted the original Sonos Ace in 2024. Reviews praised the sound quality and active noise cancellation, but the headphone market is crowded, and Sonos' product launched shortly after its disastrous app redesign . The headphones also didn't fully integrate with the rest of the Sonos ecosystem, making them unappealing to Sonos users. Sonos ended up selling around 200,000 units, well below the internal one-million target it set. Bloomberg suggests the new model will kick off Sonos' push into artificial intelligence. The headphones could support voice commands based on info in the filing, allowing them to be used with AI chatbots from third-party companies. Sonos CEO Tom Conrad said last month that AI will be an area of focus, with conversational computing and predictive intelligence moving into the home. The headphones will come in Greige, Shadow Black, Agave, Blush, and Sand, according to the FCC filing , but little else is known about them because most of the filing was redacted. The original Sonos Ace were priced at $449 at launch and were competitive with the AirPods Max. The headphones had an over-ear design similar to the AirPods Max, and the same general feature set. Apple does not have a new version of the AirPods Max coming anytime soon, so the second-generation Sonos Ace headphones will still be pitted against the original AirPods Max design. Related Roundup: AirPods Max 2 Tag: Sonos Buyer's Guide: AirPods Max (Buy Now) Related Forum: AirPods This article, Sonos Preparing AirPods Max Rival With Voice Assistant Support first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Satechi Launches 240W ChargeView Desktop Charger With Six USB-C Ports
Satechi today launched the ChargeView 240W Desktop Charger, a successor to the 140W ChargeView released last year. The ChargeView 240W can power multiple devices at one time, splitting 240W across six USB-C ports. The ChargeView 240W has an LCD display that shows the live wattage of all ports that are in use. The C1 and C2 ports offer up to 140W each, while ports C3 and C4 can deliver up to 100W each. The final two ports offer up to 30W. These are maximum power levels, and actual wattage will vary based on how many ports are used at one time. If all six ports are in use, power would be split 70W/70W/30W/30W/20W/20W. Satechi is offering the ChargeView in Space Black, and it has a metallic matte finish with a glossy display cover. The Space Black shade is meant to complement Apple devices like the MacBook Pro and Studio Display . There is an included stand that allows the ChargeView to be used in horizontal or vertical orientation on a desktop. The ChargeView uses GaN technology so it is compact, and it has no fan, so it operates silently. Satechi notes that the device will redistribute power when a new device is plugged in, so there can be a momentary interruption in charging. The ChargeView 240W can be purchased from the Satechi website or from Amazon for $149.99. Tag: Satechi This article, Satechi Launches 240W ChargeView Desktop Charger With Six USB-C Ports first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple Extends 2026 Back to School Promotion Until September 24
Apple today extended its 2026 Back to School Promotion until September 24, which means it will last almost a month longer than planned. The extension is applicable in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and multiple countries in Asia . The Back to School promotion offers a free item or gift card when students or educators purchase an eligible Mac or iPad model, plus an educational discount. In the United States, Canada, Mexico, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand, Apple is offering a gift card with purchase. In the U.S., that includes a $150 gift card when purchasing a MacBook Pro or a $100 gift card when purchasing a MacBook Air , iPad Pro , or iPad Air . In China, Singapore, and Vietnam, customers can get a pack of four AirTags with the purchase of select devices, while customers in India can get a pack of four AirTags, AirPods 4 , or Apple Pencil Pro depending on the device bought. The MacBook Neo , iPad mini , entry-level iPad, desktop Macs, and iPhones are excluded from the promotion. UNiDAYS verification is required to make a purchase. Apple previously planned to end its Back to School promotion on August 27. Tag: Back to School Promotion This article, Apple Extends 2026 Back to School Promotion Until September 24 first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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The official Anker Amazon storefront is undercutting the direct SOLIX Fan Fest Mega Sale by offering the 3,840Wh F3800 Portable Power Station down at $1,799.99 shipped, beating out the sale by $200 . These days you can find this model climbing as high as $2,200 since the brand made more permanent price cuts across its many power stations in May, with all the previous discounts weve seen in its time on the market going as low as $1,599, which occurred during Prime Day in June. Since mid-July its been keeping between $2,000 and $2,200, with the deal here giving you up to $400 savings. You can also find this station in a refurbished condition down at $1,399.99 shipped right now, too. Head below to learn more or check out the full Anker SOLIX Fan Fest Mega Sale lineup of deals here .
Grok Bot Brings Always-On AI Agents to macOS and iOS
Elon Musk's SpaceXAI today announced the launch of Grok Bot , a eam of always-on agents that can complete tasks using tools, websites, and apps. Grok Bot can work in the cloud, so jobs keep running when your laptop is closed. The feature is tied to Cursor, the AI coding company that SpaceX is acquiring for $60 billion. Grok subscribers can send a message to a bot from their phone or desktop app using natural language. SpaceXAI says that while other tools may require building workflows and routines, Grok Bot gets a task done with a chat. It is able to sign into websites (even those with no API), but SpaceXAI hasn't given details on how authentication works. Multiple bots can be used in parallel, with one managing others and specialists for different tasks. Bots can join a group chat where they can coordinate on their own, passing work, assigning ownership, and only drawing in the user for judgment calls. Users can teach Grok Bot a workflow. It watches as a task is completed, saves the routine, and then can run it solo the next time by following the same steps. SpaceXAI says bots learn over time and can eventually start working efore you need to ask. There are several Grok Bot examples on the SpaceXAI website, like a sales bot updating the CRM with call transcript notes, an ops bot onboarding new hires and processing invoices in Gmail, and an engineering bot reproducing a bug in the product UI, filing a ticket, and handing the fix task off to a debugging bot. Grok Bot is in beta and available for SuperGrok Heavy, Cursor Ultra, and Cursor Teams Premium subscribers on macOS and iOS. Enterprise users can join a waitlist for future access. Tags: Elon Musk , Grok This article, Grok Bot Brings Always-On AI Agents to macOS and iOS first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple scab threat looms over Kashmir orchards
Shopian, Aug 10: Prolonged rainfall across South Kashmir is throwing fresh challenges for apple growers in various with cases of secondary apple scab and other moisture-related diseases being reported from several fruit-growing areas of the districts. Farmers said the continuous wet conditions over the past fortnight have kept orchards excessively moist, creating a favourable environment []
Head back to school with Lectric
As part of Lectrics ongoing Back to School Sale , we wanted to highlight one of the top picks during this sale for students heading off to school soon the lightweight XP Lite2 Long-Range Folding e-bikes with $508 FREE bundles at $999 shipped , as well as the upgraded JW belt-drive counterpart with the same bundle at $1,099 shipped . Youd have to pay $1,507 or $1,607 for these bundles without the savings, which are the largest we have seen so far in 2026, beating out the $449 bundles from the brands Presidents Day sale. If you dont care about the bundled gear, you can find the standard XP Lite2 e-bikes for $799 shipped , while the standard XP Lite2 JW Black Belt Drive model goes for $899 shipped .
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Paulo Coelhos famous quote from The Alchemist,You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say, offers a powerful lesson about understanding your feelings instead of constantly pushing them aside. The quote, spoken by the alchemist to Santiago, reflects one of the central ideas of the novel: that ignoring your inner voice may not make your fears, dreams or desires disappear.
Apple Pay Chief Jennifer Bailey Retiring in October
Apple Pay executive Jennifer Bailey is retiring and leaving Apple in October, reports Bloomberg . Bailey has been with Apple since 2003 and has long overseen Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. In an employee memo announcing her departure, Apple's services chief Eddy Cue said Bailey will be available in an advisory role. After more than 25 years at Apple, Jennifer Bailey has decided to retire in October. During her tenure, Jennifer has made extraordinary contributions from leading the Apple Store Online through a period of significant growth and global expansion to overseeing the launch of Apple Pay. Under Jennifer's leadership, Apple Pay has changed the way hundreds of millions of our users pay, with a simpler, more secure, and private experience. She also led the development and growth of Apple Wallet, oversaw the development and launch of Apple Card, and led our work in Services fraud prevention and partner operations, Gift Cards, and Trust and Safety. And those are just a few of her achievements. On a personal note, Jennifer has been an incredible friend and leader, and I will miss working with her. Please join me in thanking Jennifer for her incredible contributions to Apple. Before Jennifer's transition at the end of October, we will announce our succession plan, and Jennifer will continue to be available to support the transition in an advisory role. As we continue to work toward our vision of replacing the physical wallet, I'm more confident than ever in the work that we are all doing and look forward to an exciting future ahead. Bloomberg says Bailey's retirement is seen as a major loss for the company. Apple Pay has expanded to more than 80 countries under Bailey's leadership, and Apple says it is accepted at more than 85 percent of retailers in the United States. Bailey is one of several Apple leaders who have retired or are retiring in the near future. Apple general counsel Kate Adams is leaving Apple in late 2026, while environmental chief Lisa Jackson left in early 2026. AI chief John Giannandrea and COO Jeff Williams retired in 2026 and 2025, respectively, and UI design lead Alan Dye departed for Meta in late 2025. Apple CFO Luca Maestri and marketing chief Phil Schiller have taken on smaller roles, and CEO Tim Cook is set to transition to a new role on September 1. Other executives like Eddy Cue, Craig Federighi, Deirdre O'Brien, and Greg Joswiak have all been with Apple for decades and are getting closer to retirement age. Related Roundup: Apple Pay Tag: Jennifer Bailey Related Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+ This article, Apple Pay Chief Jennifer Bailey Retiring in October first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple has again failed to earn a stay for fee calculations in its ongoing legal fight with Epic Games . Apple's case will be heard by the Supreme Court in the term that begins in October, and Apple asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to pause proceedings until then, but the court said no. Apple now has 24 hours to give the court an outline of the fees it wants to charge developers for using alternative payment options and linking out to purchase options on the web. Epic Games will then be able to give a legal analysis of Apple's fee proposal, and the court will decide what's reasonable. Apple's stay was denied! Now they have 24 hours to file their proposed menu of junk fees with The Court, and Epic will have 60 days to file our legal analysis in advance of a court hearing on the topic. Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) August 11, 2026 Fee calculations are the result of a long, drawn-out dispute between Epic Games and Apple, which started when Epic sued Apple in 2020. Apple largely won the initial legal fight, but was ordered to change its anti-steering rules to let developers link to non-App Store purchase options. Apple complied, but charged a 12 to 27 percent fee that resulted in few developers choosing to use the option. Epic Games accused Apple of violating the court's order and U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers agreed. In April 2025, she found Apple in contempt of court for willfully violating her ruling, and stopped Apple from collecting any fees on links in the U.S. App Store . Apple appealed, and the appeals court upheld the contempt ruling, but said Apple was entitled to reasonable fees for its intellectual property. The appeals court sent the case back to the district court to figure out what a reasonable fee might be. Apple has not been able to collect payment for link-outs since April 2025, and right now, there are no fees. The appeals court ruling that continued to hold Apple in contempt led Apple to appeal to the Supreme Court, and the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case. Apple sought a pause on the fee calculations because the higher court's decision could undo the contempt ruling, but the appeals court, Supreme Court, and now the district court have denied Apple's pause requests. The court will now determine a fee, and Apple will need to change its App Store rules to comply. The fee that's set in this legal battle could have implications well beyond the United States because Apple told the Supreme Court that regulators around the world are watching to see the outcome. Tags: App Store , Epic Games , Epic Games vs. Apple This article, Apple Can't Delay App Store Fee Fight While Waiting on Supreme Court first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization
A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization.
