Mac August 2026
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We’re just two months away from the first touchscreen MacBook: Here’s what to expect
After over a decade of not adopting touch displays on its Mac notebook lineup, Apple will finally be rolling out...
Apple @ Work: Most IT leaders want AI to help manage their Macs, but few are ready for it
A new Fleet report found 46.5% of IT leaders are prioritizing AI-driven device automation this year, but only 29.6% are investing in the infrastructure as code that actually makes it possible
Top Stories: Apple Leaks - Camera-Equipped AirPods, Beats 360, and More
It was a big week for leaks in the Apple world, with Apple itself revealing information on a bunch of upcoming products within a macOS Tahoe 26.7 build and retailers leaking details on new Beats 360 headphones that could be launching soon.
Weekend Apple deals: $500 off MacBook Pro, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, AirTag 2, more
Alongside the final 48-hours of Best Buy’s giant 60th Anniversary Sale, it is time to touch down for your weekend...
Apple refurb store: Apple TV 4K is back, Apple Watch Ultra 3 offers, more
We’re back with our check-in for what’s new on Apple’s official Certified Refurbished Store this week. This week’s highlights include the MacBook...
iPadOS 27 adds three features to make iPad more like the Mac
The iPad keeps becoming more Mac-like, and that’s about to be even more true as iPadOS 27 adds three new features inspired by macOS.
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Grok Bot is an all-new iPhone and Mac app from SpaceXAI and Cursor [U]
SpaceXAI and Cursor are in the process of becoming a single company, but first, the two firms are releasing an...
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M6 MacBook Pro rumors: Improved performance, in a familiar form factor
There's more coming than just an OLED MacBook Pro in the fall. Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro is expected to get a big speed boost with the M6 chip. Here's what the rumor mill has to say.
Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, AirTag 2 from $20, Find My Wallet Card $25, AirPods Pro 3, more
Best Buy has now updated its giant 60th Anniversary sale with new deals and we are still tracking 25% off...
Amazon slashes LG 27" UltraGear OLED monitor to $468, lowest price ever
LG's 27-inch UltraGear OLED monitor has plunged to the lowest price ever on Amazon, now on sale for $467.97 while supplies last.
AirPods with cameras leak, Apple Maps ads, & Siri AI on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple accidentally leaked identifying numbers for much of its upcoming product line, AirPods with cameras rumors spark a new privacy debate, and Siri AI gets partnered articles on the AppleInsider Podcast.
ChatGPT can now control Messages on the Mac for some reason
Mac users can now give ChatGPT their entire Messages history and have it write texts. Hand OpenAI your house keys while you're at it.
AirPod cameras will detect people, and warn about image capture with a status light
Yet more details of Apple's AirPods Pro with cameras have been found in the latest macOS Tahoe release, including image resolution and certain privacy features.
Camera AirPods Code Reveals Image Capture Resolution, Status Light, Person Detection, and More
Apple is working on camera-equipped AirPods, as indicated by various reports and a demo video of them in action discovered earlier this week. The video was found by MacRumors in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, but it turns out there are even more details in the code. MacRumors forum member mactracker has discovered a hidden macOS framework called "AccessorySensorManager" that manages sensor data from the AirPods when they are connected to a Mac.
ChatGPT Can Now Read and Send iMessages on Mac
OpenAI today said there's a new Apple Messages plugin for ChatGPT, allowing ChatGPT on Mac to search messages, draft messages, analyze conversations, and send replies to people. The Apple Messages plugin can be installed from the ChatGPT Plugins interface, and it is listed under Public.
Apple Releases New AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features
Apple today released a fifth version of the beta firmware it is testing for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware is available for developers and has a build number of 9A5347a. In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple is adding a new AirPods interface, a slider for Adaptive mode, and support for custom EQ, so the firmware adds support for those features. AirPods are also compatible with the new Siri AI.
ChatGPT update adds Apple Messages integration on Mac
ChatGPT’s latest update adds a new Mac integration: the ability to work with conversations from Apple’s Messages app. ChatGPT for...
MacBook Ultra is coming: Six new features launching this fall
Apple is rumored to launch the first ‘MacBook Ultra’ this fall, growing the MacBook lineup—here are six rumored new features.
Deals: M5 MacBook Air $1,099, M5 Pro MacBook Pro 48GB $400 off, Series 11 from $254, AirTag 2, more
This week’s notable 25% price drop on AirPods Pro 3 continues, AirPods Max 2 at $120 off in all five...
B&H slashes M5 MacBook Pro further, now just $1,669
A steeper $350 discount on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro with a 96W USB-C power adapter is in effect now, bringing the price down to just $1,669.
Apple's Camera AirPods Not Launching Until 2027 Despite Leaked Video
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods will not launch until 2027 despite the demo video MacRumors found earlier this week, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. On Monday, MacRumors shared a demo video featuring the camera-equipped AirPods in action. The video was hidden in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, suggesting Apple was preparing for a launch.
Meta AI Launches Mac App With Screen Sharing and Dictation
Meta today launched a new Meta AI app for the Mac, which is available in a beta capacity. The app is primarily meant for businesses and content creators, and it integrates with Facebook and Instagram. It incorporates analytics tools so it can answer questions about performance, and connects with Google Workspace for document access. Google Workspace access requires a professional Facebook or Instagram account.