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		<title>Apple Vision Pro Used in World-First Cataract Surgery</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/28/apple-vision-pro-cataract-surgery/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:51:18 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Hardwick</dc:creator>
		<category>Vision Pro</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple's Vision Pro has hit another medical-use milestone, with a New York ophthalmologist becoming the first surgeon to perform cataract surgery using the spatial computing headset.<br/>
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Dr. Eric Rosenberg of <a href="https://www.sightmd.com">SightMD</a> completed the initial procedure in October 2025 and has since performed hundreds of additional cases using ScopeXR, a surgical platform he co-developed for Apple's mixed reality device.<br/>
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ScopeXR streams live feeds from 3D digital surgical microscopes directly into the Vision Pro, which lets the surgeon view the operative field in stereoscopic 3D while overlaying preoperative diagnostic data. The platform also supports real-time remote collaboration, allowing surgeons to virtually join procedures and see exactly what the operating surgeon sees.<br/>
<blockquote>"We are now able to bring the world's best surgeon into any operating room, at any hour, from anywhere on the planet," said Dr. Rosenberg in a company <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sightmds-dr-eric-rosenberg-becomes-first-surgeon-in-the-world-to-perform-cataract-surgery-using-apple-vision-pro-mixed-reality-302754311.html">press release</a>. "From residents performing their first cases to surgeons facing unexpected complications, this technology democratizes access to expertise and that will save vision."</blockquote>It's another example of Apple's move toward enterprise and professional use cases for Vision Pro, with widespread consumer adoption beleaguered by the headset's &#36;3,499 starting price and bulky form factor. Apple has increasingly leaned into specialized applications in fields like <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2024/03/11/apple-pitches-vision-pro-as-healthcare-solution/">medicine</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/11/apple-vision-pro-x-plane-flight-simulator/">aviation training</a>, and <a href="https://www.apple.com/uk/business/enterprise/apple-vision-pro/">industrial design</a> - markets where the device's capabilities can justify its cost, in other words.<br/>
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The headset was never expected to be mass-market from day one, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/01/tim-cook-comments-on-apple-vision-pro/">according to Apple</a>. Even so, enthusiasm is said to have cooled far <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/16/vision-pro-buyers-feel-total-regret/">faster than anticipated</a>. Based on the latest reports, there are now no Apple Vision headsets in active development, with the company's focus pivoting to lightweight <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/17/apple-ai-wearable-development/">smart glasses</a>, where Meta has already seen success. Last October, Apple <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/15/apple-announces-vision-pro-with-m5-chip/">introduced</a> an updated Vision Pro model featuring the M5 chip, the first hardware revision of the device.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-vision-pro/">Apple Vision Pro</a></div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#AppleVisionPro">Vision Pro (Buy Now)</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/apple-vision-pro.209">Apple Vision Pro</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/28/apple-vision-pro-cataract-surgery/">Apple Vision Pro Used in World-First Cataract Surgery</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-vision-pro-used-in-world-first-cataract-surgery.2481636/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Shares &#039;Ted Lasso&#039; Season Four Streaming Date and Teaser Trailer</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/28/apple-tv-ted-lasso-season-four-release-date/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-shares-ted-lasso-season-four-streaming-date-and-teaser-trailer.2481634/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:10:14 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Joe Rossignol</dc:creator>
		<category>Apple TV Service</category>
		<category>Apple TV Shows</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple today <a href="https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/04/apple-tvs-emmy-award-winning-global-smash-hit-series-ted-lasso-returns-for-season-four-on-wednesday-august-5/">announced</a> that its hit comedy-drama series "<a href="https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/ted-lasso/">Ted Lasso</a>" is returning for a fourth season with a first episode on Wednesday, August 5. One new episode will follow every Wednesday thereafter through October 7.<br/>
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"Ted Lasso" is one of the most popular shows ever released on the Apple TV streaming service. The eponymous character Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, starts off as a small-time football coach from Kansas who is hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer.<br/>
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In the fourth season, Apple says Lasso returns to England to take on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women's soccer team. <br/>
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"Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would," said Apple.<br/>
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Apple has shared a teaser trailer for the new season.<br/>
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Fan favorites such as Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift are all set to return in the fourth season.<br/>
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The third season of "Ted Lasso" was released in 2023, so there has been a long wait for a fourth season. The series has won several major awards since it debuted in 2020, with its overall positive tone making it a popular comfort show.<div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-tv-plus/">Apple TV Service</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-tv-shows/">Apple TV Shows</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/28/apple-tv-ted-lasso-season-four-release-date/">Apple Shares &#039;Ted Lasso&#039; Season Four Streaming Date and Teaser Trailer</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-shares-ted-lasso-season-four-streaming-date-and-teaser-trailer.2481634/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>AirPods Pro 3 Return to &#36;199.99 Low Price on Amazon</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/28/airpods-pro-3-to-199-99/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/airpods-pro-3-return-to-199-99-low-price-on-amazon.2481633/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:55:14 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Mitchel Broussard</dc:creator>
		<category>Deals</category>
		<category>Featured</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FQFB8FMG%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1"><strong>&#36;199.99</strong></a>, down from &#36;249.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 3, and it's accompanied by a solid deal on the AirPods 4.<br/>
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This model of the AirPods Pro launched in September 2025 and has 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, better audio quality, a revised fit that's meant to improve comfort and stability, Live Translation for in-person conversations, and heart rate sensing for workouts.<br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FQFB8FMG%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1"target="_blank"><div class="fancybutton"><div class="fancybadge">&#36;49 OFF</div>AirPods Pro 3 for &#36;199.99</div></a></div><br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DGHMNQ5Z%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"target="_blank"><div class="fancybutton"><div class="fancybadge">&#36;30 OFF</div>AirPods 4 for &#36;99.00</div></a></div><br/>
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		<title>20th Anniversary iPhone&#039;s &#039;Liquid Glass&#039; Display to Make Bezels Vanish</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/28/20th-anniversary-iphone-liquid-glass-display/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/20th-anniversary-iphones-liquid-glass-display-to-make-bezels-vanish.2481631/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:29:02 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Hardwick</dc:creator>
		<category>20th-Anniversary iPhone</category>
		<category>Ice Universe</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone will use a new type of curved screen technology that more effectively hides the display bezels from the user's line of sight for a purer viewing experience, claims a Chinese leaker.<br/>
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Apple is <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/12/20th-anniversary-iphone-all-screen-design/">reportedly</a> planning a radical redesign for the 20th-anniversary iPhone that could feature a display that curves around all four edges of the device. To achieve this, Apple will reportedly use an equal-depth quad-curved panel <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/24/20th-anniversary-iphone-micro-curved-oled-panel/">supplied by Samsung</a>, and it sounds like it's going to be quite different from typical curved screens.<br/>
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According to leaker Ice Universe, "It is not a traditional quad curved display, nor is it anything like the curved screen solutions we have seen on Android phones over the years." This is said to be down to its extremely subtle curvature, but there are apparently other factors that could come into play.<br/>
<blockquote>"What truly creates the visual impact may be a sophisticated combination of optical refraction, light guiding structures, and carefully engineered visual illusion," said Ice Universe, writing in a <a href="https://x.com/UniverseIce/status/2048717874991419459?s=20">post on X</a>. "The end result could be a display where the bezel nearly disappears from sight, while edge viewing remains natural and undisturbed."</blockquote>Apple will also reportedly adopt a Samsung-made OLED technology called COE (Color Filter on Encapsulation) to make the 20th-anniversary iPhone's display brighter and thinner than previous panels. Apple may refer to it as a "Liquid Glass Display," in a nod to its latest software interface redesign, claims the leaker.<br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Apple may define its next generation display as "Liquid Glass Display."<br>It is not a traditional quad curved display, nor is it anything like the curved screen solutions we have seen on Android phones over the years. The curvature itself could be extremely subtle. What truly... <a href="https://t.co/onj81yNWQf">pic.twitter.com/onj81yNWQf</a></p>&mdash; Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) <a href="https://twitter.com/UniverseIce/status/2048717874991419459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div><br/>
To mark the 20th-anniversary of the iPhone in 2027, Apple ideally wants an uninterrupted display with no cutouts for the most visual impact, but concealing the Face ID system and selfie camera under the panel is going to be a challenge. <br/>
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Display analyst Ross Young has said that Apple won't have under-display ‌Face ID‌ ready to go for a 2027 iPhone, but <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/22/three-new-iphone-designs-allegedly-revealed/">other leakers think it's possible</a>. If Apple can't get everything under the display, we may see under-display ‌Face ID‌ and then a small hole-punch cutout on the front for the front-facing camera.<div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/20th-anniversary-iphone/">20th-Anniversary iPhone</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ice-universe/">Ice Universe</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/28/20th-anniversary-iphone-liquid-glass-display/">20th Anniversary iPhone&#039;s &#039;Liquid Glass&#039; Display to Make Bezels Vanish</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/20th-anniversary-iphones-liquid-glass-display-to-make-bezels-vanish.2481631/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Introduces App Store Monthly Subscriptions With 12-Month Commitment</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/app-store-monthly-subscriptions-12-month-commitment/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-introduces-app-store-monthly-subscriptions-with-12-month-commitment.2481610/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:52:02 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Eric Slivka</dc:creator>
		<category>App Store</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple today <a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=agq42lxe">announced</a> the launch of a new subscription option for <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/app-store/">App Store</a> developers: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. The new option allows developers to offer subscribers discounted pricing typically associated with an annual subscription but paid on a monthly basis to keep payments more affordable.<br/>
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Developers can begin creating these new subscription types in &zwnj;App Store&zwnj; Connect and testing them in Xcode starting today, and they will go live to users on iOS 26.4 and equivalent versions for other platforms next month alongside the launch of iOS 26.5 and related updates.<br/>
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Notably, it appears the United States and Singapore will be excluded from these subscriptions for the time being, and there's no word on when they might roll out in these markets.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/app-store/">App Store</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/app-store-monthly-subscriptions-12-month-commitment/">Apple Introduces App Store Monthly Subscriptions With 12-Month Commitment</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-introduces-app-store-monthly-subscriptions-with-12-month-commitment.2481610/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Spotify Launches Fitness Hub With 1,400+ Peloton Workouts</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/spotify-launches-fitness-hub/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:05:57 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Hartley Charlton</dc:creator>
		<category>Peloton</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spotify today <a href="https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-04-27/spotify-fitness-workouts-peloton/">launched</a> a new Fitness hub, bringing over 1,400 on-demand Peloton workout classes to Premium subscribers alongside a range of free content from independent wellness creators.<br/>
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The Peloton classes span strength, cardio, yoga, pilates, barre, meditation, stretching, and outdoor run and walk, and require no specialist equipment. Peloton's bike workouts are not included. The catalog is available in the U.S., UK, Australia, Germany, Austria, Canada, Mexico, Sweden, and Spain, with Spotify saying it will expand to more countries over time. <br/>
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Both free and Premium subscribers can access curated playlists and content from a range of established wellness creators, including Yoga With Kassandra, Caitlin K'eli Yoga, Sweaty Studio, Chloe Ting, Pilates Body by Raven, Abi Mills Wellness, and Sophiereidfit. The Peloton partnership content, featuring instructors such as Rebecca Kennedy, Ally Love, and Rad Lopez, is available to Premium subscribers only, ad-free.<br/>
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The Fitness hub includes an onboarding questionnaire that asks users what type of movement they want, how hard they want to push, and their experience level, then generates a personalized starter pack. Classes are primarily in English, with select options in Spanish and German. Offline downloads are supported, and users can switch between watching a class on TV and listening on a phone or smart speaker in audio-only mode.<br/>
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Nearly 70% of Premium subscribers apparently work out monthly, and there are more than 150 million fitness playlists active on the platform. Fitness and workout content also ranks among the top use cases for the company's recently launched AI-powered Prompted Playlist feature.<br/>
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The Fitness hub is accessible by searching "fitness" in the Spotify app's Search tab, or via the "Browse all" menu.<div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/peloton/">Peloton</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/spotify/">Spotify</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/spotify-launches-fitness-hub/">Spotify Launches Fitness Hub With 1,400+ Peloton Workouts</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/spotify-launches-fitness-hub-with-1-400-peloton-workouts.2481604/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Fourth macOS Tahoe 26.5 Beta Now Available for Developers</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/apple-seeds-macos-tahoe-26-5-beta-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:07:18 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Featured</category>
		<category>macOS Tahoe 26</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple today provided the fourth beta of an upcoming <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-26/">macOS Tahoe</a> 26.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after the third beta. <br/>
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Developers can download the &zwnj;macOS Tahoe&zwnj; 26.5 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required.<br/>
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No new features were found in the first three &zwnj;macOS Tahoe&zwnj; 26.5 betas, and it's likely the update primarily focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements.<br/>
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		<title>Apple Seeds Fourth iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Betas to Developers</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/apple-seeds-ios-26-5-beta-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:01 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Featured</category>
		<category>iOS 26</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the third betas.<br/>
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Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/">iPad</a> by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.<br/>
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iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 do not include new <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/siri/">Siri</a> capabilities, suggesting any &zwnj;Siri&zwnj; updates are being held until <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-27/">iOS 27</a>. The Maps app has a Suggested Places feature for recommending locations to visit nearby based on trends and recent searches, plus Apple is laying the groundwork for ads in the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-maps/">Apple Maps</a> app.<br/>
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Apple is continuing to test end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/rcs/">RCS</a> messages between iPhone and Android users. Apple included the feature in the iOS 26.4 beta, but removed it before the update launched to the public.<br/>
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In the European Union, Apple is testing proximity pairing, notification forwarding, and Live Activities for third-party wearables like earbuds and smartwatches. The functionality will allow third-party wearables to have many of the same features as the Apple Watch and AirPods.<br/>
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More detail on what's new in iOS 26.5 can be found in <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/30/everything-new-in-ios-26-5-beta-1/">our iOS 26.5 beta features guide</a>.<br/>
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<b>Update 1:05 pm</b>: The update is now also available to public beta testers.<div class="linkback">Related Roundups: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-26/">iOS 26</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-26/">iPadOS 26</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/ios-26.248">iOS 26</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/apple-seeds-ios-26-5-beta-4/">Apple Seeds Fourth iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Betas to Developers</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-seeds-fourth-ios-26-5-and-ipados-26-5-betas-to-developers.2481598/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Releases Fourth watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5 and visionOS 26.5 Betas</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/apple-seeds-watchos-26-5-beta-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:01:00 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Apple TV</category>
		<category>Vision Pro</category>
		<category>watchOS</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple today provided developers with the fourth betas of upcoming watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple released the third betas for each platform. <br/>
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The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required.<br/>
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There's no word on what's in the software as of yet. watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS often get few features in each new beta, with updates primarily focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements. Nothing new was found in the first three betas. <div class="linkback">Related Roundups: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/">Apple TV</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-vision-pro/">Apple Vision Pro</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/watchos-26/">watchOS 26</a></div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Apple_TV">Apple TV (Don't Buy)</a>, <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#AppleVisionPro">Vision Pro (Buy Now)</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forums: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/apple-tv-and-home-theater.100">Apple TV and Home Theater</a>, <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/apple-vision-pro.209">Apple Vision Pro</a>, <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/apple-watch.172">Apple Watch</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/apple-seeds-watchos-26-5-beta-4/">Apple Releases Fourth watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5 and visionOS 26.5 Betas</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-fourth-watchos-26-5-tvos-26-5-and-visionos-26-5-betas.2481602/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Hit With Unfair Labor Practice Charge for Refusing to Transfer Unionized Towson Workers</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/apple-towson-unfair-labor-practice-charge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:56:26 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The IAM Union representing Apple employees in Towson, Maryland today said that it is filing an Unfair Labor Practice charge [<a href="https://www.goiam.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Charge-Apr-27-26.pdf">PDF</a>] against Apple with the National Labor Relations Board. The union is accusing Apple of unlawful discrimination against unionized workers.<br/>
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Earlier this month, Apple announced plans to <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/09/three-apple-stores-permanently-closing/">close the Towson Apple Store</a> alongside two other Apple locations in Connecticut and California. The Towson store was the first Apple retail location to unionize in the U.S. back in 2022.<br/>
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With most store closures, employees are relocated automatically to nearby stores, but Apple said the union rules at the Towson location prevented it from moving the workers to other stores. Apple instead said that Towson employees are "eligible to apply for open roles at Apple in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement."<br/>
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The IAM Union said at the time that it was "outraged" by Apple's decision, and that there was nothing in the agreement that prevented employees from being relocated. IAM said Apple's claim was false, and that it raised "serious concerns" that the closure was a "cynical attempt to bust the union."<br/>
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In today's filing, the IAM Union complained that Apple allowed employees at two non-union stores to transfer to other locations, but forced Towson employees to reapply for positions through the same process as external candidates.<br/>
<blockquote>"This is about whether workers are treated fairly under the law or punished for exercising their rights," said IAM Union International President Brian Bryant. "Apple is denying union-represented workers the same opportunities it is giving to others -- and doing so because these workers chose to organize. That is discrimination, and it is exactly what federal labor law is designed to prevent."</blockquote><br/>
The union has asked Apple to reverse its decision and give Towson workers the same opportunity to transfer to other retail locations.<br/>
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The three stores that Apple is closing are located in struggling shopping malls that are slowly shutting down and losing foot traffic.<br/>
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<b>Update</b>: Apple has issued the following statement to <em>MacRumors</em> regarding the complaint:<blockquote>We strongly disagree with the claims made, and we will continue to abide by the agreement that was negotiated and agreed with the union. We look forward to presenting all of the facts to the NLRB.</blockquote><div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-store/">Apple Store</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/apple-towson-unfair-labor-practice-charge/">Apple Hit With Unfair Labor Practice Charge for Refusing to Transfer Unionized Towson Workers</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-hit-with-unfair-labor-practice-charge-for-refusing-to-transfer-unionized-towson-workers.2481597/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>MacBook Neo Still Seeing Extended Delivery Estimates at Apple, But Amazon and Walmart Have Stock</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/macbook-neo-amazon-walmart/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:56:47 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Mitchel Broussard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple's <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-neo/">MacBook Neo</a> has recently been struck by delayed delivery estimates on Apple.com, due to the notebook's booming popularity. However, both <a href="https://howl.link/1s4qh5om1zksz">Walmart</a> and <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GR6FHGXX%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1">Amazon</a> offer deliveries as soon as tomorrow, and even feature small discounts on the Neo.<br/>
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Following its launch in March, the &zwnj;MacBook Neo&zwnj; has <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/07/macbook-neo-massive-dilemma/">become a big hit</a> for Apple, with the company struggling to keep the computer in stock online and in Apple stores. As of writing, Apple.com quotes a 2-3 week delivery estimate on every model of the Neo in the U.S. and many other countries.<br/>
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If you want to prioritize saving a bit of money, Amazon has <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GR6FHGXX%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1">every model of the MacBook Neo for &#36;9 off</a> this week. Free delivery options place the Neo arriving as soon as May 2, while Prime members can get same-day shipping on the 256GB models in many locations.<br/>
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Over at <a href="https://howl.link/1s4qh5om1zksz">Walmart</a>, you won't find any discounts, but you will find similarly quick delivery estimates. Select locations should see delivery estimates as soon as April 28 through April 29 on every model of the &zwnj;MacBook Neo&zwnj;. If you have Walmart+ instead of Amazon Prime, this could be a better option despite the lack of a straight cash discount.<br/>
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The &zwnj;MacBook Neo&zwnj; is Apple's low-cost Mac, priced at &#36;599 for the 256GB model and &#36;699 for the 512GB model with <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/touch-id/">Touch ID</a>. Students can get the computer for even cheaper at &#36;499 through Apple's education store on its website.<br/>
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If you're shopping for the new M5 <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-air/">MacBook Air</a>, Amazon is currently hosting big <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/m5-macbook-air-949-return/">&#36;150 discounts on nearly every model</a>. Prices now start at &#36;949.99 for the 512GB 13-inch model.<br/>
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		<title>Apple Planning to Launch Two New &#039;Ultra&#039; Products in the Next Year</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/apple-planning-to-launch-two-new-ultra-products/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:34:42 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Hartley Charlton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple has decided to market two of its new products over the next year as "Ultra" devices, <em><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/3124481/apples-ultra-roadmap-confirmed-iphone-macbook-and-more-on-the-way.html">Macworld</a></em> reports.<br/>
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Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report claims that Apple's first foldable iPhone will be called the "<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-ultra/">iPhone Ultra</a>." The device will become the highest end option in the lineup.<br/>
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The &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj; will not be considered part of the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18/">iPhone 18</a> iPhone lineup, despite arriving alongside the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18-pro/">iPhone 18 Pro</a> and &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj; Max. This would be just like how the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-air/">iPhone Air</a> is not considered to be part of the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17/">iPhone 17</a> series. Although Apple is hoping to ship the &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj; alongside the &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj;, it may launch a few weeks later and with scarcer availability.<br/>
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Moreover, Apple is apparently planning to release a "MacBook Ultra" later this year or in early 2027. It will feature an OLED panel and a touchscreen, sitting above the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-pro/">MacBook Pro</a> in the lineup at a "significantly" higher price point. While the device was originally intended to launch later this year, it is now likely pushed back by several months due to memory supply chain shortages.<br/>
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Apple already offers M-series Ultra chips, the Apple Watch Ultra, and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/carplay/">CarPlay</a> Ultra. "Ultra" branding for the foldable iPhone and OLED MacBook was previously rumored by <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/08/apple-to-launch-three-new-ultras-this-year/"><em>Bloomberg</em></a>, which added that "AirPods Ultra" could also be on the way.<div class="linkback">Related Roundups: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-fold/">iPhone Fold</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-pro/">MacBook Pro</a></div><div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-ultra/">iPhone Ultra</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/macbook-ultra/">MacBook Ultra</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/macworld-com/">Macworld</a></div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#MacBook_Pro_16">MacBook Pro (Buy Now)</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/macbook-pro.90">MacBook Pro</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/apple-planning-to-launch-two-new-ultra-products/">Apple Planning to Launch Two New &#039;Ultra&#039; Products in the Next Year</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-planning-to-launch-two-new-ultra-products-in-the-next-year.2481590/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>OpenAI Reportedly Working on an AI Smartphone to Rival iPhone</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/openai-working-on-an-ai-smartphone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:53:17 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Hartley Charlton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OpenAI is working on a smartphone in what appears to be a significant reversal from previous reports that the company had no plans to enter the phone market, according to supply chain analyst <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ming-chi-kuo/">Ming-Chi Kuo</a>.<br/>
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Kuo shared the findings from his latest supply chain checks <a href="https://x.com/mingchikuo/status/2048587389791269182">in a post on X</a>, saying MediaTek and Qualcomm are the chosen chip partners and Luxshare Precision Industry is the exclusive manufacturing partner, with mass production scheduled for 2028. Exact chip specifications and additional suppliers are expected to be finalized by late 2026 or the first quarter of 2027.<br/>
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Kuo argues that the smartphone remains uniquely positioned for AI agent use because it is the only device that captures a user's full real-time state, including location, activity, communication, and context, which he describes as the most important input for real-time AI agent inference. He claims that AI agents will fundamentally change how people interact with a phone, shifting the focus from launching individual apps to completing tasks through a more continuous, context-aware interface. <br/>
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He argues that fully controlling both the operating system and the hardware is the only way for the company to deliver a comprehensive AI agent service, and that a subscription-bundled business model could enable OpenAI to build a developer ecosystem around those agents.<br/>
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Kuo suggests that Luxshare, which has long sought to reduce its dependence on Apple supply chain work, could benefit substantially from an early position in what he frames as the next generation of smartphone hardware.<br/>
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The development represents a notable reversal in OpenAI's publicly stated hardware strategy. Previous reports have consistently described the company's hardware ambitions as centered on non-phone form factors developed in collaboration with <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/21/openai-buys-jony-ive-ai-startup/">Jony Ive</a>, the former Apple design chief whose startup io Products was acquired by OpenAI for &#36;6.5 billion. Those plans include <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/20/jony-ive-openai-smart-speaker-2027/">a smart speaker</a>, which is likely the first product to launch, along with smart glasses, a smart lamp, and potentially earbuds. OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane has said the first hardware announcement is expected in the second half of 2026, with <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/10/openais-jony-ive-designed-device-delayed-to-2027/">launch around early 2027</a>.<br/>
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman <a href="https://x.com/sama/status/2048428561481265539?s=61&t=a-bloX1n-TZ50ofqhetO1A">posted on X</a> the same day Kuo published his analysis, writing that it "feels like a good time to seriously rethink how operating systems and user interfaces are designed." Such a device would obviously put OpenAI in direct competition with Apple's iPhone.<div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ming-chi-kuo/">Ming-Chi Kuo</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/openai/">OpenAI</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/openai-working-on-an-ai-smartphone/">OpenAI Reportedly Working on an AI Smartphone to Rival iPhone</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/openai-reportedly-working-on-an-ai-smartphone-to-rival-iphone.2481588/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple&#039;s M5 MacBook Air Returns to &#36;949.99 Low Price on Amazon</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/27/m5-macbook-air-949-return/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-m5-macbook-air-returns-to-949-99-low-price-on-amazon.2481586/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:32:10 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Mitchel Broussard</dc:creator>
		<category>Deals</category>
		<category>Featured</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, Amazon introduced a few <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GR1J6T45%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1">new record low prices on the M5 MacBook Air</a> and the best deal is back today. You can get the 512GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GR1J6T45%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"><strong>&#36;949.99</strong></a>, down from &#36;1,099.00, available in all colors.<br/>
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You'll find up to &#36;150 off every model of the M5 MacBook Air on Amazon, with free delivery around May 2 for most models. In terms of other 13-inch models, Amazon also has the 24GB/1TB model for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GR1BY1SZ%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"><strong>&#36;1,349.00</strong></a>, down from &#36;1,499.00. Both of these represent a match for the record low prices for each configuration.<br/>
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In terms of the 15-inch models, you'll find up to &#36;150 off the M5 MacBook Air, with multiple color options on sale for each configuration. Prices start at <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GR1DVSQP%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"><strong>&#36;1,149.99</strong></a> for the 512GB model, down from &#36;1,299.00, and also include both 1TB models on sale.<br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GR1DVSQP%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"target="_blank"><div class="fancybutton"><div class="fancybadge">&#36;149 OFF</div>15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for &#36;1,149.99</div></a></div><br/>
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		<title>Get AirPods 4 for &#36;99 and AirPods Max 2 for &#36;529.99 on Amazon</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/25/airpods-4-99-airpods-max-2/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/get-airpods-4-for-99-and-airpods-max-2-for-529-99-on-amazon.2481520/</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:41 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Mitchel Broussard</dc:creator>
		<category>Deals</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Amazon today has the AirPods 4 available for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DGHMNQ5Z%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"><strong>&#36;99.00</strong></a>, down from &#36;129.00. This remains one of the best deals on the AirPods 4 so far in 2026, and it's accompanied by a solid deal on the AirPods Max 2.<br/>
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Apple's new AirPods Max 2 launched earlier this month, and Amazon is still one of the only retailers offering a discount on the headphones. You can get the Midnight and Starlight color options for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GSS4SGZR%2Fref%3Dfs_a_mdt2_us2%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26th%3D1%26geniuslink%3Dtrue"><strong>&#36;529.99</strong></a> on Amazon, down from &#36;549.00.<br/>
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Although this is only a &#36;19 discount on the AirPods Max 2, it's the best markdown you'll find online if you're looking to order the new headphones. Free delivery has the AirPods Max 2 arriving around April 30, but they can be delivered as soon as tomorrow with Prime shipping.<br/>
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		<title>Ads Are Coming to Apple Maps This Summer: Here&#039;s What to Expect</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/24/apple-maps-ads-what-to-expect/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ads-are-coming-to-apple-maps-this-summer-heres-what-to-expect.2481492/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:58:00 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Featured</category>
		<category>Apple Maps</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple is planning to start showing ads in the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-maps/">Apple Maps</a> app this summer, and signs of ads have already shown up in the iOS 26.5 beta as Apple prepares to roll them out.<br/>
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<h2>Where Ads Show Up</h2><br/>
Ads will be displayed in the &zwnj;Apple Maps&zwnj; search interface. Depending on the search, relevant ads will be shown first in search results.<br/>
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Apple is also implementing a new Suggested Places feature in Maps that will show recommendations based on what's trending nearby and the user's recent searches.<br/>
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The Maps app is getting a Suggested Places feature that recommends locations to visit based on trending places that are around you and your recent Maps searches. Ads will be shown in Suggested Places.<br/>
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<h2>No Opt-Out</h2><br/>
Similar to ads in the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/app-store/">App Store</a>, there will be no option to turn off ads in &zwnj;Apple Maps&zwnj;. Ads will be displayed for all users in the U.S. and Canada.<br/>
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Ads will be shown in &zwnj;Apple Maps&zwnj; in the United States and Canada first, and could expand to other countries in the future.<br/>
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<h2>Platforms</h2><br/>
Ads will be displayed in the Maps app on iPhone and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/">iPad</a>.<br/>
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<h2>What Ads Look Like</h2><br/>
Apple says that ads in Maps will be clearly marked as ads with an "Ad" label, similar to how ads show up in the &zwnj;App Store&zwnj; search results.<br/>
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Businesses will be able to bid for ad placement, which is how ads in the &zwnj;App Store&zwnj; work. The highest bidder for a given term will have their ad shown in the app.<br/>
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Your location and ads that you see and interact with in the Maps app are not associated with your Apple Account, and the data is not shared with third parties.<br/>
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<h2>Beta Testing</h2><br/>
Apple is laying the groundwork for Maps ads in the iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 betas. There's an ads splash screen in the Maps app along with underlying ad code, but ads are not yet live.<br/>
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<h2>Launch Date</h2><br/>
Apple only said "summer" for the ads launch. "Summer" in the Northern Hemisphere starts on June 21 and ends on September 22. iOS 26.5 is likely to launch in late May or early June, and it's possible ads will be tied to the update.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-maps/">Apple Maps</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/24/apple-maps-ads-what-to-expect/">Ads Are Coming to Apple Maps This Summer: Here&#039;s What to Expect</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ads-are-coming-to-apple-maps-this-summer-heres-what-to-expect.2481492/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>XChat App Now Available</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/24/xchat-app-now-available/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/xchat-app-now-available.2481491/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:46:27 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Hartley Charlton</dc:creator>
		<category>Twitter</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[X today launched <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xchat/id6760873038">XChat</a>, a standalone messaging app for the iPhone and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/">iPad</a>, available now on the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/app-store/">App Store</a>.<br/>
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XChat allows users to chat with anyone on X in a private, focused space separate from the main X app. At launch, the app supports direct messaging and group chats, audio and video calls, and file sharing. X claims all messages are end-to-end encrypted and PIN protected, with no ads or tracking.<br/>
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Other features include disappearing messages, the ability to edit and delete messages for everyone in a chat, and a mechanism to block or alert users when a screenshot is attempted. The app is free to download and requires iOS 26.0 or later.<br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chat with anyone on X.<br>Completely private.<br>Now on your home screen.<br><br>Download for iOS: <a href="https://t.co/wBBfjJyJmu">https://t.co/wBBfjJyJmu</a> <a href="https://t.co/u0QeGs1Z3D">pic.twitter.com/u0QeGs1Z3D</a></p>&mdash; XChat (@chat) <a href="https://twitter.com/chat/status/2047747085362139463?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><br/>
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The app has been in testing with a small group of beta users since last year. X says more updates are still planned, with X lead designer Benji Taylor teasing that XChat is "just the beginning of what we're building for messaging."<br/>
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Unlike the main X app, XChat adopts <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-26/">iOS 26</a> design conventions, including the &zwnj;iOS 26&zwnj; keyboard. The app offers several customization options, including light and dark modes, message permissions, left-swipe interaction settings, and a selection of app icon options. There is also a prominent button within XChat for jumping back to the main X app.<br/>
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XChat can now be downloaded from the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xchat/id6760873038">App Store</a> in the United States. A release date for an Android version of the app has not yet been announced.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/twitter/">Twitter</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/24/xchat-app-now-available/">XChat App Now Available</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/xchat-app-now-available.2481491/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>iPhone 18 Could Come With 12GB of RAM</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/24/iphone-18-could-come-with-12gb-ram/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-18-could-come-with-12gb-of-ram.2481490/</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:21:57 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Hartley Charlton</dc:creator>
		<category>iPhone 18</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple's standard <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18/">iPhone 18</a> could feature 12GB of memory for the first time, according to analyst <a href="https://twitter.com/dannynystedt">Dan Nystedt</a>.<br/>
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In a new post on X, Nystedt said that the standard &zwnj;iPhone 18&zwnj; will match the 12GB of RAM Apple gave the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17-pro/">iPhone 17 Pro</a> and &zwnj;iPhone 17 Pro&zwnj; Max last September. It would mark the first time the entry-level iPhone model has shipped with that much memory.<br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This rumor making the rounds again, add 12GB of RAM. <a href="https://t.co/vP14mEn5le">https://t.co/vP14mEn5le</a></p>&mdash; Dan Nystedt (@dnystedt) <a href="https://twitter.com/dnystedt/status/2047483119075532801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><br/>
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Nystedt also flagged an earlier rumor claiming that Apple has secured TSMC's first 2nm chip production run for the A20 chip set to power the &zwnj;iPhone 18&zwnj; lineup. According to that report, TSMC's 2nm process delivers 15% better computing performance than <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/3nm/">3nm</a>, with no loss in power efficiency. The <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17/">iPhone 17</a> series uses TSMC's N3P &zwnj;3nm&zwnj; node.<br/>
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The jump to 12GB of RAM on the base model is likely tied to <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-intelligence/">Apple Intelligence</a>. Apple is expected to introduce expanded AI features with <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-27/">iOS 27</a>, which the company is set to announce at WWDC on June 8. On-device AI workloads are memory-intensive, and keeping the entry-level iPhone capable of running &zwnj;Apple Intelligence&zwnj; in full would give Apple reason to push the standard model's memory up to par with last year's Pro tier.<br/>
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The &zwnj;iPhone 18&zwnj; is not expected to launch alongside the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18-pro/">iPhone 18 Pro</a> this fall. Apple is reportedly planning to delay the standard model until early 2027, alongside the iPhone 18e and a second-generation <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-air/">iPhone Air</a>, while the Pro models and the long-anticipated foldable iPhone will ship in the usual fall time frame.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18/">iPhone 18</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/iphone.99">iPhone</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/24/iphone-18-could-come-with-12gb-ram/">iPhone 18 Could Come With 12GB of RAM</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-18-could-come-with-12gb-of-ram.2481490/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at MacBook Neo Intro Video</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/24/behind-the-scenes-look-at-macbook-neo-intro-video/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:52:39 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Hartley Charlton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple today released a YouTube Short revealing a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of its playful <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/04/hello-macbook-neo/">MacBook Neo introduction video</a>.<br/>
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The short clip gives what Apple describes as "a peek at some handmade magic," revealing the physical models and camera techniques used during production. Apple shows how real-world props were combined with visual effects to produce the final sequences. Apple does not usually share production insights for a major product launch videos.<br/>
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See the original <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3SIKAmPXY4">"Hello, MacBook Neo" video</a> below:<br/>
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The <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-neo/">MacBook Neo</a> launched in March at &#36;599, and its introductory video was widely noted for its whimsey and charm. The &zwnj;MacBook Neo&zwnj; itself has proven to be very strong seller since its launch; Apple reportedly broke a <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/20/apple-shares-mac-sales-achievement/">Mac launch week record</a> in the weeks following its debut, and the device has since <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/06/macbook-neo-delivery-dates-slipping/">sold out</a> of inventory until the middle of next month.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-neo/">MacBook Neo</a></div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#MacBookNeo">MacBook Neo (Buy Now)</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/macbook-neo.129">MacBook Neo</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/24/behind-the-scenes-look-at-macbook-neo-intro-video/">Apple Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at MacBook Neo Intro Video</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-shares-behind-the-scenes-look-at-macbook-neo-intro-video.2481486/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Foldable &#039;iPhone Ultra&#039; Could Be Missing These 5 Key Features Despite &#36;2,000 Price Tag</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/24/iphone-ultra-could-be-missing-5-features/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:41:52 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Hartley Charlton</dc:creator>
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		<category>iPhone Fold</category>
		<category>Face ID</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple's first foldable iPhone, dubbed the "<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-ultra/">iPhone Ultra</a>," could be missing at least five key features present on the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18-pro/">iPhone 18 Pro</a> models despite its &#36;2,000 price point.<br/>
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Recent images of dummy models shared by <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/07/foldable-iphone-design-revealed/">Sonny Dickson</a> and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/23/iphone-18-pro-max-dummies-thicker-camera-plateau/">Vadim Yuryev</a> seem to reveal two previously undiscussed missing features of the &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj;: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/magsafe/">MagSafe</a> and the Action Button.<br/>
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iPhone dummy units are intended to take the place of real devices for testing purposes, particularly for accessory manufacturers, who seek to mass produce items such as cases prior to the announcement of new devices, which necessitates a high level of accuracy and manufacturing precision.<br/>
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Both sets of dummy models show that the volume buttons will be located on the top edge of the device, aligned to the right, similar to the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-mini/">iPad mini</a>. This aspect was first rumored by Weibo leaker "<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/02/first-foldable-iphone-design-details-revealed/">Instant Digital</a>," who said that the motherboard is apparently located on the right side of the device. As to not run cables across the screen to the left side for the volume buttons (where they are located on all other iPhone models), Apple is said to have decided to run them directly upwards, which maximizes internal space.<br/>
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While a power button and volume buttons in their new location are clearly visible on the dummy models, the Action button is curiously missing. This suggests that the &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj; will be the first iPhone model with no Action button or silent switch. Apple introduced the Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro as a replacement for the silent switch, and it has since come to every available iPhone model. <br/>
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The images of the foldable iPhone dummy models shared so far have been shown alongside mock &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj; and &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj; Max units. These dupes for the high-end models, like most dummies, clearly show precise indentations for the internal array of &zwnj;MagSafe&zwnj; magnets to help manufacturers obtain correct alignment with their accessories. <br/>
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Crucially, these indentations are absent on the foldable iPhone dummies, suggesting that the device may not have &zwnj;MagSafe&zwnj;. This aspect remains speculative, but at 4.5mm, the &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj; is expected to be Apple's thinnest iPhone to date by a considerable margin, so it is not implausible that it could be too thin for &zwnj;MagSafe&zwnj;.<br/>
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The &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj; is believed to be too thin to accommodate Apple's TrueDepth camera array, which is required for <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/mask-face-id/">Face ID</a> authentication and now located in the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/dynamic-island/">Dynamic Island</a>. As a result, Apple is expected to revert to <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/touch-id/">Touch ID</a> on the device. The last iPhone to feature &zwnj;Touch ID&zwnj; was 2022's iPhone SE 3, where it was part of the device's budget offering. The last flagship iPhone with &zwnj;Touch ID&zwnj; was 2016's iPhone 7, so the return of &zwnj;Touch ID&zwnj; as the sole method of authentication on what will be the highest-end iPhone will be unprecedented. <br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><img src="https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2026/04/sonny-dickson-iphone-18-fold-dummy-models.jpeg" alt="" width="1583" height="859" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1044075" /><em>Image via <a href="https://x.com/SonnyDickson/status/2041395690598019402?s=20">Sonny Dickson</a>.</em></div><br/>
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As visible on the dummy models, which corroborate a multitude rumors, the &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj; is expected to sport only two rear cameras. These are expected to be wide and ultra wide cameras, just like the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17/">iPhone 17</a>. Unlike the Pro iPhones, there will be no third camera with telephoto capabilities.<br/>
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Previous rumors indicate that the &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj; will also <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/camera-control-key-foldable-iphone-feature/">not have a SIM card slot</a>, again just like the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-air/">iPhone Air</a>, being compatible with eSIM only. As a result, the &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj; could be missing the following features:<br/>
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	<li>&zwnj;Face ID&zwnj;/TrueDepth camera array</li><br/>
	<li>Telephoto camera/third rear camera</li><br/>
	<li>&zwnj;MagSafe&zwnj;</li><br/>
	<li>Action Button</li><br/>
	<li>Physical SIM card slot</li></ul><br/>
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The &zwnj;iPhone Air&zwnj; lacks Ultra Wide and Telephoto rear cameras, a SIM card slot, and stereo speakers. With a super-thin design, a titanium frame, and a glass back, the &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj; is expected to be very similar to the &zwnj;iPhone Air&zwnj; in terms of design, and it is possible that similar feature concessions will be present on the device when it launches later this year. There are no indications that the &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj; will be missing stereo speakers, but it is not out of the question given the other design compromises Apple has chosen to make with the device.<br/>
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The rumored starting price for the &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj; varies somewhat, but reports agree that it will <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/08/iphone-ultra-price-range-revealed/">not be below &#36;1,999</a>. The <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17-pro/">iPhone 17 Pro</a> starts at &#36;1,099 and has all of the above missing features, so the &zwnj;iPhone Ultra&zwnj;'s compromises could be controversial given its markedly higher price point. The device is expected to launch alongside the &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj; and &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj; Max in the fall.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-fold/">iPhone Fold</a></div><div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/face-id/">Face ID</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/foldable-iphone/">Foldable iPhone</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-ultra/">iPhone Ultra</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/magsafe/">MagSafe</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/24/iphone-ultra-could-be-missing-5-features/">Foldable &#039;iPhone Ultra&#039; Could Be Missing These 5 Key Features Despite &#36;2,000 Price Tag</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/foldable-iphone-ultra-could-be-missing-these-5-key-features-despite-2-000-price-tag.2481482/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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