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		<title>Satechi Launches ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/satechi-chargeview-140w/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/satechi-launches-chargeview-140w-desktop-charger.2481305/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Satechi</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Satechi is adding to its lineup of charging solutions for Apple devices with the new ChargeView <a href="https://satechi.com/products/chargeview-140w-desktop-charger">140W Desktop Charger</a> that’s available starting today. The ChargeView is a gallium-nitride charger that has adaptive charging intelligence and a digital display that shows real-time power usage.<br/>
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The ChargeView is meant to be used on top of a desk, so it has space black aluminum build to match Apple’s Macs and a clean, modern design. It is meant to be used upright to minimize the amount of space that it takes up on a desk. The ChargeView includes four USB-C ports, with 140W total output. 140W is enough to charge a 16-inch <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-pro/">MacBook Pro</a> at full speed, but power is split when using more than one port. The included display shows how power is distributed.<br/>
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Fast charging for the iPhone, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/">iPad</a>, and Macs is supported, and Satechi says the ChargeView supports USB PD 3.2 with AVS for advanced power optimization. Satechi’s power optimization makes sure devices get optimal output with protection against overheating, overcurrent, and overvoltage.<br/>
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The ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger is priced at &#36;100 and it can be <a href="https://satechi.com/products/chargeview-140w-desktop-charger">purchased from the Satechi website</a> or <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fd%2FB0GP57G1FN">from Amazon.com</a>.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/satechi/">Satechi</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/satechi-chargeview-140w/">Satechi Launches ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/satechi-launches-chargeview-140w-desktop-charger.2481305/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Get Up to &#36;52 Off the 11th Gen iPad, Available From &#36;299</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/11th-gen-ipad-from-299/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/get-up-to-52-off-the-11th-gen-ipad-available-from-299.2481304/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:49:32 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Mitchel Broussard</dc:creator>
		<category>Deals</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Amazon this week is taking up to &#36;52 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DZ75TN5F%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"><strong>&#36;299.00</strong></a> for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from &#36;349.00, which is a solid second-best price on this model.<br/>
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<img src="https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2025/07/ipad-prime-day-2025.jpeg" alt="" width="2500" height="1408" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1009082" /><em><small>Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.</small></em><br/>
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Additionally, Amazon has the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DZ773FRV%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"><strong>&#36;399.99</strong></a> (&#36;49 off) and the 512GB Wi-Fi iPad for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DZ77RHLL%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"><strong>&#36;597.00</strong></a> (&#36;52 off). Free delivery estimates are placed around the end of April for most of these iPad models, but Prime members should be able to get same-day delivery in many locations.<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%2FB0DZ75TN5F%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"target="_blank"><div class="fancybutton"><div class="fancybadge">&#36;50 OFF</div>128GB Wi-Fi iPad for &#36;299.00</div></a></div><br/>
<div class="center-wrap"><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DZ773FRV%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"target="_blank"><div class="fancybutton"><div class="fancybadge">&#36;49 OFF</div>256GB Wi-Fi iPad for &#36;399.99</div></a></div><br/>
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If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/best-apple-deals/">Apple Deals</a> roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.<br/>
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		<title>Yelp&#039;s AI Assistant Can Now Book Restaurants, Doctors, and More</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/yelp-ai-assistant/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/yelps-ai-assistant-can-now-book-restaurants-doctors-and-more.2481300/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:51:04 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Yelp</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Yelp is introducing an expanded version of its Yelp Assistant, an agentic chatbot that is able to answer questions, suggest places to visit, and complete tasks like booking a restaurant reservation.<br/>
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Answers rely on hundreds of millions of Yelp reviews sourced from real people, which Yelp says allows the assistant to address "complex and highly specific requests." Yelp Assistant was previously available for hiring service professionals and getting answers to questions about businesses, but now it is available across all Yelp categories.<br/>
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Users are able to ask specific questions when looking for a location, such as "birthday dinner spots with vegan options and heated outdoor seating," or "top-rated gyms with group classes and childcare."<br/>
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With the AI Assistant, users can start out by asking questions to find a suitable location, and then make reservations, book appointments, place delivery orders, or get quotes in the same conversation. Yelp is adding new integrated services including Vagaro, Zocdoc, and Calendly.<br/>
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There is a new AI-powered personalization model for the Yelp home feed on the iPhone and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/">iPad</a>, and it is able to surface more relevant content and improved recommendations.<br/>
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Yelp is also updating its AI Menu Vision feature with support for photo overlays so users can see what popular dishes, drinks, and desserts look like.<br/>
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The Yelp Assistant is rolling out today and it is accessible through a new Assistant tab in the Yelp app.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/yelp/">Yelp</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/yelp-ai-assistant/">Yelp&#039;s AI Assistant Can Now Book Restaurants, Doctors, and More</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/yelps-ai-assistant-can-now-book-restaurants-doctors-and-more.2481300/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Anker Earth Day Sale Features Up to 40% Off Popular Chargers and More</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/anker-earth-day-sale-2026/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/anker-earth-day-sale-features-up-to-40-off-popular-chargers-and-more.2481295/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:45:08 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Mitchel Broussard</dc:creator>
		<category>Deals</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anker is hosting a new suite of deals for Earth Day on both Amazon and <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=J2shFQg6J/U&mid=43469&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anker.com%2Fearth-day-sale%3Fref%3Dimage_hero_banner">Anker.com</a>, highlighted by the new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FHWK3W1S%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0FHWK3W1S_1773063126176"><strong>&#36;119.99</strong></a>, down from &#36;149.99. This accessory just launched last month, and Amazon's sale today is a solid second-best price.<br/>
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The Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station features Qi2.2 support, which lets a compatible MagSafe ‌iPhone‌ charge at up to 25W. It's the same speed as Apple's ‌MagSafe‌ charger, and it is 10W faster than the standard Qi2 ‌MagSafe‌ chargers. You can also simultaneously charge an Apple Watch and AirPods with the device.<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%2FB0FHWK3W1S%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0FHWK3W1S_1773063126176"target="_blank"><div class="fancybutton"><div class="fancybadge">&#36;29 OFF</div>Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for &#36;119.99</div></a></div><br/>
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There are plenty of other Anker discounts happening on Amazon this week, including Anker's popular 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Magnetic-Charger-Portable-Station%2Fdp%2FB09TT8GZK9%2Fref%3Dast_sto_dp_puis%3Fth%3D1"><strong>&#36;89.98</strong></a>, down from &#36;129.99. Below you'll find a list of the best Anker discounts on Amazon this week, also including wall chargers, portable chargers, and more.<br/>
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<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=J2shFQg6J/U&mid=43469&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anker.com%2Fearth-day-sale%3Fref%3Dimage_hero_banner">Anker's website</a> has most of the same deals, with discounts that increase with the more you buy. You'll get 5 percent off when you spend &#36;89 or more, 10 percent off when you spend &#36;139 or more, and 20 percent off when you spend &#36;199 or more.<br/>
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<img src="https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2026/01/anker-january-charging-sale.jpeg" alt="" width="2500" height="1406" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1034406" /><div class="center-wrap"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=J2shFQg6J/U&mid=43469&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anker.com%2Fearth-day-sale%3Fref%3Dimage_hero_banner"target="_blank"><div class="fancybutton"><div class="fancybadge">UP TO 40% OFF</div>Anker Earth Day Sale</div></a></div><br/>
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Although it's not on sale, Anker recently launched a new desktop charging accessory with the <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0FFH5W1RV%3Fth%3D1">Anker Nano Desk Clamp Power Strip for &#36;69.99</a>. The new device attaches to your desk and has 10 total ports including six AC outlets, two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports. It supports 70W USB-C fast charging and comes in white and black color options.<br/>
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<h3>Wall Chargers</h3><br/>
<ul><li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0G1MRLXMV%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0G1MRLXMV_1773063165511">Nano USB-C Wall Charger</a> - &#36;27.99, down from &#36;39.99</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DFCH3C4W%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0DFCH3C4W_1773063600394">140W 4-Port GaN USB-C Charger</a> - &#36;64.99, down from &#36;99.99</li></ul><br/>
<h3>Wireless Chargers</h3><br/>
<ul><li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0D8PTGKSM%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0D8PTGKSM_1773063362937">3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible UFO Charger</a> - &#36;75.99, down from &#36;89.99</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCompatible-Anker-Charging-Certified-Wireless%2Fdp%2FB0CF54FWFL%2Fref%3Dast_sto_dp_puis%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26th%3D1%26geniuslink%3Dtrue">3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Foldable Charging Station</a> - &#36;79.99, down from &#36;109.99</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Magnetic-Charger-Portable-Station%2Fdp%2FB09TT8GZK9%2Fref%3Dast_sto_dp_puis%3Fth%3D1">3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube</a> - &#36;89.98, down from &#36;129.99</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FHWK3W1S%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0FHWK3W1S_1773063126176">3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station</a> - &#36;119.99, down from &#36;149.99</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0F9L1PPPJ%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0F9L1PPPJ_1773063488288">Prime MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Charging Station</a> - &#36;149.99, down from &#36;229.99</li></ul><br/>
<h3>Portable Chargers</h3><br/>
<ul><li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Portable-Generator-Traveling-Emergencies%2Fdp%2FB0D62PMB3R%2Fref%3Dast_sto_dp_puis%3Fth%3D1">SOLIX C300 Power Station with Lantern</a> - &#36;169.99, down from &#36;249.00</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0F66LNB8D%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0F66LNB8D_1773063669747">Prime Power Bank 26,250 mAh</a> - &#36;199.99, down from &#36;229.99</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FN7MSY4L%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0FN7MSY4L_1773063627145">SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station</a> - &#36;428.99, down from &#36;799.00</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Portable-Station-Generator-Optional%2Fdp%2FB0FVFGL38H%2Fref%3Dast_sto_dp_puis%3Fth%3D1">SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station</a> - &#36;799.99, down from &#36;1,499.00</li></ul><br/>
If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/best-apple-deals/">Apple Deals</a> roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.<br/>
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		<title>Top Leaders React to Apple Announcing Tim Cook Will Step Down as CEO</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-ceo-reaction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:42:01 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Joe Rossignol</dc:creator>
		<category>Tim Cook</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple on Monday announced that <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-stepping-down/">Tim Cook will be stepping down as CEO</a>, and some top leaders around the world have publicly commented on the news.<br/>
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Effective September 1, Apple's hardware engineering chief John Ternus will become the company's next CEO, while Cook will become executive chairman of Apple's board of directors. In his new role, Apple said Cook will assist with "certain aspects" of the company, including "engaging with policymakers around the world."<br/>
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<a href="https://x.com/sama/status/2046330825265086712">OpenAI CEO Sam Altman</a>:<blockquote>Tim Cook is a legend.<br/>
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I am very thankful for everything he has done and I am very thankful for Apple.</blockquote><a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116442276577696798">U.S. President Donald Trump</a>:<blockquote>I have always been a big fan of Tim Cook, and likewise, Steve Jobs, but if Steve was not taken from the Planet Earth so young, and ran the company instead of Tim, the company would have done well, but nowhere near as well as it has under Tim.</blockquote>More from Trump:<blockquote>I was very impressed with myself to have the head of Apple calling to "kiss my ass."</blockquote><a href="https://x.com/GovernorKayIvey/status/2046343758883536913">Alabama Governor Kay Ivey</a>:<blockquote>Here in Alabama, we will always be proud of Tim Cook! He is an Alabamian through and through — born in Mobile and a graduate of Auburn University. I wish Tim Cook continued success and am grateful for all he has done and will continue to do for our state.</blockquote><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-apple-reactions-ceo.html">Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett</a>:<blockquote>Apple would not be the Apple of today without Tim Cook.</blockquote>More from Buffett:<blockquote>Covering the world and getting along with countries with all kinds of histories and doing right by the customer, people who worked for him, certainly the shareholders, which we were lucky enough to be one of… he's one of a kind.</blockquote><a href="https://x.com/cristianoamon/status/2046595385943281813">Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon</a>:<blockquote>Congratulations to Tim Cook on his nearly 15 years of leadership at Apple, and to John Ternus on becoming CEO.</blockquote><a href="https://x.com/PalmerLuckey/status/2046333087932661946">Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey</a>:<blockquote>RIP Tim Apple</blockquote>We will update this story with any additional quotes throughout the day.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-ceo-reaction/">Top Leaders React to Apple Announcing Tim Cook Will Step Down as CEO</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/top-leaders-react-to-apple-announcing-tim-cook-will-step-down-as-ceo.2481294/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>WhatsApp Testing Paid &#039;Plus&#039; Subscription Tier – Here&#039;s What&#039;s Included</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/whatsapp-tests-paid-plus-sub-tier/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:19:59 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Hardwick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has started testing a paid subscription tier called WhatsApp Plus, which adds a set of personalization options on top of the standard messaging experience, according to <a href="https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-plus-is-rolling-out-new-premium-features/"><em>WABetaInfo</em></a>.<br/>
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The paid plan Meta is testing appears to be geared towards hardcore users who spend a lot of time in the app: subscribers get access to premium sticker packs with fullscreen overlay animations (visible to recipients without the plan), optional accent colors that replace the app's default green across the UI, and alternate app icons ranging from minimal designs to textured effects like glitter, nebula, and fuzzy purple.<br/>
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The plan also raises the pinned-chat limit from 3 to 20, adds 10 exclusive ringtones, and allows bulk application of custom themes and notification settings across chat lists.<br/>
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While we don't know how much the plan will cost when it goes live, the test interface currently shows €2.49 per month in Europe and &#36;29 in Mexico. Based on the beta, users may eventually see a free one-month trial.<br/>
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Otherwise, WhatsApp's main functionality remains unchanged. Messaging, voice and video calls, status updates, and end-to-end encryption are still free, suggesting the paid tier sits alongside existing features rather than restricting anything that was previously unpaid. <br/>
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Overall, it's a test that was anticipated – Meta has been laying the groundwork for subscription revenue across its apps for some time. The company is already testing "Instagram Plus," a new paid subscription service in select markets for roughly &#36;1–&#36;2/month. That plan offers premium features focused on Stories, such as anonymous viewing, 48-hour story duration, and analytics on re-watches.<br/>
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The optional WhatsApp plan is currently available to a limited number of Android beta users, with a wider rollout planned over the coming weeks. iOS support is expected at a later stage, and the subscription is not expected to apply to WhatsApp Business.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/whatsapp/">WhatsApp</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/whatsapp-tests-paid-plus-sub-tier/">WhatsApp Testing Paid &#039;Plus&#039; Subscription Tier – Here&#039;s What&#039;s Included</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/whatsapp-testing-paid-plus-subscription-tier-–-heres-whats-included.2481289/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Report: Ternus to Bring Jobs-Era Decisiveness Back to Apple</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/ternus-apple-ceo-jobs-style-decisiveness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:51:49 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Hardwick</dc:creator>
		<category>Bloomberg</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple on Monday <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-stepping-down/">announced</a> that CEO Tim Cook is stepping down as the company's chief executive officer, with hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to take the helm. In a new <em>Bloomberg</em> report, reporter Mark Gurman suggests one of the reasons Ternus has been chosen as successor is for his decision-making style, which is said to be closer to co-founder Steve Jobs than Cook, who has a more deliberative approach.<br/>
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From the <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-21/apple-bets-new-ceo-john-ternus-will-bring-back-jobs-era-decisiveness">report</a>:  <br/>
<blockquote>"Ternus will make decisions" when it comes to product development, said one person who has worked closely with both executives. "If you go to Tim with 'A' or 'B,' he won't pick. He'll ask a series of questions instead if he has concerns."<br/>
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Ternus, on the other hand, will choose, said the person, who asked not to be identified in order to speak candidly. "It could be right or wrong, but at least it's a decision."<br/>
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That shift could mark the end of an era in which major product decisions were made collectively by a small group of top executives. Ternus is expected to take a more centralized approach where he will be a singular decision-maker.</blockquote>Earlier this month, Ternus reportedly reorganized the hardware engineering division around a new AI platform designed to speed up product development and improve device quality. Ternus is said to be keen to deploy AI quickly throughout Apple to improve its operations, suggesting he is willing to make clear calls and shake things up where necessary. Ternus has also told employees he will remain closely involved in hardware engineering development, indicating a sharper focus on products.<br/>
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He is also reportedly ready to push back when it matters – Ternus apparently opposed development of the Vision Pro, which has flopped, as well as the company's autonomous car project that cost around &#36;10 billion, but was ultimately scrapped.<br/>
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Cook will hand over the reins to Ternus on September 1, in time for him to oversee the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro models as well as the company's first foldable iPhone later the same month. Cook will continue to advise Apple in a new role as executive chairman.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/bloomberg-com/">Bloomberg</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/ternus-apple-ceo-jobs-style-decisiveness/">Report: Ternus to Bring Jobs-Era Decisiveness Back to Apple</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/report-ternus-to-bring-jobs-era-decisiveness-back-to-apple.2481283/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>200MP Telephoto iPhone Lens Unlikely to Arrive Before 2028</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/200mp-telephoto-iphone-lens-unlikely-before-2028/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:15:58 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Hardwick</dc:creator>
		<category>Digital Chat Station</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple is unlikely to add a 200-megapixel telephoto camera to the iPhone before 2028, despite having already tested such a sensor in prototypes, according to leaker <a href="https://weibo.com/6048569942/QBORVcxP0">Digital Chat Station</a>.<br/>
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In a post today shared on China's Weibo social platform, the leaker said Apple has evaluated a 200-megapixel sensor for a periscope-type camera, but adoption remains at least a couple of years away. <br/>
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The leaker did not give a reason for the time frame, but they have previously referred to Apple's continuing focus on improving optical flexibility and low-light performance, rather than a jump in raw resolution. This year's iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a 48-megapixel main camera with a <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/27/iphone-18-pro-variable-aperture-camera/">variable aperture</a>, alongside a 48-megapixel telephoto camera featuring a longer focal length and a larger aperture.<br/>
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Digital Chat Station's latest post reflects a shift in position. In <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/26/apple-testing-200mp-iphone-camera-for-next-year/">March</a>, they said a 200-megapixel sensor could potentially ship in an iPhone as soon as next year, but the supply chain evidence no longer appears to support this claim.<br/>
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Back in January, Morgan Stanley reported that Apple is working to bring a 200-megapixel camera to the iPhone as soon as 2028, so the two independent sources are now more closely aligned on the matter.<br/>
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Samsung introduced a 200-megapixel rear camera on its Galaxy S23 Ultra in 2023, and the follow-up models also have one. With a 200-megapixel camera, an iPhone would be able to shoot photos with greater detail. The increased megapixel count would also result in higher-resolution photos, which can be cropped further and printed at larger sizes without a loss of image quality.<br/>
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Digital Chat Station has a large following on Chinese social media platform Weibo, and the account has previously shared accurate information about Apple's future products.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/digital-chat-station/">Digital Chat Station</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/200mp-telephoto-iphone-lens-unlikely-before-2028/">200MP Telephoto iPhone Lens Unlikely to Arrive Before 2028</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/200mp-telephoto-iphone-lens-unlikely-to-arrive-before-2028.2481281/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple&#039;s Tim Cook Shares Community Letter After Announcing Plans to Step Down as CEO</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-community-letter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:55:55 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
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		<category>John Ternus</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Current Apple CEO <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a> is set to leave his role on September 1, 2026, and as he prepares to step down as CEO, he has written a letter <a href="https://www.apple.com">addressed to the Apple community</a>.<br/>
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Cook said that he starts his day reading notes from Apple users all over the world, which fills him with an indescribable gratitude. According to Cook, Ternus is the perfect person to take over as Apple's CEO.<br/>
<blockquote>To the Apple community:<br/>
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For the past 15 years I've started just about every morning the same way. I open my email and I read notes I received the day before from Apple's users all over the world.<br/>
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You share little pieces of your lives with me and tell me things you want me to know about how Apple has touched you. About the moment your mom was saved by her Apple Watch. About the perfect selfie you captured at the summit of a mountain that seemed impossible to climb. You thank me for the ways Mac has changed what you can do at work and sometimes give me a hard time because something you care about isn't working like it should.<br/>
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In every one of those emails I feel the beating heart of our shared humanity. I feel a sense of deepening obligation to work harder and push further. But most of all, I feel a gratitude that I cannot put into words, that I somehow got to be the person on the other end of those emails, the leader of a company that ignites imaginations and enriches lives in such profound ways it defies description. What an honor and a privilege it has been.<br/>
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Today we announced that I'm taking the next step in my journey at Apple. Over the coming months I will be transitioning into a new role, leaving the CEO job behind in September and becoming Apple's executive chairman. A new person will be stepping into what I know in my heart is the best job in the world. That leader is John Ternus, a brilliant engineer and thinker who has spent the past 25 years building the Apple products our users love so much, obsessed with every detail, focused on every possible way we can make something better, bolder, more beautiful, and more meaningful. He is the perfect person for the job.<br/>
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John cares so much about who we are at Apple, what we do at Apple, who we reach at Apple, and he has the heart and character to lead with extraordinary integrity. I am so proud to call him Apple's next CEO. This company will reach such incredible heights under his leadership, and you will feel his impact in every bit of delight and discovery that grows out of the products and services to come. I can't wait for you to get to know him like I do.<br/>
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This is not goodbye. But at this moment of transition, I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you. Not on behalf of the company, this time, though there is a wellspring of gratitude for you that overflows inside our walls. But simply on behalf of me. Tim. A person who grew up in a rural place in a different time and, for these magical moments, got to be the CEO of the greatest company in the world. Thank you for the confidence and kindness you've shown me. Thank you for saying hi to me on the street and in our stores. Thank you for cheering alongside me when we unveiled a new product or service. Thank you, most of all, for believing in me to lead the company that has always put you at the center of our work. Every day we get up and think about what we can do to make your life a little bit better. And every day, you've made mine the best I could have asked for.</blockquote><br/>
Cook will remain on as Apple CEO until September 1, 2026, which is when John Ternus will take over. After Ternus assumes the role of CEO, Cook will continue to advise Apple in a new role as executive chairman.<div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/john-ternus/">John Ternus</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-community-letter/">Apple&#039;s Tim Cook Shares Community Letter After Announcing Plans to Step Down as CEO</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-tim-cook-shares-community-letter-after-announcing-plans-to-step-down-as-ceo.2481261/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Johny Srouji Taking Over as Apple&#039;s Chief Hardware Officer as John Ternus Transitions to CEO</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/srouji-chief-hardware-officer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:46:51 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies Johny Srouji is set to <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/04/johny-srouji-named-apples-chief-hardware-officer/">take on an expanded role</a> as Apple's Chief Hardware Officer as John Ternus transitions to his role as Apple's next CEO.<br/>
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Srouji is going to lead Hardware Engineering, reporting to Ternus. Current Apple CEO <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a> said that Srouji has been pivotal in Apple's transition to Apple silicon.<br/>
<blockquote>Johny is one of the most talented people I have ever had the privilege to work with. He has played a singular role in driving Apple's silicon strategy, and his influence has been felt deeply not just inside the company, but across the industry. He has always led his organization with remarkable deftness and judgment, and time and again, his team has delivered breakthrough innovations that have transformed our products. We are incredibly fortunate to have him as Apple's chief hardware officer.</blockquote><br/>
Srouji is well-known as Apple's chip lead, and he has overseen the development of Apple silicon chips for the Mac. Apple's hardware engineering team is responsible for all of Apple's hardware products, and Srouji will lead everything from product design to system engineering to reliability and durability testing.<div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/john-ternus/">John Ternus</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/johny-srouji/">Johny Srouji</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/srouji-chief-hardware-officer/">Johny Srouji Taking Over as Apple&#039;s Chief Hardware Officer as John Ternus Transitions to CEO</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/johny-srouji-taking-over-as-apples-chief-hardware-officer-as-john-ternus-transitions-to-ceo.2481260/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple CEO Tim Cook Stepping Down, John Ternus Taking Over</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-stepping-down/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:33:05 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple CEO <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a> is stepping down as Apple's chief executive officer, and hardware engineering chief John Ternus is set to take over, Apple <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/04/tim-cook-to-become-apple-executive-chairman-john-ternus-to-become-apple-ceo/">announced today</a>.<br/>
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Cook will continue on as Apple CEO through the summer, with Ternus set to join Apple's Board of Directors and take over as CEO on September 1, 2026. Cook is going to transition to executive chairman, and he will "assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world."<br/>
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In a statement, Cook said that his time as Apple's CEO has been the "greatest privilege" of his life.<br/>
<blockquote>It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company. I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of such ingenious, innovative, creative, and deeply caring people who have been unwavering in their dedication to enriching the lives of our customers and creating the best products and services in the world. John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor. He is a visionary whose contributions to Apple over 25 years are already too numerous to count, and he is without question the right person to lead Apple into the future. I could not be more confident in his abilities and his character, and I look forward to working closely with him on this transition and in my new role as executive chairman.</blockquote><br/>
Ternus said that he is optimistic about what Apple can achieve in the years to come.<br/>
<blockquote>I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity to carry Apple's mission forward. Having spent almost my entire career at Apple, I have been lucky to have worked under Steve Jobs and to have had Tim Cook as my mentor. It has been a privilege to help shape the products and experiences that have changed so much of how we interact with the world and with one another. I am filled with optimism about what we can achieve in the years to come, and I am so happy to know that the most talented people on earth are here at Apple, determined to be part of something bigger than any one of us. I am humbled to step into this role, and I promise to lead with the values and vision that have come to define this special place for half a century.</blockquote><br/>
Apple says that the transition was approved by the Board of Directors and is the result of a "thoughtful, long-term succession planning process." The current board chair, Arthur Levinson, will become the lead independent director on the board.<div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/john-ternus/">John Ternus</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-stepping-down/">Apple CEO Tim Cook Stepping Down, John Ternus Taking Over</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-ceo-tim-cook-stepping-down-john-ternus-taking-over.2481258/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple TV Series &#039;The Savant&#039; Set for July Premiere After Delay</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/the-savant-apple-tv-july/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-tv-series-the-savant-set-for-july-premiere-after-delay.2481256/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:30 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Apple TV</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple is finally planning to release The Savant, an <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/">Apple TV</a> series <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/24/jessica-chastain-the-savant-apple-tv-plus-delay/">that it delayed</a> following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.<br/>
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The Savant is set to air in July 2026, according to <em><a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/columns/jessica-chastain-apple-tv-finally-release-the-savant-after-postponement-charlie-kirk-assassination-1236725384/">Variety</a></em>. The &zwnj;Apple TV&zwnj; show was supposed to come out on Friday, September 26, 2025, but Apple decided not to release it due to the topic and the political climate.<br/>
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When the series was pulled, star Jessica Chastain said that she was "not aligned" with Apple's decision.<br/>
<blockquote>I want to say how much I value my partnership with Apple. They've been incredible collaborators and I deeply respect their team. That said, I wanted to reach out and let you know that we're not aligned on the decision to pause the release of The Savant.<br/>
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In the last five years since we've been making the show, we've seen an unfortunate amount of violence in the United States: the kidnapping attempt on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer; the January 6th attack on the Capitol; the assassination attempts on President Trump; the political assassinations of Democratic representatives in Minnesota; the attack on Speaker Pelosi's husband; the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk; the recent shooting at an ABC affiliate station in California; and over 300 school shootings across this country.<br/>
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These incidents, though far from encompassing the full range of violence witnessed in the United States, illustrate a broader mindset that crosses the political spectrum and must be confronted. I've never shied away from difficult subjects, and while I wish this show wasn't so relevant, unfortunately it is.<br/>
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The Savant is about the heroes who work every day to stop violence before it happens, and honoring their courage feels more urgent than ever. While I respect Apple's decision to pause the release for now, I remain hopeful the show will reach audiences soon. Until then, I'm wishing safety and strength for everyone, and I'll let you know if and when The Savant is released.</blockquote><br/>
Chastain told <em>Variety</em> this weekend that she originally wasn't sure if the show would come out at all, but now she has received confirmation that it will be released. "We're going to see it," she said.<br/>
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The Savant is a political thriller featuring Chastain as a woman who works undercover on the dark web to infiltrate online hate groups to prevent large-scale public attacks.<br/>
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The July timing for The Savant has not yet been confirmed by Apple.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/">Apple TV</a></div><div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-tv-plus/">Apple TV Service</a></div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Apple_TV">Apple TV (Don't Buy)</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/apple-tv-and-home-theater.100">Apple TV and Home Theater</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/the-savant-apple-tv-july/">Apple TV Series &#039;The Savant&#039; Set for July Premiere After Delay</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-tv-series-the-savant-set-for-july-premiere-after-delay.2481256/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>NASA Astronaut Shares Incredible &#039;Earthset&#039; Video Captured With iPhone 17 Pro Max</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/nasa-earthset-video/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/nasa-astronaut-shares-incredible-earthset-video-captured-with-iphone-17-pro-max.2481257/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:19:17 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>iPhone 17 Pro</category>
		<category>Shot on iPhone</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple's iPhone became <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/06/nasa-allows-iphones-on-space-flights/">qualified for extended use</a> in space back in February, and during the Artemis II mission to the Moon in April, NASA astronauts <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/05/nasa-artemis-ii-photos-shot-on-iphone-17-pro-max/">shared several photos taken</a> with the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17-pro/">iPhone 17 Pro</a> Max.<br/>
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Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman recently followed up with <a href="https://x.com/astro_reid/status/2046009031613907029">a shot on iPhone video</a> of an "Earthset," or the moment that the Earth disappears behind the Moon. The video was captured from the docking hatch window on the Orion capsule, and it is the first Earthset shot on a mobile device.<br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Only one chance in this lifetime…<br><br>Like watching sunset at the beach from the most foreign seat in the cosmos, I couldn’t resist a cell phone video of Earthset. You can hear the shutter on the Nikon as <a href="https://twitter.com/Astro_Christina?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Astro_Christina</a> is hammering away on 3-shot brackets and capturing those… <a href="https://t.co/8aWnaFJ69c">pic.twitter.com/8aWnaFJ69c</a></p>&mdash; Reid Wiseman (@astro_reid) <a href="https://twitter.com/astro_reid/status/2046009031613907029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><br/>
It takes a second for the iPhone to focus as Wiseman switches to 8x zoom mode on his &zwnj;iPhone 17 Pro&zwnj; Max, but the rest of the 53-second video features a clear look at the craters on the Moon as the Earth slips out of sight.<br/>
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Wiseman said that at 8x zoom, the view was "quite comparable to the view of the human eye."<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17-pro/">iPhone 17 Pro</a></div><div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/shot-on-iphone/">Shot on iPhone</a></div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#iPhone-17-Pro">iPhone 17 Pro (Neutral)</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/2026/04/20/nasa-earthset-video/">NASA Astronaut Shares Incredible &#039;Earthset&#039; Video Captured With iPhone 17 Pro Max</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/nasa-astronaut-shares-incredible-earthset-video-captured-with-iphone-17-pro-max.2481257/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Music Is Down for Some Users</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/apple-music-outage-april-20/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-music-is-down-for-some-users.2481255/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:18:42 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Apple Music</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[If <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-music/">Apple Music</a> isn't working for you, you're not alone. According to <a href="https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/">Apple's System Status page</a>, there's currently an &zwnj;Apple Music&zwnj; outage.<br/>
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Apple says that users may be experiencing intermittent issues with the service. The outage started at 2:38 p.m. Eastern Time, and it is ongoing. We'll update this article when the outage has been resolved.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-music/">Apple Music</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/apple-music-outage-april-20/">Apple Music Is Down for Some Users</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-music-is-down-for-some-users.2481255/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Paul McCartney Gives Inside Look at Apple Park 50th Anniversary Performance</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/paul-mccartney-apple-park-tour/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/paul-mccartney-gives-inside-look-at-apple-park-50th-anniversary-performance.2481254/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:53:47 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Apple</category>
		<category>Rumors</category>
		<category>Mac</category>
		<category>iOS</category>
		<category>iPhone</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[To celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary earlier this month, Paul McCartney <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/01/paul-mccartney-set-at-apple-park/">held a special performance</a> for Apple employees at the company’s <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-park/">Apple Park</a> campus.<br/>
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McCartney recently shared a behind-the-scenes tour video of his visit to &zwnj;Apple Park&zwnj;, providing an inside look at the campus and a special meeting with Apple CEO <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a>.<br/>
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Cook said that Apple could not think of anyone better to celebrate its 50th anniversary with.<br/>
<blockquote>It’s an incredibly special day for us, our 50th anniversary, and we could not be happier to have Paul here to share it with. We love the Beatles. We love the band itself. We love Paul. I can’t think of anyone better to celebrate the moment with.</blockquote><br/>
The video is just about three minutes long, and it includes snippets of McCartney’s private performance.<br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/paul-mccartney-apple-park-tour/">Paul McCartney Gives Inside Look at Apple Park 50th Anniversary Performance</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/paul-mccartney-gives-inside-look-at-apple-park-50th-anniversary-performance.2481254/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Third macOS Tahoe 26.5 Beta Now Available for Developers</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/apple-seeds-macos-tahoe-26-5-beta-3/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/third-macos-tahoe-26-5-beta-now-available-for-developers.2481249/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:11:09 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 third 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 second 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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		<title>Apple Seeds Third iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Betas to Developers</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/apple-seeds-ios-26-5-beta-3/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-seeds-third-ios-26-5-and-ipados-26-5-betas-to-developers.2481247/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:04:43 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Featured</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple today seeded the third 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 second 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>.<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/2026/04/20/apple-seeds-ios-26-5-beta-3/">Apple Seeds Third 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-third-ios-26-5-and-ipados-26-5-betas-to-developers.2481247/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Releases Third watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5 and visionOS 26.5 Betas</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/apple-seeds-watchos-26-5-beta-3/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-third-watchos-26-5-tvos-26-5-and-visionos-26-5-betas.2481250/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:03:00 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Apple TV</category>
		<category>Vision Pro</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple today provided developers with the third 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 second 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 two 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/2026/04/20/apple-seeds-watchos-26-5-beta-3/">Apple Releases Third 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-third-watchos-26-5-tvos-26-5-and-visionos-26-5-betas.2481250/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Sports App Receives Two New Features Across iPhone and CarPlay</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/apple-sports-app-two-new-features/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-sports-app-receives-two-new-features-across-iphone-and-carplay.2481244/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:46:48 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Joe Rossignol</dc:creator>
		<category>CarPlay</category>
		<category>Apple Sports</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple today updated its <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829">Sports app</a> with weather conditions for F1 Grand Prix races and smaller widget options for both the iPhone's Home Screen and CarPlay. <br/>
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The widget lets you view scores for your favorite leagues and teams at a glance.<br/>
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CarPlay gained support for widgets on iOS 26. To view them, swipe right on CarPlay's interface until you reach the Dashboard screen, shown below.<br/>
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In addition, Apple encourages people to get ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by following their favorite teams and exploring the groups of countries in the Apple Sports app before the tournament kicks off on Thursday, June 11.<br/>
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Here are Apple's release notes for version 3.10 of the app:<blockquote>• Get ready for World Cup 2026 — follow your favorite teams and explore the groups on Apple Sports before the tournament kicks off in June.<br/>
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• Now F1 fans can see weather conditions for each Grand Prix. Check track temperature, wind speed, and more.<br/>
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• Smaller widgets are now available for Apple Sports, so you can keep up with your favorite teams and leagues in more places, including CarPlay.</blockquote>Launched in 2024, the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829">Apple Sports app</a> is available on the iPhone in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and many countries in Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The app shows scores, stats, standings, and more for a variety of leagues and events, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, F1, Premier League, PGA TOUR, and more.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/carplay/">CarPlay</a></div><div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-sports/">Apple Sports</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/homepod-homekit-carplay-home-auto-technology.193">HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto Technology</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/apple-sports-app-two-new-features/">Apple Sports App Receives Two New Features Across iPhone and CarPlay</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-sports-app-receives-two-new-features-across-iphone-and-carplay.2481244/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Leaker: Apple Downgrading iPhone 18 to Cut Costs</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/apple-downgrading-iphone-18-to-cut-costs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:12:57 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Hartley Charlton</dc:creator>
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		<category>iPhone 18</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple is downgrading the planned specifications of the standard <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18/">iPhone 18</a> to cut costs, a leaker claims.<br/>
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In a <a href="https://weibo.com/5821279480/5289527041327824">new post</a> on Weibo, the user known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said that the &zwnj;iPhone 18&zwnj; features "certain manufacturing downgrades" that bring it more into line with the low-cost iPhone 18e model. The decision is said to be "a cost-cutting measure."<br/>
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Apple has apparently chosen to implement new cost-control strategies for the device, including specific downgrades to manufacturing processes, chips, memory, and more. The move will "effectively bring it in line with the '18e' model."<br/>
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With the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17e/">iPhone 17e</a> and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17/">iPhone 17</a>, the biggest differences are the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/dynamic-island/">Dynamic Island</a>, display size, ProMotion, brightness, the front facing camera, the Ultra Wide camera, and battery life. It is not clear which key differentiators will remain between the two devices in their next iterations.<br/>
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<li><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-17e-vs-iphone-17/">iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 17 Buyer's Guide: 35+ Differences Compared</a></li></ul><br/>
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The leaker apparently "confirmed" and verified the information using multiple sources. They noted that the information originates from the same source who correctly confirmed that the &zwnj;iPhone 17e&zwnj; would continue to feature a "notch," contrary to false reports that the device would have a &zwnj;Dynamic Island&zwnj;. <br/>
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The standard &zwnj;iPhone 18&zwnj; is expected to launch months after the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18-pro/">iPhone 18 Pro</a> models as part of an all-new split launch strategy. Apple's usual fall iPhone announcement is expected to include the &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj;, &zwnj;iPhone 18 Pro&zwnj; Max, and the so-called foldable "<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-ultra/">iPhone Ultra</a>." The iPhone 18e, &zwnj;iPhone 18&zwnj;, and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-air/">iPhone Air</a> 2 will likely follow in the spring of 2027. <br/>
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<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18/">iPhone 18</a></div><div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/fixed-focus-digital/">Fixed Focus Digital</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/2026/04/20/apple-downgrading-iphone-18-to-cut-costs/">Leaker: Apple Downgrading iPhone 18 to Cut Costs</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/leaker-apple-downgrading-iphone-18-to-cut-costs.2481242/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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