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Foldable 'iPhone Ultra 3' Rumored to Feature Larger Displays

9 August 2026 at 16:55
Apple is already making plans for its third-generation foldable iPhone, with launch expected as early as 2028, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.


Writing in his latest "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said the first foldable iPhone is about to get what he called the device's first "truly revolutionary design change" this year, and that Apple already has a roadmap extending two generations beyond it. A second-generation model is planned for 2027, Gurman says, with a third version following as early as 2028.

The third-generation foldable will apparently feature slightly larger displays on both the inside and the outside compared to its predecessors, though he did not provide specific screen sizes. The first foldable iPhone is expected to launch with a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch cover display, so any increase would build on those dimensions. This is the first report to lay out plans for a third-generation model, extending Apple's foldable roadmap a year beyond where it previously stood.

The first foldable iPhone is expected to arrive this year with an ultra-thin design, Touch ID instead of Face ID, the A20 chip, C2 modem, and the moniker "iPhone Ultra," at a price around or above $2,000. The second-generation foldable, meanwhile, is reported to have already received the go-ahead for development, according to the Weibo leaker known as "Digital Chat Station," who said the "‌iPhone Ultra‌ 2" project has been formally approved and will likely reuse the first-generation model's display. That model is expected to launch in fall 2027 alongside the 20th-anniversary iPhone.


Related Roundup: iPhone Fold

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Mac OS 27 Beta 2

Today was a cloudy and rainy day In my part of Florida and I was bored, so I decided to try Tahoe 27 Beta 2. I did a thorough cleaning of my Mac mini, made two SupeDuper clones and Time Machine backup. I'm happy to report the download and installation went as smooth as maple slurple! I'm still working my way through it but so far all seems well. I'm sure some minor glitches may occur along the way, but overall it seems solid.

Apple Watch Rethink Could See Debut of Round Model, Screenless Fitness Tracker, and More

9 August 2026 at 16:37
Apple is re-evaluating the Apple Watch lineup and considering a host of radical new designs, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.


In today's edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman compared plans for the Apple Watch's evolution to the "revolutionary design change" that the foldable iPhone represents. It will be "something that transforms the product for a new era." Apple's industrial design team has reportedly been "exploring a broader rethink of its smartwatches" for some time, with several directions under evaluation.

The company is apparently taking the resurgence of fitness bands without screens and smart rings seriously. As a result, the company is considering new Apple Watch-style devices with no display, as well as new Apple Watches with different types of screen and various new sizes.

Apple has also contemplated giving the Apple Watch a round display, but Gurman cautioned that such a device is unlikely to be released. The company has also considered introducing new premium variants designed to sit above the Ultra and Hermès models, alongside even more affordable options in addition to the Apple Watch SE.

The company has not yet settled on a direction for the product line, but it is said to be "determined to reinvent the lineup in response to growing competition." It also plans to make its wearables more AI-focused, with ambitious long-term plans to revamp the Health app.

Gurman believes that the Apple Watch revamp "could be as significant as the iPhone's transformation from a slab design into a foldable device." Apple purportedly hopes to reinvigorate its Wearables, Home and Accessories segment, which has struggled to generate growth over recent years.
Related Forum: Apple Watch

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Des écrans plus grands pour l'iPhone pliant en 2028 ?

9 August 2026 at 16:29
Apple aurait bien l'intention de renouveler son iPhone pliant sur le même rythme annuel que ses autres principaux modèles. Selon Mark Gurman sur Bloomberg, la seconde génération serait déjà en travaux pour son lancement en 2027 tandis qu'une troisième génération arriverait en 2028 avec «...

Apple envisagerait de nouveaux formats d'Apple Watch

9 August 2026 at 16:05
Cela fait environ un an que l'équipe de design industriel d'Apple réfléchit à « une refonte globale de ses montres connectées » et évaluerait différentes pistes, affirme aujourd'hui Mark Gurman sur Bloomberg. Apple aurait pris conscience d'une mutation du secteur en faveur de nouveaux types...

A new ceramic Apple Watch could go on sale soon

9 August 2026 at 15:34

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman wrote today that Apple is planning a return of the much-beloved ceramic Apple Watch. In fact, Gurman says a new ceramic Watch could go on sale as soon as this year.

The ceramic watch option was last offered in 2019 as the ‘Apple Watch Edition Series 5’, back when it still used the Edition branding for its more premium watches featuring higher-end materials.

Apple considers round screens and more radical designs for future Apple Watch revamp

9 August 2026 at 15:20

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman goes into some detail today about the future for the Apple Watch product line.

He suggests Apple is going back to the drawing board as the Watch faces stiffer competition from the likes of the Oura Ring and other screenless smart fitness devices. It seems Apple is preparing to revamp the concept of the Apple Watch from the ground up …

This scrapped Apple Upgrade feature would’ve made setup much more seamless

9 August 2026 at 15:19

According to the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Apple had reportedly been considering a feature for Apple Upgrade that would’ve made setting up your iPhone nearly seamless: where Apple would’ve already copied your data over. This feature never ended up seeing the light of day, though.

Hands-on: This modular controller slides open to transform your iPhone into a mobile game console [Video]

9 August 2026 at 15:00

I first saw the Ohsnap MCON controller at CES last year, and I immediately fell in love with the concept. The idea was simple: give people a full-featured mobile controller that attaches to your phone via Magsafe, slides open when ready to use, and collapses into something compact that can go with you anywhere. Over the last two weeks, I have put it through its paces. I have tossed it around, pressed the launch mechanism 100s of times, used it with emulators, Apple Arcade games, and with multiple phones. Here is how it has held up, along with everything you need to know.

SuperDuper 4 - NOT CREATING A BOOTABLE CLONE, 2020 until 27" iMac running macOS 15.7.9

9 August 2026 at 14:05
I'm just curious if any other iMac users, running macOS 15.7.9 Sequoia, are having trouble with a recently released macOS 15.7.9 anmd SuperDuper 4 NOT creating a bootable clone.

Both software updates were recently installed and have been reinstalled, but I cannot get SuperDuper! 4 to create a proper clone.

I switched back to SuperDuper 3, it created a nice new bootable clone just as it always has.

I haven't contacted the developer yet, and I haven't seen much on the web about the new...

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editing images in Notes

9 August 2026 at 12:55
The online advice appears to be consistent : you can't edit images in Notes, only in Photos. However, I have a note with a lot of images, and on one of them (I don't remember HOW!) I clicked something that gave me edit options, one of which was to isolate the subject from the background, then resize options.

Now someone may say that I somehow was able to move to Photos from within Notes, and automatically return to Notes once the edits were done. However, if I now go to that note and click...

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Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' Rumored to Come in These Two Colors

9 August 2026 at 12:53
New images of camera protector accessories for the "iPhone Ultra" suggest Apple's first foldable iPhone will launch in silver and dark blue finishes.


Leaker Sonny Dickson yesterday shared images of two third-party camera protectors designed to fit over the ‌iPhone Ultra‌'s camera bump, with one in silver and one in a dark blue finish. Dickson has a track record of accurate accessory and dummy model leaks, including his early look at this year's iPhone 18 Pro colors.

The images back up a May report that cited a Macworld supply chain source describing a classic silver and white model alongside an indigo option similar to the iPhone 17 Pro's Deep Blue finish. A silver finish was separately described as the first "confirmed" color in June, and a report the same week suggested the darker option might not be black. Dickson's accessories now offer the clearest visual confirmation yet of that silver and dark blue offering.

These iPhone Fold camera protectors give us a look at two of the colors planned for the device: silver and dark blue. pic.twitter.com/KMaMu4JyZE

— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) August 8, 2026


The restrained approach stands in contrast to the iPhone 18 Pro, which is rumored to add a Dark Cherry finish and a Light Blue option alongside Silver this year. A black option for the Pro models was also rumored initially, though a subsequent report suggested Apple decided not to include it this year.

The leaked accessories also clearly show the widely rumored design of the camera plateau on the back of the foldable iPhone, featuring two horizontally arranged lenses alongside a pill-shaped flash and a LiDAR scanner. The foldable ‌iPhone Ultra‌ is expected to be announced alongside the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max next month.
Related Roundup: iPhone Fold

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Apple rameute les troupes pour mettre en avant le retour de Ted Lasso

9 August 2026 at 10:51
Pour la sortie de la saison 4 de Ted Lasso, qui a commencé cette semaine, Apple propose une publicité bien pensée, qui reprend des personnages et scènes d'autres séries Apple TV. Pour l'occasion, donc, Apple rameute les troupes avec Severance, Monarch : Legacy of Monsters, Shrinking, Slow Horses, Silo, The Studio, The Snoopy Show, The Morning Show, Your Friends & Neighbors et Pluribus. ...

Der bessere Airtag: Bluetooth-Tracker im Kartenformat mit “Wo ist?”-Tracking heute noch zum Tiefstpreis

9 August 2026 at 10:17

-36 %

Neuer Bluetooth-Tracker im Kartenformat zum Bestpreis

Nur 15,99 Euro statt 24,99 Euro UVP

Objekt-Tracker im Kartenformat sind vor allem dann praktisch, wenn Sie Geldbörse, Reisepass, Tasche oder Schlüssel gerne mal verlegen (mir passiert das ständig). Statt lange zu suchen, können Sie den Tracker über die Apple-“Wo ist?”-App orten oder in der Nähe einen Signalton abspielen lassen. Gerade auf Reisen oder im Alltag mit vielen Gegenständen kann das Zeit und Stress sparen.

Bei Amazon gibt es den Ugreen Finetrack Slim heute noch im Angebot für 15,99 Euro. Die UVP liegt bei 24,99 Euro, daraus ergibt sich eine Ersparnis von 36 Prozent. Das seit diesem Jahr verfügbare Modell war vor zwei Wochen erstmals zu diesem niedrigen Preis verfügbar, davor und in der Zwischenzeit lag der Preis bei 16,99 bis 18,99 Euro. Sie bekommen den dünnen Tracker im Kartenformat also erneut zum Tiefstpreis.

Was der Ugreen Finetrack Slim zu bieten hat

Der Ugreen Finetrack Slim ist ein Bluetooth-Tracker im Kartenformat und richtet sich ausschließlich an Nutzer von iOS-Geräten. Er ist mit Apples “Wo ist?”-Netzwerk kompatibel und lässt sich ohne zusätzliche App mit der “Wo ist?”-App verbinden. Android und HarmonyOS werden nicht unterstützt.

Ein wesentlicher Unterschied zum bisherigen normalen Modell ist die Ladefunktion. Während das ältere Modell zwar minimal dünner war, aber mit einem speziellen Kabel geladen werden musste, unterstützt diese neue Version magnetisches, kabelloses Laden. Laut Hersteller sind Qi- und Magsafe-Ladestandards nutzbar. Das erleichtert die Anwendung im Alltag, weil kein separates Spezialkabel nötig ist. Ein Ladegerät gehört allerdings nicht zum Lieferumfang.

Pro Ladung soll der Tracker bis zu ein Jahr Akkulaufzeit bieten. Der integrierte Lithium-Polymer-Akku ist fest integriert und mehrfach aufladbar. Den Akkustand können Sie laut Hersteller jederzeit per App prüfen.

Für das Wiederfinden in der Nähe ist ein integrierter Lautsprecher vorhanden. Der Piepton spielt einen Alarm ab, der bis zu 100 Dezibel laut ist. Der Ton lässt sich über “Wo ist?” oder per Siri auslösen. So können Sie den Tracker akustisch suchen, wenn er sich etwa in einer Tasche, unter einem Kissen oder in der Nähe des Schreibtischs befindet.

Der Tracker ist nach IP68 gegen Staub und Wasser geschützt. Laut Angaben hält er bis zu 60 Minuten in bis zu 1 Meter Wassertiefe aus. Für Regen, Staub oder den normalen Alltag ist das sinnvoll, auch wenn der Tracker dadurch nicht für dauerhaftes Untertauchen gedacht ist.

Beim Datenschutz verweist Ugreen auf die Apple-“Wo ist?”-Zertifizierung und verschlüsselte Standortdaten. Laut Hersteller haben weder Ugreen noch Dritte Zugriff auf die Standortinformationen. Das ist besonders relevant, weil der Tracker für persönliche Gegenstände wie Portemonnaie, Reisepass, Tasche oder Schlüssel gedacht ist.

Warum sich das Angebot lohnt

Für 15,99 Euro ist der Ugreen Finetrack Slim aktuell besonders interessant, weil das neue kabellos ladbare Modell erstmals zum Bestpreis erhältlich ist. Gegenüber dem normalen Modell ist die Bedienung im Alltag etwas komfortabler, weil kein spezielles Ladekabel mehr nötig ist. Wer bereits im Apple-Ökosystem unterwegs ist und einen Tracker für Geldbörse, Reisepass, Tasche, Schlüssel oder Gepäck sucht, bekommt hier eine kompakte Lösung mit langer Akkulaufzeit, IP68-Schutz und Anbindung an Apples “Wo ist?”-Netzwerk.

Die Nutzerbewertungen fallen mit 4,6 von 5 Sternen bei knapp 470 Bewertungen insgesamt positiv aus. Käufer loben vor allem die Funktionalität, die Lautstärke, die Verarbeitung und die einfache Installation. Auch das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis wird positiv bewertet. Sie sollten aber wissen, dass dieses Modell etwas dicker ist als die alte Karte, die per Kabel aufgeladen wird. Für sehr dünne Geldbörsen kann das also ein Punkt sein, den Sie vor dem Kauf berücksichtigen sollten.

Mac business owners, QuickBooks Pro 2024 is just $299.99 right now

9 August 2026 at 09:00

Macworld

TL;DR: Simplify bookkeeping with QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2024 for Mac—available for $299.99 (reg. $536) for one year.

Running a business is rewarding. Keeping the books? Usually less so. If your financial records are spread across spreadsheets, email threads, and handwritten notes, it may be time for an upgrade.

Intuit QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2024 for Mac is available for $299.99 (reg. $536) and brings your business finances together in one place. Built specifically for Mac users, it helps manage invoicing, expenses, customer information, inventory, payroll tracking, and financial reporting without the juggling act.

Need to see how profitable a project was? Job costing tools help break it down. Looking for a clearer picture of your business? Detailed reports make it easier to track income, expenses, and overall performance throughout the year.

QuickBooks also simplifies everyday tasks with bank feed support, time tracking, and easy data imports from Excel or older QuickBooks versions, making it easier to move away from manual bookkeeping.

Whether you’re a freelancer, consultant, or small business owner, having organized financial records can save time and reduce stress when tax season arrives. Instead of wondering where your numbers came from, you’ll know exactly where your business stands.

For $299.99, QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2024 for Mac is a practical investment in staying organized, making informed decisions, and spending less time on bookkeeping—and more time running your business. Don’t miss out.

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Until the end of the day, Windows 11 Pro is only $11.23

9 August 2026 at 09:00

Macworld

TL;DR: Today only: get Windows 11 Pro on sale for $11.23 with code AUG25.

If Mac users want to run Windows apps, it’s easier to just set up a Windows operating system with something like Parallels Pro, but that does mean you still have to pay for the OS you’re licensing. Instead of dropping the full $199 on Windows 11 Pro, you can get it right here for only $11.23, but this sale ends today.

Pro adds a range of useful upgrades over older versions of Windows. BitLocker encrypts the drive on your virtual machine, so anything sensitive stays locked down. Hyper-V and Windows Sandbox let you spin up more virtual machines and test risky apps in isolation, away from your main setup. Azure AD connects you to a company network when work calls for it.

You also get the full Windows 11 experience running next to macOS. Snap layouts arrange your windows, DirectX 12 Ultimate handles the games that skip the Mac, biometric login is backed by TPM 2.0, and Copilot sits in the taskbar for quick answers and page summaries. One license installs on a single machine and stays yours for good.

You don’t have to pay full price for Windows anymore.

Use code AUG25 to get Windows 11 Pro for $11.23.

Sale ends August 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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