Apple Music jacks up subscription fees due to ‘rising licensing costs’

Apple jacks up subscription fees for its music streaming service and Apple One subscription bundles due to "rising licensing costs." (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Apple briefly overtakes Nvidia as world’s most valuable company

Apple momentarily surpasses Nvidia to reclaim the title of world’s most valuable company but ends the week at No. 2 on the list. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

How to share your AirTag location with an airline to find lost luggage

Learn how to use Apple's Share Item Location feature on AirTag to securely track lost luggage and provide airlines with its exact position. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Apple faces Hide My Email lawsuit over privacy flaw it allegedly failed to fix

A new Hide My Email lawsuit accuses Apple of selling privacy it couldn’t deliver, months after a flaw exposed real addresses. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Today in Apple history: iMac G4 gets super-size screen

On July 17, 2002, Apple shipped an iMac G4 with a 17-inch screen. The widescreen LCD display soon became the envy of computer users. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

iPad mini and 3 more iPads getting upgrades: What to expect

Every iPad is rumored to get an upgrade in the next year. It all starts with an OLED iPad mini, and here's what's coming across the lineup. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Stop slaving over invoices with lifetime access to AI Invoice Maker (just $20)

Skip manual billing with this lifetime deal on AI Invoice Maker. It creates pro invoices in seconds and manages billing across Apple devices. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Roblox’s AI game creation tool is coming to iPhone and iPad

Roblox’s new AI game creation tool Build lets iPhone users turn a text prompt into a playable game. Give it a try! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Weird story links World Emoji Day to Apple

World Emoji Day happens on July 17 every year — but why? The holiday's story takes a circuitous path through Apple history. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Chargeasap crams a 30W USB-C charger into a keyring-size package

Chargeasap’s keyring-size Miko keeps a 30W USB-C charger and cable within easy reach whenever your iPhone runs low on power. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

You’ll never need a USB-C cable with this brilliant 200W power bank [Review] ★★★★★

Read our detailed ReelCharge ReelPro 200W Power Bank review to discover its real-world performance with Apple products. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Apple Maps ads will ban plumbers, crypto ATMs and bail bonds

In an effort to keep Apple Maps usable, Cupertino won't allow ads for specific home services, crypto ATM operators and other things. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

AppleCare+ price increase lands for new Mac and iPad buyers

Apple’s latest AppleCare+ price increase adds 50 cents per month to Mac and iPad plans. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Today in Apple history: Apple pays $450 million to settle e-books suit

On July 16, 2014, Apple agreed to pay $450 million to resolve the Department of Justice's antitrust case regarding e-book pricing. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Apple closes unlocked iPhone loophole for T-Mobile and Verizon buyers

Apple closed the unlocked iPhone loophole that allowed T-Mobile and Verizon buyers to finance a phone that worked on any network. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

These iPad minis just dropped to less than $295

Pick up a perfectly portable, and perfectly capable, Apple tablet that's marked down to just $294.99 in this refurbished iPad mini 6 deal. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

EU won’t force Apple to redesign AirPods

Apple's AirPods dodged a possible redesign as the EU exempts wireless earbuds from new battery rules aimed at reducing waste. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Apple’s Back to School 2026 deal includes free AirTags or AirPods

Apple’s Back to School 2026 promotion is now live across several Asian countries, giving eligible students free AirTags or AirPods Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

iOS 26.6 will flag malicious iMessages with a warning before you tap

iOS 26.6 packs a new malicious message warning that identifies potentially dangerous iMessages and lets you report them directly to Apple. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Colorful LEGO iMac G3 moves closer to becoming reality

The fan-designed LEGO iMac G3 has cleared another review milestone, keeping alive its chances of becoming an official LEGO Ideas set. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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