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07 Ago 2026
Google Maps Can Now Order Your Dinner and Track Your Train Delays - MacRumors
Ask Maps can complete multi-step tasks, such as ordering a meal for you on your way home. Google says you can simply say something like "order spicy pad kee mao with seafood for me to pick up on my way home," and Maps will find open restaurants along your route, let you pick one, and add the dish you asked for to your cart so you can review it and check out.
Food ordering is rolling out today with partners like Square and Toast, with Uber Eats integration coming soon.
Ask Maps can also look up information about hotels and events when you're traveling, comparing prices in real time and checking availability for a hotel, then offering up ideas on things to do nearby.
Google says its live updates are coming to transit. A transit widget in Ask Maps offers up-to-the-minute information about delays for bus, train, subway, and ferry rides.
A new Personal Intelligence option in Ask Maps allows the feature to connect to Gmail to factor in upcoming plans without needing specific instruction. Connecting to Gmail is opt-in and off by default. Ask Maps can also remember prior conversations for context if history settings are turned on.
There's a conversational edits option for suggesting new details for the Ask Maps feature. You can tell Maps about an insider tip and Ask Maps will offer the information to others in the community.
Ask Maps is also expanding to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, and Mexico, along with over 150 countries and territories in English.
The live transit widget, personalized responses, and conversation memory are rolling out everywhere Ask Maps is available. Food ordering, discovering hotels and events, and conversational contributions are rolling out in the U.S., with more countries set to be added later.
Ask Maps is available on the web and in the Google Maps app for iOS.Tags: Google, Google Maps
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Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition Now Available on Apple Arcade - MacRumors
Users can lead and coach teams through every stage of the NFL season, controlling games, making strategic decisions, and aiming for the championship.
Apple says the game has controls designed for mobile devices, authentic football gameplay, and guided tutorials. It includes Franchise and Quick Play modes, with updates for current NFL teams and dynamic player ratings built on real-world performances.
Retro Bowl College+, Everyday Puzzles: Mini Games+, and Water Sort Puzzle: Get Color+ are also new on Apple Arcade this week. Apple Arcade is Apple's gaming service, priced at $6.99 per month in the U.S. Apple Arcade titles can be played on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro.
Separately, Big Walk, a new game from the makers of Untitled Goose Game, launched for the Mac. Big Walk is a cooperative multiplayer adventure game that supports 2 to 12 players. Players are tasked with working together to complete challenges and puzzles. Big Walk is priced at $14.99 and is available from the Mac App Store.Tag: Apple Arcade
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Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition Now Available on Apple Arcade - MacRumors
Users can lead and coach teams through every stage of the NFL season, controlling games, making strategic decisions, and aiming for the championship.
Apple says the game has controls designed for mobile devices, authentic football gameplay, and guided tutorials. It includes Franchise and Quick Play modes, with updates for current NFL teams and dynamic player ratings built on real-world performances.
Retro Bowl College+, Everyday Puzzles: Mini Games+, and Water Sort Puzzle: Get Color+ are also new on Apple Arcade this week. Apple Arcade is Apple's gaming service, priced at $6.99 per month in the U.S. Apple Arcade titles can be played on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro.
Separately, Big Walk, a new game from the makers of Untitled Goose Game, launched for the Mac. Big Walk is a cooperative multiplayer adventure game that supports 2 to 12 players. Players are tasked with working together to complete challenges and puzzles. Big Walk is priced at $14.99 and is available from the Mac App Store.Tag: Apple Arcade
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06 Ago 2026
BMW Owners Angry Over Spider-Man Ads Appearing on Dashboard Screens - MacRumors
The ad started going out on July 27, and it is set to continue through August 10. Cars built after July 2020 with BMW Operating System 7 or newer are displaying the Spider-Man promo in more than 70 markets.
BMW owners on Reddit are understandably unhappy with the unsolicited ad showing up in their vehicles. One user said it's "classless and tacky" for a car that costs over $100,000, and another said it was "disgusting." Others asked for an opt-out button, and predicted more ads would be shown in the future.
Some users compared it to the U2 album "Songs of Innocence" that Apple pushed out to all iTunes users back in 2014. Apple did not allow users to decline or delete the album, leading to widespread backlash. Apple ultimately did add a tool for deleting the album.
BMW sent out a press release highlighting the ad campaign in late July, claiming it was an "exclusive Spider-Man animation" that was a "special surprise" for BMW owners.
To celebrate the partnership with Spider-ManTM: Brand New Day, BMW has a special surprise for its drivers. [...] Starting the car brings up a special banner in the Control Display. Clicking on it then activates the Spider-ManTM animation, comprising a full-screen festive animation in the Control Display with aptly chosen backing music and an accompanying light show courtesy of the ambient lighting system.
The notification for the Spider-Man ad is going out to compatible vehicles automatically, but owners can avoid the ad by not tapping to play it after receiving the notification. It's also been added to the Festive app on the in-car system.
In response to complaints, BMW told The Autopian the Spider-Man animation is not an ad and is "part of a broader brand partnership with the film." BMW vehicles also appear in the Spider-Man movie.
BMW has pushed similar animated videos for holidays in the past, but car owners found the Spider-Man video to be too close to a commercial. As Daring Fireball points out, BMW said in late 2023 that it would not sell advertising on its in-car displays.
BMW was one of the first companies to adopt Apple's CarPlay system, and it has long been an Apple partner. The BMW notification is part of the default in-car operating system, and it does not appear as part of CarPlay.
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BMW Owners Angry Over Spider-Man Ads Appearing on Dashboard Screens - MacRumors
The ad started going out on July 27, and it is set to continue through August 10. Cars built after July 2020 with BMW Operating System 7 or newer are displaying the Spider-Man promo in more than 70 markets.
BMW owners on Reddit are understandably unhappy with the unsolicited ad showing up in their vehicles. One user said it's "classless and tacky" for a car that costs over $100,000, and another said it was "disgusting." Others asked for an opt-out button, and predicted more ads would be shown in the future.
Some users compared it to the U2 album "Songs of Innocence" that Apple pushed out to all iTunes users back in 2014. Apple did not allow users to decline or delete the album, leading to widespread backlash. Apple ultimately did add a tool for deleting the album.
BMW sent out a press release highlighting the ad campaign in late July, claiming it was an "exclusive Spider-Man animation" that was a "special surprise" for BMW owners.
To celebrate the partnership with Spider-ManTM: Brand New Day, BMW has a special surprise for its drivers. [...] Starting the car brings up a special banner in the Control Display. Clicking on it then activates the Spider-ManTM animation, comprising a full-screen festive animation in the Control Display with aptly chosen backing music and an accompanying light show courtesy of the ambient lighting system.
The notification for the Spider-Man ad is going out to compatible vehicles automatically, but owners can avoid the ad by not tapping to play it after receiving the notification. It's also been added to the Festive app on the in-car system.
In response to complaints, BMW told The Autopian the Spider-Man animation is not an ad and is "part of a broader brand partnership with the film." BMW vehicles also appear in the Spider-Man movie.
BMW has pushed similar animated videos for holidays in the past, but car owners found the Spider-Man video to be too close to a commercial. As Daring Fireball points out, BMW said in late 2023 that it would not sell advertising on its in-car displays.
BMW was one of the first companies to adopt Apple's CarPlay system, and it has long been an Apple partner. The BMW notification is part of the default in-car operating system, and it does not appear as part of CarPlay.
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OpenAI's ChatGPT Speaker Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300 - MacRumors
Bloomberg describes it as an AI-centric device that will stand out from current smart speakers. There are speaker grilles and microphones for voice-based chats with ChatGPT, and the AI model used will have human-like responses and will learn more about the user over time.
Moving components will help show when the speaker is responding, and lights will show that it is listening. A camera system and sensors will feed the product information about the user's environment. It is battery-powered so it can be moved from room to room, and it will reportedly use a premium metal material. In its theft of trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, Apple claimed the company misled an Apple supplier into developing a metal finishing technique similar to what Apple uses.
Former Apple design chief Jony Ive is designing the device for OpenAI. OpenAI acquired Ive's io device startup last year, adding multiple former Apple design team members to its hardware teams.
Bloomberg says the portable speaker "is not something Apple has come close to launching," which supports OpenAI's claim that it has no interest in Apple's trade secrets. OpenAI said today that it is "building something entirely new and different from anything at Apple." Apple maintains OpenAI has developed its hardware using information sourced from Apple.
Apple is working on a home hub that's supposed to come out as soon as this year, but it has a display and square form factor. Apple also has the HomePod mini speaker, but it is corded and not easily moved. Apple is also developing a tabletop robot that may share more similarities with OpenAI's device. It's said to have a display and a motorized arm for movement, but the robot isn't going to launch until 2027 at the earliest.
OpenAI has not stopped development on its new hardware product, and hopes to introduce it later this year ahead of a 2027 launch.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAI
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OpenAI's ChatGPT Speaker Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300 - MacRumors
Bloomberg describes it as an AI-centric device that will stand out from current smart speakers. There are speaker grilles and microphones for voice-based chats with ChatGPT, and the AI model used will have human-like responses and will learn more about the user over time.
Moving components will help show when the speaker is responding, and lights will show that it is listening. A camera system and sensors will feed the product information about the user's environment. It is battery-powered so it can be moved from room to room, and it will reportedly use a premium metal material. In its theft of trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, Apple claimed the company misled an Apple supplier into developing a metal finishing technique similar to what Apple uses.
Former Apple design chief Jony Ive is designing the device for OpenAI. OpenAI acquired Ive's io device startup last year, adding multiple former Apple design team members to its hardware teams.
Bloomberg says the portable speaker "is not something Apple has come close to launching," which supports OpenAI's claim that it has no interest in Apple's trade secrets. OpenAI said today that it is "building something entirely new and different from anything at Apple." Apple maintains OpenAI has developed its hardware using information sourced from Apple.
Apple is working on a home hub that's supposed to come out as soon as this year, but it has a display and square form factor. Apple also has the HomePod mini speaker, but it is corded and not easily moved. Apple is also developing a tabletop robot that may share more similarities with OpenAI's device. It's said to have a display and a motorized arm for movement, but the robot isn't going to launch until 2027 at the earliest.
OpenAI has not stopped development on its new hardware product, and hopes to introduce it later this year ahead of a 2027 launch.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAI
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Free ChatGPT Users Get Unlimited Text Chats and GPT-5.6 Luna - MacRumors
For Plus and Pro users, GPT–5.6 Sol is more reliable with facts and gives more focused answers. OpenAI added a slider to let users select how much thought ChatGPT puts into a response, plus the company tweaked the detail the model offers for each question to prevent it from giving extra information when it's not needed.
OpenAI says GPT–5.6 Sol will avoid unnecessary formatting and will offer a "helpful correction when simply agreeing wouldn't be useful." It is also supposed to make fewer mistakes, especially when answers depend on dates, numbers, sources, rules, or assumptions. The Sol update is only for Chat, and the version for Work and Codex is unchanged.
ChatGPT's Instant and Thinking experiences have a more consistent tone and behavior so it doesn't feel like switching to a model with a different tone or style.
Plus and Pro users have access to the updated GPT–5.6 Sol and the slider in ChatGPT starting today. GPT–5.6 Luna is becoming the default model for Free and Go users this week, with unlimited text chats and the Think button coming next week.
The changes apply to the ChatGPT app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAI
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For Plus and Pro users, GPT–5.6 Sol is more reliable with facts and gives more focused answers. OpenAI added a slider to let users select how much thought ChatGPT puts into a response, plus the company tweaked the detail the model offers for each question to prevent it from giving extra information when it's not needed.
OpenAI says GPT–5.6 Sol will avoid unnecessary formatting and will offer a "helpful correction when simply agreeing wouldn't be useful." It is also supposed to make fewer mistakes, especially when answers depend on dates, numbers, sources, rules, or assumptions. The Sol update is only for Chat, and the version for Work and Codex is unchanged.
ChatGPT's Instant and Thinking experiences have a more consistent tone and behavior so it doesn't feel like switching to a model with a different tone or style.
Plus and Pro users have access to the updated GPT–5.6 Sol and the slider in ChatGPT starting today. GPT–5.6 Luna is becoming the default model for Free and Go users this week, with unlimited text chats and the Think button coming next week.
The changes apply to the ChatGPT app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAI
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Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 With Security Fixes - MacRumors
Mac owners can download the software by opening the System Settings app and then navigating to the Software Updates section.
According to Apple's security support document, macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 fixes a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials. Apple fixed the issue with improved state management.
Apple also released updates for macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.9 with the same fix. Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS Tahoe
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Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 With Security Fixes - MacRumors
Mac owners can download the software by opening the System Settings app and then navigating to the Software Updates section.
According to Apple's security support document, macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 fixes a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials. Apple fixed the issue with improved state management.
Apple also released updates for macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.9 with the same fix. Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS Tahoe
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Hawaii DOT takes action after reporters call attention to dangerous crosswalk - Planetizen
After Honolulu Civil Beat reported on a dangerous intersection in April, the Hawaii Department of Transportation modified the timing of the traffic signals at that crosswalk to make it safer for people crossing, reports Matthew Leonard in Honolulu Civil Beat.
"The change in timing means that vehicles turning left from Ala Moana Boulevard onto Atkinson Drive have to wait a little longer for the green arrow. But pedestrians can complete the 45-50 second crossing with more peace of mind," Leonard writes. "The change adds a separate phase to the cycle where all the vehicle signals are red, minimizing potential conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians."
A large new development planned on Ala Moana could prompt further changes to the crosswalk, however. "That project could prompt the developer to make major changes at the intersection including the addition of a scramble 'all-ways' pedestrian intersection or even a four-way pedestrian bridge, the plans show."
Geography Hawaii Category Infrastructure Transportation Tags Publication Honolulu Civil Beat Publication Date Mon, 08/03/2026 - 12:00 Publication Links We Reported On A Dangerous Crosswalk. State DOT Fixed It! 1 minuteHawaii DOT takes action after reporters call attention to dangerous crosswalk - Planetizen
After Honolulu Civil Beat reported on a dangerous intersection in April, the Hawaii Department of Transportation modified the timing of the traffic signals at that crosswalk to make it safer for people crossing, reports Matthew Leonard in Honolulu Civil Beat.
"The change in timing means that vehicles turning left from Ala Moana Boulevard onto Atkinson Drive have to wait a little longer for the green arrow. But pedestrians can complete the 45-50 second crossing with more peace of mind," Leonard writes. "The change adds a separate phase to the cycle where all the vehicle signals are red, minimizing potential conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians."
A large new development planned on Ala Moana could prompt further changes to the crosswalk, however. "That project could prompt the developer to make major changes at the intersection including the addition of a scramble 'all-ways' pedestrian intersection or even a four-way pedestrian bridge, the plans show."
Geography Hawaii Category Infrastructure Transportation Tags Publication Honolulu Civil Beat Publication Date Mon, 08/03/2026 - 12:00 Publication Links We Reported On A Dangerous Crosswalk. State DOT Fixed It! 1 minuteLast Day for Up to $350 Amazon Gift Card With Samsung Galaxy Pre-Orders - MacRumors
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If you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Fold8 Ultra you can get a $350 Amazon gift card. The new Galaxy Z Flip8 comes with a $200 Amazon gift card. These offers are for unlocked models of each smartphone and don't require trade-ins, although you can deepen your savings if you do trade in an older phone.
$200 GIFT CARDSamsung Galaxy Z Flip8 on Amazon
$350 GIFT CARDSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra on Amazon
On Samsung.com, you'll get a $200 Samsung gift card with the pre-order of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra, and a $150 gift card for the Galaxy Z Flip8. You can also increase savings with the addition of a smartphone trade-in.
Amazon is also offering straight cash discounts on pre-orders for the new Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2. The 40mm Galaxy Watch9 is available for $379.99 with a $50 Amazon gift card, and the 44m model is available for $409.99 with a $50 gift card.
$50 GIFT CARDSamsung Galaxy Watch9 on Amazon
$100 GIFT CARDSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 on Amazon
For the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, Amazon has this model for $699.99 with a $100 Amazon gift card for pre-orders. Over on Samsung, you'll find the same smartwatch prices and Samsung gift card credits if you prefer shopping directly from the retailer.
If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.
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If you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Fold8 Ultra you can get a $350 Amazon gift card. The new Galaxy Z Flip8 comes with a $200 Amazon gift card. These offers are for unlocked models of each smartphone and don't require trade-ins, although you can deepen your savings if you do trade in an older phone.
$200 GIFT CARDSamsung Galaxy Z Flip8 on Amazon
$350 GIFT CARDSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra on Amazon
On Samsung.com, you'll get a $200 Samsung gift card with the pre-order of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra, and a $150 gift card for the Galaxy Z Flip8. You can also increase savings with the addition of a smartphone trade-in.
Amazon is also offering straight cash discounts on pre-orders for the new Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2. The 40mm Galaxy Watch9 is available for $379.99 with a $50 Amazon gift card, and the 44m model is available for $409.99 with a $50 gift card.
$50 GIFT CARDSamsung Galaxy Watch9 on Amazon
$100 GIFT CARDSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 on Amazon
For the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, Amazon has this model for $699.99 with a $100 Amazon gift card for pre-orders. Over on Samsung, you'll find the same smartwatch prices and Samsung gift card credits if you prefer shopping directly from the retailer.
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Apple Raises Trade-In Values for iPhone, Mac, and More - MacRumors
As first noted by 9to5Mac, some devices gained nearly 30% in estimated value compared to the last update in May.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max now tops Apple's iPhone estimates at up to $720, up from $695, and increases run all the way down the lineup to some of Apple's oldest supported models:
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: $695 to $720
- iPhone 16 Pro: $560 to $630
- iPhone 16 Plus: $465 to $485
- iPhone 16: $460 to $480
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: $490 to $530
- iPhone 15 Pro: $410 to $420
- iPhone 15 Plus: $325 to $340
- iPhone 15: $320 to $335
- iPhone 14 Pro Max: $375 to $405
- iPhone 14 Pro: $320 to $335
- iPhone 14: $225 to $235
- iPhone SE (3rd generation): $80 to $85
- iPhone 13 Pro Max: $320 to $340
- iPhone 13 Pro: $260 to $285
- iPhone 13: $195 to $205
- iPhone 13 mini: $150 to $155
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: $220 to $240
- iPhone 12 Pro: $180 to $195
- iPhone 12: $125 to $135
- iPhone 12 mini: $85 to $90
- iPhone 11 Pro Max: $150 to $160
- iPhone 11 Pro: $135 to $145
- iPhone 11: $100 to $110
- iPhone XS Max: $90 to $95
- iPhone XS: $65 to $70
- iPhone XR: $80 to $90
- iPhone 8: $35 to $40
Unchanged models include the iPhone 16e, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone X, and iPhone 8 Plus. Every current iPad also gained value:
- iPad Pro: $690 to $720
- iPad Air: $460 to $490
- iPad mini: $265 to $300
- iPad: $235 to $260
The Mac saw some of the largest percentage increases in today's update, led by the Mac mini's roughly 28% jump:
- MacBook Pro: $690 to $855
- MacBook Air: $520 to $580
- Mac mini: $375 to $480
- iMac: $355 to $380
- Mac Studio: $1,045 to $1,305
- Mac Pro: $2,045 to $2,195
The iMac Pro remains unchanged. Apple Watch estimates rose across most of the lineup:
- Apple Watch Series 10: $150 to $165
- Apple Watch Series 9: $130 to $135
- Apple Watch Series 8: $90 to $95
- Apple Watch Series 7: $65 to $70
Unchanged models include the Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), Apple Watch Series 6, and Apple Watch SE (1st generation).
Android trade-in values were more mixed. Apple added several newer Samsung, Google, and OnePlus phones to the list for the first time, while some existing estimates fell:
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G: $130 to $125
- Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G: $80 to $85
- Samsung Galaxy S22 5G: $80 to $85
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: $95 (new)
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: $315 (new)
- Google Pixel 9 Pro: $305 (new)
- Google Pixel 9: $210 (new)
- Google Pixel 8 Pro: $165 to $155
- Google Pixel 7 Pro: $95 to $90
- Google Pixel 7: $65 to $60
- OnePlus 13: $250 (new)
- OnePlus 13R: $165 (new)
Unchanged models include the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Google Pixel 8, Google Pixel 8a, OnePlus 12, and OnePlus 12R.
As always, Apple's listed values are estimates, with the company noting that final offers can vary based on a device's condition and configuration, and that not all devices are eligible for trade-in credit.Tag: Apple Trade-In
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Apple Raises Trade-In Values for iPhone, Mac, and More - MacRumors
As first noted by 9to5Mac, some devices gained nearly 30% in estimated value compared to the last update in May.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max now tops Apple's iPhone estimates at up to $720, up from $695, and increases run all the way down the lineup to some of Apple's oldest supported models:
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: $695 to $720
- iPhone 16 Pro: $560 to $630
- iPhone 16 Plus: $465 to $485
- iPhone 16: $460 to $480
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: $490 to $530
- iPhone 15 Pro: $410 to $420
- iPhone 15 Plus: $325 to $340
- iPhone 15: $320 to $335
- iPhone 14 Pro Max: $375 to $405
- iPhone 14 Pro: $320 to $335
- iPhone 14: $225 to $235
- iPhone SE (3rd generation): $80 to $85
- iPhone 13 Pro Max: $320 to $340
- iPhone 13 Pro: $260 to $285
- iPhone 13: $195 to $205
- iPhone 13 mini: $150 to $155
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: $220 to $240
- iPhone 12 Pro: $180 to $195
- iPhone 12: $125 to $135
- iPhone 12 mini: $85 to $90
- iPhone 11 Pro Max: $150 to $160
- iPhone 11 Pro: $135 to $145
- iPhone 11: $100 to $110
- iPhone XS Max: $90 to $95
- iPhone XS: $65 to $70
- iPhone XR: $80 to $90
- iPhone 8: $35 to $40
Unchanged models include the iPhone 16e, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone X, and iPhone 8 Plus. Every current iPad also gained value:
- iPad Pro: $690 to $720
- iPad Air: $460 to $490
- iPad mini: $265 to $300
- iPad: $235 to $260
The Mac saw some of the largest percentage increases in today's update, led by the Mac mini's roughly 28% jump:
- MacBook Pro: $690 to $855
- MacBook Air: $520 to $580
- Mac mini: $375 to $480
- iMac: $355 to $380
- Mac Studio: $1,045 to $1,305
- Mac Pro: $2,045 to $2,195
The iMac Pro remains unchanged. Apple Watch estimates rose across most of the lineup:
- Apple Watch Series 10: $150 to $165
- Apple Watch Series 9: $130 to $135
- Apple Watch Series 8: $90 to $95
- Apple Watch Series 7: $65 to $70
Unchanged models include the Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), Apple Watch Series 6, and Apple Watch SE (1st generation).
Android trade-in values were more mixed. Apple added several newer Samsung, Google, and OnePlus phones to the list for the first time, while some existing estimates fell:
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G: $130 to $125
- Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G: $80 to $85
- Samsung Galaxy S22 5G: $80 to $85
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: $95 (new)
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: $315 (new)
- Google Pixel 9 Pro: $305 (new)
- Google Pixel 9: $210 (new)
- Google Pixel 8 Pro: $165 to $155
- Google Pixel 7 Pro: $95 to $90
- Google Pixel 7: $65 to $60
- OnePlus 13: $250 (new)
- OnePlus 13R: $165 (new)
Unchanged models include the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Google Pixel 8, Google Pixel 8a, OnePlus 12, and OnePlus 12R.
As always, Apple's listed values are estimates, with the company noting that final offers can vary based on a device's condition and configuration, and that not all devices are eligible for trade-in credit.Tag: Apple Trade-In
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iPhone 18 Pro Launching Next Month With These 12 New Features - MacRumors
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable "iPhone Ultra" in the first half of September, and the devices should be released in the second half of the month. The regular iPhone 18, a lower-end iPhone 18e, and a second-generation iPhone Air will reportedly be announced around March 2027.
It has been estimated that the U.S. starting prices of the iPhone 18 Pro models could be $200 to $300 more compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models.
Below, we have recapped 12 features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro models, as of August:
- Smaller Dynamic Island: It has been rumored that Face ID's flood illuminator will be moved under the screen on the iPhone 18 Pro models, paving the way for a smaller Dynamic Island on the devices.
- LTPO+ Displays: The next Pro models are expected to have the same overall design as the iPhone 17 Pro models, including 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes and a "plateau" housing three rear cameras. However, the displays will reportedly use so-called LTPO+ display technology, which should contribute to longer battery life.
- Variable Aperture: The main 48-megapixel Fusion camera on both iPhone 18 Pro models is rumored to have a variable aperture, which would allow users to control the amount of light that passes through the camera's lens and reaches the sensor. This would provide greater control over depth of field. However, given that iPhones have smaller image sensors due to smartphone size constraints, it is unclear exactly how meaningful this improvement would be.
- A20 Pro Chip: Apple's next-generation A20 Pro chip is expected to use TSMC's first-generation 2nm process, whereas the A19 Pro chip is 3nm. With a 2nm architecture and a new packaging design, the A20 Pro chip should deliver solid year-over-year performance and power efficiency gains.
- C2 Modem: Apple's custom C1 cellular modem for 5G and LTE debuted in the iPhone 16e last year, and that was followed by a C1X chip in the iPhone Air. Apple says the C1X modem is up to twice as fast as the C1 modem, and the most power-efficient modem in an iPhone ever. The improvements should continue with Apple's third-generation C2 modem in the iPhone 18 Pro models.
- 5G via Satellite: With the C2 modem, the iPhone 18 Pro models will reportedly support 5G via satellite for web browsing without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity.
- N2 Chip: Most of the iPhone 17 models and the iPhone Air are equipped with an Apple-designed N1 chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Apple says the N1 chip also improves the overall performance and reliability of features like Personal Hotspot and AirDrop. iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to have Apple's next-generation N2 chip, but it is not yet known what improvements would come with this upgrade.
- Dark Cherry: The special color for the iPhone 18 Pro models will reportedly be Dark Cherry, alongside Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver. The existing Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue colors are expected to be discontinued.
- Simplified Camera Control: Apple is expected to simplify the Camera Control button on the iPhone 18 Pro models, by removing touch sensitivity and haptic feedback. The redesigned button will only have pressure sensitivity.
- Redesigned Rear Ceramic Shield: The rear Ceramic Shield area for MagSafe is rumored to feature a more frosted and seamless appearance on the iPhone 18 Pro models compared to the current two-tone design.
- Larger Battery (iPhone 18 Pro Max): According to alleged Chinese regulatory database filings, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will have nearly a 10% larger battery compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
- Thicker Design (iPhone 18 Pro Max): It has been rumored that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be thicker than both the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 18 Pro.
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iPhone 18 Pro Launching Next Month With These 12 New Features - MacRumors
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable "iPhone Ultra" in the first half of September, and the devices should be released in the second half of the month. The regular iPhone 18, a lower-end iPhone 18e, and a second-generation iPhone Air will reportedly be announced around March 2027.
It has been estimated that the U.S. starting prices of the iPhone 18 Pro models could be $200 to $300 more compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models.
Below, we have recapped 12 features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro models, as of August:
- Smaller Dynamic Island: It has been rumored that Face ID's flood illuminator will be moved under the screen on the iPhone 18 Pro models, paving the way for a smaller Dynamic Island on the devices.
- LTPO+ Displays: The next Pro models are expected to have the same overall design as the iPhone 17 Pro models, including 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes and a "plateau" housing three rear cameras. However, the displays will reportedly use so-called LTPO+ display technology, which should contribute to longer battery life.
- Variable Aperture: The main 48-megapixel Fusion camera on both iPhone 18 Pro models is rumored to have a variable aperture, which would allow users to control the amount of light that passes through the camera's lens and reaches the sensor. This would provide greater control over depth of field. However, given that iPhones have smaller image sensors due to smartphone size constraints, it is unclear exactly how meaningful this improvement would be.
- A20 Pro Chip: Apple's next-generation A20 Pro chip is expected to use TSMC's first-generation 2nm process, whereas the A19 Pro chip is 3nm. With a 2nm architecture and a new packaging design, the A20 Pro chip should deliver solid year-over-year performance and power efficiency gains.
- C2 Modem: Apple's custom C1 cellular modem for 5G and LTE debuted in the iPhone 16e last year, and that was followed by a C1X chip in the iPhone Air. Apple says the C1X modem is up to twice as fast as the C1 modem, and the most power-efficient modem in an iPhone ever. The improvements should continue with Apple's third-generation C2 modem in the iPhone 18 Pro models.
- 5G via Satellite: With the C2 modem, the iPhone 18 Pro models will reportedly support 5G via satellite for web browsing without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity.
- N2 Chip: Most of the iPhone 17 models and the iPhone Air are equipped with an Apple-designed N1 chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Apple says the N1 chip also improves the overall performance and reliability of features like Personal Hotspot and AirDrop. iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to have Apple's next-generation N2 chip, but it is not yet known what improvements would come with this upgrade.
- Dark Cherry: The special color for the iPhone 18 Pro models will reportedly be Dark Cherry, alongside Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver. The existing Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue colors are expected to be discontinued.
- Simplified Camera Control: Apple is expected to simplify the Camera Control button on the iPhone 18 Pro models, by removing touch sensitivity and haptic feedback. The redesigned button will only have pressure sensitivity.
- Redesigned Rear Ceramic Shield: The rear Ceramic Shield area for MagSafe is rumored to feature a more frosted and seamless appearance on the iPhone 18 Pro models compared to the current two-tone design.
- Larger Battery (iPhone 18 Pro Max): According to alleged Chinese regulatory database filings, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will have nearly a 10% larger battery compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
- Thicker Design (iPhone 18 Pro Max): It has been rumored that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be thicker than both the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 18 Pro.
This article, "iPhone 18 Pro Launching Next Month With These 12 New Features" first appeared on MacRumors.com
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