Amazon is continuing a post-Prime Day discount on Apple's 2026 AirPods Max 2, pricing all five colorways at $429, down from the $549 list price. The deal matches fall Prime Day pricing and is only the second time the headphones have dropped this low, after a limited-time $399 offer last summer. Other lingering Apple deals include M6 Mac mini and M5 MacBook Air price cuts, though some discounts like the AirPods Pro 3 offer have already started rising.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-09
Apple has updated its Mac desktop lineup, giving the Mac Mini new M6 and M5 Pro chip options and refreshing the Mac Studio, with both machines now emphasizing local AI processing. The base Mac Mini price has risen by about $300 compared to earlier models, though specs have also increased. A tech reviewer who has tested Apple desktops for over a decade recommends the M6 Mac Mini as the best choice for most buyers.
wired.com
· 2026-10-09
A developer published a reference guide detailing inconsistencies in keyboard key naming and modifier behavior between Windows and Mac systems. The post covers differences like Backspace/Delete naming conventions, Enter versus Return functionality, and the extra Control modifier key available on Mac keyboards compared to Windows.
unsung.aresluna.org
· 2026-10-09
TextExpander now offers a free tier that includes unlimited library storage, unlimited text expansions, and up to 5 team members, alongside 5 active Snippets. The plan syncs across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows, and Chrome, and allows one active Snippet to be swapped every two weeks.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-08
IDC reports Apple shipped 5.9 million Macs in Q3 2026, down 11.3% year over year, while the global PC market dropped 20.1% to 62.7 million units. The steeper industry-wide decline pushed Apple's market share up from 8.5% to 9.5%, keeping it in fourth place behind Lenovo, HP and Dell.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-08
Amazon's fall Prime Day sale has officially closed, but AirPods Pro 3 remain discounted to $179, nearly 30% off their $249 list price. AirPods Max 2 are also still available at $429, a $120 discount, matching most of the pricing seen during the sale itself.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-08
Developers have created an open-source installer that allows users of Apple Silicon Macs to run Google's experimental desktop operating system within a virtual environment. This tool provides a way to test Googlebook OS without official support from Google or Apple.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-08
Despite the official end of Amazon's Prime Day, many significant discounts remain active, including deals on Apple products like Mac Mini, MacBook Air, and AirPods Pro 3, as well as Sony headphones. Some offers now require Prime membership, while others are accessible without it, and similar discounts can be found on other retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart, and Target.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-08
Apple announced plans to introduce additional restrictions on Full Disk Access for Mac applications, a permission allowing apps to access nearly all data on a user’s drive. The company provided details on what is changing and the reasons behind these updates, though some specifics remain unclear. The move aims to enhance security and user privacy on macOS devices.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-08
Amazon's fall Prime Day sale is concluding at midnight PT, featuring significant discounts on Apple products including AirPods, Mac minis, MacBooks, and Apple Watches. Notable offers include AirPods Pro 3 at $179 and the M6 Mac mini at $150 off, alongside deals on accessories and other electronics. The sale also includes discounts on Beats headphones and Roborock robotic cleaners.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-08
Amazon's 2026 fall Prime Day event is in its closing 24 hours, with AirPods Pro 3 discounted to $179 from $249 and AirPods Max 2 down to $429. The sale also includes M6 Mac mini models up to $150 off, record-low pricing on Apple Watch Series 12, and discounts on accessories like Nomad's Find My wallet card and Elevation Lab AirTag mounts.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-07
9to5Mac editors compiled a roundup of items they personally added to their carts during Amazon's fall Prime Day event, which is in its final hours. Picks span Apple products like AirPods Pro 3, Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse, along with items like a Bambu Lab 3D printer, Samsung monitor, Logitech mouse, and LEGO sets.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-07
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