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Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is developing an M6-powered iMac with new color options, aiming for a year-end release and marking a major 2nm-gen chip for Macs. The refresh may ride alongside updates to MacBook Pro models, Mac Studio, and Mac mini, but Apple isn’t expected to introduce M6 Pro/Max/Ultra, instead reportedly accelerating the later M7 lineup.
Apple’s hidden Diagnostics tool can test hardware on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. To use it, update macOS, disconnect nonessential peripherals, then boot into Diagnostics: Apple Silicon users hold the power button until Options appears and then press Command + D; Intel Macs press D (or Option + D). Run the desired checks, and note the reference code (ADP000 means no issues). Apple provides many diagnostic checks and repair options, including self-service repair, if issues are found.
OpenAI has released a Mac plugin that lets ChatGPT Work and Codex users read and draft replies in Apple Messages, enabling the AI to search conversations and respond from the desktop. Setup is opt-in and requires granting ChatGPT permissions for on-device Messages history, full disk access, contacts, and automation. While it enables AI-assisted messaging, the feature raises privacy and security concerns and comes amid tensions between Apple and OpenAI, including a 2024 Beeper-like issue and a July lawsuit over trade secrets.
Meta released a native Mac desktop app for Meta AI (1.0 beta) built for Apple Silicon on macOS 15+, using an AppKit/SwiftUI shell with WebKit. It offers a richer, non-Electron experience with features like Quick Invoke (Option-Space), a dictation shortcut, window attachment to conversations, screen recording with necessary permissions for context gathering, and a sidebar for Media, Artifacts, tasks, and history. The app can run without a Dock icon and is designed to enhance productivity beyond the mobile experience, continuing Meta’s broader AI push on macOS.
Meta rolled out a standalone Mac desktop app for Meta AI aimed at business users, adding screen-sharing, Google Workspace integration, analytics, and advertising tools to help craft posts and campaigns. The app remains free to use, but some advanced features may be rate-limited to Meta One subscribers, part of Meta’s broader push to link AI tools with business workflows and subscriptions.
Marco Arment's new app Unforgetful adds persistent reminders and flexible snoozing to Apple Reminders, offering a simpler interface and widgets across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It works with Reminders data (not a replacement), can repeatedly notify until completed, avoids extra organizational layers to reduce misplacement, and includes features like space-out notifications, backlog skipping for recurring tasks, and delayed location-based reminders. Available now with a one-month free trial, then a subscription that covers all three platforms.
ChatGPT for Mac now includes an opt-in Computer History feature that replaces the Chronicle feature, letting users opt into storing and accessing context from their computer usage.
Apple has raised its trade-in estimates for iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches, and added a small set of Android devices (Pixel 9 series, OnePlus 13) to the program ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro launch. Most newer Apple devices increased in value (e.g., iPhone 16 Pro Max up to $720; Mac mini up to $480; MacBook Pro up to $855; iPad Pro up to $720), while a few older models stayed unchanged. Android values are mixed (Pixel 9 Pro around $305; Galaxy S22 Ultra down to about $125). Final offers depend on device condition and configuration.
Apple has updated its trade‑in program, raising credits for iPhones, iPads, Watches, and Macs and expanding Android device eligibility. iPhone values rise (e.g., iPhone 16 Pro up to $630 and iPhone 16 Pro Max up to $720), Mac minis see the largest gain (up to $480, about 28%), and other Apple gear also increases. The program now accepts more Android devices (Pixel 9 series, OnePlus 13/13R, Galaxy S21 Ultra, etc.). Credits depend on device condition and year, and submitting online can reduce value if the item is damaged in shipping.
Apple has raised estimated trade-in values for most US iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches, with the highest offers going to the Watch Ultra 2, Mac Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, and iPad Pro. Values are estimates and can vary by device condition, year, and configuration, and not every device is eligible for credit. The article lists updated values for numerous models and notes that affiliate offers may apply.
Apple has increased trade-in values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches (with Mac Studio up $260) and added trade-in credit for several Android devices, including Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9, and OnePlus 13/13R, while reducing credits for a few models like Galaxy S22 Ultra and Pixel 8 Pro. The move aligns with recent Apple price hikes and its new Upgrade leasing program to help make its devices more affordable.
Apple updated its U.S. trade-in estimates, raising values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models—with some increases nearing 30% vs. the May update—and added several Android devices to the list; final offers vary by device condition and eligibility.
Apple has increased trade-in offers for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, with some prices rising by as much as ~30% and a broader set of Android phones (Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OnePlus) now eligible for credit; offers are listed as 'up to' values and depend on device condition, year, and configuration.
OpenAI announced that ChatGPT Atlas, its Mac-focused web browser, will shut down on August 9 after a brief wind-down. Atlas bookmarks won’t transfer automatically, so users should export bookmarks as HTML and save important pages before the deadline; conversation history remains accessible. OpenAI is directing users to the ChatGPT desktop app, which includes a built-in browser with multiple tabs, downloads, logins, autofill, password management, extensions, and persistent state, plus a Chrome extension for existing workflows. Other AI browser options are also available as alternatives.
Apple is lining up a busy 2026: John Ternus becomes CEO on Sept 1, the iPhone 18 Pro/Max launches in September with the non‑Pro delayed to 2027, a foldable iPhone is likely this fall, and updates across Apple Watch, iPad mini 8 with OLED rumors, and a fall smart‑home push. Major OS revamps will center on Siri AI, and refreshed Macs (including an entry‑level 14‑inch MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, and Mac Studio) are expected, with an OLED MacBook Pro potentially arriving late 2026 or early 2027.