Apple’s new hardware subscription sounds great, except for one limitation

Today Bloomberg reported that Apple is about to launch a new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program for hardware. It will let you buy new Apple products on a monthly subscription, but there’s one reported limitation that I hope doesn’t come to fruition.
Apple just improved TestFlight for users with a lot of beta apps

Sometimes a small change can make a big impact. That’s especially true for Apple’s latest TestFlight update for users with a lot of pre-release software.
Apple TV’s new comedy from Ben Stiller is almost here, and reviews are in

The Dink is a new film premiering on Apple TV later this week from producer Ben Stiller, and the first reviews have just arrived. Here’s what reviewers are saying.
OpenAI launches small business program as it touts 10M ChatGPT Work and Codex users

OpenAI has announced a new initiative called the ChatGPT for small business program. Meanwhile, the company touts reaching 10M ChatGPT Work and Codex users.
Apple fixes iCloud+ vulnerability that exposed ‘hidden’ user emails
Recently 404 Media reported on a vulnerability with the iCloud+ ‘Hide My Email’ feature that allowed anyone to access a user’s real email address. Now, Apple says the issue has officially been fixed.
Apple winding down iPhone Upgrade Program: report

Apple will reportedly launch a new “Apple Upgrade” leasing program next week. As part of that, the company is reportedly planning to wind down its existing iPhone Upgrade Program.
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Deals: AirTag 2, M5 MacBook Pro $320 off, Philips Hue Bridge Pro, Satechi CubeDock $100 off, more

Joining the ongoing summer price drops on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off , we are also featuring the return of Prime Day all-time low pricing on AirTag 2. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by M5 MacBook Pro with the upgraded 24GB of RAM and 96W charger at $320 off alongside all base model Apple Watch Series 11 colors back in-stock at $100 off . From there, we
Apple debuting new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program next week, per report

Apple will launch a new “Apple Upgrade” leasing program later this month, according to a new report from Bloomberg . It marks “one of the biggest-ever changes to how the company sells devices,” the report says.
Here’s how it will work.
Meta testing StoryKit, an AI iPhone app that creates ‘personalized children’s stories’

Meta has quietly released a new iPhone app that uses AI to create personalized children’s stories, complete with illustrations, narration, and original music.