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With iOS 26, Safari is getting a number of changes, headlined by the new Liquid Glass design. Here are four lesser-known changes coming to Safari with this year’s Mac and iPhone software updates…

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Next month, Apple should be refreshing its entire Apple Watch lineup. It also recently reintroduced the Blood Oxygen feature that was previously missing from the , Series 10, and – so if you were someone who depended on that feature, there’s no longer a need to hold out. That begs the question, what’s around the corner for Apple Watch?

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Apple this week briefly made a file available that contained identifiers for many unreleased devices and chips, including new models of the Studio Display, Apple TV, Apple Watches, Apple Vision Pro, iPad mini, HomePod mini, and more.


In other news this week, it was reported that Apple is planning a wide range of new smart home devices and accessories, and there were more rumors about a lower-cost MacBook powered by an A18 Pro chip. Other top stories this week included another iOS 26 beta release, more discussion surrounding iPhone 17 pricing, and the Blood Oxygen feature finally being re-enabled on newer Apple Watch models sold in the United States.

Editor's Note: Top Stories was published later than usual today due to summer holidays.

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Every Apple Device That Leaked This Week

MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris discovered references to many unreleased Apple devices that the company left in a file that was publicly accessible.


Here is everything that was discovered:

• A new HomePod mini with an S9 chip or newer


• A new Apple TV with an A17 Pro chip


• A new Studio Display with an A19 Pro chip


• A new iPad mini with an A19 Pro chip


• A new low-cost iPad with an A18 chip


• A new Vision Pro with an M5 chip


• Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 chip details

As always, nothing is official yet and Apple's plans could change.

Apple's Big Plan to Revamp the Smart Home

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discussed Apple's plan to focus on the smart home with a host of new devices and improvements to Siri.


Apple is reportedly planning to release a smart home hub in 2026, a tabletop robot in 2027, a home security camera, a Face ID doorbell, and more. GPT-5 integration is coming to Siri with iOS 26, and a more personalized version of Siri is set to launch next year. Plus, Siri might receive another redesign on the iPhone and iPad as early as next year.

You can listen to The MacRumors Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player. The MacRumors Show also has its own YouTube channel.

New $599 MacBook Could Launch This Year

We've been hearing rumors of a new low-cost MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone 16 Pro, and a new report indicates that it could come in at a price point as low as $599. The laptop will reportedly include a 12.9-inch display, slightly smaller than the 13.6-inch screen on the smaller MacBook Air models.


The new MacBook would be a successor to the M1 MacBook Air from 2020, which continues to be an ultra low-cost option available only through Walmart for $599.

Everything New in iOS 26 Beta 6

Apple has moved to a one-week interval for iOS 26 beta releases, which means this week saw the release of iOS 26 beta 6.


Apple is continuing to make changes to the upcoming update, such as adding new ringtones, faster and bouncier animations when opening and closing apps, and more tweaks to the Liquid Glass look.

iOS 26 should be released to the general public in September.

Will the iPhone 17 Cost More?

As seems to be the case every year, rumors have been circulating about potential price increases coming with the launch of new flagship iPhones in September. The rumors have been split about whether we might see an across-the-board increase on the order of $50 or whether increases might be targeted at certain models.


The latest rumor claims the iPhone 17 Pro in particular will come with a $50 increase in its starting price to $1,049 in the United States, breaking an 8-year streak of Apple holding the line on a $999 price point for that model. A potential price increase could come with one benefit, however, and that is doubled base storage of 256 GB, matching a change Apple made as part of a price increase for the Pro Max model a couple of years ago.

Blood Oxygen Feature Returns to All Apple Watches in U.S.

Apple this week released iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 updates with one big change: the Blood Oxygen feature is now re-enabled on all Apple Watch models sold in the United States.


On the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S., the feature now works by sending the sensor data to a paired iPhone for calculation, with the results viewable in the Respiratory section of the Health app.

The feature had been unavailable on Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra models sold in the U.S. since mid-January 2024, as a result of a U.S. International Trade Commission order connected to a patent infringement lawsuit filed by health company Masimo.

MacRumors Newsletter

Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view.

So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!
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But now, Moonlock, the cybersecurity division of MacPaw, says it’s been tracking a new threat actor with an infostealer gaining popularity in the veiled corners of darknet forums. In this week’s Security Bite, I discuss this interesting new emerging threat and how it’s shaking up the broader macOS landscape.

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Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.

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Notify is a simple app for monitoring websites for changes. It’s completely free, private, and local – running fully on your iPhone. The app is a bit niche, but it does its job really well.

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Apple's retail store at The Mall at Partridge Creek, in the Detroit suburb of Clinton Township, will be permanently closing at 7 p.m. Eastern Time today.


Apple did not provide a specific reason for the closure, but local news outlet WDIV last year reported that The Mall at Partridge Creek had been sold in receivership and was struggling to retain tenants at the time.

Fortunately, Apple said all affected employees at the Partridge Creek store will have the opportunity to continue working for the company.

Apple previously confirmed that its all-new store in Downtown Detroit will open later this year, so the company's total number of stores in Michigan will not change over the long term. Apple Somerset will continue to serve customers in Detroit's northern suburbs.

Apple's full statement, shared with MacRumors:

At Apple, we're committed to delivering an exceptional experience for all customers, and we're excited to open our new retail location in Downtown Detroit later this year. As we prepare to open, we will not continue our lease at Apple Partridge Creek, and all of our valued team members will have the opportunity to continue their roles with Apple. We've loved serving the Partridge Creek community for nearly 20 years, and look forward to welcoming our customers at our other stores in the Detroit metro area, including nearby Apple Somerset, as well as Apple.com and the Apple Store app.

Apple Partridge Creek first opened in 2007.

Apple also permanently closed its Northbrook Court store in a Chicago suburb earlier this year, along with stores in the UK and China last week.

All of Apple's permanent store closures this year are for specific property-related reasons that are unrelated to the company's overall performance. Apple just had a record-breaking quarter, and the company is opening many new and remodeled stores around the world.
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Amazon is offering numerous low prices on Apple Watch Series 10 devices today, including both GPS and cellular models at $100 off original prices.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Amazon has the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 for $299.00, down from $399.00, as well as the 46mm GPS model for $329.00, down from $429.00. Both of these are solid second-best prices on the Apple Watch Series 10, and they're available in numerous case colors and band styles, some of which you can find in the lists below.

42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10

• Rose Gold Aluminum Case with Plum Sport Loop - $299.00, down from $399.00


• Rose Gold Aluminum Case with Light Blush Sport Loop - $299.00, down from $399.00

46mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10

• Jet Black Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band (M/L) - $329.00, down from $429.00


• Rose Gold Aluminum Case with Plum Sport Loop - $329.00, down from $429.00

42mm Cellular Apple Watch Series 10

• Jet Black Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band (S/M) - $399.00, down from $499.00


• Rose Gold Aluminum Case with Light Blush Sport Band (S/M) - $399.00, down from $499.00

46mm Cellular Apple Watch Series 10

• Jet Black Aluminum Case with Ink Sport Loop - $429.00, down from $529.00


• Silver Aluminum Case with Blue Cloud Sport Loop - $429.00, down from $529.00


• Silver Aluminum Case with Denim Sport Band (M/L) - $429.00, down from $529.00

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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Apple is developing an all-new operating system codenamed "Charismatic," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.


This is likely Apple's long-rumored "homeOS" operating system.

In a report this week, Gurman said both Apple's rumored smart home hub in 2026 and tabletop robot in 2027 will run the new operating system. He said the software platform will blend elements of tvOS and watchOS. For example, he expects there to be a hexagonal grid of apps, just like on the Apple Watch.

The platform largely revolves around clock faces and widgets, and it will have multi-user support, Gurman said. Users will primarily interact with it using Siri voice commands, but touch will also be an option, he said. Some of the preinstalled apps from Apple will apparently include Calendar, Camera, Music, Reminders, and Notes.

Here is what he said about multi-user support:

The devices are meant to be easily shared: They include a front-facing camera that can scan users' faces as they walk toward it and then automatically change the layout, features and content to the preferences of that person.

We should learn more about the new operating system over the coming months.
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For the next month or so, Apple has a special promotion for those heading out for Summer road trips (or anyone else who drives and has an Apple Card) – allowing users to earn a higher 5% cash back rate at Exxon/Mobil gas stations, as well as qualifying ChargePoint EV charging stations.

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Another sizable lineup of week’s end Apple deals are at the ready folks. Last week we featured a series of massive Apple sales at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H, and since that time, just about all of the best deals have carried through to this week/weekend. We have also added a number of new price drops on M4 MacBook Pro and M4 MacBook Air configurations you don’t often see discounted, alongside offers on Apple Watch Series 10 at up to $149 off just after Apple introduced a brand new Blood Oxygen feature to the U.S., ongoing AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2 deals, iPhone 16 Pro offers, and more. Everything awaits below. 

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Time Machine still works great. It’s one of those Apple features that quietly does its job, but it also feels like something from another era in terms of technology. It was built for a time when people backed up to a local drive under their desk or a shared volume down the hall at the office. That’s not how modern businesses work anymore. If Apple wanted to support the enterprise, Managed Apple Accounts would come with built-in cloud backup. That doesn’t exist. Apple hasn’t built it. So, companies like Backblaze are stepping in to solve the problem that Apple won’t.

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The Photos app was redesigned in iOS 18, and in iOS 26, Apple has adjusted some of those original design changes and update the navigation. ‌iOS 26‌ also includes new 3D image features and a few other useful updates.

Navigation

In ‌iOS 18‌, Apple introduced a unified ‌Photos‌ app view that did away with tabs. The Tab bar is back in ‌iOS 26‌, with buttons to swap between the newly separated Library and Collections sections in the ‌Photos‌ app.


Apple also added a separate Search button that's at the bottom of the ‌Photos‌ app, relocating it from the top.

The Library view offers an overview of all the images and screenshots that you've taken, much like the iOS 17 ‌Photos‌ app. There is a larger Select button at the top of the ‌Photos‌ interface, along with a clearly visible button for accessing filters and view options for zooming in, zooming out, and excluding things like screenshots and Shared With You images.

Filters were available in ‌iOS 18‌, but the button was hidden unless you started scrolling through the ‌Photos‌ Library, which could be confusing. The new layout makes it easier to find all of the different options in the ‌Photos‌ app.


Scrolling in the Library View continues to bring up the options to swap to Years and Months, with buttons for returning to the tab bar or launching a search.

In the Collections tab, you'll see all of the different viewing options that used to be included in the unified view. Recent Days is at the top of the app, along with dedicated views like People and Pets, Pinned, Memories, Trips, Albums, and Featured ‌Photos‌.

The dedicated view means you can see more of your Collections on one screen. The Media Types and Utilities sections under Collections have larger, more distinct buttons that make it clearer you can swipe or tap to get to more options.

Liquid Glass Design

As with all ‌iOS 26‌ apps, ‌Photos‌ has a Liquid Glass redesign. It's one of the apps where the Liquid Glass look is the most noticeable.


The two-button tab bar uses translucency to show the photos that are behind it, and when it expands into the larger navigation bar that has options for months and years, it remains clear. With the more transparent look, focus is on the photos while buttons fade into the background.

The tab bar, the search button, the select button, and other buttons in the ‌Photos‌ app have the same translucency, and use the more rounded look that Apple adopted this year.

Spatial Scenes

‌iOS 26‌ includes a Spatial Scenes feature that adds extra depth and realism to any image. It separates the subject from the background, introducing slight motion when you move your phone back and forth.


Spatial Scenes works with all photos, even those that have been in your Photo Library for years.

To use Spatial Scenes in the ‌Photos‌ app, tap into an image and tap on the small hexagon icon on the upper right side of the display. Once enabled, if you move your phone, you will see the depth effect.

Spatial Scenes uses generative AI to add depth to flat images, but it does not require Apple Intelligence. The feature is available on the iPhone 12 and newer.

Collections Customization

There's a more noticeable Reorder button in the Collections section, making easier to see that you can rearrange what you see. You can still grab and drag to reorder, but there is no longer an option to exclude certain types of collections.


Collections can be collapsed down until you tap into them, which is a new interface option. When collapsed, you'll only see the name of the collection rather than a thumbnail preview of what it includes.

There's a quick access interface option at the top where you can collapse all collections, show all collections, reorder, or choose a different view.

You can see collections in a view that makes the top collection thumbnails larger than the others, a view with all larger thumbnails, or a view with all smaller thumbnails.

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We have a dedicated iOS 26 roundup that goes into detail on all of the new features that are available in the update.
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Despite a recent 15% bump, following positive Q3 2025 results and a stunt that brought it tariff relief, Apple’s stock is still 5% in the red for the year. But in a recently published investor note, Morgan Stanley says it believes momentum will keep shifting.

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DigiTimes Asia is out today with a new report saying Apple Watch sales in the first half of 2025 came in about 10% above expectations. Still, the more interesting part of the report touches on what to expect from a very promising 2026 lineup. Here are the details.

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Along with the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple plans to introduce a new version of the Apple Watch SE. The ‌Apple Watch SE‌ hasn't been updated since 2022, so it is overdue for an update.

Size and Design

The ‌Apple Watch SE‌ could get new display sizes, according to display analyst Ross Young. The device will supposedly come in 1.6-inch and 1.8-inch display sizes.

Those sizes aren't too far off of the current ‌Apple Watch SE‌ 2 display sizes, but it's time for a display upgrade. The ‌Apple Watch SE‌ 2 is modeled after the Apple Watch Series 6, and it comes in the older 40mm and 44mm size options.

With the Series 7, Apple updated the Apple Watch sizing to 41mm and 45mm, and with the Series 10, display sizes changed to 42mm and 46mm. It's possible that the ‌Apple Watch SE‌ 3 will get the Apple Watch Series 7 design, which features a thinner design and slimmed down bezels.

Right now, the ‌Apple Watch SE‌ does not have always-on display technology, and it's another feature that Apple could bring to the low-cost watch now that it's been around for some time. There are no rumors about always-on display technology for the SE 3, though.

Updated S11 Chip

The next-generation ‌Apple Watch SE‌ will get the same S11 chip as the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Apple Watch Ultra, according to information that Apple accidentally leaked.

The S11 is essentially the same as the S9 and the S10, but it will be a major improvement over the S8 chip that's in the current ‌Apple Watch SE‌. Performance should be much quicker and the SE 3 should be much more responsive.

With the S11, the ‌Apple Watch SE‌ 3 could get features like on-device Siri processing, support for double tap gestures, and more storage.

Possible Health Features

The ‌Apple Watch SE‌ has historically had fewer health features than Apple's flagship Apple Watch models. It doesn't have the ECG app, and there's no blood oxygen monitoring. If there are new health features in the Series 11 and the Ultra 3, it's unlikely the functionality will make it to the ‌Apple Watch SE‌ 3.

The ‌Apple Watch SE‌ does support core features like heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, and respiratory rate tracking, so Apple could add sleep apnea detection to the SE 3 because it would have all of the hardware to support the feature. Sleep apnea detection is currently limited to the Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2.

Apple could upgrade the optical heart sensor to the third-generation version that was initially introduced in the Apple Watch Series 7, because the current ‌Apple Watch SE‌ is still using the second-generation sensor.

Other possibilities include improved battery life, faster charging, and better water resistance.

Plastic Casing Rumors

Back in mid-2024, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that Apple was working on a new ‌Apple Watch SE‌ with a colorful plastic casing. The device would have been reminiscent of the iPhone 5c, an ‌iPhone‌ that used a rigid plastic material instead of aluminum.

As of this year, Gurman says that Apple might have scrapped the plan for a new casing design. The design team supposedly did not like the look of the device, and the materials team was struggling to make it cheaper than the current aluminum casing.

For that reason, the ‌Apple Watch SE‌ 3 may continue to use an aluminum case instead of the more colorful plastic that's been mentioned in rumors.

Price

There haven't been rumors of a price increase for the ‌Apple Watch SE‌, and Apple will likely want to keep the device affordable. The current 40mm version is priced starting at $249, and the 44mm model is priced starting at $279.

Apple has been marketing the ‌Apple Watch SE‌ to parents who get the device for their children, and raising the price could impact Apple's efforts to market the device to kids.

Launch Timing

We're expecting Apple to announce the ‌Apple Watch SE‌ 3 at its September ‌iPhone‌ event. Rumors suggest the event could take place on September 9, and if that's the case, pre-orders for the watch could follow on September 12, and a launch could come on September 19.
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A new report from Appfigures shows ChatGPT firmly leading the pack in revenue per download among the top AI assistant apps. Here’s the breakdown.

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At least one new Apple Watch model launching next year will feature a "significant redesign," according to Taiwanese supply chain publication DigiTimes.


In a paywalled report this week, citing supply chain insiders, DigiTimes claimed that a high-end 2026 Apple Watch model will feature "exterior design" changes, including but not limited to "eight sensors arranged in a ring pattern visible through a glass cover on the watch's underside."

Earlier this year, images of an alleged Apple Watch Series 10 prototype surfaced, and the device had a never-before-seen ring with eight white lines in it. It is unclear if that is the same ring that DigiTimes is referring to, but it seems similar, so perhaps it is still coming on the Apple Watch Series 12 and/or Apple Watch Ultra 4 next year.


More sensors would make sense, as the Apple Watch continues to get more health features. For example, Apple has reportedly been testing a feature that could alert you to signs of high blood pressure. This feature was first rumored well before the Apple Watch Series 10 launched, but Apple continues to face development challenges. It is unclear if the feature will be ready in time for the Apple Watch Series 11 next month.

Beyond sensors, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman once reported on the possibility of a redesigned Apple Watch with a thinner case and a magnetic band system. While the Series 10 is the thinnest Apple Watch ever, the magnetic band system has still never materialized.

The report also says the Apple Watch Series 11 will support Apple Intelligence, enabling smarter health management capabilities, but we are skeptical about this claim due to Apple Watch performance and RAM limitations. However, watchOS 26 adds some new features "powered by" Apple Intelligence, with reliance on a paired iPhone.

DigiTimes has a notoriously hit-or-miss track record, so this report warrants a healthy dose of skepticism. Moreover, the publication has become more of an aggregator of Apple rumors in recent years, but it still publishes some original reports from time to time. Earlier this week, it published an "exclusive" report corroborating rumors that Apple is planning a new lower-cost MacBook with around a 13-inch display and an A18 Pro chip.

Given that the 2026 Apple Watch lineup is still over a year away, there is plenty of time for more rumors, so we should find out if this report is accurate in due time.
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One of my favorite iPhone features is StandBy, which turns your iPhone into a smart display when it’s in landscape orientation and charging. One of the best ways to take full advantage of StandBy is with an upright wireless charger.

Head below for a closer look at some of my favorite MagSafe stands for iPhone, perfect for StandBy.

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Battery life is easily one of the iPhone’s most important features. Whether you’re planning to buy the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, the battery beast iPhone 17 Pro Max, or hold on to your current model, iOS 26 has a new feature coming that can make your iPhone’s battery last longer: Adaptive Power.

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A recent Amazon rollout brought support for adding Amazon return codes to Apple’s Wallet app—and another Amazon-Wallet improvement is coming soon in iOS 26.

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iOS 18.4 finally brought robot vacuum support to HomeKit, opening the door for a new wave of Matter-enabled vacuums that work with your existing smart home environment. I’ve been testing the for the past few months (even before iOS 18.4) to see how well it fits into a smart home, but more importantly, whether it’s worth the money as a way to keep your floors cleaned.

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For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Astropad to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an M3 iPad Air, an Apple Pencil Pro, and a Rock Paper Pencil kit to go along with it. Astropad has a range of useful hardware and software like the Studio, Luna Display, and Rock Paper Pencil, but the company just recently launched a new planning app, the Rock Daily Planner.


The Rock Daily Planner was built for the iPad with full ‌Apple Pencil‌ integration, and it's clear that a lot of thought went into how people use planning apps on their tablets. The app has a clean design that minimizes distractions and puts maximum focus on events and tasks.


There's a side bar with a full calendar, but the most useful view is the daily interface. Each day gets a dedicated page, with an organized hourly timeline and a separate to-do list. A Daily Plan summarizes everything that you have going on.


The default view shows an hourly timeline and to-do list, but there are customization options for adding note-taking pages. You can create a page with dots, lines, a grid, or a to-do list, or opt for a blank page. You can import your calendar, so you can see your hour-by-hour schedule, important notes, and to-do list all in a single view.


The Rock Daily Planner is meant to be used with an ‌Apple Pencil‌, so you can handwrite your calendar events, to-dos, and take notes. Notes can be customized with emoji labels, and can be pinned to the side bar so you can keep what's most needed front and center.


Rock Daily Planner was designed for Astropad's $45 Rock Paper Pencil, and it's free to download and use. Rock Paper Pencil is a screen protector and ‌Apple Pencil‌ tip kit that's designed to provide ‌iPad‌ users with a paper-like writing experience.


There's a microtexture screen protector that goes on the ‌iPad‌, and it has a thin, papery feel. Since it's removable, you can put it on when you need it and then take it off later if you want to play a game. The screen protector is combined with a 1mm stainless steel ‌Apple Pencil‌ tip that feels like writing with a pencil when combined with the screen protector. If you dislike the feel of writing on smooth glass, the Rock Paper Pencil is a useful solution. There are options for most ‌iPad‌ models.

Astropad is providing one lucky MacRumors reader with an 11-inch M3 ‌iPad Air‌, an ‌Apple Pencil‌ Pro, and a Rock Paper Pencil kit to use with the Rock Daily Planner. To enter to win, use the widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winner(s) and send the prize(s). You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, following us on Threads, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page.

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A new wave of Apple Watch models is launching soon. Apple Watch Ultra 3 will rightfully get a lot of attention, but there’s a new Apple Watch Series 11 coming too—here are the rumored new features.

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