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Wireless Emergency Alerts system was used for the Texas floods – but several problems

Authorities came under fire when it was suggested there were no warnings of the flash floods in Texas, which resulted in at least 120 lives being lost, with many more people still missing.

In fact, the Wireless Emergency Alerts system was used to send multiple warnings, but a number of issues meant that many Texans didn’t receive them or act on them – and a new report suggests that’s a hard problem to fix …

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Your AirPods case will never run out of battery again thanks to these new charging reminders

Your are getting even better with iOS 26 later this year. As well as new features like camera remote and sleep detection to pause media, Apple is also improving the charging experience.

With the new update, your iPhone can automatically remind you when your AirPods are running out of juice. These alerts can show even when your AirPods are not currently in your ears, but stored in their case, that is running low on battery.

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iPhone Fold production line almost ready for next year’s launch – report

An iPhone Fold production line is being prepared in readiness for the launch of the first folding iPhone next year, and a new supply-chain report says that this is almost ready to begin production. The news follows a recent report that Apple is currently testing realistic prototypes of the device.

The plant will reportedly have the capacity to produce displays for around twice as many devices as Apple actually expects to sell …

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Aqara’s G410 Doorbell Camera Hub launches with HomeKit Secure Video, Matter, and RTSP support

Aqara has announced the release of its new Doorbell Camera hub, the (use code AQARAUS7 to save 15% through 7/13). This smart video doorbell also functions as a Matter smart home hub. For those of us in the Apple ecosystem, the standout feature is full support for HomeKit Secure Video and Matter, making it one of the few battery-powered doorbells on the market to support Apple’s smart home video storage feature.

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NFL apps coming to CarPlay, starting with these teams

We’re less than 60 days out from the start of the 2025 NFL regular season, and football fans have something new to get ready for kickoff. Many NFL team iPhone apps are coming to Apple CarPlay, starting with three team apps that are already live.

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Apple’s ‘Back to School’ promo goes live in Europe, with free AirPods and more

After briefly taking down its European education stores earlier today, Apple has officially launched its 2025 Back to School promotion across the continent.

Like in the U.S., this year’s offer includes a free pair of AirPods or other accessories with the purchase of a qualifying Mac or iPad through the Apple Store for Education website. Here are the details.

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Synology masters both ease and control with BeeStation and DiskStation

Synology is synonymous with NAS, or network-attached storage, and there’s good reason for that. The DiskStation line of products is reliable and robust with a great community that supports consumer and professional use cases. More recently, DiskStation DS925+, a traditional NAS with a familiar product name to us at 9to5. Both are great in their own way. Here’s how they perform and compare.

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Try 1Password for free to save $20 (and all your unique passwords) for Prime Day

Using 1Password to remember every username and password that accumulates is easily one of the best quality-of-life improvements you can make in your digital world. In addition to saving all your passwords and secure information, 9to5Mac readers can also try 1Password free for 14 days and take home a $20 credit as a Prime Day exclusive! 1Password is hands-down the best fix for fumbling with passwords because it’s private, cross-platform, and the absolute leader in password management features.

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A cheaper Apple Vision is still a few years away

Last month, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicated that a cheaper model of Apple Vision Pro wasn’t due until late 2027. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has now corroborated that timeline in a new report that says the device, codenamed N100, will be both “lighter and cheaper”.

However, the device’s design has not yet been finalized. Work on the project is apparently expected to be finished in 2026, with a ramp up to a public launch in 2027.

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Apple Vision Pro 2 with more comfortable strap and upgraded chip is coming later this year

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports today that Apple is nearing a release of the first update to the Apple Vision Pro hardware. The new model will feature an M4 chip, offering a significant performance upgrade compared to the M2 chip found in the original Vision Pro.

Perhaps more importantly, the new Vision Pro will apparently include a redesigned strap. This will make the headset more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.

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9to5Mac Daily: July 9, 2025 – Apple executive changes, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts appStitcherTuneInGoogle Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Prime Day-2 Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 $279, Mac mini $499, M4 iMac $150 off, AirTag $16 ea., Powerbeats Pro 2, more

We are now officially into day 2 of the and today we are highlighting the best prices ever on the most affordable Apple Watch Series 10 at $120 off with deals starting from $279. Next up are the deals on the most affordable Macs in the current-generation lineup – M4 MacBook Air at $849 or M4 Mac mini from $499 (Up to $150 off) – as well as the M4 iMac at $150 off, the best price ever on Powerbeats Pro 2, and a new all-time low on the latest Beats Solo 4 for Prime Day. But there’s a whole lot more waiting for you down below. 

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