Back with all of Tuesday’s best discounts, 9to5Toys has some notable Apple offers on tap from all around the web. Leading the way, official Apple Watch Milanese Loop and Leather Link bands now start at $52 all-time lows to go alongside these in-house iPhone 13 Pro/Max MagSafe leather cases at $15. Then giving AirPods Max a run for their money, Sony’s new XM5 ANC headphones are on sale for only the second time this year at $348. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple announced earlier this month that it would be bringing its professional creative software for filmmakers and musicians to its tablets for the first time. Now Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro are officially available for iPad. Read on for all the details including what iPads are compatible with the apps, free trial details, pricing, and more.

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Update: Integration with the Apple TV “Up Next” queue appears to be supported by Max but is not working for many users right now. Hopefully, this is a server-side bug that the company is working to address.

The app also apparently uses the tvOS video player, but all of the first-party tvOS features have been disabled.

As expected, HBO Max has officially rebranded to just “Max,” following Warner Bros. Discovery’s announcement last month. The service ditches the iconic HBO name and pulls in content from HBO Max and Discovery+, creating a unified “Max” app that replaces the previous standalone apps.

That “Max” app, however, is already facing criticism from many users – especially Apple TV users.

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The latest Samsung advanced display tech has been announced, all of which will be made available to consumer electronics clients like Apple. The Korean company’s significant lead in screen technology means that it is still Apple’s primary display supplier.

The new features include a rollable screen (above), and an embedded fingerprint reader which would allow you to unlock your device by touching literally anywhere on the screen …

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Today, Peloton is launching its new freemium app. Alongside several new membership tiers, a new strength feature called “Peloton Gym,” and the release of rowing classes to members – we have a lot to dig into.

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Following up on debuting its end-to-end encrypted password manager beta last month, Proton is out today with a new offering for families. The new Proton Family plan gives access to all of the company’s services – and all future services – for up to six people with 3TB of secure storage, VPN, and more.

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Apple unveiled the 2023 design of its annual Pride Apple Watch band earlier this month. Starting today, the Pride Edition Sport Band is now available to take home.

The vibrant colors of this year’s Pride Edition Sport Band “symbolize the beauty and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community,” says Apple.

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Apple has announced a major new partnership with Broadcom, one of its long-time supplier partners. This new partnership, which Apple says is a “multibillion-dollar deal,” will see Broadcom develop and build a number of key 5G radio frequency components in the United States.

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Given the way that Apple Silicon closes the gap between consumer and professional Macs, the answer to the question “Which Mac should I buy?” is perhaps less straightforward than ever before. But however you decided to tackle it, don’t ask ChatGPT for advice …

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Apple has toyed with a number of different names for the Reality Pro OS – the operating system run by its upcoming AR/VR headset. The most likely bet appears to be xrOS, but there are other possibilities.

Indeed, Apple has now trademarked at least five different names …

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An Apple security fix in iOS 15.6.1 back in August of last year was said to close two major security vulnerabilities, one of which could have allowed a rogue app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges (aka do Very Bad Things). But it’s now been revealed that the more serious vulnerability wasn’t closed after all.

Apple did succeed in blocking a specific way of exploiting the vulnerability, but didn’t address the root issue until last week’s iOS 16.5 update, some nine months later …

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Earlier this year Adobe released its Firefly beta giving a peek at its AI efforts. Today the company is bringing that AI into Photoshop – in beta – to give the iconic software a “creative co-pilot.” Read on for what Adobe is offering as Firefly begins integration with its Creative Cloud.

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Jason Meller from Kolide about securing cloud/SaaS apps on macOS through security policies.

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Apple is yet to even introduce iPhone 15 later this year, but we’re already talking about the 2024 iPhones. Earlier today, 9to5Mac revealed exclusive renders based on super early information we know about iPhone 16. Now anonymous Twitter user @URedditor has claimed that iPhone 16 will have vertically aligned cameras, just like iPhone 12.

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Netflix on Monday announced an update to its iOS and Android app that refines the experience of using the “My List” feature, which lets users save movies and shows they want to watch later. With the update, My List now has filter options, making it easier for users to find the content they want.

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With an influx of Discovery content, the HBO Max we’ve come to know and maybe sort of love is set to become “Max” tomorrow, with a new app in some cases.

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Montana became the first US state to officially ban TikTok last week with the bill set to go into effect beginning January 2024. Now TikTok has swung back by filing a federal lawsuit against the state in an attempt to reverse the move.

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The incredible CGI docuseries Prehistoric Planet returns this week for a second season, with a new episode airing every day this week on Apple TV+.

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The popular fitness tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch Strava has announced a major new partnership with Nike. As a result, for the first time, Strava users will be able to share their activity across both platforms – which includes the Nike Run Club and Nike Training Club apps.

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There’s an issue with Twitter that’s popped up for users recently around deleted tweets not staying deleted. While it’s not clear how widespread the bug is at this point, it might be worth double-checking your Twitter account if you’ve deleted tweets or retweets that you were expecting to remain that way.

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We are still months away from the iPhone 15’s expected launch in September, but 9to5Mac has already seen very early information about next year’s iPhone 16 series. 

The iPhone 15 Pro has been widely rumored to be a significant upgrade, and we are expecting to see a new rounder-edged design, a titanium frame, camera upgrades, and of course, USB-C. Next year, however, Apple is reportedly planning to increase the screen sizes of both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

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Apple has not been shy about its belief that Apple Store workers are better off by not unionizing. Most recently, the company held nationwide meetings with retail workers to “discuss the risks of unionization.”

In a new report today, The New York Times spoke to multiple former Apple Store employees who allege they were fired for their role in unionization efforts. The report also compares Apple’s efforts to what similar companies like Starbucks have done over the last several years.

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DockCase has launched its Pocket M.2 enclosure. Joining an array of SSD enclosures, this pocket enclosure is designed specifically for the smallest 2230 size NVMe M.2 drives. It brings USB-C connectivity, but like DockCase’s other products, it stands out for its combination of looks and built-in smart features, helping it earn its price.

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Mimestream, the powerful Gmail app built specifically for macOS, is officially exiting beta today. Mimestream comes from a former Apple Mail engineer, and it might just be the best Gmail app for macOS yet.

Mimestream packs a range of Gmail’s most popular features and distills them into a dedicated Mac app that is built using the latest technologies from Apple.

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Love Formula 1 Racing? Or maybe you’re just getting into it? A slick new app has landed to help you stay up on the latest stats, race results, and much more with a sharp UI and features like iPhone widgets plus Live Activities.

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