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People are discussing Apple’s latest product activity and services updates alongside reports of internal shakeups. Key threads include Apple Pay expanding via Walmart and Google Pay, and coverage of job cuts affecting Siri and Vision Pro teams.
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Key TakeawayApple Pay is reportedly expanding through Walmart and Google Pay, while new reports claim Apple is cutting roles tied to Siri and Vision Pro teams.
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How are Apple’s price rises affecting MacBook deals?
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Apple hasn’t officially announced the next iPhone event date, but Wednesday, September 9, is currently the leading possibility. Apple offered its first official clue this week when it opened applications for US retail employees to work its Event Support Experience Program in California. The company told employees that the event will occur during the first half of September. Bloomberg suggests that Wednesday appears slightly more likely because Labor Day falls on Monday, September 7. A Wednesday event would preserve the workday travel window Apple has historically provided attendees.
Is the Pixel 11 Pro a worthy opponent to the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
About upgrading: 9to5Google often gives specific product recommendations. Sometimes, we may suggest not upgrading, due to various reasons including, but not limited to: increased device cost, negligible performance gains, or environmental impact. Whether to upgrade is always your call, but our aim is to help you make as informed a decision as possible. Google is once again getting ahead of Apple in the release cycle, with the Pixel 11 Pro having precious time on store shelves before the iPhone 18 launches. It’ll be around a month before the next iPhone is available, but there isn’t much to wri
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