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Apple expected to increase iPhone 17 prices to factor in tariff costs

Counterpoint has more than halved the smartphone growth rates it was forecasting for this year, and now expects US iPhone sales to fall year-on-year.
It says that it expects Apple to pass on at least some of the tariff costs to consumers, increasing the prices of the iPhone 17 over those of the current models …
Read MoreToday’s Android app deals and freebies: Out There, Cyberlords, Chicken Police, Heroes of Flatlandia, more

We have now collected all of the latest price drops surfacing on the Google Play Store for you below. Just be sure to also scope out the discounts we are tracking today on Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra at $300 off with a FREE $200 keyboard case as well up to $1,300 off The Frame smart TVs and this new all-time low on Lenovo’s OLED touchscreen IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook. We also have pre-orders for the new OnePlus Pad 3 alongside $300 in FREE add-ons, but for now we are focused on the apps and you’ll find them all waiting down below.
Read MoreSave $173 on Apple’s upgraded 24GB Midnight M4 MacBook Air at Amazon today

While the all-time pricing we featured this week on the entry-level 16GB models has jumped back up to some degree (they are still $150 off for the record though), we just spotted another chance to land a sweet deal on the upgraded 24GB Midnight M4 MacBook Air at $1,425.99 shipped. If you’re looking for the extra horsepower and screen real estate, this one is back within a few bucks of the one-time Amazon all-time low.
Read MorePSA: Thousands of ASUS wireless routers compromised by botnet [U]

Thousands of ASUS wireless routers have been compromised by a botnet that has also been targeting Cisco, D-Link, and Linksys devices. The way in which routers are infected means that they remain under the control of attackers even if the firmware is updated.
Update: The company has issued a statement, added to the end of the piece.
Read MoreUpcoming Apple MagSafe charger suggests iPhone 17 may support 50W wireless charging

Tesla admits it would ‘suffer financial harm’ if its self-driving crash data becomes public

Tesla is caught in a legal fight in which it admitted that it would “suffer financial harm” if its self-driving crash data would becomes public, but it’s not for the reason you are thinking.
Read MoreIt’s back! Massive $400 price drop now live on 2TB Space Black M4 iPad Pro at Amazon

One of the best deals we have ever tracked on Apple’s M4 iPad Pro lineup popped up early last week before quickly going out of stock, but it’s now back at Amazon. You’ll find the 2TB 11-inch M4 iPad Pro in Space Black back down at $1,599 shipped – that’s a massive $400 price drop off the list price.
Read MoreSamsung offers up to $300 off Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra w/ a FREE $200 keyboard case thrown in

As the Discover Samsung Summer Sale rolls on, this morning we are featuring a particularly notable deal on the flagship Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. Not only can you now save up to $300 with no trade needed, but Samsung is also throwing in a completely FREE Book Cover Slim Keyboard that would normally run you $200. Details below.
Read MoreApple to sponsor and present new research at annual computer vision conference

Apple is headed to Nashville next week, where it will showcase new computer vision research and run live technical demos at this year’s IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition.
Read MoreSwitch 2 consoles scheduled to go live online again tonight, here’s what you need to know

Update 6/6 at 4:15 a.m.: Nintendo Switch 2 now available at Target, including the console only and the Mario Kart World bundle – delivery by Monday, July 9 (at the time of writing):
Switch 2 finally released early this morning at midnight, and while the fresh online re-stock at retailers like Walmart, GameStop, and Costco was limited at best, not all is lost. There are additional Switch consoles scheduled to go live starting as early as later tonight and we are once again here to make sure you get a shot at them.
Read MoreiOS 26 naming, new Gaming app, and more last-minute WWDC expectations

Benjamin and Chance get hyped for WWDC 2025 with coverage of all the last-minute news, as well as the state of the rumor mill in the run-up to Apple’s big software show. There’s talk of a new Gaming app, a major change to Apple’s OS version numbering, and much more to discuss ahead of next week’s event.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin tries to convince Chance to use his Vision Pro on the plane. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Nintendo Switch 2 now available for purchase online!

Update 6/6 at 4:15 a.m.: Nintendo Switch 2 now available at Target, including the console only and the Mario Kart World bundle:
Nintendo Switch 2 has now officially released and is available for purchase online (or will be very soon – midnight ET). Years in the making, and years of waiting, it has finally happened and the next-generation of Nintendo gaming is now out in the wild. If you’re not picking up your pre-order in-store, waiting for it to land on your doorstep tomorrow morning, or lining up to buy one on location right now, Walmart and others now have the new console up for sale!
Walmart will be your best source to buy one tonight:
Walmart – Nintendo Switch 2 launch
Read MoreNintendo Switch 2 is here: Unboxing and first impressions [Hands-on & Video]

After months of buildup, the Nintendo Switch 2 is here. I got early access to everything at a private event hosted by Nintendo at their flagship store in NYC. I was able to pick up the full launch lineup directly from Nintendo, including the console, accessories, and the new Mario Kart World game.
I’ve spent some time unboxing it all, setting things up, and playing with some of the accessories. While I think this is a fantastic upgrade to the Switch 1, its not all good. Let’s dive into the unboxing and first impressions.
Read MoreAll Nintendo Switch 2 games available today

The release for the long-awaited next-generation Nintendo console is fast approaching now, so let’s take a look at the complete Switch 2 day 1 launch game collection. It’s all about the games after all, and while many of us will likely be popping in a copy of the new Mario Kart World the second we get our hands-on the new Switch 2, there is a rather extensive list of over 20 Switch 2 games that will be available on day 1.
Switch 2 at Walmart – midnight ET June 5 and June 6
Walmart – Nintendo Switch 2 launch
Read MoreDeals: Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra $300 off + FREE keyboard, OnePlus Pad 3 bundle $300 off, Lenovo Chromebook all-time low, more

Today’s deals are headlined by a notable price drop on the flagship Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra as part of the still live Discover Samsung Summer Sale – you can now land up to $300 off alongside a completely FREE $200 keyboard case. Next up we are featuring the OnePlus Pad 3 that officially went up for pre-order today with up to $300 in free add-on gear (Smart Keyboard, stylo, and folio) before touching down on the best price to date for Lenovo’s OLED touchscreen IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook with detachable keyboard at $200 off, up to $1,300 in savings on Samsung The Frame smart TVs, and more.
Read MoreDeals: M4 iPad Pro massive $400 price drop, 24GB M4 MacBook Air $173 off, Apple Watch Series 10 from $299, more

Today’s best Apple deals are kicking off with the return of the wild $400 price drop on the 2TB Space Black M4 iPad Pro – this is matching the best price we have tracked by a long shot and might not stick around for long. Next up we are touching back down with the M4 MacBook Air lineup – the upgraded 24GB Midnight M4 MacBook Air is now $173 off the list price – as well as the Apple Watch Series 10 now that just about every single color, case style, and band option is at the best price of the year starting from $299. Other notable deals include a collection of Eve Matter/HomeKit smart home gear, AirTag alternatives, chargers, and more.
Read MoreAll Apple Watch Series 10 configs now matching lows from $299 (Up to $160 off)

Amazon is now bringing back much of its best deals on the latest Apple Watch Series 10 models ahead of Father’s Day 2025. If you’re looking to land dad (or yourself) a current-generation Apple wearable this year, we are once again tracking Amazon lows across just about every model in the lineup starting from $299 shipped, or $100 off, while the higher-end GPS + Cell and titanium models are now $150+ off. The details await below.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 10 now starts from $299 (Up to $160 off, all colors now on sale)

Update: While all of the Father’s Day deals we featured on Apple Watch Series 10 are still live down below, Amazon has now added additional band options and case color configurations to the mix. Details below in the original post.
Amazon is now bringing back much of its best deals on the latest Apple Watch Series 10 models ahead of Father’s Day 2025. If you’re looking to land dad (or yourself) a current-generation Apple wearable this year, we are once again tracking Amazon lows across just about every model in the lineup starting from $299 shipped, or $100 off, while the higher-end GPS + Cell and titanium models are now $150+ off. The details await below.
Read MoreBelkin unveils ‘first of its kind’ Charging Case for Nintendo Switch 2

While we have seen some mobile focused gaming gear from Belkin in the past, alongside some other odds and ends, it is officially entering the gaming accessory space today with its new Charging Case for Nintendo Switch 2. It is now available for purchase and you can get all of the details below.
Read MoreToday’s best iOS app deals and freebies: Lock’s Quest, Chicken Police, Hyperforma, more

While it might be hard to think about any games other than the ones you will be, or are already, playing on Switch 2 right now – here’s everything Nintendo released today, we do have a fresh batch of App Store deals to scope and some Apple hardware too. Firstly, and joining the ongoing $100+ price drops on Apple Watch Series 10 from $299, we also spotted a sold $173 discount on Apple’s upgraded 24GB Midnight M4 MacBook Air and the return of the wild $400 price drop on the 2TB Space Black M4 iPad Pro. As for the apps, highlights include Lock’s Quest, Chicken Police, Hyperforma Premium, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look.
Read MoreNintendo Switch 2 has a major AC Adapter upgrade, but you can’t use the original one anymore

With the new Nintendo Switch 2, the included power brick – also called an AC Adapter – now has a detachable USB-C cable, but you might run into some problems if you try to use the original system’s charger.
Read MoreChina covertly using ChatGPT for propaganda posts on social media, says OpenAI

Happy Switch 2 launch day! Here’s everything Nintendo released today: Games from $15, FREE upgrades, more

Happy Switch 2 launch day folks! I hope everyone has had a chance to secure their pre-orders or took advantage of our midnight coverage to land a console lates last night (don’t worry if you didn’t, there’s more to come tonight). It is a big day for Nintendo and there’s a whole lot more than just consoles being released today, including all of the day 1 launch games, a whole slew of accessories, and much more. So for today’s daily console games feature, we are highlighting everything Nintendo released for Switch 2 launch day.
Read MoreApple touts App Store’s $1.3 trillion ecosystem ahead of WWDC25

Ahead of WWDC next week, Apple is out with a new report today touting how the App Store “helps developers reach new heights.” According to Apple, the global App Store “supported” $1.3 trillion in billings and sales in 2024.
This comes after Apple touted the $406 billion impact of the App Store in the United States alone last week.
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