Apple has released the first beta of iOS 18.1 to developers, featuring Apple Intelligence, including Writing Tools, new Mail and notification features, and upgrades to Photos. The update is available for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and developers can request access to Apple Intelligence by going to Settings. There is no public beta available yet, and no timeline has been provided for when it will be released.

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Apple has released iOS and iPadOS 18 public beta 2, following the debut of developer beta 4. To install the public beta, users need to be enrolled in the public beta program and visit Settings > General > Software Update on their device. The new public beta introduces various new features and revisions.

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Apple Intelligence has arrived for beta users, with a limited set of features available in the first developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. The features missing from the initial release include Image Playground, an AI image generation tool, and Genmoji, which uses Image Playground technology.

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Apple has released the first beta of macOS Sequoia 15.1, which includes the Apple Intelligence features. The beta is available for developers to try out, but the features won't be available with the initial release of iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia this fall. Instead, Apple Intelligence will be available with iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1. The company announced macOS Sequoia at WWDC 2024.

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Hiboy is offering a limited-time early bird launch special on its new X300 Big-Wheel Electric Scooter for $649.99 shipped, a 38% markdown from its original price of $1,050. The deal is limited to only 100 units, with the number steadily ticking down in availability.

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Native Union's W.F.A iPad Folio is now available for the 11-inch M2 iPad Air and 13-inch M2 iPad Pro models at $39.99, a 33% discount from the regular price of $60. The case is crafted with recycled microfiber and is available in three colorways. It will also work with Apple's previous-generation M2 iPad Pro models.

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Lexar's 2TB ARMOR 700 portable SSD, which debuted with a $250 price tag in June, is now available for $179.98 shipped on Amazon, marking the first post-launch discount. The SSD features read and write speeds of up to 2,000MB/s and supports Apple Pro Res recordings, allowing for 4K 60FPS footage recording with iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

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Amazon is offering a limited-time deal on the EGO Power+ 21-Inch 56V Self-Propelled Cordless Lawn Mower and 580 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower combo for $571.25 shipped. The combo normally goes for $899 and has only seen one previous discount in 2024, which took costs down to $600. The package includes a 56V mower with 65 minutes of runtime and a 21-inch cutting deck with self-propulsion and six cutting height positions.

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Google has replicated its Circle to Search feature on iPhones using Google Lens and iOS Shortcuts. The feature allows users to take a screenshot and select what to look up. The Circle to Search capability is universally accessible on Android devices with a long-press of the gesture bar or home button.

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Apple has dropped the price of its 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro models by $500, with the 1TB M4 iPad Pro also seeing a $150 discount. The MacBook Air M2 models are now available starting at $799, and there are deals on chargers, Beats earbuds, and more. The Best Buy Back to School sale is also underway.

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