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What if Apple resurrected some of its classic products and gave them a modern makeover? The possibilities are tantalizing, as you can see from our list of 10 products Apple should revive from the dead.

It makes a great weekend read — and don’t forget to drop your own ideas in the comments for other Apple products that should make a comeback.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

Some intrepid Cult of Mac staffers downloaded Apple’s developer betas to gather some first impressions about upcoming features. The results so far: Siri AI seems like a winner and, perhaps even more surprising, Image Playground actually works!
We also reviewed a wild-looking folding mouse and a feature-packed iPhone wallet/stand this week.
Looking for other gear recommendations? Check out these cutting-edge setups of streamers and content creators.
macOS 27 will bring some cool under-the-radar features to Mac.
Apple plans a bunch of great product launches next year — here’s what to expect.
Oh dear. Price hikes are coming to an Apple Store near you.
If you haven’t noticed, SSD prices already spiked. But you can still find a discount if you know where to look.
And finally, a fresh offering from Cult of Mac Deals will teach you how to master Claude AI. We’ve also got price cuts on popular software including Microsoft Office for Mac (or PC), QuickBooks and Windows 11 Pro (just $9.97).

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

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10 products Apple should bring back and modernize

There are a lot of discontinued Apple products from the years gone by. Some forgotten Apple products are never really replaced.

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News

I tested the new Siri AI against Apple's claims. Here's how it went.

I replicated demos from Apple’s WWDC26 keynote, using questions based on my own personal context. Here's how the Siri AI test went.

Shocker! Image Playground in iOS 27 is actually useful.

Take an early look at the new Image Playground app from Apple, a much-improved AI tool that creates images from your descriptions and ideas.

Resizable iPhone apps show what the folding iPhone will be like [Gallery]

Now that you can resize iPhone Mirroring to any arbitrary size, you can stretch the screen to the dimensions of Apple’s folding iPhone.

Apple plans one of its most ambitious product waves ever for 2027

Apple 2027 product releases ambitiously shape up to include camera AirPods, 2nd-gen foldable iPhone and 20th anniversary iPhone.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

10 features in macOS Golden Gate that Apple barely mentioned

macOS 27 is packed with hidden features — which will make your daily life on the Mac all the better. Here are the 10 best.

Plus, more upcoming features:

$1,299 iPhones?!? Why Apple products are about to get more expensive.

CEO Tim Cook admits that Apple cannot absorb soaring memory costs forever, making future price hikes inevitable.

Your old iPhone has a security flaw, and there's nothing Apple can do to fix it

A newly disclosed exploit called usbliter8 hijacks the boot process on older iPhones with A12 and A13 chips, as well as other Apple devices.

Plus, more on Apple security:

How-tos

Your iPhone can track your medications — here's how to set it up

Start using the Apple Health app to track medications on iPhone. Learn to log medications and connect with your health provider.

AirPods Pro firmware update fixes bugs — here's how to get it now

Here's how to see if you have the latest AirPods firmware, which brings bug fixes, plus how to force an update if you don’t.

Deals

Price cut: Get Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac or PC for $105

This discounted lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2024 is a great alternative to pricey monthly fees.

Plus, more software from Cult of Mac Deals:

$20 Claude AI training bundle covers prompting, automation and real-world workflows

With 100-plus lectures, practical projects, automation training and more, this Claude AI training bundle helps you get the results you want.

Get the best deal you can on a portable SSD

SSD deals save you some $$$ on top-quality portable drives. Expand your Mac’s storage capacity without paying too much.

This $40 AI app can turn your idea into a complete e-book in mere minutes

EbookMagic creates publication-ready e-books, custom covers and audiobooks in minutes. Save on lifetime access to the AI book generator.

Reviews

New Logitech travel mouse folds to be oh so portable [Review]

For our Logitech Mobi Fold review, we put the folding travel mouse to the test. It's super portable, which is both good and bad.

You'll never misplace this slim Moft iPhone wallet stand [Review]

The Moft Trackable Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet beats most rivals thanks to Apple's Find My support. We go hands-on for this review.

Setups

Best Mac setups for streamers and content creators

If you want to be a successful content creator, take notes. These are the best Mac setups for streamers and content creators.