Earlier today, yet another report emerged claiming that Apple would launch an iPhone ‘Pro’ or iPhone 7 ‘Pro’ this fall. This report claimed that the device would be identical to the iPhone 6s Plus in terms of size, but would feature dual cameras on the back and Smart Connector support.

This isn’t the first time we’ve heard reports of Apple perhaps adding an additional model to its iPhone lineup, either. A separate report from last month claimed that the company was planning an iPhone 7 Pro with dual camera capabilities.

While all of this is obviously yet to be confirmed and could very well change before Apple announces new iPhones this September, it brings up some interesting possibilities for the iPhone’s 2016 lineup. Will Apple replace the ‘Plus’ model with the ‘Pro’ model? Will it join the lineup as an additional, more expensive option? Let’s discuss…

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Apple’s Campus 2 is expected to be completed by early next year and now we have some new video from within the spaceship ring itself. Courtesy of YouTuber MrWhitestew, a pair of new videos have emerged that take us for first-person walkthrough of Apple’s Campus 2 construction, offering one of the first looks from within the spaceship ring itself.

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After expanding to Singapore earlier this year and to a handful of new United States banks and credit unions earlier this month, Apple Pay is now available to ANZ customers in Australia. First reported by EFTM, this rollout makes ANZ the first bank in Australia to add support for Apple Pay following the American Express exclusive launch earlier this year.

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SanDisk’s new iXpand Lightning to USB drive introduces a new design, faster USB 3.0, and a brand new app, making it one of the most attractive offerings as far as thumb drives for your iPhone or iPad go. I’ve been testing it out to see if it’s worth a recommendation over the many competitors.

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Apple sent out an email blast this week marketing the Apple Watch as a Mother’s Day gift recommendation:

Help her do it all and look great, too. Whether she’s working or playing, Apple Watch is
the perfect Mother’s Day gift to help her stay connected and active throughout the day.

The email was fine as far as marketing messages go. It featured the message above plus a nice photograph of a woman wearing an Apple Watch Sport with a band color-matched to her jacket. “Celebrate her with a gift she’ll love” and “Finally, something that can keep up with her” cleverly nudged you into making Apple Watch the fashionable fitness tracker gift for the May 8th holiday.

But it also reminded me of a recent experience I had in an Apple Store and a realization about Apple Watch right now. Agree or disagree, I believe the window on buying the first-gen Apple Watch has closed, and in almost every situation potential customers should wait for Apple Watch 2.

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Following Apple’s earnings report yesterday, where it recorded its first quarterly revenue decline since 2003, CNBC spoke with 9to5Mac’s Benjamin Mayo about Apple’s potential future products and revenue streams. Benjamin discusses Apple’s expanding Services sector including Apple Music, the realities of Apple Watch growth possibilities, and more.

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Apple has begun seeding the third update to its Safari Technology Preview, iOS 9.3.2 public beta 3, and OS X 10.11.5 developer beta 3. Safari’s update today includes changes in the way it works with JavaScript, CSS, web APIs, Web Inspector, rendering, security, networking and accessibility. iOS 9.3.2’s latest developer and public betas haven’t seen any major changes as it appears that this release is turning out to be more of a small bug fix release. Simultaneous use of Low Power Mode and Night Shift has been reactivated as of iOS 9.3.2 beta 2.

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KTVU has reported that a law enforcement source stated an investigation has begun after a person was found dead in a conference room on Apple’s Cupertino campus. Information from any sources is extremely limited at this point, so we’ll withhold speculation until further confirmed reporting is released.

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Rumors that Apple will ditch the headphone jack with this fall’s iPhone update have been around for a while now, but Japanese magazine Mac Fan today has shared detailed design schematics of the iPhone 7 ‘Pro.’ According to the magazine, the device will feature the same overall size as the iPhone 6s Plus, but will ditch the headphone jack and feature dual iSight cameras on the back (via Macotakara.)

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Apple 27-inch Retina 5K iMac 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB: from $1,450 (Reg. $1,799)

Apple 21-inch Retina 4K iMac 3.1GHz/8GB/1TB (newest version): from $1,150 shipped w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499)

Audio-Technica’s best selling ATH-M50x Pro Headphones + $30 VUDU Credit & more: $99 shipped ($160+ value)

Star Wars Pinball for iOS goes free for the first time in nearly a year (Reg. $2)

Star Wars KOTOR for iOS now matching its lowest price ever: $3 (Reg. $10)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 or $1,150 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499), more

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (early 2015) from $700 shipped w/ .edu (Orig. $999)

App Store Free App of the Week: Readdle’s Calendars 5 for iOS goes free for the first time in years (Reg. up to $7)

Air Display 3 for iOS gets its first price drop to $10 (Reg. $15)

The best accessories for Apple’s 12-inch MacBook: USB-C cables, hubs, flash storage, more

Apple drops the price on refurbished 12-inch MacBooks, now start at $929 shipped

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Daily Deals: APC Back-UPS 450VA Network UPS $35, more

• JBL OnBeat 50W Bluetooth Speaker w/ Lightning Dock: $115 shipped (Orig. $400)
• Seiki 42-inch 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs $225 shipped (Reg. $349), more
• Garmin vívofit Activity Tracker in multiple colors w/ Heart Rate Monitor: $50 (Reg. $80)
• Games/Apps: Rainbow Six Siege from $29, PlayStation Plus 1-yr. $40, iOS freebies, more
• Smartphone Accessories: Vinsic 20000mAh Ultra Slim Power Bank $37 (Reg. $45), more
• Fashion: PUMA Private Sale up to 75% off – dryCELL Polo Shirt $25 (Reg. $35+), more
• Amazon Gold Box 50% off Skechers Footwear: Leather Chukka Boot $69, more
• Humble Nintendo Bundle Pay What You Want: Retro City Rampage, Shantae, more
• Amazon Gold Box – up to 50% off Handbags & Wallets by Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff & more

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Transcend storage upgrades for your Mac: 512GB Portable Thunderbolt SSD $284, 256GB Expansion Card $170, more

• Best Buy offers $1 iPhone 6s (16GB) on Sprint (Reg. $199), or $100 gift card w/ installment plan
• Home Theater: Yamaha 7.2-Ch. A/V Receiver w/ AirPlay + Bluetooth $479 (Reg. $700), more
• Panasonic 65″ 4K 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV $999 (Reg. $1,250), more
• Bobine flexible charging stands for iPhone/Apple Watch starting at $18 (Orig $25)
• Oittm Apple Watch stand/charger $25, Solar Case for iPhone SE $18, more
• Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 11.6″ Notebook (Refurb) $100 shipped (Orig. $190)
• Motor Trend mag w/ digital access 4-yr. sub for just $12 shipped (Reg. up to $40)
• Free Xbox Live Gold Games for May: Peggle, Defense Grid 2, Costume Conquest 2, more
• Green Deals: GRDE Super Bright LED Headset w/ Rechargeable Batteries $20, more
• Command hooks, hangers & more up to 55% off: 40-Pack cable clips $26 (Reg. $32+)
• Free Chipotle burrito w/ the purchase of a $25 Gift card, BOGO free items for teachers
• Twelve South HiRise Deluxe Stand for iPhone & iPad w/ Lightning cable: $40 (Reg. $60)
• Dock your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch with this Rosewood Desk Stand for $20 Prime shipped
• Onkyo 5.1-Channel 4K Receiver/Speaker Package w/ Bluetooth $300 shipped (Reg. $400)
• Beats Pill+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker w/ Lightning charging: $166 shipped (Reg. $230)
• Gift Cards up to 20% off w/ email delivery: AMC Theatres, Regal Movies, much more
• The entire Lifeline text adventure trilogy for Android is down to $0.10/ea. (Reg. $3)
• Mother’s Day Gift Guide: top-picks your mom will love to unwrap this year
• Ultra HD 4K Displays: Panasonic 50-inch 60Hz Smart TV $500 (Reg. $600+), more
• Amazon Kindle e-Readers from $60 shipped, Paperwhite $100, more
• Limited edition Moto X Pure designed by Jonathan Adler down to $300 (Reg. $475)
• Audio-Technica ATH-M40X Over-Ear Headphones + FiiO E6 Amp: $82 ($105 value)
• Adonit Jot Pro Fine Point Stylus for iPad, iPhone & Android devices: $22 (Reg. $30)
• LG ChromeBase 22″ 1080p All-in-One Cloud Desktop: $229 shipped (Reg. $300)
• Amazon adds new color options and storage to its insane $50 7-inch Fire Tablet lineup
• Fashion- 20% off dresses by Adrianna Papell, Donna Morgan & more

Review: Are these third-party $11 Apple Watch Sport bands any good? Turns out, they aren’t too bad.

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

The Hover drone uses a unique foldable carbon fiber design to keep its wings safe

The new LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is everything we could’ve hoped for

• PICTAR’s vintage-inspired SLR camera accessory for iPhone looks to add affordable functionality
• Ilumi extends its line of Bluetooth-connected smart lightbulbs to outdoor spaces
• SanDisk’s new iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone & iPad sports a fresh design and speed boost
• Bang & Olufsen’s new A1 Bluetooth speaker brings 24-hour playback and USB-C charging
• Edelkrone wants to replace your tripod with its slick new camera stand
• VIZIO introduces the new M-Series with an updated design and 4K HDR displays
• DJI’s new professional-grade drone is incredibly powerful and intelligent
• Samsung goes big with the “world’s first” bezel-less curved 4K Ultra HDTV
• LEGO reveals a massive 1,600 piece Minecraft set loaded with zombies, more
• Improve your kitchen skills with the best under $10 utensils

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