Benjamin and Chance are following some interesting details about iOS 27 and the first feature updates to the Creator Studio package, along with the increasingly poor availability of the Mac mini and Mac Studio. Additionally, Bloomberg provides information about the design of the upcoming Apple smart glasses, and Apple is closing three retail stores.

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  • Many Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations are now completely sold out at Apple
  • Apple has updated Creator Studio apps, including Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro, with more to come
  • Apple has removed the old Pages, Keynote, and Numbers apps for macOS
  • Apple has leaked four iOS 27 features, including the anticipated Wallet update
  • Apple Glasses will feature high-quality designs with at least four styles being tested
  • Apple is permanently closing three stores in the U.S., here's why
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