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Apple Black Friday Deals Available Now on AirPods, iPads, Accessories, and More

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We're officially just one week away from Black Friday, which will take place on Friday, November 28 in 2025. As always, this will be the best time of the year to shop for great deals, including popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more. In this article, the majority of the discounts will be found on Amazon. Note. MacRumors...

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Google Mocks iPhone in Musical ‘Wicked’ Ad Claiming Pixel Firsts

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Google Mocks iPhone in Musical ‘Wicked’ Ad Claiming Pixel Firsts

Google this week shared a new ad in its ongoing anti-Apple "BestPhonesForever" series, this time leaning into the launch of the new Wicked. For Good movie that's out in theaters. The spot features an iPhone fawning over a Pixel smartphone before breaking into the Wicked. For Good song.

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AirPods 4 With ANC Hit $99.99 Low Price

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AirPods 4 With ANC Hit $99.99 Low Price

Apple's AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation just hit a new record low price on Amazon, now available for $99.99, down from $179.00. With this steep $79 discount, Amazon's sale is now one of the all-around best Black Friday deals we've seen so far this season. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon.

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Get Apple TV for $5.99 Per Month in Black Friday Deal

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Get Apple TV for $5.99 Per Month in Black Friday Deal

Just ahead of Black Friday, Apple is offering an Apple TV promotion for new and returning subscribers. Eligible customers can get six months of Apple TV for just $5.99 per month. After the six-month period, the subscription price will increase to $12.99, which is the regular price for the Apple TV service. At $5.99 per month, Apple is discountin...

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Top Stories: Tim Cook's 2026 Exit?, Mac Pro on Hold, and More

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Top Stories: Tim Cook's 2026 Exit?, Mac Pro on Hold, and More

2025 is rapidly drawing to a close, but this week still saw some interesting news in the world of Apple, led by a report claiming that Tim Cook's retirement as Apple CEO might not be too far away. This week also saw word that the future of the Mac Pro appears to be in question, while Apple continues to work on the upcoming iOS 26.2 update and re...

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Amazon Kicks Off Black Friday Sale With Major Discounts on Apple Accessories, TVs, and More

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Amazon Kicks Off Black Friday Sale With Major Discounts on Apple Ac...

Black Friday deals have begun, and Amazon is one of the best places you can find steep discounts on numerous products this week. We've already collected all of the best Apple-related deals you'll find at Amazon (and other retailers) in our Apple Black Friday Deals post, so below you'll find other discounts on devices like Anker accessories, Beat...

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Apple's 11th Gen iPad Drops to $279 for Black Friday

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Apple's 11th Gen iPad Drops to $279 for Black Friday

Amazon this week is taking $70 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $279.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, matching the all-time low price on this model. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep th...

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iOS 27 Will Reportedly Have Two Key Upgrades

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iOS 27 Will Reportedly Have Two Key Upgrades

iOS 27 will reportedly have two major elements. quality improvements and new AI features. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that iOS 27 will be similar to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is focused on improving "quality and underlying performance" over adding new features.

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iPhone 17 Pro | A19 Pro Chip | Peak Performance | Apple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJObc0V6hJU

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iPhone 17 Pro | A19 Pro Chip | Peak Performance | Apple

Inside iPhone 17 Pro, the Apple-designed vapor chamber cools the A19 Pro chip, allowing for even higher sustained performance. Imagine if we were that powerful.

Learn more about iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max: https://apple.co/47RqgGB

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New Apple Ad Highlights iPhone 17 Pro's Vapor Chamber Cooling

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New Apple Ad Highlights iPhone 17 Pro's Vapor Chamber Cooling

Apple has published a new ad for the iPhone 17 Pro on its YouTube channel, highlighting the device's vapor chamber cooling and A19 Pro chip. Titled "Peak Performance," the minute-long ad opens with a man running through an arid desert landscape when storm clouds coalesce above him.

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Take $50 Off Apple Watch Series 11 With Amazon's Black Friday Sale

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Take $50 Off Apple Watch Series 11 With Amazon's Black Friday Sale

Amazon this week is discounting Apple Watch Series 11 GPS and cellular models, with $50 off select devices. These deals join the abundance of early Black Friday deals on Apple Watches, also including great discounts on Apple Watch SE 2 and SE 3. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon.

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Apple News Loses CNN

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Apple News Loses CNN

American multinational news company CNN has abruptly pulled its content from Apple News, Semafor reports. CNN quietly removed its stories from Apple News over the weekend and there is no longer a feed from the network to subscribe to in the app. This effectively ends its distribution agreement with Apple while the two sides negotiate new terms.

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Black Friday Streaming Deals Include Big Savings on Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV, and More

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Black Friday Streaming Deals Include Big Savings on Disney+, Hulu, ...

We've been focusing on deals on physical products over the past few weeks, but Black Friday is also a great time of year to purchase a streaming membership. Some of the biggest services have great discounts for new and select returning members this week, including Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate part...

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Get the M2 MacBook Air for Just $649 During Best Buy's Black Friday Sale

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Get the M2 MacBook Air for Just $649 During Best Buy's Black Friday...

Best Buy today is discounting the previous generation 13-inch M2 MacBook Air (256GB) to $649.00, down from $799.00. This sale is available in Starlight and Midnight, and Best Buy provides free two-day shipping or local pickup if your local Best Buy has stock. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.

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Jony Ive and Sam Altman Discuss AI Device That's Playful, Bite Worthy, and as Peaceful as a Cabin By a Lake

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Jony Ive and Sam Altman Discuss AI Device That's Playful, Bite Wort...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and io Products creator Jony Ive forged a friendship that led to OpenAI's acquisition of io, and subsequently, an AI-based hardware product that both Altman and Ive believe is a reimagination of what it means to use a computer. The duo recently did an interview with Emerson Collective founder Laurene Powell Jobs, providing ...

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ChatGPT Adds AI Shopping Research Feature for Holiday Gift Finding

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ChatGPT Adds AI Shopping Research Feature for Holiday Gift Finding

OpenAI today added a new shopping research feature to ChatGPT, which is meant to help you find the right products for everything from simple household products to gifts. You can tell ChatGPT what you're looking for, and shopping research will build a guide to help you make decisions on what to purchase.

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Foldable iPhone Could Cost $2,400

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Foldable iPhone Could Cost $2,400

Apple's foldable iPhone could be priced at $2,399, according to an estimate shared by analyst Arthur Liao at Fubon Research. There have been a range of price estimates, from as low as $1,800 to as high as $2,500, and the latest estimate falls on the higher side.

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AirPods 4 Drop to New Low Price of $69 for Black Friday

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AirPods 4 Drop to New Low Price of $69 for Black Friday

Amazon has dropped the price of the AirPods 4 to $69.00 for Black Friday, from $129.00. This is now a new all-time low price on the earbuds, beating the previous low price on Amazon by about $10. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which he...

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Signal Private Messenger Rolls Out Secure Backups for iPhone

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Signal Private Messenger Rolls Out Secure Backups for iPhone

Encrypted messaging platform Signal now offers secure backups on iPhone, letting users save and restore messages if they lose access to their device. There are free and paid versions of Signal's secure backups. The free version lets users store up to 100MB of text messages, including photos, videos, and files from the last 45 days.

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Apple Faces Polish Antitrust Probe Over App Tracking Transparency

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Apple Faces Polish Antitrust Probe Over App Tracking Transparency

Poland's antitrust regulator is investigating whether Apple is restricting competition in the mobile ads market through its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework, reports Reuters. Introduced in April 2021 with the release of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, Apple's ATT framework requires that all apps on ‌iPhone‌ and ‌iPad‌ ask for the user...

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Huawei Mate 80 Series Debuts With Claim of 8,000-Nit Peak Brightness

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Huawei Mate 80 Series Debuts With Claim of 8,000-Nit Peak Brightness

Huawei's just-announced Mate 80 lineup is attracting attention in China today thanks to a display spec that easily sees off the competition in the premium smartphone segment. The company claims the OLED panels in its latest phones can reach up to 8,000 nits of peak brightness – a figure that, if independently verified, would make the Mate 80 s...

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Spotify to Raise US Subscription Prices Early Next Year

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Spotify to Raise US Subscription Prices Early Next Year

Spotify will raise subscription prices for users in the United States in the first quarter of next year, according to the Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the matter. The report links pressure from major record labels on both Spotify and Apple Music to raise subscription prices.

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Singapore Orders Changes to iMessage by December

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Singapore Orders Changes to iMessage by December

Singapore has ordered Apple to block or filter messages on iMessage that impersonate government agencies, requiring the company to implement new anti-spoofing protections by December as part of efforts to curb rising online scams, the Straits Times reports.

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MacBook Air With M1 Chip is Now Just $549 at Walmart

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MacBook Air With M1 Chip is Now Just $549 at Walmart

As part of its Black Friday deals, Walmart is currently selling the five-year-old MacBook Air with the M1 chip for just $549 in the United States. Walmart began selling the MacBook Air with the M1 chip for $699 in March 2024. The price later dropped to $649, then to $599, and now to $549.

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Apple's Brand New M5 MacBook Pro Drops to $1,399.99 for Black Friday ($199 Off)

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Apple's Brand New M5 MacBook Pro Drops to $1,399.99 for Black Frida...

Amazon today has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,399.99, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD in Space Black, and it's a new all-time low price on the M5 MacBook Pro. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receiv...

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Foldable iPhone to Debut These Three Breakthrough Features

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Foldable iPhone to Debut These Three Breakthrough Features

Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in fall 2026, and it's shaping up to include three standout features that could set it apart from the competition. The book-style foldable will reportedly feature an industry-first 24-megapixel under-display camera built into the inner display, according to a ...

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iPhone Pocket is Now Completely Sold Out

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iPhone Pocket is Now Completely Sold Out

Apple recently teamed up with Japanese fashion brand ISSEY MIYAKE to create the iPhone Pocket, a limited-edition knitted accessory designed to carry an iPhone. However, it is now completely sold out in all countries where it was released.

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Black Friday Prices Now Available for Apple Pencil Pro ($94.99), AirTag ($17.97), and iPhone 17 Cases ($25)

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Black Friday Prices Now Available for Apple Pencil Pro ($94.99), Ai...

Amazon is hosting numerous steep Black Friday discounts this week, including big markdowns on popular Apple accessories like the Apple Pencil Pro, AirTag, and iPhone 17 cases. Apple Pencil Pro Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which help...

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Popular Brands Including Twelve South and Satechi Kick Off Big Black Friday Sales on Amazon

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Popular Brands Including Twelve South and Satechi Kick Off Big Blac...

Well-known brands including Twelve South, Satechi, and more have introduced big discounts on Amazon for Black Friday this week. Below we've shared all the best deals you can find from these companies, with deals on everything from MacBook stands to MagSafe-compatible chargers, Bluetooth trackers, and robot vacuums. Twelve South Note. MacRumors ...

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Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $399.99

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Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $399.99

Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $399.99 in Starlight, down from $549.00. This is a match of the best price we've ever seen on the AirPods Max, and we expect more colors to match this price soon. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which...

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Holiday App Festivitas Adds Animated String Lights and Snow Effects to Apple Devices

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Holiday App Festivitas Adds Animated String Lights and Snow Effects...

Last year, developer Simon Støvring came out with a fun little holiday-themed Mac app called Festivitas. Festivitas adds colorful string lights to your Mac's dock and menu bar, and this year, it can do even more. Festivitas received a 2025 holiday update today, and now it supports gently falling snow for an even cozier feel.

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Apple Intelligence Expansion to China Progresses With New Feedback Form

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Apple may be getting closer to bringing Apple Intelligence to China, based on an Apple Intelligence feedback form that recently launched on the company's website. The form requires a +86 telephone number for feedback to be submitted, which suggests that it is designed for Apple users located in China rather than those who simply speak Chinese.

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OLED iPad Mini Expected to Arrive No Earlier Than Q3 2026

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OLED iPad Mini Expected to Arrive No Earlier Than Q3 2026

Apple will launch the iPad mini 8 with OLED display in the third quarter of next year at the earliest, according to Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital. Today's claim from the Chinese social media account broadly aligns with reports from Bloomberg and Korean media indicating the iPad mini will get an OLED display as soon as 2026.

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iPhone 17 Helps Apple Reclaim Top Spot From Samsung After 14 Years

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iPhone 17 Helps Apple Reclaim Top Spot From Samsung After 14 Years

Apple is set to reclaim the title of world's largest smartphone maker for the first time since 2011, driven by the success of the iPhone 17 lineup, according to Counterpoint Research data (via Bloomberg). Based on the firm's data, iPhone shipments are projected to grow 10% in 2025, easily outpacing Samsung's 4.6% growth.

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ChatGPT Voice Mode Now Works Inside Your Existing Conversation

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ChatGPT Voice Mode Now Works Inside Your Existing Conversation

OpenAI has updated the voice feature in its ChatGPT app so that voice conversations now happen directly inside an ongoing chat instead of forcing users into a separate voice-only session. The change means responses now appear in real-time with text – plus any visuals like images and maps – as you speak, making switching between voice and tex...

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Apple's Founding Papers Return to Auction, Could Fetch Up to $4 Million

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Apple's Founding Papers Return to Auction, Could Fetch Up to $4 Mil...

Christie's is preparing to auction off the original partnership contract that created the Apple Computer Company on April 1, 1976, valuing it in the region of $2-4 million. The original three-page document served as the contract among Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ron Wayne. The agreement established initial shares at 45% for Jobs, 45% for Wozn...

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$6 Fake iPhone Pocket Already Available

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$6 Fake iPhone Pocket Already Available

Days after Apple's iPhone Pocket sold out around the world, fake versions of the accessory have started to become available online. Earlier this month, Apple introduced the iPhone Pocket in collaboration with Japanese fashion brand ISSEY MIYAKE. The 3D-knitted limited edition accessory is designed to carry an iPhone.

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Amazon Black Friday Sale Discounts 11th Gen iPad to New Low Price of $274

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Amazon Black Friday Sale Discounts 11th Gen iPad to New Low Price o...

Amazon this week is taking $75 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $274.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, which is a new all-time low price on this model. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep ...

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Apple Watch Series 11 Drops to New Low Price of $339 in Black Friday Sale

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Apple Watch Series 11 Drops to New Low Price of $339 in Black Frida...

Amazon this week is discounting Apple Watch Series 11 GPS and cellular models, with up to $60 off select devices. These deals join the abundance of Black Friday deals on Apple Watches, also including great discounts on Apple Watch SE 3. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive...

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OWC's Black Friday Sale Has Steep Discounts on Docks, Drives, and Mac Accessories

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OWC's Black Friday Sale Has Steep Discounts on Docks, Drives, and M...

OWC kicked off its Black Friday sale this week, offering big discounts on a variety of USB-C docks, external drives and enclosures, and Mac accessories. Some of these deals won't be applied until you add the items to your cart, at which time an automatic coupon will be applied to your order. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with OWC.

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Apple Asks Indian Court to Block Antitrust Law Allowing $38 Billion Fine

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Apple Asks Indian Court to Block Antitrust Law Allowing $38 Billion...

Apple is fighting an antitrust penalty law in India that could require it to pay massive fines in its ongoing antitrust dispute with Tinder owner Match, reports Reuters. Last year, India passed a law that allows the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to use global turnover when calculating penalties imposed on companies for abusing market dom...

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iPhone Air Flop Sparks Industry Retreat From Ultra-Thin Phones

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iPhone Air Flop Sparks Industry Retreat From Ultra-Thin Phones

Apple's disappointing iPhone Air sales are causing major Chinese mobile vendors to scrap or freeze their own ultra-thin phone projects, according to reports coming out of Asia. Since the ‌iPhone Air‌ launched in September, there have been reports of poor sales and manufacturing cuts, while Apple's supply chain has scaled back shipments and p...

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Orion Browser Brings WebKit Speed and Privacy Focus to Mac Users

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Orion Browser Brings WebKit Speed and Privacy Focus to Mac Users

Kagi, best known for its telemetry-free search engine, has released version 1.0 of Orion, its privacy-focused browser for Mac. After a long beta period, the WebKit-based browser is aimed at users who want Safari's speed without the data collection that comes with most other options.

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Apple TV Pulls 'The Hunt' Show Over Plagiarism Claims

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Apple TV Pulls 'The Hunt' Show Over Plagiarism Claims

Apple TV has pulled its upcoming French thriller series "The Hunt" just days before its scheduled December 3 debut, after allegations emerged that the show plagiarized a 1973 novel and its film adaptation. Production company Gaumont confirmed the postponement in a statement, saying it is "conducting a thorough review to address any questions rel...

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Apple Holiday | A Critter Carol | Shot on iPhone 17 Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-avONMmQtlI

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Apple Holiday | A Critter Carol | Shot on iPhone 17 Pro

This holiday, remember that friendship is a gift.

In this handcrafted film, a ragtag group of woodland critters discover a lost iPhone 17 Pro and use it to film themselves singing a song of friendship as a gift, before returning it to its rightful owner.

Learn more about iPhone: https://apple.co/4ohCmxd

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Apple Holiday | The Making of The Apple Holiday Film | Shot on iPhone 17 Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANqqg8BoNoU

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Apple Holiday | The Making of The Apple Holiday Film | Shot on iPho...

Puppeteers dressed like blueberries. Individually placed whiskers. An entire forest built 3 feet off the ground. And so much more.

Take a look behind the scenes of our new holiday film to see how we handcrafted a cast of woodland puppets 🦝 🐿️🐰🐀🐻🐺🦉🦌 and brought them to life on iPhone 17 Pro.

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Apple Releases 2025 Holiday Season TV Ad: 'A Critter Carol'

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Apple Releases 2025 Holiday Season TV Ad: 'A Critter Carol'

Apple today shared its annual holiday season ad, titled A Critter Carol, as well as a behind-the-scenes video showing how it was made. In the short film, a group of woodland animals use a lost iPhone 17 Pro to film themselves singing about the gift of friendship. Later, the owner of the iPhone finds it by using the Find My app's Precision Findin...

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The 30+ Best Black Friday Apple Deals on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and More

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The 30+ Best Black Friday Apple Deals on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, ...

We're only one day away from Black Friday, which will take place on Friday, November 28 in 2025. As always, this will be the best time of the year to shop for great deals, including popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more. In this article, the majority of the discounts will be found on Amazon. Note. MacRumors is an affil...

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Apple Granted Reset on New Campus Deal

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Apple Granted Reset on New Campus Deal

North Carolina has approved Apple's request to push back the hiring and investment milestones tied to its long-delayed Research Triangle Park campus, effectively restarting the incentive agreement that could be worth up to $845 million to the company, the Herald reports.

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Here's Why the Apple Store is Going Down

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Here's Why the Apple Store is Going Down

Apple's online store is going down for a few hours on a rolling country-by-country basis right now, but do not get your hopes up for new products. Apple takes its online store down for a few hours ahead of Black Friday every year to tease/prepare for its annual gift card offer with the purchase of select products.

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Best Black Friday Streaming Deals - Save Big on Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, and More

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Best Black Friday Streaming Deals - Save Big on Apple TV, Disney+, ...

We've been focusing on deals on physical products over the past few weeks, but Black Friday is also a great time of year to purchase a streaming membership. Some of the biggest services have great discounts for new and select returning members this week, including Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. Note. MacRumors is an affi...

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PSA: Apple's Podcasts App May Be Enabling Malicious Content Delivery

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PSA: Apple's Podcasts App May Be Enabling Malicious Content Delivery

Security researchers have identified suspicious activity in Apple's Podcasts app that could be used to deliver malicious content to users, based on a report by 404Media's Joseph Cox. Cox's report describes some odd experiences with the Podcasts app that certainly suggest something untoward is going on across both iOS and macOS versions.

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The Best Black Friday AirPods Deals

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The Best Black Friday AirPods Deals

Black Friday is the best time of the year to shop for AirPods, and in 2025 we're tracking massive discounts across nearly every model, including AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us k...

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The Best Black Friday Apple Watch Deals

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The Best Black Friday Apple Watch Deals

Black Friday is here, and Apple Watch deals are some of the best savings you can find in 2025. In this article, we'll take a look at all of the best Black Friday Apple Watch deals, including the new SE 3 and Ultra 3 models. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may recei...

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AirTag Black Friday Deals Include 4-Pack for New Low Price of $62.99

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AirTag Black Friday Deals Include 4-Pack for New Low Price of $62.99

Apple's AirTag has dropped to new low prices for Black Friday 2025, and we're tracking all of the deals below. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon today has Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for $62.99, down from $99.00.

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The Best Black Friday iPad Deals

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The Best Black Friday iPad Deals

Below we're tracking discounts on every current generation iPad for Black Friday, including lowest-ever prices on M3 iPad Air and M5 iPad Pro, plus steep markdowns on iPad and iPad mini. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us ke...

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The Best Black Friday Mac Deals

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The Best Black Friday Mac Deals

Black Friday has a few lowest-ever prices on Apple's most popular Macs, including the M4 MacBook Air and brand new M5 MacBook Pro. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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The Best Black Friday Deals on Apple HomeKit-Compatible Products

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The Best Black Friday Deals on Apple HomeKit-Compatible Products

Black Friday deals have been running for most of November so you're probably tired of reading about them, but now it's actually Black Friday and some of the season's best deals are available for a limited time. We've rounded up all of the smart home deals available on HomeKit devices and some non-HomeKit products that integrate well into an Appl...

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EU to Target Apple Maps and Apple Ads Next

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EU to Target Apple Maps and Apple Ads Next

The EU has begun looking into whether Apple Maps and Apple Ads should be designated as "gatekeepers" and subject to greater regulation (via Reuters). The App Store, iOS, and Safari were classified as gatekeepers two years ago, triggering strict requirements in the EU such as support for alternative app marketplaces and third-party payment options.

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The Best Black Friday iPhone Deals

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The Best Black Friday iPhone Deals

Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2025 sales have kicked off at AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and more. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models during ...

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Black Friday TV Deals Include Year's Best Prices on Samsung, Sony, LG, and Many More

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Black Friday TV Deals Include Year's Best Prices on Samsung, Sony, ...

One of the best items to shop for every Black Friday season is a TV set, and this year is no different, with hundreds of deals on TVs across numerous retailers. Below we're highlighting some of the best TV deals you can find right now at Sony, Samsung, and more. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.

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The 60+ Best Black Friday Accessory Deals on iPhone Chargers, Monitors, Headphones, and More

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The 60+ Best Black Friday Accessory Deals on iPhone Chargers, Monit...

Black Friday is here, and as part of the event we're tracking great discounts on Apple-related accessories. If you're looking for Apple products, our dedicated post on all the Apple Black Friday deals available now covers every Apple device on sale right now. In this article, we're focusing on accessories for smartphones and computers, as well a...

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Apple Pay Supporting the Fight Against AIDS This Week — Here's How

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Apple Pay Supporting the Fight Against AIDS This Week — Here's How

Apple has announced that it will again donate $5 to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for every purchase made using Apple Pay on Apple.com, through the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store in the U.S. and many other countries from today through December 7. Apple's donation this year will be capped at $3 million.

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Get an Apple Watch SE 2 for Just $129 During Black Friday

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Get an Apple Watch SE 2 for Just $129 During Black Friday

Black Friday is in full swing, and Amazon has a great deal on the previous generation Apple Watch SE 2 during the event. You can get the 40mm GPS model for just $129.00, down from the original price of $249.00. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small pa...

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Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way

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Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way

While all Macs are now powered by Apple's custom-designed chips, a new rumor claims that Apple may rekindle its partnership with Intel, albeit in a new and limited way. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said Intel is expected to begin shipping Apple's lowest-end M-series chip as early as 2027.

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iPhone 17 Lineup Drives Smartphone Growth in China

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iPhone 17 Lineup Drives Smartphone Growth in China

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup was the clear driver of smartphone growth during China's "Singles Day" shopping festival, according to new industry data. Apple was the top-selling smartphone brand throughout this year's month-long Singles Day period in China, accounting for 26% of all smartphone sales, according to a new report from Counterpoint Resear...

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The MacRumors Show: Apple's Big Plans for iPad Mini 8

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The MacRumors Show: Apple's Big Plans for iPad Mini 8

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through the latest rumors about Apple's upcoming iPad mini 8. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The next-generation version of the iPad mini is expected to feature an OLED display, as part of Apple's plan to expand the display technology across many more of its ...

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The 30+ Best Black Friday Apple Deals Still Available on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and More

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The 30+ Best Black Friday Apple Deals Still Available on AirPods, i...

Black Friday is winding down, but you can still find popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more at all-time low prices. In this article, the majority of the discounts will be found on Amazon. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small...

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AirPods 4 Still Available for All-Time Low Black Friday Price of $69

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AirPods 4 Still Available for All-Time Low Black Friday Price of $69

Black Friday is over, but there are many deals still available this weekend, including Apple's AirPods 4 for just $69.00 at Walmart, down from $129.00. This is the base model without Active Noise Cancellation, and Walmart provides free shipping as well as local pickup options. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.

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Get One Year of Disney+ and Hulu for $4.99/Month

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Get One Year of Disney+ and Hulu for $4.99/Month

Disney has introduced a new promotion on its streaming service for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers, offering a bundle of Disney+ (with ads) and Hulu (with ads) for $4.99 per month for 12 months, down from $12.99 per month. This offer represents a savings of 61 percent on the Disney+/Hulu bundle, and after twelve months it will return to t...

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Hits New Record Low Price of $679 ($120 Off)

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Hits New Record Low Price of $679 ($120 Off)

Apple Watch Ultra 3 has hit a new all-time low price on Best Buy this weekend, available at $120 off nearly every model. This sale is available at both Amazon and Best Buy, but Amazon's delivery estimates are slipping into late December as of writing. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon.

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Today's Your Last Chance to Get Six Months of Apple TV for $5.99/Month

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Today's Your Last Chance to Get Six Months of Apple TV for $5.99/Month

Apple is offering an Apple TV promotion for new and returning subscribers for Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year. Eligible customers can get six months of Apple TV for just $5.99 per month, and there's only one day left to get this deal before it ends on December 1. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.

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Best Cyber Monday Apple Deals Include Big Discounts on AirPods, Apple Watch, and More

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Best Cyber Monday Apple Deals Include Big Discounts on AirPods, App...

Now that Black Friday is in the rearview mirror, Cyber Monday discounts have begun appearing online, and you can find popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more at all-time low prices. In this article, the majority of the discounts will be found on Amazon. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.

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M5 iPad Pro Could Hint at New Studio Display Feature

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M5 iPad Pro Could Hint at New Studio Display Feature

The updated specs of the M5 iPad Pro may point toward a major new feature for Apple's next-generation Studio Display expected in early 2026. Apple's latest iPad Pro debuted last month and contains one display-related change that stands out. it can now drive external monitors at up to 120Hz with Adaptive Sync.

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Apple's M4 MacBook Air Drops to $738.04 Low Price for Cyber Monday

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Apple's M4 MacBook Air Drops to $738.04 Low Price for Cyber Monday

Amazon has discounted the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB, Midnight) down to $738.04 for Cyber Monday, down from $999.00. This is a new all-time low price on the computer, beating the deal we saw on Black Friday by about $11. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small paym...

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iPhone Fold: Launch, Pricing, and What to Expect From Apple's Foldable

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iPhone Fold: Launch, Pricing, and What to Expect From Apple's Foldable

Apple is expected to launch a new foldable iPhone next year, based on multiple rumors and credible sources. The long-awaited device has been rumored for years now, but signs increasingly suggest that 2026 could indeed be the year that Apple releases its first foldable device. Below, we've collated an updated set of key details that have been lea...

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Here Are the Four MacBooks Apple Is Expected to Launch Next Year

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Here Are the Four MacBooks Apple Is Expected to Launch Next Year

2026 could be a bumper year for Apple's Mac lineup, with the company expected to announce as many as four separate MacBook launches. Rumors suggest Apple will court both ends of the consumer spectrum, with more affordable options for students and feature-rich premium lines for users that seek the highest specifications from a laptop.

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Samsung Cyber Monday Event Has Year's Best Prices on The Frame TV, Gaming Monitors, and More

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Samsung Cyber Monday Event Has Year's Best Prices on The Frame TV, ...

Samsung's Black Friday sale is now bleeding into Cyber Monday, and you can still find great deals on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, home appliances, and more. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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Get an Apple Watch Series 11 for $329 During Amazon's Cyber Monday Sale

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Get an Apple Watch Series 11 for $329 During Amazon's Cyber Monday ...

Amazon is discounting the Apple Watch Series 11 GPS and cellular models to new record low prices for Cyber Monday, with $70 off select devices. These deals beat the Black Friday discounts we tracked on the Series 11 by about $10. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a smal...

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Apple Says Original iPhone SE is Now 'Obsolete'

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Apple Says Original iPhone SE is Now 'Obsolete'

Apple today added the first-generation iPhone SE to its obsolete products list, meaning the device is no longer eligible for repairs, battery replacements, or any other service at Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers worldwide. Apple considers a product to be obsolete once seven years have passed since the company stopped distribu...

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iPad Mini Drops to New All-Time Low Price of $349 for Cyber Monday

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iPad Mini Drops to New All-Time Low Price of $349 for Cyber Monday

Amazon and Best Buy have introduced new low prices on the iPad mini 7 for Cyber Monday, starting at $349.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. You'll also find a few deals on cellular models during this sale. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment...

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Best Cyber Monday Accessory Deals on iPhone Chargers, Monitors, Headphones, and More

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Best Cyber Monday Accessory Deals on iPhone Chargers, Monitors, Hea...

Cyber Monday is here, and as part of the event we're tracking great discounts on Apple-related accessories. If you're looking for Apple products, our dedicated post on all the Apple Cyber Monday deals available now covers every Apple device on sale right now. In this article, we're focusing on accessories for smartphones and computers, as well a...

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What to Expect From Apple This December: iOS 26.3 Beta, Replay 2025, and More

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What to Expect From Apple This December: iOS 26.3 Beta, Replay 2025...

The calendar has turned to December, and the quieter year-end holiday season is now upon us. Nevertheless, we can still expect a few things from Apple this month. Apple previously announced that iOS 26.2 will be released to the general public in December, and we can expect corresponding updates to be released as well, including iPadOS 26.2, macO...

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Cyber Monday AirPods Deals - Get Year's Best Prices on AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods Pro 3, and More

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Cyber Monday AirPods Deals - Get Year's Best Prices on AirPods 4 AN...

Cyber Monday is one of the best times of the year to shop for AirPods, and in 2025 we're tracking massive discounts across nearly every model, including AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep th...

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Anker Kicks Off Cyber Week Sale With Savings on Thunderbolt Docks, Wireless Chargers, and More

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Anker Kicks Off Cyber Week Sale With Savings on Thunderbolt Docks, ...

Anker's Black Friday sale has now become a Cyber Monday event, with notable discounts on portable chargers, USB-C hubs, cables, and more. This sale will last all Cyber Week and end on December 7. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Anker and Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps u...

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India Orders Apple to Preinstall Government Security App on All iPhones

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India Orders Apple to Preinstall Government Security App on All iPh...

India is requiring smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung to preload devices sold in the country with a state-owned cyber security app that can't be deleted, reports Reuters. The Department of Communications in India is giving smartphone companies 90 days to begin preinstalling the Sanchar Saathi government app on all new devices that are sold.

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New or Updated Apple Stores to Open in Barcelona, Montréal, and India

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New or Updated Apple Stores to Open in Barcelona, Montréal, and India

Apple's Passeig de Gràcia store in Barcelona, Spain will be temporarily closed for remodeling starting in February, according to a source familiar with the matter. Apple Passeig de Gràcia In Montréal, Canada, a separate source indicated that Apple's Sainte-Catherine store will be moving to a new location in mid-January.

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Apple AI Chief Retiring After Siri Failure

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Apple AI Chief Retiring After Siri Failure

Apple AI chief John Giannandrea is stepping down from his position and retiring in spring, 2026, Apple announced today. Giannandrea will serve as an advisor between now and 2026, with former Microsoft AI researcher Amar Subramanya set to take over as vice president of AI. Subramanya will report to Craig Federighi, and will lead Apple Foundation ...

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MKBHD Shutting Down Controversial 'Panels' Wallpaper App

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MKBHD Shutting Down Controversial 'Panels' Wallpaper App

Panels, a wallpaper app launched by well-known YouTuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD), is shutting down at the end of 2025. According to a notice on the Panels website, the "makeup of the development team" changed earlier this year, and MKBHD wasn't able to find other collaborators who were the "right fit" to continue work on the app.

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ChatGPT is Going to Start Showing You Ads

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ChatGPT is Going to Start Showing You Ads

OpenAI appears to be gearing up to introduce ads in ChatGPT, presumably for users who don't pay to access the chatbot. Engineer Tibor Blaho recently found references to upcoming ad functionality in the ChatGPT Android app. Code strings mention search ads, a search ad carousel, and an ad API.

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When Will Apple Release iOS 26.2?

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When Will Apple Release iOS 26.2?

We're getting closer to the launch of the final major iOS update of the year, with Apple set to release iOS 26.2 in December. We've had three betas so far and are expecting a fourth beta or a release candidate this week, so a launch could follow as soon as next week.

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Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Singapore

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Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Singapore

Apple has announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in Singapore, providing a way for independent sellers, small businesses, and larger merchants in the country to use an ‌iPhone‌ as a contactless payment terminal. Tap to Pay first arrived in February 2022 in the US, and allows iPhones to accept payments via Apple Pay, contactless...

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Google Gemini AI Now Built Into Opera One and Opera GX Browsers

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Google Gemini AI Now Built Into Opera One and Opera GX Browsers

Opera has announced an expansion of its partnership with Google to integrate the latest Gemini AI models across much of its browser lineup. The expansion means the Gemini-powered side panel previously exclusive to Opera Neon is now freely available in the company's free-to-download Opera One and Opera GX browsers.

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Accessibility | I’m Not Remarkable | Apple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmFPWxjmnqE

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Accessibility | I’m Not Remarkable | Apple

Apple products are designed for every student. Accessibility features like Magnifier on Mac, Accessibility Reader, Braille Access, VoiceOver, Sound & Name Recognition, and Live Captions can improve access, enhance learning, and create new opportunities for people with disabilities to study, socialize, and succeed in college.

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Apple Music Replay 2025: Full Year-End Experience Now Available

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Apple Music Replay 2025: Full Year-End Experience Now Available

The full Replay 2025 experience is now available in the Apple Music app, allowing you to reflect on the songs you listened to the most over the past year. You can view your total minutes spent listening to Apple Music songs, the total number of artists you listened to, your favorite genres, and more for 2025.

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Apple Music Shares 2025 Year-End Charts

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Apple Music Shares 2025 Year-End Charts

Apple today released its 2025 Apple Music year-end charts, highlighting new global listening trends, expanded analytics, and several unexpected chart-topping performances across streaming, radio, lyrics, and Shazam activity.

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Apple Shares New 'I'm Not Remarkable' Ad

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Apple Shares New 'I'm Not Remarkable' Ad

Apple today shared a new "I'm Not Remarkable" ad that highlights the accessibility features available on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Apple says its products are designed for every student, with the ad showcasing the use of accessibility features like Magnifier and VoiceOver in college. "Apple products are designed for every student,"...

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Get These Black Friday/Cyber Monday Apple Deals Before They're Gone for Good

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Get These Black Friday/Cyber Monday Apple Deals Before They're Gone...

We're in the middle of Cyber Week, which means that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are officially over. Although many deals have now expired, you can still find a few solid leftover discounts on products like AirPods 4, M5 MacBook Pro, Apple Watch Series 11, and more. AirPods 4 Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.

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'YouTube Recap' Launching Today on iPhone and Web

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'YouTube Recap' Launching Today on iPhone and Web

Another popular platform is launching an end-of-year highlight reel. First came Spotify Wrapped, then Apple Music Replay, and now there is the YouTube Recap. YouTube Recap highlights your viewing habits, top channels, personal interests, and more, based on your watch history. If you listened to a lot of music on YouTube in 2025, you can also see...

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Apple Health Integration Seemingly Coming to ChatGPT

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Apple Health Integration Seemingly Coming to ChatGPT

OpenAI appears to be working on Apple Health integration for ChatGPT, although it is unclear when the functionality might be made available to the public. The latest version of the ChatGPT app for the iPhone contains a new image of the Apple Health icon hidden within the app's code.

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iPhone 17 Demand Is Breaking Apple's Sales Records

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iPhone 17 Demand Is Breaking Apple's Sales Records

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is selling well enough that Apple is on track to ship more than 247.4 million total iPhones in 2025, according to a new report from IDC. Total 2025 shipments are forecast to grow 6.1 percent year over year due to iPhone 17 demand and increased sales in China, a major market for Apple.

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Apple Pushes iPhone Users Still on iOS 18 to Upgrade to iOS 26

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Apple Pushes iPhone Users Still on iOS 18 to Upgrade to iOS 26

Apple is encouraging iPhone users who are still running iOS 18 to upgrade to iOS 26 by making the iOS 26 software upgrade option more prominent. Since iOS 26 launched in September, it has been displayed as an optional upgrade at the bottom of the Software Update interface in the Settings app.

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Apple Donating to Relief Efforts in Asia After Deadly Fire and Storms

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Apple Donating to Relief Efforts in Asia After Deadly Fire and Storms

Apple has announced it will be donating undisclosed amounts to relief efforts in Asia following multiple disasters, including a building fire in Hong Kong and a series of severe storms and flooding across Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. "Heartbroken by the devastating fire in Hong Kong," said Apple CEO Tim Cook, in a social media p...

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Apple Releases Firmware Update for iPhone Air MagSafe Battery

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Apple Releases Firmware Update for iPhone Air MagSafe Battery

Apple today released new firmware for the iPhone Air's MagSafe battery accessory. The firmware has a version number of 8B25, up from the prior 8A351 version. In the Settings app, the new firmware is listed as 99.0 while the prior firmware is 91.0. This is the second firmware update that Apple has provided to iPhone Air users since the battery wa...

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Apple Can't Escape Dutch App Store Antitrust Lawsuit, EU Court Rules

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Apple Can't Escape Dutch App Store Antitrust Lawsuit, EU Court Rules

Apple is not going to be able to escape a class-action antitrust lawsuit over anticompetitive App Store fees in the Netherlands, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) said today. The decision could see Apple facing millions of euros in damages, and it sets a precedent for similar lawsuits in other European countries (via Reuters). Apple could ul...

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Germany Considering Apple's App Tracking Transparency Changes

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Germany Considering Apple's App Tracking Transparency Changes

Germany is evaluating Apple's proposed changes to address antitrust concerns over App Tracking Transparency (ATT), reports Reuters. Apple plans to tweak the text and formatting of the ATT consent prompt, while aiming to preserve the main privacy benefits of the feature. Apple will add neutral consent prompts for its own services and for third-pa...

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Sam Altman Declares 'Code Red' for ChatGPT, Delays OpenAI Advertising Plans

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Sam Altman Declares 'Code Red' for ChatGPT, Delays OpenAI Advertisi...

OpenAI is deprioritizing work on advertising as it focuses on improving the quality of ChatGPT, reports The Information. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a "code red" on Monday, and told employees that the company needs to improve ChatGPT so it doesn't fall behind competitors like Google and Anthropic. Altman said that OpenAI needs to work on pers...

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iPhone 17e to Use Same OLED Panel But Feature Slimmer Bezels

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iPhone 17e to Use Same OLED Panel But Feature Slimmer Bezels

Apple's upcoming iPhone 17e is set to feature slimmer display bezels while retaining the iPhone 14–based OLED panel used in the 16e, according to a new report from The Elec. Citing supply chain sources, the Korean-language report says BOE will again produce most of the panels for the second generation of Apple's more affordable "e" iPhone mode...

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iPhone Car Keys Support Coming to More Audi Vehicles

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iPhone Car Keys Support Coming to More Audi Vehicles

Apple is preparing to bring support for its digital car key feature to select Audi vehicles in China, based on evidence uncovered by MacRumors on Apple's backend. Specifically, the car key support relates to Audi's partnership with Chinese company FAW, which manufactures and sells Audi vehicles in the Chinese market. The joint venture produces b...

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Apple Books Launches 2025 Year in Review Experience

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Apple Books Launches 2025 Year in Review Experience

Apple today launched its personalized 2025 Year in Review experience for Apple Books, featuring users' top books and audiobooks of the year. Starting today, the 2025 Year in Review appears prominently inside the Home tab of the Apple Books app. The feature offers a personalized breakdown of each user's reading activity throughout the year, inclu...

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2025 Spotify Wrapped is Here With Three Unique Features Compared to Apple Music Replay

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2025 Spotify Wrapped is Here With Three Unique Features Compared to...

Spotify Wrapped has returned for 2025, and it offers three particularly unique features compared to this year's edition of Apple Music Replay. First, there is a new top song quiz that allows you to guess which track you listened to the most on Spotify this year, before it is revealed. Second, there is a new Wrapped Party feature on mobile device...

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AirPods 4 With ANC Still Available for $99 Low Price

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AirPods 4 With ANC Still Available for $99 Low Price

Apple's AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are still available at their record low price of $99.00 on Amazon, down from $179.00. We started tracking this deal last week for Black Friday, and it's one of the few that has stuck around after that event ended. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make ...

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Apple Pay Promo Offers $15 Off $75 Etsy Purchase

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Apple Pay Promo Offers $15 Off $75 Etsy Purchase

Apple is offering a new Apple Pay promotion for the holidays, teaming up with Etsy to provide a $15 discount off of a purchase of $75 or more. Etsy users can get the $15 discount when making a purchase using Apple Pay as the payment method in the Etsy app and entering the promo code APPLEPAY at checkout. One discount is available per person, and...

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Apple Seeds iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 Release Candidates to Developers

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Apple Seeds iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 Release Candidates to Developers

Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming two weeks after Apple seeded the third betas. The release candidates represent the final versions of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 that will be provided to the public if no further bugs are found ...

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macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Candidate Now Available to Developers

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macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Candidate Now Available to Developers

Apple today provided the release candidate of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple seeded the third beta. The RC represents the final version of macOS Tahoe 26.2 that will be provided to the public as long as no bugs are found in the software. Developers can download...

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Apple Releases watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2 and visionOS 26.2 Release Candidates

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Apple Releases watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2 and visionOS 26.2 Release C...

Apple today provided developers with the release candidate versions of upcoming watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The software comes two weeks after Apple seeded the third betas. The RCs are the final versions of the watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS 26.2 updates that will be provided to the public next week as l...

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Apple Expands Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, and Hearing Health Features to More Countries

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Apple is expanding AirPods and Apple Watch health features to additional countries starting today. Hypertension notifications from the Apple Watch are now available in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam. Hearing Test and Hearing Aid functionality has expanded to Bahrain, Costa Rica, and Paraguay, while Sleep Apnea notifications are ...

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Apple UI Design Chief Alan Dye Leaving for Meta

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Apple UI Design Chief Alan Dye Leaving for Meta

Apple UI design head Alan Dye is leaving the company and transitioning to Meta, reports Bloomberg. Dye took over Apple's user interface design team in 2015 when former Apple designer Jony Ive transitioned to Chief Design Officer, and he's held that position since then. Dye has been at Apple since 2006, joining the marketing and communication tea...

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M5 iPad Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

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M5 iPad Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Just before Apple updated the iPad Pro with a next-generation M5 chip, Samsung refreshed its tablet lineup and debuted the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. We thought we'd pit Apple's latest iPad Pro against Samsung's newest tablet to see how they compare to one another. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. While the iPad Pro measure...

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Meta's Creative Studio Led by Former Apple Design Head to 'Treat Intelligence as a New Design Material'

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Meta's Creative Studio Led by Former Apple Design Head to 'Treat In...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg today announced plans to launch a creative studio that will be led by former Apple UI designer Alan Dye. As we learned earlier today, Dye is leaving his position as Vice President of Human Interface Design at Apple to become Meta's new chief design officer. In a post on social media site Threads, Zuckerberg said that Met...

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Apple Removes Former AI Chief John Giannandrea From Executive Leadership Page

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Apple Removes Former AI Chief John Giannandrea From Executive Leade...

Apple today updated its executive leadership page to remove John Giannandrea, who is set to retire from Apple next spring. Earlier this week, Apple said that Giannandrea would step down from his role as AI chief, serving as an advisor until he leaves the company. Giannandrea's upcoming retirement was announced on Monday, and Apple wasted no time...

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Apple Lights Up Battersea Power Station With iPad-Designed Christmas Trees

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Apple Lights Up Battersea Power Station With iPad-Designed Christma...

Apple is today celebrating the winners of Your Tree on Battersea, its festive UK competition that invited people to design digital Christmas trees on iPad. The 24 winning submissions are set to be projected onto Battersea Power Station beginning today, from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. every day until 24 December.

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Proton Sheets Launches as Encrypted Alternative to Google Sheets

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Proton Sheets Launches as Encrypted Alternative to Google Sheets

Proton today announced the launch of Proton Sheets, its end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet web application designed to offer a privacy-focused alternative to Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. Unlike traditional spreadsheet tools, Proton Sheets encrypts all user data by default, including filenames and metadata. That means no one, not even Proton,...

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iPhone 17 Pro Lost a Camera Feature Pro Models Have Had Since 2020

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iPhone 17 Pro Lost a Camera Feature Pro Models Have Had Since 2020

iPhone 17 Pro models, it turns out, can't take photos in Night mode when Portrait mode is selected in the Camera app – a capability that's been available on Apple's Pro devices since the iPhone 12 Pro in 2020. If you're an iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max owner, try it for yourself. Open the Camera app with Photo selected in the carousel, th...

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iPhone Air's Resale Value Has Dropped Dramatically, Data Shows

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iPhone Air's Resale Value Has Dropped Dramatically, Data Shows

The iPhone Air has recorded the steepest early resale value drop of any iPhone model in years, with new data showing that several configurations have lost almost 50% of their value within ten weeks of launch. According to a ten-week analysis published by SellCell, Apple's latest lineup is showing a pronounced split in resale performance between ...

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Apple Announces 2025 App Store Award Winners, Including iPhone App of the Year

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Apple Announces 2025 App Store Award Winners, Including iPhone App ...

Apple today unveiled the winners of its 2025 App Store Awards, including task planning app Tiimo, which was named iPhone App of the Year. 17 winning apps and games were selected by Apple's team of App Store editors, for showing exceptional innovation, user experience, and design. The developers of each app and game will receive a physical App St...

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Apple's iPhone 17 Cases Make Great Stocking Stuffers at Up to 50% Off on Amazon

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Apple's iPhone 17 Cases Make Great Stocking Stuffers at Up to 50% O...

Amazon this week has big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineup. Items on sale include Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. We're also tracking a few discounts on other accessories like the FineWoven Wallet with Mag...

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Apple Arcade Just Got the Most Downloaded Mobile Game Ever and More

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Apple Arcade Just Got the Most Downloaded Mobile Game Ever and More

Apple Arcade received five more games today, including endless runner Subway Surfers, the world's most downloaded mobile game. Since its launch in 2012, the game has received billions of downloads across all platforms. The premium Subway Surfers+ edition on Apple Arcade offers the same run as the classic game, but without in-app purchases and ad...

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Apple Announces 2025 Podcast of the Year

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Apple Announces 2025 Podcast of the Year

Apple today announced that The Rest Is History has received the 2025 Apple Podcasts Award for Show of the Year for its high quality and cultural impact. Launched in 2020, The Rest Is History is a history podcast hosted by witty British historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. It explores historical events, ranging from the rise and fall of ...

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Jackery and Anker Hosting Last Chance Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales With Up to 65% Off

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Jackery and Anker Hosting Last Chance Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sal...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but you can still find up to 65 percent off Anker and Jackery's best portable power stations this week. Each retailer is hosting a last call sale for its most popular charging accessories, with major savings on these high-priced power stations. Jackery Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Jacke...

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John Gruber Shares Scathing Commentary About Apple's Departing Software Design Chief

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John Gruber Shares Scathing Commentary About Apple's Departing Soft...

In a statement shared with Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple confirmed that its software design chief Alan Dye will be leaving. Apple said Dye will be succeeded by Stephen Lemay, who has been a software designer at the company since 1999. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Dye will lead a new creative studio within the company's AR/VR division ...

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Russia Blocks Apple's FaceTime Amid Crackdown on Encrypted Apps

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Russia Blocks Apple's FaceTime Amid Crackdown on Encrypted Apps

Russia has blocked Apple's FaceTime video calling app in an ongoing effort to eliminate private communication methods, reports Reuters. Russia claims FaceTime is being used for criminal activity, and that blocking the app is a legitimate law enforcement measure. Social network Snapchat and multiplayer gaming platform Roblox were also banned this...

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Apple Seeds Second tvOS 26.2 Release Candidate

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Apple Seeds Second tvOS 26.2 Release Candidate

Apple today provided developers and public beta testers with a second release candidate version of tvOS 26.2 and HomePod Software 26.2, which is based on tvOS. The second RC comes one day after the first RC and has a build number of 23K53, up from 23K51. tvOS 26.2 can be downloaded through the Software Update section of the Apple TV settings app.

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Apple General Counsel Kate Adams and Environment Chief Lisa Jackson Retiring in 2026

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Apple General Counsel Kate Adams and Environment Chief Lisa Jackson...

Two senior Apple executives are leaving the company, Apple announced today. Apple's Senior Vice President and General Counsel Kate Adams and Lisa Jackson, Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, are both retiring in 2026. Adams will be replaced with Jennifer Newstead, who will join Apple as a senior vice president on Januar...

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Screen Protectors Without AR Coating Cancel Out iPhone 17's Anti-Reflective Display

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Screen Protectors Without AR Coating Cancel Out iPhone 17's Anti-Re...

The Ceramic Shield 2 material that Apple uses for the iPhone 17 display includes an anti-reflective coating that's designed to cut down on glare. It's a coating that prior-generation iPhone models didn't have, and it can make a difference in bright lighting conditions. If you're someone who likes to use a screen protector with your iPhone, you m...

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iPhone Fold Will Be eSIM-Only, But Chinese Users May Have Other Ideas

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iPhone Fold Will Be eSIM-Only, But Chinese Users May Have Other Ideas

Apple's first foldable iPhone will reportedly drop the physical SIM card slot in favor of eSIM technology, according to a well-known Chinese leaker posting on Weibo today. Apple is expected to introduce the device late next year or in early 2027, based on multiple reports. The so-called "iPhone Fold" is rumored to feature a 5.5-inch outer displa...

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Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery in Major Streaming Deal

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Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery in Major Streaming Deal

Netflix today announced that it will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's vast studios and streaming operations for $82.7 billion. The transaction will see Netflix acquire Warner Bros., HBO, and HBO Max in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $72 billion in equity and $82.7 billion, including debt (via Reuters). The acquisition gives it control of major ...

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Jony Ive's OpenAI Device Barred From Using 'io' Name

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Jony Ive's OpenAI Device Barred From Using 'io' Name

A U.S. appeals court has upheld a temporary restraining order that prevents OpenAI and Jony Ive's new hardware venture from using the name "io" for products similar to those planned by AI audio startup iyO, Bloomberg Law reports. iyO sued OpenAI earlier this year after the latter announced its partnership with Ive's new firm, arguing that OpenAI...

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Amazon Takes $70 Off Apple Watch Series 11, Starting at $329

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Amazon Takes $70 Off Apple Watch Series 11, Starting at $329

Amazon's Cyber Week discounts on the Apple Watch Series 11 GPS and cellular models are still available in a few colors and sizes today, with $70 off select devices. All of these deals are matches for the best prices we've ever tracked on Apple Watch Series 11. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a ...

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Report: Apple Bleeding Talent to OpenAI

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Report: Apple Bleeding Talent to OpenAI

Dozens of Apple engineers and designers with expertise in audio, watch design, robotics, and other core product areas have left the company for OpenAI in recent months, the Wall Street Journal reports. According to the Wall Street Journal, a review of data from LinkedIn suggests a signifiant scale and concentration of talent now moving specifica...

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Last Call on Cyber Week Deals for AirPods 4, iPhone 17 Cases, and More

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Last Call on Cyber Week Deals for Air...

Most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday's biggest discounts have expired, but today we're keeping track of the best leftover holiday discounts at various retailers. Below you'll find great deals on AirPods 4, iPhone 17 cases, portable power stations from Jackery and Anker, and The Frame TV at Samsung. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with s...

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Will John Ternus Really Be Apple's Next CEO?

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Will John Ternus Really Be Apple's Next CEO?

There is uncertainty about Apple's head of hardware engineering John Ternus succeeding Tim Cook as CEO, The Information reports. Some former Apple executives apparently hope that a new "dark-horse" candidate will emerge. Ternus is considered to be the most likely candidate to succeed Cook as CEO. The report notes that he is more likely to become...

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The MacRumors Show: Galaxy Z TriFold vs. Apple's Foldable iPhone

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The MacRumors Show: Galaxy Z TriFold vs. Apple's Foldable iPhone

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Samsung's new Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone and how it could compare to Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Samsung this week introduced the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first smartphone with two folding sections instead of one. When un...

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15 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 26.2

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15 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 26.2

Apple is about to release iOS 26.2, the second major point update for iPhones since iOS 26 was rolled out in September, and there are at least 15 notable changes and improvements worth checking out. We've rounded them up below. Apple is expected to roll out iOS 26.2 to compatible devices sometime between December 8 and December 16. When the upda...

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Apple's Return to Intel Rumored to Extend to iPhone

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Apple's Return to Intel Rumored to Extend to iPhone

Intel is expected to begin supplying some Mac and iPad chips in a few years, and the latest rumor claims the partnership might extend to the iPhone. In a research note with investment firm GF Securities this week, obtained by MacRumors, analyst Jeff Pu said he and his colleagues "now expect" Intel to reach a supply deal with Apple for at least s...

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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 17 From GRID Studio

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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 17 From GRID Studio

For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with GRID Studio to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a new iPhone 17 from Apple. GRID Studio is a company that takes discarded Apple devices and turns them into collectible art for Apple fans. If you're still looking for holiday gifts, GRID Studio has a Christmas sale going on this week. You can g...

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Ending Soon: Samsung's Cyber Week Event With Low Prices on The Frame TV, Gaming Monitors, and More

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Ending Soon: Samsung's Cyber Week Event With Low Prices on The Fram...

Samsung's Cyber Week event will come to a close later this weekend, and you can still find great deals on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, and home appliances for a few more days. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us ...

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OWC's Holiday Sale Has Steep Discounts on Docks, Drives, and Mac Accessories

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OWC's Holiday Sale Has Steep Discounts on Docks, Drives, and Mac Ac...

OWC's Cyber Week sale is set to end soon, and it's still offering big discounts on a variety of USB-C docks, external drives and enclosures, and Mac accessories. Some of these deals won't be applied until you add the items to your cart, at which time an automatic coupon will be applied to your order. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with ...

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Apple Chip Chief Johny Srouji Could Be Next to Go as Exodus Continues

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Apple Chip Chief Johny Srouji Could Be Next to Go as Exodus Continues

Apple's senior vice president of hardware technologies Johny Srouji could be the next leading executive to leave the company amid an alarming exodus of leading employees, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Srouji apparently recently told CEO Tim Cook that he is "seriously considering leaving" in the nature future. He intends to join another compan...

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Apple May Have to Enable Always-On GPS in India

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Apple May Have to Enable Always-On GPS in India

India is reviewing a proposal that would require Apple to keep GPS location services permanently active on every iPhone sold in the country, according to Reuters. Under the proposal, smartphone makers including Apple would be required to activate satellite-assisted GPS on their devices at all times with no option for users to disable the feature.

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More All-Black Vision Pro Prototype Parts Surface Online

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More All-Black Vision Pro Prototype Parts Surface Online

A new image shared by prototype collector and leaker Kosutami appears to show parts designed for an unreleased all-black Apple Vision headset. The image shows what seems to be a Vision Pro's left power strap and audio pod with the attached power cable. It seems to be identical to Apple's existing hardware, but uses a dark finish not seen on any ...

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Apple Launches Virtual Manufacturing Academy

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Apple Launches Virtual Manufacturing Academy

Apple today announced an expansion of the Apple Manufacturing Academy with a new set of virtual training programs for small- and medium-sized businesses across the United States. The update marks the first time the Academy's training has been accessible online. It was previously only available via in-person sessions in Detroit. Apple describes i...

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iPhone 18 Pro Leak Adds New Evidence for Under-Display Face ID

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iPhone 18 Pro Leak Adds New Evidence for Under-Display Face ID

Apple is actively testing under-screen Face ID for next year's iPhone 18 Pro models using a special "spliced micro-transparent glass" window built into the display, claims a Chinese leaker. According to "Smart Pikachu," a Weibo account that has previously shared accurate supply-chain details on Chinese Android hardware, Apple is testing the spec...

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Apple Watch Series 11 Drops to New All-Time Low Price of $299

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Apple Watch Series 11 Drops to New All-Time Low Price of $299

Amazon and Best Buy today introduced new all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. These discounts beat the Black Friday prices we saw last month by about $30. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a smal...

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Apple Fitness+ Coming to 28 New Regions With Digital Voice Dubbing

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Apple Fitness+ Coming to 28 New Regions With Digital Voice Dubbing

Apple today announced that Fitness+ is expanding to 28 new markets on December 15 in the service's largest international rollout since launch, accompanied by new language dubbing and a K-Pop music genre. Apple Fitness+ will become available in Chile, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, and additional regions on December 15, wit...

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AirPods Pro 3 Matching Black Friday Low Price of $219.99 on Amazon

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AirPods Pro 3 Matching Black Friday Low Price of $219.99 on Amazon

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have returned to the low price of $219.99 today on Amazon, down from $249.00. We first tracked this deal during Black Friday, and today is one of the first times it's returned since that event ended. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive...

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Rivian to Offer iPhone Car Keys in Apple Wallet App Later This Month

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Rivian to Offer iPhone Car Keys in Apple Wallet App Later This Month

Apple Wallet car key support is coming to Rivian's second-generation R1S and R1T electric vehicles with a 2025.46 software update later this month, according to the company's software chief Wassym Bensaid. He did not provide a specific date. This feature will allow you to remotely unlock, lock, and start a second-generation R1S or R1T with an iP...

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iPhone 16 Was World's Best-Selling Smartphone in Q3 2025

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iPhone 16 Was World's Best-Selling Smartphone in Q3 2025

Apple led global smartphone sales with the iPhone 16 in the third quarter of 2025 while simultaneously accelerating demand for the iPhone 17 lineup and expanding its promotional footprint in the United States, according to new analyses from Counterpoint Research. Counterpoint Research's Global Monthly Handset Model Sales Tracker shows that the i...

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Apple's 'Outrun' Ad Features Apple Pay Saving the Day in Monster Attack

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Apple's 'Outrun' Ad Features Apple Pay Saving the Day in Monster At...

Apple today shared a new "Outrun" Apple Pay ad on its YouTube channel, highlighting the usefulness of the payments service when a physical payment method is unavailable. In the spot, a woman fleeing from an attacking monster pulls into a gas station, then realizes she doesn't have her wallet to pay for gas. She's able to make her purchase with h...

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Apple's Chipmaking Chief Johny Srouji Responds to Report About His Career Plans

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Apple's Chipmaking Chief Johny Srouji Responds to Report About His ...

Apple's chipmaking chief Johny Srouji has reportedly indicated that he plans to continue working for the company for the foreseeable future. "I love my team, and I love my job at Apple, and I don't plan on leaving anytime soon," said Srouji, in a memo obtained by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Here is Srouji's full memo, as shared by Bloomberg. I know...

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Apple Seeds Second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to Developers and Public Beta Testers

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Apple Seeds Second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to Developers and Pub...

Apple today seeded the second release candidate version of iOS 26.2 to developers and public beta testers, with the software coming one week after Apple seeded the first RC. The release candidate represents the final version iOS 26.2 that will be provided to the public if no further bugs are found. Registered developers and public beta testers c...

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MacRumors Readers Can Get 30% Off Satechi's Best Qi2 Chargers, Bluetooth Trackers, and More

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MacRumors Readers Can Get 30% Off Satechi's Best Qi2 Chargers, Blue...

Satechi and MacRumors have partnered up this week to offer our readers an exclusive 30 percent discount on select products for a limited time. This sale is available only on Satechi's website, and it will run through December 15. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Satechi. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a sma...

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Switching Between iPhone and Android Will Get Easier With New Apple and Google Collaboration

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Switching Between iPhone and Android Will Get Easier With New Apple...

Apple and Google are teaming up to make it easier for users to switch between iPhone and Android smartphones, according to 9to5Google. There is a new Android Canary build available today that simplifies data transfer between two smartphones, and Apple is going to implement the functionality in an upcoming iOS 26 beta.

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ICEBlock App Developer Sues Trump Officials, Claims Apple Was Pressured to Remove App

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ICEBlock App Developer Sues Trump Officials, Claims Apple Was Press...

The developer behind the ICEBlock app that Apple removed from the App Store at the Trump administration's request is suing for suppression of free speech. The lawsuit names Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, and other government officials, accusing them of First Amendment violations (via NPR). Key to the lawsuit is a statement from Bondi, who claimed Apple...

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iPhone Users in Japan Can Now Send Messages via Satellite

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iPhone Users in Japan Can Now Send Messages via Satellite

iPhone users in Japan are now able to use Apple's Messages via satellite feature, Apple said today. Messages via satellite works on the iPhone 14 or later and the Apple Watch Ultra 3, allowing users who have no cellular or Wi-Fi connection to use satellite connectivity for messaging. When attempting to send a message with no cellular or Wi-Fi co...

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 233 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 233 With Bug Fixes and Per...

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. Safari Technology Preview 233 includes fixes and updates for Animations, HT...

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Google's First AI Smart Glasses Coming in 2026

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Google's First AI Smart Glasses Coming in 2026

Google is developing two pairs of smart glasses with artificial intelligence that will launch in 2026, the company said today. The first set of glasses have AI integration and are designed for screen-free assistance with built-in speakers, microphones, and cameras for speaking to Google Gemini. Users will be able to take photos using the camera,...

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Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kong

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Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kong

Apple has announced the availability of Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kong, allowing independent sellers, small merchants, and large retailers in the region to use ‌iPhones‌ as a payment terminal. Tap to Pay allows iPhones to accept payments via Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets‌‌‌. All transaction...

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iFixit Launches Free iOS Repair App With AI-Powered FixBot

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iFixit Launches Free iOS Repair App With AI-Powered FixBot

iFixit today announced the launch of a new iFixit app that's available to download from Apple's App Store (and the Play Store on Android devices). It includes all of the iFixit repair guides in a format that's ideal for mobile devices, along with a workbench that keeps track of repairs, a battery lifespan predictor, and an AI repair buddy called...

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Apple's M5 iPad Pro Returns to All-Time Low Black Friday Prices at Up to $180 Off

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Apple's M5 iPad Pro Returns to All-Time Low Black Friday Prices at ...

Amazon and Best Buy today opened up big discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, offering as much as $180 off select tablets. Prices start at $899.00 for the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro at Amazon, down from $999.00. All deals in this sale match — or beat — the record low prices we tracked during Black Friday. Note. MacRumors is an affili...

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Apple Arcade Adding These Four Games in January

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Apple Arcade Adding These Four Games in January

Apple Arcade will be adding four new games on Thursday, January 8, including True Skate+, Cozy Caravan, Sago Mini Jinja's Garden, and Potion Punch 2+. True Skate+ is a skateboarding simulation game with realistic physics. You can flick a virtual skateboard with your fingers to perform various tricks. Cozy Caravan is a kid-friendly, single-player...

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Apple Pay Now Lets You 'Pay Later' With Klarna in Two More Countries

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Apple Pay Now Lets You 'Pay Later' With Klarna in Two More Countries

Klarna is now available as a buy-now, pay-later option when using Apple Pay in France and Italy. This financing option lets you pay for your Apple Pay purchase in monthly installments, with the shortest payment plans being interest free. Eligible customers can split purchases into three monthly installments, or choose to pay up to 30 days later,...

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Apple to Make More Foldable iPhones Than Expected

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Apple to Make More Foldable iPhones Than Expected

Apple has ordered 22 million OLED panels from Samsung Display for the first foldable iPhone, signaling a significantly larger production target than the display industry had previously anticipated, ET News reports. In the now-seemingly deleted report, ET News claimed that Samsung plans to mass-produce 11 million inward-folding OLED displays for ...

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Google Photos for iOS Gets Redesigned Video Editor

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Google Photos for iOS Gets Redesigned Video Editor

Google is rolling out a redesigned video editor on iOS devices, providing an updated design that is "faster and easier to use". There's a universal timeline with support for multi-clip editing and storytelling, plus an adaptive canvas that makes editing simpler. Tools that you need to edit photos and videos are easier to access, and Google says ...

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Apple Offering Up to 3 Free Months of Apple Arcade With Holiday Gift Card Purchase

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Apple Offering Up to 3 Free Months of Apple Arcade With Holiday Gif...

Apple is offering U.S. customers who purchase and redeem an Apple Gift Card three months of free access to Apple Arcade. Holiday gift card purchases made before January 6, 2026 are eligible for the Apple Arcade trial, as long as the card is redeemed by January 13, 2026. The offer is available to new or qualified returning Apple Arcade subscriber...

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iPhone Fold Expected to Claim 22% of Foldable Market, 34% of Revenue in First Year

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iPhone Fold Expected to Claim 22% of Foldable Market, 34% of Revenu...

Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to spur strong growth in worldwide foldable smartphone shipments in 2026, according to new estimates shared by IDC. IDC believes the iPhone Fold will capture over 22 percent unit share and 34 percent of the foldables market value in its first year due to an expected $2,400 starting price point. Right ...

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Former Apple COO Jeff Williams Joining Disney's Board of Directors

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Former Apple COO Jeff Williams Joining Disney's Board of Directors

Former Apple chief operating officer Jeff Williams may soon join Disney's board of directors. The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors nominated Williams to be a new independent director, and he will stand for election at the 2026 annual shareholders meeting. Williams was Apple's chief operating officer from December 2015 to November 2025, whe...

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EU Takes Credit for Apple and Google's Upcoming iPhone-Android Data Transfer Tools

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EU Takes Credit for Apple and Google's Upcoming iPhone-Android Data...

The simplified smartphone switching Apple and Google are adopting is an example of how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) benefits users and developers, the European Commission said today. Apple and Google are making it easier for users to switch between iPhone and Android smartphones, adding an option to transfer data from another smartphone during ...

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Pebble Unveils $75 iPhone-Compatible Smart Ring for Quick Voice Recordings

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Pebble Unveils $75 iPhone-Compatible Smart Ring for Quick Voice Rec...

Pebble today announced the Pebble Index 01, a simple smart ring that's designed for recording information. It is equipped with a microphone and a button to start a recording, but little else. Priced at $75, the Index 01 does not require an internet connection or a subscription, and it doesn't record unless the button is pressed. Recordings are s...

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Google Maps Quietly Added This Long-Overdue Feature for Drivers

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Google Maps Quietly Added This Long-Overdue Feature for Drivers

Google Maps on iOS quietly gained a new feature recently that automatically recognizes where you've parked your vehicle and saves the location for you. Announced on LinkedIn by Rio Akasaka, Google Maps' senior product manager, the new feature auto-detects your parked location even if you don't use the parking pin function, saves it for up to 48 ...

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Spotify Rolls Out Music Videos to Premium Users in US and Canada

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Spotify Rolls Out Music Videos to Premium Users in US and Canada

Spotify has announced music videos are rolling out now to Premium users in the U.S. and Canada, though the feature remains in beta. The catalog currently includes music videos from artists like Ariana Grande, Olivia Dean, BABYMONSTER, Addison Rae, Tyler Childers, Natanael Cano, and Carín León. Spotify says the initial video catalog is "limited...

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Apple Faces Scrutiny as Sanctioned Entities Slip Through App Store Controls

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Apple Faces Scrutiny as Sanctioned Entities Slip Through App Store ...

Apple's App Store has been unlawfully hosting dozens of apps tied to U.S.-sanctioned companies, according to a new watchdog report (via The Washington Post). The Tech Transparency Project, a non-profit advocacy group, flagged 52 apps in the App Store that had links to entities found on the Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Natio...

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Apple's Pro Display XDR Is Six Years Old Today

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Apple's Pro Display XDR Is Six Years Old Today

The Pro Display XDR is six years old today, making it one of the oldest Apple products still on sale. Released on December 10, 2019 alongside the redesigned Mac Pro, the Pro Display XDR was Apple's re-entry into the high-end external monitor market, following a three-year hiatus after discontinuing the Thunderbolt Display in 2016.

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Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat Features Now Available in ChatGPT

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Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat Features Now Available in ChatGPT

Starting today, many Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Express features are available to use directly in ChatGPT, allowing you to edit photos, transform PDF documents, design event invitations, and more with conversational prompts. After connecting the apps, you can use prompts such as "add creative effects to the background" or "create ...

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Twelve South Introduces 20% Sitewide Discount Exclusive to MacRumors Readers

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Twelve South Introduces 20% Sitewide Discount Exclusive to MacRumor...

Twelve South today is kicking off a 20 percent sitewide discount that's exclusive to MacRumors readers, allowing you a chance to save on the company's most popular accessories just in time for the holidays. To get this deal, enter the code MacRumors2025 at checkout to take 20 percent off your cart. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Tw...

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Check Out These Fun New Apple Cash Stickers in the Messages App

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Check Out These Fun New Apple Cash Stickers in the Messages App

Apple today updated its Apple Cash feature to introduce a set of stickers that can be used in the Messages app. The stickers are Apple Cash themed, featuring emoji that you might want to use when sending or receiving a payment. Each sticker is animated, and has an iridescent texture that gives a glinting effect as the sticker moves. The Apple Ca...

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Amazon Takes $50 Off Apple Watch SE 3, Starting at $199

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Amazon Takes $50 Off Apple Watch SE 3, Starting at $199

Amazon this week has the Apple Watch SE 3 on sale at all-time low prices, starting at $199.00 for the 40mm GPS model. These prices are matching the Black Friday discounts we tracked last month, and they are some of the few sales that have consistently stuck around since that event ended. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When ...

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Apple Unveils New Stores in India and China

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Apple Unveils New Stores in India and China

Apple today unveiled its fifth retail store in India, at the DLF Mall in Noida. The store opens to customers this Thursday, December 11, at 1 p.m. local time. Apple Noida The store features familiar amenities, including an Apple Pickup station for in-store pickup of online orders, and a Genius Bar for tech support and repairs.

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Apple Pay Promo Offers 30% Off Mattel Toys

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Apple Pay Promo Offers 30% Off Mattel Toys

Apple has teamed up with Mattel for a 30 percent discount on Mattel toys when using Apple Pay to check out on the Mattel website. The discount is available for Barbie, Hot Wheels, Masters of the Universe, and other Mattel branded toys. The Apple Pay deal is available from December 8 to December 14 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. To get the discount,...

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Tim Cook Goes to Washington to Fight App Store Age Verification Legislation

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Tim Cook Goes to Washington to Fight App Store Age Verification Leg...

Apple CEO Tim Cook was in Washington, D.C. today to meet with US lawmakers about the upcoming App Store Accountability Act, reports Bloomberg. The App Store Accountability Act would require Apple to verify a person's age when an Apple Account is created using a "commercially available method or process," and get parental consent for each app tha...

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Most Downloaded iPhone Apps of 2025: ChatGPT, Threads, and Google

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Most Downloaded iPhone Apps of 2025: ChatGPT, Threads, and Google

Apple today shared a list of the most downloaded U.S. App Store apps and games in 2025, highlighting the top free and paid iPhone and iPad titles. ChatGPT was the number one free app that iPhone users downloaded in 2025, followed by Threads, Google, TikTok, and WhatsApp. Google Gemini was the only other chatbot app to make the list, coming in at...

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iPad 12 Rumored to Get iPhone 17's A19 Chip, Breaking Apple Tradition

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iPad 12 Rumored to Get iPhone 17's A19 Chip, Breaking Apple Tradition

The next-generation low-cost iPad will use Apple's A19 chip, according to a report from Macworld. Macworld claims to have seen an "internal Apple code document" with information about the 2026 iPad lineup. Prior documentation discovered by MacRumors suggested that the iPad 12 would be equipped with an A18 chip, not an A19 chip. The A19 chip was ...

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Apple Music and Apple TV Experiencing Outage

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Apple Music and Apple TV Experiencing Outage

Apple Music and Apple TV are experiencing an outage that could be causing issues for some users, according to Apple's System Status page. The outage started at 2:53 p.m. Eastern Time, and it is impacting Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple TV Channels. Apple says that some users may run into intermittent problems, though specifics have not been pro...

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Mophie Releases New GaN-Powered Speedport USB-C Wall Chargers

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Mophie Releases New GaN-Powered Speedport USB-C Wall Chargers

Mophie today announced the launch of a new line of Speedport wall chargers that are powered by Gallium Nitride (GaN) for faster, more efficient power delivery. There are several charger options with single, dual, and triple ports for powering laptops, tablets, smartphones, and more. Prices range from $15 to $100. Speedport 20 ($14.95) - 20W with...

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YouTube TV Launching Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles in Early 2026

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YouTube TV Launching Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundle...

YouTube TV will be updated with more than 10 genre-specific television packages in 2026, YouTube announced today. The upcoming YouTube TV Plans will be more affordable than the current version of YouTube TV, which is priced at $82.99 per month. There will be packages for sports, news, family, entertainment, and more. A YouTube Sports Plan will i...

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Spotify Integration for Algoriddim's Djay App Expands to iOS and iPadOS

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Spotify Integration for Algoriddim's Djay App Expands to iOS and iP...

Back in September, Algoriddim's djay apps for Mac and Windows regained Spotify integration, allowing Spotify Premium subscribers to access the service's full music catalog and their own libraries and playlists, and today that support is expanding to iOS, iPadOS, and Android. Spotify integration across desktop and mobile is available in 56 market...

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Apple Studio Display 2 Code Hints at 120Hz ProMotion, HDR, A19 Chip

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Apple Studio Display 2 Code Hints at 120Hz ProMotion, HDR, A19 Chip

Apple's next-generation Studio Display is expected to arrive early next year, and a new report allegedly provides a couple more details on the external monitor's capabilities. According to internal Apple code seen by Macworld, the new external display will feature a variable refresh rate capable of up to 120Hz – aka ProMotion – as well as su...

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Opera Neon Browser Drops Waitlist, Adds Deep Research Agent

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Opera Neon Browser Drops Waitlist, Adds Deep Research Agent

Opera today opened access to its agentic Neon browser, allowing anyone to subscribe to the app for AI power users. Opera Neon has been available in a closed "Founders" phase since it launched on October 2, but the waitlist has now been removed. Costing $19.90 per month, Neon aims to go beyond traditional browsing by using AI to execute tasks dir...

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Porsche Bringing Apple Digital Key Support to 2026 Cayenne and Macan

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Porsche Bringing Apple Digital Key Support to 2026 Cayenne and Macan

Porsche is preparing to bring full support for Apple's Digital Key to its new all-electric Cayenne and Macan models. The feature enables unlocking, locking, and starting the vehicle using an iPhone or Apple Watch via NFC, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Ultra Wideband. Digital Keys stored in Apple Wallet will continue to function even when an iPhone h...

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Google Rolls Out Gemini AI for Chrome on iPhone and iPad

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Google Rolls Out Gemini AI for Chrome on iPhone and iPad

Google is rolling out Gemini integration for its Chrome browser on iPhone and iPad, a move that brings AI feature parity with its web and desktop versions. The company teased built-in Gemini in Chrome for iOS in September, and the feature is now rolling out gradually across the United States. For Gemini to work in Chrome, you'll need version 143...

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New Apple Store Opening in Massachusetts Tomorrow

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New Apple Store Opening in Massachusetts Tomorrow

Apple is opening a new store tomorrow at The Shops at Blackstone Valley, an open-air shopping center in Millbury, Massachusetts, near Worcester. The store is set to open this Friday, December 12, at 12 p.m. local time. Apple is located next to fashion retailer Coach at the shopping center. The new store is a replacement for Apple's previous loca...

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Samsung's Holiday Sale Has Low Prices on The Frame TV, Portable SSDs, Monitors, and More

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Samsung's Holiday Sale Has Low Prices on The Frame TV, Portable SSD...

Samsung is hosting a new holiday event this week, and you can find great deals on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, and home appliances. Many of these deals are the exact same all-time low prices we tracked during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and ...

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Powerbeats Pro 2 Available for $199.95 Low Price, Plus More Beats Deals on Headphones and Cases

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Powerbeats Pro 2 Available for $199.95 Low Price, Plus More Beats D...

Amazon this week is discounting a collection of Beats headphones and speakers, including a low price on the Powerbeats Pro 2. You can get this new 2025 model for $199.95 in four colors, down from $249.99. This deal on the Powerbeats Pro 2 is being matched at Best Buy, along with a few other Beats deals. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner wi...

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AirPods Pro 3 Drop to New $199 Low Price on Amazon

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AirPods Pro 3 Drop to New $199 Low Price on Amazon [Update: Expired]

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have hit a new record low price of $199.00 today on Amazon, down from $249.00. This deal beats the Black Friday price we saw last month by about $20. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site run...

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New Shazam Feature Will Reveal the Most Popular Moment of a Song

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New Shazam Feature Will Reveal the Most Popular Moment of a Song

Shazam today announced it is rolling out a new Popular Segments feature that reveals exactly which part of a song is most popular with listeners. For example, the image above shows that the given song was most discovered around 30 to 35 seconds into the track during the preceding week. This was the moment in the song when the most people asked S...

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iOS 26.2 Coming Soon With These 8 New Features on Your iPhone

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iOS 26.2 Coming Soon With These 8 New Features on Your iPhone

Apple seeded the second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to developers earlier this week, meaning the update will be released to the general public very soon. Apple confirmed iOS 26.2 would be released in December, but it did not provide a specific date. We expect the update to be released by early next week. iOS 26.2 includes a handful of new feature...

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Apple AirTag 2: Four New Features Found in iOS 26 Code

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Apple AirTag 2: Four New Features Found in iOS 26 Code

The AirTag 2 will include a handful of new features that will improve tracking capabilities, according to a new report from Macworld. The site says that it was able to access an internal build of iOS 26, which includes references to multiple unreleased products. Here's what's supposedly coming: An improved pairing process, though no details...

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Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3

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Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3

Apple today released new firmware designed for the AirPods Pro 3 and the prior-generation AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods Pro 3 firmware is 8B30, up from 8B25, while the AirPods Pro 2 firmware is 8B28, up from 8B21. There's no word on what's include in the updated firmware, but the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 are getting expanded support for Live...

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Apple Wins Ability to Charge Fees on External Payment Links as Appeals Court Modifies Epic Injunction

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Apple Wins Ability to Charge Fees on External Payment Links as Appe...

Apple should be able to collect a reasonable commission on purchases made using external links included in iOS apps, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled today (via Reuters). The U.S. Court of Appeals partially reversed sanctions imposed on Apple after Apple was found to have willfully violated an injunction in the ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple legal ...

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OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 for ChatGPT Users a Week After Declaring 'Code Red'

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OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 for ChatGPT Users a Week After Declaring 'C...

Just a month after introducing GPT 5.1, OpenAI introduced GPT-5.2, the next-generation model that will power its popular chatbot. GPT-5.2 is OpenAI's "most capable model series yet for professional knowledge work". GPT-5.2 is designed to help people get more done quicker. It's better at creating spreadsheets, building presentations, writing code...

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iOS 26 Code Leak Reveals Apple Smart Home Hub Details

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iOS 26 Code Leak Reveals Apple Smart Home Hub Details

Apple is working on a smart home hub that will rely heavily on the more capable version of Siri that's coming next year. We've heard quite a bit about the hub over the last two years, but a recent iOS 26 code leak provides additional insight into what we can expect and confirms rumored features. Macworld claims to have access to an internal vers...

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The Biggest Sports Movie of the Year Is Now Streaming on Apple TV

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The Biggest Sports Movie of the Year Is Now Streaming on Apple TV

Acclaimed sports thriller "F1: The Movie" starring Brad Pitt is now available to stream on Apple TV. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer alongside Formula 1 icon Lewis Hamilton, the film casts Pitt as a veteran driver chasing one last shot at glory. According to Deadline, the film has surged to $629 million at the globa...

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'Dead Cells' Free for a Limited Time on Epic Games' iOS Store in the EU

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'Dead Cells' Free for a Limited Time on Epic Games' iOS Store in th...

Epic Games launched its mobile store for iPhone and iPad in the EU last year, and it has since established a popular program of weekly game giveaways. This week, it is making one of the most awarded indie action games of recent years free to download for a limited time. Dead Cells is an action-platformer from developer Motion Twin that combines ...

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'iPhone Fold' Arrival Expected to Cement Book-Style Era for Foldables

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'iPhone Fold' Arrival Expected to Cement Book-Style Era for Foldables

Foldable smartphone panel shipments are projected to jump 46% year-over-year in 2026, with Apple's entry into the market serving as the main catalyst, according to Counterpoint Research's latest Foldable-Rollable Display Shipment Tracker. "Apple is the key driver as it starts to procure panels for its first foldable iPhone," said Counterpoint's ...

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Apple Pay Faces Swiss Antitrust Investigation Over NFC Access

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Apple Pay Faces Swiss Antitrust Investigation Over NFC Access

Switzerland's competition authority has launched a preliminary investigation into whether Apple's terms for granting third-party access to NFC technology on iPhones violate its antitrust laws. The Secretariat of the Swiss Competition Commission opened the probe on December 10 to examine whether rival mobile payment apps can compete fairly with A...

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Best Buy Takes $250 Off M4 MacBook Air, Plus Free $25 Gift Card

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Best Buy Takes $250 Off M4 MacBook Air, Plus Free $25 Gift Card

Best Buy has a few new offers on Apple's M4 MacBook Air this week, including a match of the all-time low price on the notebook, plus a free $25 Best Buy gift card with purchase. You can get the 13-inch 256GB model for $749.00, down from $999.00, as well as discounts on every other 13-inch model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best ...

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 3 Hit Best-Ever $199 Price, Plus Portable SSDs at Samsung and More

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 3 Hit Best-Ever $199 Pric...

We're already in the middle of December, and holiday deals are abundant this time of year. This week, you can find best-ever discounts on AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and M5 iPad Pro. Below, you'll also find an exclusive sitewide deal at Burton Goods and an ongoing holiday sale at Samsung with big discounts on storage ...

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The MacRumors Show: Studio Display 2 and Pro Display XDR 2 Rumors

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The MacRumors Show: Studio Display 2 and Pro Display XDR 2 Rumors

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through Apple's plans to refresh the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple's next-generation Studio Display is widely expected to feature the same 27-inch screen size as the current model, but with mini-LED technology instea...

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Epic Games CEO Says Apple Should Be Paid for App Review Only, Not External Purchase 'Junk Fees'

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Epic Games CEO Says Apple Should Be Paid for App Review Only, Not E...

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has said that he will never agree to share revenue with Apple for external purchases linked from iOS apps, even after a U.S. appeals court ruled that Apple is entitled to charge a reasonable fee for such transactions. Speaking to The Verge following the U.S. Court of Appeals decision that partially modified the injunct...

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Bluey Video Game 'Quest for the Gold Pen' Launches on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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Bluey Video Game 'Quest for the Gold Pen' Launches on iPhone, iPad,...

Well-known game developer Halfbrick this week launched Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen, an iPhone, iPad, and Mac adventure game that's currently exclusive to Apple's platforms. The game was made for children and adults who are fans of the wildly popular Bluey animated series. Like the show, the game features Bluey, an anthropomorphized six-year-o...

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Apple Releases iOS 26.2 With Alarms for Reminders, Lock Screen Changes, Enhanced Safety Alerts and More

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Apple Releases iOS 26.2 With Alarms for Reminders, Lock Screen Chan...

Apple today released iOS 26.2, the second major update to the iOS 26 operating system that came out in September, iOS 26.2 comes a little over a month after iOS 26.1 launched. ‌iOS 26‌.2 is compatible with the ‌iPhone‌ 11 series and later, as well as the second-generation ‌iPhone‌ SE. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iP...

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Apple Releases iPadOS 26.2 With Multitasking Improvements

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Apple Releases iPadOS 26.2 With Multitasking Improvements

Apple today released iPadOS 26.2, the second major update to the iPadOS 26 operating system released in September. iPadOS 26.2 comes a month after iPadOS 26.1. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iPadOS 26.2 continues with the multitasking improvements that were adde...

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Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2

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Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2

Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.2, the second major update to the macOS Tahoe operating system that came out in September. macOS Tahoe 26.2 comes five weeks after Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.1. Mac users can download the macOS Tahoe update by using the Software Update section of System Settings. macOS Tahoe 26.2 includes Edge Light, a feat...

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Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.2 With Performance Improvements

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Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.2 With Performance Improvements

Alongside iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2, Apple has released new HomePod 26.2 software for the HomePod and the HomePod mini. The update comes a month after Apple released HomePod Software 26.1. According to Apple's release notes, HomePod Software 26.2 includes performance and stability improvements. According to Apple's release note...

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Apple Releases visionOS 26.2

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Apple Releases visionOS 26.2

Apple today released visionOS 26.2, the second update to the visionOS 26 operating system that came out in September. visionOS 26.2 comes a month after the release of visionOS 26.1. ‌visionOS 26‌.2 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Update o...

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Apple Releases watchOS 26.2 With Sleep Score Updates

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Apple Releases watchOS 26.2 With Sleep Score Updates

Apple today released watchOS 26.2, an update to the watchOS 26 operating system that came out in September. watchOS 26.1 comes a month after Apple released watchOS 26.1. watchOS 26.2 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.2 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or initiating an update in the Se...

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Apple Releases tvOS 26.2 With New TV Profiles, Dedicated Kids Mode

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Apple Releases tvOS 26.2 With New TV Profiles, Dedicated Kids Mode

Apple today released tvOS 26.2, an update to the tvOS 26 operating system that came out in September. tvOS 26.2 is available on the Apple TV 4K and the Apple TV HD models, and it comes a month after Apple released tvOS 26.1. tvOS 26.2 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌Apple TV‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Softwa...

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iOS 26.4 and iOS 27 Features Revealed in New Leak

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iOS 26.4 and iOS 27 Features Revealed in New Leak

Macworld's Filipe Espósito today revealed a handful of features that Apple is allegedly planning for iOS 26.4, iOS 27, and even iOS 28. The report said the features are referenced within the code for a leaked internal build of iOS 26 that is not meant to be seen by the public. However, it appears that Espósito and/or his sources managed to gai...

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Update Now: iOS 26.2 Fixes 20+ Security Vulnerabilities

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Update Now: iOS 26.2 Fixes 20+ Security Vulnerabilities

Apple today released iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and macOS 26.2, all of which introduce new features, bug fixes, and security improvements. Apple says that the updates address over 20 vulnerabilities, including two bugs that are known to have been actively exploited. There are a pair of WebKit vulnerabilities that could allow maliciously crafted web ...

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Beats Teams Up With Streamer IShowSpeed in Kung Fu-Themed Campaign for Powerbeats Pro 2

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Beats Teams Up With Streamer IShowSpeed in Kung Fu-Themed Campaign ...

Apple's Beats brand is teaming up with YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed on a new Kung Fu-themed short film showcasing Powerbeats Pro 2 as "the most stable earbuds on earth". Thanks to their flexible ear hooks, Powerbeats Pro 2 are popular with athletes and other active users who need the extra stability to ensure the earbuds stay in their ears.

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PSA: iOS 26.2 Turns on Automatic Software Updates for Some Users

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PSA: iOS 26.2 Turns on Automatic Software Updates for Some Users

After installing iOS 26.2, if you're just tapping through screens, you could miss the update turning on automatic software updates. At the "Software Update Complete" stage where you normally tap on continue to get to the Home Screen, there might be an extra little bit of information. Some users are seeing a warning that future updates will be au...

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 3 Hit Best-Ever $199 Price, Plus Portable SSDs at Samsung and More

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 3 Hit Best-Ever $199 Pric...

We're already in the middle of December, and holiday deals are abundant this time of year. This week, you can find best-ever discounts on AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and M5 iPad Pro. Below, you'll also find an exclusive sitewide deal at Burton Goods and an ongoing holiday sale at Samsung with big discounts on storage ...

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Finish Your Holiday Shopping With Our Exclusive 30% Discount at Satechi

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Finish Your Holiday Shopping With Our Exclusive 30% Discount at Sat...

Satechi and MacRumors partnered up this week to offer our readers an exclusive 30 percent discount on select products for a limited time. This sale is available only on Satechi's website and is set to end on Monday, December 15, so this weekend is your last chance to take advantage of the deals. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Satec...

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Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 11 With Delivery In Time For Christmas

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Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 11 With Delivery In Time For Christmas

Amazon and Best Buy this weekend have all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. These discounts beat the Black Friday prices we saw last month by about $30, and both retailers have delivery options that provide guaranteed arrival dates before Christmas. Note: MacRumors is an a...

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UK Wants All iPhones to Block Explicit Images Unless You Prove Age

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UK Wants All iPhones to Block Explicit Images Unless You Prove Age

Apple and Google will soon be "encouraged" to build nudity-detection algorithms into their software by default, as part of the UK government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, reports the Financial Times. According to the report, Home Office officials want device operating systems to prevent any nudity from being displayed un...

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Toyota to Gain Apple Car Keys Support

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Toyota to Gain Apple Car Keys Support

Apple is preparing to bring support for its Car Keys feature to Toyota vehicles, evidence uncovered by MacRumors suggests. Toyota introduced its own Digital Key feature as part of the available Remote Connect package several years ago, which allows drivers to use their smartphone as a key to access and drive the vehicle. Now, the company appears...

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AirPods Max Launched Five Years Ago Today

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AirPods Max Launched Five Years Ago Today

Apple's AirPods Max launched five years ago today, marking the company's first push into the high-end over-ear headphones market under its own brand name. Rumors about Apple's work on a pair of high-end headphones, at the time believed to be called the "AirPods Studio," heated up throughout 2020. They were announced abruptly via a somewhat unexp...

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Apple's AirTag 4-Pack Is The Perfect Stocking Stuffer at $69.99 on Amazon

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Apple's AirTag 4-Pack Is The Perfect Stocking Stuffer at $69.99 on ...

Apple's AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $69.99 today on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Prime members can get the accessory delivered today in many locations, while free shipping options put it arriving in time for Christmas, around Saturday, December 20. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and...

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Kindle App Now Includes AI Assistant for Character and Plot Questions

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Kindle App Now Includes AI Assistant for Character and Plot Questions

Amazon has added a new feature to its Kindle app on iOS that uses artificial intelligence to answers questions about the book you're reading, the company has announced. Available in the U.S. only, "Ask This Book" is described as an "expert reading assistant" that allows users to highlight any passage in what they are reading and ask questions ab...

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AirPods Max 2 Likely to Offer These 10 New Features

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AirPods Max 2 Likely to Offer These 10 New Features

Apple released the AirPods Max on December 15, 2020, meaning the over-ear headphones launched five years ago today. While the AirPods Max were updated with a USB-C port and new color options last year, followed by support for lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio this year, the headphones lack some of the features that have been introduced ...

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X App for iOS Now Includes Widgets for Lock Screen and Home Screen

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X App for iOS Now Includes Widgets for Lock Screen and Home Screen

X (Twitter) has rolled out a set of widgets for its iOS app, enabling users to add feeds to their Home screen as well as a real-time notification count to their Lock Screen. The Home screen widget offers only one kind, called "X News Highlights," which displays headlines of what's trending on the social media platform. The widget is available in...

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All The Best Apple Deals You Can Still Get Delivered for Christmas

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All The Best Apple Deals You Can Still Get Delivered for Christmas

Christmas is just over a week away, and it's getting more and more difficult to guarantee delivery for the holiday with each passing day. In order to aid in any last minute holiday shopping, we've put together a list of the best Apple and Apple accessory discounts you can still get with delivery in time for December 25th, available from retailer...

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Apple Sports App to Support Golf, Including PGA Tour

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Apple Sports App to Support Golf, Including PGA Tour

The free Apple Sports app shows scores, stats, standings, and more for a variety of sports and leagues, and it should eventually gain support for one more. The latest version of the Apple Sports app includes images for the men's PGA Tour and the women's LPGA hidden within the app's code, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. While use...

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Apple Fitness+ Comes to 28 New Countries Today

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Apple Fitness+ Comes to 28 New Countries Today

Apple Fitness+ today expanded to 28 new markets in the service's largest international rollout since launch, accompanied by new language dubbing and a K-Pop music genre. The service today became available in Norway, Poland, the Philippines, Sweden, Vietnam, Chile, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, and additional regions, with...

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Leak Reveals Foldable iPhone Details

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Leak Reveals Foldable iPhone Details

The first foldable iPhone will feature a series of design and hardware firsts for Apple, according to details shared by the Weibo leaker known as Digital Chat Station. According to a new post, via machine translation, Apple is developing what the leaker describes as a "wide foldable" device, a term used to refer to a horizontally oriented, book-...

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GM Adds Apple Music App to Cadillac and Chevy Models Following CarPlay Phase-Out

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GM Adds Apple Music App to Cadillac and Chevy Models Following CarP...

GM is adding an Apple Music app to select 2025 and newer Cadillac and Chevrolet models, allowing Apple Music content to be accessed through the vehicle's infotainment system. The Apple Music app will have all of the Apple Music features users have come to expect, such as access to curated playlists, live global radio, personalized recommendation...

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Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers

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Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming just a few days after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software...

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First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers

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First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers

Apple today provided the first beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming three days after the launch of macOS Tahoe 26.2. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.3 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta U...

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Apple Releases First watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas

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Apple Releases First watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas

Apple today provided developers with the first betas of upcoming watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a few days after Apple launched the 26.2 versions of each platform. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free de...

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iOS 26.3 Makes It Easier to Switch From iPhone to Android

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iOS 26.3 Makes It Easier to Switch From iPhone to Android

With iOS 26.3, Apple is making it simpler for iPhone users to transition to an Android smartphone, with new built-in tools for transferring data. The new transfer tool allows an iPhone user to place their device next to an Android device to initiate a transfer process. With the two smartphones connected, users can opt to move over photos, messag...

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iOS 26.3 Adds Notification Forwarding Option for Third-Party Wearables

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iOS 26.3 Adds Notification Forwarding Option for Third-Party Wearables

iOS 26.3 adds a new "Notification Forwarding" setting that allows incoming notifications on an iPhone to be forwarded to a third-party device. The setting is located in the Notification section of the Settings app under a new "Notification Forwarding" option. Apple says that notifications can only be forwarded to a single device at a time, so if...

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General Motors Announces Plans to Start Offering iPhone Car Keys

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General Motors Announces Plans to Start Offering iPhone Car Keys

General Motors (GM) today announced it will be rolling out support for the Apple Wallet app's digital car key feature, but it did not provide a timeframe or mention any specific vehicle models that will be compatible. GM has four main vehicle brands in the United States and Canada, including Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick.

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Apple Leak Confirms Work on Foldable iPhone, AirTag 2, and Dozens More Devices

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Apple Leak Confirms Work on Foldable iPhone, AirTag 2, and Dozens M...

Last week, details about unreleased Apple devices and future iOS features were shared by Macworld. This week, we learned where the information came from, plus we have more findings from the leak. As it turns out, an Apple prototype device running an early build of iOS 26 was sold, and the person who bought it shared the software. The OS has a ve...

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Early iOS 26 Software Leak Uncovers Dozens of Upcoming Apple Features

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Early iOS 26 Software Leak Uncovers Dozens of Upcoming Apple Features

Software from an iPhone prototype running an early build of iOS 26 leaked last week, giving us a glimpse at future Apple devices and iOS features. We recapped device codenames in our prior article, and now we have a list of some of the most notable feature flags that were found in the software code. In some cases, it's obvious what the feature f...

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iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Features: What's New So Far

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iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Features: What's New So Far

Apple is testing iOS 26.3, the next version of iOS 26 that will launch around January. Since iOS 26.3's testing is happening over the holidays, it is a smaller update with fewer features than we've seen in prior betas. We've rounded up what's new so far, and we'll add to our list with subsequent betas if we come across any other features.

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How Apple May Be Lining Up an All-Screen iPhone for 2027

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How Apple May Be Lining Up an All-Screen iPhone for 2027

Apple will debut next-generation under-screen camera technology in its first foldable iPhone expected next year, before adapting the tech for its all-screen 2027 iPhone, according to prolific Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station. The Weibo-based account claims Apple is adopting this strategy – foldable first, 20th anniversary iPhone second – ...

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Apple Best Positioned to Weather DRAM Price Surge, Says Counterpoint

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Apple Best Positioned to Weather DRAM Price Surge, Says Counterpoint

Apple and Samsung are best equipped to handle rising memory chip costs that could drive down global smartphone shipments by 2.1% in 2026, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. Image credit: iFixit In its latest projection for the smartphone market next year, the firm has downgraded its forecast from a previously expected 0.45% growt...

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Sonos Kicks Off Last-Minute Holiday Sale With Up to 25% Off Ace Headphones, Arc Soundbar, and More

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Sonos Kicks Off Last-Minute Holiday Sale With Up to 25% Off Ace Hea...

Sonos this week introduced a last-minute holiday sale, offering up to 25 percent off the company's most popular devices. This includes the Sonos Ace headphones, Arc Ultra soundbar, Move 2 speaker, and more, with many prices matching the deals we saw over Black Friday. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Sonos. When you click a link and ...

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Apple Developing iMac Pro With M5 Max Chip

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Apple Developing iMac Pro With M5 Max Chip

Apple is developing a high-end iMac featuring the M5 Max chip, according to information from leaked internal software. The finding comes from leaked kernel debug kit files used by Apple engineers. These kernel debug kit files enumerate unreleased Apple hardware by internal identifiers, such as codenames and platform names, and they can also incl...

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iPhone 18 Pro Features Leaked in New Report, Including Under-Screen Face ID

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iPhone 18 Pro Features Leaked in New Report, Including Under-Screen...

Next year's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be equipped with under-screen Face ID, and the front camera will be moved to the top-left corner of the screen, according to a new report from The Information's Wayne Ma and Qianer Liu. As a result of these changes, the report said the iPhone 18 Pro models will not have a pill-shaped Dynamic I...

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iPhone 17e and iPhone 18 Pro Modem Specs Leak Online

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iPhone 17e and iPhone 18 Pro Modem Specs Leak Online

Internal Apple code suggests the iPhone 17e may ship with Apple's first-generation C1-series cellular modem technology while omitting Apple's N1 wireless chip, and it indicates Apple is still deciding between the C1X and C2 for the iPhone 18 Pro. The details come from internal kernel debug kit files derived from an Apple prototype device running...

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iPhone 17e Will Reportedly Fix iPhone 16e's Biggest Limitation

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iPhone 17e Will Reportedly Fix iPhone 16e's Biggest Limitation

In February, Apple discontinued the iPhone SE and released a new entry-level iPhone 16e. The device features a 6.1-inch OLED display, an A18 chip with Apple Intelligence support, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, an Action button, a USB-C port, and more, but one capability that it lacks is MagSafe wireless charging. In a wide-ranging report tod...

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Foldable iPhone's Screen Sizes Leaked

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Foldable iPhone's Screen Sizes Leaked

Apple's first foldable iPhone will be equipped with a 7.7-inch inner display, and a 5.3-inch outer display, according to The Information. Earlier this year, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the foldable iPhone would have a 7.8-inch inner display, and a 5.5-inch outer display, so the sizes shared in today's report differ slightly and ...

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Apple Aims to Boost Popularity of iPhone Air 2 in Two Ways

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Apple Aims to Boost Popularity of iPhone Air 2 in Two Ways

We have been covering iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 17e, and iPhone Fold details from The Information's report about future iPhone models, and next up is the iPhone Air 2. The report says that Apple aims to make the iPhone Air 2 more attractive in two ways. First, Apple is apparently considering adding a second rear camera to the device, which would res...

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Apple Releases New Powerbeats Pro 2 Firmware

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Apple Releases New Powerbeats Pro 2 Firmware

Apple today released new firmware for the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds that came out earlier this year. The updated firmware has a version number of 8A359, an update to the prior 8A353 firmware that was released in September. It's not clear if the updated firmware adds new functionality, but it is likely to be a bug fix and performance improvement u...

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iPhone 18 Expected to Fix a Major iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 Annoyance

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iPhone 18 Expected to Fix a Major iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 Annoyance

All of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models are equipped with a Camera Control button that provides quick access to the Camera app and camera settings, but not everyone is a fan of it. Fortunately, though, Apple apparently plans to improve it. The Information today reported that Apple plans to remove touch sensitivity and haptic feedback from the ...

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Get Ready to Earn the 2026 New Year Apple Watch Activity Challenge Badge

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Get Ready to Earn the 2026 New Year Apple Watch Activity Challenge ...

Apple's next Apple Watch Activity Challenge will begin on Thursday, January 1, with Apple Watch users able to earn an award by closing all three rings for seven days in a row in January. Start the year strong and stay active! Earn this award by closing all three Activity rings for seven days in a row in January. Apple Watch owners will need to c...

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The iPhone of Your Dreams is Reportedly Less Than Two Years Away

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The iPhone of Your Dreams is Reportedly Less Than Two Years Away

In line with previous rumors, The Information today reported that Apple is planning to release a special 20th-anniversary iPhone less than two years from now. The report said the device will have a seamless design, with a curved glass enclosure and no cutouts in the display. Apple is expected to move Face ID under the screen starting with the iP...

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ChatGPT Gets Apple Music Integration and New Image Generator

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ChatGPT Gets Apple Music Integration and New Image Generator

OpenAI added several new features to its flagship ChatGPT product today, introducing Apple Music support and upgraded image generation capabilities. ChatGPT has supported app integrations since earlier this year, and it will soon work with Apple Music. With Apple Music integration, ChatGPT will be able to make music recommendations and playlists...

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Next iPad Mini With OLED Display Now Rumored to Feature A20 Pro Chip

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Next iPad Mini With OLED Display Now Rumored to Feature A20 Pro Chip

Apple's next-generation iPad mini will be equipped with an A20 Pro chip, according to a MacRumors tipster who analyzed a macOS kernel debug kit containing internal Apple codenames. The kit was accidentally released on Apple's website earlier this year, but it was quickly pulled after information started leaking out of it.

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Apple's HomePod Mini 2 Might Not Get This Rumored Feature After All

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Apple's HomePod Mini 2 Might Not Get This Rumored Feature After All

The next-generation HomePod mini won't include Apple's new N1 networking chip, according to code analysis provided by a MacRumors tipster. A macOS kernel debug kit distributed by Apple earlier this year included information on a number of upcoming devices, including the HomePod mini 2. Code associated with the HomePod mini 2 mentions the "Sunris...

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Trump Administration Threatens Retaliation Over EU's DMA and DSA Enforcement Against U.S. Tech

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Trump Administration Threatens Retaliation Over EU's DMA and DSA En...

The Trump administration is pressuring the European Union to cut down on regulations that impact tech companies like Google, Apple, Amazon, and Meta. The Office of the United States Trade Representative today posted a message to the European Union on social media, threatening retaliation if the EU continues to target U.S. companies. The post say...

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Apple's 2026 and 2027 Product Roadmap: Foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro, M5 Macs, and More

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Apple's 2026 and 2027 Product Roadmap: Foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 P...

There has been a whirlwind of rumors over the last few days, sourced from leaked internal software designed for the iPhone and the Mac, and news sites like The Information. Below, we have a quick recap of everything we've heard this week, which serves as a guide to Apple's product plans in 2026 and beyond. We've organized the info by likely rele...

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Apple Explores iPhone Chip Packaging in India for the First Time

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Apple Explores iPhone Chip Packaging in India for the First Time

Apple is in talks with suppliers to manage iPhone chip assembly and packaging in India for the first time, reports The Economic Times. "Exploratory conversations" are said to have taken place with semiconductor company CG Semi, which is constructing one of India's first outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facilities in Sanand, Guja...

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M5 MacBook Pro Gets Easier Battery Replacement Process

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M5 MacBook Pro Gets Easier Battery Replacement Process

Apple has made the battery replacement process easier for the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, allowing users of its self-service repair program to replace just the battery, without removing other internal components. Before now, manual battery replacement on what is currently Apple's only M5-powered MacBook Pro required swapping out several modules alon...

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Amazon Brings Back All-Time Low Prices on M4 MacBook Air With Christmas Delivery

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Amazon Brings Back All-Time Low Prices on M4 MacBook Air With Chris...

You can get the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.00 today on Amazon, down from $999.00, with guaranteed Christmas delivery for select colors. This price matches the Amazon all-time low price on the M4 MacBook Air, and there are similar lows on other models with higher storage. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you ...

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Apple Tested a MacBook With the A15 Chip

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Apple Tested a MacBook With the A15 Chip

An internal Apple kernel debug kit suggests Apple has tested a MacBook with the A15 chip, alongside a separate A18 Pro-based MacBook that appears to be closer to a shippable product. The information comes from internal kernel debug kit files used by Apple engineers. The kit was accidentally released on Apple's website earlier this year, but it w...

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Samsung Expands Holiday Sale With Major Discounts on Popular Monitors and TVs

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Samsung Expands Holiday Sale With Major Discounts on Popular Monito...

Samsung kicked off a holiday sale last week, and this event has expanded recently with even more great deals on monitors, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, and home appliances. Many of these deals are the exact same all-time low prices we tracked during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a ...

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Apple Releases First iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Public Betas

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Apple Releases First iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Public Betas

Apple today provided beta testers with the first releases of upcoming iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come a couple of days after Apple provided the betas to developers. Anyone can download and install public betas, and all that's required is to sign up on Apple's beta site. Once ...

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Apple Releases First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta

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Apple Releases First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta

Apple today provided public beta testers with the first release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes two days after Apple provided the beta to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the Syst...

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ChatGPT's Apple Music Integration Is Now Live

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ChatGPT's Apple Music Integration Is Now Live

There's now a dedicated Apple Music app for ChatGPT, which allows ChatGPT to make music recommendations and build playlists based on your Apple Music listening history. Apple Music can be added to ChatGPT through the Settings section in the Mac app, website, or iOS app. Apple Music is listed under the apps option, and connecting to it requires s...

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Japan App Store Gets Alternative Marketplaces, Third-Party Payments and More

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Japan App Store Gets Alternative Marketplaces, Third-Party Payments...

Apple today introduced several changes to the App Store in Japan to meet the requirements of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) that goes into effect on December 18. The MSCA is similar to Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA) so the Japanese App Store will work a lot like the EU App Store, but there are some differences.

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App Store Search Results to Show More Ads Next Year, Says Apple

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App Store Search Results to Show More Ads Next Year, Says Apple

Apple will next year introduce more ads in the App Store "to increase opportunity" in search results, the company has announced. According to an update to Apple's Ads website, additional ads will appear across search queries, appearing at the top as well as further down in App Store results, and existing campaigns won't need to do anything to be...

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Report: Apple Developing 24-Inch OLED iMac With 600 Nits Brightness

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Report: Apple Developing 24-Inch OLED iMac With 600 Nits Brightness

Apple is working on a 24-inch iMac featuring an OLED display, with the aim of completing development as early as 2027, claims a new report out of Korea. According to The Elec, Apple has sent requests for information to Samsung Display and LG Display regarding development of a 24-inch OLED panel for the iMac. Current 24-inch iMacs use a 4.5K Reti...

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Kuo: iPhone Fold Production Challenges Could Limit Supply Next Year

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Kuo: iPhone Fold Production Challenges Could Limit Supply Next Year

Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone could face supply shortages into 2027 despite a planned launch next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo said in a new research note: "Development of the foldable iPhone is behind earlier expectations, but the product is still expected to [sic] announce in 2H26. Due to early-stage yield and ra...

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Get the AirPods Pro 3 for $199 on Amazon With Christmas Delivery

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Get the AirPods Pro 3 for $199 on Amazon With Christmas Delivery

It's getting more and more difficult to find good deals with guaranteed Christmas delivery, but today Amazon has a match of the record low price on the AirPods Pro 3, as well as delivery before December 25. There's also a solid discount on the AirPods 4 on Amazon, but holiday delivery dates are slipping into late December for that one. Note: Mac...

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iMac Rumor Recap: OLED Display, M5 Max, 32-Inch Model, and More

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iMac Rumor Recap: OLED Display, M5 Max, 32-Inch Model, and More

While it appears that the iMac will not be updated in 2025, rumors indicate that Apple is planning some big changes for the all-in-one desktop computer. Below, we recap what has been rumored for the iMac over the next two to three years. Current Model: M4 Chip As a refresher, Apple last updated the 24-inch iMac in October 2024. Key upgrades inc...

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Apple's New M5 MacBook Pro Hits $1,349.99 on Amazon ($249 Off)

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Apple's New M5 MacBook Pro Hits $1,349.99 on Amazon ($249 Off)

Amazon today has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,349.99, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, and it's a match of the all-time low price on the M5 MacBook Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a sm...

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AltStore Available in Japan One Day After Apple Enables Alternative App Marketplaces

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AltStore Available in Japan One Day After Apple Enables Alternative...

Just a day after Apple announced alternative app marketplace support for iOS users in Japan, AltStore PAL has launched in the country. iPhone and iPad users in Japan can download the alternative app marketplace from the AltStore website, and then use the AltStore to download apps without having to go through Apple's App Store. Prospective AltSto...

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macOS Tahoe Bug Causes Studio Display Flickering Issues

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macOS Tahoe Bug Causes Studio Display Flickering Issues

macOS Tahoe introduced a bug that causes a Studio Display connected to a Mac to flicker every so often, and subsequent updates only seem to have made the issue worse. Mac users with the Studio Display have been complaining about intermittent flickering since the update launched in September. There are also complaints from users who have other ki...

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Apple Quietly Discontinued Flyover City Tours in Apple Maps

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Apple Quietly Discontinued Flyover City Tours in Apple Maps

Apple Maps no longer offers a Flyover feature that provides users with automated tours of notable landmarks in major cities. The Flyover option appears to have been nixed around when iOS 26 launched, but its removal went largely unnoticed. Flyover city tours were introduced in 2014 with iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, using Flyover imagery to generate ...

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Fortnite Not Coming to iOS in Japan as Epic Games CEO Accuses Apple of 'Obstruction and Lawbreaking'

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Fortnite Not Coming to iOS in Japan as Epic Games CEO Accuses Apple...

Epic Games is not going to bring Fortnite to iOS in Japan as promised because of the fees imposed by Apple's new App Store rules, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said on social media. Sweeney complained that Apple did not comply with Japan's Mobile Software Competition Act "honestly" and instead "launched another travesty of obstruction and lawbreaki...

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AirPods Pro 3's Static and Noise Issues Haven't Been Resolved

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AirPods Pro 3's Static and Noise Issues Haven't Been Resolved

Since the AirPods Pro 3 launched, there have been complaints from users who have noticed a static-like sound or a crackling issue when using the earbuds, particularly when Active Noise Cancellation is on but no media is playing. Users have also run into strange high-pitched whistling sounds that happen intermittently. We shared the issues back i...

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TikTok U.S. Sale to Oracle-Led Group Set to Close in January

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TikTok U.S. Sale to Oracle-Led Group Set to Close in January

TikTok has agreed to sell its U.S. operations to an investment group that includes Oracle, Silver Lake, and UAE-based company MGX, reports Axios. The "TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC" that includes the three companies will own 45 percent of TikTok, while ByteDance will keep close to 20 percent. Existing investors will continue to hold the remainin...

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Samsung Announces World's First 2nm Mobile Chip Ahead of Apple

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Samsung Announces World's First 2nm Mobile Chip Ahead of Apple

Samsung has officially unveiled the Exynos 2600, the world's first 2 nanometer mobile system-on-a-chip (SoC), built on the company's Gate-All-Around (GAA) process. The 10-core ARM-based design aims to deliver improved performance and efficiency for flagship devices like the upcoming Galaxy S26 series.

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AirPods Now Closing in on a Decade

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AirPods Now Closing in on a Decade

Today marks nine years since Apple launched the original AirPods. Unveiled in September 2016 alongside the iPhone 7, the wireless headphones became available on December 19, 2016, following a slight delay. At the time, wireless headphones were already on the market but had not yet reached true mass popularity. AirPods helped redefine the categor...

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 3 for $199, Plus Sitewide Sales at Samsung and Sonos

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Australia Approves Apple Watch's Hypertension Notifications

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Australia Approves Apple Watch's Hypertension Notifications

Australia has granted approval for Apple to enable its Apple Watch hypertension notification feature in the country, Information Age reports. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia's medical device regulator, has approved Apple's hypertension notification feature for use on Apple Watch, formally listing the software as a medical d...

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The MacRumors Show: 2025 Year-in-Review

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The MacRumors Show: 2025 Year-in-Review

On this year's final episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a look back at all of Apple's major announcements and new products from 2025. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos In February, Apple introduced the iPhone 16e, positioned as a replacement for the iPhone SE as a lower-cost model, starting at $599. It offers t...

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You Can No Longer Downgrade to iOS 26.1

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You Can No Longer Downgrade to iOS 26.1

Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.1, meaning that iPhone users can no longer downgrade to that software version. iOS 26.2 is now the minimum version that is still signed by Apple, and the first beta of iOS 26.3 beta is also available. iOS 26.2 was released last week. iOS 26.2 was released last week.

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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 17 and Fresh Coat Screen Protector From Astropad

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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 17 and Fresh Coat Screen Protecto...

For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Astropad to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an iPhone 17 and one of Astropad's Fresh Coat anti-reflective screen protectors to go along with it. Fresh Coat is a new kind of screen protector that Astropad designed with an optical-grade anti-reflective coating to reduce glare and provide a mor...

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Don't Want to Upgrade to iOS 26? Here's How to Stay on iOS 18 (For Now)

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Don't Want to Upgrade to iOS 26? Here's How to Stay on iOS 18 (For ...

Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead. Apple started by making the iOS 18 upgrades less visible, and has now transitioned to making new iOS 18 updates unavailable on any device capable of running iOS 26. If you have an iPhone 11 or later, Apple is no longer offe...

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 234 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 234 With Bug Fixes and Per...

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. Safari Technology Preview 234 includes fixes and updates for Animations, CS...

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Apple's AirTag 4-Pack Drops to $64.98 on Amazon

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Apple's AirTag 4-Pack Drops to $64.98 on Amazon

Apple's AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $64.98 this weekend on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Prime members can get the accessory delivered today in many locations, but otherwise free shipping options have moved past December 25. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may ...

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Apple Still Testing Ultra-Thin Glass to Eliminate Foldable iPhone Crease

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Apple Still Testing Ultra-Thin Glass to Eliminate Foldable iPhone C...

Apple is reportedly testing next-generation ultra-thin flexible glass (UFG) for its book-style foldable iPhone as it works to make the display crease invisible and potentially solve one of the most persistent issues of existing foldable displays. According to Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple is evaluating UFG panels with uneven thi...

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Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 11, Starting at $299

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Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 11, Starting at $299

Amazon and Best Buy this week have all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. These discounts beat the Black Friday prices we saw last month by about $30. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small paym...

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Apple Clings to Samsung as RAM Prices Soar

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Apple Clings to Samsung as RAM Prices Soar

Apple is significantly increasing its reliance on Samsung for iPhone memory as component prices surge, according to The Korea Economic Daily. Apple is said to be expanding the share of iPhone memory it sources from Samsung due to rapidly rising memory prices. The shift is expected to result in Samsung supplying roughly 60% to 70% of the low-powe...

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Apple Hit With Supersized Fine in Italy Over an iPhone Privacy Feature

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Apple Hit With Supersized Fine in Italy Over an iPhone Privacy Feature

Italy's Competition Authority (AGCM) has imposed a €98.6 million ($116 million) fine on Apple over its App Tracking Transparency feature. Since the release of iOS 14.5 in April 2021, Apple has required apps to ask for permission before tracking a user's activity across other apps and websites for personalized advertising, as part of a feature ...

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Where's the New Apple TV?

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Where's the New Apple TV?

Apple hasn't updated the Apple TV 4K since 2022, and 2025 was supposed to be the year that we got a refresh. There were rumors suggesting Apple would release the new Apple TV before the end of 2025, but it looks like that's not going to happen now. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.

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Apple Offers Free Two-Hour Delivery for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping

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Apple Offers Free Two-Hour Delivery for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping

Apple has started offering free two-hour delivery on eligible, in-stock products for those who still need to do some last-minute gift shopping. The two-hour delivery upgrade is available through December 24 in most metro areas of the U.S. and Canada. Three-hour delivery is also available in Australia. Two-hour delivery is provided through courie...

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iOS 26.3 Brings AirPods-Like Pairing to Third-Party Devices in EU Under DMA

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iOS 26.3 Brings AirPods-Like Pairing to Third-Party Devices in EU U...

The European Commission today praised the interoperability changes that Apple is introducing in iOS 26.3, once again crediting the Digital Markets Act (DMA) with bringing "new opportunities" to European users and developers. The Digital Markets Act requires Apple to provide third-party accessories with the same capabilities and access to device ...

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ChatGPT Now Has a 2025 Year-End Summary Feature Like Spotify Wrapped

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ChatGPT Now Has a 2025 Year-End Summary Feature Like Spotify Wrapped

OpenAI added a year-end summary feature to ChatGPT, allowing users to get a personalized overview of their 2025 ChatGPT usage. The summary is similar to year-end wrap-ups from companies like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other services. ChatGPT offers up an overview of themes discussed and chat stats, such as busiest chatting day, number of...

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Why Apple's Foldable iPhone May Be Smaller Than Expected

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Why Apple's Foldable iPhone May Be Smaller Than Expected

Apple's first foldable iPhone, rumored for release next year, may turn out to be smaller than most people imagine, if a recent report is anything to go by. According to The Information, the outer display on the book-style device will measure just 5.3 inches – that's smaller than the 5.4-inch screen on the ‌iPhone‌ mini, a line Apple discon...

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Apple to Allow Alternative App Stores and More on iOS in Brazil by April

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Apple to Allow Alternative App Stores and More on iOS in Brazil by ...

Due to regulatory action, Apple has agreed to allow alternative app stores, third-party payment systems for in-app purchases, and in-app links to external offers on iOS in Brazil, according to legal news website MLex and Brazilian blog Tecnoblog. This means that iPhone users in Brazil would gain access to options beyond Apple's App Store, such a...

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Apple Arcade | Sneaky Sasquatch Dance Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4_ZXvpUWMs

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Apple Pay Promo Offers 20% Off Adidas Purchases

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Apple Pay Promo Offers 20% Off Adidas Purchases

Apple's latest Apple Pay promo provides a 20 percent discount for Apple Pay users who purchase Adidas gear through the Adidas website or the Adidas app. To get the deal, buy something from Adidas and then enter the promo code APPLEPAY at checkout. As with all Apple Pay promos, making the purchase using Apple Pay is a requirement. Apple says the ...

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Samsung Developing 'Wide Fold' With iPhone Fold-Like Design Ahead of Apple's 2026 Launch

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Samsung Developing 'Wide Fold' With iPhone Fold-Like Design Ahead o...

Samsung is working on a new foldable smartphone that's wider and shorter than the models that it's released before, according to Korean news site ETNews. The "Wide Fold" will compete with Apple's iPhone Fold that's set to launch in September 2026. Samsung's existing Galaxy Z Fold7 display is 6.5 inches when closed, and 8 inches when open, with a...

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Texas App Store Age Verification Law Blocked by Federal Judge

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Texas App Store Age Verification Law Blocked by Federal Judge

A Texas federal judge today blocked an App Store age verification law that was set to go into effect on January 1, 2026, which means Apple may not have to support the changes after all. The Texas App Store Accountability Act (SB2420) requires Apple and other app marketplaces to confirm user age when a person creates an Apple Account. Apple Accou...

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Have a 3D Printer? You Can Make Your Own iPhone Fold Dummy

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Have a 3D Printer? You Can Make Your Own iPhone Fold Dummy

Apple is working on a foldable iPhone that's set to come out in September 2026, and rumors suggest that it will have a display that's around 5.4 inches when closed and 7.6 inches when open. Exact measurements vary based on rumors, but one 3D designer has created a mockup based on what we've heard so far. On MakerWorld, a user named Subsy has upl...

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Advanced iPhone 18 Camera Sensor to Be Made in Texas

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Advanced iPhone 18 Camera Sensor to Be Made in Texas

Samsung is preparing to supply Apple with advanced image sensors for the iPhone in Austin, Texas, according to The Elec. The sensors will reportedly be made by Samsung at its existing facility in Austin. The company is expected to install production equipment for the project in the near future and has posted job listings for mechanical and elect...

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Apple Discontinued These 25 Products This Year

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Apple Discontinued These 25 Products This Year

With the end of 2025 near, the time has come to look back at the devices and accessories that Apple discontinued throughout the year. Most of the products that were discontinued this year were simply replaced by a new model with an updated chip. However, the iPhone SE line was entirely discontinued when the iPhone 16e launched, and the iPhone Pl...

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iPhone Air 2 Could Still Launch Next Year

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iPhone Air 2 Could Still Launch Next Year

Apple's next-generation iPhone Air could still launch in the fall of 2026, according to the Weibo leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital". The leaker claims to have been told by sources that the second-generation iPhone Air will launch in the fall. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17e is said to already be in mass production ahead of unveiling at a spring pr...

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Apple to Introduce New App Store Fee Structure in Brazil Following Antitrust Settlement

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Apple to Introduce New App Store Fee Structure in Brazil Following ...

Brazilian regulators have approved a settlement that will require Apple to change how the App Store operates on iPhone in the country, including allowing alternative app stores, expanded payment options, and a defined new fee structure. In a press release, Brazil's Administrative Council of Economic Defense (CADE), said its court has approved a ...

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Buys $3 Million of Nike Shares

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Buys $3 Million of Nike Shares

Apple CEO Tim Cook disclosed a roughly $3 million open-market purchase of Nike shares this week (via Reuters). According to a regulatory filing published yesterday, Cook purchased 50,000 Class B shares of Nike on December 22 at an average price of $58.97 per share, for a total investment of approximately $2.95 million. The filing shows that Cook...

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Apple Plans to Expand iPhone Driver's Licenses to These 7 U.S. States

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Apple Plans to Expand iPhone Driver's Licenses to These 7 U.S. States

In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. The feature is currently available in 13 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, and it is expected to launch in at leas...

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10 Mac Apps Worth Trying in 2026

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10 Mac Apps Worth Trying in 2026

2026 is almost upon us, and a new year is a good time to try out some new apps. We've rounded up 10 excellent Mac apps that are worth checking out. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Alt-Tab (Free) - Alt-Tab brings a Windows-style alt + tab thumbnail preview option to the Mac. You can see a full window preview of open ap...

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What You Can (and Can't) Use an Apple Gift Card For

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What You Can (and Can't) Use an Apple Gift Card For

Apple Gift Cards are one of the most common Apple-related gifts given during the holidays, so if you've received one today, here are all of the things you can and cannot use it for. After redeeming an Apple Gift Card, the value is added to the Apple Account balance and automatically applies at checkout when making eligible purchases. It can be s...

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Track Santa's Journey From the North Pole Using Google's Santa Tracker

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Track Santa's Journey From the North Pole Using Google's Santa Tracker

Have you been good this year? If so, you may be interested to know that Google has launched its annual Santa tracking feature, allowing Santa to be tracked in real time on his journey to the North Pole as he prepares to deliver presents to children around the world. Google's Santa Tracker continues a two-decade tradition for the company, allowin...

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Apple Tested AirPods in Bright Colors

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Apple Tested AirPods in Bright Colors

Apple reportedly tested a version of the first-generation AirPods with bright, iPhone 5c-like colored charging cases. The images, shared by the Apple leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami," claim to show first-generation AirPods prototypes with pink and yellow exterior casings. The interior of the charging case and the earbuds themse...

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Tesla Could Be Planning to Support Apple Car Keys

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Tesla Could Be Planning to Support Apple Car Keys

Support for Apple Car Keys may now be more likely to come to Tesla vehicles, amid new evidence that the automaker is embracing native, system-level digital car keys. According to Not a Tesla App, 4.52.0 of Tesla's mobile app contains multiple code references to Harmony Wallet Key Cards. The discovery is notable because it represents a shift in h...

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Apple Supplier Targeted in Cyberattack

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Apple Supplier Targeted in Cyberattack

One of Apple's Chinese assemblers suffered a significant cyberattack earlier this month, DigiTimes reports. The cyberattack may have compromised sensitive production-line information and manufacturing data linked to Apple, and the scope of the breach and its operational impact is unclear. Sources quoted by DigiTimes indicate that the issue has b...

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Apple's Developer Academy Faces Funding and Outcome Questions

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Apple's Developer Academy Faces Funding and Outcome Questions

Apple's costly Detroit-based Developer Academy program relies heavily on taxpayer funding while delivering mixed job outcomes, according to WIRED. The Apple Developer Academy in Detroit launched in 2021 in partnership with Michigan State University. The tuition-free program offers a 10-month course focused on building apps for Apple platforms, p...

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Samsung's Year End Sale Introduces Major Discounts on Popular Monitors and TVs

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Samsung's Year End Sale Introduces Major Discounts on Popular Monit...

Samsung kicked off a new end-of-the-year sale this week, introducing great deals on monitors, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, and home appliances. Many of these deals are the exact same all-time low prices we tracked during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we...

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Apple Avoids New China Chip Tariffs Until 2027

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Apple Avoids New China Chip Tariffs Until 2027

Apple now has additional time to allow for tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, thanks to a delay on any actual cost impact until June 2027. While the United States will still apply new tariffs on semiconductor imports from China, the effective tariff rate will be set at zero for approximately 18 months, according to a Federal Register filing (via...

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Apple Appeals $1.8 Billion UK Antitrust Ruling Over App Store Fees

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Apple Appeals $1.8 Billion UK Antitrust Ruling Over App Store Fees

Apple has asked the UK Court of Appeal to overturn a £1.5 billion ($1.76 billion) antitrust ruling that found the company overcharged millions of App Store users, escalating one of the most significant competition cases ever brought against the company in the country (via The Guardian).

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Hands-On With a Rough iPhone Fold Mockup

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Hands-On With a Rough iPhone Fold Mockup

Apple is rumored to be introducing a foldable iPhone in September 2026, and since it will bring the biggest form factor change since the iPhone was introduced in 2007, curiosity about the design is high. A 3D designer created an iPhone Fold design based on rumors, and we printed it out to see how it compares to Apple's current iPhones. Subscribe...

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Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 11 In Time For New Year's, Starting at $299

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Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 11 In Time For New Year's, Starting...

Amazon and Best Buy this week have all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. These discounts beat the Black Friday prices we saw last month by about $30. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small paym...

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More Roomba Vacuums Get Matter Support for HomeKit Integration

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More Roomba Vacuums Get Matter Support for HomeKit Integration

Over the last few weeks, iRobot has added Matter support to more of its Roomba robot vacuums, allowing them to be integrated with the Home app and used with Siri voice commands. Matter integration has been available for the Roomba Combo 10 Max since earlier this year, but existing Roomba Plus 500 Combo, Roomba Max 700 Vac, and Roomba Max 700 Com...

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Apple Shares New 'Quit Quitting' Apple Watch Ads

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Apple Shares New 'Quit Quitting' Apple Watch Ads

Ahead of 2026 and associated New Year's resolutions, Apple has started sharing new social media ads focused on the Apple Watch as a motivational tool. In a series of "quit quitting" spots, Apple Watch owners run away from a bed, a recliner, and a bar stool. Each spot includes a glimpse of the Apple Watch Workout app and messages that the device ...

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The 5 Most Important Apple Software Features Introduced This Year

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The 5 Most Important Apple Software Features Introduced This Year

2025 was a significant year of advancement for Apple's software, with a noticeable focus on visual design, productivity, and communication. While Apple introduced and continued to iterate on a wide range of features throughout the year, several additions stood out for their scope and practical impact across multiple devices. As the year comes to...

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Apple to Give Away Free Limited-Edition AirTag in Japan

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Apple to Give Away Free Limited-Edition AirTag in Japan

Apple this week revealed its annual New Year Sale in Japan, offering Apple Gift Cards worth up to ¥38,000 alongside a free limited-edition AirTag for qualifying iPhone purchases. The AirTag features a special engraving of a Daruma, a traditional Japanese talisman commonly associated with perseverance, good fortune, and the achievement of goals....

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Jackery and Anker Hosting New Year's Sales With Up to 65% Off

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Jackery and Anker Hosting New Year's Sales With Up to 65% Off

Anyone shopping for portable power stations can find up to 65 percent off Anker and Jackery's best accessories this week. Each retailer is hosting a New Year's sale for its most popular charging accessories, with major savings on these high-priced power stations that match Black Friday prices in many cases. Jackery Note: MacRumors is an affilia...

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Report: Apple's AI Strategy Could Finally Pay Off in 2026

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Report: Apple's AI Strategy Could Finally Pay Off in 2026

Apple's restrained artificial intelligence strategy may pay off in 2026 amid the arrival of a revamped Siri and concerns around the AI market "bubble" bursting, The Information argues. The speculative report notes that Apple has taken a restrained approach with AI innovations compared with peers such as OpenAI, Google, and Meta, which are invest...

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iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max Users Report Static Speaker Noise While Charging

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iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max Users Report Static Speaker Noise While C...

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max owners are having trouble with the speakers of their devices, and have complained about a static or hissing noise that occurs when the iPhone is charging. There are multiple discussions about the issue on Reddit, the MacRumors forums, and Apple's Support Community, where affected users say there is a noticeable static n...

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Apple Raised $3 Million for Global Fund's AIDS Fight Through Apple Pay Promotion

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Apple Raised $3 Million for Global Fund's AIDS Fight Through Apple ...

This holiday season, Apple donated $5 to The Global Fund for every purchase made using Apple Pay on Apple.com, the Apple Store app, and Apple retail stores in the U.S. and other countries. The Global Fund this week said that Apple raised a total of $3 million for the organization, which is dedicated to fighting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malari...

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Apple Teases 'Something Big' Coming Soon to Apple Fitness+

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Apple Teases 'Something Big' Coming Soon to Apple Fitness+

The Apple Fitness+ Instagram account today teased that the service has "big plans" for 2026. In a video, several Apple Fitness+ trainers are shown holding up newspapers with headlines related to Apple Fitness+. What's Apple Fitness+ Planning for the New Year? Something Big is Coming to Apple Fitness+ The Countdown Begins.

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Will the Apple Pencil Work With the iPhone Fold?

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Will the Apple Pencil Work With the iPhone Fold?

Apple plans to enter the foldable smartphone market in September 2026, debuting its first foldable iPhone. We've heard multiple rumors about the design of the upcoming device, but little has been revealed about the operating system or the software features. Rumors suggest the iPhone Fold will be around 5.4 inches when closed, and approximately 7...

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Get an AirTag 4-Pack for Just $64.98 on Amazon

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Get an AirTag 4-Pack for Just $64.98 on Amazon

Apple's AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $64.98 this week on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Free shipping options have a delivery estimate around January 5, while Prime members should be able to get it delivered a few days sooner. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may ...

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What's Happening With the Mac Pro?

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What's Happening With the Mac Pro?

Apple hasn't updated the Mac Pro since 2023, and according to recent rumors, there's no update coming in the near future. In fact, Apple might be finished with the Mac Pro. Bloomberg recently said that the Mac Pro is "on the back burner" and has been "largely written off" by Apple. Apple apparently views the more compact Mac Studio as the ideal ...

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Detectives 8x Zoom I Shot on iPhone 17 Pro I Apple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leYJBhat7zw

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With an equivalent 200 mm focal length, the 8x optical-quality zoom makes this our longest iPhone Telephoto ever. So you can get dramatically closer with iPhone 17 Pro.

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Apple Shares 'Detectives' Ad Promoting iPhone 17 Pro Camera

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Apple Shares 'Detectives' Ad Promoting iPhone 17 Pro Camera

Apple today shared a new "Shot on iPhone" ad promoting the 8x optical zoom feature on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The ad includes a series of quick zooms to show off what the iPhone 17 Pro models can do. Apple's video description highlight the 200mm focal length of the lens. With an equivalent 200 mm focal length, the 8x optical-qua...

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No iPhone 18 Launch This Year, Reports Suggest

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No iPhone 18 Launch This Year, Reports Suggest

Apple is not expected to release a standard iPhone 18 model this year, according to a growing number of reports that suggest the company is planning a significant change to its long-standing annual iPhone launch cycle. Despite the immense success of the iPhone 17 in 2025, the iPhone 18 is not expected to arrive until the spring of 2027, leaving ...

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'Clicks Communicator' Unveiled — Will You Carry This With Your iPhone?

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'Clicks Communicator' Unveiled — Will You Carry This With Your iP...

The company behind the BlackBerry-like Clicks Keyboard accessory for the iPhone today unveiled a new Android 16 smartphone called the Clicks Communicator. The purpose-built device is designed to be used as a second phone alongside your iPhone, with the intended focus being communication over content consumption. It runs a custom Android launcher...

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Report: Apple Vision Pro Is Still Failing to Catch On

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Report: Apple Vision Pro Is Still Failing to Catch On

Apple's Vision Pro headset is still failing to see appeal among consumers, according to a new report from the Financial Times. Data from IDC claims that Apple shipped 390,000 Vision Pro units in 2024. IDC expected Apple to ship just 45,000 new Vision Pro units in the latest quarter of 2025. The Financial Times stressed that this compares to mill...

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Apple Announces New Fitness+ Workout Programs, Strava Challenge, and More

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Apple Announces New Fitness+ Workout Programs, Strava Challenge, an...

Apple today announced a number of updates to Apple Fitness+ and activity with the Apple Watch. The key announcements include: New Year limited-edition award: Users can win the award by closing all three Activity Rings for seven days in a row in January. "Quit Quitting" Strava challenge: Available in Strava throughout January, users who log...

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Low-Price 12.9-Inch MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Reportedly Launching Early This Year

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Apple plans to introduce a 12.9-inch MacBook in spring 2026, according to TrendForce. In a press release this week, the Taiwanese research firm said this MacBook will be aimed at the entry-level to mid-range market, with "competitive pricing". TrendForce did not share any further details about this MacBook, but the information that it shared lin...

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Start 2026 Off Right With a New Apple Watch Series 11 at Lowest-Ever Price

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Start 2026 Off Right With a New Apple...

It's 2026, and we're kicking off the New Year with all of the best Apple-related discounts you can find online this week. Many of these are matching the low prices we saw over the holidays, including AirTags, Apple Pencil Pro, and Apple Watch Series 11. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and...

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CES 2026: Birdfy Debuts Hummingbird and 360-Degree Vista Feeders

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CES 2026: Birdfy Debuts Hummingbird and 360-Degree Vista Feeders

Birdfy today debuted two new products, the Birdfy Feeder Vista and the Birdfy Hum Bloom, which join the company's line of camera-equipped accessories designed for bird watching. The Birdfy Feeder Vista is a 360-degree smart bird feeder that features two cameras able to capture 14-megapixel panoramic images and record 6K HD video. The Vista is a ...

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Duolingo Used iPhone's Dynamic Island to Display Ads, Violating Apple Design Guidelines

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Duolingo Used iPhone's Dynamic Island to Display Ads, Violating App...

Language learning app Duolingo has apparently been using the iPhone's Live Activity feature to display ads on the Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island, which violates Apple's design guidelines. According to multiple reports on Reddit, the Duolingo app has been displaying an ad for a "Super offer," which is Duolingo's paid subscription option. Appl...

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Pebble Round 2 Brings Back Classic Smartwatch, Pre-Orders Now Open

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Pebble Round 2 Brings Back Classic Smartwatch, Pre-Orders Now Open

Pebble today announced that it is bringing back the Pebble Time Round, one of its most iconic smartwatches from a decade ago. The new Pebble Round 2 builds on the Pebble Time Round, eliminating some of the compromises that had to be made with the original model. The Pebble Round 2 features a bezel-free 1.3-inch color e-paper display, and it come...

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Apple's 2026 Low-Cost A18 MacBook Pro: What We Know So Far

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Apple's 2026 Low-Cost A18 MacBook Pro: What We Know So Far

Apple is planning to release a low-cost MacBook in 2026, which will apparently compete with more affordable Chromebooks and Windows PCs. Apple's most affordable Mac right now is the $999 MacBook Air, and the upcoming low-cost MacBook is expected to be cheaper. Here's what we know about the low-cost MacBook so far. Size Rumors suggest the low-co...

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Amazon Takes $50 Off Apple Watch SE 3, Starting at $199

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Amazon Takes $50 Off Apple Watch SE 3, Starting at $199

Amazon this weekend has the Apple Watch SE 3 on sale at all-time low prices, starting at $199.00 for the 40mm GPS model. These prices are matching the Black Friday discounts we tracked in November, but stock is low, particularly on the 40mm GPS model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase,...

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CES 2026: Govee Announces New Matter-Connected Ceiling and Floor Lights

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CES 2026: Govee Announces New Matter-Connected Ceiling and Floor Li...

Govee today introduced three new HomeKit-compatible lighting products, including the Govee Floor Lamp 3, the Govee Ceiling Light Ultra, and the Govee Sky Ceiling Light. The Govee Floor Lamp 3 is the successor to the Floor Lamp 2, and it offers Matter integration with the option to connect to HomeKit. The Floor Lamp 3 offers an upgraded LuminBlen...

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AirPods New Year's Deals Include Up to $99 Off AirPods Max, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4

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AirPods New Year's Deals Include Up to $99 Off AirPods Max, AirPods...

Now that the calendar has flipped over into January, steep discounts on popular Apple products have become more rare after the holidays. However, if you didn't get a new pair of AirPods recently and are looking for a model on sale, Amazon does have a few solid second-best prices this week. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of the...

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CES 2026: Belkin Announces Magnetic Ring Power Bank, Modular Dock, and More

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CES 2026: Belkin Announces Magnetic Ring Power Bank, Modular Dock, ...

Belkin today announced a new range of charging and connectivity accessories at CES 2026, expanding its portfolio of products aimed at Apple device users. UltraCharge Pro Power Bank 10K with Magnetic Ring The lineup includes new Qi2 and Qi2.2 wireless chargers, magnetic power banks, a high-capacity laptop battery, and USB-C productivity access...

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8bitDo Reveals Flip-Style iPhone Controller for Portrait Mode Gaming

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8bitDo Reveals Flip-Style iPhone Controller for Portrait Mode Gaming

Ahead of CES 2026, gaming company 8BitDo has teased a new controller designed for smartphone users who want to play games exclusively in portrait mode. The FlipPad connects to iOS and Android devices via the USB-C port, and snaps onto the bottom half of the screen via a hinge mechanism, reminiscent of a classic flip phone keyboard.

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CES 2026: Withings Unveils Body Scan 2 With Hypertension Detection

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CES 2026: Withings Unveils Body Scan 2 With Hypertension Detection

Withings has announced the Body Scan 2, a new smart scale that the French health tech company says can track over 60 longitudinal biomarker measurements that enable the early detection of health issues and can even predict longevity. Unveiled at CES 2026, the Body Scan 2 builds on its 2023 predecessor by adding several advanced features includin...

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Apple Pencil Pro Hits New Record Low Price of $92.97 on Amazon

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Apple Pencil Pro Hits New Record Low Price of $92.97 on Amazon

Amazon today discounted the Apple Pencil Pro to $92.97, down from $129.00. This is a new record low price on the Apple Pencil Pro that beats the previous low by about $2. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The Apple ...

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Get $100 Off iPad Mini 7 in New Sale, Starting at $399

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Get $100 Off iPad Mini 7 in New Sale, Starting at $399

Amazon and Best Buy have a few discounts on the iPad mini 7 for the New Year, starting at $399.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. You'll also find a few deals on cellular models during this sale. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which he...

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CES 2026: Anker Unveils Soundcore Sleep Earbuds, Eufy HomeKit Smart Lock and More

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CES 2026: Anker Unveils Soundcore Sleep Earbuds, Eufy HomeKit Smart...

Anker is showing off a long list of new products under its Eufy and Soundcore brands at CES 2026, ranging from new camera options to new sleep buds. The $300 Matter-enabled Smart Lock E40 is able to integrate with Apple Home, and it offers 3D face recognition for unlocking a door with a facial scan. It includes a 2K HD camera so it doubles as a ...

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CES 2026: Anker Unveils New Qi2 Charger, Nano Power Strip, and Docking Station

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CES 2026: Anker Unveils New Qi2 Charger, Nano Power Strip, and Dock...

Anker today announced several new charging options that are set to start rolling out to customers in January. There are three products in the Nano family, along with a new Anker multi-device charging station designed for the iPhone and Apple Watch. The $150 Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station offers 25W Qi2 fast charging for supported iPhone m...

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What to Expect From the Apple Card This Year

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What to Expect From the Apple Card This Year

2026 could finally be the year that the Apple Card receives a new financial partner, and this could lead to some changes for cardholders. As a refresher, the Apple Card launched in 2019, and it remains available in the U.S. only. The credit card can be managed in the iPhone's Wallet app, with key benefits including color-coded spending summaries...

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Immersive Los Angeles Lakers Games Coming to Vision Pro on January 9

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Immersive Los Angeles Lakers Games Coming to Vision Pro on January 9

Apple Vision Pro owners will be able to watch live basketball games in the Apple Immersive format starting on Friday, January 9, Apple said today. Apple is partnering with Spectrum to air Los Angeles Lakers games in 3D in the Spectrum SportsNet and NBA apps. The Apple Immersive basketball games will be available to Vision Pro users in the Lakers...

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Apple Store Moving in Montréal, Get the Mac and iPhone Wallpaper Now

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Apple Store Moving in Montréal, Get the Mac and iPhone Wallpaper Now

Apple is moving its store in Downtown Montréal, with the new location set to open on Friday, January 16, at 10 a.m. local time, according to iPhone in Canada. The new store will be in a historic building at the northeast corner of Rue Saint-Catherine and Rue de la Montagne in Montréal, the most populous city in the Canadian province of Québec...

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Anker Introduces Pre-Order Discounts on 2026 Nano Chargers, Alongside Big New Year's Sale

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Anker Introduces Pre-Order Discounts on 2026 Nano Chargers, Alongsi...

Anker announced a new series of products at CES this week, and most of them will begin rolling out to customers later in January. A few of these devices, including the Nano Docking Station and 45W Nano Charger, have pre-order discounts on Anker's website, and we're also tracking big discounts in Anker's New Year's sale. Note: MacRumors is an aff...

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CES 2026 Day 1: AI for Everything

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CES 2026 Day 1: AI for Everything

The annual CES tech event kicks off this week, with all kinds of companies showing off new products that are going to launch throughout 2026. Unsurprisingly, AI is the theme of this year's show, and almost everything you can think of is getting an artificial intelligence upgrade. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.

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Apple Launches Year of the Horse AirPods Pro 3 for Lunar New Year

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Apple Launches Year of the Horse AirPods Pro 3 for Lunar New Year

Apple has designed a limited edition version of the AirPods Pro 3 to celebrate Lunar New Year, and customers in select countries can purchase them starting today. The Year of the Horse Special Edition AirPods Pro 3 feature a unique horse emoji character that's otherwise unavailable. Customers in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore ...

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CES 2026: Pioneer Announces First Aftermarket CarPlay Unit With Spatial Audio

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CES 2026: Pioneer Announces First Aftermarket CarPlay Unit With Spa...

Pioneer today announced a new in-dash receiver that supports Dolby Atmos audio playback within Apple CarPlay, extending the feature into the aftermarket category for the first time. Apple has supported Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio across much of its ecosystem since 2021, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, AirPods, HomePod, and Apple Music.

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CES 2026: Twelve South Unveils Valet Tray With Qi2 and Modular Design

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CES 2026: Twelve South Unveils Valet Tray With Qi2 and Modular Design

Twelve South today announced a new Valet tray with Qi2-certified wireless charging that combines 15W magnetic charging with a leather-lined catch-all for everyday items. The Valet features Qi2 wireless charging, delivering up to 15W of power to compatible iPhone models and other Qi2 devices. It also includes a USB-C port capable of supplying up ...

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CES 2026: Samsung Announces Glasses-Free 6K 3D Odyssey G9 Gaming Monitor

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CES 2026: Samsung Announces Glasses-Free 6K 3D Odyssey G9 Gaming Mo...

Samsung announced a refreshed Odyssey gaming display lineup for CES 2026, which includes five updated models with higher resolutions and refresh rates. The new 32-inch Odyssey G9 is a 6K 3D display that doesn't require glasses to see the 3D effect. Samsung says the monitor uses real-time eye tracking to adjust depth and perspective in response t...

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CES 2026: OWC Launches 2-Meter Thunderbolt 5 Cable for Macs

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CES 2026: OWC Launches 2-Meter Thunderbolt 5 Cable for Macs

OWC today announced the launch of a fully certified 2-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable, which OWC says is the longest Thunderbolt 5 cable available for Macs and PCs. The cable has been certified by Thunderbolt and independent testing labs, and it meets the full Thunderbolt 5 specification. It offers up to 80Gb/s bi-directional data performance, up to 1...

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CES 2026: Kwikset Launches $189 Aura Reach Smart Lock With Matter Integration

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CES 2026: Kwikset Launches $189 Aura Reach Smart Lock With Matter I...

Kwikset today announced the Aura Reach, a smart lock that offers Matter over Thread and Bluetooth connectivity. With Matter, the lock is able to connect to HomeKit, allowing it to be controlled through Apple Home or with Siri voice commands. The Aura Reach supports hands-free auto unlock, proximity keypad wakeup, and a guided installation proces...

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Foldable iPhone's Crease-Free Display Tech Spotted at CES 2026

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Foldable iPhone's Crease-Free Display Tech Spotted at CES 2026

CES 2026 has just provided a first glimpse of the folding display technology that Apple is expected to use in its upcoming foldable iPhone. At the event, Samsung Display briefly showcased its new crease-less foldable OLED panel beside a Galaxy Z Fold 7, and according to SamMobile, which saw the test booth before it was abruptly removed, the new ...

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CES 2026: DeskMate MagSafe Charger Gives Your iPhone AI Personality

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CES 2026: DeskMate MagSafe Charger Gives Your iPhone AI Personality

KEYi Tech, the company behind the Loona companion robot and ClicBot modular robot, is showing off a new take on AI assistants at CES 2026 called DeskMate, which is exclusively for iPhone. Rather than building another standalone robot, the company has gone with a desktop charging hub that turns an attached iPhone into an AI companion, using your ...

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iPhone 17e Again Rumored to Feature Dynamic Island, A19 Chip

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iPhone 17e Again Rumored to Feature Dynamic Island, A19 Chip

Apple's iPhone 17e will feature upgrades including a pill-shaped Dynamic Island cutout and a downclocked A19 chip, with mass production set to begin this month, claims a Chinese leaker. The current iPhone 16e features a "notch" at the top of the display, similar to the ‌iPhone‌ 13 and ‌iPhone‌ 14, and contains Apple's A18 chip with a 4-c...

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CES 2026: Aqara Launches U400 Smart Lock With HomeKit and Hands-Free UWB Unlocking

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CES 2026: Aqara Launches U400 Smart Lock With HomeKit and Hands-Fre...

Smart home company Aqara today debuted its latest smart lock, the U400. The Aqara Smart Lock U400 incorporates ultra wideband (UWB) technology for more precise location-based tracking and automated door unlocking. There are few UWB smart locks on the market, but the technology uses the UWB chip in the iPhone to unlock the door right as you appro...

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Amazon Takes $200 Off M4 MacBook Air, Starting at $799

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Amazon Takes $200 Off M4 MacBook Air, Starting at $799

You can get the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $799.00 today on Amazon, down from $999.00. You'll find similar $200 discounts across nearly the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup, and all of these deals are being matched at Best Buy. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a sm...

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CES 2026: Snap-On Accessory Adds Touch Display to Your MacBook

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CES 2026: Snap-On Accessory Adds Touch Display to Your MacBook

Apple has historically resisted the idea of touchscreen MacBooks, arguing that laptop PCs with the feature are unwieldy and far from ergonomic. But recent reports suggest Apple has changed its tune, and the company is now rumored to be developing a touchscreen MacBook Pro. In the meantime, startup Intricuit has been showcasing its own solution a...

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CES 2026: Satechi Launches Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock

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CES 2026: Satechi Launches Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock

Satechi today announced its first Thunderbolt 5 product, a dock that has an included SSD enclosure for adding storage. The Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure supports high-resolution multiple display setups, offering 80Gb/s bi-directional bandwidth with 120Gb/s Bandwidth Boost. The Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock has a 5x5x2-inch form factor, and ...

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CES 2026: Birdbuddy Debuts New Smart Bird Feeders

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CES 2026: Birdbuddy Debuts New Smart Bird Feeders

Birdbuddy debuted two new smart bird feeders, which are successors to its existing bird feeder options. The Birdbuddy 2 and the Birdbuddy 2 mini are set to launch later this year. The $199 Birdbuddy 2 features 2K HDR video, a wider field of view, dual integrated solar power, better audio, an improved extended perch, and more seed capacity. It wa...

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Apple Tests Background Security Updates in iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3

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Apple Tests Background Security Updates in iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe...

Apple is testing a Background Security Improvement feature that first rolled out in iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1. Developers and public beta testers who are running iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, or macOS Tahoe 26.3 can install a new Background Security Improvement update for testing purposes. According to Apple, Background Security Impro...

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CES 2026: LG 6K Monitor, New Qi2.2 Chargers and AI Products Everywhere

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CES 2026: LG 6K Monitor, New Qi2.2 Chargers and AI Products Everywhere

It's day two of CES, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has another video highlighting new and upcoming tech products that were showcased at media events. Today's video features new displays from LG, the latest Qi2.2 chargers, robots, and more. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. LG announced multiple new TVs and disp...

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CES 2026: Intel Unveils 18A-Based Core Ultra Series 3 Chips Amid Rumors of Future Apple Partnership

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CES 2026: Intel Unveils 18A-Based Core Ultra Series 3 Chips Amid Ru...

Intel introduced its latest processors at CES 2026, debuting the "Panther Lake" Intel Core Ultra Series 3. The chips are the most advanced manufactured in the U.S., according to Intel, and they are built on Intel's 18A process. 18A, or 18-angstrom, is the most advanced node Intel has designed to date, but Intel continues to trail TSMC. TSMC is d...

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CES 2026: Senso Is a Smart Plant Sensor With an AI Tamagotchi

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CES 2026: Senso Is a Smart Plant Sensor With an AI Tamagotchi

Senso is a gamified plant sensor that's designed to use AI to improve plant care. It is supposed to track soil moisture, temperature, and light exposure data in real time, and there is a little pixel creature that delivers AI insights. The pixel creature awakens once the sensor is placed in soil, and users can complete daily and weekly plant car...

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CES 2026: SwitchBot Announces Household Robot, Matter Smart Lock and More

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CES 2026: SwitchBot Announces Household Robot, Matter Smart Lock an...

SwitchBot, known for its Matter-enabled smart vacuums and other smart home products, today introduced the Onero H1, a robot that is meant to automate household chores. The AI robot has a rolling base, a tube-shaped body, and flexible arms. SwitchBot says that it is designed to learn, adapt, and work in coordination with existing SwitchBot robots...

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CES 2026: GE's $300 Matter Smart Shades Work With Apple Home

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CES 2026: GE's $300 Matter Smart Shades Work With Apple Home

GE Lighting this week unveiled Matter-compatible GE Smart Shades that are able to integrate with the Apple Home app. Priced starting at $300, the Smart Shades offer simple, screw-free installation, with white and gray fabric options. The shades can be purchased in a translucent fabric to let light through, or a blackout version. All options have...

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CES 2026: Aukey Launches MagFusion DeskHive 5X Pro

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CES 2026: Aukey Launches MagFusion DeskHive 5X Pro

Aukey introduced a new desktop charging option this week, debuting the $150 MagFusion DeskHive 5X Pro. The DeskHive is a 5-in-1 charging solution that combines wired and wireless charging in a compact desktop box. Measuring in at 3.76 x 3.76 x 3.07 inches, the DeskHive includes two retractable USB-C cables, a USB-C port, a USB-A port, and a Qi2....

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CES 2026: Google Brings Gemini AI Features to Google TV, Previewing What Apple TV Could Get

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CES 2026: Google Brings Gemini AI Features to Google TV, Previewing...

At CES 2026, Google announced some new Gemini features that it's bringing to Google TVs. Google TV is built into some TV sets and set-top boxes, and while it may not be immediately relevant to many Apple users, it does give us a look at what AI can do on a TV set. Gemini on Google TV will be able to answer queries with a "visually rich framework...

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CES 2026: Philips Hue Line Get New SpatialAware Scenes, Hue Cameras Gain HomeKit Support

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CES 2026: Philips Hue Line Get New SpatialAware Scenes, Hue Cameras...

Lighting company Signify today announced a new SpatialAware scene feature that's coming to Philips Hue lights. SpatialAware scenes take into account the position of all of the Hue lights in a room, using an algorithm to distribute light in a more natural way. The savannah sunset scene with SpatialAware The SpatialAware feature analyzes the layo...

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200MP iPhone Camera Not Yet in Active Prototype Testing, Says Leaker

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200MP iPhone Camera Not Yet in Active Prototype Testing, Says Leaker

Apple's adoption of a 200-megapixel camera for a future iPhone is still some ways off, according to a prominent supply chain leaker who says such a sensor is not currently part of Apple's active prototype testing. In a post on Weibo, Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station said that 200-megapixel camera sensors are being discussed in the supply chai...

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Apple Reportedly Exploring Multispectral Imaging for Future iPhones

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Apple Reportedly Exploring Multispectral Imaging for Future iPhones

Apple is exploring multispectral imaging technology for future iPhone cameras that could improve Visual Intelligence, enhance material detection, and boost image processing, according to a new supply chain rumor out of China. In a post on Weibo, leaker Digital Chat Station said Apple is currently evaluating components related to multispectral im...

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Logitech Blames 'Inexcusable Mistake' After Certificate Expiry Breaks macOS Apps

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Logitech Blames 'Inexcusable Mistake' After Certificate Expiry Brea...

Logitech users on macOS found themselves locked out of their mouse customizations yesterday after the company let a security certificate expire, breaking both its Logi Options+ and G HUB configuration apps. Logitech devices like its MX Master series mice and MX Keys keyboards stopped working properly as a result of the oversight, with users unab...

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CES 2026: Dell Unveils World's First 52-Inch 6K Thunderbolt Display

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CES 2026: Dell Unveils World's First 52-Inch 6K Thunderbolt Display

Dell announced the UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor at CES 2026, billing it as the "world's first 52-inch 6K display". At 52 inches, the ultra-wide curved monitor features a 21:9 aspect ratio with 6,144 x 2,560 resolution at 129 pixels per inch and supports refresh rates up to 120Hz. The display uses IPS Black panel technology for deeper bl...

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Amazon Introduces Massive Discounts on M5 iPad Pro, Get Up to $518 Off Select Models

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Amazon Introduces Massive Discounts on M5 iPad Pro, Get Up to $518 ...

Amazon this week is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The highlight this time around is the 2TB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro, which is on sale for $1,480.80 with an on-page coupon, a massive discount of $518 on the original price of $1,999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with so...

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Spotify's Friend Listening Activity Feature Finally Comes to Mobile

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Spotify's Friend Listening Activity Feature Finally Comes to Mobile

Spotify is bringing its long-running Listening Activity feature to its mobile apps, so now you can see what your friends are listening to on the streaming service when you're away from your desk. For years, Spotify's desktop app has allowed users to check on their friends' listening habits via a Friend Activity sidebar, but the ability has not b...

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WhatsApp Enhances Group Chats With Three New Features

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WhatsApp Enhances Group Chats With Three New Features

WhatsApp announced three new group chat features today, expanding how users can interact and add context to their role within conversations involving many participants. The Meta-owned messaging app is rolling out Member Tags, Text Stickers, and Event Reminders, all of which are designed to give group chats more flexibility and organization.

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CES 2026: LIFX Introduces Matter-Compatible Smart Mirror and Dimmer Switch

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CES 2026: LIFX Introduces Matter-Compatible Smart Mirror and Dimmer...

LIFX, known for its smart lighting options, debuted a new SuperColor Mirror at CES 2026. The SuperColor Mirror features both front and back lighting options, and it connects to an Apple Home setup using Matter. There are lighting modes like Make Up Check and Anti-Fog that users can select, plus brightness and color can be adjusted. LIFX says tha...

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AirPods Pro 3 Drop Under $200 for the First Time in 2026

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AirPods Pro 3 Drop Under $200 for the First Time in 2026

Best Buy today has a match of the record low price on the AirPods Pro 3, available for $199.99, down from $249.00. This is the first time in 2026 that we've tracked the AirPods Pro 3 at this low price, which matches the best deal we saw over the holiday season. Right now, only Best Buy has this best-ever price on the AirPods Pro 3. Note: MacRumo...

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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health With Apple Health Integration

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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health With Apple Health Integration

OpenAI today announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a dedicated section of ChatGPT where users can ask health-related questions completely separated from their main ChatGPT experience. For more personalized responses, users can connect various health data services such as Apple Health, Function, MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, AllTrails, Instaca...

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CES 2026: ESR Announces Qi2.2 Wireless Chargers With 25W iPhone 17 Charging

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CES 2026: ESR Announces Qi2.2 Wireless Chargers With 25W iPhone 17 ...

ESR is updating its line of CryoBoost chargers, adding new Qi2.2 options that can charge an iPhone 17 at up to 25W. CryoBoost is ESR's feature that uses active cooling to improve wireless charging speeds. The $90 CryoBoost Foldable 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station has a compact design that's ideal for travel. It folds down to 15.8mm, but can cha...

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Apple Card Will Move From Goldman Sachs to JPMorgan Chase

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Apple Card Will Move From Goldman Sachs to JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over operation of the Apple Card, reports The Wall Street Journal. Barring any "last minute hiccups," the deal should be announced shortly after over a year of negotiations. Reports began circulating over two years ago that current Apple Card issuer Goldman Sachs was looking to end its partnership with A...

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CES 2026: The Ultraloq Bolt Sense Smart Lock Uses Palm Vein and Facial Recognition to Unlock Your Door

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CES 2026: The Ultraloq Bolt Sense Smart Lock Uses Palm Vein and Fac...

The Xthings Ultraloq Bolt Sense is a smart lock that incorporates biometric authentication and Matter support. The Bolt Sense is able to identify a person through 3D facial recognition and palm vein authentication. Xthings says the dual biometric approach is meant to be more secure than traditional biometric unlocking methods, but it may also ex...

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Five New iPhone Features Rumored for iOS 27

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Five New iPhone Features Rumored for iOS 27

Though it's been just a few months since iOS 26 launched, we're already hearing rumors about the next-generation version of iOS, iOS 27. iOS 27 will be introduced at Apple's June WWDC 2026 event before it launches in September 2026. We don't know all of the details about iOS 27 yet, but we do have some information about what to expect. "Snow Leo...

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Apple's Back to School Offer With Free Accessories Returns in Four Countries

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Apple's Back to School Offer With Free Accessories Returns in Four ...

Apple's annual "Back to School" or "Back to Uni" promotion has returned this week in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Korea. From January 6 through March 11, qualifying higher-education students and staff in these countries can receive a free or discounted accessory with the purchase of select Mac and iPad models, similar to previous pr...

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10 Reasons to Wait for This Year's iPhone 18 Pro

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10 Reasons to Wait for This Year's iPhone 18 Pro

Apple's iPhone development roadmap runs several years into the future and the company is continually working with suppliers on several successive iPhone models at the same time, which is why we often get rumored features months ahead of launch. The iPhone 18 series is no different, and we already have a good idea of what to expect for the iPhone...

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Gmail Users Can Now Access These Three AI Features Without Paying

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Gmail Users Can Now Access These Three AI Features Without Paying

Google today made three Gmail AI features free for all personal account holders in the United States, removing the subscription requirement that previously locked them behind its Google AI Pro or Ultra tiers. "Help Me Write" allows users to enter prompts to draft entire emails from scratch. Like Apple Intelligence's Writing Tools, Help Me Write ...

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Get Up to $199 Off Apple's M5 MacBook Pro on Amazon

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Get Up to $199 Off Apple's M5 MacBook Pro on Amazon

Amazon today has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,449.00, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, and it's a solid second-best price on the M5 MacBook Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small paym...

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John Ternus Again Profiled as Apple's Likely Next CEO

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John Ternus Again Profiled as Apple's Likely Next CEO

With Tim Cook having recently turned 65 years old and a number of other senior Apple executives having already departed in recent months or heading for the exits, there has been significant focus on Apple's plans for who will succeed Cook as CEO.

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CES 2026: Productivity Gear, Wireless TVs, and More

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CES 2026: Productivity Gear, Wireless TVs, and More

CES 2026 runs through tomorrow, but most of the media announcements and events have already taken place and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera is wrapping things up with our third video highlighting some of the neat tech innovations being demoed on the show floor. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Among the new introduc...

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Apple Loses Safari Lead Designer to The Browser Company

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Apple Loses Safari Lead Designer to The Browser Company

Apple has lost another senior figure from its Safari team as a lead designer departs for The Browser Company, extending a pattern of high-profile exits from Apple's browser team amid intensifying competition around AI-driven browsing. Marco Triverio was a lead designer for Safari and has now joined The Browser Company, the developer of the Arc a...

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Apple Again Tests Background Security Updates in iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3

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Apple Again Tests Background Security Updates in iOS 26.3 and macOS...

Apple is once again testing its new Background Security Improvement feature that first rolled out in iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1. Following a previous test earlier this week, developers and public beta testers who are running iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, or macOS Tahoe 26.3 can now install a second Background Security Improvement updat...

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Apple's Annual Shareholders Meeting Will Take Place on February 24

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Apple's Annual Shareholders Meeting Will Take Place on February 24

Apple's 2026 shareholders meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, according to an SEC filing that was released today. Apple shareholders of record as of January 2, 2026, can attend, vote, and submit questions during the meeting by logging in to Apple's virtual meeting website 15 minutes before it kicks off. A con...

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Earned $74.3 Million in 2025

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Earned $74.3 Million in 2025

Apple CEO Tim Cook earned $74.3 million in 2025, down slightly from $74.6 million in 2024, Apple said in its annual proxy filing released today. Cook's earnings included a $3 million base salary that has remained the same since 2016, $57.5 million in stock awards, $12 million in performance-based cash awards, and $1.76 million in other compensat...

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iOS 26 Shows Unusually Slow Adoption Months After Release

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iOS 26 Shows Unusually Slow Adoption Months After Release

iOS 26 is showing unusually slow adoption among iPhone users months after release, according to third-party analytics. Usage data published by StatCounter (via Cult of Mac) for January 2026 indicates that only around 15 to 16% of active iPhones worldwide are running any version of iOS 26. The breakdown shows iOS 26.1 accounting for approximately...

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iPhone Fold to Pave Way for Thinner, Brighter Display on iPhone Air 2

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iPhone Fold to Pave Way for Thinner, Brighter Display on iPhone Air 2

The iPhone Fold will be the first Apple device to adopt a Samsung-made OLED technology called CoE (Color Filter on Encapsulation), which could make the display brighter and thinner than previous panels, reports The Elec. In a traditional OLED panel, a polarizing film sits above the display to cut reflections and improve contrast. The drawback is...

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Squinting Face, Pickle, and Lighthouse Among New Emoji Coming to iOS

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Squinting Face, Pickle, and Lighthouse Among New Emoji Coming to iOS

The Unicode Consortium has published a draft list of emoji that could come to smartphones and other devices in the future. The list shared by Emojipedia outlines 19 emoji candidates under consideration for Emoji 18.0, which is expected to be finalized in September 2026. Among the proposed additions are a squinting face emoji, left- and right-poi...

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Save on Anker's Newest Nano Chargers, Plus Steep Discounts on M5 MacBook Pro and More

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Save on Anker's Newest Nano Chargers,...

We tracked big discounts during the first full week of 2026, including a new record low price on the Apple Pencil Pro and pre-order discounts on Anker's just-announced collection of Nano chargers. Below you'll also find solid discounts on iPad mini 7, AirPods 4, and M5 MacBook Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendo...

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Apple Is Expected to Launch These Four MacBooks in 2026

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Apple Is Expected to Launch These Four MacBooks in 2026

2026 could be a bumper year for Apple's Mac lineup, with the company expected to announce as many as four separate MacBook launches. Rumors suggest Apple will court both ends of the consumer spectrum, with more affordable options for students and feature-rich premium lines for users that seek the highest specifications from a laptop. Below is a ...

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Apple Wins Another Round in AliveCor Legal Battle Over Heart Rate Tech

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Apple Wins Another Round in AliveCor Legal Battle Over Heart Rate Tech

Apple this week secured another victory in its ongoing legal dispute with heart monitoring company AliveCor, after a federal appeals court upheld a 2024 ruling that found Apple's changes to the Apple Watch were lawful product improvements rather than anticompetitive behavior. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court decision tha...

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U.S. Senators Ask Apple and Google to Remove X and Grok Apps Over Sexualized Image Generation

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U.S. Senators Ask Apple and Google to Remove X and Grok Apps Over S...

In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Ben Ray Lujan, and Edward Markey have requested that Apple and Google remove X Corp's X and Grok apps from their app stores over recent incidents of "mass generation of nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children". X has come under fire over the pa...

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Apple Reminding Users of Pending Home App Upgrade Requirement

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Apple Reminding Users of Pending Home App Upgrade Requirement

Back in late 2022 and early 2023, Apple rolled out a new architecture for its Apple Home platform to deliver improved performance and compatibility, although the rollout came with some hiccups that forced Apple to pull and later re-release the upgrade. Three years later, Apple is now on the verge of ending support for the old version of the Home...

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Apple's MacBook Pro Turns 20 Years Old

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Apple's MacBook Pro Turns 20 Years Old

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the MacBook Pro, unveiled by Steve Jobs as a "One More Thing" segment at the end of his Macworld San Francisco keynote on January 10, 2006. The MacBook Pro was an evolution of the previous PowerBook as the professional-level laptop in Apple's lineup, but with the shift from PowerPC chips to...

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Apple Watch Series 11 on Sale for Record Low Price of $299 ($100 Off)

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Apple Watch Series 11 on Sale for Record Low Price of $299 ($100 Off)

Amazon and Best Buy this weekend have all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple ...

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Apple Tops 2025 Smartphone Market With 20% Share, 10% Growth

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Apple Tops 2025 Smartphone Market With 20% Share, 10% Growth

Apple emerged as the global smartphone market leader in 2025, capturing a 20% market share with 10% year-over-year shipment growth – the highest among the top five brands, according to data released today by Counterpoint Research. Global smartphone shipments grew 2% year-over-year in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of growth.

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Google Chrome 150 Will Be Last Version to Support macOS Monterey

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Google Chrome 150 Will Be Last Version to Support macOS Monterey

Google has confirmed that its Chrome 150 browser update coming later this year will be the last version to support macOS Monterey. Going forward, Chrome 150 and later versions will no longer support macOS 12, which Apple released in October 2021. In a platform status update, Google says that on Macs running Monterey, Chrome 150 will continue to ...

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Here's What's New in iOS 26.3 So Far

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Here's What's New in iOS 26.3 So Far

In mid-December, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 26.3. So far, the upcoming software update includes a couple of new features for iPhones. iOS 15.3 through iOS 18.3 were all released in late January over the years, so thereby it is likely that iOS 26.3 will be released towards the end of this month as well. The update is compatible with the i...

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Report: Rise of AI Is Corroding Apple's Influence Over TSMC

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Report: Rise of AI Is Corroding Apple's Influence Over TSMC

A detailed new report from SemiAnalysis argues that while Apple's partnership with TSMC created the modern leading-edge foundry model, the rapid rise of AI computing is changing who pays for new chip technologies and how much influence Apple holds over each new manufacturing node. The report traces how Apple became the single most important cust...

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Amazon Takes Up to $129 Off M4 Mac Mini, Starting at $499.99

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Amazon Takes Up to $129 Off M4 Mac Mini, Starting at $499.99

Amazon today has a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini on sale at low prices, starting at $499.99 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD, down from $599.00. Discounts reach up to $129 off in these sales, and this time around there is also a discount on the M4 Pro model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and ...

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Apple Confirms Google Gemini Will Power Next-Generation Siri This Year

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Apple Confirms Google Gemini Will Power Next-Generation Siri This Year

In a statement shared with CNBC today, Apple confirmed that Google Gemini will power the next-generation version of Siri that is slated to launch later this year. "After careful evaluation, we determined that Google's technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and we're excited about the innovative new experience...

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Satechi Introduces 20% Discount on Brand-New CES 2026 Accessories

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Satechi Introduces 20% Discount on Brand-New CES 2026 Accessories

Satechi announced a few products at CES last week, and to mark the launch it's providing a 20 percent discount on these devices for early adopters. You can use the code CES2026 at checkout to get 20 percent off all five of Satechi's newest products. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Satechi. When you click a link and make a purchase, ...

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iOS 26.2.1 Update Coming Soon for iPhones

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iOS 26.2.1 Update Coming Soon for iPhones

iOS 26.3 will likely be released to the public later this month, but it appears that Apple is preparing to push out another software update in the interim. Apple's software engineers have started testing iOS 26.2.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. The update will likely be r...

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Google Says Gemini Partnership With Apple Will Go Beyond Siri Revamp

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Google Says Gemini Partnership With Apple Will Go Beyond Siri Revamp

Google today announced that its AI platform Gemini will help power not only a more personalized version of Siri, but a range of future Apple Intelligence features. "Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology,...

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Set a timer with Apple Watch, completely hands free. #Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0y4PFydkGU

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Set a timer with Apple Watch, completely hands free. #Shorts

@Brett.tech_ shows how easy it is to set timers while cooking with your Apple Watch, completely hands free. 🍳⏲️ Here’s how he does it ⬇️

• Open Settings and tap Watch App
• Then tap Siri and set Listen for to “Off” 
• Now, just raise your hand and start talking

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Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers

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Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming four weeks after the release of the first betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update, alth...

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Second macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers

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Second macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers

Apple today provided the second beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming four weeks after the launch of the first beta. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.3 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Up...

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Apple Releases Second watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas

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Apple Releases Second watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas

Apple today provided developers with the second betas of upcoming watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 betas for testing purposes. The software comes four weeks after Apple provided the first betas. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is...

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Here's How 2025 Was a 'Record-Breaking Year' Across Apple's Services

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Here's How 2025 Was a 'Record-Breaking Year' Across Apple's Services

Apple today announced that 2025 was a "record-breaking year" for many of its services, including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts. "Apple services had a banner year, rolling out game-changing features for customers while shattering records," said Apple's services chief Eddy Cue, in a press release.

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These 36 Airlines Offer iPhone Feature That Helps Find Your Lost Bags

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These 36 Airlines Offer iPhone Feature That Helps Find Your Lost Bags

On iOS 18.2 and later, there is a Share Item Location feature in the Find My app that allows you to temporarily share the location of an AirTag-equipped item with others, including employees at participating airlines. This way, if you have put AirTags inside your bags, the airline can better help you find them in the event they are lost or delay...

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Elon Musk Reacts to Apple and Google Teaming on Gemini-Powered Siri

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Elon Musk Reacts to Apple and Google Teaming on Gemini-Powered Siri

Elon Musk today expressed concern about Apple and Google partnering on a more personalized version of Siri powered by Google's generative AI platform Gemini. "This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that [they] also have Android and Chrome," wrote Musk, in a post on X. Musk serves as CEO of xAI, the company behin...

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Apple's Regent Street Store in UK is Temporarily Closed, Here's Why

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Apple's Regent Street Store in UK is Temporarily Closed, Here's Why

Apple's flagship Regent Street store in London, England is temporarily closed starting today for "refurbishment," the company said on its website. Apple has not indicated when the store will reopen, but a source familiar with the matter indicated that the location will likely be closed for at least a few weeks. It is unclear if Apple is planning...

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Apple Store in Santa Rosa is Moving Later This Month

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Apple Store in Santa Rosa is Moving Later This Month

Apple's retail store in Santa Rosa, California will be moving from the Santa Rosa Plaza shopping mall to the open-air Montgomery Village shopping plaza later this month. Apple Santa Rosa Plaza The new store at Montgomery Village will be holding its grand opening on Friday, January 23, at 12 p.m. local time, according to Apple's website. Apple's...

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Apple's Patent Grants Declined in 2025 as Innovation Slows

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Apple's Patent Grants Declined in 2025 as Innovation Slows

Apple's U.S. patent activity declined sharply in 2025 amid a broader slowdown in patent filings, according to newly released data from IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. The data shows that Apple was granted 2,722 U.S. patents in 2025, down from 3,082 in 2024, a year-over-year decline of roughly 12% that pushed the company down two positions to sixth p...

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Mac Shipments Were Flat at the End of 2025 as Rival PC Brands Surged

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Mac Shipments Were Flat at the End of 2025 as Rival PC Brands Surged

Apple's Mac business ended 2025 with flat year-over-year shipments in the holiday quarter despite a broader rebound in the global PC market, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). The findings suggest that global PC shipments rose 9.6% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 76.4 million units, exceeding expectations as b...

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End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messages Referenced in Latest iOS 26.3 Beta

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End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messages Referenced in Latest iOS 26.3 Beta

Apple appears close to supporting end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, almost a year after the GSM Association said it was working to implement the privacy feature for messages sent between Android and iPhone devices. As shared by Tiino-X83 on X (Twitter), the latest iOS 26.3 beta includes references to a new carrier bundle setting tha...

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Apple Introduces New 'Creator Studio' Bundle of Apps for $129 Per Year

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Apple Introduces New 'Creator Studio' Bundle of Apps for $129 Per Year

Apple today introduced a new Creator Studio bundle that offers access to six creative apps, and premium features in iWork apps, for $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Apple Creator Studio includes access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on the Mac and iPad, as well as Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on the Mac. Plus, it unlocks ...

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Amazon Takes Up to $200 Off M5 iPad Pro With New Discounts

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Amazon Takes Up to $200 Off M5 iPad Pro With New Discounts

Amazon this week is back with big discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The highlight this time around is the 1TB Wi-Fi 13-inch M5 iPad Pro with Nano-Texture Glass, which is on sale for $1,799.00, down from $1,999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click ...

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Pixelmator Pro is Coming to iPad With Apple Pencil Support and More

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Pixelmator Pro is Coming to iPad With Apple Pencil Support and More

Apple today announced that Pixelmator Pro is coming to the iPad, complete with a new touch-optimized workspace, full Apple Pencil support, the ability to work between iPad and Mac, and all of the powerful editing tools from the Mac version. Pixelmator Pro is a popular image editing app that was acquired by Apple last year. There is already a mor...

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Kuo: Apple's AI Deal With Google Is Temporary and Buys It Time

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Kuo: Apple's AI Deal With Google Is Temporary and Buys It Time

Apple is preparing to mass-produce its own AI-focused server chips in the second half of 2026 amid reliance on a short-term partnership with Google to meet immediate AI expectations, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a new post on X, Kuo said that Apple is facing mounting short-term pressure in artificial intelligence that is shaping its cur...

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Apple Releases Second macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta

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Apple Releases Second macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta

Apple today provided public beta testers with the second release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes a day after Apple provided the second beta to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the...

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Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Public Beta Testers

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Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Public Beta...

Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 updates to public beta testers, with the updates coming four weeks after Apple provided the first betas to testers. Anyone can download and install public betas, and all that's required is to sign up on Apple's beta site. Once you've opted in, the ...

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Apple Highlights Key iPhone 17 and 17 Pro Hardware Upgrade in New Ad

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Apple Highlights Key iPhone 17 and 17 Pro Hardware Upgrade in New Ad

Apple today shared a new "Slide" ad that highlights the Ceramic Shield 2 cover glass on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The ad shows an ongoing negotiation, during which an iPhone 17 Pro with the screen facing down is slid back and forth across a long table. Apple says the Ceramic Shield 2 above the screen offers 3× better ...

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Get $300 Off Samsung's Smart Monitor M9, Plus More Monitor and TV Deals

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Get $300 Off Samsung's Smart Monitor M9, Plus More Monitor and TV D...

Samsung has introduced a new batch of discounts across its most popular monitors and TVs this week, with notable markdowns on products like The Frame and the Smart Monitor series. These deals have all been applied automatically on Samsung's website, and many match all-time low prices on these products. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner wit...

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These Apple Apps Will No Longer Receive All New Features Without a Subscription

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These Apple Apps Will No Longer Receive All New Features Without a ...

If you are not interested in subscribing to the new Apple Creator Studio bundle introduced today, you will officially start to miss out on some new features. Apple said some "exciting new intelligent features and premium content" in Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Keynote, Numbers, Pages, and Freeform will only be accessible with a Creator Studio...

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Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 3 Firmware Update

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Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 3 Firmware Update

Apple today released a firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3. The latest firmware has a version number of 8B34, up from the previous version 8B30. Apple has a support document for AirPods firmware updates, but it has yet to be updated to reflect the 8B34 update. There can sometimes be new features, but most often the release notes simply mention...

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Apple Says 'Pixelmator' App on iOS Will No Longer Receive Updates

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Apple Says 'Pixelmator' App on iOS Will No Longer Receive Updates

Alongside the news that Pixelmator Pro is coming to the iPad, Apple has confirmed that the more basic Pixelmator app for the iPhone and iPad will no longer be updated. From the Pixelmator Pro page on Apple's website: Pixelmator Classic for iOS, released in 2014 as a companion app to the now-discontinued Pixelmator Classic for Mac, provides basic...

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Shazam's Fast Forward Playlist Reveals Music Artists Set to Rise in 2026

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Shazam's Fast Forward Playlist Reveals Music Artists Set to Rise in...

Shazam has published its annual Fast Forward list, and an accompanying Apple Music playlist. The list takes a look ahead at some of the most exciting music artists who are being discovered through the song identification tool. 2026's list features more than 60 music artists who are poised to have a breakthrough year. Here is how Apple describes ...

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Apple Struggling With Key Material Shortage as AI Chips Drain Supply

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Apple Struggling With Key Material Shortage as AI Chips Drain Supply

Apple is confronting a newly intensified supply-chain challenge for future chips as the AI boom has created a global shortage of a key material, Nikkei Asia reports. Apple is said to be struggling to secure sufficient supplies of high-end glass cloth fiber, a material that plays a critical role in the printed circuit boards and chip substrates u...

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Apple Releases New Firmware Update for iPhone Air MagSafe Battery

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Apple Releases New Firmware Update for iPhone Air MagSafe Battery

Apple this week released another firmware update for the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, but there are no specific details about what it includes. The latest iPhone Air MagSafe Battery firmware has a version number of 8B32, up from 8B25. In the Settings app on the iPhone Air, the new firmware is listed as version 101.0, while the previous firmware w...

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Get $200 Off Apple's M4 MacBook Air, Available From $799

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Get $200 Off Apple's M4 MacBook Air, Available From $799

You can get the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $799.00 today on Amazon, down from $999.00. You'll find similar $200 discounts across nearly the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup, and all of these deals are being matched at Best Buy. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a sm...

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New Leak Reveals iPhone 18 Pro Display Sizes, Under-Screen Face ID, and More

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New Leak Reveals iPhone 18 Pro Display Sizes, Under-Screen Face ID,...

While the iPhone 18 Pro models are still around nine months away, a leaker has shared some alleged details about the devices. In a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo this week, the account Digital Chat Station said the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will have the same 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes as the iPhone 17 Pro and iPh...

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Apple's Foldable iPhone Rumored to Be Built With Liquid Metal and Improved Titanium

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Apple's Foldable iPhone Rumored to Be Built With Liquid Metal and I...

Apple is planning to use advanced liquid metal and improved titanium alloys for its first foldable iPhone, according to new supply-chain information. According to the Korean Naver user known as "yeux1122," citing a material company source, the hinge used in Apple's first foldable iPhone will be made from liquid metal, an "amorphous" material App...

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Apple Arcade Adding These Four Games in February

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Apple Arcade Adding These Four Games in February

Apple Arcade will be adding another four games on Thursday, February 5, with complete details about each game outlined in Apple's announcement. Retrocade will allow Apple Vision Pro users to play classic arcade games like Asteroids, PAC-MAN, Breakout, Galaga, and Space Invaders in an immersive 3D environment, complete with leaderboards, daily ch...

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Best Buy's Winter Sale Includes Big Discounts on Apple Devices, TVs, Monitors, and More

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Best Buy's Winter Sale Includes Big Discounts on Apple Devices, TVs...

Best Buy kicked off a new Winter Sale this week, with notable markdowns on Apple devices, TVs, headphones and speakers, monitors, appliances, and much more. This sale is set to last through January 19, and you don't need to be a My Best Buy Plus or Total member to see the deals. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you cli...

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Will Apple Announce New MacBook Pros This January?

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Will Apple Announce New MacBook Pros This January?

While the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro was updated with an M5 chip in October, we are still waiting for higher-end MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and there are some signs that might point towards a late January launch this year. First, Apple's new Creator Studio bundle of creative apps launches on Wednesday, January 28.

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Turn 2D photos into stunning Spatial Scenes. #Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXBoIfN3ozc

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Turn 2D photos into stunning Spatial Scenes. #Shorts

@bengeskintech turns his 2D photos into amazing Spatial Scenes giving them an incredible sense of depth and dimension. 🌐📱

Here’s how he does it ⬇️
• Open Photos and pick your favorite photo in your Camera Roll
•Tap the Spatial Scene icon in the top right corner
• Now just tilt your phone to see your photo come to life

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Verizon is Down: iPhones Show 'SOS' Mode Due to Network Outage

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Verizon is Down: iPhones Show 'SOS' Mode Due to Network Outage

Verizon is experiencing a major outage across the U.S. today, with hundreds of thousands of customers reporting issues with the network on the website Downdetector. There are also complaints across Reddit and other social media platforms. iPhone users and others with Verizon service are generally unable to make phone calls, send text messages, o...

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Will Final Cut Pro on Mac Get Every New Feature Without a Subscription? Here's What Apple Says

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Will Final Cut Pro on Mac Get Every New Feature Without a Subscript...

Apple has confirmed that it will continue to offer a one-time-purchase version of Final Cut Pro for Mac for $299.99, but will that version receive every new feature? Apple has confirmed that it will continue to offer a one-time-purchase version of Final Cut Pro for Mac for $299.99, but will that version receive every new feature?

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 235 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 235 With Bug Fixes and Per...

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. Safari Technology Preview 235 includes fixes and updates for CSS, Canvas, C...

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iPhone SOS: Verizon Apologizes for Outage, Promises Customer Credits

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iPhone SOS: Verizon Apologizes for Outage, Promises Customer Credits

Verizon today experienced a major outage, which it is still working to fully resolve. In response, the carrier has promised that all affected customers will be credited an unspecified amount, with more details to be shared soon. "Today, we let many of our customers down and for that, we are truly sorry," said Verizon. "We are working non-stop an...

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iPhone 17e to Gain Dynamic Island But Display Still Stuck at 60Hz

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iPhone 17e to Gain Dynamic Island But Display Still Stuck at 60Hz

Apple's upcoming iPhone 17e will feature a Dynamic Island instead of a notch at the top of the screen, but unlike the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup, the display itself will still refresh at 60Hz, according to a known Weibo leaker. Apple made major improvements to the iPhone 17's display last year, introducing ProMotion display technology with up ...

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Apple Expands Cross-Border Apple Pay Support in China

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Apple Expands Cross-Border Apple Pay Support in China

Apple today announced expanded cross-border Apple Pay support for users in mainland China, allowing them to use Visa credit and debit cards issued by local banks to make contactless payments both in-store and online while traveling abroad. Eight major Chinese banks now support the feature, including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, B...

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MacPaw Pulls Plug on Setapp Mobile iOS Store, Blames Apple's 'Still-Evolving and Complex Business Terms' for Alternative EU Marketplaces

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MacPaw Pulls Plug on Setapp Mobile iOS Store, Blames Apple's 'Still...

Ukraine-based developer MacPaw is set to close Setapp Mobile, its alternative app store for iOS devices in the European Union, next month. The service will officially cease operating on February 16, 2026. Setapp Mobile launched in open beta in September 2024. In a support page, MacPaw said Setapp Mobile is being closed because of Apple's "still-...

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Apple's Google Gemini Deal Could Be Worth $5 Billion

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Apple's Google Gemini Deal Could Be Worth $5 Billion

Apple's newly announced partnership with Google to use Gemini models for Siri and Apple Intelligence could be worth as much as $5 billion, according to one analyst's estimate. The deal is structured as a cloud computing contract that will see Apple pay "several billion dollars to Google over time," according to the Financial Times (paywalled), c...

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Get an AirTag 4-Pack for Just $64.98 on Amazon

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Get an AirTag 4-Pack for Just $64.98 on Amazon

Apple's AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $64.98 this week on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Free shipping options have a delivery estimate around January 20, while Prime members should be able to get it delivered a few days sooner. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may...

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Verizon Explains How to Receive $20 Bill Credit Following Major Outage

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Verizon Explains How to Receive $20 Bill Credit Following Major Outage

Verizon today announced it will be offering customers a $20 account credit after a major outage on Wednesday, and action is required to receive it. The carrier said affected customers can accept the credit by logging into the My Verizon app, but it might take some time before this option shows up in the app. Affected customers will receive a tex...

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Opera One R3 Gains Music-Reactive UI Theme and 4-Way Split Screen

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Opera One R3 Gains Music-Reactive UI Theme and 4-Way Split Screen

Opera has updated its flagship browser, introducing a rebuilt AI engine and expanded multitasking features, as well as an animated UI theme that reacts to music playing in the browser. The browser's AI assistant now uses architecture borrowed from Opera's experimental Neon browser, which the company says delivers 20% faster responses. Notably, t...

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Spotify Increasing Subscription Prices in the US Again

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Spotify Increasing Subscription Prices in the US Again

Spotify today announced a price increase in the United States, Estonia, and Latvia, marking the company's third U.S. price increase in less than three years. The company revealed the changes in a post published on its website earlier today, stating that Premium subscribers in the affected markets will receive an email over the coming month expla...

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New Studio Display or Pro Display XDR Spotted in Regulatory Database

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New Studio Display or Pro Display XDR Spotted in Regulatory Database

An unreleased Apple display with the model number A3350 surfaced in a Chinese regulatory database today, according to a filing viewed by MacRumors. The filing is likely for Apple's next-generation Studio Display or Pro Display XDR, but there is not enough information to determine which one it will be. The listing does reveal that the new model w...

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Air France Announces New Apple TV Perks

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Air France Announces New Apple TV Perks

Air France today announced that passengers can now watch select Apple TV shows for free during its long-haul flights, with more than 45 hours of content available. This is referring to the streaming service known as Apple TV+ until last year. The complimentary in-flight selection includes the first three episodes of Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, ...

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Apple Adjusts Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More

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Apple Adjusts Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More

Apple today updated its trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models. Trade-ins can be completed on Apple's website, or at an Apple Store. The charts below provide an overview of Apple's current and previous trade-in values in the United States, according to the company's website. Most of the values declined slightly, but...

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Beats' Latest Ad Campaign Features Baseball Superstar Shohei Ohtani

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Beats' Latest Ad Campaign Features Baseball Superstar Shohei Ohtani

Apple's Beats brand is no stranger to collaborations with big-name celebrities on marketing campaigns, and the brand's latest effort involves Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. The new campaign created in collaboration with photographer Daniel Sannwald features a massively oversized Ohtani sporting Beats products in various Los Angeles...

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Foldable iPhone Set to Debut A20 Pro Chip With 2nm Performance Leap

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Foldable iPhone Set to Debut A20 Pro Chip With 2nm Performance Leap

Apple's foldable iPhone will share the same next-generation A20 Pro chip as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models when it debuts this September, according to industry analyst Jeff Pu. In his latest investor note, Pu outlined the projected specifications for all three premium devices that will take center stage this fall, with the regula...

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Apple's OLED MacBook Pro Moves Closer With Panel Production

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Apple's OLED MacBook Pro Moves Closer With Panel Production

Development of Apple's rumored OLED MacBook Pro took another forward step this month when the next-generation production line responsible for manufacturing its displays commenced operation. Samsung Display is expected to make the panels for Apple's MacBook Pro, and has invested heavily in an 8.6-generation OLED production line located at its Asa...

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Take Up to $130 Off M4 Mac Mini, Plus Deals on AirTag, AirPods Max, and More

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Take Up to $130 Off M4 Mac Mini, Plus...

This week's best Apple deals include big discounts on AirTag, AirPods Max, and Mac mini. We're also tracking great sitewide sales at Satechi, Samsung, and Best Buy, with discounts on everything from Mac-compatible monitors to TVs, headphones, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and ...

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X is Down: Twitter Not Working Across iPhone and Web

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X is Down: Twitter Not Working Across iPhone and Web

It's not just you: X is down right now for many users across the iPhone, web, and other platforms. The social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, is failing to display posts due the outage. It is unclear how long the issues will last. Not everyone is affected, and posts might load sporadically. Not everyone is affected, and posts might lo...

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iOS 26.4 Will Add These 9 New Emoji to Your iPhone

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iOS 26.4 Will Add These 9 New Emoji to Your iPhone

Last year, the Unicode Consortium previewed some of the new emoji that are expected to be added to the iPhone with iOS 26.4 in March or April. Here are nine of the new emoji:Trombone Treasure Chest Distorted Face Hairy Creature (aka Bigfoot or Sasquatch) Fight Cloud Apple Core Orca Ballet Dancers LandslideNotably, Distorted Face ...

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The MacRumors Show: Apple Creator Studio and Gemini-Powered Siri

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The MacRumors Show: Apple Creator Studio and Gemini-Powered Siri

On this year's first episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a look at CES 2026, Apple Creator Studio, and the confirmation that Google Gemini will power the next-generation version of Siri. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Following CES 2026, we talk through this year's tech showcase, which saw major announcements...

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ChatGPT Introduces Lower-Priced Subscription Tier With These Features

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ChatGPT Introduces Lower-Priced Subscription Tier With These Features

OpenAI today announced that its lower-priced ChatGPT Go subscription tier is now available worldwide, with U.S. pricing set at $8 per month. ChatGPT Go provides expanded access to ChatGPT's latest model, GPT‑5.2 Instant, with 10× more messages, file uploads, and image creation allowed compared to the free tier. ChatGPT Go also offers longer m...

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2026 Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show: Watch the Trailer Now

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2026 Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show: Watch the Trailer Now

In September, Apple and the NFL announced that Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday, February 8. The performance will take place at Levi's Stadium, in Santa Clara, California. Super Bowl LX will air on NBC and stream on Peacock and NFL+, with live coverage set to start at 6:...

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All-New Apple Store Now Open in Downtown Montréal

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All-New Apple Store Now Open in Downtown Montréal

Apple's Sainte-Catherine store in Montréal, Canada has a new home at the northeast corner of Rue Saint-Catherine and Rue de la Montagne. The location officially opened to the public today, and the first customers who visited received a complimentary tote bag and toque (the Canadian term for what Americans call a beanie), the latter of which wil...

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These 5 Apple Products Will Reportedly Be Upgraded With OLED Displays

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These 5 Apple Products Will Reportedly Be Upgraded With OLED Displays

Apple plans to upgrade the iPad mini, MacBook Pro, iPad Air, iMac, and MacBook Air with OLED displays between 2026 and 2028, according to DigiTimes. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported that the iPad mini and MacBook Pro will receive an OLED display as early as this year, but he does not expect the MacBook Air to adopt the technology unti...

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Apple's Environmental Chief Lisa Jackson Retiring After 13 Years

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Apple's Environmental Chief Lisa Jackson Retiring After 13 Years

Apple recently announced that its environmental chief Lisa Jackson would be retiring this month, and today she was removed from the company's leadership page. Since 2013, Jackson served as Apple's Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, reporting to Apple CEO Tim Cook. In this role, she oversaw Apple's renewable energy and...

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Apple's M4 Mac Mini Hits $499 Low Price on Amazon

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Apple's M4 Mac Mini Hits $499 Low Price on Amazon

Amazon is discounting a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini this weekend, starting at $499.00 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD, down from $599.00. Discounts reach up to $129 off in these sales, and this time around there is also a discount on the M4 Pro model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make...

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iPhone 17 | 3x More Scratch Resistant: Slide | Apple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBrYMBacnyM

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iPhone 17 | 3x More Scratch Resistant: Slide | Apple

All-new Ceramic Shield 2 is 3x more scratch resistant. Now on iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.

Learn more about iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max: https://apple.co/47RqgGB

#iPhone17 #iPhone17Pro #CeramicShield

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Get Up to $200 Off M5 iPad Pro on Amazon, Starting at $899.99

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Get Up to $200 Off M5 iPad Pro on Amazon, Starting at $899.99

Amazon this weekend is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The highlight this time around is a return of a low price on the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro, which is on sale for $899.99, down from $999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a...

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iOS 27 Will Add These 8 New Features to Your iPhone

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iOS 27 Will Add These 8 New Features to Your iPhone

iOS 27 is still many months away, but there are already plenty of rumors about new features that will be included in the software update. The first beta of iOS 27 will be released during WWDC 2026 in June, and the update should be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that iOS 27 will be simila...

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MacBook Pro Buyers Now Facing Up to a Two-Month Wait Ahead of New Models

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MacBook Pro Buyers Now Facing Up to a Two-Month Wait Ahead of New M...

MacBook Pro availability is tightening on Apple's online store, with select configurations facing up to a two-month delivery timeframe in the United States. A few 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro configurations with an M4 Pro chip are not facing any shipping delay, but estimated delivery dates for many configurations with an M4 Max chip range fro...

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Prosser: iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island Moving to Top-Left Corner

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Prosser: iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island Moving to Top-Left Corner

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models will have a front camera cutout in the top-left corner of the screen alongside a new under-display Face ID system, which will see the Dynamic Island software feature relocated to the same corner. That's according to the latest YouTube video from Front Page Tech's Jon Prosser.

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Threads Usage Overtakes X on Mobile

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Threads Usage Overtakes X on Mobile

Meta's Threads has now reportedly surpassed its rival X (formerly Twitter) in daily mobile usage globally. Market intelligence firm Similarweb (via TechCrunch) reports that Threads recorded 141.5 million daily active users across iOS and Android worldwide as of January 7, 2026, compared with 125 million daily active mobile users for X.

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Google Chrome Is Getting a Safari Data Import Option on iPhone

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Google Chrome Is Getting a Safari Data Import Option on iPhone

Chrome for iOS will soon feature an option for iPhone users to import their Safari data into Google's mobile browser, avoiding the need to perform the transfer on desktop. Starting in Chrome 145, currently in beta, the new feature will guide users through the process of importing bookmarks, browsing history, and passwords from Safari, since Chro...

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Apple Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With Full-Page Website Tribute

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Apple Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With Full-Page Website Tribute

Apple has updated its homepage to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. The page highlights some of King's most impactful quotes, and invites people to explore his legacy further through the Apple Books and Apple Podcasts apps. Apple shows photos of Dr. King visiting a church in Miami, Florida, holding a news conference in Birmingham, Alabama,...

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iPhone 18 Pro: Under-Screen Face ID, LTPO+ Display, Dynamic Island Debate Continues

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iPhone 18 Pro: Under-Screen Face ID, LTPO+ Display, Dynamic Island ...

While most sources in the Apple rumor scene agree that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature under-screen Face ID, there continues to be conflicting rumors about how that change might impact the Dynamic Island. In a post on social media platform X today, the account "ShrimpApplePro" claimed that the Dynamic Island will be "shorter...

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Walmart Still Doesn't Accept Apple Pay in the U.S. in 2026, Here's Why

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Walmart Still Doesn't Accept Apple Pay in the U.S. in 2026, Here's...

As noted by 9to5Mac over the weekend, Walmart still does not accept contactless payment options like Apple Pay at its more than 4,500 stores across the U.S., and there is no indication that will be changing any time soon. It is not just Apple Pay that is affected. Walmart also does not allow customers to use Google Pay or Samsung Pay, and you ca...

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How Much RAM Will the iPhone 18 Pro Have? Here's What Rumors Say

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How Much RAM Will the iPhone 18 Pro Have? Here's What Rumors Say

While the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are still around eight months away, multiple sources have already commented on how much RAM the devices will have. In a blog post last year, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that he expected all of the new iPhone models released later this year to be equipped with 12GB of RAM. That would include th...

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iPhone 18 Pro Leak: Smaller Dynamic Island, No Top-Left Camera Cutout

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iPhone 18 Pro Leak: Smaller Dynamic Island, No Top-Left Camera Cutout

Over the last few months, rumors around the iPhone 18 Pro's front-panel design have been conflicted, with some supply-chain leaks pointing to under-display Face ID, reports suggesting a top-left hole-punch camera, and debate over whether the familiar Dynamic Island will shrink, shift, or disappear entirely. Today, Weibo-based leaker Instant Digi...

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iPhone Air to Get Minor Refresh This Year, Claims Leaker

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iPhone Air to Get Minor Refresh This Year, Claims Leaker

Apple will launch a second-generation iPhone Air this year, despite reports that it has been delayed until 2027, according to the Weibo leaker known as Fixed Focus Digital. Doubling down on a similar claim they made late last year, the leaker says feedback coming from the production line still suggests that the iPhone Air 2 will launch in the fa...

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Woot's New Apple Sale Takes Up to $450 Off Studio Display and More

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Woot's New Apple Sale Takes Up to $450 Off Studio Display and More

Woot this week kicked off a new Apple sale that includes some of the lowest prices we've tracked on the Studio Display in months. The items that we're focusing on in this sale are all in new condition and come with a one year Apple limited warranty, but there are other items that are refurbished. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot...

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Apple Regains Top Spot in China's Smartphone Market

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Apple Regains Top Spot in China's Smartphone Market

Apple reclaimed the leading position in China's smartphone market in the fourth quarter of 2025 as strong demand for the iPhone 17 lineup offset a contracting market and growing supply-chain pressure from memory chip shortages. New data from Counterpoint Research shows that smartphone shipments in China declined 1.6% year over year in the fourth...

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Amazon Takes Up to $174 Off Apple's M5 MacBook Pro

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Amazon Takes Up to $174 Off Apple's M5 MacBook Pro

Amazon today has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,449.00, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, and it's a solid second-best price on the M5 MacBook Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small paym...

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Latest iPhone 18 Pro Leak Corroborated by Respected Former Analyst

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Latest iPhone 18 Pro Leak Corroborated by Respected Former Analyst

Respected veteran display analyst Ross Young has added his support to a new leak today about the iPhone 18 Pro's front-panel design. In a new post on X (Twitter), the now-retired Counterpoint Research VP said that Instant Digital's latest explanation of how Apple will shrink the Dynamic Island is what he was alluding to in a report last year.

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New, Higher End AirPods Pro Coming This Year

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New, Higher End AirPods Pro Coming This Year

Apple is planning to debut a high-end secondary version of AirPods Pro 3 this year, sitting in the lineup alongside the current model, reports suggest. Back in September 2025, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple is planning to introduce a successor to the AirPods Pro 3 in 2026. This would be somewhat unusual since Apple normall...

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Nomad Launches Hybrid Titanium Apple Watch Band in New 'Icy Blue Glow' Color

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Nomad Launches Hybrid Titanium Apple Watch Band in New 'Icy Blue Gl...

Nomad today introduced a new version of its popular titanium Stratos band that's designed for the Apple Watch. The new version features a limited edition icy blue glow colorway, providing a subtle glow-in-the-dark effect that can be seen between the titanium links of the band. Available for $189, the Stratos Apple Watch band combines the look of...

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Apple Releases New Firmware for iPad Pro Magic Keyboard

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Apple Releases New Firmware for iPad Pro Magic Keyboard

Apple today released new firmware for the Magic Keyboard that's designed for the iPad Pro. The firmware for the M4/M5 model has a version number of 1872.544.772, up from the prior 0680.0220.0301 firmware, while the firmware for the M3 model has an updated version number of 1024.320.771. The new firmware is available for both the 11-inch and 13-i...

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Apple Fitness+ Expands to Japan

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Apple Fitness+ Expands to Japan

Apple Fitness+ is now available in Japan, according to Japanese site Mac Otakara. Apple users who open the Fitness app on the iPhone will see the Apple Fitness+ tab available starting today. Apple is providing users with a 1-month free trial, and after that, the service is priced at 980 yen per month or 7,800 yen per year. Japanese users do not ...

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Apple Can Still Offer a Key iPhone Privacy Feature in France, Says Judge

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Apple Can Still Offer a Key iPhone Privacy Feature in France, Says ...

A judge in Paris today decided not to suspend Apple's App Tracking Transparency privacy feature in France, according to the French newspaper La Tribune. In a statement shared with the publication, Apple said it welcomed the court's decision and will continue to support strong privacy protections for users.

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App Store and Apple TV Experiencing Outage

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App Store and Apple TV Experiencing Outage

Apple's App Store, iTunes Store, and Apple TV service are experiencing an outage at the current time, according to Apple's System Status page. Apple says that some users may be experiencing issues with the App Store and iTunes Store. Apple also says some users may be seeing intermittent issues with Apple TV. The Apple TV Channels feature is down...

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Apple Shifts iPhone OLED Orders to Samsung Amid BOE Troubles

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Apple Shifts iPhone OLED Orders to Samsung Amid BOE Troubles

Apple's Chinese supplier BOE is struggling with iPhone OLED production again, causing millions of panel orders to be shifted to Samsung Display, reports The Elec. Multiple industry sources told the publication that BOE still hasn't resolved manufacturing issues that emerged in November and December of last year. Problems in a specific production...

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Apple Pay Likely to Launch in India This Year

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Apple Pay Likely to Launch in India This Year

Apple Pay is set to go live in the Indian market by the end of 2026, according to a new report by Business Standard. The service still requires regulatory approvals before it can go live in the country, but Apple is reportedly working with banks, regulators, and card networks to bring the payment service to India within the year, claims the publ...

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OpenAI on Track to Unveil First AI Device This Year, Could Rival AirPods

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OpenAI on Track to Unveil First AI Device This Year, Could Rival Ai...

OpenAI is "on track" to unveil its first AI device in the second half of this year, Axios reported this week. The comment was given to the publication by OpenAI's chief global affairs officer Chris Lehane, who listed "devices" as one of the big coming attractions for the company in 2026. Lehane didn't go into specifics about the upcoming product...

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Apple Defeats Privacy Law Claims in California Data Tracking Suit

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Apple Defeats Privacy Law Claims in California Data Tracking Suit

Apple has beaten a class action's claims alleging that it records users' mobile activity without their consent despite the company's privacy assurances, reports Bloomberg Law. Filed in November 2022, the lawsuit accused Apple of "utterly false" assurances that users are in control of what information they share when they use stock ‌iPhone‌ a...

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iPhone 18 Rumored to Feature Much Brighter Display

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iPhone 18 Rumored to Feature Much Brighter Display

Apple's iPhone 18 will feature a significantly brighter display, according to a Chinese leaker. In a new post on Weibo, the user known as "Instant Digital" said that Chinese supplier BOE has little hope of making panels for the iPhone 18 because Apple's brightness requirements for the next-generation device are unprecedentedly high. This suggest...

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Refresh Your Workspace for 2026 With 20% Off Satechi's Best Desktop Accessories

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Refresh Your Workspace for 2026 With 20% Off Satechi's Best Desktop...

Satechi recently kicked off a new sale that has its most popular desktop accessories at 20 percent off for a limited time. To get this discount, enter the code REFRESH20 at checkout on the accessories found in Satechi's "Dark Refresh Collection". Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Satechi. When you click a link and make a purchase, we ...

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The power of Apple ProRes RAW on iPhone 17 Pro. #Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCvCBTl5WZ0

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The power of Apple ProRes RAW on iPhone 17 Pro. #Shorts

Capturing video in the ProRes RAW format allows you to grade with incredible flexibility, extending your ability to adjust color, brightness, shadows and more.

Here’s how you can do it ⬇️

• In Settings, tap Camera, tap Formats, then turn on Apple ProRes
• Attach an external SSD hard drive via the USB-C port
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Apple's Secret Product Plans Stolen in Luxshare Cyberattack

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Apple's Secret Product Plans Stolen in Luxshare Cyberattack

The Apple supplier subject to a major cyberattack last month was China's Luxshare, it has now emerged. More than 1TB of confidential Apple information was reportedly stolen. It was reported in December that one of Apple's assemblers suffered a significant cyberattack that may have compromised sensitive production-line information and manufacturi...

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Volvo's New EX60 SUV Features Pre-Installed Apple Music App With Spatial Audio

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Volvo's New EX60 SUV Features Pre-Installed Apple Music App With Sp...

Volvo's new EX60 mid-size electric SUV is set to be the first Volvo vehicle that comes with an Apple Music app pre-installed, Volvo said today. The vehicle will be equipped with Apple Music with Dolby Atmos, providing an immersive Spatial Audio experience. Apple Music will be available as an app accessible through the vehicle's built-in infotain...

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Apple Expected to Unveil Five All-New Products This Year

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Apple Expected to Unveil Five All-New Products This Year

In addition to updating many of its existing products, Apple is expected to unveil five all-new products this year, including a smart home hub, a Face ID doorbell, a MacBook with an A18 Pro chip, a foldable iPhone, and augmented reality glasses. Below, we have recapped rumored features for each product. Smart Home Hub Apple home hub (concept) ...

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Apple Employees Using 'Enchanté' Internal AI Chatbot to Speed Up Work

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Apple Employees Using 'Enchanté' Internal AI Chatbot to Speed Up Work

Apple hasn't developed an AI chatbot for consumers, but it has been using them internally for some time now. Last year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman detailed a Veritas chatbot to test the new version of Siri, and now Macworld has shared details on two other AI tools that Apple employees are allegedly using.

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A Siri Chatbot is Coming in iOS 27

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A Siri Chatbot is Coming in iOS 27

Apple plans to turn Siri into a chatbot that will rival Anthropic's Claude, Google's Gemini, and OpenAI's ChatGPT, reports Bloomberg. Apple did not initially plan to introduce a chatbot, but their popularity forced Apple executives to reconsider. Codenamed Campos, the Siri chatbot will be integrated into iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, replacin...

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Mark Your Calendar: Apple's Key Dates to Watch Over the Next Month

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Mark Your Calendar: Apple's Key Dates to Watch Over the Next Month

While the first few weeks of 2026 have been relatively slow for Apple, things should start to pick up soon. Apple Creator Studio launches next week, and there are a handful of other items on the company's agenda over the next month. Below, we have listed key Apple dates to watch through February: Wednesday, January 28: Apple Creator Studio...

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Apple Developing AirTag-Sized AI Pin With Dual Cameras

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Apple Developing AirTag-Sized AI Pin With Dual Cameras

Apple is working on a small, wearable AI pin equipped with multiple cameras, a speaker, and microphones, reports The Information. If it actually launches, the AI pin will likely run the new Siri chatbot that Apple plans to unveil in iOS 27. The pin is said to be similar in size to an AirTag, with a thin, flat, circular disc shape. It has an alum...

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Will Apple Charge for Its Siri Chatbot?

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Will Apple Charge for Its Siri Chatbot?

Apple is apparently working on a Siri chatbot that will rival Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT, and Apple is aiming to debut it in less than six months when iOS 27 is unveiled at WWDC. Bloomberg shared details on the chatbot earlier today, but there was one major question unanswered: what will Apple charge? Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and other c...

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Apple's Upcoming Home Hub Could Include 'Robotic Swiveling Base'

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Apple's Upcoming Home Hub Could Include 'Robotic Swiveling Base'

The home hub device that Apple plans to release as soon as this spring has a "robotic swiveling base," according to The Information's Wayne Ma. Ma mentioned the new detail in a piece outlining Apple's work on an AI pin. Apple is also working on a home product featuring a small display, speakers and a robotic swiveling base, designed with a heavy...

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Claude AI iPhone App Can Now Connect to Apple Health in the US

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Claude AI iPhone App Can Now Connect to Apple Health in the US

Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot is gaining Apple Health integration, allowing the assistant to access users' health and fitness data directly from their iPhone. The feature is rolling out in beta this week via the Claude iOS app, Anthropic announced as part of a broader healthcare push. U.S. subscribers on Claude Pro and Max plans can opt in to sh...

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ChatGPT Atlas Gains Tab Groups, Auto Google/AI Search Switching

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ChatGPT Atlas Gains Tab Groups, Auto Google/AI Search Switching

OpenAI is rolling out another noteworthy update to ChatGPT Atlas, its AI-powered browser for Mac. As per the release notes, the latest build introduces tab groups, allowing users to organize their browsing sessions more efficiently. The update also brings fixes for vertical tab "mini mode" and a simplified right-click context menu for tabs. On t...

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Apple Responds to Slowing China Sales With Lunar New Year Discounts

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Apple Responds to Slowing China Sales With Lunar New Year Discounts

Apple is offering discounts of up to 1,000 yuan ($144) on some products in China in anticipation of a holiday shopping rush and competitive pricing from local vendors, reports the South China Morning Post. Ahead of February's Lunar New Year, Apple's mainland China website and official stores are offering limited-time discounts on products includ...

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20th Anniversary iPhone May Not Have All-Screen Design After All

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20th Anniversary iPhone May Not Have All-Screen Design After All

Apple has long been rumored to be planning a dramatic redesign for the iPhone's 20th anniversary in 2027, ever since Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported last May that the company is aiming for an all-glass device "without any cutouts in the display". But new comments from respected display industry analyst Ross Young appear to throw cold water on t...

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Report: Apple's New AI Strategy Firms Up Under Craig Federighi

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Report: Apple's New AI Strategy Firms Up Under Craig Federighi

Apple has restructured its artificial intelligence strategy under software chief Craig Federighi, accelerating plans to overhaul Siri by relying on external AI models after years of internal delays and organizational friction. According to a detailed report from The Information, Apple's approach to artificial intelligence has undergone a signifi...

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Utah Adds a Strange Twist to the iPhone vs. Android Debate

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Utah Adds a Strange Twist to the iPhone vs. Android Debate

While the iOS vs. Android debate has been going on for nearly two decades, one lawmaker in Utah has taken it to the next level with a strange new twist. According to Utah news station KSL, Utah State Senator Kirk Cullimore (R-Sandy) has proposed a new bill that would designate Android as the state's official mobile operating system. It is a real...

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Amazon Discounts Popular Accessories From Ecovacs, Jackery, and Anker

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Amazon Discounts Popular Accessories From Ecovacs, Jackery, and Anker

Amazon this week has a few notable sales from popular brands like Ecovacs, Jackery, and Anker. These include discounts on everything from MagSafe-compatible chargers to portable power stations and robot vacuums. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which h...

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Top Dogs — Official Trailer | Apple Vision Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6wnDWzhaDA

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Top Dogs — Official Trailer | Apple Vision Pro

Get swept up in the competition of the biggest dog show on Earth with this two-part immersive doguseries, premiering January 30. Only on Apple Vision Pro.

Link to schedule Apple Vision Pro demo: https://apple.co/4jQ6EGv

#TopDogs #Crufts #AppleImmersiveVideo #AppleVisionPro #SpatialComputing

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Apple's Siri Chatbot May Run on Google Servers

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Apple's Siri Chatbot May Run on Google Servers

Apple is considering a significant shift in how it operates Siri by potentially running its next-generation chatbot on Google's cloud infrastructure rather than entirely on its own Private Cloud Compute servers, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

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MacBook Pro to Receive Up to Six New Features by Next Year

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MacBook Pro to Receive Up to Six New Features by Next Year

Apple is expected to release MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips soon, but you might want to pass on them, as bigger changes are around the corner. It has been reported that the MacBook Pro will be receiving a major redesign in late 2026 or in 2027. Six new features have been rumored so far, including an OLED display, touch capabilit...

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Apple's John Ternus Takes Over Design in Latest CEO Succession Move

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Apple's John Ternus Takes Over Design in Latest CEO Succession Move

Apple's hardware chief John Ternus has been overseeing Apple design teams since late last year as Apple continues preparing him to take over as CEO, reports Bloomberg. Apple CEO Tim Cook put Ternus in charge of the design teams the final months of 2025, expanding his responsibilities. Apple's software and hardware design teams were most recently...

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Apple's F1 Movie Nominated for Best Picture at 2026 Oscars

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Apple's F1 Movie Nominated for Best Picture at 2026 Oscars

Popular Apple racing movie F1 has been nominated for Best Picture by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Apple said today. Nominees were announced for the 98th annual Academy Awards, and Apple earned six nominations in total. F1, which stars Brad Pitt, will be up against Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After...

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Get Super Bowl Ready With Samsung's Big Sale on TVs and Monitors

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Get Super Bowl Ready With Samsung's Big Sale on TVs and Monitors

Samsung recently kicked off a sale across its most popular Vision AI-supported monitors and TVs, with notable markdowns on products like The Frame and the Smart Monitor series. These deals have all been applied automatically on Samsung's website, and many match all-time low prices on these products. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with S...

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Why is the Apple Weather App on the iPhone Predicting So Much Snow?

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Why is the Apple Weather App on the iPhone Predicting So Much Snow?

A major storm system is expected to deliver significant snowfall and freezing rain across more than half of the United States this weekend, with winter weather alerts in effect in cities like Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Cleveland, Dallas, Indianapolis, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Washington D.C., and others.

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Apple Accuses European Commission of 'Political Delay Tactics' Over App Store Changes

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Apple Accuses European Commission of 'Political Delay Tactics' Over...

Apple claims the European Commission is refusing to let to implement App Store changes, instead using "political delay tactics" to levy unfair investigations and fines. Apple provided the statement to Bloomberg in response to MacPaw's decision to shut down alternative iOS app marketplace Setapp Mobile in the EU because of the complicated busines...

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1Password Launches Anti-Phishing Warnings for Pasted Passwords

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1Password Launches Anti-Phishing Warnings for Pasted Passwords

Popular password management app 1Password today announced the launch of a new phishing protection feature that's meant to "act as a second pair of eyes" before users provide their passwords to scammers. 1Password will not autofill a username and password on a website that is spoofing another as one layer of protection, but users can get around t...

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iPhone 18 Pro: Leaker Reveals Alleged Size of Smaller Dynamic Island

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iPhone 18 Pro: Leaker Reveals Alleged Size of Smaller Dynamic Island

For now, rumors have settled on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max featuring a smaller Dynamic Island, and now a leaker has revealed its alleged size. iPhone 18 Pro with a smaller Dynamic Island (mockup via Ice Universe) The account "Ice Universe" today claimed the Dynamic Island cutout on the iPhone 18 Pro models will be approximately 35%...

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Apple Invites Creators to LA Event on January 27-29 That Could Coincide With MacBook Pro Announcement

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Apple Invites Creators to LA Event on January 27-29 That Could Coin...

Apple has sent out invites to select creators for an "Apple Experience" in Los Angeles, California, scheduled for January 27 to 29. The event has sparked speculation that Apple will also announce new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Creator Petr Mara shared an image of his invite on Instagram. Mara was also invited to an Apple ev...

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Apple Rejects Blame for Setapp Mobile App Marketplace Closure, Accuses EU of 'Political Delay Tactics'

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Apple Rejects Blame for Setapp Mobile App Marketplace Closure, Accu...

Apple has accused the European Commission of using "political delay tactics" to manufacture a reason to investigate and fine the company, according to Bloomberg. The statement appears designed to get ahead of reports that the EC is preparing to cite Apple as the reason behind the upcoming closure of Setapp Mobile, the third-party iOS app marketp...

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TikTok Avoids US Ban as Joint Venture Deal Officially Closes

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TikTok Avoids US Ban as Joint Venture Deal Officially Closes

TikTok has announced that it has finalized a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture, allowing the app to continue operating in the United States indefinitely. First agreed in December, the deal creates "TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC," which will be 80.1 percent owned by U.S. and global investors, with ByteDance retaining a 19....

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AirPods Pro 3 Drop to All-Time Low Price of $199.99

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AirPods Pro 3 Drop to All-Time Low Price of $199.99

Best Buy today has a match of the record low price on the AirPods Pro 3, available for $199.99, down from $249.00. This is only the second time in 2026 that we've tracked the AirPods Pro 3 at this low price, which matches the best deal we saw over the holiday season. This is a flash sale and it will end later tonight, so those interested should ...

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Apple Raised UK Banking Costs, Lawsuit Alleges

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Apple Raised UK Banking Costs, Lawsuit Alleges

A new UK class action lawsuit against Apple seeks billions in damages by alleging that the company unlawfully restricted competition in contactless payments on the iPhone through Apple Pay, The Guardian reports. The proposed opt-out collective action filed this week in the UK alleges that Apple abused its position in the market by limiting acces...

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Apple Rumored to Partner With Intel on iPhone Chips

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Apple Rumored to Partner With Intel on iPhone Chips

It has once again been rumored that Apple might revive its chipmaking partnership with Intel, but the chips would be designed by Apple rather than Intel. In a research note today, obtained by MacRumors, GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu reiterated his expectation that Intel will begin supplying some Apple chips using its future 14A process, which is...

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The MacRumors Show: Apple's Upcoming Siri Chatbot and AI Pin

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The MacRumors Show: Apple's Upcoming Siri Chatbot and AI Pin

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's plan to turn Siri into a chatbot with iOS 27, alongside plans for new hardware such as an AI pin. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple reportedly plans to turn Siri into a chatbot that will rival Anthropic's Claude, Google's Gemini, and OpenAI's ...

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Apple to Show More Ads in App Store Starting in March

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Apple to Show More Ads in App Store Starting in March

In an email to developers this week, Apple indicated that it will begin showing additional ads in App Store search results starting Tuesday, March 3. The extra ads will first appear in the App Store in the U.K. and Japan, followed by other markets like the U.S. by the end of March, according to Apple. Apple first announced that it would be expan...

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Apple Studio Display Hits Lowest Prices in Months, Plus Accessory Discounts From Satechi and More

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Apple Studio Display Hits Lowest Pric...

This week saw a wide range of Apple-related deals, including some of the lowest prices we've seen in months on the Apple Studio Display, plus solid discounts on the M4 Mac mini, Mac-compatible monitors from Samsung, popular desktop accessories from Satechi, and even more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When y...

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Apple Cash Instant Transfer Fees Are Going Up Soon

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Apple Cash Instant Transfer Fees Are Going Up Soon

Apple today began notifying Apple Cash users about an upcoming fee increase for the Instant Transfer feature. Starting on February 18, 2026, choosing the Instant Transfer option will cost 1.7 percent of the transaction amount, with a minimum of $0.25 and a maximum of $25. Instant Transfer is the Apple Cash option that allows you to transfer mone...

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What to Expect From iOS 26.4

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What to Expect From iOS 26.4

iOS 26.3 is shaping up to be a relatively minor update, with only a couple of notable new features, but iOS 26.4 is expected to be much more significant. We are still waiting for the iOS 26.3 Release Candidate to come out, so the first iOS 26.4 beta is likely still at least a few weeks away. Following beta testing, iOS 26.4 will likely be releas...

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Apple Studio Display Hits Lowest Prices in Months, Plus Accessory Discounts From Satechi and More

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Apple Studio Display Hits Lowest Pric...

This week saw a wide range of Apple-related deals, including some of the lowest prices we've seen in months on the Apple Studio Display, plus solid discounts on the M4 Mac mini, Mac-compatible monitors from Samsung, popular desktop accessories from Satechi, and even more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When y...

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Here's When Apple Plans to Unveil a New Siri Powered by Google Gemini

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Here's When Apple Plans to Unveil a New Siri Powered by Google Gemini

Apple plans to unveil a more personalized version of Siri powered by Google Gemini next month, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. "The company has been planning an announcement of the new Siri in the second half of February, when it will give demonstrations of the functionality," he wrote, in the latest edition of his weekly Power On newslett...

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Apple's M5 iPad Pro Hits Multiple Record Low Prices on Amazon

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Apple's M5 iPad Pro Hits Multiple Record Low Prices on Amazon

Amazon this weekend is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The highlight this time around is a return of a low price on the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro, which is on sale for $899.00, down from $999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a...

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When Will Tim Cook Step Down as Apple CEO? Here's What Reports Say

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When Will Tim Cook Step Down as Apple CEO? Here's What Reports Say

There has been increasing discussion about Tim Cook eventually stepping down as Apple's CEO, but reports have offered differing timelines. A few months ago, the Financial Times reported that Apple was preparing for Cook to step down as soon as early 2026. In his Power On newsletter today, however, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that timeframe "see...

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Apple Reportedly Aiming to Upgrade the MacBook Pro Twice This Year

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Apple Reportedly Aiming to Upgrade the MacBook Pro Twice This Year

Apple plans to release new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Studio Display models in the first half of this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman added that redesigned MacBook Pro models with an OLED touch screen "should be hitting toward the end of 2026," meaning that the MacBook Pro line ...

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Apple to Launch These 20+ Products This Year

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Apple to Launch These 20+ Products This Year

2026 promises to be yet another busy year for Apple, with the company rumored to be planning more than 20 product announcements over the coming months. Beyond the usual updates to iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, Apple is expected to release its all-new smart home hub, which was reportedly delayed until the more personalized version of S...

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Strava Apple Watch App Gains Route Navigation in Beta

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Strava Apple Watch App Gains Route Navigation in Beta

Strava appears to be rolling out full route navigation and mapping to its watchOS app, bringing the long-awaited functionality to runners, hikers, and cyclists with Apple Watch for the first time. The feature, which remains in beta, allows users to select a pre-loaded route, view elevation details, and follow directions directly from their wrist...

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Apple Introduces New Black Unity Apple Watch Band

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Apple Introduces New Black Unity Apple Watch Band

Apple today introduced a vibrant new Black Unity Apple Watch band called the "Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop". The band features the colors of the Pan-African flag, containing multiple shades of red, green, and black. It is made by weaving recycled polyester yarn filaments around ultrathin silicone threads using precision-braiding machinery....

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Apple Unveils New AirTag With Longer Range, Louder Speaker, and More

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Apple Unveils New AirTag With Longer Range, Louder Speaker, and More

Apple today introduced the next-generation AirTag, with key features including longer range for tracking items and a louder speaker. With the new AirTag, Apple says the Precision Finding feature works up to 50% farther away from an item compared to the previous-generation model. The new AirTag also features an upgraded Bluetooth chip for improve...

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iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 Are Coming Soon, Here's What's New

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iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 Are Coming Soon, Here's What's New

Apple today confirmed that iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 are on the way. The updates will likely be released this week, so keep an eye out as early as today. watchOS 26.2.1 was mentioned in Apple's press release for the new AirTag today, and iOS 26.2.1 is mentioned in fine print on the new AirTag's product page. While these will be minor softwar...

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Not Interested in Apple's New AirTag? Snag the First Gen AirTag 4-Pack for Just $69.99

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Not Interested in Apple's New AirTag? Snag the First Gen AirTag 4-P...

Apple's AirTag 4-Pack is available for $69.99 today on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Free shipping options have a delivery estimate around January 31, while Prime members should be able to get it delivered a few days sooner. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may r...

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New AirTag's Improved Precision Finding Requires These iPhone Models

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New AirTag's Improved Precision Finding Requires These iPhone Models

The new AirTag that Apple unveiled today features a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, enabling the Precision Finding feature to work up to 50% farther away from an item compared to the previous AirTag, according to Apple. However, you need a compatible iPhone model in order to take advantage of this improvement.

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Apple Developing Thinner Face ID for iPhone Air 2, Report Suggests

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Apple Developing Thinner Face ID for iPhone Air 2, Report Suggests

Apple is developing a much thinner Face ID hardware module in an effort to reduce the space its facial authentication system takes up in the iPhone Air, a known leaker on China's Weibo social media platform today suggested. According to Instant Digital, Apple has requested an "ultra-thin" Face ID component from suppliers that will allow the devi...

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Apple Releases iOS 26.2.1 With AirTag 2 Support

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Apple Releases iOS 26.2.1 With AirTag 2 Support

Apple today released iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1, minor updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The new software comes a month after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iOS 26.2.1 adds support for t...

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Apple Releases watchOS 26.2.1, Adding Precision Finding Support for AirTag 2

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Apple Releases watchOS 26.2.1, Adding Precision Finding Support for...

Apple today released watchOS 26.2.1, a minor update to the watchOS 26 update that came out last year. watchOS 26.2.1 comes six weeks after Apple released watchOS 26.2. watchOS 26.2.1 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.2.1 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or initiating an update in t...

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AirTag 2: These Airlines Offer Feature That Helps Find Your Lost Bags

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AirTag 2: These Airlines Offer Feature That Helps Find Your Lost Bags

Apple offers a Share Item Location feature in the Find My app that allows you to temporarily share the location of an AirTag-equipped item with others, including employees at participating airlines. This way, if you put an AirTag inside your bags, the airline can better help you find them in the event they are lost or delayed at the airport.

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Best Buy's 48-Hour Flash Sale Has Major Discounts on AirPods Max, iPad, Apple Watch, and More

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Best Buy's 48-Hour Flash Sale Has Major Discounts on AirPods Max, i...

Best Buy today kicked off a new 48-hour flash sale with sitewide discounts on a huge collection of products. This includes some notable markdowns on Apple products like the 11-inch iPad and AirPods Max, both of which are seeing their lowest prices of 2026 so far during this event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you c...

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Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers

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Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the release of the second betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting the Software Update optio...

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Apple Releases Third watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas

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Apple Releases Third watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas

Apple today provided developers with the third betas of upcoming watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple provided the second betas. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is req...

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Third macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers

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Third macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers

Apple today provided the third beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a little over a week after the launch of the second beta. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.3 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Updat...

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Visited White House for 'Melania' Documentary Screening

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Visited White House for 'Melania' Documentary Sc...

Apple CEO Tim Cook visited President Donald Trump at the White House over the weekend to attend the premier of "Melania," a documentary that's set to be released in the near future. According to The Hollywood Reporter, several tech CEOs attended the screening, which also included a VIP dinner. Along with Cook, other attendees included Zoom CEO E...

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iOS 26.3 Adds Privacy Setting to Limit Carrier Location Tracking

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iOS 26.3 Adds Privacy Setting to Limit Carrier Location Tracking

With iOS 26.3, Apple is adding a new "limit precise location" setting that reduces the location data available to mobile networks to increase user privacy. Mobile networks determine location based on the cellular towers that a device connects to, but with the setting enabled, some of the data typically made available to mobile networks is being ...

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iOS 26.2.1 Addresses Emergency Call Problems on Older iPhones in Australia

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iOS 26.2.1 Addresses Emergency Call Problems on Older iPhones in Au...

The iOS 26.2.1 update that Apple released today further addresses an issue preventing some older mobile phones from being able to make emergency calls. In an updated support document, Apple says that iPhone users with an iPhone 12 or earlier should install the latest software updates to ensure that their mobile devices are able to make emergency...

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iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launch

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iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launch

Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that are still running that operating system update, eight years after the software was first released. iOS 12.5.8 is available for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 6, meaning Apple is continuing to support these devices for 13 and 12 years after launch, respectively...

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TikTok Faces Outage and Censorship Concerns Days After U.S. Ownership Deal Closes

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TikTok Faces Outage and Censorship Concerns Days After U.S. Ownersh...

TikTok last week finalized a deal to hand over its U.S. operations to a majority American-owned venture, and things aren't exactly running smoothly for the new U.S. company so far. Over the weekend, some U.S. TikTok users were unable to upload videos, which TikTok attributed to a power outage at a U.S. data center. TikTok users found they were u...

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Video: iPhone 17 Pro Long Term Review

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Video: iPhone 17 Pro Long Term Review

It's been four months since Apple launched the new iPhone 17 models, and MacRumors' videographer Dan Barbera has an updated review with his thoughts on the iPhone 17 Pro after getting to spend a good chunk of time with it. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.

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10+ Things to Know About the New AirTag 2

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10+ Things to Know About the New AirTag 2

After a five year wait, Apple finally unveiled the next-generation version of the AirTag earlier today. The AirTag 2 looks exactly like the original AirTag, and the functionality is similar, but there are still some differences worth knowing about. Here's everything new. UWB 2 - The AirTag 2 adopts Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) ...

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Premium Subscriptions Coming to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp

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Premium Subscriptions Coming to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp

Meta plans to test premium subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, the company has told TechCrunch. The subscriptions will reportedly include exclusive features to aid creativity, productivity, and expanded AI capabilities. Meta says each app will have its own distinct set of premium features, giving users "more control over how ...

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ChatGPT's Apple Health Integration Flaws Exposed in New Report

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ChatGPT's Apple Health Integration Flaws Exposed in New Report

A reporter for The Washington Post has put ChatGPT's new optional Apple Health integration feature to the test by feeding it ten years of their Apple Watch data. The results were not encouraging, to say the least. Earlier this month, OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a dedicated section of ChatGPT where users can ask health-related ...

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Claude AI Now Lets You Use Slack, Figma, and Canva Within the Chat

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Claude AI Now Lets You Use Slack, Figma, and Canva Within the Chat

Anthropic has announced new interactive tools in Claude that let users open and interact with other services and apps directly within the AI chat interface via the web and Mac app. The update offers real-time collaboration with third-party apps like Asana, Slack, Figma, Canva, and more without requiring users to switch between tabs or apps.

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AirPod Pro 3 Return to $199 Record Low Price on Amazon, Plus AirPods 4 ANC at $119

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AirPod Pro 3 Return to $199 Record Low Price on Amazon, Plus AirPod...

Amazon today has a match of the record low price on the AirPods Pro 3, available for $199.00, down from $249.00. This is only the second time in 2026 that we've tracked the AirPods Pro 3 at this low price on Amazon, which matches the best deal we saw over the holiday season. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. Whe...

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Precision Finding on Apple Watch Doesn't Work With the Original AirTag

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Precision Finding on Apple Watch Doesn't Work With the Original AirTag

A new Apple support document and our own testing has confirmed that Precision Finding on the Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later works with the AirTag 2, but the original AirTag is not supported. Precision Finding can lead you to the exact location of an item with an AirTag attached to it, by showing you a directiona...

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iOS 26 Adoption Hits 50%, But Some Users Are Still Reluctant to Update

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iOS 26 Adoption Hits 50%, But Some Users Are Still Reluctant to Update

iOS 26 adoption now hovers at around 50%, according to StatCounter, but some users are still cautious about updating. New data published by SellCell provides a look at how users have responded to the push to update to iOS 26. The findings are based on a January 2026 survey of 2,000 U.S.-based adult iPhone users and focus on adoption status, upda...

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Nomad's Overstock Sale Takes Up to 49% Off iPhone 17 Cases, MagSafe Stands, and More

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Nomad's Overstock Sale Takes Up to 49% Off iPhone 17 Cases, MagSafe...

On the heels of the launch of its newest Stratos Band for Apple Watch with an icy blue glow color, Nomad this week has an overstock sale going on with major discounts across a few different product categories. This includes iPhone 17 cases, MagSafe-compatible charging stations, iPad folios, and much more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner ...

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iPhone Fold Rumored Display Size Has Samsung Preparing a Direct Rival

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iPhone Fold Rumored Display Size Has Samsung Preparing a Direct Rival

Samsung aims to produce around 1 million units of its upcoming "Wide Fold" device, in an attempt to directly rival Apple's rumored foldable iPhone expected later this year. Samsung Wide Fold mockup (Image credit: UniverseIce) According to Korea's ETNews, the Wide Fold will see Samsung's largest initial production run for a special model in the ...

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Apple's iPad Turns 16 Today

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Apple's iPad Turns 16 Today

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the original iPad 16 years ago today, marking over one and a half decades of the company's "revolutionary" tablet. Jobs unveiled the first-generation iPad at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on January 27, 2010. Designed to fill the gap between smartphones and laptops, the original iPad featured ...

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Google Brings Cheaper $7.99 'AI Plus' Plan to 35 Countries, Including U.S.

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Google Brings Cheaper $7.99 'AI Plus' Plan to 35 Countries, Includi...

Google today announced that it is expanding its more affordable Google AI Plus subscription plan to 35 countries and territories, including the United States. In the U.S., Google AI Plus is priced at $7.99, giving Google Gemini users a more affordable option for accessing upgraded AI services. Prior to now, Google AI Pro was the most affordable ...

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Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Public Beta Testers

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Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Public Beta ...

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 updates to public beta testers, with the updates coming a day after Apple provided the third beta to developers. Anyone can download and install public betas, and all that's required is to sign up on Apple's beta site. Once you've opted in, the soft...

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Apple Releases Third macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta

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Apple Releases Third macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta

Apple today provided public beta testers with the third release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes a day after Apple provided the third beta to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the S...

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Apple to Keep iPhone 18 Starting Price Steady Despite Rising Memory Costs

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Apple to Keep iPhone 18 Starting Price Steady Despite Rising Memory...

DRAM shortages are set to impact smartphone manufacturers like Apple in 2026, but the company is going to try to keep iPhone 18 prices steady despite having to pay more for components, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo says that Apple negotiates memory prices with suppliers on a quarterly basis, so price increases are expected in the ...

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Apple Expands Apple Watch Hypertension Notifications to Six More Countries

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Apple Expands Apple Watch Hypertension Notifications to Six More Co...

Apple today said that hypertension notifications are now available for Apple Watch and iPhone users in Australia, Malaysia, Colombia, Indonesia, South Korea, Brazil, and Turkey. Introduced last September, the hypertension detection feature uses the health sensors on the Apple Watch and custom-designed algorithms to determine if a user seems to b...

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One of Apple TV's Most Popular Shows Gets Renewal

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One of Apple TV's Most Popular Shows Gets Renewal

Apple today announced that it has renewed "Shrinking" for a fourth season, just ahead of the beloved comedy-drama series returning for a third season tonight. "Shrinking" follows a grieving therapist (Jason Segel) who starts to be unconventionally candid with his clients. Harrison Ford plays Segel's mentor, Dr. Paul Rhoades, and other cast membe...

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Responds After ICE Shootings in Minneapolis

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Responds After ICE Shootings in Minneapolis

Apple CEO Tim Cook has responded to events in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after two people were shot and killed by U.S. federal immigration agents this month. In an internal memo to Apple employees, obtained by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Cook said he is "heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis". "This is a time for deescalation," added Cook.

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iPhone 18 Pro Could Feature Teleconverter Alongside Variable Aperture

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iPhone 18 Pro Could Feature Teleconverter Alongside Variable Aperture

Apple's rumored new variable aperture camera system for this year's iPhone 18 Pro models has reached the sampling stage, according to a new claim from a Chinese leaker. Posting on Weibo today, the account known as "Smart Pikachu" said the feature had entered late-stage engineering samples, while a teleconverter is also "under evaluation" for the...

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Apple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones

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Apple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones

Apple has stopped signing several iOS updates released earlier this week, preventing users from installing them even if they still appear in Software Update. The affected versions include iOS 12, iOS 15, iOS 16, and iOS 18. On Monday, Apple released iOS 18.7.4, iOS 16.7.13, iOS 15.8.6, and iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhone models, along with iPadOS 15...

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Nvidia Overtakes Apple as TSMC's Biggest Customer

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Nvidia Overtakes Apple as TSMC's Biggest Customer

Apple has lost its long-held position as TSMC's largest customer in 2026 amid surging demand for AI chips, CNBC reports. Nvidia is expected to overtake Apple as the single largest source of revenue for TSMC. Analyst estimates suggest Nvidia will generate approximately $33 billion in revenue for TSMC during 2026, representing roughly 22% of the f...

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Apple's 'Creator Studio' App Bundle Now Available for $12.99 Per Month

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Apple's 'Creator Studio' App Bundle Now Available for $12.99 Per Month

Apple today launched the new Creator Studio that was initially unveiled two weeks ago, providing content creators with access to six Apple apps for $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Creator Studio includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, along with Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on the Mac. Final Cut Pro is Appl...

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WhatsApp Launches Strict Account Settings for High-Risk Users

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WhatsApp Launches Strict Account Settings for High-Risk Users

WhatsApp is rolling out a new optional security feature called Strict account settings, which is designed to protect users who may be targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks. Similar in spirit to Apple's Lockdown Mode for iPhone, the feature is aimed primarily at journalists, activists, and public-facing figures. Once enabled, the setting locks v...

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Take Up to $130 Off M4 Mac Mini on Amazon, Starting at $499

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Take Up to $130 Off M4 Mac Mini on Amazon, Starting at $499

Amazon is continuing to discount a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini this week, starting at $499.00 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD, down from $599.00. Discounts reach up to $130 off in these sales, and there is also a discount on the M4 Pro model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purcha...

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Apple Updates Keynote, Numbers, and Pages Apps With New Free and Paid Features

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Apple Updates Keynote, Numbers, and Pages Apps With New Free and Pa...

Apple today updated its Keynote, Numbers, and Pages apps with many new features across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but some of the additions are limited to users that are subscribed to the new Apple Creator Studio bundle that launched today. Apple Creator Studio is a subscription bundle that provides access to the Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelm...

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Teardown Reveals AirTag 2 Is Full of Hidden Changes

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Teardown Reveals AirTag 2 Is Full of Hidden Changes

Apple has made a series of notable internal changes with the second-generation AirTag, according to a teardown video by Joseph Taylor. Externally, the second-generation AirTag itself is effectively indistinguishable from the original and continues to use a standard CR2032 coin cell. The only visual differences are slight changes to the text on t...

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Pixelmator Pro Launches on iPad With Apple Pencil Support and More

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Pixelmator Pro Launches on iPad With Apple Pencil Support and More

Apple today released Pixelmator Pro for the iPad, complete with a new touch-optimized workspace, full Apple Pencil support, the ability to work between iPad and Mac, and all of the powerful editing tools from the Mac version. Pixelmator Pro is a popular image editing app that was acquired by Apple last year. There is already a more basic Pixelma...

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Apple Creator Studio Hands-On: What You Get for $12.99 Per Month

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Apple Creator Studio Hands-On: What You Get for $12.99 Per Month

Apple today launched its latest subscription service, a software bundle called Creator Studio. Creator Studio provides access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage for one $12.99 per month fee, with a $129 per year purchase option also available. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos....

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Apple Will Soon Take Up to a 30% Cut From All Patreon Creators on iOS

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Apple Will Soon Take Up to a 30% Cut From All Patreon Creators on iOS

Apple has set a new deadline of November 1, 2026 for all Patreon creators to switch from Patreon's legacy billing system to the App Store's in-app purchase system in the Patreon app on the iPhone and iPad, as reported by TechCrunch. Note: This image has been edited to include a pile of cash. Patreon is a platform where creators such as YouTubers...

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Apple Pay Promo Offers Discount on Valentine's Day Flowers

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Apple Pay Promo Offers Discount on Valentine's Day Flowers

Apple's latest Apple Pay promotion is offering Apple users in the U.S. a discount on flowers ahead of Valentine's Day. Customers can get $20 off of a 1-800-Flowers purchase of $49.99 or more when using Apple Pay. The discount is available from now until February 12, and it is available when ordering flowers from the 1-800-Flowers website or app....

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'Ted Lasso' is Returning to Apple TV, Here's When

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'Ted Lasso' is Returning to Apple TV, Here's When

Apple today announced that its hit comedy-drama series "Ted Lasso" is returning for a fourth season in "summer 2026," but it did not share a specific date. "Ted Lasso" is one of the most popular shows ever released on the Apple TV streaming service. The eponymous character Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, starts off as a small-time football ...

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'Halide' Co-Founder Sebastiaan de With Joins Apple's Design Team

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'Halide' Co-Founder Sebastiaan de With Joins Apple's Design Team

Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the popular iPhone camera app Halide, today announced that he has joined the Human Interface Design team at Apple. "So excited to work with the very best team in the world on my favorite products," he said. This marks a return to Apple for de With, who previously worked on things such as iCloud, MobileMe, and th...

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Apple Signs Deal for Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' Universe Movies and TV Shows

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Apple Signs Deal for Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' Universe Movies ...

Apple has signed a deal with popular fantasy author Brandon Sanderson for film and TV rights to Sanderson's "Cosmere" universe, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Sanderson has a large body of work, but some of his most popular fantasy books could be adapted first. Mistborn could be turned into a movie series, while The Stormlight Archive is b...

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Google Chrome Gets Gemini Side Panel and Agentic Browsing Features

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Google Chrome Gets Gemini Side Panel and Agentic Browsing Features

AI-powered browsing features have become a battleground among browser makers in recent months. OpenAI launched its Atlas browser in October, while Microsoft Edge and Opera have also introduced AI assistants and automated browsing capabilities. And now Google is upping the ante. The company has announced a slew of new AI features fro Chrome, incl...

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iPhone 16 Tops List of World's Best-Selling Smartphones in 2025

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iPhone 16 Tops List of World's Best-Selling Smartphones in 2025

Apple's iPhone 16 was the best-selling smartphone globally in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research's latest report. Apple and Samsung devices dominated the top 10 list for the fourth consecutive year, accounting for 19% of overall smartphone sales. Apple claimed seven of the top 10 spots, while Samsung captured the remaining three.

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Apple Pushes Carrier Settings Update to Fix Telstra Issue on iPhones Running iOS 16.7.3

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Apple Pushes Carrier Settings Update to Fix Telstra Issue on iPhone...

Apple has released a carrier settings update for Telstra customers in Australia that resolves the issue affecting iPhones running iOS 16.7.3, which was released and then made unavailable to download by Apple earlier this week. The fix is delivered via a carrier bundle update, which adjusts network-related settings such as connectivity and callin...

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Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Continuity Camera Patent and Antitrust Claims

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Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Continuity Camera Patent and Antitrust Claims

Apple this week got sued in a New Jersey Federal court by the maker of mobile video app Camo, alleging Apple stole its technology when the company integrated its Continuity Camera feature into iOS 16 in 2022. Released by London-based Reincubate in 2020, the Camo app enables iPhone and Android smartphones to be used as webcams for desktop-based v...

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Apple's Fifth Avenue Store is Closing Overnight Next Week, Here's Why

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Apple's Fifth Avenue Store is Closing Overnight Next Week, Here's Why

Apple's iconic Fifth Avenue store in New York City is normally open 24/7, but it will be closed overnight on some days next week. According to Apple's website, the store will be closing at 10 p.m. local time each night on Monday, February 2 through Wednesday, February 4. The store will re-open each morning at 8 a.m. local time during this period...

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Apple Stops Selling $200 'Pro Apps' Bundle With Final Cut Pro and More

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Apple Stops Selling $200 'Pro Apps' Bundle With Final Cut Pro and More

Following the launch of Apple Creator Studio this week, Apple has quietly stopped selling its valuable "Pro Apps Bundle for Education" (archived link). "Pro Apps Bundle for Education" included one-time-purchase versions of Apple's Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage apps at a steep discount, with U.S. pricing set at $199....

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Amazon Discounts Anker's Most Popular MagSafe-Compatible Chargers, Power Stations, and More

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Amazon Discounts Anker's Most Popular MagSafe-Compatible Chargers, ...

Amazon this week has a few notable sales from popular brands like Anker, Ecovacs, and Jackery. These include discounts on everything from MagSafe-compatible chargers to portable power stations and robot vacuums. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which h...

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Here's Everything Apple Released This Week

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Here's Everything Apple Released This Week

Following a quiet start to 2026, the final week of January has been a busy one for Apple so far. There are new versions of the AirTag and the Black Unity band for the Apple Watch, and the Apple Creator Studio bundle is now available. Apple also released iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 updates, and iOS 26.3 beta testing continues.

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Apple Just Made Its Second-Biggest Acquisition Ever After Beats

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Apple Just Made Its Second-Biggest Acquisition Ever After Beats

Apple today confirmed to Reuters that it has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup that is working on artificial intelligence technology for audio. Apple paid close to $2 billion for Q.ai, according to sources cited by the Financial Times. That would make this Apple's second-biggest acquisition ever, after it paid $3 billion for the popular headphon...

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MacBook Pro: What to Know as Wait Continues for M5 Pro and M5 Max

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MacBook Pro: What to Know as Wait Continues for M5 Pro and M5 Max

The launch of Apple Creator Studio on Wednesday would have been a fitting opportunity for Apple to unveil new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, but unfortunately it looks like that was nothing more than wishful thinking. For now, all we have is a broad timeframe from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who expects new MacBook Pro models "in ...

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Apple Called Out in New 'Encrypt It Already' Campaign

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Apple Called Out in New 'Encrypt It Already' Campaign

The non-profit Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) today launched an "Encrypt It Already" campaign that calls on tech companies such as Apple, Google, Meta, and others to implement or expand end-to-end encryption on their platforms. iCloud already provides end-to-end encryption for more than a dozen data categories by default.

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Apple Reports Record-Setting 1Q 2026 Results: $42.1B Profit on $143.8B Revenue

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Apple Reports Record-Setting 1Q 2026 Results: $42.1B Profit on $143...

Apple today announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2026, which corresponds to the fourth calendar quarter of 2025. For the quarter, Apple posted revenue of $143.8 billion and net quarterly profit of $42.1 billion, or $2.84 per diluted share, compared to revenue of $124.3 billion and net quarterly profit of $36.3 billion, or ...

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Says iPhone Demand Was 'Simply Staggering' Towards End of 2025

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Says iPhone Demand Was 'Simply Staggering' Towar...

Apple today reported earnings results for the fourth quarter of the 2025 calendar year, including record-breaking $143.8 billion revenue that was up 16% year-over-year. These results were driven in part by exceptionally strong iPhone sales. iPhone revenue in the quarter was $85.2 billion, a new all-time high. That is up from $69.1 billion in the...

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Apple Reaches Massive New Number of Active Devices

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Apple Reaches Massive New Number of Active Devices

There are now more than 2.5 billion active Apple devices, the company announced today. "We are also excited to announce that our installed base now has more than 2.5 billion active devices, which is a testament to incredible customer satisfaction for the very best products and services in the world," said Apple CEO Tim Cook, in a press release a...

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Apple Responds to Fast-Rising RAM and Storage Chip Prices

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Apple Responds to Fast-Rising RAM and Storage Chip Prices

On an earnings call with equity analysts today, Apple CEO Tim Cook responded to fast-rising RAM and SSD storage prices in the supply chain. Cook said that rising memory chip prices had a "minimal impact" on Apple's gross margin in the fourth quarter of the 2025 calendar year, but he does expect a "bit more of an impact" on the company's gross ma...

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Apple Was Caught Off Guard by AirPods Pro 3 Popularity

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Apple Was Caught Off Guard by AirPods Pro 3 Popularity

AirPods Pro 3 demand was so strong after they launched in September last year that Apple's CEO Tim Cook said the company was caught off guard. "AirPods Pro 3 were supply-constrained during the quarter, and we think we would have grown year over year if we would not have been constrained," Cook told The Wall Street Journal, in a report published ...

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Apple's New Split iPhone Launch Strategy Corroborated in Latest Report

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Apple's New Split iPhone Launch Strategy Corroborated in Latest Report

Apple's rumored plan to split its iPhone launch cycle beginning this year has gained additional credibility, with a new report from Nikkei Asia corroborating earlier claims from The Information, Bloomberg, and Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. According to Nikkei's sources, Apple will prioritize its first foldable iPhone along with iPhone 18 Pro and i...

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Apple Ends iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK

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Apple Ends iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK

Apple has discontinued the iPhone Upgrade Program in the United Kingdom, moving to a more traditional financing system. The change appears to be related to Apple ending its partnership with Barclays bank, which supported the iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK. The iPhone Upgrade Program webpage in the country now says: The iPhone Upgrade Progr...

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Google Maps Now Lets You Chat With Gemini AI While Walking or Biking

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Google Maps Now Lets You Chat With Gemini AI While Walking or Biking

Google Maps now lets you talk to Gemini while following walking or cycling directions. The latest update is an extension to the AI chatbot's existing conversational navigation feature in driving mode that rolled out in November. You can now ask Gemini hands-free questions without leaving the navigation screen.

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Apple Teases 'Innovations That Have Never Been Seen Before' This Year

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Apple Teases 'Innovations That Have Never Been Seen Before' This Year

Apple CEO Tim Cook believes that his company will have opportunities to deliver "innovations that have never been seen before" this year. "As I said at the beginning of my remarks, this was, in so many ways, a remarkable quarter for Apple, and we're excited for all the opportunities we'll have in the year ahead to deliver innovations that have n...

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Apple Explains How Gemini-Powered Siri Will Work

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Apple Explains How Gemini-Powered Siri Will Work

Apple CEO Tim Cook yesterday reiterated the structure of its partnership with Google to use Gemini AI models for the next generation version of Siri. During the company's Q1 2026 earnings call yesterday, Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Kevan Parekh were asked several questions about Apple Intelligence and the company's recently announced deal with Go...

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 3 Return to $199 Record Low Price, Plus AirTag 4-Pack at $69.99

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 3 Return to $199 Record L...

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 returned to their all-time low price of $199.00 this week on Amazon, accompanied by other solid discounts like $60 off AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, $29 off AirTag 4-Pack, and a few deals across Anker and Nomad charging accessories. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you cli...

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Will the iPhone Air 2 Launch This Year? The Latest Report Says No

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Will the iPhone Air 2 Launch This Year? The Latest Report Says No

A second-generation iPhone Air is "not expected this year," according to a Nikkei Asia report today that cites people familiar with Apple's supply chain. The report said Apple plans to release an iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable iPhone later this year, followed by the base model iPhone 18 in the first half of next year. The report ...

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Shot on iPhone 17 Pro | Chinese New Year - Glad I Met You | Apple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLzx58UrwGs

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Shot on iPhone 17 Pro | Chinese New Year - Glad I Met You | Apple

A girl, a talking dog, and a meticulously thought out scheme make up this heartwarming tale about finding family. Apple joins forces with director Bai Xue for an imaginative blend of cinematography and stop-motion to usher in Chinese New Year.

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Fellow pet lover Ke Ming takes us behind the scenes of “Glad I Met You” to reveal what it’s like on set with the crew, the animators, and iPhone 17 Pro.

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You Can Now Follow Apple Creator Studio on Instagram

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You Can Now Follow Apple Creator Studio on Instagram

Apple Creator Studio now has an official Instagram account, as spotted by Scott Buscemi. Apple Creator Studio is a new subscription bundle that provides access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on the Mac and/or iPad, with U.S. pricing set at $12.99 per month or $129 per year. A subscription also unlo...

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The MacRumors Show: Apple Launches AirTag 2 and Creator Studio

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The MacRumors Show: Apple Launches AirTag 2 and Creator Studio

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's newly launched AirTag 2 and Apple Creator Studio. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Earlier this week, Apple announced the second-generation AirTag, marking the first major update to its item tracker since the product's introduction in 2021, with impr...

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Apple Shares 2026 Chinese New Year Short Film Shot on iPhone 17 Pro

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Apple Shares 2026 Chinese New Year Short Film Shot on iPhone 17 Pro

Apple today shared a short film to usher in the Chinese New Year, aka Lunar New Year, which begins February 17 and will be celebrated through March 3. "A girl, a talking dog, and a meticulously thought out scheme make up this heartwarming tale about finding family," says Apple. "Apple joins forces with director Bai Xue for an imaginative blend o...

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Retail Accessories Apple Won't Sell You Now Available via New Site

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Retail Accessories Apple Won't Sell You Now Available via New Site

A newly surfaced resale operation is seemingly offering Apple Store–exclusive display accessories to the public for the first time, potentially giving consumers access to Apple-designed hardware that the company has historically kept confined to its retail environments. Apple designs a range of premium MagSafe charging stands, display trays, a...

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What to Expect From Apple in February, Including Revamped Siri in Beta

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What to Expect From Apple in February, Including Revamped Siri in Beta

Following a January that saw Apple release a new AirTag and the Creator Studio bundle of creative apps, it is now time to shift our attention to February. Below, we have outlined some key items to expect from Apple in February. Of course, these are only the things that are known, so stay tuned for even more. iOS 26.3 iOS 26.3 remains in beta ...

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New Siri: Apple Almost Chose a Different Partner Before Google Gemini

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New Siri: Apple Almost Chose a Different Partner Before Google Gemini

In a recent interview with the tech podcast TBPN, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman revealed that Apple was initially "going to rebuild Siri around Claude," the large language model and chatbot developed by the company Anthropic. In the end, though, Apple announced that it had decided to use Google's Gemini platform instead. According to Gurman, Apple wen...

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Apple Still Preparing Two New Versions of Siri as Some Employees Leave

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Apple Still Preparing Two New Versions of Siri as Some Employees Leave

In a new report about Apple losing at least four more AI researchers in recent weeks, in addition to a high-ranking Siri executive, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that the company is preparing to release two new versions of Siri. First, Apple announced that it plans to release a more personalized version of Siri powered by Google Gemini this...

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Apple Check Signed by Steve Jobs Sells for 4,800× Its Original Value

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Apple Check Signed by Steve Jobs Sells for 4,800× Its Original Value

RR Auction has announced that an Apple check signed by the company's co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak fetched a whopping $2.4 million at auction this week. The check was for $500, meaning that it sold for 4,800× its original value. According to RR Auction, the $500 check was issued to printed circuit board designer Howard Cantin, shortl...

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Get Up to $149 Off M5 iPad Pro on Amazon This Weekend

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Get Up to $149 Off M5 iPad Pro on Amazon This Weekend

Amazon is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup this weekend, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The highlight this time around is a return of a low price on the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro, which is on sale for $899.00, down from $999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a...

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Apple Changes How You Order a Mac

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Apple Changes How You Order a Mac

Apple recently updated its online store with a new ordering process for Macs, including the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro. There used to be a handful of standard configurations available for each Mac, but now you must configure a Mac entirely from scratch on a feature-by-feature basis. In other words, ordering...

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New MacBook Pros Reportedly Launching Alongside macOS 26.3

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New MacBook Pros Reportedly Launching Alongside macOS 26.3

Apple is planning to launch new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips alongside macOS 26.3, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. "A new MacBook Pro is planned for the macOS 26.3 release cycle," wrote Gurman, in the intro to his Power On newsletter today. We are still waiting for the full newsletter, so this post will be updated when m...

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Apple Watch Series 11 Hits $299 Low Price on Amazon, Get $100 Off Nearly Every Aluminum Model

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Apple Watch Series 11 Hits $299 Low Price on Amazon, Get $100 Off N...

Amazon this weekend has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. This is only the second time so far in 2026 that we've tracked $100 markdowns on the Series 11, and nearly every aluminum model is on sale right now. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you...

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Apple is Exploring an 'iPhone Flip'

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Apple is Exploring an 'iPhone Flip' as Follow-Up to Foldable iPhone

Apple is "exploring" the idea of a foldable iPhone with a "square, clamshell-style" design, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. A so-called "iPhone Flip" — unlikely to be the real name — would compete with devices such as Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the modern-day Motorola Razr. The clamshell iPhone would be released at some point afte...

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Apple's Foldable iPhone Rumored to Feature Unrivaled Battery Life

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Apple's Foldable iPhone Rumored to Feature Unrivaled Battery Life

Apple's first foldable could feature the biggest ever iPhone battery and eclipse rival devices, according to a known leaker. In a new post, the Weibo user known as "Fixed Focus Digital" says that the foldable's battery could be over 5,500 mAh in size, which would make it the largest capacity of any current or previous iPhone. The iPhone 17 Pro M...

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Apple's CarPlay Ultra to Expand to These Vehicle Brands Later This Year

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Apple's CarPlay Ultra to Expand to These Vehicle Brands Later This ...

Last year, Apple launched CarPlay Ultra, the long-awaited next-generation version of its CarPlay software system for vehicles. Nearly nine months later, CarPlay Ultra is still limited to Aston Martin's latest luxury vehicles, but that should change fairly soon. In May 2025, Apple said many other vehicle brands planned to offer CarPlay Ultra, inc...

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Apple May Break a 12-Year Chip Strategy

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Apple May Break a 12-Year Chip Strategy

TSMC has been the exclusive supplier of Apple's systems-on-a-chip since 2014, but that 12-year streak could be nearing its end. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is exploring whether some of its lower-end processors could be manufactured by a company other than TSMC.

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Apple's Smart Glasses Plans Already Triggering Industry Changes

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Apple's Smart Glasses Plans Already Triggering Industry Changes

Apple's rumored plan to enter the smart glasses market by late 2026 is already reshaping the global AR optics supply chain, according to DigiTimes. According to the paywalled report, demand for smart glasses from the likes of Meta is rising steadily, but the industry now expects Apple's equivalent product to act as the primary catalyst for large...

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Apple Vision Pro Launched Two Years Ago Today

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Apple Vision Pro Launched Two Years Ago Today

Apple's original Vision Pro spatial computing headset launched two years ago today. Apple's work on a head-mounted device was the subject of rumors for many years before the Vision Pro's announcement. By the early 2020s, those reports had converged around the idea that Apple was preparing a high-end mixed-reality headset positioned as a new form...

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Get $99 Off iPad Mini 7 on Amazon, Starting at $399.99

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Get $99 Off iPad Mini 7 on Amazon, Starting at $399.99

Amazon today has brought back a few $99 discounts on the iPad mini 7, starting at $399.99 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. This is only the second time in 2026 that we've seen prices this low on the iPad mini 7 on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive ...

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First Foldable iPhone Design Details Revealed

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First Foldable iPhone Design Details Revealed

Apple's first foldable iPhone will feature relocated volume buttons, an all-black camera plateau, a smaller Dynamic Island, and more, according to design leaks from a known Weibo leaker. The user known as "Instant Digital" today claimed to share several key details about the design of the foldable iPhone: The volume buttons will be located...

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Sonos Super Bowl Sale Offering Up to 20% Off Select Audio Devices

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Sonos Super Bowl Sale Offering Up to 20% Off Select Audio Devices

Sonos this week kicked off a new home theater equipment sale, with big discounts aimed at anyone preparing for a Super Bowl party. This sale includes deals on Sonos smart speakers, sound bars, subwoofers, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Sonos. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which...

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Will Apple Raise iPhone Prices Due to Skyrocketing Memory Chip Prices?

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Will Apple Raise iPhone Prices Due to Skyrocketing Memory Chip Prices?

There has been a lot of discussion lately about skyrocketing memory chip prices, and how that might impact the iPhone and other Apple devices. For those who are not caught up to speed, prices for both DRAM and NAND storage chips have been surging lately due to increased demand from companies building out AI servers. Nvidia has reportedly surpass...

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Apple Releases macOS 11, watchOS 10, and watchOS 9 Updates to Keep iMessage and FaceTime Working on Older Devices

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Apple Releases macOS 11, watchOS 10, and watchOS 9 Updates to Keep ...

Apple today released macOS 11.7.11, watchOS 10.6.2, and watchOS 9.6.4 for older Macs and Apple Watches that are not able to run the current watchOS and macOS 26. According to Apple's release notes, the updates extend the certificate that features like device activation, iMessage, and FaceTime use. The certificate update ensures that these functi...

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Apple Releases iOS 16.7.14 to Address iPhone X and iPhone 8 Emergency Call Issue in Australia

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Apple Releases iOS 16.7.14 to Address iPhone X and iPhone 8 Emergen...

Apple today released iOS 16.7.14 to address an iOS 16.7.13 issue that caused some older iPhones in Australia to be unable to connect to emergency services. The update is available for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X models, and it will allow these devices to place calls to emergency services in Australia. Apple's release notes say that...

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Apple's Beautiful Store in Barcelona Will Be Temporarily Closed Soon

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Apple's Beautiful Store in Barcelona Will Be Temporarily Closed Soon

Apple's impressive Passeig de Gràcia store in the heart of Barcelona, Spain will be temporarily closed for unspecified improvements starting Saturday, February 14 at 8 p.m. local time, according to the store's official page. Apple Passeig de Gràcia The extent of renovations that will be completed remains to be seen, and Apple has not indicate...

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AirTag 2 Hands-On: What's New and Should You Upgrade?

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AirTag 2 Hands-On: What's New and Should You Upgrade?

Apple just released the second-generation AirTag, five years after the original model debuted. There's been a lot of time for Apple to come up with improvements, so we thought we'd test out the new model to see what's changed, and whether it's worth upgrading from the first-generation AirTag. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more v...

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Anker's New 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger With 25W Qi2.2 Fast Charging is Now Available for $120

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Anker's New 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger With 25W Qi2.2 Fast Charging is ...

Anker today launched its latest charger for the iPhone, the Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station. It's a 3-in-1 charger that can charge an iPhone at up to 25W, fast charge an iPhone, and charge AirPods, too. The Prime Wireless Charging Station features Qi2.2 support, which lets a compatible MagSafe iPhone charge at up to 25W. It's the same spee...

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Firefox Getting New Controls to Turn Off AI Features

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Firefox Getting New Controls to Turn Off AI Features

The Firefox browser is gaining options to turn off AI enhancements, Mozilla said today. Firefox users who prefer to browse without artificial intelligence will be able to turn off several AI features that Mozilla has added over the last several months. Here's what can be disabled: Translations, which help you browse the web in your preferre...

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 236 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 236 With Bug Fixes and Per...

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. Safari Technology Preview 236 includes fixes and updates for CSS, Forms, HT...

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Apple Stops Signing iOS 26.2, Blocking Downgrades From iOS 26.2.1

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Apple Stops Signing iOS 26.2, Blocking Downgrades From iOS 26.2.1

Apple today stopped signing iOS 26.2, which means that iPhone users who have updated to iOS 26.2.1 are no longer able to downgrade to the earlier version of iOS. Apple released iOS 26.2.1 last week with support for the AirTags 2. Software "signing" means that it has passed the server-side verification check that Apple performs when a user downlo...

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Report: OLED MacBook Pro to Launch This Year

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Report: OLED MacBook Pro to Launch This Year

Apple's first MacBook Pro models with OLED displays will launch in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to Korea's The Elec. Samsung Display will reportedly begin mass production of eighth-generation OLED displays for the device in May. Samsung is planing to ship two million of these displays to Apple by the end of the year. The panel will be s...

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Apple's Studio Display 2 Reportedly on Track to Launch This Year With These New Features

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Apple's Studio Display 2 Reportedly on Track to Launch This Year Wi...

Apple plans to release a new version of the Studio Display "in the first half of 2026," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter on Sunday, Gurman noted that inventory of the current Studio Display is running low on Apple's online store and at its retail stores, although this has generally been the ca...

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Apple Seemingly Avoiding Latest Chip Tech for New iPhones and Macs

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Apple Seemingly Avoiding Latest Chip Tech for New iPhones and Macs

Apple is expected to use TSMC's base 2-nanometer N2 process rather than the newer N2P variant for its upcoming A20 and M6 chips, according to the China Times. Apple is rumored to launch the A20 chip with new iPhone models in the fall, and the M6 family of Apple silicon chips in redesigned MacBook Pro models featuring OLED displays later this yea...

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'Humans of Apple TV'

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'Humans of Apple TV'

A new ad is out today for the Apple TV streaming service, and it focuses on the humans involved in making the shows and films, ranging from actors to production crews to makeup artists. The video shows a gallery of photos from the sets of various Apple TV shows, including The Studio, Severance, Ted Lasso, and others. "The humans of Apple TV," sa...

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Valentine's Day Deals: Get Low Prices on AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and More

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Valentine's Day Deals: Get Low Prices on AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch...

We're just over one week away from Valentine's Day, which falls on Saturday, February 14 this year. Similar to years past, many third-party Apple resellers and accessory companies have opened up notable discounts on Apple products and accessories to coincide with the holiday. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. Wh...

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iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.4 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone

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iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.4 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone

We are still waiting for the iOS 26.3 Release Candidate to come out, so the first iOS 26.4 beta is likely still at least a week or two away. Following beta testing, iOS 26.4 will likely be released to the general public in March or April. Below, we have recapped known or rumored iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.4 features so far. iOS 26.3 iPhone to Android ...

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No Major Design Changes Coming to iPhone 18 Models, Leaker Claims

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No Major Design Changes Coming to iPhone 18 Models, Leaker Claims

The iPhone 18 lineup will not feature signifiant design changes, according to the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital". The Weibo user claims that since the iPhone 17 lineup proved to be successful with high sales, the iPhone 18 models likely won't have major changes to their appearance. Rather than promoting design changes, Apple is apparently...

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Apple Music Replay 2026 Now Available

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Apple Music Replay 2026 Now Available

Apple Music subscribers can now access their Replay 2026 playlist, which is rolling out to users who meet Apple's minimum listening requirements for the year. As in previous years, Replay 2026 ranks your most-played songs on Apple Music from 1 to 100, updating weekly as your listening habits evolve throughout 2026.

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Apple Gives Final Warning to Home App Users

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Apple Gives Final Warning to Home App Users

In 2022, Apple introduced a new Apple Home architecture that is "more reliable and efficient," and the deadline to upgrade and avoid issues is fast approaching. In an email this week, Apple gave customers a final reminder to upgrade their Home app by February 10, 2026. Apple says users who do not upgrade may experience issues with accessories an...

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Apple Continues Improving Apple Support App's AI Assistant

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Apple Continues Improving Apple Support App's AI Assistant

Apple is continuing to improve the AI Support Assistant that it is testing in the Apple Support app, introducing new functionality in the latest update. In addition to answering questions about Apple devices and services and providing device-specific help, Apple says the Support Assistant is able to help run diagnostics to show details about a d...

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Xcode 26.3 Lets AI Agents From Anthropic and OpenAI Build Apps Autonomously

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Xcode 26.3 Lets AI Agents From Anthropic and OpenAI Build Apps Auto...

With Xcode 26.3, Apple is adding support for agentic coding, allowing developers to use tools like Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex right in Xcode for app creation. Agentic coding will allow Xcode to complete more complex app development tasks autonomously. Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI models have been available for use in Xcode sinc...

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M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Launch Imminent as Reseller Stock Dwindles

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M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Launch Imminent as Reseller Stock Dwi...

New M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models are slated to launch in the near future, according to information shared with MacRumors by an Apple Premium Reseller. The third-party Apple retailer said that MacBook Pro stock is very low currently because there is an imminent new product introduction. Apple typically coordinates supply with retail store...

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New Roadmap Outlines What's Next for NFC on iPhone

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New Roadmap Outlines What's Next for NFC on iPhone

Apple could benefit from a new wave of NFC technology upgrades after the NFC Forum this week published a roadmap outlining faster data transfers, new security standards, and expanded capabilities. The NFC Forum is the global standards body for Near Field Communication technology. Apple is a board member of the organization. The latest multi-year...

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Apple Teaching Swift and Robotics Across Its India Supply Chain

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Apple Teaching Swift and Robotics Across Its India Supply Chain

Apple today announced a new Education Hub in Bengaluru as part of an expanded effort to provide technical training and skills development for employees across its supply chain in India. Apple said the new Apple Education Hub in Bengaluru will serve as a centralized training and coordination facility for supplier employees in India, marking the c...

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Apple Sports Now Supports Golf and More

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Apple Sports Now Supports Golf and More

The Apple Sports app now supports men's and women's golf, along with improvements to soccer and tennis coverage. Version 3.7 of the app introduces support for every PGA and LPGA tournament, with live leaderboards, round-by-round scorecards for every golfer, and real-time updates in the app, widgets, and Live Activities. The app already supported...

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Samsung's Super Bowl Sale Has Up to $1,200 Off The Frame TV and Much More

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Samsung's Super Bowl Sale Has Up to $1,200 Off The Frame TV and Muc...

Samsung recently kicked off a sale across its most popular monitors and TVs, with notable markdowns on products like The Frame and the Smart Monitor series. These deals have all been applied automatically on Samsung's website, and many match all-time low prices on these products. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you cli...

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HomePod 2 Now Over 3 Years Old, With No Sign of New Model

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HomePod 2 Now Over 3 Years Old, With No Sign of New Model

Apple's second-generation HomePod is now over three years old, with no sign of a refresh or third-generation model on the horizon. The original HomePod was announced at WWDC in 2017 and launched in 2018 after a heavily delayed release. The device was met with mixed reviews; critics praised its outstanding sound quality but pointed out its high p...

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Six New Leagues Coming to Apple Sports

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Six New Leagues Coming to Apple Sports

Following today's update, Apple plans to add support for six new soccer leagues to the next version of the Sports app, MacRumors has discovered. Earlier today, Apple released version 3.7 of the Sports app, introducing support for every PGA and LPGA tournament, with live leaderboards, round-by-round scorecards for every golfer, and real-time upda...

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Apple's Upcoming Studio Display 2 Rumored to Have an Unusual Feature

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Apple's Upcoming Studio Display 2 Rumored to Have an Unusual Feature

Apple reportedly plans to release a new Studio Display this year, and it has once again been rumored that the monitor's maximum refresh rate will be 90Hz. In November 2024, an anonymous listener of the Relay FM tech podcast "Upgrade" claimed that Apple was developing 90Hz display technology that could be used for the next Studio Display, as well...

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Apple Seeds iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Release Candidates

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Apple Seeds iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Release Candidates

Apple today seeded the release candidate (RC) versions of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the release of the third betas. The RCs represent the final versions of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 that will be provided to the public if no bugs are found in the updates.

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macOS Tahoe 26.3 Release Candidate Now Available

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macOS Tahoe 26.3 Release Candidate Now Available

Apple today provided the release candidate (RC) version of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after the launch of the third beta. The RC is the version of macOS Tahoe 26.3 that will be provided to the public as long as the final testing phase uncovers no major bugs. Developers ca...

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Apple Releases watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Release Candidates

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Apple Releases watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Release Ca...

Apple today provided developers with the release candidate versions of upcoming watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 updates for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple provided the third betas. The release candidates are the final version of the updates that will be provided to the public as long as no bugs are found. The ...

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Amazon Discounts Anker's Newest Prime Chargers

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Amazon Discounts Anker's Newest Prime Chargers

Earlier this week, Anker debuted its new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with a launch discount on Amazon. If ordered this week, you can clip the on-page coupon on Amazon to get the accessory for $119.99, down from $149.99. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a sma...

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Civilization VII Coming to Apple Arcade Tomorrow

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Civilization VII Coming to Apple Arcade Tomorrow

Popular strategy game Civilization VII is set to launch on Apple Arcade tomorrow, allowing Apple Arcade subscribers to play on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Sid Meier's Civilization VII Apple Arcade Edition features the Civilization VII base game experience, with mouse support, controller support, and intuitive touch controls available. Players take on...

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Amazon's Alexa+ Now Free for All U.S. Prime Members, Beating Apple's Smarter Siri to Market

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Amazon's Alexa+ Now Free for All U.S. Prime Members, Beating Apple'...

Amazon's Alexa+ AI assistant is rolling out to all U.S. Amazon Prime subscribers beginning today, with the service available at no additional cost. Amazon says that Prime subscribers can access Alexa+ with the Alexa app, Alexa-enabled devices, or the Alexa.com website. Prime members can access Alexa+ by saying "Alexa, upgrade to Alexa+," or by l...

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New M5 Chips Spotted in iOS 26.3 Beta

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New M5 Chips Spotted in iOS 26.3 Beta

The iOS 26.3 release candidate includes references to a pair of unreleased chips that are in the M5 family, according to information found by Nicolás Alvarez and shared with MacRumors. The iOS 26.3 RC mentions two unreleased SoCs, T6051 and T6052, with associated H17C and H17D platform names. The 17 is a reference to the M5, as the standard M5 ...

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Anthropic Promises Claude Will Remain Ad-Free, Mocks ChatGPT Ads in Super Bowl Commercial

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Anthropic Promises Claude Will Remain Ad-Free, Mocks ChatGPT Ads in...

As OpenAI is making plans to introduce ads to ChatGPT, competitor Anthropic has promised to keep Claude ad-free. In a blog post today, the company said that there are "many good places for advertising," but a "conversation with Claude is not one of them". According to Anthropic, including ads in Claude would not be in line with its mission of cr...

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Apple Releases watchOS 11.6.2

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Apple Releases watchOS 11.6.2

Apple today released a minor watchOS 11.6.2 update for the Apple Watch Series 6 through Series 10, Apple Watch SE and SE 2, and Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2. "This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users," says Apple. watchOS 11.6.2 will only appear on Apple Watch models that have not already been updated to watchOS...

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Apple Reportedly Scaling Back This Long-Rumored iOS 27 Feature

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Apple Reportedly Scaling Back This Long-Rumored iOS 27 Feature

iOS 27 will no longer include a new virtual health coach in the Apple Health app, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The feature was unofficially referred to as Apple Health+ within the company, the report said. The feature was unofficially referred to as Apple Health+ within the company, the report said.

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iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumored to Deliver Next-Level Battery Life

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iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumored to Deliver Next-Level Battery Life

The iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a bigger battery for continued best-in-class battery life, according to a known Weibo leaker. Citing supply chain information, the Weibo user known as "Digital Chat Station" said that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will have a battery capacity of 5,100 to 5,200 mAh. Combined with the efficiency improvements of the A20 P...

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AirTag 1 Gets Major Discounts With 1-Pack at $17 and 4-Pack at $64

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AirTag 1 Gets Major Discounts With 1-Pack at $17 and 4-Pack at $64

Apple's first-generation AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $64.00 this week on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Free shipping options have a delivery estimate around February 11, while Prime members should be able to get it delivered a few days sooner. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make ...

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Asked About Retirement Again, Here's What He Said

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Asked About Retirement Again, Here's What He Said

In an all-hands meeting with employees on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook briefly touched on the topic of retirement, but he remained coy about his plans. "I spend a lot of time thinking about who's in the room five years from now, 10 years from now," said Cook, who was taking questions, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. "I am obsessed with thi...

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Swift Student Challenge Submissions Now Open Ahead of WWDC 2026

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Swift Student Challenge Submissions Now Open Ahead of WWDC 2026

Apple today announced that submissions for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge are now open through Saturday, February 28. The annual Swift Student Challenge gives eligible student developers around the world the opportunity to showcase their coding capabilities by using the Swift Playground or Xcode apps to create an interactive "app playground".

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The MacRumors Show: All the New Macs Coming This Year

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The MacRumors Show: All the New Macs Coming This Year

We discuss all of the new Macs Apple is expected to release this year, starting with the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Following the release of the M5 MacBook Pro last year, Apple is expected to launch refreshed high-end MacBook Pro mo...

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NASA Now Allowing Astronauts to Bring Their iPhones on Space Missions

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NASA Now Allowing Astronauts to Bring Their iPhones on Space Missions

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on Wednesday announced that NASA astronauts will soon be permitted to fly with "the latest smartphones," beginning with the SpaceX Crew-12 and Artemis II missions over the next few months. In an email, an Apple spokesperson said this will mark the first time the iPhone has been fully qualified for extended use i...

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Turn your AirPods into a camera remote for iPhone. #Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmlkSUtVowU

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Turn your AirPods into a camera remote for iPhone. #Shorts

@hackphonex demonstrates how to turn your AirPods into a camera remote for your iPhone. Here’s how it’s done ⬇️

• In Settings, open your AirPods options toward the top of the list
• Scroll down and tap Camera Remote, then tap Press Once
• Next, open the Camera App
• Now, with your AirPods in your ears, simply tap the stem to ...

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Apple Watch Series 11 Get $100 Discounts Amid Valentine's Day and Super Bowl Sales

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Apple Watch Series 11 Get $100 Discou...

This week we began tracking big savings thanks to Valentine's Day and Super Bowl sales, which include discounts on everything from iPhone 17 cases to monitors and TVs. You'll also find deals below on Apple Watch Series 11 and AirPods 4, with the best prices of the year so far on each. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these ve...

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How to Watch 2026 Super Bowl LX For Free on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV

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How to Watch 2026 Super Bowl LX For Free on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and ...

Super Bowl LX is this Sunday, February 8, and there is a way for U.S. viewers to watch for free. Our instructions below are focused on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, but this method will of course work across a variety of devices. 2026's Super Bowl has the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, C...

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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 17 and Fresh Coat Screen Protector From Astropad

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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 17 and Fresh Coat Screen Protecto...

For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Astropad to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an iPhone 17 and one of Astropad's anti-reflective Fresh Coat screen protectors to go along with it. Fresh Coat is a new kind of screen protector that Astropad designed with an optical-grade anti-reflective coating to reduce glare and provide a bet...

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iPhone Air Review: Four Months Later, is Apple's Thinnest iPhone Worth $999?

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iPhone Air Review: Four Months Later, is Apple's Thinnest iPhone Wo...

It's been four months since the iPhone Air came out, and it hasn't exactly been a resounding success. Sales are reportedly so low that Apple is delaying the next-generation model. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera shares what it's been like using Apple's thinnest and lightest iPhone on a daily basis over the last few months. Subscribe to the Ma...

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Apple to Allow ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in CarPlay

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Apple to Allow ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in CarPlay

Apple is planning to bring new AI features to CarPlay, reports Bloomberg. Apple will allow third-party chatbot apps to integrate with CarPlay, so AI services like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT will be accessible in the car for the first time. CarPlay already supports third-party apps, but the types of apps that are supported are limited. Companies...

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Why Apple's iOS 26.4 Siri Upgrade Will Be Bigger Than Originally Promised

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Why Apple's iOS 26.4 Siri Upgrade Will Be Bigger Than Originally Pr...

In the iOS 26.4 update that's coming this spring, Apple will introduce a new version of Siri that's going to overhaul how we interact with the personal assistant and what it's able to do. The iOS 26.4 version of Siri won't work like ChatGPT or Claude, but it will rely on large language models (LLMs) and has been updated from the ground up. Upgra...

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Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 11 on Amazon, Available From $299

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Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 11 on Amazon, Available From $299

Amazon this weekend has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. This time around, we're tracking these record low prices on nearly every aluminum model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small pay...

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Apple Shows Off a Key Reason to Upgrade to the iPhone 17

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Apple Shows Off a Key Reason to Upgrade to the iPhone 17

Apple today shared an ad that shows how the upgraded Center Stage front camera on the latest iPhones improves the process of taking a group selfie. "Watch how the new front facing camera on iPhone 17 Pro takes group selfies that automatically expand and rotate as more people come into frame," says Apple. While the ad is focused on the iPhone 17 ...

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Apple Testing Two Major iPhone 18 Pro Camera Upgrades

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Apple Testing Two Major iPhone 18 Pro Camera Upgrades

Apple is actively testing two major rear camera improvements for the iPhone, according to a reputable leaker. The Weibo user known as "Digital Chat Station" claims that Apple is testing a new main camera for the iPhone with a variable aperture. A variable aperture allows the camera to adjust the amount of light that reaches the sensor.

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Gurman: iPhone 17e Launch 'Imminent' With Four New Features

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Gurman: iPhone 17e Launch 'Imminent' With Four New Features

Apple's iPhone 17e is set to launch "imminently" with at least four new features, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the new lost-cost iPhone will feature the A19 chip first introduced with the iPhone 17 last year. The device will also address one of the most glaring omissio...

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iPad 12 and iPad Air 8 Reportedly Coming Soon

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iPad 12 and iPad Air 8 Reportedly Coming Soon

Apple is planning to launch new iPad and iPad Air models in the near future, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Writing in today's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman explained that updated iPads are "coming soon," including a new entry-level iPad and a new iPad Air. Both devices are not expected to feature design changes or major enhancements, instead ...

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Report Reveals iOS 26.4 Beta Release Date

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Report Reveals iOS 26.4 Beta Release Date

Apple is set to release the first beta version of iOS 26.4 later this month, providing the first real-world look at the Apple Intelligence features promised at WWDC 2024, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims. Gurman revealed the timing in his "Power On" newsletter. Barring further delays, the first beta version of iOS 26.4 is apparently set to release...

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New MacBook Pros Could Now Arrive in March

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New MacBook Pros Could Now Arrive in March

New MacBook Pro models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips could arrive as soon as Monday, March 2, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In today's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the release of new MacBook Pro models is tied to the release of macOS Tahoe 26.3. The launch is said to be slated for as early as the week of March 2. He added t...

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How to Stream Super Bowl For Free Today on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV

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How to Stream Super Bowl For Free Today on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV

Super Bowl LX is today (Sunday, February 8), and there is a way for U.S. viewers to watch for free. Our instructions below are focused on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, but this method will of course work across a variety of devices. 2026's Super Bowl has the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara...

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Amazon Discounts Anker's Newest Prime Chargers

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Amazon Discounts Anker's Newest Prime Chargers

Earlier this week, Anker debuted its new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with a launch discount on Amazon. If ordered this week, you can clip the on-page coupon on Amazon to get the accessory for $119.99, down from $149.99. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a sma...

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Here Are Tim Cook's Full Remarks About Apple's 50th Anniversary Plans

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Here Are Tim Cook's Full Remarks About Apple's 50th Anniversary Plans

In a recent all-hands meeting, Apple CEO Tim Cook told employees to "stay tuned" about the company's plans for its upcoming 50th anniversary. Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, so the company will turn 50 in a few more months. Following a snippet last week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has since shared Cook's full remarks: I've been unusually reflec...

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The Future of Apple Fitness+ Remains 'Under Review'

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The Future of Apple Fitness+ Remains 'Under Review'

The future of Apple Fitness+ remains "under review," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. However, he did not share any specific details. "If I were to guess, Apple will ultimately meld its Health app with Fitness+ in some fashion — perhaps offering it as a combined subscription," said Gurman.

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iOS 27 to Focus on Bug Fixes, Performance, and Design Tweaks

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iOS 27 to Focus on Bug Fixes, Performance, and Design Tweaks

Apple's new software updates to be previewed at 2026's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) could be relatively modest, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims. In today's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that iOS 27 will be unveiled at WWDC this year, and while it will deliver further Apple Intelligence improvements, the event will be "a fairly mute...

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YouTube Music Rolling Out Premium Paywall for Song Lyrics

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YouTube Music Rolling Out Premium Paywall for Song Lyrics

YouTube Music is making users pay for lyrics. Originally introduced in 2020 as a free feature, song lyrics now sit behind a paywall – as part of a YouTube Premium or Music Premium subscription. As spotted by 9to5Google, in the latest update currently rolling out, the Lyrics tab on the Now Playing screen displays the warning message, "You have ...

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Here's Jony Ive's Ferrari Luce EV Interior and Interface Design

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Here's Jony Ive's Ferrari Luce EV Interior and Interface Design

In 2021, Ferrari and its parent company Exor announced a multi-year creative partnership with LoveFrom, the design firm co-founded by Apple's former design chief Jony Ive and fellow designer Marc Newson. Now, in an event held at the Transamerica Pyramid, not far from LoveFrom's studio in San Francisco, Ferrari has shared the first results of tha...

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Apple Says These 7 U.S. States Plan to Offer iPhone Driver's Licenses

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Apple Says These 7 U.S. States Plan to Offer iPhone Driver's Licenses

In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. The feature is currently available in 13 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, and it is expected to launch in at leas...

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AirPods Pro 4 Could Feature Cameras to 'See Around You'

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AirPods Pro 4 Could Feature Cameras to 'See Around You'

Apple's next-generation AirPods Pro will feature cameras to see around a user, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami". In a new post on X, Kosutami said that the next AirPods Pro will be able to see around the wearer, presumably via cameras in each earbud. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the 2026 AirPods ...

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Studio Display 2: The Latest Rumors About Apple's Next Monitor

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Studio Display 2: The Latest Rumors About Apple's Next Monitor

Apple reportedly plans to release a new Studio Display in the first half of 2026, and there have been plenty of rumors about the monitor lately. Below, we recap the latest Studio Display 2 rumors:In his Power On newsletter on Sunday, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said he was told the new Studio Display "looks quite similar to the current one," so that...

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Samsung Planning to Follow iPhone 18 Pro's Variable Aperture Camera

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Samsung Planning to Follow iPhone 18 Pro's Variable Aperture Camera

Samsung is planning to follow Apple in adding a variable aperture to its smartphone cameras, Korea's ET News reports. A variable aperture allows the camera to adjust the amount of light that reaches the sensor. This means that in dark environments, the aperture can be opened to receive more light, while in light environments, it can be closed to...

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M3 iPad Air Gets First Big Discounts of 2026 With Up to $140 Off Select Models

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M3 iPad Air Gets First Big Discounts of 2026 With Up to $140 Off Se...

Amazon this week has introduced a few notable discounts across the M3 iPad Air lineup, with as much as $140 off select tablets. These are among the first big discounts we've tracked on the iPad Air in 2026, with prices starting at $489.99 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad Air, down from $599.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some o...

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OWC Introduces Discounts on Newest Thunderbolt 5 Docks and Hubs

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OWC Introduces Discounts on Newest Thunderbolt 5 Docks and Hubs

OWC recently kicked off a new sale offering big discounts on a variety of USB-C docks, external drives and enclosures, and Mac accessories. This includes $40 off OWC's new Thunderbolt 5 Hub, available for $149.99, down from $189.99. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with OWC. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a smal...

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Apple's Regent Street Store Reopening Soon After One-Month Closure

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Apple's Regent Street Store Reopening Soon After One-Month Closure

Apple has announced that its flagship Regent Street store in London, England reopens on Saturday, February 14, at 10 a.m. local time. The store has been temporarily closed for "refurbishment" since Monday, January 12. The extent of the changes remains to be seen. It is not yet clear if Apple made any changes that will be visible to customers. In...

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ChatGPT Now Has Ads for Free and Go Tier Users

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ChatGPT Now Has Ads for Free and Go Tier Users

U.S. ChatGPT users who have a free account or a low-cost Go subscription will start seeing ads starting today, according to OpenAI. Ads will be limited to the Free and Go subscription tiers, and will be shown to logged-in adult users. OpenAI does not plan to show ads to minors, and the company claims that ads will not influence the answers that ...

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YouTube TV Gets Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles

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YouTube TV Gets Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles

YouTube is splitting YouTube TV into a selection of tailored YouTube TV Plans, allowing subscribers to pay less for a smaller selection of channels. "TV should be easy," reads the blog post announcing the change. There are 10+ new plans across Sports, News, Entertainment, and Family, at prices that are $11 to $28 below the $82.99 per month cost ...

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iPhone 17 Pro's Cosmic Orange Color Linked to 38% China Sales Jump

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iPhone 17 Pro's Cosmic Orange Color Linked to 38% China Sales Jump

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have been runaway hits in China, but it has nothing to do with new AI or camera features – it's largely down to the color. The Cosmic Orange finish made available exclusively on Apple's high-end Pro models has been widely dubbed "Hermès orange" by Chinese consumers who associate the vivid hue with t...

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OpenAI's Jony Ive-Designed Device Delayed to 2027

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OpenAI's Jony Ive-Designed Device Delayed to 2027

OpenAI's first Jony Ive-designed hardware device won't ship to customers until next year, new court filings show (via Wired). The motion stems from a trademark infringement lawsuit filed last year by audio device startup iyO. The company sued OpenAI after the latter acquired io, a startup founded by Apple's former design chief. OpenAI's original...

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Apple, Google Commit to Fairer App Store Practices in UK

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Apple, Google Commit to Fairer App Store Practices in UK

Apple and Google have agreed to a series of changes aimed at making their app stores fairer for developers, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced today. The concrete commitments come after the CMA found the two companies had a duopoly and designated them as having "strategic market status" in mobile platforms last October.

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DuckDuckGo Adds AI Voice Chat to Duck.ai With Privacy Protections

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DuckDuckGo Adds AI Voice Chat to Duck.ai With Privacy Protections

DuckDuckGo has announced new voice chat capabilities for Duck.ai, the private AI chatbot platform it launched last March. The new feature lets users have real-time voice conversations with large language models (LLMs) through an encrypted relay connection. OpenAI provides the LLMs that power voice chats, but DuckDuckGo says that neither it nor O...

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Reminder: Update Your Apple Home App Immediately to Avoid Issues

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Reminder: Update Your Apple Home App Immediately to Avoid Issues

In 2022, Apple introduced a new Apple Home architecture that is "more reliable and efficient," and the deadline to upgrade and avoid issues is today. In an email last week, Apple gave customers a final reminder to upgrade their Home app by February 10, 2026. Apple says users who do not upgrade may experience issues with accessories and automatio...

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Get an Apple Watch SE 3 for Just $219 on Amazon

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Get an Apple Watch SE 3 for Just $219 on Amazon

Amazon this week is taking $30 off the Apple Watch SE 3, starting at $219.00 for the 40mm GPS model. These are second-best prices on the SE 3, but it's been over a month since we last tracked record low prices, so this is a good opportunity for anyone who's been waiting for a deal. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you cl...

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Rivian Planning to Launch Apple Watch App

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Rivian Planning to Launch Apple Watch App

Electric automaker Rivian is preparing to launch a dedicated Apple Watch app that will allow owners to access and control their vehicles directly from their wrist. Rivian is planning to release a companion Apple Watch app as part of its upcoming 2026.03 software update, according to release notes posted by RivianTrackr. The update is tied to ver...

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Apple Arcade Adding These Four Games in March

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Apple Arcade Adding These Four Games in March

Apple today announced four new games coming to Apple Arcade in March, along with three major updates to existing titles on the service. The four new games heading to Apple Arcade next month are as follows: Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea: A new 3D action-adventure RPG set nearly 1,000 years after Oceanhorn 2, featuring island explora...

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Apple Expected to Launch These 10+ Products Over the Coming Months

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Apple Expected to Launch These 10+ Products Over the Coming Months

It has been a slow start to 2026 for Apple product launches, with only a new AirTag and a special Apple Watch band released so far. We are still waiting for MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, the iPhone 17e, a lower-cost MacBook with an iPhone chip, long-rumored updates to the Apple TV and HomePod mini, and much more.

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Heart Month Apple Watch Activity Challenge Launching on Valentine's Day

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Heart Month Apple Watch Activity Challenge Launching on Valentine's...

To recognize Heart Month, Apple is launching a new February Apple Watch activity challenge. Apple Watch owners can earn a special award by completing a workout to fill their Exercise ring on Saturday, February 14, which is Valentine's Day. Close your exercise ring on Valentine's Day, February 14, to earn this award. Your heart will love you for it.

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Facebook Adding AI Profile Picture Animations and Story Editing Tools

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Facebook Adding AI Profile Picture Animations and Story Editing Tools

Meta today announced several new AI features for popular social network Facebook. The capabilities will be available for profile pictures, photos, posts, stories, and more. Meta AI's image editing tools can be used to animate a profile picture, adding motion to a still image. Meta says there are several preset animations like confetti, headphone...

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Find My, Photos and Some iCloud Services Experiencing Issues

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Find My, Photos and Some iCloud Services Experiencing Issues

Apple's Find My feature, photos, and some iCloud services are experiencing service interruptions at the current time, so if you've run into problems, it's because of network issues. According to Apple's System Status page, there is a Find My outage that is causing the service to be slow or unavailable for some users. There are also issues with i...

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Apple is Getting Rid of iTunes Wish Lists, Here's How to Save Yours

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Apple is Getting Rid of iTunes Wish Lists, Here's How to Save Yours

Apple will soon do away with iTunes Wish Lists featuring movie and TV shows, according to emails going out to customers as of today. Apple says that people who still have wish lists should migrate items to their Apple TV watchlist before the feature is removed. Each email that Apple is sending out includes a PDF with TV shows and movies that are...

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Google Brings Fitbit AI Health Coach to iPhone as Apple Pulls Back on iOS 27 Health Plans

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Google Brings Fitbit AI Health Coach to iPhone as Apple Pulls Back ...

Amid rumors that Apple is scaling back its AI health plans, Google today expanded its subscription-based Fitbit AI personal health coach service to more users worldwide, including those who are on iOS. Prior to now, the Fitbit service was limited to Android users. The Gemini-powered Fitbit personal health coach is described as a 24/7 digital adv...

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Razer Launches Limited-Edition Boomslang Gaming Mouse for $1,337

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Razer Launches Limited-Edition Boomslang Gaming Mouse for $1,337

Gaming computer company Razer today started accepting pre-orders for the Razer Boomslang mouse, which is being released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original peripheral. The original Razer Boomslang was one of the first gaming mice, providing a wheel that boasted more precise mouse tracking than other mic on the market.

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Why You Shouldn't Buy the Next MacBook Pro

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Why You Shouldn't Buy the Next MacBook Pro

Apple is planning to launch new MacBook Pro models as soon as early March, but if you can, this is one generation you should skip because there's something much better in the works. We're waiting on 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, with few changes other than the processor upgrade. There won't be any tweaks to...

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iPhone 18 Pro: Apple's C2 Modem to Support 5G Satellite Connectivity

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iPhone 18 Pro: Apple's C2 Modem to Support 5G Satellite Connectivity

Apple's next-generation C2 modem will bring support for 5G satellite connectivity to this year's iPhone 18 Pro models, based on claims made by a Chinese leaker. In a post on Weibo, the account "Fixed Focus Digital" said that Apple's C2 baseband modem – expected to debut in iPhone 18 Pro models – will support NR-NTN, or New Radio Non-Terrestr...

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M5 MacBook Air: Release Date, Features, and Performance Predictions

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M5 MacBook Air: Release Date, Features, and Performance Predictions

The MacBook Air is Apple's most popular laptop – a thin, fanless machine that wields quiet power thanks to the efficiency of Apple silicon. While the M4 model isn't exactly old, attention is already turning to its successor. Apple doesn't telegraph new product launches ahead of time, but we can draw a surprisingly clear picture of what to expe...

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AirDrop-Quick Share Interoperability Expanding to More Android Phones

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AirDrop-Quick Share Interoperability Expanding to More Android Phones

Last November, Google announced a cross-platform feature that allows Google Pixel 10 and Apple device users to share files directly via QuickShare-AirDrop interoperability. Now, Google has confirmed that the feature is set to expand to Android phones more generally this year. "Last year, we launched AirDrop interoperability," said Eric Kay, vice...

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Report: One in Four Smartphones Are Now iPhones

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Report: One in Four Smartphones Are Now iPhones

Nearly one in four active smartphones worldwide are now iPhones, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. The findings from Counterpoint's Smartphone Installed Base Tracker show that the global installed base of active smartphones grew 2% in 2025, driven primarily by lengthening replacement cycles and the continued circulation of second...

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ChatGPT's Deep Research Mode Gets a Fullscreen Document Viewer

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ChatGPT's Deep Research Mode Gets a Fullscreen Document Viewer

OpenAI has updated its deep research feature in ChatGPT with a fullscreen document viewer that can be used to browse its AI-generated reports separately from the chat window. The built-in tool includes a table of contents in a left-hand column that can be used to jump to specific parts of the document, while a right-hand column can still be expa...

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Apple Home App Stops Working for Some Users as Update Now Required

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Apple Home App Stops Working for Some Users as Update Now Required

In 2022, Apple introduced a new Apple Home architecture that is "more reliable and efficient," and support for the old architecture has now ended. As expected, the app is no longer working for some users. Users who did not update the app by the February 10 deadline now see this message: "You're running an older version of Apple Home that is no l...

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Apple Acquires New Database App

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Apple Acquires New Database App

Apple acquired Canadian graph database company Kuzu last year, it has emerged. The acquisition, spotted by AppleInsider, was completed in October 2025 for an undisclosed sum. The company's website was subsequently taken down and its Github repository was archived, as is commonplace for Apple acquisitions. Kuzu was "an embedded graph database bui...

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Apple Supplier's Plans Fall Through, Macs and iPads May Be Impacted

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Apple Supplier's Plans Fall Through, Macs and iPads May Be Impacted

On an earnings call on Tuesday, Japanese company Sharp announced that the planned sale of one of its LCD display factories to its majority owner Foxconn has fell through, according to Nikkei Asia. As a result, the report said Sharp plans to halt production at the facility in August, and this decision may temporarily impact Apple.

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iPad Deals Include $50 Off 11th Gen Tablet, Available From $299

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iPad Deals Include $50 Off 11th Gen Tablet, Available From $299

Amazon this week is taking $50 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $299.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, which is a solid second-best price on this model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep...

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Where Is AirTag 2's Missing Feature?

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Where Is AirTag 2's Missing Feature?

Apple just introduced its second-generation AirTag, but one rumored feature failed to arrive with the new accessory. The second-generation AirTag features 50% farther Precision Finding, upgraded Bluetooth with increased range, a 50% louder speaker, and more. Back in August 2023, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that the second-generation AirT...

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Samsung Smart Monitor M9 Hits Record Low Price on Amazon at $300 Off, Plus More Monitor Deals

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Samsung Smart Monitor M9 Hits Record Low Price on Amazon at $300 Of...

Samsung has introduced a few big discounts on its monitors, TVs, and more this week on Amazon, including the return of the all-time low price on the newest Smart Monitor. You can get the 32-inch Smart Monitor M9 for $1,299.99 on Amazon, down from $1,599.99. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a pur...

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Apple Releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3

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Apple Releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3

Apple today released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, the latest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out in September. The new software comes almost two months after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software...

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Apple Releases tvOS 26.3

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Apple Releases tvOS 26.3

Apple today released tvOS 26.3, the third update to the tvOS operating system that came out last fall. tvOS 26.3 is available for the Apple TV 4K and the Apple TV HD, and it comes two months after Apple released tvOS 26.2. tvOS 26.3 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌Apple TV‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software...

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Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3

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Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3

Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.3, the third major update to the macOS Tahoe operating system. macOS Tahoe 26.3 comes two months after Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.2. Mac users can download the new software by opening up the System Settings app and navigating to the Software Update section. According to Apple's release notes, macOS Tahoe 26...

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Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.3

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Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.3

Alongside iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3, Apple has released new HomePod 26.3 software for the HomePod and the HomePod mini. The update comes two months after Apple released HomePod Software 26.2. According to Apple's release notes, HomePod Software 26.3 includes performance and stability improvements. According to Apple's release n...

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Apple Releases watchOS 26.3

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Apple Releases watchOS 26.3

Apple today released watchOS 26.3, an update to the watchOS 26 operating system that came out in September. watchOS 26.3 comes two months after Apple released watchOS 26.2. watchOS 26.3 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.3 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or initiating an update in the...

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Apple Releases visionOS 26.3

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Apple Releases visionOS 26.3

Apple today released visionOS 26.3, the third update to the visionOS 26 operating system that launched in September. visionOS 26.3 comes a month after Apple released visionOS 26.2. ‌visionOS 26‌.3 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Update op...

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10 iPhone Tips and Tricks You Probably Didn't Know About

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10 iPhone Tips and Tricks You Probably Didn't Know About

No matter how well you think you know your iPhone, there are always tons of hidden features and shortcuts that you aren't aware of, or might have forgotten about. We've rounded up 10 useful iPhone features that are worth knowing about to make using your iPhone just a little more pleasant. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more video...

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New Siri Runs Into Problems, Features Could Be Pushed to iOS 26.5 and iOS 27

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New Siri Runs Into Problems, Features Could Be Pushed to iOS 26.5 a...

Apple has "run into snags" testing the more personalized, smarter version of Siri that's planned for iOS 26.4, reports Bloomberg. Because of the issues, the upcoming Siri features will be spread across several upcoming iOS releases and won't all come in the spring iOS 26.4 update. Apple could postpone some or all of the new Siri features until i...

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Satechi's Essentials Sale Takes 20% Off Popular Qi2 Chargers, Bluetooth Trackers, and More

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Satechi's Essentials Sale Takes 20% Off Popular Qi2 Chargers, Bluet...

Satechi recently kicked off a new sale that has essential accessories at 20 percent off for a limited time. To get this discount, enter the code ESSENTIALS20 at checkout on the accessories found in Satechi's "Essentials Tech Upgrade" collection. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Satechi. When you click a link and make a purchase, we m...

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U.S. TikTok Introduces 'Local Feed' to Surface Nearby Events and Content

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U.S. TikTok Introduces 'Local Feed' to Surface Nearby Events and Co...

The U.S. version of TikTok is being updated with a new community-focused "Local Feed," according to a blog post shared by the TikTok USDS Joint Venture. The Local Feed is designed to let TikTok users "discover and connect with content, businesses, and services" wherever they are. Available from a tab on the TikTok home screen, the feed features ...

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T-Mobile Launches Beta for Free Real-Time Call Translation on Any Phone

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T-Mobile Launches Beta for Free Real-Time Call Translation on Any P...

T-Mobile today announced a new live translation feature that allows conversations to be translated in real-time when calling someone from any phone on the T-Mobile network. Live translation does not require any apps, and it is a free service that T-Mobile is offering in a beta capacity. T-Mobile users can sign up to test live translation on the ...

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Anthropic's Claude Gets More Free Features as OpenAI Starts Showing Ads in ChatGPT

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Anthropic's Claude Gets More Free Features as OpenAI Starts Showing...

Anthropic today said that customers who use Claude without a subscription can create files, use connectors, and access skills, all of which are features that used to require a paid plan. The announcement comes two days after OpenAI said that it was starting to roll out ads for ChatGPT users who don't have a paid subscription, or who use the most...

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Will Apple Music Get AI Playlists in iOS 27?

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Will Apple Music Get AI Playlists in iOS 27?

AI features are expanding to all kinds of apps, and it's getting difficult to find a service that hasn't embraced AI. Lately, AI playlists in music apps have been growing in popularity, and it's plausible that we'll see Apple adopt the trend in the near future. YouTube This week, YouTube Music started rolling out a new AI playlist feature. YouT...

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Apple Stores See iPhone 16e, iPad Air Shortages as New Models Near

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Apple Stores See iPhone 16e, iPad Air Shortages as New Models Near

Apple's retail inventory of iPhone 16e and iPad Air models has reportedly dwindled to almost nothing as the company inches towards the release of new versions of both devices. They are expected to launch in the coming weeks. In a post on X (Twitter), Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman said that stock of iPhone 16e models has "basically dried out," w...

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Tim Cook Faces FTC Warning Over Apple News Curation

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Tim Cook Faces FTC Warning Over Apple News Curation

Apple has been issued a warning letter from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, urging it to review its content curation for Apple News so as to ensure that it is not suppressing conservative publications. In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, seen by the Financial Times, FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson cites recent press coverage of a report from cons...

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Tomb Raider Reboot Launches on iOS and Android

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Tomb Raider Reboot Launches on iOS and Android

Feral Interactive has announced the release of Tomb Raider on iOS and Android. Originally released in 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Tomb Raider has been fully rebuilt for iOS and Android. Coinciding with the franchise's 30th anniversary, this reboot of the console version includes the complete original campaign and all 12 DLC packs featur...

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Apple Takes Full Control of 'Severance' in Surprise Deal

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Apple Takes Full Control of 'Severance' in Surprise Deal

Apple has fully acquired the rights to its hit Apple TV series "Severance," bringing future seasons and content in-house under Apple Studios, Deadline reports. Apple is said to have acquired the intellectual property and all rights to Severance from Fifth Season in a deal valued at just under $70 million. Apple previously licensed "Severance" fr...

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iOS 27 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone

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iOS 27 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone

While the first beta of iOS 27 is still four months away, there are already plenty of rumors about new features that will be included in the update. Below, we recap iOS 27 rumors so far:Siri Chatbot: iOS 27 will reportedly include a full-out Siri chatbot that you can have back-and-forth conversations with. This would make Siri more like OpenAI's...

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Apple's M5 iPad Pro Hits Multiple Record Low Prices on Amazon

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Apple's M5 iPad Pro Hits Multiple Record Low Prices on Amazon

Amazon this week is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. Every deal on the 11-inch M5 iPad Pro that we're tracking below is a match of the all-time low price on these tablets. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we m...

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YouTube Launches on Apple Vision Pro

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YouTube Launches on Apple Vision Pro

Starting today, an official YouTube app is available on the Apple Vision Pro, allowing you to watch videos on a theater-sized screen with immersive visionOS Environments. Every video on YouTube is available in the new, standalone visionOS app, including standard videos, 180° videos, 360° videos, and YouTube Shorts. Apple Vision Pro users can a...

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 237 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 237 With Bug Fixes and Per...

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. Safari Technology Preview 237 includes fixes and updates for Accessibility,...

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Apple Releases New Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4

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Apple Releases New Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 a...

Apple today released new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4. The firmware is limited to developers at the current time, and it has a build number of 8B5034f. Apple is not testing any iOS updates right now, so it is unclear what's in the AirPods firmware beta.

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Sony Launches $330 WF-1000XM6 Earbuds to Take on AirPods Pro 3

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Sony Launches $330 WF-1000XM6 Earbuds to Take on AirPods Pro 3

Sony today announced a new set of earbuds that are designed to compete with the AirPods Pro 3. The $330 WF-1000XM6 Truly Wireless Earbuds feature Active Noise Cancellation with a 25 percent reduction in noise compared to the prior-generation XM5 earbuds, with improved performance in the mid-to-high frequency range that's common in everyday envir...

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Apple Confirms Revamped Siri is Still Coming in 2026

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Apple Confirms Revamped Siri is Still Coming in 2026

Apple is still planning to launch the smarter, more capable version of Siri in 2026, the company told CNBC today. Apple's statement comes just a day after Bloomberg reported Apple is having issues with the updated version of Siri, leading to potential delays of the feature. Apple initially intended to launch the Apple Intelligence-powered versio...

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Apple Wins Third Jury Trial Against Optis, Avoiding Hundreds of Millions in Patent Damages

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Apple Wins Third Jury Trial Against Optis, Avoiding Hundreds of Mil...

Apple did not infringe on any patents owned by Texas-based company Optis Wireless, a jury ruled today. In a verdict shared by Reuters, the jury decided that Apple did not infringe any of the five LTE patents that Optis sued over back in 2019. If Optis had won, Apple could have faced hundreds of millions in damages.

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AppleCare+ Coverage Launches in Indonesia

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AppleCare+ Coverage Launches in Indonesia

Apple today announced the launch of AppleCare+ coverage in Indonesia, bringing the option of additional hardware protection and technical support to customers across the country. Most Apple products come with a one-year limited warranty that covers hardware failures and manufacturing defects, and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support.

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Meta Plans 'Name Tag' Facial Recognition for Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

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Meta Plans 'Name Tag' Facial Recognition for Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

Meta plans to add a facial recognition feature to its Ray-Ban smart glasses as soon as this year, reports The New York Times ($). According to people involved in the plans who spoke to the publication, the feature is internally called "Name Tag," and would let wearers identify people and get information about them via Meta's artificial intellige...

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macOS Tahoe Finder Bug Underscores Apple's Slipping UI Polish

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macOS Tahoe Finder Bug Underscores Apple's Slipping UI Polish

Apple released macOS Tahoe last September, but despite two point updates since then, it is still struggling to resolve an embarrassing interface issue in Finder that appears to have been introduced with its Liquid Glass redesign. If you updated your Mac to macOS Tahoe and you prefer to work in Finder's column view, there's a good chance you've b...

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods and Apple Watch Low Prices Arrive on Amazon

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods and Apple Watch Low Prices Ar...

We're recapping this week's best Apple-related deals below, and it includes solid discounts on AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and a few sales from Samsung and Satechi. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us kee...

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Apple Now Testing Flip-Style Foldable iPhone

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Apple Now Testing Flip-Style Foldable iPhone

Apple is testing a different kind of foldable iPhone with a flip-style design, according to a known leaker based in Asia. Citing supposedly verifiable supply chain information, the Weibo user known as "Fixed Focus Digital" says that Apple has tested a flip-style foldable iPhone. Such a device would compete with devices such as Samsung's Galaxy Z...

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The MacRumors Show: Revamped Siri Delayed Again?

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The MacRumors Show: Revamped Siri Delayed Again?

We discuss the upcoming iPhone 17e and iPad models, as well as Apple's apparent issues finalizing the revamped version of Siri, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The announcement of the iPhone 17e is said to be "imminent," with stock of the iPhone 16e now dwindling.

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Woot Takes 70% Off Solo/Braided Loops for Your Apple Watch

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Woot Takes 70% Off Solo/Braided Loops for Your Apple Watch

Woot this month is back with a massive sale on Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop bands for Apple Watch, with prices that match the previous record low Woot deals on these bands. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can...

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Apple Reveals How Many iPhones Are Running iOS 26

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Apple Reveals How Many iPhones Are Running iOS 26

Apple has shared updated iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 adoption figures, revealing how many iPhones and iPads are running those software versions. These adoption numbers are based on iPhones and iPads that transacted on the App Store on February 12, 2026, according to Apple. The statistics are as follows:74% of all iPhones introduced in the last four yea...

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Apple Launching New 'Sales Coach' App

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Apple Launching New 'Sales Coach' App

Apple plans to launch a rebranded "Sales Coach" app on the iPhone and iPad later this month, according to a source familiar with the matter. "Sales Coach" will arrive as an update to Apple's existing "SEED" app, and it will continue to provide sales tips and training resources to Apple Store and Apple Authorized Reseller employees around the world.

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Is Apple Phasing Out the iWork Brand?

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Is Apple Phasing Out the iWork Brand?

With the launch of the Creator Studio subscription app offering, Apple may be phasing out the iWork branding that it has used since 2005 for Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. Apple today removed the iWork section on its website, and the URL now redirects to a more generic "apps" page that features Creator Studio, Apple Arcade, Apple Invites, Image Pl...

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Three New Apple Home Products Rumored for 2026

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Three New Apple Home Products Rumored for 2026

Apple has a long list of new products rumored for 2026, including a series of home products that will see the company establishing more of a presence in the smart home space. Robots are on the horizon for 2027, but the 2026 releases will be a little tamer. HomePod mini We're expecting a new HomePod mini 2 to launch at any time. Apple isn't goin...

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Top Stories: iOS 26.3 Released, New Siri Snags, and More

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Top Stories: iOS 26.3 Released, New Siri Snags, and More

Apple continued to keep users waiting for new hardware this week, as we've yet to see any of the significant product launches we're expecting to see in the first few months of the year. News on the software side was a bit of a mixed bag this week, with iOS 26.3 and other updates finally seeing their public releases, though they mainly focus on s...

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Anker's Weekend Sale Includes Big Savings on Newest Prime Chargers

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Anker's Weekend Sale Includes Big Savings on Newest Prime Chargers

Earlier this month, Anker debuted its new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with a launch discount on Amazon. If ordered this week, you can clip the on-page coupon on Amazon to get the accessory for $119.99, down from $149.99. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a sm...

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Future MacBooks May Hide Your Screen From Strangers

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Future MacBooks May Hide Your Screen From Strangers

Apple is set to bring built-in privacy screen technology to future MacBooks within the next three years, according to a report from market research firm Omdia (via Ice Universe). The technology Apple is planning to adopt restricts off-axis viewing angles so only someone sitting directly in front of the display can see its contents, while onlooke...

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Upcoming Low-Cost MacBook May Come in Yellow, Green, Blue, and Pink

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Upcoming Low-Cost MacBook May Come in Yellow, Green, Blue, and Pink

Apple has tested a range of playful color options for its upcoming low-cost MacBook, going well beyond the muted tones available on its current laptop lineup, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says the colors tested so far include light yellow, light green, blue, pink, classic silver, and dar...

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Tesla's CarPlay Plans Delayed by Apple Maps Compatibility Issue

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Tesla's CarPlay Plans Delayed by Apple Maps Compatibility Issue

Tesla is still planning to bring Apple's CarPlay to its vehicles, but a compatibility issue between Apple Maps and Tesla's own navigation software has held things up, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says that Tesla found during testing that turn-by-turn directions from its maps app didn't s...

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Gurman: iPhone 18 Pro Could Be Underwhelming

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Gurman: iPhone 18 Pro Could Be Underwhelming

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models "won't be a big update," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the iPhone 18 Pro models will "represent minor tweaks from last year's iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max". He compared the upgrade to Apple's past practice of a...

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iOS 27 'Rave' Update to Clean Up Code, Could Boost Battery Life

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iOS 27 'Rave' Update to Clean Up Code, Could Boost Battery Life

Apple's iOS 27 update will prioritize cleaning up the operating system's internals, with engineers making changes that could result in better battery life, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The effort is said to be similar to what Apple did with its Snow Leopard Mac update years ago, and will involve removing old code, rewriting existing fea...

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Apple Announces Special Event in New York on March 4

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Apple Announces Special Event in New York on March 4

Apple today announced a "special Apple Experience" in New York, taking place on March 4, 2026 at 9:00am ET. Apple invited select members of the media to the event. It is simply described as a "special Apple Experience," and there is no further information about what it may entail. It is notable that Apple is specifically using the word "experien...

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AirTag 1 Gets Major Amazon Discount With 4-Pack at $64

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AirTag 1 Gets Major Amazon Discount With 4-Pack at $64

Apple's first-generation AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $64.00 this week on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Free shipping options have a delivery estimate around February 21, while Prime members should be able to get it delivered a few days sooner. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make ...

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Apple May Leave iPad Pro Without Major Upgrades for Years

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Apple May Leave iPad Pro Without Major Upgrades for Years

Apple's iPad Pro is likely to be left for years without a major update, according to a reliable leaker. The Weibo-based leaker, known as "Instant Digital," says that the iPad Pro will not have a major update for a prolonged period of time. The cost of the OLED panel now used in the device is unlikely to come down in price and the last major rede...

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First macOS Tahoe 26.4 Beta Now Available for Developers

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First macOS Tahoe 26.4 Beta Now Available for Developers

Apple today provided the first beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming just a few days after Apple launched macOS Tahoe 26.3. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.4 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. ...

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Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers

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Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming less than a week after Apple released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Softwar...

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Apple Releases First watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 Betas

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Apple Releases First watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 Betas

Apple today provided developers with the first betas of upcoming watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a few days after Apple launched the 26.3 versions of each platform. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free de...

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Apple Podcasts Getting Video Episodes in iOS 26.4

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Apple Podcasts Getting Video Episodes in iOS 26.4

With iOS 26.4, Apple is adding video podcast capabilities to the Apple Podcasts app. The feature uses HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) to provide podcast creators with "unprecedented control and monetization opportunities" while also providing a high-quality viewing experience.

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Apple Begins Testing End-to-End Encryption for RCS Messages in iOS 26.4 Beta

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Apple Begins Testing End-to-End Encryption for RCS Messages in iOS ...

Apple is testing secure messaging between Android and iOS devices with iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4. The updates introduce end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, a security feature that is not currently available for cross-platform messaging. Apple has been working with the GSM Association to implement E2EE for RCS message...

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iOS 26.4 Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default for All iPhones

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iOS 26.4 Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default for All iPhones

Starting with iOS 26.4, Stolen Device Protection will be enabled by default and turned on for all iPhone users. Stolen Device Protection adds extra security in case of physical iPhone theft. Apple implemented Stolen Device Protection back in 2023 after reports about a new iPhone theft method. Thieves would spy on an intended victim to learn thei...

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Apple Releases New Public Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4

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Apple Releases New Public Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods ...

Apple today released new public beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4. The firmware is limited to developers and public beta testers at the current time, and it has a build number of 8B5034f. Apple first provided this firmware last week, but it was only available to developers at the time. Apple today started testing ...

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macOS Tahoe 26.4 Displays Warnings for Apps That Won't Work After Rosetta 2 Support Ends

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macOS Tahoe 26.4 Displays Warnings for Apps That Won't Work After R...

macOS Tahoe will be the last version of macOS that supports Intel-based Macs, with Apple planning to phase out Intel Macs entirely following its transition to Apple silicon. Apple today reminded developers and users that future versions of macOS will not support Intel machines, and Rosetta 2 support for apps will end after macOS 27.

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Apple Music 'Playlist Playground' in iOS 26.4 Creates Playlists From Text Prompts

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Apple Music 'Playlist Playground' in iOS 26.4 Creates Playlists Fro...

The iOS 26.4 update that Apple is beta testing includes a new "Playlist Playground" feature in the Apple Music app that's designed to let users create a playlist with a text-based prompt. In the Apple Music app, there's an option to type in an idea and get automatic song suggestions for a playlist.

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Compact Safari Tab Bar Returns in macOS Tahoe 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4

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Compact Safari Tab Bar Returns in macOS Tahoe 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4

The macOS Tahoe 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 betas that Apple released today reintroduce a compact Safari Tab Bar option for those who prefer that view option. Apple removed the compact tab bar option with the launch of macOS Tahoe and iPadOS 26.4, but there were Mac and iPad users who missed it. The Safari app on Mac and the Safari section of the Setti...

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Apple Brings iPhone-Style Battery Charge Limits to the Mac in macOS Tahoe 26.4

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Apple Brings iPhone-Style Battery Charge Limits to the Mac in macOS...

The macOS Tahoe 26.4 beta that Apple released today includes a Charge Limit feature for the Mac. There is a new slider bar that lets Mac users select a charge level from 80 percent to 100 percent. The Charge Limit is a setting that's available in addition to Optimized Battery Charging, and it can prevent a Mac from ever charging to 100 percent.

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iOS 26.4 Lays Groundwork for CarPlay Video, Including Apple TV

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iOS 26.4 Lays Groundwork for CarPlay Video, Including Apple TV

Back at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that it was planning to allow CarPlay users to watch video via AirPlay in their vehicles while they are not driving, and the first beta of iOS 26.4 suggests the feature may be nearing availability. The original mention of the feature appeared on Apple's CarPlay page for developers within a section specific to au...

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OLED iPad Mini: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect

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OLED iPad Mini: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect

Rumors are stoking excitement for the next-generation iPad mini that Apple is reportedly close to launching. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released over a year ago? Read on to find out. Processor and Performance Apple is working on a next-generation version of the iPad mini (codename J510/J511) that f...

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New iOS 26.4 Feature Shows Hotspot Data Usage By Device

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New iOS 26.4 Feature Shows Hotspot Data Usage By Device

iOS 26.4 adds a new feature to show how much mobile data connected devices have used via Personal Hotspot. Available in Personal Hotspot settings below the "Maximize Compatibility" toggle, the functionality breaks down data usage by device, with non-Apple devices simply showing up as a group of "Other Devices". Total Personal Hotspot Data usage ...

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Nomad Takes Up to 49% Off iPhone 17 Cases, MagSafe Stands, and More

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Nomad Takes Up to 49% Off iPhone 17 Cases, MagSafe Stands, and More

Nomad this week has an overstock sale going on with major discounts across a few different product categories. This includes iPhone 17 cases, MagSafe-compatible charging stations, iPad folios, and much more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Nomad. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps ...

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Woot Takes 70% Off Solo/Braided Loops for Your Apple Watch

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Woot Takes 70% Off Solo/Braided Loops for Your Apple Watch

Woot this month is back with a massive sale on Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop bands for Apple Watch, with prices that match the previous record low Woot deals on these bands. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can...

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UK Case Claiming Qualcomm Inflated iPhone Prices to Be Withdrawn

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UK Case Claiming Qualcomm Inflated iPhone Prices to Be Withdrawn

A major UK consumer lawsuit alleging that Qualcomm inflated iPhone prices through its patent licensing practices will be withdrawn with no payment (via Reuters). The lawsuit raised on behalf of 29 million UK smartphone buyers will be withdrawn following an agreement with the British consumer association Which?, which had filed the case seeking ...