The printer-free way to handle paperwork from your iPhone Macworld
TL;DR: iScanner turns your iPhone into a full document scanner and editor, and a lifetime subscription costs $39.99.
Printers and scanners often create more friction than they solve. Paper jams, fuzzy scans, and stacks of documents waiting to be filed add up quickly. iScanner offers a simpler alternative by letting your iPhone handle scanning, editing, and organizing documents in one place.
Using the app is straightforward. Point your phone at a document, receipt, ID card, or book page, and iScanner captures a clean scan in seconds. The app automatically straightens pages, crops borders, and enhances clarity so the result looks like it came from a traditional scanner rather than a phone camera. Files can be saved as PDFs or other common formats, making them easy to store or share digitally.
Editing happens directly inside the app. You can fill out forms, add signatures, and annotate documents without printing anything first. That’s useful for work, school, or everyday paperwork, especially when you’re away from a desk.
iScanner also includes tools that go beyond basic scanning. The app can recognize text, solve math problems from photos, count objects, and measure room dimensions using your camera. These extras make it more than just a document scanner.
The lifetime subscription model keeps things simple. You pay once and keep access without recurring charges.
Get iScanner with lifetime access for $39.99.
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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Fold specs detailed in report Analyst Jeff Pu has provided a short spec sheet for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold due in September, which corroborates several previous rumors.iPhone Fold rumors are solidifyingRumors are beginning to solidify around Apple's fall iPhone launch, which may only feature three premium models. While Jeff Pu's data can sometimes be accurate, his assumptions and timelines tend to be too aggressive.The analyst has released a new note, which was detailed by 9to5Mac. The report itself isn't of much consequence, as it's the usual prediction of how Apple might perform in 2026, but it does include a spec table for the upcoming iPhone models. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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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 settings.Against iconic LA backdrops, each image amplifies Ohtani's scale—not just physically, but metaphorically. He becomes an elevated figure of pride, strength, and aspiration. Through dramatic scale and surreal energy, the campaign transforms LA into Ohtani's playground—a cityscape where sport and culture intersect.
Beats' choice to pair its most iconic products with Ohtani in this visual story was deliberate. As an LA-born brand rooted in sports, music, and entertainment, Beats shares both its home and its spirit with Ohtani—a journey defined by ambition, performance, and unmistakable boldness.
Back to back champion. 4-time MVP. Shohei Ohtani is larger than life.歴史に残る2連覇。4度目のMVP。大谷翔平、想像を超えたその先へ。 pic.twitter.com/JLHizt5eKO— Beats by Dre (@beatsbydre) January 14, 2026
In the images, Ohtani wears several of the latest Beats products, including Beats Studio Pro, Powerbeats Pro 2, and Powerbeats Fit."Los Angeles is a city of energy, culture, and ambition," says Shohei Ohtani. "Wearing Beats and seeing myself rise above the skyline feels symbolic of the connection I have with this city and our fans. We rise high together."Ohtani has won four Major League Baseball MVP awards in Los Angeles, including two American League awards with the Los Angeles Angels in 2021 and 2023 and two National League awards with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 and again in 2025 as the Dodgers won back-to-back World Series titles.Tag: BeatsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
This new $90 SmallRig S70 mic kit launched at CES 2026 is a must-see for creators SmallRig isn’t a new name for creators; we’ve featured a few of their products across the 9to5 network. But at CES 2026, SmallRig has released something that, in my opinion, will elevate them even further in the creator space. Let’s take a look at the SmallRig S70 mic kit.
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Here are Apple’s updated trade-in values for January 2026 Just two months after updating the trade-in values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, Apple has once again adjusted its maximum payout table for most products, with a few welcome surprises. Here are the details.
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This issue affects only the creation of new Zaps initiated via the Forms actions panel. Existing Zaps and other methods of creating Zaps remain operational.
A workaround is available for the time being:
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Inside this trigger, select the Page and the Form associated
Inside the Forms panel after, upon refresh, you should see the Form connected under the "Actions Tab"
Our engineering team is actively working to identify the root cause and restore full functionality. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.Affected components
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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 some of the Mac values increased.
iPhone
iPhone Model
New Values
Old Values
iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to $650Up to $670
iPhone 16 ProUp to $530Up to $550
iPhone 16 PlusUp to $440Up to $450
iPhone 16Up to $410Up to $420
iPhone 15 Pro MaxUp to $450Up to $470
iPhone 15 ProUp to $380Up to $400
iPhone 15 PlusUp to $320Up to $330
iPhone 15Up to $300Up to $310
iPhone 14 Pro MaxUp to $350Up to $370
iPhone 14 ProUp to $280Up to $300
iPhone 14 PlusUp to $230Up to $240
iPhone 14Up to $210Up to $220
iPhone SE (3rd generation)Up to $80Up to $80
iPhone 13 Pro MaxUp to $280Up to $300
iPhone 13 ProUp to $230Up to $230
iPhone 13Up to $180Up to $180
iPhone 13 miniUp to $140Up to $150
iPhone 12 Pro MaxUp to $210Up to $220
iPhone 12 ProUp to $160Up to $160
iPhone 12Up to $120Up to $130
iPhone 12 miniUp to $80Up to $90
iPhone SE (2nd generation)Up to $50Up to $50
iPhone 11 Pro MaxUp to $140Up to $150
iPhone 11 ProUp to $120Up to $130
iPhone 11Up to $100Up to $100
iPhone XS MaxUp to $90Up to $100
iPhone XSUp to $70Up to $70
iPhone XRUp to $80Up to $80
iPhone XUp to $60Up to $60
iPhone 8 PlusUp to $50Up to $50
iPhone 8Up to $40Up to $40
iPad
iPad Model
New Values
Old Values
iPad ProUp to $685Up to $695
iPad AirUp to $400Up to $415
iPadUp to $170Up to $175
iPad miniUp to $255Up to $255
Mac
Mac Model
New Values
Old Values
MacBook ProUp to $2,515Up to $760
MacBook AirUp to $900Up to $540
iMacUp to $875Up to $375
iMac ProUp to $325Up to $240
Mac miniUp to $340Up to $380
Mac StudioUp to $1,030Up to $1,030
Mac ProUp to $3,215Up to $2,520
It is unclear why many of the previous Mac trade-in values were so low. The current values seem more realistic.
Apple Watch
Apple Watch Model
New Values
Old Values
Apple Watch Series 10Up to $150Up to $160
Apple Watch Ultra 2Up to $335Up to $335
Apple Watch Series 9Up to $115Up to $125
Apple Watch UltraUp to $225Up to $245
Apple Watch Series 8Up to $85Up to $95
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)Up to $55Up to $60
Apple Watch Series 7Up to $60Up to $65
Apple Watch Series 6Up to $45Up to $50
Apple Watch SE (1st generation)Up to $30Up to $30
Apple Watch Series 5Up to $25Up to $25
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This strange Google Fast Pair flaw even puts iPhones at risk Macworld
If you use a Bluetooth device that supports Google Fast Pair, there’s a decent chance that it can be taken over by a hacker, who could then play audio, record through the device’s microphone, or even track you if the device supports Google Find Hub as well. And you’re not safe just because you use an iPhone or Mac—the vulnerability is in the device itself, and the hacker implements it from their own device within Bluetooth range.
The vulnerability, called WhisperPair, exploits a flaw in the way many bluetooth devices implement Google Fast Pair technology. Here’s how it works:
When a host device (like your phone or laptop) tries to pair with an accessory using Google Fast Pair (such as a pair of headphones), it tries to communicate with the accessory it wants to pair. If the device is not in pairing mode, Fast Pair is supposed to ignore any further action or requests. But according to researchers at the COSIC group of KU Leuven, some devices don’t implement this protocol properly, allowing the host to pair with the accessory anyway.
If you use Apple accessories like AirPods or AirTags, you’re in the clear. These don’t support Google Fast Pair. But if you use popular Bluetooth accessories from other brands, such as Google Pixel Buds or Sony WH-1000 headphones, they have been tested to be vulnerable. And because this vulnerability exists in the accessories themselves, it doesn’t matter whether you use an iPhone or Android, Mac or PC.
You can search a list of known vulnerable and known safe products on the WhisperPair site. Of note, the only Beats product that has been tested is the Solo Buds, and it’s been cleared from vulnerability. Several other models are listed on the site but haven’t been properly tested.
If you have a vulnerable device, a fix will have to come in the form of a firmware update for that device. You’ll have to check in the future if the manufacturer of your bluetooth accessory has issued a firmware update and apply it. This could take some time, and for many accessories it may never arrive.
Rumor Replay: iPhone 18 display leaks, Siri’s Gemini tidbits, more This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iPhone 18 display leaks, Siri’s Gemini tidbits, and iPhone Air 2 upgrades. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.
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There's a new Apple monitor imminent, but what it will be is anybody's guess An unannounced Apple display has appeared in a Chinese regulatory database, offering the clearest sign yet that Apple is preparing to refresh one of its long-stagnant external monitors very soon.Apple's Studio DisplayThe filing reveals a new model number and describes a high-performance LCD display, suggesting Apple may be updating the Studio Display, Pro Display XDR, or repositioning both. Though details are sparse, the timing and language imply the product is near release.The database listing is an Apple display with model number A3350, which matches no current product. Apple typically files regulatory paperwork late in development, generally months but sometimes weeks before announcements. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another eight months, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices.
Below, we have recapped 12 features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro models, as of January 2026:
The same overall design is expected, with 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes, and a "plateau" housing three rear cameras
Under-screen Face ID (rumored by multiple sources)
Front camera in top-left corner of the screen
Variable aperture for at least one rear camera
A20 Pro chip manufactured with TSMC's 2nm process and new packaging technology
A simplified Camera Control button with no swipe gestures
Design changes to the rear Ceramic Shield for MagSafe charging, potentially including a more frosted glass appearance
Apple-designed C1X or C2 modem for 5G/LTE cellular connectivity
Apple-designed N1 chip or newer for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread
Web browsing via satellite
New color options under consideration: burgundy, brown, or purple
iPhone 18 Pro Max may be slightly thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, perhaps to accommodate a larger batteryApple will likely release the iPhone 18 Pro models in September. Bookmark our iPhone 18 roundup to stay on top of future rumors.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Spotify Premium jumps to $12.99/mo, $2 more expensive than Apple Music Spotify subscribers — prepare for a price hike, as the company has announced another increase for users in the U.S., Estonia, and Latvia driving the cost notably above Apple Music.Image credit: Spotify"Thank you for being a valued Premium subscriber," the announcement starts. "Starting on your billing date in February, your subscription price will change from $11.99/month to $12.99/month."The company claims the price hike is being done to "keep delivering a great experience." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Verizon offers $20 account credit to subscribers affected by mass outage Verizon has announced a $20 account credit for affected users as a token of apology. The telecommunications giant acknowledged falling short…
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Spotify again jacks up subscription prices in the U.S. Spotify has just announced price hikes in the U.S., Estonia, and Latvia — the company's third U.S. increase in under three years…
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Four New Games Coming to Apple Arcade Apple will be adding four new games to the Apple Arcade next month. Retrocade lets users of the Apple Vision Pro play classic arcade games like Breakout, Space Invaders, Galaga, PAC-MAN, and Asteroids in a 3D environment with daily challenges, leaderboards, and more. Retrocade will also be accessible for the iPad and iPhone. Sid Meier’s […]
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iPhone Shows ‘SOS Mode’ Due To Verizon Network Outage Verizon is going through a significant outage in the United States. Customers have reported problems with the network through Downdetector, along with complaints on social media platforms across Reddit. Users of the iPhone and other services offered by Verizon cannot be used because of the outage, and an SOS message appears in the status bar […]
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The 13-inch M5 iPad Pro 2TB Nano-Texture Wi-Fi is $200 Off Amazon has the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro 2TB Nano-Texture Wi-Fi at $200 off. The iPad Pro is powered by the next-gen M5 chip, which means it runs fast and smoothly, capable of handling multitasking, heavy tasks like editing, creative projects, coding, and graphics-heavy games. This iPad Pro features 2TB of storage with 16GB of memory, […]
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Firmware Update For AirPods Pro 3 Released By Apple Today A new firmware update has been released by Apple for the AirPods Pro 3, updating from the previous firmware number of 8B34 to 8B30. A support document has been provided by Apple for firmware updates for AirPods. It shows what is included in the update 8B34. The update features a bug fix that is unspecified, […]
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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, Severance, Prehistoric Planet, The Snoopy Show, and more. The shows are accessible on each passenger's individual screen, in French and English.
Air France has also started offering one week of free access to Apple TV content via its new high-speed Wi-Fi portal, for streaming on your own devices. The airline will roll out this new Wi-Fi portal across its entire fleet by the end of the year.
American Airlines and United are among the other airlines that offer free Apple TV streaming.Tag: Apple TV PlusThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Pixelmator for iOS No Longer Receiving Future Updates Apple confirms that the normal Pixelmator for both iPad and iPhone will no longer be receiving any updates. The information was included in the announcement of the arrival of Pixelmator Pro for the iPad. The base Pixelmator app provides you with basic editing tools for image editing, while the pro version is a professional image […]
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New Apple external display appears in regulatory filing A new Apple monitor has reportedly appeared in a Chinese regulatory database. This comes as rumors suggest Apple will update at least one of its external displays, either the Studio Display or Pro Display XDR, at some point in 2026.
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Apple and Other Manufacturers Oppose Source Code Access Proposal by India Smartphone makers such as Apple are against a proposal made by the Indian Government that would have them give the source code to undergo a security review. The proposition is one of 83 standards on security that are being considered as legal requirements in the country. This is in line with the efforts made by […]
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Apple chipmaker TSMC is spending big on next-gen silicon, AI chips, and the U.S. Main Apple chip partner TSMC had a great earnings report, and to keep up with demand, it is increasing its manufacturing spend by almost 40%. It's not clear how much this will benefit Apple.TSMC's headquarters in Hsinchu, TaiwanThe news comes after TMSC announced bumper quarterly results, which saw its profits increase by 35%. The company's strong performance is mostly thanks to the current AI boom, which has seen other chipmakers reap similar benefits.Both TSMC in an earnings report transcript and The Economic Times report that TSMC expects record revenue, thanks, in part, to its place at the forefront of chip technologies. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple forced to ‘fight’ for chip capacity, pay higher TSMC prices: report Apple’s once dominant position as a TSMC customer is facing fresh challenges as the AI boom raises GPU demand from companies like NVIDIA and AMD, according to a new report.
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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 will be equipped with a high-performance LCD display. The existing Studio Display and Pro Display XDR both have an LCD panel, so unfortunately this information does not help to pinpoint things. However, it does seemingly rule out an OLED display for this new model in particular.
There have been reports about a new Studio Display being in the works, with rumored features including ProMotion support for up to a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and either an A19 or A19 Pro chip. A new Studio Display with mini-LED backlighting would still have an LCD panel, so the filing does not rule out that possibility.
The current Studio Display was filed in the same database around three months before it launched in March 2022, so perhaps the next Studio Display will be released around March or April this year, if that is what the filing is for. It would make sense for Apple to unveil a new Studio Display alongside the next Mac Studio with M5 chips.
There have been fewer rumors about a new Pro Display XDR, but that model was released in December 2019, so it is certainly due for an update.
If the next Studio Display receives mini-LED backlighting and HDR support, its maximum brightness and contrast ratio would be higher than the current model. And a newer A19 or A19 Pro chip — up from the A13 Bionic currently — should contribute to performance improvements, camera-related enhancements, and more.
The current Studio Display features a 27-inch LCD screen with 5K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits brightness, a built-in camera and speakers, one Thunderbolt 3 port, and a trio of USB-C ports. In the U.S., it starts at $1,599.
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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 explaining how the new pricing will apply to their accounts. Spotify said that the revised prices will take effect on subscribers' next billing date, while new customers will see the updated pricing immediately when signing up on spotify.com/premium.
In the United States, Spotify is increasing the cost of every major Premium tier. The Individual Premium plan will rise from $11.99 to $12.99 per month. The Student plan will increase from $5.99 to $6.99 per month. Multi-user plans are seeing larger increases, with the Duo plan, which supports two accounts, moving from $16.99 to $18.99 per month, and the Family plan increasing from $19.99 to $21.99 per month. Spotify attributed the changes to what it described as periodic adjustments across its markets:
Occasional updates to pricing across our markets reflect the value that Spotify delivers, enabling us to continue offering the best possible experience and benefit artists.
This latest increase is the third time Spotify has raised U.S. subscription prices since mid-2023. In July 2023, Spotify implemented its first U.S. price hike since launching in the country in 2011, increasing the Individual Premium plan from its long-standing $9.99 monthly price. A second increase followed in June 2024, bringing the Individual plan to $11.99 per month. The January 2026 change moves that price another dollar higher, continuing a pattern of more frequent adjustments after more than a decade of unchanged pricing.
Outside the United States, Spotify has also raised prices in recent years. The company increased subscription costs in multiple international markets in August 2025, and previously raised prices in regions including the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Tags: Estonia, Spotify, United StatesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
This case makes your iPhone feel caseless [Hands-on] Over the years, I have tried 100s of iPhone cases, from rugged cases to leather cases, clear cases, and multifunctional wallet cases. And while these cases have their time and place, I always come back to the same type of case as my favorite: thin iPhone cases. There is just something about keeping the iPhone feeling like an iPhone that makes it enjoyable to use long-term. So when I saw Moft was releasing their new Movas Frame case, I had to give it a try. It was designed to be slim, light, and minimal while still adding protection. I’ve been using it for a few weeks, and here is what you should know.
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Disney Plus & Hulu bundle drops to $9.99 for a month, best streaming deal of 2026 Disney is running a limited-time promotion offering one month of the Disney Plus and Hulu bundle for $9.99, a 26% drop from the standard pricing.Stream original programming with this Disney Plus and Hulu deals - Image credit: Disney, HuluThe $9.99 promotion is available to new and eligible returning subscribers, which Disney defines as users not currently subscribed to Disney Plus or any Disney bundle. The promotion applies exclusively to the ad-supported bundle tier, and auto-renews at $12.99/mo or the then-current regular monthly price unless canceled.Get 1 month of Disney+ and Hulu for $9.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 3, M5 iPad Pro $200 off, Nomad leather iPhone 17 Pro/Max cases, chargers, more Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready for you below starting off with the return of $200 price drops on the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro and a chance to land the black Apple Watch Ultra 3 at up to $117 off the list price. Those offers join ongoing Ultra 2 deals at up to $369 off as well as some accessory offers – USB-C Magic Mouse at more than 25% off, Nomad leather iPhone 17 Pro/Max cases at 20% off with a FREE screen protector, and Anker’s white model 25W Qi2 MagSafe Charging station with the onboard display at 30% off. All of the details and everything else awaits below.
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Verizon offers $20 account credit following daylong cellular outage Verizon is preparing to offer an olive branch to its customers after an outage took its cellular service offline for nearly ten hours. Here's how to get it.Verizon to issue $20 account credit after 10-hour outageOn Wednesday, around 12:30 PM ET, Verizon faced an outage that impacted hundreds of thousands of customers. Customers reported no service, with iPhone owners reporting an "SOS" where their network icon should have been.While users could still make calls and send texts via Wi-Fi, those away from an access point were left without service for up to ten hours. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Subway Surfers City is coming to iOS next month, details here Subway Surfers has been one of the most successful mobile games ever. And now its long-anticipated sequel—Subway Surfers City—is officially coming next month.
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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, the AI can now operate within the context of specific tabs or tab groups, so it doesn't mix up information across different browsing sessions. There's also a new YouTube integration that lets the AI analyze videos to find specific moments or summarize content.
Meanwhile, split-screen mode has been expanded from two tabs to four, with horizontal and grid layout options for users with larger displays.
Elsewhere, Opera's Tab Islands feature, which automatically groups related tabs, can now be color-coded and named for easier identification. The sidebar has also gained Gmail and Google Calendar integration alongside existing support for messaging apps and music services.
The company is also retiring its separate beta browser build in favor of an "early bird mode" toggle within the main browser.
Lastly, there are three new animated themes in this release, including one developed with Spotify that reacts to music playing in Opera's built-in player. Opera One R3 is available now as a free update and can be downloaded from the company's website.Tag: Opera BrowserThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Today in Apple history: MacBook Air becomes ‘world’s thinnest notebook’ On January 15, 2008, Steve Jobs showed off the first MacBook Air during his keynote at the 2008 Macworld conference.
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Update: Verizon is paying $20 to anyone affected by Wednesday’s outage–here’s how to get it Macworld
Update: Verizon has announced that customers affected by the outage will receive a $20 account credit. This article has been updated to reflect that.
If you’re a Verizon subscriber, there’s a good chance your iPhone was without service yesterday. For much of the day, hundreds of thousands of U.S. customers were left without voice and data service so they couldn’t make calls, send texts, or access any Internet services when away from Wi-Fi.
In a post on X Wednesday night, Verizon promised it would “make this right,” and followed up Thursday morning with some specific information: “To help provide some relief to those affected, we will give you a $20 account credit that can be easily redeemed by logging into the myVerizon app.”
The company hasn’t offered any details about what caused the outage, though it seems to have been an avoidable issue rather than a hack or attack. Verizon has apologized and admitted that it “let many of our customers down.” An additional post reinterated that the credit “isn’t meant to make up for what happened. No credit really can. But it’s a way of acknowledging your time and showing that this matters to us.
Verizon says customers will receive a text message when the credit is available in the myVerizon app. Users will then need to log in and claim the credit, which should show up on the following month’s bill. Verizon says the credit represents “multiple days of service.” Additionally, business customers who service multiple people will be contacted directly.
According to Down Detector, East Coast cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Miami were among the most affected, though the outage also affected Houston, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The outage began around 1pm ET and lasted well into the night, with users seeing “SOS” displayed on their phones where the bars should be.
While Verizon said the issue was resolved as of 11pm ET last night, Down Detector was still showing scattered reports of outages around the country, but the bulk of the affected customers appeared to have been restored. If you’re still showing “SOS” and not receiving service, try restarting your phone or toggling the cellular button in Settings > Cellular to restore the connection.
Apple Creator Studio might be exactly what I’ve been hoping for Apple Creator Studio was unveiled earlier this week as a new bundle of powerful creative apps. Despite pushback from some users tired of subscriptions, I think this new Apple offering could be exactly what many of us have long asked for. Here’s how.
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Apple is Fighting for TSMC Capacity as Nvidia Takes Center Stage Apple, which spent years as TSMC's undisputed top customer and helped the Taiwanese foundry become the semiconductor industry's most important manufacturer, is now fighting for production capacity as Nvidia's AI chip orders consume an ever-larger share of the company's leading-edge wafer supply.
TSMC CEO CC Wei visited Cupertino last August to deliver unwelcome news: Apple would face the largest price increase in years and the iPhone maker would no longer have guaranteed access to production capacity across TSMC's nearly two dozen fabs.
According to Culpium analysis and its supply chain sources, Nvidia likely overtook Apple as TSMC's largest customer in at least one or two quarters of 2025. TSMC's revenue climbed 36% last year to $122 billion, the company reported Thursday.
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Verizon will give you $20 credit for mass outage, here’s how to get it Yesterday’s widespread Verizon outage has officially been resolved, and the company has announced details for a $20 credit that will be given to those affected. Here’s how to get it.
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Would you use an AI QA tool where you upload your IPA and test defined flows across iOS devices? I’m building an AI QA testing tool for iOS apps. v1 features: Upload IPA Define user flows Select iOS devices / versions Get an automated QA report ( in mins hopefully ) Optional Figma / UI image checks Designed to cover common QA flows for a fraction of the cost of manual QA. No SDKs. […]
You can use this tiny SSD anywhere — no adapter required [Review] ★★★★☆ Discover the advantages of the Kingston Dual Portable SSD, a powerful storage solution when transitioning from USB-A to USB-C.
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Setapp Mobile shuts down, blaming Apple’s complex EU marketplace terms The Setapp Mobile marketplace gained life from EU regulation, but Apple's "still-evolving and complex business terms" apparently killed it.
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YVR (Vancouver) on 2026-01-15 Jan 15, 15:45 UTCCompleted - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.Jan 15, 06:45 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Jan 15, 06:40 UTCUpdate - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in YVR (Vancouver) datacenter on 2026-01-15 between 06:45 and 15:45 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.Jan 15, 00:44 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in YVR (Vancouver) datacenter on 2026-01-15 between 07:00 and 15:45 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
Apple AirTag 4-pack hits insanely low price of $64.98 on Amazon The popular 4-pack of Apple AirTag item trackers is currently selling for just $64.98, or 34% off its $99 list price…
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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 text message when the credit is available.
On average, Verizon says the $20 credit covers multiple days of service.
"This credit isn't meant to make up for what happened," it said. "But it's a way of acknowledging your time and showing that this matters to us."
Verizon once again apologized for the outage.
"We are sorry for what you experienced and will continue to work hard day and night to provide the outstanding network and service that you expect from Verizon," it said.
Yesterday, we did not meet the standard of excellence you expect and that we expect of ourselves. To help provide some relief to those affected, we will give you a $20 account credit that can be easily redeemed by logging into the myVerizon app. You will receive a text message…— Verizon News (@VerizonNews) January 15, 2026
Verizon said that customers who are still experiencing issues should restart their device, as a quick way of reconnecting to the network following the outage.
The outage began mid-day on Wednesday, and Verizon was finally able to fully resolve it around 10 p.m. Eastern Time. The downtime affected the ability to make and receive phone calls, send and receive text messages, and use mobile data.
AT&T offered customers a lower $5 credit after it experienced a major outage in February 2024.Tag: VerizonThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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.
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Overall, this is a solid second-best price on the AirTag 4-pack that's within $2 of the Amazon all-time low price, which we last tracked during the holiday season. We're not tracking any notable deals on the AirTag single pack right now.
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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), citing a person familiar with the agreement. Gene Munster at Deepwater Asset Management puts the value at $5 billion for Google.
Apple said it determined that Google's technology provides the "most capable foundation" for its Apple Foundation Models. However, the Gemini partnership raises questions about the future of Apple's existing ChatGPT integration, which has been part of Apple Intelligence since 2024. Apple said the Google deal does not affect the ChatGPT integration, but Munster expressed skepticism about its long-term prospects.
"I think that the ChatGPT integration is going to die on the vine... having two large models, given the economies of scale, wouldn't make a ton of sense for Apple," he told FT.
A person close to OpenAI told the newspaper that the company had taken "a conscious decision to not become the custom model provider for Apple" last autumn to focus on building its own AI device. That hardware effort is being led by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, who was hired by OpenAI in May 2024 – a move Munster suggested may have soured Apple on a deeper OpenAI partnership.
Despite the $5 billion figure, Apple's Gemini deal is comparatively conservative compared to other companies' AI infrastructure spending. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta have all committed hundreds of billions of dollars to new AI data centers since ChatGPT launched in 2022, but Apple has kept its investment in physical infrastructure at roughly 3 percent of revenue, according to FT's analysis.
For fiscal 2025, Apple's spending on property, plant, and equipment was $12.7 billion. Compare that to the roughly $90 billion Google is expected to spend this year. One former Apple executive told the FT that the Google deal was "a necessary byproduct of Apple's decision not to 'go big' on its AI investments like its competitors."
The next-generation version of Siri is expected to be introduced with iOS 26.4, which will likely be released to the general public in March or April.Tags: Apple Intelligence, Financial Times, Gemini, GoogleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple Bundles Pro Apps into New Creator Studio Subscription The new Apple Creator Studio subscription bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and more for $129 per year, but one-time purchases remain available for the Mac versions, so it’s worth doing the math before subscribing.
Go retro: Turn your Mac mini into a classic Macintosh You can easily transform your M4 Mac mini into a classic Macintosh. The Wokyis M5 dock bridges retro style and modern tech.
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Sam Altman’s OpenAI could go bankrupt in the next 18 months As OpenAI continues its meteoric rise — boasting billions in revenue from ChatGPT and API usage while dominating headlines — the company…
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This mechanical keyboard is thin, quiet and on sale for $75 The Keychron K3 wireless mechanical keyboard delivers real mechanical typing in a slim, quiet Apple-friendly design for just $74.99.
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Gemini Personal Intelligence previews what we can expect from the new Siri The long-awaited launch of the new AI-powered Siri now looks much closer thanks to Apple’s partnership with Google. The company this week confirmed reports that many Siri features will be powered by Google’s Gemini models.
We already knew some of the features we could expect from AI Siri thanks to the announcements at WWDC 2024 and a now-deleted iPhone 16 ad – and the launch of Gemini Personal Intelligence has now effectively provided a working preview …
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Flexbar review: The Touch Bar replacement you’ve been missing Macworld
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Flexbar is a cool accessory for Mac nerds who miss the Touch Bar.
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When Apple discontinued the Touch Bar from its MacBook Pro lineup, it left a small number of users nostalgic for the futuristic, context-sensitive control strip that divided opinions for years. Although the Touch Bar is gone for good, those who miss it can now have it back thanks to an accessory called Flexbar.
I’ve been using Flexbar with my Mac for the past few months. Let’s look at how it compares to the original Touch Bar and whether it’s worth buying.
The rise and fall of Apple’s Touch Bar
When Apple introduced the Touch Bar with the 2016 MacBook Pro, many users were skeptical about having physical keys replaced by virtual ones. The Touch Bar did not offer tactile feedback, so many complained about having to look at the keyboard to know where they were pressing.
At the same time, the Touch Bar had its own software, which meant it was more prone to bugs or crashes. It’s no surprise that the final revision of the latest MacBook Pro with Touch Bar brought back the physical Esc key.
The Flexbar includes a stand that props it up at an angle for better access.Filipe Esposito/Foundry
Still, the Touch Bar introduced many cool concepts, some of which I miss to this day. You could select emojis with your fingers, choose suggested words as you typed, and customize which buttons you see for different apps.
Apple didn’t opt for a middle ground. Instead, it killed the Touch Bar on all MacBooks. Luckily, the engineers and developers behind Flexbar found a way to bring the Touch Bar back.
Flexbar requires a USB-C connection.Filipe Esposito/Foundry
A Touch Bar you can place anywhere
Essentially, Flexbar is an external Touch Bar that connects to your Mac (or Windows PC) via a USB-C cable. This alone offers a major advantage: you can use it with any keyboard you want, so you won’t lose the traditional function keys or the physical Esc key. It works as an add-on to the setup you already have.
Thanks to the magnetic stand that comes included in the box, it’s super easy to place it on a desk, and it places the Flexbar at a comfortable angle for use. I placed my Flexbar above my Magic Keyboard. Another thing I like is the aluminum finish, which looks quite premium and Apple-like.
Flexbar supports an animation rate of 30 fps.Filipe Esposito/Foundry
The Flexbar itself features a high-resolution AMOLED display, which looks very similar to the panel used by Apple in the old MacBook Pro models with Touch Bar. The size is also nearly identical to a real Touch Bar, which makes the Flexbar sit perfectly alongside Apple’s wireless keyboard for Mac.
Customizing Flexbar
Flexbar relies on software called Flex Designer, which manages all the controls you see on the touch screen. You can deeply customize it with the buttons you want. This includes shortcuts to open apps, run specific tasks, and even execute Terminal commands.
Flex Designer also includes a series of official and third-party widgets that let you monitor your computer’s hardware usage and even integrate with apps such as Photoshop and Final Cut. The software is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, so you can use Flexbar with other operating systems.
Flex Designer is a bit clunky, probably due to its cross-platform support and not being designed specifically for macOS. You can drag and drop buttons to add them to your Flexbar, and there are options to customize things like colors, icons, and actions.
Flex Designer allows for customization of the Flexbar.Filipe Esposito/Foundry
Touch Bar emulation changes everything
But if you want to have the real Touch Bar experience instead of relying on Flexbar software, developers have come up with an incredible idea. Thanks to a new plugin called Touch Bar Emulator, Flexbar can run the official Touch Bar software on the latest Macs.
This is possible because the software behind the Touch Bar is still in macOS, even on Macs that don’t have a Touch Bar. What the plugin does is run this software and show it on the Flexbar screen.
But is the experience good? It works fine most of the time. I can access all interactions created for the Touch Bar, even in third-party apps. This includes controls such as adjusting volume and brightness, selecting emojis (one of my favorite Touch Bar features), and even scrolling through a project timeline in Final Cut Pro.
However, since we’re talking about an accessory that “hacks” Apple’s official Touch Bar, you may notice some annoyances from time to time. It’s rare, but I’ve noticed the Touch Bar plugin becoming unresponsive sometimes, which requires me to close it and reopen it. Also, because Flexbar is limited to 30 fps, the animations don’t look as smooth.
Again, you can use Flexbar with its own software (which is more reliable than the Touch Bar plugin) if you want. But this plugin is what really got me interested in Flexbar.
For the future, I’d love to see a new version of Flexbar with a higher refresh rate display and perhaps a built-in battery to make it wireless. The community behind it seems genuinely committed to making the product work better with each software update, which is also a good thing.
Should you buy Flexbar?
If you’re like me and miss the Touch Bar, you’ll probably be happy with Flexbar, despite its limitations. It’s super fun to have the Touch Bar back in some form and be able to combine it with a conventional keyboard. Because you can use Flexbar’s own software to customize its interface the way you want, it also works as an alternative to accessories such as Stream Deck.
This Logitech MX Keys S keyboard and mouse combo is down to its best price ever Macworld
Oh, wow! The Logitech MX Keys S combo keyboard and mouse for Mac is on sale for $155 at Amazon right now. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen by quite a bit.
Let’s take things one by one. The Logitech MX Keys S keyboard is an absolutely insanely good keyboard. I have one, and I’m 100 percent going to get another one if this one eventually kicks the bucket. I’ve had it for over a year and a half, and everything is still working as if I took it out of the box yesterday, so there’s nothing to complain about. The keyboard has low-profile keys that make little noise, an aluminum frame, and a rechargeable battery that only requires a USB-C cable every couple of weeks or so.
Then, there’s the Logitech MX Master 3S mouse with an 8K DPI sensor and a super-precise scroll wheel. It has programmable buttons on both the keyboard and the mouse, making it possible to automate your workload with ease. You can attach macros and use the Logi Options+ to program AI actions, launch a series of apps, and so on.
This fantastic keyboard and mouse combo also comes with a wrist rest for that extra boost of ergonomics and comfort. Frankly, for $155, this Logitech MX combo is an absolute steal, so grab it before the deal is over.
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India issues final warning to Apple in long-running App Store antitrust probe India's Competition Commission (CCI) has delivered a final warning to Apple, stating it will advance its antitrust investigation against the…
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Setapp Mobile EU app store, CleanMyMac Business both close down for good MacPaw's has blamed Apple for the failure of its third-party iOS App Store in the EU, and at the same time, the company's mobile device management service is shutting down too.Setapp Mobile is closing downMacPaw's Setapp, which is continuing, is a single subscription for a suite of major Mac apps, but the company attempted to launch an EU-only iOS version in 2024. That was expressly to take advantage of how the European Union has forced Apple to allow rival stores on iOS.Now in a statement on its support pages, MacPaw says that this Setapp Mobile service is being shut down on February 16, 2026. It's "due to still-evolving and complex business term." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
If your iPhone was affected by the Verizon outage, you might be getting ‘account credits’ Macworld
If you’re a Verizon subscriber, there’s a good chance your iPhone was without service yesterday. For much of the day, hundreds of thousands of U.S. customers were left without voice and data service so they couldn’t make calls, send texts, or access any Internet services when away from Wi-Fi.
In a post on X Wednesday night, Verizon promised it would “provide account credits and share updates soon.” The company hasn’t offered any details about what caused the outage, though it admitted that it “let many of our customers down and for that, we are truly sorry.” It is promising to “make this right” and said it would be reaching out to customers directly.
According to Down Detector, East Coast cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Miami were among the most affected, though the outage also affected Houston, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The outage began around 1pm ET and lasted well into the night, with users seeing “SOS” displayed on their phones where the bars should be.
While Verizon said the issue was resolved as of 11pm ET last night, Down Detector was still showing scattered reports of outages around the country, but the bulk of the affected customers appeared to have been restored. If you’re still showing “SOS” and not receiving service, try restarting your phone or toggling the cellular button in Settings > Cellular to restore the connection.
Setapp Mobile 3rd-party app store for iPhone fails, blames Apple EU antitrust legislation forced Apple to allow third-party app stores for iPhone within the bloc, with MacPaw’s Setapp Mobile one of the first to take advantage of this.
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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 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-evolving and complex business terms that don't fit Setapp's current business model," suggesting it was not profitable for the company.
For users in the EU who accessed iOS apps through Setapp's subscription store, those apps will be removed from the platform after the shutdown date. Setapp advises users to back up any important data before then, as the apps will no longer be available once the service ends. Setapp's separate subscription-based Mac app store will continue to operate as normal.
MacPaw is not alone in trying its hand in the EU market for alternative app stores, which came in the wake of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that mandates support for third-party app marketplaces on iOS in the EU. There are a handful of alternative marketplaces, but the most prominent is the Epic Games Store.
These alternative app marketplaces, as Apple calls them, are a relatively new frontier for app distribution on iOS, but they face hefty challenges, such as navigating Apple's controversial Core Technology Fee and competing with its established App Store ecosystem.
Epic Games currently pays the Apple fees that EU developers incur when distributing their apps through the Epic Games Store. However, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has said it is "not financially viable" for Epic Games to pay Apple's fees in the long term, but it plans to do so while it waits to see if the European Union requires Apple to further tweak its rules for third-party marketplaces under the DMA.
Sweeney has criticized Apple's Core Technology Fee and app distribution guidelines many times, and has described the fee as "ruinous for any hopes of a competing store getting a foothold." In that regard, Setapp Mobile may well have been its first major victim.Tags: European Union, SetappThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Spotify increases US pricing by 8%, makes at least some people happy The US was one of a number of countries to escape recent Spotify price increases, but that is now coming to an end.
The streaming music service increased the price of its premium plans in a large number of other countries late last year, while US pricing remained unchanged. Predictably, that was only a temporary respite …
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My Internet Archive Browser app is out now! Hi, you may remember I posted about a mobile app I was working on to read/watch/listen to content hosted on archive.org. Well I am happy to announce it is out now on iOS and Android. Archivist Browser is a dedicated media player designed to be a streamlined, valuable tool for researchers and digital historians. It […]
Wikipedia turns 25 today but faces more threats than ever before Wikipedia is today celebrating its 25th birthday, but its long-term future has never been less certain due to a range of threats with the potential to become a perfect storm …
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Unsurprisingly, iPhone 17e will get Dynamic Island, keep 60Hz screen The latest rumor regarding the forthcoming iPhone 17e is that despite an improved processor, the only difference coming to the display when compared to the iPhone 16e is a Dynamic Island.iPhone 16eHaving most recently claimed that there will be few visible changes to the iPhone 18 range, leaker Digital Chat Station is now saying the same about the iPhone 17e. Specifically, in a new leak on Chinese social media platform Weibo, he or she says that the iPhone 17e will keep the same screen as on the iPhone 16e.That means that it will be a 6.1-inch OLED display running at 60Hz. Which further means that the iPhone 17e will not get ProMotion, so it won't have an always-on display. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Why Apple’s M5 Pro and Max chips will be worth the long wait Macworld
When we reviewed the first Mac with an M5 processor—the 14-inch MacBook Pro—we were pleasantly surprised. While most of the laptop hadn’t changed much (outside of a much faster SSD), the leap from M4 to M5 resulted in a pretty big performance jump.
Despite still employing a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU as in the M4 before it, the M5 version of the MacBook Pro saw single-core CPU gains of around 13 percent, an even bigger multi-core boost of about 22 percent, and extremely impressive graphics performance uplift of 35-50 percent.
This year, possibly in just a couple of weeks, we’ll meet the rest of the family, starting with the M5 Pro and M5 Max in the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, likely followed by spring launches of the M5 Pro Mac mini and M5 Max and M5 Ultra in the Mac Studio. Here’s what we expect from those new chips.
Same core count, but big improvements
We don’t think Apple will increase the maximum number of CPU or GPU cores. Rather, we expect the M5 Pro to still have a maximum of 14 CPU cores, and the M5 Max will have a maximum of 16 cores. Some product configurations may have fewer, as Apple has always done.
The GPU, similarly, will likely have a maximum configuration of 20 cores for the M5 Pro and 40 cores for the M5 Max. We expect other particulars, such as memory bandwidth, video encoders, and so on, to follow a similar pattern as we saw with the base M5.
In other words, by looking at the leap in performance between the standard M4 and the M4 Pro/Max, and then applying that to the base M5, we can come up with a pretty good estimation of what the M5 Pro/Max performance will be.
Apple will pay billions for Gemini; OpenAI decided against Siri deal – FT A new report on Apple’s partnership with Google to have Gemini power the new Siri appears to confirm speculation that the iPhone maker is paying around a billion dollars a year for the deal.
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Take $400 off Apple’s 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pros with Amazon’s latest sale prices Amazon has 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pros (Silver and Black colors) on sale for up to $400 off Apple's MSRP as part of their latest sales. Shipping is free. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party seller:
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14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pros on sale for $250-$300 off Apple’s MSRP B&H Photo is offering Black 14-inch MacBook Pros with M4 Pro CPUs for up to $300 off Apple's MSRP right now. B&H offers free 1-2 day shipping to most US addresses:
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M4-powered Mac minis return to low starting price of only $499 Amazon has M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis on sale starting at only $499 and ranging up to $130 off MSRP. Shipping is free:
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13-inch M5 iPad Pros on sale for up to $200 off Apple’s MSRP Amazon has Apple's 13-inch M5 WiFi iPad Pros on stock today and on sale for $100-$200 off MSRP. Shipping is free. These are the lowest 13" iPad Pro prices currently available:
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11-inch M5 iPad Pros on sale for $50-$148 off Apple’s MSRP Amazon has Apple's 11-inch M5 WiFi iPad Pros on stock today and on sale for $50-$148 off MSRP. Shipping is free. These are the lowest 11" iPad Pro prices currently available:
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Take $283 off Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pros with the latest sale prices at Amazon Amazon has 16-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros (Silver and Black colors) on sale for up to $283 off Apple's MSRP as part of their current sales. Shipping is free. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party seller:
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Mac mini with M4 Pro CPU on sale for $1289, $110 off Apple’s MSRP Amazon has M4 Pro Mac minis on sale for $110 off Apple's MSRP, only $1289. This model has 24GB of memory and 512GB of SSD storage. Shipping is free. Their price is the lowest currently available for this popular mini:
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Apple’s most affordable iPads are on sale for $50 off MSRP, from $299 Amazon has Apple's 11th-generation A16 WiFi iPads in stock on sale for $50 off MSRP right now. Shipping is free:
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Apple AirPods Pro 3 on sale for $199, save $50 Amazon has Apple AirPods Pro 3 on sale for $50 off MSRP, including free shipping:
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Apple iPad Pro 9.7″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2016) for $220 + free shipping That's tied with the best price we've seen for the 128GB bundle - which includes a pre-installed tempered glass screen protector, snap-on case, charger and cable. A 90-day warranty is provided. Buy Now at UntilGone
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