Get Free 3 Months of Apple Arcade When You Buy and Redeem an Apple Gift Card
Customers in the United States who buy an Apple Gift Card and redeem it can get two or three months of Apple Arcade at no cost. Holiday gift card transactions that will be made before January 6 of next year are eligible, and users can enjoy the free subscription to Apple Arcade as long as […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Jeff Williams Joining Board Of Directors At Disney
Jeff Williams, a former chief operating officer at Apple, might join the board of directors of Disney soon. Williams received nominations from the company’s board of directors to become an independent director. He will be in the 2026 elections at the yearly shareholders meeting. Williams was with Apple for 10 years as the chief operating […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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iOS 26.4 features surface in new internal Apple leak
Thanks to a leaked internal iOS 26, we now know about several new features that Apple could introduce with iOS 26.4. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Make the move to subscription-free Microsoft Office for only $40
Macworld TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac for $39.97 (MSRP $229) and ditch monthly subscriptions for good. Your Mac may be powerful, but that doesn’t mean you need to hand over a chunk of your budget every month just to work on files. Even so, countless users are stuck in never-ending subscription cycles. Now, a growing number of Mac owners are ditching those fees thanks to a more affordable Office license that trades monthly payments for a one-time cost of $39.97. Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac gives you all the classic apps — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote — for a fraction of the cost of newer versions, especially when you consider that Office 2024 doesn’t really add much unless you’re a productivity wizard who needs every cutting-edge update. And here’s the best part: it’s a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no monthly fees—just full access to Microsoft’s most reliable productivity tools for life. For small business owners, freelancers, students, or anyone who just wants a solid, no-nonsense Office suite, this is the perfect buy. It’s the same high-powered software that businesses around the world trust, just without the newest bells and whistles. Grab this lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac before we sell out of codes! It’s just $39.97 for a limited time (MSRP $229). Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for MacSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Grab PromptBuilder for $39 and build perfect AI prompts in seconds
Macworld TL;DR: PromptBuilder gives you lifetime access to fast, optimized prompts for 10 AI models—just describe what you need, and it builds the perfect prompt in seconds for only $39. If you’ve ever stared at a blinking cursor wondering how to phrase the perfect AI prompt, here’s your easy fix: PromptBuilder, now available for lifetime access at just $39. This clever tool turns plain-language ideas into polished, professional prompts tailored for today’s top AI models—including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and more. With support for 10 AI models and 1,000+ expert templates, PromptBuilder helps you skip the trial-and-error and jump straight to high-quality results. Need a social media caption? Done. A detailed image prompt? Easy. SEO copy, code help, product specs, or customer support replies? Just describe what you want, and PromptBuilder handles the hard part. You can even optimize your existing prompts, organize your best performers with tagging, and generate platform-specific content for Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Whether you’re writing, designing, researching, building products, or automating workflows, PromptBuilder keeps everything fast, consistent, and surprisingly fun to use. If you want smarter prompts and better output—without spending hours fine-tuning—this deal may be the best shortcut you grab this year. Get lifetime access to PromptBuilder for a one-time payment of $39 (MSRP $324). PromptBuilder – AI Prompt Engineer: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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OS 26.2 Adds Reminder Alarms, Edge Light, Podcast Chapters, and Enhanced Safety Alerts
Adam Engst walks you through Apple’s OS 26.2 updates, highlighting new alarms in Reminders, auto-generated chapters in Podcasts, Enhanced Safety Alerts, and Edge Light for Mac video calls—along with urgent fixes for two actively exploited WebKit vulnerabilities.

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A Suspicious Encounter Abroad Highlights iPhone Security Features
Was it a sophisticated iPhone hack, a pickpocketing distraction, or just a weird coincidence? After a TidBITS reader’s suspicious encounter with a lost tourist, we examine the security of modern iPhones and offer practical tips for travelers who want to help strangers without becoming targets.

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Pluribus becomes Apple TV’s most watched show ever
After touting Pluribus as its biggest drama launch ever, Apple has now confirmed another milestone for the hit series. more…

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Secret trick will stop your iPhone from updating to iOS 26 — forever!
You can stop the iOS 26 update in its tracks if you want. This trick will keep your iPhone on iOS 18 forever. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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TP-Link Deco BE14000 review: more capable whole-home tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 7
The TP-Link Deco line offers Wi-Fi 7 at a reasonable price, and the BE68 is a tri-band unit with 10Gbps Ethernet, wired backhaul, and a 6 GHz band for more advanced users.TP-Link Deco BE14000 reviewMy home networking setup has evolved twice in 2025, first to move away from an aging Linksys setup, then a second time to test a more powerful tri-band system. While the first upgrade was a night and day improvement, the second was more incremental, if welcome.I had a lot of success using TP-Link's $250 BE5000 dual-band mesh routers, but I knew I'd benefit from something higher up in the lineup. Many, if not most, users won't need to make the jump, but I've been testing the BE14000 system and it has smoothed out the wrinkles. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New Powerbeats Pro 2 ad is all about Speed, stability, and a kung-fu master troll
IShowSpeed stars the new Beats ad, going head-to-head with a kung fu master. Watch it below. more…

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iOS 26.2 adds new way for your iPhone to make notifications pop
iOS 26.2 arrived today, packed with changes for Apple’s system apps, and also a hidden new feature for notifications that can help ensure you don’t miss any alerts. more…

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Apple TV has five big premieres coming in 2026, new video teases
Apple TV’s biggest premiere of the year just arrived, but the streamer is already teasing what’s ahead in early 2026. Here are five big Apple releases coming soon, per a new highlight video. more…

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Apple spends $216 million on two office buildings in Cupertino
Apple has expanded its company real estate with the addition of two office buildings in Cupertino, which ended up costing the company $216 million.Apple now owns two additional office buildings in Cupertino. Image Credit: Google Street View.In 2025 alone, the iPhone maker has spent more than $1 billion on property acquisition. In June 2025, Apple added a $350 million campus to its growing list of Bay Area properties, with a Cupertino office complex worth $160 million following only days later.Now, Apple has acquired yet another piece of real estate, and this time it's two office buildings worth an impressive $216 million. As the publication SiliconValley.com points out, the buildings in question are on Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, the city that also famously houses Apple Park. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple CEO Tim Cook takes 7 hours to out-earn the average American’s salary
Some of America's highest-paid CEOs earn more in a few hours than the typical U.S. worker makes in an entire year. Apple CEO Tim Cook… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac for just $50
Get a Microsoft Office for Mac lifetime license (2021 Home and Business edition), with essential productivity apps Word, Excel and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Coming to Apple TV: All the upcoming shows, series, movies, trailers, and more
Macworld Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV continues to grow, and so does the list of upcoming projects in the works. Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, while others have been reported by the Hollywood press. We’ve divided this list in two: Coming Soon is a list of shows and films for which Apple has given an official release date or release window, and Further Out compiles content that is still in production or perhaps haven’t even begun yet. Updated December 12, 2025: We have updated our list with the latest trailers and release dates. How to get Apple TV Apple TV 4K (2022, 3. Gen.) 128GB WiFi + Ethernet Read our review Price When Reviewed: 64GB – $129 | 128GB $149 Best Prices Today: $129 at Apple You can subscribe to Apple TV on Apple’s website here, or via the Apple TV app on your device. It costs $12.99/£9.99 a month, which you can cancel at any time (Read: How to cancel and Apple subscription). You can also opt for a one-year subscription for $99/£89, which gives you two months free each year. Apple also offers various trials. Take a look at our article explaining all the ways you can watch Apple TV for free, and the best Apple TV deals you can get. Students can get Apple TV for free with an already subsidized Apple Music subscription. You don’t need an Apple TV set top box to watch Apple TV, nor do you have to pay for a subscription, see: How to watch Apple TV for free. Coming Soon to Apple TV The following shows, series, and movies have been officially announced by Apple and will typically will begin streaming in the next few weeks or months. Tehran (season 3) What it’s about: A Mossad hacker-agent infiltrates Tehran under a false identity. After going rogue at the end of season two and reeling from the loss of her closest allies, in season three, Tamar must find a way to reinvent herself and win back the Mossad’s support if she is to survive. Important names: Starring Niv Sultan, Shaun Toub, Hugh Laurie, and Phoenix Raei. When you can watch: Season 3 of Tehran premieres on January 9, 2026. Hijack (season 2) What it’s about: Season 2 of Hijack takes Sam Nelson from the skies to an underground train in Berlin. Important names: Stars Idris Elba, Christine Adams, Max Beesley, and Archie Panjabi. When you can watch: Season 2 of Hijack streams on January 14, 2026. Drops of God (season 2) What it’s about: In season two of “Drops of God,” Camille and Issei are thrust into their most perilous challenge yet: to uncover the origin of the world’s greatest wine, a mystery so profound that even their legendary father, Alexandre Léger, could not solve it. Apple Important names: Stars Fleur Geffrier and Tomohisa Yamashita. When you can watch: Season 2 of Drops of God premieres on January 21, 2026. Shrinking (season 3) What it’s about: One of the best shows on Apple TV returns for its third season, following a grieving therapist who breaks the rules as he tries to put his life back together. Apple Important names: Stars Jason Seagal, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, and Luke Tennie. Written and produced by Bill Lawrence, Jason Seaga, Brett Goldstein, and Brian Gallivan. When you can watch: The third season of Shrinking premieres on January 28, 2026. Yo Gabba GabbaLand! (season 2) What it’s about: Join familiar friends Muno, Foofa, Plex, Brobee and Toodee, and meet new magician Kammy Kam. Dance, sing, play and make learning fun as kids and parents jump into Yo Gabba GabbaLand and discover all the things that make this community so magical. Important names: Stars Kamryn Smith, Erin Pearce, Emma Penrose, and Adam Deibert. When you can watch: Season 2 of Yo Gabba GabbaLand! premieres on January 30, 2026. The Last Thing He Told Me (season 2) What it’s about: Laura Dave’s novel of the same name has a sequel set to publish in 2025, and Apple has landed the rights to produce a second season of its show based on that novel, and due to stream not long after the novel’s release. Important names: Stars Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice, and David Morse. When you can watch: Season 2 of The Last Thing He Told Me will premiere on February 20, 2026. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (season 2) What it’s about: Season two will pick up with the fate of Monarch — and the world — hanging in the balance. The dramatic saga reveals buried secrets that reunite our heroes (and villains) on Kong’s Skull Island. Apple Important names: Stars Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Mari Yamamoto, Kurt Russell, and Wyatt Russell, and Joe Tippett. When you can watch: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 will land on February 27, 2026. Your Friends and Neighbors (season 2) What it’s about: After being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager still grappling with his recent divorce, resorts to stealing from his neighbors’ homes in the exceedingly affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets and affairs hidden behind those wealthy facades might be more dangerous than he ever imagined. Apple Important names: Stars Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, James Marsden, and Olivia Munn. When you can watch: The second season of Your Friends and Neighbors will premiere on April 3, 2026. Margo’s Got Money Troubles What it’s about: A comedic family drama following recent college dropout and aspiring writer, Margo, the daughter of an ex-Hooter’s waitress, and ex-pro wrestler, as she’s forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them. Based on Rufi Thorpe’s bestselling novel. Apple Important names: Stars Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman, and Michelle Pfeiffer. When you can watch: Margo’s Got Money Troubles will premiere on April 15, 2026. The Savant What it’s about: A limited series about an undercover investigator known as “The Savant” who infiltrates online hate groups in an effort to stop domestic extremists before they act.  Important names: Written and showrun by Melissa James Gibson, starring Jessica Chastain in the lead role. When you can watch: The Savant was scheduled to release on September 26, 2025, but the release currently says “at a later date.” Further Out These shows, series, and movies may or may not have been officially announced, and do not yet have definitive release dates. Some may debut in the next few months, others be more than a year away. It’s even possible that some of these projects will never be released. Neuromancer What it’s about: A new 10-episode drama based on the award-winning novel of the same name by William Gibson. The series will follow a damaged, top-rung super-hacker named Case who is thrust into a web of digital espionage and high-stakes crime with his partner Molly, a razor-girl assassin with mirrored eyes, aiming to pull a heist on a corporate dynasty with untold secrets. Important names: Created for TV by Graham Roland and JD Dillard. Stars Callum Turner, Briana Middleton, Joseph Lee, and Mark Strong. When you can watch: Neuromancer is in production now but does not yet have a release date. Ted Lasso (season 4) What it’s about: Apple’s biggest show was thought to be over for good, but Apple announced it’s coming back for a 4th season, with Jason Sudeikis returning in the title role. Important names: Stars Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein, Jeremy Swift, Hannah Waddington, and Juno Temple. When you can watch: Apple has not yet announced when season 4 of Ted Lasso will premiere. Lucky What it’s about: A limited series about a young woman who left behind the life of crime she was raised in years ago, but must now embrace her darker, criminal side one final time in a desperate attempt to escape her past. Based on the novel “Lucky” by Marissa Stapley. Important names: Stars Anya Taylor-Joy, co-showrunners Jonathan Tropper and Cassie Pappas. When you can watch: Lucky does not yet have a release date. The Dispatcher What it’s about: A 6-episode thriller about a police detective whose life fell apart 10 years ago when his young daughter Maggie disappeared without a trace. Now working as a police dispatcher, he receives a distress call from a young girl he is certain is Maggie, he will stop at nothing to find her and reunite his broken family, whatever the cost. Adapted from Ryan David Jahn’s book. Important names: Starring Patrick Brammall, adapted by writer Kris Mrksa. When you can watch: The Dispatcher does not yet have a release date. For All Mankind (season 5) What it’s about: The fifth and likely final season of the sci-fi epic that imagines an alternate reality where the Soviet Union beat the United States to the moon, and the decades of space race that follows. Important names: Produced by Ronald D. Moore, starring Joel Kinnaman, Wrenn Schmidt, Coral Peña, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, and more. When you can watch: The fifth season of For All Mankind does not yet have a premiere date. Star City What it’s about: A spin-off of the For All Mankind universe, Star City takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers, and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program.  Important names: Created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi, the creators of For All Mankind. When you can watch: Star City does not yet have a release date. Imperfect Women What it’s about: A limited series based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name. It is described as “an unconventional psychological thriller examining a crime that shatters the lives of a decades-long friendship of three women.” Important names: It will star and be produced by Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington. When you can watch: Imperfect Women has no release date yet. Speed Racer What it’s about: A live-action series based on the beloved Japanese animated show from the ’60s. Important names: Will be produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot production company, with Hiram Martinez and Ron Fitzgerald as writers and showrunners. When you can watch: Speed Racer has no release date yet. The White Darkness What it’s about: A limited series based on David Grann’s nonfiction book about Henry Worsley, who crossed Antarctica on foot. Important names: Tom Hiddleston stars, Soo Hugh directs. When you can watch: The White Darkness has no release date yet. Untitled Negro League Baseball series What it’s about: Follows the life and career of legendary pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige. Important names: The series is produced by Erving “Magic” Johnson, among others. It is in conjunction with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and MLB. When you can watch: This series has no release date yet. Untitled Chuck Barris drama What it’s about: Gong Show host Chuck Barris famously claimed to be a secret CIA assassin in his autobiography Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, which was made into a feature film in 2002. A Deadline report says Apple is developing an hour-long drama series about Barris as both Gong Show host and CIA assassin. Important names: Justin Timberlake is attached to star as Chuck Barris. When you can watch: This series has no release date yet. Dolly What it’s about: Deadline describes it as a “sci-fi courtroom drama in which a robotic ‘companion doll’ kills its owner and then shocks the world by claiming that she is not guilty and asking for a lawyer.” Important names: Florence Pugh and Vanessa Taylor are attached to star and Drew Pearce will write the script. When you can watch: No release date yet. Bride What it’s about: Deadline reports that this is a genre-bending film about an engineered “ideal wife” who rejects her creator, escapes captivity, and discovers her true self. Important names: The film will star Scarlett Johansson and will be directed by Sebastián Lelio. When you can watch: No release date yet. Earthsound What it’s about: A natural history documentary series that uses new audio technology and cinematic 360-degree audio to reveal untold nature stories from every continent. Important names: It will be executive produced by Alex Williamson, and the series producer is Sam Hodgson. When you can watch: No release date yet. Untitled Idris Elba spy thriller What it’s about: According to Variety, this is to be a “spy movie with romance set in Africa” but little else is known about the nascent project. The report says it’s early in production.  Important names: The film will star Idris Elba and is produced by Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon. When you can watch: No release date yet. Hedy Lamarr series What it’s about: According to The Hollywood Reporter, it’s an eight-episode series about the 1930s and 40s actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr (whose frequency-hopping radio technology is still the basis for many modern wireless communications). Important names: Gal Gadot is set to star as Lamarr, with a script written by Sarah Treem. When you can watch: No release date yet. Where the Wild Things Are What it’s about: Apple has struck an overall deal with The Maurice Sendak Foundation to produce shows or series based on the author’s works for children. The most famous of these, by far, is Where the Wild Things Are. Important names: Apple is working with longtime Sendak collaborator Arthur Yorinks and his production studio Night Kitchen Studios. When you can watch: No release date yet. Custom of the Country What it’s about: A limited-series adaptation of the Edith Wharton novel The Custom of the Country. The novel, published in the early 20th century, is about a midwestern girl who climbs the ladder of New York high society. Important names: The big one is Sofia Coppola, who is developing the series for Apple. No word yet on whether she will direct it. When you can watch: No release date yet. El Gato Negro What it’s about: Based on Richard Dominguez’s comic book about an aging luchador who teams up with his grandson to use the El Gato Negro persona to fight crime in South Texas. Important names: Robert Rodriguez will direct and produce, while Diego Boneta will star and also produce. When you can watch: No release date yet. Brie Larson CIA biography series What it’s about: A report in Variety says that Apple has made a direct-to-series order for a new drama based on the real-life experiences of CIA undercover operative Amaryllis Fox. Fox has a hot novel named Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA that released in October 2019.  Important names: Brie Larson will star and executive produce the series. When you can watch: No release date yet. You Think It, I’ll Say It What it’s about:  According to Variety, Apple has ordered a 10-episode, half-hour run of a new comedy variety show. The show is inspired by Curtis Sittenfeld’s collection of short stories You Think It, I’ll Say It. Important names: SNL alum Kristen Wiig was set to star, but pulled out citing scheduling conflicts with Wonder Woman 1984. The show is created and produced by Colleen McGuinness (30 Rock, About a Boy). When you can watch: This project does not yet have a title or release date.

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Holiday Deal Hub: Exclusive offers on Apple gear accessories, chargers, tech essentials, cloud storage, more
Here’s your 2025 9to5Mac Holiday Deal Hub. We have started loading this year’s collection up with a series of exclusives discounts only available to 9to5 readers, including everything from gorgeous leather accessories for your entire Apple kit right through to charging gear, Apple Watch bands, iPad stands, a series of EDC upgrades, cloud storage offers, and more. These deals are largely limited time offers (some end by Monday, some run right through Christmas), but they are a great way to shore up your holiday shopping list or just to score some sweet new gear for your own setup. Check out everything below and watch out for more deals coming next week. more…

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Don't wait to update: iOS 26.2 fixes WebKit issues used for targeted attacks
Apple's iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 updates include a variety of fixes, introduced to keep user data secure. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.Update your devices to the OS 26.2 versions to avoid active exploitsOn Friday, after a series of developer betas and two separate release candidate builds, Apple made iOS 26.2 available to the general public. While the update contains new features, including one-time AirDrop codes and automatic chapter generation in Podcasts, the software also patches multiple vulnerabilities.Notably, Apple patched two WebKit issues that appear to have been used for targeted attacks on older iOS versions, as well as vulnerabilities that gave apps root permissions. FaceTime caller ID spoofing is now more difficult to execute, as is getting to users' Safari browsing history or saved passwords. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple buys two new Cupertino buildings, pushing recent local real estate spend past $1B
As Apple’s expansion in the South Bay continues, the company has now acquired two more office buildings for a combined $216 million. Here are the details. more…

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