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Beats and Nike team up for a special edition of the Powerbeats Pro 2

Beats, a wholly owned subsidiary of Apple, has announced its first hardware collaboration with Nike: a special-edition Nike-branded version of the Powerbeats Pro 2. Here’s how it’s described: The flexible secure-fit earhooks stay locked on comfortably, even...

Eleven companies team up to fight global scams

Eleven major technology and retail companies have signed a new pledge promising to share threat intelligence about how scammers are abusing their services, according to Axios (a subscription is required to read the article). Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Meta, Amazon,...

Omdia: More than half of 45–54 year olds now watch mobile video while watching TV

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News items you should check out: March 17

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: The new AirPods Max 2’s digital crown has a useful new feature. ° From AppleInsider: Neither of Apple’s first two CEOs are particularly remembered next...

Apple acquires MotionVFX, a developer of Final Cut Pro tools

Apple has acquired MotionVFX, a developer of plugins, visual effects, templates and motion graphics tools for Final Cut Pro. No details have been given as to the purchase price. Here’s the announcement on the MotionVFX web page: We are extremely excited to share that...

Apple introduces the AirPods Max 2 with enhanced sound quality

Apple has announced the AirPods Max 2, which will be available for order on March 26 and cost US$549. According to Apple, the new version of the headphones bring even better Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), elevated sound quality, and intelligent features to the...

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Apple patent involves an ‘impact absorber’ for future iPhones, iPads

Apple wants to make future iPhones and iPads even more durable. The company has been granted a patent (number 11563877 B2) for an “impact absorber” for portable devices. About the patent The patent relates generally to position control and more specifically to...

Apple patent involves an ‘impact absorber’ for future iPhones, iPads

Is there enough of audience to make an ultra-pricey Mac Pro feasible for Apple to produce?

Most pundits are expecting the long-in-the-tooth Mac Pro to be updated with some serious Apple Silicon this year. However, is there a big enough audience for what is expected to be a very expensive computer? The current Mac Pro is over three years old. And it’s the...

Apple wants users of Macs, iPhones, iPads to be able to easily interact with 3D environments

Apple has been granted a patent (number 11562528 B2) for “devices, methods, and graphical user interfaces for interacting with three-dimensional environments” on Macs, iPhones, and iPads. About the patent The invention relates generally to computer systems with a...

Apple’s timing for iPad Pros with OLED displays could be perfect

Several sources have claimed that Apple will release iPd Pros with OLED displays in 2024. The Sellers Research Group (that’s me) thinks those reports are spot on and that the tech giant’s timing could be perfect. In a new report, Counterpoint Research says that,...

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Friday March 27
06:02 pm
Apple stock has struggled so far this year, but analysts see a rebound ahead | Mac Daily News
Apple stock has struggled so far this year, but analysts see a rebound ahead
Apple's stock price lagged the broader market in 2026, trading roughly flat and posting a roughly 7% decline year-to-date amid four… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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Apple’s busy March continued with three notable arrivals this week | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple’s busy March continued with three notable arrivals this week
Apple has had a jam-packed March so far after launching seven new products and surprisingly announcing an eighth. This week, even more came from Apple before the month wraps up and Apple’s 50th anniversary arrives on April 1. more…
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05:54 pm
Apple’s iPhone 17 family includes my favorite hardware improvement in years | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple’s iPhone 17 family includes my favorite hardware improvement in years
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro is a big improvement over the more fussy iPhone 16 Pro. The vapor chamber and switching to aluminum from titanium both make a noticeable difference in sustained performance and improved thermal management. However, my favorite hardware improvement in years isn’t limited to the Pro series. more…
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05:47 pm
New AirPods Max 2 drop to $529 with this weekend's best preorder deal | AppleInsider
New AirPods Max 2 drop to $529 with this weekend's best preorder deal
Despite preorders selling out at other retailers, AirPods Max 2 are on sale now at Walmart, with a $20 weekend discount and a preorder price guarantee.AirPods Max 2 are on sale now with a preorder price guarantee - Image credit: ApplePick up Apple's new over-ear headphones in Midnight for $529 at Walmart, a $20 discount off MSRP. With retailers like Amazon showing a "currently unavailable" message on its product page, ordering from Walmart allows you to snap up the lowest price on the 2026 release while securing a preorder price guarantee ahead of the early April launch.Save $20 on AirPods Max 2 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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05:44 pm
Apple hires veteran Google VP to lead AI product marketing | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple hires veteran Google VP to lead AI product marketing
Apple has hired Google VP Lilian Rincon as its new vice president of Product Marketing for AI, the company tells me. Apple says Rincon will lead product marketing and product management for its AI platforms, including Apple Intelligence and Siri. She will report directly to Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing. more…
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05:01 pm
Apple Original Films lands new sci-fi thriller ‘Liminal,’ starring Vanessa Kirby | Mac Daily News
Apple Original Films lands new sci-fi thriller ‘Liminal,’ starring Vanessa Kirby
This week, Apple Original Films announced it has landed “Liminal,” a new sci-fi thriller starring Vanessa Kirby… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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04:43 pm
9to5Mac Daily: March 27, 2026 – RIP Mac Pro | 9 to 5 Mac
9to5Mac Daily: March 27, 2026 – RIP Mac Pro
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily. more…
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04:28 pm
iOS 26.4 adds video podcasts with these new features | 9 to 5 Mac
iOS 26.4 adds video podcasts with these new features
Apple Podcasts got some exciting video improvements in iOS 26.4 this week, here are the new features included in the update. more…
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04:21 pm
Get Paramount Plus for $2.99/mo for 2 months with this flash streaming deal | AppleInsider
Get Paramount Plus for $2.99/mo for 2 months with this flash streaming deal
A month-end streaming deal discounts Paramount Plus to $2.99 per month for two months, and the best part is you can choose any plan.Get Paramount Plus for just $2.99 per month for 2 months - Image credit: ParamountFrom sports to original dramas, Paramount Plus has thousands of programs to watch this spring. And with this month-end streaming deal that gives new and former subscribers access to any plan for $2.99 per month for two months, there's no better time to sign up for the service.Get Paramount+ $2.99/mo deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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04:03 pm
CardPointers app can now integrate with ChatGPT and more [Save 50%] | 9 to 5 Mac
CardPointers app can now integrate with ChatGPT and more [Save 50%]
I’ve written before about why CardPointers is one of my favorite apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A recent update to CardPointers has added integrations that can be used with ChatGPT, Claude, and any MCP-compatible AI platform. Plus, CardPointers is currently 50% off as part of the Big Spring Sale promotion, exclusively for 9to5Mac readers. more…
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04:02 pm
Apple plans standalone Siri app, new ‘Ask Siri’ feature, chatbot-like experience | Mac Daily News
Apple plans standalone Siri app, new ‘Ask Siri’ feature, chatbot-like experience
Apple is testing a standalone app for its Siri voice assistant, along with a new "Ask Siri" feature that will work seamlessly across the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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03:55 pm
Apple claims a 100% protection rate with iPhone Lockdown Mode | AppleInsider
Apple claims a 100% protection rate with iPhone Lockdown Mode
Apple says that nobody has ever been successfully hacked when their iPhone or other device was in Lockdown Mode, showing just how vital the security feature can be.Lockdown Mode on iPhone is for users facing grave threats to their digital securityLockdown Mode was launched in 2022 and has to be specifically enabled by the user. Once enabled, the feature hardens the device's security and has become the go-to option for people who could be a target for hacking.While most regularly used on an iPhone, Lockdown Mode can also be enabled on Macs, iPads, and even Apple Watches. So long as the device is running iOS 16 or later, iPadOS 16 or later, watchOS 10 or later, and macOS Ventura or later, Lockdown Mode can be enabled. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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03:38 pm
Deals – Big Spring Sale day 3: M5 MacBook Air all-time low, Apple Watch models up to $438 off, M4 iPad Air, more | 9 to 5 Mac
Deals – Big Spring Sale day 3: M5 MacBook Air all-time low, Apple Watch models up to $438 off, M4 iPad Air, more
Alongside the day 3 Amazon Big Spring Sale deals, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to go. Headlined by ongoing holiday pricing on AirPods Pro 3 and clearance deals on 13- and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air models, we also have the brand new 24GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air with a 1TB SSD dropping back to the all-time low at nearly $85 off. Those offers join Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium models at $300 off and this Apple Watch Ultra 2 refurb at a giant $438 off. We also have Apple’s new 512GB M4 iPad Air returning to the Amazon all-time low at $80 off and a whole lot more down below. more…
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03:09 pm
White House launches official app for iPhone and iPad: Live streams, real-time alerts, and ‘no filter’ access to the Trump administration | Mac Daily News
White House launches official app for iPhone and iPad: Live streams, real-time alerts, and ‘no filter’ access to the Trump administration
The White House officially rolled out its own mobile app today, giving Americans direct, unfiltered access to President Donald J. Trump… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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03:07 pm
How to watch Major League Baseball on Apple TV every Friday night | 9 to 5 Mac
How to watch Major League Baseball on Apple TV every Friday night
Friday Night Baseball returns to Apple TV tonight, with the first of many doubleheaders coming this season for Apple subscribers. Here’s how to watch MLB games on Apple TV. more…
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02:58 pm
Slay The Spire 2 review: The best deck-builder just got better | Macworld
Slay The Spire 2 review: The best deck-builder just got better
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros New co-op mode Runs on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs Easy to play, but hard to master More variety than the first game Cons Simplistic 2D graphics and animations Rogue-like mechanics can be frustrating Few major new features Our Verdict Slay The Spire 2 doesn’t attempt to re-invent the wheel. It sticks closely to the format of the original game, but does provide lots of small changes and additions that help to keep it fresh. And people who want to play with their friends will welcome the new co-op mode too. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$24.99 Best Prices Today: Slay The Spire 2 Retailer Price Steam $24.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Who it’s for: Fans of the original. Wait if: You haven’t played STS1 yet. There are more than 2000 deck-building games listed on Steam, but only a tiny fraction of those run on Macs. Fortunately, Slay The Spire, which has been the king of the deck-builders in recent years, was available on the Mac right from its launch back in 2019 (and still runs on Apple Silicon Macs as well). The sequel has just gone on sale on Steam for $24.99/£19.99, and is already soaring up the sales charts, despite the fact that it’s actually still in ‘Early Access’, which means that it’s essentially a beta version of the game that is still being tested. Love Mac gaming? Check out the best Mac Games we’ve played. What’s new in Slay The Spire 2? Slay The Spire 2 doesn’t make any major changes to the format of the original game. The central task of the game is to fight your way through a series of rooms in order to reach the top of a mysterious spire, using a deck of cards that provide your character with different skills and abilities. It’s also a ‘rogue-like’ game, which means that dying sends you right back down to the bottom of the spire so that you have to start all over again, rather than just saving your progress as you complete each room. The Necrobinder is a new character who wields the power of the undead. Mega Crit Games What’s changed from the original? A popular feature in the first game was the ability to play as any of three different characters – the sword-slinging Ironclad, a nimble assassin called Silent, and a fan-favourite robot called The Defect. Those characters are still included in the sequel, but you also get two new characters called the Necrobinder and the Regent. There was a fourth character called The Watcher who was added to the first game in 2020, but there’s no sign of the Watcher in the current Early Access version of Slay The Spire 2. The secret of the game’s popularity was that – like many great games – it’s easy to understand the basics so that you can dive straight in and get started, but it takes longer to master the complexities of the game and understand the ways that all the different cards, skills and abilities can work together to make you more powerful. Slay The Spire 2 sticks with that approach, but it adds more of everything – more characters to play with, a wider range of skills and abilities, as well as magical relics and rare cards that provide special powers. As well as the main single-player game, this sequel includes a new co-op mode for up to four players. Mega Crit Games What’s game play like? At the start of each game, you are shown a map of the spire, with a number of different paths that you can choose as you climb to the top. Each path takes you through a different series of rooms, with most rooms containing monsters that you have to defeat. However, there are also rest rooms where you can sleep and recover some of your health after a challenging fight, or spend the time upgrading your cards instead. To add variety, there are also rooms that contain merchants who can sell you new cards or weapons, and even special quests for you to compete. I found a magic egg in one room, which could give me a powerful new card, but only if I first found a rest room where the egg could be hatched. This forced me to alter my path through the spire – as I was initially heading towards a merchant to top up on potions – but the detour was worth it as the new card gave my armour a big boost. Like its predecessor, Slay The Spire 2 also includes a daily challenge and a custom mode that allows you to modify the game settings for each run. However, it also includes one entirely new feature, introducing a multiplayer co-op mode that allows up to four people to play together as a team – although there’s no pvp mode that will allow you to compete directly against other people. You can buy new cards, as well as potions and magical trinkets to boost your powers. Mega Crit Games Where the graphics fall short My only real disappointment is that the game’s graphics aren’t terribly exciting. The 2D graphics are a bit more detailed this time around, but your character and the various monsters mostly just glare at each other across the screen, with simple effects used to indicate attacks and injuries each time you play a card. Games such as the Darkest Dungeon series have similar 2D graphics, but have a more distinctive gothic artwork style that really adds atmosphere and a sense of menace to the game. How does it run on Mac? The relatively simple graphics do mean that the game will run well even on older Macs with Intel processors, as long as you’re running macOS Big Sur (11.0) or later. Should I Buy Slay The Spire 2? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. If you’re a fan of deck-builder games then Slay The Spire 2 is a must-have addition to your library. Some people have argued that it’s a fairly unambitious sequel that doesn’t make many changes from the original game. Even so, there are still enough refinements and small additions to make it a very enjoyable update for anyone that has already played the first game. And, if you’re new to the genre, the original Slay The Spire is currently on sale, making it a great place to start before moving on to the sequel.
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02:55 pm
Relive the original Mac Pro through the pages of Macworld | Macworld
Relive the original Mac Pro through the pages of Macworld
Macworld Apple officially discontinued the Mac Pro on Thursday. While most of us couldn’t afford Apple’s most powerful Mac, it was an example of how much power a Macintosh could wield. But Apple, always looking forward, thinks its time has come and gone. The Mac Pro was first introduced in 2006, and while Macworld had a web presence back then, the focus at the time was on the print magazine version. As way to remember the Mac Pro, below are scans of the first Mac Pro articles that Macworld published. This first article is a Mac Pro FAQ. The actual Mac Pro announcement occurred several days before the magazine was set to go to press and be distributed. Because of this discrepancy in scheduling (the magazine would hit the newsstand long after the Mac Pro news hit the wire), the magazine answered reader questions about the Mac Pro, which appeared on the cover of the October 2006 issue. Macworld followed up with a full review of the Mac Pro by then editorial director Jason Snell. It got four mice (Macworld ratings used to be mice instead of the current stars). Snell wrote, “The 3GHz Mac Pro is the fastest Mac we’ve tested—however, since the 3GHz processors cost an additional $800 and provide a proportionately slight speed increase, they’re a good bargain for only voraciously speed-hungry pros.” (This issue was also the only time Johnny Depp was on a Macworld cover.)
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02:54 pm
Apple products using Lockdown Mode have never been hacked, company confirms | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple products using Lockdown Mode have never been hacked, company confirms
iPhone security has been in the news this month as Apple patches known exploits. As promised, the company has alerted customers using iPhones on older software to update this week. Meanwhile, Apple states on-the-record that its Lockdown Mode has proven effective against hack attempts so far. more…
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02:47 pm
Apple pulls the plug on its high-priced, oft-neglected Mac Pro desktop | Ars Technica
Apple pulls the plug on its high-priced, oft-neglected Mac Pro desktop
M2 Ultra Mac Pro is no longer for sale, and Apple says no replacement is planned.
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02:31 pm
Apple Music in iOS 26.4: Five brand new features available now | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple Music in iOS 26.4: Five brand new features available now
iOS 26.4 is available now, and it packs five new features for the Music app. Here’s everything new for Apple Music in iOS 26.4. more…
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Friday February 27
07:48 pm
Apple Music Coming to Chocolate Bars | MacRumors
Apple Music Coming to Chocolate Bars
Apple is working with German confectionary brand Ritter Sport to offer a unique Apple Music promotion. The collaboration, branded as "Limited Edition Ritter Sport x ‌Apple Music‌," involves promoting iconic albums on Ritter Sport's iconic 100g square chocolate bars (via Macerkopf). There will be a QR code on the back of each bar that links directly to the album on ‌Apple Music‌ and provides a free trial subscription to the service. Ritter Sport and ‌Apple Music‌ have selected five albums that have shaped German music history across different genres, including Cro's "RAOP," Marteria's "Happy for the Future II," Scorpions' "Crazy World," Sarah Connor's "Mother Tongue," and Helene Fischer's "Farbenspiel," for the series. They are each available on ‌Apple Music‌ in Dolby Atmos. The promotion begins on Monday, March 2 in Germany, when the chocolate bars will begin to appear in stores across the country. Each bar costs €1.99 and they will be available for a limited time only. Tags: Apple Music, Germany, MacerkopfThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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05:09 pm
MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 17 and an Anti-Reflective Fresh Coat Screen Protector From Astropad | MacRumors
MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 17 and an Anti-Reflective Fresh Coat Screen Protector From Astropad
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Astropad to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an iPhone 17 and an anti-reflective Fresh Coat screen protector from Astropad to go along with it. Fresh Coat is a screen protector that Astropad created with an optical-grade anti-reflective coating to reduce glare and provide a better iPhone viewing experience. The technology cuts reflections by 75 percent, while improving contrast and keeping colors vibrant. Unlike other anti-reflective screen protectors on the market, Fresh Coat adds no haze or distortion to the ‌iPhone‌'s display. Priced at $30, Fresh Coat is made from a scratch-proof tempered glass that provides protection for the ‌iPhone‌'s display in addition to cutting down on glare and reflections. It's slim and doesn't add bulk to the ‌iPhone‌ even though there are five layers of protective technology at work. From the top down, there's an anti-reflective coating, an oleophobic and hydrophobic coating, a layer of tempered glass, a dust barrier, and an impact-resistant "airbag" bonding. If you have an ‌iPhone 17‌, it comes with an anti-reflective coating added by Apple. What you might not know is that you can't use just any screen protector with the ‌iPhone 17‌. If you put a regular screen protector without an anti-reflective coating on, it nullifies the anti-reflective properties of that added coating. Since Fresh Coat has its own anti-reflective coating, it improves on Apple's included anti-reflective layer, reducing glare even further. With Fresh Coat, the ‌iPhone‌'s screen is easy to see in any lighting conditions, there's less eye strain, and if you use Dark Mode, it looks even darker. If you don't have an ‌iPhone 17‌, Fresh Coat can provide an ‌iPhone‌ 17-style display upgrade, mirroring Apple's own reflection-reducing display coating. Fresh Coat is available for all ‌iPhone 17‌ models, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, and the ‌iPhone‌ 15 Pro and Pro Max. Astropad designed an installation process that's impossible to mess up, so you get perfect alignment on your ‌iPhone‌ without the hassle that comes with most screen protectors. We have an ‌iPhone 17‌ in white and a Fresh Coat screen protector for one lucky MacRumors reader. To enter to win, use the widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winner(s) and send the prize(s). You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, following us on Threads, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page. Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older, UK residents who are 18 years or older, and Canadian residents who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory are eligible to enter. All federal, state, provincial, and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. To offer feedback or get more information on the giveaway restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section, as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected. Astropad Giveaway The contest will run from today (February 27) at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on March 6. The winner will be chosen randomly on or shortly after March 6 and will be contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before a new winner is chosen.Tag: GiveawayThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:54 pm
Best Apple Deals of the Week: Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 11, Plus Save on iPhone 17 TechWoven Cases and More | MacRumors
Best Apple Deals of the Week: Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 11, Plus Save on iPhone 17 TechWoven Cases and More
This week we tracked quite a few deals across numerous Apple products, including low prices on Apple Watch Series 11, AirPods Max, and iPhone 17 TechWoven cases, all of which are still available today. You'll also find great discounts on portable power stations and Samsung's new Galaxy S26 smartphones below. 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. Apple Watch Series 11 What's the deal? Take $100 off Apple Watch Series 11 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $329.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm Cell) for $399.00 Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across select models of the smartwatch. This time around, deals are more sparse and we're only tracking these discounts on three models of the smartwatch. iPhone Cases What's the deal? Take up to 30% off Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here UP TO 30% OFFiPhone 17 Cases at Amazon 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 MagSafe and Beats cases. AirPods What's the deal? Take $30 off AirPods 4 and $100 off AirPods Max Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFFAirPods Max (USB-C) for $449.00 $30 OFFAirPods 4 for $99.00 Amazon this week is back with a notable discount on the USB-C AirPods Max, available for $449.00 in all five colors, down from $549.00. This is one of the first times in a few weeks that we've tracked every color of the AirPods Max on sale at $99 off. Samsung What's the deal? Save on Samsung's newest Galaxy S26 smartphones Where can I get it? Samsung Where can I find the original deal? Right here UP TO $900 CREDITSamsung Galaxy Pre-Orders $600 OFF65-inch The Frame for $1,199.99 $1,200 OFF75-inch The Frame Pro for $1,999.99 Samsung this week debuted pre-orders for its newest line of Galaxy products, including the S26 smartphones and Galaxy Buds4. You can find a few early launch discounts on some of these products, plus discounts on Samsung's most popular monitors and TVs, with notable markdowns on products like The Frame TVs. Portable Power Stations What's the deal? Take up to 56% off Where can I get it? Amazon and Jackery Where can I find the original deal? Right here UP TO 56% OFFAnker SOLIX Sale UP TO 54% OFFJackery Backup Power Sale Anker and Jackery have introduced big discounts across their most popular portable power stations this week, including up to 56 percent off select models from each company. We're tracking Anker's best deals over at Amazon, while Jackery's discounts can be found on the retailer's own website. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:19 pm
Two More Studio Display 2 Upgrades Leaked in New Report | MacRumors
Two More Studio Display 2 Upgrades Leaked in New Report
Macworld's Filipe Espósito today again reported that Apple appears to be developing two new Studio Display models with different specs. Based on lines of code in "internal Apple files," which likely refers to a macOS Tahoe Kernel Debug Kit that leaked online last year, Espósito continues to believe that both of the new Studio Display models will feature ProMotion, enabling up to a 120Hz refresh rate, as well as HDR support for increased brightness and dynamic range. For the higher-end Studio Display, the report has revealed two more potential upgrades that had yet to be rumored until now, including superior speakers and more and/or higher-spec ports. Apple says the current Studio Display has a "high-fidelity six-speaker system" that supports Spatial Audio, and the monitor has one Thunderbolt 3 port that connects to and charges a Mac, and three USB-C ports for connecting accessories. The new Studio Display will likely feature at least one Thunderbolt 5 port, to ensure there is enough bandwidth for both 5K resolution at 120Hz and accessories. However, another leaker curiously claimed that at least one of the new Studio Display models will max out at 90Hz, so we will have to see which of these rumors is accurate. A boost to the current 60Hz refresh rate would make videos and scrolling look smoother to the eye. Espósito said that the higher-end Studio Display could have a 32-inch screen, whereas the lower-end model would likely stick with a 27-inch screen. However, this particular claim was merely speculation, rather than info from the internal Apple files. Display industry expert Ross Young previously said that at least one new Studio Display would feature mini-LED backlighting. If so, perhaps Apple will opt to discontinue its Pro Display XDR with full-array LED backlighting and instead offer both lower-end and higher-end Studio Display configurations. But again, this is just speculation. Another previously-rumored feature for at least one of the new Studio Display models is an A19 or A19 Pro chip, up from the A13 Bionic chip in the current model. This would contribute to improved performance, camera enhancements, and more. Altogether, the full set of Studio Display upgrades could include a higher 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support for increased brightness and contrast ratio, improved speakers, Thunderbolt 5 support, mini-LED backlighting, a newer A19 or A19 Pro chip for performance and camera enhancements, and hopefully a larger 32-inch screen. No major design changes are expected. Apple reportedly plans to release the new Studio Display models in the first half of 2026. The current Studio Display launched in March 2022, alongside the first Mac Studio, so there has been a long wait for a refresh. With a new Apple monitor surfacing in a regulatory database last month, a launch should finally be getting close.Related Roundups: Apple Pro Display XDR, Apple Studio DisplayTag: MacworldRelated Forum: Mac AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:01 pm
Apple TV's Second-Largest Market Is Brazil, Says Eddy Cue | MacRumors
Apple TV's Second-Largest Market Is Brazil, Says Eddy Cue
Apple's SVP of services Eddy Cue has revealed that Brazil is Apple TV's second-largest market by subscriber count and its fastest-growing, in an interview with Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo (via 9to5Mac). Speaking on the sidelines of Apple's recent media event in Santa Monica where the company previewed its 2026 content slate, Cue acknowledged that Apple has yet to produce any original content in Brazil. Competitors like Netflix, Amazon, and Disney, meanwhile, have turned the country into a major production hub, leaving Apple in catch-up mode. "It doesn't move as quickly as I'd like, especially if you want to be truly good, but we'll get there," Cue said. "I know Brazilians want quality – I appreciate that – and I also know there's a lot of opportunity in Brazil to create strong content."Cue also reaffirmed Apple's commitment to theatrical releases through distribution partnerships, pointing to the success of "F1: The Movie," which was released in theaters by Warner Bros. and went on to earn an Oscar nomination. Cue conceded that "the bar for leaving home and going to the movie theater" is getting increasingly higher, but he believes the experience remains irreplaceable. "There's no substitute for that experience – for watching a film collectively, going on a date at the movies, enjoying a night out with friends or children watching a film," Cue said. "It's something truly unique, and I believe it will become even more valuable over time."At the time of the interview, Netflix was still in the running to acquire Warner Bros. Asked whether a potential deal could complicate Apple's theatrical distribution arrangements, Cue was unconcerned. "We have a great relationship with the Netflix team – I've known them for a long time – and the same is true of our relationship with Warner," he said. "I know Ted [Sarandos – Netflix CEO] very well. Well enough to believe we'll continue working together in the future." Netflix has since dropped out of the bidding, with Paramount now widely expected to win ownership of Warner Bros. following regulatory approval. Meanwhile, Apple has struck a U.S. partnership with Netflix to bring the complete latest season of Formula 1: Drive to Survive to Apple TV. A March 2025 report by The Information revealed that Apple TV subscriptions grew to around 45 million in 2024, but it was still losing more than $1 billion annually. The company has spent more than $5 billion a year on content since the service launched in 2019, but this was reduced by $500 million in 2024 in response to a push for cutbacks from Apple CEO Tim Cook and other executives.Tags: Apple TV, Brazil, Eddy CueThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:56 pm
Apple Asks Judge to Toss Fraud Claims Over Siri AI, Epic Compliance | MacRumors
Apple Asks Judge to Toss Fraud Claims Over Siri AI, Epic Compliance
Apple has asked a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the company of defrauding shareholders by overstating Siri's Apple Intelligence capabilities and misrepresenting its compliance with the Epic Games App Store injunction. At WWDC in June 2024, Apple previewed two of Siri's most anticipated Apple Intelligence upgrades – personal context and onscreen awareness. The features were supposed to arrive as part of iOS 18 and were promoted the same year when launching the iPhone 16 models, but Apple is still working on them. In 2025, CEO Tim Cook acknowledged in 2025 that developing a "more personal" Siri was "taking a bit longer than we thought." The delay led Apple to be accused in a March 2025 lawsuit of false advertising and unfair competition. But in a Wednesday filing in San Jose federal court covered by Reuters, Apple argued there is no proof executives knew at the time that either feature would be significantly delayed. Apple's motion also pushed back on separate claims related to the Epic Games injunction, which required the company to let developers link users to external purchase options outside the App Store's 30 percent commission structure. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found Apple in "willful violation" of that injunction last year after the company introduced a new system that still charged developers a 27 percent fee on some external sales. A federal appeals court partially reversed her sanctions in December. Apple said it never guaranteed its compliance procedures would be foolproof, and argued the fraud claims were unsubstantiated. "It is no secret that Apple faced challenges and weathered ups and downs in its stock price in 2025, like many major companies," Apple said. "But plaintiff takes a massive and unsupported leap by claiming that securities fraud caused the temporary price drops."The lawsuit covers shareholders who suffered losses between May 2024 and May 2025 and is led by South Korea's National Pension Service, the world's third-largest pension fund. Lawyers for the shareholders have not yet responded publicly to Apple's filing. Apple plans to release a more personalized version of Siri powered by Google Gemini this year. It is expected to be part of iOS 26.4, which is currently in beta testing and should be released to the general public in March or April.Tags: Apple Intelligence, Epic Games vs. Apple, Apple LawsuitsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:20 pm
Blender iPad App Development Halted as Android Tablets Get Priority | MacRumors
Blender iPad App Development Halted as Android Tablets Get Priority
Blender's work on a native iPad version of its open source 3D creation suite has been shelved, according to the development team. Back in July, Blender revealed that it was developing for iPad, with an iPad Pro version of its desktop software coming first, complete with a fully-featured multitouch interface and support for Apple Pencil Pro. No release date was announced at the time. Now it doesn't look like that's about to happen anytime soon. In January, a status update appeared on Blender's GitHub page for iPad development saying that the project is on hold until further notice. No reason for the halt in development was given in the notice. However, as spotted by YouTuber Brad Colbow, in a response to a comment offering help on the project, Blender developer Dalai Felinto said that the team was now focusing on Android tablets first instead. During the fall at SIGGRAPH in Vancouver, Blender showed a live tech demo of the software running on iPad, so there's still hope that the project isn't completely dead and will resume at some point. We'll update this story if we learn anything more about a development timeline. The latest Blender build for Apple silicon Macs can be downloaded for free from the Blender website.Tag: BlenderThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:56 am
Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros Deal, Paramount Set to Take Over | MacRumors
Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros Deal, Paramount Set to Take Over
Netflix has dropped out of the takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, putting Paramount Skydance on course to win the whole WBD business. The world's largest streaming service had been pegged to land a deal in which it would 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. But after Paramount submitted a final offer, valuing WBD at $111bn including debt, Netflix declined to match it. In an announcement on Thursday, Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said: The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid. We believe we would have been strong stewards of Warner Bros.' iconic brands, and that our deal would have strengthened the entertainment industry and preserved and created more production jobs in the U.S. But this transaction was always a 'nice to have' at the right price, not a 'must have' at any price.Netflix shares surged by 8.5% in after-hours trading, indicating relief among investors that the streaming company has not risked overpaying for Warner Bros. Warner's board said Thursday night that it still recommends Netflix's offer, but now views Paramount's bid as "superior" – its first sign of backing for the suitor that it labeled hostile when the takeover battle began in December. Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav said that Paramount's offer "will create tremendous value," and that WBD was "excited about the potential of a combined Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery." Assuming Paramount's takeover is successful, it will give its owner Larry Ellison (a friend of Donald Trump) ownership of not only Warner Bros. and HBO, but also news channels CNN and CBS News. However, the deal still needs regulatory approval, so nothing is for certain just yet.Tags: HBO, Netflix, Warner BrothersThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Thursday February 26
11:57 pm
What's Coming in the M5 MacBook Air | MacRumors
What's Coming in the M5 MacBook Air
Along with the low-cost MacBook, Apple could introduce a refreshed version of the MacBook Air next week. Most of the focus will be on the new machine, but the ‌MacBook Air‌ is expected to get some useful internal updates. M5 Chip The next-generation ‌MacBook Air‌ will adopt the M5 chip, which Apple already introduced in the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models that came out last year. Apple's M5 chip uses third-generation 3-nanometer technology, and it features up to a 10-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU with 3.5x faster performance than the M4 chip. The M5's multithreaded CPU performance is up to 15 percent faster than the M4, and it offers 30 percent faster GPU performance. Apple added a Neural Accelerator to each GPU core to improve the speeds of GPU-based AI workloads. Unified memory bandwidth is 153GB/s, which is close to a 30 percent improvement over the M4's memory bandwidth. Unified memory architecture lets the chip use a single memory pool for running AI models on device, boosting GPU performance, and improving multithreaded performance in apps, so an upgrade there is meaningful. RAM will continue to start at 16GB, with 24GB and 32GB available as upgrade options. Third-generation ray-tracing, second-generation dynamic caching, and enhanced shader cores bring improvements to gaming and other system-intensive tasks. An updated 16-core Neural Engine is more energy efficient than before, so we could see battery life improvements. Storage tiers are likely to stay the same, starting at 256GB with 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB available as upgrade options. Design The ‌MacBook Air‌ got a design overhaul in 2022, and there are no signs that Apple is planning for an updated chassis in 2026. Apple often uses the same design for several years before updating, and design refreshes are usually tied to major new features. There are rumors that the ‌MacBook Air‌ will get an OLED display sometime after Apple launches new ‌MacBook Pro‌ models with OLED technology in late 2026, so we could be waiting for OLED before we get another major design update. We're expecting Apple to release the same 13-inch and 15-inch size options in 2026. Both will feature the same aluminum unibody design and fanless thermal system, along with a Retina LCD display. The ‌MacBook Air‌ is likely to continue to offer two Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports, and the same speaker, microphone, and camera setup. Pricing ‌MacBook Air‌ pricing is not expected to change, and it should continue to start at $1,099. There is a possibility that memory upgrades will be more expensive due to DRAM shortages that have driven prices up. Release Date Apple CEO Tim Cook teased product announcements that are set to start on Monday, so we could see the ‌MacBook Air‌ as soon as next week.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:24 pm
Razer Launches MagSafe-Compatible Laptop Sleeve for Charging Your iPhone and AirPods | MacRumors
Razer Launches MagSafe-Compatible Laptop Sleeve for Charging Your iPhone and AirPods
Razer today introduced a new 16-inch laptop sleeve that has an integrated wireless charging feature for smartphones and other small devices like earbuds. Priced at $130, the sleeve includes two MagSafe-compatible wireless charging zones, so it can charge an iPhone and AirPods at the same time. The wireless charger is integrated into the top of the laptop sleeve, and the magnets serve as a clasp when the sleeve is closed and being used to transport a laptop. Power is delivered through a USB-C cable that can be plugged into a 30W+ power adapter or a Mac. Charging speeds are limited to 15W, so you won't get full speed wireless charging on newer iPhones that support up to 25W wireless charging. The sleeve has one 15W charging spot for an ‌iPhone‌ and a 5W charging spot for the AirPods. It is not designed to charge two iPhones at once, both because there's just one 15W charger and because of space constraints. There is built-in padding to keep a MacBook safe from drops, and a plush lining inside protects it from scratches. The exterior is black and made from a polyester material that's designed to resist wear and tear while also protecting a laptop from rain. Reinforced corners ensure no damage in case of accidental bumps. The sleeve is sized to fit laptops up to 16 inches, so it works with Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro. The Razer Laptop Sleeve 16 With Wireless Charging for Devices can be purchased from the Razer website for $130.Tag: RazerThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:02 pm
Apple-Supported Aliro 1.0 Smart Lock Standard Officially Released | MacRumors
Apple-Supported Aliro 1.0 Smart Lock Standard Officially Released
The Connectivity Standards Alliance, which includes Apple, today released the Aliro 1.0 specification. Aliro is a new standard aimed at improving the way that smart door locks work with smartphones and wearables. Aliro supports interoperability between mobile devices, wearables, and access control readers, so smart locks can work with any smartphone or wearable device without the need for a dedicated app. It is aimed at improving smart locks for the home, but also for corporate offices, universities, and hotels. Apple, Google, and Samsung support Aliro, and Aliro-enabled locks will be able to be added to wallet apps on iPhone and Android devices. Major smart home companies that produce smart locks have also signed on to support Aliro. The Alliance says that Apple, Allegion, Aqara, Google, HID, Kastle, Kwikset, Last Lock, Nordic Semiconductor, Nuki Home Solutions, NXP Semiconductors, Qorvo, Samsung, and STMicroelectronics will be among the first to achieve Aliro 1.0 certification. With Aliro, more smart locks should support Apple Home Key for hands-free unlocking with NFC and UWB. The Aliro 1.0 specification includes a framework for using asymmetric cryptography for secure interactions between user devices and readers, without sacrificing user privacy. It supports multiple communication methods, including NFC, Bluetooth LE, and ultra wideband (UWB). Aliro will be updated over time to meet new market and ecosystem requirements. Features like secure key sharing will come in the future.Tag: AliroThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:34 pm
Apple Releases visionOS 26.3.1 to Fix Multiview Flicker Issue in Apple TV App | MacRumors
Apple Releases visionOS 26.3.1 to Fix Multiview Flicker Issue in Apple TV App
Apple today released visionOS 26.3.1, a minor update to the visionOS 26 operating system. visionOS 26.3.1 comes two weeks after the launch of visionOS 26.3. ‌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 option. To install an update, the Vision Pro headset needs to be removed, and there is a software progress bar available on the exterior EyeSight display. According to Apple's release notes for the update, it fixes a flicker issue that could happen when watching sports content with MultiView in the Apple TV app.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:33 pm
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 238 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements | MacRumors
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 238 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
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 238 includes fixes and updates for Animations, CSS, Editing, Forms, Networking, Rendering, Scrolling, SVG, Web API, Web Inspector, WebAssembly, and WebRTC. The current ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release is compatible with machines running macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe, the newest version of macOS. The ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ update is available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences or System Settings to anyone who has downloaded the browser from Apple’s website. Complete release notes for the update are available on the Safari Technology Preview website. Apple’s aim with ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ is to gather feedback from developers and users on its browser development process. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ can run side-by-side with the existing Safari browser and while it is designed for developers, it does not require a developer account to download and use.Tag: Safari Technology PreviewThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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09:28 pm
New Low-Cost iPad Coming Next Week: What to Expect | MacRumors
New Low-Cost iPad Coming Next Week: What to Expect
One of the new products that we could see next week is a refreshed version of the low-cost iPad. As with the iPad Air, we're not expecting major changes, but it is expected to get some meaningful internal upgrades. Design The 12th-generation ‌iPad‌ isn't going to get a design update this year, and we're expecting it to have the same 11-inch edge-to-edge display with Touch ID Side Button and thick bezels. Apple last updated the ‌iPad‌'s design with the 10th-generation model, giving the device a more modern look to better match the designs of the iPad Pro and iPad Air models. It's still a relatively new design, and Apple doesn't update the low-cost ‌iPad‌'s chassis often. The low-cost ‌iPad‌ is only available in a single screen size, and it is Apple's thickest tablet at 7mm. It features a Retina LCD display with no ProMotion support, no P3 wide color, and no lamination (display technology that cuts down on glare, provides a more responsive feel, and allows for a thinner size) compared to Apple's other tablets. Apple makes the low-cost ‌iPad‌ in several fun colors, and we could see some new shades in 2026. Current colors include blue, pink, silver, and yellow. No changes are expected for the rear camera, front camera, USB-C port, or compatibility with accessories like the Apple Pencil. A-Series Processor The low-cost ‌iPad‌ will likely be equipped with Apple's A19 chip, which is the chip that Apple used for the iPhone 17. It is built on a 3-nanometer process and it will offer speed and efficiency improvements over the A16 chip that's in the current model. The A16 chip that Apple used in 2025 does not support Apple Intelligence, but the A19 does, so that will mark a major update for Apple's affordable tablet. The 2026 model should be able to support ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features that are unavailable with the 2025 model. The A19 also offers hardware-accelerated ray tracing for gaming improvements. The 11th-generation ‌iPad‌ has 6GB RAM, but Apple will need to bump that up to 8GB for ‌Apple Intelligence‌. N1 Chip Apple introduced its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, called the N1, in the ‌iPhone 17‌ models. The N1 was added to the ‌iPad Pro‌, and it's possible that Apple plans to add the chip to all future devices coming in 2026 and beyond. The N1 chip supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread networking technology for smart home devices. The 11th-generation ‌iPad‌ is limited to Wi-Fi 6, so if the 12th-generation version gets Wi-Fi 7, it will be able to connect to faster 6GHz networks for the first time. Bluetooth 6 would also be an improvement over Bluetooth 5.3. There is a chance that Apple is reserving the N1 chip for its more premium devices, based on leaked internal code. If that's the case, the ‌iPad‌ won't include the N1 chip. Apple Modem Apple has designed C1 and C1X modem chips that it has used in iPhones and iPads in 2025, and the next-generation version of the ‌iPad‌ could also get an Apple-designed modem chip for cellular models. Apple's modem chips are more power efficient than Qualcomm chips while providing similar performance. Pricing The 11th-generation ‌iPad‌ is priced starting at $349 for 128GB of storage, and there are so far no indications that pricing is going to change for the 12th-generation model. Launch Date Apple will likely launch the low-cost ‌iPad‌ sometime next week, just ahead of the Special Experience planned for March 4.Related Roundup: iPadBuyer's Guide: iPad (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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08:43 pm
DRAM Shortage Will Cause 'Seismic Shift' in Smartphone Market, But Apple Will Be Less Affected | MacRumors
DRAM Shortage Will Cause 'Seismic Shift' in Smartphone Market, But Apple Will Be Less Affected
Global memory scarcity will cause a 13 percent drop in smartphone sales in 2026, according to IDC (via Bloomberg). DRAM is in short supply because AI companies are buying huge quantities of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for servers in data centers, and manufacturers are prioritizing HBM instead of the memory used in consumer devices. IDC says that the global memory supply has been drained into next year, putting smartphone makers in a tough spot. Prices have spiked because there's not enough memory to meet production needs, which will cause a smartphone market "crisis like no other." Smartphone makers are expected to ship 1.1 billion devices in 2026, down from 1.26 billion in 2025. "The tariffs and pandemic crisis seem a joke compared to this," said IDC Senior Research Director Nabila Popal. "The smartphone market will witness a seismic shift by the time this crisis is over -- in size, average selling prices and competitive landscape. We don't expect the situation to ease up until mid-2027, at least." Cheap Android smartphones will be impacted most heavily by increasing DRAM costs, but Apple is well-positioned to avoid major impact because it focuses on more expensive, premium devices. Apple has more profit margin to work with and is better able to secure available DRAM supply. Apple is expected to absorb higher memory costs in the short term, but it isn't unaffected by the shortages. Just today, a report suggested Apple is paying Samsung twice as much for the LPDDR5X memory chips that it needs for producing iPhone 17 models. During Apple's January earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that memory price increases had a "minimal impact" on Apple's gross margin during the 2025 holiday quarter, but the company is expecting a "bit more of an impact" during the first calendar quarter of 2026. IDC says that even when the DRAM shortage is resolved, memory prices are not expected to return to 2025 levels, so there could be a permanent shift toward higher-priced smartphones.Tag: IDCThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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06:26 pm
Apple Releases Xcode 26.3 With Support for AI Agents From Anthropic and OpenAI | MacRumors
Apple Releases Xcode 26.3 With Support for AI Agents From Anthropic and OpenAI
After several weeks of testing, Apple today released Xcode 26.3, an update that allows developers to use tools like Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex for app creation directly in Xcode. With support for agentic coding, Xcode can complete more complex app development tasks autonomously. Apple worked with Anthropic and OpenAI to configure their agents for use in Xcode and to ensure that AI models can access a full range of Xcode features. Agents are able to create new files, examine code structure of a project, build a project directly and run tests, take image snapshots to check their work, and access Apple's full, up-to-date developer documentation. Along with OpenAI and Anthropic models, Xcode 26.3 is compatible with any agent or tool that uses the open standard Model Context Protocol. Xcode 26.3 is available for download today from Apple's developer website.Tag: XcodeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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06:17 pm
iPhone and iPad Are First Consumer Devices Cleared for NATO Classified Data | MacRumors
iPhone and iPad Are First Consumer Devices Cleared for NATO Classified Data
The iPhone and iPad can be used with NATO restricted level classified information after meeting NATO's information assurance requirements, Apple said today. No special software or settings are required. Apple's devices are the first and only consumer mobile products that have reached this government certification level after security testing and evaluation by the German government. iPhones and iPads running iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are now certified for use with classified data in all NATO nations. In an announcement of the security clearance, Apple touted its security features. Apple designs security into all of its products from the start, ensuring the most sophisticated protections are built in across hardware, software, and Apple silicon. This unique approach allows Apple users to benefit from industry-leading security protections such as best-in-class encryption, biometric authentication with Face ID, and groundbreaking features like Memory Integrity Enforcement. These same protections are now recognized as meeting stringent government and international security requirements, even for restricted data. Apple's vice president of security Ivan Krstić said the achievement reflects Apple's commitment to security. This achievement recognizes that Apple has transformed how security is traditionally delivered. Prior to iPhone, secure devices were only available to sophisticated government and enterprise organizations after a massive investment in bespoke security solutions. Instead, Apple has built the most secure devices in the world for all its users, and those same protections are now uniquely certified under assurance requirements for NATO nations -- unlike any other device in the industry. Apple's ‌iOS 26‌ and ‌iPadOS 26‌ updates are listed on the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue, which says Apple devices are able to provide secure access to Mail, Calendar, and Contacts with built-in apps.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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06:17 pm
iPhone and iPad Are First Consumer Devices Cleared for NATO Classified Data | MacRumors
iPhone and iPad Are First Consumer Devices Cleared for NATO Classified Data
The iPhone and iPad can be used with NATO restricted level classified information after meeting NATO's information assurance requirements, Apple said today. No special software or settings are required. Apple's devices are the first and only consumer mobile products that have reached this government certification level after security testing and evaluation by the German government. iPhones and iPads running iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are now certified for use with classified data in all NATO nations. In an announcement of the security clearance, Apple touted its security features. Apple designs security into all of its products from the start, ensuring the most sophisticated protections are built in across hardware, software, and Apple silicon. This unique approach allows Apple users to benefit from industry-leading security protections such as best-in-class encryption, biometric authentication with Face ID, and groundbreaking features like Memory Integrity Enforcement. These same protections are now recognized as meeting stringent government and international security requirements, even for restricted data. Apple's vice president of security Ivan Krstić said the achievement reflects Apple's commitment to security. This achievement recognizes that Apple has transformed how security is traditionally delivered. Prior to iPhone, secure devices were only available to sophisticated government and enterprise organizations after a massive investment in bespoke security solutions. Instead, Apple has built the most secure devices in the world for all its users, and those same protections are now uniquely certified under assurance requirements for NATO nations -- unlike any other device in the industry. Apple's ‌iOS 26‌ and ‌iPadOS 26‌ updates are listed on the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue, which says Apple devices are able to provide secure access to Mail, Calendar, and Contacts with built-in apps.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:18 pm
Upcoming Apple Announcements Likely to Focus on Chip Refreshes | MacRumors
Upcoming Apple Announcements Likely to Focus on Chip Refreshes
Apple's imminent series of announcements will focus on chip updates, rather than redesigned devices, according to a known leaker. In a new post, the Weibo leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said Apple's scheduled announcements for next week focus on refreshed devices with basic generational chip upgrades, rather than more fundamental redesigns. Earlier this month, Apple invited the media to an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on Wednesday, March 4 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. Today, Apple CEO Tim Cook teased "a big week ahead," with announcements starting Monday. Successors to the iPhone 16e, entry-level iPad, iPad Air, M4 MacBook Air, M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro, Apple TV, and HomePod are all rumored to arrive soon, offering little more than chip refreshes. The most significant new device in the immediate pipeline is the low-cost MacBook, which is set to feature an iPhone's A-series chip. Little is known about what the machine will look like beyond offering a 12.9-inch LCD display and a selection of fun color options, and there's a high chance it will re-use components from existing devices. Apple devices with major new designs are still expected to arrive this year, such as the first foldable ‌iPhone‌, a smart home hub product, and the M6-series ‌MacBook Pro‌, but largely not until the second-half of the year.Tag: Fixed Focus DigitalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:28 pm
Samsung Introduces Pre-Order Discounts on Galaxy S26 Smartphones, Alongside TV and Monitor Deals | MacRumors
Samsung Introduces Pre-Order Discounts on Galaxy S26 Smartphones, Alongside TV and Monitor Deals
Samsung this week debuted pre-orders for its newest line of Galaxy products, including the S26 smartphones and Galaxy Buds4. You can find a few early launch discounts on some of these products, plus discounts on Samsung's most popular monitors and TVs, with notable markdowns on products like The Frame TVs. Galaxy Products 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. You can get up to $500 instant trade-in credit when pre-ordering the Galaxy S26, up to $700 credit for the Galaxy S26+, and up to $900 credit for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. If not trading in an older device, Samsung is still offering $150 in Samsung credit when pre-ordering each smartphone. UP TO $900 CREDITSamsung Galaxy Pre-Orders Galaxy S26 - Up to $500 trade-in credit Galaxy S26+ - Up to $700 trade-in credit Galaxy S26 Ultra - Up to $900 trade-in credit Galaxy Buds4 - Save 30% on select cases when pre-ordering Galaxy Buds4 Pro - Save 30% on select cases when pre-ordering Galaxy XR - Save up to $1,140 with the Explorer Pack TVs In regards to TVs, there are quite a few models of The Frame TV on sale, including all-time low prices on The Frame models from 2025. You can get the 2025 65-inch The Frame TV for $1,199.99 ($600 off), as well as the 75-inch Frame Pro for $1,999.99 ($1,200 off), a match of the all-time low price. $600 OFF65-inch The Frame for $1,199.99 $1,200 OFF75-inch The Frame Pro for $1,999.99 55-inch QLED QEF1 Smart TV - $399.99, down from $599.99 55-inch QLED Q7F Smart TV - $399.99, down from $529.99 55-inch QLED Q8F Smart TV - $599.99, down from $749.99 75-inch Vision AI Smart TV - $699.99, down from $1,199.99 50-inch The Frame - $799.99, down from $1,099.99 75-inch Neo QLED QN70F Smart TV - $1,199.99, down from $1,599.99 65-inch The Frame - $1,199.99, down from $1,799.99 55-inch OLED S95F Smart TV - $1,999.99, down from $2,299.99 75-inch The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99 85-inch The Frame Pro - $3,299.99, down from $4,299.99 85-inch Neo QLED QN90F Smart TV - $2,499.99, down from $4,499.99 Monitors Samsung also has a few unique monitor deals this week, offering a free copy of Resident Evil Requiem at no cost when purchasing select monitors. This includes the 27-inch Odyssey OLED G50SF Monitor for $349.99, down from $549.99, and the 49-inch Odyssey G95C Monitor for $849.99, down from $1,299.99. When you register these monitors after purchasing them, you'll get a download code for Resident Evil Requiem, which is a $70 value. $200 OFF27-inch Odyssey OLED G50SF Monitor for $349.99 $450 OFF49-inch Odyssey G95C Monitor for $849.99 32-inch ViewFinity S70A UHD Monitor - $299.99, down from $459.99 27-inch Odyssey OLED G50SF - $349.99, down from $549.99 (with free copy of Resident Evil Requiem) 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 - $399.99, down from $699.99 49-inch Odyssey G95C - $849.99, down from $1,299.99 (with free copy of Resident Evil Requiem) 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 - $1,499.99, down from $2,299.99 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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The iPhone’s speakers sound better than Scosche’s BoomCam MS portable speaker

The US$49.99 Scosche BoomCan MS is a great idea in concept, but a bust in realization. The idea is a clever one: a small speaker that attaches to a MagSafe-equipped iPhone (iPhone 12 and later). Apple says that MagSafe “improves wireless charging for a better, more...

Monoprice’s DT-3BT desktop speakers offer lackluster audio quality

The US$99 Monoprice DT-3BT 50-Watt Multimedia Desktop Powered Speakers with Bluetooth is a decent set of desktop speakers for the budget-minded. The price is good, but the sound is only adequate. They sport 40 watts of Class AB amplification driving 3.5-inch ...

Monoprice’s Obsidian Speed Plus is a well-designed, portable battery pack

It’s extremely irritating when you find your iPhone’s battery is running low — and there’s no outlet to top it off. A portable battery pack offers relief for low-battery/dead-battery fear. One I recommend is the Monoprice Obsidian Speed Plus Power Bank USB Charger,...

France-Based iOS Developers file Antitrust Class-Action Lawsuit against Apple

Another day, another lawsuit. he same law firm that recently secured an US$100 million settlement against Apple regarding its anticompetitive App Store policies is now representing France-based iOS developers for the same issues in a new antitrust lawsuit filed today...

Monoprice’s Harmony Capsule 200 is a decent-not-great portable speaker (but has great battery life)

By Dustin Darnell The Monoprice Harmony Capsule 200 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is, overall, a decent speaker. The sound is mostly good, but there is some quiet static at all volumes. There are some programming improvements that would be nice. Each time the...

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06:53 pm
United States SMS and MMS Carrier Maintenance – AT&T | Twilio
United States SMS and MMS Carrier Maintenance – AT&T
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 10, 19:00 - 22:00 PDTMar 6, 10:31 PSTScheduled - The AT&T network in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 10 March 2026 at 19:00 PDT until 10 March 2026 at 22:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from AT&T United States handsets when sending via subset of long codes and short codes.
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04:31 pm
Intermittent connectivity issues in Ashburn, VA | CloudFlare
Intermittent connectivity issues in Ashburn, VA
Mar 6, 16:31 UTCMonitoring - Cloudflare investigated intermittent connectivity issues in Ashburn, VA. A fix for this issue was implemented and we are currently monitoring the results. We will update the status once the issue is resolved.
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02:43 pm
Issues with 1.1.1.1 public resolver in North America | CloudFlare
Issues with 1.1.1.1 public resolver in North America
Mar 6, 14:43 UTCResolved - This incident has been resolved.Mar 6, 14:24 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating, an issue which potentially impacts multiple users in North America that use 1.1.1.1 public resolver. Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.
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01:53 pm
United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 11, 21:00 PDT - Mar 12, 04:00 PDTMar 6, 05:44 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 11 March 2026 at 21:00 PDT until 12 March 2026 at 04:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to United States handsets via United States short codes.
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12:53 pm
Singapore SMS Carrier Maintenance – M1 | Twilio
Singapore SMS Carrier Maintenance – M1
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 6, 10:00 - 13:00 PSTMar 6, 04:24 PSTScheduled - The M1 network in Singapore is conducting a planned maintenance from 06 March 2026 at 10:00 PST until 06 March 2026 at 13:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to M1 Singapore handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.
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11:53 am
Emergency Maintenance – Rescue, GoToAssistRemote Support V5, Central & Pro due to AppViewX maintenance. | GoToMeeting
Emergency Maintenance – Rescue, GoToAssistRemote Support V5, Central & Pro due to AppViewX maintenance.
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 7, 04:00 - 10:00 UTCMar 6, 11:35 UTCScheduled - As part of our commitment to providing exceptional service and reliability to our customers, scheduled maintenance will be conducted for Rescue, GoToAssist Remote Support V5, Central, and Pro during the date and time listed below, due to planned AppViewX maintenance.Date and Time: March 7th, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC to 10:00 AM UTCPurpose: This maintenance is being performed due to planned maintenance by a third‑party vendor.Duration: All maintenance will be performed within the 6-hour maintenance window.What to expect:During the 6‑hour maintenance window, customers may experience a brief service interruption of approximately 15–20 minutes. The following impacts are expected for each productRescue: Applet download will be available; however, customers will be able to download the Rescue Applet without signing in.GoToAssistRemote Support v5: Client application download may not work.Central & Pro: Installer downloads may experience degraded performance, and remote control functionality will be unavailable.Workaround for Central and Pro: Remote control sessions can still be initiated using the desktop application by following the steps below:* Download the desktop application directly (if already installed, no download is required). * Install the desktop application. * Log in using the desktop application. * Start the remote control session directly from the desktop application instead of the website.We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
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10:15 am
Title: Cloudflare Realtime – Realtimekit | CloudFlare
Title: Cloudflare Realtime – Realtimekit
Mar 6, 10:15 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue affecting Android users using v1.6.0 and upwards. Users can downgraded to v1.5.7 in the meantime as workaround. Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.
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07:23 am
SIN (Singapore) on 2026-03-10 | CloudFlare
SIN (Singapore) on 2026-03-10
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 10, 16:00 UTC - Mar 11, 00:00 UTCMar 6, 07:04 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter between 2026-03-10 16:00 and 2026-03-11 00:00 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.
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06:51 am
SMS Delivery Delays from Twilio to Telefonica O2 Germany | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays from Twilio to Telefonica O2 Germany
Mar 5, 22:51 PSTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery delays from Twilio to Telefonica O2 network subscribers in Germany. Our team is actively investigating this issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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06:00 am
SMS Delivery Receipt Delays from a Subset of Twilio Short Codes to Verizon United States | Twilio
SMS Delivery Receipt Delays from a Subset of Twilio Short Codes to Verizon United States
Mar 5, 22:00 PSTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery receipt delays from a subset of Twilio Short Codes to Verizon network subscribers in the United States. Our team is actively investigating this issue. Message delivery may succeed, but delivery receipts may be delayed. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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05:37 am
SMS Delivery Receipt Delays from a Subset of Twilio Long Codes and Short Codes to GTA United States | Twilio
SMS Delivery Receipt Delays from a Subset of Twilio Long Codes and Short Codes to GTA United States
Mar 5, 21:37 PSTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery receipt delays from a subset of Twilio Long Codes and Short Codes to GTA network subscribers in the United States. Our team is actively investigating this issue. Message delivery may succeed, but delivery receipts may be delayed. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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04:40 am
SMS Delivery Failures from Twilio to ETL Laos | Twilio
SMS Delivery Failures from Twilio to ETL Laos
Mar 5, 20:40 PSTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery failures from Twilio to ETL network subscribers in Laos. Our team is actively investigating this issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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04:15 am
SMS Delivery Delays from a Subset of Twilio Long Codes to AT&T United States | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays from a Subset of Twilio Long Codes to AT&T United States
Mar 5, 20:15 PSTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery delays from a subset of Twilio Long Codes to AT&T network subscribers in the United States. Our team is actively investigating this issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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02:53 am
Singapore Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
Singapore Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 12, 07:00 - 09:00 PDTMar 5, 18:32 PSTScheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in Singapore is conducting a planned maintenance from 12 March 2026 at 07:00 PDT until 12 March 2026 at 09:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be Intermittent delays from and to Twilio Singapore phone numbers.
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12:15 am
MXP (Milan) on 2026-03-06 | CloudFlare
MXP (Milan) on 2026-03-06
Mar 6, 00:15 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Mar 6, 00:05 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MXP (Milan) datacenter on 2026-03-06 between 00:15 and 06:15 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.
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