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Four new games are coming to Apple Arcade today

Today Apple Arcade welcomes three additional new games to its catalog of games, all without ads or in-app purchases. You can play the winning strategy game Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Edition, go back in time to the golden age of video arcades with...

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best smartphone battery life

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best smartphone battery life according to tests conducted by CNET. Here’s what CNET had to say about the iPhone 17 Pro Max: “t a starting price of $1,199, it was the most expensive phone in our top five. Its 5,088-mAh battery capacity...

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No, I don’t want to be expected to tip workers at Apple retail stores

Workers at Apple’s unionized store in Towson Maryland, are asking for higher pay and additional time off, along with changes that could affect the company’s tightly controlled retail experience, such as letting customers tip employees. reports Bloomberg. I...

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Tuesday February 03
08:00 am
A lifetime subscription for this iOS scanner app is only $28 with this discount code (was $199.90) | Macworld
A lifetime subscription for this iOS scanner app is only $28 with this discount code (was $199.90)
Macworld TL;DR: iScanner is an iOS scanner app with a lifetime subscription on sale now for $27.99 with code SCAN. Desktop scanners are expensive, take up a whole lot of space, and they can break. If you need to scan documents regularly, iScanner can help. This iOS scanner app can digitize any document, and that’s just the start of what it can do. A lifetime subscription is also on sale now for $27.99 (reg. $199.90), but that won’t last much longer. iScanner turns your iPhone, iPad, or Android device into a portable scanner and document manager. You can scan contracts, tax forms, tickets, receipts, handwritten notes, or assignments, then export them as PDF, JPG, DOC, XLS, PPT, or TXT. AI-powered tools detect and adjust document borders, straighten pages, clean up noise, and recognize text in 20+ languages. There’s also a full PDF editor, so you can correct colors, add signatures, mark up documents, cover or blur sensitive text, add text to forms, and use templates to autofill common fields. A built-in file manager lets you organize folders, drag and drop files, lock private items with a PIN, merge or split documents, number pages, and add watermarks, headers, and footers. Specialized modes handle multi-page documents, ID cards and passports, math problems, measuring areas, counting similar objects, and scanning QR codes. Use code SCAN to get an iScanner lifetime subscription on sale for $27.99. Sale ends February 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT. iScanner App: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
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07:08 am
The 13-inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi Is $149 Off | iLounge
The 13-inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi Is $149 Off
The 13-inch iPad Pro is discounted by $149, making the jump to the next generation M5 Chip more affordable. Tackle professional projects and heavy workloads, even your most demanding tasks, with the speed and power of this iPad. M5 delivers a processing speed that’s much faster and battery that’s more efficient. It’s equipped with neural […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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07:05 am
M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips for the MacBook Pro could Roll Out with macOS 26.3 | iLounge
M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips for the MacBook Pro could Roll Out with macOS 26.3
Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reports that Apple is planning M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models in line with the release of macOS 26.3. Currently, macOS 26.3 is still in beta but should be available globally soon with a February release date. The new models have J714 and J716 code names, and are apparently […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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07:04 am
Mac Ordering Process Revamped | iLounge
Mac Ordering Process Revamped
Apple has revamped the method for ordering Mac models like the Mac Pro, Mac Studio, iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air online. In the past, pre-made options were available for MacBooks, allowing you to upgrade the specs after you choose one of them. Now, consumers are to build their Mac from scratch as […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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07:03 am
Check Signed By Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs Sold For $2.4 Million | iLounge
Check Signed By Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs Sold For $2.4 Million
A check from Apple signed by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, the co-founders of the company, has been sold for $2.4 million during the auction that happened at RR this week selling for 4800x of the original value. The $500 check has a history, as it was issued to Howard Cantin, the designer of printed […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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06:30 am
How to downgrade an iPhone from iOS 26 to a previous iOS version | Macworld
How to downgrade an iPhone from iOS 26 to a previous iOS version
Macworld Apple updates iOS every year without fail, bestowing upon our iPhones a range of new features and security improvements as well as the occasional redesign. In September 2025 iOS 26 made its debut. Most iPhone users will move to the new platform pretty much straight away, and the majority are sure to love the changes. But what if you want to go back to an older version of iOS? Is that even possible? In this article, we explore what options you have when wanting to downgrade iOS on your iPhone. Update February 4, 2026: iPhone users for whom iOS 26.2.1 has caused crashes and connectivity issues, users were able to follow these steps to downgrade while Apple was signing iOS 26.2, but unfortunately it stopped doing so on February 3. PROMOTIONEaseUS |Downgrade iOS for free EaseUS iOS System Repair is to solve iOS/iPadOS system issues without data loss, including upgrading to a new iOS or rolling back to a previous iOS. With just one click, it lists out all the available firmware versions that Apple is still signing, so that you’re able to decide which version is your favorite or downgrade to any ideal version. The downgrade is completed without iTunes. Now 25% OFF by using code: MACWORLD25. Free Trial Buy and Save 25% Can I downgrade from a new version of iOS to an old one? The answer to this depends on whether you want to downgrade from a brand new version of iOS to an old version of iOS, a beta to a non-beta version, or just a point update within a few days of it being issued. In those scenarios, you can downgrade, but there is a time limit. If you are hoping to downgrade from iOS 26 to iOS 18, though, that’s not something you can do anymore. Even if you want to downgrade from iOS 26.2 to iOS 26.1 that won’t be possible either. The reason you can’t downgrade is that Apple is no longer ‘signing’ those versions of iOS, and these days Apple stops signing old versions of iOS within days of a new version or update being issued. But if you are quick enough you might be able to downgrade from a new version of iOS to the previous version, we’ll show you how. How to downgrade iOS: What you need 1) Find out whether Apple is still signing the older version of iOS The first thing you need to do is find out if Apple is still signing the version of iOS you need. To find out whether Apple is still signing the version of iOS you need visit this page and look up your iPhone to see which versions are still signed by Apple. Apple usually stops signing a version of iOS within one or two weeks of a new update. Is Apple still signing the version of iOS you want?Foundry If you are lucky and the old version is still being signed you will be able to downgrade. However, you still may prefer to stay on the new version because this process will wipe your iPhone. 2) Download the correct IPSW firmware files You will need the correct firmware for your iPhone model. To do this go to IPSW.me (on your Mac) and download the correct version of the iOS you want that matches your iPhone model. As said above, it needs to still be signed by Apple at the time you wish to restore that version, which can be a very narrow window indeed – days, not weeks. The software should start downloading to your Downloads folder. (Note, it can take a long time to download an iOS from the site). 3) A Mac or PC You will need to use the Finder (Mac) or iTunes/Apple Devices App (PC) to restore your iPhone. 4) An old backup from before the update The only way to reinstall an older version of iOS is to wipe the current one from your device. If you restore from a backup made after you updated, you will be putting the newer version of iOS back on to the device. Therefore we recommend restoring from an older backup. We explain how to do this in the steps below. How to downgrade iOS 26: Step-by-step guide We followed the steps below to downgraded from iOS 18 to iOS 17.6.1, but the process is the same for downgrading from iOS 26.2.1 to iOS 26.2, as long as you act quickly. [Note: Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.2 as of February 3]. WARNING: This process will wipe your iPhone! Beware that you could lose your data if you don’t have a backup from before the iOS update you are downgrading from. Download the correct version of iOS you require from IPSW.me. Note it must still be signed by Apple at the time you wish to restore it. On a Mac open the Finder. On a PC use the Apple Devices app. (Some PC users and those running macOS Catalina or older will need to use iTunes). Plug in your iPhone. Turn off Find My on your device because it enables Activation Lock, which could prevent you from erasing and downgrading the iPhone. Go to Settings > your name > Find My > Find My iPhone > Turn off. Enter your Apple ID password to confirm. Hold down the Option/Alt key and click on Restore iPhone. On a PC hold Shift and click on Restore iPhone. Select the version of iOS you wish to install on the iPhone from your downloads folder. Click on Open. A message will appear saying which version of iOS you will install – this should be the one you have selected. Click to confirm this and wait while your iPhone is restored. Do not disconnect the iPhone during this process. The phone will be wiped and the old version of iOS installed on the iPhone. When we did this the Finder wrongly identified the version, but it was the one we wanted. You now need to set up your iPhone again. Be aware that backups made on newer versions of iOS usually can’t be restored to older versions, so you may need to set up the iPhone as new. This is what it looked like when we downgraded from iOS 16.6.1 to iOS 16.6. The process is the same – as long as the old version is still signed. Foundry How to downgrade from an iOS beta If you want to downgrade from an iOS beta the process can be simple, or difficult, depending on whether you just want to start using the official version of iOS rather than the beta. If you want to stop getting beta updates of iOS 26 and instead use the standard version of iOS 26 then you just need to turn off Beta Updates so that you don’t receive them on your device. Open Settings on your iPhone. Tap on General. Tap on Software Update. Tap on Beta Updates. Tap on Off. Tap on Back. It is also possible to revert from the beta version installed on your iPhone to the version of the previous iOS. But as above, you will wipe your iPhone or iPad in doing so. If you want to receive beta updates again in the future just go back to this screen and select the ones you want. We cover the whole process in our how to remove an iOS beta from your iPhone guide. FAQ 1. Why can’t I downgrade to an older version of iOS? As we said above, there is a very small window in which you can downgrade. When software is made available by Apple the company includes a signature that confirms its authenticity. This is for security reasons, so that you won’t accidentally install bogus software that claims to be iOS and then find yourself in a world of pain as all your data is stolen. Whereas in the past Apple would leave the signature valid on previous versions of iOS for a short time, in recent years the signature has been removed within days of, and sometimes almost simultaneously with, the release of the newer version. This isn’t a new scenario. At an Apple shareholder meeting back in 2016, the company’s senior vice president of software engineering, Craig Federighi, was reported as saying that Apple did “not provide a way to downgrade largely because each iOS update improves the security of your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. To downgrade iOS means that your device would be less secure, and easier for hackers to get into.” If the version of iOS you wish to reinstall doesn’t have this signature then you will not be able to install it on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Is there another way to go back to a previous version of iOS if this doesn’t work? If you simply must have a certain version of iOS, perhaps because an old app is stuck on that version and hasn’t been updated since, then there is a somewhat drastic solution. Buy an old iPhone. It sounds silly, but it’s probably the easiest way to ensure that you have the iOS version you need. We’d recommend scouring eBay or some of the refurbished outlets like Amazon Renewed (or Back Market, MusicMagpie, or Amazon Renewed in the U.K.) to see if someone is selling an older model still running the iOS you want. Needless to say, you should specifically ask the buyer to confirm this–don’t just assume that the iPhone will still be running the version of iOS that was current when it launched. But bear in mind, finally, that there’s a reason why Apple wants people using its latest software. Not only does this mean you get the newest features and design, but it should also be the safest one available as it has the latest updates. There are also third-party tools that can offer easier workflows, additional automation, or support for unsigned firmware. Examples include EaseUS iOS System Repair, AnyFix, Tenorshare ReiBoot, and TinyUmbrella. 3. How long does Apple allow you to downgrade iOS after an update? Apple typically provides a very narrow window for downgrading your iPhone’s operating system. This limitation exists because Apple is required to “sign” an older version of iOS to confirm its authenticity and security before it can be installed on a device. Once Apple stops signing an older version, which often happens within days of a newer release, that version becomes unavailable for installation. Apple’s official stance, as explained by senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi, is that downgrading is restricted because “each iOS update improves the security of your iPhone… To downgrade iOS means that your device would be less secure, and easier for hackers to get into.” 4. Can you downgrade iOS without a computer? Downgrading an iPhone or iPad to an older version of iOS typically requires a computer, as Apple does not provide a native “rollback” feature within the device’s settings. While you can perform certain actions like removing a beta profile directly on your device, a true downgrade to a previous stable version generally necessitates a PC or Mac to install the necessary firmware files. If you are currently running a beta version (such as the iOS 26 beta) and want to return to the standard release, you can do so without a computer by removing the configuration profile, as explained above. 5. Will downgrading iOS erase my iPhone? Yes, downgrading iOS will typically erase your iPhone. The standard process for moving to an older version of the operating system requires a complete wipe of the device’s current data to ensure the older software can be installed cleanly. Because of this, having a backup is critical. However, there is a significant limitation regarding compatibility: backups made on a newer version of iOS (such as iOS 26) cannot be restored to a device running an older version (such as iOS 18) . To get your data back after a downgrade, you must use a backup that was created while the device was still running that older version or earlier. While official methods via Apple’s Finder involve wiping the device, some third-party software claims to offer “no data loss” downgrades. For instance, the program Tenorshare ReiBoot is described as a tool that allows you to downgrade iOS 26 to 18 without data loss on your iPhone or iPad.
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04:00 am
How to watch Super Bowl LX on Apple devices, streaming, cable & antenna | AppleInsider
How to watch Super Bowl LX on Apple devices, streaming, cable & antenna
The 2026 Super Bowl is streaming on NBC and Peacock, but Apple users have multiple ways to watch. Here's how to stream Super Bowl LX on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.How to watch Super Bowl LX on Apple devicesSuper Bowl LX will take place on Sunday, February 8, with NBC holding exclusive U.S. broadcast rights. Peacock serves as the primary streaming platform, which has direct implications for how the game can be watched across Apple devices.For Apple users, the practical questions are straightforward — which devices are supported and which apps actually work. You'll also want to know if watching requires a paid subscription or a TV provider login. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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02:26 am
You can no longer downgrade to iOS 26.2 | 9 to 5 Mac
You can no longer downgrade to iOS 26.2
Following last week’s release of iOS 26.2.1, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 26.2. Here’s what that means. more…
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02:12 am
Logic Pro 12.0 | TidBITS
Logic Pro 12.0
Professional audio app updated with new AI Session Player and a lengthy list of improvements. ($199.99 new or $129.99 annually with Apple Creator Studio subscription, free update, 2.68 GB, macOS 15.6+)
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02:06 am
Timing 2026.1 | TidBITS
Timing 2026.1
Brings some handy improvements to the time and productivity tracking app. ($108/$132/$192 annual subscriptions, free update, 31.7 MB, macOS 11+)
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02:04 am
DEVONthink 4.2 | TidBITS
DEVONthink 4.2
Document and information manager updated with full support for macOS 26 Tahoe's Liquid Glass design. ($99 new, free update, 89.7 MB, macOS 13+)
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02:01 am
Acorn 8.4.1 | TidBITS
Acorn 8.4.1
Makes tweaks to how Animated GIF, Animated PNG, and SVG previews are rendered on export. ($29.99 new, free update, 87.4 MB, macOS 14+)
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01:59 am
Apple Maps gets a ‘Drops of God’ wine guide curated by actor Tomohisa Yamashita | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple Maps gets a ‘Drops of God’ wine guide curated by actor Tomohisa Yamashita
To help promote the second season of Apple TV’s Drops of God, the company has released an Apple Maps guide with some of actor Tomohisa Yamashita’s favorite wineries in Europe and the US. Here are the details. more…
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01:58 am
Mimestream 1.9.10 | TidBITS
Mimestream 1.9.10
Updates the Gmail-specific email app to fix a 100% CPU utilization loop issue. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.4 MB, macOS 12+)
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12:04 am
New Apple study shows how grouping similar sounds can speed up AI speech generation | 9 to 5 Mac
New Apple study shows how grouping similar sounds can speed up AI speech generation
A group of Apple and Tel-Aviv University researchers figured out a way to speed up AI-based text-to-speech generation without sacrificing intelligibility. Here’s how they did it. more…
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Monday February 02
11:13 pm
SuperDuper 3.12 | TidBITS
SuperDuper 3.12
Brings an important security update to the backup app . ($27.95 new, free update, 9.2 MB, macOS 10.13+)
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11:12 pm
Mactracker 8.1.1 | TidBITS
Mactracker 8.1.1
Adds detailed information about recent hardware and operating system, including iPhone 17 models and macOS 26 Tahoe. ($Free, 260.9 MB, macOS 11+)
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11:09 pm
Agenda 22 | TidBITS
Agenda 22
New features for Premium users and a number of improvements for both standard and Premium editions. (Free or $34.99 annual subscription for Premium features, free update, 174.3 MB, macOS 10.14+)
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11:08 pm
SoundSource 6.0.3 | TidBITS
SoundSource 6.0.3
Audio control utility makes updates to volume sliders and corrections to interface inconsistencies. ($49 new, free update, 52.2 MB, macOS 15+)
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11:06 pm
Keynote 15.1, Numbers 15.1, and Pages 15.1 | TidBITS
Keynote 15.1, Numbers 15.1, and Pages 15.1
Productivity suite upgraded with new features as part of Apple Creator Studio bundle. ($129.99 annual Apple Creator Studio subscription, various sizes, macOS 15.6+)
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11:04 pm
Final Cut Pro 12, Compressor 5, and Motion 6 | TidBITS
Final Cut Pro 12, Compressor 5, and Motion 6
Variety of feature additions, improvements and bug fixes for the three professional video apps. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new or $129.99 annually with Apple Creator Studio subscription, free update, various sizes, macOS 15.6+)
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11:01 pm
Do You Use It? TidBITS Reader Subscription Habits Revealed | TidBITS
Do You Use It? TidBITS Reader Subscription Habits Revealed
How many subscriptions do you pay for, and are you typical? Our poll results reveal surprising patterns in subscription spending, along with thoughts about why different subscription types provoke such different reactions.
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10:12 pm
Apple posts biggest sales quarter in China in four years | Mac Daily News
Apple posts biggest sales quarter in China in four years
Apple reported $25.5 billion in sales from its Greater China segment for the fiscal first quarter ended December 27, 2025, marking a 38%… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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09:56 pm
MagSafe Monday: LISEN’s new desk charger brings 25-watt MagSafe charging with a built-in cooling fan | 9 to 5 Mac
MagSafe Monday: LISEN’s new desk charger brings 25-watt MagSafe charging with a built-in cooling fan
One of the most significant limitations of MagSafe charging is heat management. As induction coils transfer energy, they generate waste heat, which causes your iPhone to throttle its charging speeds if it gets too hot to protect the battery. You especially see this in the outdoors during the summer. LISEN is attempting to fix the normal thermal bottleneck with its new 3-in-1 MagSafe station. By adding an active cooling fan and the Qi2.2, LISEN claims it can sustain 25-watt charging speeds that really does wired charging. This is my current daily driver on my desk, and I really like it thus far. more…
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09:55 pm
9to5Mac Daily: February 2, 2026 – iPhone Flip and CarPlay rumors | 9 to 5 Mac
9to5Mac Daily: February 2, 2026 – iPhone Flip and CarPlay rumors
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 Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. Use code 9TO5 at checkout for 50% off your first year. more…
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09:46 pm
Apple clears a major manufacturing hurdle in India amid regulatory tension | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple clears a major manufacturing hurdle in India amid regulatory tension
The Indian government approved a measure on Sunday that allows Apple to directly finance iPhone manufacturing equipment in India without risking additional taxes. Here are the details. more…
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09:36 pm
Fresh leak offers new details on the upcoming folding iPhone | Macworld
Fresh leak offers new details on the upcoming folding iPhone
Macworld Weibo account Instant Digital leaks a lot of stuff—some of it pans out, some of it is off base. But they’ve published a lot on the upcoming folding phone lately, and now they’ve got a new post alleging some details of the upcoming folding iPhone that are worth paying attention to. First, the volume buttons will reportedly be oddly arranged. They’re situated on the top edge of the right side, which is quite different from any iPhone ever. The power button (which is said to be integrated with Touch ID) and camera button are still along the right side, as with current iPhones. The main logic board is apparently located in the right side of the phone, and Apple wanted to run a minimum of cables to the left half, so all functional buttons and such are on the right side. The internals of the left half are primarily just battery and display circuitry. This iPhone is supposed to have the largest total battery capacity ever. The back of the right-hand half will have a horizontal “plateau” similar to the iPhone Air, featuring two cameras, an LED flash, and a microphone. However, this plateau will reportedly be black no matter which color of iPhone Fold you get. Speaking of colors, only white has been confirmed, according to the leak, but one other color is expected to be available at launch, which we have to assume will be black.
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09:35 pm
Bad Bunny wins Grammy album of the year ahead of Super Bowl halftime show | AppleInsider
Bad Bunny wins Grammy album of the year ahead of Super Bowl halftime show
Bad Bunny's latest triumph at the Grammys caps off a milestone week that also puts him center stage for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show.Image credit: Apple MusicIn 2022, Bad Bunny was named the Apple Music Artist of the Year. Less than six years later, the 31-year-old has taken the top prize at the Grammys."Debi Tirar Mas Fotos," marks the sixth solo studio album from the Puerto Rican rapper. While the album took top prize, he also scooped up two other awards, including "Best Global Music Performance" for "EoO" and "Best Musica Urbana Album" for "Fotos". Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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09:11 pm
This Kickstarter project wants to turn your iPhone into a modular, vintage-style camera | 9 to 5 Mac
This Kickstarter project wants to turn your iPhone into a modular, vintage-style camera
The RetroVa Vintage Image Kit features a slide-on camera grip with real buttons, modular telephoto optics, film filter presets, and support for external storage. Here are the details. more…
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08:32 pm
iTunes might be more popular than you think, per report | 9 to 5 Mac
iTunes might be more popular than you think, per report
iTunes is an ancient relic of an old music era, right? Not so fast, says a new report highlighting iTunes’ resilience despite stiff streaming competition, as evidenced by new statistics from Apple. more…
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Monday January 12
07:38 pm
Elon Musk Reacts to Apple and Google Teaming on Gemini-Powered Siri | MacRumors
Elon Musk Reacts to Apple and Google Teaming on Gemini-Powered Siri
Elon Musk today expressed concern about Apple and Google partnering on a more personalized version of Siri powered by Google's generative AI platform Gemini. "This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that [they] also have Android and Chrome," wrote Musk, in a post on X. Musk serves as CEO of xAI, the company behind Gemini competitor Grok. It is unlikely that Apple or Google will publicly respond to Musk's comment, but we will update this story if the companies have anything to say. In case you missed it, Apple and Google today jointly announced that Gemini will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized version of Siri that is set to launch this year. Apple has yet to announce exactly when the revamped Siri will launch, but it is reportedly set to arrive as part of iOS 26.4 in March or April. xAI filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI last year, accusing the two companies of conspiring to "ensure their continued dominance" in the AI market. This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that the also have Android and Chrome— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 12, 2026 Tags: Apple Intelligence, Elon Musk, Gemini, Google, SiriThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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07:03 pm
These 36 Airlines Offer iPhone Feature That Helps Find Your Lost Bags | MacRumors
These 36 Airlines Offer iPhone Feature That Helps Find Your Lost Bags
On iOS 18.2 and later, there is a Share Item Location feature in the Find My app that allows you to temporarily share the location of an AirTag-equipped item with others, including employees at participating airlines. This way, if you put an AirTag inside your bags, the airline can better help you find them in the event they are lost or delayed at the airport. The feature also works with other item trackers that support Apple's Find My network, such as those sold by Chipolo and Pebblebee. iPhone, iPad, and Mac users running iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 or later can generate a "Share Item Location" link in the Find My app. Anyone they share the link with can then view a web page with a location of the item on a map. The page will automatically update with the item's latest known location. The item's location stops being shared "as soon as a user is reunited with their item," or automatically expires after seven days. Apple today announced that the Share Item Location feature is now supported by 36 airlines around the world, and we expect more to follow in the future. Below, we have listed all of the airlines that support the feature: AJet Aer Lingus Air Canada Air France Air India Air New Zealand American Airlines Austrian Airlines Breeze Airways British Airways Brussels Airlines Cathay Pacific Condor Copa Airlines China Airlines Delta Eurowings Finnair Flair Airlines Iberia JetBlue KLM LATAM Airlines Lufthansa Pegasus Airlines Porter Airlines Qantas Saudia Singapore Airlines SunExpress SWISS Turkish Airlines United Virgin Atlantic Vueling WestJetTags: AirTag, Find MyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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06:27 pm
Here's How 2025 Was a 'Record-Breaking Year' Across Apple's Services | MacRumors
Here's How 2025 Was a 'Record-Breaking Year' Across Apple's Services
Apple today announced that 2025 was a "record-breaking year" for many of its services, including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts. "Apple services had a banner year, rolling out game-changing features for customers while shattering records," said Apple's services chief Eddy Cue, in a press release. "The numbers reflect the incredible enthusiasm of our customers, whether it's downloading an exciting new app or game, watching the hottest new show with family and friends, listening to their favorite songs, or shopping with peace of mind." Here are some of the 2025 statistics shared in Apple's announcement:App Store had over 850 million average weekly users across 175 countries and regions, and it set a new annual record for U.S. visitors. App Store had a record number of visitors between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. Apple TV set a new record for monthly engagement in December, with total hours of content viewed on the streaming service up 36% on a year-over-year basis. This increase was driven by hits such as F1: The Movie and Pluribus. Apple Music had its best year ever, breaking records for listenership and new subscribers. Shazam generated over 1 billion recognitions per month. Apple Pay is now available in 89 markets, and Apple says the payment service eliminated well over $1 billion in fraud globally. Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in 50 markets. Apple Maps expanded its Detailed City Experience with 3D landmarks to new locations, like New Orleans, Singapore, and Monaco. Apple's Share Item Location feature in the Find My app is now offered by 36 airlines. Apple Arcade added more than 50 new games. Apple Fitness+ expanded to 28 more countries and regions, and it is launching in Japan early this year. Apple Podcasts set annual records for listeners, episode plays, and new subscribers. Apple News is the most popular news app in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, and the second most popular news app in the U.K.For more details about new features added to Apple's services in 2025, as well as various other records set, head to the Apple Newsroom website.Related Roundup: Apple PayTags: App Store, Apple MusicRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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06:15 pm
Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers | MacRumors
Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers
Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming four weeks after the release of the first betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update, although it appears over-the-air updates may still be rolling out. The downloads are already available from Apple's Developer site. iOS 26.3 adds a new tool for transitioning from an ‌iPhone‌ to an Android device. Transfers can be initiated during the device setup process, and moving data from one device to another can now be done without having to download a specific app. Apple's transfer process supports moving photos, messages, notes, apps, passwords, phone number, and more. The update also includes a Notification Forwarding setting for third-party wearables in the European Union, and there are some minor changes to the Weather wallpaper. More information on what's changed can be found in our iOS 26.3 beta 1 feature list. Apple is expected to release the iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to the public at the end of January.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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06:14 pm
Second macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers | MacRumors
Second macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers
Apple today provided the second beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming four weeks after the launch of the first beta. Developers can download the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required. There's no word yet on what's included in ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3, and no new features were found in the first beta. We'll likely see Apple release ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3 at the end of January given past launch timelines.Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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06:13 pm
Apple Releases Second watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas | MacRumors
Apple Releases Second watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the second betas of upcoming watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 betas for testing purposes. The software comes four weeks after Apple provided the first betas. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. We don't know what new features might be added in watchOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and tvOS 26.3, and nothing new has been discovered so far. Apple doesn't typically provide release notes for betas, so we might not know what's new until the software updates see a public launch unless there are outward-facing changes. The software updates will probably launch right around the end of January based on past release timelines. This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:48 pm
Google Says Gemini Partnership With Apple Will Go Beyond Siri Revamp | MacRumors
Google Says Gemini Partnership With Apple Will Go Beyond Siri Revamp
Google today announced that its AI platform Gemini will help power not only a more personalized version of Siri, but a range of future Apple Intelligence features. "Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology," said Google, in a statement. "These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year." Apple is "excited about the innovative new experiences" that the partnership will unlock, but the statement did not provide any details about specific features. It is unclear if Gemini will help power any existing Apple Intelligence features, such as Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Notification Summaries. Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and on Apple's Private Cloud Compute servers, with Apple promising industry-leading privacy standards. The more personalized version of Siri is expected to be introduced with iOS 26.4 in March or April, following a lengthy delay. The new capabilities will include better understanding of a user's personal context, on-screen awareness, and deeper per-app controls. For example, Apple showed an iPhone user asking Siri about their mother's flight and lunch reservation plans based on info from the Mail and Messages apps. Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized…— News from Google (@NewsFromGoogle) January 12, 2026 Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Tags: Apple Intelligence, Gemini, Google, SiriRelated Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:19 pm
iOS 26.2.1 Update Coming Soon for iPhones | MacRumors
iOS 26.2.1 Update Coming Soon for iPhones
iOS 26.3 will likely be released to the public later this month, but it appears that Apple is preparing to push out another software update in the interim. Apple's software engineers have started testing iOS 26.2.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. The update will likely be released at some point this week or next week. iOS 26.2.1 should be a minor update with bug fixes and/or security patches. iOS 26.3 is expected to follow in late January, with key new features in that update so far including a new iPhone-to-Android transfer tool, Notification Forwarding for third-party smartwatches in the EU, and more.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:04 pm
Satechi Introduces 20% Discount on Brand-New CES 2026 Accessories | MacRumors
Satechi Introduces 20% Discount on Brand-New CES 2026 Accessories
Satechi announced a few products at CES last week, and to mark the launch it's providing a 20 percent discount on these devices for early adopters. You can use the code CES2026 at checkout to get 20 percent off all five of Satechi's newest products. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Satechi. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Satechi's new CES 2026 products include two wireless keyboards, a wireless mouse, Thunderbolt 5 cable, and Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure. All items in this sale are available to purchase and ship now, with the exception of the Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock, which is up for pre-order with an estimated shipping date of late March. Note: Use code CES2026 to see this discount. UP TO 20% OFFSatechi's CES 2026 Sale Additionally, Satechi is hosting a "last chance" sale this week, with up to 30 percent off accessories with a limited supply remaining. In this sale you'll find discounts on MagSafe-compatible wireless charging pads, Thunderbolt docks, and more. CES 2026 Sale Use Code CES 2026 to see the below deals applied at checkout. Slim EX Wireless Mouse - $24.00, down from $29.99 Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable - $32.00, down from $39.99 Slim EX1 Wireless Keyboard - $40.00, down from $49.99 Slim EX3 Wireless Keyboard - $56.00, down from $69.99 Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock - $320.00 (pre-order), down from $399.99 Last Chance Sale All deals have been applied automatically and do not require a coupon code. 30W Dual-Port Wall Charger - $45.99, down from $64.99 100W USB-C Wall Charger - $48.99, down from $69.99 2-in-1 Headphone Stand with Wireless Charger - $55.99, down from $79.99 USB-C Monitor Stand Hub XL - $69.99, down from $149.99 Pro Hub Max - $69.99, down from $99.99 Duo Wireless Charger Power Stand - $69.99, down from $99.99 Trio Wireless Charger with Magnetic Pad - $83.99, down from $119.99 Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub - $139.99, down from $199.99 Thunderbolt 4 Dock - $199.99, down from $299.99 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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03:38 pm
Apple Confirms Google Gemini Will Power Next-Generation Siri This Year | MacRumors
Apple Confirms Google Gemini Will Power Next-Generation Siri This Year
In a statement shared with CNBC today, Apple confirmed that Google Gemini will power the next-generation version of Siri that is slated to launch later this year. "After careful evaluation, we determined that Google's technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and we're excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users," the statement said. The report explicitly mentioned that Google Gemini will power Siri, as was expected. Apple's decision to lean on Google's artificial intelligence technology should result in the revamped Siri being more capable and advanced than it otherwise would have been, as Gemini's large language model is significantly larger than Apple's own model. The next-generation version of Siri is expected to be introduced with iOS 26.4, which will likely be released to the general public in March or April. Apple first announced the personalized Siri features during its WWDC 2024 keynote, but last year it announced that they were delayed. The new capabilities will include better understanding of a user's personal context, on-screen awareness, and deeper per-app controls. For example, Apple showed an iPhone user asking Siri about their mother's flight and lunch reservation plans based on info from the Mail and Messages apps.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Tag: SiriRelated Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:25 pm
Amazon Takes Up to $129 Off M4 Mac Mini, Starting at $499.99 | MacRumors
Amazon Takes Up to $129 Off M4 Mac Mini, Starting at $499.99
Amazon today has a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini on sale at low prices, starting at $499.99 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD, down from $599.00. Discounts reach up to $129 off in these sales, and this time around there is also a discount on the M4 Pro model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. In terms of the 16GB/256GB SSD model, this is a solid second-best price. You can also get the M4 Mac mini with 16GB RAM/512GB SSD for $689.99, down from $799.00, and the model with 24GB RAM/512GB SSD for $889.99, down from $999.00. $99 OFFM4 Mac mini (256GB) for $499.99 $109 OFFM4 Mac mini (16GB/512GB) for $689.99 $109 OFFM4 Mac mini (24GB/512GB) for $889.99 $129 OFFM4 Pro Mac mini (24GB/512GB) for $1,269.99 Apple last updated the Mac mini in late 2024, introducing a redesigned computer that's smaller than the previous generation and featuring the M4 and M4 Pro chips. 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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03:21 pm
Report: Rise of AI Is Corroding Apple's Influence Over TSMC | MacRumors
Report: Rise of AI Is Corroding Apple's Influence Over TSMC
A detailed new report from SemiAnalysis argues that while Apple's partnership with TSMC created the modern leading-edge foundry model, the rapid rise of AI computing is changing who pays for new chip technologies and how much influence Apple holds over each new manufacturing node. The report traces how Apple became the single most important customer in the global semiconductor industry by committing early and at scale to new manufacturing processes at TSMC, beginning with the A8 chip in 2014. It argues that Apple's willingness to absorb early costs, fund yield improvements, and align its annual product cycle with TSMC's roadmap allowed the foundry to outpace rivals and cement its dominance at the leading edge. Apple's annual spending at TSMC grew from roughly $2 billion in 2014 to about $24 billion in 2025, while Apple's share of TSMC revenue rose from single digits to as much as 25% at its peak. For much of the past decade, Apple accounted for more than half of initial production at each new node, and in some cases nearly all of it, effectively underwriting the financing of advanced manufacturing when no other customer could do so at scale. However, the rise of AI accelerators has created a second class of customers, such as NVIDIA, who are capable of consuming large amounts of advanced manufacturing capacity. TSMC's revenue mix has shifted significantly as a result. Smartphones once represented nearly half of TSMC's revenue, but that share has fallen as high-performance computing demands, including AI, have grown to become the largest segment. This means Apple is no longer the only customer capable of funding new capacity, even though it remains the largest single customer by revenue. This change is said to already be visible with upcoming manufacturing nodes. Apple's share of early production for TSMC's N2 and A16 nodes is expected to be lower than previous generations, the latter of which is designed for high-performance computing workloads rather than mobile devices. Under SemiAnalysis's modeling, Apple's position strengthens again at later nodes such as A14, which are being designed from the start to support both mobile and high-performance products. In that scenario, Apple's share of early capacity rises again as its iPhone and Mac chips return to being the primary drivers of volume. While Apple continues to rely on TSMC for its most advanced chips, SemiAnalysis says the company is exploring alternatives for lower-risk components and certain categories to diversify its supply chain. Intel's upcoming 18A-P process is a potential option for some Apple silicon without disrupting flagship products. See SemiAnalysis's full report for more information.Tag: TSMCThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:02 pm
Here's What's New in iOS 26.3 So Far | MacRumors
Here's What's New in iOS 26.3 So Far
In mid-December, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 26.3. So far, the upcoming software update includes a couple of new features for iPhones. iOS 15.3 through iOS 18.3 were all released in late January over the years, so thereby it is likely that iOS 26.3 will be released towards the end of this month as well. The update is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer. Below, we recap what is new in the iOS 26.3 beta so far. iPhone to Android Transfer Tool iOS 26.3 makes it easier for iPhone users to switch to an Android device. A new tool allows you to place your iPhone next to an Android device to wirelessly transfer photos, messages, notes, apps, and more. You can also transfer your phone number. In the iOS 26.3 beta, the new tool can be found in the Settings app, under General → Transfer or Reset ‌iPhone‌ → Transfer to Android. It is available worldwide. Notification Forwarding in EU In the EU, iOS 26.3 introduces both a Notification Forwarding feature and AirPods-like proximity pairing for third-party accessories like earbuds and smartwatches. Apple was required to make these changes to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act. More Starting with iOS 26.3, there is a dedicated section for Weather wallpapers, with three preset options available to choose from. To access them, tap and hold on the Lock Screen and tap on the plus sign in the bottom-right corner of the screen. February is Black History Month, and iOS 26.3 will likely include the 2026 version of Apple's annual Black Unity wallpaper. Apple also typically releases a new Black Unity Sport Loop for the Apple Watch, and a matching Unity Rhythm watch face. iOS 26.1 introduced a Background Security Improvement feature that is designed to provide security updates for Safari, WebKit, and some other system items between iOS software updates. Apple has been testing the feature with updates such as "iOS 26.3 (a)" and "iOS 26.3 (b)," but they do not actually contain any security fixes. Additional new features and bug fixes may be added in later beta versions of iOS 26.3. Overall, though, it will likely be a relatively minor update.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:20 pm
Google Chrome 150 Will Be Last Version to Support macOS Monterey | MacRumors
Google Chrome 150 Will Be Last Version to Support macOS Monterey
Google has confirmed that its Chrome 150 browser update coming later this year will be the last version to support macOS Monterey. Going forward, Chrome 150 and later versions will no longer support macOS 12, which Apple released in October 2021. In a platform status update, Google says that on Macs running Monterey, Chrome 150 will continue to work, but the browser will display a warning infobar and will not update any further. For new installations of Chrome 151+, macOS 13 or newer will be required. Google has not announced an exact release date for Chrome 150. But based on the current stable channel being at version 143 and that Google typically releases major new Chrome versions roughly every four weeks, Chrome 150 is likely to be rolled out sometime around mid-2026. To stay up-to-date with the latest browsing standards and to maintain online security, users on Monterey should update their macOS version, or choose another third-party browser like Firefox that is still receiving updates for their version of macOS.Tag: Google ChromeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:58 am
Apple Tops 2025 Smartphone Market With 20% Share, 10% Growth | MacRumors
Apple Tops 2025 Smartphone Market With 20% Share, 10% Growth
Apple emerged as the global smartphone market leader in 2025, capturing a 20% market share with 10% year-over-year shipment growth – the highest among the top five brands, according to data released today by Counterpoint Research. Global smartphone shipments grew 2% year-over-year in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of growth. Counterpoint said the market was driven by more consumers taking advantage of financing options to upgrade to premium devices, as well as increasing adoption of 5G devices in emerging markets. Samsung ranked second behind Apple with a 19% market share and modest 5% shipment growth, while Xiaomi retained third place with 13% share. "Apple's growth in 2025 was driven by its expanding presence and rising demand across emerging and mid-size markets, supported by a stronger product mix," said Counterpoint senior analyst Varun Mishra. "The iPhone 17 series gained significant traction in Q4 following its successful launch, while the iPhone 16 continued to perform exceptionally well in Japan, India and Southeast Asia." Apple's performance was said to have been amplified by the pandemic-era upgrade cycle reaching an inflection point, with millions of users due for device replacement. In Q4 2025, Apple accounted for one-quarter of global shipments, its highest-ever quarterly share, according to the report. While U.S. tariff concerns prompted manufacturers to front-load shipments in the first half of the year, the impact actually proved milder than anticipated, and the effects on second-half volumes were limited. However, Counterpoint's outlook for 2026 is more conservative. "The global smartphone market is set to soften in 2026 amid DRAM/NAND shortages and rising component costs, as chipmakers prioritize AI data centers over smartphones," said Counterpoint research director Tarun Pathak. The firm has subsequently revised its 2026 forecast downward by 3%, although Apple and Samsung are expected to remain resilient thanks to their stronger supply chain capabilities.Tag: CounterpointThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:33 am
Apple Opposes India's Plan to Access iOS Source Code | MacRumors
Apple Opposes India's Plan to Access iOS Source Code
Apple and other smartphone manufacturers are resisting an Indian government proposal that would require them to hand over source code for security review, reports Reuters. The proposal is included in a package of 83 security standards that India is considering as legal requirements, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to boost security of user data following increases in online fraud and data breaches in the country. Beyond routine measures like notifying the government of major updates and storing security audit logs, the standards would force manufacturers to hand over source code to government-designated labs to check for vulnerabilities. Apple, Google, Samsung, Xiaomi, and industry group MAIT have all reportedly objected, citing a lack of global precedent and concerns about revealing proprietary details. The standards were originally drafted in 2023 but are only now under government consideration. Tech company executives are expected to meet Tuesday to discuss the matter. IT secretary S. Krishnan told Reuters the government will address legitimate concerns "with an open mind," adding it was "premature to " into the proposals. The country's IT ministry also said it "refutes the statement" that it is considering seeking source code from smartphone makers, despite the requirement appearing in the government documents reviewed by Reuters. A ministry spokesperson told the news organization it could not comment further due to ongoing consultation with tech companies on the proposals. Apple in December resisted an Indian government directive that would require all iPhones sold in the country to ship with a preinstalled state-run security app. The government ultimately decided not to make the pre-installation mandatory for manufacturers after protests from privacy advocates, political opposition, and industry pushback.Tag: IndiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Saturday January 10
03:15 pm
Apple Watch Series 11 on Sale for Record Low Price of $299 ($100 Off) | MacRumors
Apple Watch Series 11 on Sale for Record Low Price of $299 ($100 Off)
Amazon and Best Buy this weekend have all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $329.00, down from $429.00. On Amazon, you'll find four of the 42mm GPS models on sale at this all-time low price, and three of the 46mm GPS models on sale. $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $329.00 If you're shopping for cellular models, you can find record low prices on multiple models this week on Amazon. The 42mm cellular Apple Watch Series 11 has hit $399.00, down from $499.00, and the 46mm cellular model has hit $429.00, down from $529.00. $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm Cell) for $399.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm Cell) for $429.00 Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over 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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02:00 pm
Top Stories: CES 2026 Highlights, Apple Card Moving to Chase, and More | MacRumors
Top Stories: CES 2026 Highlights, Apple Card Moving to Chase, and More
Even without any announcements from Apple, CES dominated tech news this week with a host of upcoming products and technologies being demonstrated at the annual expo in Las Vegas. Other news in the Apple world this week included official word that the Apple Card will shift from Goldman Sachs to Chase, while iOS 26 appears to be showing extremely slow adoption rates amid the controversial Liquid Glass redesign, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more! Top Stories CES 2026 Hub: Highlights From the Show The annual consumer electronics show CES was once again held this week in Las Vegas. AI and robots were some of the high-profile areas of focus this year, and even though Apple itself doesn't officially attend the show, we still saw a variety of more traditional products that are always popular with Apple fans. One of the products shown at the show that appears to be more directly relevant to Apple came from Samsung, which briefly showed off its new crease-less foldable OLED display panel. The panel is rumored to be destined for Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone expected to debut later this year. Another item at CES that has proven popular is the Clicks Communicator, a new Android smartphone intended to be carried as a second phone for focus on communication rather than consumption, with Clicks calling it akin to a Kindle's relationship to the iPad. Check out our CES 2026 news hub, and head over to our YouTube channel for our daily videos from the show floor. Apple Card Will Move From Goldman Sachs to JPMorgan Chase After over two years of rumors, the move is now official: Goldman Sachs is giving up the Apple Card business with JPMorgan Chase to become the new partner for Apple's credit card and savings account business. The transition will take around two years to play out, and in the meantime Apple Card customers can continue using their cards as usual. iOS 26 Shows Unusually Slow Adoption Months After Release iOS 26 is showing unusually slow adoption among iPhone users months after release, according to third-party analytics. Usage data published by StatCounter for January 2026 indicates that only around 15 to 16% of active iPhones worldwide are running any version of ‌iOS 26‌. Historical comparisons highlight how atypical this adoption curve appears. StatCounter data from January 2025 shows that roughly 63% of iPhones were running some version of iOS 18 about four months after its release. In January 2024, iOS 17 had reached approximately 54% adoption over a similar timeframe, while iOS 16 surpassed 60% adoption by January 2023. Logitech Blames 'Inexcusable Mistake' After Certificate Expiry Breaks macOS Apps Logitech users on macOS found themselves locked out of their mouse customizations this week after the company let a security certificate expire, breaking both its Logi Options+ and G HUB configuration apps. Logitech devices like the MX Master series mice and MX Keys keyboards stopped working properly as a result of the oversight, with users unable to access their custom scrolling setup, button mappings, and gestures. It wasn't long before the Logitech subreddit was awash with frustrated reports as people discovered their configured peripherals had suddenly reverted to default settings. Logitech quickly issued updates to address the issue, but they require a manual update as the problem left the auto-updating feature unusable since the apps were unable to open. OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health With Apple Health Integration OpenAI this week announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a dedicated section of ChatGPT where users can ask health-related questions completely separated from their main ChatGPT experience. For more personalized responses, users can connect various health data services such as Apple Health, Function, MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, AllTrails, Instacart, and Peloton. Once connected to Apple Health, ChatGPT will be able to access your health and fitness data, including movement, sleep, and activity patterns. Low-Price 12.9-Inch MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Reportedly Launching Early This Year Apple plans to introduce a 12.9-inch MacBook in spring 2026, according to TrendForce. The Taiwanese research firm says this MacBook will be aimed at the entry-level to mid-range market, with "competitive pricing." TrendForce did not share any further details about this MacBook, but the information that it shared lines up with several rumors about a more affordable MacBook, which is expected to be equipped with a version of the iPhone 16 Pro's A18 Pro chip. Apple is expected to release the laptop by March or April of this year. For more on this budget MacBook, check out our recap of everything we've heard about it so far. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:00 pm
Apple's MacBook Pro Turns 20 Years Old | MacRumors
Apple's MacBook Pro Turns 20 Years Old
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the MacBook Pro, unveiled by Steve Jobs as a "One More Thing" segment at the end of his Macworld San Francisco keynote on January 10, 2006. The MacBook Pro was an evolution of the previous PowerBook as the professional-level laptop in Apple's lineup, but with the shift from PowerPC chips to Intel Core chips, Apple decided to launch a rebrand. The ‌MacBook Pro‌ was initially available only in a 15-inch size, with a 17-inch model following a few months later. A 13-inch aluminum MacBook debuted in October 2008, and after just one generation it was folded into the ‌MacBook Pro‌ lineup in 2009. The original ‌‌MacBook Pro‌‌ came in two configurations, both with 15.4-inch widescreen displays at a resolution of 1,440 × 900 pixels. As announced, the entry-level model priced at $1,999 featured a 1.67GHz Core Duo processor, 512MB of 667MHz DDR2 RAM, and an 80GB hard drive, while the higher-end model priced at $2,499 offered a faster 1.83GHz Core Duo processor, 1GB of RAM, and a 100GB hard drive. By the time the ‌MacBook Pro‌ started shipping a month later, however, Apple had already upgraded the available Core Duo chips to 1.83GHz in the base model and 2.0GHz in the high-end configuration, while also introducing an even higher-end 2.16GHz build-to-order option. With its lengthy 20-year history, the ‌MacBook Pro‌ has gone through a lot of changes over its lifetime, adopting key features like a built-in webcam, MagSafe power connector, aluminum unibody construction, high-resolution Retina displays, and more. Other features were not so well received, including the revolutionary Touch Bar in place of traditional function keys and the butterfly-mechanism keyboard that proved prone to failures and resulted in an extended repair program and multiple class action lawsuits. In 2020, the 13-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ was one of three Apple products, alongside the MacBook Air and the Mac mini, to receive the M1 chip, marking a generational shift for Apple away from Intel processors and into its own custom Apple silicon. The move freed Apple up from having to follow the cadence of Intel chip releases, and it allowed Apple to further tighten the integration between hardware and software, leading to significant leaps in performance and efficiency. Looking toward the future, the next big revolution for the ‌MacBook Pro‌ appears to be coming fairly soon, with rumors indicating we should see a major redesign for the higher-end models with OLED displays, touchscreen support, and perhaps an iPhone-like Dynamic Island cutout in the display in either late 2026 or early 2027. Apple is said to also be planning for thinner and lighter designs, making Apple's most powerful laptops even more portable.Related Roundup: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Friday January 09
06:08 pm
Apple Reminding Users of Pending Home App Upgrade Requirement | MacRumors
Apple Reminding Users of Pending Home App Upgrade Requirement
Back in late 2022 and early 2023, Apple rolled out a new architecture for its Apple Home platform to deliver improved performance and compatibility, although the rollout came with some hiccups that forced Apple to pull and later re-release the upgrade. Three years later, Apple is now on the verge of ending support for the old version of the Home architecture, which may result in access to the entire Home platform being blocked for some users if they do not or cannot update. The deadline for updating was originally announced as fall 2025, but in early November, Apple announced that it was pushing back the deadline to February 10, 2026. It appears Apple will be sticking with that deadline, as the company is sending out fresh reminder emails today to users who have yet to upgrade to the new version of Apple Home.This email serves as your second reminder that support for the earlier version of Apple Home will end next month on February 10, 2026. If you do not update to this new version of Apple Home, your access to your home within the Home app might be blocked, accessories and automations might not work as expected, and you will not receive important security fixes and performance improvements. Updating to the new version of Apple Home can also enable new features, such as guest access, support for robot vacuum cleaners, Activity History, and more.Users can update to the new version of Apple Home within the Software Update section of Home Settings in the Home app. If you have already completed these steps, or "This home and all accessories are up to date" is shown in Software Update, then you are already on the current version and there is nothing more you need to do. Notably, the new version of Apple Home requires a minimum of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS 13.1, tvOS 16.2, and watchOS 9.2, and older devices that have not been or cannot be updated will lose access to the Apple Home after updating. This requirement has not sat well with some users who may use older devices as dedicated Home control devices, so many of these users have put off upgrading their Home architecture for as long as possible, but it now appears the reprieve is coming to an end.Tags: Home, HomeKitThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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05:43 pm
U.S. Senators Ask Apple and Google to Remove X and Grok Apps Over Sexualized Image Generation | MacRumors
U.S. Senators Ask Apple and Google to Remove X and Grok Apps Over Sexualized Image Generation
In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Ben Ray Lujan, and Edward Markey have requested that Apple and Google remove X Corp's X and Grok apps from their app stores over recent incidents of "mass generation of nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children." X has come under fire over the past week amid reports of Grok's AI image generation capabilities being used to create images depicting women and children in bikinis or underwear. In response, X appears to have scaled back the ability for Grok to generate images in response to X posts by non-paying users, but The Verge notes that the tools remain available to paying subscribers and through the dedicated Grok tab in the X and in the standalone Grok app. The senators argue that the "harmful and likely illegal depictions" are in violation of Apple's and Google's app store terms and that the two companies must remove the apps until the policy violations are addressed.. . . Apple's terms of service bar apps from including "offensive" or "just plain creepy" content, which under any definition must include nonconsensually-generated sexualized images of children and women. Further, Apple's terms explicitly bar apps from including content that is "[o]vertly sexual or pornographic material" including material "intended to stimulate erotic rather than aesthetic or emotional feelings." Turning a blind eye to X's egregious behavior would make a mockery of your moderation practices. Indeed, not taking action would undermine your claims in public and in court that your app stores offer a safer user experience than letting users download apps directly to their phones. This principle has been core to your advocacy against legislative reforms to increase app store competition and your defenses to claims that your app stores abuse their market power through their payment systems.The senators request a written response to their letter by January 23.Tag: GrokThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Wins Another Round in AliveCor Legal Battle Over Heart Rate Tech | MacRumors
Apple Wins Another Round in AliveCor Legal Battle Over Heart Rate Tech
Apple this week secured another victory in its ongoing legal dispute with heart monitoring company AliveCor, after a federal appeals court upheld a 2024 ruling that found Apple's changes to the Apple Watch were lawful product improvements rather than anticompetitive behavior. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court decision that rejected AliveCor's antitrust claims. AliveCor had argued that Apple illegally monopolized the market for heart rate analysis apps on watchOS when it replaced its Heart Rate during Physical Observation (HRPO) algorithm with its heart rate neural network (HRNN) algorithm in watchOS 5. AliveCor claimed that Apple changed the algorithm so that its ECG KardiaBand could no longer identify irregular heart rhythms – as part of an alleged effort to "eliminate opposition" in the heart rate analysis space – and requested that it reinstate the old algorithm. Apple argued that AliveCor did not have the right to dictate Apple's design decisions, and that the request to support the older heart rate technology would require the court to be a day-to-day enforcer of how Apple engineers its products. The court ultimately agreed with Apple. The Ninth Circuit has now affirmed Apple's victory. "The undisputed evidence shows as a matter of law that Apple's refusal to share HRPO data was not anticompetitive," the court wrote. It added that even if some form of heart rate data access were essential for competing in the market, AliveCor's claim would still fail because Apple provides app developers with access to the same Tachogram API data that Apple's Irregular Rhythm Notification feature uses. The appeals court also rejected AliveCor's argument that Apple had a duty to share its proprietary data with competitors. The ruling said that antitrust laws generally impose no obligation for companies to deal with their rivals. It also noted that such a requirement "would implicate the same concerns regarding incentives to innovate and judicial competency that the Supreme Court has articulated." The decision is Apple's second major win against AliveCor within the last year. In March, the Federal Circuit confirmed the invalidation of three AliveCor patents related to heart rate monitoring, vacating an International Trade Commission ruling that could have led to an Apple Watch import ban. AliveCor said at the time of the court's original ruling that it was "deeply disappointed" by the decision and would continue to explore all available legal options, including potential appeals.Tags: AliveCor, Apple Antitrust, Apple LawsuitsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Is Expected to Launch These Four MacBooks in 2026 | MacRumors
Apple Is Expected to Launch These Four MacBooks in 2026
2026 could be a bumper year for Apple's Mac lineup, with the company expected to announce as many as four separate MacBook launches. Rumors suggest Apple will court both ends of the consumer spectrum, with more affordable options for students and feature-rich premium lines for users that seek the highest specifications from a laptop. Below is a breakdown of what we're expecting over the next 12 months from Apple's multi-pronged MacBook offering. Got your eye on a particular model? Let us know in the comments what you're looking forward to most. Low-Cost MacBook Apple is preparing to enter the low-cost laptop market for the first time by developing a budget MacBook aimed at luring away customers from Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new device is said to be designed for students, businesses, and casual users, and will target people who mainly browse the web, work on documents, or dabble in light media editing. The new MacBook is said to have a 13-inch display, similar to but slightly smaller than the MacBook Air, and will feature an ultra-thin, lightweight design with a lower-end LCD display. According to reputable industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is said to be using its A18 Pro chip to power the machine. The A18 Pro chip debuted in the iPhone 16 Pro and is around 40% slower than Apple's latest M4 chip, but its multi-core CPU performance is virtually identical to the M1 chip in the 2020 MacBook Air, and it even outperforms the M1 chip for graphics. The A18 Pro chip lacks Thunderbolt support, so the new MacBook would likely be equipped with regular USB-C ports. The current 13-inch MacBook Air starts at $999 in the U.S., so the new MacBook would likely have a starting price of between $699 and $899. The more-affordable MacBook could also come in some fun new colors like Silver, Blue, Pink, and Yellow. MacBook Pro With M5 Pro and M5 Max Apple is going to refresh the rest of the MacBook Pro lineup with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in early 2026, having already updated its base 14-inch MacBook Pro with a standard M5 chip in October. The M5 series is based on TSMC's third-generation 3-nanometer technology. Based on improvements to the base MacBook Pro with M5 chip, faster SSD performance and higher memory bandwith are also likely for the high-end models. No other major changes are expected, with Apple holding over a completely refreshed design until the M6 models. If Apple retains current pricing levels, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip will start at $1,999, while the 16-inch model with M5 Pro chip will start at $2,399. For the M5 Max equivalents, prices could start at $3,199 for the 14-inch model, and $3,499 for the 16-inch machine. M5 MacBook Air While the M4 MacBook Air model isn't exactly old, attention is already turning to its successor. The M5 series is reportedly being manufactured using TSMC's advanced 3-nanometer process technology, and we have some idea of what to expect in terms of performance, thanks to the recently released M5 iPad Pro: benchmarks show single-core scores around 4,133 and multi-core scores around 15,437. That's roughly a 12-15% jump over the M4 iPad Pro in both categories. As for graphics performance, the M5 chip appears to have up to a 36% faster GPU compared to the M4 chip. The benchmark suggests Apple has focused on modest clock speed increases and core-level efficiency improvements for the M5 chip, rather than an architecture overhaul. In other words, the M5 will be similar to the step-wise performance upgrade from M3 to M4. Expect 10-15% faster CPU speeds, a slightly more powerful GPU, and better efficiency, potentially leading to even longer battery life. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans to roll out M5 versions of the MacBook Air in the first quarter of this year. Based on previous spring refreshes, this suggests a likely March 2026 window. As for pricing, we expect it to remain stable, with the base model sticking with the current entry-level $999 price. MacBook Pro With Touchscreen OLED Display Apple is reportedly developing a completely new version of the MacBook Pro packed with next-generation hardware features. The redesigned models are expected to boast M6 chips, which could adopt a completely new packaging based on TSMC's 2nm process that allows components such as the CPU, GPUs, DRAM, and Neural Engine to be more tightly integrated. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple is readying OLED technology for these models. Compared to current MacBook Pro models that use mini-LED screens, the benefits of OLED technology would include increased brightness, higher contrast ratio with deeper blacks, improved power efficiency for longer battery life, and more. In addition, Gurman reports that the new machines will also have "thinner and lighter frames." Apple is apparently focusing on delivering the thinnest possible device without compromising on battery life or major new features. The redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are also expected to have a hole-punch camera at the top of the display, rather than the notch we've become accustomed to. Gurman says that the design "leaves a display area around the sensor... similar in concept to the Dynamic Island on the iPhone." Apple's first OLED MacBook Pro will also feature a touchscreen display, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The claim has since been corroborated by Gurman, noting that the touchscreen MacBook Pro will retain a full trackpad and keyboard. Research firm Omdia says Apple is "highly likely" to introduce new MacBook Pros featuring OLED displays this year, while Gurman has said the new OLED machines are being readied for late 2026 or early 2027. It would be unusual for Apple to introduce two ‌MacBook Pro‌ refreshes in the same year, but there is precedent for it: Apple updated the MacBook Pro lineup twice in 2023, first with M2 Pro/M2 Max chips in January and then with M3/M3 Pro/M3 Max chips in late October. Due to the pricier components, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are expected to cost a few hundred dollars more than current versions. Today's models with high-end chips start at $1,999 for the 14-inch version and $2,499 for the 16-inch one.Related Roundups: MacBook Air, MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: 15" MacBook Air (Caution), MacBook Pro (Caution), 13" MacBook Air (Caution)Related Forums: MacBook Air, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Save on Anker's Newest Nano Chargers, Plus Steep Discounts on M5 MacBook Pro and More | MacRumors
Best Apple Deals of the Week: Save on Anker's Newest Nano Chargers, Plus Steep Discounts on M5 MacBook Pro and More
We tracked big discounts during the first full week of 2026, including a new record low price on the Apple Pencil Pro and pre-order discounts on Anker's just-announced collection of Nano chargers. Below you'll also find solid discounts on iPad mini 7, AirPods 4, and M5 MacBook Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Anker What's the deal? Save on Anker's newest Nano chargers and more Where can I get it? Anker Where can I find the original deal? Right here $10 OFFAnker 45W Nano Charger for $29.99 $40 OFFAnker Nano Docking Station for $109.69 Anker announced a new series of products at CES this week, and most of them will begin rolling out to customers later in January. A few of these devices, including the Nano Docking Station and 45W Nano Charger, have pre-order discounts on Anker's website, and we're also tracking big discounts in Anker's New Year's sale. Apple Pencil Pro What's the deal? Take $35 off Apple Pencil Pro Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $35 OFFApple Pencil Pro for $92.97 Apple Pencil Pro is available for its all-time low price of $92.97 this week on Amazon, down from $129.00. This beats the price we tracked over the holiday season by about $2, and right now it's only available on Amazon. iPad Mini 7 What's the deal? Take up to $109 off iPad mini 7 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $109 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $389.99 $100 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $499.00 $100 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $699.00 Amazon and Best Buy have a few discounts on the iPad mini 7 for the New Year, starting at $389.99 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. You'll also find a few deals on cellular models during this sale. AirPods 4 What's the deal? Take up to $99 off AirPods Max and AirPods 4 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $29 OFFAirPods 4 for $99.99 $99 OFFAirPods Max for $449.99 This week we tracked a few AirPods deals, including $29 off AirPods 4 and $99 off AirPods Max. Both of these are solid second-best prices on each model, and we haven't seen best-ever prices on these yet in 2026. M5 MacBook Pro What's the deal? Take up to $199 of M5 MacBook Pro Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $150 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/512GB) for $1,449.00 $199 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/1TB) for $1,599.99 Amazon this week dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,449.00, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, and it's a solid second-best price on the M5 MacBook Pro. 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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Get Your iPhone to Ask Callers Who They Are Before You Answer | MacRumors
Get Your iPhone to Ask Callers Who They Are Before You Answer
Spam and cold calls have become such a nuisance that many people simply don't answer their phone unless they recognize the number. In iOS 26, though, you can learn about who's calling before you respond, thanks to a clever feature that intercepts unknown calls and asks the caller to identify themselves before your iPhone even rings. The "Ask Reason for Calling" feature is kind of like having your own receptionist. When someone who isn't in your Contacts calls, your iPhone automatically answers the call with a polite automated message asking for their name and reason for calling. The caller is placed on hold while their response is transcribed to text and displayed on your screen, letting you decide whether to accept, decline, or ask for more information. It's a decent upgrade from the existing "Silence Unknown Callers" option, which simply sends all unrecognized numbers straight to voicemail. With the new approach, legitimate callers – like your doctor or a delivery service – can identify themselves, whereas robocallers and spammers are likely to hang up when greeted by the automated response. How to Enable Ask Reason for Calling The following steps show you how to turn on the feature: Open Settings on your iPhone. Scroll down and tap Apps. Select Phone. Under the "Screen Unknown Callers" section, tap Ask Reason for Calling. That's all there is to it. Your iPhone will now intercept calls from numbers not saved in your Contacts and request information before alerting you. Other Unknown Caller Screening Options If you don't want to use the new Ask Reason for Calling feature, iOS 26 offers two alternative approaches for handling unknown numbers: Silence: This option automatically sends all calls from unsaved numbers to voicemail. The calls still appear in your Recents list, and you'll receive the voicemail if the caller leaves one. It's the same behavior as the "Silence Unknown Callers" toggle in iOS 18. Never: With this setting, calls from unknown numbers ring normally, just like calls from saved contacts. Missed calls appear in your Recents list as usual. It's your typical iPhone calling experience. To switch between these options, go to Settings ➝ Apps ➝ Phone, and select your preferred option under "Screen Unknown Callers." The Ask Reason for Calling feature works best when you maintain an up-to-date Contacts list. Any number saved in Contacts will ring through normally without triggering the screening process, so make sure to add the details of legitimate contacts as soon as you know them.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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AUS (Austin) on 2026-01-20 | CloudFlare
AUS (Austin) on 2026-01-20
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 20, 08:00 - 12:00 UTCJan 16, 16:14 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AUS (Austin) datacenter on 2026-01-20 between 08:00 and 12:00 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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SJO (San José) on 2026-01-20
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 20, 08:00 - 12:00 UTCJan 16, 15:48 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SJO (San José) datacenter on 2026-01-20 between 08:00 and 12:00 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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Italy SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
Italy SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 20, 23:00 PST - Jan 21, 09:00 PSTJan 16, 06:23 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in Italy is conducting a planned maintenance from 20 January 2026 at 23:00 PST until 21 January 2026 at 09:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS from TIM Italy handsets via Italy long codes.
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Germany Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – T-Mobile | Twilio
Germany Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – T-Mobile
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 19, 23:00 PST - Jan 20, 01:00 PSTJan 16, 06:33 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner T-Mobile Germany is conducting a planned maintenance from 19 January 2026 at 23:00 PST until 20 January 2026 at 01:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for T-Mobile Germany customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup Identity Match, Lookup SIM Swap, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes
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Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline | Twilio
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 6, 12:00 - 20:00 PSTJan 16, 06:02 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 06 February 2026 at 12:00 PST until 06 February 2026 at 20:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.
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Kazakhstan SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline | Twilio
Kazakhstan SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 19, 11:00 - 17:00 PSTJan 16, 04:41 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Kazakhstan is conducting a planned maintenance from 19 January 2026 at 11:00 PST until 19 January 2026 at 17:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Kazakhstan handsets.
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US SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers | Twilio
US SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 22, 19:00 - 21:00 PSTJan 16, 04:31 PSTScheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting a planned maintenance from 22 January 2026 at 19:00 PST until 22 January 2026 at 21:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from small US carriers handsets.
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US SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers | Twilio
US SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 20, 20:00 PST - Jan 21, 00:00 PSTJan 16, 04:31 PSTScheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting a planned maintenance from 20 January 2026 at 20:00 PST until 21 January 2026 at 00:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from small US carriers handsets.
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Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline | Twilio
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 20, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTJan 16, 04:22 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 20 January 2026 at 13:00 PST until 20 January 2026 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.
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Zambia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTN | Twilio
Zambia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTN
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 16, 14:00 - 20:00 PSTJan 16, 02:53 PSTScheduled - The MTN network in Zambia is conducting a planned maintenance from 16 January 2026 at 14:00 PST until 16 January 2026 at 20:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MTN Zambia 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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LinkedIn apps returning “Requested version 20250101 is not active” error | Zapier
LinkedIn apps returning “Requested version 20250101 is not active” error
Status: InvestigatingLinkedIn app integrations are returning errors due to the LinkedIn API version being discontinued. LinkedIn and LinkedIn Conversion apps are failing, returning a ‘Requested version 20250101 is not active’ error. This affects all users of these integrations.
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Issue with Ruleset Modification Audit Logs
Jan 16, 10:42 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating an issue where some audit logs for ruleset modifications are not appearing in the Dashboard. We are working to resolve the issue. More updates to follow shortly.
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ATH (Athens) on 2026-01-21
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 21, 00:00 - 04:00 UTCJan 16, 09:24 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ATH (Athens) datacenter on 2026-01-21 between 00:00 and 04:00 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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ZAG (Zagreb) on 2026-01-22
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 22, 01:00 - 07:00 UTCJan 16, 07:58 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ZAG (Zagreb) datacenter on 2026-01-22 between 01:00 and 07:00 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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AUS (Austin) on 2026-01-22
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 22, 01:00 - 07:00 UTCJan 16, 07:58 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AUS (Austin) datacenter on 2026-01-22 between 01:00 and 07:00 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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ZAG (Zagreb) on 2026-01-21
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 21, 01:00 - 07:00 UTCJan 16, 07:46 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ZAG (Zagreb) datacenter on 2026-01-21 between 01:00 and 07:00 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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AUS (Austin) on 2026-01-21
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 21, 01:00 - 07:00 UTCJan 16, 07:52 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AUS (Austin) datacenter on 2026-01-21 between 01:00 and 07:00 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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SJO (San José) on 2026-01-23
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 23, 04:00 - 12:00 UTCJan 16, 00:06 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SJO (San José) datacenter on 2026-01-23 between 04:00 and 12:00 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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DFW (Dallas) on 2026-01-28
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 28, 08:00 - 13:00 UTCJan 15, 23:16 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in DFW (Dallas) datacenter on 2026-01-28 between 08:00 and 13:00 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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Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MegaFon | Twilio
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MegaFon
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 21, 12:00 - 16:00 PSTJan 15, 12:58 PSTScheduled - The MegaFon network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 21 January 2026 at 12:00 PST until 21 January 2026 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MegaFon Russia handsets.
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Mo’Beats speaker/stand is tailor made for an iPad

iLuv Creative Technology’s (http://www.i-luv.com) Mo’Beats Wireless Stereo Speaker Stand (iSP245) is an US$99.99 wireless speaker/stand that fits perfectly with the iPad (both in design and aesthetics) and has respectable audio quality.

It’s built to allow you to enjoy music, movies and TV shows on the go. And it does that, though the volume isn’t substantial or the sound pristine. Then again it’s a relatively small, wireless speaker, so no one should buy the Mo’Beats expecting Bose speaker output.

Sorenson Squeeze 8 is a hands-down winner

By Daniel M. East

If you work with video, chances are that Sorenson Squeeze (www.sorensonmedia.com) is one of your go-to items for compression and, as the hardware improves, it makes sense that the software moves forward with it. Sorenson Squeeze 8 brings performance without limiting you to making videos anchored to a desk.

Consumer Watchdog wins right to oppose $22.5 million Google settlement

A U.S. District Court Judge has granted Consumer Watchdog (www.ConsumerWatchdog.org ) the right to oppose Google’s record US$22.5 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission because it allows the Internet giant to deny any wrongdoing.

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