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Apple plans to allow third-party chatbot apps to integrate with ‌CarPlay

Apple plans to allow third-party chatbot apps to integrate with ‌CarPlay‌, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This means, for instance, that ChatGPT could be accessible in via the system for the first time. CarPlay‌ already supports third-party apps but voice control...

Apple updates its App Review Guidelines with expanded list of apps with ‘objectionable’ content

Apple has updated its App Review Guidelines to expand the list of user-generated content experiences that can be removed from the App Store without notice. They include anonymous chat, bullying, objectification apps, and more. From the updated guidelines: Apps...

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Perhaps Apple plans an ‘iPad Pro Max’ to run Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro

Now that Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro are coming to the iPad, I’m beginning to believe those rumors of a larger iPad Pro. There have been rumors that Apple is planning a 14-inch or 15-inch model (an iPad Pro Max, perhaps?) of the tablet. I’m been dubious, but now I’m...

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Friday February 06
08:00 am
These 2025 iPads just dropped under $400 | Macworld
These 2025 iPads just dropped under $400
Macworld TL;DR: Pick up an iPad 11 on sale for only $370 (reg. $499). The global RAM shortage is causing tech prices to rise across the board, but refurbished prices are still staying low. This 2025 iPad 11 is in near-mint condition, but because it’s technically a refurb, it only costs $369.99 instead of $499. This iPad 11 has an A16 chip with a 5-core CPU, 4-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, so it can handle multitasking, 4K video editing, and everyday apps without feeling slow. It comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which is enough space for work apps, games, documents, and media. The 11-inch Liquid Retina display runs at 1640 x 2360 with True Tone and sRGB color, so text and images look sharp and consistent whether you are reading, streaming, or drawing. iPadOS 26 adds tools like Smart Script for smoother handwritten notes and Math Notes for writing and solving equations with Apple Pencil support. Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3 keep you connected at home or work, and the eSIM lets you add a data plan when you want cellular service. Battery life is rated for up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi and up to 9 hours on cellular. A 12MP wide rear camera can shoot 4K video, scan documents, and handle everyday photos. The 12MP front camera with Center Stage keeps you in frame on FaceTime and video calls, helped by dual microphones and landscape stereo speakers. This model has a Grade “A” refurbished rating, meaning it’s in near-mint condition with minimal or no scuffing and includes an aftermarket 1-year parts and labor warranty. In the box, you get the iPad, a USB-C charging cable, and a charging block. Right now, you can get an iPad 11 on sale for only $369.99, but limited stock is available. Apple iPad 11 (2025) 128GB Wi-Fi & Cellular Silver (Refurbished)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
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08:00 am
Pay for MS Office once and use it forever on your Mac (+ save 77%) | Macworld
Pay for MS Office once and use it forever on your Mac (+ save 77%)
Macworld TL;DR: This is Microsoft Office for Mac the old-school way: one $50 payment (MSRP $219), lifetime access, no monthly fees. There are two kinds of Mac users: those who live inside Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—and those who quietly resent paying a monthly fee just to keep using them. If you’re in the second group, this deal is for you. Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac delivers the classic Office experience with a one-time purchase instead of an ongoing subscription. That means Word for writing, Excel for spreadsheets, PowerPoint for presentations, Outlook for email, plus Teams (basic) and OneNote—all installed on one Mac for lifetime use. This is not Microsoft 365. There are no renewals to track, no surprise charges, and no pressure to upgrade every year. You buy it once, connect it to your Microsoft account, and keep using it at home or work for as long as that Mac is around. It’s a great fit for families, students, freelancers, and small business owners who just want reliable tools that work. You still get instant delivery, downloadable license keys, and support—but without the subscription mindset. Sometimes the best tech upgrade isn’t flashy. Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for a one-time $49.97 payment. Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
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04:09 am
iPhone 17e launch appears just weeks away | Cult of Mac
iPhone 17e launch appears just weeks away
Apple may announce the iPhone 17e in less than two weeks from now, on February 19, via a quiet press release. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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02:41 am
Designers teach AI models to generate better UI in new Apple study | 9 to 5 Mac
Designers teach AI models to generate better UI in new Apple study
Apple continues to explore how generative AI can improve app development pipelines. Here’s what they’re looking at. more…
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12:44 am
Data in the Wild: 40% of Employee AI Use Involves Sensitive Info | TechNewsWorld
Data in the Wild: 40% of Employee AI Use Involves Sensitive Info
New research shows sensitive corporate data is increasingly flowing through unsanctioned GenAI apps as workers bypass official controls, widening the gap between frontier adopters and organizations struggling to govern AI use. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.
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12:29 am
Grab a MacBook Air from just $389 heading into Super Bowl weekend | AppleInsider
Grab a MacBook Air from just $389 heading into Super Bowl weekend
Steep discounts on Apple's MacBook Air have driven prices down to as low as $389.99 heading into the weekend.Grab a MacBook Air from just $389.Walmart seller VIPOutlet has blowout inventory of Apple's M1 MacBook Air 13-inch for $389 while supplies last. This seller has a 4-star rating with 23,495 total reviews at press time. While the system has 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage, the budget-friendly price makes it a viable system for casual use like web browsing and streaming content.Buy M1 MacBook Air for $389 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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12:20 am
Apple Health+ scaled back internally, will focus on incremental features instead | AppleInsider
Apple Health+ scaled back internally, will focus on incremental features instead
The Apple Intelligence-powered Health+ service is reportedly being scaled back now that Eddy Cue is in charge, and will focus on getting features to users sooner with smaller releases.Apple Health to get multiple smaller feature updates soonApple has never announced Health+ or plans for the initiative, but leaks surrounding the project suggested some kind of AI chat interface was going to be offered. Users would be able to discuss their health data and be directed to professional videos explaining certain topics.According to a report from Bloomberg, Services chief Eddy Cue is now in charge of Apple Health after Jeff Williams retired, and he's restructured the plans around its future. Instead of trying to release one big feature set under the umbrella of "Apple Health+" and a new subscription, Apple is allegedly planning on breaking up the planned features into smaller, incremental releases. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Thursday February 05
11:57 pm
Apple releases watchOS 11.6.2 to fix emergency services bug in Australia | Macworld
Apple releases watchOS 11.6.2 to fix emergency services bug in Australia
Macworld If you haven’t updated to watchOS 26 yet, and you live in or plan to visit Australia, you should grab the new watchOS 11.6.2 update right away. The release notes only say “This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users.” Apple has clarified that the actual bug fixed is a cellular network issue on Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, Series 9, Series 10, SE 2, Ultra, and Ultra 2 that affects their ability to connect to emergency services in Australia.
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11:52 pm
New iPhone launching this month with four key changes: report | 9 to 5 Mac
New iPhone launching this month with four key changes: report
According to a new report today, Apple’s next iPhone is launching very soon. Macwelt reports that the iPhone 17e is set to launch on February 19 — one year to the day following the launch of the iPhone 16e. more…
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11:50 pm
Apple reportedly scales back plans for AI-powered health coach | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple reportedly scales back plans for AI-powered health coach
Bloomberg reports that Apple has recently scaled back its plans for the Project Mulberry initiative following a leadership shakeup at the company’s health organization. Here are the details. more…
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11:36 pm
watchOS 11.6.2 out with a key fix for Apple Watch users in Australia | AppleInsider
watchOS 11.6.2 out with a key fix for Apple Watch users in Australia
Those who have not upgraded to watchOS 26 can now install watchOS 11, which fixes an issue that prevented calls to emergency services in Australia.watchOS 11.6.2 is now available for download.Following the debut of the iOS 26.3 release candidate and minor updates for older operating systems, a new watchOS update has been made available for select Apple Watch models.watchOS 11.6.2 resolves a cellular network issue that occurs "when establishing a connection to emergency services in Australia," according to Apple. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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11:25 pm
How to get your 2026 Apple Music Replay playlist | AppleInsider
How to get your 2026 Apple Music Replay playlist
It's not just Spotify that has a year-end wrap-up feature — Apple Music does too, and it's year round! Here's how to get your Apple Music Replay playlist, today.Apple Music Replay 2026Spotify has a unique feature called Spotify Wrapped that shows off your top artists, songs, and genres of the year. It is a trendy function that gets shared all over social media at the end of each year, but Apple Music fans need not miss out. In fact, the 2025 Replay playlist has already been released and updates every week.In iOS 26, Apple Music Replay is built into the Music app, so no more jumping out to Safari. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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11:16 pm
Apple Arcade in February: Civilization VII and three other games | Macworld
Apple Arcade in February: Civilization VII and three other games
Macworld Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t a little different from the likes of PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. If you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers. Updated February 5, 2026: There are four new games on the service this month: Civilization VII, Felicity’s Door, I Love Hue Too+, and Retrocade. We have also cleaned up our list of all Apple Arcade games, removing old titles that are no longer available. What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features several hundred games. The games are a mix of genres and styles, and include original games you’ll only find on the service and others that can be found on the regular App Store or even other platforms. Apple Arcade isn’t a streaming service like Xbox Live Cloud Gaming or GeForce NOW. Games must be downloaded onto your device in order to be played. What do I need to run it? Apple Arcade was made available as part of iOS 13, iPad OS 13, tvOS 13, and macOS Catalina or later. Some of the more visually-intensive games may only run well on newer hardware, though, and some Mac games require macOS 11 (Big Sur). How much does Apple Arcade cost? Apple Arcade costs $6.99/£6.99 per month, and you’ll also get a one-month free trial or you can get three months free if you purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac. To claim your free trial click here. You can get Apple Arcade for less than $6.99 a month if you subscribe for a year upfront. A year of Apple Arcade is $49.99/£49.99 (so $4.16 a month). If you’re currently on the $6.99 month-to-month plan and want to switch to the annual plan and save some money, you can do so on your iPhone or iPad. Open the App Store app, then tap your account icon in the upper right. Tap Subscriptions, then tap the entry for Apple Arcade. Here, you can switch to the annual plan. Apple Arcade is also included in the Apple One subscription bundles, which range from $20 a month to $38 a month and include access to Apple Music and Apple TV and iCloud storage. There is also a month free trial of Apple One. To claim the trial, or sign up for Apple One, click here. How do I sign up for Apple Arcade? There isn’t an Apple Arcade app—it’s built into the App Store. On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac open the App Store and look for the Apple Arcade tab at the bottom of the screen (or in the left column on macOS). A sign-up screen with a Try It Free button will appear. After the trial you’ll be charged either the monthly or annual fee, depending on your selection. When subscribing, you’ll need to enter your Apple ID password or use Touch ID or Face ID to sign in, and you’ll have to confirm your subscription purchase a few times. Once you’re done with the sign up, the Arcade section of the App Store shows what games are available to you. To access a game, tap on it in the App Store, then tap the Get button. When the game is done installing on your device, the Get button turns into a Play button, and you can tap it to launch the game. The game app icon will also appear on your device’s Home page. On the Apple TV, there actually is an Arcade app. Open that to see the sign-up offer. You’ll also find an Arcade tab within the App Store. Does my subscription include family sharing? Yes. One $6.99 per month subscription can be shared between up to six people (including you). How do I cancel Apple Arcade? First off, keep in mind that if you cancel Apple Arcade (either before your free trial is up or after subscribing), you won’t be able to keep playing the games unless you re-subscribe. If you’re okay with that, you can use the same process you use to cancel any other subscription service. Here’s the easiest way to do it on the iPhone and iPad: Open the App Store app and tap on your profile photo in the upper right. In the screen that pops up, press Subscriptions near the top of the page. You’ll then see a list of active subscriptions, and Apple Arcade should be listed there. Tap it. You’ll either see Cancel Free Trial or Cancel Subscription toward the middle of the page that appears. Tap whatever option is available, then Confirm Cancellation. And here’s how to cancel Apple Arcade on the Mac: Open the App Store app and then press the icon with your profile photo in the lower left. The Account window will appear, and you should then click View Information at the top of the window. Enter your password when/if prompted. When your Account Information appears, scroll down to the Manage section and click the Manage link to the right of Subscriptions. When the list of your active subscriptions appears, click Edit to the right of Apple Arcade. Toward the middle of the page that appears, you’ll see a button that says either Cancel Free Trial or Cancel Subscription. Click it, then click Confirm Cancellation and Confirm. Do Apple Arcade games have in-app purchases? No. In Apple’s words, “since every game includes access to the full experience, including all game features, content, and future updates, no additional purchases will be required.” Even games that have in-app purchases on the App Store won’t have any in Apple Arcade. Do Apple Arcade games have ads? Also no. On a related note, Apple says Apple Arcade has no ad tracking. Is Apple Arcade a game streaming service like GeForce NOW or Xbox Game Streaming? No. All Apple Arcade are downloaded. Are there demos for Apple Arcade games? No, and they’re not really necessary. Like App Store apps, games download quickly and can easily be removed if you don’t want to keep it anymore. Apple partly envisions Apple Arcade as a way of letting players try out games with more freedom than the App Store currently allows (which is basically none). In Apple’s words, “rather than pay upfront for each game, a subscription to Apple Arcade will give players the opportunity to try any game in the service without risk.” The service has a free trial, though, as we’ve seen with other Apple subscription services. Am I able to keep playing Apple Arcade games if I cancel my subscription? No. As with most subscription services, you only have access while you’re a subscriber. Can I use controllers with Apple Arcade games? Yes. In additional to traditional MFi (Made for iOS) controllers, you can pair some specific Bluetooth controllers for either PlayStation or Xbox with either your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. Since many Apple Arcade games are playable on Mac and Apple TV (where controller support is more common), many games will support them. Some games, especially those that are also available in the broader App Store and only for iPhone or iPad, have no controller support. Recently Apple relaxed the requirements for MFi controller certification, which may have grown out of the Apple Arcade negotiations. How often are new games released? Games are typically released on the first Friday of each month. There are some rare exceptions. What games have been released so far? There are over 200 games available for Apple Arcade, and the list grows all the time. 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11:00 pm
Tim Cook reflects on Apple's 50 years and retirement coming for us all | AppleInsider
Tim Cook reflects on Apple's 50 years and retirement coming for us all
Apple is set to mark its fiftieth anniversary in April 2026, and the iPhone maker's CEO promised employees that a celebration would take place.Apple CEO Tim Cook gets reflective as he approaches retirement. Image source: AppleOn Thursday, during a meeting where he promised to lobby lawmakers on immigration policy, Tim Cook took the opportunity to reflect on the nearly five decades of Apple. The company has come a long way, and its CEO revealed there have been discussions about what to do to mark the occasion."I've been unusually reflective lately about Apple because we have been working on what do we do to mark this moment," said Cook. "When you really stop and pause and think about the last 50 years, it makes your heart sing. It really does. I promise some celebration." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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10:52 pm
Tim Cook hints that new AI-enabled products are on the way — what to expect | Cult of Mac
Tim Cook hints that new AI-enabled products are on the way — what to expect
Tim Cook signaled that a wave of new AI-powered products is coming from Apple. Here's what we already know about some of these. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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10:48 pm
Apple rolls out watchOS 11.6.2 with cellular network bug fixes | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple rolls out watchOS 11.6.2 with cellular network bug fixes
Apple is rolling out a system update for Apple Watches that haven’t upgraded to watchOS 26, but may be experiencing a very specific connectivity issue. Here are the details. more…
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10:05 pm
Gene Munster: AI messaging, not fundamentals, is holding back Apple stock | Mac Daily News
Gene Munster: AI messaging, not fundamentals, is holding back Apple stock
Apple AI expectations peaked following the June 2024 announcement of Apple Intelligence, which positioned AI as having a quick impact… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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09:52 pm
How to use macOS ‘High Performance screen sharing’ for lower latency and better color [Video] | 9 to 5 Mac
How to use macOS ‘High Performance screen sharing’ for lower latency and better color [Video]
With the release of macOS Sonoma back in 2023, Apple introduced a new High Performance screen sharing feature for the Mac’s native Screen Sharing application. This mode dramatically increases the usefulness of screen sharing. Responsiveness is improved, stereo sound output from the native Mac is enabled, and HDR is enabled, among other features. Users working with professional apps like Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro will find that High Performance screen sharing significantly enhances the experience using those apps via a Screen Sharing connection with few downsides. Watch my hands-on video walkthrough to learn more, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5mac on YouTube for more videos. more…
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09:34 pm
Rumor Replay: New iPhone Fold specs, Mac launches, and more | 9 to 5 Mac
Rumor Replay: New iPhone Fold specs, Mac launches, and more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: new iPhone Fold specs, rumored Mac launches, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…
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09:30 pm
NASA Will Finally Let Its Astronauts Bring iPhones To the Moon | Slashdot
NASA Will Finally Let Its Astronauts Bring iPhones To the Moon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has announced that astronauts on the upcoming Crew-12 and Artemis II missions will be allowed to carry iPhones and other modern smartphones into orbit and to the Moon -- a reversal of long-standing agency rules that had left crews relying on a 2016 Nikon DSLR and decade-old GoPros for the historic lunar flyby. Isaacman framed the move as part of a broader push to challenge what he called bloated qualification requirements, where hardware approvals get mired in radiation characterization, battery thermal tests, outgassing reviews and vibration testing. "That operational urgency will serve NASA well as we pursue the highest-value science and research in orbit and on the lunar surface," he wrote. Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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09:26 pm
Apple TV acquires global rights to ‘The Last First: Winter K2’ | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple TV acquires global rights to ‘The Last First: Winter K2’
Fresh off its Apple TV press day announcements, the company just confirmed the acquisition of the global rights to “The Last First: Winter K2,“ a Sundance Film Festival selection documentary. Here’s what to expect. more…
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08:51 pm
Tim Cook teases new product categories and services enabled by AI | 9 to 5 Mac
Tim Cook teases new product categories and services enabled by AI
Tim Cook held an all-hands meeting with Apple staff earlier today, and as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the CEO hinted at “new categories of products and services” coming that would be enabled by AI. Here’s what he said. more…
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08:47 pm
Tim Cook talks succession, executive departures during all-hands meeting | 9 to 5 Mac
Tim Cook talks succession, executive departures during all-hands meeting
Apple CEO Tim Cook held an all-hands meeting today, during which he fielded questions from Apple employees and touched on key topics including immigration in the United States. As reported by Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, succession is another topic that came up during the meeting. more…
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08:41 pm
Fresh iPhone 17e & iPad leak points to incremental upgrades | AppleInsider
Fresh iPhone 17e & iPad leak points to incremental upgrades
New chips, not new designs, will define Apple's next entry-level iPad and iPhone 17e as the company advances its entry-level lineup incrementally.The iPhone 17e may well look exactly like its predecessorA report from MacOtakara published on February 6 says Apple plans to keep the current designs for both devices while upgrading their processors. The report reinforces a familiar pattern in Apple's lineup, where entry-level models advance through internal improvements rather than visible redesigns.MacOtakara is a long-running Apple rumor site with solid supply-chain access and a track record that, while mixed, is generally reliable. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:40 pm
Mark Zuckerberg continues to blame Apple for Meta's problems | AppleInsider
Mark Zuckerberg continues to blame Apple for Meta's problems
After scathing research funded by Meta correctly noted that Instagram was inducing body issues in girls, Mark Zuckerberg emailed a baffling, logically fallacious complaint to his staff that Apple was facing less criticism over similar issues.Facebook CEO Mark ZuckerbergI don't know how it's not more clear to Mark Zuckerberg that there's a giant difference between a public social media platform and private messaging.Rolling back a bit, this all came to light because New Mexico is suing Meta. The New Mexico Attorney General's filing points to Meta's claims that its platforms are safe for teens. At the same time, Meta had internal research saying that Instagram at least absolutely wasn't, and was contributing greatly to the increase of body image issues in teens. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:30 pm
iFixIt tears down new AirTag, finds 50% louder speaker still 100% easy to disable | 9 to 5 Mac
iFixIt tears down new AirTag, finds 50% louder speaker still 100% easy to disable
As is tradition with any new Apple product, iFixit has published a teardown of the new AirTag, released last week. Here’s what they found. more…
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08:30 pm
After angry staff complaints, Tim Cook says he will push lawmakers on immigration policy | AppleInsider
After angry staff complaints, Tim Cook says he will push lawmakers on immigration policy
Apple employees complained after Tim Cook attended a screening of Melania Trump's biography on the night of Alex Pretti's shooting, so the Apple CEO has vowed to talk to lawmakers about immigration issues.Tim Cook vows to lobby lawmakers on immigrationIn late January, Apple CEO Tim Cook sent out a memo to his company, saying that he was "heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis." Presumably, he was directly referencing the shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:03 pm
Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Cosmere’ plan for Apple TV: I’m making sure it’s done right’ | Mac Daily News
Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Cosmere’ plan for Apple TV: I’m making sure it’s done right’
Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson is sharing exclusive nsights into his major deal with Apple TV+ to bring his bestselling Cosmere universe… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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07:44 pm
AirDrop-compatible Quick Share feature to roll out to more Android devices in 2026 | AppleInsider
AirDrop-compatible Quick Share feature to roll out to more Android devices in 2026
Google is moving to take its Android-to-iPhone file sharing beyond Pixel, signaling a broader push to make Android and Apple devices work together.An iPhone and an Android deviceIn late 2025, Google released a new Android update that allowed Pixel 10 users to send files to iPhone through Quick Share. Quick Share is, essentially, Android's version of AirDrop.The move was considered pretty shocking for the time — Android and iPhone aren't known for playing well together. However, it was a feature that many smartphone users have clamored for — especially given that many households use a mix of Android and Apple products. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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07:43 pm
A ‘deeply distraught’ Tim Cook pledges to lobby Washington on immigration: report | 9 to 5 Mac
A ‘deeply distraught’ Tim Cook pledges to lobby Washington on immigration: report
Bloomberg reports that Tim Cook held an all-hands meeting with Apple employees today to address fears about immigration and deportation. Here are the details. more…
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Thursday January 29
04:40 pm
Here's Everything Apple Released This Week | MacRumors
Here's Everything Apple Released This Week
Following a quiet start to 2026, the final week of January has been a busy one for Apple so far. There are new versions of the AirTag and the Black Unity band for the Apple Watch, and the Apple Creator Studio bundle is now available. Apple also released iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 updates, and iOS 26.3 beta testing continues. While the launch of Apple Creator Studio would have been a fitting opportunity for Apple to unveil new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, unfortunately it looks like that proved to be nothing more than wishful thinking. We have recapped our coverage of these topics below. New AirTag Apple Unveils New AirTag With Longer Range, Louder Speaker, and More 10+ Things to Know About the New AirTag 2 New AirTag's Improved Precision Finding Requires These iPhone Models AirTag 2: These Airlines Offer Feature That Helps Find Your Lost Bags Precision Finding on Apple Watch Doesn't Work With the Original AirTag Teardown Reveals AirTag 2 is Full of Hidden Changes New Black Unity Band Apple Introduces New Black Unity Apple Watch Band Apple Creator Studio Apple's 'Creator Studio' App Bundle Now Available for $12.99 Per Month Apple Creator Studio Hands-On: What You Get for $12.99 Per Month Apple Updates Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro With These New Features Apple Updates Keynote, Numbers, and Pages Apps With New Free and Paid Features Pixelmator Pro Launches on iPad With Apple Pencil Support and More Apple Stops Selling $200 'Pro Apps' Bundle With Final Cut Pro and More Software Updates Apple Releases iOS 26.2.1 With AirTag 2 Support Apple Releases watchOS 26.2.1, Adding Precision Finding Support for AirTag 2 Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Public Beta Testers iOS 26.3 Adds Privacy Setting to Limit Carrier Location Tracking Warning: These Continuity Features Are Broken on Latest iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Betas iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After LaunchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:24 pm
Amazon Discounts Anker's Most Popular MagSafe-Compatible Chargers, Power Stations, and More | MacRumors
Amazon Discounts Anker's Most Popular MagSafe-Compatible Chargers, Power Stations, and More
Amazon this week has a few notable sales from popular brands like Anker, Ecovacs, and Jackery. These include discounts on everything from MagSafe-compatible chargers to portable power stations and robot vacuums. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon has discounts on multiple Anker charging accessories, including products like the 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube for $99.98, down from $149.95 and the SOLIX C300 Power Station with Lantern for $169.99, down from $249.00. You can find these deals and more in the lists below, and this time around none require any coupon codes. $50 OFFAnker Charging Cube for $99.98 $79 OFFAnker Power Station + Lantern for $169.99 Anker 6-in-1 USB-C Power Strip - $79.99, down from $109.99 140W 4-Port GaN USB-C Charger - $64.99, down from $99.99 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube - $99.98, down from $149.95 SOLIX C300 Power Station with Lantern - $169.99, down from $249.00 SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $429.00, down from $799.00 SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $799.00, down from $1,499.00 Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station + Solar Panel - $349.00, down from $499.00 Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station - $424.65, down from $799.00 Explorer 1500 Portable Power Station - $898.99, down from $1,399.00 HomePower 3000 Portable Power Station - $1,299.00, down from $2,499.00 HomePower 3000 Portable Power Station + Solar Panels - $1,598.99, down from $2,999.00 HomePower 3600 Plus Portable Power Station - $2,099.00, down from $3,699.00 Ecovacs Deebot N20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop - $161.49, down from $199.99 Deebot T80 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop - $499.99, down from $999.99 Deebot X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop - $699.00, down from $799.00 Deebot X8 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop - $749.00, down from $1,099.99 Deebot X11 OmniCyclone Robot Vacuum and Mop - $1,099.00, down from $1,499.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:22 pm
Apple Stops Selling $200 'Pro Apps' Bundle With Final Cut Pro and More | MacRumors
Apple Stops Selling $200 'Pro Apps' Bundle With Final Cut Pro and More
Following the launch of Apple Creator Studio this week, Apple has quietly stopped selling its valuable "Pro Apps Bundle for Education" (archived link). "Pro Apps Bundle for Education" included one-time-purchase versions of Apple's Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage apps at a steep discount, with U.S. pricing set at $199.99. Purchasing each of the included apps separately costs $629.95, so the bundle provided more than $400 in savings. While the bundle was sold through Apple's online education store since its launch in 2017, there was no student or teacher verification system in the U.S. and certain other countries, so most customers were able to purchase it. Anyone who already purchased the bundle can continue to use the apps. Apple also appears to be cracking down on sharing the apps included in the bundle. According to a MacRumors tipster, sharing the apps with others as a ZIP file no longer works, as the recipient will receive an error when opening the apps. Apple Creator Studio is a new subscription bundle that provides access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on the Mac and/or iPad, with U.S. pricing set at $12.99 per month or $129 per year. One-time-purchase versions of all six apps remain available on the Mac for now. A subscription to Apple Creator Studio also unlocks "intelligent features" and "premium content" in apps like Pixelmator Pro, Numbers, Pages, Keynote, and later Freeform.Tags: Apple Creator Studio, Pro Apps for EducationThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:17 pm
Enable Lockdown Mode on iPhone, iPad, and Mac | MacRumors
Enable Lockdown Mode on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Lockdown Mode is an optional security feature designed by Apple to provide maximum protection against highly sophisticated digital threats. When enabled on your Apple device, it greatly reduces exposure to complex attacks by restricting certain features and network connections. Keep reading to learn how to use it across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. For most users of Apple devices, the standard iOS, iPadOS, and macOS security protections should be sufficient, whereas Lockdown Mode is aimed at users who could be targets of cyberattacks, such as journalists, activists, and government employees. That said, any user can enable it on their device for what Apple calls an "extreme" level of security. Lockdown Mode Protections When enabled, Lockdown Mode strictly limits or disables the functionality of features, apps, and websites. Lockdown Mode protections include the following: In the Messages app, most message attachment types other than images are blocked, and some features like link previews are unavailable. Incoming FaceTime calls from people you have not previously called are blocked. Incoming invitations for other Apple services from people you have not previously invited are also blocked. Some complex web technologies and browsing features, including just-in-time (JIT) JavaScript compilation, are disabled unless the user excludes a trusted site from Lockdown Mode. This protection applies to Safari and all other web browsers using WebKit across the ‌iPhone‌, ‌iPad‌, and Mac. Shared albums will be removed from the Photos app, and new shared album invitations will be blocked. When a device is locked, wired connections with other devices/accessories are blocked. Configuration profiles cannot be installed, and the device cannot enroll into mobile device management (MDM), while Lockdown Mode is turned on. Certain network protocols and services are restricted. How to Enable Lockdown Mode on iPhone and iPad Lockdown Mode is turned off by default on ‌iPhone‌ and ‌iPad‌, but you can enable it by following these steps. Open the Settings app. Scroll down and tap Privacy & Security. Scroll to the bottom and tap Lockdown Mode. Tap Turn On Lockdown Mode. Review the information about what features are restricted, then tap Turn On & Restart. After the restart, Lockdown Mode will be active. You can confirm this by returning to Settings ➝ Privacy & Security ➝ Lockdown Mode, where a toggle will show that it's on. How to Enable Lockdown Mode on Mac Open System Settings. Click Privacy & Security in the sidebar. Under the "Security" section at the bottom, click Lockdown Mode. Click Turn On Lockdown Mode. Review the protections and click Turn On & Restart. Your Mac will restart and Lockdown Mode will be enabled when it boots up. How to Turn Off Lockdown Mode Whether you're on iPhone, iPad, or Mac, these are the steps to follow: In Settings on iPhone/iPad (or System Settings on Mac) go to Privacy & Security ➝ Lockdown Mode. Tap or click the Lockdown Mode toggle to turn it off. Confirm that you want to turn it off. Your device will restart to leave Lockdown Mode. Configuring Allowed Websites and App Exceptions While Lockdown Mode is active, some websites and certain app features may be blocked for security. Apple allows you to add exceptions in some areas. For example, in Safari, if a site is blocked by Lockdown Mode, you may be offered an option to allow website exceptions. This lets specific sites load normally while Lockdown Mode remains enabled. Some third-party apps may also appear in a list in Settings ➝ Privacy & Security ➝ Lockdown Mode ➝ Configure Web Browsing, and you can turn off Lockdown Mode for those apps individually. This lets an app continue to function normally if it was being restricted by Lockdown Mode's web content limitations. This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:07 pm
Apple's Fifth Avenue Store is Closing Overnight Next Week, Here's Why | MacRumors
Apple's Fifth Avenue Store is Closing Overnight Next Week, Here's Why
Apple's iconic Fifth Avenue store in New York City is normally open 24/7, but it will be closed overnight on some days next week. According to Apple's website, the store will be closing at 10 p.m. local time each night on Monday, February 2 through Wednesday, February 4. The store will re-open each morning at 8 a.m. local time during this period. Apple is closing the store to complete maintenance on the signature glass cube entrance, according to a source familiar with the matter. Apple's official explanation is "preservation work." Opened in 2006, Apple Fifth Avenue features a street-level glass cube entrance, leading to an underground store. Apple's CEO Tim Cook and other company executives often attend the store for major new product launches. The store's cube has been outfitted with everything from a giant Apple Vision Pro headset outline to colorful Siri glow in recent years.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:36 pm
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Continuity Camera Patent and Antitrust Claims | MacRumors
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Continuity Camera Patent and Antitrust Claims
Apple this week got sued in a New Jersey Federal court by the maker of mobile video app Camo, alleging Apple stole its technology when the company integrated its Continuity Camera feature into iOS 16 in 2022. Released by London-based Reincubate in 2020, the Camo app enables iPhone and Android smartphones to be used as webcams for desktop-based video calls. Apple's Continuity Camera serves a similar function within its own ecosystem, allowing an iPhone to be used as a wireless webcam with a nearby Mac that is signed into the same Apple Account. Reincubate said the tech giant copied patented features from its Camo app and incorporated them into its mobile operating system in order to "redirect user demand to Apple's own platform-tied offering." According to the lawsuit, Apple "actively induced and encouraged" Reincubate to develop and market Camo for iOS, then later copied its functionality and built it into iOS as Continuity Camera. "In most of those cases, Apple has not actively induced the developer to test and build software," the lawsuit said. "Here, Apple actively cultivated a relationship of trust with Reincubate, induced the company to share technical details, beta builds, and market data, and leveraged that privileged access to inform its own development of Continuity Camera."Reincubate called Apple's conduct an example of "Sherlocking," which refers to Apple building an app or system feature that duplicates functionality previously offered by a third-party app. "Rather than competing with us, Apple deployed a series of obstacles to tilt the playing field, infringed our IP, and did so in service of preventing competition from rival platforms," Reincubate CEO Aidan Fitzpatrick said in a statement given to Reuters. "Apple competes fairly while respecting the intellectual property rights of others, and these camera features were developed internally by Apple engineers," Apple responded in a statement. Aside from accusing Apple of infringing its patents, Reincubate's suit was filed as an antitrust claim, alleging that Apple violates U.S. law by locking users into its ecosystem and preventing them from switching to competitors. Reincubate has requested unspecified monetary damages and court orders that would block Apple's alleged misconduct. Tags: Apple Antitrust, Continuity, Apple LawsuitsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:17 pm
Apple Pushes Carrier Settings Update to Fix Telstra Issue on iPhones Running iOS 16.7.3 | MacRumors
Apple Pushes Carrier Settings Update to Fix Telstra Issue on iPhones Running iOS 16.7.3
Apple has released a carrier settings update for Telstra customers in Australia that resolves the issue affecting iPhones running iOS 16.7.3, which was released and then made unavailable to download by Apple earlier this week. The fix is delivered via a carrier bundle update, which adjusts network-related settings such as connectivity and calling features, without requiring an iOS update. Affected users who updated to iOS 16.7.3 before Apple stopped signing it can install the bundle on their iPhone by going to Settings ➝ General ➝ About, where a prompt to update carrier settings should appear. Once installed, the Service Provider field in Settings should display "Telstra 54.1," said the telecommunications company in an updated support document. The original issue that caused Apple to unsign iOS 16.7.3 prevented some older iPhone models from connecting to the Telstra network, including via emergency calls to 000. As things stand, iOS 16.7.3 remains unavailable to download. It's still unclear if Apple will re-sign it, with the carrier bundle available separately, or whether it will issue a new point release of iOS with the bundle packaged in.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:24 am
iPhone 16 Tops List of World's Best-Selling Smartphones in 2025 | MacRumors
iPhone 16 Tops List of World's Best-Selling Smartphones in 2025
Apple's iPhone 16 was the best-selling smartphone globally in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research's latest report. Apple and Samsung devices dominated the top 10 list for the fourth consecutive year, accounting for 19% of overall smartphone sales. Apple claimed seven of the top 10 spots, while Samsung captured the remaining three. Launched in September, the iPhone 17 series achieved 16% higher sales than its predecessor during its first full quarter, driven by strong demand in the U.S., China, and Western Europe. Counterpoint said the base iPhone 17 model was the standout performer, registering the highest growth among all devices and climbing the rankings compared to where the iPhone 16 debuted in 2024. Counterpoint attributed the growth to the iPhone 17's upgrades, such as a higher refresh rate (120Hz vs 60Hz), and larger base storage (256GB vs. 128GB). The more affordable iPhone 16e, launched in spring 2025, also contributed additional sales with its more accessible $599 entry point into Apple's ecosystem. In fifth position, Samsung's Galaxy A16 5G became the best-selling Android smartphone of 2025, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra secured a flagship spot for the second consecutive year in ninth. The S25 Ultra grew more than 3x year-over-year in Japan, according to the research firm. Looking ahead, Counterpoint expects premium flagship devices to increase their presence in 2026 as rising memory prices disproportionately impact entry-to-mid-segment devices. Apple still sells iPhone 16 models as part of its smartphone lineup. Priced starting at $699, the previous-generation device features an A18 chip that supports Apple Intelligence, a dual-lens camera system, a Camera Control button for quick camera access, and a customizable Action button.Related Roundup: iPhone 16Tag: CounterpointRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:44 am
Google Chrome Gets Gemini Side Panel and Agentic Browsing Features | MacRumors
Google Chrome Gets Gemini Side Panel and Agentic Browsing Features
AI-powered browsing features have become a battleground among browser makers in recent months. OpenAI launched its Atlas browser in October, while Microsoft Edge and Opera have also introduced AI assistants and automated browsing capabilities. And now Google is upping the ante. The company has announced a slew of new AI features fro Chrome, including a persistent sidebar for the Gemini chatbot and "auto browse" capabilities that can perform web tasks on your behalf. The update moves Gemini from its previous floating window into an always-available side panel on the right side of the browser, which inevitably shrinks the browsing window. Google, however, says the redesign allows you to multitask more easily, since you can keep your main tab open while using the AI assistant for separate tasks, such as comparing products across multiple tabs or summarizing reviews from different websites. Chrome is also gaining Nano Banana integration, Google's AI image generator. You can now transform images directly in the browser window using text prompts, without needing to download files or switch tabs. The headline feature though is "auto browse," which is currently rolling out to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S. According to Google, the agentic tool can handle multi-step tasks like researching hotel and flight prices, filling out online forms, scheduling appointments, and managing subscriptions. Google says it can even identify items in a photo, search for similar products, add them to a shopping cart, and apply discount codes. The company says it even does all this while staying within a specified budget. Auto browse can use Chrome's built-in password manager (with user permission) for tasks requiring login credentials. The feature is designed to pause and ask you for confirmation for sensitive actions like purchases or social media posts, according to the company. Lastly, Google plans to add "Personal Intelligence" to Chrome in the coming months. The feature lets the browser remember context from past conversations you've had with it and provide more personalized assistance. Google hasn't specified a Chrome version that will include all of these features, but the company said the Gemini sidebar support and Nano Banana integration are rolling out now as a server-side service update. Tag: Google ChromeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Wednesday January 28
11:26 pm
Apple Signs Deal for Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' Universe Movies and TV Shows | MacRumors
Apple Signs Deal for Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' Universe Movies and TV Shows
Apple has signed a deal with popular fantasy author Brandon Sanderson for film and TV rights to Sanderson's "Cosmere" universe, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Sanderson has a large body of work, but some of his most popular fantasy books could be adapted first. Mistborn could be turned into a movie series, while The Stormlight Archive is being considered for television. Mistborn is a book series that's split into two eras, with the first three books featuring a group of magic-using metal manipulators or "Allomancers" overthrowing a dystopian empire. The second set of books follows the exploits of Wax and Wayne, two lawmen with magical abilities in a more modern setting. There are two additional eras planned for the same Mistborn series, so Apple has access to content that could result in a dozen movies. The Stormlight Archive currently features five epic fantasy books, each of which could easily be used for multiple seasons of a TV show. The Stormlight Archive is a classic good vs. evil tale, featuring the Knights Radiant against Voidbringers who want to conquer the world. Sanderson has 10 total books planned for The Stormlight Archive, but the "Cosmere" universe also includes many other standalone novels, all of which are linked together. Sanderson is one of the most well-known current fantasy authors, and in addition to his own books, he finished Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time after Jordan passed away. A TV show based on the Stormlight Archive is already in the early stages of planning. Blue Marble, a film studio run by Pachinko producer Theresa Kang-Lowe, is set to produce. Kang-Lowe has an exclusive content production deal with Apple. Apple won the deal after Sanderson met with multiple potential partners. Apple agreed to give Sanderson unprecedented control over screen translations, so he will write, produce, and consult on any TV shows or movies that Apple makes about the Cosmere universe. Sanderson is known for having some of the most popular Kickstarter campaigns to date, raising close to $100 million by selling his books.Tag: Apple TV PlusThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:37 pm
'Halide' Co-Founder Sebastiaan de With Joins Apple's Design Team | MacRumors
'Halide' Co-Founder Sebastiaan de With Joins Apple's Design Team
Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the popular iPhone camera app Halide, today announced that he has joined the Human Interface Design team at Apple. "So excited to work with the very best team in the world on my favorite products," he said. This marks a return to Apple for de With, who previously worked on things such as iCloud, MobileMe, and the Find My app. He has also completed design work for other companies, such as Sony, Mozilla, Oracle, HP, and EA, in the past. de With is a well-known figure in the online Apple and photography communities. Apple's design team is undergoing many changes. Last year, the company's former software design chief Alan Dye left for Meta, and Apple's hardware engineering chief and leading CEO candidate John Ternus was reportedly tapped to oversee the company's entire hardware and software design teams towards the end of last year. Over the past several years, some Apple designers have left to work with Jony Ive, the legendary former Apple design chief. Ive left Apple in 2019 to start his own design firm LoveFrom, and he has been working with OpenAI on a new AI device. In related news, Halide's parent company Lux today launched a public preview of Halide Mark III, the next-generation version of its flagship camera app.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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09:51 pm
Warning: These Continuity Features Are Broken on Latest iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Betas | MacRumors
Warning: These Continuity Features Are Broken on Latest iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Betas
Users of Apple's latest iPhone and iPad Pro models who have been beta testing iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 may want to hold off on updating to the third betas released earlier this week, as several Continuity-related features are currently broken on these devices. Apple has updated its developer release notes for the third betas of iOS and iPadOS 26.3 to outline the devices and features that are affected:The following Continuity features do not work on iPhone 17, Phone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air and iPad Pro (M5) with iOS / iPadOS 26.3 Beta 3: iPhone Mirroring AirPlay mirroring to Apple TV 4K Using Continuity Camera wirelessly with Mac or Apple TV 4K Sidecar from Mac to iPad Pro (M5)Apple has not provided any details on why these features are not working on the latest betas, but the issue will presumably be fixed in the next round of betas. We're expecting a public release of iOS 26.3 and related updates fairly soon, as the x.3 updates typically drop in late January each year. With just a few days left in the month, it appears the release schedule may slip into early February for this cycle, but we should be seeing release candidate versions seeded to developers and beta testers relatively soon ahead of the public releases.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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'Ted Lasso' is Returning to Apple TV, Here's When | MacRumors
'Ted Lasso' is Returning to Apple TV, Here's When
Apple today announced that its hit comedy-drama series "Ted Lasso" is returning for a fourth season in "summer 2026," but it did not share a specific date. "Ted Lasso" is one of the most popular shows ever released on the Apple TV streaming service. The eponymous character Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, starts off as a small-time football coach from Kansas who is hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer. In the fourth season, Apple says Lasso returns to England to take on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women's soccer team. "Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would," said Apple. The fourth season is currently in production, according to Apple, and fan favorites such as Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift are all set to return in the upcoming episodes. The third season of "Ted Lasso" was released in 2023, so there has been a long wait for a fourth season. The series has won several major awards since it debuted in 2020, with its overall positive tone making it a popular comfort show.Tag: Apple TV ShowsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Will Soon Take Up to a 30% Cut From All Patreon Creators on iOS | MacRumors
Apple Will Soon Take Up to a 30% Cut From All Patreon Creators on iOS
Apple has set a new deadline of November 1, 2026 for all Patreon creators to switch from Patreon's legacy billing system to the App Store's in-app purchase system in the Patreon app on the iPhone and iPad, as reported by TechCrunch. Note: This image has been edited to include a pile of cash. Patreon is a platform where creators such as YouTubers can receive payments from fans, which can be a valuable revenue stream alongside ads and sponsorships. Apple initially told Patreon that its creators must move to the App Store's in-app purchase system by November 2025, or else Patreon would risk removal from the App Store, but the deadline was pushed back. Apple considers payments from supporters to creators on Patreon to be digital goods that it is entitled to receive a commission on. Apple receives a 30% commission on in-app purchases and subscriptions, but this drops to 15% for a subscription that has been ongoing for more than a year. Patreon said it is disappointed with how Apple has navigated this policy. According to TechCrunch, only 4% of Patreon creators are still using the platform's legacy billing system, with the rest having already switched over. Patreon has shared a FAQ with more details for creators.Tags: App Store, PatreonThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Pay Promo Offers Discount on Valentine's Day Flowers | MacRumors
Apple Pay Promo Offers Discount on Valentine's Day Flowers
Apple's latest Apple Pay promotion is offering Apple users in the U.S. a discount on flowers ahead of Valentine's Day. Customers can get $20 off of a 1-800-Flowers purchase of $49.99 or more when using ‌Apple Pay‌. The discount is available from now until February 12, and it is available when ordering flowers from the 1-800-Flowers website or app. To get the deal, use ‌Apple Pay‌ when checking out, and enter the promo code APPLEPAY. 1-800-Flowers is able to provide flower deliveries across the United States, with bouquet options varying by location.Tag: Apple Pay PromoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Creator Studio Hands-On: What You Get for $12.99 Per Month | MacRumors
Apple Creator Studio Hands-On: What You Get for $12.99 Per Month
Apple today launched its latest subscription service, a software bundle called Creator Studio. Creator Studio provides access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage for one $12.99 per month fee, with a $129 per year purchase option also available. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. We checked out the Creator Studio bundle to see if it's worth what Apple is charging. Creator Studio includes Apple's pro image, audio, and video editing apps that were previously only available for one-time purchase. If you don't currently own Apple's apps and you have need for a range of creative tools, the bundle has the potential to be a good deal. Many of Apple's apps are hundreds of dollars if you purchase them on a standalone basis. Here are the individual costs: Final Cut Pro - $299.99 Logic Pro - $199.99 Pixelmator Pro - $49.99 Compressor - $49.99 Motion - $49.99 MainStage - $29.99 Together, the apps cost just about $680, so there is potentially money to be saved by paying $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Creator Studio provides full access to the apps, along with exclusive AI features that are not available in the standalone versions. Apple is even including Creator Studio-exclusive features in its free apps like Freeform, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. You can use Freeform, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers for free and purchase Apple's apps without opting for Creator Studio, but a Creator Studio subscription is the only way to get the new AI features that Apple has developed. Unfortunately, there is no option to purchase access to just one or two apps at a lower subscription price. Creator Studio is all or nothing, so if you just want access to image editing capabilities with Pixelmator Pro and also the AI tools for Apple's iWork app, you have no option to pay less just for those. You have to pay the full $12.99 per month price even if you don't need some of the apps. Apple envisions Creative Studio as a tool for creatives who need to do all their content creation and management on their own, from filming videos to creating audio for those videos to making graphics. It is a highly useful option for people who can take advantage of most of the apps, but it isn't going to make as much sense for those who just need one or two. Creator Studio is best for people who have shied away from Apple's professional video and audio editing apps because of their high cost, or those who need tools for video creation, music making, and image editing. It would be nice if Apple could offer more specialized, affordable bundles in the future, much like Adobe does for its Creative Cloud apps. Apple is offering a one-month free trial for those who want to try out Creator Studio, or a three-month trial with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad. Up to six family members can share a single Creative Studio subscription. Do you plan to subscribe to Creative Studio? Let us know in the comments below.Tag: Apple Creator StudioThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Pixelmator Pro Launches on iPad With Apple Pencil Support and More | MacRumors
Pixelmator Pro Launches on iPad With Apple Pencil Support and More
Apple today released Pixelmator Pro for the iPad, complete with a new touch-optimized workspace, full Apple Pencil support, the ability to work between iPad and Mac, and all of the powerful editing tools from the Mac version. Pixelmator Pro is a popular image editing app that was acquired by Apple last year. There is already a more basic Pixelmator app available for the iPad and iPhone, but Apple says that app is "no longer being updated." To receive new features going forward, iPad users will need to move to the full-fledged Pixelmator Pro app. Apple says Pixelmator Pro for iPad is compatible with iPad models equipped with the A16, A17 Pro, or M1 chip or later on iPadOS 26 or later. Here are some of the Pixelmator Pro for iPad features highlighted by Apple:A full-featured Layers sidebar allows creators to use images, shapes, text, and video Smart selection tools for isolating and editing specific parts of images Advanced bitmap and vector masks Super Resolution for intelligently upscaling photos Deband for removing compression artifacts Auto Crop with automatic composition suggestions Apple Pencil support for pressure-sensitive brushing, plus hover, squeeze, and double tapPixelmator Pro for both iPad and Mac is available through the new Apple Creator Studio subscription bundle, which in the U.S. costs $12.99 per month or $129 per year. A one-time $49.99 purchase option remains available for the Mac app. Some new "intelligent features" and "premium content" in Pixelmator Pro will only be available with an Apple Creator Studio subscription. For example, in both the iPad and Mac apps, Apple Creator Studio subscribers have access to a new Warp tool for twisting and shaping image layers. The one-time-purchase Mac app did not receive this feature.Tags: Apple Creator Studio, PixelmatorThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Updates Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro With These New Features | MacRumors
Apple Updates Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro With These New Features
Apple today updated its Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro apps, and there are many new features in both the one-time purchase and Apple Creator Studio versions. Here is what is new in all versions of Final Cut Pro on the Mac, regardless of whether you have an active Apple Creator Studio subscription:Powerful Intelligence • Use Transcript Search to quickly find spoken words or phrases in your footage by searching for exact matches or using natural language descriptions* • Discover Visual Search, a fast and easy way to locate moments in your footage, including objects and actions, using natural language* • Let Beat Detection analyze any song to reveal its bars and beats, enabling you to easily align your video edits to the music’s rhythm Get Started Fast • Dive into editing with a special demo project featuring the talented singer-songwriter Allie Sherlock, and explore the exciting new features of Final Cut Pro firsthand • Accelerate your next edit with in-app guides on how to create a new library, import media, and add clips to a new timeline * Requires a Mac with Apple siliconHere is what is new in Final Cut Pro on the iPad, which is now only available with an Apple Creator Studio subscription for new customers:Powerful Intelligence • Use Transcript Search to quickly find spoken words or phrases in your footage by searching for exact matches or using natural language descriptions (Requires iPadOS 26) • Discover Visual Search, a fast and easy way to locate moments in your footage, including objects and actions, using natural language (Requires iPadOS 26) • Let Beat Detection analyze any song to reveal its bars and beats, enabling you to easily align your video edits to the music’s rhythm Get Started Fast • Effortlessly create visual highlights videos set to your music with Montage Maker, ready to share or use as a creative starting point for your edits (Requires iPadOS 26) • Dive into editing with a special demo project featuring the talented singer-songwriter Allie Sherlock, and explore the exciting new features of Final Cut Pro firsthand • Elevate your videos with dynamic titles, add a personal flair with customizable graphic elements, and set the perfect pace with countdowns and timers Workflow Enhancements • Streamline your workflow with multiple selection support in the inspector, allowing you to make batch adjustments and changes to several clips at once • Keep your projects moving with background exports and track their progress in Live Activities, perfect for multitasking across apps (Requires iPad models with M3 or later and iPadOS 26) • Extend your workspace by connecting an external monitor to view and play back your edits with easeHere is what is new in all versions of Logic Pro on the Mac, regardless of whether you have an active Apple Creator Studio subscription:AI Session Players • Transform your tracks with the all-new Synth Player, and create keyboard and bass performances with intuitive controls • Generate dynamic synth performances that play notes and manipulate instruments • Use Simple Pad to add lush harmonic layers to your song, or add movement and dynamics with Modulated Pad and Rhythmic Chords • Explore popular synth bass styles including 808 Bass, Pump Bass, and Sequenced Bass to dial in the low end • Use Chord ID to identify chords from any part of your song and Session Players will automatically follow along Sound Library • Explore a free, expanding collection of premium sound packs with the brand new Sound Library • Listen to audio previews of any sound packs and install your favorites • Free up storage space by easily deleting packs you are no longer usingHere is what is new in Logic Pro on the iPad, which is now only available with an Apple Creator Studio subscription for new customers:AI Session Players • Transform your tracks with the all-new Synth Player, and create keyboard and bass performances with intuitive controls • Generate dynamic synth performances that play notes and manipulate instruments • Use Simple Pad to add lush harmonic layers to your song, or add movement and dynamics with Modulated Pad and Rhythmic Chords • Explore popular synth bass styles including 808 Bass, Pump Bass, and Sequenced Bass to dial in the low end • Use Chord ID to identify chords from any part of your song and Session Players will automatically follow along Quick Swipe Comping • Assemble the perfect performance by selecting the best moments from several takes • Organize takes using Take Folders and quickly compare different comps • Use Apple Pencil for even more precision when editing and selecting your best takes Music Understanding • Quickly and intuitively search for loops in the Browser using natural language phrases, like “dreamy electric piano” • Pick a loop, and the Browser uses machine learning to help you quickly discover similar loops from the Sound LibraryIf you were already subscribed to Final Cut Pro and/or Logic Pro on the iPad for $4.99 per month, you can continue to pay that price for access to the Apple Creator Studio versions of the apps on the iPad. If you want all of the other Mac and iPad apps that are included in Apple Creator Studio, you must pay the full $12.99 per month. On the Mac, Final Cut Pro companion apps Motion and Compressor and Logic Pro companion app MainStage were both updated today with the same set of new features across both the one-time purchase and Apple Creator Studio versions of the apps. Two other Apple apps updated today are iMovie on the Mac, and Final Cut Camera on the iPhone. Those apps are not part of Apple Creator Studio.Tags: Apple Creator Studio, Final Cut Pro, Logic ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Teardown Reveals AirTag 2 Is Full of Hidden Changes | MacRumors
Teardown Reveals AirTag 2 Is Full of Hidden Changes
Apple has made a series of notable internal changes with the second-generation AirTag, according to a teardown video by Joseph Taylor. Externally, the second-generation ‌AirTag‌ itself is effectively indistinguishable from the original and continues to use a standard CR2032 coin cell. The only visual differences are slight changes to the text on the back, which is now all in capital letters and lists IP67 water and dust resistance, as well as NFC and Find My support. The main PCB inside the second-generation ‌AirTag‌ is visibly thinner than that of the original model. The battery connectors are positioned at a different angle and the new board includes additional test pads that are likely related to manufacturing or diagnostics. Taylor also noted new markings inside the battery compartment, including a QR-code-like graphic. The speaker assembly also sees changes. The speaker coil embedded in the plastic shell appears slightly larger than in the first-generation ‌AirTag‌, while the speaker magnet is more firmly secured. In the original ‌AirTag‌, the magnet could be removed relatively easily, which enabled relatively easy modifications. In the second-generation model, the magnet is more firmly secure and requires noticeably more effort to remove. Taylor speculated that the increased use of adhesive could be related to anti-tampering efforts. Despite the removal of the speaker coil and magnet, the device was still able to connect to his iPhone, indicating that Apple has not introduced a firmware-level lockout or alert triggered by physical modifications. After pairing the device to an ‌iPhone‌, the sound the ‌AirTag‌ emits is a "slightly higher pitch" compared to the original. A user on X has noted that the chime has changed from the note "F" to the note "G." Apple has also updated the ‌AirTag‌'s packaging, using a redesigned box with a narrower overall shape and updated front artwork. The printed text on the new box appears slightly raised via UV printing, and it now features paper adhesive pull tabs. Inside the box, the cardboard insert containing the AirTags is now simpler, with a single paper latch holding a lid over the tray of AirTags, which now sit as a row of four. In the original packaging, the AirTags sat in a doubled over folio in rows of two.Tag: AirTagThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Updates Keynote, Numbers, and Pages Apps With New Free and Paid Features | MacRumors
Apple Updates Keynote, Numbers, and Pages Apps With New Free and Paid Features
Apple today updated its Keynote, Numbers, and Pages apps with many new features across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but some of the additions are limited to users that are subscribed to the new Apple Creator Studio bundle that launched today. Apple Creator Studio is a subscription bundle that provides access to the Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage apps on Mac and/or iPad, with U.S. pricing set at $12.99 per month or $129 per year. A subscription to Apple Creator Studio also unlocks "intelligent features" and "premium content" in apps like Pixelmator Pro, Numbers, Pages, Keynote, and later Freeform. On the iPhone and iPad, existing Keynote, Numbers, and Pages users will see updates to the apps in the App Store that contain both the free new features for everyone and paid new features for Apple Creator Studio subscribers. On the Mac, the existing Keynote, Numbers, and Pages apps were updated (to version 14.5), but only to inform users that those existing apps will no longer be receiving new features of any kind. To receive new features, including free ones, you must install the new, separate Apple Creator Studio editions (version 15.1) of the apps. Here is what is new in the Keynote app for all users:• Experience a new, more fluid way to work on your presentations with Liquid Glass • Access the full set of advanced options and controls right from the new menu bar in iPadOS 26 • Make text and other objects pop with extra brightness and vibrant color using HDR on supported displays • Add personality to your work with new editable shapesHere is what is new in the Keynote app for Apple Creator Studio subscribers:• Make your work stand out with an exclusive new collection of professionally-designed themes • Explore high-quality photos, graphics, and illustrations for your presentation in the all-new Content Hub • Find inspiration faster with collections of new Apple-curated content in the Content Hub • Create stunning images and graphics right in your document, apply quick edits, or adjust the style using AI • Increase the clarity and detail of existing images and graphics using Super Resolution • Use Auto Crop to generate suggestions for how to frame your image • Transform a text outline into a first draft of slides for a new or existing presentation (beta) • Automatically generate presenter notes based on context from your presentation (beta) • Quickly clean up your slide’s layout, spacing, alignment, and typography (beta) • Collaborate on larger files shared via iCloud–now up to 4GBHere is what is new in the Numbers app for all users:• Experience a new, more fluid way to work on your spreadsheets with Liquid Glass • Access the full set of advanced options and controls right from the new menu bar in iPadOS 26 • Add personality to your work with new editable shapesHere is what is new in the Numbers app for Apple Creator Studio subscribers:• Make your work stand out with an exclusive new collection of professionally-designed templates • Explore high-quality photos, graphics, and illustrations for your document in the all-new Content Hub • Find inspiration faster with collections of new Apple-curated content in the Content Hub • Create stunning images and graphics right in your document, apply quick edits, or adjust the style using AI • Increase the clarity and detail of existing images and graphics using Super Resolution • Use Auto Crop to generate suggestions for how to frame your image • Use Magic Fill to suggest data or generate formulas based on pattern recognition • Collaborate on larger files shared via iCloud–now up to 4GBHere is what is new in the Pages app for all users:• Experience a new, more fluid way to work on your documents with Liquid Glass • Access the full set of advanced options and controls right from the new menu bar in iPadOS 26 • Add personality to your work with new editable shapesHere is what is new in the Pages app for Apple Creator Studio subscribers:• Make your work stand out with an exclusive new collection of professionally-designed templates • Explore high-quality photos, graphics, and illustrations for your document in the all-new Content Hub • Find inspiration faster with collections of new Apple-curated content in the Content Hub • Create stunning images and graphics right in your document, apply quick edits, or adjust the style using AI • Increase the clarity and detail of existing images and graphics using Super Resolution • Use Auto Crop to generate suggestions for how to frame your image • Collaborate on larger files shared via iCloud–now up to 4GBTags: Apple Creator Studio, iWork, Keynote, Numbers, PagesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Take Up to $130 Off M4 Mac Mini on Amazon, Starting at $499 | MacRumors
Take Up to $130 Off M4 Mac Mini on Amazon, Starting at $499
Amazon is continuing to discount a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini this week, starting at $499.00 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD, down from $599.00. Discounts reach up to $130 off in these sales, and there is also a discount on the M4 Pro model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a 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 $689.00, down from $799.00, and the model with 24GB RAM/512GB SSD for $889.99, down from $999.00. $100 OFFM4 Mac mini (256GB) for $499.00 $110 OFFM4 Mac mini (16GB/512GB) for $689.00 $109 OFFM4 Mac mini (24GB/512GB) for $889.99 $130 OFFM4 Pro Mac mini (24GB/512GB) for $1,269.00 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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WhatsApp Launches Strict Account Settings for High-Risk Users | MacRumors
WhatsApp Launches Strict Account Settings for High-Risk Users
WhatsApp is rolling out a new optional security feature called Strict account settings, which is designed to protect users who may be targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks. Similar in spirit to Apple's Lockdown Mode for iPhone, the feature is aimed primarily at journalists, activists, and public-facing figures. Once enabled, the setting locks various account options to their most restrictive settings. For example, WhatsApp will automatically block attachments and media from senders who aren't in your contacts, reducing potential vectors for spyware or malicious files. Here's WhatsApp's support explanation about other settings that are impacted: Account security: Two-step verification is turned on. Security notifications are turned on and locked. End-to-end encrypted backups are encouraged for users with backups enabled. Messaging and media: Link previews are turned off. Blocking high volumes of unknown account messages is turned on. Profile and presence: Your Last seen and online, Profile photo, About details, and links on your profile are locked to contacts only or to your pre-established, more-selective list of people. Groups: Only known contacts or a pre-established, more-selective list of people can add you to groups.Strict account settings can be found in Settings ➝ Privacy ➝ Advanced. When it shows up for you could depend on your location, as WhatsApp says the rollout is happening gradually over the coming weeks. Bear in mind that you can't control Strict account settings from WhatsApp Web – it can only be accessed from your primary device. WhatsApp also noted that it has transitioned parts of its codebase to Rust, a programming language known for its memory safety features. The company says this change helps protect photos, videos, and messages from spyware. More technical details are available on Meta's engineering blog.Tag: WhatsAppThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple's 'Creator Studio' App Bundle Now Available for $12.99 Per Month | MacRumors
Apple's 'Creator Studio' App Bundle Now Available for $12.99 Per Month
Apple today launched the new Creator Studio that was initially unveiled two weeks ago, providing content creators with access to six Apple apps for $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Creator Studio includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, along with Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on the Mac. Final Cut Pro is Apple's video editing software, Logic Pro is for audio editing and creation, and Pixelmator Pro is an image editing app that Apple purchased in 2024. Apple is still rolling out the full bundle, but links for the individual Creator Studio versions of the apps are now live and you can subscribe to Creator Studio from within them. Final Cut Pro Logic Pro Pixelmator Pro Motion Compressor MainStage All of the apps with the exception of Pixelmator Pro for ‌iPad‌ were available prior to today, and they continue to be available for individual, standalone purchase. The Creator Studio bundle unlocks AI features that are not otherwise accessible in these apps, plus it adds new features to free apps like Keynote, Pages, and Numbers, with Freeform coming later. Creator Studio versions of those apps include: Keynote Pages Numbers Accessing the full functionality of Apple's video editing, photo editing, audio editing, and iWork apps will require a Creator Studio subscription going forward, though Apple will continue to offer updates for the standalone versions of the apps. Some of the tools exclusive to Creator Studio: Final Cut Pro - Transcript search that uses AI to search for the soundbite you're looking for, visual search for finding specific parts of a video, and beat detection improvements that make it easier to match a video to the rhythm of the music. There are also new dynamic titles, transitions, and graphic elements to improve visuals. Logic Pro - There's an option to add a Session Player to a song that plays synth keyboard and synth bass parts in a variety of styles. AI can be used to analyze any audio or MIDI region to extract harmonic and chord information. Logic Pro's ‌iPad‌ sound packs and producer packs are also now available on Mac. Users have access to royalty-free loops, samples, and instruments. Pixelmator Pro - The Creator Studio version of Pixelmator Pro features a Liquid Glass design, a new warp tool for reshaping layers, and warp-powered mockups for apparel and products. Pixelmator Pro for ‌iPad‌ is also entirely new. iWork - Includes a new content hub with Apple-curated royalty-free photos, premium templates, and themes. There are also options to generate and remix image creations right in documents, with a Super Resolution tool for upscaling images. In Keynote, you can generate slides and presenter notes using AI, while Magic Fill in Numbers runs a pattern analysis model across your data and suggests table contents for missing data. There is no way to subscribe to just a single Creator Studio app at a lower price, as Apple only offers an all-in-one subscription. Creator Studio can be downloaded from the iOS and Mac App Stores starting today. All new subscribers are eligible for a one-month free trial, and customers who purchase a new Mac or qualifying ‌iPad‌ model with an A16, A17 Pro, or M-series chip can get an extended three-month free trial. The Creator Studio membership can be shared with up to five family members on a linked Apple Account. Students and educators are able to subscribe to Creator Studio for $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. Creator Studio's full functionality is available with iOS 26 and later, iPadOS 26 and later, and macOS 26 and later. Most of the apps require macOS 15.6 at a minimum and an M1 chip or newer for Mac use, though Pixelmator Pro requires a Mac with macOS 26. As for the ‌iPad‌, Final Cut Pro requires an A16 chip or later, Logic Pro requires an A12 Bionic Chip or later, and Pixelmator Pro requires an A16 chip or later.Tag: Apple Creator StudioThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Nvidia Overtakes Apple as TSMC's Biggest Customer | MacRumors
Nvidia Overtakes Apple as TSMC's Biggest Customer
Apple has lost its long-held position as TSMC's largest customer in 2026 amid surging demand for AI chips, CNBC reports. Nvidia is expected to overtake Apple as the single largest source of revenue for TSMC. Analyst estimates suggest Nvidia will generate approximately $33 billion in revenue for TSMC during 2026, representing roughly 22% of the foundry's total revenue, compared with an estimated $27 billion, or about 18%, attributable to Apple. Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang reportedly confirmed on a recent podcast that the transition has already occurred, saying that Nvidia is now TSMC's largest customer. Apple has been widely regarded as TSMC's anchor customer for more than a decade. Apple relies on the Taiwanese company to manufacture its custom-designed A-series processors used in the iPhone and iPad, as well as its M-series chips for the Mac and ‌iPad‌. That relationship has historically given Apple early access to TSMC's most advanced manufacturing technologies and allowed TSMC to justify the enormous capital investments required to develop each new generation of semiconductor process nodes. The change reflects a rapid expansion in Nvidia's demand, driven by the global build-out of artificial intelligence infrastructure, where its graphics processing units are widely used as accelerators in data centers operated by major cloud service providers. One key factor behind Nvidia's rising share of TSMC revenue is the nature of the chips it needs. AI accelerators are significantly larger, more complex, and more expensive to manufacture than Apple's A- or M-series chips. They often require leading-edge process nodes, advanced packaging techniques, and higher wafer costs, all of which translate into higher revenue per chip for TSMC. While Apple ships far higher volumes of processors overall, it requires smaller system-on-a-chip designs optimized for power efficiency and consumer devices, resulting in lower manufacturing costs per unit. TSMC's growing reliance on AI customers could have direct implications for Apple. While it remains one of the foundry's most important customers, it is no longer the primary driver of TSMC's capacity expansion or capital expenditure decisions. Analysts say that Nvidia has effectively taken Apple's place as the scale customer that helps guide development and justify increased investment in each new leading-edge process node.Tags: CNBC, Nvidia, TSMCThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Search Your Apple Account Purchase History on iPhone | MacRumors
Search Your Apple Account Purchase History on iPhone
In an age of digital ubiquity, knowing how to easily keep track of your online transactions is crucial, especially as an Apple user who frequently downloads apps, music, movies, and more from various Apple services. Your Apple Account purchase history is a comprehensive log of all the content you've bought using your account, not just on your iPhone, but across all your Apple devices. Knowing how to access this information on your device can give you valuable insights into your digital spending habits, help you manage your subscriptions, or even assist in troubleshooting or disputing unauthorized purchases. So whether you're trying to keep a budget, ensure that your family's purchases are appropriate, or simply curious about when you bought that app or movie, here's how to view your Apple Account purchase history on an iPhone or iPad logged into your account. View Purchase History in Settings Open the Settings app and tap your Apple Account banner at the top. Tap Media & Purchases. Tap View Account in the popup and authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID. Scroll down and tap Purchase History. You are now viewing the purchase history for this Apple Account across all the devices tied to the account. If you are looking for a specific purchase, you can use the search field at the top to enter a name, price, or order ID. If you tap the blue text next to "Showing:" you can also filter the history by date range, price, and purchase type. View Purchase History in App Store In iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 or later, you can access the same purchase history a little bit faster via the App Store app on iPhone and iPad. Simply tap your account profile in the top-right corner, then tap Purchase History and authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID when prompted.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Monday January 26
09:52 pm
PDX (Portland) on 2026-02-04 | CloudFlare
PDX (Portland) on 2026-02-04
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 4, 14:00 UTC - Feb 5, 00:00 UTCJan 26, 21:30 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in PDX (Portland) datacenter between 2026-02-04 14:00 and 2026-02-05 00:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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01:52 pm
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline | Twilio
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 28, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTJan 26, 05:26 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 28 January 2026 at 13:00 PST until 28 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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01:22 pm
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTS | Twilio
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTS
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 27, 19:00 - 20:00 PSTJan 26, 05:17 PSTScheduled - The MTS network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 27 January 2026 at 19:00 PST until 27 January 2026 at 20:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MTS Russia handsets.
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12:52 pm
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Sotovaja Svjaz MOTIV | Twilio
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Sotovaja Svjaz MOTIV
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 27, 13:00 - 17:00 PSTJan 26, 04:40 PSTScheduled - The Sotovaja Svjaz MOTIV network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 27 January 2026 at 13:00 PST until 27 January 2026 at 17:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Sotovaja Svjaz MOTIV Russia handsets.
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11:23 am
Poland SMS Carrier Maintenance – Orange | Twilio
Poland SMS Carrier Maintenance – Orange
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 27, 14:00 - 16:00 PSTJan 26, 02:53 PSTScheduled - The Orange network in Poland is conducting a planned maintenance from 27 January 2026 at 14:00 PST until 27 January 2026 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Orange Poland handsets.
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11:22 am
United Arab Emirates SMS Carrier Maintenance – Etisalat | Twilio
United Arab Emirates SMS Carrier Maintenance – Etisalat
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 27, 12:00 - 18:00 PSTJan 26, 03:12 PSTScheduled - The Etisalat network in the United Arab Emirates is conducting a planned maintenance from 27 January 2026 at 12:00 PST until 27 January 2026 at 18:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Etisalat United Arab Emirates handsets.
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Saturday January 24
04:41 pm
UPDATE: Gmail users might see banners indicating missing spam checks. We are experiencing an issue with Gmail beginning on Saturday, 2026-01-24 05:02 US/Pacific. Users might experience the following banner: “Be careful with this message. Gmail hasn’t scanned this message for spam, unverified senders, or harmful software.” We advise the users to be extra diligent in lieu of missing spam checks. Our engineering team is investigating the issue. We will provide an update by Saturday, 2026-01-24 09:30 with current details. | Google Apps
UPDATE: Gmail users might see banners indicating missing spam checks. We are experiencing an issue with Gmail beginning on Saturday, 2026-01-24 05:02 US/Pacific. Users might experience the following banner: “Be careful with this message. Gmail hasn’t scanned this message for spam, unverified senders, or harmful software.” We advise the users to be extra diligent in lieu of missing spam checks. Our engineering team is investigating the issue. We will provide an update by Saturday, 2026-01-24 09:30 with current details.
Incident began at 2026-01-24 13:02 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Gmail users might see banners indicating missing spam checks. We are experiencing an issue with Gmail beginning on Saturday, 2026-01-24 05:02 US/Pacific. Users might experience the following banner: “Be careful with this message. Gmail hasn't scanned this message for spam, unverified senders, or harmful software.” We advise the users to be extra diligent in lieu of missing spam checks. Our engineering team is investigating the issue. We will provide an update by Saturday, 2026-01-24 09:30 with current details. Affected products: Gmail
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Friday January 23
11:22 pm
United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three | Twilio
United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 30, 14:00 - 22:00 PSTJan 23, 15:04 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner Three United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 30 January 2026 at 14:00 PST until 30 January 2026 at 22:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Three United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup SIM Swap, Lookup Identity Match, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes
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10:53 pm
US SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers | Twilio
US SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 02:00 - 04:00 PSTJan 23, 14:46 PSTScheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting a planned maintenance from 29 January 2026 at 02:00 PST until 29 January 2026 at 04:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to small US carriers handsets when sending via long codes and short codes.
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10:52 pm
US SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers | Twilio
US SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 27, 02:00 - 04:00 PSTJan 23, 14:45 PSTScheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting a planned maintenance from 27 January 2026 at 02:00 PST until 27 January 2026 at 04:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to small US carriers handsets when sending via long codes and short codes.
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08:30 pm
[Programmable SMS] SMS Delivery to Claro Network in Costa Rica Affected | Twilio
[Programmable SMS] SMS Delivery to Claro Network in Costa Rica Affected
Jan 23, 12:30 PSTResolved - Twilio Programmable SMS was degraded for 58 minutes between 11:32 and 12:30 Pacific Time on 01/23/2026. During this period of time customers may have experienced SMS Delivery Failures to Claro Network in Costa Rica. The issue has now been resolved.Jan 23, 12:24 PSTMonitoring - Our engineers are currently investigating the customer impact of a retroactive issue with SMS Delivery to Claro Network in Costa Rica. We will follow up and provide customer impact details within 2 hours.
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07:52 pm
On Call Engineers are Investigating an issue | Twilio
On Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Jan 23, 11:52 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS Delivery Failures to Claro Network in Costa Rica. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.
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07:23 pm
Test | Duo Security
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THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 9, 14:21 - 15:21 ESTJan 23, 14:22 ESTScheduled - This is a paging system test message. Please disregard.
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07:16 pm
Upcoming winter storm notification | Linode
Upcoming winter storm notification
Jan 23, 19:16 UTCMonitoring - Akamai is aware of an upcoming winter storm set to affect the continental United States during the upcoming days (https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/wssi/wssi.php). Akamai is working with our vendors to ensure proper preparedness to withstand the storm and take actions in case they are needed. We are actively monitoring the situation to ensure that services remain stable. If you are experiencing issues and are unable to open a Support ticket, please call us at 855-454-6633 (+1-609-380-7100 Intl.), or send an email to support@linode.com.Our general best practice guidelines for all customers is to maintain redundancy of critical systems across multiple regions at all times. We also recommend that all customers [maintain a robust backup strategy](https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/backing-up-your-data/) for their services at all times. Compute instances can be cloned or migrated to other datacenters through our self-service Cloud Manager or API tools. Note that migrating services between datacenters will result in changes to Backups and IPv4 and v6 endpoints:Migration Resourceshttps://techdocs.akamai.com/cloud-computing/docs/migrate-to-a-new-data-centerhttps://techdocs.akamai.com/linode-api/reference/post-migrate-linode-instanceCloning Resourceshttps://techdocs.akamai.com/cloud-computing/docs/clone-a-compute-instancehttps://techdocs.akamai.com/linode-api/reference/post-clone-linode-instance
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06:20 pm
SMS Delivery Delays to Vivo Network in Brazil | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays to Vivo Network in Brazil
Jan 23, 10:20 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Vivo network in Brazil. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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05:23 pm
PDX (Portland) on 2026-02-03 | CloudFlare
PDX (Portland) on 2026-02-03
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 3, 14:00 UTC - Feb 4, 00:00 UTCJan 23, 17:04 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in PDX (Portland) datacenter between 2026-02-03 14:00 and 2026-02-04 00:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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05:15 pm
Voice Signaling and Media traffic Affected for Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2 | Twilio
Voice Signaling and Media traffic Affected for Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2
Jan 23, 09:15 PSTResolved - The issue that was causing impact to Voice signaling and media traffic for some Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2 was resolved as of Jan 22nd at 20:30 PTJan 22, 02:59 PSTUpdate - We have mitigated the issue that was causing impact to Voice signaling and media traffic for some Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2. We are continuing to carefully monitor recovery to ensure recovery is sustained. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 21, 02:58 PSTUpdate - We have mitigated the issue that was causing impact to Voice signaling and media traffic for some Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2. We are continuing to carefully monitor recovery to ensure recovery is sustained. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 20, 10:57 PSTUpdate - We have mitigated the issue that was causing impact to Voice signaling and media traffic for some Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2. We are continuing to carefully monitor recovery to ensure recovery is sustained. We expect to provide another update in 16 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 20, 02:58 PSTUpdate - We have mitigated the issue that was causing impact to Voice signaling and media traffic for some Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2. We are continuing to carefully monitor recovery to ensure recovery is sustained. We expect to provide another update in 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 19, 22:58 PSTUpdate - We have mitigated the issue that was causing impact to Voice signaling and media traffic for some Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2. We are continuing to carefully monitor recovery to ensure recovery is sustained. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 19, 18:58 PSTUpdate - We have mitigated the issue that was causing impact to Voice signaling and media traffic for some Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2. We are continuing to carefully monitor recovery to ensure recovery is sustained. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 19, 14:59 PSTUpdate - We have mitigated the issue that was causing impact to Voice signaling and media traffic for some Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2. We are continuing to carefully monitor recovery to ensure recovery is sustained. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 19, 12:53 PSTUpdate - We have mitigated the issue that was causing impact to Voice signaling and media traffic for some Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2. We are continuing to carefully monitor recovery to ensure recovery is sustained. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 19, 12:21 PSTMonitoring - We have mitigated the issue that was causing impact to Voice signaling and media traffic for some Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2. We are continuing to carefully monitor recovery to ensure recovery is sustained. We expect to provide another update in 30 minutes or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 19, 12:16 PSTUpdate - We are still investigating an issue that may impact Voice signaling and media traffic for Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2. We are working to deploy a fix. We expect to provide another update in 30 minutes or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 19, 11:42 PSTUpdate - We continue investigating an issue that may impact Voice signaling and media traffic for Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2. We are working to deploy a fix. We expect to provide another update in 30 minutes or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 19, 11:25 PSTUpdate - Our engineers have identified an issue that may impact Voice signaling and media traffic for Interconnect (TNX) customers in US2. We are working to deploy a fix. We expect to provide another update in 15 minutes or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 19, 10:31 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with Programable Voice Services. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.
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05:05 pm
SMS Delivery Delays and Failures to Orange / Altice in Dominican Republic | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays and Failures to Orange / Altice in Dominican Republic
Jan 23, 09:05 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays and failures when sending messages to Orange / Altice in Dominican Republic. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 23, 08:57 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue associated to . Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.
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PDX (Portland) on 2026-02-02 | CloudFlare
PDX (Portland) on 2026-02-02
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 2, 14:00 UTC - Feb 3, 00:00 UTCJan 23, 16:24 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in PDX (Portland) datacenter between 2026-02-02 14:00 and 2026-02-03 00:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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SMS Delivery Delays to Jawwal in Palestine, State of | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays to Jawwal in Palestine, State of
Jan 23, 07:10 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Jawwal in Palestine, State of. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 23, 07:01 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue . Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.
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Friday December 19
12:29 am
Holiday Deal: Apple AirPods 4 for only $74, normally $129 | MacPrices.net
Holiday Deal: Apple AirPods 4 for only $74, normally $129
Walmart has Apple AirPods 4 now on Holiday sale on their online store for $55 off MSRP, only $74. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). This is the lowest price currently available for new AirPods among Apple's retailers: - AirPods 4: $74, $55 off Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.
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Wednesday December 17
04:06 pm
Apple’s 15-inch M4 MacBook Airs are back on Holiday sale again for $250 off MSRP, prices start at $949 | MacPrices.net
Apple’s 15-inch M4 MacBook Airs are back on Holiday sale again for $250 off MSRP, prices start at $949
Amazon has all 15" M4 MacBook Airs on Holiday sale again for $250 off Apple's MSRP, starting at only $949. Delivery is still available in time for Christmas. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party: - 15" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $949, $250 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $1149, $250 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB/): $1349, $250 off These are the best Holiday sale prices currently available for 15" M4 MacBook Airs. For the latest sales & prices, see our 15" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.
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12:54 pm
Holiday Sale: $70 off Apple’s 11-inch A16 iPad, now only $279 | MacPrices.net
Holiday Sale: $70 off Apple’s 11-inch A16 iPad, now only $279
Walmart is offering a $70 Holiday discount on Apple's 11" A16 WiFi 128GB iPad, now priced at only $279. Sale price for online orders only, in-store price may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 11" 128GB WiFi A16 iPad: $279, $70 off MSRP For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our iPad Price Tracker, updated daily.
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Monday December 15
06:49 pm
Take $440 off Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pros with the latest Holiday sale prices | MacPrices.net
Take $440 off Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pros with the latest Holiday sale prices
Amazon has 16-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros (Silver and Black colors) on sale for up to $440 off Apple's MSRP as part of their Holiday sales. Shipping is free. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party seller: - 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB/Black): $2199, $300 off MSRP - 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/512GB/Silver): $2190.08, $309 off MSRP - 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (48GB/512GB/Black): $2529, $370 off MSRP - 16" M4 Pro MacBook Pro (48GB/512GB/Silver): $2549, $350 off MSRP - 16" M4 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB/Black): $3063.84, $436 off MSRP - 16" M4 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/1TB/Silver): $3059.76, $440 off MSRP - 16" M4 Max MacBook Pro (48GB/1TB/Black): $3599, $400 off MSRP - 16" M4 Max MacBook Pro (48GB/1TB/Silver): $3599, $400 off MSRP These are the lowest Holiday sale prices on new 16" Apple MacBook Pros right now. For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.
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Sunday December 14
01:41 pm
Sunday Holiday Sale: Take $200-$250 off M4 MacBook Airs, prices start at only $749 | MacPrices.net
Sunday Holiday Sale: Take $200-$250 off M4 MacBook Airs, prices start at only $749
Amazon has all 13" M4 MacBook Airs and 15" M4 MacBook Airs on Holiday sale for $200-$250 off Apple's MSRP, starting at only $749. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party: - 13" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $749, $250 off - 13" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $949, $250 off - 13" M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB): $1149, $250 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $999, $200 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $1199, $200 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB/): $1399, $200 off Their prices are the lowest available for new M4 MacBook Airs anywhere and represent one of the best Holiday deals on Apple products available right now. For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker and 15" MacBook Air Price Tracker, both updated daily.
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01:28 pm
Holiday Sale: M4 Mac minis available starting at only $479 | MacPrices.net
Holiday Sale: M4 Mac minis available starting at only $479
Amazon has M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis on Holiday sale starting at only $479 and ranging up to $120 off MSRP. Shipping is free: - Mac mini M4 (16GB/256GB): $479, $120 off MSRP - Mac mini M4 (16GB/512GB): $699, $100 off MSRP - Mac mini M4 (24GB/512GB): $923, $26 off MSRP - Mac mini M4 Pro (24GB/512GB): $1287, $112 off MSRP These are the lowest Holiday sale prices currently available on Mac minis. For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily.
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Friday December 12
10:46 pm
Walmart if offering a $100 Apple Watch Series 11 Holiday discount this weekend | MacPrices.net
Walmart if offering a $100 Apple Watch Series 11 Holiday discount this weekend
Walmart is now offering a $100 online discount on new Apple Watch Series 11 models as part of their Holiday sales. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS: $299, save $100 - 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS: $329, save $100 - 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + 5G: $399, save $100 - 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + 5G: $429, save $100 These are the lowest Holiday sale prices available for Apple Watch Series 11 models. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.
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10:41 pm
Apple Watch SE 3 on sale this weekend for $50 off MSRP, prices start at $199 | MacPrices.net
Apple Watch SE 3 on sale this weekend for $50 off MSRP, prices start at $199
Walmart has Apple Watch SE 3 models on sale on their online store for $50 off MSRP as part of their ongoing Holiday savings. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 40mm Apple Watch SE GPS: $199, $50 off MSRP - 44mm Apple Watch SE GPS: $229, $50 off MSRP - 40mm Apple Watch SE GPS + 5G: $249, $50 off MSRP - 44mm Apple Watch SE GPS + 5G: $279, $50 off MSRP These are the lowest Holiday prices available for Apple Watch SE 3 models. For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.
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Wednesday February 04
01:07 am
Apple Computer Deals at Adorama: Up to 44% off + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Apple Computer Deals at Adorama: Up to 44% off + free shipping
Shop Apple desktops, laptops, iPads, and more. We’ve pictured the Apple iMac M1 24″ Desktop w/ 256GB SSD (2021) for $899 ($700 off). Shop Now at Adorama
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Monday February 02
08:29 pm
Apple 14″ MacBook Pro M5 Laptop w/ 32GB RAM (Late 2025) for $1,699 + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Apple 14″ MacBook Pro M5 Laptop w/ 32GB RAM (Late 2025) for $1,699 + free shipping
It's $300 less than you'd pay elsewhere. Buy Now at B&H Photo Video
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08:25 pm
Apple 14″ MacBook Pro M5 Laptop w/ 24GB RAM (Late 2025) for $1,499 + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Apple 14″ MacBook Pro M5 Laptop w/ 24GB RAM (Late 2025) for $1,499 + free shipping
That's $70 less than its Black Friday price and the best price we could find now by at least $120. Buy Now at B&H Photo Video
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Friday January 30
12:52 pm
Refurb Apple 7th-Gen. iPad 10.2″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2019) for $99 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Refurb Apple 7th-Gen. iPad 10.2″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2019) for $99 + free shipping
It's the best deal we've seen for this model. It includes a 1-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
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12:52 pm
Refurb Apple 7th-Gen. iPad 10.2″ 32GB WiFi Tablet (2019) for $99 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Refurb Apple 7th-Gen. iPad 10.2″ 32GB WiFi Tablet (2019) for $99 + free shipping
It's the best deal we've seen for this model. It includes a 1-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
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Wednesday January 28
06:57 pm
Used Apple Mac mini Haswell i5 Desktop (2014) for $60 + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Used Apple Mac mini Haswell i5 Desktop (2014) for $60 + free shipping
That's the lowest price we've seen for it in any condition. (The previous all-time low was $90.)It's a comparison that holds true even if you opt to spend an extra $15 for a 1-year Allstate warranty. (An easy checkbo option on the product page.) Buy Now at eBay Features 4th-generation Intel Core i5-4260U 1.4GHz Haswell dual-core CPU 8GB RAM & 500GB hard drive Mac OS X Model: A1347
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Monday January 26
05:27 pm
iPad Pro M4 Tablets at Costco From $800 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
iPad Pro M4 Tablets at Costco From $800 + free shipping
That's a savings of up to $349 when compared to Best Buy's prices. Buy Now at Costco
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01:07 pm
Open-box Apple iPad Air M3 11″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2025) for $458 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Open-box Apple iPad Air M3 11″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2025) for $458 + free shipping
It's the best price we could find by $101. Buy Now at eBay
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12:10 pm
Best Buy 48-Hour Flash iPad Deals from $299 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Best Buy 48-Hour Flash iPad Deals from $299 + free shipping
Save between $50 and $100 on over 10 models in the Best Buy 48-Hour Flash Sale. We’ve pictured the Apple iPad Pro M5 13″ 512GB WiFi Tablet for $1,399 ($100 savings). My Best Buy members get free shipping. (It’s free to join. Shipping is free for everyone over $35.) Buy Now at Best Buy
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Saturday January 24
02:53 pm
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Purple – G19Q4LL/A – $1,859.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Purple – G19Q4LL/A – $1,859.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Purple – G19Q4LL/A $1,859.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 2TB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…
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02:01 pm
Refurb 9th-Gen. Apple iPad 10.2″ 64GB WiFi Tablet (2021) for $165 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Refurb 9th-Gen. Apple iPad 10.2″ 64GB WiFi Tablet (2021) for $165 + free shipping
That's half of what you'd pay for this item in factory sealed condition. A one-year Allstate warranty is provided with purchase. Buy Now at eBay
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Friday January 23
11:29 am
Apple iPad Air 13″ M2 256GB WiFi + Cellular Tablet (2024) for $820 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Apple iPad Air 13″ M2 256GB WiFi + Cellular Tablet (2024) for $820 + free shipping
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Used Apple Smart Keyboard for iPad for $21 + free shipping | DealNews Accessories
Used Apple Smart Keyboard for iPad for $21 + free shipping
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