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Things are changing at Apple World Today (and we hope you’ll be a part of the change)

Things are changing at Apple World Today — and we hope you’ll join us in our new adventure. Back in February of 2015 when Apple World Today (AWT) first launched, we had a rather simple goal in mind — to create a new website for Apple news, reviews, and tutorials that...

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If you’re a horror fan and you’re not watching ‘FROM,’ you should be

I’m hesitate to recommend you subscribe to another streaming, but MGM+ alone is worth the US$5.99 per month just for the horror series, FROM. (Besides once you watch the series, you can cancel the subscription if you wish.) Here’s how “From” is described: “From...

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Friday February 06
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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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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iPhone 17 leads Apple earnings record, new MacBooks near, and a mysterious $2B acquisition | 9 to 5 Mac
iPhone 17 leads Apple earnings record, new MacBooks near, and a mysterious $2B acquisition
Benjamin and Chance speculate on Apple’s mysterious acquisition of Q.ai, the company’s second biggest acquisition ever. The iPhone 17 is a veritable smash hit, leading to an all-time quarterly earnings record. And Apple redesigns the order flow for buying a new Mac, with new MacBooks just around the corner. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin realizes he has some overdue spring-cleaning to do on his Desktop folder. Sponsored by Gusto: The online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. more…
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Gift endless memories this Valentine’s Day with over 50% off pCloud Lifetime storage | 9 to 5 Mac
Gift endless memories this Valentine’s Day with over 50% off pCloud Lifetime storage
In the digital age, memories are the most valuable thing we save and share. This year, pCloud is offering a way to secure those moments forever with a massive Valentine’s Day promotion for their Lifetime Cloud Storage plans. From February 5 through February 17, 2026, 9to5Mac readers can save over 50% on pCloud’s 1TB, 2TB, and 10TB Lifetime plans. It’s the perfect opportunity to pay once and protect your data for life. more…
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Apple TV users get $2/month Peacock, including Super Bowl and Olympics | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple TV users get $2/month Peacock, including Super Bowl and Olympics
Peacock is about to air two of the biggest TV events of the year: the Super Bowl and the Olympics. And if you’re an Apple TV subscriber, you can add on Peacock for only $2/month. Here are the details. more…
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Anthropic reveals new Opus 4.6 model with more autonomy and better focus | 9 to 5 Mac
Anthropic reveals new Opus 4.6 model with more autonomy and better focus
Anthropic has announced its latest AI model with Claude Opus 4.6. The new version arrives just two months after the previous model upgrade. more…
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06:51 pm
Apple will apply all the tech and power it has to make live F1 content a success | AppleInsider
Apple will apply all the tech and power it has to make live F1 content a success
Apple intends to use everything it has including its hardware, stores, services, and apps to add value to its Apple TV F1 streaming service — and don't rule out an F1 movie sequel, either.Apple has big plans for its F1 streaming service. Image source: AppleApple will pick up the streaming rights for F1 race weekends when the new season starts in March 2025. The deal will run for five years, and viewers can expect the company to go all out."We will bring everything Apple has to bear," Apple senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, has said, speaking during an interview with the motorsport website Racer. Cue pointed at the depth of offerings Apple has that can put F1 in front of customers — whether they're existing F1 fans or not. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on 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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04:18 pm
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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03:43 pm
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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03:09 pm
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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02:41 pm
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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02:30 pm
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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02:11 pm
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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01:56 pm
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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12:22 pm
Apple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones | MacRumors
Apple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones
Apple has stopped signing several iOS updates released earlier this week, preventing users from installing them even if they still appear in Software Update. The affected versions include iOS 12, iOS 15, iOS 16, and iOS 18. On Monday, Apple released iOS 18.7.4, iOS 16.7.13, iOS 15.8.6, and iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhone models, along with iPadOS 15.8.6, iPadOS 16.7.3, and iPadOS 18.7.4 for iPad models. The updates were intended to keep core system services functioning on devices that no longer receive major iOS releases, as well as fix an issue preventing some devices from being able to make emergency calls. Affected iPhone models include the following: iPhone SE (1st generation) iPhone SE (2nd generation) iPhone 5s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus iPhone X iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max The following iPad models are also affected: iPad mini 2 iPad mini 3 iPad Air iPad Air 2 iPad mini 4 iPad Pro (9.7-inch) iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (1st generation) iPad (5th generation) iPad (7th generation) iPad (8th generation) None of the updates address security vulnerabilities or introduce new features. According to Apple's release notes for the iOS 12 and iOS 15 updates, the main purpose is to replace an expiring security certificate. Without that replacement, services such as iMessage, FaceTime, and Apple ID sign-in would stop working after January 2027, when the original certificate expires. Apple has not explained why it stopped signing the updates. In the past, however, the company has prevented installations of newly released iOS versions after discovering bugs or other issues, typically re-enabling updates once revised builds become available. We'll update this article when we learn more.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:01 am
iPhone 18 Pro Could Feature Teleconverter Alongside Variable Aperture | MacRumors
iPhone 18 Pro Could Feature Teleconverter Alongside Variable Aperture
Apple's rumored new variable aperture camera system for this year's iPhone 18 Pro models has reached the sampling stage, according to a new claim from a Chinese leaker. Posting on Weibo today, the account known as "Smart Pikachu" said the feature had entered late-stage engineering samples, while a teleconverter is also "under evaluation" for the device. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to launch in September 2026. A variable aperture would give users manual control over how much light reaches the sensor, potentially reducing overexposure and offering new depth of field options beyond computational photography. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in December 2024 that the main rear camera on both iPhone 18 Pro models will offer variable aperture, which would be a first for the iPhone. A more recent report from October 2025 said Apple was moving ahead with plans to bring the technology to next-generation iPhones and was discussing components with suppliers. Today's teleconverter claim, meanwhile, is a new one. In typical DSLR cameras, teleconverters are optical elements that increase effective focal length, improving zoom reach at the cost of light intake. In this context, a teleconverter could improve mid-to-long range zoom quality while reducing the camera's reliance on digital cropping – and a variable aperture could help offset the light loss by opening wider when engaged. Apple's overall iPhone 18 Pro design will already be locked in at this stage in the development cycle. What Apple tends to continue doing at this point is evaluate specific features like camera modules. Apple may well be running parallel tests without committing any one feature to mass production, so there's still leeway for things to change. In this case, Apple is likely using the late-stage engineering samples to check the optical performance and reliability, as well as to gauge how easy the camera system is to mass produce, so it could always still drop the feature if it fails to meet Apple's quality standards. Variable aperture was in fact rumored for at least one iPhone 17 model, but it failed to materialize. Smart Pikachu is known for providing accurate details about Android products in advance of launch, but in terms of Apple rumors, they are a relative newcomer on the Chinese supply chain rumor scene, so these claims warrant caution. The leaker recently claimed that the upcoming iPhone 17e will feature a Dynamic Island and a downclocked A19 chip.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Smart PikachuRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Responds After ICE Shootings in Minneapolis | MacRumors
Apple CEO Tim Cook Responds After ICE Shootings in Minneapolis
Apple CEO Tim Cook has responded to events in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after two people were shot and killed by U.S. federal immigration agents this month. In an internal memo to Apple employees, obtained by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Cook said he is "heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis." "This is a time for deescalation," added Cook. "I believe America is strongest when we live up to our highest ideals, when we treat everyone with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they're from, and when we embrace our shared humanity. This is something Apple has always advocated for." Cook said he had a "good conversation" with U.S. President Donald Trump this week, in which he shared his views, but he did not elaborate. Here is Cook's full memo to Apple employees, per Bloomberg:Team, I’m heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis, and my prayers and deepest sympathies are with the families, with the communities, and with everyone that’s been affected. This is a time for deescalation. I believe America is strongest when we live up to our highest ideals, when we treat everyone with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they’re from, and when we embrace our shared humanity. This is something Apple has always advocated for. I had a good conversation with the president this week where I shared my views, and I appreciate his openness to engaging on issues that matter to us all. I know this is very emotional and challenging for so many. I am proud of how deeply our teams care about the world beyond our walls. That empathy is one of Apple’s greatest strengths and it is something I believe we all cherish. Thank you for all that you do. TimCook was not specific, but he appears to be responding to the killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Pretti was fatally shot by U.S. federal immigration agents following an encounter in Minneapolis on Saturday. The incident has stoked public outcry in the country. 37-year-old poet Renée Good was also shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on January 7. Cook was criticized by some for attending a private screening of the upcoming documentary film "Melania" at the White House on Saturday, just hours after Pretti was killed. Critics said that it was poor timing for Cook to attend the VIP gathering, given the events that had transpired in Minneapolis earlier in the day. Cook has maintained a working relationship with President Trump, and last year he gave him a gift containing a 24-karat pure gold bar.Tag: Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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One of Apple TV's Most Popular Shows Gets Renewal | MacRumors
One of Apple TV's Most Popular Shows Gets Renewal
Apple today announced that it has renewed "Shrinking" for a fourth season, just ahead of the beloved comedy-drama series returning for a third season tonight. "Shrinking" follows a grieving therapist (Jason Segel) who starts to be unconventionally candid with his clients. Harrison Ford plays Segel's mentor, Dr. Paul Rhoades, and other cast members include Christa Miller and Jessica Williams. Guest stars in the third season will include Cobie Smulders, Michael J. Fox, Jeff Daniels, Brett Goldstein, and others, according to Apple. The first episode of "Shrinking" season three will be out tonight, and one new episode will follow every Tuesday at 9 p.m. Eastern Time through April 7. The fourth season does not have a release date yet. "Shrinking" is one of the most popular shows on the Apple TV streaming service, and it has received multiple Emmy Award nominations.Tag: Apple TV ShowsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Expands Apple Watch Hypertension Notifications to Six More Countries | MacRumors
Apple Expands Apple Watch Hypertension Notifications to Six More Countries
Apple today said that hypertension notifications are now available for Apple Watch and iPhone users in Australia, Malaysia, Colombia, Indonesia, South Korea, Brazil, and Turkey. Introduced last September, the hypertension detection feature uses the health sensors on the Apple Watch and custom-designed algorithms to determine if a user seems to be regularly experiencing high blood pressure. If hypertension is detected over a 30-day period, the Apple Watch is able to send an alert suggesting that the user opt in to more frequent blood pressure monitoring with the guidance of a doctor. According to Apple, hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease, impacting 1.4 billion adults globally. Hypertension does not have visible symptoms in most cases, so it can go undiagnosed. Apple Watch owners in the countries where Apple has added support can set up hypertension alerts in the Health app. Hypertension alerts are available with the Apple Watch Series 9 and later and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple to Keep iPhone 18 Starting Price Steady Despite Rising Memory Costs | MacRumors
Apple to Keep iPhone 18 Starting Price Steady Despite Rising Memory Costs
DRAM shortages are set to impact smartphone manufacturers like Apple in 2026, but the company is going to try to keep iPhone 18 prices steady despite having to pay more for components, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo says that Apple negotiates memory prices with suppliers on a quarterly basis, so price increases are expected in the second quarter of 2026. The upcoming price hike will be similar to the first quarter increase that has already seen Apple paying more for memory. Estimates suggest that prices are up 10 to 25 percent compared to last year. The higher memory cost will impact the iPhone's gross margins, but Apple is in a position to establish deals to get a steady supply, and it is able to absorb some of the increased cost. From Kuo: For most non-AI brands, even if you're willing to pay up, there's no guarantee you'll get the supply. The fact that Apple can lock in a deal like this shows just how much leverage they have. Higher memory costs will hit iPhone gross margins. But Apple's playbook is clear: use the market chaos to their advantage--secure the chips, absorb the costs, and grab more market share. They'll make it back later on the services side. Apple may need to address memory price increases during the January 30 earnings call covering the first fiscal quarter of 2026 (October to December 2025). Kuo expects that Apple will avoid raising prices "as much as possible," and that at least the starting price of the ‌iPhone 18‌ models will be flat. Apple has previously absorbed component costs, and was able to keep iPhone 17 pricing relatively steady. The base ‌iPhone 17‌ model did not go up in price and still starts at $799, though Apple did start charging $100 more for the iPhone 17 Pro because of the new 256GB minimum storage. Components other than memory could also be in short supply in the coming months, leading to further supply chain issues that could force price increases. LPDDR and NAND are currently facing shortages and higher prices because of demand from the AI industry. Chip manufacturers are prioritizing advanced memory for AI servers over the memory used in smartphones, and there has been speculation that the memory price increase will cause smartphone costs to rise across multiple brands.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Ming-Chi KuoRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Public Beta Testers | MacRumors
Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Public Beta Testers
Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 updates to public beta testers, with the updates coming a day after Apple provided the third beta to developers. Anyone can download and install public betas, and all that's required is to sign up on Apple's beta site. Once you've opted in, the software can be downloaded through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device. The latest iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 updates add support for the new second-generation AirTag, including Precision Finding on Apple Watch. iOS 26.3 also adds a new tool for transitioning from an iPhone to an Android device. Transfers can be initiated during the device setup process, and moving data from one device to another can now be done without having to download a specific app. The update includes changes to third-party wearables in the European Union, with more information available in our iOS 26.3 beta 2 feature list following yesterday's release to developers. Apple is expected to release iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to the public at the end of January.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Releases Third macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta | MacRumors
Apple Releases Third macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta
Apple today provided public beta testers with the third release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes a day after Apple provided the third beta to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the System Settings app. We don't know about any new features in ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3 as of yet, but Apple might introduce new capabilities in later beta releases. The beta is limited to developers and public beta testers at the current time, but we are expecting Apple to release the update at the end of January. Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Google Brings Cheaper $7.99 'AI Plus' Plan to 35 Countries, Including U.S. | MacRumors
Google Brings Cheaper $7.99 'AI Plus' Plan to 35 Countries, Including U.S.
Google today announced that it is expanding its more affordable Google AI Plus subscription plan to 35 countries and territories, including the United States. In the U.S., Google AI Plus is priced at $7.99, giving Google Gemini users a more affordable option for accessing upgraded AI services. Prior to now, Google AI Pro was the most affordable AI subscription plan at $19.99 per month. Google AI Plus includes Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro in the Gemini app, as well as AI filmmaking tools in Flow, and access to research and writing assistance in NotebookLM. It also includes 200GB of storage, with benefits able to be shared with up to five other family members. For a limited time, Google is offering new AI Plus subscribers a 50 percent discount for the first two months of the subscription, dropping the price to $3.99. Customers will pay $3.99 for access for two months, before being charged the full $7.99 per month price. Google One Premium 2TB customers who pay $9.99 per month will automatically get access to the benefits of Google AI Plus in the coming days. Google AI Plus includes 200 monthly AI credits for video generation, which is 100 more credits than the free Google AI option. The free tier has limited access to Gemini 3 Pro, but subscribers will be able to use 3 Pro with fewer limitations, while also accessing Deep Research. The plan also offers limited access to Veo 3.1 Fast and Gemini in Chrome. The more expensive $19.99 per month Google AI Pro plan has even more benefits than the $7.99 plan. It offers a higher number of AI credits, more access to Flow and Whisk, Gemini 3 Pro in Google Search, higher daily limits for Gemini Code assist, Gemini in Google apps like Gmail and Docs, access to Google Home Premium, and 2TB storage. More information is available on Google's website.Tags: Gemini, GoogleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple's iPad Turns 16 Today | MacRumors
Apple's iPad Turns 16 Today
Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the original iPad 16 years ago today, marking over one and a half decades of the company's "revolutionary" tablet. Jobs unveiled the first-generation ‌iPad‌ at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on January 27, 2010. Designed to fill the gap between smartphones and laptops, the original ‌iPad‌ featured a 9.7-inch LED-backlit multitouch display, Apple's first custom designed chip, a 30-pin dock connector, and up to 64GB storage. With a starting price of $499, it offered users a new way to browse the web, read eBooks, watch videos, and interact with Apple's growing app ecosystem. Jobs described it as "a magical and revolutionary device." iPad is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price. iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. The ‌iPad‌ used a version of iOS tailored for its larger display, bringing a big-screen experience to familiar mobile apps like Safari, Mail, and Photos. It introduced the iBooks app and iBookstore as part of an effort to compete in the e-reading space dominated by Amazon's Kindle. Its design was characterized by thick black bezels, a physical home button, and a convex aluminum back. It weighed 1.5 pounds and offered 10 hours of battery life. The initial reception to the ‌iPad‌ was mixed. While many praised its lightweight computing and media consumption experience, others questioned its necessity and potential to replace laptops. Nevertheless, the ‌iPad‌ sold over 300,000 units on its launch day in April 2010 and one million within its first month. It catalyzed the creation of a new product category, sparking competition from rivals such as Samsung, Microsoft, and Amazon. By the end of 2010, Apple had sold over 15 million iPads, generating $9.5 billion in revenue and solidifying the device as a key pillar of the company's product lineup. The ‌iPad‌ has since become a tentpole device for Apple, expanding into product lines including the iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro and accessories such as the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. Subsequent models introduced cameras, multitasking, different display size options, USB-C connectivity, and more. See Apple's original press release from 2010 for more information.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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iPhone Fold Rumored Display Size Has Samsung Preparing a Direct Rival | MacRumors
iPhone Fold Rumored Display Size Has Samsung Preparing a Direct Rival
Samsung aims to produce around 1 million units of its upcoming "Wide Fold" device, in an attempt to directly rival Apple's rumored foldable iPhone expected later this year. Samsung Wide Fold mockup (Image credit: UniverseIce) According to Korea's ETNews, the Wide Fold will see Samsung's largest initial production run for a special model in the past three years. The device is said to feature a 7.6-inch foldable OLED display with a 4:3 aspect ratio when unfolded, and a 5.4-inch cover screen. Apple is expected to introduce a foldable iPhone this fall with a similar 4:3 inner display ratio. When folded, users will interact with a 5.3-inch outer display that is shorter and wider than a typical iPhone screen, while unfolding it will reveal a larger 7.7-inch iPad-style screen, according to The Information. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects Apple to sell somewhere between 8 and 10 million units by the end of the year, assuming it launches in 2026 and isn't pushed back into early next year. Either way, it appears that by matching the device's aspect ratio, Samsung is wasting no time going after Apple in a space that the Korean tech giant has so far dominated. A source quoted in the report says the Wide Fold "is not considered dramatically harder to build than [the] TriFold," and Samsung may increase output depending on the market response. The upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold is expected to have only a limited run of around 200,000 units, compared to the Wide Fold's projected 1 million units. Samsung is expected to launch the TriFold device on January 30, starting at $2,899. Samsung Wide Fold mockup (Image credit: UniverseIce) ETNews reports that the Wide Fold will debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 at Samsung's Q3 Unpacked event in July. If so, that's a change from previous years, when Samsung staggered its special models to avoid cannibalizing sales from its main lineup. iPhone Fold: Launch, Pricing, and What to Expect From Apple's Foldable Samsung's overall foldable shipments reportedly exceeded 6 million last year, and the company expects that figure to climb with the Wide Fold joining its portfolio. Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September.Tags: Foldable iPhone, SamsungThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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AirTag 2 Launching Later in These Countries | MacRumors
AirTag 2 Launching Later in These Countries
The second-generation AirTag is available to order now in the U.S. and dozens of other countries, but it is launching later in some other countries. According to Apple's website, the new AirTag will be launching at a later date in these countries: Brazil Indonesia Malaysia The Philippines Singapore South Korea Taiwan Thailand VietnamIn South Korea, Apple will begin accepting orders for the new AirTag on January 28 (local time), so orders should begin imminently in that country. In many of the other countries listed above, however, Apple simply says the new AirTag is coming soon. The new AirTag features longer range for both Bluetooth and Precision Finding item tracking, a louder speaker, and some other minor changes.Tag: AirTagThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Nomad's Overstock Sale Takes Up to 49% Off iPhone 17 Cases, MagSafe Stands, and More | MacRumors
Nomad's Overstock Sale Takes Up to 49% Off iPhone 17 Cases, MagSafe Stands, and More
On the heels of the launch of its newest Stratos Band for Apple Watch with an icy blue glow color, Nomad this week has an overstock sale going on with major discounts across a few different product categories. This includes iPhone 17 cases, MagSafe-compatible charging stations, iPad folios, and much more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Nomad. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. All discounts in this sale have been automatically applied and do not require any coupon codes, and Nomad offers free shipping on orders that exceed $50 in value. You'll find a collection of iPhone 17 cases in this sale, including Nomad's Modern Case for $39 ($10 off), Modern Leather Case for $44 ($11 off), and Rugged Leather Case for $60 ($15 off). UP TO 49% OFFNomad Overstock Sale iPhone 17 Cases Modern Case - $39, down from $49 Modern Leather Case - $44, down from $55 Rugged Leather Case - $60, down from $75 Modern Leather Folio - $60, down from $75 Charging Stand One - $83, down from $119 Base One Max - $111, down from $159 iPad Cases Leather Folio for iPad Air - $63, down from $125 Apple Watch Bands Sport Slim Band - $39, down from $55 Rugged Case - $60, down from $119 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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iOS 26 Adoption Hits 50%, But Some Users Are Still Reluctant to Update | MacRumors
iOS 26 Adoption Hits 50%, But Some Users Are Still Reluctant to Update
iOS 26 adoption now hovers at around 50%, according to StatCounter, but some users are still cautious about updating. New data published by SellCell provides a look at how users have responded to the push to update to ‌iOS 26‌. The findings are based on a January 2026 survey of 2,000 U.S.-based adult iPhone users and focus on adoption status, update behavior, and perceived risks associated with installing ‌iOS 26‌. 78% of SellCell's respondents say they have updated their ‌iPhone‌ to ‌iOS 26‌, while 22% report that they are still running an earlier version of iOS. There have been other reports of low adoption for ‌iOS 26‌, so 78% would be unusually high and may indicate a disproportionate number of tech enthusiasts among respondents. Realistically, the actual number likely lies somewhere in between at around 50%, as StatCounter shows. SellCell stresses that the data reflects self-reported behavior rather than device-verified installation rates. Nevertheless, the survey highlights key reasons as to why some users have still not upgraded. 24.2% of respondents said they were concerned that ‌iOS 26‌ could negatively affect battery life, while 23.8% worried about overall performance. 17.5% of respondents said they disliked the design changes debuted with Liquid Glass, or found it harder to read, while an additional 8.6% said they were frustrated that new visual elements could not be fully turned off. 15% of respondents said they worried it would be difficult or impossible to revert to an earlier version of iOS once ‌iOS 26‌ was installed, while 11.4% cited reports of bugs or features breaking as a reason for hesitation. SellCell's data also suggests that adoption does not necessarily reflect confidence. When asked about their general response to iOS update prompts, only 38.8% of respondents said they typically update immediately when prompted. The remaining 61.2% reported some form of delay or deferral, including waiting to see whether other users report problems, assuming updates occur automatically, dismissing reminders, or postponing updates for weeks or months. A smaller share said they only update once an app stops working on their current version of iOS. In addition, the survey found that hesitation around ‌iOS 26‌ is widespread even among users who have already installed the update. Across the full sample of 2,000 respondents, 72% selected at least one concern that made them hesitant about upgrading, while only 28% said that nothing they had seen put them off installing ‌iOS 26‌. It is also notable that, of the 443 respondents who said they were still on an older version, 28% said they were unaware that ‌iOS 26‌ was available, 23.7% said they assumed updates would install automatically, and 23.3% said they simply had not gotten around to updating. Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Tag: SellCellRelated Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Precision Finding on Apple Watch Doesn't Work With the Original AirTag | MacRumors
Precision Finding on Apple Watch Doesn't Work With the Original AirTag
A new Apple support document and our own testing has confirmed that Precision Finding on the Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later works with the AirTag 2, but the original AirTag is not supported. Precision Finding can lead you to the exact location of an item with an AirTag attached to it, by showing you a directional arrow and your distance away from the item on a compatible iPhone, and now on a compatible Apple Watch too. Precision Finding already existed on the above Apple Watch models for finding an iPhone 15 or newer, but there was no Precision Finding on the Apple Watch for finding an AirTag until now. As we confirmed, however, Precision Finding on the Apple Watch still does not work with the first-generation AirTag released in 2021. To use Precision Finding to find a second-generation AirTag with a compatible Apple Watch, the watch must be running watchOS 26.2.1 or later. How to set up the feature, according to Apple: On your Apple Watch, go to Control Center. Scroll to the bottom and tap Edit. Tap the Add button. Scroll down to Find Items. Tap Find Items, then tap Find AirTag. Tap Choose, then choose an item. Tap the Done button, then tap Done.How to use the feature, according to Apple:On your Apple Watch, go to Control Center. Scroll down and tap the Find AirTag button. Follow the on-screen instructions and move around your space until your Apple Watch connects to your AirTag. Follow the distance and direction information on your Apple Watch. When you are close to your AirTag, the watch screen turns green.If you have an original AirTag, you can still find it with Precision Finding on an iPhone 11 or newer. With the AirTag 2, Precision Finding works at distances up to 1.5× farther away from an item compared to the original AirTag, but this longer range requires an iPhone 15 or newer, Apple Watch Series 9 or newer, or Apple Watch Ultra 2 or newer. To learn more about the new AirTag, read our coverage of Apple's announcement.Tag: AirTagThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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AirPod Pro 3 Return to $199 Record Low Price on Amazon, Plus AirPods 4 ANC at $119 | MacRumors
AirPod Pro 3 Return to $199 Record Low Price on Amazon, Plus AirPods 4 ANC at $119
Amazon today has a match of the record low price on the AirPods Pro 3, available for $199.00, down from $249.00. This is only the second time in 2026 that we've tracked the AirPods Pro 3 at this low price on Amazon, which matches the best deal we saw over the holiday season. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This model of the AirPods Pro launched in September 2025 and has 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, better audio quality, a revised fit that's meant to improve comfort and stability, Live Translation for in-person conversations, and heart rate sensing for workouts. $50 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $199.00 Additionally, Amazon has the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancelation for $119.00, down from $179.00. This is a solid second-best price on the AirPods 4 with ANC, and both models have an estimated February 1 delivery date for free delivery options. $60 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $119.00 Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup. 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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Claude AI Now Lets You Use Slack, Figma, and Canva Within the Chat | MacRumors
Claude AI Now Lets You Use Slack, Figma, and Canva Within the Chat
Anthropic has announced new interactive tools in Claude that let users open and interact with other services and apps directly within the AI chat interface via the web and Mac app. The update offers real-time collaboration with third-party apps like Asana, Slack, Figma, Canva, and more without requiring users to switch between tabs or apps. The feature is powered by MCP Apps, a new extension to the Model Context Protocol that lets any MCP server deliver an interactive interface within supporting AI products. Anthropic open-sourced MCP last year as a universal standard for connecting tools to AI applications. Per Anthropic's announcement, here's what you can now do directly in Claude: Amplitude – Build analytics charts, then explore trends and adjust parameters interactively to uncover hidden insights. Asana – Turn chats into projects, tasks, and timelines your team can see and execute in Asana. Box – Search for files, preview documents inline, then extract insights and ask questions about your content. Canva – Create presentation outlines, then customize branding and design in real-time to produce client-ready decks. Clay – Research companies, find contacts with email and phone info, pull data like company size and funding, then draft personalized outreach directly in your conversation. Figma – Prompt to turn text and images into flow charts, Gantt charts, or other visual diagrams in FigJam. Hex – Ask data questions and get answers complete with interactive charts, tables, and citations. monday.com – Manage your work, run projects, update boards, smartly assign tasks, and visualize progress with insights. Slack (from Salesforce) – Search and retrieve Slack conversations for context, generate message drafts, format them your way, and review before you post. Interactive tools are available on web and desktop for Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans, with support said to be coming to Claude Cowork down the line. The integrations are similar to ChatGPT's Apps system, introduced last October, which allows users to interact with third-party tools inside the chat interface.Tags: Anthropic, claudeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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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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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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United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three | Twilio
United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 21:00 - 22:00 PSTJan 23, 05:11 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner Three United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 29 January 2026 at 21:00 PST until 29 January 2026 at 22:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Three United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Lookup SIM Swap, Lookup Identity Match, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes
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SMS Delivery Delays to Vivo Network in Brazil | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays to Vivo Network in Brazil
Jan 22, 23:40 PSTResolved - We no longer experience SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Vivo network in Brazil. This incident has been resolved.Jan 22, 22:00 PSTMonitoring - We are observing recovery in SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Vivo network in Brazil. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 22, 18:40 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience 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 16 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 22, 16:45 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience 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 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 22, 12:45 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience 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 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 22, 10:44 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience 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 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 22, 09:46 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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GoToMyPC – Emergency Maintenance | GoToMeeting
GoToMyPC – Emergency Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 23, 07:00 - 10:00 UTCJan 23, 06:07 UTCScheduled - As part of our commitment to provide exceptional service and reliability to our customers, GoToMyPC team will be conducting service maintenance on the following date and time listed below. Our team will be taking all appropriate actions to minimize service interruptions during this event.Date and Time: January 23rd, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC to 10:00 AM UTCPurpose: This maintenance is to ensure and maintain system performance and stability.Duration: All maintenance will be performed within the 3-hour maintenance window.What to expect: During the Maintenance, GoToMyPC customers may expect 5 minutes of downtime.We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
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United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Vodafone | Twilio
United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Vodafone
Jan 22, 20:03 PSTCompleted - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.Jan 22, 14:15 PSTIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Jan 22, 07:03 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner Vodafone United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 22 January 2026 at 14:15 PST until 22 January 2026 at 20:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Vodafone United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes, Lookup Identity MatchWe are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.
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SIN (Singapore) on 2026-02-03 | CloudFlare
SIN (Singapore) on 2026-02-03
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 3, 16:00 UTC - Feb 4, 01:00 UTCJan 23, 00:22 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter between 2026-02-03 16:00 and 2026-02-04 01:00 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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Multiple Services – Outlook and Microsoft 365 | GoToMeeting
Multiple Services – Outlook and Microsoft 365
Jan 22, 22:21 UTCUpdate - We are aware of an incident impacting Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Outlook users.Microsoft has acknowledged the incident and is actively investigating on their side. Microsoft's incident channel is https://status.cloud.microsoft/m365/referrer=serviceStatusRedirect We will continue to update this incident as more information becomes available.Jan 22, 22:19 UTCUpdate - We are aware of an incident impacting Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Outlook users.Microsoft has acknowledged the incident and is actively investigating on their side. Microsoft's incident channel is https://status.cloud.microsoft/m365/referrer=serviceStatusRedirect We will continue to update this incident as more information becomes available.Jan 22, 22:19 UTCUpdate - We are aware of an incident impacting Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Outlook users.Microsoft has acknowledged the incident and is actively investigating on their side. Microsoft's incident channel is https://status.cloud.microsoft/m365/referrer=serviceStatusRedirect We will continue to update this incident as more information becomes available.Jan 22, 22:10 UTCIdentified - We are aware of an incident impacting Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Outlook users.Microsoft has acknowledged the incident and is actively investigating on their side. Microsoft's incident channel is https://status.cloud.microsoft/m365/referrer=serviceStatusRedirect We will continue to update this incident as more information becomes available.
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Parser service disruption affecting mailbox access | Zapier
Parser service disruption affecting mailbox access
Status: InvestigatingWe’re currently experiencing an issue where the parser backend service is unavailable, which may prevent users from accessing their mailboxes. The following functionality may be affected: • Accessing mailboxes that rely on the parser service • Processing of incoming emails sent to those mailboxes Incoming emails may be delayed while the service is unavailable. We’re actively investigating and will provide an update by 2:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM UTC. If you need help, contact Support: https://zapier.com/app/get-helpAffected components Instant Triggers (Degraded performance)
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SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29 | CloudFlare
SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 16:00 UTC - Jan 30, 01:00 UTCJan 22, 19:52 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter between 2026-01-29 16:00 and 2026-01-30 01:00 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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SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29 | CloudFlare
SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 16:00 UTC - Jan 30, 01:00 UTCJan 22, 19:50 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter between 2026-01-29 16:00 and 2026-01-30 01:00 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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SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29 | CloudFlare
SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 16:00 UTC - Jan 30, 01:00 UTCJan 22, 19:38 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter between 2026-01-29 16:00 and 2026-01-30 01:00 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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SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29 | CloudFlare
SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 16:00 UTC - Jan 30, 01:00 UTCJan 22, 19:42 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter between 2026-01-29 16:00 and 2026-01-30 01:00 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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SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29 | CloudFlare
SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 16:00 UTC - Jan 30, 01:00 UTCJan 22, 19:41 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter between 2026-01-29 16:00 and 2026-01-30 01:00 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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SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29 | CloudFlare
SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 16:00 UTC - Jan 30, 01:00 UTCJan 22, 19:44 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter between 2026-01-29 16:00 and 2026-01-30 01:00 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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SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29 | CloudFlare
SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 16:00 UTC - Jan 30, 01:00 UTCJan 22, 19:46 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter between 2026-01-29 16:00 and 2026-01-30 01:00 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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SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29 | CloudFlare
SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 16:00 UTC - Jan 30, 01:00 UTCJan 22, 19:24 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter between 2026-01-29 16:00 and 2026-01-30 01:00 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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SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29 | CloudFlare
SIN (Singapore) on 2026-01-29
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 16:00 UTC - Jan 30, 01:00 UTCJan 22, 19:48 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter between 2026-01-29 16:00 and 2026-01-30 01:00 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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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Pink – FWUG3LL/A – $1,099.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Pink – FWUG3LL/A – $1,099.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Pink – FWUG3LL/A $1,099.00 $1,299.00 −15% Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 16GB unified memory 256GB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…
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Refurb Apple 9.7″ iPad Pro 128GB (2016) for $175 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Refurb Apple 9.7″ iPad Pro 128GB (2016) for $175 + free shipping
This first-gen iPad Pro 9.7″ comes with a pre-installed screen protector, snap-on case, and a 90-day warranty. Buy Now at UntilGone
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Refurb Apple 9.7″ iPad Pro 128GB (2016) for $175 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
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Refurb Apple 9.7″ iPad Pro 128GB (2016) for $175 + free shipping
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Refurbished Apple iPad Pro 9.7″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2016) Bundle for $220 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Refurbished Apple iPad Pro 9.7″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2016) Bundle for $220 + free shipping
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Refurb Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro 14″ Laptop for $688 + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Refurb Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro 14″ Laptop for $688 + free shipping
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Refurb Apple 10.2″ 128GB iPad (7th Gen; 2019) for $160 | DealNews iPads
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Refurb Apple 10.5″ 256GB iPad Pro (2017) for $200 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Refurb Apple 10.5″ 256GB iPad Pro (2017) for $200 + free shipping
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