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News items you should check out: February 9

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From Luxurylaunches: Steve Jobs’ billionaire widow may vacation on a $120 million superyacht and collect plush mansions in California, but staying true to fulfilling the Apple...

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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Apple’s ‘RealityPro’ headset may be able to run Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro

The iPad will soon be able to run Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, and Apple’s rumored “RealityPro” may be able to, as well, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman tweets. I can’t imagine trying to use the apps in a virtual reality headset, but maybe that’s just me. Anyway, here’s...

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Thursday February 05
09:34 pm
Rumor Replay: New iPhone Fold specs, Mac launches, and more | 9 to 5 Mac
Rumor Replay: New iPhone Fold specs, Mac launches, and more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: new iPhone Fold specs, rumored Mac launches, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…
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09:30 pm
NASA Will Finally Let Its Astronauts Bring iPhones To the Moon | Slashdot
NASA Will Finally Let Its Astronauts Bring iPhones To the Moon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has announced that astronauts on the upcoming Crew-12 and Artemis II missions will be allowed to carry iPhones and other modern smartphones into orbit and to the Moon -- a reversal of long-standing agency rules that had left crews relying on a 2016 Nikon DSLR and decade-old GoPros for the historic lunar flyby. Isaacman framed the move as part of a broader push to challenge what he called bloated qualification requirements, where hardware approvals get mired in radiation characterization, battery thermal tests, outgassing reviews and vibration testing. "That operational urgency will serve NASA well as we pursue the highest-value science and research in orbit and on the lunar surface," he wrote. Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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09:26 pm
Apple TV acquires global rights to ‘The Last First: Winter K2’ | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple TV acquires global rights to ‘The Last First: Winter K2’
Fresh off its Apple TV press day announcements, the company just confirmed the acquisition of the global rights to “The Last First: Winter K2,“ a Sundance Film Festival selection documentary. Here’s what to expect. more…
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08:51 pm
Tim Cook teases new product categories and services enabled by AI | 9 to 5 Mac
Tim Cook teases new product categories and services enabled by AI
Tim Cook held an all-hands meeting with Apple staff earlier today, and as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the CEO hinted at “new categories of products and services” coming that would be enabled by AI. Here’s what he said. more…
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08:47 pm
Tim Cook talks succession, executive departures during all-hands meeting | 9 to 5 Mac
Tim Cook talks succession, executive departures during all-hands meeting
Apple CEO Tim Cook held an all-hands meeting today, during which he fielded questions from Apple employees and touched on key topics including immigration in the United States. As reported by Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, succession is another topic that came up during the meeting. more…
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08:41 pm
Fresh iPhone 17e & iPad leak points to incremental upgrades | AppleInsider
Fresh iPhone 17e & iPad leak points to incremental upgrades
New chips, not new designs, will define Apple's next entry-level iPad and iPhone 17e as the company advances its entry-level lineup incrementally.The iPhone 17e may well look exactly like its predecessorA report from MacOtakara published on February 6 says Apple plans to keep the current designs for both devices while upgrading their processors. The report reinforces a familiar pattern in Apple's lineup, where entry-level models advance through internal improvements rather than visible redesigns.MacOtakara is a long-running Apple rumor site with solid supply-chain access and a track record that, while mixed, is generally reliable. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:40 pm
Mark Zuckerberg continues to blame Apple for Meta's problems | AppleInsider
Mark Zuckerberg continues to blame Apple for Meta's problems
After scathing research funded by Meta correctly noted that Instagram was inducing body issues in girls, Mark Zuckerberg emailed a baffling, logically fallacious complaint to his staff that Apple was facing less criticism over similar issues.Facebook CEO Mark ZuckerbergI don't know how it's not more clear to Mark Zuckerberg that there's a giant difference between a public social media platform and private messaging.Rolling back a bit, this all came to light because New Mexico is suing Meta. The New Mexico Attorney General's filing points to Meta's claims that its platforms are safe for teens. At the same time, Meta had internal research saying that Instagram at least absolutely wasn't, and was contributing greatly to the increase of body image issues in teens. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:30 pm
iFixIt tears down new AirTag, finds 50% louder speaker still 100% easy to disable | 9 to 5 Mac
iFixIt tears down new AirTag, finds 50% louder speaker still 100% easy to disable
As is tradition with any new Apple product, iFixit has published a teardown of the new AirTag, released last week. Here’s what they found. more…
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08:30 pm
After angry staff complaints, Tim Cook says he will push lawmakers on immigration policy | AppleInsider
After angry staff complaints, Tim Cook says he will push lawmakers on immigration policy
Apple employees complained after Tim Cook attended a screening of Melania Trump's biography on the night of Alex Pretti's shooting, so the Apple CEO has vowed to talk to lawmakers about immigration issues.Tim Cook vows to lobby lawmakers on immigrationIn late January, Apple CEO Tim Cook sent out a memo to his company, saying that he was "heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis." Presumably, he was directly referencing the shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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08:03 pm
Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Cosmere’ plan for Apple TV: I’m making sure it’s done right’ | Mac Daily News
Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Cosmere’ plan for Apple TV: I’m making sure it’s done right’
Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson is sharing exclusive nsights into his major deal with Apple TV+ to bring his bestselling Cosmere universe… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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07:44 pm
AirDrop-compatible Quick Share feature to roll out to more Android devices in 2026 | AppleInsider
AirDrop-compatible Quick Share feature to roll out to more Android devices in 2026
Google is moving to take its Android-to-iPhone file sharing beyond Pixel, signaling a broader push to make Android and Apple devices work together.An iPhone and an Android deviceIn late 2025, Google released a new Android update that allowed Pixel 10 users to send files to iPhone through Quick Share. Quick Share is, essentially, Android's version of AirDrop.The move was considered pretty shocking for the time — Android and iPhone aren't known for playing well together. However, it was a feature that many smartphone users have clamored for — especially given that many households use a mix of Android and Apple products. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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07:43 pm
A ‘deeply distraught’ Tim Cook pledges to lobby Washington on immigration: report | 9 to 5 Mac
A ‘deeply distraught’ Tim Cook pledges to lobby Washington on immigration: report
Bloomberg reports that Tim Cook held an all-hands meeting with Apple employees today to address fears about immigration and deportation. Here are the details. more…
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07:37 pm
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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07:21 pm
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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07:17 pm
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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07:03 pm
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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06:47 pm
Apple was once ‘carpet bombing’ Tesla with recruiting calls, per Elon Musk | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple was once ‘carpet bombing’ Tesla with recruiting calls, per Elon Musk
Apple once had ambitions of building an electric car, and during that period, per a new interview with Elon Musk, the company was “relentlessly” trying to poach Tesla employees. more…
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06:30 pm
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC expands AI chip production to Japan | Mac Daily News
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC expands AI chip production to Japan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Apple Silicon supplier and the world’s leading chipmaker, is expanding production… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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06:30 pm
9to5Mac Daily: February 5, 2026 – The latest iPhone Fold specs and rumors | 9 to 5 Mac
9to5Mac Daily: February 5, 2026 – The latest iPhone Fold specs and rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. Use code 9TO5 at checkout for 50% off your first year. more…
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06:22 pm
Apple's iPad gains in 2025 came from a market correction, not a breakthrough year | AppleInsider
Apple's iPad gains in 2025 came from a market correction, not a breakthrough year
Apple's iPad shipments climbed sharply in 2025, driven more by a market correction and vendor behavior than by product innovation.iPad shipments surged in 2025In 2025, global tablet shipments went up by 9.8% compared to the previous year, hitting around 162 million units. It was the best annual performance for the tablet market since the big jump in 2020 due to the pandemic.However, Omdia warned that the recovery wasn't consistent and was already showing some cracks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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06:06 pm
Apple’s M5 Ultra secret may have been spilled | Macworld
Apple’s M5 Ultra secret may have been spilled
Macworld We’ve been waiting for Apple to release the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro for weeks, sometime after the release of macOS 26.3. Well, now that the release candidates for 26.3 are available, we should see those new MacBooks next week. But there’s another bit of intrigue: based on the code inside, some light was shed on another chip we’ve all been wondering about. According to a report by MacRumors, the iOS 26.3 release candidate includes references to the M5 Max and the M5 Ultra chips. The code doesn’t explicitly say “M5 Max” or “M5 Ultra,” but rather references model and platform codes that align with those chip families (T6051 and T6052 model numbers, with associated H17C and H17D platform names). The “17” is a reference to the M5 (H17G), while “C” and “D” refer to Max and Ultra chips, respectively. Curiously, the letter “S,” which is used for Pro chips, isn’t referenced in the code. Assuming that Apple didn’t change the coding system, this reveal lets us know that yes, Apple is testing a Mac with an M5 Ultra chip. Apple did not release an M4 Ultra for the Mac Studio back in March 2024. Instead, the company went with an M3 Ultra, which, despite being of an older generation, is currently Apple’s fastest chip. Apple never publicly explained why it went this direction, nor why the Mac Pro stuck with the M2 Ultra. At the time, the M3 Ultra left us wondering about the next Ultra chip: would it be an M4 or M5? Well, it looks like we now know. But what about the M5 Pro? It’s possible that Apple simply left out the reference and could add it later when the software is released. Another possibility is that Apple changed the names, and the “D” reference actually refers to the M5 Pro (which makes this whole article moot). The last possibility is that Apple is going to release an M5 Ultra MacBook Pro, which would be a first.
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06:01 pm
Today only: Samsung's 32-inch M8 USB-C monitor plunges to $329 | AppleInsider
Today only: Samsung's 32-inch M8 USB-C monitor plunges to $329
B&H's Flash Deal Zone offers a $370 price drop on Samsung's M8 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor, which pairs well with Macs.Grab Samsung's M8 for $329 today only.You can pick up the Samsung M8 Smart Monitor for $329.99 at B&H Photo today only during the retailer's Deal Zone savings event.Buy Samsung M8 for $329.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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05:59 pm
Apple gets win from EU over Apple Maps and Ads services | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple gets win from EU over Apple Maps and Ads services
Apple has been forced to make a lot of region-specific changes to the iPhone and iOS in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). But the company just received good news from the EU commission regarding the DMA’s impact on two key services: Apple Maps and Ads. more…
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05:54 pm
No, Google didn’t just admit that Siri will run on its servers | Macworld
No, Google didn’t just admit that Siri will run on its servers
Macworld Ever since Apple and Google jointly announced a partnership to base the Siri voice assistant on Gemini tech, questions have been raised about user privacy. Apple has done its part to offer reassurance by insisting that Gemini-powered Siri will continue to run on-device or on the company’s own Private Cloud Compute (PCC) servers, rather than on infrastructure owned by Google. But doubts remain. At its triumphant Q1 earnings call late last month, CEO Tim Cook responded to a question about the Gemini partnership by saying, in part: “We’ll continue to run on the device, and run in PCC, and maintain our industry-leading privacy standards in doing so. In terms of the arrangement with Google, we’re not releasing the details of that.” As 9to5Mac points out, that’s worded in such a way that it could mean other Apple Intelligence features will be hosted in the way described, whereas the new version of Siri will be handled in some other way. I don’t think he was saying that (the “arrangement with Google” almost certainly refers to the financial aspect of the question), but it’s one possible, albeit tenuous, interpretation. Those doubts resurfaced on Wednesday following another earnings call, this time by Google. The company’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, mentioned the partnership in his remarks in the following way: “I’m pleased that we are collaborating with Apple as [its] preferred cloud provider and to develop the next generation of Apple Foundation Models, based on Gemini technology.” Hearing Google refer to itself as Apple’s “preferred cloud provider” while discussing the Gemini partnership is undoubtedly alarming, and I don’t blame pundits for drawing negative conclusions. One news site (9to5Mac, link above) interpreted this as Google “suggesting” Gemini-powered Siri will run on its servers; another (AppleInsider) said Apple and Google’s statements were “seemingly contradictory.” But once again, Pichai’s statement contains vague implications rather than a clear meaning, and I don’t think we should take this as a direct contradiction of Apple’s privacy claims–something which would in effect be a declaration of PR war. Much like Cook’s statement, there are multiple interpretations of what Pichai said. One is that Apple was lying through its teeth and Gemini-powered Siri will run on Google servers in a way that gives Google access to user data. Another is that Google is simply going to lease server hardware to Apple as part of the arrangement. They will be Apple Park servers running Apple software, but the hardware is “provided” by Google. That would likely fulfil Apple’s privacy pledge, even if the optics might not be great. And another is that Pichai was, clumsily and at the worst possible time, referring to the fact that Google already provides extensive cloud services to Apple in other areas, and that this latest partnership is merely one more example of the two tech giants working fruitfully together. In other words, the whole thing is frustratingly vague. What we have at the moment is a partnership with many details still to be decided, and the two partners have very different priorities in terms of public messaging. Apple wants to reassure its users at every point that their privacy will be safeguarded, while Google just wants everyone to know that its Gemini AI platform is more important and successful than ChatGPT. So the result is a lot of statements that differ in implication but don’t actually say very much. There is a fourth option, proposed by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This is that Gemini-powered Siri will run, as Apple has consistently said, on-device or on Apple servers, but that another, more radical version of the voice assistant, a chatbot codenamed Campos, will launch later and run on Google servers. That’s going to be a tough sell, assuming Gurman is correct (and he says only that the two companies are discussing the idea). But Apple will at least have some more time to make the case to its users.
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05:34 pm
The M5 MacBook Pro just dropped under $1,500 | Macworld
The M5 MacBook Pro just dropped under $1,500
Macworld New MacBooks are right around the corner, but if you don’t need the power or price of an M5 Max processor, the entry-level M5 is a fantastic option. And today it’s cheaper than ever: The M5 MacBook Pro is now available at B&H Photo for $1,499, a generous $300 discount and the best price we’ve ever seen. With this configuration featuring 24GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, it’s an incredible value for a machine that’s barely been on the market for a handful of months. The M5 MacBook Pro delivers jaw-dropping performance, as we wrote in our 4.5-star review. We gave it our Editors’ Choice award, praising its improved GPU and SSD performance, which make it a standout for professionals and creatives alike. This model has a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display with 120Hz Pro Motion, crisp visuals, vibrant colors, and absolutely amazing 1,000 nits of brightness in any lighting condition. A slew of ports await your accessories, including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, USB-C, and an SD card reader. And of course, it’s got a fantastic backlit keyboard and gorgeous slim design. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to upgrade, this is your chance to snag Apple’s best laptop at a fantastic price. Don’t miss out—grab the M5 MacBook Pro for $1,499 before the sale ends. Buy now at B&H
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05:17 pm
Apple’s new ‘HomePad’ is my most wanted product that’s coming soon | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple’s new ‘HomePad’ is my most wanted product that’s coming soon
Apple has a brand new Home product—potentially called ‘HomePad’ or ‘HomePod Touch’—that’s reportedly launching this spring. And out of the many products Apple has coming in the next few months, HomePad is easily the one I want most. more…
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05:13 pm
What Apple’s subscription model tells us about its future | 9 to 5 Mac
What Apple’s subscription model tells us about its future
You might have noticed that over the last several years, more and more companies have shifted to a subscription model for their products and services, and Apple has slowly begun to follow suit. As Apple hardware continues to improve, customers are keeping their devices for longer. Meaning that Apple is earning less per customer on their hardware purchases. This has pushed Apple to add more products to its services. Today, Apple offers subscriptions like cloud storage, media, productivity tools, AppleCare, and now products like Creator Studio. This suggests the company is willing to expand subscriptions into areas that were traditionally one-time purchases, a trend that we need to keep a close eye on. The easiest way to see how far Apple has leaned into subscriptions is to simply lay out everything the company currently offers. more…
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05:10 pm
Today in Apple history: Original iPhone goes large with 16GB of storage | Cult of Mac
Today in Apple history: Original iPhone goes large with 16GB of storage
On February 5, 2008, Apple released a new version of the iPhone with a substantial storage boost. The 16GB iPhone persisted until 2016. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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05:01 pm
EU: Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under Digital Markets Act | Mac Daily News
EU: Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission announced on Thursday that Apple’s Maps and Ads services will not be designated as gatekeepers under… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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Tuesday January 27
02:47 pm
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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02:15 pm
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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12:59 pm
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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12:07 pm
ChatGPT's Apple Health Integration Flaws Exposed in New Report | MacRumors
ChatGPT's Apple Health Integration Flaws Exposed in New Report
A reporter for The Washington Post has put ChatGPT's new optional Apple Health integration feature to the test by feeding it ten years of their Apple Watch data. The results were not encouraging, to say the least. Earlier this month, OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a dedicated section of ChatGPT where users can ask health-related questions completely separated from their main ChatGPT experience. For more personalized responses, users can connect various health data services such as Apple Health, Function, MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, AllTrails, Instacart, and Peloton. ChatGPT Health can also integrate with your medical records, allowing it to analyze your lab results and other aspects of your medical history to inform its answers to your health-related questions. With this in mind, reporter Geoffrey Fowler gave ChatGPT Health access to 29 million steps and 6 million heartbeat measurements from his Apple Health app, and asked the bot to grade his cardiac health. It gave him an F. Feeling understandably alarmed, Fowler asked his actual doctor, who in no uncertain terms dismissed the AI's assessment entirely. His physician said Fowler was at such low risk for heart problems that his insurance likely wouldn't even cover additional testing to disprove the chatbot's findings. Cardiologist Eric Topol of the Scripps Research Institute was likewise unimpressed with the large language model's assessment. He called ChatGPT's analysis "baseless" and said people should ignore its medical advice, as it's clearly not ready for prime time. Perhaps the most troubling finding, though, was ChatGPT's inconsistency. When Fowler asked the same question several times, his score swung wildly between an F and a B. ChatGPT also kept forgetting basic information about him, including his gender and age, despite it having full access to his records. Anthropic's Claude chatbot fared slightly better – though not by much. The LLM graded Fowler's cardiac health a C, but it also failed to properly account for limitations in the Apple Watch data. Both companies say their health tools aren't meant to replace doctors or provide diagnoses. Topol rightly argued that if these bots can't accurately assess health data, then they shouldn't be offering grades at all. Yet nothing appears to be stopping them. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration earlier this month said the agency's job is to "get out of the way as a regulator" to promote innovation. An agency commissioner drew a red line at AI making "medical or clinical claims" without FDA review, but ChatGPT and Claude argue they are just providing information. "People that do this are going to get really spooked about their health," Topol said. "It could also go the other way and give people who are unhealthy a false sense that everything they're doing is great." ChatGPT's Apple Health integration is currently limited to a group of beta users. Responding to the report, OpenAI said it was working to improve the consistency of the chatbot's responses. "Launching ChatGPT Health with waitlisted access allows us to learn and improve the experience before making it widely available,” OpenAI VP Ashley Alexander told the publication in a statement.Tags: Apple Health, ChatGPTThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:22 am
Premium Subscriptions Coming to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp | MacRumors
Premium Subscriptions Coming to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp
Meta plans to test premium subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, the company has told TechCrunch. The subscriptions will reportedly include exclusive features to aid creativity, productivity, and expanded AI capabilities. Meta says each app will have its own distinct set of premium features, giving users "more control over how they share and connect, while keeping the core experiences free." However, it sounds as if Meta hasn't yet settled on what each sub will offer, with the company planning to experiment with various bundles. For Instagram, for example, premium subscribers could create unlimited audience lists, see which followers don't follow them back, and view Stories anonymously. Paid features on WhatsApp and Facebook are likely to provide equivalent functionality. Meta also intends to incorporate Manus, an AI agent it recently acquired for a reported $2 billion, into its subscription plans. The company will continue selling Manus subscriptions to businesses separately. AI-powered video appears to be another upcoming offering, courtesy of Meta's Vibes feature, which targets creators and businesses with verification badges and priority support. Vibes has been free since it launched last year, but Meta now plans to offer freemium access to Vibes video creation, with the option to subscribe to unlock additional video creation opportunities each month. It won't be the first time a social platform has adopted subscription-based access. X (Twitter) has its paid-for tiers, and Snap has shown that the model can work, with Snapchat+ gaining 16 million subscribers at $3.99 per month. Tag: MetaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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01:28 am
10+ Things to Know About the New AirTag 2 | MacRumors
10+ Things to Know About the New AirTag 2
After a five year wait, Apple finally unveiled the next-generation version of the AirTag earlier today. The AirTag 2 looks exactly like the original ‌AirTag‌, and the functionality is similar, but there are still some differences worth knowing about. Here's everything new. UWB 2 - The ‌AirTag‌ 2 adopts Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip. Longer Range - UWB upgrades mean that Precision Finding works from 1.5x further away than before. Precision Finding is the feature that allows an ‌AirTag‌ to be precisely located in a close-range indoor area. It is able to lead you directly to the ‌AirTag‌ with a compatible device. Precision Finding on Watch - Precision Finding was previously limited to the iPhone, but it now works on the Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later, as these devices have UWB chips. Louder Speaker - The ‌AirTag‌ 2's speaker is up to 50 percent louder than the speaker in the original ‌AirTag‌. The upgrade will make it easier to hear when playing a sound, plus it is an additional anti-stalking measure because it will be more difficult for sound to be masked. Better Bluetooth - Apple is using a newer Bluetooth specification with increased range. New Internal Design - To accommodate the updated speaker, Apple revamped the internals. Rumors suggested Apple would make it harder to tamper with the ‌AirTag‌ to remove the speaker, but we'll need to wait for a teardown for confirmation. Updated Weight - The ‌AirTag‌ 2 weighs 0.42 ounces or 11.8 grams. it is seven percent heavier than the original ‌AirTag‌. Revamped Text - The text on the back of the ‌AirTag‌ is now all in capital letters, which is a good way to determine whether an ‌AirTag‌ is the first-generation model or the new model. The text also now lists IP67 water and dust resistance, plus it mentions NFC and Find My support. These features aren't new, but aren't listed on the back of the original ‌AirTag‌. Still Not For Pets - Apple's ‌AirTag‌ 2 announcement and product page specifically state that the device is for tracking objects, and not people or pets. Despite this, many people use AirTags for tracking their animals. Reset Process - To reset an ‌AirTag‌ 2, you need to remove the battery, leave it out for at least five seconds, and then insert the battery again. The process has to be repeated four times. Apple says that it can take up to 12 seconds to hear the final tone. With the first ‌AirTag‌, there was no need to wait after removing the battery before reinserting it. Requires iOS 26.2.1 - If you want to use an ‌AirTag‌ 2, you're going to have to update your device to iOS 26.2.1. The ‌AirTag‌ 2 requires the latest Apple software, which means it won't work with devices that aren't able to run iOS 26. The ‌AirTag‌ 2 does everything that the original ‌AirTag‌ does, taking advantage of the ‌Find My‌ network. When the ‌AirTag‌ is not in Bluetooth range of your own device, it is able to ping Apple devices owned by others to relay its location back to you for long distance tracking. It also supports Lost Mode, with an NFC feature for discovering who a lost item belongs to, plus it has options for sharing item location with someone else (useful in airports with participating airlines), and it continues to use a CR2032 coin cell battery. Apple says the battery "works for more than a year" before needing to be replaced. The ‌AirTag‌ 2 is still priced at $29, with a pack of four available for $99. Free engraving is also included in the price point. The new ‌AirTag‌ can be purchased today, with orders set to be delivered starting on Wednesday, January 28.Tag: AirTagThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Video: iPhone 17 Pro Long Term Review | MacRumors
Video: iPhone 17 Pro Long Term Review
It's been four months since Apple launched the new iPhone 17 models, and MacRumors' videographer Dan Barbera has an updated review with his thoughts on the iPhone 17 Pro after getting to spend a good chunk of time with it. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Dan covers how the new aluminum frame has held up, whether the updated display has been as resistant to scratching as promised, the usefulness of the upgraded front-facing camera, and what he thinks of the performance with the new vapor chamber cooling system. This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:59 am
TikTok Faces Outage and Censorship Concerns Days After U.S. Ownership Deal Closes | MacRumors
TikTok Faces Outage and Censorship Concerns Days After U.S. Ownership Deal Closes
TikTok last week finalized a deal to hand over its U.S. operations to a majority American-owned venture, and things aren't exactly running smoothly for the new U.S. company so far. Over the weekend, some U.S. TikTok users were unable to upload videos, which TikTok attributed to a power outage at a U.S. data center. TikTok users found they were unable to upload videos related to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Saturday shooting in Minneapolis, leading to concerns over censorship. Users saw their videos put into a review process, or experienced fewer than expected video views. Some users received messages that their posts related to the shooting had been flagged as "Ineligible for Recommendation," while others were temporarily suspended. This evening, TikTok said that it is still working to resolve the infrastructure issue, which apparently caused a "cascading systems failure" leading to a long list of bugs. TikTok users may see slower load times, timed-out requests, and 0 views or likes on videos. The ongoing outage and the accompanying censorship fears have caused some TikTok users to abandon the platform for UpScrolled, an alternative video sharing social platform. UpScrolled is currently the number eight free app in the U.S. App Store, but it was as high as number two earlier today. Users have also expressed concerns about an updated TikTok privacy policy that suggests it collects "citizenship or immigration status" along with precise user location information, but the prior TikTok privacy policy also included that wording. The new TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is 80.1 percent owned by U.S. and global investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi-based MGX. The three companies each own 15 percent as managing investors, and other U.S. stakeholders include the Dell Family Office and affiliates of Susquehanna International Group. TikTok parent company ByteDance continues to hold a 19.9 percent stake. A seven-member majority-American board of directors is operating the U.S. version of TikTok, with Adam Presser, TikTok's former global head of operations serving as CEO. Under the agreement, the venture handles U.S. data protection, content moderation, and algorithm security. TikTok's recommendation algorithm is being retrained and updated on U.S. user data, and it has been secured in Oracle's cloud environment.Tag: TikTokThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:56 pm
iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launch | MacRumors
iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launch
Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that are still running that operating system update, eight years after the software was first released. iOS 12.5.8 is available for the iPhone 5s and the ‌iPhone‌ 6, meaning Apple is continuing to support these devices for 13 and 12 years after launch, respectively. The ‌iPhone‌ 5s came out in September 2013, while the ‌iPhone‌ 6 launched in September 2014. According to Apple's release notes for the update, iOS 12.5.8 extends the certificate required for features like iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation, so they will continue to work after January 2027. Originally, certificate-limited functions like device activation would have ceased when the certificate expired, but now key features on the two older iPhones will continue to work in the years to come. Prior to now, the ‌iPhone‌ 5s and ‌iPhone‌ 6 last received software updates in January 2023, when Apple released important security fixes. Apple has publicly committed to providing a minimum of five years of security updates for an ‌iPhone‌ from the time that it launches, but it often offers vulnerability fixes for an even longer period of time. The ‌iPhone‌ 6s, for example, was released 11 years ago, but it received a security update in September 2025 with the launch of iOS 15.8.5. The device received an iOS 15.8.6 update just today, adding the same certificate extension. Apple also released new versions of iOS 18 and iOS 16.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:33 pm
iOS 26.2.1 Addresses Emergency Call Problems on Older iPhones in Australia | MacRumors
iOS 26.2.1 Addresses Emergency Call Problems on Older iPhones in Australia
The iOS 26.2.1 update that Apple released today further addresses an issue preventing some older mobile phones from being able to make emergency calls. In an updated support document, Apple says that iPhone users with an ‌iPhone‌ 12 or earlier should install the latest software updates to ensure that their mobile devices are able to make emergency 000 calls. Apple released iOS 18.7.4, iOS 16.7.13, iOS 15.8.6, and iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhones today. Back in December, there was a technical failure in Australia that prevented the ‌iPhone‌ 12 models from being able to make emergency calls, which Apple addressed with the iOS 26.2 update. The additional software updates released today should help prevent further issues on other older devices in the future, as well as cellular Apple Watch models. watchOS 26.2.1, also available today, addresses any potential issues with the Apple Watch Series 6 and later. Apple says that Australian mobile network operators are continuing to improve support for emergency calling on their networks, which led to the ‌iPhone‌ 12 technical failure. While carriers are working to mitigate further issues, there is a possibility that some older mobile phones might still run into problems.In the rare event that these exceptional circumstances affecting mobile operators' networks were to happen again, some older mobile phones might still encounter the same issue reaching emergency services through an alternate available network. Software updates are available for the following iPhone and Apple Watch models that might be impacted by this network issue. You are encouraged to update your devices to the latest software version. Apple says that the following iPhones and Apple Watch models should be updated to the latest software version to prevent issues: ‌iPhone‌ SE (1st generation) ‌iPhone‌ SE (2nd generation) ‌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 Apple Watch SE 2 Apple Watch Series 6 Apple Watch Series 7 Apple Watch Series 8 Apple Watch Series 9 Apple Watch Series 10 Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra 2 More information is available in Apple's support document covering emergency calls in Australia.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:38 pm
iOS 26.3 Adds Privacy Setting to Limit Carrier Location Tracking | MacRumors
iOS 26.3 Adds Privacy Setting to Limit Carrier Location Tracking
With iOS 26.3, Apple is adding a new "limit precise location" setting that reduces the location data available to mobile networks to increase user privacy. Mobile networks determine location based on the cellular towers that a device connects to, but with the setting enabled, some of the data typically made available to mobile networks is being restricted. Rather than being able to see location down to a street address, carriers will instead be limited to the neighborhood where a device is located, for example. According to a new support document, iPhone models from supported network providers will offer the limit precise location feature. In the U.S., only Boost Mobile will support the option, but EE and BT will offer support in the UK. Germany: Telekom United Kingdom: EE, BT United States: Boost Mobile Thailand: AIS, True This new location limiting feature also only works with devices equipped with the Apple-designed C1 or C1X modems, which includes the iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and cellular M5 iPad Pro. iOS 26.3 or iPadOS 26.3 are required. You can enable the setting on a compatible device by opening the Settings app, tapping on your cellular service, tapping on Mobile Data Options, and then toggling on Limit Precise Location. You'll need to restart your device when turning the setting on or off. Apple says that reducing location precision will not impact signal quality or user experience, and it does not affect the precision of location data provided to emergency responders during an emergency call. It also only limits the location data available to mobile networks, and it does not have an effect on location data shared with apps through Location Services. The new feature is available in iOS 26.3, which is being beta tested right now. The iOS 26.3 update will launch to the public in the coming weeks.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:23 pm
Apple CEO Tim Cook Visited White House for 'Melania' Documentary Screening | MacRumors
Apple CEO Tim Cook Visited White House for 'Melania' Documentary Screening
Apple CEO Tim Cook visited President Donald Trump at the White House over the weekend to attend the premier of "Melania," a documentary that's set to be released in the near future. According to The Hollywood Reporter, several tech CEOs attended the screening, which also included a VIP dinner. Along with Cook, other attendees included Zoom CEO Eric Yuan, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Amazon chairman Jeff Bezos, and AMD CEO Lisa Su. Films are typically screened in the East Wing of the White House, but since Trump tore it down for a 90,000 square foot ballroom, a makeshift theater was constructed for the event. Attendees were provided with framed tickets, copies of Melania Trump's memoir, and commemorative black and white popcorn boxes, provided by gloved waiters to avoid fingerprints. Cook has been working to maintain a close relationship with Trump, and he visited the White House several times in 2025, in addition to meeting with Trump in Japan and at Davos. Apple also donated an unspecified amount toward Trump's ballroom project, and Cook presented Trump with a glass plaque that included a 24-karat gold base. Prior to when Trump took office, Cook personally donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration. The Melania Trump documentary is set to premiere in theaters on January 30, with a premiere set for January 29 at The Donald J. Trump and John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. Amazon paid $40 million to fund the documentary, which tracks Melania from the 2025 presidential campaign to inauguration day. Director Brett Ratner reportedly spent months living at Mar-a-Lago to make the film. "Melania" is Ratner's first directorial project since 2014 because he was accused of sexually assaulting six women back in 2017, and Warner Bros. cut ties with him.Tag: Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.com
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09:12 pm
Third macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers | MacRumors
Third macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers
Apple today provided the third beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a little over a week after the launch of the second beta. Developers can download the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required. There's no word yet on what's included in ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3, and no new features were found in the first two betas. We'll likely see Apple release ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3 at the end of January given past launch timelines.Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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09:11 pm
Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers | MacRumors
Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers
Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the release of the second betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting the Software Update option. iOS 26.3 adds a new tool for transitioning from an ‌iPhone‌ to an Android device. Transfers can be initiated during the device setup process, and moving data from one device to another can now be done without having to download a specific app. Apple's transfer process supports moving photos, messages, notes, apps, passwords, phone number, and more. The update also includes a Notification Forwarding setting for third-party wearables in the European Union, and there are some minor changes to the Weather wallpaper. More information on what's changed can be found in our iOS 26.3 beta 1 feature list. Apple is expected to release the iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to the public at the end of January.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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09:04 pm
Apple Releases Third watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas | MacRumors
Apple Releases Third watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the third betas of upcoming watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple provided the second betas. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. We don't know what new features might be added in watchOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and tvOS 26.3, and nothing new has been discovered so far. Apple doesn't typically provide release notes for betas, so we might not know what's new until the software updates see a public launch unless there are outward-facing changes. The software updates will probably launch right around the end of January based on past release timelines. This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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07:57 pm
Best Buy's 48-Hour Flash Sale Has Major Discounts on AirPods Max, iPad, Apple Watch, and More | MacRumors
Best Buy's 48-Hour Flash Sale Has Major Discounts on AirPods Max, iPad, Apple Watch, and More
Best Buy today kicked off a new 48-hour flash sale with sitewide discounts on a huge collection of products. This includes some notable markdowns on Apple products like the 11-inch iPad and AirPods Max, both of which are seeing their lowest prices of 2026 so far during this event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Specifically, you can get the AirPods Max for $429.99, down from $549.99, a deal that beats Amazon's current price by about $20 and is an overall solid second-best price. Even better, Best Buy has every color of the USB-C AirPods Max on sale at this price. $119 OFFAirPods Max for $429.99 Best Buy also has Apple's 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad for $299.00, down from $349.00, as well as the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $399.00, down from $449.00. These are both second-best prices on the iPad, but some of the first markdowns on this model so far this year. $49 OFF11-inch iPad (128GB Wi-Fi) for $299.00 Finally for Apple deals, Best Buy has the previous generation Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $549.00 today only, a massive discount on the original price of $799.00. This includes both Natural and Black color options, and it's the best price we've ever seen on this model. $249 OFFApple Watch Ultra 2 for $549.00 $249 OFFApple Watch Ultra 2 (Milanese Loop) for $649.00 There are plenty of more deals to browse during this event, including up to 50 percent off select TVs, up to 60 percent off audio products, and more. 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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07:20 pm
AirTag 2: These Airlines Offer Feature That Helps Find Your Lost Bags | MacRumors
AirTag 2: These Airlines Offer Feature That Helps Find Your Lost Bags
Apple offers a Share Item Location feature in the Find My app that allows you to temporarily share the location of an AirTag-equipped item with others, including employees at participating airlines. This way, if you put an AirTag inside your bags, the airline can better help you find them in the event they are lost or delayed at the airport. Given that Apple announced the AirTag 2 today, we have resurfaced a list of airlines that support the feature, but keep in mind that it also works with the original AirTag and third-party trackers with Find My support, such as those sold by Chipolo and Pebblebee. Below, we have listed most of the airlines that support the feature: AJet Aer Lingus Air Canada Air France Air India Air New Zealand American Airlines Austrian Airlines Breeze Airways British Airways Brussels Airlines Cathay Pacific Condor Copa Airlines China Airlines Delta Eurowings Finnair Flair Airlines Iberia JetBlue KLM LATAM Airlines Lufthansa Pegasus Airlines Porter Airlines Qantas Saudia Singapore Airlines SunExpress SWISS Turkish Airlines United Virgin Atlantic Vueling WestJetIn its AirTag 2 press release, Apple said it has partnered with more than 50 airlines, so there should be around 15 more that support the feature soon. How to Use the Feature iPhone, iPad, and Mac users can generate a "Share Item Location" link in the Find My app. Anyone they share the link with can then view a web page with a location of the item on a map. The page will automatically update with the item's latest known location. The item's location stops being shared "as soon as a user is reunited with their item," or automatically expires after seven days. On the iPhone, the feature was introduced on iOS 18.2, but Apple says the AirTag 2 requires an iPhone running iOS 26.2.1 or later. If you are still running iOS 18.2 through iOS 18.7.4, you will need to use the original AirTag or a supported third-party tracker. AirTag 2: Hands-On Photos From the Tray Table's Zach Griff has shared some AirTag 2 hands-on photos.Tags: AirTag, Find MyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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06:07 pm
Apple Releases watchOS 26.2.1, Adding Precision Finding Support for AirTag 2 | MacRumors
Apple Releases watchOS 26.2.1, Adding Precision Finding Support for AirTag 2
Apple today released watchOS 26.2.1, a minor update to the watchOS 26 update that came out last year. watchOS 26.2.1 comes six weeks after Apple released watchOS 26.2. watchOS 26.2.1 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.2.1 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or initiating an update in the Settings app on the watch. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger. Today's update enables Precision Finding for the new AirTag 2 on the Apple Watch Series 9 and later and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later. Prior to now, Precision Finding for the AirTag has been limited to the ‌iPhone‌. It is not yet clear if the update enables Precision Finding on Apple Watch for the original ‌AirTag‌, or if this is a feature limited to the new ‌AirTag‌ 2. According to Apple's release notes, watchOS 26.2.1 also includes unspecified bug fixes. Related Roundup: watchOS 26Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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06:06 pm
Apple Releases iOS 26.2.1 With AirTag 2 Support | MacRumors
Apple Releases iOS 26.2.1 With AirTag 2 Support
Apple today released iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1, minor updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The new software comes a month after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iOS 26.2.1 adds support for the next-generation AirTag that Apple introduced today. The AirTag 2 features a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, improving the Precision Finding feature. The update also includes unspecified bug fixes, according to Apple's release notes. Apple also released iOS 18.7.4, iOS 16.7.13, iOS 15.8.6, and iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhones unable to run ‌iOS 26‌. Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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05:10 pm
Apple Developing Thinner Face ID for iPhone Air 2, Report Suggests | MacRumors
Apple Developing Thinner Face ID for iPhone Air 2, Report Suggests
Apple is developing a much thinner Face ID hardware module in an effort to reduce the space its facial authentication system takes up in the iPhone Air, a known leaker on China's Weibo social media platform today suggested. According to Instant Digital, Apple has requested an "ultra-thin" Face ID component from suppliers that will allow the device to accommodate an ultra wide-angle lens in addition to the existing single main lens. A redesign that includes a second camera is said to be one way that Apple thinks it can address user complaints that the iPhone Air, while an impressive design feat, has led to too many hardware compromises, especially given the $999 price tag. Multiple technologies are housed in the plateau of the iPhone Air to maximize space for the battery, so Apple would presumably need to redesign the internals considerably to fit in another camera. Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station in November said Apple was focusing on making the device ultra-thin and lightweight in order to do just that. The claim was soon followed by a report by The Information suggesting a second camera for the device was indeed in development. For its rumored upcoming foldable iPhone, expected later this year, Apple has reportedly chosen to integrate Touch ID into the side button, rather than use Face ID, in order to make the device as slim as possible. Designing a smaller TrueDepth camera system could arguably see a next-generation model switch over to facial authentication. Today's leaker speculates that an ultra-thin Face ID module could even eventually find its way into a MacBook, but there are no active rumors that indicate this is something Apple is working on. In 2022, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple tested Face ID for the iMac, but the technology necessary to embed the authentication hardware into a thin notebook display simply wasn't available, and the biometric system has yet to be added to any Mac. Around the same time, a marketing employee for Apple argued that Touch ID is more convenient, since the button is near your hands. Of course, that does not rule out the possibility of Apple adding Face ID to a Mac in the future. The latest claim doesn't point to any imminent product changes – the second-generation iPhone Air is not expected until next year – but it does suggest Apple is actively reassessing how its Face ID hardware is packaged. Watch this space.Related Roundup: iPhone AirTags: Face ID, Instant DigitalBuyer's Guide: iPhone Air (Buy Now)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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05:01 pm
New AirTag's Improved Precision Finding Requires These iPhone Models | MacRumors
New AirTag's Improved Precision Finding Requires These iPhone Models
The new AirTag that Apple unveiled today features a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, enabling the Precision Finding feature to work up to 50% farther away from an item compared to the previous AirTag, according to Apple. However, you need a compatible iPhone model in order to take advantage of this improvement. The improved Precision Finding requires one of these iPhone models: iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 17 iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max iPhone Air Precision Finding at longer distances is limited to the iPhone models listed above because both the AirTag and the iPhone need Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, which was introduced starting with the iPhone 15 series. Note that the lower-end iPhone 16e does not have a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Precision Finding at the previous distances is still supported on the iPhone 11 and newer. The new AirTag also has an upgraded Bluetooth chip for improved overall range outside of Precision Finding mode, with an iPhone 11 or newer. The new AirTag is available to order on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app starting today, and it will be available at Apple Store locations later this week. In the U.S., pricing remains set at $29 for one AirTag and at $99 for four.Tag: AirTagThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:53 pm
Apple Considered AI-Powered iPhone Home Screen | MacRumors
Apple Considered AI-Powered iPhone Home Screen
Apple considered introducing a new Apple Intelligence feature that would dynamically re-arrange apps on the Home Screen. The detail emerged in a report last week from The Information, which said that subordinates of software chief Craig Federighi approached him with proposals for an AI-powered iPhone ‌Home Screen‌. The feature would dynamically change the locations of apps on the ‌Home Screen‌ according to users' needs. Federighi reportedly rejected the idea, believing that it would disorient users, many of whom rely on knowing the fixed location of apps on their ‌Home Screen‌ for quick access. With iOS 26, Apple prioritized new ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features that included Live Translation, more powerful Visual Intelligence, ChatGPT image generation in Image Playground, and actions in Shortcuts. Broader and more powerful ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features are expected to arrive later this year with iOS 27, such as a Siri chatbot powered by Google Gemini. The rest of The Information's report focused on how Apple restructured its artificial intelligence strategy under Federighi, accelerating plans to overhaul Siri by relying on external AI models after years of internal delays and organizational friction. Tags: Apple Intelligence, Craig Federighi, Home Screen, The InformationThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:15 pm
Not Interested in Apple's New AirTag? Snag the First Gen AirTag 4-Pack for Just $69.99 | MacRumors
Not Interested in Apple's New AirTag? Snag the First Gen AirTag 4-Pack for Just $69.99
Apple's AirTag 4-Pack is available for $69.99 today on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Free shipping options have a delivery estimate around January 31, while Prime members should be able to get it delivered a few days sooner. 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. Overall, this is a solid second-best price on the AirTag 4-pack that's within $7 of the Amazon all-time low price, which we last tracked during the holiday season. We're not tracking any notable deals on the AirTag single pack right now. $29 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $69.99 Apple just announced a new model of the AirTag, which is set to feature longer range for item tracking, a louder speaker, and the same $99 price tag for a 4-Pack. The first generation model is still a solid Bluetooth tracker, particularly at Amazon's $29 discount this week. 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 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 Are Coming Soon, Here's What's New | MacRumors
iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 Are Coming Soon, Here's What's New
Apple today confirmed that iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 are on the way. The updates will likely be released this week, so keep an eye out as early as today. watchOS 26.2.1 was mentioned in Apple's press release for the new AirTag today, and iOS 26.2.1 is mentioned in fine print on the new AirTag's product page. While these will be minor software updates, they do include a few things: The new AirTag requires an iPhone running iOS 26.2.1 or later. watchOS 26.2.1 expands the Precision Finding feature to the Apple Watch Series 9 and later, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later. We have not yet confirmed if this is only for the new AirTag, or if it also works with the original AirTag.Beyond that, iOS 26.2.1 might include bug fixes and/or patch security vulnerabilities.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 Unveils New AirTag With Longer Range, Louder Speaker, and More | MacRumors
Apple Unveils New AirTag With Longer Range, Louder Speaker, and More
Apple today introduced the next-generation AirTag, with key features including longer range for tracking items and a louder speaker. With the new AirTag, Apple says the Precision Finding feature works up to 50% farther away from an item compared to the previous-generation model. The new AirTag also features an upgraded Bluetooth chip for improved overall range. An updated internal design results in the new AirTag having a 50% louder speaker compared to the previous-generation model, according to Apple. The new AirTag is available to order on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app starting today, and it will be available at Apple Store locations later this week. In the U.S., pricing remains set at $29 for an individual AirTag, while a four pack continues to cost $99.Tag: AirTagThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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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
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
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
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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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, 19:36 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
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 16:00 UTC - Jan 30, 01:00 UTCJan 22, 19:34 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, 19:32 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, 19:30 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, 19:28 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, 19:26 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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United States MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
United States MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 5, 01:00 - 03:00 PSTJan 22, 11:51 PSTScheduled - Our MMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 05 February 2026 at 01:00 PST until 05 February 2026 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering MMS to and from United States handsets via subset of United States short codes.
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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, 19:14 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, 19:16 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, 19:18 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, 19:06 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, 19:22 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, 19:20 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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FSD (Sioux Falls) on 2026-01-29 | CloudFlare
FSD (Sioux Falls) on 2026-01-29
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 08:00 - 12:00 UTCJan 22, 19:06 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in FSD (Sioux Falls) datacenter on 2026-01-29 between 08:00 and 12:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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FSD (Sioux Falls) on 2026-01-29
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 08:00 - 12:00 UTCJan 22, 19:08 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in FSD (Sioux Falls) datacenter on 2026-01-29 between 08:00 and 12:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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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, 19:12 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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GoodSync a good back-up/sync solution for Macs

If you want to keep your files safe and in sync, GoodSync (www.goodsync.com) is a decent, if not great, option for doing so. Mac OS X and Windows compatible, it backs up and syncs music, photos, videos, email, text documents and more between desktops, laptops, servers, and external drives — all without using cloud-based services.

Have a laptop? Just Mobile’s Alu-accessories worth a look

If you have a Mac laptop and an external display, Just Mobile (www.just-mobile.com) has two enticing accessories you should check out: the AluBase (top photo) and AluRack (bottom photo). The former is an upright MacBook stand, and the latter is a rear mount for the iMac and Thunderbolt Display.

It’s crafted from a single piece of high-grade aluminum. The US$49.95 AluBase ships with plastic inserts (which work flawlessly) to hold a MacBook Pro, MacBook Pro with Retina display and MacBook Air firmly upright.

Coolpix AW100 a good camera but could be improved

By Mike Mackenzie

The Nikon Coolpix AW100 (www.nikonusa.com) represents the company’s initial offering in the rugged compact camera market. As you’d expect from a camera in this category, it’s waterproof to 33′, shockproof to 5′, freezeproof to 14 F, and it has built-in GPS, making it great for all of your adventures.

iStrip is a new take on MacBook/iPad docking stations

zioVisions’ (www.zioVisions.com) US$11.99 iStrip is a new take on Apple MacBook and iPad docking stations. Actually, it’s not a docking station itself, but lets you turn the base of any Apple Cinema Display, Thunderbolt Display, or iMac into a docking station of sorts.

How? It lets you place your MacBook, MacBook Pro or iPad within reach of your keyboard and within your grasp. What’s more, it provides access to all of a laptop’s ports.

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Apple MacBook Air M4 13.6″ Laptop (2025) for $799 + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Apple MacBook Air M4 13.6″ Laptop (2025) for $799 + free shipping
It's $200 off and the lowest price we could find. Buy Now at Best Buy
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Best Buy iPad Pro Winter Deals: Up to $200 off + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Best Buy iPad Pro Winter Deals: Up to $200 off + free shipping
Save on over 20 models, with prices starting from $949. We’ve pictured the Apple iPad Pro 11″ 512GB WiFi Tablet for $1,099 ($125 low). My Best Buy members get free shipping. (It’s free to join. Shipping is free for everyone over $35. Pickup may also be available.) Shop Now at Best Buy
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Best Buy MacBook Winter Deals from $799 + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Best Buy MacBook Winter Deals from $799 + free shipping
Save on close to 40 models, with prices starting from $799 and a savings of $150 to $350. We’ve pictured the Apple 14″ MacBook Pro M4 Pro Laptop (2024) for $1,749 ($250 savings). My Best Buy members get free shipping. (It’s free to join. Shipping is free for everyone over $35. Pickup may also be […]
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Friday January 09
06:03 pm
Refurb Apple MacBook Core M3 12″ Laptop (2017) for $175 + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Refurb Apple MacBook Core M3 12″ Laptop (2017) for $175 + free shipping
That's the best price we've seen for this model. A 90-day warranty is provided. Buy Now at UntilGone
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Thursday January 08
08:47 pm
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Silver – G1EJ4LL/A – $2,119.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Silver – G1EJ4LL/A – $2,119.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass - Silver – G1EJ4LL/A $2,119.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 16GB unified memory 2TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…
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Apple iPad Pro 9.7″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2016) for $220 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Apple iPad Pro 9.7″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2016) for $220 + free shipping
That's tied with the best price we've seen for the 128GB bundle - which includes a pre-installed tempered glass screen protector, snap-on case, charger and cable. A 90-day warranty is provided. Buy Now at UntilGone
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Apple MacBook Pro M1 13.3″ Laptop (2020) for $450 + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Apple MacBook Pro M1 13.3″ Laptop (2020) for $450 + free shipping
It's the second-best deal we've seen for this model in any condition. It includes a 1-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
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01:54 pm
Refurb Apple MacBook Air M2 13.6″ Laptop (2022) for $581 + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Refurb Apple MacBook Air M2 13.6″ Laptop (2022) for $581 + free shipping
It's $49 under our mention from November and the best deal we've seen for this model in any condition. It includes a 1-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
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Wednesday January 07
06:18 pm
Refurb Apple MacBook Pro Coffee Lake i7 16″ Laptop w/ 512GB SSD (2019) for $450 + $10 s&h | DealNews Laptops
Refurb Apple MacBook Pro Coffee Lake i7 16″ Laptop w/ 512GB SSD (2019) for $450 + $10 s&h
That's the best price we could find for a refurb by $60. A 30-day warranty is provided, but it is unclear who backs it. Buy Now at StackSocial
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – FCR24LL/A – $1,609.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – FCR24LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – FCR24LL/A $1,609.00 $1,899.00 −15% Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 24GB unified memory 512GB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…
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Monday January 05
12:17 pm
Refurb Apple MacBook Pro M3 14.2″ Laptop (2023) for $1,029 + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Refurb Apple MacBook Pro M3 14.2″ Laptop (2023) for $1,029 + free shipping
It's the best deal we've seen for this model in any condition. It includes a 1-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
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Saturday December 27
01:05 pm
Refurb Apple iPad Air 10.9″ 64GB WiFi Tablet (2022) for $310 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Refurb Apple iPad Air 10.9″ 64GB WiFi Tablet (2022) for $310 + free shipping
That's $11 under our mention from last month, and the best price we've seen. A one-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
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Friday December 26
04:01 pm
MacBook Deals at Best Buy: Up to $400 off + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
MacBook Deals at Best Buy: Up to $400 off + free shipping
Shop a selection of MacBook Air and MacBook Pros and save up to $400 in this set of deals. Plus, you'll get free items with your purchase like free Apple Music for up to 3 months. Orders ship for free but if you want your new laptop sooner you can opt for pickup where available. Shop Now at Best Buy
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03:16 pm
Apple iPad Deals at Best Buy: Up to $200 off + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Apple iPad Deals at Best Buy: Up to $200 off + free shipping
Shop a selection of Apple iPads and save up to $200. You'll find regular iPads as well as iPad Air models and iPad Pros in this set of deals so you can get exactly what you need. Plus, orders ship for free, though if you want your shiny new gadget sooner, you can opt for pickup where available. Shop Now at Best Buy
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Friday December 19
03:49 pm
11th-Gen. Apple iPad A16 128GB 11″ Tablet (2025) for $274 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
11th-Gen. Apple iPad A16 128GB 11″ Tablet (2025) for $274 + free shipping
It's the best price we could find by $5. Buy Now at Best Buy
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