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- Sunday February 08
- 12:12 pmCrime blotter: Teens arrested for stealing from Cambridge Apple Store
Jeffrey Epstein's Apple Watch gift, an actor followed his stolen iPhone to China, and two iPhone thefts in one day in Texas, all in this week's Apple Crime BlotterThe Grand Arcade Apple Store in CambridgeThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:35 am'The Studio' and 'Mr. Scorsese' honored at Directors' Guild Awards
Apple TV has picked up three more Directors' Guild awards, this time in the comedy and documentary categories, as well as outstanding advertising.Seth Rogen in 'The Studio' - Image Credit: Apple TVApple now has a strong track record in nominations for television series at the Directors' Guild Awards — "Ted Lasso" has had seven — but few wins. Notably, "Lessons in Chemistry" won in the drama series category in 2024, and Apple has had a children's award plus advertising ones.Now for the 78th Annual Directors' Guild Award, Apple has doubled its number of wins. In the ceremony in Beverley Hills on February 7, 2026, Apple won: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:00 amHigh-res audio done the Sony way—and 33% off
Macworld TL;DR: Sony’s flagship noise-canceling headphones deliver elite sound, crystal-clear calls, and all-day comfort—now just $299.99 (MSRP $449.99). When it comes to audio, not all headphones are created equal—and trusting your music to just any pair is a gamble. The Sony WH-1000XM6 is what happens when sound is taken seriously. These headphones were co-created with world-class mastering engineers, and it shows the second you press play. The sound is rich, balanced, and detailed, with bass that hits without drowning everything else out. Sony’s new Adaptive Noise-Canceling Optimizer works constantly in the background, adjusting to your environment, air pressure, and even how the headphones sit on your head. Calls sound just as good as music. With advanced beamforming microphones and AI noise reduction, your voice comes through clearly—even when the world around you is loud. Comfort is dialed in too, thanks to a redesigned headband and soft cushions. Battery life stretches up to 30 hours, and a quick 3-minute charge gets you hours of playback when you’re in a rush. The Sony Headphones Connect app lets you fine-tune sound, ambient noise, and controls to your liking. These new, open-box Sonys are new, unused headphones from excess retail inventory. Get the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones for $299.99 (MSRP $449.99) for a limited time. Sony WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones (Open Box)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amThis multi-model AI platform is yours forever with one $100 payment
Macworld TL;DR: 1min.AI bundles the best AI models and tools into one platform—and lifetime access is just $99.99 (MSRP $540) through today only. Using AI in 2026 usually means juggling tabs, tools, and subscriptions—one for writing, another for images, another for video, and somehow a separate one for PDFs. 1min.AI takes a much simpler approach: put everything in one place and let you get to work. The Advanced Business Plan gives you access to a wide range of top AI models, including GPT-4o, Claude 3, Gemini Pro, Llama, Mistral, and more. Instead of picking sides, you can choose the right model for the task—writing blog posts, summarizing documents, generating images, editing video, or cleaning up audio. You can handle keyword research, long-form content, social captions, PDFs, presentations, image generation and editing, voice tools, music, video summaries, and even face swaps—all from a single dashboard. Whether you’re a marketer, creator, founder, or just tired of paying monthly for half a dozen AI apps, this feels like a modern way to work with AI. One login. One workflow. One less thing to manage. Get lifetime access to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan for just $99.99 (MSRP $540) through Feb. 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:10 amApple Launching A New Education Hub In India Teaching Robotics and Swift Programming
In Bengaluru, Apple introduced an Education Hub for their efforts to supply technical skills and training development for employees throughout their supply chain across India. The new education hub will be a coordination and centralized training facility for the employees of the company in the country. The Education Hub will start providing courses next month, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:09 amWomen’s and Men’s Golf Added to Apple Sports
Support for women’s and men’s golf and improvements in coverage of tennis and soccer games has been added to the Apple Sports app. Update 3.7 brings support for LPGA and PGA tournaments with leaderboards in real-time, updates in real-time and scorecards for the golfer for every round. The app has support for F1, NASCAR, Premier […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:08 amApple Adding Civilization VII and Other Games To Apple Arcade
Apple will be adding Civilization VII on Apple Arcade for the iPad, Mac and iPhone. Civilization VII is a strategy game by Sid Meier, the arcade version features the base game experience of Civilization VII with intuitive touch controls, controller, and mouse support where the player assumes the role of one of the several legendary […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:06 amAirPods 4 ANC Is $59 Off
The AirPods 4 offers world-class, unparalleled sound. It’s been redesigned for comfort featuring a shorter stem, refined contour and better stability along with quick-press controls for your calls and music. Powered by the H2 chip, Transparency mode and ANC seamlessly blend with each other. ANC eliminates outside noise to immerse yourself and focus on your […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:05 amApple Using 2NM Process For Their M6 and A20 Chip
For their upcoming M6 and A20 chips, Apple is anticipated to be using the N2 base 2-nanometer process by TSMC for manufacturing. The company is planning to introduce the A20 chip in the new iPhone 18 models, while the M6 will come with the revamped MacBook Pro models that will be equipped with an OLED […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:03 amiPhone 18 Models Will Not Have a Big Redesign
A report made by leaker Fixed Focus Digital claims that the iPhone 18 models will not be having a big change in its design. Given the iPhone 17 models have achieved successful and high sales, the models for the iPhone 18 would most likely not come with any significant changes in appearance. The company may […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:02 amLaunch of MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max Models is Approaching
One of Apple’s Premium Resellers has shared details on stock of the current models of the MacBook Pro decreasing as the release for the new M5 Pro and M5 Max models is very near. The company usually works to supply retail stores ahead of releases of new models to prevent resellers from being left with […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:00 amGet the iPad Mini 7 256GB Wi-Fi at $99 Off
The iPad Mini 7 is on sale at $99 off. The device is powered by the A17 Pro chip and has Wi-Fi 6E for strong and fast performances, downloads and streaming, along with stunning graphics. It also features 256GB of storage, giving you plenty of room for your games, photos, documents, movies, and work or […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:58 amMozilla Now Allows Turning AI Features Off
Firefox will be adding a feature that allows users to turn off enhancements for AI. Individuals who prefer browsing without utilizing the technology can turn off multiple AI features that Mozilla has integrated during the past couple of months. You can disable it per feature by selecting what features you want to turn off or […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:57 amBarcelona Passeig de Gràcia Apple Store Temporarily Closing
Apple’s store in Barcelona, the Passeig de Gràcia, will be closing temporarily for improvements that were not unspecified on February 14, Saturday. The company has not given a timeline for renovations and when the Apple store will be reopening, so it is best to wait for an official Apple announcement regarding this. The Apple Passeig […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:56 amApple’s Plans to Enter the Smart Glasses Market is Changing the Industry
Apple’s speculated plan to get into the smart glasses market later this year has caused shifts in the supply chain for global AR optics. The demand for smart glasses such as Meta’s is increasing gradually, and the market anticipates that Apple will produce a product equal to the likes of Meta which will serve as […] The post appeared first on iLounge.01:43 amM5 MacBook Air will just be a spec bump, but there’s one upgrade I really want to see
In many of its most recent hardware launches, including iPad Pro and iPhone 17 Pro, Apple has prioritized one thing heavily: thermals. With how powerful Apple Silicon can be, having sufficient passive cooling is important on fanless devices. There’s one key product line that’s so far missed out on this treatment: the MacBook Air. more…Saturday February 0711:44 pmiPhone 18 Pro: These rumored camera upgrades could launch later this year
While iPhone Fold is certainly the more interesting iPhone launching this fall, the iPhone 18 Pro will always be important for one reason: cameras. iPhone Fold won’t be able to pack a flagship camera experience, so if that’s something you’re after, you’ll have to settle for the “boring” iPhone 18 Pro. Despite looking similar on the outside though, there’ll be a number of interesting camera upgrades to look forward to. more…10:28 pmThese are the best new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals in February
If you’re looking to kick off the new year with a new MacBook, now’s a fantastic time to buy. In recent years, Macs have become more and more affordable – largely in part because of Apple’s transition to Apple Silicon. These MacBooks are also more capable than ever. Apple’s latest macOS Tahoe update also dropped support for practically all Intel Macs (with some small exceptions). If you’d like to stay on the latest and greatest Apple software, nows a fitting time to upgrade. Keep up with all of the latest MacBook deals on 9to5Toys. more…09:52 pmVariable aperture camera will give iPhone 18 Pro users more photo options
The iPhone 18 Pro's camera system will be more flexible for photographers, with claims of a variable aperture main camera and a larger-aperture telephoto camera undergoing testing and expected to arrive later in 2026.iPhone 17 Pro has a new wider camera plateau, which could feasibly contain a variable aperture mechanism.The camera is one of the key marketable elements of the iPhone, and the rumor mill frequently tries to guess about the next changes to arrive. If current rumors are to be believed, that should include variable apertures.According to Weibo leaker "Digital Chat Station," Apple is currently testing a version of the iPhone with a variable aperture fitted. This is a feature that could be introduced as part of the iPhone 18 Pro range in September. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘WatchFit’ lets you make custom workouts for your Apple Watch
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. If you’re an avid Apple Watch user, you might find yourself wanting more workout choices than what the Workout app can offer you. WatchFit bridges that gap, allowing you to build custom, structured workouts to your choosing. more…