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- Wednesday January 28
- 10:01 amApple TV shares first look at Ted Lasso season four, airing this summer
The hit comedy Ted Lasso is (almost) back. Apple TV has announced that season four will being airing later this year. The highly-anticipated summer release sees the return of star Jason Sudeikis as Ted, Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard, Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca, Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent, and more familiar faces. In this season, Ted Lasso is set on a new mission, as coach of a women’s team. Production is still ongoing right now, but Apple is confident enough to confirm the summer 2026 release date anyway. more…08:00 amGetting Microsoft Office for life now costs less than one year of Microsoft 365
Macworld TL;DR: A Microsoft Office lifetime license is now only $99.97. Microsoft 365 costs $99.99 per year, every year. That’s a price you’re never done paying. It might be worth it if you use all the little bonuses Microsoft throws in, but if you just want the core apps, then it might be time to switch. For $99.97 (reg. $249.99), you can get a Microsoft Office lifetime license, but this sale won’t last much longer. Get Word, Excel, and more for life This license comes with Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook OneNote The apps install directly on your computer, so you can keep working even when you are offline. You still get updates, including feature updates, without turning this into a subscription. These are the updated versions of the core set of Microsoft apps. Performance is improved, especially in Excel when you are working with large data sets or many workbooks. A modern Fluent Design interface brings a unified look across apps, with better touch and pen support and easier navigation. There are new collaboration and AI features too. Co-authoring in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint lets multiple people work on the same file at the same time. Built-in chat and comments, version history, and integration with Microsoft Teams help keep feedback and meetings tied to your documents. AI features support intelligent suggestions, natural language tools for summarizing and translating, and data analysis and visualization in Excel, along with accessibility improvements like better image descriptions. Right now, it’s only $99.97 to get a Microsoft Office lifetime license for PC or Mac. Offer ends soon. Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.03:44 amApple CEO Tim Cook 'heartbroken' after repeated ICE killings in Minneapolis
After increased criticism of his silence, an internal memo from Apple CEO Tim Cook sent to employees says he spoke with the President about the shooting of Alex Pretti and hopes for "deescalation."Apple CEO Tim CookOn Saturday, after the tragic shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis, billionaires, executives, and members of the Trump administration attended a screening of the "Melania" film, including Tim Cook. The screening was seen as insensitive and observers said it should be canceled, but it wasn't, and Cook's presence and total silence on the ongoing situation increased frustrations with Apple fans.After a weekend filled with protests and continued violence in the streets of Minneapolis, many wondered if Cook and others would speak out, and finally, Cook shared his thoughts on Tuesday evening via an internal memo. While the memo isn't public, the text was shared by Mark Gurman on social media. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:15 am'Pluribus' leads Apple TV Writers Guild Awards with 4 of 9 nominations
It's already been a busy award season for Apple TV thanks to its stacked year of programming, and the Writers Guild Awards recognizes "Pluribus," "The Studio," and "Severance" with award nominations.Pluribus gets more award nominationsThe Oscars might be the big award show of the season, but Apple TV is being recognized in nearly every event, big and small. Of course, Apple keeps count so every nomination just adds to the already incredible count — 687 wins and 3,229 nominations as of January 22.The Writers Guild Awards 2026 nominations add nine to that total, with four going to Pluribus. Apple didn't get any nods for its films here, but one of its few children's shows did get a nomination. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:05 amTim Cook addresses Minneapolis shootings in internal memo: ‘time for deescalation’
Following intense criticism for attending a VIP White House screening of the ‘Melania’ documentary just hours after the killing of Alex Pretti, Bloomberg reports that Tim Cook sent an internal memo to Apple employees, where he tried to address the situation. Read it below. more…02:02 amApple Updates iOS 12 For the First Time Since 2023
Apple quietly released its first update to iOS 12 since 2023 to keep iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation working on older hardware through January 2027. The update applies to legacy devices like the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6/6 Plus, and 2013-era iPads. Macworld reports: The update appears to be related to a specific issue. According to Apple's "About iOS 12 Updates" page, iOS 12.5.78 "extends the certificate required by features such as iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation to continue working after January 2027." Meanwhile, the iOS 16 update says it "provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users." When iOS 13 arrived, it dropped compatibility for the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, as well as the 2013 iPad Air and iPad Mini 3, so users of those phones should specifically take note. To update to the latest version, head over to the Settings app, then General and Software Update, and follow the instructions. Further reading: Apple Launches AirTag 2 With Improved Range, Louder Speaker Read more of this story at Slashdot.02:00 amApple TV scores 9 Writers Guild Awards nominations, Pluribus leads with 4
Apple picked up nine nominations across drama, comedy, and children’s categories, with Pluribus leading the pack as its most-nominated series. See the nominees below. more…01:44 amVolvo says it will ‘absolutely’ continue offering CarPlay support
Volvo is doubling down on its commitment to CarPlay, according to Anders Bell, the company’s chief engineering and technology officer. In an interview with The Drive this week, Bell promised that Volvo will “absolutely” continue to offer CarPlay and Android Auto in its cars, including EVs. more…01:09 amiOS 26.3: Here’s what’s new for your iPhone
Apple released the third iOS 26.3 beta this week for iPhone users. The update focuses a lot on interoperability between iPhone and Android devices, as well as support for third-party smartwatches. Here are all of the new iOS 26.3 features so far. more…Tuesday January 2711:17 pmA decade with Bartender showed me how overdue this macOS feature is
For the past 10 years or so, I have been a happy Bartender customer, singing its praises to anyone who’d hear. Alas, macOS Tahoe 26 seems to have broken it beyond repair. Now, I’ll just wait for Apple to inevitably Sherlock its core feature, which I can’t believe hasn’t happened yet. more…10:24 pmApple TV comedy 'Shrinking' renewed for a fourth season
The Emmy-nominated Apple TV series "Shrinking" will officially return for a fourth season for more therapeutic hijinks.'Shrinking' has been renewed for a fourth season on Apple TV.On January 27, only a day before the premiere of its third season, the popular comedy show "Shrinking" was renewed for a fourth season. The announcement was made via a press release on the Apple website, marking the comeback of the fan-favorite series starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford.The show tells the story of a therapist, played by Jason Segel, who ignores his training and ethics, breaking the rules by telling his clients exactly what he thinks. In doing so, he ends up changing the lives of others in significant ways, and it even impacts his own life. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:19 pmApple likely to keep starting price for iPhone 18 flat – Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple's current strategy for the second-half 2026 iPhone 18 lineup prioritizes avoiding significant price increases wherever possible… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:01 pmAirTag 2 vs AirTag: Here’s everything new
Apple’s AirTag successor is finally here, arriving five years after the original model. Here’s every feature that’s new and improved with AirTag 2. more…09:53 pmApple TV renews ‘Shrinking’ for season four ahead of its season three premiere
Today, Apple TV announced an early season four renewal for the beloved hit comedy “Shrinking,” starring Emmy Award nominee Jason Segel… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:22 pmShrinking is officially getting a season 4 on Apple TV
Shrinking season 3 kicks off tonight on Apple TV with a special hour-long premiere. But Apple has more good news for Shrinking fans: the comedy has just been renewed for season 4. more…09:12 pmApple Watch hypertension notifications now supported in seven additional countries
Today, Apple is rolling out Apple Watch hypertension alerts to users in select countries across Asia, Oceania, South America, and the Middle East. Here are the details. more…08:32 pmFirst new Sonos hardware since 2024 drives big home sound systems
Following an app fiasco, subpar product performance and a CEO departure, Sonos rolls out its new Amp Multi for your major home audio needs. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:30 pmApple seeds third public beta of macOS Tahoe 26.3 to testers
Apple has pushed out the third public beta of macOS Tahoe 26.3 to participants in its Apple Beta Software Program. The update follows… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:57 pmReport claims App Store hosts widespread nonconsensual AI undressing apps
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report concluding that “nudify” apps are widely available and easily found on the App Store and Google’s Play Store. Here are the details. more…07:45 pmApple delivers Hypertension notifications on Apple Watch to six more countries
Apple on Tuesday announced that hypertension notifications are now available on Apple Watch and iPhone in Australia, marking a significant… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.