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• HomeKit Weekly: Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 brings Thread and motion automations to your smart home

  26-12-2025 20:34 via 9to5mac.com
  Aqara is introducing a new presence sensor that is a natural addition for HomeKit users who want reliable automations without the need for a camera. The new Aqara FP300 combines mmWave presence sensing with a traditional PIR sensor and also adds on light, temperature, and humidity readings. For Apple users, the big story is Thread and Matter support, allowing it to easily integrate with the Home app for fast, room-aware automations.more…
  
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• An Apple Gift Card is a great excuse to try Apple’s best services

  26-12-2025 20:11 via 9to5mac.com
  If you’re an Apple fan, chances are you unwrapped at least one Apple Gift Card this holiday season. These gift cards can be used for App Store purchases, Apple Store purchases, and Apple services like Apple Music and Apple TV.
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• 2026 iPad preview: What to expect from Apple’s next tablet lineup

  26-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The iPad lineup has settled into a predictable and stable update cycle in recent years. Major redesigns are rare, with Apple mostly focusing on internal upgrades such as faster chips, better displays, and incremental refinements. And according to multiple rumors, we already have an idea of what to expect from the iPad lineup in 2026.Based on information reported by Macworld and other reliable sources, Apple is gearing up to launch another wave of minor iPad refreshes with spec bumps. Re
  
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• Got a New iPhone 17? How to Use All the New Features

  26-12-2025 13:00 via macrumors.com
  Apple's iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max have been available to buy since September, and a fair few will have been gifted over the holidays. If you're the proud owner of one of Apple's latest models, then keep reading. Whether you're upgrading from an older iPhone or completely new to the devices, this article will help you get the most out your new ‌iPhone‌.MacRumors has put together the following series of ‌iPhone 17‌ how-to articles e
  
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• Just got AirPods Pro 3? These 10 tips will turn you into an instant expert

  26-12-2025 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The AirPods Pro 3 are Apple’s most feature-rich earbuds, offering advanced tools and settings to fine-tune users’ everyday listening experience. From touch and pressure sensitivity to health monitoring and immersive audio output, the latest AirPods are jam-packed with futuristic technology, despite their miniature design. Apple AirPods Pro 3 Read our reviewThe AirPods Pro 3 are highly customizable, letting you control the stem behavior, audio output, charging habits, an
  
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• 10 incredible things you never knew your Apple Watch could do

  26-12-2025 11:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  For many people, the Apple Watch is primarily a fitness tracker and an extension to the iPhone. It conveniently mirrors iOS notifications, calls, and messages, letting users stay updated without taking their phones out. What a lot of wearers don’t know, though, is how powerful and feature-packed watchOS really is, and how much your smartwatch can accomplish.Below are 10 Apple Watch perks you’re probably unfamiliar with.
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• Best MacBook for students 2026: How to choose the right MacBook or Mac

  26-12-2025 10:33 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Thinking of buying a Mac or MacBook for school, college or university? Choosing the best Mac as a student, or for a student, in 2026 isn’t as simple as picking the cheapest MacBook. Apple’s lineup includes lightweight laptops, powerful Pro models, and affordable desktops, all with different strengths that could benefit you depending on your major, workload, or budget.Whether you’re writing papers, coding, editing video, or just need an all-day laptop to take to lecture
  
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• 12 hidden iPhone features it’s time to finally start using in 2026

  26-12-2025 10:20 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  These days, iPhones can do a lot. And we mean a lot. From photography and navigation to gaming and AI, it’s enough to make you forget they can also, you know, make phone calls and send text messages.With all these clever features on offer, it’s inevitable that a few will be overlooked. Whether you’re a power user or an iOS beginner, we bet there are scores of interesting and useful functions that you never knew existed–and which could help you get even more
  
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• One tool, multiple top AI models—yours forever for a single $75 payment

  26-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
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