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• Apple to appeal £1.5 billion UK ruling over ‘excessive’ App Store commissions

  29-12-2025 23:44 via macdailynews.com
  Apple is seeking to overturn a landmark £1.5 billion ruling by the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal, which found the tech giant abused its dominant position by overcharging millions of British customers through inflated App Store fees. The class-action lawsuit, brought by academic Dr Rachael Kent on behalf of around 36 million consumers who made purchases between 2015 and 2024, accuses Apple of imposing commissions of up to 30% on apps and in-app purchases—far above what the t
  
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• Apple Shares New 'Quit Quitting' Apple Watch Ads

  29-12-2025 23:36 via macrumors.com
  Ahead of 2026 and associated New Year's resolutions, Apple has started sharing new social media ads focused on the Apple Watch as a motivational tool.In a series of "quit quitting" spots, Apple Watch owners run away from a bed, a recliner, and a bar stool. Each spot includes a glimpse of the Apple Watch Workout app and messages that the device provides while running. The Apple Watch is able to provide updates on pace and activity segment, as well as alerts when activity rings are closed.
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• Ford reaffirms its ongoing commitment to CarPlay

  29-12-2025 22:40 via 9to5mac.com
  Ford has once again signaled its continued commitment to supporting CarPlay. Speaking at a conference this month, Ford CFO Sherry House confirmed that the company is “passionate” about giving drivers the option to use CarPlay alongside other in-car systems.more…
  
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• More Roomba Vacuums Get Matter Support for HomeKit Integration

  29-12-2025 22:13 via macrumors.com
  Over the last few weeks, iRobot has added Matter support to more of its Roomba robot vacuums, allowing them to be integrated with the Home app and used with Siri voice commands.
  Matter integration has been available for the Roomba Combo 10 Max since earlier this year, but existing Roomba Plus 500 Combo, Roomba Max 700 Vac, and Roomba Max 700 Combo vacuums can get Matter support through a firmware update. Matter has not yet been re-added for the Roomba Combo J7 and J9.Matter-enabled Roomba vacuum
  
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• iOS 26 has three new iPhone features I’ve been really loving

  29-12-2025 21:52 via 9to5mac.com
  iOS 26 was a huge update for iPhone, not just because of Liquid Glass but also thanks to many new features across the OS. Here are three new iOS 26 features I’ve been especially loving on my iPhone.more…
  
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• Apple’s New Year Sale in Japan includes a free limited-edition AirTag

  29-12-2025 21:45 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s annual New Year Sale is back in Japan, bringing Apple Gift Cards worth up to ¥38,000 (roughly $255) and a free limited-edition AirTag on select iPhone purchases. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple files appeal in £1.5 billion case over App Store fees in the UK

  29-12-2025 21:08 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple is trying to overturn a ruling that found it overcharged millions of UK customers through App Store commissions. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple exec’s note made ‘Pluribus’ season finale’s shocking last scene the bomb (spoilers)

  29-12-2025 21:00 via macdailynews.com
  Apple TV+’s acclaimed science fiction drama “Pluribus” stars Emmy Award nominee Rhea Seehorn
  In a revelation that flips the script on how we think about studio influence, Vince Gilligan and his team have disclosed that the jaw-dropping closing moment of Pluribus‘ first season — Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) casually having an atomic bomb delivered to her driveway — wasn’t part of the original plan. What began as a subtle, understated alliance between Carol
  
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• CardPointers helps you maximize your credit card rewards [Save 50%]

  29-12-2025 20:38 via 9to5mac.com
  Update December 29, 2025: Last chance! 9to5Mac readers can exclusively save 50% on CardPointers for holiday shopping. Plus, you’ll receive a $100 $200 Savings Card as a sign up bonus.CardPointers is a powerful app for iPhone that helps you maximize your credit card points and rewards. The app has recently been updated to take full advantage of iOS 26, including a new Liquid Glass design, integration with new Apple Intelligence Foundation Models, and much more.more…
  
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• I used a lot of tech products in 2025, these were my favorite

  29-12-2025 20:29 via 9to5mac.com
  As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to take a step back and look at the tech that I used and actually made a difference in my day-to-day. This is not going to be a list based solely on specs, but rather a personal rundown of the gear that I gravitated towards throughout the year because it was either very useful or just enjoyable to use. I wanted to shed some light on a few non-Apple products, but of course, I also chose my Apple product of the year at the very end. These are my favorite tech ite
  
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• Here are the top 10 most-watched shows of 2025, including Apple TV hit series

  29-12-2025 20:12 via 9to5mac.com
  In the age of streaming, it can be hard to get a solid grasp of any given show’s overall popularity. But Nielsen is widely seen as providing the most accurate streaming service data, and it has now revealed the top 10 most-watched shows of 2025.more…
  
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• Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 11 In Time For New Year's, Starting at $299

  29-12-2025 20:01 via macrumors.com
  Amazon and Best Buy this week have all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. These discounts beat the Black Friday prices we saw last month by about $30.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.You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $329.0
  
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• Hands-On With a Rough iPhone Fold Mockup

  29-12-2025 19:55 via macrumors.com
  Apple is rumored to be introducing a foldable iPhone in September 2026, and since it will bring the biggest form factor change since the ‌iPhone‌ was introduced in 2007, curiosity about the design is high. A 3D designer created an iPhone Fold design based on rumors, and we printed it out to see how it compares to Apple's current iPhones.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  The foldable ‌iPhone‌ is going to be smaller than any current ‌iPhone‌
  
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• Apple free of U.S. tariffs on chips imported from China through June 2027

  29-12-2025 18:46 via macdailynews.com
  Apple has gained extra time to adjust to potential tariffs on chips imported from China, as any cost impact has been delayed until June 2027. Although the U.S. will impose new tariffs on semiconductor imports from China, the effective tariff rate will remain at zero for about 18 months, per a Federal Register filing. The rate will then increase starting June 23, 2027, with the exact percentage announced at least 30 days prior.
  Hartley Charlton for MacRumors:‎For Apple, the decision removes
  
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• Next year, the Mac could finally get two features I’ve long wished for

  29-12-2025 18:05 via 9to5mac.com
  For over a decade now, the iPad Pro has been my computer of choice over the Mac. But there are two Mac upgrades rumored for 2026 that could go a long way toward changing that: cellular and touch support.more…
  
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• Apple Appeals $1.8 Billion UK Antitrust Ruling Over App Store Fees

  29-12-2025 17:53 via macrumors.com
  Apple has asked the UK Court of Appeal to overturn a £1.5 billion ($1.76 billion) antitrust ruling that found the company overcharged millions of App Store users, escalating one of the most significant competition cases ever brought against the company in the country (via The Guardian).
  The application follows a decision in October by the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), which concluded that Apple abused its dominant position by charging excessive commissions on ‌App Store‌
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 29, 2025 – iPhone Fold rumors, Mac bugs

  29-12-2025 17:50 via 9to5mac.com
  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 Roborock: Save on Roborock’s flagship vacuums — but hurry, these deals won’t last long!more…
  
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• Three months with Apple Watch Ultra 3: Worth it?

  29-12-2025 17:13 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple Watch Ultra 3 launched three months ago, and I bought it as my first ever Ultra model. Here’s how that’s been going so far.more…
  
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• Tesla app code reveals potential Apple Car Key support

  29-12-2025 16:35 via macdailynews.com
  Apple’s Car Key feature with a BMW (Image: BMW)
  A teardown of Tesla mobile app version 4.52.0 has uncovered multiple code references to “Harmony Wallet Key Cards” These strings indicate Tesla is developing support for system-level digital car keys, starting with integration for Huawei’s HarmonyOS Wallet in China.
  The references specifically target Huawei’s ecosystem, aligning with Tesla’s practice of testing new features in the Chinese market first. No direct
  
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• Apple Avoids New China Chip Tariffs Until 2027

  29-12-2025 16:27 via macrumors.com
  Apple now has additional time to allow for tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, thanks to a delay on any actual cost impact until June 2027.
  While the United States will still apply new tariffs on semiconductor imports from China, the effective tariff rate will be set at zero for approximately 18 months, according to a Federal Register filing (via CNBC). The tariff rate will increase on June 23, 2027, with the specific percentage to be announced at least 30 days in advance.
  For Apple, the decision
  
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• You can finally get a Thunderbolt 5 cable for your Mac in a color other than black

  29-12-2025 16:17 via macworld.com
  
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  Cables are pretty boring. They come in different lengths and a variety of colors, but for the most part, people just buy the cheapest they can find.But not all cables are created equal. The king of cables is Thunderbolt, offering at least 40Gbps transfer speeds. All Apple silicon Macs support at least Thunderbolt 3, with the M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro, M4 Pro Mac mini, and the latest Mac Studio delivering 240W fast charging and data speeds up to 120Gbps with Thunderbolt 5. Compare th
  
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• Get this M3 iPad Air with 5G for less than Apple charges for the Wi-Fi model

  29-12-2025 16:05 via macworld.com
  
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  If you’ve got a few Amazon gift cards burning a hole in your drawer, this iPad deal will help you get the most bang for your buck: Amazon is selling the 13-inch blue M3 iPad Air with 5G and 128GB of storage for less than $780, a savings of $170, and the best price we’ve ever seen for this generation. In fact, it’s $20 cheaper than Apple charges for the same model without cellular.The M3 iPad Air is the closest you can get to the iPad Pro without spending more than four
  
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• Tesla might be working on support for iPhone car key in Apple Wallet

  29-12-2025 15:50 via 9to5mac.com
  According to the code hidden in the latest version of the Tesla app, Tesla is working on expanded phone key support. This could include support for Apple’s first-party car key feature in Apple Wallet.According to a report from Not A Tesla App, the initial implementation of the feature “appears to be targeting specifically the Chinese market, leveraging Huawei’s HarmonyOS ecosystem,” but native iPhone support could be next.more…
  
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• Pluribus finale ending was revised in big way after Apple exec note

  29-12-2025 15:49 via 9to5mac.com
  Pluribus wrapped up its first season last week, and the creative team has revealed that the ending for the finale was revised in a big way after an Apple TV exec note.more…
  
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• Samsung's Year End Sale Introduces Major Discounts on Popular Monitors and TVs

  29-12-2025 15:29 via macrumors.com
  Samsung kicked off a new end-of-the-year sale this week, introducing great deals on monitors, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, and home appliances. Many of these deals are the exact same all-time low prices we tracked during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.This is a good time to purchase a Samsung monitor, with hundreds of monitor deals avail
  
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• Apple’s foldable book-style iPhone revealed in new leak

  29-12-2025 15:29 via macdailynews.com
  3D render claiming to depict Apple’s first foldable iPhone (image: Jon Prosser)
  YouTuber Jon Prosser released a video on Christmas Eve, showcasing 3D renders and specifications of what he claims is Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone. This follows Apple’s lawsuit against Prosser in July 2025 for leaking details about iOS 26 and a feature called Liquid Glass.
  In the video, Prosser presented the device as a book-style foldable. It features a 5.5-inch external display with a hole-pun
  
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• Apple's Developer Academy Faces Funding and Outcome Questions

  29-12-2025 14:50 via macrumors.com
  Apple's costly Detroit-based Developer Academy program relies heavily on taxpayer funding while delivering mixed job outcomes, according to WIRED.
  The Apple Developer Academy in Detroit launched in 2021 in partnership with Michigan State University. The tuition-free program offers a 10-month course focused on building apps for Apple platforms, providing students with MacBooks, iPhones, mentorship, and monthly stipends intended to cover living costs. The academy has welcomed over 1,700 students s
  
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• Apple Supplier Targeted in Cyberattack

  29-12-2025 13:21 via macrumors.com
  One of Apple's Chinese assemblers suffered a significant cyberattack earlier this month, DigiTimes reports.
  The cyberattack may have compromised sensitive production-line information and manufacturing data linked to Apple, and the scope of the breach and its operational impact is unclear. Sources quoted by DigiTimes indicate that the issue has been addressed, but that internal evaluations are ongoing to determine whether there were losses or disruptions tied to the incident. The specific company
  
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• 2026 preview: These 4 rumors point to a major Apple smart home push

  29-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s smart home efforts have generally lagged behind its rivals. While Amazon and Google have been putting out all sorts of smart doorbells, speakers, and home hubs, the iPhone maker has long limited its ambitions to its multi-functional line of Apple TVs and HomePods. This approach could finally change next year.In 2026, Apple is expected to expand its smart home footprint by releasing several new devices aimed at the smart home, including at least two entirely new device cate
  
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• 2026 preview: These 4 rumored devices point to a major Apple smart home push

  29-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s smart home efforts have generally lagged behind its rivals. While Amazon and Google have been putting out all sorts of smart doorbells, speakers, and home hubs, the iPhone maker has long limited its ambitions to its multi-functional line of Apple TVs and HomePods. This approach could finally change next year.In 2026, Apple is expected to expand its smart home footprint by releasing several new devices aimed at the smart home, including at least two entirely new device cate
  
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• I’m an iPhone expert. These are the 10 settings I always change first

  29-12-2025 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  When you set up a new iPhone, iOS prompts you about some preferences for customizing certain things, such as the theme, access to location services, and Siri. Still, there are a lot of hidden features in iOS that many users don’t even know about—even those who have been using iPhones for a long time.Whether you’re setting up a brand new iPhone or have just restored yours, read on as we detail which settings you may want to change on your device to get the most out of i
  
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• Best iPhone to buy in 2026: How to choose the right model for your needs

  29-12-2025 10:46 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldHow to choose your iPhone in 2026Before you jump into the specific iPhone models, think about what matters most to you: battery life for all-day use, camera quality for photos and video, screen size for media or gaming, and how much you’re willing to spend. These simple priorities will help narrow down whether you should choose a Pro model, a middle option like the standard iPhone 17, a lightweight iPhone Air, or a more budget-friendly choice.
  Deciding which iPhone to buy has alway
  
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• Stretch the life of your computer with a $9.97 upgrade to Windows 11 Pro

  29-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is just $9.97 (MSRP $199) for a limited time — upgrade your aging computer with a modern interface, improved performance, and advanced security for under $10.Let’s get something straight: A sluggish computer doesn’t mean you need to shell out for a new one. Sure, the thrill of unboxing fresh tech is real, but in this economy, stretching the life of the hardware you already own is the smarter play. One of the simplest ways to breathe new
  
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