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• Apple’s next wearable could be an AI pin

  21-01-2026 22:41 via macworld.com
  
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  The Information reports that Apple is working on an “AI wearable pin” that could be available sometime next year. Apple’s device is seen as a competitor to OpenAI’s wearable that is being designed by Jony Ive and slated to ship this year.Apple would like the device to be similar in size to an AirTag, but thicker. The device currently in development reportedly has an aluminum-and-glass shell, two cameras (wide and ultra-wide) for photos and video recording, three
  
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• Siri will reportedly evolve into a full-fledged chatbot this fall

  21-01-2026 21:55 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman details changes coming to Siri this fall, with the introduction of iOS 27, macOS 27, and the other annual updates. Siri, currently just a simple digital assistant, will undergo a transformation into a complete AI chatbot, with a new interface on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.With the OS 26.4 update (likely to arrive with the next 2-3 months), Siri is still expected to undergo a massive overhaul. While the interface will remain the same, the &ldqu
  
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• The iPhone 18 is expected to get a much brighter screen

  21-01-2026 19:06 via macworld.com
  
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  According to a new report from a prominent leaker, this fall’s iPhone 18 will feature a significantly brighter screen than any previous iPhone model.MacRumors claims that the Weibo account known in English as Instant Digital says Apple’s screen brightness requirements for late 2026 are dramatically higher than in 2025. The increase is so steep, the leaker writes, that one supplier will have to drop out of the project.While most iPhone 17 screens were made by Samsung or LG, t
  
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• Inside Enchanté, Apple’s AI chatbot for employee productivity

  21-01-2026 19:01 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has been struggling to push Apple Intelligence and the promised revamped Siri to users. But behind closed doors, the company has been experimenting with more powerful AI tools focused on its own workforce.Macworld has learned that the company has begun rolling out two new AI-powered apps more broadly to employees in its offices. Both tools are designed for employees to not only test AI capabilities in real-world scenarios, a source said, but also integrate them into their workflow
  
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• Google Chrome for iOS tests Safari data import feature at long last

  21-01-2026 18:23 via macworld.com
  
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  In the latest beta of Google Chrome for iOS, the browser is finally able to import your Safari browsing data for easy switching. As spotted by The Mac Observer, the feature is in version 145 of the beta and involves importing a file created through Safari.To use the new feature in Chrome, the user must first export their data from Safari. This can be done in iOS 26 through Settings > Apps > Safari, scroll down to the History and Website Data section, and then tap Export. An Export
  
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• Best iPad for kids 2026: The iPad you should buy for your child

  21-01-2026 18:12 via macworld.com
  
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  Our kids love their iPads. The simplicity of tapping on the screen when they want things to happen means they can learn to use them in seconds, but there’s plenty that Apple’s tablets can do. Whether it’s educational games, entertainment apps, using them to create art with an Apple Pencil, or just something to stop them getting bored on car journeys, iPads can be a godsend.Choosing the right one can feel a bit daunting. After all, don’t they all do the same thing
  
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• Anker’s new 45W iPhone charger with an adorable display is already 25% off

  21-01-2026 17:20 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  We love us some Apple gear, but we don’t always give much thought to the way we charge them. The new 45W Anker Nano charger has us thinking differently. Announced at CES and just released this week, it has a smart display and safaety featured specicially designed to keep iPhones lasting as long as possible. It’s listed for $40, but Amazon is already offering a coupon on the listing that brings the price down to $30 at checkout, an excellent 25 percent savings.This is a 45W c
  
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• French court saves Apple from possible ban over iPhone privacy feature

  21-01-2026 15:11 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has escaped a French ban on its App Tracking Transparency feature, at least for now, after a Paris court ruled in its favor this week.The feature, marketed as a privacy benefit for users, requires iOS apps to ask for permission before tracking them across other apps and websites. If the user says no, all of that useful data is withheld, preventing the deployment of personalised advertising. And so advertisers have been foremost among those who want the feature to be removed.And it
  
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• 7 surprising Apple Photos tools to elevate your iPhone photography game

  21-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  You’ve probably seen stunning #ShotoniPhone photos online and wondered why your brand-new iPhone can’t produce similar results. The truth is, most viral images are heavily edited before they’re shared. While many photographers rely on Adobe Lightroom for fine-tuned color and detail adjustments, your iPhone’s built-in Photos app can be sufficient on its own. If you want to produce professional-looking images without advanced third-party editors, these native tools
  
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• Need a travel or couch laptop? This MacBook Air is only $200.

  21-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: This refurbished MacBook Air gives you Apple performance, solid battery life, and everyday reliability for just $199.97 — perfect as a second, stress-free laptop.Not every laptop needs to be treated like a priceless artifact. Sometimes you just want a reliable MacBook that lives in your backpack, comes on trips, sits on the couch, or handles everyday tasks without stress. That’s exactly what this refurbished Apple MacBook Air for $199.97 can be.Thi
  
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• App Store and Apple TV Experiencing Outage

  21-01-2026 01:36 via macrumors.com
  Apple's App Store, iTunes Store, and Apple TV service are experiencing an outage at the current time, according to Apple's System Status page.
  Apple says that some users may be experiencing issues with the ‌App Store‌ and iTunes Store. Apple also says some users may be seeing intermittent issues with ‌Apple TV‌. The ‌Apple TV‌ Channels feature is down too, and users may be unable to access some services or make purchases.The services have been having issues since 6:
  
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• Apple Can Still Offer a Key iPhone Privacy Feature in France, Says Judge

  21-01-2026 01:07 via macrumors.com
  A judge in Paris today decided not to suspend Apple's App Tracking Transparency privacy feature in France, according to the French newspaper La Tribune.
  In a statement shared with the publication, Apple said it welcomed the court's decision and will continue to support strong privacy protections for users.Last year, Apple was fined €150 million by France's competition regulator, after it determined that the company's decision to implement App Tracking Transparency was an abuse of market dom
  
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• Apple Fitness+ Expands to Japan

  21-01-2026 00:53 via macrumors.com
  Apple Fitness+ is now available in Japan, according to Japanese site Mac Otakara. Apple users who open the Fitness app on the iPhone will see the Apple Fitness+ tab available starting today.
  Apple is providing users with a 1-month free trial, and after that, the service is priced at 980 yen per month or 7,800 yen per year. Japanese users do not have access to an Apple One plan that includes Apple Fitness+, as Apple does not provide a Premier plan in the country.Apple said back in December that A
  
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