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• Apple TV lands coveted rights to Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Cosmere’ fantasy books

  28-01-2026 23:39 via 9to5mac.com
  Described as “unprecedented,” the deal spans film and series adaptations and could mark Apple’s first true fantasy franchise. Here are the details.more…
  
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• 'Halide' Co-Founder Sebastiaan de With Joins Apple's Design Team

  28-01-2026 23:37 via macrumors.com
  Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the popular iPhone camera app Halide, today announced that he has joined the Human Interface Design team at Apple.
  "So excited to work with the very best team in the world on my favorite products," he said.This marks a return to Apple for de With, who previously worked on things such as iCloud, MobileMe, and the Find My app. He has also completed design work for other companies, such as Sony, Mozilla, Oracle, HP, and EA, in the past.de With is a well-known figur
  
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• Apple sets deadline for Patreon to migrate creators to in-app subscriptions

  28-01-2026 23:15 via macworld.com
  
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  TechCrunch is reporting that Apple has given Patreon a new deadline to migrate all of its creators to use Apple’s in-app purchases for subscriptions.While most of Patreon’s creators already use their new billing schemes, about 4 percent of them have elected to stay on “legacy billing” and will have to change their accounts.This all started back in 2024 when Apple said that, in order for the Patreon app to stay on the App Store, it would have to have all Patreon c
  
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• Journalist says a high heart rate alert from his Apple Watch saved his life

  28-01-2026 23:10 via 9to5mac.com
  Stephen Pollard writes about how a high heart rate alert from his Apple Watch helped diagnose a potentially serious drug interaction issue. Here’s what happened.more…
  
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• AirTag 2 hands-on review: Apple’s clever item tracker finds even more utility with longer range and louder sound 

  28-01-2026 23:09 via 9to5mac.com
  The new generation of Apple AirTag finally landed this week, almost five years after the convenient item tracker accessory first debuted in 2021. You’d be hard pressed to tell the AirTag 2 — technically the ‘AirTag (second-generation)’ — apart from the first version, by eye. But inside, it packs in some meaningful upgrades that make this tracker even better at finding your misplaced items … more…
  
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• Halide cofounder Sebastiaan de With joins Apple’s design team

  28-01-2026 23:07 via 9to5mac.com
  Halide and Lux co-founder and designer Sebastiaan de With announced today that he is joining Apple’s human interface design team.This marks a return to Apple for de With, who previously worked as a freelancer for the company on projects including Find My, MobileMe, and iCloud.more…
  
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• Warning: These Continuity Features Are Broken on Latest iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Betas

  28-01-2026 22:51 via macrumors.com
  Users of Apple's latest iPhone and iPad Pro models who have been beta testing iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 may want to hold off on updating to the third betas released earlier this week, as several Continuity-related features are currently broken on these devices.
  Apple has updated its developer release notes for the third betas of iOS and iPadOS 26.3 to outline the devices and features that are affected:The following Continuity features do not work on iPhone 17, Phone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPh
  
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• This iOS 26.3 feature is a sign of what’s to come for iPhone

  28-01-2026 22:24 via 9to5mac.com
  With iOS 26.3, Apple is rolling out a new feature that lets you limit the information that cellular networks can use to determine your location. The twist, however, is that the feature is only supported on devices powered by Apple’s in-house modem.I think what’s more interesting than this specific feature itself is what it represents for the future.more…
  
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• Apple Watch offline map routes debut for Strava and Komoot apps

  28-01-2026 22:13 via 9to5mac.com
  If you’re an Apple Watch user who likes leaving your iPhone behind on outdoor adventures, recent updates from Strava and Komoot apps should make that easier than ever.more…
  
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• 'Ted Lasso' is Returning to Apple TV, Here's When

  28-01-2026 22:12 via macrumors.com
  Apple today announced that its hit comedy-drama series "Ted Lasso" is returning for a fourth season in "summer 2026," but it did not share a specific date.
  "Ted Lasso" is one of the most popular shows ever released on the Apple TV streaming service. The eponymous character Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, starts off as a small-time football coach from Kansas who is hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer.In the fourth season, Apple s
  
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• Patreon criticizes Apple’s renewed in-app purchase mandate, agrees to comply

  28-01-2026 22:07 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple says Patreon now has until November 2026 to move all remaining creators to the App Store’s in-app purchase system, or risk removal from the App Store. Patreon disagrees, but says it will comply. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple was fined a total of $851M last year for privacy and antitrust violations

  28-01-2026 20:59 via 9to5mac.com
  Publicly available information reveals that Apple was fined a total of $851 million last year for privacy and antitrust violations, down from $2.1B in 2024.The data was collated by Proton, which reports that it would have taken the iPhone maker just three days, three hours and 28 minutes to pay off the total …
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• New study highlights Apple Watch’s role in AFib monitoring after treatment

  28-01-2026 20:23 via 9to5mac.com
  A new trial suggests Apple Watch could make a meaningful difference in what happens after atrial fibrillation ablation, not by changing the procedure itself, but by changing what patients and doctors catch afterward.Researchers found that a simple routine of patient-led ECG check-ins surfaced more recurrences and was linked to fewer unplanned hospitalizations over the follow-up period.more…
  
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• Apple to Soon Take Up to 30% Cut From All Patreon Creators in iOS App

  28-01-2026 20:15 via macrumors.com
  Apple has set a new deadline of November 1, 2026 for all Patreon creators to switch from Patreon's legacy billing system to the App Store's in-app purchase system in the Patreon app on the iPhone and iPad, as reported by TechCrunch.Note: This image has been edited to include a pile of cash.
  Patreon is a platform where creators such as YouTubers can receive payments from fans, which can be a valuable revenue stream alongside ads and sponsorships.Apple initially told Patreon that its creators must
  
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• Apple Pay Promo Offers Discount on Valentine's Day Flowers

  28-01-2026 20:06 via macrumors.com
  Apple's latest Apple Pay promotion is offering Apple users in the U.S. a discount on flowers ahead of Valentine's Day. Customers can get $20 off of a 1-800-Flowers purchase of $49.99 or more when using ‌Apple Pay‌.
  The discount is available from now until February 12, and it is available when ordering flowers from the 1-800-Flowers website or app. To get the deal, use ‌Apple Pay‌ when checking out, and enter the promo code APPLEPAY.1-800-Flowers is able to provide flower deli
  
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• Pixelmator Pro launches on iPad, here’s what the new app can do

  28-01-2026 19:27 via 9to5mac.com
  Today Pixelmator Pro has launched on iPad for the first time, exclusive to Apple Creator Studio. Here’s what the long-awaited iPad version of Pixelmator Pro can do.more…
  
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• Apple Creator Studio Hands-On: What You Get for $12.99 Per Month

  28-01-2026 19:07 via macrumors.com
  Apple today launched its latest subscription service, a software bundle called Creator Studio. Creator Studio provides access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage for one $12.99 per month fee, with a $129 per year purchase option also available.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  We checked out the Creator Studio bundle to see if it's worth what Apple is charging.Creator Studio includes Apple's pro image, audio, and video editing
  
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• Chrome rolling out Gemini 3-powered ‘auto browse’ with Google AI Pro 

  28-01-2026 19:04 via 9to5google.com
  Google today announced “Chrome auto browse” as a “powerful agentic experience that handles multi-step chores on your behalf.”more…
  
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• Pixelmator Pro Launches on iPad With Apple Pencil Support and More

  28-01-2026 18:47 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released Pixelmator Pro for the iPad, complete with a new touch-optimized workspace, full Apple Pencil support, the ability to work between iPad and Mac, and all of the powerful editing tools from the Mac version.
  Pixelmator Pro is a popular image editing app that was acquired by Apple last year. There is already a more basic Pixelmator app available for the iPad and iPhone, but Apple says that app is "no longer being updated." To receive new features going forward, iPad users will n
  
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• PSA: Apple Creator Studio 3-month free trial offered even for older devices

  28-01-2026 18:37 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple Creator Studio is officially here, and by all appearances a great value for many. Apple offers a 1-month trial for all users, but it turns out there are surprise offers for 3 free months being given too—even if you haven’t bought a new device.more…
  
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• Apple Updates Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro With These New Features

  28-01-2026 18:24 via macrumors.com
  Apple today updated its Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro apps, and there are many new features in both the one-time purchase and Apple Creator Studio versions.
  Here is what is new in all versions of Final Cut Pro on the Mac, regardless of whether you have an active Apple Creator Studio subscription:Powerful Intelligence• Use Transcript Search to quickly find spoken words or phrases in your footage by searching for exact matches or using natural language descriptions*
  • Discover Visual Searc
  
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• Complete macOS versions history 2001-2026: Dates, features & support

  28-01-2026 18:19 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has released multiple macOS versions over the years, each bringing new features, design changes, and hardware requirements. Whether you’re trying to identify the version on your Mac, decide if it’s time to upgrade, or understand which releases are still supported, this guide covers every macOS version from the original Mac OS X Cheetah to the latest macOS 26 Tahoe. Below, you’ll find a complete list of macOS versions in order, along with release dates, codenames,
  
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• Apple pulls four iPhone updates following network issues

  28-01-2026 17:50 via macworld.com
  
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  It’s been a big week for iOS. On Monday, Apple rolled out iOS 26.2.1, the latest point update for the current version. Then it surprised everyone by also releasing new versions of iOS 18, iOS 16, iOS 15, and even (for the first time since 2023) iOS 12. These updates to older versions of iOS appear to have been designed primarily to allow iMessage and FaceTime to keep working on older iPhones beyond January 2027, when the certificate would otherwise have expired.But no good deed go
  
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• AirTag 2 teardown reveals the speaker is now harder to remove

  28-01-2026 17:43 via 9to5mac.com
  AirTag 2 ships to users’ starting today, and YouTuber Joseph Taylor has already posted an unboxing video and teardown. Here’s what it revealed.more…
  
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• Deals: AirPods Max $119 off, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch SE 3 $173, Trail Loop 50% off, more

  28-01-2026 17:40 via 9to5mac.com
  Your mid-week 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are ready to roll. Alongside the ongoing Amazon low on AirPods Pro 3 and the 35% price drop on AirPods 4 with ANC at $119, we also spotted the Midnight AirPods Max at $119 off via Amazon as well. Those deals also join a giant 50% price drop on the official Apple Blue/Bright Blue Trail Loop (it is now even lower) as well new lows on the Anchor Blue and Neon Ocean Bands that debuted in September. The black USB-C Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is seeing a rare
  
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• The noise-cancelling AirPods 4 are down to $119

  28-01-2026 17:28 via macworld.com
  
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  We absolutely adore the Apple AirPods 4, especially when they’re on sale. So the fact that they’re only $119 right now is music to our ears. While they’re not the cheapest we’ve ever seen, this is the lowest they’ve been since they dropped to $99 for Black Friday.The AirPods 4 are some of the best buds you can get. When we reviewed them, the earbuds received a 4.5-star rating as we found they deliver great overall audio quality, have excellent battery life,
  
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• Teardown Reveals AirTag 2 Is Full of Hidden Changes

  28-01-2026 17:18 via macrumors.com
  Apple has made a series of notable internal changes with the second-generation AirTag, according to a teardown video by Joseph Taylor.
  Externally, the second-generation ‌AirTag‌ itself is effectively indistinguishable from the original and continues to use a standard CR2032 coin cell. The only visual differences are slight changes to the text on the back, which is now all in capital letters and lists IP67 water and dust resistance, as well as NFC and Find My support.The main PCB inside
  
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• Apple Updates Keynote, Numbers, and Pages Apps With New Free and Paid Features

  28-01-2026 16:43 via macrumors.com
  Apple today updated its Keynote, Numbers, and Pages apps with many new features across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but some of the additions are limited to users that are subscribed to the new Apple Creator Studio bundle that launched today.
  Apple Creator Studio is a subscription bundle that provides access to the Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage apps on Mac and/or iPad, with U.S. pricing set at $12.99 per month or $129 per year.A subscription to Apple C
  
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• Apple TV has acclaimed London crime thriller coming back soon

  28-01-2026 16:35 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV has been ramping up its slate of crime thrillers recently, and it just set the release date for season 2 of the acclaimed show Criminal Record. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Take Up to $130 Off M4 Mac Mini on Amazon, Starting at $499

  28-01-2026 16:09 via macrumors.com
  Amazon is continuing to discount a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini this week, starting at $499.00 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD, down from $599.00. Discounts reach up to $130 off in these sales, and there is also a discount on the M4 Pro model.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.In terms of the 16GB/256GB SSD model, this is a solid second-best price. You can
  
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• Why buy a Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold when you can get all this Apple gear instead?

  28-01-2026 15:51 via macworld.com
  
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  While the world waits until September for Apple to unveil its first folding iPhone, Samsung is taking its own folding ambitions to new heights with the Galaxy Z TriFold, a multi-folding phone that opens to a 10-inch tablet.It’s definitely an impressive device. Less than 4mm thick when unfolded, it’s got a 6.5-inch cover display, a triple camera system with 3X optical zoom, a 5,600mAh battery, and super-fast 45W charging. It’s also got a commensurate price tag: $2,899.A
  
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• Pages, Keynote, Numbers get iOS 26 updates, here’s everything new

  28-01-2026 15:43 via 9to5mac.com
  Pages, Keynote, and Numbers have just been updated for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe. The updates adopt a Liquid Glass design and add new features, including many that are exclusive to Apple Creator Studio.more…
  
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• WhatsApp Launches Strict Account Settings for High-Risk Users

  28-01-2026 15:41 via macrumors.com
  WhatsApp is rolling out a new optional security feature called Strict account settings, which is designed to protect users who may be targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks.
  Similar in spirit to Apple's Lockdown Mode for iPhone, the feature is aimed primarily at journalists, activists, and public-facing figures. Once enabled, the setting locks various account options to their most restrictive settings.For example, WhatsApp will automatically block attachments and media from senders who aren't in
  
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• Apple's 'Creator Studio' App Bundle Now Available for $12.99 Per Month

  28-01-2026 15:30 via macrumors.com
  Apple today launched the new Creator Studio that was initially unveiled two weeks ago, providing content creators with access to six Apple apps for $12.99 per month or $129 per year.
  Creator Studio includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, along with Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on the Mac. Final Cut Pro is Apple's video editing software, Logic Pro is for audio editing and creation, and Pixelmator Pro is an image editing app that Apple purchased in 2024.Apple is
  
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• Apple Creator Studio launches today, and it’s an incredible value

  28-01-2026 15:19 via 9to5mac.com
  Two weeks ago, Apple announced its brand new Apple Creator Studio bundle, offering its suite of creative apps for a single subscription. Apple Creator Studio is set to launch today, and the first reviews and impressions have hit the web.Head below for a full roundup. Apple has also published a new press release highlighting how creators are using the new Final Cut Pro features.
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• Nvidia Overtakes Apple as TSMC's Biggest Customer

  28-01-2026 15:11 via macrumors.com
  Apple has lost its long-held position as TSMC's largest customer in 2026 amid surging demand for AI chips, CNBC reports.
  Nvidia is expected to overtake Apple as the single largest source of revenue for TSMC. Analyst estimates suggest Nvidia will generate approximately $33 billion in revenue for TSMC during 2026, representing roughly 22% of the foundry's total revenue, compared with an estimated $27 billion, or about 18%, attributable to Apple. Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang reportedly confi
  
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• A brief note about one more AirTag 2 difference

  28-01-2026 14:58 via 9to5mac.com
  It’s been a long time coming, but the AirTag 2 finally launched this week with improved Precision Finding, a longer Bluetooth range, and a louder speaker. It’s otherwise almost exactly the same as its predecessor, but one more difference has been found, and you may want to take note …more…
  
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• Search Your Apple Account Purchase History on iPhone

  28-01-2026 14:56 via macrumors.com
  In an age of digital ubiquity, knowing how to easily keep track of your online transactions is crucial, especially as an Apple user who frequently downloads apps, music, movies, and more from various Apple services.Your Apple Account purchase history is a comprehensive log of all the content you've bought using your account, not just on your iPhone, but across all your Apple devices. Knowing how to access this information on your device can give you valuable insights into your digital spending h
  
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• Listen to the AirTag’s remixed new chime

  28-01-2026 14:10 via macworld.com
  
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  The AirTag was announced earlier this week, and as I wrote at the time, it seemed like an opportunity had been missed to properly rethink the product. As announced, the speaker is louder, the effective tracking range has increased, but very little else seems to have changed.But skeptics are sure to change their tune, literally, when they test out the AirTag’s updated sonic capabilities. An early purchaser has posted a comparison of the new and old chime to Twitter/X and, unheralde
  
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• As 37 US states respond to Grok CSAM problem, Apple really needs to act

  28-01-2026 13:28 via 9to5mac.com
  At least 37 attorneys general for US states are responding to the ongoing problem of the Grok chatbot creating child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).It follows the app being banned in two countries and investigations being opened in both the UK and EU, but both Apple and Google have so far ignored requests for them to temporarily remove Grok and X from their respective app stores …more…
  
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• Apple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones [Updated]

  28-01-2026 13:22 via macrumors.com
  Apple has stopped signing several iOS updates released earlier this week, preventing users from installing them even if they still appear in Software Update. The affected versions include iOS 12, iOS 15, iOS 16, and iOS 18.
  On Monday, Apple released iOS 18.7.4, iOS 16.7.13, iOS 15.8.6, and iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhone models, along with iPadOS 15.8.6, iPadOS 16.7.3, and iPadOS 18.7.4 for iPad models.
  The updates were intended to keep core system services functioning on devices that no longer rece
  
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• Apple pulls select iOS updates due to connectivity issues [Updated]

  28-01-2026 13:19 via 9to5mac.com
  Update: As noted by Aaron Perris, Apple has started signing iOS 12.5.8, iOS 15.8.6, and iOS 18.7.4 again. iOS 16.7.13, however, remains unavailable.
  Apple this week released an array of iOS updates, including iOS 26.2.1, iOS 18.7.4, and more.Now, however, it appears that Apple has pulled some of these new updates due to problems with network connectivity in Australia.more…
  
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• Leaker makes unlikely claim about improved iPhone 18 telephoto performance

  28-01-2026 12:56 via 9to5mac.com
  A leaker better known for posting about Android smartphones has made a claim potentially pointing to improved telephoto performance in the iPhone 18 lineup.The combination of the vagueness of the report and the rather unlikely nature of it means there’s probably nothing to the claim, but we note it just in case there is some element of truth behind it …
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• How to type @, #, €, £ and other special characters on a Mac

  28-01-2026 12:51 via macworld.com
  
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  Whether you have just switched from a PC to a Mac and have discovered that the ” and @ keys aren’t where you were expecting, can’t find the euro sign, pound sign, or hash key on your Mac keyboard, or you need to type some unusual or special characters, symbols or accents for work or travel, we are here to help. In this article, we’ll describe the easiest way to type @ # € £ and other special characters such as ® © ™ Æ on your Mac.
  
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• AI is forcing me to buy a new MacBook Pro

  28-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Ever since I bought it from Apple’s refurbished store, my MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip has served me well. But these days I’ve been thinking about upgrading it. The upcoming MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips (which could be released soon) are looking mighty tempting, and the rumors are encouraging.The main aspect is the noticeably improved performance that we should get with the new chips. Rumors suggest that GPU performance could be on par with Nvidia’s RTX 407
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Could Feature Teleconverter Alongside Variable Aperture

  28-01-2026 12:01 via macrumors.com
  Apple's rumored new variable aperture camera system for this year's iPhone 18 Pro models has reached the sampling stage, according to a new claim from a Chinese leaker.
  Posting on Weibo today, the account known as "Smart Pikachu" said the feature had entered late-stage engineering samples, while a teleconverter is also "under evaluation" for the device. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to launch in September 2026.A variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro could improve exposure
  
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• Apple fans might want to brace for higher Mac prices this year

  28-01-2026 11:30 via macworld.com
  
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  These early days of AI development are filled with promises, potential, excitement, hallucinations, and abominations. These early days are also costing us a lot of money, too. Take RAM, for example. Prices have skyrocketed because demand has skyrocketed, thanks to AI infrastructure needs. So far, the Apple consumer hasn’t been affected, but that could change soon.Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently posted an analysis of the RAM market and how Apple could handle the situation surrounding
  
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• Apple TV shares first look at Ted Lasso season four, airing this summer

  28-01-2026 11:01 via 9to5mac.com
  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 rel
  
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• Getting Microsoft Office for life now costs less than one year of Microsoft 365

  28-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  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 lifeThis lice
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook Responds After ICE Shootings in Minneapolis

  28-01-2026 05:01 via macrumors.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook has responded to events in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after two people were shot and killed by U.S. federal immigration agents this month.
  In an internal memo to Apple employees, obtained by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Cook said he is "heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis.""This is a time for deescalation," added Cook. "I believe America is strongest when we live up to our highest ideals, when we treat everyone with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they're fro
  
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