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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘Itsyhome’ adds smart home controls to your Mac’s menu bar

  28-02-2026 21:30 via 9to5mac.com
  Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.If you’re someone who spends a lot of time on their Mac, you might often find yourself wanting to control one of your lights, thermostats, or just check on your camera. At the same time, you might not love Apple’s Home app.
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• Hands-on with ESR’s latest line of accessories for iPad

  28-02-2026 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Accessories maker ESR recently launched a new lineup of iPad accessories that aim to expand the usefulness of iPad for casual users. They are focusing on users who frequently switch between the many modes of iPad: typing, drawing or writing, and regular tablet usage, such as playing games or watching videos.
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• Hands-on: This ultra-thin Find My card tracker solves AirTag’s biggest problem

  28-02-2026 15:12 via 9to5mac.com
  There are a ton of smart trackers flooding the market right now, especially with Apple’s Find My network continuing to grow and the recent release of the Gen 2 Airtags. But those new AirTags still have the same issues that the first gen had, which is that their form factor makes it awkward to put in wallets, and they use disposable batteries. KeySmart’s new SmartCard aims to alleviate all of that. It is just 1.7mm thin compared to the 8mm thickness of the AirTag, and it recharges wir
  
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• Top Stories: Apple's 'Big Week' Ahead, iPhone Colors, and More

  28-02-2026 15:00 via macrumors.com
  Get ready for an onslaught of Apple news! Ahead of a "special Apple experience" for the media on Wednesday, there will be several days of announcements coming from the company with Tim Cook confirming that things will kick off on Monday.
  We're expecting a number of product announcements next week, but we're also continuing to look ahead at what we can expect with iPhone and Mac updates later this year. Software development is also continuing with iOS 26.4 proceeding through beta testing, so read
  
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• Apple @ Work: Meeting Owl 5 Pro brings 360-degree video and single-cable connectivity to the boardroom

  28-02-2026 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
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• Cherry KW 300 MX review: Mechanical yet quiet keyboard

  28-02-2026 10:25 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsGood typing feelHigh-quality materialsMac key layoutAcceptable volumeVery compactConsNo numeric keypadNo Mac software for configurationRelatively heavyOur VerdictThe KW 300 MX is a good choice for fans of mechanical keyboards. It offers a first-class combination of accurate typing feel and quiet operation. Macs are well supported and the included Mac keys are a nice bonus. The rotary switch is stylish, but unfortunately offers few functions. However, it is n
  
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• This lifetime iOS cleanup tool is 71% off

  28-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Pay just $29.99 for Cleaner Kit Premium (MSRP $104.97) and use AI to clear duplicate photos, compress videos, merge contacts, and declutter your iPhone for good.Most of us have a camera roll packed with duplicates, blurry shots, and random screenshots you forgot about. Cleaner Kit Premium might be the easiest fix. Right now, lifetime access is just $29.99 (MSRP $104.97) for new users on iOS 15.0 or later.Cleaner Kit uses AI to scan your gallery and group similar ph
  
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• Get step-by-step guidance and AI tax help for just $34.99 from H&R Block

  28-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Grab H&R Block Deluxe + State 2025 for just $34.99 (MSRP $59.99) and get AI-powered tax guidance, step-by-step filing, and full federal and state support — all in one easy download.Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. H&R Block Deluxe + State 2025 makes filing federal and state returns easy with expert-backed guidance and the new AI Tax Assist feature. Whether you’re claiming mortgage interest, tracking investment income, or navig
  
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• What to Expect From Apple's Big Week: iPhone 17e, Low-Cost MacBook, New iPads, and More

  28-02-2026 00:29 via macrumors.com
  Starting on Monday, we're going to get our first major product announcements of 2026. Apple CEO Tim Cook teased a "big week ahead" with an "Apple Launch" hashtag, plus Apple has media events scheduled in New York, Shanghai, and London on Wednesday, March 4. We're expecting the iPhone 17e, an all-new low-cost MacBook, and minor refreshes to the Mac and iPad lines.
  Low-Cost MacBook
  Rumors about the MacBook's design make it sound a lot like the MacBook Air. It will have an aluminum chassis in a ran
  
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