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• Some Apple Intelligence for Home features require a 2TB iCloud+ subscription

  07-07-2026 19:24 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The OS 27 updates (iOS, macOS, iPadOS, etc) offers some really nice AI-powered updates for the Home app. Almost all of them center around video with cameras that support HomeKit Secure Video. The good news is, these features really elevate the experience of using these cameras, where was falling far behind competitors. The bad news is, it’s going to cost you: You need the 2TB paid iCloud+ plan to use them.Apple revealed the requirement in the release notes for developers for macOS
  
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• This 3-in-1 Anker fast-charging station will clear your desk clutter for nearly $100 off

  07-07-2026 16:59 via macworld.com
  
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  Anker’s gorgeous and versatile 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station is on sale for $135, an impressive discount from its $230 MSRP and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Even if you look at its average selling price over the past few months (around $170), it’s still about $35 lower, so it’s still a good deal to grab right now.If you’re all-in on Apple and tired of having three separate chargers cluttering your s
  
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• More iPhone Air 2 details emerge–and it’s looking like the upgrade of the year

  07-07-2026 15:37 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  By general consensus, the iPhone Air had two main problems, with reviewers complaining about its battery and camera performance. The latest reports, however, indicate that the 2nd-gen version of the device will address both issues. And we’ve even got numerical values for both upgrades, more than six months ahead of the launch.Earlier this month, the lawsuit-embroiled leaker Jon Prosser released a video full of claims about next year’s iPhone Air 2. Among other things, Prosse
  
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• macOS 27 in depth: How AI upgrades Freeform, Notes, Weather, and more

  07-07-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple Intelligence has made its way into macOS 27 Golden Gate, appearing in several of the apps that are included with the operating system. For example, Image Playground delves deeper into the AI toolbox, and we find new options in Notes, Freeform, and the Weather app.Let’s take a quick look at how AI is being used in these apps–keep in mind that this is using Beta 2 of macOS Golden Gate. Since this is beta, these features could change before the official release of Golden
  
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• 10 safety features every iPhone user needs to turn on

  07-07-2026 11:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  In the mighty iPhone, Apple has built arguably the most private mobile platform in the mainstream market. Users have full control over personal data authorization; third-party apps, for the most part, cannot access sensitive sensors and user files without your explicit permission.
  iOS also offers a slew of features that can assist you during emergencies and keep your data safe if your iPhone is ever lost or stolen. While many of these protective tools work by default, some of them need
  
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• The app that protects years of email is just $50 right now

  07-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Protect years of emails with Mail Backup X—a lifetime backup solution for $49.99 (reg. $179).Nobody thinks about backing up their email until the day an important conversation disappears. That’s exactly the problem Mail Backup X is designed to solve.Right now, you can grab a lifetime license for just $49.99 (reg. $179), giving you a permanent way to back up, archive, restore, and migrate your email without paying another subscription.Whether you us
  
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