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• Apple touts vague Broadcom deal to help make more chips in the U.S.

  08-07-2026 18:58 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has issued a press release to let everyone know that it is involved in the plan for Broadcom to expand its manufacturing facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. While the press release is full of numbers, the actual details are still unclear.Broadcom currently supplies important radio technology parts to Apple. While Apple is moving to its own modems for cellular (C1, C1X) and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth (N1), there are still lots of radio parts needed in Apple products, including antenna signal
  
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• Apple to end support for encrypted Mac OS Extended drives–here’s what it means

  08-07-2026 18:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  In a newly released support document, Apple announced that support for the encrypted Mac OS Extended (HFS+) format will end with macOS 28, which is expected to be released in 2027. This means that users will need to reformat or decrypt any storage device formatted with encrypted Mac OS Extended to use the drive with macOS 28. Apple does not explain the end of Mac OS Extended (HFS+), though the company has been prioritizing its APFS format over HFS+. Apple previously announced the d
  
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• Upgrade your M4 Mac mini’s ports and storage for just $55 ($35 off)

  08-07-2026 18:37 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldUgreen Mac Mini M4 Dock and StandView Deal
  Ugreen’s M4 Mac mini dock and Stand is on sale for $55, which is quite a bit under its $90 MSRP. It’s not the absolute best we’ve seen for this model, which dropped once to $50, but it’s still an excellent discount for a dock that fixes so many of your problems.The M4 Mac mini is a tiny powerhouse, but it’s somewhat short on ports and locked to whatever storage it had when you bought it. This Ugreen dock, which we j
  
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• Cheaper Vision Pro takes another hit as Apple reportedly scraps key component

  08-07-2026 14:46 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The prospect of Apple launching a cheaper version of its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset grows ever more remote, with the news that the company has halted work on a new OLED screen for the rumored product.Citing sources in the display industry, Korean site The Elec claims (via Google Translate) that Samsung Display “has finalized an internal decision to terminate the development project for displays for the Apple XR [extended reality] device early this coming September.” It
  
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• Cheaper Vision Pro takes another hit as Apple reportedly scaps key component

  08-07-2026 14:46 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The prospect of Apple launching a cheaper version of its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset grows ever more remote, with the news that the company has halted work on a new OLED screen for the rumored product.Citing sources in the display industry, Korean site The Elec claims (via Google Translate) that Samsung Display “has finalized an internal decision to terminate the development project for displays for the Apple XR [extended reality] device early this coming September.” It
  
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• I closed my rings for 500 days by cracking the Apple Watch code

  08-07-2026 12:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Last year, I shared how a single Apple Watch alert pushed me to become more active and transformed my life. A lot has changed since then, yet one constant has persisted: closing my Activity rings every single day. Despite moving between countries and going through a wide range of ups and downs, I remain committed to at least 30 minutes of exercise and burning over 500 active calories daily.I didn’t miss a day, and now that my streak has crossed the 500-day mark, it got me thinking
  
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• Orico MiniLink review: Dual SSD hub for Mac mini

  08-07-2026 12:18 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsDual SSD slots (M47P)Mac mini designUHS-II card readers (M47P)Dedicated power supplyConsNoisy fanPlacement can affect Wi-Fi performanceExternal power supply requiredOur VerdictThe 40Gbps USB4 M47P MiniLink offers the most in terms of faster and flexible storage, but even the slower 10Gbps M49P hub is a good choice for basic backups and archiving.Price When Reviewed
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• watchOS 27’s new Siri finally fixed my dumb timer problem

  08-07-2026 12:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  I cook, I bake bread, I do plenty of stuff in the kitchen. And when I do, I like to use my Apple Watch as a cooking timer. It’s convenient in that it’s on my wrist, taps me when it’s done, and I don’t have to shout out across the room to stop a timer.But for years now, I’ve had one annoying problem that is so simple, and yet Apple refused to solve it: Siri just doesn’t want to add time to a running timer.Here’s the situation: I set a timer for 1
  
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• Ugreen Mac mini SSD Dock review: More storage, more ports

  08-07-2026 11:40 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsBuilt-in NVMe SSD slotMatches Mac mini M4Adds USB-A and card readersConsSlow card readersFive USB-A overkillOur VerdictWhile five USB-A ports might be Considered too many, this dock adds what the Mac mini M4 is missing, and the built-in SSD enclosure enables you to affordably add up to 8TB of fast internal storage to your Mac mini setup.Price When Reviewed
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• Ditch subscription fees with PDF Reader Pro lifetime access for $39.99 for Mac users

  08-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Handle PDFs like a pro — edit, convert, annotate, sign, and organize files without adding another monthly charge. PDF Reader Pro bundles a complete toolkit with a lifetime license for $39.99 (MSRP $79.99).PDFs have become the default format for just about everything — job applications, contracts, invoices, reports, forms, and beyond. The real friction isn’t the files themselves, but the growing number of tools that lock basic editing behind ongoin
  
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• ‘Trying’ season 5 premiere is now available on Apple TV

  08-07-2026 03:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The premiere episode of Trying‘s new season is now streaming on Apple TV. Here’s what to expect from the feel-good comedy’s fifth season.
  
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• Tim Cook attends Sun Valley Conference alongside Eddy Cue [U: Ternus attends]

  08-07-2026 01:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Tim Cook and Eddy Cue have arrived in Idaho for the 2026 Sun Valley Conference, which is expected to run through July 11. Here are the details.
  
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