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• 9to5Mac Daily 059: April 6, 2018

  06-04-2018 23:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/9to5mac-daily-april-6-2018.mp3more…
  
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• What You Can (and Can't) Use an Apple Gift Card For

  25-12-2025 11:30 via macrumors.com
  Apple Gift Cards are one of the most common Apple-related gifts given during the holidays, so if you've received one today, here are all of the things you can and cannot use it for.
  After redeeming an Apple Gift Card, the value is added to the Apple Account balance and automatically applies at checkout when making eligible purchases. It can be spent on a wide range of Apple products, services, and digital content.Apple Gift Cards are marketed as a single, flexible balance that works across Apple
  
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• Macworld Podcast: The year in Apple hardware

  25-12-2025 09:50 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  In this episode, we take a look back at the major Apple hardware releases. What made an impression? What was a disappointment? Tune in and find out more!This is episode 964 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola.  
  Watch episode 964 on YouTubeListen to episode 964 on Apple Podcasts
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  Get infoClick on the links below for more info on what was discussed on the show.
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• A new AI app turns you holiday photos into Instagrammable shots

  25-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Luminar Mobile uses AI to enhance skies, retouch portraits, fix lighting, and edit RAW files on iOS. A lifetime license is only $19.99 (MSRP $47.99).Snapping photos is easy. Making them look amazing usually isn’t. Luminar Mobile changes that by bringing advanced AI photo editing to your iPhone or iPad without the steep learning curve or desktop software costs. You can lock in lifetime use of this app for just $19.99 and keep all its editing tools forever.Luminar Mobile
  
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• Leaker contradicts rumors, says iPhone Air 2 will be announced in 2026

  24-12-2025 18:58 via 9to5mac.com
  There’s been no shortage of conflicting reports about the future of the iPhone Air 2. Between talk of indefinite delays and shifting schedules, leaks have been all over the map. Now, a fresh rumor is reviving speculation that the second-generation model may not be as far off as previously thought.more…
  
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• Apple agrees to allow third-party app stores on iOS in Brazil following antitrust settlement

  24-12-2025 18:49 via macdailynews.com
  Apple has reached a settlement with Brazil’s antitrust regulator, the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), that will require the company to open its iOS ecosystem to third-party app stores and alternative payment systems in the country. The agreement, approved on December 23, 2025, resolves a three-year investigation into alleged anticompetitive practices surrounding the App Store.
  The settlement stems from a complaint filed in 2022 by MercadoLibre, Latin America’s le
  
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• 10 Mac Apps Worth Trying in 2026

  24-12-2025 18:27 via macrumors.com
  2026 is almost upon us, and a new year is a good time to try out some new apps. We've rounded up 10 excellent Mac apps that are worth checking out.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Alt-Tab (Free) - Alt-Tab brings a Windows-style alt + tab thumbnail preview option to the Mac. You can see a full window preview of open apps and app windows.One Thing (Free) - One Thing is a super simple menu bar app that helps you remember the one main thing that you need to accomplish. Wha
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook Buys $3 Million of Nike Shares

  24-12-2025 17:41 via macrumors.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook disclosed a roughly $3 million open-market purchase of Nike shares this week (via Reuters).
  According to a regulatory filing published yesterday, Cook purchased 50,000 Class B shares of Nike on December 22 at an average price of $58.97 per share, for a total investment of approximately $2.95 million. The filing shows that Cook now holds about 105,000 Nike shares, a position valued at nearly $6 million.Nike shares rose following the disclosure, gaining between about 2% and 5% i
  
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• As Santa Claus rally begins, S&P 500 hits record high

  24-12-2025 17:34 via macdailynews.com
  The S&P 500 reached a new intraday record high on Wednesday, fueled by broad-based gains across sectors in a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve trading session, as what looks like a classic Santa Claus rally begins.
  The benchmark index closed at 6,909.79, extending its 2025 advance to more than 17%, as investors cheered the release of third-quarter U.S. GDP data showing much-stronger-than-expected growth of 4.3% annualized fueled by resilient consumer spending and exports. This upbeat reading
  
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• Tim Cook just bought 50,000 Nike shares, and investors noticed

  24-12-2025 17:25 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook, who’s been on Nike’s board for 20 years, just doubled his stake in the company. The news helped ease a 13% drop after the company’s disappointing quarterly results last week.more…
  
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• Apple to Introduce New App Store Fee Structure in Brazil Following Antitrust Settlement

  24-12-2025 17:15 via macrumors.com
  Brazilian regulators have approved a settlement that will require Apple to change how the App Store operates on iPhone in the country, including allowing alternative app stores, expanded payment options, and a defined new fee structure.
  In a press release, Brazil's Administrative Council of Economic Defense (CADE), said its court has approved a Term of Commitment to Cease proposed by Apple to resolve an investigation into the company's ‌App Store‌ rules on iOS. The case began in 2022 a
  
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• iPhone Air 2 Could Still Launch Next Year

  24-12-2025 16:25 via macrumors.com
  Apple's next-generation iPhone Air could still launch in the fall of 2026, according to the Weibo leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital."
  The leaker claims to have been told by sources that the second-generation ‌iPhone Air‌ will launch in the fall. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17e is said to already be in mass production ahead of unveiling at a spring product launch event.
  The rumor comes in contrast to an array of corroborated reports that the second-generation ‌iPhone Air‌ has bee
  
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• Apple Discontinued These 25 Products This Year

  24-12-2025 16:24 via macrumors.com
  With the end of 2025 near, the time has come to look back at the devices and accessories that Apple discontinued throughout the year.
  Most of the products that were discontinued this year were simply replaced by a new model with an updated chip. However, the iPhone SE line was entirely discontinued when the iPhone 16e launched, and the iPhone Plus line is being phased out.Below, we have listed 25 products that were discontinued by Apple this year.iPhones
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• Watch the moment Vince Gilligan revealed the name of Pluribus to the main cast

  24-12-2025 15:56 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV has published an interesting behind-the-scenes look at the making of Pluribus season one, including short roundtable discussions about the show’s concept. Watch it below.more…
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro camera sensors look set to be made in the USA

  24-12-2025 15:40 via 9to5mac.com
  At least some of the camera sensors for the iPhone 18 Pro look set to be made in the USA, at a Samsung plant in Austin, Texas.
  Production of advanced image sensors for Apple is expected to begin sometime around March, suggesting that they will be destined for the iPhone 18 Pro …more…
  
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• Apple’s Tim Cook buys $3 million in Nike stock

  24-12-2025 15:40 via macdailynews.com
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  Nike shares gained ground in premarket trading on Wednesday following news that Apple CEO Tim Cook acquired nearly $3 million worth of the company’s stock.
  According to a regulatory filing released on Tuesday, Cook purchased 50,000 shares of Nike at $58.97 per share. As of December 22, he now holds approximately 105,000 shares in the sportswear giant.
  Cook, who has been a member of Nike’s board of directors since 2005 and serves as its lead independent director, ma
  
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• WhatsApp working to show connected peripherals and improve chat, storage management

  24-12-2025 15:21 via 9to5mac.com
  Now that WhatsApp is finally available as a proper app for the Apple Watch, Meta is working on a way to inform users when their account is paired with the accessory. The company is also working on a better chat, attachment, and storage management interface. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Effectiveness of $20k Apple Developer Academy training is questioned

  24-12-2025 14:53 via 9to5mac.com
  The effectiveness of the Apple Developer Academy training provided in Detroit has been called into question, alongside the value for money it offers.A previously unreported funding breakdown shows that although Apple made the largest contribution to the program, more than half as much comes from Michigan taxpayers …
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• Advanced iPhone 18 Camera Sensor to Be Made in Texas

  24-12-2025 14:37 via macrumors.com
  Samsung is preparing to supply Apple with advanced image sensors for the iPhone in Austin, Texas, according to The Elec.
  The sensors will reportedly be made by Samsung at its existing facility in Austin. The company is expected to install production equipment for the project in the near future and has posted job listings for mechanical and electrical technicians, engineers, and managers to work on set up.Samsung is expected to make the ‌iPhone‌'s image sensor with a three-stack design,
  
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• Apple Intelligence will be tested with 2,000 questions it must not answer in China

  24-12-2025 13:42 via 9to5mac.com
  The version of Apple Intelligence released in China must pass a test to ensure that it does nothing to challenge official government propaganda.It will be tested with 2,000 questions designed to elicit information censored within the country, and it must refuse to answer at least 95% of them …
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• Best Apple Find My Bluetooth trackers: AirTag alternatives that’ll fit anywhere

  24-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  In the 15 years since it first appeared on the iPhone, Apple’s Find My technology has transformed from a simple GPS-based phone finder to a versatile ecosystem of devices not just from Apple but many specialized accessory makers in all exciting shapes, sizes, and forms.
  Apple’s Find My app offers a unified, secure way to locate all your Apple devices (iPhone, Watch, AirPods, and Mac) and items (AirTags plus third-party trackers such as these reviewed here) via an anonymous n
  
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• You can 3D print a mockup of the iPhone Fold, with an asterisk

  24-12-2025 13:07 via 9to5mac.com
  Photos and video footage of a simple printed mock-up of an iPhone Fold gave us a decent sense of how the device might look if the most recent rumour about the aspect ratios is accurate. While the exterior display shape would be a radical departure, more 9to5Mac readers liked it than disliked it.If you want to get an even better sense of how the device might feel, and have access to a 3D printer, you can create a physical mock-up using files provided online …more…
  
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• 2025 will be remembered for what Apple didn’t deliver

  24-12-2025 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Think back to the end of 2024. It was a more innocent time. Sure, after unveiling Apple Intelligence with great fanfare at WWDC in June that year, it hadn’t actually shipped much (other than a raft of TV commercials featuring nonexistent features). But surely the company wouldn’t let us down. 2025 was truly going to be the year Siri got fixed, and Apple Intelligence took flight.Well, about that…March 2025 arrived, and Apple admitted that it just couldn’t make it
  
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• MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Which Apple laptop should you buy in 2026

  24-12-2025 10:26 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldVerdict:The MacBook Air is the more affordable option, suitable for everyday tasks, while the MacBook Pro offers superior performance and features, making it ideal for more demanding users.
  Choosing between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro isn’t just about price, it’s about how much power you actually need. We break down the differences in performance, ports, displays and more to help you buy the right MacBook in 2026.Apple’s most popular Mac laptop is the MacBook Air, w
  
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• Best over-ear headphones 2026: AirPods Max vs the best alternatives

  24-12-2025 09:26 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s AirPods Max are iconic, but they aren’t necessarily the best choice for listening to music. We compare them with today’s best over-ear headphones to see which models truly deliver the best sound, ANC, and value in 2026. There is plenty of competition in this space, including from Apple’s own subsidiary Beats, which has been known to produce superior and less expensive headphones than Apple. Apple is also up against traditional Hi-Fi manufacturers, such as
  
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• Stop paying for Acrobat — Get full PDF editing on your Mac for $79.97 (MSRP $140)

  24-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get the PDF Expert Premium Lifetime Plan for $79.97 (MSRP $139.99) and unlock full PDF editing, conversion, annotation, signatures, OCR, and more on your Mac forever.Mac users who are tired of subscription fees just to open and edit a PDF now have a permanent solution. PDF Expert, a polished and fast Mac-native editor, is offering a lifetime plan for $79.97, giving you full access to professional-grade PDF tools without ever renewing anything.PDF Expert lets you ha
  
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• Texas judge blocks state’s App Store age verification law [U: Apple Developer]

  24-12-2025 02:29 via 9to5mac.com
  Update, 8:27 p.m. ET: In a post on its Developer blog, Apple has confirmed that it will “pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process”. See the full post below.The decision comes just a few days before the Texas App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) was set to take effect. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple TV: Five music documentaries and series worth watching

  24-12-2025 01:54 via 9to5mac.com
  Over the years, Apple TV has built up a surprisingly strong catalog for music lovers. From movies and documentaries to full series, here are some of the most interesting music-related titles on the service.more…
  
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• Have a 3D Printer? You Can Make Your Own iPhone Fold Dummy

  23-12-2025 22:31 via macrumors.com
  Apple is working on a foldable iPhone that's set to come out in September 2026, and rumors suggest that it will have a display that's around 5.4 inches when closed and 7.6 inches when open. Exact measurements vary based on rumors, but one 3D designer has created a mockup based on what we've heard so far.
  On MakerWorld, a user named Subsy has uploaded a 1:1 ‌iPhone‌ Fold replica (via Macworld), which can be 3D printed to give you a rough idea of the size of the upcoming foldable ‌i
  
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• Google One discounting annual 2 TB and AI Pro plans by 50%

  23-12-2025 22:16 via 9to5google.com
  Google One is running a “limited time” discount for 2026 where new subscribers can get 50% off 2 TB and AI Pro annual plans.more…
  
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