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• Apple asks for M1 MacBook feedback, what would you change? [Poll]

  23-12-2020 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On the whole, Apple’s M1 MacBooks and Mac mini have been a hit with big improvements across the board. However, the improvements never end and Apple has been asking early M1 MacBook customers a list of questions in a new survey including what they would change about the new generation of computers. How about you, what would like to see with the next iteration of M1 MacBooks?more…
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• This $479 Mac mini is the best kind of last-minute holiday gift

  23-12-2025 17:41 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Okay, so it might be a little late to get a new Mac delivered in time for Christmas, but there’s no reason you can’t get yourself a gift now that your shopping is done. And if you’re going to buy one, you might as well take advantage of the deal from Amazon, which is selling a M4 Mac mini with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for $479, a savings of $120 off the regular price and the best price we’ve ever seen.This model is the base configuration, which has a 10-core C
  
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• Macworld picks Apple’s biggest hits and misses of 2025

  23-12-2025 17:16 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  As 2025 comes to a close, Macworld is proud to present our Apple awards, a look back at the best and worst of everything released over the past 12 months. It was a busy year for Apple, with new products across its entire range of products, including iPhone, iPad, AirPods, Mac, and even Vision Pro. So join us as we recognize the products that made the most impact in 2025:iPhone/iOSEmma Rowley / FoundryiPhone of the Year:  iPhone 17The iPhone 17 isn’t just the best iPhone of 20
  
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• Wondershare Filmora V15: Smarter editing powered by AI and built for real creators

  23-12-2025 16:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Video editing today sits at a crossroads. Creators want professional results, but few have the time—or patience—for overly complex tools and fragmented workflows. Wondershare Filmora V15 is designed precisely for this moment, combining advanced AI-powered automation with professional-grade controls that remain approachable, intuitive, and fast.At its core, Filmora V15, from innovative creative solutions provider Wondershare, addresses two long-standing pain points: editing t
  
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• Why my favorite iPhone apps of 2025 belong on your Home Screen too

  23-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  2025 has been a pretty momentous year in terms of the apps I used on my iPhone. Whether it was a new discovery that changed the way I work, or an old favorite that kept delivering, iOS apps helped improve my life in multiple ways. Hopefully, you experienced something similar.Here, I highlight those apps and explain why I’ve chosen them as my top picks over the last 12 months. Perhaps they could help you in similar ways throughout 2026.AI: ChatGPTArtificial intelligence (AI) has ch
  
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• Carmakers are taking Apple fans for an unbelievable ride

  23-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  CarPlay is still giving some automotive CEO a bad case of road rage. Take, for example, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, who was interviewed over on Stratechery (subscription required).As with most discussions with CEOs in literally any industry in the Year of Our Lord 2025, most of it revolves around AI. Eventually, however, they get around to the question the Macalope wanted answered, which is what, exactly, is your problem? Specifically with CarPlay, which Rivian, like several other auto manu
  
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• Car makers are taking us for a ride over CarPlay

  23-12-2025 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  CarPlay is still giving some automotive CEO a bad case of road rage. Take, for example, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, who was interviewed over on Stratechery (subscription required).As with most discussions with CEOs in literally any industry in the Year of Our Lord 2025, most of it revolves around AI. Eventually, however, they get around to the question the Macalope wanted answered, which is what, exactly, is your problem? Specifically with CarPlay, which Rivian, like several other auto manu
  
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• Aukey MagFusion 2X 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: Twice as nice

  23-12-2025 11:30 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsTwo 25W wireless charging modulesRaised charging pad is adjustableConsRequires USB-C wall chargerOur VerdictThe Aukey MagFusion 2X is superior to standard 2-in-1 wireless chargers by being able to wirelessly 25W fast-charge two iPhones simultaneously, as well as swapping one for a wireless-charging AirPods case as you require.Price When Reviewed
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• Track a Flight on Your iPhone

  23-12-2025 11:27 via macrumors.com
  Flight tracker apps are a popular way to keep tabs on planes in the sky, because when you're preparing to fly or when someone you know is on board a flight, you can use them to check that things are still on schedule. But if you have an iPhone, you don't need to download and install a third-party app to track a flight – it's a handy built-in feature of the operating system.The ability to track flights in iOS is thanks to the data detectors that Apple has integrated into the system for quit
  
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• Backbone Pro review: A premium gamepad at a very premium price

  23-12-2025 10:56 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsComfortable to useRobust and accurate controlsWorks with and without a phone caseConsNo rumbleALPS rather than Hall-effect joysticksHigh priceOur VerdictThe lack of vibration and Hall-effect joysticks may be off-putting, and that price tag is no joke. But I love the attractive design, comfortable and reliable controls, and easy-switching, device-agnostic versatility. This gets my recommendation.Price When Reviewed
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• Best iPad Stylus 2026: Turn your iPad into a sketchbook with an Apple Pencil or alternative

  23-12-2025 10:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The iPad is a capable device for both art and productivity, but it becomes a stronger proposition in both areas if you have a good stylus to hand.Whether you’re sketching a new building design, taking notes during a work meeting or designing graphics, a stylus is a game-changer. But with so many to choose from in just about every shape and size, which is the best for your needs? Everyone has heard of the Apple Pencil, but there are plenty of great alternatives that cost a fraction
  
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• Best iPad Keyboards 2026: Top picks to boost productivity & typing speed

  23-12-2025 10:02 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The iPad is getting ever more powerful, and whether you’re on an iPad, iPad Air, or iPad Pro, a good keyboard can transform your tablet into a rival for a conventional MacBook laptop.
  Apple sells two kinds of iPad keyboard: the Magic Keyboard and the Magic Keyboard Folio. The former is an all-in-one keyboard and cover that encases the iPad, and the latter is a two-part keyboard and stand. Some of Apple’s iPad keyboards are designed for specific iPad models and some are avail
  
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• Complete your new Mac with Microsoft Office for just $50

  23-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: You can get Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for $49.97 (MSRP $219) and keep it for life.A lot of people unwrap a brand-new computer around the holidays, whether it’s a gift from someone else or a much-deserved upgrade you treated yourself to. But a new machine does not always come with the software you actually need. If your setup feels a little unfinished, a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 can fill in the
  
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• Apple lands third in Cloudflare’s global Internet Services rankings for 2025

  23-12-2025 01:25 via 9to5mac.com
  Cloudflare has released the 2025 Cloudflare Radar Year in Review, highlighting the trends it observed throughout the year as one of the world’s largest internet infrastructure providers. Here’s how Apple did.more…
  
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• ChatGPT Now Has a 2025 Year-End Summary Feature Like Spotify Wrapped

  23-12-2025 01:12 via macrumors.com
  OpenAI added a year-end summary feature to ChatGPT, allowing users to get a personalized overview of their 2025 ChatGPT usage. The summary is similar to year-end wrap-ups from companies like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other services.ChatGPT offers up an overview of themes discussed and chat stats, such as busiest chatting day, number of overall chats, messages sent, and more. ChatGPT provides each user with a chat style based on writing or speaking habits, along with an "archetype" based
  
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• OpenAI rolls out a fun ‘Your Year with ChatGPT’ feature in select countries

  23-12-2025 00:50 via 9to5mac.com
  OpenAI has joined the Spotify Wrapped-style personalized year-end recap trend with “Your Year with ChatGPT,” which is rolling out to users in the U.S. and select additional countries. Here’s how to see yours.more…
  
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• iOS 26.3 Brings AirPods-Like Pairing to Third-Party Devices in EU Under DMA

  23-12-2025 00:20 via macrumors.com
  The European Commission today praised the interoperability changes that Apple is introducing in iOS 26.3, once again crediting the Digital Markets Act (DMA) with bringing "new opportunities" to European users and developers.
  The Digital Markets Act requires Apple to provide third-party accessories with the same capabilities and access to device features that Apple's own products get. In iOS 26.3, EU wearable device makers can now test proximity pairing and improved notifications.Here are the new
  
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• Apple Offers Free Two-Hour Delivery for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping

  22-12-2025 23:59 via macrumors.com
  Apple has started offering free two-hour delivery on eligible, in-stock products for those who still need to do some last-minute gift shopping. The two-hour delivery upgrade is available through December 24 in most metro areas of the U.S. and Canada. Three-hour delivery is also available in Australia.
  Two-hour delivery is provided through courier companies that Apple partners with, like Uber Eats or Postmates, and it typically costs $9. Items are delivered from a local Apple retail store, so wha
  
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• Samsung looks to chase Apple iPhone’s foldable design with ‘Wide Fold’

  22-12-2025 23:26 via macdailynews.com
  Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  The foldable smartphone market is gearing up for a high-stakes rivalry in fall 2026, but emerging details paint Samsung as the follower rather than the innovator.
  Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone has been in development for years, with leaks consistently describing a wider, book-like design featuring a near-4:3 aspect ratio — echoing the landscape proportions pioneered by iPads for enhanced productivity, e-book reading, web browsing, and document e
  
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• I’m an iPhone accessories expert. Here are all the gifts I recommend

  22-12-2025 23:24 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  When they already have the best phone on the planet, what do you buy an iPhone user? We’re here to help you select the best iPhone gifts available—perfect gifts for Christmas, birthdays, Fathers Day, Mothers Day, anniversaries, and when you are just feeling generous.If not a brand new iPhone (check out our iPhone Buying Guide if your budget stretches that far), then how about one of the many available iPhone accessories? Throughout the year we have tested and reviewed the be
  
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• Apple reiterates long-term commitment to China in meeting with commerce ministry

  22-12-2025 23:05 via 9to5mac.com
  In a meeting with Li Chenggang, China’s International Trade Negotiator and Vice Minister of Commerce, Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan said Apple plans to continue its long-term development and investment in China. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple warns some employees not to leave the U.S. amid return delays

  22-12-2025 21:43 via 9to5mac.com
  As reported by Business Insider, a law firm representing Apple has cautioned some visa-holding employees against international travel, citing extended and unpredictable delays when returning to the U.S. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple TV cancels ‘The Last Frontier’ after one season

  22-12-2025 21:05 via macdailynews.com
  Apple TV’s drama series “The Last Frontier”premiered globally October 10, 2025.
  Apple TV has canceled the thriller series “The Last Frontier” after one season.The series hailed from co-creators Jon Bokenkamp (“The Blacklist”) and Richard D’Ovidio (“The Call”).
  The show starred Jason Clarke as Frank Remnick, who is described as “the lone U.S. marshal in charge of the quiet, rugged barrens of Alaska. Remnick’s jurisdiction is
  
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• WhatsApp is working on quiz-based interactions for channels

  22-12-2025 21:04 via 9to5mac.com
  The latest WhatsApp beta for iOS includes a new quiz tool designed to drive engagement in channels. Here are the details.more…
  
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• iOS 26’s Reminders app got a new feature inspired by Calendar

  22-12-2025 21:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s Reminders app keeps getting better, including a key iOS 26.2 addition I’ve long wanted. But one of the most overlooked recent changes is an iOS 26 feature inspired by Apple Calendar that’s perfect for travelers: time zone support.more…
  
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• Apple fined by Italian antitrust watchdog over App Tracking Transparency rules

  22-12-2025 20:41 via 9to5mac.com
  Italy’s competition watchdog agency, Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), has fined Apple € 98.6 million ($ 116 million) over the App Tracking Transparency feature. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Where's the New Apple TV?

  22-12-2025 20:30 via macrumors.com
  Apple hasn't updated the Apple TV 4K since 2022, and 2025 was supposed to be the year that we got a refresh. There were rumors suggesting Apple would release the new ‌Apple TV‌ before the end of 2025, but it looks like that's not going to happen now.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said several times across 2024 and 2025 that Apple would update both the HomePod mini and the ‌Apple TV‌ 4K toward the end of the year, and we also
  
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• MagSafe Monday: The Zens USB-C Pro 3 cable charges your MacBook and your entire Apple setup at the same time

  22-12-2025 20:28 via 9to5mac.com
  When you travel with a Mac, an iPhone, AirPods, and an Apple Watch, the charger pile starts to get out of hand fast. Most multi-device chargers focus on the iPhone side of the equation, leaving the Mac out entirely. That means you still need to pack a laptop brick, a MagSafe stand, a separate Apple Watch charger, and a cable for your AirPods, in addition to whatever other accessories you may use.more…
  
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• Tim Cook’s ‘top priority’ product could finally take shape next year

  22-12-2025 19:35 via 9to5mac.com
  Next year will bring a huge lineup of 20+ new Apple products. And the unveiling of Apple Glasses could be a key step toward Tim Cook’s “top priority” AR product finally launching.more…
  
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• Apple COO Sabih Khan meets with China’s vice commerce minister

  22-12-2025 19:28 via macdailynews.com
  Apple COO Sabih Khan
  On Friday, China’s Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang met with Apple’s Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan to discuss the company’s operations in China, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce on Monday.
  Reuters:‎In the meeting, Li said China will provide greater opportunities to foreign companies including Apple and he hoped Apple would continue to work with Chinese partners and develop the Chinese market, according to the stateme
  
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