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• Apple Card Deferred Payment Program Extended Through August

  01-08-2020 22:21 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has again extended its Apple Card COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program by a month, which will allow cardholders who apply for aid to defer their August payments without incurring interest charges.
  Enrolling in the program can be done by opening up the Wallet app on the iPhone or iPad, tapping on ‌Apple Card‌, tapping on the black circle with three dots, tapping on the message bubble, and then sending a message that states "I want to enroll in the Customer Assistance Program."Conf
  
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• How to tell if your Mac has been hacked – Key signs & what to do

  17-02-2026 18:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It’s a long-held belief of Mac users that their computers are immune to the kind of malware and viruses that plague Windows PCs. While there is some credibility in this idea, we shouldn’t get over-confident when it comes to Mac security, as there are exploits that criminals can use to hack your Mac and leave it like a wide-open door through which they can steal your data or worse.
  In this article, we take a look at whether Macs can be hacked, how to tell if your Mac has been
  
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• Finally! Apple adds MacBook battery charge limit to macOS 26.4

  17-02-2026 17:51 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple released the macOS 26.4 beta to developers on Monday, and those who have installed it have found a new feature that’s been a long time a-comin’. Apple is adding the ability to set a charge limit for the battery in a MacBook. With the new slider, you can set the limit to 80 percent, to 100 percent, or to an increment (in fives) in between.
  OH MY GAWD ! ! ! ! ! !😳🤯Charge limit option added in Tahoe 26.4 Beta!!!!! pic.twitter.com/SxNgMV3YsP— Mr. Maci
  
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• Get this super-fast Apple Thunderbolt 4 cable for nearly half off

  17-02-2026 16:52 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  We all have USB-C cables, but if you want to know what true speed is and get the most out of the ports on your MacBook, then you need a Thunderbolt 4 cable. Usually available for $69, you can get an Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable for $37 at Woot, a fantastic discount.This Apple cable supports data transfer speeds of up to 40Gb/s, allowing you to move massive files in a blink and connect high-resolution monitors. The cable is also capable of 100W power delivery, so your gadgets will all f
  
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• Danaher to acquire pulse oximeter maker Masimo in $9.9 billion deal; could help Apple in ongoing patent battles

  17-02-2026 14:58 via macdailynews.com
  In a blockbuster deal announced on February 17, 2026, industrial conglomerate Danaher Corp has agreed to acquire medical technology firm Masimo Corp for $9.9 billion, including debt. The transaction, which values Masimo at $180 per share — a hefty 38.3% premium over its recent closing price — could have far-reaching implications beyond the diagnostics sector, particularly for Apple, which has been locked in a protracted legal feud with Masimo over pulse oximetry patents.
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• The iPhone 17e still won’t be good enough to lure Android users

  17-02-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple and Google are preparing the latest versions of their entry-level smartphones. On February 18, the Pixel 10a will debut with a reworked Tensor G4 processor and support for a full year of OS updates. At around the same time, Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17e, featuring MagSafe compatibility and upgraded chips.On the surface, both refreshes appear to be incremental. But a closer look at the rumored specifications suggests the Pixel 10a will still offer the stronger overall
  
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• A colorful MacBook is coming to chase away the Siri doom

  17-02-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It is mid-February 2026, and the Macalope is still writing “Where does the time go? All things fade. Soon we die.” on all his checks.It’s a little game he likes to play with the Department of Licensing and Registration. The Macalope likes to imagine they love it.Anyway, it’s high time we take a look at what’s coming up this year because before you know it, it’ll be over. Apple got the ball rolling yesterday when it announced an event for March 4th.Wai
  
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• iOS 26.4 beta suggests Apple hasn’t given up on its AI health coach

  17-02-2026 11:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple had long been rumored to be introducing a new service known as “Apple Health+,” but a recent report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggested the company may have scrapped the idea. But it turns out that iOS 26.4 suggests that the story isn’t over yet.The first developer beta of iOS 26.4, released this week, includes references in the code to “Health Coaching” and “Health Plans.” While there’s no user-facing feature yet, the termino
  
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• These stackable Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Codes just got cheaper

  17-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get a stackable Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3-month code on sale for $79.99.Games are expensive, and there’s no guarantee you’ll love what you buy. If you want a way to play a ton of different games without burning through your whole paycheck,Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now has a 3-month subscription that’s available for $79.99 (down from $89.99).These codes are stackable, so if you’re planning on using Game Pass Ultimate for a while, this is a
  
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• iOS 26.4 beta introduces ‘AI playlists’ for Apple Music

  16-02-2026 21:19 via macworld.com
  
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  On Monday, Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.4 for developers. Unfortunately, today’s beta still doesn’t include the long-awaited new Siri powered by Gemini, but it does come with another interesting AI-related new feature, especially if you’re an Apple Music subscriber.The iOS 26.4 update not only brings a new interface for albums and playlists, but it also hints at a new AI playlist feature, which should become available soon. Read on as we detail what’s
  
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• iOS 26.4 beta code teases ‘AI playlists’ for Apple Music

  16-02-2026 21:19 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  On Monday, Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.4 for developers. Unfortunately, today’s beta still doesn’t include the long-awaited AI-powered Siri, but it does come with another interesting AI-related new feature, especially if you’re an Apple Music subscriber.The iOS 26.4 update not only brings a new interface for albums and playlists, but it also hints at a new AI playlist feature, which should become available soon. Read on as we detail what’s new in Appl
  
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• iOS 26.4 beta is out with no sign of the new Siri

  16-02-2026 20:10 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  After Apple released iOS 26.3 last week, we were anticipating the first beta release of iOS 26.4 with bated breath. That’s because rumors for the better part of a year have pointed to this update as the one to bring the revamped Siri that has been expected since 2024. However, after a rumor last week dampened those expectations considerably, it looks like iOS 26.4 will be another minor update as Apple continues to polish Siri.iOS 26.4 beta: New featuresWe won’t know all of t
  
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• Samsung’s cool new display feature might end up in a MacBook

  16-02-2026 18:39 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Samsung is about to unveil its new lineup of flagship Galaxy S26 smartphones on February 25, and the most interesting and innovative feature appears to have caught Apple’s eye. According to a new report, Apple is looking to bring Samsung’s new Privacy Display tech to a future MacBook.According to research firm Omdia (via Ice Universe),Samsung’s latest display tech isn’t expected to arrive in a MacBook until 2029, which is longer than the typical Apple rumor. Typi
  
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• Apple’s new Face ID smart doorbell could be a hit for one reason

  16-02-2026 17:39 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple is rumored to have five new Home products launching this year, one of which is a video doorbell with Face ID and smart lock integration. Here’s why the new product could prove a hit.more…
  
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• Apple Music and TikTok team up on new ‘Listening Party’ feature, more

  16-02-2026 17:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple Music and TikTok are teaming up two new features for the short-form video app. First, the companies are beta testing the ability to play a full song in the TikTok app using Apple Music. The two are also working on a Listening Party feature, allowing fans to listen to their favorite music together.
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• Apple to hold ‘special Apple Experience’ media event on March 4th

  16-02-2026 16:51 via macdailynews.com
  Apple has officially announced a “special Apple Experience” scheduled for March 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET. This in-person event will take place simultaneously in New York, London, and Shanghai, marking a departure from Apple’s usual large-scale keynotes at Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
  The invitation sent to select media members is notably low-key and cryptic — simply stating “You’re invited. Please join us in person for a special Apple Experience&rdquo
  
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• Seven new Macs will launch this year, here’s everything coming

  16-02-2026 16:47 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has a packed lineup of 20+ new products launching this year, including a larger-than-usual batch of new Mac laptops and desktops. Here’s every new Mac rumored to be coming.more…
  
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• Apple books special ‘experiences’ around the globe on March 4

  16-02-2026 16:25 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It might seem like there’s a new rumor every week about when Apple’s first major product launch will arrive (sorry, AirTag 2), and it looks like we may finally have a firm date. This morning, Apple sent out invitations to a “special Apple experience” on March 4 at 9am ET.Apple generally holds product launches at 1pm ET at its headquarters in Cupertino, so this is definitely a unique event. So far, at least three events will take place in New York, London, and Sha
  
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• After Ring privacy backlash, company abandons plans for police partnership

  16-02-2026 16:02 via 9to5mac.com
  Amazon’s plan to turn Ring doorbells into a neighborhood-wide surveillance system was roundly denounced as dystopian even when it was just searching for lost dogs.The company does at least seem to have learned from the privacy backlash, announcing that it has now abandoned plans for a partnership with police …
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• Security Bite: Russia completes block of Western social media and VPNs to push state-backed ‘Max’ super-app

  16-02-2026 15:32 via 9to5mac.com
  9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally
  
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• Apple special event announced for March 4

  16-02-2026 15:14 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has announced a special event for next month, inviting members of the press on March 4, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET. Apple is branding this as a “special Apple Experience” rather than your typical Apple event.
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• Could the low-cost MacBook be the new iBook?

  16-02-2026 15:10 via 9to5mac.com
  The long-awaited low-cost MacBook powered by an A18 Pro chip is now expected to launch on March 4. It will reportedly be priced somewhere around $700, making it significantly cheaper than an entry-level MacBook Air.Given that the upcoming machine is likely to meet the needs of a great many of those who currently opt for the MacBook Air, it could cannibalize a lot of sales. One possible solution to this is to use the strategy Apple once adopted with the iBook and Powerbook lineups …
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• Future MacBooks may borrow a Samsung feature to solve an ironic privacy problem

  16-02-2026 13:46 via 9to5mac.com
  Samsung has introduced a new privacy feature to its Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone, and a new report suggests that future MacBooks may adopt the same technology.If so, it will be rather ironic as MacBooks were among the earliest laptops to benefit from a feature which can now sometimes be considered a bug …more…
  
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• Low-cost MacBook in ‘fun colors’ leads flurry of upcoming Mac releases

  16-02-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  As we wait for new M5 MacBook Pros, Apple is reportedly prepping a brand new laptop that could launch within weeks. According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple’s long-rumored low-cost MacBook is expected to arrive “as early as March,” with a design that defies its price tag. Gurman reports that the new laptop will cost “well under $1,000,” but won’t have a cheap plastic design. The new MacBook, according to the report, will
  
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• Which is more appealing to you – an iPhone Fold or an iPhone Flip? [Poll]

  16-02-2026 13:09 via 9to5mac.com
  When the first rumors of a folding iPhone emerged, we didn’t know which of the two possible formats Apple was planning: an iPhone Fold or an iPhone Flip.
  It later became clear that what we’re expecting to be launched first is a book-style iPhone Fold. However, there are signs that we may get both …more…
  
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• Apple’s Siri saga is at the point of no return

  16-02-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  At a certain point, disappointment gives way to fatalism. Last week, it emerged that Apple’s long-awaited Siri revamp has been delayed yet again, and my first reaction was to wonder if this even counted as news. Surely by now we’ve accepted that the new Siri is a phantasm, a trick of the light, a mythical creature like the Loch Ness Monster? Expecting it to actually launch would be as laughably naive as Charlie Brown expecting Lucy not to pull away the football at the last s
  
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• A lifetime subscription to this $199.90 scanner app is now only $40

  16-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: iScanner is an iOS scanner app that works with almost any document, and it’s only $39.99 for a lifetime subscription.Desktop scanners are expensive, take up space, and they can break. If you need to digitize a document, you might be better served by a scanner app like iScanner. This iOS document scanner can scan everything from ID cards to formal papers, and that’s not all it can do. Right now, a lifetime subscription is also on sale for only $39.9
  
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• Apple launching 5+ new products over the next several weeks

  15-02-2026 23:51 via 9to5mac.com
  After a relatively quiet start to the year, things are about to pick up in the world of Apple. According to the latest reporting from Bloomberg, Apple has a range of new products set to debut in the coming weeks. Here’s what to expect.more…
  
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• It’s time for Apple to let go of 60Hz displays

  15-02-2026 22:46 via 9to5mac.com
  It’s been nearly a decade since the introduction of the first 120Hz ProMotion display, if you can believe that. It was one of the flagship features of the 2017 iPad Pro. However, all this time later – Apple still treats it as some form of luxury feature, and I feel like it’s holding them back.more…
  
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• Hands-on: Anker’s new 45W charger adds a useful built-in display in a compact design [U]

  15-02-2026 21:33 via 9to5mac.com
  At CES 2026, Anker unveiled a pretty neat new 45W charge brick with a smart display. You might’ve heard about it already, but as of today, it’s now available for purchase.more…
  
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