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• Apple: Face ID didn't fail during iPhone X demo - CNET

  14-09-2017 17:07
  The security feature worked "as it was designed to," said the company.
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro ‘drop test’ images, parts list included in ransomware leak

  29-06-2026 22:10 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Reuters reported last week that Tata Electronics in India had a “cybersecurity incident” that resulted in more than 200,000 Tata files being stolen and posted to the internet in a purported ransomware attack. We’re now learning that many of those files involved projects with Apple, and in a new report on Monday, Reuters details that the supplier lists, parts, and photos of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro were included in those documents that can now be found on the dark web
  
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• Apple OS 26.5.2 is out now to fix dozens of security vulnerabilities

  29-06-2026 21:06 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has released iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS 26.5.2, a relatively small series of updates with no new features or bug fixes. The simple release notes for all three versions:
  This update provides security fixes for your iPhone.
  Those security updates are worth paying attention to, though. According to Apple’s security page, there are 29 vulnerabilities addressed in this release. Many of them are related to WebKit, which is Apple’s browser engine for Safari and is u
  
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• macOS 26 Tahoe Guide: All the new features in macOS Tahoe, including the latest update

  29-06-2026 20:58 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Like its counterparts on the other Apple devices, on September 15, 2025 macOS got a brand new look along with a new name: macOS 26. Because Apple is aligning the names of all the operating systems this year, the new version of macOS is called macOS 26 rather than macOS 16. It also takes the name Tahoe, inspired by the lake, beaches, and the ski resorts of that area of California. Along with a big redesign, macOS 26 brings new Continuity features to bring your iPad, iPhone, and Mac
  
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• Missed Prime Day? Apple’s black Magic Mouse is back on sale for an all-time low

  29-06-2026 20:00 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple Magic MouseView Deal
  Prime Day is over, but Apple’s Magic Mouse is still on sale for its absolute best price, which means you can grab one for $80, a good $20 under its MSRP. It’s the same price we saw last week during Prime Day, so it’s nice to see a deal that hasn’t expired yet since most other Apple discounts have disappeared. Plus, it’s rare to get any savings above a couple bucks on a Magic Mouse, so we’ve surprised to see this one is s
  
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• macOS 26.5.2 now available, here’s what’s new

  29-06-2026 19:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In addition to iOS and iPadOS 26.5.2, Apple is also rolling out macOS 26.5.2. Here are the details.
  
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• Swift UI development just got better with Apple’s newest acquisition

  29-06-2026 19:37 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  According to a filing with the European Commission, Apple has acquired Rabbit 3 Times, the makers of Play, a software development tool that allows for the creation of interactive prototypes with SwiftUI frameworks. Play was a recipient of an Apple Design Award for Innovation in 2005.In its announcement of the 2025 award winners, which all offer “a state-of-the-art experience through novel use of Apple technologies that set them apart in their genre.” Apple describes Play&rsq
  
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• Cursor releases iPhone and iPad app following recent acquisition by SpaceX

  29-06-2026 19:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this month, SpaceX (which includes xAI) purchased the agentic coding firm Cursor. Today, Cursor has released its first iOS app.
  
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• Beta 3 for iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, and more now available

  29-06-2026 19:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has released a new wave of beta updates today, including beta 3 for iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and more.
  
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• macOS 26.6 beta 3 rolling out now, here’s what to expect

  29-06-2026 19:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Two weeks after releasing macOS 26.6 developer beta 2, Apple is now rolling out beta 3 for developers, ahead of the system’s official rollout. Here’s what to expect.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 26.5.2 for iPhone, here’s what’s new

  29-06-2026 19:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has just released a new iOS 26.5.2 software update for iPhone users. Here’s what’s new in the latest release.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 26.6 beta 3 for iPhone, here’s what to expect

  29-06-2026 19:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  While iOS 27 is very much the new focus for pre-release software, Apple is still preparing iOS 26.6 as the next iPhone update. Apple has released the third iOS 26.6 developer beta. iOS 26.6 beta has been in testing since the end of May.
  
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• OpenAI teases Codex-branded hardware collaboration coming, here’s what to expect

  29-06-2026 19:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  OpenAI just teased an upcoming collaborative hardware project that’s set to launch in July. From the looks of it, OpenAI may be teaming up with a popular keyboard maker to release a Codex-branded input device.
  
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• Sources: iPhone 18 and Ultra will launch separately with highest prices ever

  29-06-2026 18:27 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  For the first time in years, Apple is preparing a major shake-up to its iPhone lineup. Multiple reports suggest that the company will introduce its first foldable iPhone this fall, and Macworld has previously reported that Apple plans to position the device under a new “Ultra” branding.Now Macworld can report that while the iPhone Ultra is expected to be announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September, it likely won’t arrive in stores at the same time.iPhone
  
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• Apple’s pricing woes will worsen through 2027, report claims

  29-06-2026 18:25 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Having held steady for months while the rest of the industry increased prices in response to the ongoing RAM crisis, Apple finally and dramatically gave way last week. Macs and iPads saw increases of anywhere from $100 to more than $500, a move the company insisted was the result of unprecedented rises in the cost of components.Commentators questioned the magnitude of the increases but some form of price rise was inevitable. The burgeoning demand for AI server infrastructure is seeing m
  
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• WhatsApp username reservations are now open, here’s how to claim yours

  29-06-2026 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following years of anticipation and months of preparation, WhatsApp today began rolling out username reservations worldwide, allowing users to claim a unique name before the privacy-focused feature launches later this year. Here are the details.
  
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• Deals: MacBook Pro still up to $650 off after price hikes, M4 iPad Air $350 off, black Magic Mouse, AirTag 2, more

  29-06-2026 17:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by what might be your chance so score a seriously deep deal as official price hikes start to hit Amazon – score MacBook Pro at up to $650 off while you still can and the same goes for M4 iPad Air at $350 off. Prime Day all-time low pricing is still live on Apple’s 2026 AirTag 2 from $22 each, and the ultra-rare Prime Day deal rolls on with the latest black Apple Magic Mouse back at its best Amazon price ever. Head below for a closer loo
  
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• Apple just acquired the app that won last year’s ‘Innovation’ Apple Design Award

  29-06-2026 17:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has acquired a variety of apps recently, and the latest—Play—won the 2025 Apple Design Award in the ‘Innovation’ category. Here’s what it does.
  
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• Silo season 3 hailed as ‘best season yet,’ here are the first reviews

  29-06-2026 17:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Silo returns later this week for season 3, and the first reviews indicate the new season could be the show’s best yet thanks in part to a new split-timeline story.
  
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• Hackers have a new way to disable Mac security software

  29-06-2026 16:38 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Researchers at XM Cyber have discovered a method to attack a Mac without requiring a kernel exploit or bypassing macOS’s System Integrity Protection (SIP). XM Cyber has created a tool called XM Hunter as proof of the vulnerability, which will be demonstrated at the Black Hat conference in August.To take advantage of the exploit, an attacker needs to find a way to access the Mac, either by directly accessing it, or through social engineering. The attack itself involves the installa
  
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• Beat Apple’s brutal price hikes and save $350 on the M5 MacBook Pro right now

  29-06-2026 15:59 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple raised MacBook prices last week by hundreds of dollars, but you can still get a good deal on one if you’re vigilant. Over at Amazon right now, Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M5 chip is selling for $1,650, which is $350 under Apple’s newly increased MSRP and $50 less than it cost before prices went up. That’s a decent discount on a brand-new MacBook, and that’s enough to make this a tempting upgrade. The M5 c
  
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• Logitech Signature Comfort Plus Combo MK880 review: Customizable keyboard & mouse

  29-06-2026 15:55 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsAffordable keyboard/mouse comboComfortable designVersatile app and customisation featuresConsNo wired/USB connectionNo rechargeable batteryMouse is right-handed onlyOur VerdictIt may lack the stylish design of Logitech’s MX range, but the Comfort Plus Combo combines comfortable ergonomics with versatile customisation features at a competitive price. The lack of rechargeable batteries is disappointing, though – as is the lack of a left-handed vers
  
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• Logitech Signature Comfort Plus Combo MK880 review: Affordable keyboard & mouse with customisation

  29-06-2026 15:55 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsAffordable keyboard/mouse comboComfortable designVersatile app and customisation featuresConsNo wired/USB connectionNo rechargeable batteryMouse is right-handed onlyOur VerdictIt may lack the stylish design of Logitech’s MX range, but the Comfort Plus Combo combines comfortable ergonomics with versatile customisation features at a competitive price. The lack of rechargeable batteries is disappointing, though – as is the lack of a left-handed vers
  
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• Leaker outlines iPhone lineup for next year, with six new models coming

  29-06-2026 15:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is rumored to have more new iPhones launching in 2027 than ever before, and a new post from leaker Digital Chat Station corroborates that. Here’s what he says is coming.
  
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• When will Apple prices drop again? Maybe years, maybe never …

  29-06-2026 15:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Some of the recent Apple price hikes exceeded 50%, while the cost of upgrading memory and storage has literally doubled in some cases.
  The company has said that it’s “working tirelessly to find solutions” to the problem, but when might we expect prices to revert – if ever … ?
  
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• T-Mobile closing 1,100 legacy plans, with price increases likely

  29-06-2026 14:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you’re a long-time T-Mobile subscriber on a plan you took out years ago, the company may have some bad news for you. The carrier is closing what it says are more than 1,100 different legacy plans and moving subscribers onto new ones, with price increases or reductions in usage limits likely …
  
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• A maxed-out 16-inch MacBook Pro now has a 5-figure price tag

  29-06-2026 13:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A maxed out MacBook Pro has never been cheap given Apple’s pricing on both RAM and SSD upgrades, but the recent price hikes mean that the 16-inch model now tops out at a five-figure sum.
  John Gruber ran the numbers and noted that while the base model prices only went up by around 14%, there were massive increases to both RAM and storage options …
  
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• Apple may struggle to get clearance for Chinese RAM, even for Chinese iPhones

  29-06-2026 13:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We learned yesterday that Apple is trying to persuade the Trump administration to allow it to buy memory chips from two Chinese companies blacklisted by the Pentagon, CXMT and YMTC.
  Apple previously sought permission from the Biden administration to do the same thing back in 2022, and that did not go well – despite promising to use the chips only for iPhones sold in China …
  
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• The best iOS 27 feature is an AI update to the app nobody uses

  29-06-2026 12:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  There’s a reason why so many Apple enthusiasts love the Shortcuts app. Like Automator on the Mac, it’s one of the most powerful tools on your iPhone. With Shortcuts, you can automate simple tasks or even create complex workflows that link multiple apps and actions together—if you know how to use it.The problem with Shortcuts is that it’s complicated, and most users have no idea how to use it. Even if you consider yourself an advanced user, there are so many optio
  
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• Price hikes aren’t Apple’s fault. But their severity is

  29-06-2026 12:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  By my count, Apple’s flirtation with affordability lasted a total of 113 days. I hope you enjoyed it.The MacBook Neo was announced on March 4, shocking customers and PC makers with its bargain price tag of just $599. The company widely known (albeit slightly unfairly) for its expensive products had finally learned, almost 50 years after its founding, how to sell a bargain.But what can be learned can quickly be unlearned. On June 25, Apple took down its webstore for a short while a
  
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