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• Apple foldable iPhone prototype features two separate displays connected by a hinge

  15-06-2020 23:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In a new tweet and also in a YouTube interview shared by Jon Rettinger, serial leaker Jon Prosser says that Apple is working on a foldable iPhone prototype featuring two separate displays that are connected by a hinge.
  A mockup of an ‌iPhone‌ with two hinged displays (image via MacRumors)Apple’s “foldable” iPhone isn’t really a foldable.
  The current prototype has two separate display panels on a hinge.Round, stainless steel edges like current iPhone 11 design.
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• Top Stories: Apple Event on March 4, iOS 26.4 Beta, and More

  21-02-2026 15:00 via macrumors.com
  It looks like our first major Apple product announcements of 2026 are right around the corner, with Apple announcing a "special Apple Experience" for members of the media scheduled for March 4 where we're expecting to see them get hands-on time with several newly announced products.
  In other Apple news this week, the first betas of iOS 26.4 and related updates include some new features and enhancements, while we heard a bit more about the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max coming later this year, so read
  
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• This $20 tool is the declutter button your camera roll needed

  21-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: CleanMy Phone scans duplicates, compresses media, and organizes your camera roll so your iPhone feels new again — for just $19.99.You know the warning: “iPhone Storage Full.” Suddenly, you’re speed-deleting photos from 2017, removing apps you still probably need, and debating whether one blurry brunch pic is worth iCloud rent.Instead, there’s an affordable and easy solution.CleanMy Phone (now $19.99, normally $44.99) acts like a spring
  
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• Normally $1,999, this MacBook Pro is $430 today

  21-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Until February 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT, these MacBook Pros are only $430.Now is a tough time to need a better computer. Tech prices are going up, but that doesn’t mean you can’t upgrade. This 2020 MacBook Pro is in near-mint condition, but it’s still only $429.97 (reg. $1,999) right now.This 13-inch MacBook Pro comes with a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 quad-core processor that runs at 2.0GHz, so everyday work like browsing, video calls, and docume
  
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• Apple's Low-Cost Colorful MacBook: All the Rumors

  20-02-2026 23:37 via macrumors.com
  Apple has been developing a more affordable version of the MacBook, and it's rumored to be launching in under two weeks. This is going to be one of Apple's most unique Macs, because there hasn't really been anything quite like it before.
  We've rounded up everything we know about the low-cost MacBook ahead of its March debut.Design
  Rumors about the MacBook's design make it sound a lot like the MacBook Air. It will have an aluminum chassis in various colors, and a 12.9-inch or 13-inch display, dep
  
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• Jony Ive's First OpenAI Device Will Be Smart Speaker With Camera, 2027 Launch Planned

  20-02-2026 21:08 via macrumors.com
  OpenAI is working on several AI hardware devices in partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive, and the first product that comes out could be a smart speaker. The company is developing a smart speaker, a smart lamp, and considering AI glasses, according to The Information, with the speaker set to come out in early 2027.
  OpenAI's smart speaker has an integrated camera and it is designed to learn information about who is using it and what's around them. It will include a facial recognition fe
  
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• Apple TV this week: ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ season 2 is now streaming

  20-02-2026 18:15 via macworld.com
  
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  What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s service, too. f you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV shows and movies.Updated February 20, 2026: The second season of The Last Thing He Told Me is
  
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• Get a free storage upgrade with this M5 MacBook Pro deal

  20-02-2026 18:07 via macworld.com
  
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  Listen, we love MacBooks around here, but we hate paying Apple’s storage upgrade prices. That’s why today’s deal is so good: B&H Photo is selling the M5 MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage space for $1,599, the same price as the 512GB version. Now that’s a deal worth getting!So, the 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 is an absolute beast of a laptop that we gave a 4.5-star rating to and our Editors’ Choice award. We loved the improved CPU and GPU performance, as well a
  
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• The MacRumors Show: What's Coming at the 'Apple Experience'?

  20-02-2026 17:06 via macrumors.com
  We talk through everything to expect at Apple's upcoming "Experience" on March 4, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos
  Earlier this week, Apple today a "special Apple Experience" for the media in New York, London, and Shanghai, taking place on March 4, 2026 at 9:00am ET. It is notable that Apple is specifically using the word "experience," rather than "event." Unlike a full live-streamed event from Apple Park, the March 4 ev
  
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• Three Upcoming Apple Products Seemingly Spotted in macOS 26.3 Code

  20-02-2026 16:36 via macrumors.com
  macOS 26.3 hints at Apple's rumored lower-cost MacBook, and two new Studio Display models, according to Macworld's Filipe Espósito.
  Espósito found the following codenames within macOS 26.3's source code, and he revealed the upcoming products that they likely correspond with, based on previous reporting from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and others.The codenames:J700: Lower-cost MacBook
  J427: A new Studio Display
  J527: A new, higher-end Studio DisplayThis is far from the first time that t
  
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• Best Apple Deals of the Week: Get Up to $1,200 Off Samsung's Best Monitors and More

  20-02-2026 15:50 via macrumors.com
  This week's best Apple-related deals include multiple third-party retailer accessory sales from Samsung, Nomad, Dell, and Otterbox. We're also tracking one of the first big price discounts on the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery in our recap of the week's best deals below.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.SamsungWhat's the deal? Save on Samsung monitors, TVs
  
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• Dwindling M1 Air stock points to imminent release of a budget MacBook

  20-02-2026 14:57 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s long-rumored cheap MacBook appears to have come a step closer to launch, with the discovery that Walmart has stopped selling new units of the low-cost M1 MacBook Air.As first reported by PC Mag, searching for the late-2020 machine on the U.S. site with the “new” filter checked brings up three buying options: the 256GB in Space Gray or gold, and a listing for the 512GB model, which hasn’t been available since 2024. All three now show as out of stock for sh
  
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• Rumored Colors for Low-Cost MacBook Were Originally Tested for 2022 MacBook Air Redesign

  20-02-2026 14:29 via macrumors.com
  Apple tested color options for the 2022 MacBook Air redesign that are said to be similar to the finishes planned for its forthcoming low-cost MacBook, according to a Chinese leaker.
  Apple is expected to announce its rumored low-cost MacBook at an event on March 4, with the device coming in a selection of bold color options that are believed to include yellow, green, and blue – as seen on Apple's invite graphic.
  In a post on Weibo, the account known as "Instant Digital" says Apple originall
  
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• macOS 26.3 might have just spilled Apple’s biggest March 4 secrets

  20-02-2026 14:27 via macworld.com
  
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  As we have extensively covered, Apple is rumored to soon introduce new products, as the company recently confirmed a special announcement for March 4. Among the expected products are a low-cost MacBook and a new generation of Studio Display.If you needed more evidence that these products will soon be arriving in stores, here’s proof from Apple itself. Code from macOS 26.3, released last week to the public, confirms the existence of such devices.As discovered by Macworld, the final
  
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• The retro iPod that never was

  20-02-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple is known for being secretive about what goes on inside its offices, whether it’s about upcoming products or things from the past. Still, from time to time, we get a glimpse into internal projects that were never meant to see the light of day. What if we told you that Apple once considered launching a “retro iPod”?Thanks to newly published material by former Apple designer Jon Stoa, we now have a fascinating glimpse into never-before-seen marketing concepts. They
  
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• macOS 26.3 might have just confirmed Apple’s biggest March 4 surprises

  20-02-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  As we have extensively covered, Apple is rumored to soon introduce new products, as the company recently confirmed a special announcement for March 4. Among the expected products are a low-cost MacBook and a new generation of Studio Display.If you needed more evidence that these products will soon be arriving in stores, here’s proof from Apple itself. Code from macOS 26.3, released last week to the public, confirms the existence of such devices.As discovered by Macworld, the final
  
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• Best Apple Watch chargers, stands, power banks & docks 2026

  20-02-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple ships a simple but effective charging cable with the Apple Watch that will fast-charge an Apple Watch Series 7 or later (Watch 8/9/10/11, Watch Ultra 1/2/3). You won’t find a faster charging accessory but you can also choose from a wide range of stylish and practical charging stands, docks and power banks for your Apple Watch—including some that can also charge other Apple devices such as your iPhone and AirPods.Here, we round up the best Apple Watch chargers, doc
  
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• This 3-day sale on 10TB of storage can end your cloud anxiety

  20-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Internxt’s 10TB lifetime plan replaces recurring storage subscriptions with private, encrypted cloud space you own forever for just $249.97 — but the sale ends Feb. 22.Most people don’t realize they’re paying for a subscription just to be able to revisit their own life.Photos, videos, documents — they pile up until your phone hits the dreaded storage warning. Then begins the cycle: upgrade your plan, promise it’s the last ti
  
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• Opera made an adorably quirky website to celebrate its browser’s 30th anniversary

  20-02-2026 03:30 via 9to5mac.com
  From the dial-up days to the era of AI-assisted browsing, Opera’s interactive experience takes users through key milestones that helped shape the web over the past three decades.more…
  
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• Apple accuses Brazilian banks of seeking a ‘free ride’ in NFC probe

  20-02-2026 02:30 via 9to5mac.com
  In a recent statement to Brazil’s competition watchdog, Apple leaned on an increasingly familiar argument as it pushed back against pressure to further open up the iPhone’s NFC access. Here are the details.more…
  
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• iPhone's Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Helped Rescue Skiers Caught in Lake Tahoe Avalanche

  20-02-2026 01:29 via macrumors.com
  Six skiers who survived the avalanche near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday used the Emergency SOS via satellite feature on the iPhone to get help, reports The New York Times. Emergency SOS via satellite lets ‌iPhone‌ users communicate with emergency responders via text when a cellular or Wi-Fi connection is not available.
  The skiers were able to stay connected to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office for several hours while rescue efforts were coordinated. "One of my personnel was communicating wit
  
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• M1 MacBook Air Out of Stock at Walmart as Lower-Cost MacBook Nears

  20-02-2026 00:35 via macrumors.com
  Apple's older MacBook Air with the M1 chip is now out of stock on Walmart's website in the U.S., amid rumors of a new lower-cost MacBook coming soon.A colorful MacBook (concept)
  Walmart first began selling the MacBook Air with the M1 chip for $699 in March 2024. The price later dropped to $649, then to $599, and briefly to as low as $549 during a Black Friday sale last year. However, we just noticed that it has been out of stock for a while now, and there is no indication if it will ever be retu
  
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• Google Chrome Gets Built-In Split View and PDF Annotations

  20-02-2026 00:15 via macrumors.com
  Google has added three new features to the Chrome desktop browser, including split view for multitasking, PDF annotations, and a Save to Google Drive option.
  Split view for Chrome is a built-in tool that supports using two tabs at the same time side-by-side. Google says that it provides a more streamlined, flexible way to work. There is a split view icon in Chrome that can be clicked to enter the new view.With PDF annotations, the Chrome PDF Viewer can be used to highlight text, insert signature
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 19, 2026 – New CarPlay features, more

  19-02-2026 23:21 via 9to5mac.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.Sponsored by Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. Use code 9TO5 at checkout for 50% off your first year.more…
  
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• Apple and Jon Prosser coordinating deposition in iOS 26 leak case

  19-02-2026 23:17 via 9to5mac.com
  In a joint status report with Michael Ramacciotti’s legal team, Apple also disclosed new details about its efforts to depose Jon Prosser as part of the iOS 26 leak case. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple TV Sports Content Including F1, MLS, and Friday Night Baseball Coming to Bars and Restaurants

  19-02-2026 22:08 via macrumors.com
  Apple has inked a deal with EverPass Media to bring Apple TV sports content to EverPass customers in the United States. EverPass is a company that bundles premium sports content for restaurants, hotels, casinos, sports bars, and other businesses that want to air sporting events.
  EverPass will now be able to offer Formula 1, Major League Soccer, and Major League Baseball content to its customers at no additional cost through the main EverPass Core content package. That package also includes Param
  
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• DuckDuckGo rolls out AI-powered image editing on Duck.ai

  19-02-2026 21:55 via 9to5mac.com
  After adding image generation to Duck.ai late last year, DuckDuckGo is now rolling out image editing capabilities for its private AI chatbot. Here’s how it works.more…
  
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• Apple event confirmed, iOS 26.4 features, Apple AI devices 

  19-02-2026 21:21 via 9to5mac.com
  Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in iOS 26.4, which turned out to be a pretty packed release, even with the Siri features missing in action. Also, Apple confirms a product event for March 4, with rumors of new Macs and more in the air. Finally, Bloomberg reports Apple is advancing work on a suite of new AI devices, including glasses and a clip-on pendant. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin plans his tech packing for his trip to Japan. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. 
  
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• Why ‘iPhone Fold’ can revive the foldable that even Google Pixel couldn’t make work [Gallery]

  19-02-2026 21:12 via 9to5google.com
  Foldables opened the door to a whole new world of smartphones just a few years ago, but somehow the entire Android market has settled into just two form factors – clamshell flip phones and book-style devices that just open up to double the width of a normal smartphone screen. As the inevitable “iPhone Fold” approaches, though,it seems Apple is looking to revive a form factor that Android brands, including Google Pixel, once tried, but failed to keep around, and there’s a
  
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• iPhone satellite features helped Lake Tahoe avalanche survivors get rescued

  19-02-2026 21:05 via 9to5mac.com
  According to a report from The New York Times, survivors of the catastrophic avalanche near Lake Tahoe this week used Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone to stay in contact with first responders.It’s the latest example of the life-saving impact of Apple’s Emergency SOS and satellite features on iPhone and Apple Watch.more…
  
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