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• Apple gears up for a banner 2026: At least 15 new products on the horizon

  06-11-2025 17:05 via macdailynews.com
  As Apple approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026, the compan is reportedly plotting one of its most ambitious product lineups in years. According to Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman, whose “Power On” newsletter has a solid track record of accurate Apple scoops, the company is preparing to unleash at least 15 new devices and features throughout the year.
  Gurman’s latest insights, echoed in a comprehensive roundup by MacRumors, paint a picture of a multifaceted refresh across A
  
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• Sorry, but Apple isn’t going to miss all these execs who are leaving

  09-12-2025 22:05 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It’s been a big week in Apple executive movements. Let’s see if the Macalope can recap for you if you were unconscious for seven days (that sounds nice, can the Macalope get some of that?).After the unsurprising news that defacto former Apple executive John Giannandrea would infacto be leaving the company, we learned that Apple’s head of user interface design Alan Dye would also be leaving for greener pastures at Meta (the green is all cash).Breaking the news on Mastod
  
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• JustWatch: These were Apple TV’s top global movies and shows in November

  09-12-2025 21:12 via 9to5mac.com
  Every month, JustWatch ranks the most-watched Apple TV titles among its users, which offers helpful context on which premieres or catalog titles are trending worldwide. Here’s November’s Top 10, according to the streaming guide.more…
  
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• iPhone Fold called ‘game-changer’ for next year, big impact predicted

  09-12-2025 21:09 via 9to5mac.com
  IDC has published a new report highlighting expectations for the foldable smartphone market next year, projecting huge 30% year-over-year gains driven by the “game-changer” of the iPhone Fold.more…
  
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• Hands-on: Sonnet RackMac mini – up to three Mac minis in a single enclosure [Video]

  09-12-2025 21:03 via 9to5mac.com
  In macOS 26.2, which will be released soon, Apple is introducing a new low-latency feature that lets you cluster several Macs together using Thunderbolt 5 at up to 80Gb/s. Among other potential use-cases, this feature may prove to be handy for AI developers and researchers looking to run massive local models by pooling together device resources.This clustering capability won’t just be limited to high end machines like the Mac Studio, but will work with any Thunderbolt 5-enabled Mac, includ
  
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• Spotify subscribers in the U.S. and Canada can now watch music videos

  09-12-2025 20:30 via 9to5mac.com
  It’s been a long time coming, but premium Spotify subscribers in the U.S. and Canada can finally watch music videos of their favorite artists. However, the feature is still in beta. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple has two Macs launching next year that could kick off new era

  09-12-2025 20:17 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has a strong lineup of new Macs expected next year, but there are two 2026 models in particular that seem set to kick off a new era for the Mac.more…
  
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• Best VPN deals 2025: Get a cheap VPN for Mac, iPhone or iPad with these discounts

  09-12-2025 18:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you want to unblock regional content on streaming services like Netflix, iPlayer, and Prime, or access websites that aren’t available in your region, or without ID, a VPN is an essential tool. A good VPN will work with all your Apple devices, including a Mac, iPad, iPhone, and even an Apple TV in some cases.VPN services can also give you online privacy as well as letting you securely connect to open Wi-Fi networks in cafes, hotels, airports and other places. It’s somethin
  
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• iOS 26’s Apple Maps feature can save you from traffic, here’s how to set it up

  09-12-2025 18:06 via 9to5mac.com
  iOS 26 brought several solid upgrades to Apple Maps, including a feature centered on your typical routes and patterns that might save you from unexpected traffic delays.more…
  
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• Review: GAMEBABY case gives your iPhone real buttons & turns it into a retro handheld console

  09-12-2025 18:04 via 9to5mac.com
  Back in the day, I remember needing to jailbreak my iPhone to access apps like GBA4iOS and play my classic Game Boy Color games. But last year, Apple finally opened up the App Store and allowed developers to release emulators. It was easily one of the best things Apple could have done. I immediately downloaded Delta and started running through all my old Pokémon games. And while Delta’s haptics and software button layouts are great, nothing beats clicking real, physical buttons. Tha
  
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• Best MacBook Air deals: The best prices right now

  09-12-2025 17:51 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBest MacBook Air deals available nowThese are the recommendations we would confidently give to our own friends and family. They are based on the best prices right now at hundreds of resellers of Apple products.
  Today’s best MacBook Air deals: U.S.
  Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $799 ($200 off, MSRP $999)Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/24GB): $1,149 ($250 off, MSRP $1,399)Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB): $999 ($200 off, MSRP $1,199)Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBo
  
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• Deals: 512GB Mac mini $130 off, Apple Sport Loop $34, Magic Mouse, AirPods live again, more

  09-12-2025 17:45 via 9to5mac.com
  Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is carrying over the return low on AirPods Pro 3 while also highlighting the return of AirPods 4 with ANC live again at $99. From there, we also spotted the 512GB M4 Mac mini back down at the Black Friday price this morning at nearly $130 off to join the base model at $479. A rare deal hit Apple’s 2025 Sport Loop today to deliver a new $34 all-time low while just about all black and natural Apple Watch Ultra 2 models are now $250 off. All of that, a rare
  
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• Apple-owned Sneaky Sasquatch getting expansion, Apple Store tie-ins

  09-12-2025 17:27 via 9to5mac.com
  Sneaky Sasquatch has been one of Apple Arcade’s most popular titles for years, and Apple has just announced a new update and special Apple Store experiences coming.more…
  
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• This 13-inch iPad Pro with 5G and twice the storage is $450 off today

  09-12-2025 17:20 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’re looking for a blazing-fast tablet with a stunning OLED display, then the iPad Pro is the way to go. If you don’t mind skipping on the M5 model, you can grab this 13-inch M4 iPad Pro with 5G and 512GB of storage for $1,250, an impressive $449 discount and the best price we’ve seen.This 13-inch iPad Pro has everything you could need, starting with the powerful M4 chip that can handle absolutely everything, from demanding apps to photo and video editing, streami
  
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• Apple Arcade has four new iPhone games launching next month

  09-12-2025 17:06 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has announced its lineup of four new games hitting Apple Arcade in January, here’s what’s coming to the gaming service next month.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 9, 2025 – Fitness+ expansion, Apple and Google team up

  09-12-2025 17:05 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 Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more…
  
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• Google Maps parking location now automatically saves on iOS, adds custom icons

  09-12-2025 16:42 via 9to5google.com
  Google Maps has recently rolled out a change where, at least on iOS, the app will automatically detect that you’ve parked your vehicle and save that location, and it will also now show it with a custom icon.more…
  
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• Apple TV has new star-packed series coming soon based on hit novel

  09-12-2025 16:31 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV’s adaptation of the very popular novel, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, just got a release date. Here are the details and first images.more…
  
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• iFixit launches FixBot AI repair helper, with free and paid versions

  09-12-2025 15:06 via 9to5mac.com
  iFixit has launched a new AI repair assistant known as FixBot. The company says Fixbot will make it faster and easier than ever before to figure out what’s wrong and how to fix it.There are both free and paid options, although the feature list suggests that the free option is very limited. The subscription tier is free for a limited time …more…
  
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• iPhone 16e named ‘Bust of the Year’ in MKBHD smartphone awards

  09-12-2025 15:02 via macworld.com
  
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  It’s December, and that means we can expect a slew of end-of-year awards features–which is usually good news for big companies like Apple. But not all awards, it turns out, are positive.The hugely popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, also known as MKBHD, this week posted his Smartphone Awards 2025, and Apple topped four out of 10 categories. It’s just that one of those categories is not a category you want to be in.On the plus side, there was plenty of praise for 20
  
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• Reddit making global changes to protect kids after social media ban

  09-12-2025 14:37 via 9to5mac.com
  Australia will tomorrow become the first democratic country in the world to ban children from using social media. However, it seems unlikely to be the last, as many other legislators around the world have expressed concern about the mental health harms that may be done to teenagers by social media.Reddit is seeking to get ahead of the game by implementing new teen safety features globally instead of only within Australia …
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• Even as a Liquid Glass fan, I’m looking forward to a new Apple design era

  09-12-2025 13:57 via 9to5mac.com
  You almost have to feel sorry for Alan Dye at this point. It was pretty clear he expected news of his departure from Apple to be something of a bombshell, and Meta clearly thought their acquisition of Apple’s former VP of Human Interface Design would be perceived as a coup.Instead, the prevailing opinion among Apple commenters appears to be succinctly summarized as a collective sigh of relief …
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• CarPlay is getting even better with these new iOS 26.2 features

  09-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Earlier this year, CarPlay – Apple’s infotainment system for cars – received a major update with the first release of iOS 26. Not only did it gain the new Liquid Glass interface, but it has also received features such as widgets on the Home Screen, video streaming over AirPlay when the car is parked, Live Activities, and more customizations.With iOS 26.2 rolling out this week to iPhone users, CarPlay is also getting some nice upgrades that make the whole experience eve
  
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• Did you hear about all those Apple execs who keep leaving? Good riddance

  09-12-2025 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It’s been a big week in Apple executive movements. Let’s see if the Macalope can recap for you if you were unconscious for seven days (that sounds nice, can the Macalope get some of that?).After the unsurprising news that defacto former Apple executive John Giannandrea would infacto be leaving the company, we learned that Apple’s head of user interface design Alan Dye would also be leaving for greener pastures at Meta (the green is all cash).Breaking the news on Mastod
  
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• Apple @ Work Podcast: The impact of AI on Apple IT departments

  09-12-2025 12:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything yo
  
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• Gift your Mac Office apps for life, now $59.97 (MSRP $219)

  09-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 is on sale for $59.97 for a limited time, or until codes sell out (MSRP $219)!If your Mac has outdated Office apps or deals with nagging Microsoft 365 subscription renewals, why not treat both of you to a Microsoft Office lifetime license this holiday season? It’s currently 73% less than retail, and you’ll never have to worry about subscription fees again (well, until you upgrade your device &hellip
  
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• Hallelujah! Easier switching between iPhone and Android is on the way soon

  09-12-2025 00:09 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  According to 9to5Google, the latest developer test built (Canary) of Android includes a new feature that should make it easier to switch between iPhone and Android devices. The corresponding feature on iPhones should roll out in a coming iOS 26 update.We first wrote about this last year, when the EU was forcing Apple to make a number of concessions around how it locks customers into its products. One was the ability to completely remove Safari from iOS and let browsers use their own ren
  
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• Report: iPhone 16 tops Q3 2025 sales as Apple claims 5 of the 10 best-selling spots

  09-12-2025 00:02 via 9to5mac.com
  A new report from Counterpoint Research shows that Apple once again dominated global smartphone sales last quarter, with the iPhone 16 leading the pack. Here’s the breakdown.more…
  
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• iPhone 17 is MKBHD’s phone of the year

  08-12-2025 23:37 via 9to5mac.com
  The winners for this year’s edition of MKBHD’s Smartphone Awards have just been revealed. Apple scored four recognitions out of the 10 categories, one of which isn’t exactly a reason to be proud of. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Winter Clarity Bundle: 60% off Raycast, Endel, Ground News, and Craft Docs

  08-12-2025 22:10 via 9to5mac.com
  The holiday season brings noise: endless shopping lists, Christmas deals, distractions, last-minute meetings, deadlines, you name it. The Winter Clarity Bundle includes four tools that help you focus on what really matters. They cut through the chaos like a laser, pointing directly at what matters most to you. So you can enter 2026 with nothing holding you back and a clean slate for what’s ahead.Launching today, the Winter Bundle brings together four best-in-class apps that form a complete
  
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