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• Apple is looking at refocusing on AI-powered search engines with Google deal in peril

  07-05-2025 20:06 via macdailynews.com
  Apple is exploring a revamp of its Safari browser, emphasizing AI-driven search engines, as its Google partnership faces potential disruption and industry trends evolve.
  :‎Apple Inc. is “actively looking at” reshaping the Safari web browser on its devices to focus on AI-powered search engines in light of the potential collapse of its Google deal and broader industry shifts.
  Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, made the disclosure Wednesday during his testim
  
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• I used my AirPods to talk to someone in another language, and it actually worked

  19-12-2025 14:22 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  This fall, Apple gave its new iOS 26 Live Translation feature an instant upgrade: AirPods support. Like a real-life version of the Babel fish, compatible AirPods paired with an up-to-date iPhone can now be inserted in the ear to provide instant fluency across nine languages.The earbuds listen to conversation in Spanish, for example, use AI to translate it in real time, and speak the English equivalent directly into your ear. You then reply in English, and your iPhone will translate this
  
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• Best earbuds for iPhone 2026: Our top picks for sound, comfort & value

  19-12-2025 14:20 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Wireless headphones or earbuds (whatever you call them) are essentially the standard now, with Bluetooth earbuds being convenient and the sound quality difference to wired not being that noticeable to typical people (we realize audiophiles ‘know’).
  The market is huge, but here are the best wireless earbuds we’ve tested for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Macs. If you do want a wired connection some of these do offer it in addition to Bluetooth, but we also have a round-u
  
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• This iOS 26 toggle just fixed a problem that’s plagued my iPhone for years

  19-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The updates since iOS 26 arrived have brought a lot of fresh tweaks and features to our iPhones, including the ability to tone down Liquid Glass, a new way to ensure you don’t accidentally switch off an alarm, better AirDrop security, and much more. But one of my favorite adjustments has nothing to do with any of that – instead, it’s all about the Lock Screen.In case you missed it, you can now switch off the swipe gesture that opens the camera directly from your Lock S
  
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• 12 popular iPhone myths you can flat out ignore

  19-12-2025 12:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  I’m known as the Apple guy in my social circle. Friends and family routinely ask for purchasing advice, and I often end up reviewing their iPhones to see whether they’re missing useful apps, features, or settings. In many cases, I find people misusing their devices or disabling core functions due to unfounded worries.
  You have probably heard at least one of these 12 misconceptions before, and if you’re new to iOS or simply unsure how the platform works, you might belie
  
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• Best external SSD for Mac 2026: Expand your Mac storage

  19-12-2025 10:07 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Solid-state drives – aka SSD – used to be really expensive, but prices have really fallen in the past few years, and you can now pick up fast, reliable SSDs that cost only slightly more than their hard drive counterparts. Even the slowest SSDs are generally faster than mechanical hard drives.As well as being faster than conventional hard drives, SSDs are lighter and sturdier too, making them ideal for use with a laptop when you’re traveling. That’s reflected in t
  
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• Upgrade your sky views with a smartphone telescope — now just $240

  19-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Hestia uses your smartphone to capture sharp, magnified views of the Moon, Sun, deep-sky objects, and landscapes—now just $239.97 (MSRP $299) with free shipping.Well, smartphones can officially do it all. The Hestia is the first ever smartphone-based telescope. And now that the Ultimate Pack is just $239.97 (MSRP $299) with free shipping, stargazing just got way more accessible—and a whole lot cooler.Hestia is designed for curious beginners and seasoned
  
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• Rumored A18 Pro MacBook: Everything we know about Apple’s budget laptop

  19-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s MacBook lineup could be in for a major shakeup. The company is reportedly planning on releasing a new laptop that can compete with Windows laptops in the budget market. Such a laptop could bring the Mac to a whole new class of users.This new, low-cost MacBook could be a very popular one, which means you’ll want to keep track of its developments. Well, look no further. This article will keep track of the rumors and reports of this upcoming product, as well as offer ou
  
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• Never stress about a misplaced wallet again with these slim trackers for 25% off

  19-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get a three-pack of KeySmart SmartCards — ultra-thin Bluetooth trackers that work with Apple’s Find My — for $89.99 and make your wallet, luggage, or badge instantly locatable.Misplacing your wallet is stressful enough — especially when you’re not sure where it ended up. The KeySmart® SmartCard helps you track it down fast by turning your wallet, or any small item, into something you can locate in seconds. They work just
  
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• Apple pours $20.4 billion into Q3 buybacks, the most of any company

  18-12-2025 23:16 via macdailynews.com
  Apple led all companies in stock buybacks, investing $20.4 billion in its own shares during the third quarter. As a consistent repurchaser, Apple accounts for 19 of the 20 largest quarterly buybacks in history. (Meta Platforms occupies the 19th spot.)
  Though Q3 spending marked a decline from $23.6 billion in the prior quarter, Apple’s trailing 12-month total through September reached $96.7 billion. Over longer periods, the company has returned $468 billion to shareholders in the past five
  
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• Apple plans more ads in App Store in 2026

  18-12-2025 21:56 via macdailynews.com
  Apple Ads will introduce additional ads across App Store search queries in the coming year.
  Apple:‎Available in 2026: Additional opportunities in search results
  Search is the way most people find and download apps on the App Store, with nearly 65 percent of downloads happening directly after a search.
  To help give advertisers more opportunities to drive downloads from search results, Apple Ads will introduce additional ads across search queries. You don’t need to change your campaign
  
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• Apple kicks off development of OLED panels for future iMac models

  18-12-2025 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  Apple’s 24-inch iMac
  Apple has officially kicked off a project to bring OLED display technology to its iMac lineup, marking a significant shift from the current LCD-based screens in its all-in-one desktop computers.
  According to industry reports, The Elec reports, Apple has sent Request for Information (RFI) documents to its key display suppliers, Samsung Display and LG Display, seeking technical details for developing OLED panels tailored for iMac monitors. The RFI process is an early sta
  
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• Apple TV unveils first look at ‘Imperfect Women’ created by Annie Weisman

  18-12-2025 18:23 via macdailynews.com
  Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara in “Imperfect Women,” premiering globally on Apple TV on March 18.
  Apple TV on Thursday unveiled the first look at “Imperfect Women,” the new psychological thriller starring and executive produced by Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Shining Girls,” “Mad Men”) and Kerry Washington (“Scandal,” “Little Fires Everywhere,” “UnPrisoned”), and creat
  
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• Report: Apple is beginning development on a 24-inch OLED iMac

  18-12-2025 17:36 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Just when you thought we were going to get through the year without a really juicy iMac rumor, in comes a report from Korean publication The Elec. According to its report, Apple has placed “Requests for Information” with Samsung Display and LG Display regarding OLED displays that could be used for a future iMac.An RFI is basically when a company asks suppliers to provide specifications and other details about a part that the company needs for product development. According t
  
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• The M4 MacBook Air returns to its $749 all-time low

  18-12-2025 17:33 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, stop right there — we know what you need. The M4 MacBook Air is down to $749 at Amazon, a massive $250 discount for one of the best laptops out there. In fact, most configurations are $250, with many still able to arrive before December 25.
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  Powered by the speedy new M4 chip, the MacBook Air features a stunning 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display that makes everything look incredible, whether you’re streaming your
  
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• M5 MacBook Air: Everything you need to know before it launches

  18-12-2025 17:20 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Now that the M5 MacBook Pro is here it is only a matter of time before the M5 MacBook Air arrives. A gap of a few months between the launch of the M5 MacBook Pro and M5 MacBook Air is likely, so we anticipate that we will see the M5 MacBook Air in the first half of 2026.A spring launch seems most likely: Apple’s M4 MacBook Air was released in March 2024, about a year after the M3 version was released and Apple appears to be on a yearly cycle with the MacBook Air. We expect that th
  
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• Apple TV expands ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ universe with new spin-off series starring Wyatt Russell

  18-12-2025 16:45 via macdailynews.com
  Wyatt Russell in “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” now streaming on Apple TV.
  Apple TV on Thursday announced the expansion of Legendary’s Monsterverse with a thrilling new untitled Young Lee Shaw prequel starring Wyatt Russell reprising his role as Colonel Lee Shaw. Emmy Award-nominated screenwriter and producer Joby Harold has been tapped to showrun. Under a newly announced overall deal with Legendary, Harold will also oversee Legendary’s entire Monsterverse franchise for A
  
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• Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan

  18-12-2025 15:51 via macdailynews.com
  Apple has introduced updates to iOS apps in Japan in response to the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA). These changes provide developers with additional ways to distribute applications via alternative marketplaces and handle payments for digital goods outside of Apple’s In-App Purchase system. Apple has prioritized implementing protections to mitigate the increased privacy and security risks posed by these regulatory requirements, aiming to maintain a secure experience for Japanese u
  
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• Stock futures jump after better-than-expected inflation data

  18-12-2025 15:14 via macdailynews.com
  U.S. stock futures climbed on Thursday following the release of cooler-than-expected November inflation data. The Consumer Price Index report — the first published since congressional Democrats’ lengthy government shutdown concluded last month — revealed a headline year-over-year inflation rate of 2.7%, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  Core CPI, stripping out volatile food and energy prices, rose 2.6% annually, the slowest pace since early 2021. This came in well below econ
  
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• 2025 Macworld Awards: Apple’s biggest wins and misses

  18-12-2025 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  As 2025 comes to a close, Macworld is proud to present our Apple awards,ta 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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• How can I recover lost or deleted data from my Mac

  18-12-2025 11:37 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Life might not be entirely paperless yet, but the truth is that the vast majority of our important documents, photos, videos and other files are all now digital. This is good, as it saves space in our homes and the money in our pockets. But this also means we can lose everything if a drive fails, becomes corrupted, or we accidentally delete data. This is a nightmare, especially if you don’t have a solid backup solution in place. So, what can be done to recover lost or deleted file
  
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• Best Virtual Machine (VM) Software for Mac 2026: Parallels vs VMware and more

  18-12-2025 10:59 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Even the most loyal Mac users recognize that Windows still rules the roost in the world of desktop and laptop computers, and there are many important apps that only run on Windows. For example, the Windows version of Microsoft Office includes the Access database that has never been available for the Mac, and there are many professional graphics and video tools that are Windows-only. And, of course, there are all those A-List games that have never even glanced in the direction of us poor
  
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• Best Mac Cleaner software 2026: Reclaim disk space with a Mac cleaner app

  18-12-2025 09:54 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldIs your Mac slowing down, frequently freezing, regularly running out of RAM or just not behaving like it used to? Are you short of space on your Mac? Have you spotted the immense amount of room taken up by System Data and are now looking for a safe way to delete some of that data? What you need is a Mac cleaner app that will delete the clutter and digital debris from your system and free your RAM from memory hogs.How to choose the best Mac CleanerChoosing the best Mac cleaner comes down
  
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• Macworld Podcast: 2025 Apple software and services year in review

  18-12-2025 09:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It was a big year for Apple software and services. We talk about Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, Apple TV, and the other services and software that shaped the company’s year.This is episode 963 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola.
  Watch episode 963 on YouTubeListen to episode 963 on Apple Podcasts
  Listen to episode 963 on Spotify
  Get infoClick on the links below for more info on what was discussed on the show.
  Code leak reveals A19 iPad, M
  
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• Office 2024 Home for PC or Mac is $30 off and yours for life

  18-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: A lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Home is only $119.97 (MSRP $149.99) through Dec. 21, giving you powerful, modern productivity apps without a subscription.Sometimes you do need the latest and greatest—and Microsoft Office 2024 Home fits that definition perfectly. It’s built for the way we actually work today: faster pace, more collaboration, and more AI helping us along the way.And because it’s available for just $119.97
  
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• Apple announces more ads are coming to App Store search results

  18-12-2025 02:07 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple is expanding the number of ads that appear in App Store search results. In an update on its Apple Ads website today, the company detailed that it will introduce more ads “to increase opportunity in search results” starting next year.
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• Japan App Store Gets Alternative Marketplaces, Third-Party Payments and More

  18-12-2025 02:00 via macrumors.com
  Apple today introduced several changes to the App Store in Japan to meet the requirements of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) that goes into effect on December 18. The MSCA is similar to Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA) so the Japanese ‌App Store‌ will work a lot like the EU ‌App Store‌, but there are some differences.
  Here's a quick rundown of what's changing as of today: Side Button - Users in Japan will be able to change what the side button does, and it will b
  
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• Apple announces sweeping App Store and iPhone changes in Japan

  18-12-2025 02:00 via 9to5mac.com
  To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple has announced a set of major changes to the App Store and iPhone in Japan. The changes include new app distribution options for developers and new alternative payment rules for the App Store.more…
  
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• Apple TV announces ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ spin-off

  18-12-2025 01:02 via 9to5mac.com
  Following the success of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Apple confirmed today that it is expanding Legendary’s Monsterverse with a new spin-off series for Apple TV. Here are the details.more…
  
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• ChatGPT's Apple Music Integration Is Now Live

  18-12-2025 00:50 via macrumors.com
  There's now a dedicated Apple Music app for ChatGPT, which allows ChatGPT to make music recommendations and build playlists.
  ‌Apple Music‌ can be added to ChatGPT through the Settings section in the Mac app, website, or iOS app. ‌Apple Music‌ is listed under the apps option, and connecting to it requires signing in with your Apple Account for authorization purposes.ChatGPT can be used to search through the ‌Apple Music‌ catalog for songs, artists, albums, and playli
  
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