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• Apple partners with Malala to support education for girls - CNET

  22-01-2018 19:22
  The company did not reveal the size of its financial commitment but expects to double the number of grants the nonprofit offers.
  
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• Mophie Roam 3-in-1 Travel Charger review: 25W Qi2.2 travel charger

  23-07-2026 15:14 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsiPhone/AirPods/ Watch charge simultaneously.Compact when folded25W iPhone chargingStealthCharge wireless charging techSmart travel caseInternational plug adaptersConsSmaller rivalsOur VerdictThe Mophie Roam stands out not just because it supports 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging, but because its StealthCharge technology keeps heat away from the charging pad, helping maintain maximum charging speeds without throttling. Rather than chasing the smallest possible des
  
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• WhatsApp for iPad no longer requires an iPhone for setup

  23-07-2026 13:32 via macworld.com
  
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  For an astonishing 15 years, there was no official iPad app for WhatsApp: tablet owners had to make do with one of several workarounds, such as running WhatsApp for the web in a browser. But last year Meta finally got round to releasing one.While this was a welcome development, one limitation was that users still had to have access to a smartphone during setup. After installation on the iPad, a prompt appeared with a QR code; this had to be scanned by a phone which was already linked to
  
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• Apple hasn’t given up on the iMac Ultra and neither have I

  23-07-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  A couple of months ago, I wrote about how I’ve been pining for an iMac Ultra as a rebirth of the iMac Pro. But since then, I haven’t given it much thought. The most recent report came at the end of last year, and it was about a Mac never intended for public release. But now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman had this juicy single line in a new report about the new Macs:
  For further in the future, Apple is working on a new iMac with an OLED screen, matching the technology coming
  
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• Never mind season four; ‘Ted Lasso’ creator wants to do five and six too

  23-07-2026 12:21 via macworld.com
  
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  The long-awaited fourth season of Ted Lasso debuts on Apple TV next month, but the creator and star of the show already has his heart set on a fifth and sixth.In a long feature by The Hollywood Reporter, Jason Sudeikis, who plays the role of the pathologically positive soccer coach, reflects on the process which brought him from closure after the third season (“The story was told,” he says. “Ted went home to be with his son. I wasn’t going to have Ted uproot thei
  
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• Kensington SD5010T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Dock review: Compact Thunderbolt 5 HDMI dock

  23-07-2026 12:18 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingPros13 ports including Thunderbolt 5Dual HDMI 2.1140W Power Delivery30W USB-C2.5Gb EthernetCompact footprintConsOnly one downstream TB5Our VerdictChoose the SD5010T5 if you want a compact Thunderbolt 5 dock with dual HDMI 2.1 ports, 140W laptop charging, fast 2.5Gb Ethernet, and plenty of everyday connectivity. It’s ideal for HDMI-based monitor setups that don’t require extensive Thunderbolt expansion.Price When Reviewed
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• Time’s up, Android, Apple Watch won

  23-07-2026 12:00 via macworld.com
  
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  It’s been almost 12 years since Apple unveiled its smartwatch to the world, and if you compare that first model to the newest Series 11, you’ll see that a lot has changed. Apple Watch has become slimmer, larger, and packed with more sensors. Even so, Apple continues to update its Watch every year with incremental improvements.Now, when a new Apple Watch arrives, the reaction is more like, “Is anything new?” In fact, the latest models don’t differ much from
  
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• Apple prepares ‘virtual shopping assistant’ to help you spend money

  23-07-2026 11:27 via macworld.com
  
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  Following the comparatively triumphant debut of Siri AI this summer, Apple is preparing to use AI to power something even more important: shopping.As spotted by MacRumors, the privacy policy for the Apple Store app reveals the existence of a new “virtual shopping assistant.” Such a tool is not yet available in any public-facing capacity, but the text strongly suggests it will imminently be offered in certain regions as part of the Apple Store app.The policy naturally focuses
  
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• Mac users can get Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for life for $165

  23-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows 11 Pro, and more together for life for $165.Last year, Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 and raised the price for Microsoft 365 to $99.99/year. For Mac users running Windows software through apps like Parallels Pro, that was especially frustrating. If you want to replace your subscription and upgrade your OS, you can now get a bundle with Microsoft Office 2024 and Windows 11 Pro together for $164.97 (reg. $448.99).Offi
  
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• Macworld Podcast: iOS 27 and macOS 27 early impressions

  23-07-2026 09:59 via macworld.com
  
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  The public betas of xOS 27 are now available. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about our first impressions of the features, Siri AI, and more. This is episode 992 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. 
  Watch episode 992 on YouTubeListen to episode 992 on Apple PodcastsTune in to episode 992 on SpotifyGet info Click on the links below for more info on what was discussed on the show. 
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• Apple fails to overturn $634 million patent verdict in Masimo lawsuit

  22-07-2026 23:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a significant legal setback, Apple has failed in its bid to overturn a $634 million jury verdict awarded to medical technology firm Masimo in a high-stakes patent infringement case centered on blood oxygen monitoring technology in Apple Watches.
  A federal judge in California rejected Apple’s request to set aside the massive award, upholding the jury’s decision that the tech giant infringed on Masimo’s patents related to pulse oximetry features. The technology in question po
  
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• Will ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 be a woke disaster like Season 3?

  22-07-2026 21:45 via macdailynews.com
  
  Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis, and Tanya Reynolds in “Ted Lasso” season four, premiering Wednesday, August 5 on Apple TV.
  “Ted Lasso” arrived on Apple TV in 2020 as a refreshing antidote to cynicism: a kind-hearted American football coach (Jason Sudeikis) takes over a struggling English Premier League football (soccer) team, winning over skeptics with optimism, biscuits, and “believe” signs. Seasons 1 and 2 delivered sharp comedy, genuine emotional depth, and b
  
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• Apple seeds second public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and tvOS 27

  22-07-2026 20:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Wednesday pushed out the second public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27 to members of its public beta testing program. The updates arrive roughly one week after the first public betas and continue Apple’s focus on refining its next-generation software ahead of the expected September launch.
  Major Siri AI Upgrades Across Platforms
  The most significant highlight across both releases is the expansion of Siri AI, Apple’s more intelligent, context-aware assistant.
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• macOS Beta: Golden Gate Public Beta 2 now available

  22-07-2026 20:08 via macworld.com
  
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  Following its preview at WWDC on June 8, Apple released the first developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate, giving developers and Mac users an early look at the next major version of macOS ahead of its expected public release this fall.Rather than introducing a dramatic redesign, Golden Gate focuses on improving the experience established by macOS 26 Tahoe. The update brings Siri AI, deeper Apple Intelligence integration, smarter search tools, and a range of performance enhancements, whil
  
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• Apple Park Visitor Center undergoing updates, exhibition space temporarily closed

  22-07-2026 19:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Park Visitor Center
  Apple has announced minor improvements at its iconic Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino, California, posting a notice on its website indicating that an “update in progress” is underway.
  The Visitor Center remains open to the public during the work, allowing visitors to continue enjoying many of its popular features. However, the Exhibition Space — home to a detailed 3D augmented reality model of the Apple Park campus — is temporarily closed w
  
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• Mac mini M6/M5 Pro: Everything we know so far

  22-07-2026 19:15 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple is expected to launch an M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini, but ongoing supply shortages and high AI-driven demand have an effect of the release date.The next Mac mini is expected to focus heavily on AI and graphics performance, with improved chips, faster SSDs and higher baseline storage, while keeping the compact 5-by-5-inch design introduced in 2024.Prices may increase compared to the current generation after Apple discontinued the $599 base model, potentially meaning the next Mac mini wi
  
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• Should I buy an Apple Watch now or wait?

  22-07-2026 18:58 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple updates the Apple Watch almost every year, usually at its September iPhone event, so timing your purchase can make a big difference. As of July 2026, the current lineup – the Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 and SE 3 – has been on sale since September 2025, which means we’re approaching the point when Apple is expected to introduce new models.If you’re reading this during the summer, our advice is simple: unless you find an exceptional deal, wait until the ne
  
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• iOS 27 code suggests Apple could restrict apps and services on leased devices due to missed payments

  22-07-2026 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
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  Apple is preparing for a major expansion of device financing with the upcoming “Apple Upgrade” leasing program — and iOS 27 already contains the tools to enforce it. Code discovered in the beta reveals a new “Restricted Mode” that can limit access to most apps and services on leased iPhones if payments fall behind, while preserving essential functions like Phone, Settings, and Health. Paired with a new “Partner Finance Lock,” this system gives fin
  
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• Massive Mac overhaul expected to begin this fall–here’s what’s coming

  22-07-2026 17:31 via macworld.com
  
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  While the world waits for new iPhones to land in just a couple of months, Apple is quietly preparing major changes to its lineup of Macs and MacBooks. According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple is prepping new versions of “every Mac it sells,” beginning this fall.The “wave of new computers” is expected to begin this fall with M6 updates to the 14-inch MacBook Pro (codenamed J804) and iMac (J833 and J834). It’s not clear whether the new iMac, which hasn&rsqu
  
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• Apple TV hosts star-studded red carpet finale event for ‘Cape Fear’ series

  22-07-2026 17:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Amy Adams, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Javier Bardem and executive producer and writer Nick Antosca attend a special screening of Apple TV’s “Cape Fear” at the DGA Theater in New York City on July 21, 2026.
  Tuesday evening at the Directors Guild of America, Apple TV reunited award-winning filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg for a special advance screening and Q&A for the highly anticipated finale of “Cape Fear,” the chilling Apple Original lim
  
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• Anker’s monster 250W charging hub hits its best price yet at 37% off

  22-07-2026 16:43 via macworld.com
  
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  If your desk is buried under separate bricks for your laptop, phone, tablet, earbuds, and so on, then having a single unit to handle everything will clear up so much space and help you stay organized while still juggling all that gear. Today’s deal has you covered: Grab Anker’s fancy 6-port charging station for $95 at Amazon right now. That’s a solid $55 discount from its MSRP and the best price we’ve seen for this model.The mos
  
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• Apple TV drops ‘Pluribus’ season 1 blooper reel

  22-07-2026 16:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) tells Manousos Oviedo (Carlos-Manuel Vesga) what’s in the box in “Pluribus” S1E9.
  Apple TV surprised fans yesterday with the release of a laugh-filled blooper reel for the first season of Pluribus, the post-apocalyptic sci-fi series from “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan.
  The official @AppleTV account on X posted the nearly 90-second compilation with the simple caption: “#Pluribus bloopers have arrived.” The video quickly
  
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• iOS 27 code hints at strict penalties for missed Apple lease payments

  22-07-2026 15:31 via macworld.com
  
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  According to a Bloomberg report this week, Apple is about to change the way people buy its products. Mark Gurman reports that a new Apple Upgrade program is coming week that will allow people to lease Macs, iPhones, iPads, and other products rather than buying them outright.We don’t have much in the way of details about the new program, but some code references in the latest iOS 27 beta suggest Apple is developing a new system that will allow it to lock down certain features in th
  
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• Apple’s iPhone Air 2 expected to sport dual cameras, vapor chamber cooling, and bigger battery

  22-07-2026 15:17 via macdailynews.com
  
  Available in four beautiful colors, the polished titanium on Apple’s original iPhone Air has an elegant mirrored finish.
  Apple is doubling down on its ultra-thin iPhone experiment. According to The Information, the upcoming iPhone Air 2 will feature a vapor chamber cooling system — a significant upgrade that first appeared in the iPhone 17 Pro series. The report also confirms that Apple is proceeding with the second-generation model despite softer-than-expected sales of the original
  
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• I’m a die-hard Apple user. Here’s the travel tech I refuse to leave at home

  22-07-2026 12:45 via macworld.com
  
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  One of the things I enjoy doing most with my family is traveling. Annually, we go on two or three domestic trips (at least one of them to Hawaii to visit relatives). We try to go on an international trip every 18 months or so. Our most recent trip abroad was to South Africa in 2024, and we’re heading to Iceland this August. Then there are weekends away a few times a year.Every great trip requires planning, whether it’s an overnight stay an hour away from home or a grand vaca
  
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• How to remove the iOS 27 Beta from your iPhone and leave Apple’s Beta Program

  22-07-2026 12:38 via macworld.com
  
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  Were you so keen to try out the new features coming in iOS 27 that you decided to throw caution to the wind and install the iOS beta on your iPhone? Are you regretting it? If you want to return your iPhone to its pre-beta state and get iOS 26 back, here’s what you need to do.While running the beta of iOS 27 gives you a glimpse of what was to come later in 2026 when the full version launches, it’s a beta, which means that it’s likely to be buggy at best, and at worse it
  
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• Apple’s Hide My Email is once again hiding your email

  22-07-2026 11:45 via macworld.com
  
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  Good news, iCloud+ users. Following reports earlier this month that there was a flaw in Hide My Email that could potentially expose your address to the very people you were trying to hide it from, Apple has reportedly “fully resolved” the issue.According to 404 Media, which broke the story on July 1, Apple patched the vulnerability just a few days after their report was published. The issue was originally discovered by Tyler Murphy of EasyOptOuts in June 2025 and reported to
  
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• The iPhone 18 Pro's Rumored Camera Upgrade, Explained

  22-07-2026 11:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to feature a variable-aperture camera. The upgrade has been rumored repeatedly and would be a first for Apple's smartphone lineup, but what would it actually change for everyday users?
  An aperture is the opening inside a camera lens that lets in light. A natural comparison would be the pupils of your eyes, which open wider in the dark and become smaller in bright conditions.Current iPhone cameras have an opening that's fixed to th
  
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• GPT, Claude, Gemini & more—all in one app for just $29.99

  22-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get ChatOn Multi-AI Assistant Premium for $29.99 (reg. $39.99) and enjoy one year of access to multiple leading AI models, image and video generation, document tools, and real-time web search.Using AI has become part of everyday life—but keeping track of multiple apps and subscriptions? Not so much.
  ChatOn Multi-AI Assistant Premium simplifies things by bringing many of today’s most popular AI models together in one place.For $29.99, new users can get&n
  
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• AppleCare+ Changes Announced in Japan

  22-07-2026 04:34 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today announced that AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss coverage is now available for the iPad and Apple Watch in Japan, after previously being limited to the iPhone there.In addition, monthly and annual AppleCare+ plans are now available for a wider range of Apple products in Japan.Tag: AppleCare
  This article, "AppleCare+ Changes Announced in Japan" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
  
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