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• Apple Watch may soon be able to detect hyperkalemia — no blood work required

  12-03-2018 15:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  AliveCor already offers the first FDA-approved EKG reader for Apple Watch with its Kardiaband system, and a new study shows how that hardware may be capable of even more medical achievements.
  A new Cleveland Clinic Study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 67th Annual Scientific Session reveals that AliveCor’s EKG system can be used to detect a condition called hyperkalemia.more…
  
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• iOS 26 is a massive flop with iPhone users, and you can probably guess why

  09-01-2026 17:11 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Last year was a significant one for Apple’s operating systems. Across the board, from the iPhone and iPad to the Mac and Vision Pro, platforms were standardized in both version number and look. But not everyone was impressed with the new universal Liquid Glass design language, often referred to by an unkind rhyming epithet.What could in the summer and fall have been dismissed as a subjective response, the complaints of a vocal minority, can now be quantified. And the latest adopti
  
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• Apple Spring Event 2026: When it’s expected, how to watch, and all the rumors

  09-01-2026 13:38 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Expectations are high that Apple is planning a number of new product releases in the spring 2026 time frame, including the iPhone 17e and new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, but will the company hold a spring event, and if it does, when will Apple’s spring event take place?Apple has held six spring events over the past decade, with notable gaps in 2017, 2020, 2023, and 2025; Apple may well have held an event in2020 if it wasn’t for the pandemic.So, Apple doesn’t al
  
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• How to simplify and declutter the Apple gear in your life

  09-01-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The new year is a perfect time to clear out our spaces. Whether you’ve just got a bunch of new gear or just want a fresh start, it’s a great time to pare down your pile of once-loved tech, and clear out drawers and cupboards of cables, adapters, old iPhones and iPads, straighten out clunky power banks and chargers, and make everything neat and clean again. So follow along with our advice.Declutter your Apple life: The basicsIf you’re like us, you have a drawer filled w
  
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• This iPhone leak may be fake but it hides some very real truths

  09-01-2026 12:39 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Back in 2017, when Apple unveiled the iPhone X, it wasn’t greeted with the unbridled adoration we have for it now. After fantastical rumors of a borderless phone with a wraparound design and virtual Home button, people were naturally underwhelmed at first by the notch, the loss of Touch ID, and reliance on gesture navigation. Now, nearly 10 years later, Apple is reportedly working on another milestone phone with a radical design that seems almost impossible to believe. Rumors
  
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• QNAP TBS-h574TX NASbook review: Fast workgroup storage

  09-01-2026 10:49 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsSupports both M.2 and E.1S NVMe SSDsExcellent throughput via Ethernet (10Gbps) and Thunderbolt (20Gbps)Unique semi-retro lookMyriad NAS/server software featuresConsNot cheap.
  Our VerdictIf you’re looking for fast, versatile workgroup storage, the highly capable TBS-h574TX deserves close scrutiny. It can be accessed directly via Thunderbolt or remotely via the network and offers all the software capabilities NAS/server boxes bring to the table.Price Whe
  
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• Stay connected abroad with $100 in mobile data for just $50 with this eSIM card

  09-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Prepay for $100 worth of data for just $50 with this aloSIM Traveler’s Mobile Data Plan deal, the best price on the web.Crossing some places off your travel bucket list this year? If you’re leaving the United States, an aloSIM Traveler’s Mobile Data Plan lets you prepay for data so you can stay connected from the moment you land. Right now, you can even get $100 of credit for only $50 with this deal.Get data for half off with this aloSIM Trav
  
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• Get the Office apps you actually use for $30 — Lifetime offer

  09-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Mac users are grabbing Microsoft Office 2019 for a one-time $29.97 instead of paying monthly for Microsoft 365.For many Mac users, paying a monthly fee just to handle everyday tasks like writing documents or building presentations has started to feel unnecessary. That’s why Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac is drawing attention at $29.97 (reg. $229). Rather than locking basic productivity tools behind a subscription, this version offers l
  
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• Apple announces annual shareholders meeting for next month

  08-01-2026 23:13 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple today filed its annual proxy report for shareholders, announcing that its annual shareholders meeting will take virtually on February 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PT. Apple shareholders of record as of January 2, 2026 are permitted to attend the meeting as well as vote and submit questions.During the meeting, shareholders will also vote on re-election for Apple’s board of directors.
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• iOS 26 adoption lags far behind predecessors four months after launch

  08-01-2026 22:44 via macdailynews.com
  iOS 26
  Nearly four months after its release, iOS 26 is seeing significantly slower adoption than previous versions, according to Statcounter data, as the majority of iPhone users continue to remain on iOS 18.
  Ryan Christoffel for 9to5Mac:‎Statcounter has been tracking usage data for browsers, OS versions, and search engines for years.
  And its latest reporting on iOS 26 adoption tells a very clear story: the vast majority of iPhone users are still running iOS 18.
  Global iOS version data as of
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: January 8, 2026 – The future of Apple Card

  08-01-2026 22:03 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 9to5Mac Daily Plus: Get ad-free versions of every episode by visiting 9to5mac.com/join. more…
  
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• Apple’s Safari lead designer departs for The Browser Company

  08-01-2026 21:29 via macdailynews.com
  Apple has lost Marco Triverio, a lead designer on its Safari browser team, to The Browser Company — the innovative startup behind the popular Arc browser and the newer AI-focused Dia browser.
  The Browser Company’s CEO, Josh Miller, noted that Triverio’s hire means they now have lead designers from every Safari era overlapping with Arc and Dia’s development (2020–2025). This follows a similar departure in 2024 when another key Safari designer joined the same firm.
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• Rumor Replay: iPhone Fold’s crease-free display, and more

  08-01-2026 21:19 via 9to5mac.com
  This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: first look at iPhone Fold’s likely crease-free display technology, future iPhone camera upgrades, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.more…
  
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• Apple releases iOS 26.3 security test for beta users, details here [U: New update]

  08-01-2026 20:43 via 9to5mac.com
  If you’re running the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple has just released a new security update you can install. But there’s a catch: rather than including fixes, the update is simply testing out a new system. Here are the details. [Updated 1/8 with second release details]more…
  
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• ‘Eternity’ film gets Apple TV release date

  08-01-2026 20:35 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV has just set the release date for its next movie, Eternity, which hails from A24 and originally debuted in theaters late last year.more…
  
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• Apple defeats AliveCor’s Apple Watch heart rate antitrust suit on appeal

  08-01-2026 20:03 via macdailynews.com
  In a significant legal victory for Apple, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s summary judgment in favor of the tech giant, effectively ending medical device maker AliveCor’s antitrust claims related to the Apple Watch’s heart rate monitoring features.
  The ruling, issued on January 8, 2026, rejects AliveCor’s allegations that Apple illegally monopolized the market for heart rate analysis apps on the Apple Watch by restricting third
  
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• The New York Times profiles John Ternus, ‘the man who could be Apple’s next CEO’

  08-01-2026 18:56 via macdailynews.com
  John Ternus
  As Apple approaches a potential leadership transition, John Ternus, 50, the company’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, has emerged as a leading contender to succeed longtime CEO Tim Cook. According to insiders cited in a New York Times report published Thursday, Ternus’s low-profile yet influential style is marked by careful decision-making that balances innovation with profitability, positioning him as a natural heir for ensuring continuity at the tech comp
  
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• Apple Card Chase transition is official, NBA on Vision Pro, Fitness+ in 2026

  08-01-2026 18:56 via 9to5mac.com
  Benjamin and Chance cover this week in Apple news, including the long-awaited announcement that the Apple Card will be switching from Goldman Sachs to Chase, in about . Also, Fitness+ doesn’t quite live up to its own new year marketing hype, NBA live-streaming kicks off on Vision Pro, and Apple makes App Store changes to satisfy Japan regulators.And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair make their annual prediction for 2026, with three relatively risky picks each, about what Apple might do this yea
  
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• Are people updating to iOS 26? Here’s what the data reportedly shows

  08-01-2026 18:50 via 9to5mac.com
  iOS 26 has been available for nearly four months, yet reporting from Statcounter indicates the iPhone update is lagging significantly behind predecessors in adoption, with most users opting to stay on iOS 18.Meanwhile, data from TelemetryDeck paints a different picture.
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• The New York Times profiles Apple’s expected next CEO

  08-01-2026 18:23 via 9to5mac.com
  It has long been an open secret that John Ternus is a leading candidate to succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO, following more than fourteen years at the helm. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has reinforced that expectation through years of reporting on Apple’s succession planning.Today, The New York Times adds to that narrative with a detailed profile of Ternus that positions him as a front-runner while also outlining several alternative internal succession paths.more…
  
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• Apple shuts down AliveCor antitrust claims after earlier Apple Watch patent win

  08-01-2026 17:59 via 9to5mac.com
  AliveCor’s latest attempt to revive its Apple Watch antitrust case fell short this week, with a federal appeals court handing Apple another win.Today’s development follows the company’s earlier win in the International Trade Commission patent case last spring.more…
  
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• Deals: AirPods Pro 3 back at holiday lows, M5 iPad Pro $150 off, black/natural Milanese Loop, and more

  08-01-2026 17:41 via 9to5mac.com
  Joining the ongoing $100 price drops on Apple Watch Series 11, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3. You’ll now find Apple’s latest and greatest in-ear listening experience sitting within $1 of the best Amazon price we have tracked to date, Black Friday and the holidays included. We also have Apple’s most affordable 13-inch M5 iPad Pro hitting Amazon lows at $150 off alongside some solid price drops on its latest black and natural Milanese Loops as w
  
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• Disney+ announces vertical video is coming to the app soon

  08-01-2026 17:12 via 9to5mac.com
  Disney+ will soon be home not just to the Disney, Hulu, and ESPN content libraries—vertical video is being added too. Here are the details from Disney’s announcement.more…
  
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• iPhone Fold might be more like an iPad than an iPhone

  08-01-2026 16:39 via 9to5mac.com
  The latest iPhone Fold leaks provoke interesting questions around whether the device will feel more like an iPhone or an iPad.more…
  
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• We love our favorite 3-in-1 charging station even more that it’s $70 off right now

  08-01-2026 16:20 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you love how tidy your desk looks and you wish it would look the same when you’re charging all your gear, then we have a great solution for you. This gorgeous Anker Prime 3-in-1 charging station is 30 percent off at Amazon, bringing the price down to $161.We loved this Anker charger when we reviewed it, giving it a near-perfect 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, appreciating its elegant design, the smart display, and the fact that it comes with a 65W wall char
  
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• Apple TV series ‘The Studio’ leads as the most-nominated series for the 32nd Annual Actor Awards

  08-01-2026 16:13 via macdailynews.com
  Apple TV earns widespread awards recognition with “The Studio” leading nominations, alongside major nods for “F1,” “Severance,” “Pluribus” and more across top guild and industry honors.
  Apple TV this week was recognized with 12 nominations across seven programs for the 32nd Annual Actors Awards, presented by the Screen Actors Guild, including five total nods for this year’s most-nominated series “The Studio,” which also recently b
  
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• Elon Musk’s lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion can go to trial, U.S. judge says

  08-01-2026 15:42 via macdailynews.com
  Elon Musk
  Billionaire visionary Elon Musk persuaded a judge on Wednesday to allow a jury trial on his allegations that ChatGPT maker OpenAI violated its founding mission in its high-profile restructuring to a for-profit entity.
  Musk was a cofounder of OpenAI in 2015 but left in 2018 and now runs an AI company that competes with it. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, said at a hearing that there was “plenty of evidence” suggesting OpenAI’s leaders
  
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• Apple TV unveils the return of one of its best-reviewed shows

  08-01-2026 15:37 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV has a stacked lineup of returning shows coming soon, including the just-unveiled season 2 of Drops of God, one of the streamer’s best reviewed shows ever.more…
  
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• Apple TV unveils trailer for cult hit series ‘Drops of God’ season two

  08-01-2026 15:10 via macdailynews.com
  Season two of “Drops of God” premieres January 21, 2026 on Apple TV.
  Time to top up your glass: a new season of the globe-trotting wine odyssey “Drops of God” is about to be served. On Thursday, Apple TV debuted the riveting trailer for season two of the hit multilingual French-Japanese drama from Legendary Entertainment, starring Fleur Geffrier and Tomohisa Yamashita. Set in the high-stakes world of fine wines and gastronomy, the series, which won the International Emmy
  
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• Your Mac and iPad just got a secret Wi-Fi boost–here’s how to start using it

  08-01-2026 14:42 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Those who own a Mac or iPad and would like to improve their device’s Wi-Fi speed are in luck. Apple has released free software updates for numerous models in both product lines that offer exactly this.iPadOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2 were rolled out midway through December, but this feature wasn’t noticed at the time. Only now has it been spotted that they contain an improvement to Wi-Fi performance.As spotted by MacRumors and confirmed by updated tech specs in an Apple supp
  
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