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• Comment: Castro’s Inbox/Queue feature is game-changing functionality for heavy podcast users

  19-07-2020 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  I’ve written dozens of articles on 9to5Mac about podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, and Overcast. One of the challenges I’ve had during a period where I am getting out of the house less (no commutes to work, less travel, etc.) is keeping up with all of the podcasts I normally listen to in a given week. It has created a slight amount of stress in my life as new shows just keep showing up without the time to listen to them. A few weeks ago, I imported all of my podcasts i
  
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• 2026 iPad preview: What to expect from Apple’s next tablet lineup

  26-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The iPad lineup has settled into a predictable and stable update cycle in recent years. Major redesigns are rare, with Apple mostly focusing on internal upgrades such as faster chips, better displays, and incremental refinements. And according to multiple rumors, we already have an idea of what to expect from the iPad lineup in 2026.Based on information reported by Macworld and other reliable sources, Apple is gearing up to launch another wave of minor iPad refreshes with spec bumps. Re
  
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• Just got AirPods Pro 3? These 10 tips will turn you into an instant expert

  26-12-2025 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The AirPods Pro 3 are Apple’s most feature-rich earbuds, offering advanced tools and settings to fine-tune users’ everyday listening experience. From touch and pressure sensitivity to health monitoring and immersive audio output, the latest AirPods are jam-packed with futuristic technology, despite their miniature design. Apple AirPods Pro 3 Read our reviewThe AirPods Pro 3 are highly customizable, letting you control the stem behavior, audio output, charging habits, an
  
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• 10 incredible things you never knew your Apple Watch could do

  26-12-2025 11:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  For many people, the Apple Watch is primarily a fitness tracker and an extension to the iPhone. It conveniently mirrors iOS notifications, calls, and messages, letting users stay updated without taking their phones out. What a lot of wearers don’t know, though, is how powerful and feature-packed watchOS really is, and how much your smartwatch can accomplish.Below are 10 Apple Watch perks you’re probably unfamiliar with.
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• Best MacBook for students 2026: How to choose the right MacBook or Mac

  26-12-2025 10:33 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Thinking of buying a Mac or MacBook for school, college or university? Choosing the best Mac as a student, or for a student, in 2026 isn’t as simple as picking the cheapest MacBook. Apple’s lineup includes lightweight laptops, powerful Pro models, and affordable desktops, all with different strengths that could benefit you depending on your major, workload, or budget.Whether you’re writing papers, coding, editing video, or just need an all-day laptop to take to lecture
  
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• 12 hidden iPhone features it’s time to finally start using in 2026

  26-12-2025 10:20 via macworld.com
  
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  These days, iPhones can do a lot. And we mean a lot. From photography and navigation to gaming and AI, it’s enough to make you forget they can also, you know, make phone calls and send text messages.With all these clever features on offer, it’s inevitable that a few will be overlooked. Whether you’re a power user or an iOS beginner, we bet there are scores of interesting and useful functions that you never knew existed–and which could help you get even more
  
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• One tool, multiple top AI models—yours forever for a single $75 payment

  26-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Stop juggling a dozen AI subscriptions—1min.AI gives you lifetime access to top models for $74.97 (MSRP $540) and handles content, images, video, audio, PDFs, research, and more from one place.For those of us who’ve ever wondered whether there’s a better way to use AI than bouncing between five platforms and 20 tabs, the answer is yes—and it costs a lot less than you’d think.The 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan lifetime subscription 
  
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• What You Can (and Can't) Use an Apple Gift Card For

  25-12-2025 11:30 via macrumors.com
  Apple Gift Cards are one of the most common Apple-related gifts given during the holidays, so if you've received one today, here are all of the things you can and cannot use it for.
  After redeeming an Apple Gift Card, the value is added to the Apple Account balance and automatically applies at checkout when making eligible purchases. It can be spent on a wide range of Apple products, services, and digital content.Apple Gift Cards are marketed as a single, flexible balance that works across Apple
  
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• Macworld Podcast: The year in Apple hardware

  25-12-2025 09:50 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  In this episode, we take a look back at the major Apple hardware releases. What made an impression? What was a disappointment? Tune in and find out more!This is episode 964 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola.  
  Watch episode 964 on YouTubeListen to episode 964 on Apple Podcasts
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  Get infoClick on the links below for more info on what was discussed on the show.
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• A new AI app turns you holiday photos into Instagrammable shots

  25-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Luminar Mobile uses AI to enhance skies, retouch portraits, fix lighting, and edit RAW files on iOS. A lifetime license is only $19.99 (MSRP $47.99).Snapping photos is easy. Making them look amazing usually isn’t. Luminar Mobile changes that by bringing advanced AI photo editing to your iPhone or iPad without the steep learning curve or desktop software costs. You can lock in lifetime use of this app for just $19.99 and keep all its editing tools forever.Luminar Mobile
  
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• Leaker contradicts rumors, says iPhone Air 2 will be announced in 2026

  24-12-2025 18:58 via 9to5mac.com
  There’s been no shortage of conflicting reports about the future of the iPhone Air 2. Between talk of indefinite delays and shifting schedules, leaks have been all over the map. Now, a fresh rumor is reviving speculation that the second-generation model may not be as far off as previously thought.more…
  
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• Apple agrees to allow third-party app stores on iOS in Brazil following antitrust settlement

  24-12-2025 18:49 via macdailynews.com
  Apple has reached a settlement with Brazil’s antitrust regulator, the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), that will require the company to open its iOS ecosystem to third-party app stores and alternative payment systems in the country. The agreement, approved on December 23, 2025, resolves a three-year investigation into alleged anticompetitive practices surrounding the App Store.
  The settlement stems from a complaint filed in 2022 by MercadoLibre, Latin America’s le
  
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• 10 Mac Apps Worth Trying in 2026

  24-12-2025 18:27 via macrumors.com
  2026 is almost upon us, and a new year is a good time to try out some new apps. We've rounded up 10 excellent Mac apps that are worth checking out.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Alt-Tab (Free) - Alt-Tab brings a Windows-style alt + tab thumbnail preview option to the Mac. You can see a full window preview of open apps and app windows.One Thing (Free) - One Thing is a super simple menu bar app that helps you remember the one main thing that you need to accomplish. Wha
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook Buys $3 Million of Nike Shares

  24-12-2025 17:41 via macrumors.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook disclosed a roughly $3 million open-market purchase of Nike shares this week (via Reuters).
  According to a regulatory filing published yesterday, Cook purchased 50,000 Class B shares of Nike on December 22 at an average price of $58.97 per share, for a total investment of approximately $2.95 million. The filing shows that Cook now holds about 105,000 Nike shares, a position valued at nearly $6 million.Nike shares rose following the disclosure, gaining between about 2% and 5% i
  
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• As Santa Claus rally begins, S&P 500 hits record high

  24-12-2025 17:34 via macdailynews.com
  The S&P 500 reached a new intraday record high on Wednesday, fueled by broad-based gains across sectors in a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve trading session, as what looks like a classic Santa Claus rally begins.
  The benchmark index closed at 6,909.79, extending its 2025 advance to more than 17%, as investors cheered the release of third-quarter U.S. GDP data showing much-stronger-than-expected growth of 4.3% annualized fueled by resilient consumer spending and exports. This upbeat reading
  
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• Tim Cook just bought 50,000 Nike shares, and investors noticed

  24-12-2025 17:25 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook, who’s been on Nike’s board for 20 years, just doubled his stake in the company. The news helped ease a 13% drop after the company’s disappointing quarterly results last week.more…
  
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• Apple to Introduce New App Store Fee Structure in Brazil Following Antitrust Settlement

  24-12-2025 17:15 via macrumors.com
  Brazilian regulators have approved a settlement that will require Apple to change how the App Store operates on iPhone in the country, including allowing alternative app stores, expanded payment options, and a defined new fee structure.
  In a press release, Brazil's Administrative Council of Economic Defense (CADE), said its court has approved a Term of Commitment to Cease proposed by Apple to resolve an investigation into the company's ‌App Store‌ rules on iOS. The case began in 2022 a
  
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• iPhone Air 2 Could Still Launch Next Year

  24-12-2025 16:25 via macrumors.com
  Apple's next-generation iPhone Air could still launch in the fall of 2026, according to the Weibo leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital."
  The leaker claims to have been told by sources that the second-generation ‌iPhone Air‌ will launch in the fall. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17e is said to already be in mass production ahead of unveiling at a spring product launch event.
  The rumor comes in contrast to an array of corroborated reports that the second-generation ‌iPhone Air‌ has bee
  
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• Apple Discontinued These 25 Products This Year

  24-12-2025 16:24 via macrumors.com
  With the end of 2025 near, the time has come to look back at the devices and accessories that Apple discontinued throughout the year.
  Most of the products that were discontinued this year were simply replaced by a new model with an updated chip. However, the iPhone SE line was entirely discontinued when the iPhone 16e launched, and the iPhone Plus line is being phased out.Below, we have listed 25 products that were discontinued by Apple this year.iPhones
  Apple discontinued the third-generation i
  
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• Watch the moment Vince Gilligan revealed the name of Pluribus to the main cast

  24-12-2025 15:56 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV has published an interesting behind-the-scenes look at the making of Pluribus season one, including short roundtable discussions about the show’s concept. Watch it below.more…
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro camera sensors look set to be made in the USA

  24-12-2025 15:40 via 9to5mac.com
  At least some of the camera sensors for the iPhone 18 Pro look set to be made in the USA, at a Samsung plant in Austin, Texas.
  Production of advanced image sensors for Apple is expected to begin sometime around March, suggesting that they will be destined for the iPhone 18 Pro …more…
  
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• Apple’s Tim Cook buys $3 million in Nike stock

  24-12-2025 15:40 via macdailynews.com
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  Nike shares gained ground in premarket trading on Wednesday following news that Apple CEO Tim Cook acquired nearly $3 million worth of the company’s stock.
  According to a regulatory filing released on Tuesday, Cook purchased 50,000 shares of Nike at $58.97 per share. As of December 22, he now holds approximately 105,000 shares in the sportswear giant.
  Cook, who has been a member of Nike’s board of directors since 2005 and serves as its lead independent director, ma
  
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• WhatsApp working to show connected peripherals and improve chat, storage management

  24-12-2025 15:21 via 9to5mac.com
  Now that WhatsApp is finally available as a proper app for the Apple Watch, Meta is working on a way to inform users when their account is paired with the accessory. The company is also working on a better chat, attachment, and storage management interface. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Effectiveness of $20k Apple Developer Academy training is questioned

  24-12-2025 14:53 via 9to5mac.com
  The effectiveness of the Apple Developer Academy training provided in Detroit has been called into question, alongside the value for money it offers.A previously unreported funding breakdown shows that although Apple made the largest contribution to the program, more than half as much comes from Michigan taxpayers …
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• Advanced iPhone 18 Camera Sensor to Be Made in Texas

  24-12-2025 14:37 via macrumors.com
  Samsung is preparing to supply Apple with advanced image sensors for the iPhone in Austin, Texas, according to The Elec.
  The sensors will reportedly be made by Samsung at its existing facility in Austin. The company is expected to install production equipment for the project in the near future and has posted job listings for mechanical and electrical technicians, engineers, and managers to work on set up.Samsung is expected to make the ‌iPhone‌'s image sensor with a three-stack design,
  
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• Apple Intelligence will be tested with 2,000 questions it must not answer in China

  24-12-2025 13:42 via 9to5mac.com
  The version of Apple Intelligence released in China must pass a test to ensure that it does nothing to challenge official government propaganda.It will be tested with 2,000 questions designed to elicit information censored within the country, and it must refuse to answer at least 95% of them …
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• Best Apple Find My Bluetooth trackers: AirTag alternatives that’ll fit anywhere

  24-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  In the 15 years since it first appeared on the iPhone, Apple’s Find My technology has transformed from a simple GPS-based phone finder to a versatile ecosystem of devices not just from Apple but many specialized accessory makers in all exciting shapes, sizes, and forms.
  Apple’s Find My app offers a unified, secure way to locate all your Apple devices (iPhone, Watch, AirPods, and Mac) and items (AirTags plus third-party trackers such as these reviewed here) via an anonymous n
  
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• You can 3D print a mockup of the iPhone Fold, with an asterisk

  24-12-2025 13:07 via 9to5mac.com
  Photos and video footage of a simple printed mock-up of an iPhone Fold gave us a decent sense of how the device might look if the most recent rumour about the aspect ratios is accurate. While the exterior display shape would be a radical departure, more 9to5Mac readers liked it than disliked it.If you want to get an even better sense of how the device might feel, and have access to a 3D printer, you can create a physical mock-up using files provided online …more…
  
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• 2025 will be remembered for what Apple didn’t deliver

  24-12-2025 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Think back to the end of 2024. It was a more innocent time. Sure, after unveiling Apple Intelligence with great fanfare at WWDC in June that year, it hadn’t actually shipped much (other than a raft of TV commercials featuring nonexistent features). But surely the company wouldn’t let us down. 2025 was truly going to be the year Siri got fixed, and Apple Intelligence took flight.Well, about that…March 2025 arrived, and Apple admitted that it just couldn’t make it
  
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• MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Which Apple laptop should you buy in 2026

  24-12-2025 10:26 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldVerdict:The MacBook Air is the more affordable option, suitable for everyday tasks, while the MacBook Pro offers superior performance and features, making it ideal for more demanding users.
  Choosing between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro isn’t just about price, it’s about how much power you actually need. We break down the differences in performance, ports, displays and more to help you buy the right MacBook in 2026.Apple’s most popular Mac laptop is the MacBook Air, w
  
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