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• Developer Successfully Emulates Nintendo Switch Games on M1 Mac

  22-12-2020 19:53 via macrumors.com
  
  Earlier this week, a developer using the pseudonym Sera Tonin Brocious on Twitter successfully managed to emulate Nintendo Switch games on Apple silicon, which they demonstrated by running Super Mario Odyssey on an M1 Mac.
  As noted by The 8-Bit, the developer was able to achieve this feat with the open source Yuzu emulator, which uses Vulkan, a high-performance 3D graphics API. The implementation is not perfect due to limitations of MoltenVK, a runtime library that maps Vulkan to Apple's Metal g
  
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• Use this discount code to get lifetime access to this language-learning app for $55 (reg. $299.99)

  28-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Use discount code LANG25 to get lifetime access to Promova and learn up to 12 different languages for $55.Learning a new language is hard, but it might not be as hard as some apps are making it seem. If you’re tired of boring memorization activities and repetitive grammar lessons, try switching to Promova. This new language-learning tool gives you lifetime access to lessons in 12 different languages and your own personalized learning paths. It’s al
  
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• A new AI tool is combining GPT, Claude, Gemini, and more, and lifetime access just went on sale

  28-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get lifetime access to your favorite AI tools with ChatPlayground AI, now $79.AI tools are getting harder to live without, but when each of them requires a separate ongoing paid subscription, you end up budgeting for your own productivity. If you want a cheaper alternative, try a platform like ChatPlayground AI to get lifetime access to many of the same AI models, minus the constant cost. Right now, an Unlimited Lifetime Subscription is even on sale for only $
  
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• Here are six exciting Apple product launches to look forward to in 2026

  27-12-2025 23:27 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s had a remarkable 2025, with the introduction of Liquid Glass, the iPhone Air, radical new iPhone 17 Pros, and large leaps in Apple Silicon. There weren’t a lot of surprising product launches per se, but everything felt pretty new. Heading into 2026 though, Apple has a lot of innovative new products coming to market – across every category.more…
  
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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘Cannot Ignore’ brings full screen alarms to your calendar and more

  27-12-2025 21:30 via 9to5mac.com
  Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.In iOS 26.2, Apple introduced the ability for you to attach full screen alarms to your reminders. Cannot Ignore is a new app that takes that a step further, allowing you to sync calendar events and have full screen alarms for them, ensuring you can’t forget anything important.more&hel
  
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• Leaker shares new images of ‘iPhone 5c colored’ prototype AirPods

  27-12-2025 18:51 via 9to5mac.com
  Earlier this week, Apple leaker Kosutami shared new images of prototype AirPods in two very bright colors: pink and yellow. These ultimately didn’t make it to release, but they’re cool to see nonetheless.more…
  
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• Just unwrap a new iPhone? Here are my favorite MagSafe accessories

  27-12-2025 15:45 via 9to5mac.com
  If you just unwrapped a new iPhone, it’s time to explore the world of accessories. In particular, I’m a huge fan of MagSafe, which lets you magnetically attach accessories to the back of your iPhone. There’s a robust ecosystem of MagSafe accessories for iPhone on the market, and these are some of my favorites.
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• Apple @ Work: Dashlane’ Passkey Power Report shows why enterprise IT must prepare for a passwordless future

  27-12-2025 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
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• 9to5Mac Top Stories: The latest iPhone Fold, iPhone Air 2, and iPhone 18 rumors

  27-12-2025 14:59 via 9to5mac.com
  Welcome to 9to5Mac’s top stories of the week, where we recap the biggest news in the Apple world every Saturday. This week, we have tips and tricks for your new Apple gear, updates on iOS 26 features, and the latest on iPhone Fold. Plus, our usual slate of new podcast episodes, opinion pieces, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories.more…
  
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• Best Mac 2026: Every Apple Mac and MacBook compared

  27-12-2025 10:48 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldWhich Mac is best for you?
  Whether you want everyday portability, professional creative power, desktop performance, or budget-friendly computing, Apple’s lineup has a Mac that fits. The MacBook Air (M4) excels at everyday work and battery life, the MacBook Pro lineup delivers serious power for pros, and desktops like the Mac Studio and iMac stand out for creators and home setups. The Mac mini offers great value if you don’t need portability.
  Choosing the best Mac in 2026 isn&
  
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• You can now get Microsoft Office for life for $30

  27-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life when you get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office on sale for $30.Microsoft 365 isn’t the only way to get apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It’s definitely not the cheapest, especially when you never know if Microsoft is going to raise the price of a subscription again. If you want another option, check out Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019. The apps may be a little older, but they stil
  
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• This new tool protects you from lost emails, and it’s only $35 for life

  27-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Mail Backup X helps you organize and back up your inbox, and it’s only $35 for life.Email has a way of piling up until something important disappears and you realize you never set up a real backup plan. Recovering messages at that point is stressful, slow, and usually involves multiple accounts and export files. Mail Backup X is a simple way to create long-term archives you can search, restore, and move between accounts when needed. Right now, it’s
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 brings Thread and motion automations to your smart home

  26-12-2025 20:34 via 9to5mac.com
  Aqara is introducing a new presence sensor that is a natural addition for HomeKit users who want reliable automations without the need for a camera. The new Aqara FP300 combines mmWave presence sensing with a traditional PIR sensor and also adds on light, temperature, and humidity readings. For Apple users, the big story is Thread and Matter support, allowing it to easily integrate with the Home app for fast, room-aware automations.more…
  
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• An Apple Gift Card is a great excuse to try Apple’s best services

  26-12-2025 20:11 via 9to5mac.com
  If you’re an Apple fan, chances are you unwrapped at least one Apple Gift Card this holiday season. These gift cards can be used for App Store purchases, Apple Store purchases, and Apple services like Apple Music and Apple TV.
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• 2026 iPad preview: What to expect from Apple’s next tablet lineup

  26-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  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
  
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  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
  
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  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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  Use your Apple Watch as a TV
  
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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
  
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  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
  
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  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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• Got a new Mac? Here are five apps I can’t live without

  25-12-2025 18:48 via 9to5mac.com
  Whether you just got your first Mac or upgraded to a brand-new machine, it’s always helpful to get started on the right set of tools. Here are the very first apps I usually install as soon as I get a new Mac.more…
  
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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
  Listen to episode 964 on Spotify
  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
  
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  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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