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• Facebook just made VR better -- by adding Microsoft Windows - CNET

  06-12-2017 19:17
  With a new beta, you can do practically anything you'd do with your PC in an Oculus Rift headset.
  
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• iOS 26’s Photos app has a helpful new feature for events: Here’s how it works

  18-01-2026 22:19 via 9to5mac.com
  At WWDC25, Apple introduced a few new capabilities to the Photos app for iOS 26. Most notably, it reintroduces a tab bar layout after last year’s controversial single-page redesign. It also allows you to create spatial scenes from existing photos.On top of those headlining features, there’s another underlying feature in the Photos app for iOS 26 that a lot of users might appreciate, and thats event details. Let’s explain.more…
  
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• Here’s why Walmart still doesn’t support Apple Pay

  18-01-2026 20:58 via 9to5mac.com
  The year is 2026 and Walmart still doesn’t accept Apple Pay at any of its stores in the United States. This makes it one of the last remaining major retailers to not support Apple’s contactless payment platform. It’s a limitation that’s once again going viral on social media.
  Here are a few reasons why Walmart doesn’t support Apple Pay …more…
  
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• Apple Intelligence Siri is over a year late, but that might be a good thing

  18-01-2026 17:02 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple Intelligence-powered Siri is very late, to say the least. That’s largely been because Apple has struggled to keep up with developing their own AI models. I’d say its largely played out this way because Apple has been hesitant to wanting to spend a lot of money, not to mention that Apple’s stance on privacy makes it hard to train a model – Apple just doesn’t have much data.
  Nonetheless though, this delay actually comes with a bit of upside.more…
  
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• Think Macs don’t need antivirus? This $29.99 app begs to differ.

  18-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get Moonlock: Cyber Protection for Mac for $29.99 and add Mac-specific malware defense, smart quarantine control, a privacy-focused VPN, and network/system protection tools (MSRP $54).Macs have a reputation for being “safer,” but that doesn’t mean they’re immune from today’s phishing links, sketchy downloads, and malware designed specifically for macOS. If you want an extra layer of protection, Moonlock is a Mac-first cyber p
  
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• A Microsoft Office lifetime license is now $50 cheaper than a single year of Microsoft 365

  18-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get a Microsoft Office Lifetime License for Mac for just $50.Paying a $99.99 subscription every year just to keep using Microsoft apps gets old fast. If you’d rather pay once and move on, Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac gives you a lifetime license you can install on a single Mac for work or home. You get the classic desktop apps, minus the recurring cost, and it’s only $49.97 right now (reg. $219).This license gives you lifeti
  
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• This new Anker 13-in-1 docking station is great at home and on the go [Hands-on]

  17-01-2026 23:53 via 9to5mac.com
  At MacBook and iPad Pro users.more…
  
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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘Radiance’ is a fantastic, free wallpaper app for iPhone users

  17-01-2026 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.If you’re looking for a fresh set of wallpapers for your iPhone or iPad, Radiance is a great app to check out. It has a nice feeling interface, and it’s completely free of ads.more…
  
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• Hands-on with the new Anker Prime 20K battery bank: compact design, 220W output

  17-01-2026 21:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Anker is back at it again with a new 20,100mAh power bank, under its Anker Prime brand. This power bank has three ports, offers up to 220W of output, and comes in a pretty compact package. It’s available for purchase on Amazon for $149.more…
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Why water leak sensors are still the most critical smart home upgrade for 2026

  17-01-2026 20:30 via 9to5mac.com
  Water leaks and water damage are one of my biggest fears as a homeowner. With hardwood floors throughout my house, even a small water leak could turn into a massive repair bill and a huge inconvenience to get them repaired. A slow drip from a sink can quickly cause thousands of dollars (or tens of thousands) in damage to your floors and cabinets. If I had to choose one smart home category that actually gives me peace of mind, it would be the ones that prevent disasters. In 2026, the water leak s
  
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• Here are three improvements I’d love to see with Apple Creator Studio

  17-01-2026 18:53 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple surprised us all on Tuesday with an all new subscription offering for creative professionals, with the launch of Apple Creator Studio. In all honesty, it seems like a great value. After reading through all of the details though, I can already think of some easy improvements Apple could make.more…
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra: The best Apple Watch I do not need [Video]

  17-01-2026 18:44 via 9to5mac.com
  I have been an Apple Watch Ultra user since its release in September 2022. Over the years, I have owned the regular Ultra and currently own the Ultra 2 in Black Titanium, and I have worn it nearly every single day. I wanted the Ultra for the little things: a better battery, a larger display, and better build materials. I just wanted to see what Apple could do with its “best” Apple Watch. After using it for nearly four years, I can confidently say that this is the best Apple Watch App
  
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• The high-end M5 MacBook Pro chips are almost here: Here’s why the wait was worth it

  17-01-2026 17:15 via macworld.com
  
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  When we reviewed the first Mac with an M5 processor—the 14-inch MacBook Pro—we were pleasantly surprised. While most of the laptop hadn’t changed much (outside of a much faster SSD), the leap from M4 to M5 resulted in a pretty big performance jump.Despite still employing a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU as in the M4 before it, the M5 version of the MacBook Pro saw single-core CPU gains of around 13 percent, an even bigger multi-core boost of about 22 percent, and extremel
  
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• Apple's M4 Mac Mini Hits $499 Low Price on Amazon

  17-01-2026 15:46 via macrumors.com
  Amazon is discounting a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini this weekend, starting at $499.00 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD, down from $599.00. Discounts reach up to $129 off in these sales, and this time around there is also a discount on the M4 Pro model.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.In terms of the 16GB/256GB SSD model, this is a solid second-best price.
  
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• Top Stories: Apple Creator Studio, Google Gemini-Powered Siri, and More

  17-01-2026 15:00 via macrumors.com
  We have our first Apple product announcement of 2026, and it's a software subscription known as Apple Creator Studio featuring Apple's video, audio, and image editing apps, as well as some AI-powered features and premium content for iWork apps and Freeform.
  In other news this week, Apple made it official that next-generation Siri will leverage Google Gemini, while we got the second round of betas for iOS 26.3 and other updates, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more!Top S
  
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• Apple @ Work: Password Utility solves the FileVault reboot headache for remote Macs

  17-01-2026 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything yo
  
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• 9to5Mac Top Stories: Apple’s AI deal with Google, Creator Studio, more

  17-01-2026 13:00 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 Apple’s new Creator Studio subscription, Apple’s deal with Google for Gemini, and iPhone Fold specs. 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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• This $25 Office alternative includes a PDF editor and mobile access

  17-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Use code SAVE5 to get a MobiOffice Premium Plan lifetime subscription for $24.97 through January 25 (MSRP $119.97).There’s no doubt that Microsoft 365 works well on Mac, but paying each month for basic document and spreadsheet features gets old fast. That’s why this Microsoft Office alternative is catching the eye of savvy Apple users: MobiOffice gives you similar apps—plus a designated PDF editor, mobile app access, and cloud
  
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• Give yourself 10TB of digital breathing room for life with a one-time payment

  17-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Pay $269.97 once, get 10TB of Internxt private, encrypted cloud storage for life—and stop worrying about space forever.Running out of storage has become a modern stress trigger. Phones fill up. Hard drives pile up. Cloud subscriptions quietly renew every year.Internxt 10TB Cloud Storage flips that script by offering something refreshingly simple: 10TB of private cloud storage for life—with a single $269.97 (MSRP $2,900) payment.This deal gives new
  
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• Apple's Environmental Chief Lisa Jackson Retiring After 13 Years

  17-01-2026 05:09 via macrumors.com
  Apple recently announced that its environmental chief Lisa Jackson would be retiring this month, and today she was removed from the company's leadership page.
  Since 2013, Jackson served as Apple's Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, reporting to Apple CEO Tim Cook. In this role, she oversaw Apple's renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives. Apple aims to become carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle by 203
  
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• These 5 Apple Products Will Reportedly Be Upgraded With OLED Displays

  17-01-2026 04:07 via macrumors.com
  Apple plans to upgrade the iPad mini, MacBook Pro, iPad Air, iMac, and MacBook Air with OLED displays between 2026 and 2028, according to DigiTimes.
  Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported that the iPad mini and MacBook Pro will receive an OLED display as early as this year, but he does not expect the MacBook Air to adopt the technology until 2028 at the earliest.A new iPad Air is expected to be released this year, but Gurman said it will have an LCD display. He expects a subsequent iPad Air
  
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• Replit now lets you vibe code iOS apps, but don’t get carried away

  17-01-2026 01:42 via 9to5mac.com
  With a new tool called Mobile Apps by Replit, users can describe their idea, let Replit do its thing, and then scan a QR code to test the app on their iPhones. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple opens Sainte-Catherine store in historic Montreal building

  16-01-2026 23:48 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple celebrated today the reopening of its Sainte-Catherine store, where it more than doubled its footprint after being relocated to a revived historic building in downtown Montreal. Here’s a closer look.more…
  
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• Watch the trailer for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Apple Music Halftime Show

  16-01-2026 23:23 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple is gearing up for one of the most anticipated halftime performances in a while, for a wide variety of reasons. Watch the trailer below.more…
  
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• Apple’s next-gen Studio Display coming soon with 120Hz ProMotion, HDR, and A19 power

  16-01-2026 23:01 via macdailynews.com
  Apple’s 27-inch 5K Retina Studio Display
  Apple’s Studio Display, which has stayed largely unchanged since its March 2022 debut, appears poised for a long-overdue upgrade that could bring it in line with the company’s latest MacBook Pro and iPad Pro displays.
  A new unreleased model identifier, A3350, has appeared in a Chinese regulatory filing, describing a “high-performance LCD display.” This strongly indicates that Apple is preparing to refresh the Studio Display &
  
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• New Jersey AG hits Apple with record penalty over retail store pricing violations

  16-01-2026 22:40 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple and New Jersey consumer protection officials have settled a state investigation that found repeated pricing and refund policy violations in Apple stores. Here are the details.more…
  
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• All-New Apple Store Now Open in Downtown Montréal

  16-01-2026 22:33 via macrumors.com
  Apple's Sainte-Catherine store in Montréal, Canada has a new home at the northeast corner of Rue Saint-Catherine and Rue de la Montagne. The location officially opened to the public today, and the first people who visited received a complimentary tote bag and toque (the Canadian term for what Americans call a beanie), the latter of which will come in handy given Montréal's temperature is currently hovering around -15ºC (5ºF).
  The store spans the first floor of a historic
  
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• Apple testing new App Store design that blurs the line between ads and search results

  16-01-2026 22:32 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple is testing a new design for App Store search ads on iPhone. Some users on iOS 26.3 are noticing that the blue background around sponsored results is no longer shown, blurring the line between what paid ad results look like and the real search results that follow.This means the only differentiator between organic results and the promoted ad is the presence of the small ‘Ad’ banner next to the app icon. Right now, it appears to be in some kind of A/B test phase.more…
  
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• Annaleigh Ashford cast in Apple TV limited series ‘The Off Weeks,’ starring Jessica Chastain and Ben Stiller

  16-01-2026 22:13 via macdailynews.com
  Annaleigh Ashford (“Happy Face”) has joined the main cast of Apple TV+’s upcoming eight-episode limited series “The Off Weeks” as a series regular, Deadline reports. The show stars and is executive produced by Jessica Chastain and Ben Stiller, with Arian Moayed also set as part of the core ensemble.
  Rosy Cordero for Deadline:‎From executive producer and showrunner Alissa Nutting and directed by Michael Showalter, who developed the project with Semi-Formal Produ
  
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• VSCO adds prompt-based image editing as photographers increasingly embrace AI

  16-01-2026 21:50 via 9to5mac.com
  The VSCO app is adding yet another AI-based feature to help photographers with their workflows: prompt-based image editing. Here’s how it works.more…
  
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