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• Firefox to drop support for macOS Mojave and older versions of macOS

  04-07-2023 23:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Keeping software updated is always important when it comes to security, which is why many developers work hard to provide updates for as many users as possible. But sometimes, there are limitations. This week, Mozilla is announcing that Firefox will drop support for some older versions of macOS, including macOS Mojave.more…
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• Grab four AirTags for just under $65 and finish your holiday shopping

  22-12-2025 16:02 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If there’s one thing everyone in your life needs, it’s a set of AirTags. A simple AirTag attached to your keychain or popped into a pocket can make sure it never gets lost. And today you can get a four-pack for $65, just $2 off its all-time low.
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  These AirTags are super light and tiny, and they’re super easy to pair with iPhones and iPads. And it’s just as simple if you lose something—just open up the app to see all the tags’ locations o
  
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• Baseus PicoGo AF21 3-in-1 Qi2.2 Wireless Charger review: More than meets the eye

  22-12-2025 14:59 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingPros3-in-1Compact and foldableFastest iPhone wireless chargingApple Watch fast chargingAdjustable iPhone padCons25W only for iPhone 16 and laterOur VerdictThis versatile 3-in-1 charger has the looks of a desktop charger but the portability of a travel charger. Its neat design is a pleasure to adjust, and the speed is as fast as you can get from a wireless iPhone/Watch/AirPods charger.Price When Reviewed
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• Traveling for the holidays? Pack these 13 essential iPhone apps and gadgets

  22-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  I’ve had more than a few mornings where I’ve woken up, impulsively booked a one-way ticket to a foreign country, tossed some clothes in a bag, and flown off solo. A couple of decades ago, that kind of spontaneity would’ve been far less practical. Today, thanks to remote work and some new-ish inventions, the process is easier than ever before.No matter your destination, reason for travel, or length of stay, your iPhone can help you plan and make the most of your trip. Y
  
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• The iPhone 17e may be Apple’s last chance to save the budget phone

  22-12-2025 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  It’s been a mixed year for the iPhone. Overall, the largest jewel in Apple’s product crown remains an industry-shaping juggernaut ($49 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter alone, up 6 percent on the previous year), but for various reasons and in various ways, some models failed to pull their weight in 2025.Five iPhones came out this year, and we can divide that group into three successes and two failures. The iPhone 17 picked up rave reviews for its improvements on the
  
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• Best external hard drives for Mac 2026: Get a low cost storage boost

  22-12-2025 10:27 via macworld.com
  
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  It’s not possible to upgrade the storage in Macs, so it’s a good idea to buy an external drive to provide extra storage for all your work files, photos, videos, and games. And, of course, you should always have an external drive available for making Time Machine backups in case anything ever goes wrong.The best choice for you will depend on how much storage you want and how much you are willing to spend. Solid-state drives (SSDs) are the best option as they’re fast, re
  
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• Your iPhone’s storage crisis just got a $10 solution

  22-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Cleaner Kit for iOS for just $19.97 (reg. $104.97) with coupon code CLEAN10.This AI-powered app removes duplicate photos, compresses videos, and declutters your contacts.If your iPhone storage is constantly maxed out, Cleaner Kit for iOS Premium might be exactly what you need. This AI-powered utility has earned the trust of over 67 million users by making it remarkably simple to reclaim gigabytes of space without accidentally deleting an
  
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• This $24 AirTag alternative can fit in your wallet

  22-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get a MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card on sale now for $23.99 (reg. $59.99).Losing your wallet or passport can turn a normal day into a full panic, and most tracking devices are too bulky to fit where they actually need to go. The MagTag fills that gap as a wallet-friendly alternative to an AirTag while still using Apple’s Find My network. You can also get one of these compact trackers on sale for only $23.99 (reg. $59.99).At only 1.5mm thick, the MagTag s
  
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• 8 Mac settings and shortcuts you need to start using right now

  21-12-2025 16:04 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Your Mac is full of surprises, and even many years after first owning one, you can still find yourself learning new tips and tricks that you weren’t aware of before.There are many ingenious hidden features stashed away in macOS, and we’re here to highlight eight of our favorites. They range from little-known tricks to overlooked gems, and each one should help improve the way you use your Mac.
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  Desktop stacksFoundryAfter using your Mac for a while, it’s easy to clog u
  
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• Review: This MagSafe battery pack replaced multiple chargers for me [Video]

  21-12-2025 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  I have tested dozens of MagSafe battery packs over the years, including slim ones, chunky ones, low-capacity chargers, and full-on power bricks that aim to replace everything at once. Most of the battery packs I test are mostly fine; they do the job. But the Kuxiu S3 10,000mAh battery pack strikes a great balance of simplicity, multifunctionality, and, most importantly, reliability. Here is what you should know about their brand-new solid-state battery pack.
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• Best NAS drives for Mac 2026: Top network storage picks & buying guide

  21-12-2025 11:45 via macworld.com
  
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  There are three types of storage you can use with your Mac. External storage devices such as SSDs and hard drives can plug into your Mac and be used to back up your data or to extend your storage. There are also those little USB memory sticks you can use to store or transfer files, these days they can hold up to 2TB of files in your pocket.These days cloud storage is another popular solution, as it offers a simple way to access your data from anywhere, collaborate with teams of peo
  
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• These $999 MacBooks now cost $400

  21-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get an M1 MacBook Air on sale for $399.99 (reg. $999).The rising price of RAM is also raising the price of new computers across the board, which is just one more reason to look for deals on refurbished Macs like this one. Normally, this MacBook Air would cost $999, but right now, the price is reduced to $399.99.This M1 MacBook Air has an 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine that keep apps responsive, handles multitasking easily, and supports
  
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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘AnywAIr’ lets you play with local AI models on your iPhone

  20-12-2025 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.AnywAIr, which is a play on the word “anywhere”, is a nifty little iOS app that lets you play with AI models – regardless of if you have an internet connection. It offers custom themes, a plethora of tools and games, and all of the local AI models you could want to mess wi
  
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• Incogni can scrub your SSN and other sensitive data from the web

  20-12-2025 19:48 via 9to5mac.com
  Would it surprise you to know that in all likelihood your Social Security number is freely available for sale to anyone who wants to buy it? The same is true of your phone number, address, date of birth, and much more.That’s because there are companies known as data brokers whose business is to buy personal data from websites, app developers, and other sources in order to offer it for resale. Fortunately, Incogni is here to help – 9to5Mac readers can get a massive 55% discount.more&h
  
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• Apple's AirTag 4-Pack Drops to $64.98 on Amazon

  20-12-2025 15:24 via macrumors.com
  Apple's AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $64.98 this weekend on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Prime members can get the accessory delivered today in many locations, but otherwise free shipping options have moved past December 25.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.Overall, this is a solid second-best price on the AirTag 4-pack that's within $2 of the Amaz
  
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• Top Stories: iOS 26.3 Beta, Major Apple Leaks, and More

  20-12-2025 15:00 via macrumors.com
  You'd think things would be slowing down heading into the holidays, but this week saw a whirlwind of Apple leaks and rumors while Apple started its next cycle of betas following last week's release of iOS 26.2 and related updates.
  This week also saw the release of a new Apple Music integration with ChatGPT, so read on below for all the details on this week's biggest stories!Top Stories
  iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Features: What's New So Far
  With iOS 26.2 and other 26.2 updates now available to the general p
  
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• Apple @ Work: ABM Warranty shows why Apple’s new Business Manager APIs matter for IT teams

  20-12-2025 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
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• 9to5Mac Top Stories: iOS 26.3 beta, App Store changes, Apple Music features

  20-12-2025 14:34 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 the first beta of iOS 26.3, new details on the iPhone 18 and iPhone Fold, and more changes to the App Store. 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 Keyboards for Mac 2026: Top wireless, mechanical & budget options compared

  20-12-2025 10:45 via macworld.com
  
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  Whether you’re a Mac desktop or MacBook owner, there’s nothing quite like finding that keyboard that fits perfectly within your setup.A keyboard, just as with picking the best mice for Mac, is a very personal choice. After all, you’re likely to be pressing its various keys and twirling its dials for hours each day, and that makes getting the investment right all that much more important.Best Mac Keyboards fully testedWe have all sorts of Mac keyboards in this round-up,
  
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• This refurbished 2017 MacBook Pro is 80% off right now

  20-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get a Grade A refurbished 2017 MacBook Pro with Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD for just $299.97, down from $1,499.Looking for a reliable MacBook without the premium price tag? This refurbished 2017 MacBook Pro delivers pro-level performance at a fraction of the original cost. Right now, you can snag the 13-inch model with a 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor for just $299.97, a massive 80% discount off the $1,499 retail price.This isn’t
  
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• Block ads for life on 9 devices for just $19 (was $169.99)

  20-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Block ads on nine devices for life with an AdGuard Family Plan Lifetime Subscription on sale for $19.Ads are one of the most frustrating parts of being online, but you aren’t stuck with them. AdGuard is a comprehensive ad blocker tool that can get rid of pop-ups, banners, and so many other frustrating ads. Right now, a lifetime family plan is also on sale for $18.97 (reg. $169.99).AdGuard works across your devices to clean up your browsing so pages
  
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• Apple cancels ‘The Last Frontier’ after just one season

  20-12-2025 03:24 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has decided to cancel “The Last Frontier” after one season. Here are the details.more…
  
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• ChatGPT has a Sora-powered Holiday easter egg

  20-12-2025 02:55 via 9to5mac.com
  As Sam Altman teaser on X, you can prompt ChatGPT with a single emoji, and get a personalized Christmas-themed video made by Sora in return. Here’s how to do it.more…
  
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• Apple TV’s newest nature docuseries is now available

  20-12-2025 00:15 via 9to5mac.com
  ‘Born to be Wild’ is narrated by Hugh Bonneville (Notting Hill, Paddington), and adds to Apple TV’s ever-increasing catalogue of natural world content. Watch the trailer below.more…
  
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• Apple study shows how an AI-powered ISP could dramatically improve low-light iPhone photos

  19-12-2025 23:51 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple researchers have developed an AI model that dramatically improves extremely dark photos by integrating a diffusion-based image model directly into the camera’s image processing pipeline, allowing it to recover detail from raw sensor data that would normally be lost. Here’s how they did it.more…
  
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• New Powerbeats Fit ad starring Travis Scott features a new unreleased track and an old tweet

  19-12-2025 23:15 via 9to5mac.com
  Beats’ new campaign, “Dare to Dream,” recreates Travis Scott’s childhood bedroom and the moment he manifested his path to becoming a global superstar. Watch it below.more…
  
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• ESET Home Security Premium Review: Excellent protection, but there are bugs

  19-12-2025 23:04 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsExcellent antiviral and malware protection, that caught everythingSpam/phishing protection that caught 100% of the questionable websites during testingSimple, reliable VPN clientConsInstallation and setup issueThe Settings pane feels buriedAssorted bugs, including the Scheduler function failing during testing
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  ESET Home Security Premium offers genuinely excellent core protection features that caught nearly everything that was thrown at it, along w
  
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• The Tim Cook era at Apple looks to be winding down

  19-12-2025 22:49 via macdailynews.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook (photo: David Paul Morris — Bloomberg/Getty Images)
  As we step into 2026, a historic leadership transition is unfolding at three of America’s most pivotal corporate giants. We’re talking about major shifts at the helm of none other than Apple, Walmart, and Berkshire Hathaway.
  Observers are postulating that Apple senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus, 50, who’s been with the company for 25 years, will ultimately take over the reins fr
  
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• Beats Launches Travis Scott Partnership Featuring New 'DARE TO DREAM' Ad Campaign

  19-12-2025 22:30 via macrumors.com
  Apple's Beats brand is launching a new celebrity ad campaign today featuring rapper Travis Scott and entitled "DARE TO DREAM." The campaign is inspired by a 2011 tweet from Scott when he was just starting his career, in which he claimed, "One day Travis Scott will be somebody."
  The campaign short film is a "testament to how belief in oneself can manifest into reality" and features a re-creation of his actual childhood bedroom and an appearance by his real mother, Wanda Webster.The film depicts a
  
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• Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 234 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

  19-12-2025 21:56 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser.
  ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ 234 includes fixes and updates for Animations, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, MathML, Media, SVG, Web API, Web Authentication, Web Inspector, and WebRTC.The current ‌Safari Technolo
  
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