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• Google Fi Customer Data Accessed After 'Suspicious Activity' - CNET

  31-01-2023 20:39
  
  Google blamed the data breach on the main cellular network provider partner. That's T-Mobile, which suffered a major data breach in 2022.
  
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• The iPhone 17e might launch in mere weeks

  04-02-2026 16:43 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Despite the company’s best efforts to keep its product launches secret, details about Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone 17e are circulating among case and accessory makers. One such source with knowledge of the matter indicates that the device could launch as early as mid-February.Rather curiously, comes precisely a year after the launch of the iPhone 16e. The 19th is a Thursday, which is unusual: Apple usually announces new products on a Monday or Tuesday, or less frequently
  
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• Scary iOS spyware can hide iPhone recording indicators

  04-02-2026 15:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs have discovered new iOS spyware that can stop the iPhone camera and microphone indicator lights from working, opensing the possibility of the camera and microphone recording without the users being aware of it.The spyware, called Predator, is developed by Intellexa, a commercial spyware consortium that generally targets governments and large companies. According to Jamf’s report, Predator can selectively suppress the green (for the camera and microp
  
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• If you use Apple Pay, watch out for this clever phishing scam

  04-02-2026 14:51 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  iPhone and Mac users may think they’re immune to online attacks because of the high level of security provided by Apple products. (That’s not quite true, but that’s a discussion for another day.) This ignores, however, the dangers of phishing, which relies on tricking users into giving away vital data rather than overcoming a device’s defences.This is important to understand because some phishing scams can be extremely competent and difficult to spot, and even ex
  
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• Redesigned OLED MacBook Pro on track to arrive this year, report claims

  04-02-2026 13:41 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  New MacBook Pro models could be with us any day now, apparently waiting only for the rollout of macOS 26.3. But those new machines won’t look any different from their predecessors. They’ll have new M5 Pro/M5 Max chips, but the designs will be the same old, same old.If you’re hoping for a new look in 2026, however, there’s reason to be hopeful. Apple is expected to follow the imminent launch with something much more exciting: a redesigned MacBook Pro with an M6 ch
  
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• 15 features to make your Apple devices work in perfect harmony

  04-02-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  “It just works” is one of Steve Jobs’ most famous quotes, but it’s more than that: it’s the core principle behind Apple’s product strategy. From unboxing and setup to exploring features, the experience of every Apple device is designed to be simple, welcoming, and intuitive for newbies and techies alike.What’s even more impressive, however, is the way Apple products combine so seamlessly. If you’ve invested in a Mac, an iPhone, an iPad, an
  
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• AirTag (2nd gen) review: An even better finder

  04-02-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsSimple and efficient Bluetooth trackerWorks with Apple’s Find My appLouder than original AirTagIncreased Precision Finding rangeEasy to set upInexpensiveConsStill chubbyStill no keyring holeStill uses non-rechargeable batteryOur VerdictAt $29 Apple’s own Find My tracker remains a very affordable accessory for locating your lost items. The new version is louder and has a wider range, key improvements are welcome indeed.Price When Reviewed
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• iPhone users say iOS 26.2.1 causes crashes and connectivity issues

  04-02-2026 12:22 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple may have another stinker of an iOS update on its hands. iPhone owners on multiple forums are reporting crashes, freezes and other problems with the latest point update, iOS 26.2.1.One thread on the Apple Community forum is called “iOS 26.2.1 has rendered my phone unusable” and complains that nearly every app on the user’s iPhone has started to crash or freeze since installing the update. They report that deleting apps and files doesn’t appear to help.&ldquo
  
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• Never lose your wallet again with this credit card-sized tracker on sale

  04-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card integrates seamlessly with Apple’s Find My app and is on sale for $23.99 (reg. $59.99).If you’re tired of that mini heart attack every time you pat your pockets and don’t feel your wallet, it’s time to upgrade your peace of mind. The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card is currently on sale for just $23.99, down from its regular $59.99 price tag. That’s 60% off for a device that could save you cou
  
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• Nothing says love like this Apple Watch Series 11 for $100 off

  03-02-2026 17:49 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’re looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for someone you love, the Apple Watch Series 11 is an excellent choice. Not only is it a top-tier smartwatch for staying healthy and getting fit, but you’ll also be able to stay in touch wherever you are. And now it’s on sale at Amazon for $299, a savings of $100, and the best price we’ve ever seen.One of the standout features of the Series 11 is its improved health monitoring. It can send you notificat
  
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• Baseus Nomos 245W 6-in-1 Charging Station review: Max clutter-free power

  03-02-2026 17:30 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingPros6-in-1 charging245W max power140W PD 3.1Qi2 15W wirelessSmall footprintConsNo U.K. versionOur VerdictAs any good charging station should, this compact 245W model reduces the number of chargers hanging off power sockets and, with two integrated retractable cables, it further reduces desk clutter.Price When Reviewed
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• New Apple research could unlock fast-talking Siri

  03-02-2026 15:33 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Hopes for a more accurate and functional Siri voice assistant currently lean heavily on the short-term fix: Apple’s recently announced partnership with Google to use the latter’s Gemini tech to improve its own AI offerings. But in the longer term, a new research paper offers a method that could allow Apple to make Siri faster all by itself.The paper, Principled Coarse-Grained Acceptance for Speculative Decoding in Speech, was written by five researchers working for Apple and
  
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• Report: OLED MacBook Pro to Launch This Year

  03-02-2026 13:53 via macrumors.com
  Apple's first MacBook Pro models with OLED displays will launch in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to Korea's The Elec.
  Samsung Display will reportedly begin mass production of eighth-generation OLED displays for the device in May. Samsung is planing to ship two million of these displays to Apple by the end of the year. The panel will be sent to Foxconn from the third quarter of 2026 for assembly into the final machines.Some components for the device are said to still in development, since
  
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• M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros and everything else coming from Apple this month

  03-02-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  February is not often a very exciting month for Apple releases—the bigger spring releases generally come in March. But this year we have a couple of key products and updates worth anticipating in the shortest month of the year.We could get the first M5 Pro and Max products, and an iOS/iPadOS/macOS beta that finally includes the all-new Siri. That makes for a more exciting February than we usually get from Apple.New hardware releasesOn the hardware front, several tipsters are now t
  
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• If Apple is richer than ever, why does it feel so broke?

  03-02-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  First off, the Macalope would like to assure you that he is not in the Epstein files. Let’s just get that out of the way.The Macalope is letting you know because it seems like lately a lot of people are turning up in them, including one Tim Cook! Yes, Cook’s Lack of Good Sense Tour continues as the Apple CEO is caught, fortunately, with his pants up but his values down.The Macalope’s going to clue you in on a feature of iOS you may not be aware of, Tim. When someone ca
  
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• Panther Lake proves once and for all: Apple was smart to dump Intel

  03-02-2026 11:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  In case you didn’t know, Intel has been having a rough time. But they’re taking steps in the right direction. Most recently, they made a major announcement at CES 2026, revealing their new Panther Lake chip for laptops.Our sister publication, PCWorld, got its hands on an Asus ZenBook Duo laptop outfitted with a Core Ultra X9 388H Panther Lake chip and ran several benchmarks. The results are encouraging for Windows users. But this is Macworld, and we’re interested in ho
  
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• A lifetime subscription for this iOS scanner app is only $28 with this discount code (was $199.90)

  03-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: iScanner is an iOS scanner app with a lifetime subscription on sale now for $27.99 with code SCAN.Desktop scanners are expensive, take up a whole lot of space, and they can break. If you need to scan documents regularly, iScanner can help. This iOS scanner app can digitize any document, and that’s just the start of what it can do. A lifetime subscription is also on sale now for $27.99 (reg. $199.90), but that won’t last much longer.iScanner tu
  
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• How to downgrade an iPhone from iOS 26 to a previous iOS version

  03-02-2026 07:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple updates iOS every year without fail, bestowing upon our iPhones a range of new features and security improvements as well as the occasional redesign. In September 2025 iOS 26 made its debut. Most iPhone users will move to the new platform pretty much straight away, and the majority are sure to love the changes. But what if you want to go back to an older version of iOS? Is that even possible?In this article, we explore what options you have when wanting to downgrade iOS on your iP
  
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• You can no longer downgrade to iOS 26.2

  03-02-2026 03:26 via 9to5mac.com
  Following last week’s release of iOS 26.2.1, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 26.2. Here’s what that means.more…
  
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• Apple Maps gets a ‘Drops of God’ wine guide curated by actor Tomohisa Yamashita

  03-02-2026 02:59 via 9to5mac.com
  To help promote the second season of Apple TV’s Drops of God, the company has released an Apple Maps guide with some of actor Tomohisa Yamashita’s favorite wineries in Europe and the US. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple Stops Signing iOS 26.2, Blocking Downgrades From iOS 26.2.1

  03-02-2026 01:15 via macrumors.com
  Apple today stopped signing iOS 26.2, which means that iPhone users who have updated to iOS 26.2.1 are no longer able to downgrade to the earlier version of iOS. Apple released iOS 26.2.1 last week with support for the AirTags 2.
  Software "signing" means that it has passed the server-side verification check that Apple performs when a user downloads a new version of iOS on an ‌iPhone‌. An update can't be installed unless it passes the verification check.Apple does not show users earlier
  
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• Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 236 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

  03-02-2026 01:11 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 236 includes fixes and updates for CSS, Forms, HTML, Images, Media, Rendering, SVG, Web API, and WebRTC.
  The current ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release is compatible w
  
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• New Apple study shows how grouping similar sounds can speed up AI speech generation

  03-02-2026 01:04 via 9to5mac.com
  A group of Apple and Tel-Aviv University researchers figured out a way to speed up AI-based text-to-speech generation without sacrificing intelligibility. Here’s how they did it.more…
  
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• Firefox Getting New Controls to Turn Off AI Features

  03-02-2026 00:46 via macrumors.com
  The Firefox browser is gaining options to turn off AI enhancements, Mozilla said today. Firefox users who prefer to browse without artificial intelligence will be able to turn off several AI features that Mozilla has added over the last several months.
  Here's what can be disabled: Translations, which help you browse the web in your preferred language.Alt text in PDFs, which add accessibility descriptions to images in PDF pages.AI-enhanced tab grouping, which suggests related tabs and group names
  
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• Apple posts biggest sales quarter in China in four years

  02-02-2026 23:12 via macdailynews.com
  Apple reported $25.5 billion in sales from its Greater China segment for the fiscal first quarter ended December 27, 2025, marking a 38% year-over-year surge that far exceeded Wall Street’s average forecast of $21.8 billion.
  CEO Tim Cook credited the standout performance to a massive wave of smartphone upgraders and switchers from competing platforms, which propelled the installed base in Greater China — and specifically mainland China — to all-time highs.
  “It was the be
  
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• MagSafe Monday: LISEN’s new desk charger brings 25-watt MagSafe charging with a built-in cooling fan

  02-02-2026 22:56 via 9to5mac.com
  One of the most significant limitations of MagSafe charging is heat management. As induction coils transfer energy, they generate waste heat, which causes your iPhone to throttle its charging speeds if it gets too hot to protect the battery. You especially see this in the outdoors during the summer. LISEN is attempting to fix the normal thermal bottleneck with its new 3-in-1 MagSafe station. By adding an active cooling fan and the Qi2.2, LISEN claims it can sustain 25-watt charging speeds that r
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 2, 2026 – iPhone Flip and CarPlay rumors

  02-02-2026 22:55 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 Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. Use code 9TO5 at checkout for 50% off your first year.more…
  
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• Apple clears a major manufacturing hurdle in India amid regulatory tension

  02-02-2026 22:46 via 9to5mac.com
  The Indian government approved a measure on Sunday that allows Apple to directly finance iPhone manufacturing equipment in India without risking additional taxes. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Fresh leak offers new details on the upcoming folding iPhone

  02-02-2026 22:36 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Weibo account Instant Digital leaks a lot of stuff—some of it pans out, some of it is off base. But they’ve published a lot on the upcoming folding phone lately, and now they’ve got a new post alleging some details of the upcoming folding iPhone that are worth paying attention to.First, the volume buttons will reportedly be oddly arranged. They’re situated on the top edge of the right side, which is quite different from any iPhone ever. The power button (which is
  
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• AirTag 2 Hands-On: What's New and Should You Upgrade?

  02-02-2026 22:25 via macrumors.com
  Apple just released the second-generation AirTag, five years after the original model debuted. There's been a lot of time for Apple to come up with improvements, so we thought we'd test out the new model to see what's changed, and whether it's worth upgrading from the first-generation ‌AirTag‌.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Unfortunately, Apple didn't update the design of the ‌AirTag‌ 2, so it looks almost identical to the original model. The only
  
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