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• Google has open-sourced Chrome for iOS

  31-01-2017 23:34 via macworld.com
  
  Google has finally figured out how to open-source Chrome for iOS.
  On Tuesday, Google announced that developers could now modify and compile the iOS version of Chrome. Previously, developers could compile open-source versions of Chrome for the web and Android. With this new update, Chrome for iOS is now joining Google’s open-source Chromium project repository. 
  Chromium started as an initiative for desktop web development, and in May 2015 Google incorporated Android mobile web browser
  
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• Apple announces AI-fueled WWDC26 to kick off June 8

  23-03-2026 19:06 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference will be hosted online beginning June 8. As usual, it will start with a big keynote presentation on Monday morning, which developers and students can gather to watch at Apple Park.Apple’s official announcement of the event does not divulge any specific details, merely describing the event as a showcase for “incredible updates for Apple platforms, including AI advancements and exciting new software and develop
  
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• WWDC 2026 guide: Date, time, how to watch and new product rumors

  23-03-2026 18:44 via macworld.com
  
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  WWDC is Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, an annual event where the company sets its software agenda for the coming year. It is considered the most important date on Apple’s calendar for developers and enthusiasts alike.WWDC will start with a keynote in which Apple will unveil major updates to operating systems including iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. We may also see the company launch new Mac hardware.
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• The USB-C Apple Pencil just hit its lowest price since Black Friday

  23-03-2026 17:17 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple Pencil USB-CView DealIf you want the full iPad experience, then you need to get an Apple Pencil. It just so happens that the USB-C model is on sale for $60 at Amazon a savings of $19 (25 percent) and the best price we’ve seen all year.Apple’s stylus is darn near perfect, delivering precision control, tilt sensitivity, and low latency. It’s missing some higher-end features offered in the $129 Apple Pencil Pro (pressure sensitivity, squeeze gestures, haptic feedback
  
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• This Mac mini dock looks like a classic Macintosh and has a working display

  23-03-2026 16:57 via macworld.com
  
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  If you’re looking for a hub to expand your M4 Mac mini and celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary, the Wokyis Retro Docking Station is your perfect companion. This dock comes in an enclosure designed in the form of the original all-in-one Macintosh, adding a bit of retro flair to your desk.The dock neatly fits over an M4 Mac mini and has removable bottom panels, so the front and back of the mini remain accessible. The dock offers the following ports:
  2 front and 2 rear USB-A por
  
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• Deals: Apple Watch Series 11 $150 off, M4 MacBook Air clearance at $300 off, M3 iPad Air $200 off, Apple Pencil $59, more

  23-03-2026 16:40 via 9to5mac.com
  Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 11 Titanium models at $150 off (Slate, Natural, and Gold) as well as Midnight Apple Watch SE 3 models at $50 off. Alongside the ongoing holiday pricing on AirPods Pro 3, we are also featuring the ongoing Amazon M4 MacBook Air clearance deals at up to $300 off, all 11-inch M3 iPad Air cell configs at nearly $200 off, and a relatively rare deal on Apple Pencil (USB-C) at $59. Head below for a closer look
  
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• John Ternus was behind one of iPad’s most crucial changes, says report

  23-03-2026 16:17 via 9to5mac.com
  Over the weekend, Bloomberg published an in-depth profile of Apple’s John Ternus, who many see as the company’s likely next CEO. The report also offers fascinating details on Ternus’ role in the iPad’s development.more…
  
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• Apple Sports adds ‘probable starting pitcher’ ahead of first 2026 MLB season game

  23-03-2026 15:28 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s excellent Sports app for iPhone has a new version out today that includes two new features. Both MLB and NASCAR fans will appreciate the latest improvements.more…
  
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• Instagram encryption U-turn leaves us all more vulnerable

  23-03-2026 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Meta claimed for years that it was technically challenging to implement end-to-end encryption across Facebook Messenger and Instagram DMs, but back in 2023 said that it had resolved those issues.Unfortunately, the company has now made a U-turn on Instagram direct messages, and that’s bad news for all of us …more…
  
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• ‘For All Mankind’ season five is a must-watch for fans of Apple TV’s original sci-fi series

  23-03-2026 14:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Season five of “For All Mankind” lands on Apple TV this Friday. The new episodes are must-watch TV for fans of early seasons of the sci-fi series.The show goes from weird to gut-wrenchingly emotional to outright cinematic and suspenseful over the course of the first eight episodes. As a viewer, I can’t wait to see where this season’s finale takes us in this alt-history timeline’s future.After six years and five seasons, however, the challenge for “For All Mank
  
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• It just got a little easier for iPhones to talk to Samsung phones

  23-03-2026 13:34 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Following the surprising rollout of AirDrop support on Pixel phones by Google late last year, Samsung has announced that AirDrop support is coming to Galaxy phones too. The feature, which will work through Android Quick Share, will roll out to Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra phones this week and additional models at a later date.Like on Pixel phones, the feature will be off by default, and only works with AirDrop’s “Everyone for 10 minutes” sharing mode. This setting o
  
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• Reddit CEO highlights a hidden benefit of Face ID and Touch ID

  23-03-2026 13:27 via 9to5mac.com
  The tech industry is currently in the middle of a rather gradual security transition from usernames and passwords to passkeys.Passkeys are far more secure as online services don’t store your username and password, but Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says that the use of Face ID and Touch ID has an additional benefit …
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• Apple has more plans to protect the iPhone Fold display, says report

  23-03-2026 12:52 via 9to5mac.com
  Early folding phones were notorious for the internal display being vulnerable to damage. Indeed, the first Samsung Galaxy Fold saw all pre-orders cancelled because of this issue.A new supply chain report suggests that Apple is adopting two further measures in order to protect the iPhone Fold display, as well as reduce the visibility of the crease …
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• More pointers to John Ternus as the next Apple CEO

  23-03-2026 12:21 via 9to5mac.com
  While everyone is careful to acknowledge that Apple CEO Tim Cook isn’t likely to retire imminently, and that the decision about his replacement hasn’t yet been made, there seems little doubt that John Ternus is the current heir apparent.An extensive new Bloomberg profile underlines this, describing both internal and external pointers to the company’s favored choice …more…
  
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• 12 hidden iMessage features every iPhone user should try

  23-03-2026 12:02 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  For many iPhone users, iMessage is the definitive communication app, an intuitive instant-messaging platform for texting and sharing media with friends and family. And it keeps getting better and better.Over the years, Apple has steadily expanded the service with support for new attachment types and add-ons, including dedicated mini apps. Yet many users stick to iMessage for basic texting, unaware of how much more it can do. If you’re looking to take your conversations to the next
  
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• Report: iPhone Air is about twice as popular compared to the Plus model it replaced

  23-03-2026 11:53 via 9to5mac.com
  According to cellular network data from Ookla, the iPhone Air is about twice as popular compared to the iPhone 16 Plus, in the comparable launch period for the iPhone 17 and year-ago iPhone 16 lineup.
  While the Air is seemingly the least popular model of the iPhone 17 generation, Apple will still consider it a relative success, as this report shows the Air has firmly eclipsed the sales performance of the outgoing Plus model.more…
  
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• The iPhone 17e is bad in a really good way

  23-03-2026 11:30 via macworld.com
  
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  I’ve been playing with the iPhone 17e for a few days now, and my skeptical first impressions are gradually mellowing into a sort of indulgent fondness. It isn’t the best iPhone I’ve tested, or even close to that. But it’s bad in a good way.Let’s quickly recap all the things that made me nervous about the 17e when Apple unveiled it earlier this month. It starts at $599, the same as the iPhone 16e, a lower price compared to the iPhone 17, granted, but a far c
  
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• Your iPhone or iPad just replaced your bulky scanner for $26

  23-03-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: iScanner App turns your iPad or iPhone into a scanner on the go, and now a lifetime subscription is just $25.97 (MSRP $199.90) through April 12.Our iPhones can do a whole lot, but now there’s an app that makes them even more productive. The iScanner App turns iPhones and iPads into scanning devices that can digitize documents from anywhere. Right now, you can snag a lifetime subscription for only $25.97 (MSRP $199.90) until April 12.Scan anything, anywhe
  
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• These are the best new MacBook deals right now: March 2026 Buyer’s Guide

  23-03-2026 01:05 via 9to5mac.com
  In the era of Apple Silicon, MacBooks are more affordable than ever. Nowadays, you can buy a MacBook Air with 512GB of storage and 16GB of memory for $1099 directly from Apple, when such a configuration would’ve cost $1599 just a few years ago. And on top of that, we have MacBook Neo bringing the entry-point down substantially.Even with Apple’s prices coming down though, there’s still a number of deals to be found out there if you look just a little.more…
  
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• Samsung rolling out AirDrop over Quick Share on Galaxy S26, more devices coming

  23-03-2026 00:06 via 9to5google.com
  Samsung has officially confirmed plans to start rolling out AirDrop support over Quick Share starting with the Galaxy S26 series this week.more…
  
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• Apple already has the perfect platform for deploying conversational AI

  22-03-2026 23:10 via 9to5mac.com
  When Apple initially rolled out Apple Intelligence, the company was pretty openly against the idea of creating a Siri chatbot. Now, things have changed a little – and the company is rumored to be deploying a Siri app in iOS 27, so users can chat with the next generation of Apple Foundation Models. While that’s a great starting point, I think theres a better idea to be tapped into here.more…
  
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• iRacing on Vision Pro bringing ‘immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing’

  22-03-2026 20:53 via 9to5mac.com
  iRacing on Apple Vision Pro will bring a “level of immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing,” says iRacing president Tony Gardner.more…
  
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• Security Bite Podcast: Psylo app is setting out to change private browsing

  22-03-2026 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally
  
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• This rumored MacBook Pro upgrade has me excited for the overhaul, and it isn’t OLED

  22-03-2026 18:41 via 9to5mac.com
  Later this year, Apple is set to debut its first MacBook Pro redesign since 2021. With that redesign, we’re expecting OLED, touch displays, M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, a Dynamic Island cutout, and much more.There’s another big detail about these new MacBook Pro models, and I’m much more excited for that change.more…
  
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• Apple’s busy March continues with three notable arrivals this week

  22-03-2026 16:47 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has had a jam-packed March so far after launching seven new products and surprisingly announcing an eighth. Looking ahead, there’s even more to come from Apple before the month is over, including three things to watch for this week.more…
  
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• How 50 years of moving fast and breaking stuff led to MacBook Neo

  22-03-2026 16:41 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  What a funny coincidence that celebrations of Apple’s 50th anniversary would hit the same month that the company introduced the MacBook Neo, a $599 laptop that has the potential to take the Mac to new heights.The facts that Apple was founded in 1976 and the MacBook Neo exists in 2026 shouldn’t have anything in common but that they both involve a corporation called Apple. But that’s not right: Apple’s product philosophy is more continuous than you might imagine, a
  
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• Apple Stores ‘running low’ on Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod mini inventory

  22-03-2026 14:14 via 9to5mac.com
  According toApple TV 4K. This isn’t necessarily a sign of an imminent update, though it is worth noting the latter two products are due for a refresh.more…
  
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• Report: New iPad with A18 chip still on track to launch in first half of 2026

  22-03-2026 13:31 via 9to5mac.com
  As part of Apple’s iPad Air, MacBook Neo, and the other MacBook refreshes. However, the whole week came and went – with no new base iPad.Now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has a launch update – and the product is still on track to launch relatively soon.more…
  
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• Your Mac has hidden features—this $25 tool unlocks them

  22-03-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get MacMagic with lifetime upgrades for just $25.49 (reg. $99) using code MARCH15.Apple does a great job designing Macs that work well. But anyone who uses macOS regularly knows there are still a few hidden tricks, system tools, and productivity shortcuts buried beneath the surface. And MacMagic gets you access.You can currently grab a MacMagic Lifetime Upgrades License for just $25.49 (reg. $99). It’s a toolbox for your Mac that pulls together a bunch of use
  
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• Get smarter on your coffee break with this $51 app

  22-03-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Headway Premium delivers 15-minute summaries of bestselling nonfiction books, and the lifetime subscription is just $50.99.There’s always another nonfiction book everyone says you should read—about productivity, money, psychology, leadership, or health. The problem is finding the time to actually sit down and finish them.Instead of asking you to read hundreds of pages, Headway delivers 15-minute summaries of bestselling nonfiction titles, breaking down
  
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