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• Google Makes Chrome Browser for iOS Open Source

  31-01-2017 21:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Google today announced that the code for Chrome for iOS is being added to its Chromium project and will be available through the company's open-source repository going forward.According to Google, Chrome for iOS was previously kept separate from the rest of the Chromium project because of the "additional complexity" required for the platform, such as the need for the browser to be built using the WebKit rendering engine.Google says the company's engineers have spent "a lot of time" over the last
  
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• iFixit Tears Down the iPhone 17e, Discovers MagSafe Upgrade Path for iPhone 16e Owners

  17-03-2026 20:49 via macrumors.com
  Repair site iFixit today took apart the iPhone 17e, which is the new low-cost iPhone that Apple launched last Wednesday. The ‌iPhone 17e‌ is almost identical to the iPhone 16e in design, but it does include a MagSafe back panel that supports ‌MagSafe‌ and faster Qi charging than the iPhone 16e.
  When disassembling the ‌iPhone 17e‌, iFixit found that the ‌MagSafe‌ panel for the device is the same size as the panel for the 16e, and the two are interchangeable
  
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• Apple Studio Display XDR Hands-On: Better Than the Pro Display XDR in Almost Every Way

  17-03-2026 20:24 via macrumors.com
  Apple replaced the $4,999+ Pro Display XDR with the better, more affordable Studio Display XDR, so we thought we'd pick one up to test out and compare to the now-discontinued Pro Display XDR.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  The ‌Studio Display‌ XDR is the same size as the ‌Studio Display‌ at 27 inches, and it has the same 5K resolution. It's smaller than the 32-inch Pro Display XDR that had a 6K display, and that's probably going to be a major downs
  
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• Apple Releases Background Security Improvement Update for macOS Tahoe 26.3.1, iOS 26.3.1, and iPadOS 26.3.1

  17-03-2026 19:52 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released the first Background Security Improvement (BSI) update, replacing the rapid security updates that it used to seed out a few years ago. The first BSI updates address a WebKit vulnerability that could allow maliciously crafted web content to bypass Same Origin Policy. There's a macOS Tahoe 26.3.1, iOS 26.3.1, and iPadOS 26.3.1 BSI update, as well as a ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3.2 BSI update exclusive to the MacBook Neo.Apple says that the vulnerability was addressed with imp
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook Responds to Retirement Rumors

  17-03-2026 19:04 via macrumors.com
  In an interview with Good Morning America's Michael Strahan this week, Apple's CEO Tim Cook responded to rumors about his potential retirement.
  Cook said the idea that he wants to step back at Apple is merely "a rumor."Cook did not explicitly confirm or deny that he will be stepping down as CEO any time soon, but he said "I can't imagine life without Apple."The full interview clip is available on YouTube below.
  Last year, the Financial Times reported that Apple was preparing for Cook to step dow
  
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• Google's Personal Intelligence Now Rolling Out to Free Gemini Users in the U.S.

  17-03-2026 18:39 via macrumors.com
  Google is bringing Personal Intelligence to all Google Gemini users starting today, after testing the feature with its paid plans. Personal Intelligence allows Gemini AI to provide personalized responses based on information pulled from connected Google apps like Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, and more.
  Personal Intelligence is expanding in the U.S. across AI Mode in Search, the Gemini app, and Gemini in Chrome.Gemini is able to draw on the information that it knows about you from your Google ac
  
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• Apple Opens Developer Accounts on bilibili and LinkedIn Before WWDC 2026

  17-03-2026 18:29 via macrumors.com
  As Apple gears up to connect with developers at the 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference in June, it has created new Apple Developer accounts on two new social networks. Apple Developer can be found on bilibili in China and LinkedIn.
  Apple says that its developer accounts will provide the latest news, announcements, videos, and events for the Worldwide Developers Conference, as well as any upcoming Meet with Apple activities.Bilibili is a popular Chinese video-sharing platform that's similar to
  
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• Chinese Communist Party’s flagship paper urges Apple to fix ‘monopolistic’ policies

  17-03-2026 18:14 via macdailynews.com
  Apple must ease its App Store restrictions and address “monopolistic” practices, according to the Chinese Communist Party’s flagship newspaper, People’s Daily, just days after the iPhone maker made a significant concession by agreeing to lower its commission fees in the local App Store.
  The move demonstrates that Chinese regulators are making progress in combating anti-competitive behavior, the paper said in a Tuesday commentary. However, it noted that Chinese users and
  
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• Nvidia details CloudXR for visionOS 26.4, enabling ‘Immersive for Autodesk VRED’ app

  17-03-2026 18:03 via 9to5mac.com
  Last week, we learned that visionOS 26.4 enables Nvidia’s CloudXR 6.0 technology on Apple Vision Pro. Now Nvidia is officially announcing its work with Apple, which enables a new “Immersive for Autodesk VRED” app and more.more…
  
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• This might be the last time you can get a MacBook Pro for under $1,400

  17-03-2026 17:29 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldM5 MacBook ProView DealApple just released a new family of MacBooks with more storage and higher prices to match. The M5 model now has 1TB of storage starting at $1,699, an increase of $100 over the 512GB model it replaces. But until it sells out, you can now get the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 512GB of storage for $1,400 at Amazon, a savings of $200 on the original MSRP and $300 less than the cheapest model you can get now.The M5 MacBook Pro is an insanely good laptop. The M5 chip deliv
  
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• Everyone’s getting in on the Apple 50th anniversary craze

  17-03-2026 17:12 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s 50th anniversary is coming in just a couple of weeks, and everyone’s getting in on the fun. Now you can dress your AirPods Pro 3 to look like an iconic 1984 accessory to match your iPhone 17 Pro.That original Mac-like iPhone case has been joined by accessories for another modern-day Apple product—an AirPods Pro 3 Case with its own lanyard and strap, alongside a special MagFit MagSafe wallet— in Spigen’s Classic LS range that is “inspired by th
  
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• Apple CEO Cook discusses privacy, future of AI, and the company’s 50th anniversary

  17-03-2026 17:01 via macdailynews.com
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  As Apple nears its 50th anniversary, CEO Tim Cook is taking time to reflect on the company’s storied legacy while turning his gaze toward the future.
  During a recent visit to Wadleigh Secondary School in Harlem, New York, where students are gaining skills far beyond music alone, Cook discussed creativity, artificial intelligence, privacy, and Apple’s growing commitment to music education. He sat down for an interview with “Good Morning America” co-ancho
  
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• Apple prepares for WWDC 2026 and iOS 27 by expanding its reach

  17-03-2026 16:53 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has expanded its developer reach, specifically in China, ahead of iOS 27’s unveiling at WWDC 2026 in June. This week, Apple Developer joined bilibili, the Chinese video sharing platform, where it has already published 32 developer-focused videos.more…
  
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• Aqara Launches Matter-Certified G350 Indoor Camera

  17-03-2026 16:47 via macrumors.com
  Smart home accessory company Aqara today announced its new HomeKit and Matter-compatible Camera Hub G350.
  Billed as the first Matter-certified camera for multi-platform homes, the G350 is a 4K indoor camera with a dual-lens system, combining a 4K wide-angle lens and a 2.5K telephoto lens that enables up to a 9x hybrid zoom.
  It features a motorized pan-tilt mechanism and can rotate 360 degrees, allowing its automatic tracking to follow people and pets, wherever they roam. It additionally includes
  
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• Deals: 24GB MacBook Air $300 off, M5 MacBook Pro $1,400, Titanium Apple Watch $300 off, more

  17-03-2026 16:41 via 9to5mac.com
  In today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break we are still tracking a solid deal on AirPods Pro 3 alongside the return of Apple’s 24GB Midnight MacBook Air at $300 off the original price and this M5 MacBook Pro at nearly $300 less than the most affordable model Apple sells. Amazon is also clearing out Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium and Ultra 2 models at $300 off alongside a new all-time low on the medium-size Terra Cotta Alpine Loop and Insta360’s 2026 Spring sale at up to 30% off – Ac
  
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• Apple's Next Two 50th Anniversary Events Revealed

  17-03-2026 16:41 via macrumors.com
  After hosting a surprise Alicia Keys concert at its Grand Central store in New York last week, Apple is turning to Asia for more 50th-anniversary celebrations. So far, it has been discovered that there will be events held in China and South Korea.
  Apple's retail store at Taikoo Li in Chengdu, China is temporarily closed this Wednesday, March 18, according to the store's page. While nothing has been officially announced by Apple, photos shared on social media suggest that the company is preparing
  
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• Apple TV announces ‘My Brother the Minotaur,’ premiering April 24th

  17-03-2026 16:02 via macdailynews.com
  Apple TV’s “My Brother the Minotaur,” a new animated kids and family adventure series, will debut April, 24, 2026.
  Apple TV on Tuesday announced the all-new animated kids and family adventure series “My Brother the Minotaur,” from Academy Award-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon and the award-winning children’s media company Dog Ears, to premiere globally on Friday, April 24. Centered on universal themes of growing up, feeling different and discovering
  
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• Amazon adds new 1-hour and 3-hour options for faster delivery

  17-03-2026 15:56 via 9to5mac.com
  Amazon has announced that delivery is getting even faster, with new 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options rolling out in thousands of cities across the US. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Why did Apple just declare a 12-year-old iPhone obsolete?

  17-03-2026 15:48 via macworld.com
  
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  The bad news is that Apple just ended all hardware servicing for one of its most popular products. The good news is that the product is the iPhone 5, which was discontinued more than 12 years ago, and it’s frankly amazing that it lasted this long.Apple has three categories for products that it has stopped selling and are no longer covered by warranty: discontinued, vintage, and obsolete.For a minimum of five years after they are discontinued, the products are still relatively easy
  
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• Apple Original Films unveils trailer for ‘Outcome,’ starring Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill, Cameron Diaz, and more

  17-03-2026 15:39 via macdailynews.com
  Keanu Reeves stars in “Outcome,” premiering Friday, April 10 on Apple TV.
  Apple Original Films on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for director Jonah Hill’s upcoming dark comedy, “Outcome,” starring Keanu Reeves, Hill, Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer, Susan Lucci, Laverne Cox, David Spade, Martin Scorsese, Atsuko Okatsuka, Roy Wood, Jr., Welker White, Kaia Gerber, and Ivy Wolk, premiering globally on Apple TV on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  “Outcome” is a dark comedy th
  
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• iPadOS 26.4: Here are four new features coming soon to iPad

  17-03-2026 15:31 via 9to5mac.com
  iPadOS 26.4 is expected to launch in the coming weeks, packing lots of new iPad features—four of which are highlighted below.more…
  
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• Tim Cook names Apple’s greatest contributions, talks tariff refunds and retirement rumors

  17-03-2026 15:21 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook continues the company’s 50th anniversary celebration with a press stop at Good Morning America on ABC News. The latest interview with Michael Strahan touches on a wide range of topics, including Apple’s greatest contribution, potential tariff refunds, Cook’s future as CEO, and more.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Overtime 063: The new standard

  17-03-2026 15:18 via 9to5mac.com
  Fernando and Jeff talk MacBook Neo impressions. The conclusion? The MacBook Neo isn’t necessarily about raw power or specs, it’s all about redefining what the new standard for a budget laptop should be.9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.more&hell
  
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• iPad Deals on Amazon Include $50 Off 11th Gen iPad and $100 Off iPad Mini 7

  17-03-2026 15:15 via macrumors.com
  Amazon this week is taking $50 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad, as well as $100 off the iPad mini 7. Prices start at $299.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, which is a solid second-best price on this 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.iPad
  Additionally, Amazon has the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $399.00 ($50 off) and the 512GB Wi-Fi iPad f
  
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• Apple Helping to Expand Music Education to More Students and Schools

  17-03-2026 15:11 via macrumors.com
  Apple is expanding its partnership with the Save The Music Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting music education in U.S. public schools. The organization donates musical instruments and technology to schools and much more.
  "We're thrilled to be expanding our partnership with Save the Music, bringing music education to even more schools across the country," said Apple CEO Tim Cook.Apple's expanded partnership will help to bring music programming to nearly 50 more schools.C
  
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• Beats and Nike team up on special edition Powerbeats Pro 2

  17-03-2026 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Beats and Nike are teaming up for their first-ever hardware collaboration. The new “Powerbeats Pro 2 – Nike Special Edition” blend Beats and Nike design as part of a first-of-its-kind collaboration for Apple’s Beats subsidiary.more…
  
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• The Oppo Find N6 gives us a preview of the iPhone Fold, with a 600k fold life

  17-03-2026 14:49 via 9to5mac.com
  It’s taken Apple a long time to advance work on the iPhone Fold, and the reason for that was said to be that the company was unhappy with the visible crease in earlier iterations of the display technology.By late last year, around 100 iPhone fold models were said to have been made for testing purposes. These will of course be closely guarded, but a competing Android phone has given us a reasonable idea of what we might expect …
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• Apple TV Releasing Comedy Film Starring Keanu Reeves Next Month

  17-03-2026 14:40 via macrumors.com
  Apple today shared a trailer for "Outcome," a dark comedy film starring Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill, Cameron Diaz, David Spade, Martin Scorsese, and others. The original film will be available to stream on Apple TV starting Friday, April 10.Keanu Reeves and Jonah Hill in "Outcome"
  In the film, Keanu Reeves plays Reef Hawk, a Hollywood star who is being extorted with a video that would damage his reputation. With the support of his lifelong friends Kyle (Diaz) and Xander (Matt Bomer), and his crisis
  
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• By missing AI, Apple is winning AI

  17-03-2026 14:31 via macdailynews.com
  In an era when tech giants are burning hundreds of billions on massive AI data centers and infrastructure bets, Apple is conspicuously spending far less, yet quietly positioning itself to claim the real prize: ownership of consumer AI at the device level. With 2.5 billion active devices already in users’ hands, Apple’s on-device focus, powered by efficient chips and model commoditization, lets it intercept queries locally, preserve privacy, and sidestep the hyperscalers’ costl
  
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• Apple TV’s new Keanu Reeves comedy looks hilarious, here’s the trailer

  17-03-2026 14:28 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV has just released the trailer for its new comedy film, Outcome, starring Keanu Reeves and a stacked supporting roster. And based on this early look, it has all the makings of a hit.more…
  
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