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• Here Are Mortgage Rates for May 1, 2023: Rates Trailed Off - CNET

  01-05-2023 15:00
  
  This week, a couple of major mortgage rates slid lower, though rates remain high compared to a year ago. If you're shopping for a mortgage, see how your future mortgage payments could be affected by interest rate hikes.
  
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• JPMorgan Chase will take over Apple Card from Goldman Sachs, WSJ reports

  07-01-2026 23:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  According to the Wall Street Journal, JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over the Apple Card credit card program from Goldman Sachs.
  While the Apple Card is a premium co-branded product, it reportedly hasn’t been very profitable for Goldman Sachs, the original card issuer. This could be due to Apple’s firm stance on certain card terms or its on-phone software making it easy to keep up with payments. Goldman Sachs hasn’t commented directly about the situation, bu
  
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• macOS Tahoe’s icons are a mess, but not the ones you think

  07-01-2026 18:48 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  There have been a lot of complaints about Liquid Glass on macOS Tahoe, drawing comparisons to the much-maligned Windows Vista. There’s also the issue of the app icons, which are now dull and characterless. But there’s a new reason to hate macOS Tahoe, one that you probably haven’t even noticed: It has too many damn menu icons.While most people probably gloss over them, designer Jim Nielsen and software engineer Niki Tonsky point out that Apple decided that Tahoe needed
  
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• This brand-new Apple Watch Ultra just got a $250 price cut

  07-01-2026 17:59 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you want a giant smartwatch that lasts all weekend, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is your bets choice. But if you’re willing to sacrifice a little battery, you can get an Apple Watch Ultra 2 instead, which has the same design, nearly identical display, and most of the same features. And today, Amazon has one on sale for $549, a savings of $250 and the best price we’ve ever seen.With built-in GPS and cellular connectivity, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 keeps you connected to the world
  
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• It’s not you–a Logitech blunder borked your Mac mouse, but there’s a fix

  07-01-2026 17:21 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’ve been having issues with your Logitech mouse on your Mac, it’s not you, it’s them.Logitech has issued a patch to fix a problem with its Logi Options+ software that causes its mice to stop working. “The problem was caused by an expired certificate required for the apps to run,” according to a Logitech support document. Because the expired certificate also affected Logitech’s software installer, users need to manually download the updated softw
  
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• Best portable power stations: Power iPhones, MacBooks, projectors and speakers anywhere

  07-01-2026 15:57 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Portable power banks come in all shapes and sizes: super-slim pocketable magnetic slabs that clamp onto the back of your iPhone, or airline-friendly power pillars that hold enough juice to take your conked-out MacBook Pro back to 100% and maybe charge that iPhone up at the same time. Some come with built-in cables, others with smart displays and handles.When that’s not enough power, you can buy much larger power stations that hold huge battery capacities. Some require a telescopic
  
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• The iPhone 17e could arrive within weeks without a notch

  07-01-2026 14:58 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The most hyped iPhone launch of 2026 is Apple’s first foldable, whose screen may have just been glimpsed at CES in Las Vegas. But far more relevant to the average customer will be the next iteration of the company’s “e” line of mid-market smartphones, and based on a new report, it could arrive as soon as next month.In a new posting this week, a leaker on Chinese social media going by the name of Smart Pikachu says the iPhone 17e is “about” to enter ma
  
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• CES 2026: The best Mac and iPhone accessories Apple fans need to see

  07-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Every start of the year in Las Vegas, the tech world queues up for monorails, shuttles, and taxis for the opportunity to get a look at what’s on the horizon. CES isn’t just a trade show; it’s a launching pad for the tech community and sets the tone for what’s to come the rest of the year. And even though Apple doesn’t attend, there are lots of accessories and gadgets made just for iPhones and Macs.CES 2026 has the usual crazy stuff on show: smart cat food b
  
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• How to get Apple’s Back to School deal 2026: Australian giveaway now on with free AirPods, Apple Pencil and more

  07-01-2026 11:45 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple holds a Back to School promotion every year (now referred to by Apple as the “College Student Offer” or “Higher Education Offer” to avoid confusion because it’s only open to students once they enter higher education, and the institutions and teachers, not school-age children). As part of the deal, Apple offers an incentive with purchases of qualifying Apple products.Apple’s ‘Back to School’ deal runs in various locations around the w
  
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• We might have just got our first sighting of the iPhone Fold screen

  07-01-2026 11:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It’s early January, and in the tech world that means one thing: The Consumer Electronics Show. At this time of year, tech companies, fans, and journalists converge on Las Vegas for a showcase of the very latest innovations, and in 2026, that surprisingly included a glimpse of Apple’s most highly anticipated new product.To be clear, Apple isn’t in attendance at the show. But rival Samsung, or more specifically its subsidiary Samsung Display, is in Las Vegas this week, a
  
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• Best Lightning Cables for iPhone 2026

  07-01-2026 09:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Lightning ports were once ubiquitous across Apple’s iPhone and iPad line-up. Apple has switched fully to USB-C ports for its iPads, and from the iPhone 15 family onwards, the Lightning port is now replaced by USB-C.But for iPhone versions 5 to 14, plus older AirPods cases and trusty Apple mice and keyboards, Lightning is the port you need a cable for.
  iPhone 14 and older: LightningiPhone 15 and later: USB-C
  For iPhones and older iPads that use the Lightning port, you can buy a cab
  
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• Why UGREEN’s new iDX NAS is more than storage—and superior to the Cloud

  07-01-2026 09:21 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  UGREEN’s presence at CES 2026 wasn’t just about adding another pair of NAS boxes to an already crowded market. With the introduction of the NASync iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro, the company made a clear argument: network-attached storage is overdue for a rethink. In UGREEN’s vision, a NAS shouldn’t merely hold files—it should understand them, help you work with them, and do so without pushing your most personal data into the cloud. UGREENRethinking what a NAS is
  
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• These ultra-slim trackers fit where AirTags don’t and are on sale

  07-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Track your wallet and other essentials with ultra-slim Apple Find My–compatible SmartCards, now $69.97 for a 3-pack (reg. $119.97).We’ve all been there. You get home from a great night out, start unloading your pockets, and suddenly it hits you. Your wallet isn’t there. In that moment, you’ll wish you had a KeySmart SmartCard. Designed to slide directly into a wallet like a credit card, it turns items bulky AirTags can’t handle into tr
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: January 6, 2026 – CES news

  07-01-2026 00:30 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 9to5Mac Daily Plus: Get ad-free versions of every episode by visiting 9to5mac.com/join. more…
  
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• macOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 double 5GHz Wi-Fi bandwidth for Wi-Fi 6E devices

  06-01-2026 23:30 via macdailynews.com
  macOS Tahoe 26.2
  Apple has quietly enhanced Wi-Fi performance on certain Wi-Fi 6E-compatible Macs and iPads with the release of iPadOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2. These updates enable support for wider 160MHz channels on 5GHz networks — up from the previous 80MHz limit —potentially delivering faster speeds and better throughput on compatible routers. The changes are reflected in updated Wi-Fi specifications within Apple’s platform deployment guide.
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• Pluribus had many alternate titles, here’s ‘the worst one of all’ per Vince Gilligan

  06-01-2026 22:49 via 9to5mac.com
  Pluribus season 1 is over, and in an interview creator Vince Gilligan gave during the show’s run, he revealed how hard it was to land on the meaning-filled final title.more…
  
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• Apple TV has long-delayed thriller series returning this week

  06-01-2026 22:05 via 9to5mac.com
  Tehran is one of Apple TV’s longest running thriller series, but you may have never heard of it because for years, the new season’s release has been delayed. Recently though, Apple announced that Tehran season 3 is finally about to premiere, and there’s even a season 4 on the way.more…
  
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• Apple tests Background Security Improvements in iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3

  06-01-2026 22:00 via macdailynews.com
  Apple is currently testing a Background Security Improvement update, a feature originally introduced in iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1. Developers and public beta testers running iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, or macOS Tahoe 26.3 can now download and install this specialized update specifically for evaluation and testing.
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:‎According to Apple, Background Security Improvements provide additional security protections between software updates for Safari, WebKit, a
  
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• iOS 26.3 beta gets new background security update test

  06-01-2026 21:48 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Following the release of iOS 16.2 on Friday, December 12, the first beta release of iOS 26.3 was made available to developers a few days later, on December 15. We expect a final release to the public sometime in late January or early February. This is reportedly the last minor refresh before iOS 26.4 brings the revamped Siri upgrade we’ve waited over a year to get.Update January 6: Apple has issued a test of the Background Security Update feature. Head to Settings > Privacy &am
  
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• Apple releases iOS 26.3 security test for beta users, details here

  06-01-2026 20:33 via 9to5mac.com
  If you’re running the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple has just released a new security update you can install. But there’s a catch: rather than including fixes, the update is simply testing out a new system. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple TV’s axed series ‘The Last Frontier’ continues to dominate global streaming charts

  06-01-2026 20:12 via macdailynews.com
  Jason Clarke and Haley Bennett in “The Last Frontier.”
  At the dawn of 2026, Apple TV+’s recently canceled thriller “The Last Frontier” is defying expectations by maintaining a strong presence on the platform’s global streaming charts. Despite Apple abruptly axing the Jason Clarke-led series after its single season concluded in December 2025, the show — centered on a U.S. Marshal facing chaos after a prison plane crash in remote Alaska — continues t
  
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• Dell announces massive 52-inch 6K display with Thunderbolt

  06-01-2026 19:55 via 9to5mac.com
  As part of CES 2026 this week, Dell today unveiled what it says is the “world’s first 52-inch 6K monitor.”The new Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor features a 52-inch ultra wide curved display. That equates to 129 pixel-per-inch density.more…
  
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• New MacBook accessory adds touch support to your display

  06-01-2026 19:22 via 9to5mac.com
  The first touch-enabled Mac is rumored to launch later this year, but a new third-party ‘Magic Screen’ accessory says it can bring touch to existing MacBook Air and MacBook Pro displays.more…
  
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• Kentucky launches new mobile ID app, Apple Wallet support coming soon

  06-01-2026 19:05 via 9to5mac.com
  Kentucky today launched its new Kentucky mobile ID app for iPhone, allowing residents to access a digital version of their ID.While the app itself is available on the App Store starting today, there’s a big upgrade coming this summer: support for storing your Kentucky ID in Apple Wallet.more…
  
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• You can save $100 on the iPad mini at Amazon right now

  06-01-2026 19:02 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’ve been thinking about spending your holiday gift cards on a new iPad, the iPad mini is a fantastic option, with an ultraportable design and powerful processor. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s 20 percent off at Amazon today, which means you can get one for $399, a savings of $100, and the best price we’ve seen since Black Friday.What separates the iPad mini from other tablets is its screen. While the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro all have 11-inch displays, th
  
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• Best of CES 2026: All of the weird, wild, and wonderful reveals from the biggest show in tech

  06-01-2026 19:02 via 9to5toys.com
  CES 2026 – the biggest tech event of the year is now in full swing on the strip in Las Vegas with a countless number of new product reveals and wild new concepts. From desktop hologram machines and the new smart LEGO bricks, chargers that turn your phone into an AI robot assistant, the latest e-bikes, solar-powered gazebos, smart goggles, and the latest in electric vehicle tech, CES knows no bounds. We have collected all of the wildest and most intriguing reveals from the show from across
  
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• New iPhone with 200MP camera gets release timing update

  06-01-2026 18:39 via 9to5mac.com
  Cameras are among the iPhone’s most important features, and a new report indicates there’s a huge 200MP camera leap coming in 2028.more…
  
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• Top Apple product deals on Amazon right now (January 2026)

  06-01-2026 18:27 via macdailynews.com
  As we kick off 2026, Amazon is offering some impressive post-holiday discounts on popular Apple products. While Apple rarely slashes prices directly, third-party retailers like Amazon are clearing inventory with solid savings—especially on recent models like the MacBook Air M4, iPads, AirTags, and accessories. Here are the biggest percentage discounts currently available, focusing on new (not renewed) items with the highest savings percentages.AirTag 4-Pack – ~34% offOriginal: $99Cu
  
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• HP just outdid Apple with its new HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC

  06-01-2026 18:16 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  For obvious reasons, we here at Macworld don’t cover Windows PCs, except when there’s a PC that’s unique enough to make us wonder why Apple didn’t think of it. That just happened with the new HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC, which was announced at the Consumer Electronics Show.
  HP designed this PC so that the computer itself is housed within the keyboard. Yes, you read that correctly: the CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD, and all the other parts that make a computer a compute
  
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• iOS 26 gave Apple Music three of my favorite new features in years

  06-01-2026 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple Music took a big leap forward this year in iOS 26, adding a bunch of new features, three of which have quickly become some of my favorite additions in years.more…
  
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