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• iMovie for iPhone and iPad is updated with HDR and 4K 60fps support

  22-10-2020 21:34 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s free video editing app iMovie has been updated for iOS and iPadOS. There are quite a few significant new features, but the headlining improvements concern 4K 60fps video and HDR support.With the new Dolby Vision video recording capabilities of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, which arrives in stores on Friday, iMovie has to be ready to edit the footage.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• An M5 Max iMac Pro reportedly exists–but we may never be able to buy it

  16-12-2025 18:28 via macworld.com
  
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  2026 is expected to be a significant year for the Mac. However, those reports don’t include iMac, leaving fans to wonder about the status of Apple’s iconic all-in-one. But a glimmer of hope was offered this week.According to MacRumors, Apple has built an iMac with an M5 Max chip. The files seen by MacRumors refer to an iMac with the identifier J833c, which is using a chip labelled as H17C, which is associated with the M5 Max codename Sotra C. MacRumors qualifies th
  
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• Apple’s next iPhone 17 model could fix predecessor’s biggest flaw

  16-12-2025 18:09 via 9to5mac.com
  Today The Information published an extensive report on future iPhone models, and it included an exciting new detail about the forthcoming iPhone 17e. MagSafe support is reportedly coming.more…
  
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• Best portable monitors for Mac 2026

  16-12-2025 18:08 via macworld.com
  
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  Most monitors sit on a desk and don’t move any more than their stand or arm allows. We have a separate round up of the best monitors for Mac.
  But sometimes a more portable solution makes sense when the MacBook’s own screen simply isn’t large enough. There are two main types of portable display: travel monitors that can be slipped into a backpack; or moveable monitors that can be carried from one room to another or quickly hidden from sight when not in use.Here are our
  
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• Deals: AirPods Pro 3, M5 iPad Pro up to $175 off, 2025 MagSafe Charger $30, TechWoven, more

  16-12-2025 17:42 via 9to5mac.com
  Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is highlighting some of the best Apple holiday deals you can still land under the tree. Those include down at $30 (nearly 25% off), up to 25% off TechWoven cases for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and the new Last-Minute Savings sale at Best Buy. Check it all out below.
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• Apple has at least eight new iPhones in the works, here’s what we know: report

  16-12-2025 17:33 via 9to5mac.com
  It’s going to be an exciting two years for iPhone users. A new report from The Information details the eight new iPhones in the works inside Apple, including the highly-anticipated iPhone Fold and iPhone 20.more…
  
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• 20th anniversary MacBook Pro: Everything you need to know about Apple’s touchscreen redesign

  16-12-2025 17:26 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldTouchscreen MacBook Pro: In summary
  The 2026 MacBook Pro could feature a touchscreen display, the first ever in an Apple laptop.The display will reportedly be based on OLED technology, similar to the display in the iPad Pro.The M6 chip will be at the heart of the laptop.The laptop could be released at the end of 2026.2026 is the 20th anniversary of the MacBook Pro, and Apple could introduce some major changes to its top-of-the-line laptop. The company could introduce a feature we thought
  
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• New M5 iMac model aimed at pro users might be coming, per leak

  16-12-2025 17:05 via 9to5mac.com
  Rumors indicate Apple has a packed lineup of new Macs coming next year, and the latest leak indicates there could be a surprise reappearance of the iMac Pro with M5.more…
  
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• Apple TV unveils new series starring Matthew Rhys of ‘The Beast in Me’

  16-12-2025 16:37 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV just unveiled an early look at Widow’s Bay, a new series starring Matthew Rhys, who most recently gave a chilling performance in Netflix’s ‘The Beast in Me.’ Here are the first details and release date for Widow’s Bay.more…
  
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• RAM prices are out of control. When should Apple users start worrying?

  16-12-2025 16:21 via macworld.com
  
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  You have undoubtedly heard about the recent massive spike in RAM prices. RAM for consumer devices like desktops, laptops, graphics cards, and smartphones (DDR, GDDR, and LPDDR memory) has skyrocketed in recent weeks. Prices are 50-100 percent higher than they were back in the summer, with some premium 32GB DDR5 kits going for as much as $400 at Amazon!The problem, as it so often is, traces back to AI. The massive rush to build more AI datacenters at all costs has already increased deman
  
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• Rivian CEO wants CarPlay in other cars, but says Rivian doesn’t need it

  16-12-2025 16:07 via 9to5mac.com
  CarPlay is widely available across most vehicles, with Tesla and Rivian among the most prominent holdouts. Now, Tesla is rumored to be adding support, and in a new interview Rivian’s CEO addressed criticism about its CarPlay stance.more…
  
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• PayPal has applied to become a US bank, offering savings accounts and loans

  16-12-2025 16:01 via 9to5mac.com
  It looks like we could be seeing the launch of a PayPal Bank in the US after the company took advantage of looser conditions in order to make its application …
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• New Speechify Mac app lets you write 5 times faster by using your voice

  16-12-2025 16:00 via 9to5mac.com
  With the new Voice Typing Dictation feature, users can now speak naturally and have Speechify’s new Mac app turn that recording into clean text across any app on macOS. Here’s how it works.more…
  
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• Hate wireless? Apple’s classic EarPods are under $11 right now

  16-12-2025 15:51 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Yes, yes, AirPods are great and all, but they don’t come without their share of issues. The fit can be wonky, and there’s always a risk you’ll lose one… and then you’ll be out $100 — at least. If these potential problems concern you, then Apple’s EarPods are a great alternative—and for the first time in a while, they’re a massive 42 percent off right now, bringing the price down to $10.94.These are the classic Apple earbuds from the
  
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• When is Apple’s next event? Full 2026 schedule, rumors & details

  16-12-2025 15:42 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple doesn’t participate in big industry-wide events such as CES, IFA or E3. Apple holds its own events, thank you very much. Several times a year, Apple invites the press and industry professionals to Apple Park to hear all about its latest products and services. Apple calls these ‘events’ and it streams them live online to millions of watchers. Read on to find out about the events Apple will hold and Apple’s new product launches coming in 2026.Apple&rsquo
  
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• iOS 26.3 adds new iPhone wallpaper section, expands gallery

  16-12-2025 15:34 via 9to5mac.com
  iOS 26.3 beta 1 arrived yesterday for developers, bringing some expected changes but also one small surprise: the wallpaper gallery has expanded with a new dedicated Weather section.more…
  
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• Best magnetic power banks and MagSafe portable battery packs for iPhone 2026

  16-12-2025 15:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Portable power banks that charge your phone are popular, but wireless battery packs using Apple’s magnetic MagSafe technology offer a simpler and smarter cable-free solution for iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and Air users.Phone batteries are prone to run dry just when you’re heading away from a power source, so having a portable charging source is one of today’s necessities. Annoyingly, most power banks require you to carry around a cable, too. Wireless power banks do
  
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• Here’s everything expected from next year’s iPhone Fold

  16-12-2025 14:19 via 9to5mac.com
  Next year’s flagship iPhone is widely expected to be a folding phone branded as the iPhone Fold. With a great deal of consistency across leaks and other reports, we do now have a pretty good idea of what to expect.The latest post by a Chinese leaker with a pretty decent track record differs from previous ones in a few small respects, but the fundamental elements remain the same …
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• Mobile Pixels Duex Float 2 Pro review: Portable screen that floats above your MacBook

  16-12-2025 14:00 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsThin & light portable screenKickstandThree clever viewing modesConsIntegrated speakers aren’t brilliantOur VerdictA simple but effective display solution. The Duex Float 2 and Float 2 Pro screens are lightweight and simple to setup – a great solution at home or if you are often moving between offices.Price When Reviewed
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• iPhone sales predicted to fall next year, with far higher manufacturing costs

  16-12-2025 13:28 via 9to5mac.com
  Market intelligence company Counterpoint Research has predicted that iPhone sales will fall next year compared to this – and that Apple’s manufacturing costs will increase substantially.Global smartphone shipments as a whole are expected to fall in 2026, with Apple being among the worst hit …more…
  
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• Chinese rumor account claims to have more details about the folding iPhone

  16-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Chinese tech rumor Weibo account Digital Chat Station has some fresh details of the upcoming folding iPhone. According the the post (translated from Chinese), the current engineering prototypes have the following features:
  Side-button Touch ID rather than Face ID.A very strong hinge.A 7.58-inch display with an under-display front camera.A 5.25-inch outer display with a punch-hole camera.Dual 48MP cameras.
  These are all similar to prior rumors, with some small differences (we’ve se
  
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• General Motors confirms Apple Wallet car key plans after code spotted

  16-12-2025 12:59 via 9to5mac.com
  Backend code spotted a couple of months ago showed that General Motors was preparing to support Apple Wallet digital car keys, and the company has now confirmed those plans.The news follows the discovery yesterday that Toyota was also making its own preparations for car key support …
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• Locked out of your Apple account? Good luck

  16-12-2025 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  A few months back, the Macalope was locked out of iMessage.Yeah! “The nerve” is right!It was annoying, of course, but far from the worst thing that could happen to someone, but it highlighted a frustrating blind spot in Apple’s vaunted user experience story, on which someone else has now run afoul of, with far worse consequences.For reasons the Macalope never did learn, his iMessage account was locked by Apple. In order to be reinstated to a club he’s been an ups
  
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• Apple @ Work Podcast: AI workflows and the Mac Mini

  16-12-2025 12:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything yo
  
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• Best VPNs for iPhone and iPad in 2026: Top Picks for Privacy and Speed

  16-12-2025 11:37 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you are browsing the web using your iPad or iPhone your online activity is visible to your internet service provider (ISP), your government, and potentially others. You might think you have nothing to hide, but if you are accessing the web via a public Wi-Fi network there is a chance of interception that could put your data at risk. There is a really simple solution if you want to maintain online privacy and anonymity: a VPN.
  The VPN will encrypt your data and provide a secure means
  
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• Best PDF Editor for Mac (2026): Best tools for text edits, OCR & annotations

  16-12-2025 11:22 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Many workplaces and educational institutions have completely switched from paper documents to digital ones. Consequently, Mac users are increasingly dealing with PDFs and other e-document file formats.
  Whether you need to edit, sign or create PDFs, we are here to help you find the best PDF editor for your Mac from the multitude of options. There are various PDF editing apps that cater to various budgets and workflows and among them are a few that stand out in terms of features, performa
  
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• Run Microsoft’s best OS on any compatible PC without breaking the bank — just $9.97

  16-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for $9.97 (MSRP $199) and unlock advanced security, pro tools, and AI features for your PC.Need an upgrade on your extra PC? Whether you use a Windows computer for work, school, or random tasks you don’t want to do on your Mac, this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro deal delivers serious value at just $9.97.This isn’t a stripped-down version. You’re getting the full Windows 11 Pro operating system with advanc
  
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• There’s a big Pluribus spoiler on Google Earth, if you know where to look

  16-12-2025 02:59 via 9to5mac.com
  If you’ve already watched “The Gap”, which is the seventh episode of the first season of Pluribus, you can probably guess what it is.more…
  
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• Apple specialists to participate in White House’s ‘Tech Force’ initiative

  15-12-2025 23:21 via 9to5mac.com
  The White House announced plans to recruit “an elite group of ~1,000 technology specialists” from companies such as Apple to serve two-year terms across federal agencies. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple Leak Confirms Work on Foldable iPhone, AirTag 2, and Dozens More Devices

  15-12-2025 23:05 via macrumors.com
  Last week, details about unreleased Apple devices and future iOS features were shared by Macworld. This week, we learned where the information came from, plus we have more findings from the leak.
  As it turns out, an Apple prototype device running an early build of iOS 26 was sold, and the person who bought it shared the software. The OS has a version number of 23A5234w, and the first developer beta of ‌iOS 26‌ was 23A5260n, so it dates back to before that initial beta. Apple was still
  
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