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• iOS 18.2: Everything You Can Do With ChatGPT Integration

  17-12-2024 23:30 via macrumors.com
  
  With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced ChatGPT integration with Apple Intelligence to expand your iPhone's AI capabilities in several ways. When enabled, Siri can leverage ChatGPT for complex queries about photos and documents, and the integration also extends to Writing Tools for text and image generation, while Visual Intelligence helps identify objects and places using your iPhone's camera.No ChatGPT account is required to get started, but connecting a free or paid ChatGPT account unlocks additional
  
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• This MacBook Pro should not be only $470

  14-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get a near-mint 2020 MacBook Pro with pro-level specs for $469.97 — a massive drop from $1,999 while inventory lasts.There are good laptop deals, and then there are “wait, that used to cost how much?” deals.This like-new Apple MacBook Pro (2020) originally retailed for $1,999. Right now, it’s down to $469.97, which is the kind of price that makes upgrading feel way less dramatic.Inside, you’re getting a 10th-gen Intel Core i7
  
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• The easiest way to declutter your iPhone: Cleaner Kit lifetime plan for $20

  14-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Clear out your iPhone for good — Cleaner Kit’s AI removes duplicates, junk, and clutter for just $19.97 lifetime through February 22.Your iPhone is probably stuffed with duplicate contacts, old screenshots, and emails you never open. Cleaner Kit steps in to sort it all out. This intelligent app uses AI to declutter your device, organize your files, and keep everything neat — and right now, you can grab a lifetime plan for only $19.97.Trusted by mo
  
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• Three New Apple Home Products Rumored for 2026

  14-02-2026 01:18 via macrumors.com
  Apple has a long list of new products rumored for 2026, including a series of home products that will see the company establishing more of a presence in the smart home space. Robots are on the horizon for 2027, but the 2026 releases will be a little tamer.
  HomePod mini
  We're expecting a new HomePod mini 2 to launch at any time. Apple isn't going to update the device's design, but we could get new colors. The ‌HomePod mini‌ 2 will have an updated S-series chip based on the Apple Watch S
  
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• Is Apple Phasing Out the iWork Brand?

  13-02-2026 23:59 via macrumors.com
  With the launch of the Creator Studio subscription app offering, Apple may be phasing out the iWork branding that it has used since 2005 for Pages, Keynote, and Numbers.
  Apple today removed the iWork section on its website, and the URL now redirects to a more generic "apps" page that features Creator Studio, Apple Arcade, Apple Invites, Image Playground, and other Apple apps.The iWork page that Apple removed was dedicated solely to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, featuring information on each app a
  
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• Apple Launching New 'Sales Coach' App

  13-02-2026 23:01 via macrumors.com
  Apple plans to launch a rebranded "Sales Coach" app on the iPhone and iPad later this month, according to a source familiar with the matter.
  "Sales Coach" will arrive as an update to Apple's existing "SEED" app, and it will continue to provide sales tips and training resources to Apple Store and Apple Authorized Reseller employees around the world. For example, there are articles and videos highlighting everything from reasons to upgrade to a newer iPhone to popular iPad features.Apple is aiming
  
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• Apple Reveals How Many iPhones Are Running iOS 26

  13-02-2026 20:55 via macrumors.com
  Apple has shared updated iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 adoption figures, revealing how many iPhones and iPads are running those software versions.
  These adoption numbers are based on iPhones and iPads that transacted on the App Store on February 12, 2026, according to Apple.The statistics are as follows:74% of all iPhones introduced in the last four years are running iOS 26.
  66% of all iPhones are running iOS 26.
  66% of all iPads introduced in the last four years are running iPadOS 26.
  57% of all iPads a
  
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• There’s finally a Vision Pro YouTube app, not that anyone cares

  13-02-2026 20:54 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Well it only took two years, but there’s finally an official YouTube app for Vision Pro. You could always just visit YouTube using the Vision Pro web browser, but that’s not the same thing. And the popular third-party app, Juno, was quickly taken down.The official YouTube app is not quite an MVP (minimum viable product), but it’s close. It’s just a floating window that can play YouTube videos, including the relatively paltry selection of 3D 360-degree and VR 180-
  
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• Apple TV this week: ‘Eternity’ is now streaming

  13-02-2026 18:25 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s service, too. f you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV shows and movies.Updated February 13, 2026: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Eternity i
  
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• The A16 iPad drops to its best price this year

  13-02-2026 18:16 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  We absolutely love a good iPad deal, and it just so happens that Apple’s cheapest tablet has dropped to the best price we’ve yet to see this year. You can get this gorgeous 11-inch iPad for $300 at Amazon, a savings of $50 on its usual MSRP.Powered by the superfast A16 chip, this iPad is a fast little thing that’s perfect for multitasking, gaming, editing photos and videos, and whatever else you do on a tablet. We’re sure your kids will enjoy it when you pass it
  
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• The MacRumors Show: Revamped Siri Delayed Again?

  13-02-2026 18:15 via macrumors.com
  We discuss the upcoming iPhone 17e and iPad models, as well as Apple's apparent issues finalizing the revamped version of Siri, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos
  The announcement of the ‌iPhone‌ 17e is said to be "imminent," with stock of the iPhone 16e now dwindling. The new device is rumored to come with four main new features, including the A19 chip from the iPhone 17, MagSafe connectivity, the C1X cellular m
  
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• Text Shortcuts You Should Be Using on iPhone and Mac

  13-02-2026 18:06 via macrumors.com
  Apple's autocorrect on iPhone and iPad always aims to help when you're typing a message, but it's by no means perfect, and some of the replacements it continually spews out can be frustrating. Fortunately, Apple's software includes a feature called Text Replacement that allows you to specify what word or phrase replaces the specific text you type in.Even if you haven't set up Text Replacement, you can try it out with Apple's pre-set example: In any app that accepts text input, type "Omw" followe
  
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• Apple Now Testing Flip-Style Foldable iPhone

  13-02-2026 17:47 via macrumors.com
  Apple is testing a different kind of foldable iPhone with a flip-style design, according to a known leaker based in Asia.Citing supposedly verifiable supply chain information, the Weibo user known as "Fixed Focus Digital" says that Apple has tested a flip-style foldable ‌iPhone‌. Such a device would compete with devices such as Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the modern-day Motorola Razr.The rumored flip-device comes in addition to the wide foldable ‌iPhone‌ that is expected to
  
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• Five iPhone 18 Pro Features Revealed in New Report

  13-02-2026 17:43 via macrumors.com
  While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are still seven months away, an analyst has revealed five new features the devices will allegedly have.Rumored color options for the iPhone 18 Pro models
  In a research note with investment firm GF Securities on Thursday, analyst Jeff Pu outlined the following upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro models:Smaller Dynamic Island: It has been rumored that Face ID's flood illuminator will be moved under the screen on the iPhone 18 Pro models, paving the way for
  
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• Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods and Apple Watch Low Prices Arrive on Amazon

  13-02-2026 15:57 via macrumors.com
  We're recapping this week's best Apple-related deals below, and it includes solid discounts on AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and a few sales from Samsung and Satechi.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.AirPodsWhat's the deal? Take $30 off AirPods 4 and $39 off AirPods Pro 3
  Where can I get it? Amazon
  $30 OFFAirPods 4 for $99.00
  $39 OFF
  
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• The iPhone 17e might not be as powerful as we hoped

  13-02-2026 15:47 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The iPhone 17e, one of Apple’s most highly anticipated products for 2026, could arrive in less than a week. But the announcement is unlikely to hold many surprises, because the leaks are now coming thick and fast.Take the tech specs. We’re reasonably confident that the 17e will feature most or all of the following: an A19 processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of starting storage (up from 128GB), a C1X modem, the same single 48MP rear-facing camera as on the 16e (although the selfie c
  
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• macOS 26 bricked my AirPort Time Capsule

  13-02-2026 15:19 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  For the past decade, my Apple Time Capsule has faithfully backed up my Mac. I’ve been through several upgrades over the past decade—my current machine is an M3 Max MacBook Pro—and I’ve never had an issue with my Time Capsule. It’s been one of the most reliable devices I’ve ever owned, and I’ve barely had to even think about it since I bought it in 2016.Until recently, that is. I don’t know the exact date, but I installed macOS Tahoe 26.2 s
  
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• macOS Tahoe Finder Bug Underscores Apple's Slipping UI Polish

  13-02-2026 14:47 via macrumors.com
  Apple released macOS Tahoe last September, but despite two point updates since then, it is still struggling to resolve an embarrassing interface issue in Finder that appears to have been introduced with its Liquid Glass redesign.
  If you updated your Mac to macOS Tahoe and you prefer to work in Finder's column view, there's a good chance you've been frustrated by the glitch, which developer Jeff Johnson has been admirably tracking over on his blog.
  Scroll bar blocking column resize handles (Origi
  
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• Meta Plans 'Name Tag' Facial Recognition for Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

  13-02-2026 14:02 via macrumors.com
  Meta plans to add a facial recognition feature to its Ray-Ban smart glasses as soon as this year, reports The New York Times ($).According to people involved in the plans who spoke to the publication, the feature is internally called "Name Tag," and would let wearers identify people and get information about them via Meta's artificial intelligence assistant. Mark Zuckerberg reportedly wants the feature to differentiate the devices and to make the AI assistant in the glasses more useful.According
  
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• Mac compatibility checker – Find out which macOS your Mac can run

  13-02-2026 14:01 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Wondering which versions of macOS your Mac can run? We’ve put together a macOS compatibility checker that will show you what Macs the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X support, so you can tell what version you should be running on your Mac if you want the latest features and security protections.
  Read on to find out exactly which Macs are supported by each version of the Mac operating system.
  Latest supported macOS versionThe latest macOS version is macOS 26 Tahoe, which ca
  
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• The new Vision Pro YouTube app is a reminder that spatial computing still sucks

  13-02-2026 13:14 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Well it only took two years, but there’s finally an official YouTube app for Vision Pro. You could always just visit YouTube using the Vision Pro web browser, but that’s not the same thing. And the popular third-party app, Juno, was quickly taken down.The official YouTube app is not quite an MVP (minimum viable product), but it’s close. It’s just a floating window that can play YouTube videos, including the relatively paltry selection of 3D 360-degree and VR 180-
  
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• I built a Flappy Bird clone in minutes with Apple’s free AI agent

  13-02-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Coding is one of the skills I’ve been eyeing on and off for a few years now. When Apple first launched the Swift Playgrounds app on the iPad, I instantly fell in love with the concept and enrolled in multiple online courses to learn iOS app development. While I quickly absorbed the basics of coding in Swift, mastering the skill to ship functional iPhone apps turned out to be a real challenge. That changed when Apple released its latest Xcode update.Xcode version 26.3 introduces na
  
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• AppleCare+ Coverage Launches in Indonesia

  13-02-2026 11:15 via macrumors.com
  Apple today announced the launch of AppleCare+ coverage in Indonesia, bringing the option of additional hardware protection and technical support to customers across the country.
  Most Apple products come with a one-year limited warranty that covers hardware failures and manufacturing defects, and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support. AppleCare+ extends coverage for devices like iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Pro Display XDR, and Apple TV, including accidental damage protection for i
  
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• How to downgrade macOS update: Rollback Tahoe to Sequoia

  13-02-2026 10:31 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Upgrading macOS doesn’t always go as planned. A new release might slow down your Mac, break essential apps, introduce bugs, or simply change features you rely on. If you’re wishing you could go back to the version you had before, the good news is that you can downgrade macOS.
  While reverting a macOS update is generally easier than downgrading an iOS update, it’s not as simple as installing macOS. It is a multi-step process that typically requires wipe your Mac’s
  
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• This slim AirTag alternative 4-pack tracker deal hits right before travel season

  13-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Track wallets, IDs, and badges with these ultra-slim Apple Find My-compatible SmartCards — grab a 4-pack for just $59.97 (MSRP $99.96).Traveling has a funny way of exposing which everyday items you really can’t afford to lose. For instance, certain luggage, wallets, purses, and your backpack essentials.That’s exactly why the ultra-slim KeySmart SmartCard Lite exists. Unlike bulky trackers, these are built to live inside your wa
  
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• iOS 26.3: Here are the new features for your iPhone

  13-02-2026 01:30 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple released for iPhone users everywhere this week. The update focuses a lot on interoperability between iPhone and Android devices, privacy, and more. Here are all of the new features in iOS 26.3.
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• What's Next for the Mac Studio

  13-02-2026 01:29 via macrumors.com
  Apple is working on an updated version of the Mac Studio, and the new machine is expected to launch in the first half of 2026. We've rounded up what we know about the next-generation ‌Mac Studio‌ so far.
  Design
  We're not expecting Apple to redesign the ‌Mac Studio‌, and there haven't been rumors of a design update. The ‌Mac Studio‌ will continue to have an Apple TV or Mac mini-like squircle design with rounded corners.The ‌Mac Studio‌ is a much more compac
  
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• Apple Wins Third Jury Trial Against Optis, Avoiding Hundreds of Millions in Patent Damages

  13-02-2026 01:11 via macrumors.com
  Apple did not infringe on any patents owned by Texas-based company Optis Wireless, a jury ruled today. In a verdict shared by Reuters, the jury decided that Apple did not infringe any of the five LTE patents that Optis sued over back in 2019. If Optis had won, Apple could have faced hundreds of millions in damages.
  Optis Wireless initially won $506 million from Apple in a 2020 jury trial, but the damages were thrown out after Apple appealed because the jury didn't calculate damages with an under
  
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• Apple wins long-running court battle against Optis over 4G patents in the US

  13-02-2026 01:05 via 9to5mac.com
  Following two court losses and two successful appeals, Apple was cleared today on all counts of patent infringement in a 2019 lawsuit brought by Texas-based Optis Wireless. A second case, however, still looms in the UK. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple Confirms Revamped Siri is Still Coming in 2026

  13-02-2026 00:35 via macrumors.com
  Apple is still planning to launch the smarter, more capable version of Siri in 2026, the company told CNBC today. Apple's statement comes just a day after Bloomberg reported Apple is having issues with the updated version of ‌Siri‌, leading to potential delays of the feature.
  Apple initially intended to launch the Apple Intelligence-powered version of ‌Siri‌ in spring 2025, but right around when a debut was expected in March 2025, Apple said that Siri wasn't ready and needed
  
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