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• iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1: The second developer beta has been released

  14-01-2020 19:40 via macworld.com
  
  Another week, another iOS beta bugfix release. The staggered and piecemeal release of iOS 13 has been anything but smooth. When iOS 13.3 was released, we thought Apple might be done fixing bugs and adding features for awhile (at least until the new year). But lo and behold, the beta releases of iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1 have begun.Update 01/14/20: After a break for the holidays, Apple is back with the second developer beta for iOS 13.3.1. What’s new in iOS 13.3.1
  We don’t yet know
  
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• Tim Cook sums up Steve Jobs in just four words

  25-02-2026 19:03 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple boss Tim Cook joined the company in 1998, and has achieved an extraordinary amount in the years since: he has pushed Apple’s profits into the stratosphere, and become a billionaire in the process. But it turns out that the decision to take the job wasn’t as obvious at the time as it now seems in retrospect.In a 2024 letter which the Steve Jobs Archive has this week published for the first time, Cook describes the mixed feelings with which he weighed up the prospects of
  
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• HomePod rumors: All we know about HomePod mini 2, HomePod Touch & HomePad hub

  25-02-2026 17:16 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s HomePod lineup may be on the verge of its biggest shake-up since launch. A long-awaited HomePod mini 2 is rumored to be in development, potentially bringing updated internals and new colors, but it may only be the first step in a broader smart-home push.Alongside a refreshed HomePod mini, Apple is widely believed to be working on a HomePod Touch with a built-in display, designed to address long-standing usability issues by offering a touchscreen alternative to Siri.Beyond
  
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• Get Samsung’s glasses-free 3D 4K monitor for an insane $1,200 off

  25-02-2026 15:23 via macworld.com
  
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  There are cool gaming monitors out there… and then there’s the Samsung Odyssey 3D, which turns your images tridimensional without you wearing any glasses. And the best part is that you can get this insanely expensive $2,000 monitor for under $800 — an incredibly low price and the best we’ve ever seen.The Samsung Odyssey 3D is one of the coolest monitors we’ve ever seen. Our friends at PCWorld actually got to play around with this monitor, and they absolute
  
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• Apple 2026 Mac mini rumor roundup: M5 & M5 Pro specs, price & release date

  25-02-2026 14:59 via macworld.com
  
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  The Mac mini remains one of Apple’s most compelling Macs, offering an exceptional balance of performance, affordability, and compact design. Following a major redesign in October 2024, the Mac mini became smaller, faster, and more versatile than ever, with a dramatically reduced 5-by-5-inch footprint and the introduction of M4 and M4 Pro chips.If you’re considering buying a Mac mini, you may be wondering whether another update is around the corner, what new features could ar
  
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• iPhone Fold Crease Measurements Revealed as Device Hits Production

  25-02-2026 14:37 via macrumors.com
  Apple has submitted production line orders for its upcoming foldable iPhone, effectively confirming that the device will launch this year, claims a Chinese leaker.
  According to the Weibo account "Fixed Focus Digital," assembly lines recently received the orders from Apple, which has apparently allowed the leaker to learn the crease measurements for the device's 7.8-inch inner display.
  The crease depth is said to have been controlled to under 0.15 mm. Crease depth refers to how deep the groove or
  
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• The iPhone 18 Pro’s Dynamic Island could get the first-ever redesign

  25-02-2026 14:06 via macworld.com
  
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  Ever since Apple launched the iPhone X in 2017, customers have been wondering when they’ll finally get access to all of the screen.
  At first, there was an ugly notch cut out of the top. This notch shrank in 2021, then was replaced the following year by the Dynamic Island, which housed the front-facing cameras and sensors in a pill-shaped cutout that’s genuinely functional. The Dynamic Island is undoubtedly an improvement on the notch, but it’s still an obstruction: tur
  
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• Apple's Second Retail Store in Mumbai Opens This Thursday

  25-02-2026 12:33 via macrumors.com
  Apple has previewed Apple Borivali, its sixth store to open in India, and the company's second store in Mumbai. The store opens on Thursday, February 26, at 1 p.m. IST.
  The store is in Sky City Mall, a large new shopping and entertainment complex in Borivali East, located off the Western Express Highway near the Devipada Metro Station in the Khande Rao Dongari area of the city.
  "We're thrilled to open Apple Borivali, and bring the best of Apple to life for even more customers in India," said Dei
  
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• Apple Notes is loaded with hidden tricks

  25-02-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple Notes has long been the go-to app for iPhone users who need a quick place to store everyday text. Whether you’re ranting, ideating, or drafting a speech, the built-in app lets you start typing instantly.
  While basic text input is often enough, Apple Notes can do far more than that. To get the most out of Notes, here are 10 lesser-known features worth mastering.1. Quick accessLocating, launching, then starting a new note (or finding the right existing one) can be time-consumi
  
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• You can get a refurbished MacBook Pro and Microsoft Office for just $444.99

  25-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: You’re not going to want to miss this deal on a Refurbished MacBook Pro 13″ (2020) plus a lifetime Microsoft Office license for $444.99 (75% off).If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your setup, this might be it. This MacBook Pro 2020 packs a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz), 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD into the classic 13-inch form factor. Consider the gorgeous Retina display with True Tone, Touch Bar, Touch ID
  
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• The touchscreen MacBook Pro is shaping up to be exactly what I wanted

  25-02-2026 01:16 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s major MacBook Pro refresh is coming this year, and it’s shaping up to be exactly what I wanted. Here’s why I’m optimistic about the biggest changes coming later this year.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 24, 2026 – Apple US manufacturing, iOS 26.4 beta 2

  25-02-2026 01:02 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 BenQ: Check out BenQ’s smarter displays made for how Mac users actually work and sign up for the giveaway here.more…
  
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• M4 iPad Air: What's New and When It's Coming

  25-02-2026 00:57 via macrumors.com
  Apple is planning to hold an "Experience" on March 4 for select members of the media, and in the days before the event, we're expecting several product refreshes. The iPad Air is one of the new devices that could get an update, so we thought we'd highlight what's coming.Design and Display
  There are no design changes rumored for the ‌iPad Air‌, so we can expect the same 11-inch and 13-inch size options.The ‌iPad Air‌ is thicker and heavier than the iPad Pro, and it uses a stan
  
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• YouTube's More Affordable Premium Lite Plan Gets New Perks

  25-02-2026 00:18 via macrumors.com
  YouTube today updated its Premium Lite subscription plan with new features, including background play and downloads. Subscribers will be able to watch most videos ad-free offline and in the background.
  Prior to now, downloads and background play were features that were limited to the more expensive Premium plan. YouTube Premium Lite is priced at $7.99 per month in the U.S., while YouTube Premium is priced at $13.99 per month.YouTube Premium Lite removes ads from most, but not all videos, and it
  
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• Apple acquires startup specializing in AI-powered light and optics design tools

  24-02-2026 23:59 via 9to5mac.com
  According to a new filing with the European Union, Apple has acquired the assets of invrs.io and hired its founder, who is the only employee. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Touchscreen MacBook Pro to feature Dynamic Island and big macOS changes

  24-02-2026 23:01 via macworld.com
  
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  In his latest scoop, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman dishes out a few details about the touchscreen-enabled Mac laptops we’ve heard about for some time.The new laptops—14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros, specifically—are currently on track to be released near the end of 2026. It sounds like the typical “October to December” timeframe isn’t changing.According to Gurman, the new MacBook Pros will include OLED displays that include both touch capabilities and the
  
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• Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro might get its own Dynamic Island

  24-02-2026 23:01 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  In his latest scoop, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman dishes out a few details about the touchscreen-enabled Mac laptops we’ve heard about for some time.The new laptops—14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros, specifically—are currently on track to be released near the end of 2026. It sounds like the typical “October to December” timeframe isn’t changing.According to Gurman, the new MacBook Pros will include OLED displays that include both touch capabilities and the
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Expected to Feature Smaller Dynamic Island

  24-02-2026 22:49 via macrumors.com
  The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will have a smaller Dynamic Island, according to Bloomberg. Over the past year, there have been mixed rumors about whether the ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro models will continue to feature a ‌Dynamic Island‌ or have a hole punch camera with under screen Face ID and no ‌Dynamic Island‌, but the latest information suggests we're not getting rid of the ‌Dynamic Island‌ just yet.
  Along with Bloomberg, several prominent leakers on Weibo and othe
  
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• New M6 MacBook Pro details revealed, including Dynamic Island, touch, more

  24-02-2026 22:38 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has its first touchscreen-equipped Mac coming later this year: the M6 MacBook Pro. And a new report offers fresh details on what to expect.more…
  
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• Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro Coming in 2026 With Dynamic Island and Redesigned macOS Controls

  24-02-2026 22:23 via macrumors.com
  The rumored touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro that Apple has in development will adopt the iPhone's Dynamic Island and a hole-punch camera, reports Bloomberg.
  The ‌Dynamic Island‌ will replace the notch, leaving more available screen space for content. As with the ‌iPhone‌'s ‌Dynamic Island‌, the Mac ‌Dynamic Island‌ will be interactive and it will contextually expand based on the app or Mac feature in use.Apple is updating macOS to make it more touch friendly.
  
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• Security Bite Podcast: It’s all about infostealers (Part 2)

  24-02-2026 22:11 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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• Apple Now Blocks 18+ App Downloads in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore Without Age Assurance

  24-02-2026 21:46 via macrumors.com
  Apple today provided an update on its age assurance tools for developers in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Developers in these areas will face new age assurance and parental consent obligations, and Apple's APIs will help them meet these upcoming requirements.
  As of February 24, Apple is blocking users in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore from downloading apps rated 18+ unless they have been confirmed to be adults through an App Store age confirmation process that uses "reason
  
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• Ted Lasso season 4 just got a big release timing update

  24-02-2026 21:45 via 9to5mac.com
  Last month, Apple TV announced that Ted Lasso season 4 would premiere this summer. But now, star Hannah Waddingham has let slip exactly when it’s coming.more…
  
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• Apple TV reveals For All Mankind’s time-jump return in new trailer

  24-02-2026 21:18 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV’s long-running For All Mankind sci-fi series returns soon for season 5, and the new trailer reveals what to expect from the latest season and its time jump.more…
  
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• 1Password Getting More Expensive Starting in March

  24-02-2026 21:17 via macrumors.com
  Popular password management app 1Password is set to get more expensive, with prices increasing on March 27, 2026. In an email sent out to customers today, 1Password said subscription prices will be going up $12 per year.
  The individual plan will be $47.88, up from $35.88, while the family plan will be $71.88, up from $59.88. Pricing per month for the individual plan works out to $3.99 (up from $2.99), while the family plan will be $5.99 per month (up from $4.99).1Password said that it needs to u
  
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• Apple expands age assurance tools as new App Store requirements roll out in several regions

  24-02-2026 20:55 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple is rolling out new age assurance tools for developers in regions including Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and parts of the US, as new App Store restrictions for 18+ apps take effect in select markets. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Discord just canceled its planned age verification rollout, for now

  24-02-2026 20:50 via 9to5mac.com
  Discord’s controversial age verification saga has reached a new turning point. The original rollout plan has officially been canceled, with a new plan and more user-friendly options coming later in the year.more…
  
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• Apple Releases Second macOS Tahoe 26.4 Public Beta

  24-02-2026 20:20 via macrumors.com
  Apple today provided public beta testers with the second releases of upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and watchOS 26.4 updates for testing purposes. The public betas comes a day after Apple provided the beta to developers, and a week after Apple seeded the first betas.After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the settings app for each update.
  ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4 includes several new feat
  
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• Apple releases macOS 26.4 public beta 2

  24-02-2026 20:15 via 9to5mac.com
  Following yesterday’s release of the developer version of macOS 26.4 beta 2, the public beta is rolling out now. Here’s what to expect.more…
  
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• Apple Vision Pro team talks process behind designing newest visionOS 26 Environment

  24-02-2026 19:57 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple Vision Pro has the power to transport users from their physical surroundings into a variety of immersive Environments, whether it’s the shores of Mount Hood or the surface of the Moon looking back at Earth.With visionOS 26, Apple expanded its library with another planetary view that takes the immersive experience even further. Now, two of the people behind the work are revealing new details about the intricate design process required to bring these virtual spaces to life.more…
  
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