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• iPhone 18 Pro Could Feature Teleconverter Alongside Variable Aperture

  28-01-2026 12:01 via macrumors.com
  Apple's rumored new variable aperture camera system for this year's iPhone 18 Pro models has reached the sampling stage, according to a new claim from a Chinese leaker.
  Posting on Weibo today, the account known as "Smart Pikachu" said the feature had entered late-stage engineering samples, while a teleconverter is also "under evaluation" for the device. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to launch in September 2026.A variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro could improve exposure
  
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• Famous app designer returns to Apple in much-needed win for Cupertino

  29-01-2026 19:14 via macworld.com
  
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  Since Jony Ive left Apple in 2019, the company’s design team has had trouble keeping hold of key personnel. Ive’s successor, Evans Hankey, herself left in 2022, and the team has also lost Marc Newson, design overseer Jeff Williams, rising star Abidur Chowdhury, and a host of lesser-known names. So it’s refreshing to hear this week that a famous designer is arriving at Apple Park rather than leaving it.Sebastiaan de With announced on his Twitter/X account that he has jo
  
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• Apple TV this week: ‘Shrinking’ season 3 is now streaming

  29-01-2026 18:07 via macworld.com
  
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  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 January 29, 2025: Season 3 of Shrinking is now streaming. Mentioned I
  
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• AppleUnsold will sell you stands and cables straight from the Apple Store

  29-01-2026 16:37 via macworld.com
  
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  For whatever reason, it’s been more than a decade since Apple released a new iPhone dock. The last iPhone Lightning Dock made by Apple was back in 2015, and ever since MagSafe and USB-C arrived, Apple has only sold cables and pucks that can fit into third-party stands.That’s not the case in the Apple Store. Walk through the doors and you’ll see rows of beautiful white MagSafe docks and stands for everything on display. Unfortunately, these accessories belong to th
  
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• How to stop your MacBook sleeping when the lid is closed

  29-01-2026 16:27 via macworld.com
  
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  Many Mac users want to turn their MacBook into a desktop-style workstation, using an external display, keyboard, and mouse with the lid closed – a setup often called clamshell mode.Running a MacBook this way can make sense for several reasons, from supporting multiple external monitors on certain Apple-silicon models to freeing up desk space and improving ergonomics. Others may want their Mac to keep working with the lid closed while it downloads files, runs backups, or plays musi
  
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• Apple TV inks deal for ‘Cosmere,’ Brandon Sanderson’s literary fantasy universe

  29-01-2026 16:01 via macdailynews.com
  Apple TV is betting big on the next major fantasy franchise, securing the screen rights to Brandon Sanderson’s expansive Cosmere universe in what sources describe as an unprecedented deal.
  Borys Kit for The Hollywood Reporter:‎The first titles being eyed for adaptation are the Mistborn series, for features, and The Stormlight Archive series, for television.
  The deal is rare one, coming after a competitive situation which saw Sanderson meet with most of the studio heads in town. It giv
  
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• Enable ProMotion scrolling and more with these hidden Safari settings

  29-01-2026 15:21 via macworld.com
  
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  You’ve got an iPhone with ProMotion, capable of updating the screen at 120 frames per second…so why doesn’t it feel that way when you browse the web?
  Well, Safari usually limits its rendering updates to 60fps. But you can change that, and other behaviors, using a set of developer options called Feature Flags. Here’s how it works.Feature Flags on macOSOpen Safari and then open the Settings (Comand + comma, or in the Safari menu in the menu bar). In the Advanced t
  
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• Ahead of earnings after the bell today, Apple stock is suffering its worse stretch since 1993

  29-01-2026 15:09 via macdailynews.com
  Apple’s stock is under pressure as investors grapple with the impact of sharply rising memory chip prices on the company’s profitability. The iPhone giant’s upcoming earnings report, due after market close on Thursday, should offer the first clear insights into the extent of the issue.
  Since peaking on December 2, Apple shares have declined more than 10% — making it the weakest performer among the Magnificent Seven tech stocks and the single largest point drag on the S&a
  
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• Apple patches bug causing iPhone network issues in recent update

  29-01-2026 14:36 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has moved rapidly to address an iOS bug, which earlier this week was reported to be causing serious network issues in Australia.Telecoms firm Telstra issued a support document on Wednesday explaining that a bug was “preventing some older Apple devices from connecting to our network,” including calls to emergency services, and identifying the new iOS 16.7.13 update as the likely cause. In response Apple paused iOS 16.7.13, along with iOS 18.7.4, 15.8.6, and 12.5.8, and
  
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• How to download YouTube videos on a Mac: Easy, free & premium options

  29-01-2026 13:35 via macworld.com
  
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  If the idea of a long car journey or bedtime without a connection to the internet leaves you trembling with fear, there’s a solution. You can make a copy of those YouTube videos your kids (or you) love to watch to play back offline.
  There are two ways to get a copy of the video you want on your Mac, as well as plenty of third party apps that will also do this.
  The easiest option it to use Apple’s built in screen capture tools to record what is playing on your Mac. You’
  
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• Enable faster scrolling in Safari and more with this hidden setting

  29-01-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  You’ve got an iPhone with ProMotion, capable of updating the screen at 120 frames per second…so why doesn’t it feel that way when you browse the web?
  Well, Safari usually limits its rendering updates to 60fps. But you can change that, and other behaviors, using a set of developer options called Feature Flags. Here’s how it works.Feature Flags on macOSOpen Safari and then open the Settings (Comand + comma, or in the Safari menu in the menu bar). In the Advanced t
  
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• The road to the next insanely great Mac is paved with AI

  29-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  The original Macintosh arrived 42 years ago. Draw a line from that event to this week, in which credible reports suggest that Apple is finally getting close to fulfilling many of the promises it made back in 2024 regarding adding intelligent agents to its devices. Sure, it took licensing Google Gemini to get it done, but we might be on the precipice of Apple Intelligence being what Apple said it might be almost two years ago.The more I think about it, the more I think that Apple Intelli
  
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• Macworld Podcast: AirTag 2, Apple Creator Studio, Ted Lasso, and more Apple news

  29-01-2026 09:49 via macworld.com
  
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  This week is a big one for Apple, as the company has released a new AirTag, Apple Creator Studio, and more. Tune in to learn more! This is episode 968 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola.
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  Apple’s new AirTag is here Intel Panther Lake vs. Apple M chipsThe next round of M5 Macs is reportedly &lsqu
  
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• Want a MacBook without the M-series price tag?

  29-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get a near-mint refurbished 2020 MacBook Pro for $439.99 until they’re sold out—fewer than 50 units are left in stock (MSRP $1,999).Every Apple user shares the bond of “you get what you pay for,” but this refurbished MacBook deal is a rare exception. For once, you don’t have to pay over $1,000 to get one of Apple’s coveted laptops, but 77% less than the MSRP. That is, if you don’t mind the chance for some light scuffs
  
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• Plan your 2026 travel with Nomad eSIM bundles for global iPhone connectivity [Save 26%]

  29-01-2026 01:51 via 9to5mac.com
  Planning your 2026 travel? Whether you’re mapping out international work trips, family vacations, or long overdue personal getaways, your iPhone already has the technology needed for fast, flexible, and global connectivity. The missing piece is knowing how to use it effectively.Nomad eSIM turns your iPhone into a truly global device, offering reliable data coverage in more than 200+ countries. Plan your travel this year with Nomad eSIM bundles that make global iPhone connectivity simple, f
  
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• Apple Signs Deal for Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' Universe Movies and TV Shows

  29-01-2026 00:26 via macrumors.com
  Apple has signed a deal with popular fantasy author Brandon Sanderson for film and TV rights to Sanderson's "Cosmere" universe, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
  Sanderson has a large body of work, but some of his most popular fantasy books could be adapted first. Mistborn could be turned into a movie series, while The Stormlight Archive is being considered for television. Mistborn is a book series that's split into two eras, with the first three books featuring a group of magic-using metal m
  
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• Apple TV lands coveted rights to Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Cosmere’ fantasy books

  28-01-2026 23:39 via 9to5mac.com
  Described as “unprecedented,” the deal spans film and series adaptations and could mark Apple’s first true fantasy franchise. Here are the details.more…
  
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• 'Halide' Co-Founder Sebastiaan de With Joins Apple's Design Team

  28-01-2026 23:37 via macrumors.com
  Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the popular iPhone camera app Halide, today announced that he has joined the Human Interface Design team at Apple.
  "So excited to work with the very best team in the world on my favorite products," he said.This marks a return to Apple for de With, who previously worked on things such as iCloud, MobileMe, and the Find My app. He has also completed design work for other companies, such as Sony, Mozilla, Oracle, HP, and EA, in the past.de With is a well-known figur
  
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• Apple sued by Camo app maker over ‘Continuity Camera’

  28-01-2026 23:22 via macdailynews.com
  Continuity Camera lets users do things that were never possible before with a webcam.
  Reincubate Ltd. sued Apple in New Jersey federal court this week, accusing the iPhone maker of stealing patented features from its cross-platform Camo app (which turns smartphones into webcams) and incorporating them into iOS’s Continuity Camera to redirect demand to Apple’s bundled offering.
  The lawsuit also alleges Apple holds an illegal monopoly over the U.S. smartphone software market.
  Reuters:&
  
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• Apple sets deadline for Patreon to migrate creators to in-app subscriptions

  28-01-2026 23:15 via macworld.com
  
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  TechCrunch is reporting that Apple has given Patreon a new deadline to migrate all of its creators to use Apple’s in-app purchases for subscriptions.While most of Patreon’s creators already use their new billing schemes, about 4 percent of them have elected to stay on “legacy billing” and will have to change their accounts.This all started back in 2024 when Apple said that, in order for the Patreon app to stay on the App Store, it would have to have all Patreon c
  
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• Journalist says a high heart rate alert from his Apple Watch saved his life

  28-01-2026 23:10 via 9to5mac.com
  Stephen Pollard writes about how a high heart rate alert from his Apple Watch helped diagnose a potentially serious drug interaction issue. Here’s what happened.more…
  
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• AirTag 2 hands-on review: Apple’s clever item tracker finds even more utility with longer range and louder sound 

  28-01-2026 23:09 via 9to5mac.com
  The new generation of Apple AirTag finally landed this week, almost five years after the convenient item tracker accessory first debuted in 2021. You’d be hard pressed to tell the AirTag 2 — technically the ‘AirTag (second-generation)’ — apart from the first version, by eye. But inside, it packs in some meaningful upgrades that make this tracker even better at finding your misplaced items … more…
  
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• Halide cofounder Sebastiaan de With joins Apple’s design team

  28-01-2026 23:07 via 9to5mac.com
  Halide and Lux co-founder and designer Sebastiaan de With announced today that he is joining Apple’s human interface design team.This marks a return to Apple for de With, who previously worked as a freelancer for the company on projects including Find My, MobileMe, and iCloud.more…
  
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• Warning: These Continuity Features Are Broken on Latest iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Betas

  28-01-2026 22:51 via macrumors.com
  Users of Apple's latest iPhone and iPad Pro models who have been beta testing iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 may want to hold off on updating to the third betas released earlier this week, as several Continuity-related features are currently broken on these devices.
  Apple has updated its developer release notes for the third betas of iOS and iPadOS 26.3 to outline the devices and features that are affected:The following Continuity features do not work on iPhone 17, Phone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPh
  
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• This iOS 26.3 feature is a sign of what’s to come for iPhone

  28-01-2026 22:24 via 9to5mac.com
  With iOS 26.3, Apple is rolling out a new feature that lets you limit the information that cellular networks can use to determine your location. The twist, however, is that the feature is only supported on devices powered by Apple’s in-house modem.I think what’s more interesting than this specific feature itself is what it represents for the future.more…
  
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• Apple Watch offline map routes debut for Strava and Komoot apps

  28-01-2026 22:13 via 9to5mac.com
  If you’re an Apple Watch user who likes leaving your iPhone behind on outdoor adventures, recent updates from Strava and Komoot apps should make that easier than ever.more…
  
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• 'Ted Lasso' is Returning to Apple TV, Here's When

  28-01-2026 22:12 via macrumors.com
  Apple today announced that its hit comedy-drama series "Ted Lasso" is returning for a fourth season in "summer 2026," but it did not share a specific date.
  "Ted Lasso" is one of the most popular shows ever released on the Apple TV streaming service. The eponymous character Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, starts off as a small-time football coach from Kansas who is hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer.In the fourth season, Apple s
  
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• Patreon criticizes Apple’s renewed in-app purchase mandate, agrees to comply

  28-01-2026 22:07 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple says Patreon now has until November 2026 to move all remaining creators to the App Store’s in-app purchase system, or risk removal from the App Store. Patreon disagrees, but says it will comply. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Evercore remains bullish on Apple stock as channel checks point to upside ahead of earnings

  28-01-2026 22:00 via macdailynews.com
  Apple continues to draw strong support from Wall Street analysts, with Evercore ISI reiterating its positive outlook on the stock just hours before the company’s highly anticipated December-quarter earnings report.
  In a research note dated January 27, 2026, Evercore ISI maintained its “Outperform” rating on AAPL shares, citing encouraging results from recent channel checks that suggest potential near-term upside compared to current consensus estimates.
  “We remain positiv
  
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• Apple was fined a total of $851M last year for privacy and antitrust violations

  28-01-2026 20:59 via 9to5mac.com
  Publicly available information reveals that Apple was fined a total of $851 million last year for privacy and antitrust violations, down from $2.1B in 2024.The data was collated by Proton, which reports that it would have taken the iPhone maker just three days, three hours and 28 minutes to pay off the total …
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