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• iPhone Fold called ‘game-changer’ for next year, big impact predicted

  09-12-2025 21:09 via 9to5mac.com
  IDC has published a new report highlighting expectations for the foldable smartphone market next year, projecting huge 30% year-over-year gains driven by the “game-changer” of the iPhone Fold.more…
  
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• AirPods Pro 2 and 3 firmware update now available

  11-12-2025 21:22 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple on Thursday released a firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 and 3. As it typically does with AirPods updates, the company has not announced what the new firmware does. The release notes will be available here.The new AirPods Pro 2 firmware is labelled as 8828. The new AirPods  Pro 3 firmware is 8830.
  Users cannot manually trigger the firmware update. The installation involves storing the earbuds in the charging case, plugging in the case, and having the case in range of your
  
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• Every new Apple product coming in 2026 (and beyond)

  11-12-2025 21:21 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Over the past five years, Apple has overhauled its entire product range, including transitioning the Mac from Intel to its own processors, introducing the tough Apple Watch Ultra, adding a new Plus model to the iPhone lineup and then dropping it to introduced the iPhone Air. It also introduced a brand-new product category – the Vision Pro headset. In 2025 so far we’ve seen the introduction of the iPhone 16e, and the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and the brand new, super
  
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• Apple’s next HomePod mini and AirTag upgrades surface in leaked internal code

  11-12-2025 18:22 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  After a quiet 2025, evidence suggests Apple is working on modest but highly anticipated updates to two of its accessories. New evidence found in a leaked internal build of iOS 26 seen by Macworld reveals an unreleased HomePod mini, as well as unannounced AirTag features that suggest a second generation is coming soon.Upgraded HomePod miniThe HomePod mini was introduced in 2020 as a cheaper alternative to the larger HomePod. Since then, it has been updated with new colors, but despite pe
  
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• AirPods Pro 3 drop under $200 just in time for your last-minute shopping

  11-12-2025 17:29 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The AirPods Pro 3 haven’t really gotten a proper deal until now because it seems like Apple wants you to get these as stocking stuffers. For the first time ever, these buds are down to $199, a savings of $50 over at Walmart and $20 cheaper than their Black Friday discount.We gave the AirPods Pro 3 a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, loving just how comfortable and secure they fit thanks to new foam-infused tips. We concluded that while the improvements may seem
  
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• Journey ARIA 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: Chic, lightweight magnetic travel charger

  11-12-2025 15:52 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingPros3-in-1 Apple chargingTall travel standApple Watch fast chargingFolds flatConsRequires a 30W or higher wall chargerOur VerdictEven without speedy 25W charging, we love the adjustable pad, premium looks and soft silicone feel of this next-gen iPhone/Watch/AirPods charging dock.Price When Reviewed
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• Internal Apple code hints improved Siri will land next spring with ‘HomePad’ hub

  11-12-2025 15:26 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple first unveiled Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024 with the promise of transforming Siri into a far more capable, contextual assistant. But as 2025 comes to an end, those headline features are still nowhere to be seen. The new contextual Siri is one of the most anticipated features of Apple Intelligence, and it has yet to be released.Now, Macworld has found new evidence suggesting that the long-delayed Siri overhaul is set to arrive next spring. Internal Apple code from a leaked build
  
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• Best Apple Watch deals now: Save big on Series 11, SE 3, Ultra 3 & more

  11-12-2025 15:16 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBest Apple Watch deals available nowThese recommendations are based on the best prices for Apple Watches we are seeing right now at top resellers in the U.S. and U.K.Today’s best Apple Watch deals: U.S.
  Amazon, Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm): $299 ($100 off, MSRP $399)Amazon, Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm): $329 ($100 off, MSRP $429)Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): $199 ($50 off, MSRP $249)Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): $229 ($50 off, MSRP $279)Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 3: $780 ($20
  
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• Spotify joins potential new trend of giving us more control over the algorithms

  11-12-2025 14:20 via 9to5mac.com
  Spotify has announced a new AI-powered feature, Prompted Playlists, under the heading “You’re in control: Spotify lets you steer the algorithm” …
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• Startup wants to relaunch Twitter, as Reddit launches verification checkmarks

  11-12-2025 13:52 via 9to5mac.com
  Deciding to abandon one of the world’s best-known brands was one of a number of imaginative decisions made by Elon Musk when he purchased Twitter and renamed it X. Now a startup wants to revive the name, arguing that X corporation no longer has any use for the trademark.The legal arguments could get interesting, especially given that one of those involved in the venture is Stephen Coates – Twitter’s former general counsel …
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• 6 innovations in 2025 that prove Apple still has what it takes

  11-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  2025 was a solid year for Apple. The company refreshed a wide range of its devices, delivering faster processors, slimmer designs, and improved reliability across its entire product lineup. It also rolled out Liquid Glass—one of its most dramatic UI overhauls yet—across all operating systems.With 2025 drawing to a close, I revisited Apple’s recent launches—both iterative and ambitious—to highlight the year’s six most creative and innovative announceme
  
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• Attackers using ChatGPT to trick Mac users into installing MacStealer

  11-12-2025 13:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Security researchers have found that attackers are using ChatGPT to trick Mac users into pasting a command line into Terminal which installs malware. Specifically, it installs MacStealer, which allows the attacker to obtain iCloud passwords, files, and credit card details.The attack targeted people who were searching Google for instructions on how to free up some disk space on a Mac …more…
  
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• Leaked code spills details of mystery Apple smart home accessory

  11-12-2025 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  We’ve been tracking rumors about Apple’s push into the smart home market for years, but we’ve yet to see anything come to fruition beyond a new Home app architecture. That may be about to change very soon.Corroborating previous rumors, leaked internal Apple code seen by Macworld provides further evidence that the company is developing a smart home hub (which some are calling the “HomePad”) along with another mysterious accessory.Apple’s long-rumored &
  
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• Macworld Podcast: Apple’s management changes–good or bad?

  11-12-2025 09:09 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The news has been filled with reports of changes in Apple’s executive staff. How does that affect the company? That’s in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.This is episode 962 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola. 
  Watch episode 962 on YouTubeListen to episode 962 on Apple PodcastsGet info Click on the links below for more information about the topics discussed on the show. 
  Apple faces ‘biggest personnel shake-up in&n
  
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• This $199.90 iOS scanner app is now only $28 for life

  11-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: iScanner is an iOS scanner app with a lifetime subscription now available for $28 with code FLASH.Desktop scanners are expensive, take up a whole lot of space, and they don’t exactly last forever. If you want an alternative, iScanner just released a lifetime subscription on sale for $27.99 (reg. $199.90).What is iScanner?iScanner is an iOS app that makes quick work of scanning any document. You can point your camera at a contract, receipt, assignmen
  
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• Best Games for Mac 2026: A-list Mac games to play

  11-12-2025 06:09 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It’s no longer true that the best games aren’t available to play on the Mac. Recently we’ve seen many many A-list games arrive on the Mac, including Assassins Creed: Shadows, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Civilisation V11, Cyberpunk 2077 and Resident Evil. You can see reviews of our favorite A-list games that can be played on the Mac below. These are what we believe are the greatest Mac games out there, and you’ll find out reviews together with links to
  
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• Chrome for iPhone rolling out built-in Gemini integration

  11-12-2025 02:55 via 9to5google.com
  After teasing in September, Google Chrome for iOS is now more widely rolling out a built-in Gemini experience.more…
  
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• Apple among companies warned by 42 Attorneys General to address harmful AI behaviors

  11-12-2025 02:18 via 9to5mac.com
  The National Association of Attorneys General has issued a letter to 13 tech companies, including Apple, calling for stronger action and safeguards against the harm AI can cause, and has caused, “especially to vulnerable populations.” Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple’s App Store changes become EU benchmark as Google faces looming fines

  11-12-2025 00:07 via 9to5mac.com
  Following years of regulatory wrangling, the European Commission is reportedly using Apple’s App Store changes as a reference point in its Google Play Store probe. Here are the details.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 10, 2025 – The best iPhone apps and games of the year

  11-12-2025 00:07 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 Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more…
  
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• New Apple Pay offer can save you 30% on toys from Mattel

  10-12-2025 22:26 via 9to5mac.com
  Perfectly timed with the holiday shopping season, Apple Pay has just launched a new offer that gets you 30% off a selection of more than 600 toys from Mattel. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple TV, Apple Music, and Game Center are currently down [U: Fixed]

  10-12-2025 21:57 via 9to5mac.com
  Update 5:02 p.m. ET: Apple says the outages have been fixed. The original post follows below.Apple’s System Status page confirms that it is currently experiencing three four outages. Here are the details.more…
  
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• MacPaw’s Mac assistant Eney is now faster thanks to a local AI model

  10-12-2025 21:36 via 9to5mac.com
  MacPaw’s Mac AI assistant is now faster and more reliable, thanks to an overhaul of its underlying technology. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Save big on iPad Pro, iPad Air, and more for holiday shopping (from $274)

  10-12-2025 20:52 via 9to5mac.com
  Cyber Monday and Black Friday are behind us, but the deals are still rolling on Apple’s entire iPad lineup.
  Whether you’re looking for the ultimate Netflix machine or something with an obscene amount of power, we’ve got you covered. We’re tracking low prices on the base iPad, iPad Air, adorable iPad mini, and powerful iPad Pro. These are the best current prices on iPads that you’ll find.more…
  
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• Apple Glasses are coming: Here’s every rumored new feature

  10-12-2025 20:41 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple Glasses are coming, with an unveiling rumored for next year. Based on the latest leaks and reporting, here is every feature to expect from Apple’s brand new wearable product: Apple Glasses.more…
  
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• Craft Docs: The digital home where your notes finally work for you

  10-12-2025 20:03 via 9to5mac.com
  You put a lot of effort into capturing Christmas gift ideas, project timelines, home renovation plans, health check-ups — you name it. But do your notes actually make you more productive, or make your life easier?For most people, the answer is no. Most people’s notes just sit there. Beautiful, maybe even neatly organized, but static. We collect information, yet rarely reuse it. We save ideas, but they don’t resurface when they could help us.
  “Most note-taking apps help yo
  
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• New Apple Studio Display rumored to upgrade three key features

  10-12-2025 19:41 via 9to5mac.com
  Rumors have long indicated that there’s a new Apple Studio Display launching in 2026, and a new report highlights three expected features: an A19 chip, ProMotion, and HDR.more…
  
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• Code leak reveals A19 iPad, M4 Air with Apple’s N1 chip likely coming soon

  10-12-2025 19:36 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple recently introduced a new iPad Pro with the M5 chip, and we also got the M3 iPad Air along with the A16 iPad earlier this year. With 2026 just around the corner, there are already rumors about what to expect for the iPad lineup next year—and Macworld now has strong evidence of what’s coming.An internal Apple code document seen by Macworld has revealed the company’s plans for the 2026 iPad lineup, which includes an updated entry-level iPad with an A19 chip and an
  
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• 2026 iPads revealed: A19 base model, M4 Air with Apple’s N1 chip coming soon

  10-12-2025 19:36 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple recently introduced a new iPad Pro with the M5 chip, and we also got the M3 iPad Air along with the A16 iPad earlier this year. With 2026 just around the corner, there are already rumors about what to expect for the iPad lineup next year—and Macworld now has strong evidence of what’s coming.An internal Apple code document seen by Macworld has revealed the company’s plans for the 2026 iPad lineup, which includes an updated entry-level iPad with an A19 chip and an
  
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• Tim Cook meets lawmakers in effort to shift App Store age proposal

  10-12-2025 19:29 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook was spotted in Washington DC today where he met with lawmakers to push back against proposed App Store age policy that Apple says doesn’t protect user privacy.more…
  
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