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• Is Face ID secure? Apple takes on lingering questions - CNET

  27-09-2017 20:30
  The company issues a report on the security of its new facial recognition tech that responds to some concerns but also leaves a few questions unanswered.
  
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• Macworld Podcast: What to expect from Apple in 2026, part 1

  08-01-2026 09:03 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  2026 could be one of the most memorable years in Apple’s history. Here’s what to expect from Apple in the first half of the year.This is episode 965 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola.Tune in to next week’s show to hear about what Apple will do in the second half of 2026.Watch episode 965 on YouTubeListen to episode 965 on Apple Podcasts
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• Last chance to get a PDF Reader Pro lifetime subscription for $25 (MSRP $79.99)

  08-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get PDF Reader Pro for Mac with lifetime access for $24.97 (reg. $79.99). This deal ends January 11.If you’re tired of paying monthly to edit PDFs or tracking down so-called “free” tools online, this is a solid alternative. PDF Reader Pro for Mac offers a one-time license that handles everything from text edits to document security without locking essential tools behind a subscription.Need to merge or split documents? Highlight, underline, or fill
  
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• Apple's Back to School Offer With Free Accessories Returns in Four Countries

  08-01-2026 03:59 via macrumors.com
  Apple's annual "Back to School" or "Back to Uni" promotion has returned this week in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Korea.
  From January 6 through March 11, qualifying higher-education students and staff in these countries can receive a free or discounted accessory with the purchase of select Mac and iPad models, similar to previous promotions that launched in the United States and a number of other countries last June and July.For each device type, there is at least one accessory opti
  
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• JPMorgan Chase will take over Apple Card from Goldman Sachs, Apple confirms

  08-01-2026 00:32 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Updated: Apple has issued a press release confirming that Chase will be the new issuer of Apple Card.According to the Wall Street Journal, JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over the Apple Card credit card program from Goldman Sachs.
  While the Apple Card is a premium co-branded product, it reportedly hasn’t been very profitable for Goldman Sachs, the original card issuer. This could be due to Apple’s firm stance on certain card terms or its on-phone software making it
  
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• Five New iPhone Features Rumored for iOS 27

  07-01-2026 23:51 via macrumors.com
  Though it's been just a few months since iOS 26 launched, we're already hearing rumors about the next-generation version of iOS, iOS 27. iOS 27 will be introduced at Apple's June WWDC 2026 event before it launches in September 2026.
  We don't know all of the details about iOS 27 yet, but we do have some information about what to expect."Snow Leopard" Update
  iOS 27 will apparently focus on bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements to boost performance rather than new features. It's been referred t
  
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• JPMorgan Chase will take over Apple Card from Goldman Sachs, WSJ reports

  07-01-2026 23:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  According to the Wall Street Journal, JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over the Apple Card credit card program from Goldman Sachs.
  While the Apple Card is a premium co-branded product, it reportedly hasn’t been very profitable for Goldman Sachs, the original card issuer. This could be due to Apple’s firm stance on certain card terms or its on-phone software making it easy to keep up with payments. Goldman Sachs hasn’t commented directly about the situation, bu
  
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• CES 2026: The Ultraloq Bolt Sense Smart Lock Uses Palm Vein and Facial Recognition to Unlock Your Door

  07-01-2026 22:53 via macrumors.com
  The Xthings Ultraloq Bolt Sense is a smart lock that incorporates biometric authentication and Matter support. The Bolt Sense is able to identify a person through 3D facial recognition and palm vein authentication.
  Xthings says the dual biometric approach is meant to be more secure than traditional biometric unlocking methods, but it may also exist because few companies have managed to master facial recognition as accurate as Face ID. The extra palm scan, which identifies an individual's sub-sur
  
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• Apple Card Will Move From Goldman Sachs to JPMorgan Chase

  07-01-2026 21:57 via macrumors.com
  JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over operation of the Apple Card, reports The Wall Street Journal. Barring any "last minute hiccups," the deal should be announced shortly after over a year of negotiations.
  Reports began circulating over two years ago that current Apple Card issuer Goldman Sachs was looking to end its partnership with Apple as part of an effort to scale back on consumer banking products amid steep losses.According to The Wall Street Journal, Goldman Sachs is unloading i
  
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• CES 2026: ESR Announces Qi2.2 Wireless Chargers With 25W iPhone 17 Charging

  07-01-2026 21:39 via macrumors.com
  ESR is updating its line of CryoBoost chargers, adding new Qi2.2 options that can charge an iPhone 17 at up to 25W. CryoBoost is ESR's feature that uses active cooling to improve wireless charging speeds.
  The $90 CryoBoost Foldable 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station has a compact design that's ideal for travel. It folds down to 15.8mm, but can charge an iPhone at up to 25W, an Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time.The $100 CryoBoost 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station offers the same feature set
  
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• OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health With Apple Health Integration

  07-01-2026 20:27 via macrumors.com
  OpenAI today announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a dedicated section of ChatGPT where users can ask health-related questions completely separated from their main ChatGPT experience.
  For more personalized responses, users can connect various health data services such as Apple Health, Function, MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, AllTrails, Instacart, and Peloton. Last month, MacRumors discovered icons related to Apple Health within the ChatGPT app, and today's announcement makes the integration of
  
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• AirPods Pro 3 Drop Under $200 for the First Time in 2026

  07-01-2026 19:36 via macrumors.com
  Best Buy today has a match of the record low price on the AirPods Pro 3, available for $199.99, down from $249.00. This is the first time in 2026 that we've tracked the AirPods Pro 3 at this low price, which matches the best deal we saw over the holiday season. Right now, only Best Buy has this best-ever price on the AirPods Pro 3.
  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
  
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• macOS Tahoe’s icons are a mess, but not the ones you think

  07-01-2026 18:48 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  There have been a lot of complaints about Liquid Glass on macOS Tahoe, drawing comparisons to the much-maligned Windows Vista. There’s also the issue of the app icons, which are now dull and characterless. But there’s a new reason to hate macOS Tahoe, one that you probably haven’t even noticed: It has too many damn menu icons.While most people probably gloss over them, designer Jim Nielsen and software engineer Niki Tonsky point out that Apple decided that Tahoe needed
  
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• CES 2026: LIFX Introduces Matter-Compatible Smart Mirror and Dimmer Switch

  07-01-2026 18:44 via macrumors.com
  LIFX, known for its smart lighting options, debuted a new SuperColor Mirror at CES 2026. The SuperColor Mirror features both front and back lighting options, and it connects to an Apple Home setup using Matter.
  There are lighting modes like Make Up Check and Anti-Fog that users can select, plus brightness and color can be adjusted. LIFX says that other Matter-enabled devices can be controlled using three physical buttons that are on the mirror.The mirror features polychrome blended color technol
  
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• This brand-new Apple Watch Ultra just got a $250 price cut

  07-01-2026 17:59 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you want a giant smartwatch that lasts all weekend, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is your bets choice. But if you’re willing to sacrifice a little battery, you can get an Apple Watch Ultra 2 instead, which has the same design, nearly identical display, and most of the same features. And today, Amazon has one on sale for $549, a savings of $250 and the best price we’ve ever seen.With built-in GPS and cellular connectivity, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 keeps you connected to the world
  
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• WhatsApp Enhances Group Chats With Three New Features

  07-01-2026 17:52 via macrumors.com
  WhatsApp announced three new group chat features today, expanding how users can interact and add context to their role within conversations involving many participants.
  The Meta-owned messaging app is rolling out Member Tags, Text Stickers, and Event Reminders, all of which are designed to give group chats more flexibility and organization.Member Tags let you assign yourself different roles in different group chats for more context – so you can be "Coach" in one thread and "Dad" in another
  
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• It’s not you–a Logitech blunder borked your Mac mouse, but there’s a fix

  07-01-2026 17:21 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’ve been having issues with your Logitech mouse on your Mac, it’s not you, it’s them.Logitech has issued a patch to fix a problem with its Logi Options+ software that causes its mice to stop working. “The problem was caused by an expired certificate required for the apps to run,” according to a Logitech support document. Because the expired certificate also affected Logitech’s software installer, users need to manually download the updated softw
  
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• Spotify's Friend Listening Activity Feature Finally Comes to Mobile

  07-01-2026 17:01 via macrumors.com
  Spotify is bringing its long-running Listening Activity feature to its mobile apps, so now you can see what your friends are listening to on the streaming service when you're away from your desk.
  For years, Spotify's desktop app has allowed users to check on their friends' listening habits via a Friend Activity sidebar, but the ability has not been available on iOS and Android apps until now.
  If you're familiar with Listening Activity, its appearance on mobile shouldn't throw up any real surpris
  
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• Amazon Introduces Massive Discounts on M5 iPad Pro, Get Up to $518 Off Select Models [Updated]

  07-01-2026 16:14 via macrumors.com
  Amazon this week is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The highlight this time around is the 2TB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro, which is on sale for $1,480.80 with an on-page coupon, a massive discount of $518 on the original price of $1,999.00.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.Otherwise, prices sta
  
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• CES 2026: Dell Unveils World's First 52-Inch 6K Thunderbolt Display

  07-01-2026 16:06 via macrumors.com
  Dell announced the UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor at CES 2026, billing it as the "world's first 52-inch 6K display."At 52 inches, the ultra-wide curved monitor features a 21:9 aspect ratio with 6,144 x 2,560 resolution at 129 pixels per inch and supports refresh rates up to 120Hz.The display uses IPS Black panel technology for deeper blacks and improved contrast compared to standard IPS panels, with brightness listed as 400 cd/m. Dell says it emits up to 60% less blue light than competing
  
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• Best portable power stations: Power iPhones, MacBooks, projectors and speakers anywhere

  07-01-2026 15:57 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Portable power banks come in all shapes and sizes: super-slim pocketable magnetic slabs that clamp onto the back of your iPhone, or airline-friendly power pillars that hold enough juice to take your conked-out MacBook Pro back to 100% and maybe charge that iPhone up at the same time. Some come with built-in cables, others with smart displays and handles.When that’s not enough power, you can buy much larger power stations that hold huge battery capacities. Some require a telescopic
  
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• The iPhone 17e could arrive within weeks without a notch

  07-01-2026 14:58 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The most hyped iPhone launch of 2026 is Apple’s first foldable, whose screen may have just been glimpsed at CES in Las Vegas. But far more relevant to the average customer will be the next iteration of the company’s “e” line of mid-market smartphones, and based on a new report, it could arrive as soon as next month.In a new posting this week, a leaker on Chinese social media going by the name of Smart Pikachu says the iPhone 17e is “about” to enter ma
  
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• Logitech Blames 'Inexcusable Mistake' After Certificate Expiry Breaks macOS Apps

  07-01-2026 14:27 via macrumors.com
  Logitech users on macOS found themselves locked out of their mouse customizations yesterday after the company let a security certificate expire, breaking both its Logi Options+ and G HUB configuration apps.
  Logitech devices like its MX Master series mice and MX Keys keyboards stopped working properly as a result of the oversight, with users unable to access their custom scrolling setup, button mappings, and gestures. It wasn't long before the Logitech subreddit was awash with frustrated reports
  
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• Apple Reportedly Exploring Multispectral Imaging for Future iPhones

  07-01-2026 12:33 via macrumors.com
  Apple is exploring multispectral imaging technology for future iPhone cameras that could improve Visual Intelligence, enhance material detection, and boost image processing, according to a new supply chain rumor out of China.
  In a post on Weibo, leaker Digital Chat Station said Apple is currently evaluating components related to multispectral imaging within the supply chain, but cautioned that formal testing has not yet begun, suggesting the technology remains at an exploratory stage.Multispectr
  
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• CES 2026: The best Mac and iPhone accessories Apple fans need to see

  07-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Every start of the year in Las Vegas, the tech world queues up for monorails, shuttles, and taxis for the opportunity to get a look at what’s on the horizon. CES isn’t just a trade show; it’s a launching pad for the tech community and sets the tone for what’s to come the rest of the year. And even though Apple doesn’t attend, there are lots of accessories and gadgets made just for iPhones and Macs.CES 2026 has the usual crazy stuff on show: smart cat food b
  
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• 200MP iPhone Camera Not Yet in Active Prototype Testing, Says Leaker

  07-01-2026 12:28 via macrumors.com
  Apple's adoption of a 200-megapixel camera for a future iPhone is still some ways off, according to a prominent supply chain leaker who says such a sensor is not currently part of Apple's active prototype testing.
  In a post on Weibo, Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station said that 200-megapixel camera sensors are being discussed in the supply chain, but they have not appeared in iPhone engineering prototypes undergoing real-world imaging tests. Instead, Apple's current camera development work is s
  
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• How to get Apple’s Back to School deal 2026: Australian giveaway now on with free AirPods, Apple Pencil and more

  07-01-2026 11:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple holds a Back to School promotion every year (now referred to by Apple as the “College Student Offer” or “Higher Education Offer” to avoid confusion because it’s only open to students once they enter higher education, and the institutions and teachers, not school-age children). As part of the deal, Apple offers an incentive with purchases of qualifying Apple products.Apple’s ‘Back to School’ deal runs in various locations around the w
  
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• We might have just got our first sighting of the iPhone Fold screen

  07-01-2026 11:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It’s early January, and in the tech world that means one thing: The Consumer Electronics Show. At this time of year, tech companies, fans, and journalists converge on Las Vegas for a showcase of the very latest innovations, and in 2026, that surprisingly included a glimpse of Apple’s most highly anticipated new product.To be clear, Apple isn’t in attendance at the show. But rival Samsung, or more specifically its subsidiary Samsung Display, is in Las Vegas this week, a
  
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• CES 2026: Philips Hue Line Get New SpatialAware Scenes, Hue Cameras Gain HomeKit Support

  07-01-2026 09:30 via macrumors.com
  Lighting company Signify today announced a new SpatialAware scene feature that's coming to Philips Hue lights. SpatialAware scenes take into account the position of all of the Hue lights in a room, using an algorithm to distribute light in a more natural way.The savannah sunset scene with SpatialAware
  The SpatialAware feature analyzes the layout of each room in the home with Hue lights, and then lighting scenes are tailored to your personal space. Lighting is meant to feel more immersive and dyn
  
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• Best Lightning Cables for iPhone 2026

  07-01-2026 09:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Lightning ports were once ubiquitous across Apple’s iPhone and iPad line-up. Apple has switched fully to USB-C ports for its iPads, and from the iPhone 15 family onwards, the Lightning port is now replaced by USB-C.But for iPhone versions 5 to 14, plus older AirPods cases and trusty Apple mice and keyboards, Lightning is the port you need a cable for.
  iPhone 14 and older: LightningiPhone 15 and later: USB-C
  For iPhones and older iPads that use the Lightning port, you can buy a cab
  
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