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• Microsoft reportedly blocks older PCs from Windows 11 preview - CNET

  01-09-2021 20:56
  
  People with older PCs will still be able to download Windows 11 manually when it launches in October.
  
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• How cheap will Apple’s cheap MacBook actually be?

  23-02-2026 22:09 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  There’s not long to go now. Based on Apple’s looming “global experience” on March 4, dwindling stock of the M1 MacBook Air, and a near-universal consensus among pundits and leakers, the much-anticipated cheap MacBook will be with us in the next seven or so days. But we still don’t know the answer to the key question.Exactly how cheap are we talking about?Because here’s the thing: As a general rule, Apple doesn’t do cheap. It prefers to focus on
  
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• iOS 26.4 beta 2 is out now, expanding RCS encryption testing

  23-02-2026 20:31 via macworld.com
  
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  After Apple released iOS 26.3 last week, we were anticipating the first beta release of iOS 26.4 with bated breath. That’s because rumors for the better part of a year have pointed to this update as the one to bring the revamped Siri that has been expected since 2024. However, a rumor last week dampened those expectations considerably. Now it’s unclear if the 26.4 updates will have any of the “new Siri” at all, while some of its major features get pushed back.Sti
  
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• Visual Intelligence could be Apple’s killer AI wearable feature

  23-02-2026 20:27 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter has several interesting tidbits about upcoming Apple products, but perhaps the most fascinating concerns Apple’s plans for future AI-powered wearables.We’ve heard about these before—Apple is working on smart glasses (similar to the Meta Ray-Bans), AirPods Pro with cameras, and some sort of pin/pendant item. All are at various stages of development, and all of them will apparently lean heavily on Visual Intelligence.That&rs
  
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• Take Up to 30% Off Apple's iPhone 17 Cases on Amazon

  23-02-2026 19:32 via macrumors.com
  Amazon this week has big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineup. Items on sale include Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. We're also tracking a few discounts on other accessories like the FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe and Beats cases.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a smal
  
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• Second macOS Tahoe 26.4 Beta Now Available for Developers

  23-02-2026 19:09 via macrumors.com
  Apple today provided the second beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the first beta.
  Developers can download the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required.‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4 adds a new Charge Limit feature so Mac users
  
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• Apple Releases Second watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 Betas

  23-02-2026 19:09 via macrumors.com
  Apple today provided developers with the second betas of upcoming watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple released the first betas.
  The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required.watchOS 26.4 adds a new Average Bedtime metric to the sleep features that sync to the health app, so you can better keep an eye on how bedtime impa
  
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• Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers

  23-02-2026 19:08 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple seeded the first betas.
  Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 add multiple new features to the ‌iPhone‌ and the ‌iPad‌, but the first beta contained no sign of new Siri capabilities
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro to Revive Feature Samsung Dropped Years Ago

  23-02-2026 18:16 via macrumors.com
  Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro Max are expected to resurrect a major feature Samsung's flagship Galaxy smartphones dropped years ago, according to a multitude of rumors.
  The ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro and ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro Max are now widely expected to feature a significantly upgraded main camera with a variable aperture. An aperture is the opening within a camera lens that controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor.In December 2024, Apple supply chain an
  
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• iOS 26.3.1 update in testing as new Apple releases loom

  23-02-2026 17:54 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple released iOS 26.3 about two weeks ago, but the company is preparing another iOS update, this time without a beta cycle. MacRumors initially reported that Apple has an iOS 26.3.1 update in the works, and we here at Macworld also noticed that this website has been visited by devices running iOS 26.3.1.
  Website logs are a fairly reliable indicator of upcoming updates. Apple’s visit to sites outside the company’s intranet indicates that the 26.3.1 update is imminent. Such
  
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• Save a bundle on Apple’s 6-foot 240W USB-C cable

  23-02-2026 17:37 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Super-fast charging cables can be quite pricey, especially when they’re over 3 feet long. For example, Apple’s 2m 240W USB-C Charge Cable normally carries a $29 MSRP, but thanks to today’s sale, you can get one for $17 after a 25 percent discount and by applying the promo code APPLEFIVE at checkout for an extra $5 off.This 2-meter cable (6.5-feet) features a woven design, so it’s going to be a lot more durable than a regular model. Not only is it more durable, bu
  
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• Apple Sports App Expands to More Countries and Leagues

  23-02-2026 16:57 via macrumors.com
  Starting today, the Apple Sports app on the iPhone is available in dozens of additional countries across the Caribbean and Latin America, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Peru, and others.
  Apple Sports first launched in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. in February 2024, and it later expanded to Europe and Mexico. The app shows scores, stats, standings, upcoming games, and more for a variety of leagues and competitions.Also as of today, the
  
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• Apple Watch Series 11 Gets $100 Discounts on Amazon, Starting at $299

  23-02-2026 15:41 via macrumors.com
  Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across select models of the smartwatch. This time around the deals are more sparse, and we're only tracking these discounts on three models of the smartwatch.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and the
  
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• Apple set to launch ‘at least five new products’ by March 4

  23-02-2026 14:35 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has invited the press to what it calls an “experience” on March 4, in the middle of next week. But based on the unusual terminology and timing, analysts believe Apple won’t save everything for that date and will rather launch new products throughout the week.And now a new report has revealed more details of what we can expect next week. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Marc Gurman claims Apple will launch at least five new produ
  
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• How long Macs & MacBooks last: Lifespan, support & when to upgrade

  23-02-2026 14:19 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Macs have a high price so it’s understandable that many Mac users will want to put off replacing them for as long as they can. But just how long should you expect a Mac to last?
  Similarly, in order to save money, you may be considering buying an older, used or refurbished Mac. Is that 2018 MacBook Pro for $300/£300 a good deal, or would you be better off spending a bit more on a newer model?
  The question of whether a Mac is too old depends on hardware durability and software
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Reportedly Enters Trial Production Stage

  23-02-2026 13:45 via macrumors.com
  Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro has entered production testing ahead of a launch later this year, a Chinese leaker reported today.
  In a Weibo post, the leaker account known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said the Pro models had already entered "mass-production testing," likely referring to late-stage manufacturing validation for the devices ahead of a September launch.
  February typically aligns with Apple's Design Validation Test (DVT) phase transitioning into early Production Validation Test (PVT). Du
  
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• 2026 iPad mini: All the rumors in one place

  23-02-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The iPad mini isn’t on the same update cadence as Apple’s other tablets. Where the iPad and iPad Air generally get annual refreshes, and the iPad Pro gets a new model every 18 months, the iPad mini can often go years without an update. As such, the current iPad mini, which was released in October 2024, isn’t expected to get an update until later this year. But it could be worth the wait.
  2026 iPad mini: At a glance
  A18 Pro, N1, C1XPossible OLED displaySame design and c
  
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• Apple faces new tariffs after Supreme Court ruling strikes down the old ones

  23-02-2026 13:12 via 9to5mac.com
  The US Supreme Court has declared on Friday that most of the import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last year were illegal. Trump’s response to this now leaves Apple in a worse position than it was in before.While lobbying by Apple had resulted in almost all of its products being excluded from the previous tariffs, Trump has announced new ones which will include them again …more…
  
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• How cheap is a cheap MacBook, really?

  23-02-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  There’s probably not long to go now. Based on Apple’s looming “global experience” on March 4, dwindling stock of the M1 MacBook Air, and a near-universal consensus among pundits and leakers, the much-anticipated cheap MacBook will be with us in the next week or two. But we still don’t know the answer to the key question.Exactly how cheap are we talking about?Because here’s the thing: As a general rule, Apple doesn’t do cheap. It prefers to focus
  
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• Apple's AI Wearables Expected to Lean Heavily on Visual Intelligence

  23-02-2026 12:29 via macrumors.com
  Apple's Visual Intelligence is expected to feature heavily in the company's upcoming set of AI wearable devices, which could include smart glasses, a pendant, and more advanced AirPods, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said that hints dropped by CEO Tim Cook in recent months suggested the Apple Intelligence feature would be central to the devices, with Cook's comments following a pattern similar to how he foreshadowed the importance of healt
  
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• Word, Excel & PowerPoint at your service for $30

  23-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Classic Office apps on your Mac for $29.97 — buy once, skip monthly fees forever.It’s the same old story with those free apps. Formatting breaks, spreadsheets behave weirdly, or a file someone sends you just doesn’t look right. Suddenly, you’re exporting, re-exporting, and wishing you were using the real thing.Right now, Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac is $29.97 (MSRP $229) — which makes the usual “sub
  
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• iOS 26.3.1 Update for iPhones Coming Soon as 'Apple Experience' Nears

  23-02-2026 02:29 via macrumors.com
  Apple's software engineers are testing iOS 26.3.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions.
  iOS 26.3.1 should be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or security vulnerabilities, and it will likely be released within the next two weeks.Last month, Apple released iOS 26.2.1 with bug fixes and support for the second-generation AirTag. Likewise, it is possible that iOS 26.3.1 will include support for some of the new products that Apple is
  
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• Apple Music 5.2 for Android beta adds iOS 26.4’s Playlist Playground, album redesign

  22-02-2026 22:24 via 9to5google.com
  Following the first iOS 26.4 preview, Apple Music 5.2 entered beta earlier this week with three new features.more…
  
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• Apple should take Visual Intelligence one step further – with Reminders

  22-02-2026 21:11 via 9to5mac.com
  One of the core Apple Intelligence features to date has been Visual Intelligence. It started off in a rather limited capacity through Camera Control, but with iOS 26, the company expanded it to screenshots. I’ve found those capabilities very useful thus far, and I’d love to see Apple take it even further.more…
  
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• Apple Reportedly Plans to Unveil at Least Five New Products Next Week

  22-02-2026 18:48 via macrumors.com
  In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple will have a three-day stretch of product announcements from Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4. In total, he expects Apple to introduce "at least five products."
  A week ago, Apple invited selected journalists and content creators to an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on Wednesday, March 4 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. At these in-person gatherings, the expectation is that attendees will receive hands-on t
  
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• Apple is Testing These iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable iPhone Colors

  22-02-2026 17:41 via macrumors.com
  The special new color that Apple is considering for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this year is red, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  Specifically, he said that Apple is testing a "deep red" finish for the two devices.If this rumor materializes, it would be the first time that the Pro and Pro Max models ever come in red, and the iPhone 18 Pro models would be the first iPhone models to be available in red since the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in (PRODUCT)RED. However, it sounds lik
  
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• Apple’s next Macs will finally check every box

  22-02-2026 16:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  According to rumors, 2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for the Mac, starting in just a couple of weeks with Apple’s first event (or “experience”) of the year. Along with the usual faster chips, Apple reportedly has new tricks up its sleeve in 2026, with several new features that will have Mac users everywhere saying, “Finally!” Here are four major overdue announcements we expect to arrive this year.A budget MacBookiPhone fans have long pined for a truly
  
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• Apple testing ‘deep red’ color for iPhone 18 Pro, but iPhone Fold may skip the fun: report

  22-02-2026 14:52 via 9to5mac.com
  iPhone 18 Pro is still well over half a year away. Nonetheless, we have some interesting new color rumors for the upcoming new iPhone model, and Apple may finally be doing something users have wanted for ages – a red ‘Pro’ iPhone. iPhone Fold, on the other hand, might not have any flashy color choices.more…
  
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• Report: Apple to launch ‘at least five products’ leading into March 4 event

  22-02-2026 14:29 via 9to5mac.com
  Last week, Apple announced a special Apple experience in various cities around the globe – taking place on March 4th. While this is unlikely to be a traditional Apple event, theres still ‘at least’ five new products set to launch at this event, per Bloomberg.more…
  
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• This $149.99 Bitcoin solo miner is $50 today

  22-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: The BlockChance™ Bitcoin Ticket Miner gives you the chance to win a full Bitcoin block, and it’s on sale today for $50.Most people assume Bitcoin mining is only for big warehouses full of noisy hardware, but it’s actually very easy for anyone to get into. The BlockChance Bitcoin Ticket Miner turns solo mining into more of a low-power lottery that can sit quietly on your desk without you needing to do a thing, and it’s on sale. Inst
  
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