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• Nintendo Switch transformed into Linux tablet by hackers - CNET

  20-02-2018 06:35
  Just in case you wanted to do something on your Nintendo Switch that wasn't playing the best games of 2017.
  
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• Nektony App Cleaner & Uninstaller review (updated): Smart cleanup, friendly experience

  26-01-2026 17:32 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsFriendly interface, good performanceClear feedback when manual cleanup is requiredSafe and reliable app removalConsUpdater misses some major applicationsApplications module is inConsistentShort free trialOur VerdictNektony App Cleaner and Uninstaller shows real progress in 2026, with a much-improved Remaining Files module that safely removes leftover files and a cleaner, more reliable uninstall experience overall. But it falls short of dedicated update tools
  
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• This Anker charging station will keep all of your Apple gear powered up for just $60

  26-01-2026 17:18 via macworld.com
  
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  I don’t know about you, but I’m always charging something on my desk — my smartphone, my tablet, my smartwatch, and definitely my laptop. Well, things would be so much easier with one of these Anker Nano 7-in-1 charging stations, which is down to $60 at Amazon, a 33 percent discount and matching the best price we’ve ever seen.The charging station is an extremely versatile choice. The best part about it is that it comes with two retractable USB-C cables as well as
  
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• Apple’s new AirTag is here and it’s louder—but still needs a key ring

  26-01-2026 16:00 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple on Monday finally introduced its 2nd-gen AirTag, nearly four years after the original version debuted in April 2021. It looks the same, costs the same, and is only slightly upgraded compared to its predecessor.The main internal upgrade is a louder speaker (Apple claims it’s 50 percent louder than the previous generation), stronger Bluetooth, and the 2nd-gen U2 Ultra Wideband chip. Apple introduced the U2 chip with the iPhone 15 as a more efficient and accurate way to precise
  
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• Everything we know about the new M5 MacBook Air before its 2026 launch

  26-01-2026 15:27 via macworld.com
  
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  The MacBook Air M5 is expected to be a significant update in Apple’s consumer laptop lineup, primarily focusing on a transition to the next-generation M5 silicon. While the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro have already moved to the M5 chip as of late 2025, the MacBook Air currently remains on the M4 platform.
  While there is speculation that Apple will launch the new MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and Max chips before the end of January 2026, to coincide with the launch of Apple’s Creator S
  
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• Apple just weeks from unveiling Google-powered Siri makeover, report claims

  26-01-2026 15:18 via macworld.com
  
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  Earlier this month, Apple and Google issued a joint statement announcing a “multi-year collaboration” to base Siri and other Apple AI products on Google Gemini technology. But more details of the partnership, including the likely timeframe, have now been revealed by a new report.In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman claims Apple “appears to be less than a month away from unveiling the results of this partnership.” He isn
  
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• Apple’s iPad Magic Keyboard isn’t overpriced–it’s underappreciated

  26-01-2026 14:47 via macworld.com
  
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  So you just spent at least a grand on a new iPad Pro, and you’re wondering why you should waste $299-$349 more on a mere keyboard case. Well, that’s just it. Apple’s overhauled Magic Keyboard for the M4 and M5 iPad Pro models isn’t a mere keyboard case.
  The accessory has been rebuilt with higher-end materials and now supports even more features, turning your tablet into an effective laptop replacement. While there are cheaper third-party replicas that manage to g
  
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• Is your iPhone too old? This is how long Apple really supports iPhones for

  26-01-2026 14:02 via macworld.com
  
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  If you are thinking of buying an older generation or used/refurbished iPhone, or wondering whether it’s worth upgrading your current iPhone to a new one, one important factor to consider is how long Apple will continue to offer support for that handset. The good news is that Apple supports iPhones for a long time. In general, you can get seven to eight years of security-related software updates, while battery and other repairs are often available on five to seven-year-old handsets
  
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• Strava Apple Watch App Gains Route Navigation in Beta

  26-01-2026 12:49 via macrumors.com
  Strava appears to be rolling out full route navigation and mapping to its watchOS app, bringing the long-awaited functionality to runners, hikers, and cyclists with Apple Watch for the first time.
  The feature, which remains in beta, allows users to select a pre-loaded route, view elevation details, and follow directions directly from their wrist without having to look at their iPhone. Strava users on Reddit noted the feature began appearing over the weekend.Since this time last year, Strava user
  
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• Apple’s obsession with ads is destroying the iPhone

  26-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Disappointing news for iPhone and iPad owners last week, when it emerged that from the start of March, Apple will run more ads in App Store search queries. You may feel that searching for “into the breach” should surface the game “Into the Breach” rather than the “Hero Wars: Alliance” RPG, but Apple does not appear to agree.Now, you might argue that I’m stretching the term “news” a little, since we’ve had ads in App Store searc
  
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• Apple’s obsession with ads is destroying everything good about the iPhone

  26-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Disappointing news for iPhone and iPad owners last week, when it emerged that from the start of March, Apple will run more ads in App Store search queries. You may feel that searching for “into the breach” should surface the game “Into the Breach” rather than “Hero Wars: Alliance RPG”, but Apple does not appear to agree.Now, you might argue that I’m stretching the term “news” a little, since we’ve had ads in App Store search si
  
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• Upgrade everything you do with an iPad Pro M4 for $400 off

  26-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get a near-mint iPad Pro 13″ with Apple’s M4 chip for $899.20, save $400, and enjoy pro-level performance while supplies last.This is the kind of Apple deal that doesn’t hang around for long. The iPad Pro 13-inch powered by Apple’s M4 chip—the same tablet redefining what “portable” performance means—is available in near-mint condition for just $899.20, a full $400 off its MSRP.Inside, the M4 chip delivers desktop
  
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• This $999 MacBook Air is $200 right now

  26-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get a MacBook Air on sale for $199.97 (reg. $999).Older MacBooks make great everyday computers, whether you’re at school or need something to take your work on the road. This MacBook Air refurb has a few years on it, but it has an A/B rating, which means it works great but may have some minor superficial signs of wear. That’s a good thing because it drops the price down to $199.97 (from $999). And shipping is free.This 13.3-inch MacBook Air ha
  
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• Apple’s iPhone Air MagSafe Battery is 20% off for the first time ever

  26-01-2026 04:41 via macworld.com
  
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  If Apple’s super-thin iPhone Air has one drawback, it’s the battery life. Apple understands this, which is why it makes a MagSafe battery pack that fits perfectly under the iPhone Air’s camera bump. Normally $99, it’s on sale for 20 percent off at Amazon right now, the first time we’ve ever seen it this low.Like the phone itself, the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery ​​​​​​​ is super slim and stylish, and won’t add t
  
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• Apple to Launch These 20+ Products This Year

  26-01-2026 03:02 via macrumors.com
  2026 promises to be yet another busy year for Apple, with the company rumored to be planning more than 20 product announcements over the coming months.
  Beyond the usual updates to iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, Apple is expected to release its all-new smart home hub, which was reportedly delayed until the more personalized version of Siri is ready. Other unique products rumored for this year include a foldable iPhone, a lower-cost MacBook with an A18 Pro chip, and more.Here is what to
  
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• Apple Reportedly Aiming to Upgrade the MacBook Pro Twice This Year

  25-01-2026 20:46 via macrumors.com
  Apple plans to release new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Studio Display models in the first half of this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman added that redesigned MacBook Pro models with an OLED touch screen "should be hitting toward the end of 2026," meaning that the MacBook Pro line would be upgraded twice this year.First up will be MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which should be coming soon. Then, the MacBook Pro is
  
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• When Will Tim Cook Step Down as Apple CEO? Here's What Reports Say

  25-01-2026 18:39 via macrumors.com
  There has been increasing discussion about Tim Cook eventually stepping down as Apple's CEO, but reports have offered differing timelines.
  A few months ago, the Financial Times reported that Apple was preparing for Cook to step down as soon as early 2026. In his Power On newsletter today, however, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that timeframe "seems unlikely."Gurman previously said he would be "shocked" if Cook stepped down before the middle of 2026, so he might remain CEO through WWDC in June at
  
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• Will Apple be raising its memory prices with upcoming Mac releases?

  25-01-2026 18:02 via 9to5mac.com
  Across the computing industry, computer memory (both in the form of RAM and flash storage) has only been getting more and more expensive – largely due to supply shortages caused by AI datacenter buildout. Memory prices have up to quadrupled in recent months, and it’s likely going to worsen.That leaves the question: will Apple be adjusting its own memory prices?more…
  
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• Apple's M5 iPad Pro Hits Multiple Record Low Prices on Amazon

  25-01-2026 16:43 via macrumors.com
  Amazon this weekend is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The highlight this time around is a return of a low price on the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro, which is on sale for $899.00, down from $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.Many of the deals in this sale match — or beat &mdas
  
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• Here's When Apple Plans to Unveil a New Siri Powered by Google Gemini

  25-01-2026 16:21 via macrumors.com
  Apple plans to unveil a more personalized version of Siri powered by Google Gemini next month, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  "The company has been planning an announcement of the new Siri in the second half of February, when it will give demonstrations of the functionality," he wrote, in the latest edition of his weekly Power On newsletter today.Gurman does not yet know if Apple plans to hold a full-out event to demonstrate the Siri upgrades, or if it will hold private briefings with the
  
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• Report: Apple planning to ‘deeply’ integrate Gemini-backed Siri into multiple core apps

  25-01-2026 15:59 via 9to5mac.com
  Since the launch of Apple Intelligence over a year ago, Apple has added very few new AI features to its apps. Some recent additions are Apple Music’s AutoMix and Apple Watch’s Workout Buddy. However, that is set to change this year.more…
  
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• Apple has a lot in store for the Mac lineup this year, here’s what’s coming

  25-01-2026 15:24 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple reportedly has an exciting plan for the Mac lineup for 2026. That includes new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro refreshes, a massive MacBook Pro redesign, new Mac desktops, an all new budget MacBook offering, as well as a second generation Studio Display.
  We’ll be delving into what’s expected for all of these new Mac products right here.more…
  
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• Apple to ‘unveil’ results of Google Gemini partnership as soon as next month: report

  25-01-2026 14:33 via 9to5mac.com
  Earlier this month, Apple and Google officially announced that they’d be partnering together. Apple has long struggled with its own model development, so now, Google Gemini models will power future Apple Intelligence features, using Apple’s private cloud compute servers.Today, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that this partnership is on track to debut in iOS 26.4 beta as soon as next month, and Apple plans to demonstrate the features to the public in some capacity. He also repor
  
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• This educational app for kids was $250, but now it’s only $60 for life

  25-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Pok Pok is a Montessori-inspired app for kids, and a lifetime subscription is on sale now for $59.99 (reg. $250).Screen time for kids is hard to avoid. They see you on your phone and want something like that too. However, that does not mean that screen time has to be a bad thing. Pok Pok is a Montessori-inspired platform that turns screen time into learning time with fun, educational games that grow with your child (age 2-8). Right now, a lifetime subscription
  
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• Anker’s Prime 25W MagSafe charger is an ideal 3-in-1 solution for iPhone [Hands-on]

  25-01-2026 05:50 via 9to5mac.com
  If you’re in the market for an excellent 3-in-1 charging stand to use with your Apple devices, Anker’s new 3-in-1 Prime MagSafe charger could be an excellent pick. It offers 25W MagSafe charging with Qi2.2 support for iPhone, as well as support for Apple Watch and AirPods – making it an excellent pick for Apple users.more…
  
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• iPhone users begin to receive payouts from $95 million Siri privacy settlement

  25-01-2026 02:27 via 9to5mac.com
  Early last year, Apple agreed to settle a class action lawsuit regarding ‘unlawful and intentional recording’ of conversations with Siri. The issue dates back to 2019, and the company denies any wrongdoing. Since then, Apple has taken efforts to improve Siri privacy, but it still settled this case to go forward.Claims started being accepted mid last year, and now users are starting to receive their payouts.more…
  
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• Apple is planning a MacBook Pro overhaul for later this year: Three exciting upgrades

  25-01-2026 00:09 via 9to5mac.com
  It’s long been rumored that Apple will be redesigning the MacBook Pro as soon as this fall. This’ll mark the first redesign in around five years. While there is a lot rumored for this redesign, I’ll be highlighting the upgrades that feel the most exciting.more…
  
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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘Phozzle’ is a unique puzzle game that taps into your photo library

  24-01-2026 21:30 via 9to5mac.com
  Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.Everyone has thousands of photos in their iPhone’s photo library, but you might not necessarily go back and rediscover them often. In recent iOS versions, the Photos app has gotten better at surfacing old memories – but Phozzle has a unique approach to photo rediscovery.more&hel
  
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• Satechi’s new ultra-slim keyboard and mouse feel right at home for Mac users [Hands-on]

  24-01-2026 19:59 via 9to5mac.com
  At CES 2026, Satechi unveiled an all new lineup of ultra-slim keyboard and mice for Mac users. They come in Silver and Space Black, work wirelessly, charge with USB-C, and serve as surprisingly good value options. That all sounds great, but do they hold up?more…
  
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• Top Stories: iPhone 18 Pro Leaks, Siri Chatbot, Apple AI Pin, and More

  24-01-2026 15:00 via macrumors.com
  Apple rumors are starting to pick up now that we're a few weeks into 2026, and this week saw some potential clarity around conflicting iPhone 18 Pro rumors, plus some new word on Apple's plans for Siri.
  This week also saw a report that Apple is working on some sort of AI pin while also making progress toward a major MacBook Pro revamp, so read on below for all the details!Top Stories
  iPhone 18 Pro Leak: Smaller Dynamic Island, No Top-Left Camera Cutout
  Over the last few months, rumors around the
  
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