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• Phyrexia: All Will Be One Cheat Sheet - CNET

  09-02-2023 19:55
  
  Here's what's new in Magic's latest set, which chronicles the rise of Elesh Norn.
  
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• ‘Harmful’ Google ads masquerading as how-tos are tricking Mac users

  30-01-2026 15:10 via macworld.com
  
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  Clario, the developers behind the MacKeeper utility, recently warned about a deceptive ad that appears on Google when users search for terms related to Mac storage. The ad takes users to a suspicious site with instructions that contain “harmful content for Mac users.”The ads, according to Clario, appear when searching for “Mac cleaner,” “Clear cache macos” and similar terms. The ads display a Google Docs URL (docs.google.com) or a Medium URL (profile-
  
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• 5 iPhone 18 rumors that will make you hate the phone you have now

  30-01-2026 13:17 via macworld.com
  
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  Last year, Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro with a striking design overhaul, meaningful upgrades to the telephoto and selfie cameras, and a ton of internal enhancements. With the addition of vapor-chamber cooling and a larger battery, performance and endurance have reached new highs for the Pro lineup.Still, there’s ample room for refinement. Several core components of the iPhone 17 Pro have gone untouched for years, and their age is beginning to show. Fortunately, the iPhone 18 P
  
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• 11 Apple Creator Studio facts you need to know before subscribing

  30-01-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple Creator Studio is now available to users. The bundle gathers apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro into a single subscription. Subscribers also get access to exclusive features in some Apple apps, such as Keynote, Pages, and Numbers.But there are a few small details about Apple Creator Studio that weren’t clear until we had a chance to play around with it. So here are 11 things you might not know about the bundle.1. There is no Creator Studio appOn the day o
  
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• Buying an older iPhone? Here’s how to avoid getting ripped off

  30-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  When we talk about buying a new iPhone, the latest models are naturally the most appealing. But in reality, for most people, buying an iPhone 17 is going to look like overkill. If you’re thinking about buying an iPhone in 2026 but don’t want the latest flagship, looking at older models may be a good option.Of course, you should be selective about which model you choose, as not every older iPhone is worth buying. Read on as we detail the best choices for those planning to buy
  
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• Replace your PDF editor subscription with this $40 lifetime license

  30-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: PDF Reader Pro is a full PDF editor with a lifetime license on sale now for $39.99.Paying a monthly subscription for a PDF editor is kind of like paying to access one of the most common file formats in the world. PDFs aren’t going away, but the subscription fees can. Instead of paying monthly, switch to a lifetime subscription with a platform like PDF Reader Pro. Right now, it’s only $39.99 (reg. $79.99).PDF Reader Pro can edit text and images dire
  
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• Record iPhone sales lead Apple to its best quarter of all time

  29-01-2026 23:06 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple held its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, and the company posted revenue of $143.8 billion, a 16 percent year-over-year increase, and quarterly diluted earnings per share of $2.84, up 19 percent, with $42 billion in profit. Apple’s previous all-time record quarter was exactly a year ago.Analysts had projected Apple’s revenue at $138.48 billion, with an earnings per share of $2.67, so this was a substantial beat. Apple’s board of directors has dec
  
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• Apple just made its second biggest aquisition ever

  29-01-2026 21:53 via macworld.com
  
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  Reuters reports that Apple has confirmed its acquisition of Israeli start up Q.ai. The secretive company specializes in unique application of AI and Machine Learning to solve audio problems.The website for Q.ai is sparse, with the tagline “In a world full of noise, we craft a new kind of quiet” and little else. The Q.ai LinkedIn page has a bit more information: “In an age where human communication is everything, we
  
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• Apple just made its second biggest acquisition ever

  29-01-2026 21:53 via macworld.com
  
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  Reuters reports that Apple has confirmed its acquisition of Israeli start up Q.ai. The secretive company specializes in unique application of AI and Machine Learning to solve audio problems.The website for Q.ai is sparse, with the tagline “In a world full of noise, we craft a new kind of quiet” and little else. The Q.ai LinkedIn page has a bit more information: “In an age where human communication is everything, we
  
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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
  
  Macworld
  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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