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• Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless Headphone

  02-12-2024 22:41
  
  With call, track & volume control.
  
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• Apple Vision Pro finally gets native YouTube app

  12-02-2026 21:56 via macdailynews.com
  The Dual Knit Band features upper and lower straps that are 3D-knitted as a single piece to create a unique dual-rib structure that provides cushioning, breathability, and stretch.
  Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube has launched a dedicated native app for Apple’s Vision Pro headset on Thursday, addressing a long-standing absence in the device’s entertainment ecosystem more than two years after the Vision Pro first debuted in February 2024.
  The official app, now available as a free downloa
  
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• iPhone could get satellite 5G this year, leaker claims

  12-02-2026 20:56 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The iPhone was one of the first phones to gain satellite connectivity back with the launch of the iPhone 14 in 2022, but this feature was intended mainly as an emergency measure. Break a leg or run out of water when hiking in the wilderness, and emergency SOS could save your life, but it wasn’t much help for browsing social media. But a more accessible general-purpose satellite feature could be coming to the iPhone as soon as this year.In a Weibo post this week (via AppleInsider),
  
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• T-Mobile releases free real-time call translation in limited beta

  12-02-2026 19:30 via macdailynews.com
  T-Mobile has unveiled a groundbreaking feature called Live Translation, positioning itself as the first wireless carrier to embed real-time AI translation directly into its network. Announced in early 2026, this innovation allows T-Mobile customers to conduct phone calls in over 50 languages with near-instantaneous translations — all without downloading any apps, updating software, or requiring special hardware.
  Breaking Down Language Barriers the Simple Way
  Imagine calling a family member
  
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• This futuristic Anker power strip is down to its best price ever ($40 off)

  12-02-2026 18:25 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  When’s the last time you bought a power strip? Well, perhaps it’s time for an upgrade to this Anker Prime 8-in-1 240W power strip for $40 off at Amazon. Not only is it a massive discount from its $130 MSRP, but it also brings a ton of futuristic features, including a super-skinny design, USB-C ports, a built-in display, app support, and a detachable power cable.We get it, $90 is a lot of money for a power strip, but there’s a reason for that. First of all, this thing&r
  
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• Mophie Juice Pack Review: 6ft drop protection and built-in battery for iPhone 17 Pro

  12-02-2026 17:31 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsPower bank in a protective phone caseRobust two-part designSlimmer than previous modelsMagnetic backConsBattery capacity not as high as a power bankU.S. onlyOur VerdictAlthough a lower capacity than a separate power bank, having the battery pack built into a protective case means you don’t have to remember to carry another device with you, and functions both to protect your phone from drops and knocks and from loss of power.Price When Reviewed
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• Apple acquires ‘Severance’ series, sees 4-season run, at least, and universe expansion

  12-02-2026 17:30 via macdailynews.com
  Apple has acquired the intellectual property and all rights to the Emmy-winning series “Severance” from Fifth Season in a deal finalized late last year, Deadline has learned.
  Sources tell Deadline that the agreement is valued at just under $70 million. Under the terms, Apple’s in-house production arm, Apple Studios, will serve as the primary studio for the series moving forward, while indie producer Fifth Season will take on an executive producer role. The transaction mirrors
  
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• Apple acquires graph database maker Kuzu

  12-02-2026 16:01 via macdailynews.com
  As noted in the European Union’s list of significant company acquisitions, Apple has acquired graph database maker Kuzu, Inc. The EU classifies an acquisition as “significant” not based on the company’s size, but on whether it involves providing core platform services.
  Kuzu was founded in Ontario in 2023 and had approximately ten employees at the time of the acquisition. The company’s website has since been taken offline, and its GitHub software repository was arch
  
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• ‘Dried out’ iPhone 16e stock points to imminent launch of 17e

  12-02-2026 15:20 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It’s an open secret that Apple is on the verge of launching the iPhone 17e. One theory is that it will be released as soon as next week on the first anniversary of its predecessor’s launch. And based on new information about Apple’s stock levels, that sounds about right.According to a post on Twitter/X by the generally reliable Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, citing the testimony of unnamed Apple retail employees, the inventory of the iPhone 16e “has basically dr
  
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• U.S. FTC sends letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook about amplifying left-leaning media outlets in Apple News app

  12-02-2026 15:00 via macdailynews.com
  The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent a letter to Apple regarding allegations of political bias in its Apple News curation.
  A study released this month by the Media Research Center, a conservative media watchdog group, has found that Apple News featured a significant number of articles from left-leaning outlets in its top stories during January 2026, while including zero from right-leaning sources.
  The group examined 620 stories that appeared in high-traffic morning slots on Apple Ne
  
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• Help! Tahoe nuked my Mac’s Time Machine backups

  12-02-2026 14:55 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  For the past decade, my Apple Time Capsule has faithfully backed up my Mac. I’ve been through several upgrades over the past decade—my current machine is an M3 Max MacBook Pro—and I’ve never had an issue with my Time Capsule. It’s been one of the most reliable devices I’ve ever owned, and I’ve barely had to even think about it since I bought it in 2016.Until recently, that is. I don’t know the exact date, but I installed macOS Tahoe 26.2 s
  
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• Update now! iOS 26.3 contains dozens of critical security fixes

  12-02-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  While most iPhone users rush to download the latest iOS update to check out all the new features, the latest one released this week doesn’t really have any. So it could be tempting to wait a few weeks. But there are a few dozen reasons not to do that.It’s common for nearly every iOS and iPadOS release to contain at least a few security updates. Apple works diligently to close every loophole and fix every flaw that could let a malicious actor get access to your device and dat
  
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• MacOS Tahoe nuked my Time Machine backups

  12-02-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  For the past decade, my Apple Time Capsule has faithfully backed up my Mac. I’ve been through several upgrades over the past decade—my current machine is an M3 Max MacBook Pro—and I’ve never had an issue with my Time Capsule. It’s been one of the most reliable devices I’ve ever owned, and I’ve barely had to even think about it since I bought it in 2016.Until recently, that is. I don’t know the exact date, but I installed macOS Tahoe 26.2 s
  
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• Reveal hidden macOS features and system tools in plain English with MacPilot for 59% off

  12-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: MacPilot lets you customize, optimize, and unlock hidden features — get lifetime access for $39.99 for a limited time.Your Mac has far more under the hood than most people ever use. Beneath the sleek interface are hundreds of powerful options that stay buried and untouched. MacPilot unlocks them — more than 1,200 advanced macOS controls you can adjust without opening Terminal or hunting through obscure menus. For a limited time, you can get lifetime access f
  
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• Mac users are ditching subscriptions for this one-time $30 Office deal

  12-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Check out this lifetime Microsoft Office license for Mac — no subscriptions, no monthly payments, just the core apps for $29.97.Owning a Mac doesn’t mean you signed up for endless software bills. Still, many people keep paying every month just to write documents or put together slides. An increasing number of Mac users are opting for a quieter Office license that cuts out subscriptions entirely.Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac
  
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• Macworld Podcast: iPhone 17e, M5 MacBook Pros, and more coming soon

  12-02-2026 08:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple is expected to release several products over the next few weeks. What products could that be? We talk about them on this episode of the Macworld podcast. This is episode 970 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola. 
  Watch episode 970 on YouTubeListen to episode 970 on Apple Podcasts
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• Apple’s ‘new architecture’ for Home app now mandatory

  11-02-2026 23:05 via macdailynews.com
  Apple’s Home app
  In 2022, Apple announced a “new Home architecture” for its smart home ecosystem, designed to boost performance, reliability, and compatibility with a wider range of accessories. While the update was largely seamless for most when it functioned correctly, early adopters who tried switching during the initial rollout in iOS 16.2 encountered issues like slow or unresponsive devices, leading Apple to halt the transition and later reintroduce it with iOS 16.4. Now,
  
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• Apple just can’t get Siri working right

  11-02-2026 22:37 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple just can’t seem to get its new Siri off the ground. A new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg says that testing of the big Siri overhaul due in iOS 26.4 (soon to enter beta, with a release planned for March) will instead be spread out over the rest of the year. At this point, it’s hard to have confidence that important planned features won’t be delayed further.Gurman’s sources tell him that testing has “run into snags in recent weeks” and that
  
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• Apple’s latest attempt to launch its new Siri hits roadblocks

  11-02-2026 22:26 via macdailynews.com
  Apple’s Siri icon
  Apple’s long-awaited, oft-delayed overhaul of its beleaguered Siri virtual assistant has encountered significant issues during recent testing, which could delay the rollout of several key new features that many users have been eagerly anticipating.
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:‎After planning to include the new capabilities in iOS 26.4 — an operating system update slated for March — Apple is now working to spread them out over future versions, acco
  
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• Ana de Armas and Jennifer Connelly are in negotiations to star in Apple TV spy series ‘Safe Houses’

  11-02-2026 21:00 via macdailynews.com
  Ana de Armas
  Apple’s upcoming spy series “Safe Houses” has attracted some major talent, with Jennifer Connelly and Ana de Armas currently in negotiations to star. The project comes from Homeland creator and writer Gideon Raff, who is attached as executive producer and showrunner.
  Deadline first reported the series’ development and Raff’s involvement.
  Justin Kroll for Deadline:‎Apple had no comment on the casting. For de Armas, the film marks her first major TV s
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 26.3

  11-02-2026 20:01 via macdailynews.com
  watchOS 26.3
  Apple on Wednesday released watchOS 26.3, the latest update to the watchOS version that originally launched in September.
  This release arrives two months after watchOS 26.2.
  watchOS 26.3 is a free download and includes bug fixes and important security updates, with no new user-facing features identified during the beta period, according to Apple’s release notes.
  To install watchOS 26.3, use one of these methods:
  • On your paired iPhone running iOS 26.3, open the Appl
  
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• Apple releases tvOS 26.3

  11-02-2026 19:58 via macdailynews.com
  tvOS 26.3
  Apple on Wednesday released tvOS 26.3, the third update to the tvOS version that launched last fall.
  This update is available for the Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models, arriving two months after the release of tvOS 26.2.
  MacDailyNews Note: To download tvOS 26.3, go to the Settings app on your ‌Apple TV‌, then navigate to System > Software Update. If automatic software updates are enabled on your device, it will upgrade to tvOS 26.3 on its own.‎Please help support MacD
  
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• Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.3

  11-02-2026 19:52 via macdailynews.com
  macOS Tahoe 26.3
  Apple on Wednesday released macOS Tahoe 26.3 which provides important bug fixes and security updates.
  For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100
  Some features may not be available for all regions. For more information, please visit: https://www.apple.com/os/macos/
  Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit: ht
  
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• macOS 26 Tahoe Guide: New features in the latest macOS 26.3 update

  11-02-2026 19:33 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Like its counterparts on the other Apple devices, in September 2026 macOS got a brand new look along with a new name. Because Apple is aligning the names of all the operating systems this year, the new version of macOS is called macOS 26 rather than macOS 16. It also takes the name Tahoe, inspired by the lake, beaches, and the ski resorts of that area of California. Along with a big redesign, macOS 26 brings new Continuity features to bring your iPad, iPhone, and Mac even closer to
  
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• iOS 26 Guide: New features in the latest iPhone update and what’s coming in iOS 26.4

  11-02-2026 19:26 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The latest version of the iPhone operating system is iOS 26.3 and everyone with a compatible iPhone can install it now. Read on to find out what’s new, what is still to come, and everything else you need to know about the latest iPhone update.If you are yet to install it, there is a lot to get excited about in iOS 26: not only does it bring the biggest design change we’ve seen since 2013, when iOS 7 dropped the skeuomorphic design in favor of flat icons, it also puts the pho
  
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• iOS 26.3 is here with a focus on switchers and stalking—check out what’s new

  11-02-2026 19:22 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has just released iOS 26.3 to iPhones everywhere, and as expected, it’s a relatively small update. With iOS 26.4 already on the horizon, and rumored to introduce substantial changes, including a Gemini-powered Siri, this release is more about incremental improvements that set the stage for big upcoming changes.That said, iOS 26.3 still introduces a few notable additions, especially when it comes to device switching, privacy, and new capabilities for users in the EU. Read on
  
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• iOS 26.3 is out now, bringing easier Android switching and more

  11-02-2026 19:18 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Following the release of iOS 16.2 on Friday, December 12, the first beta release of iOS 26.3 was made available to developers a few days later, on December 15. We expect a final release to the public sometime in late January or early February. This is reportedly the last minor refresh before iOS 26.4 brings the revamped Siri upgrade we’ve waited over a year to get.Update February 11: iOS 26.3 has been released.
  iOS 26.3 release notesApple’s release notes only mention “
  
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• Nearly 1 in 4 active smartphones is an Apple iPhone

  11-02-2026 19:10 via macdailynews.com
  iPhone 17
  Each of the world’s eight leading smartphone OEMs had an active installed base exceeding 200 million devices in 2025 and nearly one in four active smartphones is an Apple iPhone.
  Global installed base of active smartphones grew 2% in 2025, driven by replacement cycles for new devices increasing to nearly four years and a growing share of second-life devices in use, according to Counterpoint Research’s Smartphone Installed Base Tracker. Active smartphone installed base is a
  
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• Apple Releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3

  11-02-2026 19:07 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, the latest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out in September. The new software comes almost two months after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2.
  The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.According to Apple's release notes, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 include unspecified bug fixes and security updates, but there are a couple fea
  
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• Apple’s new 40W dynamic charger is under $30 for the first time

  11-02-2026 18:24 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  You might have heard about Apple’s new dynamic charger that can deliver just the right amount of juice to your iPhone or Mac. You also might have heard that it’s pretty pricey at $39. Well, it just got its first discount, so if you’re curious about it, it’s a great time to buy one. The Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W max power is down to a cool $27 at Amazon, the best price we’ve ever seen.We tested this power adapter a while back and were pleasant
  
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