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• Software developer: Apple’s iOS is adware

  19-02-2020 23:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s iOS is adware, software developer Steve Streza writes on his blog, along with copious expository screenshots.
  Apple’s Services business is quickly becoming gigantic, raking in $12.7 billion in Q1 2020 alone, nearly a sixth of Apple’s already mind-boggling quarterly revenue.
  Apple Music adSteve Streza, eponymously:All that money comes from the wallets of 480 million subscribers, and their goal is to grow that number to 600 million this year. But to do that, Apple has res
  
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• This multi-model AI platform is yours forever with one $100 payment

  08-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: 1min.AI bundles the best AI models and tools into one platform—and lifetime access is just $99.99 (MSRP $540) through today only.Using AI in 2026 usually means juggling tabs, tools, and subscriptions—one for writing, another for images, another for video, and somehow a separate one for PDFs. 1min.AI takes a much simpler approach: put everything in one place and let you get to work.The Advanced Business Plan gives you access to a wide range of top A
  
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• High-res audio done the Sony way—and 33% off

  08-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Sony’s flagship noise-canceling headphones deliver elite sound, crystal-clear calls, and all-day comfort—now just $299.99 (MSRP $449.99).When it comes to audio, not all headphones are created equal—and trusting your music to just any pair is a gamble. The Sony WH-1000XM6 is what happens when sound is taken seriously. These headphones were co-created with world-class mastering engineers, and it shows the second you press play.The sound is
  
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• M5 MacBook Air will just be a spec bump, but there’s one upgrade I really want to see

  08-02-2026 02:43 via 9to5mac.com
  In many of its most recent hardware launches, including iPad Pro and iPhone 17 Pro, Apple has prioritized one thing heavily: thermals. With how powerful Apple Silicon can be, having sufficient passive cooling is important on fanless devices.There’s one key product line that’s so far missed out on this treatment: the MacBook Air.more…
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro: These rumored camera upgrades could launch later this year

  08-02-2026 00:44 via 9to5mac.com
  While iPhone Fold is certainly the more interesting iPhone launching this fall, the iPhone 18 Pro will always be important for one reason: cameras. iPhone Fold won’t be able to pack a flagship camera experience, so if that’s something you’re after, you’ll have to settle for the “boring” iPhone 18 Pro.
  Despite looking similar on the outside though, there’ll be a number of interesting camera upgrades to look forward to.more…
  
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• These are the best new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals in February

  07-02-2026 23:28 via 9to5mac.com
  If you’re looking to kick off the new year with a new MacBook, now’s a fantastic time to buy. In recent years, Macs have become more and more affordable – largely in part because of Apple’s transition to Apple Silicon. These MacBooks are also more capable than ever.Apple’s latest macOS Tahoe update also dropped support for practically all Intel Macs (with some small exceptions). If you’d like to stay on the latest and greatest Apple software, nows a fitting ti
  
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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘WatchFit’ lets you make custom workouts for your Apple Watch

  07-02-2026 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.If you’re an avid Apple Watch user, you might find yourself wanting more workout choices than what the Workout app can offer you. WatchFit bridges that gap, allowing you to build custom, structured workouts to your choosing.more…
  
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• Apple will introduce these key Messages app upgrades very soon, here’s what they are

  07-02-2026 17:22 via 9to5mac.com
  Last year, Apple confirmed that it’d be supporting end-to-end encryption with RCS in a future software update. At the time, iOS 18 was still the latest version of iOS – thus implying that the upgrade would come as part of the next round of software – iOS 26.So far, end-to-end encryption is yet to ship. That’s not the only thing though. The upgrade to end-to-end encryption would’ve also necessitated other major upgrades to the RCS protocol, and as of iOS 26.3 RC, it&
  
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• Hands-on: This charger makes fast Qi2.2 25W wireless charging more affordable for your iPhone

  07-02-2026 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  A few months back, I reviewed Kuxiu’s X40 Turbo. It was one of the first chargers to bring us the new Qi2.2 25W charging speeds. It came in an awesome cosmic orange color to match the new iPhone 17 Pro, was super compact, and also charged my Apple Watch and AirPods. That charger became a mainstay in my travel pack. But now Kuxiu has introduced its new X55 Turbo charger, a more budget-focused option that delivers nearly the same core experience at a more competitive price point. The biggest
  
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• Apple @ Work: Platform SSO is the single most important technology Apple has introduced for the enterprise

  07-02-2026 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
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• This week’s top stories: iPhone Fold specs, MacBook Pro rumors, more

  07-02-2026 13:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Welcome to 9to5Mac’s top stories of the week, where we recap the biggest news in the Apple world every Saturday. This week, we have new iPhone Fold rumors, CarPlay expectations, and an Apple all-hands meeting. Plus, our usual slate of new podcast episodes, opinion pieces, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories.more…
  
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• The mini smartphone minimalists have been waiting for is $100

  07-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: A tiny but powerful 4G Android smartphone that fits anywhere, works everywhere, and costs way less than you’d expect.Smartphones keep getting bigger, heavier, and harder to ignore—until now. The NanoPhone Pro flips the script by packing full smartphone functionality into a device that’s about the size of a credit card. Yes, it’s real. And yes, it actually works (and it’s on sale).Despite its ultra-small footprint, NanoPhone Pro co
  
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• The 10TB lifetime cloud storage deal that pays for itself ends tomorrow

  07-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Grab a 10TB lifetime cloud storage plan at $269.97 before the price goes back up after tomorrow, February 8 (MSRP $2,900).Most cloud storage plans quietly charge you over and over again for the same space. This one flips that model on its head, offering enough storage for years of photos, projects, and backups with a one-time commitment that’s only available for a little longer.The 10TB plan is perfect for most users who never want to run out of space, a
  
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• 9to5Mac Overtime 058: Give me your phone

  07-02-2026 01:27 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple releases iOS 26.3 RC, Jeff plays with Moltbot on his Mac mini, Fernando gets his iPhone’s screen fixed, Jeff laments what it’s like to use Apple Pay at drive thrus, why Apple should add native screen sharing from the iPad back to the Mac, and Fernando gets a new MacBook Pro and considers switching to Final Cut Pro.9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva &
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 6, 2026 – Tim Cook’s all-hands meeting, more

  07-02-2026 00:52 via 9to5mac.com
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. Use code 9TO5 at checkout for 50% off your first year.more…
  
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• Apple dinged over low-quality, scammy-looking ads on Apple News

  06-02-2026 23:44 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s controversial partnership with Taboola to serve ads on Apple News seems to be going exactly as expected. Here’s why.more…
  
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• Apple highlights cross-browser compatibility progress in 2025

  06-02-2026 22:48 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s WebKit blog published a post today highlighting the results of Interop 2025, an industry-wide effort to improve cross-browser interoperability. Here are the details.more…
  
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• iOS 26’s new Phone app has a feature I don’t ever want to go without

  06-02-2026 21:57 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple overhauled the Phone app in iOS 26 with a new design and added several powerful features, including a new call screening option that I don’t ever want to go without.more…
  
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• iPhone to boldly go where no smartphone has gone before

  06-02-2026 21:56 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  On March 6, NASA is scheduled to launch the Artemis II mission to the moon. And for the first time, it is allowing its crew members to take its smartphones with them, according to a recent announcement by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.While the iPhone wasn’t specifically addressed, Apple clarified to MacRumors that “this will mark the first time the iPhone has been fully qualified for extended use in orbit and beyond,” suggesting that at least one astronaut will be
  
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• Apple says ‘random or anonymous chat’ apps no longer welcome on the App Store

  06-02-2026 21:36 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has updated its App Review Guidelines to expand the list of user-generated content experiences that can be removed from the App Store without notice. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple’s AI-powered health service is reportedly on life support

  06-02-2026 20:55 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  A new report from Bloomberg says that the long-in-development subscription health service is on the rocks. The centerpiece of the service, which some have been calling “Health+” was to be an AI wellness and fitness coach, code-named Mulberry.As part of an executive shake-up, with Eddy Cue now heading up Apple’s health initiatives after the departure of Jeff Williams last year, the Mulberry AI health coach project has been winding down.
  Apple has reportedly spent years
  
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• Apple reportedly bringing third-party AI chatbots to CarPlay

  06-02-2026 20:46 via 9to5mac.com
  While AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini feature conversational voice mode, the apps don’t exactly work well with Apple CarPlay. That will soon change, it appears, with an upcoming iOS software update.more…
  
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• New Spotify experiment tells the backstory of the songs you’re listening to

  06-02-2026 20:34 via 9to5mac.com
  The new feature, currently in beta, is rolling out to select Premium users in six countries. Here are the details.more…
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Check in on the abode alarm system with Apple Home support

  06-02-2026 20:18 via 9to5mac.com
  Since early 2020, I’ve used abode as my primary security system and have done so across two separate homes. It is now 2026, and in the world of smart home tech, six years is usually an eternity. I continue to get emails asking if I am still using it, or if I’ve jumped ship to some thing. I wanted to take an opportunity to update my review for 2026, discuss how the hardware has held up, and frankly, warn you about which hub you should buy for HomeKit.more…
  
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• Apple’s big Super Bowl ad might not actually come from Apple

  06-02-2026 19:37 via 9to5mac.com
  This Sunday is the Super Bowl, the biggest TV event of the year in the US. But aside from sponsoring the halftime show, you may not see much from Apple in terms of paid commercials—except for one F1 ad created by Cadillac.more…
  
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• New Alexa’s issues are already making some users return to old Siri

  06-02-2026 18:42 via 9to5mac.com
  Siri hasn’t yet gotten the big AI upgrades we’re expecting soon, but it sounds like Alexa’s recent AI revamp is already resulting in at least one user running back to the arms of “old” (current) Siri.more…
  
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• Swift Student Challenge applications are now open, here are the details

  06-02-2026 18:07 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has just opened applications for this year’s Swift Student Challenge. Here are the details on how to apply.more…
  
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• The Viture Luma Ultra is almost the Apple Vision Air I’d like to see

  06-02-2026 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  What started life as a humble face monitor geared to watching video and playing games wherever you happen to be has now evolved into something drawing ever closer to a Mac-powered Vision Pro.The Viture Luma Ultra it isn’t perfect, but it is the closest thing I’ve seen yet to what I’d ideally like from a future Apple Vision Air product …
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• Deals: AirTag Amazon all-time low, iPhone 16 Pro Max $611 off, M5 iPad Pro $399 off, Series 11, more

  06-02-2026 17:41 via 9to5mac.com
  Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go. Alongside ongoing $100 price drops across the Apple Watch Series 11 lineup with deals from $299, we are also tracking a new Amazon all-time low on AirTag at $17 as well as a the 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max at $611 off the original list courtesy of Amazon’s premium program. We also have a chance to score a 13-inch M5 iPad Pro 1TB cell model at nearly $400 off, iPad mini deals, and the best price to date on the Apple Crossbody Strap in black.
  
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• Apple’s latest iOS 27 pivot is good news for the subscription-weary

  06-02-2026 17:18 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s ’Services’ business has grown significantly in recent years, leading some users fatigued by an increasing trend toward subscriptions. But Apple’s reported iOS 27 pivot on a planned ‘Health+’ service is good news for the subscription-weary.more…
  
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