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• The Bachelor host Chris Harrison steps aside for now: The backlash explained - CNET

  13-02-2021 22:58
  
  On Saturday, Harrison said he will step away from his hosting duties temporarily, issuing a second apology for controversial comments about a contestant's plantation party photos.
  
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• espresso Pro 4K Touch portable monitor review: Brilliant 4K screen, genius magnetic stand

  03-07-2026 13:09 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingPros4K (3840 x 2160 at 60Hz)
  Excellent color matchingTouchscreenFantastic flexible magnetic standLightweight  ConsPremium priceLaptop battery drainOur VerdictThe pick of the espresso range of portable monitors is the Pro touchscreen, a 4K rarity among portable screens but at a premium price. if you can afford it and fit it in your backpack, stretch for the 17.3-inch but the 15.6-inch Pro is more compact and lighter.Price When Reviewed
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• espresso Lite 15 review: Great value, portable monitor with superb stand

  03-07-2026 13:09 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsHD (1920 x 1080 pixels)Lightweight  Fantastic flexible magnetic standColor choicesAffordableConsNot ideal for color-critical workProtective case is expensiveOur VerdictIt’s a great fit for users of the MacBook Neo but even MacBook Pro users will appreciate the benefits of this slim second screen that can be tucked into your backpack along with your laptop as you move between rooms or offices. The Lite 15 pushes itself into the top rank of portable
  
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• Ring toss: Why the Apple Watch activity goals need an update

  03-07-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Right from the start, the Apple Watch eschewed the popularly recommended target of clocking 10,000 steps a day — and for good reason. For one thing, the 10,000 steps goal is entirely arbitrary: there’s no science behind it, and it was first chosen largely because it’s an easy number to remember.The thought was that it would make a good round number that could motivate people to become more active. But as Apple’s former vice president of fitness technologies Jay B
  
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• Mophie StealthCharge review: Wireless charging without the heat

  03-07-2026 11:41 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingPros3-in-1 for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods60W retractable USB-C cable (4-in-1)Fast 25W for iPhone (16 and later)Apple Watch fast chargeAdjustable viewing anglesIncludes 40W/100W chargerConsExpensive compared with rivals25W limited to iPhone 16+Our VerdictMophie’s clever StealthCharge technology enables this multi-device charger to deliver a cooler, faster, and quieter charging experience than found in most other Apple device chargers. The retractable
  
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• Your Mac has over 1,200 hidden features— this $40 app unlocks them

  03-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: MacPilot lets you customize, optimize, and maintain your Mac with more than 1,200 hidden settings—all for a one-time $39.99 lifetime license.Your Mac is powerful — but most of that power stays locked behind complicated command lines and hidden menus you’ll probably never see. Unless, of course, you’ve got MacPilot.Right now, you can grab a lifetime license for just $39.99 and unlock over 1,200 features you didn’t even know yo
  
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• Never worry about running out of space again — 6TB of cloud storage for a flat $140

  03-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get 6TB of lifetime encrypted cloud storage for $139.95 (MSRP $432) with Scramble Cloud, featuring end-to-end encryption, private sharing, and secure access across your devices.Running out of storage is frustrating. Handing your files over to a service that can access them isn’t much better. If you’re looking for a cloud storage solution that puts privacy on equal footing with convenience, Scramble Cloud is worth a closer look.Scramble Cloud’s lif
  
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• YouTuber Jon Prosser Responds to Apple's Lawsuit Over iOS 26 Leaks

  03-07-2026 03:42 via macrumors.com
  
  Nearly a year ago, Apple filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti over alleged theft of the company's trade secrets. Apple alleged that the duo coordinated to break into former Apple software engineer Ethan Lipnik's development iPhone, in order to access and profit off details about "iOS 19," which ended up being called iOS 26.
  Prosser is the host of the popular YouTube channel Front Page Tech, and Ramacciotti was his acquaintance. Last year, Prosser shared YouTube vi
  
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• iOS 27 Public Beta Available This Month, Here's How to Get Your iPhone Ready Now

  02-07-2026 20:45 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple previously announced that the first iOS 27 public beta would be released in July, meaning that it should be available at some point this month.
  Below, we have outlined how to get ready for the iOS 27 public beta, which will likely follow the third or fourth iOS 27 developer beta.Release Date History
  The first public betas of iOS 16 through iOS 26 came out between July 11 and July 24. iOS 26 Public Beta: Thursday, July 24, 2025iOS 18 Public Beta: Monday, July 15, 2024iOS 17 Public Beta: Wed
  
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• VW Planning to Offer Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone

  02-07-2026 20:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Volkswagen is planning to offer Apple Wallet car keys in future vehicles, according to new server-side Apple code.The code does not provide any more details, so we do not know which VW vehicle models will offer the feature or when.With an Apple Wallet car key, you can use your iPhone or Apple Watch to lock, unlock, and start your vehicle. The feature is already offered by Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and select other automakers in various countries.
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• New malicious clipboard clone raises serious security concerns for Mac users

  02-07-2026 18:23 via macworld.com
  
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  Jamf Threat Labs has issued a report on new malware that users of the third-party clipboard manager Maccy need to be aware of. The malware, dubbed “PamStealer,” is distributed by malicious sites that impersonate the actual Maccy website, with downloadable files that trick visitors into thinking they are getting legitimate Maccy files.The fake files are Maccy.scpt AppleScript files, made to look like legitimate installer files and distributed on disk images. If the script is
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Could Use Qualcomm Modem in the US and C2 Elsewhere

  02-07-2026 18:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Stolen data from Apple manufacturing partner Tata Electronics appears to reveal that the iPhone 18 Pro will use different modem chips depending on the market it is sold in, with U.S. models retaining Qualcomm hardware while international models will feature Apple's in-house C2 modem.The finding emerged from a wide-ranging cyberattack on Tata, which alongside Foxconn assembles the iPhone. More than 630GB of confidential data was stolen by a ransomware group calling itself "World Leaks" and has be
  
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• Anthropic brings back powerful Claude Fable 5 AI model after U.S. export controls lifted

  02-07-2026 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Anthropic has officially redeployed its advanced Claude Fable 5 model, making the cutting-edge AI available once again to users worldwide following the lifting of U.S. government export controls. The relaunch marks a swift return for what the company describes as its first public Mythos-class model, designed for ambitious, long-horizon tasks in coding, research, and complex knowledge work.Fable 5 is back. pic.twitter.com/9RTGUCcPHy
  — Claude (@claudeai) July 1, 2026What Happened and Why It
  
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• Upgrade your MacBook with Satechi’s 5-in-1 USB-C hub for just $25

  02-07-2026 17:34 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldSatechi USB-C Pro Hub AdapterView Deal
  Satechi’s Type-C Pro Hub Adapter is on sale for $25 at Woot, a $55 savings that shaves off almost 70 percent off the usual price. This silver hub is built specifically for MacBooks, so it matches your machine and packs the ports Apple left out.The port lineup is the best part about the hub because it transforms the two USB-C ports into a 4K HDMI output port, two USB 3.0 ports, a microSD card reader, and a Gigabit Ethernet port. That makes it p
  
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• MacPaw Moonlock review: Fast Mac antivirus that focuses on security

  02-07-2026 17:29 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsExcellent malware detectionFast scanning performanceUseful built-in VPNHelpful security guidanceClean, focused interfaceConsLeaves some support files behindNo phishing website blockingNo scan time estimatesTrial requires payment informationOur VerdictMacPaw’s Moonlock succeeds by focusing on the security features that matter most instead of trying to become another bloated system cleaner. Its malware detection is fast and impressively thorough, the bun
  
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• Deals: AirPods 4 nearly 25% off, M5 iPad Pro $350 off, M4 iPad Air, Apple accessories from $15, more

  02-07-2026 17:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Alongside the ongoing all-time low on the 4-pack of Apple’s latest AirTag 2, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon still offering Apple’s AirPods 4 at nearly 25% off ahead of July 4th and the pre-price hike M5 iPad Pro deals still live at up to $350 off. We also have the most affordable 13-inch M4 iPad Air at $200 off and the rest of the official Apple 4th of July accessory deals from $15 – AirTag 2, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, iPhone cases, Sport Band, and
  
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• Apple TV has five new movies premiering soon, here’s what’s coming

  02-07-2026 16:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV has a strong lineup of shows about to debut, kicking off with tonight’s Silo season 3 premiere. But there are five new movies on the Apple TV schedule too, here’s what’s coming.
  
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• Report reveals iPhone 18 Pro Max’s ‘exact’ battery capacity—and it’s huge

  02-07-2026 16:45 via macworld.com
  
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  It may not be regarded as the flagship of the iPhone range as of this fall (that honor will transfer to the folding iPhone Ultra), but this year’s Pro Max model will have at least something to boast about: one of the biggest batteries ever to grace an iPhone. That’s if a new report is accurate, at any rate.According to a leak on social media this week, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will have a battery capacity of 5,235 mAh on the Nano SIM model and a whopping 5,425 mAh on the eSIM-o
  
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• Apple aggressively ramps up foldable iPhone ‘Ultra’ production to 10 million units

  02-07-2026 16:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  3D render claiming to depict Apple’s first foldable iPhone (image: Jon Prosser)
  Apple is doubling down on its most ambitious smartphone expansion in years, positioning itself to dominate the market even as competitors struggle with severe memory and component shortages. According to reports from Nikkei Asia and MacRumors, the company has significantly increased its production target for its first foldable iPhone — potentially branded as the iPhone Ultra — to around 10 million u
  
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• iOS 27 makes a very strong case for upgrading to a new iPhone

  02-07-2026 16:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Most years, major iOS updates offer the same basic feature set on new iPhones and old ones. But with iOS 27 things are different, and anyone with an iPhone 15 or older will miss out on a lot of new features. Here’s why iOS 27 makes a strong case for considering an iPhone upgrade.
  
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• Malware found spreading through sponsored ad on X

  02-07-2026 16:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Jamf Threat Labs, the company’s security research arm, recently shared details of a ClickFix-style attack it spotted running as a sponsored ad on the social media site X. Originating from a well-known verified account, it promoted a malicious domain under the guise of a popular Mac app.
  
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• AirTag 2 Still Available for Best-Ever Price of $89 for 4-Pack

  02-07-2026 15:54 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's AirTag 2 is still available for the all-time low price of $89.00 this week, down from $99.00. This sale is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's one of the very few Prime Day deals that's stuck around since the event ended last week.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.The new AirTag is equipped with a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, enabling the Precis
  
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• Apple preps upgraded iPad Pro and redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro

  02-07-2026 15:00 via macdailynews.com
  
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  Apple is gearing up for one of its busiest hardware years yet in 2027, with fresh updates to the iPad Pro and a significant redesign for its more affordable MacBook Pro on the horizon. According to Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman, these releases will arrive in the first half of next year as part of a broader push tied to the iPhone’s 20th anniversary.
  Refreshed iPad Pro: Same Look, Bigger Performance Punch
  Apple is currently testing four new iPad Pro models slated f
  
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• Opera Browser Gains Protection Against Malicious Clipboard Commands

  02-07-2026 14:40 via macrumors.com
  
  Opera browser has announced a new security feature called Paste Protect that aims to stop clipboard-based cyberattacks before their malicious commands can be accidentally executed.
  Opera says it's the first major browser to offer native protection against ClickFix attacks – a growing form of social engineering that tricks users into copying and pasting malicious commands into a computer's terminal. The new feature is built into Opera's desktop browsers and enabled by default.
  ClickFix atta
  
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• Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review: Excellent protection held back by frustrating flaws

  02-07-2026 14:21 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a GlanceExpert's RatingProsExcellent malware detectionFast scan performanceVery low system impactEffective ransomware protectionGenerous 30-day free trialConsInConsistent phishing protectionChat Protection needs improvementNo scheduled scansLog export unavailableVPN requires separate subscriptionOur VerdictBitdefender Antivirus for Mac remains one of the stronger security suites available for macOS, combining excellent malware detection, fast scan performance, and minimal system impac
  
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• MacBook Pro models sharing the MacBook Ultra redesign is, and isn’t, surprising

  02-07-2026 14:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’ve been hearing for a long time now that a new high-end MacBook Ultra model with a touchscreen will get a significant redesign with a slimmer form factor. The new design appeared to be one of the things that would differentiate the high-end model from the MacBook Pro.
  However, a report yesterday said that an entry-level MacBook Pro set for release early next year will have a new design in line with that of the Ultra …
  
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• Amazon forgot to raise M4 iPad Air prices–grab one for $200 off right now

  02-07-2026 14:08 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple iPad Air M4View Deal
  Apple raised iPad Air prices by $150 last week, but over at Amazon you can still get one for even less than the old price. You can grab Apple’s 11-inch M4 iPad Air for $559 or the 13-inch M4 iPad Air for just $749 right now. That’s not quite as low as Prime Day’s $80-$100 savings, but that was before Apple raised prices. So, now you’re saving $200 off the new MSRP and $40-$50 off the older price.This is a powerful tablet that you’l
  
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• Most Americans would ban social media for under-16s, with parents the most vocal

  02-07-2026 13:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A large-scale survey has shown that most Americans would support a ban social media use by children under the age of 16.The biggest supporters of the proposal were parents with kids under 18 years old, where almost two-thirds were in favor …
  
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• iPhone Photography Awards Highlight Best Images of 2026

  02-07-2026 13:30 via macrumors.com
  
  For the last 19 years, the iPhone Photography Awards (IPPA) has selected the best photographs captured with an iPhone, and the 2026 award winners were announced today.The IPPA 2026 Grand Prize image features a volcano dramatically erupting in the Cayman Islands, with the photo shot by Robyn Jensen on an iPhone 15 Pro.
  The Gold Prize image by Gellért Gombai features two children napping on grass in the shadow of a badminton racket, with the photo shot in black and white using an iPhone X.
  
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• Popular Show Tracking App TV Time Shutting Down on July 15

  02-07-2026 13:01 via macrumors.com
  
  TV Time, the popular show and movie tracking app, is shutting down on July 15, with all personal user data set to be deleted after that date.
  In a support page update announcing the news, the company admitted that it was "no longer sustainable to continue operating the service as a free app," and said that there was "not enough demand for a paid app."Come the shutdown date, the TV Time app will be removed from both the App Store and Google Play, and the tvtime.com website will go offline permane
  
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