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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 17, #706

  16-05-2025 22:00
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for May 17, #706.
  
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• Best VPNs for iPhone and iPad in 2026: Top Picks for Privacy and Speed

  16-12-2025 11:37 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you are browsing the web using your iPad or iPhone your online activity is visible to your internet service provider (ISP), your government, and potentially others. You might think you have nothing to hide, but if you are accessing the web via a public Wi-Fi network there is a chance of interception that could put your data at risk. There is a really simple solution if you want to maintain online privacy and anonymity: a VPN.
  The VPN will encrypt your data and provide a secure means
  
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• Best PDF Editor for Mac (2026): Best tools for text edits, OCR & annotations

  16-12-2025 11:22 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Many workplaces and educational institutions have completely switched from paper documents to digital ones. Consequently, Mac users are increasingly dealing with PDFs and other e-document file formats.
  Whether you need to edit, sign or create PDFs, we are here to help you find the best PDF editor for your Mac from the multitude of options. There are various PDF editing apps that cater to various budgets and workflows and among them are a few that stand out in terms of features, performa
  
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• Run Microsoft’s best OS on any compatible PC without breaking the bank — just $9.97

  16-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for $9.97 (MSRP $199) and unlock advanced security, pro tools, and AI features for your PC.Need an upgrade on your extra PC? Whether you use a Windows computer for work, school, or random tasks you don’t want to do on your Mac, this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro deal delivers serious value at just $9.97.This isn’t a stripped-down version. You’re getting the full Windows 11 Pro operating system with advanc
  
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• Apple Leak Confirms Work on Foldable iPhone, AirTag 2, and Dozens More Devices

  15-12-2025 23:05 via macrumors.com
  Last week, details about unreleased Apple devices and future iOS features were shared by Macworld. This week, we learned where the information came from, plus we have more findings from the leak.
  As it turns out, an Apple prototype device running an early build of iOS 26 was sold, and the person who bought it shared the software. The OS has a version number of 23A5234w, and the first developer beta of ‌iOS 26‌ was 23A5260n, so it dates back to before that initial beta. Apple was still
  
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• General Motors Announces Plans to Start Offering iPhone Car Keys

  15-12-2025 22:16 via macrumors.com
  General Motors (GM) today announced it will be rolling out support for the Apple Wallet app's digital car key feature, but it did not provide a timeframe or mention any specific vehicle models that will be compatible. GM has four main vehicle brands in the United States and Canada, including Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick.(Mockup)
  During its WWDC 2025 keynote in June, Apple said that 13 additional vehicle brands would soon offer Apple Wallet car keys, and Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac were o
  
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• iOS 26.3 Adds Notification Forwarding Option for Third-Party Wearables

  15-12-2025 21:06 via macrumors.com
  iOS 26.3 adds a new "Notification Forwarding" setting that allows incoming notifications on an iPhone to be forwarded to a third-party device.
  The setting is located in the Notification section of the Settings app under a new "Notification Forwarding" option. Apple says that notifications can only be forwarded to a single device at a time, so if Notification Forwarding is enabled with a third-party wearable, the Apple Watch won't able to receive and display notifications.Users can choose to have
  
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• iOS 26.3 Makes It Easier to Switch From iPhone to Android

  15-12-2025 20:56 via macrumors.com
  With iOS 26.3, Apple is making it simpler for iPhone users to transition to an Android smartphone, with new built-in tools for transferring data.
  The new transfer tool allows an ‌iPhone‌ user to place their device next to an Android device to initiate a transfer process. With the two smartphones connected, users can opt to move over photos, messages, notes, apps, passwords, phone number, and more. Data transfers occur with no need to download and use a separate app, making the process
  
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• iOS 26.3 beta arrives as launch of new Siri nears

  15-12-2025 20:46 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.iOS 26.3 beta: What’s newWe don’t yet know all of the new features and changes to expect in iOS 26.3. We&r
  
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• First iOS 26.3 beta arrives as launch of new Siri nears

  15-12-2025 20:46 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.iOS 26.3 beta: What’s newWe don’t yet know all of the new features and changes to expect in iOS 26.3. We&r
  
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• First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers

  15-12-2025 20:12 via macrumors.com
  Apple today provided the first beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming three days after the launch of macOS Tahoe 26.2.
  Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.3 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required.There's no word yet on what's included in macOS Tahoe 26.3, but we'll update thi
  
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• Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers

  15-12-2025 20:09 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming just a few days after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2.
  Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.We don't yet know what's included in the new beta software, but because that these updates will be tested over the holiday period, Apple may be p
  
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• Apple Releases First watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas

  15-12-2025 20:08 via macrumors.com
  Apple today provided developers with the first betas of upcoming watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a few days after Apple launched the 26.2 versions of each platform.
  The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required.We don't know what new features might be added in watchOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and tvOS 26.3. Apple doesn't typically provide
  
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• Blast from the past! iWeb and Aperture live on (for now) on Apple.com

  15-12-2025 19:46 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  You know, there’s a saying that goes something like, “Once it’s posted on the internet, it lives forever.” Usually, that’s in reference to that cringy social media post you made after pounding several six-packs of White Claw with your buddies. But it also refers to discontinued Apple products that are mostly forgotten.Maxim Leyzerovich on X posted a link that he found on Apple’s website: https://www.apple.com/welcomescreen/ilife/iweb-3/, which is a pa
  
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• Blast from the past! iWeb and Aperture live (for now) on Apple.com

  15-12-2025 19:46 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  You know, there’s a saying that goes something like, “Once it’s posted on the internet, it lives forever.” Usually, that’s in reference to that cringy social media post you made after pounding several six-packs of White Claw with your buddies. But it also refers to discontinued Apple products that are mostly forgotten.Maxim Leyzerovich on X posted a link that he found on Apple’s website: https://www.apple.com/welcomescreen/ilife/iweb-3/, which is a pa
  
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• GM Adds Apple Music App to Cadillac and Chevy Models Following CarPlay Phase-Out

  15-12-2025 19:27 via macrumors.com
  GM is adding an Apple Music app to select 2025 and newer Cadillac and Chevrolet models, allowing Apple Music content to be accessed through the vehicle's infotainment system.
  The ‌Apple Music‌ app will have all of the ‌Apple Music‌ features users have come to expect, such as access to curated playlists, live global radio, personalized recommendations, hands-free control with a voice assistant, and exclusive content. In supported Cadillac vehicles, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atm
  
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• iPhone 12 Users in Australia Should Update to iOS 26.2, Here's Why

  15-12-2025 18:17 via macrumors.com
  In a support document published on Friday, Apple said that a "technical failure" in Australia prevented some older mobile phones from being able to make emergency calls by dialing 000, and it said there is a low chance that it could happen again.
  "In the rare event that these exceptional circumstances affecting mobile operators' networks were to happen again, some older mobile phones may still encounter the same issue reaching emergency services through an alternate available network," said Appl
  
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• Leak Reveals Foldable iPhone Details

  15-12-2025 18:09 via macrumors.com
  The first foldable iPhone will feature a series of design and hardware firsts for Apple, according to details shared by the Weibo leaker known as Digital Chat Station.
  According to a new post, via machine translation, Apple is developing what the leaker describes as a "wide foldable" device, a term used to refer to a horizontally oriented, book-style foldable with a large internal display. The device is said to prioritize thinness, with several major design decisions reportedly made to reduce th
  
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• Apple Fitness+ Comes to 28 New Countries Today

  15-12-2025 17:45 via macrumors.com
  Apple Fitness+ today expanded to 28 new markets in the service's largest international rollout since launch, accompanied by new language dubbing and a K-Pop music genre.The service today became available in Norway, Poland, the Philippines, Sweden, Vietnam, Chile, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, and additional regions, with Japan scheduled to follow early next year. The expansion increases total availability to 49 countries, with a full list available at the bottom of Apple'
  
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• Apple Sports App to Support Golf, Including PGA Tour

  15-12-2025 17:26 via macrumors.com
  The free Apple Sports app shows scores, stats, standings, and more for a variety of sports and leagues, and it should eventually gain support for one more.
  The latest version of the Apple Sports app includes images for the men's PGA Tour and the women's LPGA hidden within the app's code, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. While users cannot yet follow the PGA Tour or LPGA in the app, the addition of the images suggests that support is coming soon.The app already supports the NFL, M
  
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• The black Apple Watch Ultra 2 drops to $549 today only

  15-12-2025 17:24 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Your last-minute holiday shopping is officially wrapped up thanks to this incredible Apple Watch deal: Best Buy is selling the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $549 today only, a massive $250 off the original MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen—even lower than Black Friday. Amazon has the same price for the natural titanium model, but also notes that it’s a limited-time deal.With built-in GPS and cellular connectivity, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will keep you co
  
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• All The Best Apple Deals You Can Still Get Delivered for Christmas

  15-12-2025 17:00 via macrumors.com
  Christmas is just over a week away, and it's getting more and more difficult to guarantee delivery for the holiday with each passing day. In order to aid in any last minute holiday shopping, we've put together a list of the best Apple and Apple accessory discounts you can still get with delivery in time for December 25th, available from retailers including Amazon and Best Buy.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may rec
  
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• Best iPhone Deals: Find the new iPhone you want for less

  15-12-2025 16:53 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBest iPhone deals available nowIn the U.K., Apple-certified resellers discount unlocked iPhones frequently, here are the best price-cuts we’ve seen this week. Unfortunately in the U.S. the only way to buy an iPhone is on a contract so the deals are specific to the carriers.
  Today’s best iPhone deals
  Amazon, iPhone 17 Pro 256GB: £1,049 (£50 off, RRP £1,099)Amazon, iPhone 16e (128GB): £549 (£50 off, RRP £599)Amazon, iPhone 16e (256GB): £
  
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• X App for iOS Now Includes Widgets for Lock Screen and Home Screen

  15-12-2025 16:46 via macrumors.com
  X (Twitter) has rolled out a set of widgets for its iOS app, enabling users to add feeds to their Home screen as well as a real-time notification count to their Lock Screen.
  The Home screen widget offers only one kind, called "X News Highlights," which displays headlines of what's trending on the social media platform. The widget is available in three sizes.There's more to be said for the Lock Screen widgets, which all come in larger and smaller kinds. "X Notifications" shows the user's notifica
  
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• AirPods Max 2 Likely to Offer These 10 New Features

  15-12-2025 16:41 via macrumors.com
  Apple released the AirPods Max on December 15, 2020, meaning the over-ear headphones launched five years ago today. While the AirPods Max were updated with a USB-C port and new color options last year, followed by support for lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio this year, the headphones lack some of the features that have been introduced for newer generations of the regular AirPods and the AirPods Pro.
  Fortunately, it has been rumored that Apple plans to update the AirPods Max within the
  
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• Kindle App Now Includes AI Assistant for Character and Plot Questions

  15-12-2025 16:16 via macrumors.com
  Amazon has added a new feature to its Kindle app on iOS that uses artificial intelligence to answer questions about the book you're reading, the company has announced.
  Available in the U.S. only, "Ask This Book" is described as an "expert reading assistant" that allows users to highlight any passage in what they are reading and ask questions about plot details, character relationships, and thematic elements. The feature's answers are spoiler-free, revealing information only up to the current rea
  
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• Apple's AirTag 4-Pack Is The Perfect Stocking Stuffer at $69.99 on Amazon

  15-12-2025 15:44 via macrumors.com
  Apple's AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $69.99 today on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Prime members can get the accessory delivered today in many locations, while free shipping options put it arriving in time for Christmas, around Saturday, December 20.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.If you prefer shopping at Best Buy, you'll find a matching deal on
  
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• AirPods Max Launched Five Years Ago Today

  15-12-2025 15:11 via macrumors.com
  Apple's AirPods Max launched five years ago today, marking the company's first push into the high-end over-ear headphones market under its own brand name.Rumors about Apple's work on a pair of high-end headphones, at the time believed to be called the "AirPods Studio," heated up throughout 2020. They were announced abruptly via a somewhat unexpected press release on December 8, 2020 and went on sale the same day. Orders started arriving to customers one week later on Tuesday, December 15.The &zw
  
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• Toyota to Gain Apple Car Keys Support

  15-12-2025 13:47 via macrumors.com
  Apple is preparing to bring support for its Car Keys feature to Toyota vehicles, evidence uncovered by MacRumors suggests.
  Toyota introduced its own Digital Key feature as part of the available Remote Connect package several years ago, which allows drivers to use their smartphone as a key to access and drive the vehicle. Now, the company appears to be adding support for Apple ‌Car Keys‌, with the feature going live as of today on Apple's back end.Introduced in 2022, ‌Car Keys&zwnj
  
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• Can Apple really fix Siri, or is it too far gone?

  15-12-2025 13:34 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Lots of exclusives on Macworld last week, as our tireless code-breaker Filipe Esposito turned up clues to a mystery Apple smart home accessory, HomePod mini and AirTag upgrades, a new display, and much more. All the secrets of the future were laid bare. But the Esposito scoop that caught my eye concerned a rather older story.Siri, poor hapless Siri, has been the laughing stock of voice assistants for years. Some of the time it fails to hear you; other times it dives unwanted into the co
  
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