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• Touch ID vs. Face ID: Which is better?

  29-11-2017 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Touch ID only has one step for authentication, but...
  
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• There’s never been a worse time to buy an iPhone 16e

  16-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  The iPhone 16e was introduced last year as a cheaper alternative to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. It mixes components from different generations of iPhones with one of the latest chips inside and is available at a much more affordable price. But if you’ve been thinking about buying one, it’s best to wait a bit more.If the latest rumors are accurate, Apple is preparing to announce the iPhone 17e as early as March or April. And while the changes may sound incremental, toget
  
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• iOS 26 Guide: New features in the latest iPhone update and what’s coming in iOS 26.3

  16-01-2026 12:29 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The latest version of the iPhone operating system is iOS 26.2 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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• The printer-free way to handle paperwork from your iPhone

  16-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: iScanner turns your iPhone into a full document scanner and editor, and a lifetime subscription costs $39.99.Printers and scanners often create more friction than they solve. Paper jams, fuzzy scans, and stacks of documents waiting to be filed add up quickly. iScanner offers a simpler alternative by letting your iPhone handle scanning, editing, and organizing documents in one place.Using the app is straightforward. Point your phone at a document, receipt, ID c
  
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• This strange Google Fast Pair flaw even puts users with iPhones at risk

  15-01-2026 23:28 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Updated: Google contacted us to let us know Pixel Buds were patched to fix this vulnerability a while ago, and that results represented in the WhisperPair vulnerable devices list represents testing done months ago.If you use a Bluetooth device that supports Google Fast Pair, there’s a decent chance that it can be taken over by a hacker, who could then play audio, record through the device’s microphone, or even track you if the device supports Google Find Hub as well. And you
  
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• This strange Google Fast Pair flaw even puts people with iPhones at risk

  15-01-2026 23:19 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Updated: Google contacted us to let us know Pixel Buds were patched to fix this vulnerability a while ago, and that results represented in the WhisperPair vulnerable devices list represents testing done months ago.If you use a Bluetooth device that supports Google Fast Pair, there’s a decent chance that it can be taken over by a hacker, who could then play audio, record through the device’s microphone, or even track you if the device supports Google Find Hub as well. And you
  
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• Apple TV lands new thriller starring Dakota Fanning

  15-01-2026 22:18 via macdailynews.com
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  On Thursday, Apple TV announced it has landed a new original series created by Emmy Award winner Alex Cary (“A Spy Among Friends,” “Homeland”), with Dakota Fanning (“All Her Fault,” “Ripley”) set to star and serve as executive producer.
  Fanning will star as an undercover Treasury agent in a multibillion-dollar international conglomerate with world-changing political and criminal tentacles, who becomes conflicted between her mission a
  
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• Air France announces new partnership with Apple TV to enhance its in-flight entertainment offer

  15-01-2026 20:20 via macdailynews.com
  As of January, Air France is teaming up with award-winning streaming service Apple TV to enhance its in-flight entertainment offer. Over 45 hours of original content including multiple global hit series are now available for all passengers on the airline’s long-haul flights. Customers can also enjoy free access to Apple TV directly via Air France’s new high-speed wifi portal, which is being progressively rolled out across the entire fleet.
  A prestigious Apple TV catalogue on long-ha
  
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• This strange Google Fast Pair flaw even puts iPhones at risk

  15-01-2026 20:17 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you use a Bluetooth device that supports Google Fast Pair, there’s a decent chance that it can be taken over by a hacker, who could then play audio, record through the device’s microphone, or even track you if the device supports Google Find Hub as well. And you’re not safe just because you use an iPhone or Mac—the vulnerability is in the device itself, and the hacker implements it from their own device within Bluetooth range.The vulnerability, called WhisperP
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features

  15-01-2026 19:56 via macrumors.com
  While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another eight months, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices.
  Below, we have recapped 12 features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro models, as of January 2026:The same overall design is expected, with 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes, and a "plateau" housing three rear cameras
  Under-screen Face ID (rumored by multiple sources)
  Front camera in top-left corner of the screen
  Variable aperture for at least one
  
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• Verizon offers $20 account credit to subscribers affected by mass outage

  15-01-2026 19:34 via macdailynews.com
  In a gesture of accountability following a widespread network outage that disrupted service for millions of customers on January 14, 2026, Verizon has announced a $20 account credit for affected users as a token of apology. The telecommunications giant acknowledged falling short of its service standards, emphasizing that while no compensation can fully rectify the inconvenience, this credit—equivalent to multiple days of average service—aims to recognize the impact on daily lives an
  
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• Spotify again jacks up subscription prices in the U.S.

  15-01-2026 19:25 via macdailynews.com
  Spotify has just announced price hikes in the U.S., Estonia, and Latvia — the company’s third U.S. increase in under three years.
  In the United States, all major Premium plans are going up:
  • Individual Premium: $11.99 → $12.99/month• Student: $5.99 → $6.99/month• Duo (2 accounts): $16.99 → $18.99/month• Family (up to 6 accounts): $19.99 → $21.99/month
  The changes take effect for new subscribers immediately, with existing s
  
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• Air France Announces New Apple TV Perks

  15-01-2026 19:12 via macrumors.com
  Air France today announced that passengers can now watch select Apple TV shows for free during its long-haul flights, with more than 45 hours of content available. This is referring to the streaming service known as Apple TV+ until last year.
  The complimentary in-flight selection includes the first three episodes of Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Severance, Prehistoric Planet, The Snoopy Show, and more. The shows are accessible on each passenger's individual screen, in French and English.Air Franc
  
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• New Studio Display or Pro Display XDR Spotted in Regulatory Database

  15-01-2026 18:33 via macrumors.com
  An unreleased Apple display with the model number A3350 surfaced in a Chinese regulatory database today, according to a filing viewed by MacRumors.
  The filing is likely for Apple's next-generation Studio Display or Pro Display XDR, but there is not enough information to determine which one it will be.The listing does reveal that the new model will be equipped with a high-performance LCD display. The existing Studio Display and Pro Display XDR both have an LCD panel, so unfortunately this informa
  
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• Spotify Increasing Subscription Prices in the US Again

  15-01-2026 18:25 via macrumors.com
  Spotify today announced a price increase in the United States, Estonia, and Latvia, marking the company's third U.S. price increase in less than three years.
  The company revealed the changes in a post published on its website earlier today, stating that Premium subscribers in the affected markets will receive an email over the coming month explaining how the new pricing will apply to their accounts. Spotify said that the revised prices will take effect on subscribers' next billing date, while ne
  
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• Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 3, M5 iPad Pro $200 off, Nomad leather iPhone 17 Pro/Max cases, chargers, more

  15-01-2026 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready for you below starting off with the return of $200 price drops on the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro and a chance to land the black Apple Watch Ultra 3 at up to $117 off the list price. Those offers join ongoing Ultra 2 deals at up to $369 off as well as some accessory offers – USB-C Magic Mouse at more than 25% off, Nomad leather iPhone 17 Pro/Max cases at 20% off with a FREE screen protector, and Anker’s white model 25W Qi2 MagSafe Charging stat
  
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• Subway Surfers City is coming to iOS next month, details here

  15-01-2026 17:32 via 9to5mac.com
  Subway Surfers has been one of the most successful mobile games ever. And now its long-anticipated sequel—Subway Surfers City—is officially coming next month.more…
  
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• Opera One R3 Gains Music-Reactive UI Theme and 4-Way Split Screen

  15-01-2026 17:30 via macrumors.com
  Opera has updated its flagship browser, introducing a rebuilt AI engine and expanded multitasking features, as well as an animated UI theme that reacts to music playing in the browser.
  The browser's AI assistant now uses architecture borrowed from Opera's experimental Neon browser, which the company says delivers 20% faster responses. Notably, the AI can now operate within the context of specific tabs or tab groups, so it doesn't mix up information across different browsing sessions. There's als
  
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• Update: Verizon is paying $20 to anyone affected by Wednesday’s outage–here’s how to get it

  15-01-2026 17:22 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Update: Verizon has announced that customers affected by the outage will receive a $20 account credit. This article has been updated to reflect that.If you’re a Verizon subscriber, there’s a good chance your iPhone was without service yesterday. For much of the day, hundreds of thousands of U.S. customers were left without voice and data service so they couldn’t make calls, send texts, or access any Internet services when away from Wi-Fi.In a post on X Wednesday night,
  
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• Apple Creator Studio might be exactly what I’ve been hoping for

  15-01-2026 17:15 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple Creator Studio was unveiled earlier this week as a new bundle of powerful creative apps. Despite pushback from some users tired of subscriptions, I think this new Apple offering could be exactly what many of us have long asked for. Here’s how.more…
  
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• Verizon will give you $20 credit for mass outage, here’s how to get it

  15-01-2026 17:05 via 9to5mac.com
  Yesterday’s widespread Verizon outage has officially been resolved, and the company has announced details for a $20 credit that will be given to those affected. Here’s how to get it.more…
  
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• Apple AirTag 4-pack hits insanely low price of $64.98 on Amazon

  15-01-2026 16:41 via macdailynews.com
  Apple AirTag 4-Pack
  The popular 4-pack of Apple AirTag item trackers is currently selling for just $64.98, or 34% off its $99 list price.
  Apple’s AirTag is a small and elegantly designed accessory that helps keep track of and find the items (and pets and children) that matter most with Apple’s Find My app. Whether attached to a handbag, keys, backpack, a pet, or other items, AirTag taps into the vast, global Find My network and can help locate a lost item, all while keeping location
  
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• Verizon Offering $20 Credit After Major Outage, Here's How to Get It

  15-01-2026 16:37 via macrumors.com
  Verizon today announced it will be offering customers a $20 account credit after a major outage on Wednesday, and action is required to receive it.
  The carrier said affected customers can accept the credit by logging into the My Verizon app, but it might take some time before this option shows up in the app. Affected customers will receive a text message when the credit is available.On average, Verizon says the $20 credit covers multiple days of service."This credit isn't meant to make up for wh
  
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• Apple's Google Gemini Deal Could Be Worth $5 Billion

  15-01-2026 16:06 via macrumors.com
  Apple's newly announced partnership with Google to use Gemini models for Siri and Apple Intelligence could be worth as much as $5 billion, according to one analyst's estimate.
  The deal is structured as a cloud computing contract that will see Apple pay "several billion dollars to Google over time," according to the Financial Times (paywalled), citing a person familiar with the agreement. Gene Munster at Deepwater Asset Management puts the value at $5 billion for Google.The arrangement is reminis
  
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• Sam Altman’s OpenAI could go bankrupt in the next 18 months

  15-01-2026 15:48 via macdailynews.com
  As OpenAI continues its meteoric rise — boasting billions in revenue from ChatGPT and API usage while dominating headlines — the company faces a stark financial reality that could threaten its very existence. In a new New York Times opinion piece this week, historian and financial expert Sebastian Mallaby warns that despite massive fundraising rounds and explosive growth, OpenAI is hemorrhaging cash at an unprecedented scale, with projections suggesting it could run out of money wit
  
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• Gemini Personal Intelligence previews what we can expect from the new Siri

  15-01-2026 15:25 via 9to5mac.com
  The long-awaited launch of the new AI-powered Siri now looks much closer thanks to Apple’s partnership with Google. The company this week confirmed reports that many Siri features will be powered by Google’s Gemini models.We already knew some of the features we could expect from AI Siri thanks to the announcements at WWDC 2024 and a now-deleted iPhone 16 ad – and the launch of Gemini Personal Intelligence has now effectively provided a working preview …
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• Flexbar review: The Touch Bar replacement you’ve been missing

  15-01-2026 15:24 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsRevives the Touch Bar experiencePlace it on top of your current keyboardExtremely customizableWorks with macOS, Windows, and LinuxHigh-quality buildConsSoftware is a bit clunkyTouch Bar emulation has a few bugsOccasional reliability issuesWired-only connectionOur VerdictFlexbar is a cool accessory for Mac nerds who miss the Touch Bar.Price When Reviewed
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• This Logitech MX Keys S keyboard and mouse combo is down to its best price ever

  15-01-2026 15:22 via macworld.com
  
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  Oh, wow! The Logitech MX Keys S combo keyboard and mouse for Mac is on sale for $155 at Amazon right now. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen by quite a bit.Let’s take things one by one. The Logitech MX Keys S keyboard is an absolutely insanely good keyboard. I have one, and I’m 100 percent going to get another one if this one eventually kicks the bucket. I’ve had it for over a year and a half, and everything is still working as if I took it out of the box y
  
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• India issues final warning to Apple in long-running App Store antitrust probe

  15-01-2026 15:18 via macdailynews.com
  India’s Competition Commission (CCI) has delivered a final warning to Apple, stating it will advance its antitrust investigation against the U.S. tech giant without further delay. A confidential order reveals that Apple has repeatedly postponed providing responses to regulators for over a year, despite multiple extensions, thereby hindering and undermining the probe.
  The case centers on allegations that Apple abused its dominant position in the iOS App Store by enforcing restrictive pract
  
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• Apple Creator Studio: Everything you need to know about the new pro app bundle

  15-01-2026 15:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple today unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle that brings together all of its powerful editing and productivity apps into a single suite aimed at video editors, designers, musicians, and writers. Essentially, users can get apps like Final Cut Pro, Motion, and even Pixelmator Pro under the same subscription.But what does this mean for users who already own these apps? Is this subscription more worthwhile than purchasing the apps separately? Read on as we detail eve
  
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