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• You may soon be testing Microsoft's next software - CNET

  28-11-2017 18:40
  The debut of Windows 10's Sets feature is the latest example of the tech industry turning us to into guinea pigs.
  
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• Apple Sports App Expands to More Countries and Leagues

  23-02-2026 16:57 via macrumors.com
  Starting today, the Apple Sports app on the iPhone is available in dozens of additional countries across the Caribbean and Latin America, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Peru, and others.
  Apple Sports first launched in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. in February 2024, and it later expanded to Europe and Mexico. The app shows scores, stats, standings, upcoming games, and more for a variety of leagues and competitions.Also as of today, the
  
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• Apple Watch Series 11 Gets $100 Discounts on Amazon, Starting at $299

  23-02-2026 15:41 via macrumors.com
  Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across select models of the smartwatch. This time around the deals are more sparse, and we're only tracking these discounts on three models of the smartwatch.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.You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and the
  
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• Apple set to launch ‘at least five new products’ by March 4

  23-02-2026 14:35 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has invited the press to what it calls an “experience” on March 4, in the middle of next week. But based on the unusual terminology and timing, analysts believe Apple won’t save everything for that date and will rather launch new products throughout the week.And now a new report has revealed more details of what we can expect next week. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Marc Gurman claims Apple will launch at least five new produ
  
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• How long Macs & MacBooks last: Lifespan, support & when to upgrade

  23-02-2026 14:19 via macworld.com
  
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  Macs have a high price so it’s understandable that many Mac users will want to put off replacing them for as long as they can. But just how long should you expect a Mac to last?
  Similarly, in order to save money, you may be considering buying an older, used or refurbished Mac. Is that 2018 MacBook Pro for $300/£300 a good deal, or would you be better off spending a bit more on a newer model?
  The question of whether a Mac is too old depends on hardware durability and software
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Reportedly Enters Trial Production Stage

  23-02-2026 13:45 via macrumors.com
  Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro has entered production testing ahead of a launch later this year, a Chinese leaker reported today.
  In a Weibo post, the leaker account known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said the Pro models had already entered "mass-production testing," likely referring to late-stage manufacturing validation for the devices ahead of a September launch.
  February typically aligns with Apple's Design Validation Test (DVT) phase transitioning into early Production Validation Test (PVT). Du
  
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• 2026 iPad mini: All the rumors in one place

  23-02-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  The iPad mini isn’t on the same update cadence as Apple’s other tablets. Where the iPad and iPad Air generally get annual refreshes, and the iPad Pro gets a new model every 18 months, the iPad mini can often go years without an update. As such, the current iPad mini, which was released in October 2024, isn’t expected to get an update until later this year. But it could be worth the wait.
  2026 iPad mini: At a glance
  A18 Pro, N1, C1XPossible OLED displaySame design and c
  
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• Apple faces new tariffs after Supreme Court ruling strikes down the old ones

  23-02-2026 13:12 via 9to5mac.com
  The US Supreme Court has declared on Friday that most of the import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last year were illegal. Trump’s response to this now leaves Apple in a worse position than it was in before.While lobbying by Apple had resulted in almost all of its products being excluded from the previous tariffs, Trump has announced new ones which will include them again …more…
  
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• How cheap is a cheap MacBook, really?

  23-02-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  There’s probably not long to go now. Based on Apple’s looming “global experience” on March 4, dwindling stock of the M1 MacBook Air, and a near-universal consensus among pundits and leakers, the much-anticipated cheap MacBook will be with us in the next week or two. But we still don’t know the answer to the key question.Exactly how cheap are we talking about?Because here’s the thing: As a general rule, Apple doesn’t do cheap. It prefers to focus
  
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• Apple's AI Wearables Expected to Lean Heavily on Visual Intelligence

  23-02-2026 12:29 via macrumors.com
  Apple's Visual Intelligence is expected to feature heavily in the company's upcoming set of AI wearable devices, which could include smart glasses, a pendant, and more advanced AirPods, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said that hints dropped by CEO Tim Cook in recent months suggested the Apple Intelligence feature would be central to the devices, with Cook's comments following a pattern similar to how he foreshadowed the importance of healt
  
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• Word, Excel & PowerPoint at your service for $30

  23-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Classic Office apps on your Mac for $29.97 — buy once, skip monthly fees forever.It’s the same old story with those free apps. Formatting breaks, spreadsheets behave weirdly, or a file someone sends you just doesn’t look right. Suddenly, you’re exporting, re-exporting, and wishing you were using the real thing.Right now, Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac is $29.97 (MSRP $229) — which makes the usual “sub
  
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• iOS 26.3.1 Update for iPhones Coming Soon as 'Apple Experience' Nears

  23-02-2026 02:29 via macrumors.com
  Apple's software engineers are testing iOS 26.3.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions.
  iOS 26.3.1 should be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or security vulnerabilities, and it will likely be released within the next two weeks.Last month, Apple released iOS 26.2.1 with bug fixes and support for the second-generation AirTag. Likewise, it is possible that iOS 26.3.1 will include support for some of the new products that Apple is
  
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• Apple Music 5.2 for Android beta adds iOS 26.4’s Playlist Playground, album redesign

  22-02-2026 22:24 via 9to5google.com
  Following the first iOS 26.4 preview, Apple Music 5.2 entered beta earlier this week with three new features.more…
  
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• Apple should take Visual Intelligence one step further – with Reminders

  22-02-2026 21:11 via 9to5mac.com
  One of the core Apple Intelligence features to date has been Visual Intelligence. It started off in a rather limited capacity through Camera Control, but with iOS 26, the company expanded it to screenshots. I’ve found those capabilities very useful thus far, and I’d love to see Apple take it even further.more…
  
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• Apple Reportedly Plans to Unveil at Least Five New Products Next Week

  22-02-2026 18:48 via macrumors.com
  In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple will have a three-day stretch of product announcements from Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4. In total, he expects Apple to introduce "at least five products."
  A week ago, Apple invited selected journalists and content creators to an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on Wednesday, March 4 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. At these in-person gatherings, the expectation is that attendees will receive hands-on t
  
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• Apple is Testing These iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable iPhone Colors

  22-02-2026 17:41 via macrumors.com
  The special new color that Apple is considering for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this year is red, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  Specifically, he said that Apple is testing a "deep red" finish for the two devices.If this rumor materializes, it would be the first time that the Pro and Pro Max models ever come in red, and the iPhone 18 Pro models would be the first iPhone models to be available in red since the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in (PRODUCT)RED. However, it sounds lik
  
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• Apple’s next Macs will finally check every box

  22-02-2026 16:00 via macworld.com
  
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  According to rumors, 2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for the Mac, starting in just a couple of weeks with Apple’s first event (or “experience”) of the year. Along with the usual faster chips, Apple reportedly has new tricks up its sleeve in 2026, with several new features that will have Mac users everywhere saying, “Finally!” Here are four major overdue announcements we expect to arrive this year.A budget MacBookiPhone fans have long pined for a truly
  
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• Apple testing ‘deep red’ color for iPhone 18 Pro, but iPhone Fold may skip the fun: report

  22-02-2026 14:52 via 9to5mac.com
  iPhone 18 Pro is still well over half a year away. Nonetheless, we have some interesting new color rumors for the upcoming new iPhone model, and Apple may finally be doing something users have wanted for ages – a red ‘Pro’ iPhone. iPhone Fold, on the other hand, might not have any flashy color choices.more…
  
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• Report: Apple to launch ‘at least five products’ leading into March 4 event

  22-02-2026 14:29 via 9to5mac.com
  Last week, Apple announced a special Apple experience in various cities around the globe – taking place on March 4th. While this is unlikely to be a traditional Apple event, theres still ‘at least’ five new products set to launch at this event, per Bloomberg.more…
  
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• This $149.99 Bitcoin solo miner is $50 today

  22-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: The BlockChance™ Bitcoin Ticket Miner gives you the chance to win a full Bitcoin block, and it’s on sale today for $50.Most people assume Bitcoin mining is only for big warehouses full of noisy hardware, but it’s actually very easy for anyone to get into. The BlockChance Bitcoin Ticket Miner turns solo mining into more of a low-power lottery that can sit quietly on your desk without you needing to do a thing, and it’s on sale. Inst
  
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• Tech prices are going up, but these MacBooks are still under $200

  22-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: This MacBook Air is only $199.97 right now, and shipping is free.The RAM shortage is already starting to affect computer prices, but it hasn’t touched refurbished devices yet. If you need a low-cost computer for the basics, this MacBook Air is still a good option for only $199.97 (MSRP $999).Inside, this MacBook has a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB solid-state drive. That combination is enough for web browsing, note-taking, light phot
  
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• MOFT’s long-awaited MagSafe kickstand wallet with Find My support is now available

  21-02-2026 23:25 via 9to5mac.com
  First unveiled at CES 2025 over a year ago, MOFT’s beloved MagSafe wallet with kickstand now comes with a much needed feature: Find My integration. After loads of delays, the product is now finally available for purchase.more…
  
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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘Summit’ is an all-in-one portfolio tracker for iPhone and iPad

  21-02-2026 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 a heavy investor, you might find yourself having accounts across various brokerages. Or, perhaps, you only invest with one brokerage but you find their app interface very ugly. Summit solves both of these problems, providing a clean all-in-one interface for tracking all of y
  
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• New limited-time Apple Card offer now available: Earn $75 in Daily Cash

  21-02-2026 21:16 via 9to5mac.com
  Once again, Apple has dropped a limited time Apple Card offer for new users who choose to sign up. Traditionally, the Apple Card does not offer a sign up bonus, so this is worth looking into.more…
  
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• Apple’s upcoming AI smart glasses are starting to sound a lot more exciting

  21-02-2026 18:18 via 9to5mac.com
  Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Apple will be “accelerating” the development of three upcoming AI wearables: smart glasses, a pendant, and AirPods with cameras. These three products are all meant to integrate Siri deeper into our everyday lives, and I’ll be focusing on the glasses aspect of it.more…
  
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• Top Stories: Apple Event on March 4, iOS 26.4 Beta, and More

  21-02-2026 15:00 via macrumors.com
  It looks like our first major Apple product announcements of 2026 are right around the corner, with Apple announcing a "special Apple Experience" for members of the media scheduled for March 4 where we're expecting to see them get hands-on time with several newly announced products.
  In other Apple news this week, the first betas of iOS 26.4 and related updates include some new features and enhancements, while we heard a bit more about the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max coming later this year, so read
  
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• Apple @ Work: How the iPhone forced the entire printing industry to adopt AirPrint

  21-02-2026 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
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• This $20 tool is the declutter button your camera roll needed

  21-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: CleanMy Phone scans duplicates, compresses media, and organizes your camera roll so your iPhone feels new again — for just $19.99.You know the warning: “iPhone Storage Full.” Suddenly, you’re speed-deleting photos from 2017, removing apps you still probably need, and debating whether one blurry brunch pic is worth iCloud rent.Instead, there’s an affordable and easy solution.CleanMy Phone (now $19.99, normally $44.99) acts like a spring
  
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• Normally $1,999, this MacBook Pro is $430 today

  21-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Until February 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT, these MacBook Pros are only $430.Now is a tough time to need a better computer. Tech prices are going up, but that doesn’t mean you can’t upgrade. This 2020 MacBook Pro is in near-mint condition, but it’s still only $429.97 (reg. $1,999) right now.This 13-inch MacBook Pro comes with a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 quad-core processor that runs at 2.0GHz, so everyday work like browsing, video calls, and docume
  
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• WhatsApp working on anti-spoiler feature for text messages

  21-02-2026 02:30 via 9to5mac.com
  Users will soon be able to mark messages as spoilers, so their content isn’t immediately visible to recipients. Here are the details.more…
  
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