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• Zoom down for some, but a fix is rolling out - CNET

  24-08-2020 18:30
  
  The company confirms outage reports early Monday, but is gradually restoring service.
  
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• Apple study shows how an AI-powered ISP could dramatically improve low-light iPhone photos

  19-12-2025 23:51 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple researchers have developed an AI model that dramatically improves extremely dark photos by integrating a diffusion-based image model directly into the camera’s image processing pipeline, allowing it to recover detail from raw sensor data that would normally be lost. Here’s how they did it.more…
  
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• New Powerbeats Fit ad starring Travis Scott features a new unreleased track and an old tweet

  19-12-2025 23:15 via 9to5mac.com
  Beats’ new campaign, “Dare to Dream,” recreates Travis Scott’s childhood bedroom and the moment he manifested his path to becoming a global superstar. Watch it below.more…
  
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• ESET Home Security Premium Review: Excellent protection, but there are bugs

  19-12-2025 23:04 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsExcellent antiviral and malware protection, that caught everythingSpam/phishing protection that caught 100% of the questionable websites during testingSimple, reliable VPN clientConsInstallation and setup issueThe Settings pane feels buriedAssorted bugs, including the Scheduler function failing during testing
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  ESET Home Security Premium offers genuinely excellent core protection features that caught nearly everything that was thrown at it, along w
  
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• Apple stops signing iOS 26.1, here’s what that means

  19-12-2025 21:45 via 9to5mac.com
  If you’re running iOS 26.2 and had been thinking about downgrading, you missed your chance. Here are the details.more…
  
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• You’ll soon lose access to ChatGPT’s Voice feature on macOS

  19-12-2025 21:13 via 9to5mac.com
  If you rely heavily on ChatGPT’s Voice feature on the Mac app, be warned: the feature is going away early next year. Here are the details.more…
  
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• You can now watch Stanford’s 2025 SwiftUI development lectures for free

  19-12-2025 20:39 via 9to5mac.com
  All 16 videos and supporting material from the Spring 2025 version of Stanford’s CS193p (Developing Applications for iOS using SwiftUI) course are now online, for free.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 19, 2025 – iPhone Fold, Apple Music news

  19-12-2025 20:23 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 Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more…
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Aqara Hub M200 brings Matter support and new automation options to HomeKit

  19-12-2025 20:10 via 9to5mac.com
  The smart home world is continually moving toward Matter, and Aqara is one of the companies driving this transition forward at a steady pace with its new products this year. Their latest hub, the Aqara Hub M200, replaces their older hubs and features a cleaner design, along with support for Matter. For HomeKit users, this means another step toward a future where more Aqara accessories can integrate seamlessly with the Home app, while still leveraging the benefits of Zigbee behind the scenes.more
  
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• Gift guide: Last-minute HomeKit recommendations

  19-12-2025 19:36 via 9to5mac.com
  Crafting a smart home ecosystem can be tricky. There are a lot of product categories, and it can be hard to know which ones to prioritize. Here are some of my go-to smart home recommendations for outfitting a smart home — and they all make great gifts this holiday season.more…
  
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• iMessage is full of features you’re probably not using (but should) [Video]

  19-12-2025 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  It feels like every year, Apple quietly adds dozens of small features and improvements to the Messages app, but most of them fly under the radar. These aren’t flashy or eye-grabbing features, but they are the type of features that really help the quality of life and experience of the Messages app. If you are like most people, then you have probably been using the Messages app the same way for years, meaning you are barely scratching the surface of what the app can do. Here are some of the
  
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• Last call for Christmas: These $199 AirPods Pro 3 are the perfect gift

  19-12-2025 18:59 via macworld.com
  
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  If you’re still doing some last-minute gift shopping and have no idea what to get, you really can’t go wrong with a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 3, especially since you can get them for $199, a $50 discount, and still get them in time to wrap and put under the tree.The AirPods Pro 3 are easily one of our favorite earbuds of the year. When we reviewed them, we gave them a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, and loved the sound quality and long battery life. And
  
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• macOS 26.2 adds one of the smartest video calling features I’ve seen in years

  19-12-2025 18:40 via 9to5mac.com
  While it was somewhat overshadowed by the release of iOS 26.2, Apple also released macOS 26.2 last week. This update introduces one of the most clever video calling features I’ve seen in years: Edge Light.Here’s how it works.more…
  
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• Deals: iPad $274, 24GB M5 MacBook $250 off, Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Mouse, more

  19-12-2025 17:43 via 9to5mac.com
  Alongside the ongoing Amazon all-time low on AirPods Pro 3 at $199, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break has a series of new price drops to scope out. Apple’s iPad 11 has returned to the $274 Black Friday price alongside a shot at Apple Pencil Pro at $78 shipped. We also have the most affordable 24GB M5 MacBook Pro you can buy at $250 off joined by Apple Watch Ultra 2 at $250 off (just about every config) and another chance at the rare Magic Mouse (USB-C) holiday price. Scope it all out down
  
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• Apple age verification with a privacy focus would solve two problems

  19-12-2025 15:29 via 9to5mac.com
  While Apple is currently lobbying against being given a legal responsibility for age verification when it comes to downloading apps, I think the company’s customers would very much benefit from it taking on this role.Given the company’s track record in finding privacy-respecting approaches to personal data, I would like to see it go even further than the proposals we’ve seen to date …
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• Apple might be requiring iPhone users to install iOS 26 for security fixes

  19-12-2025 14:35 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple released iOS 26.2 last week with important security fixes. At the same time, it also shipped iOS 18.7.3 for users who haven’t upgraded yet — at least in theory.In practice, Jason Snell at Six Colors reports that some iPhone owners aren’t being offered the iOS 18 security update at all, and are instead being pushed straight to iOS 26.
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• I used my AirPods to talk to someone in another language, and it actually worked

  19-12-2025 14:22 via macworld.com
  
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  This fall, Apple gave its new iOS 26 Live Translation feature an instant upgrade: AirPods support. Like a real-life version of the Babel fish, compatible AirPods paired with an up-to-date iPhone can now be inserted in the ear to provide instant fluency across nine languages.The earbuds listen to conversation in Spanish, for example, use AI to translate it in real time, and speak the English equivalent directly into your ear. You then reply in English, and your iPhone will translate this
  
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• Best earbuds for iPhone 2026: Our top picks for sound, comfort & value

  19-12-2025 14:20 via macworld.com
  
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  Wireless headphones or earbuds (whatever you call them) are essentially the standard now, with Bluetooth earbuds being convenient and the sound quality difference to wired not being that noticeable to typical people (we realize audiophiles ‘know’).
  The market is huge, but here are the best wireless earbuds we’ve tested for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Macs. If you do want a wired connection some of these do offer it in addition to Bluetooth, but we also have a round-u
  
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• macOS Tahoe users report persistent screen flickering issues

  19-12-2025 13:39 via 9to5mac.com
  If you’ve noticed odd screen flickering since installing macOS Tahoe, you’re not alone. A growing number of users are reporting brief but distracting display flickers, particularly when using Apple’s Studio Display.more…
  
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• This iOS 26 toggle just fixed a problem that’s plagued my iPhone for years

  19-12-2025 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  The updates since iOS 26 arrived have brought a lot of fresh tweaks and features to our iPhones, including the ability to tone down Liquid Glass, a new way to ensure you don’t accidentally switch off an alarm, better AirDrop security, and much more. But one of my favorite adjustments has nothing to do with any of that – instead, it’s all about the Lock Screen.In case you missed it, you can now switch off the swipe gesture that opens the camera directly from your Lock S
  
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• 12 popular iPhone myths you can flat out ignore

  19-12-2025 12:00 via macworld.com
  
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  I’m known as the Apple guy in my social circle. Friends and family routinely ask for purchasing advice, and I often end up reviewing their iPhones to see whether they’re missing useful apps, features, or settings. In many cases, I find people misusing their devices or disabling core functions due to unfounded worries.
  You have probably heard at least one of these 12 misconceptions before, and if you’re new to iOS or simply unsure how the platform works, you might belie
  
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• Best external SSD for Mac 2026: Expand your Mac storage

  19-12-2025 10:07 via macworld.com
  
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  Solid-state drives – aka SSD – used to be really expensive, but prices have really fallen in the past few years, and you can now pick up fast, reliable SSDs that cost only slightly more than their hard drive counterparts. Even the slowest SSDs are generally faster than mechanical hard drives.As well as being faster than conventional hard drives, SSDs are lighter and sturdier too, making them ideal for use with a laptop when you’re traveling. That’s reflected in t
  
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• Upgrade your sky views with a smartphone telescope — now just $240

  19-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Hestia uses your smartphone to capture sharp, magnified views of the Moon, Sun, deep-sky objects, and landscapes—now just $239.97 (MSRP $299) with free shipping.Well, smartphones can officially do it all. The Hestia is the first ever smartphone-based telescope. And now that the Ultimate Pack is just $239.97 (MSRP $299) with free shipping, stargazing just got way more accessible—and a whole lot cooler.Hestia is designed for curious beginners and seasoned
  
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• Rumored A18 Pro MacBook: Everything we know about Apple’s budget laptop

  19-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s MacBook lineup could be in for a major shakeup. The company is reportedly planning on releasing a new laptop that can compete with Windows laptops in the budget market. Such a laptop could bring the Mac to a whole new class of users.This new, low-cost MacBook could be a very popular one, which means you’ll want to keep track of its developments. Well, look no further. This article will keep track of the rumors and reports of this upcoming product, as well as offer ou
  
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• Never stress about a misplaced wallet again with these slim trackers for 25% off

  19-12-2025 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get a three-pack of KeySmart SmartCards — ultra-thin Bluetooth trackers that work with Apple’s Find My — for $89.99 and make your wallet, luggage, or badge instantly locatable.Misplacing your wallet is stressful enough — especially when you’re not sure where it ended up. The KeySmart® SmartCard helps you track it down fast by turning your wallet, or any small item, into something you can locate in seconds. They work just
  
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• Apple TV releasing Pluribus season finale early next week

  19-12-2025 04:40 via 9to5mac.com
  It’s happening again. Pluribus viewers won’t have to wait a full week to see the conclusion to season one.more…
  
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• Apple faces revived App Store antitrust class action at U.S. appeals court

  19-12-2025 02:46 via 9to5mac.com
  Following U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers’ reversal of her own certification of a class action suit accusing Apple of monopolizing the iPhone app market, the case was put back in play today. Here are the details.more…
  
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• After years of drama, TikTok’s U.S. sale is set to close next month

  19-12-2025 01:17 via 9to5mac.com
  Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but it appears that the TikTok sale odyssey may be about to wrap up. Here are the details.more…
  
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• PSA: This is your last chance to get AirPods Pro 3 for $199 in time for Christmas

  19-12-2025 01:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Hello! Well folks, this is it. I’ve been telling you for the last six weeks to buy AirPods Pro 3 this holiday season, and this is your last call. I’ll be honest, this last hurrah comes as a surprise. Tonight is literally your last chance.
  Amazon has done the unexpected and dropped AirPods Pro 3 back to their all-time low of $199. AND! The logistics wizards at the company say your order will arrive before Christmas with time to spare…in most cities.Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 (Reg
  
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• Following sweeping App Store changes, AltStore PAL launches in Japan

  19-12-2025 00:40 via 9to5mac.com
  Japanese users can now download AltStore PAL and sideload apps on their iPhones and iPads. Here’s how.more…
  
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