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Rumor Replay: New MacBook with iPhone chip, Apple Glasses, more

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-13 12:35:05

This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: rumors of a cheaper ‘MacBook’ coming soon, Vision products roadmap, iPad Pro redesign, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. New ‘MacBook’ rumor with A18 Pro chip Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple is preparing to ship a 13-inch MacBook featuring an iPhone processor. The product will likely just be called ‘MacBook,’ and include an A18 Pro

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Apple iOS 26: All the latest features for iPhone's new operating system, including FaceTime updates

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-13 12:08:26

Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) Get ready because Apple iOS 26 (not iOS 19) is headed your way this fall with some cool new features you'll want to try. What's most exciting? The fresh home and lock screen redesign we've been waiting to see for years. Dubbed Liquid Glass, the new look and feel will extend across all of Apple's upcoming operating systems. The overhaul was one of several big changes coming to iOS, macOS, iPadOS and the rest of Apple's software suite, a

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Provider of covert surveillance app spills passwords for 62,000 users

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-13 12:36:44

The maker of a phone app that is advertised as providing a stealthy means for monitoring all activities on an Android device spilled email addresses, plain-text passwords, and other sensitive data belonging to 62,000 users, a researcher discovered recently. A security flaw in the app, branded Catwatchful, allowed researcher Eric Daigle to download a trove of sensitive data, which belonged to account holders who used the covert app to monitor phones. The leak, made possible by a SQL injection vu

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One UI 8 gives you more control over where your Secure Folder apps pop up

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-13 17:32:47

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s Secure Folder lets you lock files and even entire apps behind an extra layer of protection. One UI 8 has already started improving how Secure Folder is accessed, with a quick lockdown shortcut. Now we’re seeing Samsung add new settings for Secure Folder apps in your share sheet. Samsung likes to present its Galaxy smartphones as particularly secure devices, and has long leaned on its Knox security framework to highlight those features. That incl

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Report: Apple looked into building its own AWS competitor

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-13 17:50:11

The Information is out with an interesting report about how Apple has considered spinning up its own developer cloud services, in a move that would put it against some of its competitors’ biggest revenue streams. Here are the details. Project ACDC As reported by Aaron Tilley, Apple’s Project ACDC (which stands for Apple chips in data centers) would not be that different from Amazon’s AWS, Microsoft’s Azure, or Google’s Cloud Platform: “The idea discussed was for Apple to rent out servers runn

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Trump Officials Want to Prosecute Over the ICEBlock App. Lawyers Say That’s Unconstitutional

wired.com Reece Rogers 2026-02-13 17:06:17

A spokesperson using ICE's general press email referred WIRED to a statement issued by acting director Todd M. Lyons on June 30, but did not provide further comment. The White House did not immediately respond to WIRED’s request for comment. In the statement, Lyons called CNN’s coverage of the app “reckless and irresponsible.” When reached for comment, Emily Kuhn, senior vice president of communications at CNN, pointed WIRED to a statement from the network saying that reporting on the existence

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Hands on: Spigen adds to C1 line with iMac G3-inspired Apple Watch stand

9to5mac.com Fernando Silva 2026-02-13 22:18:47

Spigen is one of my favorite Apple accessory companies because they know how to evoke nostalgia. Last year I picked up their C1 iPhone case and Magsafe wallet that themed my iPhone 16 Pro Max like the old school iMac G3 that I grew up using in school. I loved every part of that experience, and it was a great conversation starter! This year, they have added to their C1 lineup with their Apple Watch stand that isn’t just themed after the iMac G3, but looks like a tiny G3 iMac. Here is what you sho

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App Store revenue and downloads increased in June, but users are spending less on games

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-13 22:34:40

Bank of America has released its latest App Store performance data, and observed that while revenue is growing faster than downloads, users are shifting how they spend their money. According to the report (via Investing.com), which cited SensorTower data, global App Store revenue rose 12% year over year in June, while downloads were up just 4%. That widening gap suggests a positive shift in monetization, although users are reportedly increasingly spending more in non-gaming categories: “Gamin

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Opening up ‘Zero-Knowledge Proof’ technology

news.ycombinator.com Alan Stapelberg 2026-02-13 22:36:13

Today, we open sourced our Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) libraries, fulfilling a promise and building on our partnership with Sparkasse to support EU age assurance. Open sourcing these powerful cryptographic tools will make it much easier for private and public sector developers to build their own privacy-enhancing applications and digital ID solutions, meeting an urgent need. In layperson’s terms, ZKP makes it possible for people to prove that something about them is true without exchanging any

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Apple CarPlay Ultra vs. Google Built-In: How the Next-Gen Auto Software Rivals Compare

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-13 22:00:03

I'd spent an hour driving a $250,000-plus Aston Martin up the Los Angeles coast when my hunger pangs became impossible to ignore, and as I've done many times before, I asked Siri (through Apple CarPlay) to find me a taco place. But then I did something no other car on the planet allows: I asked Siri to blast the AC and make the air colder. That's because the 2025 Aston Martin DBX I drove was the first vehicle to come with Apple CarPlay Ultra, the upgraded version of the company's car software.

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How accurate is Apple’s new transcription AI? We tested it against Whisper and Parakeet

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-14 03:04:49

As I pointed out recently, while Whisper is top of mind and still a pretty good transcription model, OpenAI has moved away from it. That said, the fact that Apple’s new transcription API is faster than Whisper is great news. But how accurate is it? We tested it out. Full disclosure: the idea for this post came from developer Prakash Pax, who did his own tests. As he explains it: I recorded 15 audio samples in English, randomly ranging from 15 seconds to 2 minutes. And tested against these 3 sp

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Apple releases new wallpaper for iPhone, iPad, and Mac as store debuts

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-14 03:13:08

A new Apple Store is opening later this month in Japan, and alongside the first details, the company has released beautiful new wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac featuring custom artwork. Apple Umeda celebrated with new wallpaper set Apple Stores continue being built in new places, though not quite as rapidly as they once were. For years now Apple has been giving users all around the world a reason to join in the celebration. That’s because with many new store openings, Apple publishes sp

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MacBook with iPhone CPU rumors, AI Siri partnerships, new EU App Store rules

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-02-14 03:49:55

Benjamin and Chance discuss the intriguing rumor from Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple is readying a new cheaper MacBook Air powered by an A18 Pro CPU. Also, Apple befuddles everyone with a new byzantine set of App Store rules in the EU, and Apple seems open to powering AI Siri using third-party models. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance walks through some tech updates after another big move. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Hosts Chance Miller Benjamin Mayo Subscribe, Rate, and Review 9to5Mac Happy Hour

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9to5Mac Daily: July 3, 2025 – iOS 26 features we use everyday

9to5mac.com Seth Kurkowski 2026-02-14 03:52:23

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 Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. New episodes of 9to5Mac D

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New Mac models through 2026 revealed in leaked Apple identifiers

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-14 03:54:23

Apple still has plenty of new product launches coming through the rest of the year, including at least two Macs. But today, a new report has outlined Mac models coming not only in 2025, but even those expected through 2026. Report includes 15 forthcoming Mac models expected through 2026 Marko Zivkovic writes at AppleInsider: Through our own data and information shared with us, AppleInsider has learned of 15 new Mac models currently in development. People familiar with the matter — and common

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Apple TV+ is having its best year ever, and here’s what’s coming next

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-14 08:36:00

Apple TV+ has been on a hot streak for a while now, with 2025 so far being its best year ever. And there are plenty more likely hits on the way. Here’s what’s coming. Apple TV+ has found critical and commercial success like never before No matter how you measure it, 2025 has been an especially good year for Apple TV+. Critically, the streamer has achieved a higher quality bar with its new and returning shows this year. It still has the occasional misfire, but those have more rare than ever.

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Deals: M4 MacBook Air from $849, M4 iPad Pro, Apple MagSafe Charger from $13, Find My keychain multi-tool, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-02-14 08:44:23

To kick off today’s best Apple deals, we have all colors/configs of Apple’s latest M4 MacBook Air with at least $150 in savings starting from $849. The same goes for the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro at $200 off with select configs as much as $299 off the list price. But we also spotted the 15W Apple MagSafe charger from just $13 a pop (25W models from $33) alongside these Find My-equipped Key Organizer multi-tools, and loads more 4th of July deals waiting below. All colors/configs of Apple’s latest M4 M

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The best early Prime Day Apple deals on MacBooks, AirPods, iPads and more

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-14 08:53:29

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . After reviewing nearly every major device out there, our current favorite laptop , smartwatch , tablet and smartphone are all made by Apple. The only problem is, Apple gear isn’t cheap. But now that Amazon's Prime Day sale is just around the corner (it officially starts on Tuesday) som

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Apple’s colorful Watch Solo Loop bands are up to 70 percent off now

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2026-02-14 08:54:01

is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and served as commerce editor at Polygon until May 2025. Whether you’ve still got the original band that came with your Apple Watch, or if you’re hungry for more band color options, Woot has a bevy of bands available at up to 70 percent off their normal prices. The Solo Loop band is the most affordable option, costing just $14.99 at Woot in a range of delightful colors and several sizes. This model typically costs $49 new when purchas

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Apple Watch Series 10 Is Going for Peanuts Compared to Previous Prices, Lowest Price With Limited Stock

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-02-14 12:10:41

When you wear a smartwatch on your wrist, you know how easy it is to go about your day. Everything flows seamlessly from one moment to the next. You get a call, you answer it from your wrist. You need to exercise, you can track it from your wrist. It’s super easy, and all the data goes to one place. And one of the best smartwatches you can get right now is part of the Apple Watch family: the Apple Watch Series 10. It may not have all of the fitness features the Apple Watch Ultra has, but it’s st

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iOS 26 can freeze your FaceTime video if it detects nudity

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-14 17:53:35

The developer beta for iOS 26 has been out for a few weeks, and as always,tech sleuths are uncovering features and details that weren't explained during WWDC . Among the latest discoveries stirring up conversation online is a safety and privacy feature for FaceTime that blurs your feed when it detects you in a state of undress. Should FaceTime detect nudity, it will display a message reading "Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive. If you feel uncomfortable, yo

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Your MacBook is getting a big upgrade for free. 5 features I can't wait to try on MacOS 26

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-14 10:45:11

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple last month announced its latest update for MacOS 26, codenamed "Tahoe." It's full of new visual design elements like Apple's Liquid Glass design theme, better integration with the iPhone, and a more robust Spotlight feature that's better integrated with Shortcuts. The theme of all of Apple's updates this year is streamlining both the visual UI and feature sets across Apple devices, while making more apps and features available on them, punctuated by Apple Intelligence. A

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Best MacBooks (2025): Which Apple Laptop Should You Buy?

wired.com Luke Larsen 2026-02-14 17:00:00

In 2020, Apple’s MacBooks entered a new era. The company announced it was moving away from the Intel chips it had been using since 2006; in their place, it rolled out the first Macs with the Apple-designed M1 silicon. Cut to 2025, and Apple’s MacBooks have been upgraded to the M4 chips and are easily the best laptops you can buy, whether that’s the MacBook Air or the MacBook Pro. Like Apple’s iPhones, the chips run on the Arm architecture and afford the company greater control over its hardware

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What Is Apple One? A Breakdown of Plans, Pricing, and Included Services

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-02-14 17:00:00

Big tech companies are always looking for new ways to tie us into their ecosystems, but there is something to be said for the simplicity of a single monthly subscription. Apple One bundles several Apple services into one payment, which is cheaper than subscribing to the same services individually. If you already subscribe to Apple Fitness+ and News+, it’s a great deal for you. The question is whether it can entice anyone using a mix of first- and third-party services to switch completely to Appl

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Everything you need to know about Flashes, the Bluesky-based Instagram alternative

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-02-14 17:47:00

Flashes this year launched an Instagram alternative built on top of the Bluesky social network. Now available on the App Store, the app offers a different way to browse the visual posts on Bluesky. Instead of viewing them in a timeline-like feed, similar to X, the app draws inspiration from photo-based social networks, like Instagram. What you can post The app, built by Berlin-based developer Sebastian Vogelsang, runs on the same underlying protocol that powers Bluesky, the AT Protocol (or atp

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Apple's China iPhone sales grows for the first time in two years

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2026-02-14 21:54:26

Apple iPhone sales in China rose in the second quarter of the year for the first time in two years, Counterpoint Research said, as the tech giant looks to turnaround its business in one of its most critical markets. Sales of iPhones in China jumped 8% year-on-year in the three months to the end of June, according to Counterpoint Research. It's the first time Apple has recorded growth in China since the second quarter of 2023. Apple's performance was boosted by promotions in May as Chinese e-co

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CoMaps: New OSM based navigation app

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-14 21:27:12

Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce the release of CoMaps to Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and F-Droid! CoMaps Highlights Offline Search and Route : Plan and navigate your trips without internet Saves battery : Efficient design that does not drain your battery Privacy-respecting : no identify people, no tracking, no data collection Free and No Ads: completely free, your journey is smooth What makes CoMaps special? CoMaps is a community-driven open-source navigation app · Open

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Apple Suddenly Drops AirPods Max Below Its Black Friday Price for Everyone, Not Just for Prime Members

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-14 22:40:37

If you’re an Apple fan, then your life will generally be a little bit easier if you choose to stick within that ecosystem when it comes to your other tech. You can get tablets, smartwatches, and MacBooks, sure, but the most common addition to an iPhone user’s arsenal is AirPods. These are the best headphones for Apple users, and some of the best available in general as well. See at Amazon Well, that’s where a good deal can come in incredibly handy. Being able to save any money on these excelle

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A guide to the best sci-fi streaming this summer

theverge.com Andrew Webster 2026-02-14 22:00:00

is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. It’s that time again: for a third year running, the summer is looking pretty great for streaming some science fiction. There’s just something about cool fictional futures that’s a good fit for hot summer days spent indoors, and it seems the various streaming services agree. It’s been a pretty good year so far for the genre, with the ret

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Amazon’s Freevee app gets an expiry date, but here’s how to keep watching for free

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-15 09:06:08

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon confirmed plans to sunset its free streaming service, Freevee, late last year. The company has now notified users that the Freevee app will be shut down in August 2025. Freevee’s extensive library of movies, TV shows, and live TV will be available through Prime Video. After announcing plans to wind down its free video streaming service late last year, Amazon has now confirmed that the Freevee app will finally be shut down in August. But there’

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Latest Tech News

Rumor Replay: New MacBook with iPhone chip, Apple Glasses, more

Apple iOS 26: All the latest features for iPhone's new operating system, including FaceTime updates

Provider of covert surveillance app spills passwords for 62,000 users

One UI 8 gives you more control over where your Secure Folder apps pop up

Report: Apple looked into building its own AWS competitor

Trump Officials Want to Prosecute Over the ICEBlock App. Lawyers Say That’s Unconstitutional

Hands on: Spigen adds to C1 line with iMac G3-inspired Apple Watch stand

App Store revenue and downloads increased in June, but users are spending less on games

Opening up ‘Zero-Knowledge Proof’ technology

Apple CarPlay Ultra vs. Google Built-In: How the Next-Gen Auto Software Rivals Compare

How accurate is Apple’s new transcription AI? We tested it against Whisper and Parakeet

Apple releases new wallpaper for iPhone, iPad, and Mac as store debuts

MacBook with iPhone CPU rumors, AI Siri partnerships, new EU App Store rules

9to5Mac Daily: July 3, 2025 – iOS 26 features we use everyday

New Mac models through 2026 revealed in leaked Apple identifiers

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Deals: M4 MacBook Air from $849, M4 iPad Pro, Apple MagSafe Charger from $13, Find My keychain multi-tool, more

The best early Prime Day Apple deals on MacBooks, AirPods, iPads and more

Apple’s colorful Watch Solo Loop bands are up to 70 percent off now

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iOS 26 can freeze your FaceTime video if it detects nudity

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