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macOS Sequoia 15.6 now available with an important bug fix

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-12-31 21:20:07

After a little more than a month and a few beta and RC versions, Apple has now released macOS Sequoia 15.6 for download. Here’s what’s new. macOS 15.6 brings an important Apple Configurator bug fix While macOS 15.6 doesn’t introduce big user-facing features, it does come with the usual security updates and general performance improvements, as well as an important bug fix: Fixed: Finder and Apple Configurator may be unable to successfully restore some devices from DFU mode. (153476458) This m

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How to uninstall the iOS 26 beta, with or without a backup

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-12-31 22:56:35

Did you regret installing the iOS 26 beta or the iPadOS 26 beta? Here’s the step-by-step to downgrade your iPhone or iPad to a previous, non-beta version. Hopefully, you backed up your device To uninstall the beta, you’ll need to wipe and restore your device, hopefully from a previous backup. The good news is that if you don’t have a recent pre-beta backup, the impact of a complete system wipe is less dramatic than it would have been a few years ago, since most apps now store data on the clou

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Home Depot has a new animatronic version of Skelly the skeleton

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-31 21:10:11

The Home Depot is well on its way to becoming a Spirit Halloween that also sells weed whackers. Here we are in July, and the retailer is already rolling out its Halloween product lineup. The centerpiece is the latest version of Skelly, the hardware store's viral skeleton. Meet the $279 animatronic Ultra Skelly. Given its name, you might think Ultra Skelly is even bigger than the standard 12-ft. model. But the new model is only 6.5 ft. tall. The "Ultra" part comes from app control and animatroni

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NordVPN Debuts Scam Call Protection for Android in an Effort to Help Protect You From Spam Calls

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-31 20:59:00

NordVPN is one of our favorite VPNs on the market, boasting blazing-fast speeds, excellent streaming service unblocking capabilities and forward-thinking privacy features. Now, NordVPN is expanding its cybersecurity offerings with scam call protection for Android users in the US. Here’s what you need to know about the service and how to enable it on your mobile device. NordVPN aims to help protect against scam calls You can easily enable NordVPN's scam call protection from within the NordVPN

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The Tea App Data Breach: What Happened, and What Was Exposed

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-31 21:20:36

Tea, a women's safety dating app that surged to the top of the free iOS App Store listings, suffered a major security breach last week. The company confirmed Friday that it "identified authorized access to one of our systems" that exposed thousands of user images. And now we know that DMs were accessed during the breach, too. Tea's preliminary findings from the end of last week showed the data breach exposed approximately 72,000 images: 13,000 images of selfies and photo identification that peo

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CashApp’s cross-platform Pool tool means none of your friends have an excuse for not pitching in

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-01 03:34:06

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Cash App is rolling out a new feature called “Pools.” Pools is a group payment feature that allows people to chip in money toward a large payment, whether they use the app, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. Members can be invited to a Pool in-app via their $cashtag or through a shareable link for external payments. Rounding up people for a group purchase can be a hassle, especially if some of those people use different payment apps. However, Cash App is intr

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New Apple TV+ movie with Matthew McConaughey looks high-stakes and intense

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-01 03:01:05

Apple TV+ has a strong movie lineup coming this fall, and we just got the release date and full trailer for one of those highly anticipated films: The Lost Bus, which stars Matthew McConaughey. Apple’s biggest movie of the year is easily F1. But there’s another intense, vehicle-centered movie on the way that strikes a very different tone. The Lost Bus is coming to Apple TV+ on Friday, October 3, following a limited theatrical release September 19. Here’s Apple’s summary followed by the just-r

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Apple releases tvOS 18.6, HomePod 18.6, more new updates

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-01 03:23:58

Apple has just released its latest software updates for users, including watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, iOS 18.6, and more. Here’s what to expect. New software releases focus on security and stability This fall, Apple will ship major new OS updates like iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more. But as it often does in the summer, today Apple released another round of updates for its current OS versions. New releases include: tvOS 18.6 watchOS 11.6 visionOS 2.6 iOS 18.6 iPadOS 18

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Apple just lost another AI researcher as it weighs shift to third-party models

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-01 03:34:38

Apple’s foundation models team has been bleeding staff, and today Bloomberg has reported on yet another departure while Apple continues weighing a major AI pivot. Meta has poached four of Apple’s AI staff in the past month It’s been a rough month for Apple’s AI ambitions. First, Meta hired away Apple’s head of foundation models. Then, two important colleagues followed their former boss to Meta. Now today, a fourth foundation models staff member has reportedly gone to Meta’s new ‘Superintelli

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9to5Mac Daily: July 29, 2025 – iPhone 17 Pro spotted in the wild?

9to5mac.com Seth Kurkowski 2026-01-01 03:39:52

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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5 Samsung bloatware apps you should uninstall from your Galaxy phone ASAP

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-01-01 03:27:00

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Samsung phones are well known for One UI, one of the most functional and intuitive Android interfaces. While it's highly customizable, these phones often come with preinstalled bloatware. Some built-in Samsung apps, such as Wearable and Wallet, are useful within the Samsung ecosystem. However, there are at least five first-party apps that even dedicated Samsung users rarely touch. The preinstalled bloatware apps can vary by device, price, and lineup, but many are common ac

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This new Contacts app update solves a problem we've all had on Android phones

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-01 03:35:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Google's latest Android feature is focused on ensuring you have quick access to your communication history. It's called Contact History, and it's found within the Android Contacts app. The latest upgrade to Contacts now includes a section called "Recent activity" that lists the recent communication history with a contact. If you find an interaction (be it a phone call, text, or other form), you can tap the entry to open the associated app. Also: I changed 12 settings on my And

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You Can Now Use Apple Pay and Google Pay on Cash App

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-01 02:17:00

Cash App/CNET You and your pals can now use Apple Pay and Google Pay to contribute to group payments through Cash App. The popular digital payment app announced its peer-to-peer group payment feature, Pools, which lets you set up and track group payments, including those from Apple Pay and Google Pay. "With Pools, our customers now have a dedicated, easy-to-use solution for group payments," Cameron Worboys, head of product design at Cash App, said in a statement. "They can start a pool to coll

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Foldable iPhone Will Launch September 2026 for a Cool $1,999, Report Says

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-01 02:37:23

The trickle of leaks about Apple's first foldable iPhone continue, and we're starting to get a clearer picture of what's in store for the new kind of iPhone reportedly launching next year. The first foldable iPhone is expected to be revealed in September 2026 during Apple's annual iPhone event, according to a report from financial services firm JPMorgan, at a price of $1,999. It will be part of Apple's iPhone 18 lineup, the report said. The iPhone will reportedly include these features: Apple

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Tea app disables DMs after second data breach exposed over a million private messages

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-01-01 02:28:47

Last week, the dating safety app Tea experienced a data breach, exposing 72,000 sensitive images containing selfies and photo IDs for account verification, as well as images from posts and messages. The personal data was reportedly shared by users on 4chan. As now reported by 404 Media, a second security issue exposed more user data, prompting the app to disable its direct messaging feature on Tuesday afternoon. Earlier this week, 404 Media received a tip from independent security researcher K

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Google won’t say if UK secretly demanded a backdoor for user data

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2026-01-01 03:07:56

The U.K. government is reportedly backing down from its earlier demand that Apple builds a secret backdoor allowing its authorities access to customer data worldwide, following a harsh rebuke from the U.S. government. But one U.S. senator wants to know if other tech giants, like Google, have also received secret backdoor demands from the U.K. government, and Google has so far refused to say. Earlier this year, The Washington Post reported that the U.K. Home Office sought a secret court order i

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Cash App users can now pool money for group payments — even with non-users

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-01-01 03:16:17

Cash App launched a new peer-to-peer payment feature on Tuesday called “Pools” that allows users to pool money with friends or family members to pay for expenses like grocery bills, restaurant checks, vacations, and group gifts. Initially available to select users, it will expand more widely in the coming months. Users can create Pools through the payment tab by setting a target amount and inviting contributors via their $cashtag or texting a link to non-users to pay through Apple Pay or Google

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watchOS 26 after one month: Three new features I’ve been using a lot

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-01 08:02:16

This fall, watchOS 26 will arrive as the next major Apple Watch software update. After more than a month using the beta on my Apple Watch, here are the new watchOS 26 features that I’ve been using the most. #1: Wrist flick When the Apple Watch Series 9 launched, it came with a new double tap gesture that I was originally excited about, but ended up barely using. I was afraid watchOS 26’s wrist flick gesture would be a similar story. But so far, I’ve found wrist flick a much more reliable and

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Apple to Open Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, but Don't Expect a US iPhone in the Near Future

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-01 06:18:00

Apple announced today that it is opening a manufacturing academy in Detroit next month, offering free training for small businesses and innovators. The Apple Manufacturing Academy, in partnership with Michigan State University, is designed to help American companies implement artificial intelligence and new techniques in manufacturing, the company said in a statement. "Apple works with suppliers in all 50 states because we know advanced manufacturing is vital to American innovation and leaders

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Tea app’s second data breach exposed over a million private messages

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-01-01 08:28:47

In Brief Last week, the dating safety app Tea experienced a data breach, exposing 72,000 sensitive images containing selfies and photo IDs for account verification, as well as images from posts and messages. The personal data was reportedly shared by users on 4chan. As now reported by 404 Media, who received a tip from independent security researcher Kasra Rahjerdi, a second security issue exposed more user data, including messages between users sharing phone numbers, and discussing abortions

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YouTube Music joins TikTok’s Add to Music app feature in latest update

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-01 12:24:40

Back in 2023, TikTok partnered with small group of music streaming services to roll out a new feature for its users. Called “Add to Music app,” this feature allowed you to add songs to your favorite music streaming services. Now the platform is adding another streaming service to its list of options. YouTube Music users will now be able to save the songs they find on TikTok to the music app, according to TechCrunch . Starting today, users will find YouTube Music amongst the other streaming serv

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Deals: 24GB M4 MacBook Air $200 off, 1TB M4 MacBook Pro $300 off, black Apple Watch Ultra 2 $150 off, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-01-01 12:45:20

In today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break, the best MacBook deals of the year roll on with the 24GB M4 MacBook Air at $200 off the list prices (16GB models from $799) and the 1TB M4 MacBook Pro at $300 off to deliver a new Amazon all-time low. We also have Apple Watch Ultra 2 in both the black and natural treatments at $150 off to match the best price of 2025 alongside some discounts on new accessories from Anker and the brand new Burton Goods Leather Techfolio Cord Organizer. Everything awaits below. Ap

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Cash App opens up to Apple Pay and Google Pay with a group payment option

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-01 12:40:19

Cash App has debuted a new group payment feature that allows folks who don't even use the app to contribute to a kitty. Pools enables Cash App users to invite folks to chip in for a large purchase (such as a group vacation) via Apple Pay and Google Pay. A small number of users have access to Pools at the jump, though Cash App owner Block expects to offer it to all of the service's customers in the coming months. Block told CNBC this is the first time that Cash App is opening up to external payme

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Own a Samsung phone? Changing these 7 settings will drastically improve the battery life

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-01-01 12:54:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are some of the best Android phones available today, thanks to their responsive and feature-rich software. But most Samsung phones -- especially the flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 -- come with over-the-top features that you might not use daily. If your new Galaxy phone isn't lasting an entire day on a single charge, there are ways to make the most of what you have without hindering the user experience. Also: The

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Observable Notebooks 2.0 Technology Preview

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-01 11:44:00

You can also use the new Vite plugin directly if you want to integrate notebooks into your existing Vite-based application. The build command is implemented on top of Vite, making it incredibly fast. If you prefer to author notebooks in a text editor rather than using Observable Desktop, you can use Vite’s preview server for a live preview as you edit. notebooks preview See the Notebook Kit documentation for more.

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Apple MacOS Tahoe 26: Top New Features to Try

wired.com Luke Larsen 2026-01-01 10:30:00

I haven’t been excited about a macOS update in a long time, but with macOS Tahoe 26, we're finally getting a significant overhaul. Between the visual redesign and some exciting pro features, there's something for everyone to try out in macOS Tahoe 26, including one feature that Mac nerds will love. Now that the public beta is out, I installed and tested some of the new features myself. Be sure to check out the full rundown of everything Apple announced in June at WWDC 2025. Updated July 2025:

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Alarm․com launches new CarPlay app for smart home control

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-01 17:03:19

Homeowners and businesses with an Alarm․com smart home system have a new way to keep tabs on things. The company has announced the launch of its first CarPlay app, unlocking easier access to smart home controls for things like garage doors, scenes, routines, and more. Alarm․com touted the features of its new CarPlay app in a press release today: Hassle-Free Garage Door Control: Easily open and close compatible garage doors with a tap, whether pulling into the driveway or leaving for the day. P

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New Apple TV+ crime thriller coming soon from Slow Horses author

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-01 17:08:26

Apple has announced a new series premiering this fall that has all the makings of a hit, including its source material courtesy of Slow Horses author Mick Herron. Here are all the details on Down Cemetery Road, coming soon to Apple TV+. Down Cemetery Road stars Emma Thompson investigating a complex small-town conspiracy Apple TV+ officially looks like the go-to streamer for new thrillers this fall. Over the past week alone, Apple has announced three upcoming crime thrillers: The Savant, with

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Report: Apple nearing deal with Chase for Apple Card partnership

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-01 17:41:02

Apple is nearing a deal with JPMorgan Chase to take over the Apple Card deal currently backed by Goldman Sachs, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. The deal comes as Goldman Sachs looks to exit its agreement with Apple after mounting financial losses and a broader rethinking of its consumer finance business. Apple Card backed by Chase? The report says that negotiations between Apple and JPMorgan Chase began early last year, but have “accelerated in recent months.” Apple ha

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This Linux app alerts you when an app tries to connect to the internet - and why that matters

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-01 17:06:36

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET OpenSnitch is a Linux port of the popular MacOS app Little Snitch. This app is essentially an application firewall that tracks network requests from apps, so you can create rules to block or allow those requests. Why is that important? Also: 7 things every Linux beginner should know before downloading their first distro Say, for example, that you've installed a Linux app that shouldn't require internet access (those do still exist). You're using tha

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Tea app disables DMs after second data breach exposed over a million private messages

Google won’t say if UK secretly demanded a backdoor for user data

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