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Leaked prototype reveals M1 iMac almost had an Apple logo on its chin

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-03 05:55:57

When Apple introduced the colorful, ultra-thin M1 iMac in 2021, many were surprised by one notable omission: the lack of an Apple logo on its prominent chin. Now, a leaked prototype suggests this was indeed something Apple took into consideration during development… The current-generation iMac features a 24-inch display in an ultra-thin form factor with white bezels around that display. It’s available in a wide range of colors, unlike most Apple products. One of the hallmarks of the iMac design

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Jack Dorsey's Bluetooth messaging app is now on the App Store

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-03 05:50:00

Earlier this month, Block CEO and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey unveiled a peer-to-peer, Bluetooth-based messaging app he put together. Now, anyone with a compatible iPhone, Mac or iPad (or even Apple Vision Pro) can try Bitchat as it's available on the App Store . Dorsey created Bitchat under the auspices of "and Other Stuff," an open-source development collective he has backed financially . Per the free app's description, it allows users to chat with others who are physically close to them w

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Microsoft: macOS Sploitlight flaw leaks Apple Intelligence data

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-03 05:03:29

Attackers could use a recently patched macOS vulnerability to bypass Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) security checks and steal sensitive user information, including Apple Intelligence cached data. TCC is a security technology and a privacy framework that blocks apps from accessing private user data by providing macOS control over how their data is accessed and used by applications across Apple devices. Apple has fixed the security flaw tracked as CVE-2025-31199 (reported by Microsoft'

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When Can You Get the iPhone 17? Here's What Date to Expect Its Release

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-03 03:00:00

While leaks and speculation about the new iPhone have been popping up everywhere lately, one question could resolve all the others: When will the iPhone 17 be released? Once the rumored iPhone 17 -- as well as the iPhone 17 Air, Pro and Pro Max -- is revealed, we'll be able to confirm speculation about colors, display, cameras and more. We'll also learn how much the new iPhone will cost, which is also still up in the air, thanks in part to looming tariffs. Based on previous releases, the new i

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New AirPods Pro 3 Coming Soon? Rumors, Leaks and Everything We Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-03 08:57:00

Apple last updated its flagship AirPods Pro buds in 2022, and rumor has it the company will release the next-gen AirPods Pro 3 this fall alongside its new iPhones. While there's no guarantee we'll get the AirPods Pro 3 this year, Apple has released a new model of AirPods every year since 2019 (I'm counting 2023's AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C as a new model), and the Pro line is due for an upgrade. Last year we got the all-new AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Canceling, but the AirPods Max o

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9to5Mac Daily: July 28, 2025 – AirPods public beta, more

9to5mac.com Seth Kurkowski 2026-01-03 15:01:58

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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SploitLight: Microsoft warns macOS flaw could leak Apple Intelligence metadata

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-03 15:44:51

Microsoft has detailed a serious macOS vulnerability that could allow malicious apps to bypass system privacy protections. Dubbed “SploitLight,” the flaw exploited how Spotlight indexes plugin data to access sensitive files and Apple Intelligence metadata. Apple addressed the issue in macOS in March, but users on older versions could be at risk. Microsoft alerted Apple to the exploit upon discovery, leading to its fix in macOS earlier this year. From Microsoft’s security blog: Microsoft Threat

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Simplify, then add delightness: On designing for children

news.ycombinator.com Shane O'Sullivan 2026-01-03 14:21:13

I’ve been building Kidz Fun Art (web, iPad & Windows) since 2021, so 4 years at time of writing. It’s a tablet optimized application intended to be used by children of all ages – my daughters were 3 and 5 when I started, and are 7 and 9 now, so I’ve seen how they use it almost daily at various ages. I’ve learned a few things about designing for their usability and how it differs from some more common patterns found in adult focused applications. Topics Covered Minimize Text Use If you want ki

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Deals: M4 MacBook Air from $799, M4 MacBook Pro all-time low at $300 off, Apple Watch Ultra 2 $150 off, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-01-03 20:44:51

We are ready to start off another week’s worth of 9to5Toys Lunch Break deal collections, and today we have some of the best deals of the year on MacBooks. Amazon is now offering $200 off every single M4 MacBook Air configuration, including both 16GB and 24GB models, with deals starting from $799 all-time lows. We then move over to the M4 MacBook Pro – it is now at its best Amazon price ever with $300 off the list price on various configurations. These deals also join $150 price drops on Apple Wa

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New Apple TV+ movies coming this fall look like strongest lineup yet

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-03 20:50:03

Apple TV+ is best known for its original TV series, but the streamer has recently started finding success in movies too. And coming soon are three high-profile new movies that look set to give Apple TV+ its best fall lineup to date. #1: Highest 2 Lowest The very next movie coming to Apple TV+ will reunite Denzel Washington and Spike Lee. Highest 2 Lowest hits Apple TV+ on Friday, September 5 following a limited theatrical bow on August 15. The NYC-set crime thriller is directed by Spike Lee

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M4 MacBook Air’s biggest success may still be ahead of it

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-04 00:03:42

Earlier this year, Apple launched the M4 MacBook Air and I came away very impressed. Heading into Apple’s packed fall launch lineup, you might expect the product to fade into the background of the new and shiny. Here are several reasons, though, why I believe the M4 MacBook Air has its biggest days still ahead. M4 MacBook Air will remain Apple’s newest Mac this fall, and get all the marketing attention Out of all of Apple’s early 2025 product launches, the M4 MacBook Air looks set for an espec

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Meta smartwatch with a camera may be announced in September

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-04 00:19:24

Apple at one time considered adding a camera to the Apple Watch, but it looks like Meta may get there first. A new report suggests the company may unveil the upcoming wearable at its September event. A Meta smartwatch with a camera was spotted in development back in 2021, but was said to have been put on pause the following year. However, a new supply-chain report says the project was revived and is now close to launch … Apple Watch with camera Apple has long been considering the idea of addi

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Add smart touches your dorm room: Everything you need

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-01-04 00:22:00

If you or a loved one is prepping for college, it's easy to knock out the apparent dorm room essentials: twin XL sheets, a mini fridge, a laptop, and more. What's less likely to be obvious is the tech items you buy that will level up a dorm room from basic to smart. With so many tech products flooding the market, especially ones catered to college students, it can be hard to know which ones are worth it and which ones will sit unused for four years to come. Also: These 6 gadgets are the colleg

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Tao on "blue team" vs. "red team" LLMs

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-04 00:36:39

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Google Assistant Is Basically on Life Support and Things Just Got Worse

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-04 00:55:11

Voice assistants are… not perfect. That’s me being nice. But if I were to cease being nice, I’d probably say something more like “voice assistants suck,” and I think most would agree I’d be justified in saying so. While no voice assistant really manages to escape that criticism, I usually opt for Google Assistant, which—in my experience—is the least sucky. Or it used to be, but after some recent hiccups, I may have to start rethinking that dishonorable distinction. Last week, Google Assistant u

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The Pixel’s default Camera app isn’t the end-all be-all of photography on Pixels

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-02 15:00:54

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Pixel 9 The Pixel Camera app has long been considered one of the best camera apps on the market, and it’s easy to see why. The app offers a few standout modes, like Night Sight, astrophotography, and Best Take. For a long time, Google’s image processing was also considered superior to that of most other manufacturers. Needless to say, any alternative to the Pixel Camera app has some big shoes to fill. But after trying out a few alternatives, I’ve found a few app

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Let’s hope one iPhone 17 Pro camera rumor is dead wrong

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-04 10:40:17

Yesterday saw the emergence of three rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro camera system. The source for them has no track-record, so it’s entirely possible that all three are nonsense, but it’s at least plausible that they would have access to the claimed information. Two of the rumored features would be welcome, even if one sounds rather unlikely. But the third is something I’m very much hoping is dead wrong … The source claims to work for a video production company which lists Apple among its clie

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200k Flemish drivers can turn traffic lights green

news.ycombinator.com Vrt Nws 2025-12-30 17:08:26

Two years ago, the Flemish Roads Agency (AWV) announced the introduction of the new system: via an app on your smartphone, you can get a traffic light to turn green more quickly. Over the past 2 years, 250 intersections were to be equipped with so-called “intelligent traffic lights”, which would receive a signal as soon as a road user with the app approaches. In that way, motorists - but also cyclists and motorcyclists- will not have to wait unnecessarily at red lights when less traffic is appr

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Terminal app can now run full graphical Linux apps in the latest Android Canary

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-31 18:08:45

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android’s Linux Terminal app can now run graphical Linux apps in the latest Canary build, a major step forward for the feature. A new “Display” button launches a graphical environment, letting users run full desktop apps that aren’t available on Android. Hardware acceleration can also be enabled for better performance, paving the way for running even more powerful Linux software and games. The Linux Terminal app that Google introduced earlier this yea

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Before Apple Launches iOS 26 This Fall, Here's What's in iOS 18.5

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-04 08:00:03

Apple is set to release iOS 26 this fall, and the tech company said that iPhone update will bring a new Liquid Glass design, a new Games app and more to your iPhone. But Apple launched iOS 18.5 on May 12, and that update brought a new wallpaper, app tweaks and some bug fixes and security patches that everyone can access now. You can download iOS 18.5 by going to Settings > General > Software Update, then tapping Update Now and following the prompts on your screen. Here's what iOS 18.5 brings t

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I Was Wrong About Workout Buddy, Apple's AI Coaching Vision Is Just Getting Started

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-04 10:00:18

I wasn't exactly sold on the idea of having a "buddy" cheering me on during a workout when Apple first announced its Workout Buddy feature in WatchOS 26. The workout partner I had in mind was more of a no-nonsense trainer; someone to push me out of my comfort zone and into peak performance. Apple's version, instead, is an AI-powered voice that dishes out praise as you run (or as you do any number of activities). But after testing it myself and talking in-depth with Apple about how it works, I'm

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Modder behind first USB-C iPhone now wants to upgrade every model

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-12-31 09:30:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust What just happened? A passionate modder made headlines a few years back by creating the first working USB-C port for an iPhone. Now, that same developer is taking things to the next level, launching a full-scale manufacturing effort to deliver a polished, production-ready version of the adapter to the public. Ken Pillonel's latest project is an iPhone case that adds USB-C connectivity to older Appl

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Android users can now remotely lock their Windows PC from their phone

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2025-12-31 12:36:00

Microsoft's Link to Windows app on Android is reportedly getting a useful new feature: the ability to lock a PC remotely from a smartphone. Windows Central notes that the feature is rolling out gradually with version 1.25071.165 and isn't available to everyone just yet. Android users could already configure their Windows PCs to lock automatically when they walk away, using their phone's Bluetooth signal as a proximity trigger. However, the new update gives users a manual option as well, allowin

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VPNs top App Store charts as Online Safety Act age checks kick in

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-01-04 21:55:59

VPNs top App Store charts as Online Safety Act age checks kick in Just now Share Save Liv McMahon Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Virtual private network (VPN) apps have become the most downloaded on Apple's App Store in the UK after sites such as PornHub, Reddit and X began requiring age verification of users on Friday. VPNs can disguise your location online - allowing you to use the internet as though you are in another country. It means people are likely using them to bypass re

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Huawei reclaims No. 1 smartphone spot in China — and Apple returns to growth

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2026-01-04 20:52:23

The Huawei flagship store and the Apple flagship store at Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, Sept. 2, 2024. Huawei reclaimed the top spot in China's smartphone market in the second quarter of the year, while Apple returned to growth in the country — one of its most critical markets — data released by technology market analyst firm Canalys showed on Monday. Huawei shipped 12.2 million smartphones in China in the three months ended June, a rise of 15% year on year — equating to 1

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After Facer, Pujie and WatchMaker announce Wear OS 6 support

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-04 18:11:07

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR After Facer, watch face distribution apps Pujie and WatchMaker are extending support for Wear OS 6. The updated versions comply with Google’s mandate to switch to the new Watch Face Format. While Pujie is separating development into two apps (for new and old watches), WatchMaker is likely to continue using just one. With Wear OS 5, Google introduced a new standard to make watch faces more power-efficient. And, to ensure watch face designers and develo

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Internet age verification begins rollout, and Apple is set to be dragged into it

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-04 21:52:04

The UK has become the first major country to introduce a legal requirement for internet age verification, but it affects all websites and apps worldwide. Additionally, the US has recently revived a bill very similar to the British legislation. While the law was presented as a way to prevent children accessing adult websites, the reality is very different, and we’re already seeing the privacy risks of good intentions being turned into bad legislation – with iMessage and FaceTime in the firing li

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, July 28

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-04 11:15:00

Back Services & Software All the news and tips you need to get the most out of services, apps and software you use every day.

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Apple’s F1 movie crosses $500 million at global box office

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2026-01-04 12:53:23

The F1 movie continues its hot streak at cinemas, with the film still widely resonating with audience a month after its theatrical premiere. The Apple Original Film has now crossed the $500 million mark at the global box office, with the running total now standing around $509 million. F1: The Movie will eventually land on Apple TV+, likely in October. But Apple and distributor Warner Bros. have little incentive to hurry along the secondary release windows if the cinema takings remain as strong

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How to transfer your Ticketmaster tickets to someone else

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-04 09:40:23

If you can't make it to a concert or game, you can at least ensure your ticket doesn't go to waste. That reunion tour concert you booked a few months ago is creeping up on your calendar, but you're going to be trapped at home because life gets in the way sometimes. If you booked your ticket through Ticketmaster, you can easily transfer your pass to someone else instead of letting it turn into an empty seat. How to transfer tickets in the Ticketmaster app If you have the Ticketmaster app, you

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Latest Tech News

Leaked prototype reveals M1 iMac almost had an Apple logo on its chin

Jack Dorsey's Bluetooth messaging app is now on the App Store

Microsoft: macOS Sploitlight flaw leaks Apple Intelligence data

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9to5Mac Daily: July 28, 2025 – AirPods public beta, more

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New Apple TV+ movies coming this fall look like strongest lineup yet

M4 MacBook Air’s biggest success may still be ahead of it

Meta smartwatch with a camera may be announced in September

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Google Assistant Is Basically on Life Support and Things Just Got Worse

The Pixel’s default Camera app isn’t the end-all be-all of photography on Pixels

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Internet age verification begins rollout, and Apple is set to be dragged into it

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