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Senators reintroduce App Store bill to rein in ‘gatekeeper power in the app economy’

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-28 22:53:29

The App Store is back under scrutiny from lawmakers in Washington. A bipartisan group of senators has reintroduced the 2021 Open App Markets Act, a bill aimed at curbing the gatekeeper power that Apple and Google hold over the so-called “mobile app economy.” Here’s what they’re going for. If passed, the legislation would effectively force Apple and Google (who are not specifically named in the text) to allow sideloading, support third-party app stores, permit alternate payment systems, and stop

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My new favorite multi-port charging station is $50 off on Amazon right now

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-28 22:19:00

ZDNET's key takeaways A great charging station that's not just for those deep in the Apple ecosystem It offers a total of 140W output, and the USB-C ports and built-in cable support up to 100W There's a cool LCD screen, and this can be switched off if it becomes annoying or distracting. $99.98 at Amazon For a limited time, Baseus has discounted the Nomos 5-in-1 charging station by $50, bringing it down to near all-time lows. Chargers are giving way to charging stations, purpose-built gadgets

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HomePod is getting two new features this fall with iOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-01 03:28:41

HomePod and HomePod mini may not have achieved the success Apple hoped for, but they nonetheless continue being actively developed, and iOS 26 will bring two new features to the smart speakers. Crossfade and Wi-Fi settings controls coming to HomePod Heading into 2025, Apple was expected to have a big new Home products push on the way. Per Mark Gurman, the company was originally planning to ship a brand new ‘HomePad’ product earlier this year. It’s reportedly been delayed until Siri’s AI upgra

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Apple Sports App Gets Tennis and More Updates

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-01 00:44:00

Apple continues to expand its sports offerings for mobile users. On Wednesday, the company announced new updates to the Apple Sports app that include a revamped home screen and the addition of tennis ahead of the Wimbledon championships. All the changes were launched on the app today. This tennis season, you can check out live scores (or from past tournament rounds) for men's and women's matches. Apple Sports will allow you to track points and player advancement throughout events like Grand Sla

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AirTag 2 rumor highlights what Android’s trackers could do better

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-01 08:10:59

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Apple’s AirTag 2 may offer both low and very low battery alerts. Most Android trackers still rely on a single vague low-battery warning. The AirTag 2 is expected to launch in the fall, likely alongside the next iPhone. Bluetooth trackers are supposed to give you peace of mind, but there’s always the risk that they’ll silently die on you when you need them most. That’s why one rumored battery management upgrade to Apple’s upcoming AirTag 2 could be a s

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Apple Fitness+ joins in on ‘F1’ hype with workouts and a new Time to Walk episode

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-01 08:36:54

As Apple rolls out its biggest movie yet, F1 The Movie, it is also really revving up promotion across its own ecosystem. The latest to join the campaign? Apple Fitness+. Here’s what’s new. F1 marketing is well… firing on all cylinders This week, Fitness+ launched a set of new workouts and a “Time to Walk” episode, all inspired by the Apple Original Film starring Brad Pitt (Moneyball, Inglourious Basterds). It’s the latest example of Apple using its services portfolio as an extension of its ent

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AirPods Max 2: Here’s what rumors say is coming next

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-01 08:49:57

AirPods Max debuted nearly five years ago, and aside from a minor USB-C revision last year, there’s never been a proper AirPods Max 2. But Apple is preparing a true next generation model. Here’s what we know so far about AirPods Max 2. Lighter weight design When AirPods Max launched in 2020, users found a lot to like about the over-ear headphones, but two complaints stood out: the $550 price tag was expensive and they were fairly heavy to wear Remind you of any other products? AirPods Max 2

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Want to Buy a New iPhone? You Should Probably Wait, and Here's Why

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-01 05:56:00

If you're ready to upgrade your iPhone, you might want to hang tight. Apple tends to unveil its new phones in September, as it did last year with the iPhone 16 lineup. It's expected to release the iPhone 17 series at the same time this year. So, if you can wait a couple more months, you'll either score the latest device or get a discount on previous models. Watch this: Hey, Apple: Steal These S25 Edge Features for a Skinny iPhone 04:33 Newer iPhones tend to include camera and processor upgrad

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I replaced my Apple Watch Ultra with this flagship Garmin model - and didn't regret it

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-03-01 12:44:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Venu X1 is available in two color options for $799.99. The big 2-inch display is fantastic, the LED flashlight is brilliant, the thin case and light band make it a joy to wear, and the calculator now has a tip button. The always-on mode reduces battery life significantly, the watch is expensive, and dual-band GPS is not installed. $799.99 at Amazon $799.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices I've been using Garmin sports watches for over a decade and have prett

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Apple’s sports app now shows tennis scores

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-03-01 12:39:45

Apple Sports, the company’s sports app for iPhone, now shows scores for tennis matches. “Tennis fans can access live scores for Grand Slam and 1000-level tournaments, and can track every point across all men’s and women’s singles matches, beginning with Wimbledon,” Apple says in a press release . The company is also adding a “brand-new home experience” to the app. “Events and matchups are now grouped by league, with intuitive controls for fans to set their preferred order, ensuring their top le

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macOS Tahoe will add three new apps to your Mac, here’s what’s coming

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-01 17:34:32

Apple’s next major software update for the Mac is macOS Tahoe, also known as macOS 26. Alongside the new Liquid Glass design and major Spotlight upgrades, macOS Tahoe will bring three new Apple apps to the Mac. Here’s what’s coming. Journal Apple’s Journal app first arrived on iPhone with iOS 17.2 in late 2023. It’s been exclusive to iOS ever since then, but that’s changing this year. Journal is coming to the Mac in macOS Tahoe, and also the iPad in iPadOS 26. All your journal entries will s

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Deals: 512GB M4 Mac mini, Desert Titanium iPhone 16 Pro, black Apple Watch Ultra 2, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-03-01 17:45:16

Today’s Apple deals are once kicking off with a notable deal on the latest M4 Mac mini, but this time we are highlighting a $100 price drop on the mid-range 512GB model down at $699. Next up, we are moving over to a new Amazon all-time low on the premium renewed Desert Titanium 256GB iPhone 16 Pro at $127 off and higher-end models at up to $349 off as well as deals on the satin black Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the all-new Mac mini-ready OLED Samsung Smart Monitors with $300 in FREE credits. Head be

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The Apple Sports app now offers tennis scores, just in time for Wimbledon

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-01 17:54:41

Apple is rolling out a notable update for its Sports app . Just ahead of the Wimbledon Championships getting under way, Apple is adding point-by-point tennis scores to Sports. You'll be able to get live updates from Grand Slam and ATP Masters 1000-level matches and view details like the results of a player's previous matches in the tournament. Also in the 3.0 version of Apple Sports, baseball fans can view pitcher and batter matchups at the top of every MLB scoreboard. On the home screen, you'l

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Before iOS 26, Apple Could Bring Some Bug Fixes to Your iPhone With iOS 18.6

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-01 16:40:18

Before Apple releases iOS 26 this fall, the company will release iOS 18.6. The company released the first public beta of that software on June 18, but it didn't change much on the iPhones of developers and beta testers. While iOS 26 will bring a major redesign to iPhones, the latest beta is filled with bug and security fixes, so developers and beta testers shouldn't expect new features. Read more: iOS 26 Finally Lets Us Get Rid of the Abomination That Is the 9-Minute Snooze Apple/Screenshot by

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Apple Sports app adds live tennis scores and a redesigned home screen

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-03-01 17:36:50

The Apple Sports app, launched last year, is introducing tennis coverage ahead of Wimbledon, along with a redesigned home screen experience, Apple announced on Wednesday. Users will now be able to access live tennis scores for Grand Slam and 1000-level tournaments and can track every point across all men’s and women’s singles matches. Fans can also stay updated on a player’s progress throughout tournaments and get results from every match from the first round through the finals. Apple says the

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Here’s everything new coming to Apple Music in iOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-01 22:13:40

iOS 26 is shaping up to be huge for Apple Music users, with the Music app getting its most feature-packed update in years. Here’s everything new coming to Apple Music in iOS 26. AutoMix like a DJ AutoMix is Apple Music’s new feature that acts like a DJ, seamlessly and artfully transitioning from one song to the next. Here’s how Apple describes it: Apple Music delivers an elevated listening experience with AutoMix, which mixes one song into the next, just like a DJ. Using AI to analyze audio

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Apple shoves F1 movie ad into Wallet

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-01 22:45:39

Apple's F1 movie opens in theaters on June 27, and the company really wants you to know about it. On Tuesday morning, Wallet users noticed an Apple Pay notification that was both a coupon and an advertisement for the racing film. It offered "$10 off 2+ tickets to F1 The Movie at Fandango." When they clicked "Get tickets now," they were taken to a dedicated Fandango link that instructed them to use the promo code "APPLEPAYTEN" as well as use Apple Pay to receive their discount. Not everyone lik

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Apple’s push to take over the dashboard resisted by car makers

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-01 22:21:48

Apple is facing resistance from the automotive industry over its CarPlay Ultra software system, which the tech group launched in an attempt to take over a vehicle’s dashboard for the first time. German luxury brands Mercedes-Benz and Audi as well as Volvo Cars, Polestar, and Renault said they had no plans to bring the upgraded software to their vehicles, despite earlier indications from Apple that they would. While few have followed General Motors, which announced in 2023 it would stop install

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Apple and McDonald’s partner up with ‘F1’ miniature racing cars in Latin America

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-02 03:04:16

Apple is pulling out all the stops for the global release of F1 The Movie. In select Latin American countries, that includes a playful partnership with McDonald’s, where fans can grab a Formula 1-themed combo and take home exclusive miniature cars. Starting this Wednesday, June 25, McDonald’s is launching a limited-time “McMenu F1 The Movie” combo at locations across select countries, including Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. The new tie-in celebrates the upcoming movie featuring Brad Pitt (Mon

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Chase debuts new Reserve card with Apple Music and Apple TV+ benefit

9to5mac.com Fernando Silva 2026-03-02 03:18:23

As a long-time Chase Sapphire Reserve owner and a big fan of both the Chase ecosystem and Apple products, its fun when my worlds collide like this. Chase just refreshed all the perks and benefits of the Sapphire Reserve card, which includes a serious perk for Apple users. Here what you need to new about the refresh. Everything new with the Chase Sapphire Reserve I want to give a quick overview of all the benefits for those curious, because there are many. Chase is advertising that they are giv

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Apple Sports app redesigned with new personalized sections, adds tennis scores just in time for Wimbledon

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2026-03-02 03:50:34

The Apple Sports app for iPhone has just got a big new update. The home screen layout has been revamped, with upcoming games now separated by league. You can further personalize the list by re-ordering the sections to their preference, so you can make the sports you are most interested in appear first, and starred teams always show at the very top. And, just in time for Wimbledon, the app has now added tennis scores. That means you will be able to follow along with live scores for Grand Slam to

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Audi, Mercedes, and other car–makers reject CarPlay Ultra despite Apple claims

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-02 06:22:22

Audi and Mercedes–Benz are among the car makers to reject CarPlay Ultra, despite Apple listing them as future partners, and they are not alone. Aston–Martin was the first to adopt it, and Porsche has said that it will be doing so – but others previously named by Apple have either changed their minds, or are keeping suspiciously quiet … Apple has been talking about a next–generation version of CarPlay for a long time, but it wasn’t until last month that the company officially announced it as Ca

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Apple MacBook Air M4 deals: Both the 13-inch and 15-inch models are on sale!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-02 02:42:19

MacBooks used to be known as overpriced, but things have changed since the release of Apple’s M-series chips. Apple laptops, while not exactly cheap, are now closer to high-end laptops. As such, their price is now considered an excellent deal for what you get, especially if you can find them on sale, such as today. Buy the Apple MacBook Air M4 13-Inch for just $849.99 ($149.01 off) Buy the Apple MacBook Air M4 15-Inch for just $1,049 ($150 off) These offers are available from Amazon, but they a

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2025 iPad Pro production underway, but pricing expected to deter many

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-02 18:56:50

2025 iPad Pro production is reportedly already underway, as both Samsung and LG began making the displays earlier this month. The new models are expected to launch toward the end of the year, with October a likely bet. However, the high pricing of the OLED iPad Pro models is said to have deterred many potential buyers last year, and the same is expected to be true this year … Digitimes cites a Korean report. As reported by ZDNet Korea, Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) began mass pro

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Apple Wallet’s F1 movie ads better not give Google any ideas

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-03 03:01:42

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Apple Wallet is sending out push notifications advertising the new film F1 The Movie. Users aren’t happy about their digital wallet serving them ads. To avoid these ads, you’ll have to disable notifications or turn off seeing card benefits within Wallet during checkout. Apple’s original film, F1 The Movie, is coming to theaters this week. If you have somehow missed all of the advertising for it, don’t worry. The tech giant is making sure you know all

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Apple fires back at court’s ‘punitive’ App Store order in Epic Games case

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-03 03:55:10

After a couple of weeks of radio silence in the Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. case, Apple’s lawyers are now back with a vengeance in the Ninth Circuit. And this time, they’re not just pushing back on the original outcome, but also asking the Ninth Circuit to assign the case to a different judge if it is sent back to the district court. As reported by Law360, in a new appeals brief filed Monday, Apple challenges the district court order that bars it from charging any commission on in-app purcha

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If You Own an iPhone, Amazon Is Offering a Free AirTag Before Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-03 03:16:41

Apple doesn’t often discount products, and AirTags have never been on sale from the Apple website or in Apple stores. Amazon, however, occasionally surprises us with exclusive pricing on these useful Bluetooth trackers. For the best value, a pack of AirTags is nearly always a better buy than a single one. Amazon is also running a great deal just in time for Prime Day: purchase three AirTags and receive a fourth free. That drops the price of four AirTags to just $74, down from the regular $99 ($

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Apple’s China comeback playbook now includes government-backed discounts

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-03 08:28:33

After a rocky stretch, Apple managed to bounce back last month with a 15% jump in iPhone sales, driven largely by renewed demand in the U.S. and China. In China, especially, Apple had been losing ground to local brands benefiting from government subsidies on lower-cost phones. Now, it appears Apple is joining the subsidy program itself. When in China… take the subsidy As reported by South China Morning Post (via MacRumors), shoppers in Shanghai and Beijing can now get up to ¥2,000 (about US$2

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New Apple TV 4K release date: Here’s when to expect the next model

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-03 12:28:43

Apple last updated its Apple TV 4K set-top box in late 2022. So when is the next model coming? The wait won’t be long. Here’s when to expect the new Apple TV 4K to launch. Next-gen Apple TV 4K launching ‘toward the end’ of 2025 Although rumors about the new Apple TV 4K have been minimal, we do know when to expect it thanks to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg. Earlier this year, Gurman outlined Apple’s big plans for 2025. Among those plans? A new Apple TV 4K model. He writes that the next generation

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iOS 18.6 code hints at AirTag 2, but when is it coming?

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-03 12:43:47

When leaker Kosutami claimed that Apple was planning a May or June launch of the next-generation AirTag, that broadly tracked with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s earlier report from November that Apple was aiming for a “around the middle” of 2025 release. But now that we’re fast approaching the end of June and there are still no new AirTag, we have an update on Apple’s new release target for the long-awaited next generation of its tracker. When is AirTag 2 coming? We have some good news and some b

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