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    iOS 26.2 to Allow Third-Party App Stores in Japan Ahead of Regulatory Deadline

    Author: Tim Hardwick Apple on Tuesday released the first beta of iOS 26.2 to developers, and it appears that the software will allow users in Japan to install alternative app marketplaces on their devices when it is released to the public in December. According to a post shared on X by...
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    M5 Ultra Chip Coming to Mac Studio in 2026

    Author: Juli Clover Apple doesn't release an "Ultra" variant for every Apple silicon chip, but the company is planning to debut an M5 Ultra chip in 2026, reports Bloomberg. The M5 Ultra is slated for the Mac Studio, and it's also likely that Apple will use it in a Mac Pro update. There's no...
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    iOS 26.2 Adds APIs for Texas App Store Parental Consent Law

    Author: Juli Clover Apple today detailed the tools it is providing developers for compliance with the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) that goes into effect in Texas in 2026. Starting on January 1, 2026, Apple users in Texas will need to confirm whether they are 18 years or older when...
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    Apple Card Now Offers 3% Daily Cash Back on Hertz Rental Cars

    Author: Juli Clover Apple Card purchases made in the Hertz app or through Hertz.com are now eligible for 3% Daily Cash back, according to an updated Apple Support document. The Daily Cash bonus is available when booking a rental car at U.S. Hertz corporate locations through the app or the...
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    Review: Two Months With the AirPods Pro 3

    Author: Juli Clover It's been almost two months since Apple released the AirPods Pro 3, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using them since they came out. He has some new thoughts to share on longer-term ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ use, so check out our video if you're thinking of picking up a...
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    Apple Pay Promo: Save $25 on Columbia Orders Over $150

    Author: Juli Clover Apple today launched a winter-themed Apple Pay promotion, offering users a $25 discount on a purchase of $150 or more from Columbia. If you spend $150+ on the Columbia website and then use ‌Apple Pay‌ when checking out, you can get $25 off your purchase. No promo code is...
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    Nomad Stand One Gets Qi2 Update With 25W iPhone Charging

    Author: Juli Clover Nomad today updated its popular Stand One and Stand One Max chargers to add Qi2 support. Qi2 allows compatible iPhones to charge at up to 25W, matching the 25W charging speed of Apple's newest MagSafe chargers. The $119 Stand One can charge an iPhone at up to 25W using...
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    Everything New in iOS 26.2 Beta 1

    Author: Juli Clover Just a day after launching iOS 26.1, Apple is ready to test the next update, iOS 26.2. iOS 26.2 brings AirPods Live Translation to the EU, introduces changes to Reminders, adds a Lock Screen Liquid Glass slider, and more. We've rounded up all of the new iOS 26.2 features...
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    iOS 26.2 Adds Three New Features to Podcasts App

    Author: Juli Clover With iOS 26.2, Apple is updating the Podcasts app to add a trio of new features and updated tools for podcast creators. All English podcast shows will now get automatically created chapters, which makes it easier to navigate through them. Apple says that automatic...
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    Delta Now Offers iOS 26's Upgraded Boarding Passes in Apple Wallet

    Author: Joe Rossignol Delta recently added support for iOS 26's upgraded boarding pass experience in the Apple Wallet app, according to MacRumors reader Aaron Binner. It is not entirely clear if Delta support was added in the iOS 26.2 beta, which was released earlier today, or if this is a...
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    iOS 26.2 Expands Live Translation on AirPods to EU

    Author: Joe Rossignol The upcoming iOS 26.2 update for iPhone makes the Live Translation feature on select AirPods available in the EU, according to Apple. The news was also reported by various publications, including the German blog Macerkopf. Live Translation allows you to understand...
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    iOS 26.2 Adds Alarms for Reminders

    Author: Juli Clover In iOS 26.2, there's a new option to set an alarm to go off when creating a reminder in the Reminders app. When adding a reminder, selecting a time and then toggling on the "Urgent" option will cause an alarm to go off at the designated time. Alarms that you set in the...
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    Veterans Day Apple Watch Activity Challenge Launching November 11

    Author: Juli Clover Apple is planning an Apple Watch Activity Challenge for Veterans Day, which takes place next Tuesday in the United States. Apple Watch owners are tasked with doing any workout for 11 minutes or more on November 11. Apple Watch owners who complete the challenge will win...
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    iOS 26.2 Lock Screen Gets Liquid Glass Slider

    Author: Juli Clover In iOS 26.2, there's a new Liquid Glass slider that lets you customize the appearance of the clock. When you select the "Glass" option, you can use the new slider to make the time look almost entirely clear, or give it a more frosted, solid look. There continues to be a...
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    watchOS 26.2 Updates Sleep Score Ranges

    Author: Juli Clover watchOS 26.2 tweaks the Sleep Score feature that's available for the Apple Watch, changing the labeling for point ranges to better match how people might be feeling after a restless night of sleep. The new scores are as follows: Very Low - 0-40 (previously 0-29) Low...
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    Apple Releases First watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2 and visionOS 26.2 Betas

    Author: Juli Clover Apple today provided developers with the first betas of upcoming watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a day after Apple launched the 26.1 versions of each platform. The software updates are available through the...
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    Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to Developers

    Author: Juli Clover Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a day after Apple released iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the...
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    Apple Launching Budget MacBook in 2026

    Author: Juli Clover Apple is developing a more affordable Mac notebook that's set to come out in the first half of 2026, according to Bloomberg. The machine will cost "well under $1,000" and it will compete with affordable Windows machines and Chromebooks. Apple's lowest priced Mac notebook...
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    iPhone 18 Pro Rumored to Come in Only One of These New Colors

    Author: Joe Rossignol Apple is testing three new color options for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models, according to a known leaker, but they have since clarified that the company plans to move forward with only one of the three new finishes. The color options that Apple is...
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    M2 vs. M5 Vision Pro: 20+ Differences Compared

    Author: Hartley Charlton Apple recently refreshed its Vision Pro headset with the M5 chip, but how different is it from the original version? This guide lists all of the differences between the two models. While the latest model sees no hardware changes beyond the chip and the headband, the...