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The Podcasts app didn’t get as many iOS 26 updates as some of Apple’s other apps, but there are some design changes and feature tweaks that are worth knowing about. Liquid Glass Like all of Apple’s apps, the Podcasts app adopts the new Liquid Glass design language. UI elements have a glass-like, translucent look that …
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Halfbrick, the developer behind popular titles like Fruit Ninja, teamed up with Apple to offer free Apple Arcade promo codes, and there’s still time to take advantage of the deal. Both new and returning subscribers can sign up on the Halfbrick website to get a free one-month ‌Apple Arcade‌ trial. New subscribers can pair the …
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Apple today released the latest version of Xcode 26, introducing several new features that developers can take advantage of. ChatGPT in Xcode now supports GPT-5, so developers can choose to start new conversations with GPT-5 or GPT-4.1. GPT-5 is the new default option, with two models to select from. GPT-5 is optimized for quick, high-quality …
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Anthropic announced today that it is changing its Consumer Terms and Privacy Policy, with plans to train its AI chatbot Claude with user data. New users will be able to opt out at signup. Existing users will receive a popup that allows them to opt out of Anthropic using their data for AI training purposes. …
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Apple is working on a new version of the Powerbeats earbuds called the Powerbeats Fit, and the company shared a teaser video of the upcoming earbuds on its YouTube channel. The Powerbeats Fit look similar to the Beats Fit Pro, featuring a small in-ear earbud with a silicone wingtip that secures them in the ear. …
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It’s almost Labor Day weekend and a number of retailers have introduced deals that should be advantageous for anyone shopping around for Apple products and related accessories. In this article we’ve rounded up some of the best Labor Day deals for Apple devices, also including discounts on charging accessories, headphones, speakers, and more. Note: MacRumors …
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Apple’s cases for the iPhone 17 lineup will be accompanied by a new Crossbody Strap accessory with a unique magnetic design, according to the leaker known as “Majin Bu.” Apple’s Crossbody Strap reportedly features an unusual magnetic design; it likely has a “flexible metal core” that makes it magnetic along its entire length. At the …
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Apple’s annual fall event takes place on Tuesday, September 9, when it is expected to unveil the new iPhone 17 lineup, an Apple Watch Series 11, a third-generation Apple Watch Ultra, and potentially AirPods Pro 3. It may also make some additional new products available, but there are a handful of rumored upcoming devices that …
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