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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 creating an Apple account, and parents will …
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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 pair for the holidays. Subscribe …
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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 website. Hertz is also offering ‌Apple Card‌ users …
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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 the ‌iPhone‌ charging surface, and it …
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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 required. Apple says that products from …
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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 that we’ve found so far. Lock …
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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 server-side change. The upgraded boarding passes have an …
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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 chapters will also make it simpler for users to understand an …
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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 separate Solid toggle that …
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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 an Apple Watch activity award in the Fitness app. …
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