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Apple held out for a long time on switching from text messaging to RCS (rich communication services), but finally announced that it would be doing so as part of iOS 18. The move brings many iMessage-like features to text messages between iPhone and Android users.
Mobile carriers also need to support the switch, and UK telco Three has just texted customers to announce that it will be doing so from next month …
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A heartwarming new Apple holiday video entitled Heartstrings showcases the new hearing aid feature offered by AirPods Pro 2.
It shows the experience of a father being transformed from hearing only muffled sounds as his family opens gifts, sings songs and tells him they love him to being able to clearly hear everyone …
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This is Rumor Replay, a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: iOS 19 rumors point to a backloaded launch, plus iPhone 17 Pro and Air come into focus, the future of AirPods Max, and more.
Here are this week’s Apple rumors.
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Update: We have now updated our Black Friday collection with all of the most notable deals carrying over to Cyber Monday alongside a host of new offers across Apple’s latest releases and just about every other product category out there as well.
We are now ready to bring together all of the best Cyber Monday Apple deals into one handy collection for you. There are big-time price drop across just about all of Apple’s latest releases, from the new M4 Macs and the all-new iPad mini 7 to AirPods and more for the biggest shopping event of the season. Those offers are joining a range of discounts on various Apple gear accessories as well as just about every other product category, from smart TVs and e-bikes to gaming gear, smart home, loads of fashion brands, and a whole lot more. Head below...
The popular Apple sci-fi drama Severance is getting an official companion podcast, alongside the release of season two. The podcast will be hosted by the show’s director Ben Stiller, and star Adam Scott (Mark). It will include appearances from other cast members like Britt Lower (Helly), Zach Cherry, as well as the show’s creator Dan Erickson.
The podcast will debut on January 7th, with daily episodes covering each episode of Severance season one. The podcast will continue in weekly instalments alongside the premiere of every new episode of season two of the show. As a reminder, Severance season two commences January 17, with new episodes each Friday.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will now be going after more scammers after it closed a significant loophole in the law.
The agency says the expanded scope of the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) will be of particular benefit to seniors, who disproportionately fall victim to fake tech support calls …
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Space Black has been the hot new Apple color lately, coming to products like the and iPad Pro. However, Apple never released Space Black for the new , and stuck to just silver. Luckily, one Apple enthusiast decided to paint his Mac mini in black, and it looks pretty good…
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We already rounded up all of the most notable price drops now live on Apple gear and accessories this morning, but there’s new deals and some serious showcase offers we want to highlight for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. You can now score up to $400 off the M4 Max MacBook Pro configs, delivering the lowest prices ever alongside the more affordable models from $1,399. We also spotted the Natural Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 at a sizable $179 off the going rate – the lowest price ever outside of a recent YMMV offer. Those deals join some of the best prices of the year on our favorite Apple Watch bands and iPhone 16 cases, an Apple Pencil offer from just $37.50, and more. Scope it all out below.
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TORRAS is excited to announce that its popular next-generation Ostand 360 spin stand case for the iPhone 16 series is now available in brand new colors!Don’t miss out on TORRAS’ 15% Black Friday discount on the new iPhone 16 Ostand 360 case.
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