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 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from MacRumors! News in the Apple world has unsurprisingly been relatively slow over the past week, but Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone managed to make its way back into the news, while we also shared updates on current and future Apple TV news.
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Got a ton of leftovers from hosting (or attending) a holiday celebration? Chef ChatGPT does well with creating meals based on the "whatever's in my fridge" prompt.
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Winter means less time in the sun, but there are foods that can help you get the vitamin D your body needs to function.
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Too much AI everywhere? Here's how to disable Apple's AI features.
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If you've already seen Klaus, Hot Frosty and The Holdovers, you might be surprised at how many other holiday movies are on Netflix.
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Our memories take up space in the cloud, and that space is expensive.
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Want epic sci-fi programming? Give Amazon's streamer a whirl.
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Samsung makes it easy for you to turn off AI on your Galaxy phone. Here's how.
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They say they're going to do something that rhymes with "grieve."
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 Apple reportedly tested a version of the first-generation AirPods with bright, iPhone 5c-like colored charging cases.
— Kosutami (@Kosutami_Ito) December 24, 2025
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Smart homes are at risk without robust passwords. Here are the checks and changes I highly recommend as a fresh start for the new year.
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The YouTuber doesn't seem fazed by Apple's threats.
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 27.
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Got an unwanted gift? Knowing the major retailers' return policies can save you time and frustration.
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Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Dec. 27, No. 1,652.
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Your mindset for vibe coding is important. These tips will help you get there.
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The State of New York will now require social media platforms to display warning labels similar to those found on cigarettes. The bill was passed by the New York Legislature in June and signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday. It will apply to any platforms that feature infinite scrolling, auto-play, like counts or algorithmic feeds. The labels will caution those on the platform about potential harm to young users' mental health.
Social media companies will be required to display these warning labels when a user first interacts with any of the features the state considers predatory. The warning will also be displayed periodically after that interaction.
"Keeping New Yorkers safe has been my top priority since taking office, and that includes protecting our kids from the potential harms of social media features that encourage excessive use," Gov. Hochul said in a statement. The law will apply when any of these platforms are being accessed from New York. Gov. Hochul also signed two bills into law last year aimed at protecting kids from social media.
Concerns over the mental health effects of social media platforms on younger users have been
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NEW RESOURCES National Security Archive: Archive Lawsuit Opens Vladimir Putin Memcons/Telcons. " The verbatim transcripts of Vladimir Putin's meetings and telephone calls with U.S. president George W. Bush from 2001 to 2008 […]
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Prime members can get cheaper gas and groceries, plus unlimited photo storage.
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AirTags are great for luggage, backpacks and wallets, but they shouldn't be attached to your pup's collar. Here's what experts recommend instead.
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NEW RESOURCES Hyde Park Herald: New archive reunites the art and Legacy of Shaddle and Baum. "…created over more than a decade by their son, Charles Baum, [the Alice Shaddle and Don […]
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Hundreds of old film cameras are available, and this starter's guide covers everything from how to buy one to what rolls of film to use.
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It's uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.
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Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 27, No. 664.
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If you're still holding onto iOS 18, make these 10 changes to keep your iPhone running smoothly.
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The best iPad accessories can make an aging tablet feel like new again, or give you additional ways to use that new slab you just bought. Whether it's a slim folio case, an Apple Pencil, a docking station or a paper-like screen protector, there are so many iPad accessories out there that can transform how you use your tablet on a regular basis — and make your iPad last longer, too. We've tested a plethora of accessories over the years, and these are the best iPad accessories you can get right now.
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Which iPad generation do you own?
iPad cases
iPad stands and docks
iPad keyboards and mice
iPad stylus
iPad chargers
iPad screen protectors
Which iPad generation do you own?
Before you splurge on a bunch of accessories, you should double check which iPad generation you own. There are a couple of ways to do this: first, you can check the back of your tablet for its model number, which will start with an "A" and end with a series of numbers. You can also go into Settings on your iPad, then General and look up the model number in the top section. If you see a series of letters and numbers with a slash ("/") in it, just tap that to reveal the iPad's true model number.
The most important iPad details to consider before buying acces
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This was the kind of year that felt 100 years long, so who could blame us for leaning into a bit of escapism? Some of us buried our noses in books in 2025, and thankfully, there were plenty of good reads to get lost in. Here are some of the Engadget team's top picks from the year.
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghyWild Dark Shore pulls off a magnificent balancing act of telling an intimate, personal story coupled with the backdrop of impending climate disaster. A father and two children are living on a remote island near Antarctica, taking care of a vast seed bank that was part of an abandoned research facility. They're literally trying to stay above water for a few months until they get bailed out from the
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A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple's new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi classes and even a fire ritual.
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Brazilian regulators have reached a settlement with Apple after a yearslong investigation into the company's App Store fee practices as well as its policies against third-party app stores. As first reported by Brazilian tech site tecnoblog, the nation's Administrative Council of Economic Defense (CADE) said it has accepted Apple's proposed agreement that will address claims of anticompetitive practices.
The agreement will allow for third-party payment processing methods for in-app purchases and reins in Apple's anti-steering efforts by allowing links to external websites for transactions. The settlement requires that these payment options be shown next to Apple's own. Apple must also allow third-party app stores to be installed on its devices, though the company is allowed to display warnings to users if they are written in a neutral and objective way.
A new fee structure has also been agreed to, with Apple applying no fee if users are directed to outside payment methods in a text-only way. The use of a clickable link or button for an external payment option will incur a 15 percent fee. Purchases made within Apple's App Store will still be subject to a 10 percent or 20 percent commission. Developers using Apple's payment system would also be subject to a 5 percent transaction fee.
Additionally a 5 percent "Core Technology Fee" would be levied against all app downloads from third-party app stores. This new structure bears similarities to policy and fee
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The Trump administration has issued travel bans that prohibit five European tech researchers, including one former EU Commissioner, from entering the United States. "For far too long, ideologues in Europe have led organized efforts to coerce American platforms to punish American viewpoints they oppose. The Trump Administration will no longer tolerate these egregious acts of extraterritorial censorship," said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
That official is Thierry Breton, the former European Commissioner for Internal Markets and Digital Services, who Sarah Rogers called the "mastermind" of the Digital Services Act. Rogers, the Under Secretary of State, said Breton threatened Elon Musk about ongoing formal proceedings for X's noncompliance with "illegal content" and "disinformation" under the DSA just before his meeting with President Trump. The administration has also banned Imran Ahmed from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), who apparently called for American anti-vaxxers to be deplatformed. One of those people is Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who's now the US Secretary of Health.
Clare Melford from the UK-based Global Disinformation Index has also been banned. Her group monitors online platforms for hate speech. Anna-Lena von Hodenberg and Josephine Ballon from German organization HateAid, have been banned, as well. HateAid flags hate speech
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Check out My Secret Santa, The Merchants of Joy or A Very Jonas Christmas Movie.
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Here are some highly rated films to watch, plus a list of new additions to the streamer in December.
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Build a watchlist of all the movies and shows you want to watch, no matter where they're streaming.
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 An internal Apple kernel debug kit suggests Apple has tested a MacBook with the A15 chip, alongside a separate A18 Pro-based MacBook that appears to be closer to a shippable product.
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 With iOS 26.3, Apple is making it simpler for iPhone users to transition to an Android smartphone, with new built-in tools for transferring data.
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NEW RESOURCES Lauren Leek: How Google Maps quietly allocates survival across London's restaurants - and how I built a dashboard to see through it. "I built the London food dashboard. The dashboard […]
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A new phishing scam targets family photos with fake "Cloud Storage Full" alerts. Criminals steal credit card information through fake sites. Learn protection tips.
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One of the best things about Starlink is how normal it feels. Once you get it set up, it behaves just like regular internet: it's fast, effective, and perfectly suitable for gaming and other latency-sensitive tasks.
No, Starlink isn't right for everyone. But it is good for what it is! In fact, here are some of the ways I find it even better than conventional home broadband internet (including ADSL, cable, and fiber).
Starlink is available just about everywhere
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