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Ted Lasso season 4 is coming: Here’s everything we know so far

Apple TV+ is currently airing Severance season 2, one of its biggest mainstream hits ever. Meanwhile, the one TV+ show that outdid it in cultural influence—Ted Lasso—is currently preparing a new season. Here’s everything we know about Ted Lasso season 4.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: February 18, 2025 – Siri delays, Apple Maps ads

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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Why Slide Over is my favorite iPadOS superpower

I’ve used an iPad Pro as my primary computer for nearly 10 years. And over that time, iPadOS multitasking features have changed a lot. But there’s one such iPad tool I depend on that’s been around since the start, and only improved with time: Slide Over.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro design leaks are too strange to ignore

iPhone 17 season is heating up with two especially interesting design variants: iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro. Yes, there will be a plain iPhone 17, but it doesn’t sound like Apple will be very bold with its design this year.
So what about the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro designs that some are calling radical? There seems to be two camps: those who believe the designs are real, and those who think Apple will never release something like what we’re seeing in leaks and rumors.
Expand Expanding CloseAdvanced Data Protection – how it makes your iCloud data more secure [Video]

By default, iCloud data is secure while in transit. This data is stored in an encrypted format, while the encryption keys are housed in Apple data centers. 15 particularly sensitive data types, like passwords, Health data, and Journal data, use end-to-end encryption as standard. This sensitive data is encrypted with keys derived from your devices and device passcode, which are only accessible by the end user, and thus this data remains secure even in the case of a data breach in the cloud.
Advanced Data Protection, which is opt-in, provides end-to-end encryption for 10 additional iCloud data categories like Photos, Notes, and Reminders, meaning that Apple no longer possesses the keys to decrypt these categories as well.
It’s been couple of years since Advanced Data Protection rolled out. Are you using it? If not, should you consider using it? In this full tutorial and video walkthrough, I discuss what Advanced Data Protection is, how to enable it, and best practices for protecting your precious data. Be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more in-depth video walkthroughs.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s why the new iPhone SE is more important than you might think

Apple is expected to launch a successor to the iPhone SE this week, and a new survey reveals just how important it could be to the company.
Expand Expanding CloseNomad’s new ChargeKey puts ultra-fast charging and data speeds on your keychain

Nomad makes some of our favorite Apple accessories across charging solutions, Apple Watch bands, and more. Today, the company has released a new version of one of its most convenient charging accessories: the ChargeKey.
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Deals: M4 iPad Pro refurb $400 off, AirTags from $17.50 each, M4 Pro MacBook Pro $260 off, M4 iMac, more
While we are indeed still tracking a series of notable deals on Apple gear in our master Presidents’ Day roundup, there are some additional highlights to scope out this morning. Alongside the $260 price drop on Apple’s 24GB 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro, we also spotted a relatively rare shot at a refurbished M4 iPad Pro at $400 off the going rate – this is the 256GB Wi-Fi + Cell model – as well as a straight up $150 discount on the most affordable M4 iMac. Those offers join Amazon renewed iPhone 15 Pro models at $644 off the original list price, AirTags from $17.50 a pop, and much more. Everything awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 17 ‘camera bar’ design will reportedly be missing from one model

Over the last few days we’ve seen a lot of new renders of the upcoming iPhone 17 line. One common design trait: a unique ‘camera bar’ design. But there’s one new model that will reportedly lack this fresh look.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are 10 Apple Watch features I use everyday & you could too

I have been an Apple Watch user since the original Series 0. It’s been awesome to see the evolution of the Apple watch and what it is today. It’s essentially a wellness computer on your wrist that is also an extension of your entire Apple Ecosystem. I wear this thing every day for many reasons, from wanting to close my rings to controlling my smart home to unlocking all my other Apple devices. It makes my life much easier just because its on my wrist. These are 10 features I wanted to share that you could easily implement.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s M5 chip release will remedy an unpopular M4 decision, per report

Apple’s M4 rollout isn’t yet complete, with the M4 MacBook Air expected to launch soon. But the M5 chip is expected to debut this fall, and when it does, Apple will reportedly remedy an unpopular M4 decision.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to watch MLS Season Pass for free with T-Mobile

The 2025 Major League Soccer season officially kicks off this weekend, and for the third year, Apple is streaming all games with MLS Season Pass.
MLS Season Pass is usually priced at $99 per season, or $79 for Apple TV+ subscribers. But if you have T-Mobile, you can get a full year subscription for free — here’s how to redeem your free season pass …
Expand Expanding CloseChina deliberately hampering iPhone production in India in three ways, say reports

Apple’s plan to boost iPhone production in India from an estimated 15% of global production today to 25% by 2027 is being deliberately hampered by the Chinese government, according to new reports.
China is reportedly using a mix of three measures to make it harder for Apple’s manufacturing partners to transfer production to India …
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Smart, light, cheaper than ever: DJI’s new gimbal is a steal
Smartphone filmmaking just got an upgrade. DJI, the industry leader in drones and camera stabilization technology, has launched the Osmo Mobile 7 (OM 7) series, bringing its most advanced tracking technology, intuitive gesture controls, and the lowest-ever price for a DJI gimbal.
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X Premium+ subscription doubled, though company is confused about its own pricing
We reported yesterday the launch of the Grok 3 chatbot, which is only available if you have an X Premium+ subscription. That cost $22/month at the time, but that’s now been more than doubled to $50/month – though X seems a little confused about its own prices …
Expand Expanding CloseZelle scams lead Chase Bank to block payment to social media contacts

A high rate of Zelle scams originating from social media contacts has led JPMorgan Chase Bank to block payments made through social media networks and messaging apps.
Chase said that Zelle was intended as a method of transferring money to family, friends, and other trusted contacts, and should never be used to make online purchases …
Expand Expanding CloseRender claims to show iPhone 17 Pro design, in silver and Space Black

A new render aims to visualize a potential iPhone 17 Pro design, with a full-width camera module replacing the current offset square.
3D artist and developer Asher Dipprey previously shared the renders in a video, which was restricted to his Patreon members …
Expand Expanding CloseApple @ Work Podcast: How did Parallels bring x86 emulation to Apple Silicon?

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Kamal Srinivasan from Alludo about Parallels gaining the ability to emulate x86 on Apple Silicon.
Purported iPhone 17 Air design shows off ultra-thin sides and rear camera bar

After releasing a video on their expected iPhone 17 Pro design, Jon Prosser at FrontPageTech returns with another video depicting what they believe the upcoming ‘iPhone 17 Air’ will look like, the radically new addition to the iPhone family.
The Air is expected to replace the iPhone 16 Plus in the lineup, a mid-range model with an all-new ultra-thin chassis design. Many publications have indicated that one of the compromises will be the fact that the phone features a single rear camera. However, these renders suggest that single lens will still be housed inside a full-width protruding bar shape.
Expand Expanding CloseYes, using Low Power Mode slows down your iPhone

The iPhone’s Low Power Mode is not a new feature. In fact, it was introduced with iOS 9 back in 2015. But from time to time I see someone on the web complaining about how their brand new iPhone is running slowly. What do some of these cases have in common? Screenshots or videos showing that Low Power Mode is on. Read on as I detail how exactly this feature affects iPhone performance.
Expand Expanding CloseDeepSeek to be removed from App Store in South Korea due to local ban

Bad news for DeepSeek users in South Korea. The country’s regulator announced on Monday that the Chinese AI app is now banned in South Korea under allegations that it fails to comply with local data protection laws. As a result, both Apple and Google will have to remove the app from their respective app stores.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s competitive edge in AI hinges on these three unreleased Siri features

At a glance, the most notable change to Siri in iOS 18 is its new design. The floating orb has been replaced with a rainbow glow around the edge of the device. This signals that Siri is now powered by Apple Intelligence, but the biggest AI features for Siri haven’t rolled out yet. That’s about to change in the next few iOS 18 updates.
Expand Expanding CloseNeural: xAI unveiling Grok 3 tonight — could GPT-4.5 steal the show?

Welcome to Neural. AI moves fast. We help you keep up. OpenAI says GPT-4.5 is coming to ChatGPT in a matter of weeks. But first, xAI will unveil Grok 3 tonight. Now the countdown is on for OpenAI to do the funniest thing ever…
Expand Expanding CloseMagSafe Monday: Does AUKEY’s MagFusion GameFrost fix MagSafe overheating?

As iPhones have become more powerful, they’ve also become hotter—especially during heavy usage periods with games on Apple Arcade, video conferencing, etc. Combine that with MagSafe, and you see the opportunity for an iPhone to get warmer very quickly. AUKEY aims to solve both problems with the new AUKEY MagFusion GameFrost Active Cooling Wireless Charger. Let’s take a look at how it works.
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