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Tim Cook told us how Apple will change the world, but it’s finally taking shape

Apple has a reputation for creating game-changing products. It’s done this in a variety of categories spanning its history of hardware, software, and services. But it’s natural to always seek out the next big thing. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook though, interestingly enough, has already told us what it is—and now it’s starting to take shape.

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9to5Mac Daily: December 31, 2024 – iPhone 17 rumors, iPhone in the EU

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Passkeys were supposed to be secure and simple; here’s how they fail

Passkeys were supposed to be secure and simple; here's how they fail | Close-up of a finger about to press the Touch ID button on a MacBook

I’ve been arguing that passwords are horrible for the best part of a decade now, and was an enthusiastic early adopter of the far better approach of passkeys.

Passkeys were supposed to achieve the holy grail of an approach which is both more secure than passwords and so easy to use that everyone would adopt them. But a new piece outlines four problems with the technology …

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US Army soldier arrested over data breach extortion of AT&T and Verizon

US Army soldier arrested over data breach extortion of AT&T and Verizon | Photo shows Seal of the Army

A US Army soldier has been arrested on suspicion of extorting money from AT&T and Verizon, following data breaches which saw a massive amount of customer data obtained.

The 20-year-old was arrested near the Army base in Fort Hood, Texas, on suspicion of being the cybercriminal known as Kiberphant0m – and statements by his mother aren’t likely to help …

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CarPlay 2 deadline arrives with no announcement; is the project dead? [Poll]

CarPlay 2 deadline arrives with no announcement | Apple's webpage promise of a 2024 launch

CarPlay 2, aka next-generation CarPlay, was announced way back in the summer of 2022. At the time, Apple said that a list of supporting cars would be available in 2023, and two brands were later said to be launching in 2024.

Today is the last chance to hit that deadline, and Apple’s CarPlay webpage still carries that promise. Unless there’s a surprise announcement later today, the question is: Will the date be quietly changed to 2025, or is this project now dead in the water … ?

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Apple @ Work Podcast: DDM, Wi-Fi, and you

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Anil Gupta, co-founder and CTO of Wyebot Inc., about the move to DDM, Wi-Fi automation, and much more.

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Hands-on: Flexbar brings back the Touch Bar to your Mac – but is it worth it?

We recently reported on Flexbar, a project developed by ENIAC Technology that brings back the Touch Bar – the controversial (and now discontinued) small touch screen implemented by Apple on the MacBook Pro keyboard. Although Apple certainly had its reasons for discontinuing the Touch Bar, some users do miss it. I got my hands on a Flexbar unit to see what it’s like to use something like the Touch Bar again.

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MagSafe Monday: LISEN delivers the strongest MagSafe magnet I’ve found for the car

LISEN for Magsafe Car Mount Charger

Since it was released with the iPhone 12, MagSafe has completely changed how I charge my iPhone. I want to look at today’s product, the LIESEN MagSafe Mount Charger for the car, a great option for drivers seeking stability, convenience, and cutting-edge tech. With support for Qi2 charging and a remarkably strong mount, it’s an impressive addition to any car setup—though it comes with a small trade-off.

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Apple Deals-Apple Watch Series 10-iPad M4 Pro

Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 from $329, M4 iPad Pro $200 off, 25W Apple MagSafe Charger 29% off, more

Amazon has brought back some of its most notable Black Friday deals on Apple gear for one last run in 2024. This includes the $70 price drops across the Apple Watch Series 10 lineup, including both 42mm and 46mm models in various colorways, as well as the straight up $200 price drops on Apple’s most affordable 13-inch M4 iPad Pro models – although we do have deals on the 11-inchers as well. Those join up to 29% off the next-gen 25W Apple MagSafe Charger, loads of accessories, MagSafe chargers, and much more to ready you for the new year. 

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9to5Mac Daily: December 30, 2024 – iOS 19 rumors, Apple smart doorbell

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Here’s the care Apple takes to test iPhone video recording

Here's the care Apple takes to test the microphones for iPhone cameras | Photo of Apple's anechoic chamber

CNET’s headline reference to “a rare look inside Apple’s secret iPhone 16 camera labs” is somewhat hyperbolic, since there’s nothing secret about them: we’ve seen one of them a couple of times before.

But the piece does, all the same, provide an interesting look at some of the testing processes used during the development of a new iPhone …

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Apple TV+ announces free streaming weekend for its catalog of originals

After several days of teasers, Apple TV+ today confirmed that the streaming service will be free for all this weekend. Between January 4 and January 5, customers can stream all Apple Originals with no subscription required.

This free weekend promotion will help garner awareness for the service as we embark on the new year, with major launches like Severance season two starting later this month.

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