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Update your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to fix these security vulnerabilities

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Apple regularly lists resolved vulnerabilities for iPhone, iPad, and Mac after each software update. Right on cue, the company has released an extensive list of which security resolutions are included in today’s iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 software updates. As ever, we recommend updating as soon as possible to protect your devices from these security risks.

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Apple Watch just gained a helpful new feature for inspiring you to stay active

Apple Watch recently learned a new trick for customers who need to take a rest day, week, or month without breaking an Activity streak. watchOS 11 and iOS 18 let users temporarily pause Activity rings, checking off a highly requested customer feature. Additionally, today’s watchOS 11.2 and iOS 18.2 release includes a new collection of rewards to help you stay motivated to workout and stay active throughout your day.

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Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Threads are currently down in major Meta outage

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Meta is currently experiencing a major outage across all its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Messenger, and WhatsApp. As noted by Downdetector.com, there has been a sharp increase in reported outages from users of these various services. Here’s what we know so far.

Update 5 p.m. Eastern: Over four hours into the outage, Meta has restored service for some users but many continue to experience issues and there has been no new update yet.

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Deals: M3/Pro MacBook Pro up to $700 off, iPhone 15 Pro up to $450 off, Apple Watch Series 10, Find My gear, more

Alongside the return of Black Friday pricing on Apple Watch Series 10 configurations starting from $330 with Christmas delivery, we are tracking some serious clearance pricing on M3 and M3 Pro MacBook Pro models. For today only, Best Buy is now offering up to $700 off the original prices across Apple’s M3 MacBook Pro lineup. From there we move over to Amazon’s renewed premium unlocked iPhone 15 Pro listings that are now up to $450 off the original prices, the return of Black Friday deals on Apple Pencil Pro, and a sweet deal on Hyper’s HyperPro backpack with Apple Find My, among others. Scope everything out down below. 

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Interview: How these developers created 2024’s most celebrated apps

Apple today announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, recognizing apps and games that “helped users ignite their creativity, achieve new milestones, and cherish everyday moments with family and friends.”

I had the chance to spend time with three of this year’s winners and ask them about how they created their Apple award-winning apps.

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My favorite Mac accessory is infinitely more comfortable than other peripherals

At the start of this year, I told my doctor about experiencing constant severe wrist pain since the prior summer. A few weeks later I was connected to a machine with gentle shocks to complete a nerve conduction study. As expected, the cause was moderate carpal tunnel syndrome.

That prompted me to give up the trackpad and find the Logi MX Ergo wireless trackball mouse I’d bought a couple years before. Its fixed position on the desk and two upright angle choices made it infinitely more comfortable to use than a traditional mouse or trackpad.

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Apple rumored to work with Broadcom on first server chip for AI, putting conversational Siri timeline in focus

LLM Siri delay is frustrating, but the payoff will be worth it | Apple Intelligence screengrabs on different devices

In a heavily paywalled article, The Information reports that Apple is partnering with Broadcom to develop a new AI chip specifically designed for server use. Apple currently runs Apple Intelligence through its M-series chips on its servers through a system known as Private Cloud Compute. The distinction, according to the report, is that the new chip expected as soon as 2026, will be Apple’s first server chip specifically designed for AI tasks.

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WordPress vs WP Engine | New login shown

Court forces removal of login box in WordPress vs WP Engine battle [U]

You may be aware of a bizarre feud between WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg and website hosting platform WP Engine. If not, you’ll find a recap below.

But things took a very silly turn today when the WordPress login acquired a new checkbox requiring users to declare that they are not in any way connected with WP Engine.

Update: On 10th December, a judge granted WP Engine a preliminary injunction, requiring access to be restored, and the login box to be removed. See statements from both parties at the end of the piece …

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Apple confirms these missing Apple Intelligence features are still being developed

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Apple announced today that iOS 18.2 is coming today, including the next round of Apple Intelligence-powered features. Meanwhile, there are still plenty of major Apple Intelligence features announced at Apple’s developer conference last summer to come. A few smaller features, however, have only been partially released. So where are the missing components of Apple Intelligence?

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