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Apple outlines 50 ways to make devices easier to use as we age

Apple outlines 50 ways to make devices easier to use as we age | Photo shows two seniors out for a walk in the countryside

Apple hit its 50th birthday this year, and many of its customers are even older. The company has created a new support page outlining 50 ways to make its devices easier to use, mostly using accessibility settings.

These range from changing the size of text on an Apple Watch to having your iPhone alert you when your washing machine cycle is complete …

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AI awaiting its iPhone moment, says Altman; needs to learn key Apple lesson

AI awaiting its iPhone moment | Original iPhone shown

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says that AI is still awaiting its iPhone moment, and that he needs to learn a key lesson from Apple.

He also admits that he was overly ambitious in his idea of how quickly AI would disrupt the economy, but thinks that, paradoxically, the tech will create new opportunities for businesses that don’t use it …

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MacBook Lock aims to keep your laptop safe in coffee shops

MacBook Lock (shown) aims to keep your laptop safe in coffee shops

Years ago, MacBooks incorporated a slot for using a cable lock to secure the device to a table leg or similar. They were most useful in coffee shops when you wanted to return to the counter to order another drink without having to carry your laptop with you.

Those slots are long gone, but you can now buy adapters to secure your MacBook Neo, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro …

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Apple @ Work Podcast: Breaking down Apple’s bug bounty cap and cool down period

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, 9to5Mac’s Arin Waichulis joins me to talk about Apple’s decision to put in cool-down periods on its bug bounty submission program.

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Apple official refurb store: This week’s top picks at up to $500 off

It’s official Apple Certified Refurbished Store time again, and we are back again with a closer look at the gear we have our eyes on. This is not a bunch of Macs covered in scratches that fell off a truck somewhere and shilled on eBay at a discount, we are talking about Apple’s “rigorous refurbishment process” and the same 1-year Apple warranty you get on brand new units, just at a lower price.

You’re not going to get a better price on AirPods Pro 3 or the all-time low on AirTag 2, but there is hundreds in savings on Macs and the lowest prices around on current-generation models. Check out this week’s best down below.

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9to5Mac Daily: August 24, 2026 – Walmart Apple Pay rollout, Apple layoffs

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