Apple acquires Ascend Labs (aka Ascend.io), an agentic data engineering startup, in a deal revealed through an EU filing.

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Learn how to opt out of data brokers for free, and decide if a paid service is worth paying for.

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A forgotten Popcorn Time updater left up to 350,000 Macs open to takeover. Here’s what researchers found and why you should uninstall the app.

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The MacBook Pro Dynamic Island debuts on a laptop starting at $2,899, but Apple skipped Face ID, and now some Mac fans are not happy.

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The MacBook Neo 2 release date is reportedly set for the first half of 2027, with an early spring launch considered the most likely.

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iOS 27.2 adds an invisible SynthID watermark to Image Playground images and some AI-edited photos. Here’s how it works and how to check.

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watchOS 27.2 is now out for Apple Watch, bringing a faster Siri AI with better memory, more personal context, and five new languages.

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Apple may add a Reachability mode to the iPhone Duo, letting users shift the external screen’s content sideways to make use easier for lefties.

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Updated apps from Netflix, Zoom and Slack appear as many developers roll out foldable-friendly features for iPhone Duo.

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Apple’s iWork Intelligent Assistant brings AI-powered writing, slide creation and spreadsheet tools to Pages, Keynote and Numbers.

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Apple unveils a new look for Apple Music, with a logo shaped by sound waves rippling through mineral oil, using no CGI.

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The Tesla app adds a two-column layout built for larger screens, including iPad. It arrives just ahead of the iPhone Duo launch.

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A WhatsApp in-app browser for iPhone would open any chat link without leaving the app, maximizing the time people spend in Meta's app.

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HomePod Software 27.2 brings Sound Glow light effects to older HomePod models, plus new touch controls and better Mac speaker support.

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Apple is said to be building a HomeView Max with a 9-inch screen on a robotic arm that turns toward whoever’s talking.

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Apple’s rumored AI home camera could prioritize privacy by analyzing activity and sending text alerts instead of recording video.

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The Withings Apple Health sync now requires Withings+ for new accounts, at $9.99 a month. Existing users keep free syncing.

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The latest macOS 27.2 beta adds touch-friendly tab gestures to Safari, a sign Apple is readying its desktop apps for the touchscreen MacBook.

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Apple's HomeView smart display comes with 15 built-in apps, from Safari to FaceTime. Here’s the full list.

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The Sprout replacement iPod motherboard promises Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, and up to 2TB of storage for old click-wheel iPods.

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