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Godzilla and Kong battle Titan X in Monarch season 2

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Monarch Season 2: Now streaming!
Kaiju battle! Godzilla and Kong must face Titan X in Apple TV’s Monarch season 2, now streaming.
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The giant monster action of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters returned on Friday with season two stomping onto Apple TV. The series is set in the MonsterVerse that includes Godzilla and other kaiju, with Kong taking a giant-size role in the season that just premiered. Plus there’s a new Titan X to battle with.

Watch the new season two now on Apple TV, or get caught up with season one.

Budget MacBook: How cheap is cheap?

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Budget MacBook price rumors
The success or failure of the budget MacBook hangs heavily on its price.
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UPDATED: As expected, Apple launched the MacBook Neo on Wednesday. Learn all about it:


There’s huge anticipation for the budget MacBook that’s rumored to launch soon. But a critical question about the laptop has yet to be answered: Just how much will it cost? We already know it’ll be the most affordable macOS notebook ever, and there’s plenty of speculation about the exact cost.

There’s definitely a level that the price cannot go above if Apple wants the low-cost MacBook to succeed. Trouble is, the ongoing AI boom might force Apple to increase the cost of the device above its original plan. That raises questions about how successful the budget laptop will be.

iPhone is secure enough for classified NATO secrets right out of the box

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iPhone security is tight enough for NATO classified documents.
iPhone security is tight enough for NATO classified documents.
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The iPhone and iPad are the first consumer devices to meet the information assurance standards set by NATO member nations. As a result, the devices can be used to handle classified information up to the NATO Restricted level without the need for specialized software or additional configuration, the company said Thursday.

“Apple has built the most secure devices in the world for all its users, and those same protections are now uniquely certified under assurance requirements for NATO nations — unlike any other device in the industry,” said Ivan Krstić, Apple’s vice president of security engineering and architecture, in a press release.

3 best SSDs for iPhone: Fast, secure or cheap

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3 best SSDs for iPhone
Whether you want fast, secure or affordable, we found the best iPhone SSD options.
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Adding storage space to your iPhone is easy — you just need the right SSD. I’ve tested ones that work with Apple’s handset and found three standout options for holding gigabytes of images, video and more without massively bulking up the handset.

So here are the best SSDs for your iPhone. All you need to do now is decide whether you want the tiny drive to emphasize speed, security or affordability.

Tim Cook promises ‘big week’ of product launches — what to expect

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Colorful budget MacBook concepts: Apple might launch it in March
The colorful budget MacBook could be the star of Apple's March product announcements.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed Thursday what had previously been rumored: The company will launch new products starting Monday, March 2.

The graphic he posted on X hints at the new MacBooks that are expected to be among the announcements. Beyond notebooks, the iPhone 17e, revamped iPads and possibly more could all be unveiled in just a few days.

This tiny 45W charger is smarter than it has any right to be [Review] ★★★★★

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Anker Nano Charger (45W, Smart Display, 180° Foldable) in a wall socket★★★★★
Anker's new miniature wall charger sports a smart display and other innovation.
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The Anker Nano Charger (45W, Smart Display, 180° Foldable) — that’s its actual name — is the smartest wall charger I’ve ever used. It recognizes my iPhone and iPad when I plug them in and even displays the device’s current battery level.

I can set it to quickly or slowly juice up my device, helping to protect its battery. Or order it to slow charge my handset overnight.

Here’s why I love Anker’s tiny new charger after testing it for several weeks.

New macOS interface will be key to touchscreen Macs’ success

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macOS 27 needs a touchscreen-enabled redesign
Rumors suggest a touchscreen-enabled macOS 27 might look something like this concept.
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Building a touchscreen into the MacBook Pro coming late this year will require significant changes to macOS 27. Some early details of what Apple has in store for macOS leaked out Tuesday from a generally reliable source.

The upcoming notebooks will supposedly be the first Macs with a Dynamic Island — but that’s just the start of what Apple has planned.

Next-gen Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD gets 2X faster but smaller

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Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD in use
Add terabytes of storage to your Mac, iPad or iPhone with SanDisk's latest SSD.
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Sandisk just launched a third generation of the Extreme Portable SSD. It offers 2,000 MBps data transfers, drop protection and more. Capacities go up to 4TB.

The drive will be joined later in 2026 with two more additions to the line of SSDs — one with even faster data transfer speeds, and the other expected to be more affordable.

Apple Studio Display 2: Everything we know so far

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Apple Studio Display in use
Apple Studio Display 2 might build considerably on the current model.
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Apple will soon replace the Studio Display with an even more gorgeous second-generation version with a range of upgrades, according to reliable rumor sources.

Read on for all the enhancements that rumors indicate will come to the high-end Mac monitor.

Supreme Court kills Trump tariffs — what it means for Apple

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Image of Supreme Court Building with a black Apple logo overlaid, used to illustrate a story about a Supreme Court kills Trump tariffs — what it means for Apple
The Supreme Court made a ruling that will save Apple billions.
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The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump does not have the authority to impose tariffs on imports coming into the United States from virtually every country. This could ease costs for U.S. companies that rely heavily on overseas manufacturing, including Apple.

In the months since Trump began broadly imposing tariffs, Apple paid billions in these import taxes. And it rearranged its supply chain to move some product assembly away from China, the country that the president made the primary focus of his tariff policy.

An affordable MacBook? Here’s what the rumors say.

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Budget MacBook might come in yellow, green or blue aluminum casings.
The much-anticipated budget MacBook might come in yellow, green or blue aluminum casings.
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The first ever entry-level MacBook could hit the market soon, with a budget price that could attract a huge new audience to macOS notebooks.

Could there be a lower-cost MacBook in your future? Here’s what the rumors reveal about its specs.

Apple won’t make AirTag better at tracking thieves — here’s why

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AirTag stalking vs theft prevention
AirTag prioritizes privacy over theft prevention.
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Apple’s AirTag really frustrates some people. It’s a great way to find a missing set of keys, but Apple deliberately built in features to prevent the tracker tag from being used to locate stolen property.

Maybe you’ll be less irritated with those features when you realize that stalkers find those exact same features equally frustrating — for the opposite reason.

Belkin’s power bank is the perfect iPhone backup [Review] ★★★★

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Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 10K w/ Integrated Cable: review★★★★
Belkin's hassle-free BoostCharge Power Bank is all you need to keep your iPhone going and going.
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The Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 10K with Integrated Cable is an absolutely simple product that does one thing very well. It charges an iPhone or other device without the user needing to worry about a separate USB-C cable.

I tested it with my iPhone and iPad, looking for problems. Here’s what it’s like in real-world use.

New M5 iPad Pro has never been cheaper

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M5 iPad Pro in use
Get the recently released M5 iPad Pro at a sweet discount off the usual cost.
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The M5 iPad Pro is the most powerful Apple tablet ever, with a chip many Mac models don’t have yet. There have been deals on it before, but it’s never been more affordable than it is right now. That’s because Amazon knocked $200 off the cost of the 11-inch version. And you can save on the 13-inch variant, too.

UPDATE: This deal was so successful that Amazon is currently sold out of the 11-inch M5 iPad Pro. 

iPad Pro is a very capable computer for creatives and digital nomads, thanks to the M5 processor. And don’t overlook the gorgeous OLED display and Mac-like operation thanks to iPadOS 26.

Here’s a hopeful sign the M5 Mac Studio isn’t too far away

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M5 Max-Ultra Mac Studio launch
Get excited about Mac Studios powered by M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors.
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Buying some configurations of the Mac Studio now means lengthy wait times. While that’s surely frustrating for those shopping for the powerful macOS desktop, this can be taken as a sign that it might be better to hold off on the purchase.

That’s because a new version is on the way.

Update your HomePod smart speaker with the latest software

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Here’s how to be sure you have the latest HomePod software update. Or stop your smart speaker from updating automatically.
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The HomePod operating system occasionally needs updating, because the device is a lot more than a simple speaker — it’s a computer. Here’s how to make sure your Apple smart speaker has the software version released last week. The new HomePod Software version 26.3 is a simple bug-fix update, but it’s still worth installing. Who wants bugs? 

If you depend on automatic updates, it’s possible your smart speaker hasn’t yet installed the update. Here’s how to do so manually.

Mac gamers are about to get a great new way to play PC games

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GameSir GameHub teaser: Mac access to Steam?
With GameSir GameHub, who needs a gaming PC?
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GameSir is bringing its GameHub emulator to macOS, promising “your Mac is now a gaming PC.” The announcement should thrill Mac gamers, as it also promises to support for the Steam gaming platform.

If GameHub lives up to its potential, it could revolutionize Mac gaming by opening up access to large libraries of titles that are not currently playable on Apple computers.

Apple just announced its March event — here’s what could be coming

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Apple March event 2026 logo
An Apple March event is officially on!
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Apple on Monday announced a product-launch event scheduled for March 4, inviting select media to attend in person what it describes as a “special Apple Experience.” The invitation offers no details on what to expect, but the company is surely preparing to unveil new hardware as it pushes into the heart of its spring product cycle.

Numerous leaks and rumors point to a busy event. A new MacBook Pro, a new MacBook Air, an entirely new low-cost MacBook, the iPhone 17e, revamped iPads and possibly more could all be on the agenda.

This killer feature will make M5 MacBook Air a must-buy

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M5 MacBook Air Concept
Hold out for the newer, faster MacBook Air coming soon.
AI concept: ChatGPT/Cult of Mac

The most powerful MacBook Air ever is just weeks away. Apple is widely expected to be putting the finishing touches on a new model with the speedy M5 processor. The faster chip will be enough for shoppers to question whether they really need the MacBook Pro they have their eye on.

Consider the advantages of a MacBook Air, and why now is a terrible time to buy any Apple laptop.

What slowdown? Apple says iOS 26 adoption is right on track.

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iOS 26 hero image
iPhone users are installing iOS 26 as the usual pace.
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Apple released its own figures showing that iOS 26 adoption tracks closely with previous releases, countering claims that this latest update is seeing an unusual slowdown.

iOS 26 has seen an unusual amount of criticism on social media, but it’s not stopping people from installing the new version.

Put the iPhone down: A Valentine’s Day plea against phubbing

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Put the iPhone down: A Valentine’s Day plea against phubbing
Stop phubbing the person you love!
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Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about connection. But every year, candlelit dinners across the country glow less from romance and more from the light of an iPhone screen. There’s even a word for it: “phubbing” — snubbing someone in favor of your phone.

If there’s one night when iPhone users absolutely must resist the reflex to check notifications or Instagram, it’s February 14.

That Siri upgrade coming in iOS 26.4? Don’t get your hopes up.

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Don't get your hopes up for AI-enabled Siri in iOS 26.4
The wait for AI-enabled Siri could stretch past iOS 26.4.
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iOS 26.4 could turn out to be a dud. The long-delayed artificial intelligence enhancements for Apple’s Siri digital assistant that had been eagerly expected to launch in the next iPhone software update are reportedly not anywhere close to being ready.

The new capabilities, originally slated for a spring release, are now being spread across multiple future updates as engineers work to resolve persistent technical issues, according to sources familiar with the company’s internal plans.

Update your Mac, iPad and more now to squash bugs

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macOS Tahoe 26.3 release date
You can update you Mac with macOS Tahoe 26.3 to delete bugs.
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Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3 and tvOS 26.3 on Wednesday, delivering a round of bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements aimed at smoothing out the experience across its devices. While the updates don’t introduce splashy new features, they target stability issues and performance hiccups that have surfaced since the launch of the 26 cycle.

These come at the same time as iOS 26.3, which does include new features along with bug removal. (Read our news article: iOS 26.3 brings these 3 changes to your iPhone.)

There’s a new best all-around iPhone game controller [Review] ★★★★★

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Ohsnap Mcon with iPhone 17★★★★★
The Ohsnap Mcon uses an innovative design that makes it portable and flexible.
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The Ohsnap Mcon doesn’t just rethink the mobile gaming controller — it practically throws the old playbook in the trash, delivering one of the most flexible and genuinely portable ways to play on the market today.

Even better, you can easily use it with your iPhone, but also your iPad and Mac.

I spent many hours playing games with the innovative controller — here’s why I love it.

1 in 4 smartphones active worldwide is an iPhone

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iPhone leads with the largest smartphone active installed base in 2026
iPhone leads with the largest smartphone active installed base in 2026.
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With well over a billion iPhones in use, Apple beats all rivals in the size of its active installed base. Roughly one in four active smartphones worldwide is an iPhone, according to new research.

This didn’t happen by accident — Apple actively supports older iPhone models for a good reason: they’re an important source of revenue.