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What’s Included in the Apple Music Family Plan? A Complete Breakdown

zaterdag 24 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

An Apple Music Family plan lets up to 6 people (you plus five others) use Apple Music under one subscription. Each person signs in with their own Apple Account, so they get their own library, playlists, and recommendations, even though the bill is p…

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Apple asks Indian Court to Block CCI from Seeking Global Revenue Data

zaterdag 24 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s legal fight with India’s Competition Commission of India is moving closer to a key moment, with a court hearing scheduled for January 27. At the center of the dispute is how potential penalties should be calculated in a long-running App Stor…

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Apple’s ‘HomePad’ Reappears Again With Another Possible Release Window

zaterdag 24 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple plans a big update for its home products, and one new device sits at the center of that push. It combines a screen, speakers, and deep Siri AI into a single hub for the home. Many people now call it HomePad or HomePod Touch. After earlier dela…

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Here’s How to Stop iOS 26 From Automatically Organizing Your Photos

zaterdag 24 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If your iPhone is grouping photos into Memories, featured categories, or People & Pets collections, you can reduce how much those appear, but you cannot completely turn off Apple’s automatic organization. Table of contentsHow iOS 26 Handles Auto…

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UK Class Action Claims Apple Pay Blocked Competition on iPhone

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

A new class action lawsuit in the United Kingdom accuses Apple of blocking competition in contactless payments on the iPhone and passing hidden costs to millions of people through Apple Pay. The claim says Apple locked down key parts of the iPhone’s…

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Apple Spent More Than Ever on US Politics in 2025

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple spent more money on federal lobbying in 2025 than in any year before. The company crossed the $10 million mark after a sharp jump in spending in 2024. This rise shows how serious Apple has become about shaping laws that affect its business, es…

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Pluribus Becomes Apple TV’s Only Top 10 Original After Finale Week

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Pluribus closed its season with a sharp rise in viewership, marking its strongest week yet on Apple TV. The finale pushed the series to new highs and placed it among the most-watched originals in the U.S. during the Christmas week, even as competiti…

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Apple Cash Users Will Pay More for Instant Transfers Next Month

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple Cash users will soon pay more when they move money to a debit card using Instant Transfer. Apple has increased both the percentage fee and the maximum charge, which means larger transfers will cost more starting February 18, 2026. Apple has…

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iPhone XX: Everything We Know About the 20th Anniversary iPhone

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple turns 20 in the smartphone business in 2027, and the company is already tied to a “milestone iPhone” that aims to look and feel like a generational reset. The central idea across reports stays consistent: Apple wants a cleaner front, fewer int…

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8 Best AI Watermark Remover Tools For Mac

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Have you ever struggled to remove a watermark on your own and still felt the image looked off? Even manual tools like clone, patch, or blur rarely fix it cleanly. AI has made this process much simpler. These tools spot the watermark, rebuild the mis…

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Next iPhone update: what is the next iOS version? (iOS 26.3)

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

The next iOS version after iOS 26.2 is iOS 26.3. Apple is already testing it in beta, and it is expected to roll out as a regular Software Update once testing is finished. iOS 26.3 looks like a smaller update, but it still brings a few important …

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Can I get Apple Music for free in 2026? I found multiple ways (tested)

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

You can get an Apple Music free trial in a few legit ways: Apple’s own trial for new subscribers (usually 1 month), device-based trials (often 3 months), and special promos that can run up to 6 months if you buy eligible AirPods, Beats, or a HomePod…

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Judge Blocks xAI Effort to Obtain OpenAI Source Code in Apple AI Lawsuit

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

A federal judge has blocked a key move by X and xAI in their lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI over AI features on the iPhone. The companies wanted OpenAI to hand over its source code. The court refused. That decision removes one of the most aggressi…

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When Will Apple Release the iPhone 18 Base Model? What You Need to Know

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If you want the standard iPhone 18, you likely will not buy it in fall 2026. Current reports point to a later launch, with Apple putting its premium models first and holding the lower-cost models for the following spring. That shift matters for y…

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Apple Invites Creators to “Apple Experience” Event, Fueling MacBook Pro M5 Rumors

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has invited a small group of creators to an “Apple Experience” in Los Angeles, scheduled for January 27 to January 29. The invites started circulating online this month, and the timing has raised a clear question for you: will Apple use the we…

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Apple App Store Search Will Soon Include More Sponsored Apps

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple will soon show more than one ad inside App Store search results. When you search for an app, you will still see a sponsored result at the top. You will also start seeing sponsored apps further down the page, placed between regular search resul…

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Spotify Starts Rolling Out Prompted Playlist in the US and Canada

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Spotify has begun rolling out a new feature called Prompted Playlist to Premium users in the United States and Canada. The tool lets you describe what you want to hear in plain language, then builds a playlist using your full listening history along…

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Apple Says EU Used “Political Delay Tactics” as Setapp Shuts Down in Europe

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple and the European Commission are in a public dispute after MacPaw decided to shut down Setapp Mobile in the European Union. Setapp Mobile works as an alternative iOS app marketplace, which Apple must allow under the Digital Markets Act. App…

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Leak Shows a ’35 Percent’ Smaller Dynamic Island

vrijdag 23 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple plans to shrink the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Current leaks say the cutout will drop by about 35 percent, which gives the screen a cleaner look. Apple also aims to move Face ID parts under the display, which he…

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Apple Vision Pro to Stream Crufts in New Immersive Video Series “Top Dogs”

donderdag 22 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is bringing a new immersive video to Apple Vision Pro later this month. It is called Top Dogs, and it takes viewers inside the world of the biggest dog show on Earth. The series gives a close look at how top dogs and their handlers prepare for…

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Apple Engineers Pitched an AI Home Screen and Federighi Shut It Down

donderdag 22 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple reshaped its artificial intelligence strategy after years of slow progress and internal friction. At the center of that change stands software chief Craig Federighi. He now controls both software and AI, and his choices explain why some bold i…

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