You can now shoot video from the VSCO Capture app, and apply more than 50 VSCO filter presets as you’re doing it. Here are the details.
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He began covering Apple news in Brazilian media in 2012 and later broadened his focus to the wider tech industry, hosting a daily podcast for seven years.
Today, Marcus co-hosts several tech-focused shows at Gigahertz FM, a Brazilian podcast network he co-founded in 2022 with 9to5Mac’s own Guilherme Rambo. Outside of Gigahertz FM, he also hosts IA Sob Controle, a podcast featuring in-depth interviews and news about artificial intelligence.
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Apple drops cryptic teaser for Apple Fitness+: ‘Something big is coming’ in 2026
Apple has published a fun teaser on the Apple Fitness+ Instagram account, promoting what it promises to be “something big” that will land on the service next year. Watch it below.
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Update, December 30, 4:44 p.m. ET: (RED) has now confirmed that the $3 million donation cap was reached. Find new details below.
(RED) confirmed today that Apple will donate $5 for every qualifying purchase made via Apple Pay through December 7. Here’s how you can contribute.
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A new TrendForce report outlines the challenges notebook makers are expected to face in 2026, with surging memory prices chief among them. Apple, however, is expected to be less exposed. Here are the details.
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The latest firmware update expands Matter compatibility to multiple Roomba models. Here are the details.
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Apple’s annual New Year Sale is back in Japan, bringing Apple Gift Cards worth up to ¥38,000 (roughly $255) and a free limited-edition AirTag on select iPhone purchases. Here are the details.
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Apple is trying to overturn a ruling that found it overcharged millions of UK customers through App Store commissions. Here are the details.
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Whether you just got your first Mac or upgraded to a brand-new machine, it’s always helpful to get started on the right set of tools. Here are the very first apps I usually install as soon as I get a new Mac.
Expand Expanding CloseLeaker contradicts rumors, says iPhone Air 2 will be announced in 2026
There’s been no shortage of conflicting reports about the future of the iPhone Air 2. Between talk of indefinite delays and shifting schedules, leaks have been all over the map. Now, a fresh rumor is reviving speculation that the second-generation model may not be as far off as previously thought.
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook just bought 50,000 Nike shares, and investors noticed
Apple CEO Tim Cook, who’s been on Nike’s board for 20 years, just doubled his stake in the company. The news helped ease a 13% drop after the company’s disappointing quarterly results last week.
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Watch the moment Vince Gilligan revealed the name of Pluribus to the main cast
Apple TV has published an interesting behind-the-scenes look at the making of Pluribus season one, including short roundtable discussions about the show’s concept. Watch it below.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp working to show connected peripherals and improve chat, storage management
Now that WhatsApp is finally available as a proper app for the Apple Watch, Meta is working on a way to inform users when their account is paired with the accessory. The company is also working on a better chat, attachment, and storage management interface. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseTexas judge blocks state’s App Store age verification law [U: Apple Developer]
Update, 8:27 p.m. ET: In a post on its Developer blog, Apple has confirmed that it will “pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process”. See the full post below.
The decision comes just a few days before the Texas App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) was set to take effect. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV: Five music documentaries and series worth watching
Over the years, Apple TV has built up a surprisingly strong catalog for music lovers. From movies and documentaries to full series, here are some of the most interesting music-related titles on the service.
Expand Expanding CloseApple settles Brazilian antitrust case with App Store policy overhaul [U: Fee structure]
Starting next year, Apple will allow app sideloading and external payment links for users in Brazil, following an antitrust settlement with local regulators. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseThe good, the bad, and the ugly of Apple’s 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, here’s a look at what defined Apple over the last 12 months, for better or for worse.
Expand Expanding CloseApple lands third in Cloudflare’s global Internet Services rankings for 2025
Cloudflare has released the 2025 Cloudflare Radar Year in Review, highlighting the trends it observed throughout the year as one of the world’s largest internet infrastructure providers. Here’s how Apple did.
Expand Expanding CloseOpenAI rolls out a fun ‘Your Year with ChatGPT’ feature in select countries
OpenAI has joined the Spotify Wrapped-style personalized year-end recap trend with “Your Year with ChatGPT,” which is rolling out to users in the U.S. and select additional countries. Here’s how to see yours.
Expand Expanding CloseApple reiterates long-term commitment to China in meeting with commerce ministry
In a meeting with Li Chenggang, China’s International Trade Negotiator and Vice Minister of Commerce, Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan said Apple plans to continue its long-term development and investment in China. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple warns some employees not to leave the U.S. amid return delays
As reported by Business Insider, a law firm representing Apple has cautioned some visa-holding employees against international travel, citing extended and unpredictable delays when returning to the U.S. Here are the details.
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WhatsApp is working on quiz-based interactions for channels
The latest WhatsApp beta for iOS includes a new quiz tool designed to drive engagement in channels. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple fined by Italian antitrust watchdog over App Tracking Transparency rules
Italy’s competition watchdog agency, Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), has fined Apple € 98.6 million ($ 116 million) over the App Tracking Transparency feature. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple cancels ‘The Last Frontier’ after just one season
Apple has decided to cancel “The Last Frontier” after one season. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseChatGPT has a Sora-powered Holiday easter egg
As Sam Altman teaser on X, you can prompt ChatGPT with a single emoji, and get a personalized Christmas-themed video made by Sora in return. Here’s how to do it.
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