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iPhone 18 Pro Max’s Big Battery Triggers New Shipping Requirements
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iPhone 18 Pro Max’s Big Battery Triggers New Shipping Requirements - TidBITS
Apple has come up with a clever solution to a problem most users never knew existed: shipping restrictions surrounding single-cell lithium-ion batteries over 20 watt-hours in capacity.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Digital Car Keys May Not Transfer When You Upgrade Your iPhone
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Digital Car Keys May Not Transfer When You Upgrade Your iPhone - TidBITS
If you use a digital car key on your iPhone, don’t assume it will transfer automatically when you switch to a new iPhone. Here’s what happened when Adam Engst’s Hyundai IONIQ 5 key didn’t make the…
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September 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Claim Your Share of Apple’s $250 Million Siri Settlement
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Claim Your Share of Apple’s $250 Million Siri Settlement - TidBITS
Did you buy an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 expecting Siri features that never arrived? You may be owed $25–$95 per device from Apple's class-action settlement. Here's how to file your claim before the…
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September 24, 2026 at 9:38 PM
See the Behind-the-Scenes Prompts That Power Siri AI 
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See the Behind-the-Scenes Prompts That Power Siri AI  - TidBITS
You can export an Apple Intelligence Report that reveals how Apple formulates requests on your behalf to perform tasks and take actions with Siri AI and Apple Intelligence in OS 27. It requires an…
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September 24, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Notes on Setting Up a New iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12
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Notes on Setting Up a New iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 - TidBITS
Adam Engst shares his experience setting up a new iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12, including the best restoration method, Google account chaos, Apple Pay verification hassles, and a surprise…
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September 22, 2026 at 9:06 PM
What a Broken Wrist Taught Me About iOS 27 Dictation and macOS Voice Control
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What a Broken Wrist Taught Me About iOS 27 Dictation and macOS Voice Control - TidBITS
iOS 27 finally adds a few text-editing commands to dictation—something Adam Engst suggested six years ago. A broken bone in his wrist gave him the chance to test these improvements extensively, along…
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September 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Siri AI Hits and Misses
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Siri AI Hits and Misses - TidBITS
David Pogue’s comprehensive testing of 125 Siri AI requests reveals what Apple’s revamped assistant can handle and where it still falls short. Share your own experiences in the comments.
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September 17, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Two iPhones? In This Economy? Explaining iPhone Handoff
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Two iPhones? In This Economy? Explaining iPhone Handoff - TidBITS
Apple has added an option in iOS 27 that lets you share one eSIM with two iPhones, allowing each to function—one at a time—as your incoming phone line, destination for messages, and Find My location.…
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September 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
When Should You Upgrade to Apple’s OS 27 Releases?
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When Should You Upgrade to Apple’s OS 27 Releases? - TidBITS
Apple has released the first versions of its 2027 operating systems—macOS 27 Golden Gate, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, tvOS 27, and HomePod Software 27. You might want to upgrade right…
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September 15, 2026 at 1:45 PM
iOS 26.6.2 and iPadOS 26.6.2 Fix Cellular Software Update Bug
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iOS 26.6.2 and iPadOS 26.6.2 Fix Cellular Software Update Bug - TidBITS
Apple released iOS 26.6.2 and iPadOS 26.6.2 to fix a bug that prevented downloading software updates over cellular. If you plan to upgrade to iOS 27 using cellular data, install this update first via…
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September 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Apple Unfolds the iPhone Duo
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Apple Unfolds the iPhone Duo - TidBITS
Apple’s first folding iPhone, the $1999 iPhone Duo, opens from a 5.4-inch outer display to a 7.6-inch inner screen—nearly iPad mini size—in a passport-like form factor. Pre-orders begin 16 October…
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September 11, 2026 at 9:51 PM
iPhone 18 Pro Gets A20 Pro and Variable Aperture Camera
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iPhone 18 Pro Gets A20 Pro and Variable Aperture Camera - TidBITS
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pair the faster A20 Pro chip with a variable-aperture Fusion Main camera, a smaller, more capable Dynamic Island, longer battery life, and higher prices, while…
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September 11, 2026 at 1:04 PM
iPhone 18 Pro Gets A20 Pro and Variable Aperture Camera
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iPhone 18 Pro Gets A20 Pro and Variable Aperture Camera - TidBITS
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pair the faster A20 Pro chip with a variable-aperture Fusion Main camera, a smaller, more capable Dynamic Island, longer battery life, and higher prices, while…
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September 10, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Add Health Sensing and Audio Intelligence
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Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Add Health Sensing and Audio Intelligence - TidBITS
Apple’s new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 pair redesigned health sensors with the S11 chip for denser heart-rate data, Readiness scores, and Audio Intelligence, while Ultra 4 gains substantially…
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September 10, 2026 at 1:47 PM
AirPods 5 Improve Noise Cancellation, Gain More AirPods Pro Features
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AirPods 5 Improve Noise Cancellation, Gain More AirPods Pro Features - TidBITS
Apple’s AirPods 5 bring Active Noise Cancellation to both models, improve water resistance to IP57, and add more AirPods Pro features, while the higher-end version offers longer battery life,…
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September 9, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Comcast Turns Wi-Fi Gateways into Motion Detectors
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Comcast Turns Wi-Fi Gateways into Motion Detectors - TidBITS
Comcast is promoting the WiFi Motion feature of its free Xfinity Shield service, which uses Wi-Fi signals to detect movement in your home. It’s opt-in, but the underlying technology could…
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September 2, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Apple TV Subscriptions Jump from $12.99 to $14.99 Per Month
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Apple TV Subscriptions Jump from $12.99 to $14.99 Per Month - TidBITS
Apple has raised Apple TV subscription prices by $2 per month, marking the second significant increase in as many years. The annual plan jumps $20, from $99 to $119.
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September 1, 2026 at 9:06 PM
No Email Issue on 7 September 2026 for Labor Day
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No Email Issue on 7 September 2026 for Labor Day - TidBITS
We’re taking a brief break from building an email issue of TidBITS next week for the Labor Day holiday in the United States, so look for the next issue in your mailbox on 14 September 2026. Check our…
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August 31, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” Event Set for 9 September 2026
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Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” Event Set for 9 September 2026 - TidBITS
Apple has announced its annual iPhone event for 9 September 2026. The “Surprise and Shine” event will be CEO John Ternus’s first product launch, with rumors pointing to a foldable iPhone alongside…
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August 28, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Speed Limiters, Short Cables, and Other EV Road Trip Revelations
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Speed Limiters, Short Cables, and Other EV Road Trip Revelations - TidBITS
A Vermont road trip in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 revealed the joy of the car’s speed limiter feature, the frustration of short Tesla Supercharger cables on older stations, the importance of downloading…
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August 27, 2026 at 1:47 PM
David Pogue Presenting on Apple’s First 50 Years at NMUG
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David Pogue Presenting on Apple’s First 50 Years at NMUG - TidBITS
On 2 September 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT, veteran tech journalist David Pogue discusses his latest book, Apple: The First 50 Years, at a free NMUG presentation.
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August 26, 2026 at 9:42 PM
M6 and M5 Ultra Debut in Updated Mac mini and Mac Studio
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M6 and M5 Ultra Debut in Updated Mac mini and Mac Studio - TidBITS
Apple surprised everyone with a late August announcement of the M6 and M5 Ultra chips, along with updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models. The new Macs deliver substantial performance gains—but at…
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August 25, 2026 at 9:06 PM
WhatCable Reports on USB-C Cable Power and Speed
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WhatCable Reports on USB-C Cable Power and Speed - TidBITS
USB-C cables look alike but vary wildly in capability. WhatCable, a free utility for Apple silicon Macs, shows you exactly what each cable supports for charging, data transfer, and display. The paid…
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August 21, 2026 at 1:04 PM
SetShot Tracks macOS Settings Changes
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SetShot Tracks macOS Settings Changes - TidBITS
Have you ever suspected macOS of silently changing your settings during an update? Adam Engst’s free SetShot captures and compares snapshots of your Mac’s configuration so you can catch those…
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August 19, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Testing Jetpack Search’s AI Answers Feature on TidBITS
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Testing Jetpack Search’s AI Answers Feature on TidBITS - TidBITS
The TidBITS search engine now sports AI-generated summaries above the usual results, courtesy of a beta feature from Jetpack Search. The question is whether these AI Answers are worth the screen real…
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August 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM