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Buying a used Mac can be a great deal. But, if you don't check carefully, you might inherit someone else's issues or just get ripped off. Here's what to look for. There are a few things to know about buying a used Mac The secondhand market offers great deals, but it may have machines still linked to an Apple ID or managed by a company. Additionally, some might be hiding expensive hardware issues.…

Apple has issued a second release candidate update for tvOS 26.2 , following the first release candidate deployed on Wednesday. tvOS 26.2 has received a second release candidate build. On December 3, release candidates for most of Apple's major operating systems were made available to registered developers. Release candidates represent the final stage of beta testing, and it looks like tvOS 26.2 …

Both Lisa Jackson , VP for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, and Kate Adams, Apple's general counsel, will retire in 2026, with roles moving to Jennifer Newstead in the new SVP General Counsel and Government Affairs role. Lisa Jackson will no longer have to stand on the roof of Apple Park. Image source: Apple It's been a busy week for Apple executive moves. First, it was revealed that …

Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM is back for $1,499, a discount of $300 off MSRP. Plus, save $250 on two 32GB RAM models for a limited time only. Get the best price ever on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro 24GB - Image credit: Apple The exclusive deals can be activated through the pricing links in this post or via our M5 MacBook Pro Price Guide . Kicking off the sale is the M5 14-inch MacBook Pr…

Russia has cut off FaceTime over unproven terrorism support claims, and the move reflects a trend shared by governments worldwide that push for access to encrypted communication. FaceTime Russian authorities said FaceTime helped criminals plan attacks and commit fraud across the country. Of course, they didn't publish case data or examples that could support those claims. Users saw the announceme…

Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 ANC deal is still in stock at the lowest price on record for holiday gift-giving. This AirPods 4 ANC deal delivers the lowest price ever at $99. The $80 discount on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation matches the lowest price on record at $99. Pick up a pair for yourself or as a holiday gift at Black Friday pricing, which is 44% off MSRP. Buy AirPods 4 ANC for $99 Cont…

"The Rest is History" has been named Apple Podcasts 2025 Show of the Year, a testament to the hosts' ability to make complex history feel accessible, engaging, and genuinely fun. Image Credit: Apple The Rest is History is, as the name would imply, a history-centric podcast. But, somehow, it's more than that. Historians-turned-hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook have made it their mission to c…

Apple TV's International Emmy award-winning spy series "Tehran" is heading back to the small screen in early 2026, and it won't be for the last time. 'Tehran' season three premieres January 9 | Image Credit: Apple On Thursday, Apple TV announced a premiere date for "Tehran," an Israeli espionage thriller. The series will be returning on January 9, with new episodes every Friday through February 2…

Apple removed Night mode Portraits from the iPhone 17 Pro, and while a vocal minority of users are frustrated, others never noticed the feature was gone. iPhone 17 Pro Curiosity around the camera change has grown because the update landed without an explanation from Apple. Owners trying the new phones are only learning about the limitation through testing, comparisons, and scattered reports rathe…

Apple has recognized 17 developers in its annual App Store Awards, celebrating apps for their technical ingenuity and cultural impact, with the winners including productivity app Focus Friend and Lovecraftian fishing game Dredge. App Store Awards - Image credit: Apple At the end of November, Apple announced the finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards, its annual celebration of the best software f…

Apple's VP of Human Interface Design is leaving Apple for Meta, but Liquid Glass is here to stay. Expect Stephen Lemay could perfect the controversial design choice. Liquid Glass is Apple's future, like it or not Alan Dye was a controversial choice as VP of Human Interface Design when he was placed in that slot by Jony Ive . His background in fashion made everyone in the Apple space cringe with w…

Staying on top of your fitness goals is easier when you share your progress with friends, family, or a coach — here's how you can do it from iPhone . How to share and view Fitness activity on iPhone Getting into the swing of a new fitness routine can be difficult. Holding yourself accountable is a great way to make sure you stay on track. One way to do this is to share your activity with your fam…

Gavin Newsom says Apple's dealings with President Trump are crony capitalism that results from what the administration requires of companies, and he doesn't begrudge Cook's position. California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks on big tech's involvement with Trump administration Those watching Apple's dealings with the United States government under Trump have had a sour taste in their mouths. Many wi…

Meta's latest attempt at relevance after failing to make the Metaverse or superintelligence happen is hiring Alan Dye, the guy behind Liquid Glass. Alan Dye Apple's talent pool has taken repeated hits over the year, as tech rivals attempt to shore up their artificial intelligence projects by poaching employees from elsewhere. In the latest siphoning off of talent from Apple, Meta has poached a ma…

Apple has reached the release candidate stage for the current developer beta cycle, with new builds of iOS 26.2 , iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 out now for testing. Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple The RC round arrives after the third developer betas, which Apple distributed on November 17 for mo…