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Macworld TL;DR: The AdGuard Family Plan is a lifetime ad blocker that protects up to nine devices for $39.99 (MSRP $169.99). There’s no real escaping ads online anymore. The best you can do is stop the ones that slow you down, track what you’re doing, or push you toward sketchy links. That’s exactly what AdGuard is built…

Apple has sent out invites to select creators for an “Apple Experience” in Los Angeles, California, scheduled for January 27 to 29. The event has sparked speculation that Apple will also announce new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Creator Petr Mara shared an image of his invite on Instagram on…

For now, rumors have settled on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max featuring a smaller Dynamic Island, and now a leaker has revealed its alleged size. iPhone 18 Pro with a smaller Dynamic Island (mockup via Ice Universe) The account “Ice Universe” today claimed the Dynamic Island cutout on the iPhone 18…

In addition to denying X and xAI’s demand, the judge also decried the case’s excessive discovery requests and disputes. Here are the details. more…

As reported by Deadline, Pluribus saw a 40% viewership jump during the week its season finale got released. Here’s how it fared against other shows. more…

Popular password management app 1Password today announced the launch of a new phishing protection feature that’s meant to “act as a second pair of eyes” before users provide their passwords to scammers. 1Password will not autofill a username and password on a website that is spoofing another as one layer of protection, but users can…

In the wake of MacPaw’s decision to shut down Setapp Mobile, Apple and the European Commission are clashing over whose is to blame. Here are the details. more…

A large chunk of the United States is set to face a massive winter storm this weekend. In the lead up to that, many people have turned to the Weather app on their iPhone for forecasts. The problem? The forecasts are often outlandish and inconsistent. Here’s why. more…

Apple claims the European Commission is refusing to let to implement App Store changes, instead using “political delay tactics” to levy unfair investigations and fines. Apple provided the statement to Bloomberg in response to MacPaw’s decision to shut down alternative iOS app marketplace Setapp Mobile in the EU because of the complicated business terms that…

Late last year, Satechi released a new 7-in-1 USB-C hub for iPhone. It takes advantage of MagSafe and feels right at home on Apple devices. I’ve had the joy of testing it out for the past few days, and I have to say, it’s certainly a cool option if you think it suits you. more…