Instead of a Home or a side-button, Apple is researching how best to implement under-screen fingerprint sensors, not just for mobile devices like iPhone Fold and iPad, but potentially also the Mac.Under-display Touch ID could come to future iPhones — or Macs.The expected iPhone Fold has been said to be too thin for Face ID, so it must use Touch ID. Despite some claims of it getting Touch ID sensor under the screen, most reports predict it will be part of the side button, as was introduced with the iPad Air 4 back in 2020.Now a newly-granted patent, however, appears to show that Apple is at least researching under-display Touch ID. The patent hides the fact a little, being called…

Macworld Listen, we appreciate all Apple gear, but the Magic Mouse? Eh. Let’s just say it’s our favorite Apple product. So, if you’re looking for a good alternative, this Logitech G309 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse is a fantastic option, especially since it’s only $50, a massive 44 percent discount off its $90 MSRP. This mouse was built with precision in mind, featuring a 25K HERO sensor that will track movement closely whether you’re browsing or gaming. The Lightforce hybrid optical-mechanical switches are also optimized for gaming, providing the speed modern times require and that mechanical feel we all love. One of the coolest things about this Logitech G309 mouse is that it’s versatile, coming with dual connectivity options. Basically, you…

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Macworld Attention, Apple Home users: Today (February 10, 2026) is the last day that Apple will support its original HomeKit architecture. Starting on Wednesday, Apple will be rolling out a new version of Home for your smart home devices. According to Apple, “Any device connected to an updated home that doesn’t use iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS 13.1, tvOS 16.2, or watchOS 9.2 or later will lose access to the updated home until you update the device. This includes people that you invite to control your home.” A HomePod or Apple TV hardware needs to be set up as a home hub if you want to share control of your home or receive Home notifications. An iPad can no longer…

Macworld Attention, Apple Home users: Today (February 10, 2026) is the last day that Apple will support its original HomeKit architecture. Starting on Wednesday, Apple will be rolling out a new version of Home for your smart home devices. According to Apple, “Any device connected to an updated home that doesn’t use iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS 13.1, tvOS 16.2, or watchOS 9.2 or later will lose access to the updated home until you update the device. This includes people that you invite to control your home.” A HomePod or Apple TV hardware needs to be set up as a home hub if you want to share control of your home or receive Home notifications. An iPad can no longer…

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 According to Apple leaker and prototype collector Kosutami, Apple’s upcoming next-generation AirPods Pro will include cameras enabling them to “see around” the wearer — likely via tiny sensors built into each earbud. This aligns with prior reports from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has indicated that the 2026 AirPods Pro upgrade will feature infrared cameras to support advanced features like hand gesture recognition, improved spatial audio (especially with Vision Pro), and enhanced environmental awareness for Apple Intelligence capabilities. Hartley Charlton for MacRumors: ‎ Kosutami added that the new AirPods Pro will be available at the same $249 price as the current model. This contrasts with previous rumors suggesting that the next AirPods Pro would be a secondary…