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Canva’s Free Affinity App Takes on Adobe Creative Cloud
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New Features in iOS 26.1
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Charge Your MacBook with the Right Power Adapter
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Updated Passwords App Adds History
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Notable User Interface Changes to Expect in macOS 26
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Apple Adds M5 Chip to MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro
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