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I own a lot of fantastic cookbooks, but I still rely heavily on recipe websites. And when I’m cooking, one of my least favorite ingredients is the SEO-driven drivel that turns many online recipes into a nightmare of scrolling and page refreshes. Not to mention my iPhone turning off while I’m stirring the pot.

It’s a recipe for disaster (and typically includes some spicy language).

The NYT Cooking app, which delivers a much better experience for its subscribers, soared to popularity — and now Apple wants a slice of that pie. The new Apple News+ Food section serves up recipes and cuisine-oriented content from impressive partners, all in the sort of clever, clutter-free environment you expect from Cupertino.

It’s a delicious (and free) add-on for Apple News+ subscribers. Find out all about it in this weekend’s new how-to (also available in video format). And then get cooking!

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

• Did you hear the one about the incredible disappearing iPhone tariff? After lots of confusion, the Trump administration quietly unveiled a tariff carveout that exempts smartphones, computers and other electronics.

• In a related story, here’s why an all-American iPhone is virtually impossible.

• If you want to run Windows or large language models on your Mac, see our how-tos to make it happen.

• We reviewed three things this week that can enhance your travels: an affordable Ethernet dongle for your MacBook, a handy power adapter for international travel, and The Studio, the hit Apple TV+ comedy that rips Hollywood a new one. (Definitely download that before your next trip.)

• Cult of Mac Deals offers hot buys on fresh gear this week, including a great cable management system and a beefy power bank with an AC outlet.

• Plus, don’t miss our limited-time price drops on Microsoft Word for Mac and iMobie’s AnyTrans, a Mac app that makes it easy to transfer, manage and back up iOS data, whether that’s your music files, iMessages, photos, books or Safari history.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

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Plus, more on Trump’s tariffs and Apple:

• Whew! Trump tariffs won’t hit iPhone, Mac and other electronics.

• Apple stocked up on iPhones and more before Trump tariffs kicked in

• Customers worried about price hikes pack Apple Stores to buy iPhones

• Apple supplier in China weighs moving production to US

Plus, more Apple rumors:

• AI-enhanced Siri could launch sooner than expected

• Instagram might finally release a native iPad app

• Final iPhone 17 Pro design might defy the leaks

• The great iOS 19 squircles controversy [The CultCast]

Plus, more Apple TV+ news:

• Party at Lumon HQ with Severance cast, creators and Stephen Colbert [Photos/video]

• Jon Hamm lives his best lie in edgy drama Your Friends and Neighbors [Now streaming!]

• Seth Rogen’s comedy The Studio keeps drawing a large audience

• Grab a huge 70% discount on Apple TV+ in time for Your Friends & Neighbors

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Plus, more software from Cult of Mac Deals:

• Price drop: Score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac (just $70)

• Turn your photos into cool collages

• Price drop: Apple Intelligence is cool and all, but this app can do your homework

• Go from song idea to full track in seconds with this AI music generator

• Price drop: Transfer and sync all kinds of files among your Apple devices

Plus, more gear from Cult of Mac Deals:

• This 24,000mAh power bank packs an AC outlet

• Your summer needs a soundtrack — and the Skullcandy Terrain Mini speaker delivers

• AirPods airplane adapter makes in-flight entertainment sound great

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