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Newport Buzz Obituary: Dr. M. Kathlyn Nelson (1955-2026) Dr. M. Kathlyn Nelson, DMD, 70, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, following her battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was the beloved wife of Paul Eric Nelson. Born in Orlando, Florida on March 5, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Moore) Smith. Kathy grew up in Middletown, Rhode Island, where she graduated from Middletown High School, Class of 1973. She went on to attend Tufts University, where she earned her undergraduate degree and later her Doctor of Dental Medicine. Dr. Nelson devoted 35 years to caring for her patients through her dental practice, Milestone Dental Care, located on East Main Road in Middletown. She practiced dentistry with dedication, kindness, and compassion until her retirement in 2022. Outside of her professional life, Kathy found deep joy in gardening and took pride in creating beautiful, welcoming spaces. She loved reading and could often be found with a book in hand, gazing out at the ocean beyond her windows. She was also a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Paul E. Nelson of Middletown. She was a loving mother to First Sergeant Brett Nelson, USMC, and his wife Desiree, who are currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and to Conor Nelson and his fiancée Allison Thorpe of Newport, Rhode Island. She was a cherished grandmother to her two granddaughters, Oswin and Aeris Nelson, who brought her immense joy. In addition, Kathy is survived by her sister, Patricia Santos, and her husband Everett of Seekonk, Massachusetts, as well as her sister-in-law, Karen Smith, widow of her late brother, Lieutenant Commander David Smith, USN. Dr. Nelson was a truly beautiful person, known for her warmth, generosity, and her unforgettable laugh that filled a room. She brought light and joy to those around her and will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched. On behalf of the family, heartfelt thanks are extended to the compassionate staff at The Grand Islander for their care, kindness, and support Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association at https://diabetes.org/. Additional information may be found at www.memorialfuneralhome.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dr. M. Kathlyn Nelson, DMD, please visit Memorial Funeral Home’s flower store. Like Newport Buzz? We depend on the generosity of readers like you who support us, to help with our mission to keep you informed and entertained with local, independent news and content. We truly appreciate your trust and support! The post Obituary: Dr. M. Kathlyn Nelson (1955-2026) appeared first on Newport Buzz.

While the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are still around eight months away, multiple sources have already commented on how much RAM the devices will have. In a blog post last year, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that he expected all of the new iPhone models released later this year to be equipped with 12GB of RAM. That would include the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold, and it would match the 12GB of RAM included in the iPhone 17 Pro models. In a research note last week, obtained by MacRumors, analyst Jeff Pu agreed that the iPhone 18 Pro models and iPhone Fold will have 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It has been rumored that even the standard iPhone 18 will have 12GB of RAM, which would be an increase over the 8GB of RAM in the standard iPhone 17. Here is how much RAM is in the latest iPhones:iPhone 17: 8GB iPhone 17 Pro: 12GB iPhone 17 Pro Max: 12GB iPhone Air: 12GBHere is how much RAM is expected in the next iPhones:iPhone 18: 12GB iPhone 18 Pro: 12GB iPhone 18 Pro Max: 12GB iPhone Fold: 12GBApple is expected to release the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September, but the standard iPhone 18 is not expected to be announced until around March 2027, as Apple is reportedly shifting to a new two-phase launch strategy. For the iPhone 18 Pro's A20 Pro chip, RAM will reportedly be integrated directly onto the chip's wafer with the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, rather than being adjacent to the chip and connected with a silicon interposer. This could boost the RAM's performance and efficiency, especially for Apple Intelligence tasks.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Jeff PuRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "How Much RAM Will the iPhone 18 Pro Have? Here's What Rumors Say" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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As noted by 9to5Mac over the weekend, Walmart still does not accept contactless payment options like Apple Pay at its more than 4,500 stores across the U.S., and there is no indication that will be changing any time soon. It is not just Apple Pay that is affected. Walmart also does not allow customers to use Google Pay or Samsung Pay, and you cannot tap a credit or debit card either. In other words, the NFC functionality on the payment terminals is turned off. It is far from the first time that we have reported on this topic, but Walmart has still not changed course, despite endless customer complaints. Last year, a Walmart spokesperson told MacRumors that the retailer remained focused on its own payment technologies in the Walmart app, including Walmart Pay and Scan & Go, but these options are not as convenient as one-tap Apple Pay. To use Walmart Pay, customers must add a payment card to the Walmart app, and then scan a QR code displayed at the checkout to complete payment. This system allows Walmart to track a customer's purchase history and learn their habits, which is likely the biggest underlying reason that the retailer does not accept Apple Pay. Scan & Go allows Walmart+ members to save time by scanning barcodes on items while they shop, rather than having to scan all of the items at a self-checkout register later. This can save you time, but Apple Pay is still not accepted. Apple Pay has a lot of privacy protections, including hiding actual credit card numbers, and this would make it harder for Walmart to track customers. Apple Pay launched more than 10 years ago, and it was accepted at more than 90 percent of U.S. retailers as of 2022, according to Apple. Some other major Apple Pay holdouts in the U.S. have reversed course and started accepting it over the past few years, including The Home Depot, Lowe's, Kroger, and Texas grocery store chain H-E-B, leaving Walmart as one of the country's only major retailers that does not accept Apple Pay. Interestingly enough, Walmart has accepted Apple Pay in Canada since 2020, but apparently it is not willing to offer that luxury in America for now.Related Roundup: Apple PayTag: WalmartRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "Walmart Still Doesn't Accept Apple Pay in the U.S. in 2026, Here's Why" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums