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• Finished Today's Wordle? Try These 10 Puzzle Games Next - CNET

  17-05-2024 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Give one of these other games a try once you've solved your Wordle for the day.
  
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• Best features in watchOS 11 for Apple Watch

  14-06-2024 16:26 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple Watch is getting its yearly feature infusion this fall with tons of updates. Here are our new favorite abilities in watchOS 11.
  Apple set to release watchOS 11 this fall
  Each year, most of the world's attention gets laid on iOS which is especially true this year with the addition of Apple Intelligence. But Apple's wrist-worn computer is poised for a big year, too.
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• WWDC24 highlights

  14-06-2024 16:00 via developer.apple.com
  Browse the biggest moments from an incredible week of sessions. Machine Learning & AI Explore machine learning on Apple platformsWatch nowBring expression to your app with GenmojiWatch nowGet started with Writing ToolsWatch nowBring your app to SiriWatch nowDesign App Intents for system experiencesWatch now Swift What’s new in SwiftWatch nowMeet Swift TestingWatch nowMigrate your app to Swift 6Watch nowGo small with Embedded SwiftWatch now SwiftUI & UI Frameworks What’s new i
  
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• Today @ WWDC24: Day 5

  14-06-2024 16:00 via developer.apple.com
  Revisit the biggest moments from WWDC24Explore the highlights. WWDC24 highlightsView now Catch WWDC24 recaps around the worldJoin us for special in-person activities at Apple locations worldwide this summer.Sign up >Explore apps and games from the KeynoteCheck out all the incredible featured titles.
  Visit the App Store >How’d we do?We’d love to know your thoughts about this year’s conference.Take the survey >Today’s WWDC24 playlist: Power UpGet ready for one last
  
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• Freeform in iOS 18 is enormously easier to work inside and navigate

  14-06-2024 15:42 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's Freeform productivity app has been made easier to navigate and to understand, thanks to some changes in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia.
  Freeform's changes apply on iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia
  Introduced in late 2022, Freeform was launched as tool for creation. Enabling collaborative brainstorming by letting multiple people work on the same infinite whiteboard document.While it certainly helped some users develop new ideas, there were still some areas that needed fixing. In
  
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• WWDC, macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, and Apple Intelligence on the AppleInsider Podcast

  14-06-2024 14:28 via appleinsider.com
  
  At last we know everything about Apple's AI moves — or at least at lot more than we did. Looking at how it will impact the apps we rely on, here's what Apple Intelligence is going to mean for us all.
  Craig Federighi buckles up, ready for Apple Intelligence
  Maybe we'd guessed everything about Apple's more high-profile adoption of AI after years of quiet Machine Learning. Maybe there's still a lot left to find out — and maybe we'll get used to the name "Apple Intelligence."What's clear
  
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• HomeKit now lets you manually set what device is your Home Hub in iOS 18

  14-06-2024 13:57 via appleinsider.com
  
  HomeKit is giving users more choice about what controls the smart home network in iOS 18, by selecting what device acts as the active Home Hub.
  HomeKit's Home app on iOS
  HomeKit prefers to have a Home Hub, a device designated as the main point of contact on the network for all other hardware. A home could have multiple devices that can act as the Home Hub, but you couldn't previously designate one as the primary device for the task.In practice, this meant that the assignment rotated, sometimes t
  
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• iOS 18 solves iCloud's irritating habit of offloading the file you need

  14-06-2024 13:15 via appleinsider.com
  
  It's meant to save space on your device, but iCloud's decisions over what files can be temporarily offloaded can be aggravating — until a new feature in iOS 18 allows you to stop it.
  Pressing and holding on a document in the Files app now gets you a Keep Downloaded option
  Even with only iCloud's miserly 5GB of space, the system will still upload files to the cloud in order to save storage space on devices. It's meant to be an intelligent system that realises this is, for instance, a large
  
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• Print a PDF From Your iPhone in a Just Few Quick Taps - CNET

  14-06-2024 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you want to print a page from website or an email, doing so just takes a few steps.
  
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• iPhone 16 Design: The Biggest Physical Changes We Expect - CNET

  14-06-2024 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone 16 Pro models may have larger screens and a new camera capture button.
  
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• Jon Stewart reveals the moment thing went bad with Apple

  14-06-2024 12:39 via appleinsider.com
  
  "The Problem with Jon Stewart" host says that it was over one particular interview that he knew his show was not going to fit in at Apple TV+.
  'The Problem with Jon Stewart' [Apple TV+]
  Jon Stewart did originally say that he parted ways with Apple TV+ because the company "didn't want me to say things that might get me in trouble." He later expanded on that to talk about Apple being uncomfortable with a skit about AI.Now in a new interview with the podcast The Town with Matthew Belloni, he says t
  
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• What's coming soon to tvOS 18, HomeKit, and AirPods

  14-06-2024 05:19 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's bento graphic for Audio & Home covers everything from HomeKit to tvOS. Here's a breakdown of that image's feature list.
  Apple's bento graphic for Audio & HomeApple's bento graphic for Audio & Home
  The bento graphic is an Apple tradition now. It's the company's quick and flashy way to summarize all of the key features of products and services after it finishes presenting them.The Audio & Home bento actually combines features from a variety of hardware and operating systems
  
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• Proposed class action lawsuit accuses Apple of underpaying women

  14-06-2024 01:02 via appleinsider.com
  
  According to a new class action lawsuit in California, Apple allegedly underpaid 12,000 women compared to men despite DEI initiatives.
  Apple Park is meant to host a diverse and equal workforce
  Gender pay gaps, discrimination, and harassment are all something Apple has said it takes quite seriously. It even launched a dedicated webpage with data available back to 2014 about diversity, though it hasn't been updated since 2022.However, Apple's dedication to gender equality has come under scrutiny w
  
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• Developers can now nominate apps and updates for App Store promotions

  13-06-2024 23:42 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple runs an entire editorial division for the App Store that writes in-depth stories and roundups, and now developers can nominate their apps and updates instead of waiting for seemingly random selection.
  Featuring Nominations can be submitted in App Store Connect
  The App Store Editorial team is who is behind all of the content in the Today tab in the App Store app. It is part of what made the App Store a destination for users rather than an essential utility, not to mention an ad revenue sour
  
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• Record, summarize, and transcribe audio with Apple Notes on iOS 18

  13-06-2024 21:40 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's Notes app just got a huge productivity upgrade with iOS 18 thanks to new audio recording, transcription, and summarization tools.
  The built-in Notes app can now record and transcribe audio in iOS 18
  On Monday, at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple showcased a variety of different features and OS enhancements. During the event, it was announced that the Notes app would receive audio recording and transcription capabilities, along with summarization made possible b
  
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• Apple offers a first look at upcoming Messages via satellite feature

  13-06-2024 21:37 via appleinsider.com
  
  One of the new features coming to iPhone this fall is the ability to send text messages via satellite — here's what you can expect.
  Image Credit: Apple
  On Monday, Apple held its annual keynote for WWDC. The event gave developers and Apple fans alike a look at what is coming down the pipeline for Apple's next line of operating system releases.As expected, a portion of the two-hour keynote focused on what Apple would introduce with iOS 18. One such feature is Apple's new Messages via satelli
  
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• Eye Tracking lets you navigate iOS 18 without touching your iPhone

  13-06-2024 20:55 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's Eye Tracking tech offers a new way for iPhone and iPad owners to interact with their devices. The first appearance in iOS 18 demonstrates how powerful it can be to some users.
  Eye Tracking in Settings for iOS 18
  In May, Apple revealed some of the accessibility features arriving in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, and included eye tracking as one of them.Eye Tracking is one of the primary ways that the Apple Vision Pro functions. It's used to track what the user is looking at, so screen elements can
  
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• Think Twice Before Installing the iOS 18 Developer Beta. Here's What You're In For - CNET

  13-06-2024 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  The iOS 18 Developer Beta isn't ready for average users. Here's what you can expect if you decide to take the plunge.
  
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• Man ludicrously blames Apple for his wife catching him communicating with prostitutes

  13-06-2024 19:14 via appleinsider.com
  
  A British man is ridiculously attempting to sue Apple following a divorce, caused by his wife finding messages to a prostitute he deleted from his iPhone that were still accessible on an iMac.
  Messages can be deleted, but be thorough in checking it's gone from all your devices.In the last years of his marriage, a man referred to as "Richard" started to use the services of prostitutes, without his wife's knowledge. To try and keep the communications secret, he used iMessages on his iPhone, but th
  
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• Price drop: grab Apple's M2 MacBook Air 13" for $829

  13-06-2024 18:16 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple resellers are clearing out MacBook Air inventory, with the M2 models dropping to $829 and the latest M3 spec available for as low as $899.
  Take advantage of fresh price drops on Apple's MacBook Air.
  We're following aggressive discounts on Apple's MacBook Air today, with the M2 standard configuration dropping to $829. This spec features the M2 chip with an 8-core GPU, along with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage, making it a viable choice for web surfing and streaming content.All four color opti
  
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• Best Apple iPhone SE Case to Protect Your Phone in 2024 - CNET

  13-06-2024 18:00 via cnet.com
  If you want to blend fashion and functionality to protect your iPhone SE, you may want to consider one of these gorgeous and budget-friendly cases.
  
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• All of your presentations will get better in macOS Sequoia

  13-06-2024 17:18 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's WWDC keynote included a few macOS Sequoia changes to help with video calls. Here's how Presenter Preview and Background Replacements can help you in your online meetings.
  Online presentations on Mac will get a bit better in macOS Sequoia
  Since the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working and working from home has become normalized. With many apps available for video conferencing, talking to a webcam and sharing your screen with others is a fairly regular occurrence in homes around the world.App
  
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• iOS 18 adds quick-access Text Effects to Messages

  13-06-2024 17:07 via appleinsider.com
  
  You've long been able to add birthday balloons and other effects to Messages, but in iOS 18 your very words can shake, rattle, and explode.
  The new Text Effects in iOS 18's Messages
  Every year, Apple finds something new to add to Messages, and it's so successful at it that US Senators regard the app as an essential utility that all smartphone users should have. This year, one update is arguably minor, but is also simple — and the combination could make it very popular.The new feature is ca
  
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• Today @ WWDC24: Day 4

  13-06-2024 16:00 via developer.apple.com
  Plan for platformsFind out what’s new across Apple platforms.Design great visionOS appsWatch nowBring your iOS or iPadOS game to visionOSWatch nowDesign App Intents for system experiencesWatch now Explore all platforms sessions
  Watch on the Apple Developer app and website
  Watch on YouTube
  GuidesSessions, labs, documentation, and sample code — all in one place. WWDC24 iOS & iPadOS guideView nowWWDC24 Games guideView nowWWDC24 visionOS guideView nowWWDC24 watchOS guideView now Toda
  
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• iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 15 Pro: Which One Fits Your Lifestyle? - CNET

  13-06-2024 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's iPhone 15 lineup has four distinct models. After WWDC, the company has further differentiated its iPhone 15 base models from its iPhone 15 Pros.
  
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• Apple fined in South Korea for collecting users' data without their consent

  13-06-2024 15:45 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple and Google's business interests in Korea have been fined for violating a law on collecting location data, but it's not clear why Apple got dinged.
  National Assembly of the Republic of South Korea
  Apple has been ordered by the Korean Communications Commission (KCC) to pay a fine of 210 million won (approximately $153,000) for collecting users' location data without their consent. The action violated a clause regarding disclosing the policy on location data and others.The KCC has also ordere
  
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• How Control Center's new design in iOS 18 makes it faster to use and customize

  13-06-2024 15:20 via appleinsider.com
  
  You still swipe down from the top right on iPhone to get Control Center in iOS 18, but after that, it's a whole new design and how you edit has completely changed.
  Now every control in Control Center can be removed, rearranged, or resized
  There was always a kind of mental disconnect between Control Center with its rows of icons, and the straight list of options for it in Settings. In Settings, you could drag an option up and down, but the result was the control moved up, down, left, or right dep
  
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• I Saw Messages via Satellite in Action and It's iOS 18's Most Underrated Feature - CNET

  13-06-2024 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  If your iPhone already supports satellite connectivity, iOS 18 adds satellite texting.
  
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• Apple is paying OpenAI with exposure, not cash

  13-06-2024 15:00 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple and OpenAI are working together to bring optional ChatGPT functionality to Apple's ecosystem, but neither party is paying the other — for now.
  Apple and OpenAI have a mutual partnership
  It is well known that Google pays Apple billions for the premium seat as iPhone's default search engine. It seems that arrangement isn't necessary in either direction for the Apple and OpenAI partnership.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple isn't paying OpenAI nor is OpenAI paying Apple. The cu
  
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• Bento breakdown: what Apple wants you to know about watchOS 11

  13-06-2024 12:05 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's watchOS 11 didn't get a huge amount of screen time during the WWDC keynote, but there was still the features summary at the end of the segment. Here's what Apple Watch users are getting in the fall.
  watchOS 11 bento graphic
  Apple usually sums up its operating system updates via a single graphic called the "bento." This graphic is named after the food container because of its compartments, and it lists many key features that users can expect when the OS officially launches.Here's what App
  
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