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• Watchsmith app delivers dynamic complications on Apple Watch

  23-04-2020 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Watch faces are highly customizable compared to watches that came before it. But, there’s still a lot of headroom for Apple Watch as David Smith’s Watchsmith app proves.
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  Zac Hall for 9to5Mac:Watchsmith lets you create dynamic Apple Watch complications that change throughout the day. Want a complication to check the weather in the morning, show your work calendar during your 9 to 5, and show your activity data before bed?
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• Apple Now Has an Official TikTok Account, But No Videos Posted Yet

  23-04-2020 23:35 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple appears to have created an official account on popular social networking app TikTok, which is a platform designed to allow users to share short videos.
  Apple's account can be accessed through the username @apple on the TikTok website and within the TikTok app. As of now, Apple has posted no videos to the account.Over the course of the last several years, Apple has become more active on social networks, sharing images on Instagram and introducing accounts for Apple support and services on T
  
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• Rolling Stones release song partially recorded in coronavirus isolation - CNET

  23-04-2020 23:34
  
  Living in a Ghost Town video features shots of empty London and LA streets.
  
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• Apple commits to increased flexibility for parents and caregivers working from home

  23-04-2020 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new story from CNET today highlights how employees at Silicon Valley companies, including Apple, are struggling to balance professional demands with childcare while working from home. For its part, Apple says it is taking several steps to help its employees through this transition.more…
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• Amazon reportedly used data from sellers to develop competing products - CNET

  23-04-2020 23:19
  
  The alleged practice conflicts with statements by the company that it doesn't use information from third-party sellers for private-label products.
  
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• Get the excellent Eero 2019 3-piece mesh router for $199 with a free Echo Dot - CNET

  23-04-2020 23:15
  
  Finally, you can cover every square inch of your home in Wi-Fi.
  
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• Lotus has a new, affordable car in the pipeline and it won't be electric - CNET

  23-04-2020 23:08
  
  But it will be the last Lotus car with an internal-combustion engine, according to the company's CEO.
  
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• PSA: A viral text string with an Italian flag and Sindhi characters will crash your iPhone [U]

  23-04-2020 23:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Every so often, a bug in iOS emerges where a certain string of text will cause your iPhone or iPad to crash. This week, another such string of text is going viral, and a fix from Apple is not yet publicly available.more…
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• Don't buy the Huawei P40 Pro before you read this: 5 things to know - CNET

  23-04-2020 23:00
  
  Huawei's P40 Pro is on sale now. Here's what you should know before you spend your money.
  
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• Coronavirus pushes Mini to rename its EV's funky wheels - CNET

  23-04-2020 22:58
  
  The Cooper SE's "Corona Spoke" wheels will now be called "Power Spoke."
  
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• Silicon Valley's workaholic culture is buckling under the strain of coronavirus - CNET

  23-04-2020 22:45
  
  Apple, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn and Uber have new work from home policies as tech culture clashes with family life.
  
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• Apple now has an official TikTok account, but it hasn’t posted anything just yet

  23-04-2020 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is slowly becoming more active on social networks, especially on Instagram with photos and videos shot on iPhone. Today some users have noticed that there’s a new verified profile of Apple on TikTok, which may indicate that the company has plans to share some content there.more…
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• Call of Duty Warzone: Cheaters punished, new modes and everything else you need to know - CNET

  23-04-2020 22:40
  
  Drop in and survive the 150-player battle royale match.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook Appears on 'Big Night In' Fundraiser in UK

  23-04-2020 22:40 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook today made a surprise appearance on the BBC's "Big Night In" fundraiser in the UK, where he announced Apple's plans to make a significant donation to the event.
  Cook also said that Apple would be waiving royalties on a "Times Like These" single that was performed on the show, and would allow UK Apple users to make Big Night In donations from their devices.On the UK Apple website, there's now a link to make a donation to the cause, though the link only works on devices set to t
  
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• Watch a livestream of Dirty Dancing with a special appearance by Jennifer Grey for free Friday night - CNET

  23-04-2020 22:39
  
  Fandango is livestreaming free movies. Coming soon: La La Land and John Wick.
  
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• Bill Gates: Getting a COVID-19 vaccine by 2H21 would be ‘history-making achievement’

  23-04-2020 22:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Getting a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine by second half 2021 would be “history-making achievement,” Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says.
  The novel coronavirus pandemic will define the modern era in the same way World War II shaped an earlier generation, Gates says in a 11-page memo outlining his ideas on how best to tackle the disease. “This is like a world war, except in this case, we’re all on the same side,” he writes.
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• Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 105 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

  23-04-2020 22:32 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced four years ago in March 2016. Apple designed the Safari Technology Preview to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari.Safari Technology Preview release 105 includes bug fixes and performance improvements for CSS, JavaScript, Media, Web Animations, Accessibility, Rendering, Web API, and Web Inspector.The new Safari Technology Preview update is availa
  
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• Apple CarPlay, Android Auto fully modernize Porsche classic radio system - CNET

  23-04-2020 22:31
  
  Porsche's provided the modern solution for classic cars for years now, but Apple CarPlay is on board, and a two-DIN version even supports Android Auto.
  
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• Fired Amazon worker says termination was retaliation for speaking out - CNET

  23-04-2020 22:25
  
  Employees are ramping up complaints that Amazon isn't protecting them from the coronavirus, following this sixth publicly known termination.
  
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• Hodinkee offers in-depth look at Apple Watch five years after its debut

  23-04-2020 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Apple Watch will celebrate its five-year anniversary tomorrow, with Apple having originally released the device on April 24, 2015. In honor of that anniversary, Hodinkee has published an in-depth walkthrough of the Apple Watch and its effect on the watch industry.more…
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• PSA: New Character Bug in Messages Causing iOS Devices to Crash [Updated]

  23-04-2020 22:15 via macrumors.com
  
  There appears to be a new character-linked bug in Messages, Mail, and other apps that can cause the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch to crash when receiving a specific string of characters.Image from Twitter
  In this particular case, the character string involves the Italian flag emoji along with characters in the Sindhi language, and it appears the system crash happens when an incoming notification is received with the problem-causing characters.Based on information shared on Reddit, the chara
  
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• Tim Cook joins BBC pandemic relief event, promises significant Apple donation

  23-04-2020 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has been at the forefront of pandemic relief efforts by donating resources like masks, shields, financial support around the world, and more. Now, CEO Tim Cook appeared on the BBC and shared that Apple is making another big contribution to the network’s entertainment relief event “The Big Night In.”more…
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• James Gunn to host a Guardians of the Galaxy 2 watch party on Twitter - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:59
  
  He'll be joined by three of the movie's stars.
  
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• James Gunn is hosting a Guardians of the Galaxy 2 watch party on Twitter - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:59
  
  He'll be joined by three of the movie's stars.
  
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• Apple TV+ originals: Apple acquires 'The Shrink Next Door' with Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd

  23-04-2020 21:53 via macworld.com
  
  Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that features only original programming—no reruns of hit TV shows or last year’s blockbuster movies.The company is said to be spending several billion dollars a year on original programming. That’s a lot of TV! Apple is attracting some of the best talent in TV and film production, including huge stars and directors, and locking down the television and movie rights to best-sellin
  
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• The FCC voted: 6GHz Wi-Fi, here we come - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:52
  
  The unanimous decision opens 1,200MHz of new bandwidth for Wi-Fi 6E devices that are expected to begin arriving this year.
  
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• Here’s who benefits from ‘massive’ slowdown in smartphone sales

  23-04-2020 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic is massively slowing the pace of smartphone sales and that could benefit many wireless carriers, Morgan Stanley says.
  Apple’s powerful iPhone SE starts at just US$399Emily Bary for MarketWatch:Before the coronavirus outbreak, wireless companies had been heavily promoting their wares with big discounts to attract new customers… “We are now looking at a dramatic reversal as COVID-19 drives massive reductions in retail activations,” Morgan Stanley&rsqu
  
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• Nintendo Switch Lite is in stock at Best Buy: Get it while you can - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:47
  
  Best Buy has the red-hot game console in stock in both yellow and turquoise. For now.
  
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• Hyundai Prophecy concept headed to production as possible Ioniq replacement - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:47
  
  The Prophecy concept debuted last month, and if it translates to production, well, wow.
  
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• Demo: Using Apple Music on a Samsung TV

  23-04-2020 21:47 via macrumors.com
  
  Samsung and Apple have partnered to bring the Apple Music app to Samsung TVs, and as of today, the ‌Apple Music‌ service and dedicated app can be accessed on Samsung TV sets manufactured in 2018 and later.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  We have a Samsung TV so we thought we'd check out how ‌Apple Music‌ works, as this is the first time that Apple has brought the ‌Apple Music‌ app directly to a smart TV.Samsung TV owners who also use &zwnj
  
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• Toyota Yaris Cross is surprisingly shapely - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:44
  
  The Yaris-based crossover includes an optional hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive.
  
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• Apple TV+ Gains 'The Shrink Next Door' Comedy Starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd

  23-04-2020 21:31 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today announced that it has given a straight-to-series order for "The Shrink Next Door," an eight-episode limited comedy series starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd.Image Credit: Getty Images
  Apple reportedly acquired the rights to the series for Apple TV+ in a "highly competitive situation" earlier this year."The Shrink Next Door" is based on the true events documented in the Wondery podcast of the same name. The show is a dark comedy that follows the bizarre relationship between a psychia
  
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• Apple TV+ orders ‘The Shrink Next Door’ series starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd, based on podcast of the same name

  23-04-2020 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has landed a new comedy series order, “The Shrink Next Door”, which will star Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd. The show is based on the popular podcast of the same name.more…
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• Asteroid looks like it's wearing a face mask in weird radar image - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:28
  
  Even space rocks are observing proper safety protocols now.
  
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• Check out these pre-WWII submarines from an unlikely location - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:26
  
  Behold historic subs from Estonia and Finland, the FNS Vesikko and EML Lembit.
  
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• Beneath the Baltic: Exploring Estonian and Finnish submarines - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:26
  
  The FNS Vesikko and EML Lembit are pre-WWII submarines with fascinating histories. Here’s a look inside.
  
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• This Peloton-Beat Saber mashup turns my Oculus Quest into a sweat sponge - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:25
  
  You don't sit and swivel in a chair for this VR. Supernatural is a new spin on virtual reality fitness, and it may save me from backsliding into a flabby slob during lockdown.
  
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• Nextdoor app teams up with Walmart to make it easier to help your neighbors get groceries - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:22
  
  The Groups feature now lets you request help from a neighbor, or offer to run to Walmart for vulnerable neighbors.
  
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• Best car rental companies in 2020 - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:14
  
  These are the best car rental companies based on price, customer satisfaction, service, rewards and more.
  
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• Palantir tapped for White House coronavirus data analysis, report says - CNET

  23-04-2020 20:59
  
  The company is known for working with military, law enforcement and intelligence agencies, including anti-terrorism work.
  
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• Investors think COVID-19 sent US economy into another Great Depression

  23-04-2020 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Since mid-March, 26 million more people have applied for jobless benefits in the U.S. The math from MUFG [Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group] chief economist Chis Rupkey would mean an unemployment rate of 20.6%. Rupkey points out the rate is closing in on Great Depression levels where a quarter of all jobs are lost.
  Brian Sozzi for Yahoo Finance:The wild cards sitting here today is how the market will react to finally receiving the economic dread it has come to expect since the health pandemic erupt
  
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• Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Discovery Sport get the plug-in treatment - CNET

  23-04-2020 20:40
  
  The luxury SUVs can travel up to 41 miles on electricity alone.
  
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• YouTube turns 15 today. Watch the first video it posted - CNET

  23-04-2020 20:31
  
  One of the founders visited the zoo. Let's just say the video site's content has improved a lot since 2005.
  
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• Want to learn guitar, bass, ukelele with your extra time? Check out the Fender Play iOS app

  23-04-2020 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Looking to pick up a new skill with the extra time on your hands? Follow along for a look at how to learn to play guitar, bass, and ukelele with the Fender Play app on iPhone and iPad, as well as some other options.more…
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• Apple releases iOS 13.4.1 for iPhone SE (2020)

  23-04-2020 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today released the iOS 13.4.1 update for iPhone SE owners, suggesting that iPhone‌ SE devices set to arrive in customers’ hands tomorrow will have iOS 13.4 installed and will need a day-one software update.
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  Juli Clover for MacRumors:iOS 13.4.1 was released for other iPhones on April 7 to address an issue that prevented devices running iOS 13.4 from participating in FaceTime calls with devices running iOS 9.3.6 and earlier or OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 and earlier.
  
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• Facebook stops letting advertisers target people interested in 'pseudoscience' - CNET

  23-04-2020 19:49
  
  The move comes after an investigation found that Facebook was allowing advertisers to target ads at 78 million users interested in the topic.
  
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• See the Dutch tulip fields bloom in radiant views from space - CNET

  23-04-2020 19:35
  
  Let an ESA satellite bring the beauty of tulip time in the Netherlands directly to your screen.
  
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• Apple Releases iOS 13.4.1 for iPhone SE Ahead of Launch

  23-04-2020 19:21 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released the iOS 13.4.1 update for iPhone SE owners, suggesting ‌iPhone‌ SE models arriving to customers tomorrow will have iOS 13.4 installed and will need a day-one software update.
  ‌iPhone‌ SE owners can install the new update over-the-air tomorrow through the Settings app. To access the updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update.iOS 13.4.1 was released for other iPhones on April 7 to address an issue that prevented devices running iOS 13.4 from
  
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• Apple provides Premium Resellers in India with two months of pandemic assistance

  23-04-2020 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Premium Resellers in India are receiving two months of financial assistance directly from Apple to offset losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report from The Economic Times. The retail partners are being encouraged to reinforce their online sales offerings in service of changing shopping patterns.more…
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• Every new movie and show on Netflix: May 2020 - CNET

  23-04-2020 19:12
  
  The Lovebirds, Hollywood and more!
  
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