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• Apple Inks Deal for Siegfried & Roy Podcast

  27-04-2021 23:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has signed a deal for a podcast focusing on pop culture icons Siegfried & Roy, reports Deadline. This will be one of Apple's first exclusive, original podcast offerings.
  The Siegfried & Roy podcast will be exclusive to the Apple Podcasts app, and it comes as Apple is making a push into original podcast content. Apple recently announced plans to allow podcasters to collect subscription fees, and rumors last year suggested Apple was looking to buy exclusive podcast content to better
  
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• Elon Musk, SpaceX aim to launch SN15 Mars rocket prototype this week - CNET

  27-04-2021 23:52
  
  The latest version of Musk's Starship rocket, could fly soon.
  
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• AT&T and Cricket launch 100GB plan for $55 a month for prepaid customers - CNET

  27-04-2021 23:38
  
  Existing customers will automatically get the new pricing.
  
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• Epic deposition reveals Eddy Cue pushed to bring iMessage to Android in 2013, but was overruled

  27-04-2021 23:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New filings in the Epic vs. Apple legal battle have shed additional light on Apple’s decision-making process regarding bringing iMessage to Android. As it turns out, Apple senior VP Eddy Cue pushed for iMessage to come to Android in 2013, but was overruled by other Apple executives. more…
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• Eddy Cue Wanted to Port iMessage to Android in 2013 According to Epic Deposition

  27-04-2021 23:31 via macrumors.com
  
  As Epic Games prepares for its upcoming bench trial with Apple, the company has today published depositions that it conducted with several executives, including current iTunes chief Eddy Cue and former software engineering chief Scott Forstall.
  As someone involved with the App Store since its inception, Cue was asked many questions about how the store runs, and he was also queried on whether Apple once considered opening iMessage up to Android users. "At the time, I think we could have made a ve
  
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• PSA: Update your Mac to macOS 11.3 immediately to protect against ‘worst hack in years’

  27-04-2021 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple on Monday released macOS 11.3and, if you have not yet done so, you should update your Mac to macOS 11.3 immediately…
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• Surfshark VPN review: Competitive pricing and blazing speeds from this VPN service - CNET

  27-04-2021 23:20
  
  This speedy VPN is giving bigger-name brands a run for their money.
  
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• Fox developing Flintstones sequel called Bedrock, starring Elizabeth Banks - CNET

  27-04-2021 23:12
  
  The story follows the Flintstone family 20 years after the original.
  
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• Apple’s M2 chip has entered production and may be unveiled at WWDC in June

  27-04-2021 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The next generation of Mac processors designed by Apple, the "M2," has entered mass production this month. Shipments are said to begin…
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• Need luggage? Save up to 25% at Monos right now - CNET

  27-04-2021 22:49
  
  Monos offers a premium luggage experience at down-to-earth prices, and these prices are down-to-earther than usual.
  
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• Real ID license deadline delayed to 2023 - Roadshow

  27-04-2021 22:48
  
  The cutoff to switch over to a Real ID was supposed to be in 2020, but the pandemic continues to push the enforcement date back.
  
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• Save up to 60% on eyeglasses at GlassesUSA - CNET

  27-04-2021 22:25
  
  You get free shipping on your new eyeglasses, too.
  
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• Wayfair's Way Day starts tomorrow. Here's everything you need to know - CNET

  27-04-2021 22:13
  
  CNET is your one-stop shop for finding the best deals at Wayfair's biggest sale of the year.
  
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• Best Apple Watch deals: Save $100 on a Series 6 - CNET

  27-04-2021 22:13
  
  Just in time for Mother's Day, the Product Red version of Apple's flagship wearable gets its biggest discount ever.
  
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• PS5 restock update: How to find a PlayStation 5 at Target, Amazon, GameStop and other retailers - CNET

  27-04-2021 22:08
  
  Stores can't keep the PS5 in stock for more than a few minutes. We're here to help.
  
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• Google's search business booms, even as it faces turmoil over antitrust - CNET

  27-04-2021 22:07
  
  The search giant's earnings report comes amid a spate of controversies for Google.
  
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• Apple Explains How Unlocking iPhone With Apple Watch Works

  27-04-2021 22:06 via macrumors.com
  
  With the launch of iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4, Apple introduced a feature that's designed to allow people wearing masks to unlock their iPhones with a paired and authenticated Apple Watch, alleviating the need to continually enter a passcode.
  Apple has published a support document outlining how the feature works and the requirements that enable it to function. Apple says that the Apple Watch unlocking process is not using Face ID to recognize and authenticate you, so the same facial scan that allo
  
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• SpaceX founder Elon Musk: Mars is for explorers who will 'probably die' - CNET

  27-04-2021 22:05
  
  Billionaire businessman says trips to the red planet aren't just an "escape hatch for rich people."
  
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• Calibrating your Apple TV with tvOS 4.5’s new Color Balance tool

  27-04-2021 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple TV uses the light sensor in iPhone to compare the color balance to the industry-standard specifications used by cinematographers…
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• Poll: What’s your favorite new feature in iOS 14.5?

  27-04-2021 21:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple yesterday officially released iOS 14.5 with a new App Tracking Transparency feature, 200+ new emoji, the ability to unlock the iPhone using the Apple Watch while wearing a mask, and more. Now that iOS 14.5 has been available for 24 hours, what’s your favorite new feature in this update?more…
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• Photo of Mark Zuckerberg slathered in sunscreen meant as paparazzi dodge - CNET

  27-04-2021 21:56
  
  Making yourself look like a clown is a weird camouflage technique, but OK.
  
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• iOS 14.5: How to Use AirPlay 2 With Apple Fitness+

  27-04-2021 21:52 via macrumors.com
  
  With the release of watchOS 7.4 and iOS 14.5, Apple has added AirPlay 2 support to the Apple Fitness+ app. That means Apple Fitness+ workouts can be streamed to ‌‌AirPlay‌‌ 2-compatible television sets from an iPhone or iPad, allowing workouts to be viewed on a larger screen without requiring an Apple TV.
  ‌AirPlay‌ 2-enabled TVs are available from a variety of brands, including Samsung, Sony, LG, and Vizio. Roku TVs sold by brands like TCL, Sharp, and Hisense also s
  
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• Facebook, Instagram working on tools to help creators make money - CNET

  27-04-2021 21:50
  
  One upcoming feature includes a marketplace to match creators with brands that could sponsor them.
  
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• Niantic announces the return of Pokémon GO Fest in 2021

  27-04-2021 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the year Pokémon celebrates its 25th anniversary and Pokémon GO 5, Niantic has announced the return of Pokémon GO Fest 2021 this July. more…
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• Best Lenovo laptop deals: Get a ThinkPad for half price, save $500 on a Yoga 2-in-1 and more - CNET

  27-04-2021 21:42
  
  You can save big on ThinkPads, Yoga convertibles and a powerful Legion gaming laptop.
  
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• Get a 4-pack of Wi-Fi smart plugs for about $16 - CNET

  27-04-2021 21:37
  
  Smarten up your home with these Gosund outlets, which work with both Alexa and Google Home and cost $4 each.
  
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• Fancy Feast cookbook whips up recipes for humans, inspired by cat food - CNET

  27-04-2021 21:32
  
  People can have a little salmon. As a treat.
  
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• Apple Pay reportedly set to launch in Israel on May 5

  27-04-2021 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Pay’s expansion to Israel has been rumored for a long time, but we now have an official launch date. According to local news outlet Haaretz, Apple Pay will launch in Israel on May 5.more…
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• Russia fines Apple $12 million for alleged App Store market abuse

  27-04-2021 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) said it had fined Apple 906.3 million roubles (US$12 million) for alleged abuse of its dominance…
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• Elon Musk, SpaceX aim to launch upgraded Mars rocket prototype this week - CNET

  27-04-2021 21:05
  
  SN15, the latest version of Musk's Starship rocket, could fly soon.
  
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• Apple Celebrating International Dance Day With New Fitness Challenge

  27-04-2021 21:04 via macrumors.com
  
  The Fitness app on the iPhone is offering up a new dance-focused Activity Challenge, which is set to kick off on Thursday, April 29, aka International Dance Day.
  Apple Watch owners can complete the International Dance Day Challenge by completing a dance workout of 20 minutes or more in the Workout app.Apple Fitness+ has a dance workout category with trainers LaShawn, Jhon, and Ben, offering 20 to 30 minute routines set to hip hop, R&B, throwback hits, and more.Move, shake, and sweat to upbea
  
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• China's Mars rover gets a fitting name: Zhurong, for god of fire - CNET

  27-04-2021 20:57
  
  The Tianwen-1 mission hopes to deliver the rover to the surface of Mars in May.
  
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• What Wall St. expects for Apple’s Q221 earnings report on Wednesday

  27-04-2021 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is scheduled to announce second quarter 2021 (Q221) earnings results on Wednesday, April 28th, after market close. We've…
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• Best M1 Mac Mini deals: Step-up model hits lowest price ever - CNET

  27-04-2021 20:30
  
  You can save $99 on the M1 Mac Mini with a 512GB SSD. And even more on a refurbished model.
  
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• Apple sees $12M fine after Russia rules on App Store market abuse

  27-04-2021 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Back in 2018, Apple started cracking down on third-party iOS parental control apps. In the wake of that, the Russian Federal Anti-monopoly Service (FAS) investigated Apple and found the company guilty of market abuse. Now the official fine has been announced with Apple owing $12 million to the Russian government.more…
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• Best wireless headphone deals available now: Beats, Bose, Sony, Sennheiser, Jabra and more - CNET

  27-04-2021 20:25
  
  Looking to save on a new pair of headphones or earbuds? There are plenty of deals available right now.
  
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• ABC says putting Chadwick Boseman's Oscars category last was 'calculated risk' - CNET

  27-04-2021 20:24
  
  If anything, the switch shows Academy Award producers really don't know the winners in advance, a network executive says.
  
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• Hands-On With the Apple TV's New Color Balance Calibration Feature

  27-04-2021 19:59 via macrumors.com
  
  With the launch of tvOS 14.5, Apple introduced a new Color Balance calibration option that's available for the Apple TV 4K models and the ‌Apple TV‌ HD models. The feature was technically designed for and introduced alongside the new ‌Apple TV‌ 4K, but it works on existing ‌Apple TV‌ models too.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Available in the video section of the ‌Apple TV‌ settings app, Color Balance asks you to hold your iPhon
  
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• DoorDash retools restaurant fees with tiered pricing - CNET

  27-04-2021 19:45
  
  Restaurants can now pick lower commission options on the delivery app in exchange for less reach and promotion.
  
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• Apple Fined $12 Million in Russia for Violating Anti-Monopoly Rules With App Store

  27-04-2021 19:40 via macrumors.com
  
  Russia's Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS) has levied a $12 million fine against Apple for alleged abuse of its dominance in the mobile applications market, reports Reuters.
  According to the FAS, Apple's distribution of apps through iOS gives its products a competitive advantage. Apple has been charged 906.3 million roubles, equivalent to $12.1 million.The fine stems from an August ruling that said Apple abused its dominant App Store position and limited competition in the iOS app market when
  
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• iOS 14.5: How to Share Apple Music Lyrics and Song Clips

  27-04-2021 19:28 via macrumors.com
  
  With the release of iOS 14.5, Apple added a new Apple Music feature that lets subscribers of the streaming service share lyrics as text as well as audio clips containing the sung lyrics. Read on to learn how it works.
  ‌Apple Music‌ features real-time lyrics for many songs that you can sing along to while the track plays or use to skip to specific parts of a song. In iOS 14.5 and later installed on your iPhone or iPad, you can now share song lyrics with a friend or with a wider circle o
  
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• Oscars 2021 winners, from Nomadland to Chloé Zhao and Daniel Kaluuya - CNET

  27-04-2021 19:13
  
  Netflix was a huge winner on the night, but who else won big?
  
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• Apple Files Expert Witness Testimony Ahead of Upcoming Trial With Epic

  27-04-2021 19:13 via macrumors.com
  
  On Monday, May 3 Apple and Epic will meet in court as their bench trial kicks off over the dispute that Epic started last summer by defying the App Store in-app purchase rules.
  In preparation for the legal battle, Apple today filed the written testimonies of its witnesses with the court, and if approved, it serves the same function as actual trial testimony, providing insight into the arguments that Apple will make. The expert testimony includes several professors with expertise in law, economic
  
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• CDC says vaccinated Americans don't need a mask outdoors in small groups - CNET

  27-04-2021 19:00
  
  Health officials release new mask guidance for people fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
  
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• Comment: As Spotify raises its prices, Apple One becomes an even more tempting bundle

  27-04-2021 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On Monday, Spotify announced it was going to raise its subscription prices starting next month. With Apple Music prices staying the same, for now at least, the Apple One bundle could become even more tempting for users to subscribe. In fact, for many Apple fans, now could be the time to make the jump.more…
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• Stunning Hubble image captures monster star 'doing something weird' - CNET

  27-04-2021 18:58
  
  For its 31st anniversary, NASA and ESA's famous space telescope captured a view of a star surrounded by a nebula.
  
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• The 512GB M1 Mac mini is down to its lowest price ever

  27-04-2021 18:53 via macworld.com
  
  If you’re looking longingly at the new 24-inch iMac but don’t have a thousand-plus bucks to drop on a new Mac, this Amazon deal has you covered. The 521GB M1 Mac mini is down to $800 today when you take an extra $29 at checkout. That’s $99 off the MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen.The M1 Mac mini is basically an iMac G4 without a display. It’s powered by Apple’s newest silicon and has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, along with a pair of Thunderbolt/USB
  
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• Apple faces EU antitrust complaint over Spotify as soon as this week

  27-04-2021 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple faces a European Union antitrust complaint as soon as this week, escalating a probe into Spotify Technology SA’s allegations that App…
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• Mac developer survey reveals most popular languages, workflows, and more

  27-04-2021 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new survey of Mac developers done by Tower – the makers of the popular Git client – has been published today and includes some interesting findings about the Mac dev community. Among the results are the most popular programming languages, the average age and experience of Mac devs, what type of work they focus on, actual programming time per day, and much more.more…
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• Apple's M2 chip has reportedly entered mass production - CNET

  27-04-2021 18:22
  
  Apple's next processor seems to be one step closer to a release.
  
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