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• New iPhone emojis are coming soon. Here's the full list - CNET

  01-02-2022 23:45
  
  Check out all the new emojis coming to iOS 15.4.
  
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• Apple’s two-factor authentication autofill feature now blocks SMS phishing attacks

  01-02-2022 23:36 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s two-factor authentication autofill feature makes it easy to enter verification codes sent via SMS, but phishing attackers have begun to exploit this via fake links to sites that prompt for an SMS code, so it looks kosher to users when autofill offers to paste it the code.Apple has done some work to fix this issue.
  Ben Lovejoy for 9to5Mac:Apple is now guarding against this by asking companies to send SMS codes in a new, more secure format.
  With this format, your devices will only of
  
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• It’s a little less bad to be an Android green bubble on iPhone now

  01-02-2022 23:31 via macworld.com
  
  We all know how annoying group conversations can be when one of the bubbles is green, but it’s about to get better. Google’s solution to iPhone “tapbacks” is rolling out to Android phones beginning today and it looks pretty slick.We haven’t gotten to try the feature since it hasn’t appeared on our Pixel 6 yet, but based on 9to5Google’s screenshots, the implementation is solid. Instead of “Jason liked this message,” Android users will see sma
  
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• Elon Musk private jet Twitter account is turning into a business - CNET

  01-02-2022 23:31
  
  The college student behind the account is already selling T-shirts.
  
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• Can you spot the CarPlay influence in Google’s upcoming Android Auto redesign?

  01-02-2022 23:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  CarPlay is Apple’s popular in-car infotainment system that brings your iPhone apps and interface to your car’s display. It’s gone through multiple different design iterations over the years, the most recent of which features a dashboard, tile-based design to give you access to quite a bit of information at once.As our colleagues at 9to5Google have reported, Google is testing a new version of its own Android Auto in-car system, and many of the new design elements may look famil
  
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• Pfizer asks FDA to authorize COVID vaccine for kids 6 months through 4 years - CNET

  01-02-2022 23:08
  
  At the FDA's request, Pfizer has started a rolling authorization process for its COVID vaccine for kids under 5.
  
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• Universal Control vs. Sidecar: What's the Difference?

  01-02-2022 23:02 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's Macs and iPads include support for two separate features called Sidecar and Universal Control that allow the devices to be used together, but in different ways.
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  In this guide, we'll go over everything you need to know about Universal Control and how it differs from the Sidecar feature that's been available since 2019.What is Universal Control?
  As of iPadOS 15.4 and macOS Monterey 12.3, both currently in beta, Apple has introduce
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 8.4.1 for Apple Watch Series 4 and later

  01-02-2022 23:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple today released watchOS 8.4.1 exclusively to users of Apple Watch Series 4 and later. According to Apple’s release notes, watchOS 8.4.1 includes bug fixes for Apple Watch Series 4 and later.
  Apple Watch Series 7 is available in three materials: titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum.
  For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/HT201222
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• Best Bluetooth wireless speaker for 2022 - CNET

  01-02-2022 23:00
  
  Portable speakers continue to improve with better sound and battery life. These are the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy right now.
  
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• Apple Watch credited with saving cyclist after being knocked out from electric bike crash

  01-02-2022 22:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Wearing an Apple Watch was a very smart decision for a California man who can credit it with calling for help after a life-threatening injury. Hermosa Beach police in Los Angeles County, California, were called to the scene of a crash in the middle of the night after an Apple Watch feature notified emergency services.more…
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• Google posts mammoth jump in fourth-quarter revenue - CNET

  01-02-2022 22:53
  
  The search giant continues to grow even as regulatory scrutiny mounts.
  
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• Apple TV+ orders series from Jason Katims based on bestselling novel ‘Dear Edward’

  01-02-2022 22:53 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ today announced a series order for “Dear Edward,” a new 10-episode drama series based on the novel by Ann Napolitano that will be written, showrun and executive produced by Jason Katims (“Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood,” “As We See It”), and marks the first series order to hail from his overall deal with Apple TV+.
  “Dear Edward” is set to star Connie Britton and will be written, showrun and executive produced by Jason Katim
  
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• Netflix on Apple TV now lets you clean up movies and shows cluttering your ‘Continue Watching’ row

  01-02-2022 22:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Netflix is rolling out a new version of its app on all platforms to fix a long-standing pesky quirk of the platform. As announced in a recent blog post, you can finally tidy up your “Continue Watching” row in the Netflix app to remove TV shows or movies that you might have started but have no intention of finishing. more…
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• Apple Releases watchOS 8.4.1 With Bug Fixes for Apple Watch Series 4 and Later

  01-02-2022 22:18 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released watchOS 8.4.1, a minor update to the watchOS 8 operating system that launched in September. watchOS 8.4.1 comes a week after the release of watchOS 8.4, an update that added a fix for an ongoing charging issue.
  ‌‌watchOS ‌8.4.1 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General > Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery, it needs to be placed on a
  
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• With Tom Brady retiring, a look back at the GOAT memes he's inspired - CNET

  01-02-2022 22:17
  
  Farewell, TB12, and thanks for the puffy coat and all the rest of it.
  
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• Get two pairs of glasses for the price of one with Diff eyewear's BOGO sale - CNET

  01-02-2022 22:09
  
  Try out a new look with Diff eyewear's buy-one-get-one free offer on prescription, blue light and sunglasses.
  
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• Get two glasses for the price of one with DIFF eyewear's BOGO sale - CNET

  01-02-2022 22:09
  
  Try out a new look with DIFF eyewear's buy-one-get-one free offer on prescription, blue light and sunglasses.
  
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• The best blood-pressure monitor for 2022 - CNET

  01-02-2022 22:00
  
  If you're taking your blood pressure at home, try one of these devices that meet the American Heart Association's standards.
  
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• Apple News targets Bay Area residents with its first local daily newsletter

  01-02-2022 21:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday announced the launch of its first local daily newsletter on Apple News targeting the Bay Area. Readers will find top stories from multiple segments as well as different local publications directly in the News app.more…
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• China's Mars spacecraft delivers stunning selfie-stick video from orbit - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:56
  
  Here's what a spacecraft looks like when it's zipping around Mars.
  
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• ‘Ochi’ blocks websites and apps so you can be more productive on iPhone and Mac

  01-02-2022 21:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  There are a variety of different apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that aim to make you more productive and focused. Today, indie developer Michael Tigas is out with a new app called Ochi, which takes this a step further by blocking distracting apps and websites in an effort to “help you stay focused and spend your time wisely” across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. more…
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• This space rock could lead us to a gold mine of cosmic discoveries - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:43
  
  The second "Earth Trojan" ever located can serve as a marker for future space exploration.
  
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• Google One VPN is now available on iOS - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:34
  
  Premium subscribers can now access it through their Apple devices.
  
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• Pokemon Legends: Arceus - All the bonuses for playing other Pokemon games - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:30
  
  You can claim special items and even missions in Pokemon Legends if you've played other Pokemon games on your Switch.
  
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• Apple’s fashion distortion field makes no sense–unless you’re in it

  01-02-2022 21:18 via macworld.com
  
  Apple loves fashion. Just adores it, as far as I can see, obsessively and almost uncritically. Sometimes, in fact, you feel like Apple would rather be in fashion than tech–which makes sense when you think about the overlaps. Lifestyle marketing, status symbols, high margins, attention to detail, and the exaltation of the object…are we talking about a slimline laptop or a smart pair of slingbacks?This love affair has been apparent for a while. I remember working on a feature about h
  
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• Netgear Orbi AXE11000 review: A mighty mesh router that's more than you need - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:14
  
  Netgear's quad-band mesh router is a Wi-Fi 6E powerhouse built for the future -- but if you want it today, prepare to pay up.
  
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• Google One VPN Now Available for iPhone and iPad Users

  01-02-2022 21:10 via macrumors.com
  
  Google today announced that its Google One VPN is available to iPhone and iPad users, one and a half years after promising to bring it to iOS devices.
  The service, which has on Android smartphones and tablets since October 2020, is available for Google One members who have the 2TB Premium plan. Google One Premium is priced at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year, and in addition to VPN functionality, it offers 2TB of storage space and the option to share benefits with five other people.Google says
  
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• These are the new products I can’t wait for Apple to release in 2022

  01-02-2022 21:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is set to launch its ‘widest array’ of new products ever. With that in mind, here are the top products I think users will love to see – and most likely buy – in 2022.more…
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• Best Lenovo laptop deals: Get a ThinkPad for less than half price - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:09
  
  Many of Lenovo's latest laptops are deeply discounted, from the flagship X1 Carbon to a power-packed Legion gaming laptop with GeForce RTX 3060 graphics.
  
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• Koenigsegg debuts its tiny, tenacious Terrier electric drive unit - Roadshow

  01-02-2022 21:06
  
  The company says it's the most power and torque-dense drive unit in the world with torque vectoring capability.
  
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• Apple TV+ series ‘Foundation’ unveils new cast members and first look at season two

  01-02-2022 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ today shared a first look at the highly anticipated second season of “Foundation,” the epic saga from storyteller David S. Goyer and produced for Apple by Skydance Television, and revealed new cast that will star alongside Emmy Award nominees Jared Harris and Lee Pace in the new season.
  Jared Harris and Lee Pace in a first look at the second season of “Foundation,” coming soon to Apple TV+.
  Based on Isaac Asimov’s award-winning stories, and featuring an in
  
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• Best identity theft protection and monitoring services for 2022 - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:00
  
  Suspect someone's ruining your credit? These identity theft protection services can help you find out -- and fight back.
  
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• Encanto's We Don't Talk About Bruno reaches Billboard top spot - CNET

  01-02-2022 20:56
  
  After A Whole New World, it's the second ever song from a Disney animated feature to reach the number one spot on the Billboard top 100.
  
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• YouTube Still Testing Picture-in-Picture on iOS With Premium Subscribers [Updated]

  01-02-2022 20:53 via macrumors.com
  
  YouTube today extended its testing period for the iPhone's picture-in-picture feature by an additional two weeks.
  YouTube Premium subscribers now have access to picture-in-picture mode on iOS as an "experimental feature" until February 14, according to YouTube. The feature was originally set to be available until January 31, but the date has been pushed forward several times.Picture-in-picture mode is available on iPhones running iOS 14 and later, and it allows videos to be watched while using o
  
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• Deleting Spotify? These are the best alternatives - CNET

  01-02-2022 20:24
  
  If you're looking for the best Spotify alternative, you have a wealth of options available, and they each offer a very competitive set of features.
  
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• Wyze ends support for its original Wyze Cam v1 - CNET

  01-02-2022 20:18
  
  As of Feb. 1, the company no longer supports its original hit security camera
  
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• Foundation season 2 is coming this year, and Apple TV+ just revealed a first look

  01-02-2022 20:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the most anticipated Apple Originals, Foundation, is set for a comeback soon – Apple shared its new cast and first look at this spatial saga based on Isaac Asimov’s books.more…
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• Best online will makers for 2022 - CNET

  01-02-2022 20:10
  
  Affordable, quick and painless.
  
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• New book: ‘After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul’

  01-02-2022 20:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  From The Wall Street Journal’s Tripp Mickle, After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul tells the dramatic, untold story inside Apple after the passing of Steve Jobs by following his top lieutenants — Jony Ive, the Chief Design Officer, and Tim Cook, the COO-turned-CEO — and how the fading of the former and the rise of the latter led to Apple losing its soul.
  The book goes on sale on May 3, 2022 (pre-order via Amazon here).
  (Apple/Steve Jobs logo
  
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• Apple event 2022: Everything to expect and when - CNET

  01-02-2022 19:30
  
  The iPhone 14, iPhone SE 3 and new iMac Pro could be on the way, but when?
  
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• Eat healthy for less and take $50 off your first two deliveries from Splendid Spoon - CNET

  01-02-2022 19:27
  
  Eating a healthy, plant-based diet has never been easier. Grab low sodium, gluten-free, ready-to-eat meals today.
  
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• Babybel's iconic red wax coating turns green for new plant-based cheeses - CNET

  01-02-2022 19:27
  
  The small, round cheeses are getting a makeover in tune with their "plant-based" title.
  
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• ZAGG launches AppleCare alternative with fixed fees and used device coverage for iPhones

  01-02-2022 19:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  ZAGG is out with its latest launch today looking to improve the experience of protecting iPhones (and other smartphones). With its AppleCare alternative called ZAGG Protect, three features stand out: a fixed $49 deductible, coverage for liquid damage, and the ability to cover new and used iPhones alike.more…
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• Mozilla is bringing popular privacy features to its desktop and mobile VPN - CNET

  01-02-2022 19:25
  
  Multi-Account Containers and multi-hop VPN are now available on Mozilla VPN, making it easier to protect your privacy while using the service.
  
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• BMW signs deal with second firm to supply low-CO2 steel - Roadshow

  01-02-2022 19:18
  
  Starting in 2026, Salzgitter AG will provide the automaker with so-called "low-carbon steel" for use at factories in Europe.
  
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• HughesNet satellite internet plans cost more now, but come with 50% more data - CNET

  01-02-2022 19:17
  
  Customers will get a bit more data to burn through each month, but your bill is going up, too.
  
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• Google to display domestic violence hotline on related searches - CNET

  01-02-2022 19:16
  
  When people in the US search for information related to domestic violence on Google, they'll now see a box displaying ways to contact a help line.
  
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• Black Unity watch bands arrive at Apple Stores with dedicated display in select cities

  01-02-2022 19:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This year’s Black Unity watch band for Apple Watch debuted last week, and customers are getting their hands on the new strap starting today. In-store stock also arrives today, and select Apple Stores are showcasing the Black Unity band.more…
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• Galaxy S22 Ultra rumors: New leak reveals possible features for Samsung Note successor - CNET

  01-02-2022 19:01
  
  Samsung's next event is expected to finally show us the Galaxy S22 Ultra. But with rumors flying, we already have some clues about the new phone.
  
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• Best 43-inch TV for 2022 - CNET

  01-02-2022 19:00
  
  Looking for a smaller set for a bedroom or kid's room? Here are our favorites.
  
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