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• Twitter for iOS is testing a ‘CC’ button to turn video captions on or off

  22-04-2022 23:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The social media giant announced on its own platform today that a “CC” button is in the works. When watching videos on Twitter, the “CC” button gives users the option to turn captions on or off. The feature is currently in testing for some iOS users, with Android following soon.more…
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• Review: iPad Pro and Air get premium leather protection with Nomad’s Modern Case and Folio

  22-04-2022 23:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Nomad recently launched its high-end Modern Leather Case and Modern Leather Folio for the iPad Pro and Air. Both feature a clean and minimal design without sacrificing protection. Read along for a hands-on look at Nomad’s Modern iPad leather collection – two great alternatives to silicone or plastic cases.more…
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• 'Sonic 2': Who's the Dark Post-Credits Scene Character? - CNET

  22-04-2022 23:04
  
  The superfast blue hedgehog's movie sequel reveals a familiar Sega face if you stick around after the credits roll.
  
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• Spotlight could shine on new M2-powered Mac mini at WWDC 2022

  22-04-2022 23:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  New rumors suggest that Apple will be spotlighting a new M2-powered MacBook Air at its WWDC 2022 event starting on June 6, alongside a new M2 Mac mini.
  2022 Mac mini design renders (Image: Jon Prosser and RendersByIan)
  Matt Hanson for TechRadar:In some respects, this isn’t too surprising, as when the MacBook Air (M1, 2020), which saw the debut of Apple’s M1 chip, launched, Apple also released a new Mac mini (M1, 2020) which also came with the M1 chip.
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• Coinbase CEO calls out Apple’s ‘potential antitrust issues’ over crypto in recent podcast

  22-04-2022 22:58 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In an episode of the Superteam Podcast this week, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong called out Apple for its App Store not being crypto-friendly. Armstrong continued to accuse the tech giant of disrupting the company’s product roadmap as well as banning certain app features.more…
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• HBO Max: The 35 Best TV Shows to Watch - CNET

  22-04-2022 22:43
  
  From DC's Peacemaker to a new series about television chef Julia Child, here's what to stream on HBO Max.
  
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• 'The Batman' Ending, Barry Keoghan's Villain Cameo Explained As Movie Hits HBO Max - CNET

  22-04-2022 22:30
  
  Robert Pattinson's first Dark Knight adventure, streaming on HBO Max now, sees the Irish actor show up as an iconic baddy. Let's break down all the adventure's climactic moments.
  
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• Sony's Upcoming WH-1000XM5 Headphones May Have Just Been Revealed - CNET

  22-04-2022 22:28
  
  A blog has shown off what purport to be the first images of Sony's next headphones.
  
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• Some Nectar Premier Mattresses Recalled Over Potential Fire Hazard - CNET

  22-04-2022 22:25
  
  Select Premier mattresses didn't meet the federal flammability test. Find out if yours has been recalled.
  
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• US Appeals Court Won't Rehear California Net Neutrality Case - CNET

  22-04-2022 22:16
  
  The California law will remain in act after the appeals court rejected a petition to reconsider its decision, possibly setting up a showdown in the US Supreme Court.
  
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• Apple Silicon fab TSMC expected to start 2nm chip production in 2025

  22-04-2022 22:14 via macdailynews.com
  
  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the fabricator of Apple Silicon chips, is set to make significant enhancements to its chipmaking process when it begins high-volume production of 2nm technology starting in late 2025.Phillip Tracy for Gizmodo:For context, the latest iPhones and MacBooks use a 5nm processor and 3nm is scheduled for later this year. It’s no surprise that Apple would be among the first to use the new technology, but the company will reportedly be joined by a
  
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• Hands-on: eBay’s refreshed refurbished program offers the best iPhone 12 value on the market

  22-04-2022 22:07 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Earlier this week, eBay rolled out the latest expansion to its Certified Refurbished Program. Growing the cast of retailers and listings even further from last November’s refresh, we’re taking a hands-on look at just what to expect by buying a refurbished iPhone 12 from eBay. Detailing the unboxing experience, cosmetic conditions, and more, head below for a closer look.more…
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• Pregnant With COVID? Here's What to Do - CNET

  22-04-2022 21:48
  
  Learn what the agencies that serve pregnant people say about birth plans, breastfeeding and when to call your doctor if you test positive.
  
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• T-Mobile breached by cybercrime group LAPSUS$ through compromised employee accounts

  22-04-2022 21:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  T-Mobile has suffered another data breach, this time carried out by young hackers that were part of the LAPSUS$ group. While T-Mobile has said that no customer or government information was compromised, it appears LAPSUS$ gained access to T-Mobile’s source code repositories along with its customer account management system.more…
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• Hyundai Debuts a Camper Version of Its Incredible Staria Minivan - Roadshow

  22-04-2022 21:33
  
  And like the regular Staria, it's not coming to the US.
  
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• Truth Social migrates to Rumble Cloud; ready to onboard millions of users

  22-04-2022 21:20 via macdailynews.com
  
  The free speech video platform Rumble on Friday announced that Truth Social, the social media platform created by the Trump Media & Technology Group, has successfully migrated its website and mobile applications to Rumble’s cloud infrastructure.Rumble says that this migration will enable the Truth Social platform to scale significantly. Truth Social’s move also marks the first significant customer to onboard with Rumble’s cloud services business.
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• Twitter developing its own status update feature codenamed ‘Vibe’

  22-04-2022 21:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Twitter is reportedly working on a ‘vibe check’ feature that allows users to set a status. It was spotted by researcher and reverse engineer, Jane Manchun Wong, on Twitter. It seems that ‘Vibe’ could be displayed on both tweets and profiles. more…
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• More People Need to Watch the Best Sci-Fi Movie on Prime Video - CNET

  22-04-2022 21:00
  
  Google "best movies with plot twists" and you'll find this stunning movie.
  
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• 'The Batman': Does It Have a Post-Credits Scene? - CNET

  22-04-2022 20:58
  
  There aren't any sequel hints after the credits in Robert Pattinson's first outing as DC's Dark Knight, which hit HBO Max on Monday, but there's an Easter egg if you stick around.
  
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• Prime Video: The 43 Best TV Shows to Watch - CNET

  22-04-2022 20:45
  
  From a new historical drama starring Claire Foy to fantasy series The Wheel of Time, here's what to stream on Prime Video.
  
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• US Military Says SpaceX Handily Fought Off Russian Starlink Jamming Attempts - CNET

  22-04-2022 20:26
  
  Within hours, engineers "slung a line of code" to repel the electronic offensive.
  
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• Apple Cash appears to be switching networks from Discover to Visa

  22-04-2022 20:24 via macdailynews.com
  
  As first noted by Twitter user @Kanjo, the Apple Cash virtual debit card appears to be switching networks from Discover to Visa, as revealed in some updated images on Apple’s website.Eric Slivka for MacRumors:Since its launch, Apple Cash (originally known as Apple Pay Cash) has been operated through a partnership with Green Dot Bank on the Discover network. Discover is one of the smaller card networks and is accepted in far fewer places than heavyweights Visa and Mastercard.
  Over the past
  
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• 4 Things Elon Musk Could Change if He Buys Twitter - CNET

  22-04-2022 20:04
  
  The Tesla boss has been throwing out ideas in his tweets and public remarks.
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 378: Apple privacy stance impeding features, mourning the HomePod and iPhone 14 camera rumors

  22-04-2022 20:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Zac start off by discussing the surprising firmware update for the MagSafe Battery Pack. Then, we continue to wish for Apple to bring back the big HomePod. The Information claims that Apple’s strict stance on user privacy is inhibiting feature development. And finally, there’s a handful of iPhone 14 rumors to digest.
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• Apple TV+ debuts trailer for new true crime docuseries ‘The Big Conn,’ premiering May 6th

  22-04-2022 19:47 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ today released the trailer for “The Big Conn,” the new four-part documentary series that tells the unbelievable true story of larger-than-life attorney, Eric C. Conn, who defrauded the government and taxpayers over half a billion dollars in the largest Social Security fraud case in United States history.
  “The Big Conn” documentary series will debut globally May 6 on Apple TV+, along with an official companion podcast on Apple Podcasts.
  All four parts of the seri
  
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• Scientists Prove Indiana Jones Right: Smaller Scorpions Are Deadlier - CNET

  22-04-2022 19:39
  
  Scorpions. Why did it have to be scorpions?
  
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• Apple Cash switches over to Visa

  22-04-2022 19:16 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has switched its Apple Cash card over to the Visa payment network, as noted by @Kanjo on Twitter. According to Ata Distance, the switch seems to have happened on April 19 when the Apple Card started issuing Enhanced Fraud Prevention notifications.Apple Cash previously used the Discover payment network. Since Apple did not make an official statement about the change, why it happened is not known. But Visa is more widely accepted by merchants, so Apple Cash users will be able to pay with it
  
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• Verizon Wireless Customers Flee Despite 5G Network Upgrades - CNET

  22-04-2022 19:10
  
  The carrier is focused on using its C-Band spectrum for improved 5G, but it's feeling the pressure from rivals, its earnings report shows.
  
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• Don't Forget Grandma. She Deserves a Mother's Day Gift Too - CNET

  22-04-2022 19:00
  
  Show Grams just how much you love her this Mother's Day with these meaningful gifts.
  
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• Boost Your Heart Health With These 5 Workouts - CNET

  22-04-2022 19:00
  
  Your heart will get stronger and healthier if you add these workouts into your exercise routine.
  
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• Netflix Reportedly Cancels Will Smith Sequel 'Bright 2' - CNET

  22-04-2022 18:59
  
  But it's unclear whether Netflix would be abandoning the Bright sequel because of the Oscars slap or because no one cares about a Bright sequel.
  
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• 'Free Solo' Star Alex Honnold Climbs Jungle's Sheer Walls -- for the Sake of a Frog - CNET

  22-04-2022 18:40
  
  A rock-climbing legend helps an 80-year-old biologist in search of an amphibian.
  
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• 'Free Solo' Star Alex Honnold Climbs Jungle Sheer Walls -- for the Sake of a Frog - CNET

  22-04-2022 18:40
  
  To get an 80-year-old biologist through the jungle and up a massive rock wall in search of an undiscovered amphibian, you bring along a rock-climbing legend.
  
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• Apple to discontinue its Mobile Device Management platform Fleetsmith

  22-04-2022 18:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Almost two years ago, Apple acquired Mobile Device Management platform Fleetsmith. This partnership gave customers a first-party MDM solution for their business. Now the tech giant has announced that it is discontinuing further service through Fleetsmith. more…
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• PlayStation Plus Adds New Tiers, Massive Game Library From June 13 in US - CNET

  22-04-2022 18:26
  
  Subscribers will be able to choose between Premium, Extra and Essential tiers to access games from the original PlayStation to the PS5.
  
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• Leaked EU Document Could Spell Major Changes for App Store, Messages, FaceTime, Browsers, and Siri

  22-04-2022 18:22 via macrumors.com
  
  A leaked version of the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) indicates that Apple could be forced to make major changes to the App Store, Messages, FaceTime, third-party browsers, and Siri.
  According to a leaked working document intended to reflect the "final" version of the DMA, seen by MacRumors, the EU is planning to enact changes that seek to have a significant impact on the way that companies like Apple will have to manage their products, apps, and services in Europe, particularly wit
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Celebrate Earth Day With GRID Studio and Enter to Win an iPhone 13

  22-04-2022 18:13 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway and to celebrate Earth Day, we've teamed up with GRID Studio to offer a range of great prizes for MacRumors readers, including deconstructed Apple device art pieces and a 256GB iPhone 13 in green.
  GRID Studio is best known for creating art from vintage Apple devices that are an important part of Apple's history, tearing down iPhones, Apple Watches, and iPods for their component parts. What you may not know is that GRID Studio is also helping the environment.
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• HBO Max: The 27 Best Movies to Watch - CNET

  22-04-2022 18:03
  
  See Robert Pattinson in The Batman and check out more must-watch flicks on the Warner Bros. streamer.
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Have an old iPad lying around? Add a $20 wall mount and turn it into a HomeKit controller

  22-04-2022 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Making it easier to work to control my HomeKit accessories is something I am always thinking about. As easy as using the Home app on my iPhone is or turning items off and on with Siri, sometimes you want to make it even easier – especially for guests and non-smart home fans. You could certainly usepanel, but what if you want something a bit easier to install? For example, have you considered an old iPad mounted on the wall? Read on to see how easier it is to configure so it can only work
  
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• Deals: Apple MagSafe Battery Pack hits $90, Anker iPhone essentials from $11, HomeKit gear, more

  22-04-2022 17:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best Apple deals kick off with an official MagSafe Battery Pack discount. That’s alongside a series of Anker’s iPhone essentials from $11 and the first-ever Wemo HomeKit Smart Plug with Thread price cut. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Google Policy Effectively Bans Outside Call-Recording Apps - CNET

  22-04-2022 17:55
  
  The change is part of Google's crackdown on apps that use accessibility APIs for non-accessibility purposes.
  
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• Earth Day 2022: 10 CNET Stories About the State of Our Planet - CNET

  22-04-2022 17:52
  
  It's the perfect moment to read and reflect on our relationship with the planet we call home.
  
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• Anker's New 100W GaN Charger Features Three USB Ports, 34% Smaller Size Than Apple's 96W Charger

  22-04-2022 17:46 via macrumors.com
  
  Originally announced at CES back in January, the U.S. version of Anker's highly anticipated 736 USB charger is now available through Amazon for $75.99 in black/silver.
  Using Anker's GaN II technology, the 100-watt 736 charger is 34% smaller than Apple's 96-watt charger, yet offers the flexibility of three USB ports to charge multiple devices when needed.The 736 includes two USB-C ports and a USB-A port, and it will intelligently divide power among the ports depending on how many are in use. When
  
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• Android’s market share shows significant declines while Apple’s iOS gains

  22-04-2022 17:40 via macdailynews.com
  
  Android’s global share of the operating system space has been declining over the past five years. Its worldwide market share in January 2022 dipped below 70%, to 69.74%. In contrast, in July 2018, Android held a market share of 77.32%, its highest ever.Edith Reads for StockApps:Android’s loss of market share boils down to heightened competition within the OS space. A look at the data shows thatiOS gained 6% between July 2018 and January 2022. From 19.4% then, Apple has grown its OS m
  
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• Hit the Road in Style With up to 48% Off Leather Duffel Bags, Briefcases and More - CNET

  22-04-2022 17:37
  
  Save big on these classy and rugged handcrafted leather bags and more.
  
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• CERN's Large Hadron Collider Restarts After Three-Year Upgrade - CNET

  22-04-2022 17:34
  
  The particle collider will reach a record level of energy in the coming months, scientists say.
  
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• Apple quietly discontinues macOS Server after more than two decades

  22-04-2022 17:31 via macworld.com
  
  More than two decades after its introduction, Apple has quietly announced that macOS Server, has been discontinued. The end of macOS server comes just over 23 years after its introduction on March 16, 1999. The final version of macOS Server is 5.12.2.During the latter part of macOS Server’s run, Apple incorporated many of its features into macOS as part of a phasing out of the software. For example, the File Server, Caching Server, and Time Machine Server were included in macOS High Sierr
  
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• Apple MagSafe Battery Pack review

  22-04-2022 17:30 via macworld.com
  
  At a GlanceExpert’s RatingProsMagSafeCompactSmarter battery features than rivalsWorks with iPhone miniConsUnderpowered compared to rivalsWhite onlyOur VerdictCompatible with all models of iPhone 12 and 13, the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack is an intelligent and convenient power pack that magnetically clamps to the iPhone. While underpowered compared to the competition, it will charge a fading iPhone up to around 60%, which should be enough to get you through the day to when you have access t
  
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• Moonshot: A Journey Home Blasts Into Apple Arcade's Orbit - CNET

  22-04-2022 17:28
  
  Houston, Apple Arcade has a new game.
  
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• Amazon is blowing out its last remaining 2020 iPad Air devices

  22-04-2022 17:25 via macworld.com
  
  While the iPad Air may have just been updated with a new chip and camera, the previous model is still one of the best tablets you can buy—especially at this price. Amazon is selling the 2020 iPad Air with 256GB of storage for $600 after an automatic discount is applied at checkout. That’s good for a savings of $150 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen.The 2020 iPad Air has the same design as the 2022 model, with a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, 10 hours of battery life, and
  
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