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• Global Smartphone Shipments to Decline 3.5% in 2022, Apple to Be Least Impacted

  01-06-2022 23:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Global smartphone shipments are expected to decline 3.5 percent to 1.31 billion units in 2022, according to IDC's latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast. Because of increasing challenges with supply and demand, IDC is significantly reducing its forecast for 2022, which previously predicted 1.6 percent growth.
  IDC believes Apple will be the "least impacted vendor" because of its control over its supply chain and because iPhone customers are in the higher-priced segment and are n
  
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• iOS 15.6 fixes bug that automatically puts Apple Music in the Dock after reinstalling the app

  01-06-2022 23:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Users last month discovered a bug in iOS 15 that caused Apple Music to be automatically added to the Dock after reinstalling the app – even if there were other apps already there. Now with iOS 15.6 beta 2, which was released this week to developers, that bug has finally been fixed.more…
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• IDC: Global smartphone shipments expected to decline 3.5% in 2022; Apple least impacted

  01-06-2022 23:44 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to a new International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 3.5% to 1.31 billion units in 2022. IDC expects Apple to be least impacted (see bold text below).
  Apple’s flagship iPhone 13 Pro Max.
  After three consecutive quarters of decline and increasing challenges in both supply and demand, IDC has significantly reduced its forecast for 2022 from the previous projection of 1.6% growth. However, IDC expects
  
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• Former OpenSea Manager Charged With Insider NFT Trading - CNET

  01-06-2022 23:41
  
  This marks the first time the DOJ has filed an indictment in connection with alleged insider trading of digital assets.
  
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• Sonos Launches Voice Assistant in the US - CNET

  01-06-2022 23:40
  
  Sonos Voice Control doesn't send any voice recordings to the cloud.
  
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• Cinema-goers in the UK can now use iPhone to verify age for restricted films

  01-06-2022 23:29 via 9to5mac.com
  Ever have to argue with an attendant over your age? Now young cinema-goers in the UK don’t need to do that, according to NFCW. Those needing to verify their age to purchase tickets for age-restricted movies can now use a digital ID card stored on their iPhone. more…
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• Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg Says She's Leaving the Company - CNET

  01-06-2022 23:21
  
  Sandberg has been at Meta, formerly known as Facebook, for 14 years.
  
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• IDC: iPhone least impacted by global smartphone shipment decline for two reasons

  01-06-2022 23:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Global smartphone shipments have been dropping this year, and analysts predict that total shipments for 2022 will be lower than in 2021 due to global uncertainties combined with weaker demand. However, according to IDC, Apple with the iPhone will likely be the “least impacted vendor” in this scenario.more…
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• Google to Fold Duo Into Meet to Create Single Video-Calling App - CNET

  01-06-2022 23:19
  
  One video-calling app is enough.
  
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• Google Duo Folding Into Meet to Create Single Video Calling App - CNET

  01-06-2022 23:19
  
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• 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Episode 3 Recap: A Master of Evil - CNET

  01-06-2022 23:12
  
  Obi-Wan and Darth Vader face off as James Earl Jones returns to Star Wars.
  
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• 'Obi-Wan Kenobi': When Is Episode 4 Available on Disney Plus? - CNET

  01-06-2022 23:08
  
  Episode 3 was unreal, here's when you can watch the next one...
  
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• WatchOS 9: The New Apple Watch Features We Could See at WWDC - CNET

  01-06-2022 23:00
  
  Apple's next software update could bring new watch faces and health features. Here's what we've heard so far.
  
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• I Switched My Apple Watch for a Luxury Hybrid Watch. Here's What I Learned - CNET

  01-06-2022 23:00
  
  The Withings ScanWatch Horizon is a hybrid watch with plenty of health-tracking features. But it's not as good at replacing my phone as the Apple Watch.
  
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• NASA Announces Arrival Date of First James Webb Space Telescope Images - CNET

  01-06-2022 22:56
  
  The most advanced space telescope ever is set to show off humanity's new eyes on the universe soon.
  
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• NASA Reveals Who'll Make Its Next-Gen Moon and ISS Spacesuits - CNET

  01-06-2022 22:25
  
  Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace will develop spacesuits for the Artemis moon missions and for spacewalks.
  
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• Apple promotes community events for developers attending WWDC 2022 keynote

  01-06-2022 22:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re on the heels of WWDC 2022 as Apple unveils a new schedule of community events for developers attending the keynote next week. There’s a variety of in-person and virtual events, meant for developers to learn and connect with one another. more…
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• Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Gets More Speed, More Storage for $600 - CNET

  01-06-2022 22:10
  
  Microsoft's 2.5-pound, 12.4-inch laptop gets an 11th-gen Intel chip and is built to last you a bit longer than your average ultraportable, too.
  
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• Phone Shipments to Drop in 2022, Analysts Predict - CNET

  01-06-2022 22:07
  
  China's COVID lockdowns are causing a production bottleneck and contributing to reduced demand, according to IDC.
  
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• Tech Experts Call on Lawmakers to Push Back Against Cryptocurrency Industry - CNET

  01-06-2022 21:59
  
  Crypto is being used to promote "unsound and highly volatile speculative investment schemes," according to a letter sent to congressional leaders.
  
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• Best Online Glasses and Contacts Deals: Up to 50% Off Frames, 25% Off Contacts - CNET

  01-06-2022 21:45
  
  These offers are a sight for sore eyes, but they won't stick around for long, so grab them while you can.
  
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• Apple memo says ‘Apple TV HD’ will become vintage product at end of month

  01-06-2022 21:32 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is planning to add the first-generation iPad Pro and “Apple TV HD” to its vintage products list at the end of the month, an internal memo distributed to Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers states.
  Apple TV HD and the second generation Siri Remote
  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:A product becomes “vintage” after more than five years have passed since Apple last distributed the product for sale. Vintage products were previously ineligible for service at Ap
  
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• Nissan Ariya EV Orders Are Closed Indefinitely, Report Says - CNET

  01-06-2022 21:29
  
  This looks to be a case of semiconductor and other material shortages constraining production, and Nissan is probably making the smart move here.
  
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• Google Pixel and iPhones can now use an eSIM on Verizon’s BYOD program

  01-06-2022 21:19 via 9to5google.com
  
  eSIM support has been expanding for a few years now, with Google and Apple at the forefront. This week, Verizon is opening up support for BYOD users to get their service going on Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and iPhones with an eSIM instead of waiting for physical delivery.more…
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• iOS 16 Rumors: Possible WWDC Reveal, Release Date and More - CNET

  01-06-2022 21:16
  
  Apple's iOS 16 will likely debut at WWDC 2022.
  
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• TeamViewer’s popular licenses – now up to 70% less

  01-06-2022 21:14 via macworld.com
  
  TeamViewer provides a premium, secure remote connectivity support solution to help increase productivity across any device. Right now, you can get a TeamViewer Business license for $34.90, or roughly 30% lower than its previous price of $50.90. Plus, the TeamViewer Remote Access license has been reduced by a whopping 70%, putting it at just $6.95. Click here to review the products and their new pricing on TeamViewer’s site.
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• You Can Buy Dead Cockroaches and Their Digested Apollo 11 Moon Dust - CNET

  01-06-2022 21:11
  
  An unusual space auction offers up a collection of insects and digested moon dust.
  
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• Home Prices Increased by 20% in March as Mortgage Rates Shot Up - CNET

  01-06-2022 21:11
  
  Price surges were strongest in the south and southeast of the US.
  
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• How the Pandemic Got Me Back in Touch With My Running Roots - CNET

  01-06-2022 21:09
  
  Breaking out of comfort zones, accepting adversity and crossing the New York City Half Marathon finish line.
  
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• Hepatitis A Outbreak: What's the Link to Strawberries? - CNET

  01-06-2022 20:50
  
  The FDA warned about fresh strawberries that people may have put in the freezer for later, not strawberries you buy frozen.
  
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• Review: Revisiting the Lumen metabolic analyzer with Apple Health integration

  01-06-2022 20:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s been two years since the pocket-sized Lumen metabolic analyzer launched with a thoughtful iOS app and Apple Health integration. Over the last month, I’ve been using the device again to test out updates like a new food/macro log and Apple Watch app, along with a desire to be more intentional with my nutrition and exercise.more…
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• Apple’s App Store stopped nearly $1.5 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2021

  01-06-2022 20:25 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is dedicated to keeping the App Store a safe and trusted place for people to discover and download apps. A key pillar in that effort is Apple’s ongoing work detecting and taking action against bad actors who seek to defraud developers and users.Bad actors continue to evolve their methods of online fraud, often making their schemes harder to recognize. That is why Apple has continued to refine its processes, create new ones, and engineer solutions to take on these threats.
  Last year,
  
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• Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Get a Load of Lechonk - CNET

  01-06-2022 20:14
  
  The internet already adores a new hog Pokémon called Lechonk.
  
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• Rare Apple-1 signed by Woz could sell for $500,000 in upcoming auction

  01-06-2022 20:10 via macdailynews.com
  
  Jimmy Grewal, the founder of the AAPL Collection, has put up an Apple-1 – signed by Steve Wozniak, no less – with all of its original components along with a keyboard, monitor, and a cassette player from the same era for auction. The lot has an estimated value of $460,000 – $485,000, but it could sell for $500,000 or more.Phillip Tracy for Gizmodo:Proceeds from the sale of this Apple-1 will be put toward creating opportunities for the public to see Grewal’s collection of
  
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• iOS 16 Wish List: We Hope These iPhone Features Debut at WWDC 2022 - CNET

  01-06-2022 19:58
  
  Commentary: WWDC 2022 is just days away. Here's everything we want Apple to add and fix in its next big iPhone update.
  
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• Best MacBook Deals: Save $99 on a MacBook Air, $50 on a MacBook Pro - CNET

  01-06-2022 19:54
  
  Amazon and Best Buy have the lowest prices right now for the latest Apple MacBooks.
  
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• Discord voice channels now have their own chat rooms

  01-06-2022 19:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Discord is making it easier to share messages with others through its new feature, Text Chat in Voice Channels. This new tool is a Zoom-like text chat feature specifically for Discord voice channels. With this, users can drop a link, text, GIF, emoji, in the chat during their video calls.more…
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• YouTube's New Feature Simplifies Connecting Your Phone to Your TV - CNET

  01-06-2022 19:11
  
  What you do and see on your phone will translate to your TV screen.
  
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• YouTube Feature Looks to Help You Connect Your Phone to Your TV - CNET

  01-06-2022 19:11
  
  What you do and see in the YouTube app on your phone will translate to your TV screen.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 15.6 beta 2 ahead of iOS 16 reveal next week

  01-06-2022 19:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: iOS 15.6 beta 2 – as well as the other beta versions of iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, and macOS – now available to public beta testers.
  Thirteen days after releasing the first beta of iOS 15.6, Apple is making available the second test version to all developers. Alongside that, the company is also seeding beta 2 of watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, and macOS 12.5.more…
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• Sonos Ray Soundbar Review: Great TV Sound on a Budget, Even Better for Music - CNET

  01-06-2022 19:07
  
  The $279 Ray is the closest thing yet to a Sonos One speaker in soundbar form, and that's high praise.
  
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• Apple cites $1.5 billion in App Store fraud prevention in latest push against regulators

  01-06-2022 19:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is out with yet another press release today in which it attempted to defend its strict (and oftentimes controversial) App Store policies. According to Apple, the App Store stopped “nearly $1.5 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2021.” Apple said this was made possible by a combination of App Store review, strict in-app payment requirements, and more. more…
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• App Store Stopped 1.6 Million 'Risky' and 'Untrustworthy' Apps From Defrauding Users, Says Apple

  01-06-2022 19:07 via macrumors.com
  
  The App Store prevented 1.6 million risky and untrustworthy apps from defrauding users in 2021, according to new fraud analysis data shared today by Apple. Apple says that the ‌App Store‌ stopped "nearly $1.5 billion in fraudulent transactions" during the year.
  Apple rejected more than 34,000 apps for hidden features, and more than 157,000 that were spam or copycat apps. 343,000 apps were rejected for various privacy violations. Over 800,000 fraudulent developer accounts were terminate
  
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• Apple Seeds Second Public Betas of iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6

  01-06-2022 19:06 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the second public betas of iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, with the software updates coming two weeks after Apple seeded the first public betas of iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6.
  The iOS and iPadOS 15.6 betas can be downloaded over the air after the proper profile from Apple's public beta testing website has been installed on an iPhone or iPad.There were no new features found in the developer betas of iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, suggesting that this is a minor update primarily focusing on b
  
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• Apple Releases Second Public Beta of macOS Monterey 12.5

  01-06-2022 19:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming macOS Monterey 12.5 update to its public beta testing group, with the update coming one day after Apple provided the beta to developers.
  Public beta testers can download the ‌macOS Monterey‌ 12.5 update from the Software Update section of the System Preferences app after installing the proper profile from Apple's beta software website.There's no word yet on what new features or changes might be included in ‌macOS Monterey‌ 12.
  
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• See the Savings With Up to 20% Off Frames, Lenses, Contacts and More at Lensabl - CNET

  01-06-2022 19:03
  
  From blue-light blocking glasses to prescription lenses and more, you can save 20% off nearly everything this week.
  
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• Deals: AirPods Max Drop to $449.99 on Amazon ($99 Off)

  01-06-2022 19:03 via macrumors.com
  
  It's been a month since we last tracked a notable deal on the AirPods Max, but today Amazon has discounted the high-end headphones to $449.99, down from $549.00. This is one of the best deals we've seen in 2022 on the AirPods Max, and overall it's a second-best price.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Only Silver and Space Gray are available at $449.99,
  
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• YouTube on TVs Now Supports iPhone Syncing for Easier Access to Commenting, Liking and More

  01-06-2022 19:02 via macrumors.com
  
  YouTube today announced the launch of a new syncing feature that allows an iOS or Android device to connect to a TV that has the YouTube app, allowing the connected device to be used for commenting, liking videos, and more.
  According to YouTube, people were already using the mobile app to engage with YouTube videos watched on TV sets, and the company decided to take advantage of that to improve the YouTube experience on the TV.When watching YouTube on TV, users can open up the mobile YouTube app
  
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• Snag an Xbox Series S and Get Elden Ring for Just $20 Right Now at Amazon - CNET

  01-06-2022 18:59
  
  It's not often we see deals on next-gen consoles or new hit games, so be sure to take advantage of this bundle while you can.
  
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• Snag an Xbox Series S and Elden Ring for Just $320 Right Now at Amazon - CNET

  01-06-2022 18:59
  
  It's not often we see deals on next-gen consoles or new hit games, so be sure to take advantage of this bundle while you can.
  
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