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• Apple said to maintain iPhone starting price for iPhone 14 series

  03-08-2022 23:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a new blog post, anonymous leaker “Lanzuk” reports that Apple has “decided to freeze the launch [starting] price of the iPhone 14 base model through a decision at the top executive level.”
  Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro design according to multiple leaks (Image: CONCEPTSIPHONE)
  Gordon Kelly for Forbes:And given Lanzuk’s solid track record, there is every reason to believe this… While the insider has had the occasional miss, there have been a number of accurat
  
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• Samsung Unpacked Date Is on Aug. 10: This Is What To Expect - CNET

  03-08-2022 23:26
  
  The next Samsung Unpacked is next week, where we could see new versions of Z-series foldables and more devices.
  
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• Alex Jones Defamation Trial Explained: What to Know Amid Closing Arguments - CNET

  03-08-2022 23:04
  
  Both the plaintiff and defense rested Wednesday following hours of questioning Jones, who now admits the Sandy Hook shooting was "100% real."
  
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• World's Largest Radio Telescope Captures Brilliant Afterglow of Violent Star Merger - CNET

  03-08-2022 22:55
  
  And scientists have the receipts.
  
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• You Can Buy Concert Tickets on TikTok. Here's How. - CNET

  03-08-2022 22:54
  
  TikTok is partnering with Ticketmaster on a new feature that will let you buy event tickets with a just few clicks.
  
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• Here’s how deliveries and order tracking will work in the iOS 16 Wallet app

  03-08-2022 22:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Package delivery and order tracking is one of the new features coming to the Wallet app in iOS 16. This is technically in the betas now, but no merchant partners have released support yet, so it’s essentially unusable. Hopefully, we’ll see something alongside iOS 16’s release in the fall; presumably, the Apple Store app will support it so you can track your new iPhone on your old iPhone.
  However, Apple recently published sample payloads as examples in its developer documentati
  
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• Apple to stagger iOS and iPadOS releases

  03-08-2022 22:38 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple will stagger its next major mobile operating system releases, separating them by about a month, breaking from the usual method of releasing iPadOS at the same time as the new iPhone software, Bloomberg News reports citing “people with knowledge of the matter.”
  iPadOS 16 introduces a new multitasking experience, new ways to collaborate with others, and new features for pro users that take advantage of the power of the M1 chip.
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:For the last several
  
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• Meta Is Pulling the Plug on Facebook Live Shopping - CNET

  03-08-2022 22:32
  
  Live Shopping will shut down in October, after which the company will focus on Reels on Facebook and Instagram.
  
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• 'Joker 2', Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Gets a Release Date - CNET

  03-08-2022 22:10
  
  The second Joaquin Phoenix Joker movie is set to come out five years after the first.
  
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• 'Joker 2' Movie Gets October 2024 Release Date - CNET

  03-08-2022 22:10
  
  The second Joaquin Phoenix Joker movie is set to come out five years after the first.
  
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• 'Joker 2' Movie Gets Oct 2024 Release Date - CNET

  03-08-2022 22:10
  
  The second Joaquin Phoenix Joker movie is set to come out five years after the first.
  
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• She-Hulk's Disney Plus Premiere Delayed 1 Day, Episodes to Stream Thursdays - CNET

  03-08-2022 22:03
  
  The Marvel series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is set to kick off on Aug. 18.
  
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• Pokemon Go's Bug Out Event Adds Mega Scizor, Shiny Venipede and More - CNET

  03-08-2022 22:00
  
  The bug Pokemon event returns Aug. 10.
  
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• Biden's Second Executive Order on Abortion Supports Interstate Travel - CNET

  03-08-2022 21:59
  
  The president directs Medicaid to provide funding for out-of-state abortion care.
  
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• 'Bullet Train' review: Brad Pitt Action Flick Is Off The Rails in the Best Way - CNET

  03-08-2022 21:43
  
  Grosse Pointe Blank meets Looney Tunes (on a train) in this gleefully silly hitman black comedy.
  
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• Why 'The Orville: New Horizons' Deserves More Attention - CNET

  03-08-2022 21:20
  
  Commentary: It's the sci-fi series that out Star Treks Star Trek.
  
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• New COVID Booster Vaccines for BA.5: What We Know About the Fall 2022 Rollout - CNET

  03-08-2022 21:18
  
  The BA.5 subvariant is now causing most cases of COVID-19 in the US. Vaccine companies are working on new formulas that'll target it.
  
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• Best iPad Deals: Latest iPad at All-Time Low Price of $299 - CNET

  03-08-2022 21:11
  
  You'll find big discounts at Amazon and Walmart right now on all of Apple's tablets.
  
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• Apple's MacBook Pro Power Adapters Facing Up to Two-Month Shipping Delay

  03-08-2022 21:08 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's 96W and 140W USB-C power adapters for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro continue to face significant shipping delays when purchased separately.Apple's 140W USB-C Power Adapter via ChargerLAB
  In the United States, the adapters are currently available for delivery in an estimated 6-8 weeks on Apple's online store, resulting in a delivery date as late as October 3. The adapters have multi-week shipping delays in several other countries as well.Apple's higher-wattage power adapters have be
  
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• Twitter Spaces to get a revamp with thematic stations and more

  03-08-2022 20:58 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Twitter Spaces is in full swing as the company is planning a revamp to the service, alongside a new tab with different audio rooms, which appear to be thematic audio stations, and more.more…
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• Best Internet Promotions of August 2022 - CNET

  03-08-2022 20:55
  
  Get a little something extra with your internet service. Here are the top internet promotions for August.
  
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• The Hollywood Reporter: Apple TV+’s ‘Luck’ is sweet, vivid, and memorable

  03-08-2022 20:46 via macdailynews.com
  
  From Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation comes “Luck,” the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world! Suddenly finding herself in the never-before-seen Land of Luck, she must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around.
  “Luck” will debut globally Friday, August 5th on Apple TV+.
  Lovia Gyarkye for The Hollywood Reporter:If Apple’s extensive marketing campaign has got you doing a double take, you aren’t alone. Luck is
  
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• iPadOS 16 will reportedly arrive in October, a month after iOS 16

  03-08-2022 20:41 via macworld.com
  
  Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, who is typically quite reliable with such things, has a new report claiming that iPadOS 16 is being delayed by about a month. Citing the common “people with knowledge of the matter,” Gurman says that instead of releasing the new iPhone and iPad operating system updates at the same time, Apple will release iOS 16 in September as expected but iPadOS 16 will come in October.It’s not uncommon for macOS to follow a few weeks after iOS, but the iPad softwar
  
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• Apple to Delay Rollout of iPadOS 16 Until October, Report Says - CNET

  03-08-2022 20:23
  
  Developers are reportedly trying to work out kinks in Stage Manager, a new organizational tool.
  
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• Best TV for Summer 2022: From OLED to QLED, Budget to High-end - CNET

  03-08-2022 19:48
  
  Whether you want a huge Samsung or LG home theater centerpiece or a smaller TCL or Vizio for the bedroom, start your search here.
  
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• Cost Plus Drugs: Mark Cuban's Pharmacy Startup Sells Ultra-Cheap Medications - CNET

  03-08-2022 19:42
  
  Scientists calculated that Medicare could save billions by buying generic drugs from Cuban's new endeavor.
  
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• False QAnon Conspiracies in Politics: Alleged Q Author Loses Congressional Race - CNET

  03-08-2022 19:39
  
  The fringe right-wing conspiracy theory continues to thrive.
  
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• See Nichelle Nichols as Uhura in Uplifting 1979 Space Museum Film - CNET

  03-08-2022 19:31
  
  The National Air and Space Museum honored the Star Trek star's legacy by resurfacing footage from its archives.
  
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• Apple delaying iPadOS 16 release to October; iOS 16 still expected in September

  03-08-2022 19:28 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is planning to delay the release of iPadOS 16 by a month, according to a new report from Bloomberg. While iOS 16 is still expected to be released during its usual launch window in September, Apple needs more time to perfect the iPadOS 16 experience as it relates to Stage Manager.more…
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• Apple to Delay iPadOS 16 Launch Until October

  03-08-2022 19:26 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is planning to delay the launch of iPadOS 16 until October, which means the iPad software will not launch alongside iOS 16 in September as it typically does, reports Bloomberg.
  Apple has been developing a new multitasking feature for the ‌iPad‌ called Stage Manager, with the option designed to offer a more Mac-like multi-window multitasking experience. The delayed launch of ‌iPadOS 16‌ is said to be partly due to the implementation of Stage Manager as Apple is still wor
  
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• Is There a Nasal Spray COVID Vaccine? Researchers Are Working on It - CNET

  03-08-2022 19:21
  
  It's not available yet, but getting your COVID immunity by way of a nose spray could have benefits, scientists say.
  
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• Say Goodbye to Suddenlink as Internet Provider Rebrands to Optimum - CNET

  03-08-2022 19:11
  
  In a move that was telegraphed months ago, Altice USA brings all its products and services under one umbrella.
  
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• Apple’s Files app gets closer to the macOS Finder in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

  03-08-2022 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s Files app brings basic file management functionality to iPhone and iPad. While it isn’t as robust as Finder on Mac, updates to the Files app in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 bring it closer to the macOS Finder experience.Wesley Hilliard for AppleInsider:Most of the changes made to the Files app focus on making interaction paradigms similar to macOS for better ecosystem parity. These new updates make it easier to locate, manipulate, and organize files…
  When interacting with a fi
  
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• 20 Beauty Brands You Should Try in 2022 - CNET

  03-08-2022 19:00
  
  Ready for a new skin care product to add to your collection? Here's all the brands worth trying this year.
  
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• iOS 15.6 on Your iPhone: Every Update to Check Out After Downloading - CNET

  03-08-2022 18:56
  
  This may be Apple's last iPhone software update ahead of iOS 16.
  
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• Massive Mystery Sinkhole Gapes Open in Chilean Desert - CNET

  03-08-2022 18:43
  
  That's deeper than the Space Needle in Seattle is tall.
  
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• Apple looks to significantly expand its advertising business

  03-08-2022 18:42 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple looks to be building a demand-side advertising platform (DSP) based on recent job listings as it builds its focused play for media dollars.
  Apple’s App Store on iPhone
  Ronan Shields for Digiday:Specifically, it is looking for a senior manager for a DSP in its ads platforms business. Whoever gets the job will be asked to “drive the design of the most privacy-forward, sophisticated demand side platform possible,” per the post. Moreover, the ideal candidate would have experi
  
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• Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Are Giving Away a Special Pikachu as a Free Bonus - CNET

  03-08-2022 18:35
  
  Pick up the new Pokemon games by Feb. 28 and you can get a special Pikachu.
  
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• iPhone and Android users spend more than 4 hours per day in apps, TikTok tops usage

  03-08-2022 18:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A report shows that even after the days of lockdowns have long passed, mobile usage is still growing in the US and several other countries. TikTok is the most consumed app worldwide, while Instagram is the most downloaded in Q2 of 2022.more…
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• OnePlus 10 Pro's Price Drops to $799, Bringing It Closer to the New 10T Phone - CNET

  03-08-2022 18:25
  
  As OnePlus launches the 10T, it slashes $100 off the price of the high-end 10 Pro.
  
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• OnePlus 10T Gets a Little Faster by Sacrificing a Lot - CNET

  03-08-2022 18:22
  
  The new OnePlus phone gets an incredibly potent processor, but makes too many sacrifices for it.
  
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• Microsoft Teams is finally optimized to run natively on Apple Silicon

  03-08-2022 18:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Over two years since Apple announced the transition from Intel to Apple Silicon for the Mac, Microsoft Teams is finally being updated to run natively on those Macs. The company announced this rollout in a blog post, saying it is “committed to innovation and committed to the Mac.” more…
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• Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Rolls Out New Pokemon, Fidough - CNET

  03-08-2022 18:11
  
  A "delightfully squishy" dog Pokemon is uniting fans everywhere in admiration.
  
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• Microsoft Teams App Gains Native Apple Silicon Support

  03-08-2022 18:06 via macrumors.com
  
  Microsoft today announced the debut of a native Microsoft Teams app that's been optimized for Apple silicon Macs, with the app coming after several months of development.
  Microsoft Teams is a business communication platform that's similar to Slack, offering text-based chat, video conferencing, file storage, app integration, and more. The native version of the app will bring a "significant boost in performance" for a more efficient use of device resources and an optimized Teams experience during
  
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• Wemo Smart Dimmer with Thread arrives exclusively with HomeKit connectivity; neutral not required

  03-08-2022 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Wemo is out with its latest smart home device today. The Wemo Smart Dimmer with Thread is HomeKit-only and offers the convenience of flicker-free technology and working with both neutral and no-neutral wiring for new and old homes alike. The dimmer even includes NFC support for a super smooth setup.more…
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• 'Prey' Review: The Predator Movie You've Been Praying For - CNET

  03-08-2022 18:00
  
  The deadly alien hunter returns in the best Predator movie since the original. It hits Hulu on Friday.
  
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• Belkin's Wemo Brand Launches New Smart Dimmer With Thread Support

  03-08-2022 18:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Wemo, Belkin's smart home accessory brand, today announced the launch of the HomeKit-enabled Wemo Smart Dimmer with Thread support. As with the prior Wemo Smart Dimmer, the updated version is designed to allow users to control their lights using the Home app, Wemo Stage app, or Siri voice commands.
  The Wemo Smart Dimmer is Thread certified, which means it offers a faster and more reliable connection when used with other Thread devices. For those unfamiliar with Thread, it is a low-latency mesh n
  
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• 2022 Apple Watch Pro: Everything we know so far

  03-08-2022 17:57 via macworld.com
  
  There could be more than one new Apple Watch on the horizon for 2022. In addition to the Apple Watch 8, it’s rumored that Apple will launch a new model that will be even larger, and much more rugged, to appeal to sporting enthusiasts.
  Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reported in December 2021 that Apple could release an Apple Watch with a “rugged casing,” which could appeal to users who participate in extreme events and sports. Such a watch would presumably have an exterior
  
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• 'Batgirl' Movie Axed Despite Massive Price Tag - CNET

  03-08-2022 17:50
  
  Gotham's other nighttime crusader won't see the light of day, according to media reports.
  
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• 'Batgirl' Movie Axed Despite $90M Price Tag - CNET

  03-08-2022 17:50
  
  Gotham's other nighttime crusader won't see the light of day.
  
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