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• How to use the new Lock Screen Shortcut in iOS 16.4

  27-02-2023 23:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 16.4 is currently in testing and comes with several new Shortcuts and automation features. One of those is the option to create an iPhone Lock Screen Shortcut, here’s how it works and what you can do with it.more…
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• New Meta Team to 'Turbocharge' AI for WhatsApp, Instagram - CNET

  27-02-2023 23:40
  
  Meta is centralizing its artificial intelligence work to boost products and add "creative" tools, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says.
  
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• See Glorious Green and Red Aurora Shimmer in Stunning Video - CNET

  27-02-2023 23:37
  
  It's party time on the sun, and Earth is enjoying a spectacular light show.
  
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• Pedro Pascal Plays a Rugged Space Explorer in This Vibey Sci-Fi Gem - CNET

  27-02-2023 23:33
  
  Watch 2018's Prospect for the story, of course, but also for the impeccable aesthetic.
  
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• Apple’s ‘iPhone 15 Ultra’ said to have reduced camera bump, periscope lens, thinner bezels, and more

  27-02-2023 23:33 via macdailynews.com
  
  A new leak posted by user @UniverseIce on Twitter this weekend claims to show the iPhone 15 Pro Max with a smaller camera bump, titanium frame, and more.
  iPhone 15 Pro Max (iPhone 15 Ultra) rendering based on CAD. (image via @UniverseIce)
  Chance Miller for 9to5Mac:These CADs were shared to Twitter by the user @UniverseIce, and can also be corroborated by 9to5Mac. Most notably, these CADs reveal that the iPhone 15 Pro Max could feature a camera bump that’s smaller than the iPhone 15 Pro&rsq
  
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• Anker's Battery-Powered Cooler Is Ready for Summer - CNET

  27-02-2023 23:29
  
  It's pricey, but it can be recharged with solar and will even keep your ice cream frozen.
  
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• Scientists Find Evidence of Brain Surgery on 3,000-Year-Old Skull - CNET

  27-02-2023 23:28
  
  One of two upper-class brothers living in ancient Israel had a hole drilled into his skull. But why?
  
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• Out in Space Lies a Strange Planet That Shouldn't Exist - CNET

  27-02-2023 23:27
  
  Defying our theories of planetary formation, this "forbidden" world quietly orbits a little star.
  
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• Hands-on: CASETiFY’s new iPhone 14 cases from ‘The Office’ deliver Dunder Mifflin stylings

  27-02-2023 23:22 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Earlier in the month, CASETiFY launched its latest collaboration. Tapping into one of the most iconic sitcoms in history, The Office finally got the iPhone case treatment from one of 9to5Toys‘ favorite brands. After having the covers finally arrive in the mail, today we’re taking a hands-on look at just how these Dunder Mifflin-infused accessories stack up for Apple’s latest. more…
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• More People Need to Watch This Netflix Survival Thriller - CNET

  27-02-2023 23:15
  
  This sci-fi gem is incredibly tense.
  
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• More People Need to Watch the Most Underrated Show on Television - CNET

  27-02-2023 23:06
  
  It keeps getting better and better.
  
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• Best Electric Scooter for 2023 - CNET

  27-02-2023 22:59
  
  Whether it's for commuting, for fun or a little of both, these electric scooters will get you places.
  
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• Apple VP of Health discusses future of Apple Watch and health in India

  27-02-2023 22:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Dr. Sumbul Desai has become an important name within Apple. For those unfamiliar, she’s the company’s vice president of health and is directly involved with the development of the Apple Watch. In a recent interview with The Hindu Business Line, Dr. Desai discussed the future of health technologies on the Apple Watch and also about partnerships with Indian researchers.more…
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• PSA: It’s not just you, YouTube is currently down for Apple TV users

  27-02-2023 22:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you’re currently unable to use the YouTube and YouTube TV applications on your Apple TV, you’re not alone. YouTube currently appears to be experiencing some sort of outage specifically impacting Apple TV and other streaming set-top devices. more…
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• Major League Soccer on Apple TV is a great product, but poorly promoted

  27-02-2023 22:26 via macdailynews.com
  
  Major League Soccer on Apple TV is already a great product, but it’s promoted poorly, Ian Nicholas Quillen writes for Forbes.Ian Nicholas Quillen for Forbes:Rewind for a moment to last June, when Major League Soccer and Apple TV first revealed they would be partnering together for the next decade in a revolutionary worldwide streaming partnership. And imagine that they stressed these three points, in this order:
  1. Starting in 2023, Apple TV would show roughly 40% of the league’s mat
  
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• Prime Video's 'The Consultant' Finale Recap: Regus Gets Results - CNET

  27-02-2023 22:12
  
  Season 1 of the new workplace thriller ends on an ambiguous note.
  
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• Kindle Scribe Update Adds New Pen Options, Subfolders and More - CNET

  27-02-2023 22:00
  
  The new update begins rolling out today.
  
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• 'Ethereal' Fairy Lantern Plant Thought to Be Extinct Rediscovered in Japan - CNET

  27-02-2023 21:51
  
  The plant is helping botanists better understand a fairy lantern that once grew in the US.
  
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• U.S. cyber official praises Apple security, suggests Microsoft follow Apple’s lead (as if that’s something new)

  27-02-2023 21:48 via macdailynews.com
  
  U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly held up Apple as a positive example of accountability and transparency for its security practices during a speech delivered Monday at Carnegie Mellon University. By contrast, Easterly pointed to low MFA (multifactor authentication) adoption rates at Microsoft and suggested the Windows peddler follow Apple’s lead (yet again – MDN Ed.).Lauren Feiner for CNBC:She pointed to Apple’s disclosure that 95% of i
  
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• WhatsApp for iPhone now lets you easily create your own stickers from your photos

  27-02-2023 21:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s been a while since the popular messaging platform WhatsApp introduced support for stickers. However, creating your own stickers wasn’t an easy task as you had to use third party apps to do so. Luckily, the latest version of WhatsApp for iPhone is finally letting users easily create their own stickers for the app.more…
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• Google Pixel Alert: This 'Alien' Clip on YouTube is Crashing Some Devices - CNET

  27-02-2023 21:46
  
  The issue appears to be affecting Pixel 7, 6 and 6A devices.
  
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• iPhone SE 4 Reportedly Back in Development With Apple-Built 5G Modem - CNET

  27-02-2023 21:41
  
  A noted Apple analyst says the iPhone maker has a new plan for its next mid-range phone.
  
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• Waze ditches its iOS widget in latest updates

  27-02-2023 21:23 via 9to5google.com
  
  Google-owned Waze is removing its iOS widget for the left-most homescreen, with the feature being removed in the latest updates rolling out now.more…
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• 2023 Oscars: Where to Stream the Nominees - CNET

  27-02-2023 21:18
  
  Where you can stream The Banshees of Inisherin, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Top Gun: Maverick and more.
  
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• Apple’s next-gen MacBook Air said to deliver a major upgrade

  27-02-2023 21:07 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple unveiled a completely redesigned MacBook Air in 2022 with an all-new, strikingly thin design and, thanks to the M2 chip, even more performance, the new MacBook Air features a larger 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, four-speaker sound system, up to 18 hours of battery life, and MagSafe charging – available in four finishes: Silver, Space Gray, Midnight, and Starlight.
  Apple’s current 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air in Starlight
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• Canada Bans TikTok From Government Devices - CNET

  27-02-2023 21:04
  
  The decision comes after the app was determined to have an "unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security."
  
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• Togepi and Snorlax Pokemon Squishmallows Are Coming: What to Know - CNET

  27-02-2023 20:38
  
  Two more huggable plush toys are poised to join your party.
  
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• Apple supplier in India burns through $12M in factory fire that burned half its machinery

  27-02-2023 20:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has been investing a lot recently to increase its production capacity in India, although the company still faces many challenges in the country. However, a massive fire at Foxlink’s facilities in India has forced the company, which is one of Apple’s main suppliers, to halt its operations in the country indefinitely.more…
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• A Planet Without Google Search - CNET

  27-02-2023 20:36
  
  Could chatbot search usher in the next era of the internet?
  
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• Top US cybersecurity official calls on Microsoft and Twitter to match Apple’s commitment to user security

  27-02-2023 19:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is once again receiving praise for the work it does to protect customer data. Speaking at Carnegie Mellon University today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director in the United States, Jen Easterly, praised Apple’s focus on user privacy and security, while urging companies like Microsoft and Twitter to do more.more…
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• Apple pays $12.1 million fine in Russia for alleged app market abuse

  27-02-2023 19:20 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has paid a 906 million rouble ($12.12 million) fine in a Russian antitrust case alleging abuse of its dominance in the mobile apps market, Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) said on Monday.Reuters:Apple, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment, has previously “respectfully disagreed” with a FAS ruling that Apple’s distribution of apps through its iOS operating system gave its own products a competitive advantage.
  The FAS determined in Aug
  
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• Video: iPhone 14 Pro makes a last-minute comeback in speed test against Galaxy S23 Ultra

  27-02-2023 19:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Impressively, it’s been 1,244 days since an Android smartphone has beaten a flagship iPhone in the first round of a PhoneBuff speed test. But that’s now changed because of the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. However, the iPhone 14 Pro Max was able to make a comeback against the S23 in the second round. Here’s what happened.more…
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• Best Roku Device Deals: Roku Ultra LT at Walmart Is Less Than Half Price of Regular Ultra - CNET

  27-02-2023 19:08
  
  We've rounded up the best discounts currently available on some of our favorite streaming devices.
  
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• FDA Authorizes First At-Home COVID and Flu Test, but You Can't Buy One Yet - CNET

  27-02-2023 19:05
  
  Symptoms of COVID and the flu overlap, making a dual test handy. However, the test's maker has declared bankruptcy, leaving their future unclear.
  
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• Best Food Delivery Services of 2023 - CNET

  27-02-2023 19:00
  
  We compare Uber Eats, DoorDash and more so you don't have to.
  
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• iPhone SE 4: Coming in 2024 with a 6.1-inch OLED and Apple’s own 5G chip?

  27-02-2023 18:54 via macworld.com
  
  Apple updated its entry-level iPhone in March 2022, adding a few nips and tucks here and there along with a quiet price increase. But the aging design and minimal upgrades meant the new iPhone SE was coolly received, with many looking forward to the next generation and reviewers hoping Apple was planning a more radical overhaul of the device.
  Right on cue, rumors are now starting to appear about what that might look like. In this article we’ve gathered together everything we know so far,
  
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• Pokemon Sleep Lets You Play While You're Dozing - CNET

  27-02-2023 18:51
  
  Gotta catch them z's.
  
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• You Can Still Use Those Expired Vitamins You Have. Here's What to Know - CNET

  27-02-2023 18:49
  
  You don't need to throw out those expired vitamins just yet.
  
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• New Meta-Backed Platform Designed to Stop Online Sextortion - CNET

  27-02-2023 18:46
  
  The new tool is designed to make it easier to remove nonconsensual pornography from Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
  
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• 'The Last of Us' Episode 7 Recap: Ellie and Riley's Soul-Crushing Trip to the Mall - CNET

  27-02-2023 18:45
  
  With Joel in bad shape, Ellie remembers a night of joy and loss in another killer episode.
  
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• Apple releases official trailer for ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3

  27-02-2023 18:41 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Monday released the official trailer for “Ted Lasso” Season 3 which premieres March 15th exclusively on Apple TV+.
  “Ted Lasso” will return for season three on Wednesday, March 15th, globally on Apple TV+.
  In the third season of Ted Lasso, the newly-promoted AFC Richmond faces ridicule as media predictions widely peg them to finish last in the Premier League and Nate (Nick Mohammed), now hailed as the “wonder kid,” has gone to work for Rupert (Anthony
  
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• SpaceX: Starship's Upcoming Orbital Test Flight Will Be 'Must-See TV' - CNET

  27-02-2023 18:30
  
  The rocket's first trip to space could happen as soon as next month.
  
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• Xiaomi AR Glasses Add Micro OLED and Dimming Lenses - CNET

  27-02-2023 18:28
  
  The dimming-lens glasses have hand tracking and Micro OLED displays.
  
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• Apple Original Films lands four Annie Award wins for ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’

  27-02-2023 18:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  Academy Award nominee and BAFTA Film Award winner “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” landed four wins at the 50th Annual Annie Awards, including Best Special Production, Best Character Animation, Best Direction and Best Editorial.
  Apple Original Film “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” wins four Annie Awards
  “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse,” available on Apple TV+, is a story of kindness, friendship, courage and hope for viewers of all
  
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• Snapchat Launches Its Own Chatbot AI to Rival ChatGPT - CNET

  27-02-2023 18:26
  
  Snapchat Plus subscribers can access the feature starting this week.
  
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• Spotify is replacing its heart button with a new dual-function ‘plus’ icon

  27-02-2023 18:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Spotify is making a small but notable change to its UI today – it’s doing away with the heart button in favor of a dual-function plus icon. The move is designed to make it easier to save songs, albums, and podcasts and also add content to playlists. Here’s what to expect as the feature rolls out on iOS and Android.more…
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• Out in Space Lies a Mysterious Planet That Shouldn't Exist - CNET

  27-02-2023 18:16
  
  Defying our theories of planetary formation, this "forbidden" world quietly orbits a little star.
  
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• Liquid Cooling for Your iPhone? OnePlus Dock Has You Covered - CNET

  27-02-2023 18:13
  
  If you game too hard on your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, OnePlus has a new dock that can prevent overheating.
  
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• 'The Last of Us' Release Schedule: Episode 7 Comes to HBO Max - CNET

  27-02-2023 18:10
  
  New episodes of the intense video game-inspired series hit HBO's streaming service each weekend until March.
  
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• Pokemon Sleep is coming to iPhone this summer, here it is in action

  27-02-2023 18:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Pokémon Company has officially announced new details on the Pokémon Sleep mobile game that it first announced back in 2019. This game is essentially a sleep tracker that integrates a player’s time spent sleeping and the time they wake up into the gameplay.more…
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