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• Tapbots now lets you transfer subscription to Ivory, Tweetbot and Twitterrific adds refund rejection

  02-03-2023 23:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s been almost two months since Twitter banned third-party apps from using its API to create alternative clients for the social network. As a consequence, popular apps such as Tweetbot and Twitterrific no longer work and have been completely discontinued. Now the developers behind these apps have announced new ways to let users support them.more…
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• Apple accelerates investment in Germany with additional 1 billion euros to expand Silicon Design Centre

  02-03-2023 23:32 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple today announced it will invest an additional 1 billion euros in German engineering over the next six years as part of its Silicon Design Centre expansion in central Munich. This is on top of the company’s previous 1 billion euro investment commitment from 2021, when Apple established Munich as the headquarters to its new European Silicon Design Centre. Munich is already Apple’s largest engineering hub in Europe, and the engineering teams there are integral to the new innovation
  
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• How to Charge Your Non-Tesla EV at a Tesla Supercharger - CNET

  02-03-2023 22:42
  
  Tesla has promised to make at least 3,500 charging stations available to all electric vehicles by the end of 2024.
  
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• Apple is bucking the consumer electronics downtrend – analyst

  02-03-2023 22:31 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is seeing only limited effects from economic pressures that are hitting consumer electronics sales, says Jefferies analyst Kyle McNealy.Angela Palumbo for Barron’s:Inflation has remained high, and electronics companies are beginning to expect that consumer spending is going to start showing that everyday people are feeling the heat. Best Buy (ticker: BBY) reported earnings Thursday, and told investors that it expects demand for consumer electronics to be pressured this year.
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• Video: Testing OWC's Thunderbolt 4 Dock With Built-In Power Supply

  02-03-2023 22:26 via macrumors.com
  
  Back in January, well-known Mac accessory company OWC introduced the Thunderbolt Go Dock, which it says is the first full-featured Thunderbolt dock equipped with a convenient built-in power supply. We were able to get our hands on one of the new docks, and thought we'd test it out for those who are interested.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  If you've used a Thunderbolt 4 dock, you know that most of them require a separate power supply to operate peripheral devices and
  
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• Apple assembler Foxconn to invest in India’s Telangana state to create 100,000 jobs

  02-03-2023 22:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Major Apple assembler Foxconn will invest an undisclosed sum in India’s southern state of Telangana in order to build an electronics assembly facility, Telangana’s chief minister said on Thursday.
  The logo of electronics contract manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, is displayed at its headquarters in Taipei. Photo: Agence France-Presse
  Reuters:The investment will create 100,000 jobs in the state, Telangana’s IT minister KT Rama R
  
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• Apple releases mystery iOS 16.4 beta 2 for Studio Display

  02-03-2023 21:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following the developer and public builds of the second iOS 16.4 beta this week, the latest firmware beta update for Apple’s Studio Display is now available.more…
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• Apple headsets aim to seamlessly interact with your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

  02-03-2023 21:32 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Apple ecosystem will be getting a new participant soon, a new widely expected mixed-reality AR/VR headset that’ll be designed to work seamlessly with your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other Apple devices.
  Apple VR/AR headset concept by Antonio DeRosa
  Jesse Hollington for iDropNews:[I]t’s a given that Apple’s upcoming mixed-reality headset will offer continuity-like features. However, a new European patent application is giving us some more insight into what Apple’s working
  
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• Garmin Brings AMOLED Displays to Its Running Lineup With New Forerunner 265 and 965 - CNET

  02-03-2023 21:28
  
  Pricing starts at $450 and both models are available to ship in 5 to 8 weeks.
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 423: iOS 16.4 beta 2, 2018 iPad Pro in hindsight, MLS Season Pass experience

  02-03-2023 21:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 16.4 changes include the return of the much beloved Book page curl, the EU commission continues its anticompetitive case against Apple Music, and Benjamin and Zac reflect on just how good the 2018 iPad Pro was, and still is. Plus, Apple boosts the trade-in values for many of its products, TV+ hires another ad executive, and Benjamin gives his impressions of the MLS Season Pass launch.
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• Apple Releases Second Studio Display 16.4 Firmware Beta

  02-03-2023 21:19 via macrumors.com
  
  Alongside the second macOS Ventura 13.3 beta that came out this week, Apple has provided a new beta of the 16.4 firmware that's designed for the Studio Display. The beta comes two weeks after the first 16.4 firmware beta, which was released on February 17.
  All Studio Display models are able to receive over-the-air firmware updates, but this firmware update is limited to Macs that are running the macOS Ventura 13.3 beta at the current time. Studio Display owners running ‌macOS Ventura‌
  
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• Baby Registry Checklist: All the Baby Products Under $50 I Wish I'd Asked For - CNET

  02-03-2023 21:02
  
  These baby items can make your life easier in the sleep-deprived newborn stage and beyond.
  
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• Wild Webb Telescope Image Shows the Same Galaxy 3 Times - CNET

  02-03-2023 20:51
  
  Webb captured the galaxy in the act of hosting a supernova.
  
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• Brave Search Engine Gains AI-Powered 'Summarizer' Option

  02-03-2023 20:25 via macrumors.com
  
  Open-source privacy-focused browser Brave today introduced a new "Summarizer" option for its dedicated search engine, Brave Search.
  Powered by large language models (LLMs), the Summarizer is designed to offer up concise answers at the top of the Brave Search results page for any query. This is not a generative AI model like OpenAI, as the LLMs trained by Brave are processing multiple sources of information solely from web results.Google Search has long offered a similar summarization feature, bu
  
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• There’s something special about the 2018 iPad Pro

  02-03-2023 20:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The 2018 iPad Pro deserves a prominent spot in the Apple hardware hall-of-fame. No other product from Apple has remained so functional for so long without appearing long in the tooth. The 11-inch iPad Pro, specifically, has held up extraordinarily well for a product from nearly five years ago.more…
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• Tesla Teases Less-Expensive, Next-Gen EV Motor and Platform - CNET

  02-03-2023 20:05
  
  The next-generation permanent magnet drive unit will be cheaper to manufacture and use no rare earth metals.
  
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• Apple TV+ docuseries ‘Monster Factory’ about aspiring pro wrestlers premieres March 17th

  02-03-2023 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Thursday announced the new documentary series “Monster Factory,” set to premiere on Friday, March 17th on Apple TV+.
  New Apple TV+docuseries “Monster Factory” features aspiring professional wrestlers set to premiere March 17, 2023.
  Directed by News & Documentary Award nominee Galen Summer and Naiti Gámez, and produced by Vox Media Studios and Public Record, “Monster Factory” is the story of misfit dreamers at a wrestling school on the outsk
  
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• Best E Ink Tablets for 2023: Devices Made for Reading and Writing - CNET

  02-03-2023 19:58
  
  The ReMarkable 2, Kindle Scribe and other E Ink tablets offer readers and notetakers a way to save paper and keep all their work organized in one place.
  
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• 5 Best Vitamins for a Healthy Heart - CNET

  02-03-2023 19:27
  
  These vitamins contain all of the nutrients your heart needs to stay healthy.
  
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• Tweetbot and Twitterrific Users Can Support the Developers by Declining Subscription Refunds

  02-03-2023 19:20 via macrumors.com
  
  Popular Twitter clients Tweetbot and Twitterrific stopped working overnight in January after Twitter disabled the API used by third-party apps. Twitter gave zero warning that the apps were being blocked from accessing Twitter content, and in fact made no statement on the situation for well over a week.
  Twitter then officially updated its terms of service to ban all apps similar to the Twitter app. Twitter clients that had been operating for more than a decade were all of a sudden banned, with no
  
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• Latest Apple Pay promo puts pizza in your pocket at a persuasive price

  02-03-2023 19:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The latest Apple Pay promotion lets you earn a discount at Pizza Hut for a future order. While it’s just...
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• BetterHelp Should Pay $7.8 Million for Sharing Sensitive Data, FTC Says - CNET

  02-03-2023 19:06
  
  The online mental health services platform shared data with advertisers, including mental health information, according the Federal Trade Commission's proposed order.
  
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• Apple ups out-of-warranty iPhone, iPad, MacBook battery replacements by almost 30%

  02-03-2023 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Starting this month, Apple has increased the cost of battery replacements worldwide for all out-of-warranty iPhones, iPads and MacBooks by almost 30%.Gordon Kelly for Forbes:For iPhone X to iPhone 13 models in the US, battery replacements are rising from $69 to $89 — a 28% increase. For almost all iPad models, the cost is going up $20 to $119 — a 20% increase. For MacBook Air and MacBook Pro batteries, prices have increased by $30 and $50 to $159 and $249, respectively — increa
  
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• Brave Search introduces AI-based ‘Summarizer’ feature as a response to ChatGPT

  02-03-2023 18:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back in 2021, the developers of the privacy-focused web browser Brave announced their own search engine to compete with Google and Bing. A year later, Brave Search officially became available to everyone. Now Brave Search is introducing a new AI-based feature called “Summarizer,” which comes as a response to ChatGPT.more…
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• 'Haunted Mansion' Trailer Teases Spooky Disney Adventure - CNET

  02-03-2023 18:50
  
  The movie is inspired by the iconic Disneyland ride, and stars Owen Wilson, Rosario Dawson, Winona Ryder and Jared Leto.
  
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• 5 Things You Should Know About Free Over-the-Air TV - CNET

  02-03-2023 18:32
  
  If you're curious about free NextGen TV, 4K capabilities and more, here's a guide.
  
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• Airbnb Says It May Ban People Likely to Travel With Already-Banned Guests - CNET

  02-03-2023 18:19
  
  The short-term rental company isn't taking risks with potentially problematic guests.
  
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• Best Tennis Balls of 2023 - CNET

  02-03-2023 18:10
  
  Step up your tennis game with these tennis balls.
  
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• Meta Shouldn't Open the Metaverse to Teens, Senators Say - CNET

  02-03-2023 18:02
  
  Teens could reportedly have access to the Horizon Worlds metaverse app in March. Two Democrats are asking Meta to "halt this plan" over safety concerns.
  
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• 5 Exercises That Will Change Your Mental Health for the Better - CNET

  02-03-2023 18:00
  
  Skipping your workout might be the thing that's sabotaging your mental health.
  
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• Thursday’s best deals: 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro $299 off, Satechi iPhone 14 power bank $85, more

  02-03-2023 17:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’ve got all of Thursday’s best discounts now up for grabs courtesy of our friends over at 9to5Toys. On tap this afternoon, Apple’s cellular 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro has called to a new all-time low at $299 off. That’s joined by Satechi’s new Duo Wireless Charging Stand, which is on sale for one of the very first times at $85. And last up, M2 MacBook owners looking to build out a workstation can score OWC’s latest Thunderbolt 4 hub at just $120. Hit the jump fo
  
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• Setapp looking for Mac developer feedback with $150 Apple gift cards in the mix

  02-03-2023 17:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Continuing its tradition for the seventh year, Setapp’s 2023 Mac Developer Survey is aiming to learn about the state of the industry, how devs are running their businesses, what challenges they are facing, and more. As part of the study, the company is giving away $150 Apple gift cards to three developers.more…
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• Save $30 On Adidas Shoes and Apparel When You Spend $100 or More - CNET

  02-03-2023 17:29
  
  If you need some new clothes for the spring, this is a great chance to update your closet for less.
  
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• Apple TV+ epic ‘Prehistoric Planet’ roars back to life for season two on May 22nd

  02-03-2023 17:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ announced today a second season of the award-winning natural history event series “Prehistoric Planet,” from executive producers Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton, and BBC Studios Natural History Unit (“Planet Earth”), narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
  Apple TV+ announced a second season of the award-winning natural history series “Prehistoric Planet,” narrated by Sir David Attenborough. “Prehistoric Planet will debut globally during a week-long ev
  
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• This Toniebox Audio Player for Your Little One Is Down to Just $80 Right Now (Save $56) - CNET

  02-03-2023 17:03
  
  With this Peppa Pig and friends starter set, your kids can listen, learn and play with this durable, user-friendly audio box.
  
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• [Update: Fixed] Fitbit is partially down again, crashing on iPhones

  02-03-2023 16:59 via 9to5google.com
  
  For the third time in just over a month, the Fitbit app is down again today, with sleep stats and some other data not showing for many users, as well as just outright crashing on iPhones.more…
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• 10 features to configure, apply, and automate on Apple Devices at Work

  02-03-2023 16:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With more than half of all organizations using Mac devices, Apple’s rapid growth across the enterprise market cannot be ignored. Organizations of all sizes have turned to Apple devices to power day-to-day work. Part of this growth is driven by employee preference – not only are Apple devices easy to use and more secure, but people use them at home and prefer to use the devices they’re most comfortable with at work.
  No matter why an organization chooses Apple, it takes a though
  
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• Eli Lilly Cuts Price for Its Most-Commonly Prescribed Insulin - CNET

  02-03-2023 16:38
  
  The drugmaker is also capping out-of-pocket costs for its insulins to $35 a month for many people.
  
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• Movies Anywhere is shutting down its ‘Screen Pass’ feature that let you share movies with friends

  02-03-2023 16:36 via 9to5google.com
  
  Movies Anywhere has been one of the best things to happen to digital movie ownership in quite some time, allowing purchases to sync between a variety of different platforms at no cost. But this week, the Disney-owned service announced that “Screen Pass,” the feature that allowed Movies Anywhere users to share a movie with friends or family, is being shut down.more…
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• Last Chance to Score a Free Month of Showtime With Your Paramount Plus Subscription - CNET

  02-03-2023 16:15
  
  Sign up for an Essential or Premium plan today, and Paramount Plus will throw in a free one-month trial of Showtime so you can try out both services for less.
  
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• CASETiFY showcases new Mandalorian Apple accessory collection with Beskar iPhone 14 case, more

  02-03-2023 16:05 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Season 3 of The Mandalorian has arrived, and CASETiFY is looking to celebrate by launching an all-new collection of iPhone 14 cases inspired by a galaxy far, far away. Landing later in the month, Star Wars fans will soon be able to outfit their entire Apple setup with some iconic characters from the hit Disney+ series including Mando and Grogu, as well as a premium cover inspired by Beskar steel. more…
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• Apple Women’s Health Study shows promise in predicting serious conditions

  02-03-2023 16:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Preliminary findings from the Apple Women’s Health Study show that menstrual cycle tracking on iPhone and Apple Watch has the potential to detect risk factors for serious health conditions.
  The team behind the study said that this is an under-researched area, and the data from 50,000 study participants is advancing the science in this field … more…
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• The 5 Best Heating Pads in 2023 - CNET

  02-03-2023 16:00
  
  Soothe those frequent aches and pains with the best heating pads for some potential relief.
  
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• Apple blocks update of ChatGPT-powered app until age restriction is raised to 17-and-older

  02-03-2023 15:42 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has delayed the approval of an email-app update with ChatGPT-powered AI language tools over concerns that it could generate inappropriate content for children, according to communications Apple sent to the app maker, who disagrees with Apple’s decision.Aaron Tilley for The Wall street Journal:Apple took steps last week to block an update of email app BlueMail because of concerns that a new AI feature in the app could show inappropriate content, according to Ben Volach, co-founder of
  
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• Apple blocked ChatGPT-powered email app BlueMail; requires 17+ age restriction

  02-03-2023 15:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  BlueMail cofounder Ben Volach says that Apple blocked a ChatGPT-powered feature included in an update to the iOS app.
  He said that the company told him the inclusion of AI-generated content required the use of a 17+ age restriction, to guard against minors being exposed to inappropriate content… more…
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• Apple's Headset to Bring Continuity Features into 'Extended Reality'

  02-03-2023 15:25 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple intends to bring new Continuity features to its upcoming mixed reality headset that will make switching between devices and virtual workspaces a seamless experience, if a new patent is anything to go by.For anyone unfamiliar with the term, Continuity is how Apple describes all the ways that the devices in its ecosystem communicate interchangeably, allowing users to switch between them without interrupting what they are doing.
  Handoff for instance enables you to start working on one device,
  
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• Save Up to 76% on New E-Bikes From Hurley, Schwinn and More - CNET

  02-03-2023 15:16
  
  Ride everywhere with eco-friendly electric bikes starting at just $265.
  
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• Save $800 on This 4K Vava Projector and Build the Home Theater of Your Dreams - CNET

  02-03-2023 15:05
  
  This 4K short-throw laser projector has a stunning 150-inch image, an integrated Harman Kardon soundbar and it's on sale for $2,000, today only.
  
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• Apple Seemingly Restricting Generative AI Apps to 17+ or Older App Store Rating

  02-03-2023 15:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has refused to accept an update to email app BlueMail that adds generative AI features based on ChatGPT unless the developer gives it a 17+ age restriction, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  The update to BlueMail uses OpenAI's latest ChatGPT chatbot API to help write emails using content from previous emails and calendar events. In communications sent to BlueMail developer Blix Inc., Apple's App Store review team expressed concerns that AI-powered language tools could generate inappropriat
  
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• Apple permanently shutters retail store in Charlotte, North Carolina after multiple mall shootings

  02-03-2023 15:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has permanently shut down its retail stores in Charlotte, North Carolina, after the mall where it’s located suffered at least three shootings in recent months.
  Apple Northlake Mall
  “In preparation for a new store we plan to open in the Charlotte area early next year, we will be permanently closing Wednesday, March 1st at 4pm.” – Apple.com
  Maek Gurman for Bloomberg News:The company informed the store’s employees on Wednesday that the location would be closing i
  
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