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• Our Common Hellscape Is Officially a Thing, and Other New Dictionary Words - CNET

  03-03-2023 23:55
  
  English is deadass one of the most antifragile languages around.
  
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• Apple crackdown on ChatGPT apps unlikely, but new App Store rules likely forthcoming

  03-03-2023 23:12 via macdailynews.com
  
  ChatGPT AI-powered features are already being distributed through Apple’s App Store, in the likes of Snapchat and the Microsoft Bing app, currently. However, the App Store Guidelines, a document that outlines what Apple permits on the App Store, are likely to be amended with chatbot language.Blix recently clashed with Apple over an AI-powered update to its BlueMail email app, but that does not mean an Apple App Store ban or crackdown is imminent.
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• Polka Dots on Mars: NASA Spots Unusual Circles of Sand - CNET

  03-03-2023 22:30
  
  Spot the spots on Mars.
  
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• Best PSVR 2 Games in 2023 - CNET

  03-03-2023 22:28
  
  Sony's latest VR headset is here and we've rounded up the best PSVR 2 games you can play on it.
  
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• Ancestry vs. 23andMe: Which DNA Testing Kit Should You Choose? - CNET

  03-03-2023 22:26
  
  Ancestry DNA and 23andMe are two of the most popular DNA testing kits. Here's how they stack up in terms of cost, privacy and results.
  
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• Apple supplier missing iPhone 15 display output goal, likely costing it OLED iPad business as well

  03-03-2023 22:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  When Apple launches the iPhone 15 in six months, it likely won’t include displays from BOE. The Chinese supplier has reportedly been faced with “technological problems” after trying to win Apple’s business this year.more…
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• Apple has 5 overlooked catalysts that will drive its stock higher – analyst

  03-03-2023 22:07 via macdailynews.com
  
  Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring believes that Wall Street is overlooking numerous compelling parts of Apple’s story — what else is new? — that could play out “beyond the near-term.”Emily Bary for MarketWatch:He cheered “a catalyst-rich event path over the next 12 months that is underappreciated by investors, including reaccelerating iPhone and Services growth, record gross margins, two new product launches, and the potential introduction of an iPhone subs
  
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• How to watch UFC Jones vs Gane on iPhone, Apple TV, web

  03-03-2023 22:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  UFC 285 is set for Saturday, March 4 at 7 pm PT / 10 pm ET at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Here’s how to watch UFC Jones vs Gane on iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, and the web.more…
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• Here’s how to make clear Lock Screen widgets on iPhone

  03-03-2023 22:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Want more flexibility with customizing your iPhone’s Lock Screen? Follow along for a look at how to create clear Lock Screen widgets on iPhone that allow a greater variety of combinations with this third-party app.more…
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• Apple Rumored to Announce 15-Inch MacBook Air and More in March to April

  03-03-2023 22:02 via macrumors.com
  
  The calendar has turned to March and Apple is rumored to have at least three product announcements planned between now and the end of April, including a 15-inch MacBook Air, a new Mac Pro tower, and a new iPhone 14 color option.
  Below, we have recapped what to expect from Apple this March and April based on rumors. This story was originally published in February and has been updated with new information based on the latest rumors and reporting.15" MacBook AirApple's supply chain started producti
  
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• Apple cloud chief Abbott to step down in April, adding to wave of high-level departures

  03-03-2023 21:58 via macdailynews.com
  
  Michael Abbott, Apple’s top executive in charge of cloud initiatives is leaving the company in April, adding to a wave of recent departures.Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:Abbott will be the second top lieutenant to services chief Eddy Cue to leave this year, joining a growing list of company vice presidents who have departed the iPhone maker in late 2022 and early 2023.
  As Apple’s vice president of cloud engineering, he’s in charge of the iCloud.com service, iCloud Mail and new
  
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• In the Shadow of Chernobyl, a Pack of Dogs Unlike Any Other Roams the Wasteland - CNET

  03-03-2023 21:41
  
  The genetically distinct population of canines provides a way to study how harsh environments can affect DNA.
  
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• Kimono Cats Frolic Onto Apple Arcade - CNET

  03-03-2023 21:39
  
  They're cats. They're wearing kimonos. It's adorable.
  
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• Live TV Streaming Services: A Rundown of 100 Top Channels - CNET

  03-03-2023 21:19
  
  We evaluate and summarize the pricing and what's offered on platforms like Fubo, YouTube TV and Sling.
  
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• The Studio Display’s 16.4 beta firmware could signal the arrival of a new Mac Pro

  03-03-2023 21:15 via macworld.com
  
  As the calendar turns to March, we’re naturally on the lookout for clues that Apple is preparing to release a new slate of spring products as it has over the past several years. And we might have gotten a big one from an unlikely place.Apple this week pushed a new beta firmware version 16.4 to the Studio Display with build number 20E5223e. That’s the second beta in as many weeks and coordinates with the development of macOS Ventura 13.3, which is also in its second beta. The full re
  
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• Apple’s Head of iCloud heading out the door in latest executive exit

  03-03-2023 21:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is set to lose another top executive this spring, this time the company’s chief of cloud services. The change comes after Apple lost one of its top services executives, Peter Stern, at the end of January this year.more…
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• Thousands Possibly Exposed to Measles in Kentucky, CDC Says - CNET

  03-03-2023 21:02
  
  A large spiritual gathering last month is connected to a case of measles, according a health alert. Here's what to know about the disease.
  
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• Apple VP Overseeing iCloud, iMessage, and FaceTime Infrastructure Leaving Role

  03-03-2023 21:01 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's vice president of cloud engineering Michael Abbott plans to leave the company in April, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The report notes that Abbott oversees Apple's cloud infrastructure for services like iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and others.
  Abbott joined Apple in 2018 and was previously an executive at tech companies such as Twitter, Microsoft, and Palm. The report claims that his team at Apple had invested heavily in building out the company's in-house cloud infrastructure, bu
  
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• 12 Everyday Foods With Surprising Health Benefits - CNET

  03-03-2023 20:48
  
  You'll never look at your fridge the same way again.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: March 3, 2023 – Favorite YouTube videos, SpaceX launch, more

  03-03-2023 20:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• What’s better, Apple’s wired or wireless CarPlay?

  03-03-2023 20:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple offers wired and wireless versions of its CarPlay standard which enables a car radio or head unit to be a display and a controller for an iOS device. While each version offers a near-identical experience on the head unit, there are pros and cons to each.
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  Nathaniel Pangaro for AppleInsider:To use CarPlay in vehicles that require a wired connection, you must plug your iPhone into the designated USB port. This wired connection provides an inherent advantage — the iPhone is charg
  
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• Exclusive: iPhone 15 Pro to have new unified volume buttons with new ‘pressing type’ mute button

  03-03-2023 20:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  9to5Mac last month revealed a first look at the design of the entire iPhone 15 lineup based on CAD files used to build the phones and also compatible accessories. But one thing that remained unclear was the layout of the volume buttons, which reportedly will be capacitive rather than physical. 9to5Mac has heard from a source that iPhone 15 Pro will have new unified volume buttons, plus a “pressing type” mute button.more…
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• How to Access ChatGPT From Your Mac's Menu Bar

  03-03-2023 20:20 via macrumors.com
  
  OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot offers a new generation of conversational AI functionality that promises to fundamentally change the technological landscape and the way people work. Here's how to access it directly from your Mac's menu bar.ChatGPT is a next-generation language model that's designed to understand and generation human-like response to natural language input. Using a form of AI called deep learning, ChatGPT generates text that's similar to what a human might say.ChatGPT is trained on a la
  
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• Best Apple Deals of the Week: M2 Mac Mini Gets First Discounts and Record Lows Return for iPad and iPad Air

  03-03-2023 20:02 via macrumors.com
  
  The best Apple deals this week focused on the first-ever discounts appearing for Apple's M2 Mac mini, as well as a return of all-time low prices on the 2022 iPad and iPad Air. Additionally, you'll find solid deals on Beats Fit Pro still available this week, and a discount code for a 3-in-1 iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods charging station.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 k
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Does Home Key support make the Level Lock+ the best smart lock?

  03-03-2023 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I’ve tried a number of smart locks over the years. I’ve typically always landed on the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock as my go-to recommendation because it was easy to install, didn’t require you to use a new key, and also let the outside deadbolt remain the same to fit in with the exterior of your home. I recently installed the Level Lock+ with Home Key support – keep reading to learn if it’s the best smart lock on the market. more…
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• iOS 16.4 with 5G Standalone support reportedly coming later this month

  03-03-2023 19:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has been testing iOS 16.4 beta since last month, and the update comes with multiple new features and enhancements – which includes new emoji and faster 5G Standalone support for compatible carriers. While Apple isn’t saying a word about when iOS 16.4 will be available to the public, a Brazilian carrier has revealed that the update is expected to be released later this month.more…
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• WWDC 2023 - Everything You Need to Know

  03-03-2023 19:31 via macrumors.com
  
  WWDC is just three months away! Check out our WWDC 2023 roundup with everything we expect to see, including the AR/VR headset and iOS 17. Apple could announce WWDC dates as soon as this month.
  
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• Leadership Changes at CNET - CNET

  03-03-2023 19:31
  
  Announcing new roles for two editors who will oversee the next chapter of our growth.
  
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• Get Refurbished Anker Soundcore Note C Earbuds for Just $12 - CNET

  03-03-2023 19:15
  
  Save even more with this deal on already low-cost budget wireless earbuds from the official Anker refurb store.
  
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• Amazon Pauses Construction on its Virginia Headquarters - CNET

  03-03-2023 19:02
  
  The second phase of construction is delayed, a company spokesperson confirms.
  
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• Apple Card's Savings Account Feature Nears Launch

  03-03-2023 19:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Goldman Sachs this week updated its Apple Card Customer Agreement to provide additional clarity about the upcoming Daily Cash savings account feature. The changes in the agreement are minor, but suggest that the feature's launch is approaching.
  "The Daily Cash section of your Apple Card Customer Agreement has been updated to provide additional clarity related to making a Daily Cash Election and use of accrued but unredeemed Daily Cash," reads an email sent to Apple Card holders this week.Apple f
  
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• First look at Google Chrome’s Blink engine running on an iPhone

  03-03-2023 18:54 via 9to5google.com
  
  Google has begun the process of bringing Chrome’s full Blink browser engine to iOS against current App Store rules, and now we have our first look at the test browser in action.more…
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• Apple Arcade FAQ: ‘Kimono Cats’ is now available

  03-03-2023 18:48 via macworld.com
  
  Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Game Pass. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers.Updated 03/03/23: Kimono Cats is now available. Your main-character cat and a companion-cat wander a Japanese festival playing minigames.What is Apple Arcade?Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features more than 150 games. The games are a mix of g
  
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• The spring iPhone color is reportedly yellow—and it may arrive next week

  03-03-2023 18:43 via macworld.com
  
  For the past two years, Apple has refreshed its iPhone line mid-cycle with new “spring” colors. In 2021, the purple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini arrived, and in 2022, we got a green iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, and Alpine Green iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Now a leak claims the new color for 2022 will be yellow.According to Japan-based Mac Takara, a post on the Chinese social media site Weibo by Setsuna Digital claims that both the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models will ad
  
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• Meta slashing Quest 2 and Pro prices as Apple readies its $3k headset

  03-03-2023 18:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Meta has announced changes aiming to make its Quest 2 and Quest Pro VR headsets more enticing. The more affordable Quest 2 is dropping by $70 with the Quest Pro 2 price being slashed by $500. The news comes after Meta had a big loss for its “Reality Labs” division in 2022 and expectations for Apple to show off its first headset in June.more…
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• Apple reportedly to launch new yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus next week

  03-03-2023 18:38 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to a Weibo post shared by Japanese blog Mac Otakara, Apple will launch iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in a new Yellow color choice next week.
  Apple last shipped a yellow with iPhone 11 in 2019
  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:Multiple sources informed MacRumors that Apple’s PR team is planning a product briefing next week. Apple announced the new Green colors for the iPhone 13 series on Tuesday, March 8 last year, so there is a chance the briefing is related to a new iPhone color being
  
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• Apple TV+: ‘The Problem with Jon Stewart’ returns to finish season 2

  03-03-2023 18:33 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars withApple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.This resource will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, grouped into: TV shows, limited series, and movies. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s $6.99-a-month service. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of
  
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• Nest Doorbell 2nd Gen (Wired) Review: Useful Features, Simple Design - CNET

  03-03-2023 17:54
  
  Free cloud storage, smart alerts and easy installation make this otherwise easy-to-overlook video doorbell stand out.
  
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• Apple launches a brand new Maps for Finland, Norway, and Sweden

  03-03-2023 17:48 via macdailynews.com
  
  Starting today, users in Finland, Norway, and Sweden can try the new Apple Maps. It has become both easier and smoother to plan trips thanks to faster and more accurate navigation, a better overview of roads, buildings, parks, airports and shopping centers and landmarks such as Olofsborg in Finland, Akershus fortress in Norway, and Palmhuset in Sweden in 3D.
  Users in Finland, Norway and Sweden get a completely new version of Maps where it is easier and more flexible to plan trips.
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• Deals: Apple accessory sale, 10.9-inch iPad at $50 off low, official MagSafe gear from $31, more

  03-03-2023 17:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you can believe it, it is Friday once again! On tap today as we head into the weekend, our pals over at 9to5Toys have a fresh batch of Apple price cuts. Kicking things off is a massive Apple 3-day sale at Best Buy that’s marking down first party accessories. Joining the add-ons are the devices themselves, with an Amazon low on Apple’s all-new 10.9-inch iPad at $50 off. Plus, the first chance to save on the official MagSafe Battery Pack in several months at $79. Hit the jump for a
  
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• The MacRumors Show: iOS 17 Wishlist – What Do We Want to See?

  03-03-2023 17:38 via macrumors.com
  
  On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss some of the top features and changes we would like to see in iOS 17.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos
  Apple is expected to unveil iOS 17 at WWDC in June this year, offering a range of enhancements and new features, such as a next-generation CarPlay experience, changes to Siri, support for sideloading and alternate app stores, support for Apple's mixed-reality headset, and more. We talk through some of the areas whe
  
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• Deals: Amazon Discounts MagSafe Charger and Battery Pack, While Apple Pencil 2 Drops to $89

  03-03-2023 17:29 via macrumors.com
  
  We're tracking a collection of discounts on Apple's MagSafe charging accessories, as well as an all-time low price on the Apple Pencil 2, today on Amazon.
  Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Starting with the MagSafe Charger, this accessory is on sale for $31.00, down from $39.00. This is about $4 higher than the all-time low price on the charger, making it a solid sec
  
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• Wyze Cam Outdoor v2 Review: A Great Camera for the Money - CNET

  03-03-2023 17:24
  
  Minor improvements over the original Wyze Cam Outdoor, without a major price increase, make this camera worth checking out.
  
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• The Apple Watch Series 8 just hit its lowest price ever

  03-03-2023 17:24 via macworld.com
  
  The Apple Watch Series 8 isn’t a huge upgrade over the Series 7, but it’s still the best smartwatch around. And today it’s cheaper than ever: Amazon is selling the 41mm for $329, and the 45mm Apple Watch Series 8 for $359 in Product Red, a savings of $70 and the best price we’ve ever seen.The Apple Watch Series has the same design and screen sizes as the Series 7 but brings a new temperature sensor for fertility tracking and onboard Crash Detection. It has a 41mm or 45mm
  
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• This Apple 61W Adapter and Charging Cable Bundle Is Just $37 - CNET

  03-03-2023 17:17
  
  Today only, you can snag a great deal on this new power adapter and cable combo -- and you can use it to charge any USB-C-enabled device.
  
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• Rumor: Apple springing for yellow variant of iPhone 14 soon

  03-03-2023 16:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re quickly approaching the time of year when Apple has historically introduced a fresh color for its latest iPhones. After going with “Alpine Green” last year, a rumor suggests that the spring color will be yellow this time around.more…
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• Why Apple shouldn’t make another iPhone SE

  03-03-2023 16:52 via macworld.com
  
  Like so many of us, the iPhone SE peaked several years ago.The high point came in 2020, when its second-gen model secured the rare distinction, here and here, of being given gushing 4.5-star reviews by two separate Macworld editors. It was a simple and compelling deal: compromise on an older design, and in return, you get superb performance at a bargain price. With its mildly retro looks the 2020 SE wasn’t for everyone, but for those on a budget, it was well worth a recommendation. &ldquo
  
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• iSIM, Nothing, and other MWC announcements Apple fans need to know

  03-03-2023 16:50 via macworld.com
  
  Mobile World Congress was held this week, and if you’re an Apple fan, there was a flurry of interesting stories that you probably missed. MWC is basically an Android show, but there are still some releases and announcements that will be of interest to iPhone users. We’ve boiled a week’s worth of events down to just five announcements that Apple fans need to know:Reality One is already changing AROne of the biggest surprises of the show happened on day one. Android phone maker
  
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• Adobe Photoshop Elements 2022 Is Down to an All-Time Low of Just $40 (Save $60) - CNET

  03-03-2023 16:37
  
  This program has plenty of user-friendly editing features to help you take your pictures to the next level.
  
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• Sources: Apple Planning Product Briefing Next Week as iPhone 14 Rumored to Launch in Yellow

  03-03-2023 16:35 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple plans to make the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus available in Yellow this spring, according to a Weibo post shared by Japanese blog Mac Otakara. However, we cannot independently confirm if the Weibo account has a proven track record.
  Multiple sources informed MacRumors that Apple's PR team is planning a product briefing next week. Apple announced new Green colors for the iPhone 13 series on Tuesday, March 8 last year, so there is a chance the briefing is related to a new iPhone color being a
  
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