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• iOS 17 might be a bit more than just a bug fix release

  27-03-2023 23:37 via macdailynews.com
  
  In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman reports that iOS 17 was originally destined to be a release focused on bug fixes and performance, but Gurman says that now Apple plans to include some notable new features.
  iOS 15 introduced SharePlay in FaceTime, Live Text using on-device intelligence, redesigned Notifications, and more.
  Benjamin Mayo for 9to5Mac:Gurman previously said that work on the Apple Reality headset operating system had taken priority ov
  
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• WatchOS 9.4: Here's What Is New for Apple Watch - CNET

  27-03-2023 23:23
  
  The update brings bug fixes and expands Cycle Tracking features to more countries.
  
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• Fitbit Shuts Down Some Popular Social Features - CNET

  27-03-2023 23:20
  
  Challenges and Adventures, as well as Open Groups, have gotten the ax.
  
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• Review: Bowers & Wilkins’ new Pi7 S2 earbuds deliver my favorite hi-fi listening experience yet

  27-03-2023 22:41 via 9to5toys.com
  Last I checked in on the true wireless earbuds front, I was taking a look at all of the options from last year and sorting through the best of the best to pick some favorites. And while I praised plenty of offerings from 2022 for having unique feature sets, comfy in-ear builds, and of course just sounding great, there’s a new pair of earbuds on the market that has quickly become my favorite. You may balk at theof the new Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2, but I’m here to tell you just why
  
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• Apple TV+ lands ‘The Savant,’ series starring Jessica Chastain

  27-03-2023 22:41 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ on Monday announced “The Savant,” a new, eight-episode limited series starring Academy, SAG, Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award winner Jessica Chastain (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “The Good Nurse,” “George & Tammy,” Broadway’s “A Doll’s House”) in the lead role.
  Jessica Chastain
  In addition to starring, Chastain will executive produce through Freckle Films, and FIFTH SEASON (“Severance,” “Ch
  
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• ‘Reimagined’ Microsoft Teams launches with Windows preview, Mac version on the way

  27-03-2023 22:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Microsoft launched early access to its major update for its Slack competitor today. Microsoft Teams 2 has been “reimagined” based on user feedback with speed and simplicity as two of the update’s priorities. The all-new experience is available in preview for Windows with the company saying an early version for Mac is coming too.more…
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• iOS 16.4 Brings These New Emoji to Your iPhone - CNET

  27-03-2023 22:30
  
  The latest iOS update, and these emoji, can be downloaded now.
  
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• Apple releases important security updates for macOS Monterey and Big Sur

  27-03-2023 22:30 via macworld.com
  
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  On Monday, Apple not only updated macOS Ventura, but the company also released macOS Monterey 12.6.4 and Big Sur 11.7.5, the two OSes that preceded Ventura. Since Monterey and Big Sur are older, Apple does not update them with features, but it does release security updates from time to time. The standard release notes merely state that the update “provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.”Here are the security update detailsmacOS Monterey 12.6.
  
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• Fitbit cuts off older iPhones by raising minimum required iOS version

  27-03-2023 22:19 via 9to5google.com
  
  If you’ve been using a Fitbit device with an older iPhone, you might be in need of an upgrade, as the fitness tracking suite now requires at least iOS 15.more…
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• How to Interpret Your Dreams, According to Sleep Experts - CNET

  27-03-2023 22:11
  
  Everything you need to know about your dreams.
  
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• Tim Cook touts Apple’s ‘symbiotic relationship’ with China

  27-03-2023 21:53 via macdailynews.com
  
  As tensions between Beijing and Washington continue to rise, Tim Cook touted Apple’s “symbiotic relationship” with CCP-controlled China during a high-profile weekend trip to the country.
  Apple CEO Tim Cook
  Thomas Barrabi for the New York Post:Cook was reportedly greeted with applause as he took the stage at the state-sponsored China Development Forum in Beijing in what was his first in-person trip to the country since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.
  “This has been a
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: March 27, 2023 – iOS 16.4 now available and much more

  27-03-2023 21:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• Best Car Rental Companies in 2022 - CNET

  27-03-2023 21:24
  
  These are the best car rental companies based on price, customer satisfaction, service, rewards and more.
  
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• iOS 16.4 Is Here. These New Features Just Landed on Your iPhone - CNET

  27-03-2023 21:21
  
  New emoji, voice isolation in cellular calls and more just hit your iPhone.
  
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• Apple reveals release date for Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ starring Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio

  27-03-2023 21:07 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Original Films announced today that Martin Scorsese’s highly anticipated “Killers of the Flower Moon” will first be released exclusively in theaters worldwide, in partnership with Paramount Pictures, limited on Friday, October 6, and wide on Friday, October 20, before streaming globally on Apple TV+.
  Apple Original Films’ highly anticipated “Killers of the Flower Moon” will first be released exclusively in theaters worldwide, limited on Friday, October 6
  
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• How to find these awesome hidden iOS 16.4 features on your iPhone

  27-03-2023 20:43 via macworld.com
  
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  iOS 16.4 has arrived, and if you haven’t already installed it on your iPhone, you should do that now. But after you check out all the new emoji and set up your web app push notifications, there are a few extra features that you might not notice if you don’t know where to look. We’re here to help you find them:Voice isolation for callsA feature that popped up in the release candidate’s release notes, Voice Isolation for cellular calls “prioritizes your voice
  
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• Apple announces theatrical release date for highly-anticipated film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

  27-03-2023 20:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ today announced its theatrical release plans for its highly-anticipated film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon‘ directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Leonard DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemmons, Lily Gladstone, Brendan Fraser and more.
  The film will debut worldwide in theatres in October 2023. The title is the first Apple Original Film to have a wide theatrical run before heading to the Apple TV+ streaming service.more…
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• Space Exploration Could Lower Home Energy Bills in Weird, Wonderful Ways - CNET

  27-03-2023 20:14
  
  Get ready for a future where we can live in houses made from mushrooms and powered by our own poo.
  
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• Disney Reportedly Begins First Round of Layoffs in Plan to Cut 7,000 Employees - CNET

  27-03-2023 20:08
  
  Notices are being sent out this week.
  
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• Apple releases Studio Display firmware update with new ‘Pro Display’ feature

  27-03-2023 20:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has released a new software update for its Studio Display today, bringing the external display to firmware version 16.4. The update adds support for a new Pro Display Calibrator feature, as well as stability improvements. more…
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• Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4, and tvOS 16.4

  27-03-2023 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Monday released macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4, tvOS 16.4, and HomePod 16.4 Software 16.4.The macOS Ventura 13.3 update includes new emoji along with other enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
  • 21 new emoji including animals, hand gestures, and objects are now available in emoji keyboard• Remove background option in Freeform automatically isolates the subject in your image• Photos duplicates album expands support to detect d
  
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• Keep the Weight Off With These Expert-Approved Tips - CNET

  27-03-2023 19:54
  
  If you've recently lost a lot of weight, follow these tips to keep it off long-term.
  
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• Dark Sky briefly returned from the dead, and people were thrilled

  27-03-2023 19:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple officially killed Dark Sky back at the beginning of the year, much to the dismay of the app’s biggest fans. Over the weekend, however, Dark Sky briefly came back to life in an apparent server error on Apple’s end.more…
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• Frontier Home Internet Review: Fiber Is Great, DSL Not so Much - CNET

  27-03-2023 19:50
  
  Frontier Fiber plans have the speed and value to rival any provider, but Frontier Internet, a DSL-based service, is far less impressive.
  
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• Apple releases tvOS 16.4 with new ‘Dim Flashing Lights’ feature

  27-03-2023 19:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Rounding out today’s collection of software updates, Apple has released tvOS 16.4 and HomePod Software 16.4. For Apple TV users, there’s a notable new ‘Dim Flashing Light’s feature for the first time. more…
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• iOS 16.4 is here: 3 reasons to upgrade to right now

  27-03-2023 19:29 via macworld.com
  
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  When it comes to iOS “point release” updates, there are those that don’t seem to change much and those that bring a bunch of fun new features to your iPhone. iOS 16.4, which arrived on iPhones everywhere on Monday, March 27, is the latter.New security updates are usually a good enough reason to update your iPhone right away, but in the case of iOS 16.4, you’re getting a bunch of enhancements that will impact the way you use your iPhone every day. So if you’
  
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• iOS 16.4 is out now with new emojis, web push notifications, and Home update

  27-03-2023 19:28 via macworld.com
  
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  After a delayed arrival of the first beta that didn’t arrive until February 16, more than three weeks after iOS 16.3 arrived, it appears that Apple is ready to release the latest version of iOS 16 to the masses. There are several new features in the latest update, along with standard bug fixes and security updates. Here’s everything you can expect when it arrives on your iPhone, likely on Monday, March 27, or Tuesday, March 28.Update 3/27/23: Apple has released iOS 16.4 and
  
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• macOS Ventura 13.3 arrives with new emoji, Trackpad fixes, security updates

  27-03-2023 19:22 via macworld.com
  
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  Following several rumors from credible sources that claim Apple is preparing to launch a 15-inch MacBook Air in April, as well as the looming release of the first Apple silicon-based Mac Pro, Apple has released the macOS 13.3 update.The 13.3 update follows the general release of macOS Ventura 13.2 on January 23, which included nearly two dozen security updates and support for physical FIDO-certified security keys. Apple released macOS Ventura 13.2.1 in mid-February with three more criti
  
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• Apple acquires WaveOne, an AI video compression startup

  27-03-2023 19:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has acquired Mountain View-based WaveOne, a startup that was developing AI algorithms for compressing video.Kyle Wiggers for TechCrunch:Apple wouldn’t confirm the sale when asked for comment. But WaveOne’s website was shut down around January, and several former employees, including one of WaveOne’s co-founders, now work within Apple’s various machine learning groups.
  WaveOne’s former head of sales and business development, Bob Stankosh, announced the sale in
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 9.4 for Apple Watch; what’s new?

  27-03-2023 19:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has a new software update today for Apple Watch users. watchOS 9.4 is rolling out now and it expands Cycle Tracking and AFib history features to more countries, fixes a pesky alarms bug, and more. Head below for the full details. more…
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• Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.3 with new emoji, bug fixes, more

  27-03-2023 19:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Alongside iOS 16.4, Apple has also released macOS Ventura 13.3 today to all Mac users. This update includes 21 new emoji, updates to Freeform, a wide set of bug fixes and performance improvements, and more. Here’s everything to expect when you update your Mac.more…
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• iOS 16.4 is now available for everyone: Here’s what’s new

  27-03-2023 19:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 16.4 is now rolling out to everyone, and it includes a number of new features for iPhone users. There are new emoji, more powerful web apps, bug fixes, and much more. Head below for the full release notes. more…
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• Tim Cook meets with China’s commerce minister to discuss supply chain, regulation, and more

  27-03-2023 18:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As part of his trip to China this week, Apple CEO Tim Cook met with the country’s commerce minister Wang Wentao on Monday. This meeting followed Cook’s attendance at the state-sponsored China Development Forum on Saturday, which focused on supply chain, innovation, and more. more…
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• Hello There iOS greeting card organizer gets auto card detection, hashtags, custom icons

  27-03-2023 18:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Hello There is a neat solution to saving special greeting cards without keeping the physical clutter. Now in a major update, Hello There 2 has received auto card detection, hashtags, a new default view, new custom icons designed by Basic Apple Guy, and more.more…
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• Apple Musical Classical app begins global rollout

  27-03-2023 18:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Apple Music Classical app has begun appearing on the App Store for pre-order (the app becomes available on March 28th). As this date arrives around the globe, the app is beginning to roll out.
  Apple Music ClassicalIntroducing Apple Music Classical, the new app designed specifically for classical music. Pre-order today on the @AppStore. https://t.co/lwnF4Dx4ua pic.twitter.com/F8uMKMVm2i
  — Apple Music Classical (@AppleClassical) March 9, 2023Ben Lovejoy for 9to5Mac:The good news is that
  
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• Monday’s best deals: M2 Pro MacBook Pro $275 off, Apple Watch Milanese Loop $53, Beats earbuds, more

  27-03-2023 17:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of today’s best deals are now going live courtesy of our friends over at 9to5Toys. This week is seeing some price cuts land on Apple’s latest 16- and 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pros at up to $275 off. Not to mention, rare savings on the official Apple Watch Milanese Loop bands at $53 each, as well as a Beats earbuds sale to start the week. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Hands-on: Here’s how Apple Music Classical design looks [Gallery]

  27-03-2023 17:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple announced earlier this month that its new Apple Music Classical app will become available to users on Tuesday, March 28. However, some users located in Asia were already able to download the app today – and 9to5Mac was also able to get a copy of the app. Read on as we show you a first look at what Apple Music Classical’s design looks like.more…
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• Amazon Knocks Up to $180 Off Its Already-Affordable Fire TV 4-Series - CNET

  27-03-2023 17:42
  
  These are some of our favorite budget TVs on the market, and right now you can snag one for as much as 38% off.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook meets with China’s commerce minister

  27-03-2023 17:23 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook met with China’s minister of commerce, Wang Wentao, to discuss China’s reopening and broader supply chain issues. Belatedly, Apple has been urging assemblers to move away from relying so heavily on China for assembly.
  Apple CEO Tim Cook (image: CBS News)
  Rohan Goswami for CNBC:“The two sides exchanged views on issues such as Apple’s development in China and the stabilization of the industrial and supply chains,” the statement from China’s Mi
  
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• Apple demos mixed-reality headset for top 100 executives

  27-03-2023 17:08 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple gathered the company’s roughly 100 highest-ranking executives in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple park in Cupertino, California to see Apple’s most important new product in years: its forthcoming and long-expected mixed-reality headset.
  Apple VR/AR headset concept by Antonio DeRosa
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:The device was demonstrated for the group, marking a key milestone ahead of the headset’s public debut planned for June. It was an opportunity for the mixed-realit
  
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• You Can Now Bundle YouTube TV With Frontier Internet in One Bill - CNET

  27-03-2023 17:04
  
  Frontier subscribers can get up to $15 off for 12 months when signing up for YouTube TV.
  
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• Home+ gains the ability to mass edit HomeKit scenes and automations to replace broken devices

  27-03-2023 17:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Home+ is a powerful app for taking your HomeKit experience to places that the regular Home app doesn’t even come close to touching.Whether you’re a casual user or a power user, Home+ has the features and tools you need to make the most of your smart home.more…
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• Apple Demos AR/VR Headset to Top Executives, Report Says - CNET

  27-03-2023 16:33
  
  The device might be unveiled to the public soon, according to Bloomberg.
  
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• iPhone 15 reportedly set to ditch the physical SIM card in more countries this year

  27-03-2023 16:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple began its switch to eSIM-only iPhones last year by ditching the physical SIM card altogether in the United States. According to a new report today, the company could expand its SIM card-free iPhone models to more countries in Europe this year with the iPhone 15.more…
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• Apple Musical Classical begins global rollout

  27-03-2023 16:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Apple Music Classical app appeared on the App Store for pre-order, with the iPhone maker confirming it would go live on March 28. Now that this date has arrived in some countries, the app is beginning its global rollout.
  Apple confirmed the timing earlier in the month … more…
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• Apple bolsters its AI technology with acquisition of WaveOne startup

  27-03-2023 16:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has made an acquisition in the artificial intelligence space, as first spotted by TechCrunch. The report says Apple “quietly” acquired the Mountain View-based company WaveOne,a startup that was “developing AI algorithms for compressing video.” more…
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• Save Up to 33% on Worx Power Tools to Tackle All Your Spring Yard Work - CNET

  27-03-2023 16:09
  
  Save up to $50 on leaf blowers, string trimmers, leaf mulchers and more right now at Amazon.
  
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• Inside the Fan-Powered Push for a Bigger Extended Edition of Lord of the Rings - CNET

  27-03-2023 16:00
  
  Commentary: It's a golden age for Tolkien fans, and they're going to make the most of it by asking for something big.
  
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• Microsoft Office Deal: Treat Your PC to a License for Just $40 Right Now - CNET

  27-03-2023 15:29
  
  It's a one-time buy instead of a monthly expense, but it's only available at this price for a limited time.
  
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• Apple Car LiDAR system could be made by iPhone supplier

  27-03-2023 15:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Apple Car LiDAR system could be made by the same company which makes the laser scanning system used in some iPhone models to help mimic shallow depth of field in Portrait photos and Cinematic Video footage.
  While self-driving cars can use a variety of different technologies to make sense of the world around them, it’s believed that Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) will be the primary one used by Apple … more…
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