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• New ‘Explorer Edition’ USB-C hub expands MacBook I/O while showing off tech inside

  31-03-2023 23:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’ve covered plenty of devices from Dockcase before, from its other smart hubs to external enclosures for SSDs and hard drives. But joining the smart additions Dockcase is known for, this ‘Explorer Edition’ USB-C hub offers something special – a window inside to see the circuit board and components that make it work.more…
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• GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs in favor of Google Automotive

  31-03-2023 23:17 via macdailynews.com
  
  General Motors plans to phase out widely-used Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technologies that allow drivers to bypass a vehicle’s infotainment systems, shifting instead to an built-in infotainment system, Google Automotive, for future electric vehicles.
  The next generation of CarPlay goes even further by deeply integrating with a car’s hardware, providing content for multiple screens within the vehicle.
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• Scientists Found a 'Leak' in Photosynthesis That Could Fill Humanity's Energy Bucket - CNET

  31-03-2023 22:44
  
  Researchers believe they've found a way to tap deeper into one of nature's most impressive, life-sustaining mechanisms.
  
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• Best Lenovo Laptop Deals: Latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon Is More Than Half Off - CNET

  31-03-2023 22:31
  
  Many of Lenovo's laptops are on sale for less than half price. And you can save more than $600 on a Legion gaming laptop with RTX 3070 graphics.
  
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• Apple wins appeal to quash the UK probe into mobile browser dominance

  31-03-2023 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple won its legal challenge against the UK antitrust watchdog’s investigation into its dominance of the mobile phone market, over a procedural technicality.
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  Katharine Gemmell for Bloomberg News:The Big Tech firm appealed the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to refer the firm to a full-blown market investigation following its findings in its mobile browser market study. It successfully argued that the CMA didn’t follow the rules on timings
  
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• Google Cracks Down on Scams and Fake Content on Google Maps - CNET

  31-03-2023 20:46
  
  Millions of photos, reviews and other pieces of fraudulent content were removed in 2022.
  
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• PSA: You can check carrier freebies in your iPhone Settings

  31-03-2023 20:28 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As competition between carriers continues to grow, one of the perks is more freebies like free access to Apple services, popular streaming services, and more. While it can take a bit of work to figure out exactly what benefits you have, one way to quickly check is right in your iPhone Settings.more…
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• Hulu for Apple TV gets revamped navigation with new sidebar

  31-03-2023 20:28 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Hulu is now rolling out its latest interface changes to Apple TV users. With this update, the Hulu app on tvOS now features a dedicated sidebar for navigation, replacing the previous navigation bar that was located at the top of the app.more…
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• Apple Pay Later will pressure PayPal, Cash App, and Affirm

  31-03-2023 20:24 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s methodical move into consumer financing has progressed with the launch this week of its Buy Now Pay Later offering, Apple Pay Later.
  Apple Pay Later allows users to split the cost of an Apple Pay purchase into four equal payments spread over six weeks.
  Reinhardt Krause for Investor’s Business Daily:The move into consumer financing hasn’t moved AAPL stock much, but investors took notice in other BNPL players, including PayPal Holdings, Square-parent Block, and Affirm Hol
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Starling Home Hub brings 24/7 monitoring to Nest smoke detectors with HomeKit compatibility

  31-03-2023 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the industries I have some prior experience with is home and business security systems. In my first job out of college, I helped an independent telephone company launch a new business line offering installation and monitoring services. It’s been an industry I’ve followed since then. In my home, I currently use the , and I love it. It offers HomeKit compatibility as well. What if you invested in a Nest Secure system or are using the Nest Smoke Alarms and want HomeKit compatibi
  
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• Apple wins UK appeal to dismiss Safari antitrust probe because of a government mess up

  31-03-2023 19:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Going back to 2020, UK regulators started looking into possible antitrust issues regarding Apple’s Safari browser on iPhone and iPad as well as its restriction of mobile gaming on its browser. Now Apple has won an appeal that revokes the UK’s ability to continue its probe into the matter due to a government goof.more…
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• TikTok Troubles Continue as Half of Americans Support a Ban of the App - CNET

  31-03-2023 19:20
  
  A Pew Research Center survey finds many people in support of a government ban on the social media app.
  
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• Here’s why Apple should still make a dedicated Passwords app (and a workaround)

  31-03-2023 19:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has described its vision for a passwordless future a number of times over the years, and this vision was bolstered in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura with the addition of passkey support. Even though we’re slowly seeing websites and apps adopt Passkey support, there’s still plenty of room for Apple to make a dedicated Passwords app.more…
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• Apple Arcade: Every New Game That Arrived in March - CNET

  31-03-2023 19:19
  
  Here's what came to Apple Arcade in March.
  
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• Apple opens new store in South Korea’s Gangnam District with unique glass facade

  31-03-2023 19:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this week, Apple shared some photos of its new retail store in South Korea’s Gangnam District. Now the company’s fourth store in the Asian country is finally open to the public, and it welcomes customers with a unique glass facade that changes appearance during the day.more…
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• E3 2023 Canceled After Weeks of Speculation - CNET

  31-03-2023 19:04
  
  The video game trade show was expected to have poor attendance among major game publishers.
  
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• Select Sonos speakers now compatible with Apple Music Spatial Audio

  31-03-2023 19:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  In May 2021, Apple Music announced the delivery of industry-leading sound quality to subscribers with the addition of Spatial Audio with support for Dolby Atmos. Spatial Audio gives artists the opportunity to create immersive audio experiences for their fans with true multidimensional sound and clarity. Now owners of select Sonos speakers can enjoy Apple Music Spatial Audio, too.
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  Filipe Espósito for 9to5Mac:Sonos had already announced earlier this month that it was working w
  
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• Turn On This iOS 16.4 Setting Before Your Next iPhone Call - CNET

  31-03-2023 19:00
  
  Voice Isolation isn't just for FaceTime calls anymore.
  
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• 8 Ways Your Body Is Telling You That You Have a Vitamin Deficiency - CNET

  31-03-2023 19:00
  
  You can have a vitamin deficiency without even knowing it. Here's how to spot it.
  
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• The iPhone 15 Pro’s non-click buttons will reportedly work just fine with a case

  31-03-2023 18:45 via macworld.com
  
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  When we read about the rumors of Apple changing the buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro from standard clickable buttons to solid-state capacitive ones, we had one question: How will they work with a case? According to a new report, Apple has heard our concerns.Anonymous A.S. on MacRumors, who previously reported on how the capacitive button will work and leaked the possibility of an Action button in place of the mute switch, has followed up on his original report with some new details about ho
  
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• What’s on Apple TV+: ‘The Big Door Prize’ and ‘Tetris’ are now available

  31-03-2023 18:24 via macworld.com
  
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  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
  
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• This fully-loaded maxed-out MacBook Pro is $900 off right now

  31-03-2023 18:23 via macworld.com
  
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  The M2 MacBook Pro is one of the fastest Macs ever made, but its M1 Max predecessor is no slouch either. And today you can get a fully-loaded model for cheaper than ever: B&H Photo is selling the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Max processor, 64GB of RAM, and 8TB of storage for $4,999, a savings of $900 and the best price we’ve ever seen.This machine isn’t for casual users. It has a top-of-the-line M1 Max processor with a 10-core CPU and 32-core GPU, 64GB of RAM, and 8TB
  
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• Human: Fall Flat Plus Plunges Into Apple Arcade - CNET

  31-03-2023 18:19
  
  You can play this surreal puzzle game, and many others, in Apple Arcade now.
  
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• Apple Arcade FAQ: ‘Human: Fall Flat+’ is now available

  31-03-2023 18:05 via macworld.com
  
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  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 03/31/23: Human: Fall Flat+ is now available.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 genres and styles, and include original games you’ll only find on the s
  
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• Worried About Getting COVID Again? Here's What to Know - CNET

  31-03-2023 17:50
  
  A lot has changed since the pandemic started. Here's what the experts say about reinfection, COVID-19 immunity and how long it lasts.
  
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• Friday’s best deals: iPad mini 6 $99 off, World Backup Day hard drive and SSD sale, more

  31-03-2023 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best discounts are now up for grabs and headlined by one of the first chances to save this year on iPad mini 6. Dropping to the second-best price of the year at $99 off, it’s Apple’s most compact iPadOS experience and now an even better value. It’s also World Backup Day over at 9to5Toys and around the globe, and fittingly a whole host of storage discounts are live on hard drives, SSDs, and more. Plus, various Synology NAS are on s
  
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• Apple's Music App Duet: The New Classical App Is Cool, but I Have a Few Notes - CNET

  31-03-2023 17:43
  
  Commentary: Apple made something smart. It could get classical music fans to switch from Spotify.
  
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• Do you know these 8 tips and tricks for backing up your iPhone, iPad, and Mac?

  31-03-2023 17:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today, March 31 is World Backup Day – a good reminder to check in on your device backups. Even with Apple’s high-quality products, it’s important to backup regularly. No device works flawlessly all the time and there are many scenarios outside of device failure when a backup is crucial. Let’s look at 8 tips and tricks to backup iPhone, iPad, and Mac with built-in and third-party options, shared Time Machine backups, NAS, and more.more…
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• Save on Travel With a Dollar Flight Club Subscription for $50 - CNET

  31-03-2023 17:29
  
  With hundreds off this a lifetime subscription, you'll get alerts on low fares and travel deals delivered to your inbox.
  
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• GM is ditching CarPlay in all future EVs and teaming up with Google instead

  31-03-2023 17:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  General Motors is making the controversial decison to phase out its support for Apple’s CarPlay platform. Instead of supporting CarPlay, GM is teaming up with Google to design custom built-in infotainment systems for future electric cars. This comes after GM went all-in CarPlay just a few years ago…more…
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• Apple stock is still a ‘Buy’ despite potentially impending recession

  31-03-2023 17:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Consumer confidence numbers have declined sharply since 2020, which is a negative for consumer discretionary companies like Apple, but the world’s most valuable company has a solid balance sheet to make it through any down markets without being distressed. Apple has also built high customer and app-developer loyalty with several competitive advantages.Rob Starks Jr. for The Motley Fool:The University of Michigan U.S. Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS) is a monthly survey. The normalized ICS
  
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• Apple TV app now available on DirecTV Stream devices

  31-03-2023 16:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Starting today, the Apple TV app is now available to users on the DirecTV Stream Device, the standalone streaming box from cable provider DirecTV. The app allows users to sign in with their Apple ID and access Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, Apple TV Channels, and buy and rent from the iTunes Store.more…
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• Galaxy A54 5G Hands-On: Samsung's Budget Phone Gets a New Design - CNET

  31-03-2023 16:50
  
  The $450 phone's new design makes it feel more like a premium device.
  
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• iOS 17: Next iPhone update could include users’ ‘most requested features’

  31-03-2023 16:21 via macworld.com
  
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  Each year Apple releases a major update for iOS, the operating system on your iPhone. The current version, released last year, is iOS 16, and it doesn’t take a genius to predict that 2023 will see the launch of iOS 17. This free software update will bring a raft of interface tweaks, bug fixes, and new features. It’s like getting a new iPhone without paying a penny.In this article, we discuss everything you need to know about iOS 17. We cover its release schedule and when you
  
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• You can run every version of Classic Mac OS right in your browser

  31-03-2023 16:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  You don’t need to fire up that old Mac to experience Classic Mac OS anymore. No more emulators and ROMs. No, it’s much easier now since you can boot up every major release of Mac OS from the 1980s and ’90s right in your web browser.
  Mac OS 7.6 was released on January 7, 1997
  D. Griffin Jones for Cult of Mac:To try it yourself, go to infinitemac.org, a project run by software engineer Mihai Parparita. There, you can browse through all the major revisions of the Macintosh System
  
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• Best iPad deals: Best prices for the 9th & 10th gen iPad (10.9-inch & 10.2-inch)

  31-03-2023 15:56 via macworld.com
  
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  The standard 10.2-inch iPad (9th gen) is the cheapest iPad Apple sells, but in October 2022 it was joined by a 10.9-inch iPad (10th gen) that costs a bit more and comes in a variety of colors. If you’re looking to pick up a deal and save money on either the 2021 iPad (9th gen) or the 2022 iPad (10th gen), then you’ve come to the right place.You can find great deals if you know where to look – and that’s where we step in! We’ve checked all the best places to
  
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• Best Internet Providers for Streaming in 2023 - CNET

  31-03-2023 15:56
  
  Whether you're subscribed to Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max or even Twitch, here are CNET's picks for the best broadband options for streaming.
  
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• You can finally get Netflix’s cheapest plan on Apple TV

  31-03-2023 15:39 via macworld.com
  
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  When Netflix launched its budget plan last year that gave subscribers the option to pay less if they agreed to watch a few ads every hour, it was missing a key component: Apple TV support. Four months later, Netflix has finally gotten around to adding it.Reddit user Websgeisti spotted that the Netflix Basic with Ads tier works on Apple TV after the Netflix app is updated to version 2.3.0. Netflix confirmed to TechCrunch that the cheaper Netflix tier is now available on the Apple TV.
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• Exceptional Minds non-profit gets Apple support for neurodivergent creativity academy

  31-03-2023 15:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Exceptional Minds, a non-profit which helps neurodivergent creatives turn their passions into their careers, is receiving support from Apple’s community grants program.
  Funding is provided through the Employee Giving scheme, where Apple matches every dollar donated by employees, and provides an additional sum for every hour of voluntary service by Apple staff … more…
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• Today Only: Just $70 Will Get You a Year of Microsoft 365 (Save $30) - CNET

  31-03-2023 15:12
  
  Get a 12-month subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal for $30 less and you'll also get a $30 Amazon gift card for free.
  
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• Today Only: Get You a Year of Microsoft 365 and a $30 Amazon Gift Card for $70 - CNET

  31-03-2023 15:12
  
  Get a 12-month subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal bundled with a free Amazon gift card for a limited time.
  
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• Get the Surface Laptop Go 2 for $500 at Best Buy (Save $200) - CNET

  31-03-2023 15:04
  
  Looking for an inexpensive midrange laptop that can handle all your basic computing needs? Check out this deal.
  
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• Today's Mortgage Rates for March 31, 2023: Rates Increase - CNET

  31-03-2023 15:00
  
  This week, some major mortgage rates climbed higher. As interest rates surge, it's getting more expensive to buy a house.
  
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• Current Refinance Rates on March 31, 2023: Rates Move Higher - CNET

  31-03-2023 15:00
  
  Multiple important refinance rates were higher this week. Though refinance rates change daily, experts expect rates to continue to climb.
  
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• Atkins Diet Review: Rules, Risks and Foods to Eat for Beginners - CNET

  31-03-2023 15:00
  
  If you're looking to change your overall eating habits, the Atkins diet might be your best bet.
  
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• JellyCar Worlds gets major update with ‘final adventure world,’ Chili Pepper powerup, and custom races

  31-03-2023 14:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The cult hit JellyCar made its triumphant return at the end of 2022 with JellyCar Worlds on Apple Arcade. Now the game has received a big update that brings the eighth and final adventure world, a new Chili Pepper powerup, the option to create custom multi-level race challenges, and more.more…
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• Apple TV+ ‘Tetris’ explores the game’s dramatic back story

  31-03-2023 14:58 via macdailynews.com
  
  “Tetris” tells the unbelievable story of how one of the world’s most popular video games found its way to avid players around the globe. Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) discovers TETRIS in 1988, and then risks everything by traveling to the Soviet Union, where he joins forces with inventor Alexey Pajitnov (Nikita Efremov) to bring the game to the masses. Based on a true story, “Tetris” is a Cold War–era thriller on steroids, with double-crossing villains, unlikely
  
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• Samsung really wants iPhone users to try out the Galaxy S23… from their iPhones

  31-03-2023 14:54 via 9to5google.com
  
  Samsung is trying out a new tactic to entice iPhone owners to give the Galaxy S23 a shot. Instead of an in-store demo or pop-up event, Samsung will let you try out the Galaxy S23 directly from an iPhone (or other device).more…
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• The Best Fantasy TV Shows to Watch on Netflix in 2023 - CNET

  31-03-2023 14:30
  
  Netflix's library of fantasy TV shows is nearly unparalleled.
  
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• Apple Arcade Guide: Everything that’s available [New: Human: Fall Flat]

  31-03-2023 14:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games.more…
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