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• Report reveals details about iOS 14 exploit, spyware, and the mysterious group behind it

  11-04-2023 23:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Researchers at the Citizen Lab from the University of Toronto’s Munk School have published a new report explaining how a zero-click exploit of iPhone software was possible and who was targeted. We first learned about the exploit and the mysterious company behind it last year. QuaDream, which sells spyware, remains in business.
  Readers may be familiar with the Israeli company “NSO Group” and its Pegasus spyware. Apple is suing NSO Group for “abuse and harm” to
  
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• Apple releases new macOS 13.4, watchOS 9.5, and tvOS 16.5 betas

  11-04-2023 23:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday released a new round of operating system betas for Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV – macOS 13.4, watchOS 9.5, and tvOS 16.5, respectively.Chance Miller for 9to5Mac:As of right now, there is no sign of a new iOS 16.5 beta for developers. Instead, the company has new betas for Apple TV, Apple Watch, and macOS Ventura users. Here are the details:• watchOS 9.5 beta 2, build number: 20T5538d• tvOS 16.5 beta 2, build number: 20L5538d• macOS Ventura 1
  
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• Apple’s simplified beta process is coming to the Mac and Apple Watch

  11-04-2023 23:02 via macworld.com
  
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  If you installed the iOS 16.5 beta on your iPhone, you might have noticed the process was quite a bit different. Now those changes are coming to macOS and watchOS as Apple streamlines its entire beta testing process ahead of WWDC.While you’ll still need to be enrolled in Apple’s Beta Software Program, the way OSes are downloaded and installed will soon be a much friendlier process. Like before, you’ll need to head over to the Apple Beta Software Program site, sign in w
  
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• Dyson Zone Review: Testing the Wild Air-Purifying Headphones - CNET

  11-04-2023 22:53
  
  With their air-purifying face visor, the Dyson Zone headphones are certainly unusual. We put them to the test.
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 4: What It's Like Using Samsung's Foldable Phone 7 Months After Release - CNET

  11-04-2023 22:48
  
  Using the Galaxy Z Fold 4 for several weeks has shown me that foldable phones have real promise -- and real drawbacks.
  
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• A Blue Pixel 7A? This Leak Teases a New Color Option - CNET

  11-04-2023 22:36
  
  These images could be of the Pixel 7A that's rumored to come out at Google I/O next month.
  
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• Apple TV+ global hit murder mystery comedy ‘The Afterparty’ Season 2 premieres July 12th

  11-04-2023 22:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ today announced that its broadly acclaimed and global hit murder mystery comedy series, “The Afterparty,” from Academy Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord, is set to return for season two on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Told through new and popular film genres, the 10-episode second season will premiere on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through September 6, 2023.
  Elizabeth Perkins, Ken Jeong, Zach Woods, Poppy Liu and Pa
  
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• Apple Watch Activity badges: Earth Day and International Dance Day

  11-04-2023 21:44 via macworld.com
  
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  Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Achievements are great motivators, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise.If you want to maximize your badge count, you’re going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can. Most are available y
  
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• Spyware firm QuaDream said to have helped hack iPhones running older iOS 14

  11-04-2023 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Hacking tools sold by a little-known Israeli vendor QuaDream have been used to break into the iPhones of journalists and political opposition figures by silently exploiting Apple’s older iOS 14 operating system, cybersecurity researchers said.
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  Dustin Volz and Robert McMillan for The Wall Street Journal:The intrusions are linked to QuaDream Ltd., which markets spyware under the name “Reign,” according to new research published Tuesday by Citizen Lab, a resea
  
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• Apple releases firmware update for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max

  11-04-2023 20:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following the release of iOS 16.4.1 to the public on Monday, Apple is now rolling out a firmware update for the second- and third-generation AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. Today’s updates follow firmware updates that were released for the AirPods family in January.more…
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• 4 ways to reduce stress and relax with Apple Watch

  11-04-2023 20:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Whether it’s something recurring in your daily life or an unexpected event, we all experience stress and anxiety. You may not have thought about it, but if you have an Apple Watch, there’s a useful tool on your wrist to help find some peace and calm. Follow along for 4 ways to reduce stress and relax with Apple Watch.more…
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• Next Apple Watch Activity Challenges set for later this month

  11-04-2023 20:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has officially set its next Apple Watch Activity Challenges for later this month. The company will hold an Activity Challenge on April 22 in celebration of Earth Day, followed by a challenge on April 29 in celebration of International Dance Day. more…
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• iOS 16.5 beta 2 is here with only minor improvements

  11-04-2023 20:21 via macworld.com
  
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  Less than a day after the release of iOS 16.4, Apple began the beta testing of iOS 16.5 with the release of the first developer beta, which should be followed by the public beta tomorrow or Thursday. We anticipate the final release of iOS 16.5 will arrive in late April or May. With WWDC about two months away, iOS 16.5 could be the last iOS 16 update before the first iOS 17 beta arrives in June.iOS 16.5: New featuresIt’s unclear how many new features and changes users can expect fr
  
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• Apple expands new method for installing beta updates to macOS and watchOS

  11-04-2023 20:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has introduced a new system for distributing beta software with iOS 16.4, which now checks whether the user’s Apple ID is participating in the Apple Developer Program or the Apple Beta Software Program. This system is now being expanded to the Mac and Apple Watch with macOS Ventura 13.4 and watchOS 9.5.more…
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• Apple to invest up to $200 million more in ‘Restore Fund’ for carbon removal projects

  11-04-2023 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday announced a major expansion of its Restore Fund, doubling the company’s total commitment to advancing high-quality, nature-based carbon removal projects. First launched in 2021 with an up to $200 million commitment with Conservation International and Goldman Sachs, the Restore Fund is now set to grow with an additional fund, including new investment from Apple, and a new portfolio of carbon removal projects.
  Apple will expand its innovative Restore Fund for nature-based ca
  
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• Overwatch 2 Season 4 Guide: Lifeweaver, Starwatch and Balance Changes - CNET

  11-04-2023 20:00
  
  Overwatch's new season introduces a new support hero and a new event mode.
  
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• Review: Astropad Magnetic Screen Protector for iPad offers a wonderful and removable paper-like experience

  11-04-2023 19:57 via 9to5mac.com
  After delivering great software experiences with Astropad Studio and Luna Display for years, Astropad has launched several curated hardware products designed specifically for creatives. Two of those we’ve been testing out are the new Magnetic Screen Protector that brings a paper texture feel to iPad with Apple Pencil plus the Compact Easel.more…
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• Used EVs Are a Hot New Market as Prices Trend Down - CNET

  11-04-2023 19:33
  
  And researchers project that sales of new EVs will reach a record high in the first quarter of 2023.
  
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• Apple releases new betas of watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, and macOS 13.4

  11-04-2023 19:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has released a new round of betas for Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch today. These updates come after Apple kickstarted the beta testing process two weeks ago. iOS 16.5 beta is also now available. more…
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• Steve Jobs Archive releases free e-book ‘Make Something Wonderful: Steve Jobs in his own words’

  11-04-2023 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  A curated collection of Steve’s speeches, interviews and correspondence, Make Something Wonderful offers an unparalleled look into how one of the world’s most creative entrepreneurs approached his life and work.
  In these pages, Steve shares his perspective on his childhood, on launching and being pushed out of Apple, on his time with Pixar and NeXT, and on his ultimate return to the company that started it all.
  Featuring an introduction by Laurene Powell Jobs and edited by Leslie Be
  
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• Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream Man City vs. Bayern Munich From Anywhere - CNET

  11-04-2023 19:00
  
  Pep Guardiola welcomes the club he used to manage to the Etihad in a hugely anticipated European clash.
  
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• Live TV Streaming Apps: We Compare the Top 100 Channels - CNET

  11-04-2023 18:43
  
  Here's how live services such as YouTube TV, Hulu Live TV and Sling stack up.
  
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• Coming to Apple TV+: New shows, trailers, and updated release dates

  11-04-2023 18:26 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV+ continues to grow, but there’s an even faster-growing list of projects in the works. Films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series, Apple’s got lots of irons in the fire for all of them.Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, but many have just been reported by the Hollywood press, which always has its ear to the ground about what actors, directors, and produce
  
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• Apple invests another $200M in carbon removal tech, wants to use iPhone’s LiDAR scanner to analyze results

  11-04-2023 18:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last week, Apple provided an in-depth update on its progress toward going completely carbon neutral in its supply chain by 2030. Now, the company has announced a new partnership with Climate Asset Management to expand its “innovative Restore Fund for carbon removal.” more…
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• Report claims the M3 MacBook Air and iPad Pro will use an ‘enhanced’ chip process

  11-04-2023 18:04 via macworld.com
  
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  The next big thing to happen with Apple silicon is the switch to the 3nm process. It’s been delayed because of the pandemic-related production issues, but we’ve heard reports that 3nm is coming soon, which has been reaffirmed by a new report by the Business Times in China.The report (translation) confirms what’s been reported before, that Apple will be the first device manufacturer to implement chips created with the 3nm process. The iPhone 15 will be the first phone w
  
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• Apple opens two retail stores in India: Apple BKC in Mumbai on April 18th and Apple Saket in Delhi on April 20th

  11-04-2023 18:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  This week, Apple announced it will open its doors to customers at two new retail locations in India: Apple BKC in Mumbai on April 18th, and Apple Saket in Delhi on April 20th.These new retail locations mark a significant expansion in India that will offer great new ways to browse, discover, and buy Apple products with exceptional service and experiences for customers.
  The barricade for Apple Saket was revealed this morning and features a unique design that takes inspiration from Delhi’s ma
  
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• 5 Ways Your Body Shows That You Have Sensitive Skin - CNET

  11-04-2023 18:00
  
  Sensitive skin is more than just a minor annoyance. It can disrupt the way you live.
  
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• SpaceX Launch Begins Startup's Plan: 'Cell Towers in Space' - CNET

  11-04-2023 17:56
  
  With a satellite lofted into low Earth orbit, Sateliot plans to join the race to build networks that hop across the heavens.
  
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• Deals: Apple M1 MacBook Air hits $680, refurb iPhone 13 at $550 low, more

  11-04-2023 17:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back for Tuesday, all of today’s best discounts are now up for grabs, courtesy of 9to5Toys. On tap today, there’s never been a better time to score Apple’s M1 MacBook Air at $680. Much of that same all-time low status is being applied to iPhone 13, with a refurbished sale that now starts at $550. And to wrap up, Belkin’s 15W 2-in-1 MagSafe charging stand clocks in at a new 2023 low of $70. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Bre
  
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• Facebook is offline for a lot of people

  11-04-2023 17:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Unable to load Facebook? You’re not alone … even if you can’t contact your friends. Users are reporting a site outage that presumably affects the social network’s website as well as the iPhone app. Reports of a Facebook outage skyrocketed around 11:30 a.m. EST, according to Ookla’s Downdector web tool. more…
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• Best Dog Food Delivery Services for 2023 - CNET

  11-04-2023 17:32
  
  Upgrade your dog's diet to high-quality raw dog food or healthy, human-grade chow and have it delivered with these excellent online pet food services.
  
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• France eyes antitrust action against Apple

  11-04-2023 17:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  The French Competition Authority is likely to move forward soon with an antitrust investigation into Apple over complaints tied to 2021 changes to its app tracking policies, Axios reports Tuesday.Sara Fischer and Maria Curi for Axios:A formal investigation would mark the first major government move taken globally against Apple related to privacy rule changes that upended the digital advertising world.
  The 2020 complaint argues that Apple’s app tracking changes did not adequately adhere to
  
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• Apple TV+ teases return of murder-mystery comedy ‘The Afterparty’ (and we think Baby Shark did it)

  11-04-2023 17:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ is becoming a must-have subscription for fans of new and original comedy series. Just as the new fan favorite “Shrinking” wrapped up, “Ted Lasso” returned for round three. Mark your calendars once more because last year’s hit, “The Afterparty,” will present a new murder mystery to solve not long after we say goodbye to AFC Richmond’s beloved Coach Lasso.
  “The Afterparty” debuted on Apple TV+ in January 2022 with a three-episo
  
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• Everything fixed in Apple’s emergency iOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1 updates

  11-04-2023 17:03 via macworld.com
  
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  When it comes to OS updates, we here at Macworld encourage users to install them as soon as possible. Updates sometimes have nice new features, but it’s the bug fixes and security updates that are the most important. But with iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, and macOS 13.3, the update to the update was the one worth waiting for—and they could be the most important ones of the year, depending on the issues you’ve had with your devices.On Friday, Apple released small updates to iO
  
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• Today Is National Pet Day: Spoil Your Furry Friends With These Deals - CNET

  11-04-2023 16:46
  
  Take advantage of big discounts all day long and treat your dogs and cats to new toys and more for less.
  
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• YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket Starts at $249 for Subscribers With Early Deal, $349 This Fall - CNET

  11-04-2023 16:43
  
  Catching all the Sunday NFL action this fall won't be cheap.
  
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• Apple app tracking policies face antitrust action in France, as well as Germany

  11-04-2023 16:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Advertisers and ad-funded platforms like Facebook have been vocal in their objections to Apple’s app tracking policies, and the Cupertino company now faces antitrust investigations into the issue in two European countries.
  A new report says that the French Competition Authority has found evidence of anticompetitive behavior by Apple in regard to app tracking, closely following a similar finding in Germany …more…
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• Should iPhone owners worry about the threat of juice jacking?

  11-04-2023 16:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Juice jacking has become more and more prevalent in the last several years to the point where the FBI is now warning the public about it. But is juice jacking something iPhone owners need to be concerned about? Let’s look at how it can affect iPhone, three ways to prevent iPhone juice jacking, and more.more…
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• Ending Soon: Get 10TB of Cloud Storage for $100 With This StackSocial Bargain - CNET

  11-04-2023 16:17
  
  This one-time deal scores you lifetime access to Degoo Premium, saving you hundreds compared to the usual monthly subscription cost.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: April 11, 2023 – Declining Mac shipments, next-gen Apple display

  11-04-2023 16:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Ulysses adds sketching with Apple Pencil, table imports, and more

  11-04-2023 16:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Ulysses, the popular writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, has been updated to version 30 today with a handful of new features. Headlining this update is support for adding sketches to your texts, including support for Apple Pencil, as well as new annotation and customization features.more…
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• Apple @ Work Podcast: Fleet announces open-source, cross-platform device management platform

  11-04-2023 16:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple @ Work is brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform, allowing Businesses to easily and automatically deploy, manage & protect all their Apple devices. Over 38,000 organizations leverage Mosyle solutions to automate the deployment,  management, and security of millions of Apple devices daily. Request a FREE account today and discover
  
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• Are Apple Silicon Macs so good we’ll need fewer upgrades?

  11-04-2023 15:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The launch of Apple Silicon Macs back in 2020 was one of the longest-awaited developments in the history of Macs. The rumors date back to at least 2014, and with hindsight, the writing was already on the wall when Apple developed its own chip for the first-gen iPad and iPhone 4 back in 2010.
  Apple’s hardware chief, Johny Srouji, said last year that the company itself had been working on the project for 14 years … more…
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• Tackle Your Summer Projects With Discounted Denali Lawn and Power Tools - CNET

  11-04-2023 15:48
  
  You can save up to 25% on cordless drills, saws, sanders, lawn mowers and more right now at Amazon.
  
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• Katie Cotton, who led Apple’s Media Strategy during the Steve Jobs era, dies

  11-04-2023 15:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Katie Cotton, Apple’s longtime Vice President of Worldwide Corporate Communications who served as an iron-fisted gatekeeper for the company’s iconic brand during the Steve Jobs era and beyond, has died.
  Katie Cotton
  See also: Obituary: Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Cotton, 1965 – 2023
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:“We’re deeply saddened by Katie’s passing,” Apple said in a statement Monday. “She was an extraordinary person and she made cou
  
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• Capture All the Action With Deals on Insta360 Cameras and Accessories - CNET

  11-04-2023 15:27
  
  These rugged action cameras have a mind-blowing 360-degree field of view, and right now you can snag one for up to $110 off.
  
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• Best Sunscreens for Dark Skin for 2023 - CNET

  11-04-2023 15:15
  
  These top-rated sunscreens absorb seamlessly into all shades of brown.
  
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• Apple’s 27-inch mini-LED display might still be coming–but not until 2025

  11-04-2023 15:08 via macworld.com
  
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  Ever since the Studio Display landed last April, Apple has been rumored to be working on an even better 27-inch monitor for desktop Macs. The alleged 27-inch display would use mini-LED backlighting, giving it superior contrast and high dynamic range, and ProMotion would have been supported, with variable refresh rates up to 120Hz.It wasn’t clear how the new display would be positioned. It could have been a replacement for the Studio Display, which is already expensive enough to fi
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates on April 11, 2023: Rates Advance - CNET

  11-04-2023 15:00
  
  Multiple benchmark refinance rates floated higher this week. If you're in the market for a refi, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Fitbit Will Soon Let You Log In With Your Google Account - CNET

  11-04-2023 15:00
  
  Google's enmeshment of Fitbit continues with a new update to make signing in more streamlined.
  
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