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• Google Reportedly Working on AI-Powered Search Engine - CNET

  17-04-2023 23:51
  
  Samsung may also be considering switching to Bing as the default search engine on its phones.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: April 17, 2023 – Apple Pay at Kroger and more

  17-04-2023 23:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Apple’s massive buybacks matter as much to investors as iPhone and Mac sales

  17-04-2023 23:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  When Apple reports fiscal second quarter results on May 4th, one of the most important numbers investors will be watching has nothing to do with iPhone or Mac sales. It’s the amount Apple is allocating for buybacks – share repurchases for the next twelve months.Subrat Patnaik for Bloomberg News:For the year ahead, some analysts expect the Cupertino, California-based company to commit $90 billion to repurchases, the same as last year. Apple has historically reported its buyback plans
  
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• The 5 Best Clothing Subscription Boxes of 2023 - CNET

  17-04-2023 23:00
  
  Here's how the best clothing subscription boxes for men and women stack up, from Stitch Fix, Stylogic and more.
  
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• Take a whopping $200 off the M2 Pro Mac mini in too-good-to-be-true deal

  17-04-2023 22:52 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s newest Mac mini is a tiny powerhouse with a speedy processor and lots of ports, but it’s a bit on the pricey side. Today’s deal fixes that: Amazon is selling the M2 Pro Mac mini with 512GB of storage for $1,100, a massive savings of $199 and the best price we’ve seen so far.The M2 Pro Mac mini is an impressive upgrade of the entry-level model, bringing a faster chip, twice as much storage (512GB vs 256GB), and double the RAM (16GB vs 8GB). It also has two
  
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• Microsoft updates Outlook for Mac with new Profiles feature

  17-04-2023 22:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Microsoft recently released a major update to the official Outlook email client app for Mac. Now, macOS users have access to the new Profiles feature, which, as the name suggests, makes it easy to manage different email accounts on the same computer.more…
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• The Mumbai Apple Store Shows India's Growing Importance to the Company - CNET

  17-04-2023 22:44
  
  Twenty years after Asia got its first Apple store, the tech giant finally sets up shop in India.
  
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• The Apple Mumbai Store Is Another Sign of India's Growing Importance - CNET

  17-04-2023 22:44
  
  Twenty years after Asia got its first Apple store, the tech giant finally sets up shop in India.
  
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• Every VPN Needs a Kill Switch - CNET

  17-04-2023 22:30
  
  You're putting your online privacy at risk if your VPN doesn't include a kill switch.
  
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• Hands-on: This limited edition Untitled Folder Wallet is inspired by Apple’s macOS folder icon

  17-04-2023 22:26 via 9to5toys.com
  
  New York-based artist Nik Bentel has been known to bring a level of whimsy to his work that I’ve personally been obsessed with for ages now. As if past work like his Shipping Box Bag didn’t speak to me enough, the artist’s latest piece is looking to capture some iconic macOS imagery. The new Untitled Folder Wallet just launched with some signature Apple inspiration in tow, and after spending the past few days with it in my bag, I can’t stop gushing about why you need to
  
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• Google Pixel Fold, Pixel 7a Could Arrive May 10 - CNET

  17-04-2023 22:03
  
  If rumors are true, Google I/O will bring the company's first foldable.
  
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• F. Murray Abraham was booted from Apple TV+ series ‘‘Mythic Quest’ for ‘sexual misconduct’

  17-04-2023 22:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  F. Murray Abraham’s unexpected departure from the Apple TV+ series “Mythic Quest” last year ahead of its third season stemmed from “sexual misconduct” complaints, Rolling Stone reports.
  “Mythic Quest” on Apple TV+.
  Cheyenne Roundtree for Rolling Stone:The 83-year-old’s exit was announced last April with little explanation other than producing studio Lionsgate confirming the news regarding the Oscar-winning actor. “Beyond that, we do not comme
  
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• Four of the top five OLED smartphones are Apple iPhones – DSCC

  17-04-2023 21:46 via macdailynews.com
  
  This week, DSCC launches its Monthly Flagship Smartphone Tracker. This report includes monthly panel shipment results and a rolling two-month forecast for all flexible and foldable OLED smartphones for all the major smartphone brands and models. Four of the top five OLED smartphones are Apple iPhones.DSCC Senior Director David Naranjo said in a statement, “The Monthly Flagship Smartphone Tracker serves as an excellent tool for all companies involved in the OLED smartphone supply chain: dis
  
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• Mercedes-Benz Unveils Uber Luxurious Maybach EQS 680 SUV - CNET

  17-04-2023 21:31
  
  The first full-electric Maybach model is a high-luxe version of the EQS SUV with a retuned version of the EQS AMG sedan's powertrain.
  
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• Velotric Thunder 1 launched as fast, lightweight urban e-bikes with torque sensors and Apple Find My

  17-04-2023 21:29 via electrek.co
  
  Velotric is back with a brand-new electric bike design, this time focusing on a lightweight city ride. The new Thunder line actually comes in two variants, the Velotric Thunder 1 and the Thunder 1 ST.more…
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• There's a New Fastest Internet Provider in the US - CNET

  17-04-2023 21:21
  
  Spectrum and Xfinity both did fairly well among all fixed broadband providers in Ookla's data from the first three months of 2023.
  
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• iOS 17 Could Give iPhones a Feature Apple Has Always Adamantly Opposed - CNET

  17-04-2023 21:05
  
  Sideloading apps on an iPhone may get easier soon.
  
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• With 'Love Is Blind' Reunion Delay, Netflix Fumbles Its Second Attempt at Live TV - CNET

  17-04-2023 20:23
  
  After multiple delays, the Love Is Blind live reunion special wasn't live after all.
  
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• Still Haven't Filed Your Taxes? Watch Out for These Scams - CNET

  17-04-2023 20:10
  
  Cybercriminals are looking to prey on tax-day procrastinators.
  
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• Apple Card users’ Savings accounts earn 4.15% APY, more than 10 times the U.S. national average

  17-04-2023 20:08 via macdailynews.com
  
  Starting Monday, Apple Card users can choose to grow their Daily Cash rewards with a Savings account from Goldman Sachs, which offers a high-yield APY of 4.15% — a rate that’s more than 10 times the U.S. national average. With no fees, no minimum deposits, and no minimum balance requirements, users can easily set up and manage their Savings account directly from Apple Card in Wallet.
  Apple Card users can choose to grow their Daily Cash rewards by automatically depositing their Daily
  
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• Apple Card Savings: How to earn interest on your Daily Cash

  17-04-2023 19:45 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple Card now has another benefit for cardholders, at least those in the U.S.: a high-yield savings account that gives you daily compound interest with a 4.15 percent APY interest rate. Apple Card Savings is billed as a destination for your Daily Cash–the cashback you get when making Apple Card purchases–but you can transfer money to the account from a linked bank account, and withdraw money at any time with no fees.Like Apple Card, this is currently only available to users
  
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• The iPhone 15 Pro buttons saga presses on with ‘3D Touch’ Action button rumor

  17-04-2023 19:44 via macworld.com
  
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  After reports last week that Apple had abandoned the iPhone 15 Pro’s solid-state buttons after ‘technical issues,’ a new leak claims that Apple is indeed going ahead with the feature.According to @analyst941 on Twitter, who revealed information about iOS 17 last week, Apple is still planning to launch the iPhone 15 Pro with a capacitive Active Button that will be “Force-sensitive…like 3D-touch was” and “can be ‘light’ or ‘hard
  
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• AMC Plus To Launch Ad-Supported Subscription Tier This Year - CNET

  17-04-2023 19:36
  
  Prices and a specific launch date are unknown at this time.
  
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• Don't Miss This Opportunity to Snag a 2023 MacBook Pro for $200 Off - CNET

  17-04-2023 19:30
  
  Amazon is offering a rare chance to save on one of Apple's latest and most advanced laptops. But hurry, there's no telling how long this deal will last.
  
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• Best Portable Power Stations for 2023 - CNET

  17-04-2023 19:23
  
  A portable power station gives you power anywhere you need it. We've tested the top power stations to find the right one for you.
  
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• SEGA turns Angry Birds’ frown upside down as it’s set to acquire Rovio for $770 million

  17-04-2023 19:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  SEGA parent company SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS has announced that it has arrived at a deal with Angry Birds developer Rovio to acquire the company for € 700 million ($770 million). The move comes as SEGA aims to “further strengthen its position in this fast-growing mobile and global gaming market.”more…
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• watchOS 10 will reportedly be the biggest Apple Watch operating system update ever

  17-04-2023 19:18 via macdailynews.com
  
  watchOS 10 will be the Apple Watch’s biggest software update ever, according to Bloomberg News. Apple is expected to announce watchOS 10during its annual WWDC keynote address on June 5th.
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  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:The new Apple Watch operating system, however, will bring bigger enhancements, including an updated interface.
  The watchOS update will tell you most of what you need to know about the Apple Watch in 2023. That’s because hardware changes are expected to b
  
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• Apple Card Savings Account: Hands-on and how to sign up to start earning interest

  17-04-2023 19:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After first being announced back in October, Apple’s new Apple Card Savings Account is officially available. Head below for a closer look at how to sign up for an Apple Card Savings Account, what it looks like in the Wallet app, and how to manage your Daily Cash rewards.more…
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• These phones beat iPhone 14 Pro Max in fastest download speed test

  17-04-2023 19:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Another aspect of Ookla’s Q1 2023 mobile performance report is how specific devices compare between Apple, Samsung, and Google. While the iPhone 14 Pro Max was king when it came to median download speeds last fall, for Q1 2023, that wasn’t the case. Here are the three smartphones that were faster.more…
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• Spectrum Surpasses Xfinity to Become the Fastest Internet Provider in the US - CNET

  17-04-2023 19:00
  
  The nation's top two cable internet services did fairly well among all fixed broadband providers in Ookla's data from the first three months of 2023.
  
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• Leeds United vs. Liverpool Livestream: How to Watch Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  17-04-2023 19:00
  
  Leeds look to bounce back from a thrashing as they face a faltering Liverpool without a win in four games.
  
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• Here’s how T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T compare in the latest performance test

  17-04-2023 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Ookla has released its Q4 report for US mobile Internet speeds and more. One carrier continues a strong lead over competitors with 2x faster download speeds, plus the top consistency, availability, and lowest latency.more…
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• Apple’s sales in India grow 50% YOY, hit $6 billion in last 12 months

  17-04-2023 18:39 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s sales in India grew by nearly 50%, hitting hit $6 billion in the last 12 months versus $4.1 billion in the 12 months prior, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has arrived in the country to open its first compan-owned retail stores.
  Sankalp Phartiyal for Bloomberg News:Apple, which has thus far relied on retail partners and online sales in India, didn’t respond to a request for comment.
  The company launched its online store in India in 2020 and
  
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• Rumor: iPhone 15 to use ‘frosted glass’ finish, new ‘cyan’ color option

  17-04-2023 18:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A pair of new rumors from a previously reliable source today claims that Apple is planning a new color option for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus this year. The company is also reportedly planning a new “frosted glass” back design for the devices, similar to what’s previously been used on “Pro” model iPhones.more…
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• Apple Card holders can now earn 4.15% interest on their Daily Cash

  17-04-2023 17:56 via macworld.com
  
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  After rumors that the high-yield Daily Cash savings account announced last year would finally be launching, Apple has announced that the new Apple Card feature will be available for all users beginning today. The account, which is offered in partnership with Goldman Sachs, will have an impressive annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.15 percent.The savings account is set up and accessed through the Daily VCash section of the Apple Card in the Wallet app. Any Daily Cash that is earned is au
  
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• Deals: M2 Mac mini falls to $500 all-time low, 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard $70 off, more

  17-04-2023 17:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Another Monday has arrived, and with it comes a fresh batch of discounts courtesy of our friends over at 9to5Toys. The most noteworthy is making Apple’s M2 Mac mini even more affordable at a $500 low. You can also score the best price of the year on Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard for the 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro as it falls to $279, rounding out the savings alongside Nanoleaf’s Lines HomeKit starter set at its all-time low of $150. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest&
  
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• iOS 17 Could Finally Give Us the Ability to Sideload Apps on iPhone - CNET

  17-04-2023 17:45
  
  The move would reportedly aim to comply with new regulations from Europe.
  
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• PSA: AI voice cloning and call spoofing create scary convincing scams, here’s how to protect yourself

  17-04-2023 17:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As technology advances, scams are becoming quite sophisticated. One of the latest threats is AI voice cloning which a malicious party can use to make it seem like they have a loved one held hostage. Mix that with caller ID spoofing and it’s a very scary and convincing scam that can impact users on iPhone, Android, and really any phone. Read on for more details and how to protect against AI voice clone and caller ID spoofing scams.more…
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• Upgrade Your Toolbox With Up to 69% Off DeWalt Tools and Batteries - CNET

  17-04-2023 17:31
  
  Shop big savings on drills, saws, air compressors and more right now at Amazon.
  
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• Ditch the Subscription With This $45 Microsoft Office Lifetime License Deal - CNET

  17-04-2023 17:29
  
  Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Pro 2021 with a one-time purchase, saving you hundreds compared to a monthly or yearly subscription.
  
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• Apple launches all-new ‘Apple Trade In’ website in time for Earth Day

  17-04-2023 17:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has put an increasingly big focus on trade-ins over the last several years, encouraging users to trade in their old iPhones for instant credit toward a new device. Now, Apple has launched a new “Apple Trade In” website with a new design, more details about the trade-in process, and more.The new website comes just in time for Earth Day, and Apple explains on the environmental benefits of trading in old devices. more…
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• How Hearing Aids Work - CNET

  17-04-2023 17:00
  
  Thanks to advances in hearing aid technology, getting help is easier than ever. Here's everything to know.
  
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• Your iPhone Calls Can Sound Better. Here's How - CNET

  17-04-2023 16:52
  
  An old FaceTime feature can now be used on regular phone calls.
  
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• Apple Card High-Yield Savings Accounts Are Here With a 4.15% APY Rate - CNET

  17-04-2023 16:34
  
  You can link up your bank account with Apple's new high-interest savings feature.
  
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• Apple Card’s new high-yield Savings account now available with 4.15 percent APY

  17-04-2023 16:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Card users can choose to grow their Daily Cash rewards by automatically depositing their Daily Cash into a high-yield Savings account from Goldman Sachs.
  Starting today, Apple Card users can choose to grow their Daily Cash rewards with a Savings account from Goldman Sachs, which offers a high-yield APY of 4.15 percent* — a rate that’s more than 10 times the national average.** With no fees, no minimum deposits, and no minimum balance requirements, users can easily set up and ma
  
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• Amazon Knocks $50 Off Its Already Affordable 2-Series Fire TVs - CNET

  17-04-2023 16:18
  
  With prices starting at $150, these HD TVs are a great pick if you're after a budget-friendly model that delivers the basics.
  
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• Apple Card Savings Account officially launches with an impressively high interest rate

  17-04-2023 16:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Card Savings Account, a new integration for the Wallet app first announced back in October, is now available with an impressive 4.15% annual percentage rate. Head below for all the details you need to know. more…
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• Dramatic AAPL growth in India may be the bright spot in Q2

  17-04-2023 15:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Dramatic AAPL growth in India may be the biggest bright spot in the company’s fiscal Q2 earnings report next month.
  Apple is expected to announce that global revenue fell by around 5% year-on-year, but the company will reportedly share good news on India … more…
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• watchOS 10 will reportedly be so good, no one will care about the new Apple Watch

  17-04-2023 15:51 via macworld.com
  
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  It’s another one of those “bad news/good news” situations. The late-2023 Apple Watches won’t offer much by way of hardware upgrades, according to the latest report, but the year’s watchOS 10 update, which will be available for many existing Apple Watch models at no additional cost, is set to bring “bigger enhancements, including an updated interface.”Mark Gurman, a prolific and respected leaker and Apple analyst, made the prediction in the April
  
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• One of Apple’s biggest product launch events ever happens at WWDC this June

  17-04-2023 15:38 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June will be one of the most critical events in the company’s history, featuring one of Apple’s biggest product launch events ever with its new reality headset, a new xrOS operating system and accompanying SDK, new MacBooks, macOS 14, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10.Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:The updated versions of iOS and iPadOS aren’t likely to offer major new features — unlike last year’s software, wh
  
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