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• You Can Play Diablo 4 Next Month. Here's How - CNET

  20-04-2023 23:11
  
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• Apple’s high-yield Savings account is a great move for Apple and its shareholders

  20-04-2023 23:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  As of this week, Apple Card users can now choose to grow their Daily Cash rewards with a high-yield 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 manage their Savings account directly from Apple Card in Wallet.
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• 5G May Be Your Answer to a Better Home Internet Experience - CNET

  20-04-2023 23:00
  
  Mobile companies are raving about the wonders of 5G for your phone, but there's a real opportunity for your home broadband connection too.
  
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• Apple makes headway on Reality Pro development, leaves testers ‘blown away’

  20-04-2023 22:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is set to unveil its years-in-the-making mixed reality headset at WWDC in June, according to the latest rumors. Not everyone is convinced the product will be a “hit,” but a source who has allegedly tried the device says it blew them away.more…
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• HBO Max Changes to Max Next Month With New Features, New Plan - CNET

  20-04-2023 22:15
  
  The revamped streaming service will add Discovery Plus titles but keep its $10 and $16 price tiers.
  
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• Apple TV+ reveals new holiday special with ‘Ted Lasso’ star: ‘Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas’

  20-04-2023 22:08 via macdailynews.com
  
  New, musical holiday special starring Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham in “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas,” is coming to Apple TV+ later this year.
  Apple TV+ today announced it is set to bring the holiday spirit to global audiences later this year with “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas,” a new, musical holiday special starring Emmy Award-winning “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham and produced by Done + Dusted, the same team behind Apple’s
  
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• Apple TV+ cancels ‘Dear Edward’ after one season

  20-04-2023 22:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Not all of Apple TV+ series are hits, “Dear Edward” being a prime example of the rare misfire for Apple’s notably high quality streaming service.
  Colin O’Brien and Taylor Schilling star in “Dear Edward” which premiered February 3, 2023.
  In “Dear Edward,” a 12-year-old boy becomes the lone survivor of a plane crash. As he and others affected by the tragedy try to make sense of what happened, unexpected friendships, romances and communities are forme
  
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• CASETiFY launches new Stainless Steel 3-Link Apple Watch band in four premium styles

  20-04-2023 21:44 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Just after seeing its new Flexi band made of recycled smartphone cases hit the scene earlier in the week, CASETiFY is now back to debut another new addition to its Apple Watch band collection. As its most premium release so far, the new Stainless Steel 3-Link Band arrives with all of the higher-end looks you’d expect from the metal form factor and a more affordable price tag than the competition. more…
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• Proton launching end-to-end encrypted password manager beta as an iCloud Keychain alternative

  20-04-2023 21:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Delivering on one of Proton Mail users’ top requests for years, Proton is starting the beta of its password manager. Naturally, coming from Proton, it features end-to-end encryption and is open source so anyone can audit the security features. Read on for all the details on this iCloud Keychain alternative.more…
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• Best PlayStation Deals: Save on Games, Headsets, Consoles and More - CNET

  20-04-2023 21:00
  
  Expanding your gaming setup has never been easier with these deals on PlayStation accessories.
  
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• The iPhone MagSafe: Accessories Made Easy

  20-04-2023 20:40 via macworld.com
  
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  In 2020, Apple introduced the MagSafe feature with the iPhone 12, promising to make it simple for consumers to add accessories. All a customer needed to do was attach them magnetically to the back of the phone, so it was simple to use. And it enabled innovative third parties to provide consumers with new functionality. Accessories for MagSafe can include a secure and safe wallet for cash and cards that magnetically attaches to the phone without any worry of the magnet damaging the
  
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• Twitter starts removing blue checkmarks from ‘legacy’ verified users

  20-04-2023 20:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As promised and delayed multiple times, Twitter is now officially starting to remove blue checkmarks from “legacy” verified users. Twitter CEO Elon Musk has been a vocal critic of the legacy verification system, opting instead to issue verified checkmarks as part of the Twitter Blue subscription service. more…
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• Zoom for iPhone update delivers Dynamic Island support, incoming call hiding, dark mode for Calendar

  20-04-2023 20:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Zoom is out with an update for its iOS app with the headlining feature being support the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island. Also arriving are some handy features like the option to hide incoming calls during a meeting, dark mode for Calendar, Zoom IQ Meeting Summary support, and more.more…
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• Apple Saket retail store now open in New Delhi

  20-04-2023 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Saket opened today in the heart of India’s thriving capital of New Delhi. The new retail location serves as a welcoming space where customers can shop Apple’s full lineup of products and services, receive exceptional support from team members, and learn how to get the most out of their devices by participating in free Today at Apple sessions.
  Customers enter Apple Saket though a uniquely designed curved storefront with white oak tables displaying Apple’s products and acce
  
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• Here Are Today's Mortgage Rates on April 20, 2023: Rates Climb Higher - CNET

  20-04-2023 20:00
  
  This week, a few important mortgage rates advanced. See how the Fed's interest rate hikes could affect your home loan payments.
  
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• Current Refinance Rates on April 20, 2023: Rates Increase - CNET

  20-04-2023 20:00
  
  Several key refinance rates inched up this week. If you're looking to refinance, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• This app solves one of the most annoying things about iPhone Safari’s address bar

  20-04-2023 19:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you’re regularly copying and editing links in Safari on your iPhone, you probably know that it can be a very tedious task (especially when it’s a long URL filled with trackers). A new app from developer Elijah Yap this week aims to make it significantly easier to interact with links in Safari’s address bar.more…
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 430: Latest 15-inch MacBook Air rumors, AR headset apps, multiview on Apple TV

  20-04-2023 19:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Zac explore the latest WWDC rumors circling, including tech specs for the 15-inch MacBook Air and a report on exactly what Apple apps we can expect to see on the upcoming AR/VR headset at launch. Plus, HomePod Sound Recognition launches, Apple TV beta tests its new Multiview streaming feature and TV+ makes a landmark deal with Canal+ to expand awareness of its content.
  Sponsored by Setapp: Setapp has officially released its 7th annual Mac Developer Survey results. Check out Se
  
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• High Mortgage Rates Pushed the Biggest Home Price Drop in a Decade. What It Means for You - CNET

  20-04-2023 19:15
  
  With rates hovering close to 7%, is now the right time to buy a house?
  
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• The new 15-inch MacBook Air probably won’t be very exciting

  20-04-2023 19:02 via macworld.com
  
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  As WWDC approaches, rumors suggest that it will be a huge show this year, with Apple using the stage to unveil several new products, including the long-awaited AR headset and a 15-inch MacBook Air. Based on the latest report, Apple’s new laptop is indeed on track for a June launch, but probably won’t bring many surprises.According to a post on the Korean-language blog Naver (translation), the 15-inch Air will ship with an M2 chip rather than an M3 as originally planned. Appl
  
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• Watch Europa League Soccer: Livestream Sevilla vs. Man United From Anywhere - CNET

  20-04-2023 19:00
  
  It's all to play for in this quarterfinal, second leg clash at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium.
  
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• Kuo: 15-inch MacBook Air to feature two M2 chip options

  20-04-2023 18:45 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s widely expected 15-inch MacBook Air will feature two M2 chip options, similar to the current MacBook Air, according to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
  Apple’s current 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air in Starlight
  Ming-Chi Kuo via Twitter:1. The new 15″ MacBook model should be named MacBook Air.
  2. To reiterate, the upcoming 15″ MacBook Air will feature the M2 series and offer two processor spec options. However, two options are more likely to be M2 with
  
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• T-Mobile launches ’emergency exit’ from installments, new plan, and more with ‘Phone Freedom’

  20-04-2023 18:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  T-Mobile has announced its latest Un-carrier move today called “Phone Freedom.” Aiming to give customers at Verizon and AT&T an “emergency exit,” T-Mobile is offering some big incentives like the option to trade-in a locked phone for a free new one, upgrades every two years instead of three, a price lock guarantee, a new “Go 5G Plus” plan that’s the same for new or existing customers, a “Go Back Guarantee,” and more.more…
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• A future iMac may be able to use your wall as a second display

  20-04-2023 18:32 via macworld.com
  
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  While we’re all wondering when a chip update is coming to the current iMac, Apple is working on potential new features we could see down the road. Patently Apple reports that Apple has been granted a new patent for a feature that would allow the iMac to project an image to a wall, desktop, or other surface.Patent US-11630485-B2 is titled, “Housing structures and input-output devices for electronic devices” and Paul X. Wang and Joshua P. Song are listed as the inventors
  
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• T-Mobile Revamps Plans With New 'Go5G' Options and Takes Aim at AT&T - CNET

  20-04-2023 18:04
  
  T-Mobile also has a new switcher offer that aims to put pressure on its rivals.
  
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• Deals: 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro sees $599 refurb discount, official MagSafe Leather Wallet $27, more

  20-04-2023 17:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of Thursday’s best deals are now up for grabs and headlined by Apple’s 14-inch refurb M1 Pro MacBook Pro at $599 off; you can also save on Apple’s original MagSafe Leather Wallet to complement your iPhone 14 at just $27. Or if you’re looking for more of a folio design for your everyday carry, Twelve South’s collection of leather iPhone 14 cases are now 20% off right now, too. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more&h
  
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• AT&T Adds Phone Subscribers as Its 5G Network Prepares for AR - CNET

  20-04-2023 17:06
  
  Expect to use gigabits more data every month.
  
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• If you’ve ever used Facebook, you can now cash in on your share of its $725M privacy settlement

  20-04-2023 17:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Five years ago, a major privacy scandal at Facebook surfaced as the world learned the social media giant allowed Cambridge Analytica to mine US user data through paid ads disguised as personality tests. Now after being settled as the largest privacy class action lawsuit ever, you can request your portion of the $725 million. Here’s how to submit a Facebook privacy settlement claim plus all the fine details.more…
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• Apple TV+ debuts trailer for new animated series ‘Frog and Toad,’ premiering April 28th

  20-04-2023 17:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  New animated series “Frog and Toad,” based on the beloved Caldecott and Newbery Honor-winning books, premieres April 28 on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ this week released the trailer for “Frog and Toad,” the highly anticipated animated kids and family series based on the beloved Caldecott and Newbery Honor-winning four-book series by Arnold Lobel, premiering on Friday, April 28th.
  Frog is a frog. Toad is a toad. They have a lot in common … but they are also very different.
  
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• Poll: What is your favorite iPhone of all time?

  20-04-2023 17:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Even though some people say that iPhones look the same year after year, I beg to differ. Now, yes, if you go from an iPhone 13 Pro to an iPhone 14 Pro, there is going to be very little change in the design and form factor. But what about when we went from the iPhone 3GS to the iPhone 4? Or if you are someone that waits years to upgrade, and you go from the iPhone 6 to the iPhone 14 Pro? Those upgrades or differences become much more drastic.more…
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• Save Up to $300 on Yeedi Robot Vacuum and Mop Combos - CNET

  20-04-2023 16:53
  
  Ditch your old-school vacuum and grab one of these nifty devices that will clean your floors for you.
  
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• Kuo: 15-inch MacBook Air won’t offer ‘M2 Pro’ chip configuration after all

  20-04-2023 16:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Rumors surrounding the long-awaited 15-inch MacBook Air are ramping up as the launch nears. Today, reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the machine is likely to feature the M2 chip inside with two different configuration options.The M3 chip, meanwhile, is expected to enter mass production during the second half of the year. more…
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• Well-known Android leaker claims Apple’s headset will blow you away

  20-04-2023 16:31 via macworld.com
  
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  With the new Reality Pro headset seemingly ready to debut at WWDC in just a few weeks, we’ve heard some reports that people who have seen the new device weren’t all that impressed. Now a new report from an unlikely source claims that there’s nothing to worry about.According to Evan Blass (@evleaks on Twitter), one of the best-known leakers in the Android world, Apple’s headset has continued to improve over the past few iterations. He reports that a person he know
  
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• India IT minister sees Apple nearly tripling investment, exports in coming years

  20-04-2023 16:24 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple could double or triple investments in India, along with exports, over the next few years, a minister said, as the company opened a second retail store in the country.Reuters:Apple mainly assembles iPhones in India through Taiwan contract manufacturers but plans to expand into iPads and AirPods, as it looks to cut reliance on China.
  Its iPhones made up more than half of total smartphones worth about $9 billion exported from India between April 2022 and February, data from the India Cellular
  
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• Why you shouldn’t buy a used, second hand Mac

  20-04-2023 16:22 via macworld.com
  
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  I follow a couple of Facebook group for Apple users. They post all sorts of questions and dilemmas that sometimes gives me ideas of what to write about. One thing I have noticed that comes up a lot is people asking whether they should buy a second hand Mac, or for help with a second hand Mac that they have just bought.These are naturally people who were looking for a bargain. Sometimes they are people for whom this will be their first Mac. But inevitably buying a second hand Mac causes
  
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• Why you shouldn’t buy a second hand Mac

  20-04-2023 16:22 via macworld.com
  
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  I follow a couple of Facebook group for Apple users. They post all sorts of questions and dilemmas that sometimes gives me ideas of what to write about. One thing I have noticed that comes up a lot is people asking whether they should buy a second hand Mac, or for help with a second hand Mac that they have just bought.These are naturally people who were looking for a bargain. Sometimes they are people for whom this will be their first Mac. But inevitably buying a second hand Mac causes
  
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• Best Buy Knocks Over $50 Off Its Unique Crux x Marshmello Digital Air Fryers - CNET

  20-04-2023 16:16
  
  Today only, you can get your hands on a special-edition three-quart air fryer for just $25.
  
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• Apple paid Masimo exec millions of dollars to steal pulse oximeter tech, claims company

  20-04-2023 16:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple paid a Masimo exec millions of dollars worth of shares – as well as doubling his salary – in order to persuade him to bring patented blood oxygen tech to the company, claims a new report today.
  Today’s report is the latest episode in a long-running battle between the two companies over whether or not the Apple Watch’s pulse oximeter uses Masimo’s patented tech … more…
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• Acer Unveils Its Most Powerful Gaming Laptop Ever: Predator Triton 17 X - CNET

  20-04-2023 15:30
  
  The laptop is priced from $3,800.
  
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• How to apply for your share of Facebook’s $725 million privacy lawsuit settlement

  20-04-2023 15:23 via macdailynews.com
  
  Facebook users who maintained an account between May 2007 and Dec. 2022 can submit a claim for their share of a $725 million class action settlement.The settlement is part of the years-long litigation over Facebook’s relationship with Cambridge Analytica, which harvested the personal data of 87 million Facebook users.
  Rohan Goswami for CNBC:Facebook users have until August to claim their share of a $725 million class-action settlement of a lawsuit alleging privacy violations by the social
  
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• Anker's Earth Day Sale Brings Big Savings on Cables, Chargers and More - CNET

  20-04-2023 15:20
  
  Plus, you can shop even more deals on Anker accessories at Amazon.
  
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• Apple Saket store opened by Tim Cook, official photos now shared [U]

  20-04-2023 15:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Two days after the opening of Apple BKC in Mumbai, the Apple Saket store has opened in New Delhi. As before, the store was opened by CEO Tim Cook and retail head Deirdre O’Brien.
  Apple has now shared official photos of the opening, with the event providing our first look at the curved frontage mentioned by Apple as a feature of the new store …more…
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• Pixel Fold: Every Major Rumor on Google's Foldable Phone - CNET

  20-04-2023 15:12
  
  One of the most anticipated phones of this year could be revealed next month.
  
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• Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft for stealing

  20-04-2023 15:10 via macdailynews.com
  
  Twitter CEO Elon Musk threatened Microsoft with a potential lawsuit on Wednesday, claiming the software giant used his company’s data to train AI in which it’s invested. “They trained illegally using Twitter data,” Musk tweeted. “Lawsuit time.”
  Elon MuskThey trained illegally using Twitter data. Lawsuit time.
  — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 19, 2023Kif Leswing for CNBC:Musk’s threat by tweet came after Mashable and other publications reported that Mi
  
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• You Can Soon Get the Galaxy S22 on Samsung's Refurbished Phones Site - CNET

  20-04-2023 15:00
  
  The phone series is coming to the Samsung Certified Re-Newed site, starting at $619.
  
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• Tesla Solar Roof: The Sleekest Solar Option Isn't Your Best One - CNET

  20-04-2023 15:00
  
  It's solar you might not notice from the curb, but it comes at a cost. You can get less subtle solar panels for much cheaper.
  
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• How to Choose the Right Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid - CNET

  20-04-2023 15:00
  
  Before you buy OTC hearing aids, make sure they will keep up with your lifestyle. Here's how to find the best hearing aid for you.
  
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• Here Are Today's Mortgage Rates on April 20, 2023: Rates Move Up - CNET

  20-04-2023 15:00
  
  This week, a few important mortgage rates ticked up. See how the Fed's interest rate hikes could affect your home loan payments.
  
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• Current Refinance Rates on April 20, 2023: Rates Advance - CNET

  20-04-2023 15:00
  
  Several key refinance rates notched upwards this week. If you're in the market for a refi, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Best Riding Mowers for 2023 - CNET

  20-04-2023 15:00
  
  I compiled the data and specs from several riding mowers, both gas and electric, to help you find the best option for your lawn care.
  
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