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• OpenAI Launches ChatGPT App for iOS - CNET

  18-05-2023 23:56
  
  An Android app is coming "soon."
  
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• First U.S. state bans TikTok app; $10,000 fine per violation

  18-05-2023 23:07 via macdailynews.com
  
  On Wednesday, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed legislation to ban CCP-controlled TikTok from operating in the state to protect residents from intelligence gathering by the Chinese Communist Party, making it the first U.S. state to ban the popular short video app.David Shepardson for Reuters:Montana will make it unlawful for Google and Apple’s app stores to offer TikTok within the state, but will not impose any penalties on individuals using the app. The ban is to take effect Jan. 1,
  
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• Best Lenovo Laptop Deals: 50% Off Latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon and More - CNET

  18-05-2023 23:00
  
  Lenovo is offering 40% of more off tons of its latest laptops at its early Memorial Day sale.
  
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• We now know what Apple fixed in its first iOS and macOS Rapid Security Response

  18-05-2023 22:48 via macworld.com
  
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  On May 2, Apple issued its first Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, and macOS 13.3. Apparently, Apple was in such a rush to issue the update (hence the “Rapid”) that it didn’t want to wait for iOS 16.5 and macOS 13.4, which landed just two weeks later. At the time, it didn’t divulge what was fixed, but now we know.However, the security notes for the iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, and macOS Ventura 13.4 updates released on Thursday include the detai
  
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• Apple releases iOS 16.5 with new sports and Siri features, critical zero day flaw fixes

  18-05-2023 22:40 via macworld.com
  
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  After about a month and a half of testing, Apple has released iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, which should be the last iOS 16 update before the first iOS 17 beta arrives at WWDC in June. Like iOS 16.4, it’s a small update with few new features as Apple is focused on delivering new features in iOS 17 this fall.
  iOS 16.5: New featuresHere are the most important new features in iOS 16.5:Apple News Sports tab: When you launch the Apple News app in iOS 16.5, you’ll see a new Sports tab
  
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• Alexa-fy Your Home: Here's the Exact Price of a Complete Amazon Smart Home - CNET

  18-05-2023 22:35
  
  I did the math and the final figures may surprise you.
  
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• Verizon launches ‘myPlan’: Here’s why the customizable plans will increase or decrease your bill

  18-05-2023 22:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Verizon announced a shakeup this week with all-new plans, and now the “myPlan” offerings are live. While some customers might be able to save money with the new options, it looks like they’ll cost more for many because the previous generation of plans included perks like Disney+, Apple Music and Arcade, and more at no cost. Follow along for Verizon myPlan explained with a breakdown of what’s changed, prices compared, how to figure out what’s best for you, and more.
  
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• How to enable macOS betas from System Settings with 13.4

  18-05-2023 22:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple introduced a new way to get beta updates on iPhone back in March and now the new system is available with macOS 13.4 and later. Here’s how to turn on macOS beta updates in System Settings and the benefits of the new feature.more…
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• Multiview now available for MLS Season Pass and ‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV 4K

  18-05-2023 22:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Thursday, Apple launched the multiview feature on Apple TV 4K, allowing sports fans the ability to watch up to four simultaneous streams, including Major League Soccer matches, “Friday Night Baseball” games, and select MLS and MLB live shows.
  The new multiview feature on Apple TV 4K lets sports fans customize their viewing experience on MLS Season Pass or “Friday Night Baseball” to watch up to four simultaneous streams.
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• Texting between iPhone and Android users currently broken due to this bizarre bug

  18-05-2023 21:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A bizarre bug has emerged that is affecting text messages between iPhone and Android users. According to a number of reports on Reddit, texts sent from an Android user to an iPhone user are erroneously adding an extra digit to the phone number. The problem primarily appears to affect Android users with an AT&T phone. more…
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• iOS 16.5 patches 39 security flaws, 3 actively exploited

  18-05-2023 21:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Included with iOS 16.5 comes a variety of important security fixes. There are 39 vulnerabilities addressed in the latest iOS update and Apple notes that three of them were reported as actively exploited.more…
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• iOS 16.5 Is Out, but You May Have Missed These iOS 16.4 Features - CNET

  18-05-2023 21:13
  
  When it was released, iOS 16.4 brought plenty of new features to your iPhone.
  
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• Apple TV+ unveils all-new Peanuts specials, plus brand-new series ‘Camp Snoopy’

  18-05-2023 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ today announced a kids and family summer slate stacked with all-new Peanuts programming, alongside beloved and acclaimed returning series. The new original Peanuts content coming to Apple TV+ this summer includes new special “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” following endearing introvert Marcie as she helps her friends in her own unique way, premiering August 18, and the third season of “The Snoopy Show,” premiering June 9.
  Apple will also expand its part
  
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• Best Compression Socks for 2023: Choosing the Most Comfortable and Effective - CNET

  18-05-2023 21:00
  
  Reduce your ankle swelling with these compression socks.
  
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• I Ditched My Android for an iPhone, and I Don't Regret It - CNET

  18-05-2023 20:46
  
  Commentary: I now get the Apple hype.
  
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• iOS 16.5 Is Out. Here Are the New Features on Your iPhone - CNET

  18-05-2023 20:35
  
  The latest iOS update was released to the public Thursday.
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 434: iOS 17 Accessibility features, Beats Studio Buds+, M3 Mac chip details

  18-05-2023 20:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Chance discuss the iOS 17 Accessibility features Apple previewed this week. Apple also unveiled some new live concert features for Apple Music. Rumors give more color on the iPhone 16 spec situation, and anticipation for M3 Apple Silicon Macs grow. Plus, Chance goes hands-on with the newly-announced Beats Studio Buds+.
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• tvOS 16.5 unlocks multiview for MLS and MLB games on Apple TV 4K

  18-05-2023 20:03 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has announced that the tvOS 16.5 update has a new feature for all Apple TV 4K models: multiview mode for MLS Season Pass, Friday Night Baseball, and select MLS and MLB live shows. Multiview allows viewers to stream up to four games at the same time on a single screen.Viewers can customize multiview by selecting games at the bottom of the screen, and then selecting a layout that displays either one prominent display and up to three adjacent, or a split-screen view. Switching back t
  
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• Coming to Apple TV+: Scorsese’s ‘Flowers of the Killer Moon’ has a new trailer

  18-05-2023 19:57 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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• Amazon's Stylish Echo Pop Leads New Alexa Speaker Lineup - CNET

  18-05-2023 19:54
  
  The $40 Echo Pop joins an updated Show 5 and a budget set of Echo Buds.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 16.5 with new sports features and more

  18-05-2023 19:42 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Thursday released iOS 16.5 for compatible iPhones with new sports features, bug fixes, and more.
  Apple’s iOS 16.5 now available
  iOS 16.5 includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
  • Sports tab in Apple News gives easy access to stories, scores, standings, and more, for the teams and leagues you follow
  • My Sports score and schedule cards in Apple News take you directly to game pages where you can find additional details about specific games
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• macOS Ventura 13.4 arrives with bug fixes and a new sports feed in Apple News

  18-05-2023 19:41 via macworld.com
  
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  Ahead of the launch of macOS 14 at WWDC next month, Apple has released the latest macOS Ventura 13.4 update to all users. Like the previous releases, it has few new features and is mostly bug fixes and security updates.macOS Ventura 13.4: New featuresThere are just two new features in macOS 13.4, both having to do with sports. In the Apple News app, there is a a new Sports tab in the sidebar that shows a feed of stories, scores, and standings related to your favorite teams. And the My S
  
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• Matter gets its first update with minor user and dev improvements

  18-05-2023 19:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Matter officially arrived last fall to improve the smart home device experience across platforms. Now the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) – which includes Apple – has launched the first Matter update. The release comes with changes and improvements to make it easier for developers to get started with Matter and complete certification while end-users should have a better experience with battery-powered devices.more…
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• Apple headset said to offer remote concert attendance

  18-05-2023 19:34 via macdailynews.com
  
  Little birdie tells us that one selling point of Apple’s mixed-reality headset will be attending live and recorded concerts remotely.
  New concert discovery features in Apple Maps and Apple Music give music fans and artists more ways to connect.
  Buy a ticket, for significantly less than in-person, and the headset will “as much as possible, be like being there – with extras like changing seat positions.”
  Apple’s launch this week of new concert discovery and set lists
  
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• watchOS 9.5 debuts with new Pride Celebration watch face

  18-05-2023 19:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Alongside iOS 16.5, Apple has also released watchOS 9.5 for Apple Watch users today. The headlining change in this update is an all-new Pride Celebration watch face to honor the LGBTQ+ community and culture. more…
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• iOS 16.5 now available: Here’s everything new

  18-05-2023 19:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following over a month of beta testing, iOS 16.5 is now available to the general public. This update includes changes to Apple News, the addition of a new “Pride Celebration” wallpaper, and more. Head below for the full release notes with details on bug fixes, new features, and more. more…
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• Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.4 with new sports-related features

  18-05-2023 19:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After months of beta testing, Apple has finally released macOS Ventura 13.4 to the public. The update, which is now available for macOS users, comes with new sports-related features, as well as a new system for installing beta software. Read on as we detail what’s new with macOS Ventura 13.4.more…
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• Apple TV officially launches Multiview feature for live sports in TV app

  18-05-2023 19:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple today officially launched the new Multiview feature for , after having previously been previewed in beta for about a month. To take advantage of the new feature, update to tvOS 16.5 on your Apple TV set-top box.
  Multiview allows Apple TV users to watch up to four streams of MLS Season Pass or MLB Friday Night Baseball at the same time. more…
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• Apple’s upcoming AR headset is the riskiest product it’s ever launched

  18-05-2023 19:05 via macworld.com
  
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  The big reveal at Apple’s WWDC keynote on June 5 will reportedly be the Reality Pro, an AR headset that looks to what Meta, Microsoft, Magic Leap, and others haven’t: make mixed reality a viable and popular platform. The excitement is palpable, but this isn’t the iPhone or iPad. And according to a new report, it has a very real chance of failing.On Thursday, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman posted an extensive report based on anonymous sources of people involved in the he
  
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• OpenAI launches free ChatGPT for iPhone app with Whisper support and more

  18-05-2023 19:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  OpenAI has announced that it is releasing a dedicated iPhone app for its ChatGPT service. The app, which is available via the App Store, gives users the ability to use ChatGPT through a native app on their iPhone. The app is free to download and includes no ads. It’s currently only available in the United States, but OpenAI says availability will expand “in the coming weeks.” more…
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• Hungryroot Review: A Grocery Delivery Service That Meal Plans for You - CNET

  18-05-2023 18:45
  
  Editors' Choice: Somewhere between meal kits and grocery delivery lies this excellent service. Here's what we thought of Hungryroot after giving it a whirl.
  
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• Almost 5 Million People Are Using Netflix's New Plan With Ads - CNET

  18-05-2023 18:25
  
  The ad-supported tier launched in November 2022.
  
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• Apple TV+ series ‘Physical’ debuts final season August 2nd; Zooey Deschanel joins cast

  18-05-2023 18:24 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ today announced that “Physical,” its half-hour dramedy starring and executive produced by Rose Byrne and hailing from creator, writer and executive producer Annie Weisman, is set to return for its 10-episode third and final season on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
  “Physical” season three, premiers Wednesday, August 2nd on Apple TV+.
  “Physical” stars Rose Byrne, Rory Scovel, Dierdre Friel and Paul Sparks. The series is produced for Apple TV+ by Tomorrow S
  
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• Apple debuts official teaser trailer for Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

  18-05-2023 18:09 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Original Films today unveiled the teaser trailer for Martin Scorsese’s highly anticipated feature “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, May 20th, “Killers of the Flower Moon” will be released exclusively in theaters worldwide, in partnership with Paramount Pictures, limited on Friday, October 6th, and wide on Friday, October 20th, before its global debut on Apple TV+.
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• Apple, please make transparent Macs again

  18-05-2023 18:04 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s new Beats Studio Buds + are now available and there’s one obvious reason why you might get them instead of a pair of AirPods Pro: They’re available in an incredibly cool Transparent color, which is a see-through plastic on both the earbuds and the case.Transparency isn’t a new idea for Apple. For longtime users, the new Buds+ brings back memories of past Apple products encased in transparent and translucent plastic. In fact, Apple popularized the trend ma
  
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• Apple launches Apple Store Online in Vietnam

  18-05-2023 18:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple today announced the expansion of the Apple Store Online into Vietnam. Customers throughout the country can now shop direct with Apple and receive exceptional service, delivered by our talented team members who are ready to share their expertise in Vietnamese.
  With the launch of the Apple Store online in Vietnam, customers in the country can now shop Apple’s full lineup of products and receive exceptional service from online team members.
  “Customers are always at the center of e
  
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• Get Over 20% Off this Designer Bag - CNET

  18-05-2023 18:00
  
  Shop Silver and Riley's luxurious bags this Memorial Day Weekend.
  
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• Deals: iPhone 14 Plus sees rare refurb discount at $379 off, M1 Mac mini hits $420, Apple Watch Series 7, more

  18-05-2023 17:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of today’s best deals have been rounded up courtesy of our pals at 9to5Toys. On tap for Thursday, a rare refurbished discount has landed on iPhone 14 Plus at $379 off. That’s joined by some savings on Apple Watch Series 7 models, as well as a new all-time low on M1 Mac mini at the nicest price yet of $420. That’s alongside iPhone accessories and more below the fold. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• 9to5Mac Daily: May 18, 2023 – The first US TikTok ban, Apple Maps EV routing

  18-05-2023 17:44 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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• Georgia launches support for iPhone digital ID in Wallet, here’s how to set it up

  18-05-2023 17:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Georgia has officially launched support to use driver’s licenses or state IDs on iPhone. It becomes the fourth US state to debut compatibility with Apple Wallet. While the support is convenient, Georgia notes “it is not a replacement for your physical copy.”more…
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• Razer Nommo V2 Gaming Speakers Slim Down, Lose Some Wires - CNET

  18-05-2023 17:00
  
  After five years, Razer finally updates its traditional gaming speakers.
  
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• Need Help Snoozing? Try CBD as a Natural Sleep Aid - CNET

  18-05-2023 17:00
  
  If you can't seem to get to sleep at night, CBD might be able to help.
  
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• Save Up to 35% Sitewide on Fire Pits and Accessories at Solo Stove - CNET

  18-05-2023 16:58
  
  Revamp your backyard with some of our favorite portable fire pits and accessories without breaking the bank.
  
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• Shop 30% Savings on Ceramic Cookware Sitewide at Xtrema's VIP Sale - CNET

  18-05-2023 16:56
  
  Plus bonuses like a free $50 gift card, and a chance to get a free mystery gift bag with your order.
  
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• Xbox PC Games Start to Land on Nvidia's GeForce Now - CNET

  18-05-2023 16:21
  
  Microsoft and Nvidia signed a 10-year agreement in February.
  
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• Carrot Weather update brings more data sources, new Smart Layout, improved rain alerts

  18-05-2023 16:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Carrot Weather has received a notable update today with a number of improvements and changes. Arriving with the new release is the option to use new data sources including OpenWeather and regional services, a redesigned Time Machine, improved rain alerts for precipitation starting or stopping, improved location details, a new Smart Layout, and more.more…
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• Spacetop AR ‘laptop’ shows potential of Apple’s Reality Goggles

  18-05-2023 16:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s AR/VR headset is set to be revealed in less than a month at WWDC, yet we still know very little of how this technology will work and what Apple’s use cases will be. Interestingly, this week I got a look at what I’d consider the first applicable workplace augmented reality tech for the masses fromSightful, a company founded by former developers of Apple’s acquired PrimeSense.I don’t think the timing was a coincidence.more…
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• Enjoy MS Office programs on your Mac for life — just $29.99

  18-05-2023 16:00 via macworld.com
  
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  Stop worrying about yet another subscription service with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home & Business on your Mac — on sale for a one-time payment of $29.99 (Reg. $219).The combination of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint provides a versatile toolset capable of serving a wide range of purposes. From writing books and creating shopping lists to automating complex monthly budgets, these applications offer immense flexibility. Adding Outlook, Teams, and OneNote to
  
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• An AR Laptop Is Not as Crazy an Idea as You Might Think - CNET

  18-05-2023 16:00
  
  The Spacetop is like a Chromebook for AR headsets. With Apple's hardware looming, it's an idea ahead of its time.
  
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• Best Trackers: Apple AirTag vs Tile and Chipolo

  18-05-2023 15:55 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s AirTag object tracker helps users find their keys, pet, or even vehicle in the supermarket car park by using the tracking device and the expanded Apple Find My network on their iPhone.Priced at $29/£29 each for one, or $99/£99 for four, AirTags have proved incredibly popular, but there are other similarly capable products available—some of which beat Apple’s AirTags in certain forms and functions?
  Look out especially for trackers that “Work wi
  
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